Author: Stan Beckner

Black Forest Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief James Rebitski presented a heart attack and stroke information to the Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100 on Feb. 12. Rebitski talked about risk factors for heart disease — including heart attacks, diabetes, overweight and obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and activities such as smoking — which can…

A potpourri of fall events has kept the Black Forest AARP Chapter members busy in the service to the community. The work has also included some educational and enjoyable social moments. The Black Forest AARP Chapter presented Jake Skifstad, Shield 616 founder, with a donation check for $1,500 to purchase an armor package designed to…

Free shredding was not the only subject of the May AARP Chapter 1100 meeting, as the chapter also received honors for two of its members, had an informative program by Mountain View Electric, and enjoyed a potluck lunch as well. Erica Meyer and Keven Holbrlok from Mountain View Electric Association Inc. (MVEA) presented a comprehensive…

Fraud and ID theft in Colorado were the subjects of the April AARP Chapter 1100 meeting, and the program was presented by Mark Fetterhoff, AARP ElderWatch program manager, who discussed the 10 most common scams in Colorado last year. He also fielded questions from the membership about nefarious operators who attempt to prey on honest…

Chapter 1100 in Black Forest is off and running in the New Year, with the January meeting featuring the election of Chapter officers for 2019. Roberto Rey, AARP Associate Director – Multicultural Outreach in Denver, performed the installation ceremony for the new officers, as follows: Ray Rozak, president; Patricia Dix, vice president; Lin Rozak, secretary;…

Violinist Herman Susser played a long program of traditional holiday music to the delight of the Chapter 1100 members and guests at the Black Forest AARP chapter’s Dec. 12 meeting. Each selection was greeted with applause from the holiday assemblage seated at tables decorated with poinsettias and other festive decorations. The catered meal of traditional…

More than 50 Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100 members and guests enjoyed a catered Thanksgiving-themed meal featuring turkey, ham, dressing, potatoes and gravy, salads and desserts at the chapter’s November meeting. The program also included recognition of and prizes for veterans and widows of veterans, senior injury prevention information, and Salvation Army stockings for needy…

The Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100 October meeting was a celebration of community service, education, and the 47th anniversary of Chapter 1100. After a delicious lunch and the cutting of a birthday cake, Chapter President Ray Rozak presented a check from the Chapter membership to Bryan Spinner of Hope Restored, a faith-based nonprofit in Colorado…

Patriot Day, the National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day, is a federally recognized day of unity and charitable service, annually observed throughout the United States and in other countries around the world on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It has grown to become the largest annual day of…

Baked goods, crafts, and a variety of plants were items featured for sale at the Black Forest Festival by the Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100. All proceeds from these sales will help purchase new equipment for Hope Restored, a group of volunteers who help remove still standing and burnt trees from Black Forest residents’ property.…