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Connie’s C O R N E R

Hello Residents,

Don’t miss the Costume Casino &

Harvest Festival Event, Thursday,

October 31, in the dining room at

11:00 am. Enjoy a fun time of live

gambling for real prizes in your

costume! Dealers will be here to

teach you Blackjack, Poker,

Roulette and the Money Wheel.

This will only be gaming for fun and

prizes, not for cash.

Join me for a FREE hot breakfast!

Meet your Life Enrichment Director at

the Life Enrichment Breakfast and

Happenings at Kavod meeting on

Friday, October 4 at 10 am in the Shul

Classroom. Hear about all the exciting

classes, events and trips this month.

FREE hot breakfast served and door

prizes!

October 2019

Volunteer

Generosity John Kane was a student voluntee r for the intergenerational

art program, Opening Minds through Art (OMA). Each week for

8 weeks, he would come to Kavod to do art with his beloved

new art partner, E.L.. Between swapping stories about their

lives and families, E. would tell John about the other activities

she was involved with at Kavod. She even invited him to come

watch her sing in the annual talent show. He was thrilled with

the invite, and made special effort to attend the show. Though

he was blown away by the talent of E. and her peers, John

noticed the sound system they were using was outdated. It

became his mission to solve this problem.

For funding, John first turned to his university who had offered

to support students who wished to make a larger impact

where they were volunteering. Unfortunately, the cost was too

high and his proposal was rejected. John persisted. He called

upon friends and family, selling them with his enthusiasm

about Kavod, the residents, and his experience as a volunteer.

With the help of his generous community, John donated a

state-of-the-art Karaoke machine, a hand truck for moving it

around, a large collection of karaoke music, and a gift card to

buy specific songs as they are requested.

This donation will bring so much joy to Kavod. It will be used

for the talent show, singing club, Music and Memory program,

and hopefully many more activities. We are in awe of the

generosity of this OMA volunteer and his community.

Connie Moore

Director of Life Enrichment

Kavod Senior Life

22 South Adams Street

Denver, CO 80209

720.382.7813

[email protected]

Be Happy, Healthy, and Active!

mailto:[email protected]

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Fall 2019 (5780) Jewish Holy Days

Kavod Shul

Days of Turning: The High Holy Days

and Festival of Sukkot

As you receive this newsletter we will

have just celebrated Rosh Hashanah/The

New Year (5780) and entered the “Ten

Days of Awe” between Rosh Hashanah

and Yom Kippur. This is a very special

time of “Teshuvah,” of “turning towards

the good” before the final prayers of Yom

Kippur, the Day of Atonement, or “At-

One-ment.” It is a good time to make

amends and to reconnect with our higher

goals and purposes in life.

That is followed four days later by the

major fall pilgrimage festival of “Sukkot,”

when our Jewish ancestors would come

to Jerusalem for a week of celebrating the

harvest and “The Season of our Joy,” and

Jews everywhere would dwell in “Sukkot”

or temporary harvest booths as

commanded by the Torah.

Feel free to join us for these and other

celebrations and programs.

SERVICE SCHEDULE

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES:

Kol Nidre: Yom Kippur Begins!

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:00 pm

Yom Kippur Morning Service

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 am

Yizkor Remembrance Service

Wednesday, Oct. 9, around 11:15 am

YK Afternoon Reading the Book of

Jonah

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4:15 pm (followed by

break fast)

Kol Nidre

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6 pm

Delicious Communal Break Fast

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:15 pm

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES through

this period will be as usual at 9 am.

All evening candle lightings will happen in

the Chapel.

Festival of Sukkot Services Sukkot Day 1 and 2

Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, 9 am

Special Brief Sukkot Program in

Sukkah with Rabbi Steve

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 3 pm – East front of

building (In Shul if weather requires)

Shmini Atzeret (yizkor) and

Simchat Torah

Monday, Oct. 21-22, 9 am

New time - Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 am

Simchat Torah Evening Service

Monday, Oct. 21, 7 pm.

*All regular services are in the Shul,

East Building, second floor.

Kavod Senior Life

Sabbath Services Friday Evening

First and third Friday Nights in September

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the Shul

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Shabbat Morning

Every Saturday

9 am in the Shul

Kavod’s Chaplain Rabbi Steve Rabbi Steve is our part-time chaplain.

He is available to any and all residents

(and staff). He can be reached at:

720-382-7836. You can also email him at

[email protected]

WELCOMING SHABBAT AT KAVOD

KABBALAT SHABBAT WITH RABBI

STEVE OR RABBI BIRDIE BECKER

Friday, Oct. 4 - 6:30 pm - Shul

Join us for a lively spiritual service of

song, prayer, silence, and a bit of Torah.

Rabbi Birdie will discuss Shabbat Shuva:

Returning to our True Selves at the

turning of New Year.

Friday, Oct. 18 - 6:30 pm - Shul

Join us for a lively spiritual service of

song, prayer, silence, and a bit of Torah.

Rabbi Steve will discuss Shabbat of

Sukkot: The strength of vulnerability

modeled in the Sukkah.

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES

WITH DR. SETH WARD 9-11:15 am every Saturday morning in

the Shul. Special presentation and

discussion around 10:30 am, followed by

special Shabbat Kiddush. Arrive any time

between 9-11 am is fine. A traditional but

participatory service led by Jewish and

Islamic scholar Dr. Seth Ward, who has

led Shabbat and Holy Day services at

Kavod for over 25 years.

A Taste of Shabbat

Come for an early “Taste” of Shabbat

with Rabbi Steve

Fridays, October 11 and 25

3:30-4:15 pm - Shul

Join us for a song, a moment of silence,

some learning, and drink a L’chayim! All

are welcome.

