Homewatch Caregivers of Boulder is celebrating client, Margaret Bowdey, turning 100 on May 20, 2020 along with her family!
Margaret’s parents both immigrated separately from Scotland prior to WWI, met and married before her father went off to war.
Margaret was born in her aunt’s home in Massachusetts before her family moved to Rochester, NY where she grew up. She met and married her husband, had two kids and moved to Colorado in 1948 where they had two more kids.
In 1957 they purchased a home in Boulder, CO where they raised their four kids and where she still resides today.
Along with being a veracious reader, Margaret has been committed to corresponding with family and friends through her life, and continues to write up to 4 notes per day. Margaret’s son Dan says, “note writing is a way for her to stay connected to her past”.
Margaret’s mother was a nurse and private caregiver for kids with special needs. It’s no wonder that Margaret and her caregivers have formed a wonderful bond.
Homewatch Caregivers has been serving Boulder County for 26 years. They have continued to provide outstanding service to our community members, since 1994
For more information, call 303-444-1133.
Homewatch Caregivers of Boulder is celebrating client, Margaret Bowdey, turning 100 on May 20, 2020 along with her family!
Margaret’s parents both immigrated separately from Scotland prior to WWI, met and married before her father went off to war.
Margaret was born in her aunt’s home in Massachusetts before her family moved to Rochester, NY where she grew up. She met and married her husband, had two kids and moved to Colorado in 1948 where they had two more kids.
In 1957 they purchased a home in Boulder, CO where they raised their four kids and where she still resides today.
Along with being a veracious reader, Margaret has been committed to corresponding with family and friends through her life, and continues to write up to 4 notes per day. Margaret’s son Dan says, “note writing is a way for her to stay connected to her past”.
Margaret’s mother was a nurse and private caregiver for kids with special needs. It’s no wonder that Margaret and her caregivers have formed a wonderful bond.
Homewatch Caregivers has been serving Boulder County for 26 years. They have continued to provide outstanding service to our community members, since 1994
For more information, call 303-444-1133.
As elementary school classrooms evolve, diversity becomes a central theme, shaping the educational experience for students of all backgrounds.
Implementing diversity in the classroom is very delicate. However, it can be done successfully when simply valuing imminent historical context.
Columbine Elementary, located in Boulder, Colorado, honors the state's rich history, focusing on its Spanish roots. It caters to approximately 500 preschool to 5th-grade students and offers education without tuition fees. Notably, the school emphasizes biliteracy, ensuring that all students are proficient in reading and writing in both English and Spanish.
Principal Lisa Martinez promotes a strong relationship with diversity and efficiently utilizes biliterate teaching methods. For six years before her education profession, Martinez was a reporter covering K-12 education, immigration, and cultural affairs for various newspapers in Colorado.
"We embrace equity and diversity here at Columbine. We are a bilingual school. We have classes in English and Spanish; we have many languages and cultures represented here. And it's so important for the work that we're doing. Because we're in a place like Boulder, we need to amplify and embrace different languages and cultures," said Martinez.
By prioritizing diversity and inclusivity, the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is "Reshaping how we think about education, paving the way for a future where all leaders have equal opportunities to succeed."
"With more than 4,000 bilingual students in the district, BVSD is one of few school districts in Colorado to operate dual-language schools. They include Boulder's Columbine Elementary, Lafayette's Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer, and Boulder's University Hill Elementary."
A recent study shows that adults who engage children in culturally responsive instructive encounters help them build self-assurance and abilities. These encounters also maximize children's academic achievement and educational success by raising awareness, appreciation, and acceptance of diverse beliefs and cultures.
Including diversity in early education is critical to molding a student who grows up better to accept race, gender, ethnicity, and religion. Additionally, the influx of majority minorities supports better implementation of multicultural methods into schooling.
Research suggests that in 2014, U.S. state-funded schools hit a minority-majority achievement with Latino, African-American, and Asian students amounting more than the number of white students.
