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August 15, 2021
Hello Karin,
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, August 23rd from 9:30AM to 11:30AM.
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Our CCA Advocacy Committee members have formed their research groups. They are starting their research and discussion on their topics and will start presenting ideas and research at next week's meeting. We will have two guest speakers at the August 23rd meeting - Leah McMahon, MA - State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Shannon Gimbel, DRCOG’s Ombudsman Manager. They will give us "An Update on Congregate Care Facilities in Colorado." One of our Advocacy research topics is congregant care facilities. Next week should be an informative meeting - plan to attend. And it is not too late to join a CCA
Advocacy Topic research committee - LEARN MORE
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Special Guests at our August 23rd Meeting | |
At our Monday, August 23rd CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting we will have guest speakers. Leah McMahon, the State Ombudsman, and Shannon Gimbel, DRCOG’s Ombudsman Manager, will be presenting from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on the topic, "An Update on Congregate Care Facilities in Colorado." - LEARN MORE | |
Invite friends and colleagues to attend! | |
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Advocacy Topic Research Committees:
Share your knowledge and experience with CCA
Many CCA members have signed up to be part of our Advocacy Topic Research Teams. If you have an interest or background in our advocacy topics, it is not to late to participate this summer. We are very interested in getting research team members from all over the state of Colorado, so we have perspectives on the advocacy issues from across the state. - READ MORE
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Colorado’s population grew at twice the nation’s rate between 2010 and 2020
The populations of Broomfield and Weld counties grew by 30%, and Colorado’s Hispanic population followed growth trend across the West
"Colorado’s population grew at nearly twice the rate of the rest of the nation between 2010 and 2020, putting it among the fastest-growing states, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday ..." - READ MORE
Website: https://coloradosun.com/
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About the Eight Congressional Seat that Colorado will get in 2022
Throughout the state’s history, the task of redrawing the maps has been left to state legislatures and the courts. However, in 2018, voters decided to flip that process on its head and allow independent redistricting commissions to be formed to redraw those maps. Each commission is made up of 12 members who applied to be part of the process, four Democrats, four Republicans and four unaffiliated voters. The commissioners are now in the process of redrawing the map for 2022 and here is what different groups across Colorado think about their first attempt:
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Latinos - Latinos want Colorado’s new congressional and legislative maps to give them influence reflecting their growing numbers - READ MORE
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Website: https://coloradosun.com/
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Want to know more about the Redistricting Commissions
and attend upcoming events?
Visit the Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions website. You will find links to the current redistricting map proposal, public comments, FAQs, upcoming meetings along with records of past meetings.
Video Introduction to the Redistricting Process & Preliminary Plans - CLICK HERE
Website: https://redistricting.colorado.gov/
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Colorado’s top election official orders Mesa County to
scrap voting equipment after passwords leak
"Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold on Thursday ordered Mesa County to scrap its voting equipment following the leak last week of passwords for the local election system ..." - READ MORE
Website: https://coloradosun.com/
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'South Park's' Stone and Parker tell Gov. Polis they are buying Casa Bonita
"The co-creators of South Park on Friday announced they are on the verge of buying Casa Bonita, the iconic Denver restaurant that features in a handful of the show’s episodes. Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the deal during a sit-down interview with Gov. Jared Polis celebrating the 24th anniversary of the show. The interview touched on climate change, personified in South Park by a character called ManBearPig, as well as several other tropes from the show .." - READ MORE & Watch the Video
Website: https://www.coloradopolitics.com/
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Is This the World’s Best City to Grow Old In?
Arnsberg, Germany’s Department of Future Aging is dedicated to ensuring quality of life for its residents over age 55
"When Hanni Borzel was in her sixties, she looked toward her years ahead with fear. Her husband had recently died and, a former librarian, she dreaded the idea of becoming lonely and “useless in old age ..." - READ MORE
Website: https://www.yesmagazine.org/
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In case you missed these articles we are leaving them in ...
Launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s Emergency Broadband Benefit launched on May 12th. This benefit provides a discount of $50 per month for eligible low-income households or $75 per month for households on Tribal lands to cover internet bills, as well as discounts on some devices. This program can also be combined with Lifeline benefits - READ MORE
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Our Saturday Spotlight is a new feature where we are putting a spotlight on our CCA volunteers and projects. | Kris Geerken is not only a volunteer with CCA, but a Colorado Center for Aging board member. Read more about our board members - CLICK HERE | Colorado Center on Aging is always looking for volunteers. We recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences. Training is provided by CCA members and volunteers - LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING | |
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View our Saturday Spotlight on Facebook
- CLICK HERE
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Sneak Peek of The Aging Mastery Program with Senior Planet
Wednesday, August 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, August 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Are you interested in exploring how you can get the most out of your next fifty years? Join us for the sneak peek of the Aging Mastery Program (AMP) designed by the National Council on Aging. This short course, which uses the AMP Starter Kit, will give you the resources to help navigate a longer life and guide you through six key dimensions of aging well
View Event Flyer - CLICK HERE
Register Today - CLICK HERE
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Palisade Peach Festival - August 19 - August 21, 2021
Head down to Palisade, Colorado to enjoy our 52nd annual Palisade Peach Festival. Experience food and goods from vendors from across the valley, live music, entertainment for the kids, contests, and of course our famous peaches!
Learn More - CLICK HERE
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Colorado State Fair - August 27 - September 6, 2021
Join us in 2021 in Pueblo, Colorado for our Colorado State Fair. Free attractions, carnival, and entertainment and more!
Learn More - CLICK HERE
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If you are not a member of
Colorado Center for Aging - Join Today!*
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Colorado Center for Aging is a 501c3 non-profit organization,
born out of the roots of Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) - LEARN MORE
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*If you paid for a 2021 membership in Colorado Senior Lobby,
you are automatically a member of Colorado Center for Aging for 2021.
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Save the Dates for our Summer
CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings
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We are in our summer schedule where we will meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month through December. Please put these dates in your calendars. We will continue to send out our eNewsletter on Sunday afternoons through the summer. | |
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Monday, August 23rd - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, September 13th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, September 27th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, October 11th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, October 25th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, November 8th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, November 22nd - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, December 13th - CCA Advocacy Committee
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Have questions? Contact:
Jeanette Hensley - email - 303-249-5598
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee
Rich Mauro - email - Direct: 303-480-6778
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee and Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
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