720-240-4922 | highlandsranch.org/aaps | July 2019
Slip! Slop! Slap! & Wrap!
July is UV Safety Month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends we protect ourselves from the sun all year, not just in the summer months. Because UV exposure helps to produce vitamin D in our bodies, limited exposure to the sun is important. The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests just five to 15 minutes of exposure two or three times per week. Click here for more information.

When you are out in the sun, the American Cancer Society says: “ Slip! Slop! Slap! & Wrap!”
  • Slip on a shirt.
  • Slop on sunscreen.
  • Slap on a hat.
  • Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and the skin around them.
Click here to learn more about how you can protect yourself from UV rays.
After-hours picnic and games in the park
Bring your own picnic dinner to Northridge Park August 21 and play outdoor table tennis, bocce ball and corn hole in the park. Make new friends and enjoy great conversation, all in a beautiful park setting, with shelter and natural shade. Registration is required. Click here to register.
Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos
The recipe for this month is a delicious meal perfect for healthy eating. Enjoy these grilled blackened shrimp tacos with avocado, to compliment the spicy kick of Cajun spices. Click here for recipe directions and ingredients. Enjoy!
Dental, vision and hearing care beyond Medicare
Original Medicare (Parts A and B) pays for many health-related services, but it does not cover most vision, dental or hearing care, unless medically necessary prior to other medical care or procedures. Some Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or Medigap plans may cover some of these routine services. Check your plan or policy carefully to learn if these services are available to you. For information about other providers of vision, dental and hearing care, as well as other free sources of help, visit the National Council on Aging’s link to benefits. Click here for details.
Let's keep learning
Have you heard about MOOCs – massive open online courses? This type of free or low-cost e-learning is being offered via prestigious universities as well as by companies such as Google and Microsoft. With lifelong learning a high priority for many adults 50+, MOOCs are creating opportunities to continue learning for the love and fun of learning. Click here to learn more.
Register for AAPS programs
In an effort to provide the best experience when participating in AAPS offerings, registration is required for all AAPS programs unless otherwise noted. Click here to register for AAPS programs. If you don't have a Metro District account, you will need to set one up by creating a username and password. Click here for a guide on how to register. If you need help signing up, call 303-791-2710.
Visit www.highlandsranch.org/signmeup to view all the great AAPS offerings for remaining active and social. Click here for a full schedule of activities.