By 2044, ethnic minorities are projected to make up approximately half of the U.S. population, a trend expected to persist. Roughly 20% of the state is Hispanic individuals, with 14% in Boulder.
The legacy of Hispanic heritage proceeds with schools like Columbine Elementary. The statistics exhibit more significant reasoning for incorporating inclusive and bi-literate teaching methods in early education, as the diversity may be greater outside the city, let alone the country.
It is essential to represent the so-called minorities in school, intertwine the modes of teaching, and create a more holistic environment. Regarding the rise of globalization, there is a necessary emphasis on understanding cultural diversity; with the world rapidly changing, education is expected to follow suit.
"There were about 1,000 dual-language programs in U.S. public schools in 2010," said Gregg Roberts, the director of dual-language studies at the American Councils Research Center (ARC). By 2021, more than 3,600 such programs existed, ARC reported finding, about 80% of these programs were Spanish programs."
Concerning applications to the multifaceted school, families must provide proof of residence after relocating within BVSD boundaries to enroll in the Boulder Valley School District. Enrollment applications are accepted from January onwards for the upcoming school year.
BVSD offers the Colorado Universal Preschool Program, this plan provides free preschool for eligible four-year-olds for 15 or 30 hours a week. Three-year-olds with an Individualized Education Plan can also join for 15 hours free. Families can pay $620 monthly for extra hours per child for Learning and Enrichment, with a $75 application fee per seat ($150 for both).
The process for applying to schools like Columbine Elementary and others in the BVSD typically concerns where a potential student and their family live. However, the BVSD provides an open enrollment that "Is for any students (district residency not required) wishing to apply to a school of choice," as per the BVSD enrollment page.
Through initiatives such as bilingual education and open enrollment, educational institutions can ensure that all students can access opportunities that promote cultural awareness, acceptance, and academic success.
With the implementation of school districts that revolve around inclusivity, more students can begin to feel represented and accepted, fostering the ability to be multicultural. Having equal representation continuously proves to be beneficial.
The past involvement with drained-pool politics allows us to see why current methods are essential. “The President’s strategy provides evidence for the converse: policies designed to improve the lives of those in greatest need, including advancing racial equity, do tremendous good for communities of color and white communities alike,” states the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
"Students who look like us can see that they can be successful in school, and they can have a connection with us because that's part of our goal," said Ana Cox, Librarian at Columbine Elementary.
This year has been a celebration for the Handweavers Guild of Boulder, which has been in existence for 50 years and is now an organization of several hundred members who participate in all fiber arts: handweaving, handspinning, dyeing, quilting, felting, knitting, tatting, crocheting, and many more. The public is invited to see their final event of this anniversary year: a FREE and open to the public exhibit of their work, with display by Anne and Jim Sneary, in the Gallery of Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins, a weaving and fiber arts shop in the Table Mesa Shopping Center, 635 South Broadway #E, Boulder. Hours open: Monday 12-6, Tuesday - Saturday 10-6; closed Sunday. The show runs through May 22. For more information, please call 303-494-1071 or visit www.shuttlesspindlesandskeins.com or http://www.handweaversofboulder.org.
This fall, 20 lucky cycling enthusiasts will get the once-in-a-lifetime experience to take a ride with one of the world’s top pro cyclists. “Fast Freddie” Rodriguez, who is currently making his way through Colorado as a member of Team Exergy in this week's USA Pro Cycling Challenge, and who placed fourth in the race’s first stage, has committed to lead a group of 20 individuals in a ride and discussion at Living at Your Peak, the nation’s only interactive gathering designed to help health-conscious individuals and influencers discover how to live longer, better and impact the well-being of their world. The inaugural Living at Your Peak Summit is September 13-15, 2012, in Vail, Colo.
“It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to go on a ride with one of the world’s top cyclists,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium. “We are thrilled to present this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will enable cycling enthusiasts to learn valuable life and health lessons from one of cycling’s greats.”
