Lutheran Family Services: Events

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On-Going

African American Caregiver Support Group
Date & Time: Every Thursday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: Montbello Public Library, 12955 Albrook Drive, Denver, CO 80239
Price: No registration fees
Details: A support group for those providing care to an older friend, relative or loved one. Find resources and answers to questions on important subjects: Relieving strees, grief support, nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia, chronic diseases, senior activities and organizations, interacting with family members, Social Security, legal/financial issues and services, senior housing, general health and daily care.
Information: Contact Nichelle Stiggers at 303-217-5856. Download Flyer

Spring

60th Anniversary Benefit Gala
All that Sparkles
Date & Time: May 10, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Marriott City Center
1701 California St., Denver, CO 80202
Price: $150/individual; $300/couple; $1200/table of 8
Attire: Cocktail; Black Tie Optional
Special Guest: Paul Borrillo Entertainment
To be on the planning committee for 2008, call 303-217-5860 or Email Doyle Lott.
Click here for a PDF Invitation

The Fifth Annual African American Caregiver Conference
Date & Time: Friday, May 16, 2008; 8am-12pm
Location: Double Tree Hotel, 3023 Quebec Street, Denver, CO
Price: FREE. Full breakfast will be provided
Register: Call Tammy at 303-922-3433. Pre-registration is required due to limited seatin. Please register by Friday, May 9, 2008.
Keynote Speaker : Glynis Albright, President & CEP, Just Sweet Enough, Inc
Panel of Experts - Caregivers & Professionals: Pastor Regina Groff; T.A. Taylor Hunt, Attorney at Law; Evelyn Gordon, C.N., C.C.T.; Dr. Margie Cook; Pauline Tassian, PharmD.; Myrna Allen, LCSW, Alzheimer's Association .
Additional Details: For more information, contact Nichelle Stiggers, 303-217-5856. Sponsored by Care Management Solutions of Lutheran Family Services. Made possible by a grant from the Denver Regional Council of Governments Aging Division.
Click here for a PDF flyer

Global Market
Date & Time: May 18th, 2008; 11:30am-2:30pm.
Location: Augustana Lutheran Church
5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, CO 303-388-4678.
Global Market: a chance to celebrate, connect and learn from the diverse sights, sounds, smells, tastes and tales of the many cultures of the globe represented right here in Denver by a variety of refugee, asylee and immigrant communities. The event is designed to foster better understanding of the cultures and traditions of Denver's residents who are refugees and immigrants from around the world.
Complete Information Flyer click here.

For more information, please contact Anders Snyder - 303-217-5188.

Family Fun - Colorado Springs, CO
Date & Time: June 8, 2008, 4:30 p.m.
Location: It'z Family Food and Fun
3035 New Center Point
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80922
For More information on 2008, contact Rebecca Hamilton-Lyons at Rebecca.Hamilton-Lyons@lfsco.org.
Click here for a PDF invitation.

World Refugee Day

Date: June 21, 2008
The United Nations General Assembly in 2001 designated JUNE 20 as World RefugeeDay to recognize and celebrate the contribution of refugees throughout the world. Since then, World Refugee Day has become an annual commemoration marked by a variety of events in over a hundred countries. LFS of Colorado Refugee & Asylee Programs celebrates this day each year with food and entertainment. This year LFS celebrated in Denver and in Colorado Springs for an evening of food and music in celebration of the strength, and determination of the courageous men, women and children that are working to build a new life here in the U.S. This included a ceremony for those becoming citizens.

Adoptees, Adoptive Families & Birth Parents Summer Picnic
Date & Time: June 28, 2008, 11am-1pm
Location: Cherry Knolls Park in Littleton, CO
Join us for a time of celebration: Adoptees, Adoptive Families, Birth Parents or anyone else whose lives have been touched by adoption
For More Information: Contact Kate DeTrent at 303-217-5850

Family Fun Evening at the Denver Zoo
Date & Time: July 11, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver CO 80205

This is one of the newer events hosted by our agency. It offers us the unique opportunity to celebrate a day of fun with our donor and client families.

Classic American Grill with Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Garden Burgers, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Traditional Baked Beans, Potato Chips, Assorted Cookies and Soft Drinks.
The thrill of experiencing all the Zoo animals
Old Fashioned Carousel and Train
Face Painting and Street Performers

All attendees will need to pre-register – No money can be accepted at the zoo entrance. To be a part of the 2008 committee or for more information please call Doyle at 303-217-5860 or email events@lfsco.org.

Fall

15th Annual Golf Classic
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008
Location: Highlands Ranch Golf Club, 9000 Creekside Way, Littleton, CO 80129
The annual LFS Golf Classic is always a wonderful event to celebrate LFS and the end of the summer season. . To serve on the committee or for more information, please contact Doyle at 303-217-5860 or email events@lfsco.org.

Innkeeper Dinner
Date: September 6, 2008
Location: Crowne Plaza, 2886 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO Golf Classic
15th Annual Innkeeper Dinner. A delicious elegant dinner, silent auction, entertainment and captivating stories about those we serve are always part of the evening.
Special Guest: Paul Borrillo Entertainment
For more information please contact Rebecca Hamilton-Lyons at 719.314.0232 or Rebecca.Hamilton.Lyons@lfsco.org.

The Heart Club Reception: HeartStrings
Date: TBD, 2008
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
The Heart Club is our leadership donor giving group. ($500 and above each year). Each year we host an appreciation event for these donors. It is usually an elegant reception at a unique location. The setting is warm and intimate and includes appetizers, beverages and time to socialize with the CEO and other LFS staff. Attendees are briefed on accomplishments in the past year, as well as on new initiatives in serving vulnerable populations in our communities. Heart Club Members will receive invitations. For more information contact Doyle Lott at events@lfsco.org or 303.922.3433

Winter

Family Fun in the North: Santa Brunch
Date: Saturday, December 13, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Location: Fort Collins Country Club, 1920 Country Club Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Spring

Child Abuse Prevention Benefit
Date & Time: TBA 2009
Location: TBA
Price: TBA
Attire: TBA
Special Guest: TBA
Additional Details: If you are interested in more information, serving on the committee, or receiving sponsorship information please contact Kim Rais, 970-232-1170.

How You Can Help

Hosting these events requires:

volunteers to serve on the planning committees
donations of silent auction items
underwriting expenses for the event
sponsorship (corporate, church, and individual are available at a variety of levels)

To become involved, please e-mail or call us at:
Denver Office: 303-217-5860
events@lfsco.org