July 2025 Community Update

Sydney Hertz​​​​
Director of Life Enrichment
July 3, 2025

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🎆 Independence Day Bash — Friday, July 4

• Morning Red-White-&-Blue craft
• Backyard BBQ lunch
• Patriotic Happy Hour with live music & giant lawn games
• Front-patio fireworks at 7 p.m. (brief, resident-friendly show)

Spirit Week (July 1 – 4)
• Tue – Hat Day
• Wed – Patriotic Sock Day
• Thu – Stars & Stripes Day
• Fri – Wear Red, White & Blue

🚍 July Adventures & Outings

Mon 7/7 – Platte River Bar & Grill
Riverside Tex-Mex favorite with a shaded patio overlooking the South Platte—perfect for a summer lunch.

Wed 7/9 – Trader Joe’s @ Bowles Crossing
Stock up on quirky snacks, gorgeous flowers, and freezer staples at our neighborhood market.

Wed 7/16 – Black Hawk Casino Day Trip
Scenic mountain drive to Colorado’s historic gaming town—soak in the views or try your luck on the slots.

Sat 7/19 – Summer Craft Fair (on campus)
Handmade jewelry, décor, jams, and more—created by residents & local artisans.

Wed 7/23 – Ice-Cream Picnic in Sterne Park
Lakeside scoops, shady walking paths, and flowerbeds in Littleton’s prettiest park.

Mon 7/28 – M.C.’s Brooklyn Pizzeria
Family-run spot serving authentic New-York-style slices with the perfect crunch.

Wed 7/30 – Kohl’s Shopping Run
Hunt summer sales on clothes, linens, and home décor.

Sign up for any outing at the front desk — seats are limited.

🎨 Clubs & Creative Corners

• Fancy Nails — Sun 7/6 & 7/20
• Men’s Club — Wed 7/2
• Craftworks — Fri 7/4 & 7/18 • Sun 7/13 & 7/27
• Let’s Bake — Fri 7/11 (banana bread) & Wed 7/16 (peach crisp)
• Jewelry with Rita — Mon 7/21
• Journaling with Maria — Fri 7/25

🎶 Friday Happy Hours — 3 p.m. in the Lounge

• Jul 4 – Rick R. • Jul 11 – Scott P. • Jul 18 – Royce E. • Jul 25 – Joyce K.

🎂 July Birthdays

Lois Y. (7/8) • Connie S. (7/9) • John M. (7/9) • Mike G. (7/16) • Richard S. (7/20) • Blanche H. (7/21) • Lee S. (7/22) • Jeanne N.S. (7/29) • Virginia K. (7/31)

🚐 Transportation Reminder

Need a ride to a doctor appointment? Drives run Tuesdays & Thursdays. Submit a transport slip at least one week in advance and our team will confirm your pickup.

Family & friends are always welcome.

Sydney Hertz​​​​
Director of Life Enrichment
July 2, 2025
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