Mustard Seed Community

welcomes return of pianist

Steve Miller

Pianist Steve Miller returns to the

Mustard Seed Community to play on the

3rd and 4th Sundays of each month

(October 20 and 27). His musical talent

and energy are contagious. All are

welcome.

From Facilities Gordon Smith, Director

Fire Alarm Procedure Reminder

As a reminder, according to Kavod’s

House Rules, be sure to follow the

procedures below for fire alarms/fires.

If a Tenant hears a building fire alarm go

off, they should STAY IN THEIR

APARTMENT.

If there is a fire in your building:

Keep your apartment entry door

closed.


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If entry door feels hot, put a wet towel

along the floor of the bottom of the

door.

Stay in the apartment until the fire

department comes or alarm stops.

If you must move through a smoke-

filled area, crawl on the floor to the

nearest exit.

If you must leave the area you are in,

USE THE STAIRS. DO NOT USE THE

ELEVATORS.

Each apartment has a smoke detector in

it. If a smoke detector goes off, a Tenant

should pull their emergency cord

immediately. If the smoke detector goes

off in the Tenant's apartment due to

burnt food or some other matter, Tenant

should try to stop the source of the

smoke and open the window, and the

smoke detector should stop going off. If

there is a fire in the Tenant's apartment,

Tenant should leave the apartment, shut

but not lock the door, go into the hall and

ring the fire alarm.

Under no circumstances may a

fire/smoke detector be covered. Such

action constitutes a lease violation.

PLEASE do not leave your apartment to

investigate what is going on. We need to

be sure rules are followed, and that the

fire department is able to do their work

unobstructed.

Purchase Housekeeping and

Laundry Services On Line! Kavod has added a feature that will allow

individuals to order housekeeping,

laundry or bedmaking services on line.

Open your favorite Internet browser and

go to

https://www.kavodseniorlife.org/campus-

activities/services/.

You can also find the form by going to the

Kavod website, choose “Campus

Activities” and then go to the “Campus

Life” section. Scroll down and find

Houskeeping/Laundry under “services

offered.”

Click on the link and the form will walk

you through the process.

You will need to enter your name,

apartment number and what you want to

order. Have your credit card ready.

Once ordered, the facilities team will

contact you to schedule the service.

We hope you enjoy this new feature. Tell

your neighbors, friends and family!

From Life Enrichment Connie Moore, Director

Be sure to call Connie (720.382.7813) to

get your Kavod Passport to Fun book!

The book costs $5 and when you sign-up

and go on the Passport trips, you will

receive a stamp for each place we visit on

the series tour! Have fun collecting the

stamps and seeing new and exciting

places with your friends at Kavod. We will

start a new series of exciting “Passport”

trips each month. At the end of the year,

the person with the most Kavod Passport

stamps will choose a free local trip of

their choice. Consolation prizes of Kavod

Kash will also be given.

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Rebecca’s Volunteer Corner Hello Everyone!

Fall is upon us, there is a chill in the air

and our vegetable and flower beds are

resting until Spring. A big thank you to all

our Garden Club volunteers who spent

countless hours tending their beds and

beautifying our grounds. What a

difference your passion makes in

our attitude, our senses and overall well-

being.

Now that the weather is changing,

Richard Segal a new Kavod volunteer is

looking to help residents recycle. He is

offering to come to your apartment if you

are not physically able to bring your

small bag of recyclables to the bins in

your building. Items to be collected are:

paper, cans, aluminum cans, newspapers

and glass jars. He can also pick up small

and compressed cardboard items. Please

call Richard at 402-489-6376 to schedule

your pick up of bagged items outside

your door or in your apartment. Please

see the photo sample. I will also take this

opportunity to remind residents that our

Green Committee is on hold. If you are

interested in leading this committee,

preserving the environment and/

recycling, please contact me.

Coming November 10, Kavod and B’nai

Havurah – a local congregation will be

hosting a pre-Thanksgiving Food Drive to

benefit our Friday Free Food Store. We

are looking for volunteers to help receive

the donations in the morning. This will

also be an opportunity to meet new

people of all ages, have fun and enjoy

some refreshments. Please let me know if

you are interested!

If you have ideas for individual or group

volunteer opportunities, please let me

know and contact me with any questions

or comments.720-382-7820 or

[email protected]

Warmly,

Rebecca

Online Grocery Shopping

Looking for a new way to buy groceries?

You can order online. You’ll need a

computer or iPhone to order and a

credit card to pay for your order.

There are several websites to order

through and we’ll highlight one of them

each month. This month we’ll discuss

Ship.com.

Ship.com (www.ship.com) Free Trial – 14 days

Minimum purchase – $35 (each order)

Delivery charge – Monthly $14

Annually $99

Same day delivery – yes

Available stores – King Soopers,

Safeway, CVS Pharmacy, Petco,

Target (limited items)

Refer a friend for credit – Receive $50

and friend receives $49 off annual fee

Thanks to Linda Brant for her detailed

research.


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Health and Wellness Updates Mandie Birchem, Director

As of September 7, the Dental Lifeline

Network will no longer be providing their

onsite dental clinics throughout the

Denver Metro area. This is due to cuts in

Medicaid unfortunately. They are

continuing conversations with Medicaid

with hopes of opening up this service in

the future. I will keep everyone posted on

any changes. Please call Rachel or myself

if you need support finding a dentist.

See page 10 for a Special Active Aging

Word Find Puzzle

Complete the word find puzzle and

return to the H&W Center mailbox by

October 8 for a chance to win a $50 gift

card to King Soopers. Be sure to write

your name and apartment number on

the form.

