<strong>Anthem</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Gourmet ClubPlanning Meeting for 2011The <strong>Anthem</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Gourmet Clubwill hold a planning meeting for 2011at 7 p.m. on January 12th at AspenLodge. Dessert and coffee will beserved. You are invited to attend themeeting whether you are a member orare just interested in learning aboutthe club. The evening agenda willinclude: reviewing dinner guidelines;options for setting dinner dates; pickingthemes for the 2011 dinners; andsign-ups for committees. Membership,which is open for couples andsingles, is currently 140 diners. Prospectivemembers may wish to visitthe Gourmet Club web site at:www.<strong>Anthem</strong><strong>Ranch</strong>GourmetClub.com. For further questions, pleasecall Dale Hannan at 303-413-1791 orHarriet Shaw at 303-666-6876.Men’s GolfEven with the snow and cold weatherupon us, progress has been made onscheduling the 4 th Annual <strong>Anthem</strong><strong>Ranch</strong> Men‘s Golf Scramble. Allgolfers—please mark your 2011 calendarsto show the scramble beingplayed on May 18 th . As for the last 3years, we will play at the ThorncreekHoliday Lighting and Decorations ReminderClub and Community NewsGolf Course which is located about a15 minute drive from <strong>Anthem</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>on Washington Blvd and 138 th Street inThornton. The cost will be the same as2010--$52 to include green fees, cart,practice balls, grill lunch with a drink(this includes bar well drinks) andprizes. The sign-up sheet should go upin late March-early April. In 2010 wehad 52 golfers, and there is alwaysroom to enlarge the field. The adhoccommittee for this event includes:Dave Steedle, Jerry Marxhausen, NormKvern, Rick Morgan, Ken Besse andSam Beeler. Please contact any ofthese men for additional information.Covenant’s CornerPlease remember that holiday lighting, artifacts and other decorative landscaping items will need to beremoved no later than January 15 th . Illumination of lighting will be allowed only between November25 th and January 5 th .Happy Holidays!And THANK YOU for making 2010an awesome year at <strong>Anthem</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong>!<strong>Anthem</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> Veterans NewsWill Staub, Seaman, United States Coast Guard, 1942-1946.Will served on the USS Samuel Chase driving the LST‘s loaded with USservicemen onto Omaha Beach during D-Day, June 6, 1944. The SamuelChase then became a Hospital Ship to transport the dead and wounded backto England. Will and his lovely wife, Mary Jo, moved to <strong>Anthem</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> to beclose to their children and grandchildren.The date for the next ARVets meeting is Wednesday, January 5,Heroes Among UsANTHEM RANCH COMMUNI TY NEWS Page 3
January Lifestyle OfferingsThe following information is a courtesyto our Residents. <strong>Anthem</strong><strong>Ranch</strong> Community Association orCapital Consultants ManagementCorporation are in no way affiliatedor endorse the companies or individualspresenting the workshops,classes, seminars, programs, etc.All listed activities take place at theAspen Lodge unless otherwise indicatedin the description. There areno refunds on listed activities unlessthey are cancelled by the instructoror Association. All activities musthave the specified minimum numberof registrants by the deadline date orthey will be cancelled.Eldora Skiing with RTDEvery Tuesday beginning January4th, 2011 through March 29th, 2011,Senior-Ride will offer transportationto the Eldora Ski Resort. The bus willdepart the Longmont Senior Center at8:15 a.m. The bus makes a scheduledstop at the East Boulder RecreationCenter at 9:00 a.m. and then travel tothe Eldora Ski Resort. The bus willleave Eldora at approximately 2:15p.m. to return to Boulder and Longmont.The fare is $5.00 round-trip forseniors 65 and older and $10.00roundtrip for all other passengers.Just show up at least 15 minutes inadvance at one of the locations listed.Groups of 20 or more seniors (64years and older) pay $22 each for lifttickets.SCFD Free DaysSCFD (Scientific andCultural Facilities