http://216.218.133.91 The Carillon : News & Events http://216.218.133.91/index.php/news/2010/4/19/this-is-a-sample-blog-post/ Visit us at 2525 Taft Drive in Boulder and take a tour the building. To schedule an appointment call 720.565.6844. Looking forward to seeing you soon!.... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:30:00 PDT http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2011/8/25/join-us-for-some-fun-in-september-at-our-upcoming-events/ Our activity calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below is just a sampling of what's going on at The Carillon at Boulder Creek during the month of September.  Please call (720) 565-6844 for more information or to RSVP.  We look forward to seeing you!TAILGATE PARTY: CU VS. CALIFORNIASeptember 10 | 11:30 amParty with us before the first home game of the season! Enjoy a lunch buffet featuring California-style cuisine, lively beverages and pre-game excitement. Go Buffs!THE ROYAL GORGE BRIDGESeptember 15 | 10:30-11:30 amLearn about the history, the unbelievable construction feats, the epic proportions, and marvel at the awe-inspiring views from one of the world's highest suspension bridges.BRIDGE THE GAPSeptember 22 | 5:00-6:00 pmRick Lehman will share with us the vision of Compassionate Impact, a non-profit organization that supports families in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico.  Afterwards, enjoy a special happy hour featuring a Mexican buffet and margaritas.OKTOBERFESTSeptember 27 | 5:00-7:00 pmFall is a season to celebrate, and what better way than at The Carillon's 1st Annual Oktoberfest?  Tap your toes and get ready to dance to an authentic Polka duet.  Enjoy Chef Bekah's German cuisine and, of course, plenty of German beer!.... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:14:00 PDT http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2011/8/11/five-star-yum-recipe-showdown/ Since July Leisure Care residents across the country have been competing in the Five-Star Yum Recipe Showdown with the hopes of winning the coveted Golden Spatula Award!  The contest, spanning four months, has residents at each community competing for the titles of Best Appetizer, Best Main Course, and Best Dessert.  The three winning recipes will go head to head at a fun-filled tasting event in October where each community’s Golden Spatula Award winner will be crowned.  All winning recipes will be featured in a Five-Star Yum cookbook that will be released just in time for the holidays, proceeds of which will benefit the One Eighty Foundation. Click here for more information and to find out how you can purchase your own copy of Five-Star Yum.      .... Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:13:00 PDT http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2011/9/22/raise-your-voice-at-the-carillon-during-the-month-of-october-and/ Our activity calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below is just a sampling of what is going on at The Carillon at Boulder Creek during the month of October.  Please call (720) 565-6844 for more information.  We look forward to seeing you! TAILGATE PARTIES: CU VS. WASHINGTON STATE AND CU VS. UNIVERSITY OF OREGONOctober 1st & October 22nd | Two hours prior to kick-offParty with The Carillon before the Buff's home games!  Enjoy a lunch buffet, beverages, and plenty of pre-game excitement. ACTIVE MINDS PRESENTS "PAKISTAN"October 6th | 2:00 p.m.Join us as we examine the future of this precarious nuclear nation.  A long0time U.S. ally and key country in the war on terror, the nature of this relationship is now being questioned with the discovery of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. THE CREATION OF THE WORLD UNFOLDS THROUGH ARTOctober 11th | 10:30 a.m.Art Historian Cynthia Lee Peer will host this exciting presentation.  See the creation of the heavens and earth, the fish, birds and animals, and Adam and Eve. PLAT VALLEY QUARTETOctober 15th | 2:00 p.m.Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Plat Valley Quartet..... Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:39:00 PDT http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2011/11/14/live-laugh-love-at-the-carillon-during-the-month-of-november-and/ Our activity calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below is just a sampling of what is going on at The Carillon at Boulder Creek during the month of November.  Please call (760) 565-6844 for more information.  We look forward to seeing you!HAPPY HOUR WITH ALBERT GALLINovember 3rd | 5:00 pmCome and enjoy this talented performer as he entertains us with his solos on clarinet, soprano, and saxophone.  Selections include Dixieland, swing, big band tunes, and more.  Albert performs throughout Colorado and at resorts nationally and internationally.  Bring your dancing shoes! TAILGATE PARTY: CU VS. ARIZONANovember 12th | Two hours prior to kick-offParty with The Carillon before the Buff's home games!  Enjoy a buffet, beverages and plenty of pre-game excitement. THANKSGIVING BUFFETNovember 24th | 11:00 am - 2:00 pmLeave the cooking to us and enjoy your Turkey Day with residents, families and staff at The Carillon.  Chef Bekah will wow you with traditional and special culinary treats.  Reservations are required.  Guest price is $22 per person. TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY SPIRITSNovember 30th | 4:00 - 6:00 pmJoin us as we decorate our tree, enjoy holiday music, and partake in some festive spirits and delicious treats.  What a great way to start the holiday season! .... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:47:00 PST http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2011/12/1/wrap-it-up-in-style-at-the-carillon-and-join-us-for-these-fun-an/ HEALTH FOR THE HOLIDAYSDecember 6th | 4:00 pmDr. Felicia Santelli, Ph.D and nutritional consultant, will educate us on her alternative and preventative health practices and guide us towards a healthy holiday season.  