Resource guide for grandparents and their families
By Deborah Rohan
Many of us look forward to retirement with eager anticipation. We dream of spending time and treasure with our grandchildren, developing hobbies we never had time for, and indulging our passion for travel. If health and resources hold up, those dreams are likely to come true. After a lifetime of hard work, retirement is a well-deserved respite.
By Howard M. Wedgle
I spoke to Nick LeMasters, the General Manager of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center recently to speak mostly about the upcoming paid parking, Smart Parking System starting January 17th of next year. Due to the massive redevelopment in the Cherry Creek area in just the last few years, a lot more people are living and working here. To address the over-parking of their lots, Taubman, the owner of the shopping center, decided to implement this innovative, state-of-the-art parking system that no one else in the metro area has. This system will include all decks & surface lots, which includes retailers from the mall to Bed, Bath & Beyond. [Read more…]
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has just finished upgrading the systems of the Gates Planetarium to bring the visitor a more immersive theatre experience. This upgrade is twice as sharp. On September 26th, I sat down with Dan Neafus, the Gates Planetarium Operations Manager. His job is to make sure that you and I walk away from such an experience with wonderment.
Maybe he wants to do some carpentry. Maybe she wants to join the garden club. Two good goals for retirement, but couples quickly discover there is more to retirement than a hobby, even though that’s important. Many couples find their hopes for retirement differ from their partner’s. Among the topics that can cause stress: Finances, travel, living arrangements, housekeeping, health, and even togetherness. During a busy working life, people think they have many things to do in retirement. But the truth might be different.
By Howard M. Wedgle
Couldn’t make the screening tonight as you were preoccupied with the Broncos game? Don’t worry. I sacrificed not watching the game so I could attend the screenings from the original series of Star Trek and write about it. [Read more…]
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Denver, CO, August 29, 2016 – September is a favorite time of year to head out on a scenic drive and admire the Rocky Mountain’s quaking aspen fall colors. While enjoying your drive, also celebrate that 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the National Scenic Byways Program created through the federal Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. [Read more…]
Clever, kindhearted Kubo ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato, Hashi and Kamekichi. But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta.
Tribute to American Airmen of WWII to Open at Wings Over the Rockies
Maj. Fredric Arnold (Ret.) fulfills his vow to honor fallen comrades with exhibit unveiling.
Denver, CO – July 27, 2016 — On August 6th, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, will be the temporary home to “Lest We Forget: The Mission,” an exhibit of twelve life-size bronze figures memorializing the 88,000 American Airmen who lost their lives in World War II.
“Lest We Forget: The Mission” was realized by former Major, WWII fighter pilot and artist Fredric Arnold who made a solemn vow to to honor his fallen comrades, including thirteen other members of Class 42-J, his P-38 training squadron. Major Arnold of Longmont, now 94 years of age, began the project more than four years ago and, with an assistant, has since sculpted the original monument using more than 3,000 pounds of clay.
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By Gary Tessler
On it’s fifty-year mission to go where no one has gone before, Star Trek has, on the creative watch of Gene Roddenberry, tackled complex social and economic issues and dreamed up such magical science fiction gizmos that actually influenced the direction of our technology. Star Trek Beyond is different. The emphasis is not on new high tech toys, but the real crux of the franchise: people, character and action. Spock is still Spock, but he is allowed to show some emotion and human connection. The film is action packed but comfortable for those who love the Trek series. Idris Elba is wonderful as the protagonist, but as with all Star Trek characters he is more than a one dimensional bad guy. There are some intriguing new cast members like Jaylah played by Sofia Boutella. Star Trek is always more than it seems. This film is no different. You won’t be disappointed going Beyond Star Trek.
See the trailer here:
By Claudia Carbone
Though it’s set in 1959, Grease is a timeless story about high school kids and their oh-so-important relationships that will always be relevant, even in today’s turbulent times. The theater company Inspire Creative together with Parker Arts have captured all the joy and angst of the gang at Rydell High in their energetic production of the musical directed by Shaun Albrechtson. Grease is an opportunity for grandparents to show kids and grandkids what their teenage years looked like in the relatively peaceful era of the 50s. [Read more…]