VNA Nail Clinic - If you would like to

make an appointment with the VNA Nail

clinic (held the second Thursday of each

month with Nurse Sue) you will need to

call 845-418-4006. This is a change and

went into effect July 12. There may be a

charge for this service.

As always if you have any

recommendations for classes, events or

educational opportunities please contact,

Mandie Birchem, Director of Health and

Wellness - 720.382.7838 / email

[email protected] or share

with your Resident Care Coordinator. We

love hearing from you!

MEN & WOMEN: Please remember that

due to some people having allergies,

asthma, breathing issues. Please DO

NOT wear perfume or cologne to classes,

outings, in Dining Room and common

areas! Thanks!

E.T. wins Basket Veggies at free food

store drawing in August.

Pet Club News

Save the date Wednesday, Nov. 13

HWC/ Pikes Peak and Mt. Evans.

Dog Romp

Join the Kavod dogs for an hour to play in

Pikes Peak and Mt. Evans.

Goodbye Diva

Ken Karcher’s beautiful and sweet cat

Diva died in late August. She was the only

cat we knew who had the apartment

pantry as her own room. Ken, we share

your sadness!


jalweis

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From the Pet Club Pet of the Month – Sophia By CJS

"No, I cannot come now. I ordered

dinner." "You have to come now!" Such

was the scene last March in Kavod's

dining room. I.C. obeyed her

granddaughter L. and left her table.

Destination was Denver Dumb Friends

where L. had temporarily held a dog for I. to see. Having lost her beloved poodle,

Shayna, only last month, I.'s firm pledge

was "never another dog." This wasn't

going to be easy. L. placed the

chihuahua, our pet of the month, into I.s

lap. She looked into I.'s agitated face with

pleading eyes. A few loving kisses, a little

time, and I.'s agitation was gone.

Named Sophie, until a neighbor of I.'s

said, "Oh no, she's royalty. She's a

Sophia!" When I met Sophia, I was

stunned. She looked like a very, very tiny

deer, deer eyes, ears, legs, so gorgeous,

so different. She is known as a deer-

faced and deer long-legged chihuahua.

She is amazingly soft, perceptive,

intelligent

(I. has to spell O-U-T), is puppy pad

trained, loves walks, plays ball and stays

gorgeous with a monthly bath and

grooming. She loves Inez's son because

he plays Frisbee and her kind of play.

Sophia's TV choices are Wheel of Fortune,

Family Feud, and America's Funniest

Videos.

When I held Sophia, it was like holding a

moment of peace. I.'s veterinarian told

her, "You are her hero. You love her and

care for her." A story of love, meant to

be. Thanks to L., who helped Sophia find

her hero Inez and maybe her

grandmother found her hero too.

SRC (Senior Resource Center)

Transportation Call Center Phone: 303-235-6972

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm

Rides can be requested for any purpose,

allowing riders to travel independently to

medical/dental appointments, grocery

shopping, congregate noon meals, or

community based care programs. You

can also take personal trips such as to the

beauty shop, bank, visiting a friend, etc.,

(within 10 miles of the resident address).

A rider can take three round trips per

week with exceptions made for medical

reasons. Donations are accepted for this

service. A resident must be over the age

of 60. Persons under 60 who have a

mobility impairment can also request

service. Please make ride requests 3 - 7

business days in advance whenever

possible. Shorter notice requests can be

made including the day of the request

(such as a medical follow-up) but it is a

first call/first serve situation. Some trips

that occur regularly (i.e. shopping, going

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to dialysis) can be placed into a

subscription service so you don't need to

call each week. Advance notice helps

build efficient routing since this is a

shared ride system. Always remember to

call SRC Transportation if you need to

cancel your ride; this opens room for

another rider.

Please have the following information

ready when you make your call:

Your name

Pick-up address

Drop off address

Time of the appointment

How long appointment will last

An emergency contact’s phone

number

New riders will receive a "new rider

packet," usually within two weeks of a

call. This packet includes important

information, phone numbers, the latest

rider Newsletter titled "Going Your Way"

and donation envelopes to get you

started with using this wonderful service.

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Kavod Residents: Wednesday, October 2: Sign-up sheets due!

Please note that all classes, activities and trips are open to all non-

residents and the community; however, priority will be given to Kavod

residents. Non-Residents can request to be picked up at the JCC and

can mail their payments to Kavod Senior Life, Attention: Connie, Life

Enrichment, 22 S. Adams Street, Denver, CO 80209, or pay with a credit

card and go online at www.kavodseniorlife.org to sign-up and pay.

Residents, please have your sign-up sheets in the Activities Box in the East

Building on the date listed above. You can sign-up and pay throughout the

month at the East Office front desk or pay with a credit card and go online

at www.kavodseniorlife.org to sign-up and pay, click on Senior Living

tab, then click on Kavod Senior Living Events & Trips.

Pay close attention to the deadline dates. It is best to sign up and pay early to

secure a reservation.

If you’re unable to go on a trip, you must cancel by the deadline date to

receive a refund. Exceptions must be approved by Life Enrichment Director.

There are NO refunds for any type of tickets! Please note that payments

can be made for all trips in installments to make them affordable for

everyone.

You must pre-pay for all events that have a cost associated with them, unless

otherwise noted in this newsletter. You can pay online with a credit card, or

at the front office with cash, Kavod Kash, or a check made out to “Kavod

Senior Life.” In the event that Kavod must cancel a trip, registrants will

receive a full refund.