Rodriguez, who will lead the ride and discussion on Friday, September 14, is recognized as one of the all-time leading U.S. cyclists, with a resume that includes three U.S. Pro Championships, a Giro d’Italia stage win, podium finishes at one-day classics including Milan-San Remo and Gent-Wevelgem, plus stage podium finishes at the Tour de France, Giro d’ Italia and Vuelta de Espana. His Fast Freddie Foundation supports young cyclists in their endeavors to pursue athletic goals while also encouraging them to remain committed to education.
Participants will road bike with Rodriguez through Vail and engage in an interactive lunch session in which he will discuss lessons from the Tour de France as applied to everyday life. To sign up for this unique interactive experience, individuals must register to attend Living at Your Peak. Participation in Rodriguez’s session is limited to 20 individuals. Spots will fill up quickly and those who are interested are encouraged to sign up early.
Event registration for the full two and a half days is $1,000. One-day registration is $549. Registration fees include:
Registrants who sign up for the full event will have the opportunity to receive a Functional Movement Assessment with recommendations, a Cartoid Artery Check with nationally renowned doctor, Jeffrey Boone, MD, a Comprehensive Wellness Report from the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, reports that outside of the event are worth nearly $1,000 in value.
Living at Your Peak is organized by the Vail Symposium, a grassroots, non-profit organization providing thought-provoking, diverse and affordable educational programs to the Vail Valley community. Event sponsors include Vail Valley Medical Center, HealthONE, the Town of Vail, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Summit Orthopaedics, Vail Resorts, PGA TOUR, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Vail Beaver Creek Magazine, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Opedix, Udi’s Gluten Free Foods, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access, Wendy and Paul Raether, the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Vail Luxury Magazine, The Sonnenalp Resort and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
For more information about Living at Your Peak, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org or call 970-343-9918.
Marathon legends, cycling champions, renowned researchers and the nation’s leading health and fitness experts will be among the presenters at Living at Your Peak (www.livingatyourpeak.org), the nation’s only gathering designed to help health-conscious individuals and influencers discover how to live longer, better and impact the wellbeing of their world. The Vail Symposium today announced the notable lineup of speakers for this inaugural event, to be held September 13-15, 2012, in Vail, Colo.
“Featuring one-on-one interactive sessions with recognized experts in an intimate setting, Living at Your Peak offers attendees the unique opportunity to share an exclusive, life-changing wellness experience,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium, a non-profit organization responsible for Living at Your Peak.
Tennis legend and health advocate Martina Navratilova will keynote the event. Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of NBC News’ Sunday TODAY show, will emcee. Living at Your Peak’s renowned list of presenters includes experts in the areas of fitness, nutrition, cognitive health and well-being, preventive medicine, longevity and stress, sports fitness and personal health.
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Cognitive Health and Well-Being
Preventive Medicine
Longevity and Stress
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Personal Health
To learn more about these presenters’ Living at Your Peak sessions, visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.
Living at Your Peak is organized by the Vail Symposium, a grassroots, non-profit organization providing thought-provoking, diverse and affordable educational programs to the Vail Valley community. Event sponsors include Vail Valley Medical Center, HealthONE, the Town of Vail, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Summit Orthopaedics, Vail Resorts, PGA TOUR, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Vail Beaver Creek Magazine, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Opedix, Udi’s Gluten Free Foods, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access, Wendy and Paul Raether, the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Vail Luxury Magazine, The Denver Athletic Club and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
For more information about Living at Your Peak, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.
Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it has formed a relationship with Colorado-based Veterans Green Jobs, whose mission is to engage, transition and connect military veterans with meaningful employment opportunities. About 15 percent of Ecotech’s current student population is made up of military veterans.
Together, Ecotech and Veterans Green Jobs will focus on encouraging and enhancing opportunities for military veterans by promoting career opportunities in the green jobssector, both in Colorado and nationally.