District)has six regionalinstitutions that providefree admission to Coloradoresidents on selectdays of the year. Free Days arefunded in part by the citizens of themetro area via the SCFD 0.1% salesand use tax. It's a great value. Checkout the dates below and have a freeday or check out their web site atwww.scfd.orgDenver Art Museum – 1/1Denver Botanic Gardens @ Chatfield– 1/7Denver Zoo – 1/8 & 1/24Denver Museum of Nature & Science– 1/9 & 1/31Denver Botanic Gardens – 1/17No Sew QuiltWall Hanging ClassMondays, January 3, 10, 17, 24& 311:00-3:00 PM$29Students will have a choice of colorschemes; Red or Turquoise/Sage. Thequilt is a classic quilt design that is anideal beginner project. The project is ano-sew quilt wall hanging. All suppliesare included in the class fee. Fun, easyand rewarding. If students finish theproject early there are complimentarydesigns that are available. A 20% discountwill be offered for additional kitsto students. Students need to bring:Scissors and Pins (Seam Ripper -Optional). Sign up at the AspenLodge front desk.Beginning AcrylicPainting ClassTuesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 2510:00 AM-12:00 PM$5 for first class$20 each class afterCalling all Painters or anyone whoever thought they might like to paint.ALL supplies are provided for theseclasses so you don‘t have to purchaseANYTHING. We will paint on a varietyof surfaces from cardboard, toglass, pottery, wood, canvas and whoknows what else! The focus of thisclass is fun! You don‘t have to haveANY previous experience or training.Why not give it a try? Sign up foreach class at the front desk or callthe instructor Sandee Franz at 303-655-0028 (or email atssfranz@mesanetworks.net)Morning BingoJanuary 410:30 AM-12:00 PM$5 DonationCome to the Aspen Lodge and joinyour neighbors for a fun morning ofBingo. All the donations will go backto the winners of each game. There isno need to register. Please bring exactchange.Osaana Fitness TalkWednesday, January 51:00-2:00 PMFreeOSAANA is a lifestyle approach tofitness that is based on sensible, moderateexercise and nutrition that supportsactive longevity and fosters optimalhealth on an individual basis. Optimalhealth is what we all have whenour minds and bodies are working inconcert, each supporting the function andacuity of the other. OSAANA of Boulderwill have representatives here on theJanuary 5th at 1pm to present an informationalsession on the effects of exerciseand diet on brain function and physicalcapabilities. The session will focusfirst on general information about howand what types of exercise supports brainfunction and what exercises best supportbone health and muscular retention ordevelopment. Once the exercise quotienthas been covered they will address nutritionfrom a point of supporting brainfunction and keeping the body at optimalpotential. . Sign up at the Aspen Lodgefront desk.Front Range Community CollegeOpen HouseThursday, January 61:00-2:00 PMFreeCome and meet the instructors for theupcoming Front Range Community Collegespring courses held here at the AspenLodge. They will give a brief courseoutlines. Coffee and treats provided aswell as a $10.00 discount coupon (for thespring classes) to each person thatcomes.Wet-on-Wet Oil ClassThursday, January 61:00-4:30 PM$45We will be painting a scene that mightbe from a spot near Vista Ridge. Thepicture will include a small mountain inthe distance with a host of evergreensclose up and further away. The centerpieceof this picture is the small streamwith a tiny waterfall in the foreground.This is a wonderful Fall scene that is sotypical of the Colorado mountains. Signup for each class at the front desk orcall the instructor Sandee Franz at 303-655-0028 (or email atssfranz@mesanetworks.net)Club FairSaturday, January 89:00 AM-12:00 PMFreeThe purpose of the Club Fair is to acquaintall residents with existing andnewly established clubs. Each person canvisit a table for club information and talkto the club members regarding futureactivities. New <strong>Anthem</strong> <strong>Ranch</strong> residentsare highly encourage to visit the ClubFair and meet your neighbors and begingetting involved.Page 4ANTHEM RANCH COMMUNI TY NEWS
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