If you would like to help subsidize future trips, classes, activities, or

have any questions, please contact Connie Moore at 720.382.7813.

http://www.kavodseniorlife.org/

http://www.kavodseniorlife.org/

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*Earn a Kavod Passport to

Fun Stamp for this trip!

Wednesday, October 2

9 am – Van Trip

Fall Colors & Lunch Join us for an amazing day trip through

the Colorado Rocky Mountains to view

the dazzling changing of the seasons!

You may bring your lunch or have lunch

in a restaurant along the way.

Cost: Residents $5 includes

transportation

Cost: Non-residents $15 includes

transportation

Deadline: Monday-October 1


(1st Wednesday of each month)

9-11 am – HWC/Health Services

Free Wellness Clinic Come visit with a nurse to check your vital

signs, ask health questions, and learn about

the monthly health topic. This clinic is held

the 1st Wednesday of every month! We

encourage you to attend! You have an

opportunity to win a $10 gift card – so

please remember to sign in!!


5:30 – Dining Room

Disco Party: Sponsored by Health &

Wellness Department

Please join us for a GROOVY Party: we’ll be

enjoying fun music from the ‘70s & ‘80s put

together by our very own Butch Golden.

Come and enjoy some dancing. We’ll

provide one free beer or glass of wine, or

lemonade and snacks.

Active Aging Week Special Active Aging Week Activity

Schedule of events

October 2 - Wednesday

9-11am FREE Wellness Clinic HWC/Health Services

9:30 am Mountain Balance – HWC/Pikes Peak

10:30 am Chair Yoga – HWC/Pikes Peak

12:30 pm English Help with Marita – HWC/Blue

Spruce

1 pm Blood Pressure Clinic – HWC/Health

Services

5:30 pm H&W Disco Nights Happy Hour – DR

October 3 - Thursday CRAZY HAT DAY

9:30 am Gentle Mat Yoga – HWC/Pikes Peak only

10:30 am Fitness Fun – HWC/Pikes Peak

12 pm “What’s Posture Got to Do with It” with

Legacy – HWC/Pikes Peak

October 4 - Friday

10:30 am Legacy’s Move n’ Groove – HWC/Pikes

Peak

11am Healthy Skin and Skin Cancer Awareness –

HWC/Pikes Peak

12:30 pm Afternoon Movie Hour - GR

October 6 - Sunday

6:30pm MOVIE PREMIERE “Janey Makes a Play”

with FREE Sundae Bar – HWC/Pikes Peak

(see page 14)

October 7 - Monday

5:30 pm Wine + Cheese Meet n’ Greet with

Kavod’s Health and Wellness

Professionals – HWC/Pikes Peak

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Wed., October 2

6:30 pm – HWC/Pikes Peak

Pet Club Meeting All pet owners are welcome to attend the

monthly Pet Club Meetings. The pet club is

designed for us to have fun activities, trips,

speakers, all to keep you and your pets

happy and healthy. Bring your pet on a

leash only if he/she is okay around other

animals and people. Pet owners and pet

lovers welcome. No cost or deadline, just

drop in!

Thursdays, October 3, 17 AND 31

10 am - Shul Classroom

Soul of Aging Round 2 Join our ongoing “Circle of Trust” as we

continue to explore “finding your grit and

grace beyond midlife.”

Thursday, October 3


What’s Posture Got to Do With It? Please join Legacy for a brief discussion on

back pain with helpful trips to release or

eliminate some of your back pain. Rudy will

also be on hand to make adjustments to

your walkers, etc. Refreshments will be

available. Looking forward to seeing

you there!

Friday, October 4

10 am – SHC

Life Enrichment Breakfast &

Happenings

Enjoy a free hot breakfast and meet with

Connie Moore, your Life Enrichment

Director! Win trips and prizes! Bring your

ideas and suggestions. We will talk about

the trips and classes that are happening at

Kavod. You will have an opportunity to ask

questions and learn more about all that is

available here. New residents are strongly

encouraged to attend! No cost or

deadline, just drop in!

Friday, October 4, 11 am – trip

Wednesday, October 16, 3 pm – trip

Kaiser Flu Shot - Two dates

For Kaiser members only, don’t miss your

annual flu shot. Be sure to bring your

insurance card with you.

Cost Residents: $3

Cost Non-Residents: $10

Deadline: Wednesday-October 2 and

Tuesday, October 15

Friday, October 4

11 am – HWC/PP

Healthy Skin & Skin Cancer

Awareness Presentation

FREE On Site Dermatology provides

convenient FULL SERVICE mobile

dermatology services to seniors at Kavod

Senior Life. Some of the services they

provide are listed below. Please join us for

an presentation on maintaining healthy skin

and skin cancer awareness! Muffins and Tea

will be available + receive a free gift bag for

joining us!

Skin checks

Skin Ailments

Pre-Skin Cancer Treatment

Skin Cancer Treatment

Biopsies

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Friday, October 4

12:30 pm – GR

Afternoon Movie Hour*

Join us for a special afternoon of popcorn

(and choice of refreshment), surround

sound and a special black & white classic on

the gathering room’s big screen. *Movie title

will be released closer to the date. Looking

forward to seeing everyone there!

Friday, October 4

1 pm – Outdoor Garden behind the West

Building (HWC is weather backup)

Blessing of the Animals: Feast Day

of St. Francis of Assisi! Join Rev. Chris Gilmore of the Sixth Avenue

United Church of Christ, and Rabbi Steve, as

together we celebrate and bless your pets!

On October 4, people all over the world will

be celebrating the feast day of the Patron

Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. It’s

customary that in remembrance of St.

Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures,

animals are led to churches for a special

ceremony called the “Blessing of the

Animals.”

Please be sure your animal is secure and on

a leash! This is required to prevent escape

or any other incident. A crate, short leash,

harness or your own way to keep your pet

by your side and under your control at all

times is required!

We welcome you and your pets to join us

for this blessing! Please note that our pets

are helping us celebrate a truly multi-faith

event. Regardless of the religion of you or

your pet, all can be blessed by our rabbi

and our minister neighbor!

Sunday, October 6

1:30-2:30 pm – South Lobby

Art Talk by Ann Vacherot

Please join Kavod resident Ann Vacherot as

she shares her artistic process, the concepts

behind her most recent pieces and answers

your questions. Ann’s art is currently

displayed in the Kavod Art Gallery on the

first floor of the South Building.

Sundays, October 6 and 20

4 pm – 3rd Floor Bridge

Sunday Conversations Join your friends and neighbors for a fun

afternoon of casual conversations on topics

suggested by the group. This group will

have a facilitator who will guide the

conversation and topics. Everyone welcome.

No cost or deadline, just drop in!

Sunday, October 6

4:30 pm – Dining Room

Piano Recital Join us for a delightful piano recital!

Three siblings (ages 14, 12 and 8) will

perform short classical pieces.


Sunday, October 6


MOVIE PREMIERE “Janey Makes a

Play” with FREE Sundae Bar Follow 90-year-old Janey as she writes and

directs her latest original, socially relevant

community theatre production for her small

town. Experience the creative process

unfold with a cast of colorful townspeople,

as they engage with the arts amidst a local

economy devastated by the recent

recession. The film is 81 minutes long.

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Mondays, 2 pm – HWC/Blue Spruce

English Conversation

for Beginners

Having conversations is a really important

part of life. Especially if you are in a new

country, or learning a new language,

conversation is the best way to improve

your day-to-day routine. This class will

provide a safe space to gain confidence,

learn and experience the basics of

conversational English.

Monday, October 7

HWC/Pikes Peak

Oktoberfest Party &

Live Music! 12 pm – Oktoberfest Party &

Live Music

1 pm – Jackpot Bingo Stop by for a delicious lunch and enjoy

some live, authentic Oktoberfest music! For

$6, you can enjoy one draft BEER, Turkey

Brat, Veggie Burger, or ALL Beef Quarter

Pounder Hot Dog, Sauerkraut, chips and

potato salad. Soda and bottled water also

available. Bingo is $6 and will start at 1 pm -

Pay at the door.

MEET & GREET Monday, October 7

5:30 - HWC/Pikes Peak

Wine + Cheese Meet n’ Greet

with Kavod’s Health and

Wellness Professionals Stop on by the Health and Wellness Center

Monday night to sip wine (or soda), enjoys

some grapes and cheese and mingle with

familiar faces providing classes and services

at Kavod Senior Life.

Marc Drillings – Chiropractor/Acupuncturist

Heather Meloy – Yoga

Instructor/Acupuncturist

Eric Imbody – Tai Chi Instructor

Azita Arabpour – Adaptive Yoga Instructor

Abigail Goodwin – Dermatologist

Kavod’s Resident Care Coordinators

And hopefully many more!

Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – Shul

Mindfulness Training with

Rabbi Steve! “Mindfulness is moment to moment non-

judgmental awareness.” -J. Kabat-Zinn

Join us for 30-45 min. of training and

practice (and some discussion) in

mindfulness meditation. Develop increased

ease with life challenges, ability to be with

“what is,” lower blood pressure, and more!

Our supportive group meets in the Shul

every Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Whether you

have meditated for decades, or never,

you are most welcome and encouraged to

join us.

Thursdays, October 10 & 24

(2nd and 4th Thursday)

10 am - HWC/Mt. Evans

Conversations in Spanish Club

Read, share stories, and engage in lively

conversation – all in Spanish. Anyone who

enjoys speaking Spanish is welcome.

Nos vemos!

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Thursdays, Oct. 10 & 24

12:30 pm

HWC/Mt. Evans

Challah Baking with Zeldy Enjoy a fun afternoon with Zeldy and take

home some goodies to bake!

No cost or deadline, just drop in.

Thursday, October 10

6 pm - GR

Movie Night with Susan Watch fun and inspiring movies that

you will remember for a lifetime.

Popcorn served.


Friday, October 11

1 pm – Shul Classroom

Active Minds Presentation Spain: From its

heights as the dominant country in the world

in the 16th century, Spain currently struggles

with a high debt burden and separatist

challenges from Catalonia. Join Active Minds

as we explore the roots and legacy of the

Spanish Empire and how this important

country fits into the regional and global

puzzle today.


Mondays

9:30 am – HWC/Pikes Peak

Tai Chi with Eric Join Eric as he kicks off the week right with a

60-minute Tai Chi session. Eric is a

seasoned instructor providing a class for all

levels.

Friday, October 11 & 25

3:30 – 4:15 pm – Shul Classroom

A Taste of Shabbat Come for an early “taste” of Shabbat

with Rabbi Steve

A little learning. A song. A moment of

silence. And drink a L’Chayim!


Tuesday, October 15

3 pm – Sukkah, front of East Building

Special Sukkot Program with

Rabbi Steve Join Rabbi Steve for this brief celebration

and learning opportunity in the Sukkah (or

the Shul as backup in case of inclement

weather). We will shake the Lulav in all

seven directions, drink a l’chayim, welcome

special mystical guests, and learn a bit of

wisdom about what the Torah calls “The

Season of our Joy.”

