THIS WEEK - NCOA, Military Support Committee Update
Greeters - 11/29 - Jane Kucharski & Jan Selinfreund
12/6 - Tom Keyton & Mark McNary
Inspiration - 11/29 - Ray Anderson
12/6 - Debby Doig
Scott Davenport won the 50/50 and is responsible for the 11/29 meeting
LAST WEEK - Club Biz
Lexie Blank, Valor Christian High School
Lexie attended with her parents and is an amazing young woman; she invited us to attend Vespers at Valor on either Nov 30th or Dec 1st, for more information see govalor.com
Bessie's Hope, Bowl-A-Rama - Jerry Wilford
This year was another successful event. HRRF continues as a major sponsor; this year including 10 Interact students from Mountain Vista High School.
Congratulations Paul Harris Awards - Shrin +2 and Scott +3
Costa Rica Wheelchair Project
Elizabeth Scofield received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Foundation; congratulations!
Flow Arts
Alex and Jarod dropped in our meeting sharing interesting concepts about skill toys particularly POI that teaches life lessons allowing one to problem solve, multitask, execute, and unlock pathways to logical reasoning in the brain. Further information available in TED Talk POI skill toys. Thanks for joining and sharing; it might just be something us seniors need to investigate?!
CLUB NEWS
Francis Blizard, passed away Nov 8th; her memorial service will be 10:00 am, Dec 8th, at Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church, 6724 Webster St., Littleton CO 80128
Community Service Committee - Elizabeth Scofield
IFCS Candlelight Walk, 5:30 pm, Nov 23rd, Littleton, donate food or toys and enjoy
Sign-up sheets passed around for Ronald McDonald Breakfast Dec 1st and Kohl's Santa Clothes Dec 12th
IFCS Basket Delivery sign-up sheet next meeting, 12 volunteers needed for 6 cars
Next International Committee Meeting Dec 13th
Military Support Committee - Jerry Selinfreund and David Blackwood
Kudos to Jan Selinfreund for the many (over 300!) hats she has knitted for homeless Vets
Next year's NCOA Golf TournamentJune 21, 2019
Snowball Express supports kids who lost a parent in combat; American Airlines picked children from 3 cities and will send them to Disney World in Orlando for a week
Crawford House provides 90 day housing for Vets with any type of problem
Warm Heart provides for families with needs not covered by the government
Comitis Crisis Center was visited by several Club members providing support to homeless Vets and their families; please bring excess toiletries to place in amo box at every Club meeting
No-sew blankets - THANK YOU Debbie Henry for being the hostess with the mostess!!
The ambitious women of our Club and their children and grandchildren made approximately 30 blankets for Ronald McDonald House, Rocky Mountain assisted living, and homeless Vets. GREAT JOB and it was fun!!
Natasha delivering coats to Indian Center from her neighborhood coat drive, awesome community spirit!
White Elephant Gift Exchange, Dec 27th meeting
Due to the holidays, no Military Support Committee meetings in Nov or Dec
State of the State Luncheon, Jan 8, 2019 - registration now open
12th Annual State of the State Luncheon, Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S Syracuse Street, Denver. The luncheon will be preceded by a free Mental Health & Wellness Symposium.
8:30-11:20 am Mental Health & Wellness Symposium
10:00-11:45 am Mental Health & Wellness Expo
10:00-11:55 am Lunch Registration
12:00-1:30 pm Lunch & Program
Luncheon Speakers -
Floyd Ciruli, Political Analyst, will speak on what's ahead for Colorado
Molly Bloom, author of the book-turned-Oscar-nominated film, Molly's Game
Jerry Wilford will make your reservation and table seating. Tickets are $60.00. The Club will pay $25.00; give Shrin a check for $35.00 (Rotary Club of Highlands Ranch) no later than December 13, 2018. Sign-up sheet available during the meetings through Dec 13th.
Ski in - Ski out CONDO on GRANBY RANCH 20 minutes from Winter Park
Spacious Condo sleeps 8; BR 1&2 have queen beds & private bath. BR 3 a loft with queen bed, bunk beds, private bath. Open Kitchen/Living Area. No pets. Hot Tubs, heated Pool, Exercise room, Racquetball & Tennis available at Granby Ranch Resort/ Silvercreek Lodge for your use. $350 a night, 5 night minimum for Christmas week. Check in date available anytime before Christmas. Check out Dec 27th. Other dates available at lower prices. Call for more info, Jane 303-257-4657 or kyle_jane@comcast.net
Upcoming Events
Ronald McDonald House Saturday morning breakfasts, alternating between Aurora and Denver locations. Aurora location, 1/12/19 & May 2019 date forthcoming. Denver location, 12/01/18& forthcoming dates in March & July 2019. Signup sheet completed for Dec 1st breakfast
Holiday Party, Dec 8th, Sundial House, 10989 Sundial Rim Road, Highlands Ranch, from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm. Further info next issue.
Kohl's Santa Clothes Project, Dec 12th, 7 - 8:30 am, Noon Club at Kohl's Quebec location & Sunrise Club at Kipling location. Noon Club needs 20 volunteers
IFCS Senior Holiday Distribution, Dec 15th, 8:30am-noon
State of the State Luncheon & Mental Health Symposium, Jan 8th, 8:30am-1:30pm; information at sos.dserotary.org
Rotary Convention, 1-5 June 2019, Hamburg, Germany
Please join the Highlands Ranch Rotary Sunrise Club for our regular meetings. The meetings are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 8:30 am at the south campus of Children's Hospital at 1811 Plaza Dr. Highlands Ranch. We offer a delicious continental breakfast ($7.00 for members and guests). We also have wonderful speakers you will enjoy. This is a great opportunity for a make up meeting or for potential members that cannot attend noon meetings. If you plan to attend, please notify Marty Genereux at 303-798-9036 or Russell Hatten at 303-898-3987 a day in advance. We look forward to seeing you!
Neil D. DiLorenzo, CPA, P.C. Certified Public Accountants Greenwood Executive Park, Bldg. 6 6430 South Quebec Street Centennial, Colorado 80111-4628 303-796-7645 www.dilorenzocpa.com
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Jerry & Jan Selinfreund, CRS Broker Associates Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 303-550-4242