Attend this informative seminar and find out how you can have your cake AND eat it too! MOUNTAIN VIEW CHILDREN'S CHOIRDecember 11th | 1:30 pmEnjoy the sweet voices of the Mountain View Children's Choir as they sing your favorite Christmas carols.  This program is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. CHRISTMAS STORY THROUGH THE ARTSDecember 19th | 2:00 pmBack by popular demand, Art Historian Cynthia Lee Peer will host this presentation that brings the artist history of this holiday season to life. NEW YEAR'S NOONER CHAMPAGNE TOAST & RESOLUTION CEREMONYDecember 31st | 12:00 pmEnjoy an early New Year's celebration and start 2012 with a bubbly beginning!.... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:39:00 PST http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2012/1/3/join-the-carillon-for-some-fun-in-january-at-our-upcoming-specia/ Our activity calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below is just a sample of what is going on at The Carillon at Boulder Creek during the month of January.  Please call (760) 565-6844 for more information or to RSVP.  We look forward to seeing you!ACTIVE MINDSJanuary 5th | 2:00 - 4:00 pm"The State of the European Union" will be explored in this interactive educational program.  Join us as we learn about the issues that will challenge our future.TRAVELING HARP HAPPY HOURJanuary 12th | 4:00 pmEnjoy a performance by Carolyn Kuban as she entertains us with a mix of classical and popular music.  This beautiful and inspired program will be paired with delicious wines and hors d'oeuvres.GHOST TOWN OF THE ROCKIESJanuary 17th | 3:00 pmRocky Mountain ghost towns are filled with chilling but captivating stories!  Join us for this hair-raising good time.  We promise you will be enthralled with this presentation.BOULDER HISTORY MUSEUMJanuary 24th | 3:00 pm"Twenty-five Square Miles Surrounded by Reality" is the topic of this illustrated talk.  We'll explore the people, controversies and milestones that have us the Republic of Boulder!.... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:58:00 PST http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2012/1/24/the-carillon-at-boulder-creek-named-one-of-the-top-assisted-livi/ (BOULDER) January 24, 2012 — There are more than 38,000 assisted living communities nationwide and The Carillon at Boulder Creek has been named one of the best.  The Boulder retirement community is one of three assisted living communities in Colorado — and one of 119 nationwide — to be named “Caring Stars” of 2012 by Caring.com, a leading online resource site for caregivers.  Designation as a Caring Star is based on consumer ratings and reviews that recognize service excellence on Caring.com in 2011; The Carillon at Boulder Creek received a top rating of five stars.   “This honor shows us that we are doing exactly what we set out to do with each of our communities: positively impact the lives of our residents, families and employees, every day,” says Leisure Care President Tana Gall.  “The Carillon at Boulder Creek offers a winning combination of senior services and wellness programs that support healthy, active lifestyles in a city lauded for its healthy, happy residents.”   The reviews of The Carillon at Boulder Creek that prompted the Caring Star designation highlight the fact that it has the ambiance, amenities and activities of a resort, and a prime location close to social and cultural activities.  As one relative of a resident notes on Caring.com, “The location along the creek offers hiking and biking opportunities for more active residents as well as a pleasant, paved walkway which is wheelchair friendly…  In addition, the Carillon provides daily activities for the residents and something at least every couple of months for the residents and their families.  These events are always well thought out.”   Managed by Seattle-based Leisure Care, The Carillon at Boulder Creek is one of Boulder’s newest retirement communities; it opened in fall 2010 after extensive renovations.  It provides a combination of independent and assisted living services.  Like many other Leisure Care communities, The Carillon at Boulder Creek features Leisure Care’s signature health and fitness program PrimeFit℠, as well as Brain Fitness, which is designed to improve memory, attention and communication abilities.   The Caring Stars of 2012 is the first annual ranking of assisted living communities by Caring.com.  See the full list here.   About Leisure Care   Leisure Care, LLC is one of the largest privately owned and most innovative operators of senior living communities in the United States and Canada.  Its inventive ‘Five-Star Fun’ philosophy is changing the perception of senior living by providing amenities commonly associated with luxury hotels and which support healthy, active lifestyles.  Dynamic programs and wellness-oriented offerings include: true restaurant dining; PrimeFit℠, an innovative health and fitness program with personal training options; Travel by Leisure CareSM, a full-service in-house travel agency; and Seniors Making Art™.   Founded in 1976, Leisure Care operates over 35 retirement communities and nearly 5,000 units in the United States and Canada.  For more information, please visit www.leisurecare.com.   # # #   Media Contact:  Megan Hilfer, PARSONS for Leisure Care, megan@parsonspr.com, 206.789.5668.... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:40:00 PST http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2012/2/15/join-the-carillon-for-some-fun-in-february-at-our-upcoming-event/ Our calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below is just a sample of what is going on at The Carillon at Boulder Creek during the month of February.  