Tuesday, October 15

5:15 pm – GR

Don Garcia Music Hour Enjoy an hour of great music from

Kavod favorite, Don Garcia! Don plays

a variety of instruments and croons

the tunes of Frank Sinatra and other

sentimental songs.


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11 am – Van Trip

Rose Medical Center Sukkot

Luncheon Join friends and neighbors on this annual

fun trip! The Rose Medical Center provides a

complimentary lunch, dietary laws

observed. Approximate return time to

Kavod is 1pm.

Resident Cost: $5 transportation

Non-Resident Cost: $10 transportation

Deadline: Tuesday-October 15


12:15 pm - Gathering Room

Jazz Trio

Don’t miss hearing this talented jazz trio

that plays all your favorite standards and

more.



6 pm – HWC/Pikes Peak

Health Matters Series:

Supplements Please join, Dr. Sandi Birchem of Mayo

Clinic, as she leads a presentation and

discussion on the usages and unknown

dangers of supplements.



Resident Birthday Party Drinks, Desserts & Dancing!

EVERYONE is invited! We have heard that

people miss celebrating the monthly

birthdays with the larger population, so…

EVERYONE is invited to join in on the fun!

*Be sure to eat dinner first in the Dining

Room, and then come to the West Building,

to celebrate with those that have birthdays

this month! Enjoy the sounds of the Front

Porch Sisters. Enjoy a glass of wine or a

beer and birthday cake!

Birthday people, please be sure to return

your RSVP in on time. All residents with a

birthday this month will receive a gift.

Friday, October 18

HWC/Pikes Peak

Western BBQ12 pm: Western BBQ

1 pm: Jackpot Bingo

Stop by for a delicious BBQ and great

social hour! For $6, you can enjoy one

sirloin burger, veggie burger, or all beef hot

dog, plus chips, potato salad, soda or

bottled water. Jackpot Bingo is $6, win

Kavod Kash! Pay at the door.

Sundays

6 pm – 3rd Floor Lobby, South Building

Bible Discussion Group

Tuesdays and Thursdays


Gentle Yoga with Heather No Yoga on Oct. 29 and 30

Join Heather as she guides you in a

session filled with stretching, breathing and

being present with your amazing self! All

levels are welcome for chair or mat use.

Hope to see you there!!

EVERY TUESDAY!

You are warmly invited to a weekly

Bible Study

Tuesdays, 10:30 am

Shul Classroom

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The Bible: God’s Word Presented by the Christian Congregation

of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Bible based information such as:

What is the purpose of life?

What happens to us when we die?

Why do we grow old and die?

Why does God allow suffering?

FREE new Bibles supplied and Bible based

literature for all that attend.


Every Wednesday


Mountain Balance Mountain Balance is WEEKLY! This is a

health and fitness program with a

concentration on strengthening balance

skills. The exercises are done seated or

standing with support (ALL levels are

encouraged to attend). The program will

include assessments (if desired) so you can

track your improvement.

Wednesdays


Chair Yoga with Heather Join Heather as she guides you in a session

filled with stretching, breathing and being

present with your amazing self!! All levels

are welcome for chair or mat use. Hope to

see you there!

Sundays - 10 am

HWC/Pikes Peak

Mustard Seed Community Non-

Denominational Christian Service Steve Miller will play October20 & 27

Fabulous pianist Steve Miller returns to the

Mustard Seed Community to play on the

3rd and 4th Sundays of each month. After

his last appearance he was the talk of

Kavod. All are welcome to come catch

some joy!

Tuesdays

12:30 pm – Bridge

Legacy Blood Pressure Clinic Are you curious about your blood pressure,

heart rate and oxygen levels? Then come

and get your vitals checked for free. We will

track your numbers and tell you how they

compare to normal levels. Every Tuesday

from 12:30 to 1 pm.

Wednesdays – 12:30 pm

HWC/Blue Spruce

English Help with Marita Join Marita as she takes over the English

Help for Erin. Marita has several years of

experience with ESL education and working

with individuals of all levels and languages.

Sunday, October 20

10 am-12 pm – HWC/Health Services

Free Health Promotion Clinic Join us to meet one-on-one with a volunteer

public health nurse and staff. We will be

providing wellness assessments, answer

any health or resource questions, monitor

health problems, provide education about

nutrition and good health practices, in

addition, offer referrals to nearby,

affordable, health care resources.

Vital Check:

Blood Pressure

Weight

Pulse Oxygen

And much more!!

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We encourage you to attend! You have an

opportunity to win a $10 gift card – so please

remember to sign in!!

The Health Promotion Clinic not only helps

seniors to stay well, but also assists seniors

in preventing medical issues from escalating

to the point where they will no longer be

able to live independently.

Sunday, October 20

4 pm – SHC

Painting & Wine with Polly Enjoy a lovely afternoon of painting and a

great glass of wine! Polly is a professional

instructor and will be here to make sure you

have a wonderful experience. All materials

will be supplied. Come and join in on

the fun!

Sunday, October 20

5:30 pm – West Lobby

Sing Along Sunday

Come to our Sing-Along and make new

friends, and sing well-loved songs.

Everyone welcome!


9 am - trip

Colorado Mountain Casino

Join us as we depart for the beautiful Rocky

Mountains for a full day of fun! We stop at

the Lodge casino where you can catch a

local free shuttle that runs around

Blackhawk and Central City. If you are not a

gambler, just go for the beautiful mountain

ride and visit local museums or have lunch!

Cost Residents: $8 Cost Non-Residents: $10 Deadline: Tuesday-October 22


12:30 pm – Gathering Room

Family Feud

The Family Feud Game Join your neighbors for a fun afternoon

playing the DVD interactive game. Feels just

like you’re on TV playing live!