“Our military population has already been through so much and we want to make sure we’re providing the support they need to excel in school and go on to have productive careers,” said Michael Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “Veterans Green Jobshas a similar focus, believing that the right jobs can make all the difference in helping our military veterans enjoy a successful life after service.”
As part of its commitment to military students, Ecotech recently hosted a seminar on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), taught by the Denver Department of Veterans Affairs. Ecotech administration, program directors and instructors attended the session to better understand what many student veterans are going through. According to “Help my PTSD,” one in every five military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan has PTSD and in the past year the number of diagnosed cases in the military has jumped 50 percent.
At Ecotech, 67 students are either military veterans or currently serving in the military. Of those, three will graduate on June 21, 2012. One of those students is Monica Soto, who will graduate in June with a degree in Wind Energy Technology.Monica spent more than eight years in the Navy as an aircraft mechanic, but after 9/11 she left the Navy to be closer to her son and build a career where she could raise him in one place. After trying some other career paths, she found Ecotech when seeking an opportunity that would capitalize on her training and previous associate’s degree, and also build a bridge between her time in the military and her life as a civilian.
“As a single mom and 100 percent disabled vet, I didn’t know where to find my place in the civilian community and Ecotech met my needs in a variety of ways,” said Soto. “I knew my purpose in the Navy and felt lost after I left; I now feel a purpose again. I’m excited about putting my skills to work to better my own family and our environment.”
Ecotech Institute will have its first graduating class in June 2012. Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, offers highly practical renewable energy degree programsthat provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative cleantech employers.
Learn more about Ecotech Institute, or call 877-326-5576. The next round of classes begins in late June and applications are being accepted now. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
The PGA TOUR, whose Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation golf tournament launched earlier this year with a special focus on helping Americans live healthier lives, will extend its commitment to health this fall by supporting Living at Your Peak in Vail. Scheduled for September 13-15, Living at Your Peak is the nation’s only gathering designed to help health-conscious individuals and influencers discover how to live longer, better and impact the well-being of their world.
“When the PGA TOUR launched the Humana Challenge, we were thrilled to see such a prominent organization use its platform to help Americans live healthier lives,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium, a non-profit organization responsible for Living at Your Peak. “We are proud to partner with this organization to extend its commitment to health to the Vail valley.”
The Humana Challenge, a collaboration among the PGA TOUR, Clinton Foundation and Humana, uses its stature and visibility as a PGA TOUR tournament to challenge individuals to better understand their role in their own well-being and to take steps to improve and maintain their health. In addition to public education initiatives throughout the week, the tournament features healthy concession options and on-course well-being activities for tournament spectators. The second annual Humana Challenge will be held January 14-20, 2013.
“As a strong adjunct to our own health initiatives, Living at Your Peak closely aligns with the Humana Challenge’s mission and will help us achieve our goal to motivate people to live healthier lives,” said Tim Finchem, commissioner of the PGA TOUR. “The PGA TOUR is strongly committed to supporting initiatives that promote health and well-being, which is why we are proud to sponsor this event.”
Living at Your Peak is organized by the Vail Symposium, a grassroots, non-profit organization providing thought-provoking, diverse and affordable educational programs to the Vail Valley community. Event sponsors include Vail Valley Medical Center, HealthONE, the Town of Vail, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Summit Orthopaedics, Vail Resorts, PGA TOUR, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Vail Beaver Creek Magazine, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Opedix, Udi’s Gluten Free Foods, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access, Wendy and Paul Raether, the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Vail Luxury Magazine, The Denver Athletic Club and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
For more information about Living at Your Peak, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org. To learn more about the Humana Challenge, please visit www.humanachallenge.com.
Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, received accolades as a finalist for the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association’s National Cleantech Leadership Award on October 22. Ecotech congratulates all of the finalists and winners from the ceremony for helping cleantech industries continue to innovate and grow.
“We were absolutely thrilled to be recognized among so many fantastic cleantech innovators who deeply care about sustainable industries,” said Mike Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “Ecotech is committed to walking the talk as we educate future sustainability experts and we will continue to look to these peers for insights, guidance and support.”
