Centennial Citizen 0819

August 19, 2016

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Seminars help residents get out and about Program’s goal is to help provide seniors with tools for transportation

By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Cathleen Hawks went to a recent Travel Training seminar to learn the ins and outs of public transportation in the Denver metro area. The 74-year-old from Aurora said she wanted to learn more for herself and her friends — one of whom is getting knee replacement in the near future and won’t be able to drive.

Mayor Cathy Noon, right, front, joins Centennial senior commissioners and members of the I-Team for a field trip to Union Station using RTD light rail. They were practicing for upcoming Travel Training seminars hosted around the city July through early August. Photo courtesy of Centennial Senior Commission

“It’s nice to know more about Lyft and Uber,” Hawks said. “They both sound a lot safer than I thought.” The free two-hour seminar on Aug. 8 at Trails Recreation Center in eastern Centennial was co-hosted by the Centennial Senior Commission, a group of 11 seniors appointed by the city council, and Centennial’s “I-Team,” one of 12 Bloomberg Philanthropies innovation teams across the country. It was the last of four seminars held throughout the summer to help area residents, especially seniors, learn the ropes of modernday transportation. Travel continues on Page 4

Walk to end Alzheimer’s slated for Centennial Someren Glen invites neighbors to participate in fundraiser on Aug. 27 By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com

A laser show illuminates the sky at the 11th annual Centennial Under the Stars on Aug. 13 at Centennial Center Park. The family-friendly event draws a crowd year after year. This year, about 8,000 people showed up to enjoy live music, food and the laser show. Photos courtesy of the City of Centennial

Jim Chunn, a resident of Someren Glen Retirement Community in Centennial, recalls his late wife’s experience with Alzheimer’s: Jan was diagnosed with the disease about 6 1/2 years ago when the couple was living in San Francisco. The last three years were very difficult, Chunn said. Jan lost the ability to talk and couldn’t perform daily activities on her own.

Show draws biggest crowd yet

8,000 celebrants pack city park at 11th Centennial Under the Stars By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 11th annual Centennial Under the Stars was the largest one to date with more than 8,000 people in attendance from across south metro Denver.

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South metro Denver area residents enjoy a final summer extravaganza at the 11th annual Centennial Under the Stars.

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