11:30 am-1:30 pm

3rd Floor Bridge

Health & Wellness - Bake Sale for

Breast Cancer Awareness

Don’t miss this chance to help raise

awareness and funds for Breast Cancer all

while enjoying baked goods.

Friday, October 25

HWC/Pikes Peak

Pizza Party

12 pm: Pizza Party

1 pm: Jackpot Bingo Everyone is invited! Enjoy two slices of pizza,

salad, and soda or glass of wine for $6.

Dance and sing along to the tunes! Then at

1 pm join us for a fun afternoon of bingo!

Cost is $6, win Kavod Kash! The prize for

the last game is $20 in Kavod Kash!

Sunday, Oct. 27

1 pm – Van Trip

THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Vintage Theatre Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book

by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice.

Directed by Bernie Cardell.

Join us for a wonderful afternoon full of

laughs and great music. Your favorite

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characters spring to life in this new musical

comedy. Run time is approximately two

hours.

Residents Cost: $30 includes

transportation

Non-Residents Cost: $45 includes

transportation

Monday, October 28

2 pm – HWC/Health Services Area

Walgreen’s Flu Shot Clinic

Walgreen’s will be onsite this year for our

annual flu shot clinic. It’s recommended

that people aged 50 or older get flu shots.

Please help protect everyone in our

community by getting a shot. When you

come for your shot, please bring your ID

and a copy of your insurance card!

They have asked for copies of insurance

cards for their records. **Please stop by the

H&W Department for a copy to be made.

Walgreens accepts MOST insurance

outside of Kaiser and Medicaid. If your

insurance is not accepted you will need to

self-pay with cash, checks, debit/credit

cards and Medical Flex debit cards. The

price is $30 for the fluzone and $55 for the

high dose shot for 65 and older.

Sign up at the front office, but pay

Walgreen’s in the HWC/Health Services

Area on the day of the clinic.

Monday, October 28

2:30 am – SHC

Bookmobile Beginning in September the Denver Public

Library has a new bookmobile and retiring

older vehicles. Kavod residents will no

longer need to come on the bus to get their

selections or browse the collection. Instead,

“we will be coming to you! We will be

bringing materials to the Shul Classroom

where you can browse items, checkout

what you have ordered, and ask librarians

to put more items on hold for you. We look

forward to seeing you soon!”

Monday, October 28


Cover to Cover Book Club Join the book club at Kavod! We will be

enjoying a variety of genres as we explore

our capacity to imagine and share our

'novel' ideas.

Monday, October 28

6 pm – Shul Classroom

TEDTalks Do you take vitamins or supplements? Do

you believe your diet can provide healing

for your body? Come join as we watch talks

discussing supplements, vitamins and

healthy living myths. This month Rachel,

Kavod’s H&W Services Assistant will be

facilitating the discussions.

Tuesday, October 29

6 pm – Van Trip

University of Colorado School of

Music presents

Musical Journey with Friends Collaborative pianist Suyeon Kim and her

wonderful friends share three beautiful

pieces of music on a mid-autumn's evening.

This recital begins with Francis Poulenc's

incredible yet melancholy Violin Sonata.

Next, journey through Antonín Dvořák's

"Gypsy Songs," including “Songs My Mother

Taught Me," whose haunting melody has

made it among the most popular in the set.

The concert closes with Johannes Brahms’

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epic Piano Quartet in G minor. In four

movements, the work concludes with the

exciting Rondo alla Zingarese.

Cost Residents: $10

Cost Non-Residents: $15

Deadline: Wednesday-October 23

Wednesday, Oct 30


Pet Club Costume Party for Pets All are welcome to attend our Pet Club’s 2nd

Annual Pet Club Costume Party for Pets. Pet

owners dress up those furry babies! Prizes

awarded for best costumes. Please join us

for a fun event. If you do not have a dog,

come and watch the fun! No cost or deadline, just drop in.


11 am – Dining Room

Costume Casino &

Harvest Festival Harvest Festival with a new twist! Enjoy a

fun time of live gambling for real prizes in

your costume! Dealers will be here to teach

you on Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and a

Money Wheel. Door prizes, spooky

snacks and beverages! Please note: This

will only be gaming for fun and prizes, not

for cash. Costumes are not required, but it’s

worth showing up to see what everyone is

wearing! Prizes will be awarded for best

costumes!

No cost and everyone is welcome!

No deadline, just drop in

Mondays, November 11, 18, 25 and

December 2

5:30 – 7:00 pm - Shul Classroom

Mandala Making Class! Join artist Lea Eldar for this special Mandala

making series! Learn how to design and

create your own Mandalas in 4 sessions!

What is a Mandala? It is a colorful

representation of the cosmos, characterized

by a concentric configuration of geometric

shapes. Supplies will be available.

RSVP: Rebecca Gershten 720-382-7820 or

[email protected]

Space is limited to 10 residents and you

must commit to all 4 sessions.

Monday, Dec. 23

5:30 – 7:30 pm - Shul

7th Annual Major League Dreidel

Spinning Tournament Major League Dreidel champion will

be crowned

Hanukah treats, including latkes and

sufganiyot (jelly donuts)

Wine and beer

Prize for winner and raffle for prizes

Hang out with young Jewish adults

and Kavod residents

Everyone is welcome!


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Thank you for your Support!

