New in 2018†is the leadership of AARP Chapter 1100 in Black Forest.†At an installation ceremony on Jan. 10,†Jeremiah Mora, AARP Colorado Associate State Director ó Community Outreach,†installed and welcomed a new slate of†Chapter 1100 officers for 2018.†He also presented each new officer with a†distinctive lapel pin to confirm his or her†position and responsibilities.† † † † †A business†meeting followed the usual potluck lunch.†Ray Rozak, the 2018 chapter president, outlined some of the†important upcoming†chapter activities and goals for 2018; and urged all members to attend and†participate.†† † † ††Rita Fitzpatrick presented a short†introduction to The Atlas of Caregiving, with some pertinent life stories, to†illustrate†the value of individual and family caregiving and planning.†She will present an interactive workshop on†the subject April†11, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Black†Forest Lutheran Church.†The workshop†will be free and open to†the public.†Call Rita at 719-573-6895 if you have questions.† † † †President Ray†Rozak reminded chapter members that the annual stroke and heart attack†identification instruction will†be presented by Chief Rebiski, Black Forest†Fire and Rescue, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 in the Fellowship Hall†of†the Black Forest Lutheran Church. This†valuable reminder illustrates how to identify a person in distress and†emphasizes†the urgency to take immediate action.†The presentation is free and open to the†public. A person need not be a chapter†1100 member to attend. All ages are†welcome to hear this potentially life saving presentation.† † † † †The Feb.†14 chapter meeting will begin at 12 p.m. with a potluck lunch, followed by†a program by Hilary†Valdez from Penrose Hospital.†She will discuss how to maintain a healthy†heart.† † † † †Chapter†members were also reminded that the senior social group, which is open to all, will†meet Jan. 24 at 1†p.m. in the Black Forest Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.† † † † †Chapter 1100†membership is open to all ages.†For more†information, call Ray at 719-495-6767.