During the third annual “Colorado Cleantech Industry Awards Celebration”, individuals and organizations were honored for their leadership in advancing cleantech job creation, corporate growth, individual effort and technical innovation.
The company finalists were selected based on their ability to impact the marketplace with innovative clean technologies, successful fundraising efforts, ability to scale their technology, and the company’s statewide job creation success. Individuals were selected for their commitment to expanding Colorado’s cleantech ecosystem and their devotion to the growth of their respective organizations. With the guidance of Deloitte, the finalists were selected by a group of industry peers consisting of entrepreneurial leaders, cleantech CEOs and former award recipients.
“For a school that has only been around a couple years, this nomination was a big accomplishment,” added Seifert.
Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, has named Chris Gorrie as the school’s new Academic Dean. Gorrie began at Ecotech as an instructor in 2010 and most recently served as the program director for the Electrical Engineering Technology Program.
“Chris Gorrie is a student favorite on our campus, bringing a great deal of knowledge and expertise,” said Mike Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “This is a perfect position for Chris, giving him the ability to make a difference for our entire student body.”
Gorrie studied Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in semiconductor technology, at the University of Southern Maine and did his graduate work at the University of Florida where he received a full Alumni Fellowship.
His interest in renewable energy led to work at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where he developed new materials for use in transparent electronics and photovoltaics. His passion for teaching brought him to Ecotech Institute where he has taught courses in circuits, power generation, programmable logic controllers, mathematics, physical science and photovoltaics.
“It’s a great honor to hold this position,” said Gorrie. “At Ecotech Institute, we’re helping to shape our country’s renewable energy future and changing students’ lives in the process. It’s an incredible opportunity and I look forward to the challenge.”
From shifts in the economy to advances in technology, the career choices of Americans have changed dramatically since the 1900s. Since the days when “farmer” was a popular occupation, to the present when 50 percent of the top 20 fastest growing jobs are in healthcare, career choices have certainly shifted over time. To illustrate the shift, Bryant & Stratton College, an institution that has been at the forefront of workplace education & training since the 1850s, recently released an infographic illustrating the History of Careers in America.
To view the infographic and learn more, please visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/CareersInAmerica.aspx
Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, has named Zhanna Stavina as the school’s new Director of Admissions.
In her role, Stavina will lead a team of admissions associates who serve as liaisons for potential and incoming students. She will also make and maintain connections with students, organizations, guidance counselors, military liaisons and others who may benefit from an Ecotech education or partnership.
Ms. Stavina has recently served as both a director of enrollment and an instructor at the University of Phoenix in Lone Tree, Colorado. She simultaneously taught in the School of Business and Social Sciences while successfully leading a team of admissions professionals. Before joining Ecotech, she also worked as an enrollment manager and enrollment counselor, receiving accolades as a top performer. She has also worked in career services and admissions at Denver School of Massage Therapy and ITT Technical Institute.
“Zhanna’s experience and expertise is perfect for Ecotech and she’s someone who exudes enthusiasm about what we deliver to students, employers, partners and the community,” said Mike Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “We are delighted to have her on board and look forward to Zhanna representing our school and executive team.”
Stavina received her Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from University of Colorado.
“It is an honor be in a position where I can share Ecotech Institute with people who could benefit from its unique offerings,” said Stavina. “In a short time, Ecotech has proven to offer quality education, a strong community and graduates who are making a difference. I am proud to be part of the Ecotech family.”
Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs created with employer input that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers.
To learn more about Ecotech Institute, visit us online at www.ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576. The next round of classes begins in October and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
Health enthusiasts from around the country will gather to network with marathon legends, cycling champions, renowned medical researchers and the nation’s leading health and fitness experts at Living at Your Peak (www.livingatyourpeak.org), the Rocky Mountain region’s premier wellness experience. The inaugural summit, to be held September 13-15, 2012, in Vail, Colo., is the nation’s only gathering designed to help health-conscious individuals and influencers discover how to live longer, better and impact the wellbeing of their world.