August Donations

Cheers to Perry & Susie Moss (Summer

Event 2019) Donations (continued)

Herbert & Arlene Buchwald, In Honor of

Rob Friedman

Gary A & Andrea K. Cohen

Susie & Rabbi Julian Cook, In Honor of

Perry & Susie Moss

Ruth Epstein, In Honor of Perry & Susie

Moss

Linda & Eli Frank, In Honor of Gaile

Weisbly- Waldinger

Bill Grimes

Mathew Heit

A. Barry & Arlene Hirschfeld

Bud & Marilyn Hyman

Florrie Katchen, In Honor of Perry & Susie

Moss

Shelley & Robert Krovitz

Fred & Ann Leviton

Ruth & Michael Malman

MDC Holdings

Wayne New

Bruce & Sandra Ogin

Ron & Mary Shuster

Melanie Siegel

The Staenberg Group

Frank & Evelinda Urman, In Honor of

Melanie Siegel


Event 2019) Sponsorships

ANB Bank

Brownstein Farber Hyatt Schreck

Kathryn Paul

Strear Family Foundation

Sandy Wolf & Robert Gold


Event 2019)

Hal Appelbaum, Jewish Agency for Israel

Juliann Arenson

Michael Belieu

Daniel Bennett

Mandie Birchem

Christina & Peter Bornstein

Patricia Flood

David & Linda Fogel

Ted & Lana Friedman

Shanen Gharibien

Carl Glatstein

Dr. Kerry Hildreth

JEWISHcolorado

Jerry & Marilyn Kopelman

Brenda Lees

Eudice Lewkowitz

Jennifer McBride

Michael Moss

Frank & Debbie Piazza

Debbie Reinberg

Ken & Sarah Rothstein

Marlene Siegel

Phil & Norma Sierota

Melanie & Lee Siegel

Karen & William Silverman

Doug Steebner

Temple Emanuel

Barbara Wampler

Lee Weisbard

WinQuest Performance

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Stuart Zall

Molly Zwerdlinger

Jill Viehweg

Eric & Kathleen Waldinger

Gaile Weisbly Waldinger

Louis Wolfe

General

Garrett Barter

Michael & Wendy Klein, In Memory Of

Cherie Kirschbaum's mother, z”l

Syril Newman, In Honor of Michael &

Wendy Klein on the birth of their

granddaughter Nadia Judith Greenfield's

birth and naming ceremony.

Nancy Wright

Health & Wellness Center

RoseTanaka

Kavod on the Road (Partnership)

Colorado Hebrew Chorale

SHUL

Bernice Fallik, In Honor of Gaile Weisbly-

Waldinger

Bernice Fallik, In Honor of Beatrice Wyman

Bernice Fallik, In Honor of Michael and

Wendy Klein

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Early Signups

Sunday, November 3, 1:30 pm

Lamont Symphony Orchestra &

Lamont Opera Theatre Gala Event,

Sahar Nouri, guest conductor

New Lamont Opera Theatre Music

Director Sahar Nouri conducts a gala

concert event by the Orchestra and

singers performing opera works from the

opera classics L’italiana in Algeri, Don

Pasquale, Rusalka, and Lucia di

Lammermoor to name only a few. Enjoy

an afternoon of beautiful music with your

friends and neighbors at The Lamont

School of Music at the University of

Denver.

Cost: Residents - $5

Cost: Non Residents - $10

Deadline: Friday, October 25

Thursday, November 14, 6:30 pm

Lamont Symphony Orchestra,

Jorge Salazar, conductor

Schubert: Symphony No. 5, Copland:

Appalachian Spring

Enjoy an evening of beautiful music with

your friends and neighbors at The

Lamont School of Music at the University

of Denver. Lamont master’s degree

candidate Jorge Salazar conducts the

Lamont Symphony Orchestra in Franz

Schubert: Symphony No. 5 and Aaron

Copland: Appalachian Spring.

Cost: Residents - $5

Cost: Non Residents - $10

Deadline: Tuesday, November 12

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Early Signups (continued)

Sunday, December 8

11 am — Van Trip

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves show business behind to settle

down on his farmhouse in Connecticut… but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song

and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited

schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn

with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday. Based on the classic film, this

joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of

hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,”

“White Christmas,” “Shaking the Blues Away” and many more.

Price includes live theatre, dinner and transportation. Payments are available to

make it affordable for everyone!

Cost: Residents: $55 – includes show, dinner and transportation

Cost: Non-Residents: $65 – includes show, dinner and transportation

Deadline: Monday-December 2

Thank you for your Support!

August Gifts

Assisted Living

Michael Hepner, In Honor of Perry & Susie Moss

Cheers to Perry & Susie Moss (Summer Event 2019) ADs

David & Linda Fogel

Bernard & Sue Gerson

Owen & Deborah Herman

Leslie Sidell

Alan Wernz

Christie Ziegler

Cheers to Perry & Susie Moss (Summer Event 2019) In -Kind

Ambli Mexico

Blue Island Oyster Bar

Bonefish

Cherry Cricket

Elways Cherry Creek

Dianne Green (Temple Emanuel Gift Shop)

King Soopers

Matsuhisa

Morning Story

North Country

North Italia

Officer's Club

Temple Emanuel

Cheers to Perry & Susie Moss (Summer Event 2019) Donations

Ellen Abrams, In Honor of Perry & Susie Moss

Deanie Andersen, In Honor of Perry & Susie Moss

Stan & Sandra Bauer

(More donation acknowledgements inside this issue)

President Treasurer

Denise Lutz Recht | 611 West Vacant

First Vice President Secretary

Ray Vinson | 601 E Vacant

Second Vice President Russian Liaison

Vacant Vacant

South Building Representation

Carol Jeanne Stewart | 517 East

West Building Representation

Vacant

East Building Representation

Judith Coscarelli | 909 East

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