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Thursday, October 7, 2010 Marriott Denver South at Park Meadows 6:00pm - 9:30pm Christian Comedian Anita Renfroe renown for commentating on the family condition will headline this year's Earthen Vessel Dinner. She's been described as "this generation's Erma Bombeck" and has been a featured comedian on ABC's "Good Morning America" as well as CBS's "The Early Show," Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends," and XM Satellite Radio Network's "Oprah & Friends." She is an author, recording artist and tours the country with her brand of straightforward family comedy. For a sneak peek, please click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYukEAmoMCQ for a look at one of Anita's hilarious You Tube videos. Anita will join us in celebration of CLC and all of our Family Ties. We hope you will be there, too. Save the date - Oct. 7-- because you won't want to miss this fun and inspirational evening! Reservations are $75 per person or $150 for VIP reservations. Sponsorships are also available. Invitations will be mailed in late August, and online registration will also be available at that time.
Any questions? Give us a call at 720.974.3555. See you in October!
Christian Living Communities is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of its finishing TOUCHES campaign to provide the furnishings and equipment for the redevelopment of CLC’s original campus, now known as Clermont Park, located in University Hills. The campaign reached its goal with the successful conclusion of this year’s Aged to Perfection fundraiser. The May 6th event raised more than $30,000 enabling CLC to wrap up its finishing TOUCHES campaign, which was launched October of 2008. More than 400 individual donations and corporate gifts made up the campaign, which in total raised nearly $500,000. Those donations coupled with redevelopment cost savings realized during construction helped CLC reach its more than $1 million campaign goal. CLC President and CEO Russ DenBraber thanked CLC's faithful friends for their unwavering commitment. "We are blessed with a community of believers who despite the tough economy graciously poured out their support and joined with us as we returned to our roots to build room for more blessings." Read and See more pictures ... (PDF)
Nearly 300 guests mingled and generously opened their hearts and wallets May 6 to support the finishing TOUCHES at Clermont Park campaign - and to honor Earl L. Wright, chairman and CEO of AMG National Trust Bank, for enriching lives in his community - during Christian Living Communities' (CLC) fifth annual Aged to Perfection silent auction and tasting event. The event held at Holly Creek raised more than $30,000 enabling Christian Living Communities to close out its finishing TOUCHES capital campaign providing the funding for the furnishings, accessories and small equipment to make CLC's first community, Clermont Park, more comfortable with home touches. Clermont Park, located in University Hills, is undergoing a major redevelopment with the skilled nursing neighborhood, The Suites at Clermont Park, and a new Town Center slated for completion this fall. "The roots of this organization run so deep that year after year, in good times and in bad, the friends of CLC remain loyal and committed to quality senior living," said Ed Schans, CLC board chair. Savory aromas filled the air as executive chefs from the four CLC communities prepared an appetizer, entré and dessert in a live cooking competition mimicking the popular "Iron Chef" television program. Guests enjoyed watching the competition and bid on gourmet meals for two to a dinner party for eight. The four-member team of The Johnson Center community was crowned "Best of the Best." Following the cooking competition and silent auction, CLC paid tribute to its 2010 Community Enrichment Award recipient, Earl L. Wright. Since he was a young man, Wright has given both time and money to numerous community organizations due to his personal philosophy that making communities stronger is the responsible thing to do. Throughout his career, he has served on numerous community boards, including the Alliance for Choice and Education and the Denver Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. "I was surprised and humbled to be recognized with this award," Wright said. "It is the only recognition I've received that truly encapsulates my career and commitment to community involvement. My life has been an amazing journey, and it has been wonderful to see firsthand the multiplier effect that philanthropy and volunteerism can provide." Duro Electric Co. served as presenting sponsor for the event.
Nearly 75 people gathered on a crisp, cold morning to watch as a portion of the existing skilled nursing building at Christian Living Communities Clermont Park was demolished Nov. 16 to create room for the new Suites at Clermont Park, near Colorado Boulevard and Yale Avenue. The demolition marked the next phase of the redevelopment of the community, formerly known as University Hills. It was the first senior care community opened by CLC, a Denver-based not-for-profit that owns and operates three metro-Denver retirement communities as well as Adult Day and Home Care Services. Popular certified nursing assistant Dedy, 31, climbed into the cab to take the ceremonial first swipe at the building, much to the delight of his 2-year-old daughter who exclaimed "Papa broke - papa hole." Dedy, who has been with CLC for eight years and works in the rehabilitation department at the community, won a drawing to see who would get to perform the honors. The original, 1972 structure is being torn down to make way for a new, two-story, 64-suite skilled nursing neighborhood and the initial phase of a new Town Center, home to a community living room, library, game room, and the University Marketplace featuring a coffeehouse and casual dining. The new Suites at Clermont Park is anticipated to be completed by late 2010. The construction project is part of an extensive redevelopment of the entire community that began mid 2008 and is being funded in part with $30 million in non-rated, fixed-interest bonds. Earlier this year, 32 newly renovated assisted living apartments, including memory support, were unveiled. So as not to displace residents from their homes throughout the project, construction and demolition efforts have been phased. Once the redevelopment is complete, Clermont Park will be a continuing care retirement community, offering multiple levels of services and care under the same roof. Lantz-Boggio Architects and Pinkard Construction are overseeing design and construction.
More than 450 guests honored a faithful volunteer, enjoyed a nod to our Dutch heritage as well as celebrated our treasures of tomorrow with Disney star Dean Jones at our October dinner. The event raised more than $75,000 for our Finishing Touches at Clermont Park campaign, which provides the furnishings and equipment for the common areas of the redeveloped community. Following a sumptuous dinner, special guest Jones entertained the audience with a few stories from his Hollywood days, saying he had no intention of acting initially but was interested in a singing career when he landed his first acting job. He also told of growing up in Alabama and his turn to Christianity. Jones, of The Love Bug and That Darn Cat, went on to star in more than 40 films, five Broadway shows and spent more than 20 years in television. The evening culminated with the presentation of the Earthen Vessel Award to Duane Sjaardema, a Denver resident and long-time volunteer for CLC where he has served on the Board of Directors and continually helps at The Village as a faithful driver and trip companion. Several of Duane's children and grandchildren along with his wife, Vi, were on hand for the evening, which celebrated Duane's wonderful, giving spirit.
The newly finished second floor at Clermont Park includes 22 Assisted Living and Memory Support apartment homes. Cozy and comfortable common spaces include fireplaces, country kitchens, dining and enrichment areas. Outstanding amenities include two spacious outdoor porches that allow residents to enjoy the outdoors within a few steps of their apartment homes. For more information: visit www.clermontpark.com.
As the premier continuing care retirement community in the Denver area, Holly Creeks offers the full spectrum of services including assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing. The Suites at Holly Creek is home to 28 assisted living, 12 memory care and 24 private, skilled nursing apartment homes. The expansion also provides residents with an on-site physicians' office staffed with three physicians and one nurse practitioner. For more information: visit www.hollycreekretirementcommunity.org.
Gift Ideas for Senior Adults If you know someone who lives in a senior care community, gift ideas may be a challenge. Here are some suggestions for activities and gifts that would be very much appreciated and treasured. Activities
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 Anita Renfroe  The view as you enter the Clermont Street cul-de-sac.  Looking at the Town Center roof and Health Suites from the Tailored Living building roof.  Artist rendering of the fully completed redevelopment - to see more pictures click on the link to the left.
 CLC staff member Dedy  Demolition begins to make way for the new Suites at Clermont Park  Clermont Park residents and families
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