“Living at Your Peak is designed to promote life-long health and fitness through customized experiences in an intimate setting,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium, a nonprofit organization responsible for Living at Your Peak. “With exclusive access to proven experts and peak performers in the fields of fitness, nutrition, cognitive and emotional health, medicine and cutting-edge research, our guests will gain valuable insight into the changes they can make in their daily lives that will affect their future health.”
Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of NBC News’ Sunday TODAY show, will emcee the event, which is intended for individuals who are interested in learning how to maximize their health, as well as corporate, non-profit and government leaders. The summit offers guests unparalleled access to accomplished world champions; internationally recognized trainers, coaches, researchers and doctors; top chefs, nutritionists and world-class restaurants; and peer networking opportunities.
Among others, confirmed presenters include:
Additional presenters will be announced as the event nears. Visit www.livingatyourpeak.org for details.
Living at Your Peak sessions will offer interactive components to engage guests beyond a traditional presentation environment. Session themes include:
Guests will complete a pre-attendance survey to create an individualized agenda and establish physical and mental goals to be addressed through specific programming. A personal concierge will manage guests’ event needs, including session scheduling and weekend activities planning. Follow-up coaching, an interactive online community and a winter series will empower guests to take home their Living at Your Peak experience and positively impact their personal networks.
"We want Colorado to be the healthiest state in the nation because healthy living is a strong driver of economic and tourism well-being," said Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. "Conferences like the Vail Symposium's Living at Your Peak can move us in that direction through their commitment to physical, intellectual and emotional health and well being."
Living at Your Peak registration is $1,000 until June 30 and $1,200 beginning July 1, and includes priority access to event sessions, event coordination with a personal concierge, exclusive access to VIP events and gourmet meals prepared by Vail’s internationally renowned chefs. Spouse passes are $300 and individual session fees start at $50 per session.
The summit is organized by the Vail Symposium, a grassroots, non-profit organization providing thought-provoking, diverse and affordable educational programs to the Vail Valley community. Event sponsors include Vail Valley Medical Center, HealthONE, the Town of Vail, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Summit Orthopedics, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Udi’s, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access and Wendy and Paul Raether.
For more information about Living at Your Peak, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova will share her unparalleled health and fitness expertise as the keynote speaker at Living at Your Peak (www.livingatyourpeak.org), the Rocky Mountain region’s premier interactive wellness experience, the Vail Symposium announced today. The inaugural event, to be held September 13-15, 2012, in Vail, Colo., is the nation’s only gathering designed to help health-conscious individuals and influencers discover how to live longer, better and impact the wellbeing of their world.
“You don’t need to be an elite athlete to be dedicated to wellness; anyone – at any age – can make a commitment to be fit and healthy,” said Navratilova. “As AARP’s Health and Fitness Ambassador, I have dedicated my time to helping those of us who are 50+ learn to lead healthy, active lives, and I am thrilled to be part of an event that is focused on teaching everyone health, fitness and longevity – from elite athletes to weekend warriors to individuals just beginning their journey to wellness.”
Navratilova is widely considered to be the greatest women's tennis player in the history of the sport. Over the course of a career that spanned an amazing four decades, she amassed an unmatched number of professional records. She won 59 grand slam titles, including a record nine Wimbledon singles championships. Still in phenomenal shape on the verge of 50, she became the oldest player to ever win a grand slam title before retiring in 2006.
In addition to her work on the tennis court, Navratilova is a compelling advocate for active living and aggressive goal setting. Her book, Shape Your Self, is a guide to personal fitness and healthy living. She has motivated thousands to live healthier lifestyles by taking simple steps to a better life. She also serves as the health and fitness ambassador for AARP, in an alliance created to help AARP's millions of members lead active, healthy lives.
“Martina Navratilova is not only a legend in the tennis world, she is also an inspiration to anyone with a commitment to lifelong wellness,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium. “Her presence at Living at Your Peak elevates this event to the next level, enabling our guests to have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with a world-class health and fitness expert.”