Please call (720) 565-6844 for more information or to RSVP.  We look forward to seeing you!FAT TUESDAY BASHFebruary 21 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.Come party at The Carillon's second annual Fat Tuesday Bash!  Great food and entertainment will abound.  Join our Resident King and Queen for this lively evening.THEME OF LOVE IN ART HISTORYFebruary 28 | 3:00 p.m.Join us as Cynthia Peer enlightens us with  her visual presentation of this timely art topic..... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:11:00 PST http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2012/2/29/join-the-carillon-for-some-fun-in-march-at-our-upcoming-events/ ANTHEM WRANGLERETTESMarch 8th | 2:00 p.m.Join us as we are entertained by this lively group of senior "Wrangers and Wranglerettes."  If you feel so moved, get up and dance along!ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATIONMarch 17th | 4:00 p.m.Bring on the green beer and enjoy a delightful performance by the youthful Celtic Step Dancers!  A St. Patty's Day buffet will follow.LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSMarch 20th | 4:00 p.m.This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the forums in Boulder.  While you are here, don't forget to register to vote!PRESENTATION ON "THE EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE"March 27th | 2:45 p.m.The Boulder Community Hospital will be giving extremely important information on this subject.  After the presentation, Steve Borstein will be speaking about is book Different Strokes, which covers his and others' experiences on surviving a stroke.  This will begin at 4:00 p.m..... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:07:00 PST http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2012/5/1/join-the-carillon-for-some-fun-in-may-at-our-upcoming-events/ Our calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below are just a few of the fun things happening at The Carillong during the monthy of May.  Please call (720) 565-6844 for more information or to RSVP.  We look forward to seeing you!KENTUCKY DERBY PARTYMay 5th | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.Dust off your hats, don your derby attire, and place your bets on this 137th annual event!  Enjoy mint juleps and a traditional southern buffet."ENJOYING LIFE'S JOURNEY"May 8th | 4:00 p.m.National leader in the positive aging movement, Rosemary Williams, will lead this program and teach us how to age well and be happy!SPRINGTIME TEAMay 19th | 3:00 p.m.Join us for this delightful afternoon with the "Victorian Tea Lady" as we enjoy tea tasting and learn about the theraputic properties of tea!SWINGING HAPPY HOURMay 24th | 4:00 p.m.If you have not heard Albert Galli perform you are in for a lively afternoon.  The entertainment on clarinet and sax will feature big band music, Dixieland, and swing.  Dancing encouraged!.... Tue, 01 May 2012 10:36:00 PDT http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2012/5/31/june-activity-and-event-highlights-tales-of-invention/ Our calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below are just a few of the fun things happening at The Carillon during the month of June.  Please call (720) 565-6844 for more information or to RSVP.  We look forward to seeing you!ROCKING HAPPY HOURJune 7th | 4:00 p.m.Wilson is a talented multi-instrumentalist who teaches at CU and plays professionally with his band.  He will perform on guitar a variety of tunes from bluegrass, jazz, classical and country western."THE POTENTIAL OF ROBOTICS"June 12th | 3:00 p.m.The future of technology in robotics is happening now and will be a major influence in the future.  Come learn more about this fascinating topic!ISABELLA BIRD BY LINDA BATLINJune 19th | 3:00 p.m.This is a great opportunity to follow the life of this famous 19th century world traveler and author.  Her books include "A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains.""WANDA THE WANDERING COW"June 27th | 3:00 p.m.Join us for the ultimate treat featuring many flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt and waffles!  We will enjoy these frozen delights in our very own pocket park..... Thu, 31 May 2012 14:07:00 PDT http://216.218.133.91/index.php/News/2012/7/2/july-activity-and-event-highlights-all-things-golden/ Our calendar is full of fun and engaging events.  Below are just a few of the fun things happening at The Carillon during the month of July.  Please call (720) 565-6844 for more information or to RSVP.  We look forward to seeing you!ACTIVE MINDS PRESENTATION ON NORTH KOREAJuly 5 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Join us for a discussion on the history of North Korea and the development of their nuclear program.  Human rights and international trade will also be discussed.  Refreshments will be served.QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEEJuly 14 | 3:00 p.m.Celebrate with us at our royal garden party and high tea to honor Queen Elizabeth's 60 years as monarch.  The history of her reign will be part of the program.COLORADO CLASSIC CAR SHOW & BARBECUEJuly 20 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.Cool cars, barbecue, and beer tasting make for a great Saturday afternoon event!  Afterwards, walk over the bridge to hear "Home Slice", a 10-piece bluegrass and jazz band performing at the Millennium.HAPPY HOUR WITH BOB HAWORTHJuly 26 | 4:00 p.m.Travel down memory lane with this member of the Kingston Trio who will entertain us on the guitar with our favorite tunes from the 60's, 70's and 80's..... 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