Living at Your Peak is an interactive health, fitness and longevity experience offering unparalleled access to accomplished world champions; internationally recognized trainers, coaches, researchers and doctors; top chefs, nutritionists and world-class restaurants; and peer networking opportunities. Living at Your Peak sessions will offer interactive components to engage guests beyond a traditional presentation environment. Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of NBC News’ Sunday TODAY show, will emcee the event.
Registration is $1,000 until June 30 and $1,200 beginning July 1, and includes priority access to event sessions, event coordination with a personal concierge, exclusive access to VIP events and gourmet meals prepared by Vail’s internationally renowned chefs. Spouse passes are $300 and individual session fees start at $50 per session.
The event is organized by the Vail Symposium, a grassroots, non-profit organization providing thought-provoking, diverse and affordable educational programs to the Vail Valley community. Event sponsors include Vail Valley Medical Center, HealthONE, the Town of Vail, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Summit Orthopedics, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Udi’s Gluten Free Foods, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access and Wendy and Paul Raether.
For more information about Living at Your Peak or to register, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.
What To Wear:
Come wearing comfortable, easy to move in exercise or dance clothing. Ballet slippers are most appropriate for the majority of classes, but if you do not have these, socks will work.
Classes BNC Offers Adults:
-Active Aging Ballet (Specially designed for 50+) -Barre Bootcamp -Hoola-hoop -Yoga -Pilates -Ballet Fundamentals -Beginning & Intermediate Ballet -Dance With Me (For toddlers & their caregivers) -Jazz
To learn more go to www.bncdance.com/school or email us at info@bncdance.com or call 303.466.5685.
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Eating Recovery Center, a national center for eating disorders recovery providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia and bulimia, today announced that it has partnered with Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program. Summit is a nationally recognized center for eating disorders treatment and prevention located in Sacramento, Cali.
This partnership allows Summit to expand its partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment options. It also underscores Eating Recovery Center’s ongoing commitment to providing and supporting access to expert eating disorders recovery services.
“We have come to regard Summit as a highly reputable eating disorders treatment center in the Northern California area,” said Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS, chief clinical officer of Eating Recovery Center. “We see tremendous value in not only the Summit team’s clinical approach, but also its community awareness and prevention programming.”
Founded in 2000, Summit is the only medically supervised treatment program in the Sacramento area serving adolescents and adults with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. The treatment center is led by founding partners, Tony Paulson, PhD, executive director, Lisa Peterson, PhD, clinical director, and Jennifer Lombardi, MFT, chief admissions officer.
“Partnering with Eating Recovery Center allows Summit to enhance and further develop our partial hospitalization and outpatient programming by incorporating clinical models developed by the Center’s leadership team,” said Dr. Paulson. “Additionally, the Center’s intensive inpatient and residential programs are valuable resources for Summit’s adult and adolescent patients requiring a higher level of care. We believe this continuity of care is critical in supporting lasting eating disorders recovery.”
Summit’s eating disorders treatment programs offer:
“Summit provides highly effective outpatient care to eating disordered patients and is a trusted treatment resource for the community of referring professionals,” said Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, FAED, CEDS, founding partner, chief medical officer and chief executive officer of Eating Recovery Center. “This partnership facilitates expanded reach for the clinical models that have proven highly successful in treating patients at Eating Recovery Center.”
For more information about Eating Recovery Center, visit www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com. To learn more about Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program, visit www.sedop.org.
Harkins Northfield Theatres at Stapleton unveiled its coveted Loyalty Cups and Loyalty T-Shirts Thursday, November 17. To celebrate the launch, the first 200 people in line for the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part One received a complimentary Loyalty Cup for discounted soft drinks at movies in Denver throughout 2012.
Harkins’ Loyalty Cups and T-Shirts reward moviegoers with $1 soft drink refills each time they bring their Loyalty Cup and a free medium popcorn each time they wear their Loyalty T-Shirt to Harkins Northfield through the end of 2012. With a new design and the same incredible value, the Harkins Loyalty Cup and T-Shirt are perfect for movie lovers and families on a budget looking for things to do in Denver.
The Loyalty Cup and T-Shirt have become synonymous with ultimate movie going in Denver and continue to make movies in Denver affordable. Arriving just in time for the multitude of movies to be released this holiday season, the Loyalty Cups and T-Shirts compliment the Denver movie theater experience available on Harkins’ Cine Capri movie screen, the largest screen in town.
The 2012 editions are available for purchase at Harkins Northfield Theatres at Stapleton or online at www.harkinstheatres.com. Loyalty Cups retail for $4.75; Loyalty T-Shirts are $25 and both are valid until December 31, 2012.
The Harkins Denver movie theater, located at 8300 E. Northfield Blvd, offers the following amenities to moviegoers looking for a unique movie going experience:
Harkins PlayCenter is an exclusive in-lobby children's activity center offering a supervised, engaging environment for children ages 3 through 8 to play games, read books, and of course, watch movies, just steps from mom and dad's auditorium. For only $6 per child, it’s a bargain to enjoy your movie knowing your children are with trained professionals who are background checked and fingerprinted.
Harkins’ Party Popcorn Bag is a great buy for this season’s holiday parties and football games. Everybody loves movie theater popcorn, especially Harkins’ award-winning popcorn. Available for just $10, these giant bags of popcorn feed up to 10 of your friends as you settle in on the couch for a movie night or big football game. Visit Guest Services at any Harkins theater for details and purchasing.
The Cine Capri® auditorium offers an amped up movie experience. It offers Denver’s largest movie screen, more than 70 feet wide, and the ultimate in projection and sound technology with 30,000 watts of pristine digital sound. Topped off with stadium-style Ultimate Rocker® loveseats, families looking for an unsurpassed experience to see movies in Denver shouldn’t miss the Cine Capri®.
Summer Movie Fun is a 10-week program for children to enjoy some of Hollywood’s best family films for less than $1 per film. Children can enjoy a movie a week for 10 weeks to cool off during the warm summer months. The 2012 Summer Movie Fun line up will be released in March 2012.
Harkins Theatres is the largest family owned theatre chain in the country and the premier movie exhibitor of the western United States operating more than 420 screens. Featuring a larger selection of film, snacks and innovative amenities to moviegoers since 1933, Harkins Theatres is renowned for its commitment and passion for offering the ultimate movie going experience.
Founded by renowned showman, inventor and community leader Dwight “Red” Harkins, Harkins Theatres has historically been a trailblazer for advancements in the motion picture exhibition industry.
What’s new for you on Darcie Mae’s website, Darcie Mae's Children's Books & Such
First off, please remember The Peably stories and coloring pictures are free for you to use on my website:
The Peablys have gone through June with the last story in June up now, 4/17/11. It is story 39 and about a special day for Pa. The Peablys will be in the months of July and August for the next few stories.
Story 40, A funny Peably story about learning to jump rope----------4/24.
Story 41, The Peablys celebrate Independence Day--------------------5/1
Story 42, You get to meet a pesky black bear named George---------5/8
Story 43, Go with Bub & Sis to see the ocean--------------------------5/15
For the coloring pictures, On 4/17 there are Easter pictures for you to print and use. On 4/24 & 5/1 there will be Mother’s Day coloring pictures. On 5/8 and 5/15 will be coloring pictures that go with the new book, Sammy & Robert Go Home For The Holidays.
Don’t forget the special pictures offered for Sammy & Robert fans to start groups and learn how to use postal mail, and the 2 book sets offered which include books, tote bags, posters, and coloring pictures.
Happy reading,
Darcie Mae
Darcie Mae with;
All 4 Mother Mouse Books, &
The 1st 4 Sammy & Robert Books
sammyandrobertbooks@yahoo.com
