SNCW Singles Social Club - Sunday Meetings & Events

Most Sundays, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
Weekly Details Below

Clements Community Center
1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood Colorado
one block North of Colfax & one block West of Wadsworth.

Meet a great group of friendly singles and enjoy a light dinner followed by a interesting program on Sunday nights! The Sunday Night Club West also hosts a variety of social recreational activities for its members.

Cost: For most meetings there is a $7 for members and guests; $12 for non-members, and guests after 30-day trial membership. Fee includes light meal and speaker.

Info: sncw.org,
Hotline (303) 422-9371,
hinckleyk@comcast.net, (303) 926-4355
or come to a meeting and we will be glad to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

Aug 29 - Road Rage, DUIs, and Inattentive Driving by Pat Culver
Pat has been a Peace Officer for the last 30 years in the Los Angles area and here in Colorado.  Come hear about these important roadway subjects and what to do to prevent or report them.

Sept 12 - Celtic, American, and Old Time Country Music by Loretta Thompson
Loretta is known for her dynamic fiddling and radiant voice. She's passionate about the music of her Scottish-Irish and American heritage, as well as traditional music and dance. Besides fiddling and singing, she also plays guitar, whistles, and entertains her audiences with unforgettable melodies and toe-tapping jigs and reels.

She's been featured for many years at local, state, and national Scottish and Irish gatherings, Celtic Festivals, and in concerts with other Celtic entertainers. Loretta has experience as a public school orchestra director, music teacher, and is a member of the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra. She majored in music education and conducting at Metro State College and has been an instructor at the Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp since its inception in 1999. Currently she composes music, teaches privately, and conducts two music groups - Summit Middle School Celtic music group and the Colorado Chinese Language School Orchestra.

Sep 19 - "Thinking Outside the Planet" by Jeff Peckman
Jeff will ask us "Are you ready to 'meet and greet' people from other planets?" He'll explain how "thinking outside the planet" can improve the economy and healthcare, as well as create clean energy. Jeff has been interviewed about UFOs and extraterrestrial visitors by Larry King, Geraldo, and even David Letterman.

He is well known as a UFO disclosure activist, columnist for Examiner.com, and even as a political candidate for the Natural Law Party. His ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission has been certified by the Denver Elections Division and is currently scheduled for the August 2010 ballot. Jeff's presentation promises to be fun, fascinating, perhaps comforting, and certainly "out of this world".


Sept 26 - Long Term Care Planning by Trish Fisher
Are you wondering if a Long Term Care Plan is appropriate for you? Trish will educate us about why you may need this coverage, the various features to consider, and related costs. She is an Associate Partner in LTC Financial Partners and is a Representative for Colorado PERA members (primarily teachers). Barb and Kent recommended her as doing a great job in educating them about the subject. Trish will answer any questions you may have and even do individual consultations.

Oct 3 - Easter Seals Warm Water Therapy Pool by Stacy Lochowicz
This pool at 5755 W Alameda (at Harlan) in Lakewood is for people of all ages and abilities. Exercising in water is better than exercising out of water because of buoyancy (easier to do exercises with no jarring or pounding) and resistance (continual,12-14% more than on land, and no sudden body movements).

The warm water decreases pain, increases joint mobility and muscle flexibility, improves endurance and muscle strength and tone, improves circulation and respiration, and fosters relaxation and social interaction leading to better mental health. The pool is kept at 91 to 93 degrees, uses bromine (no chlorine), has a depth of only one to four feet (ideal for water walking), includes Jacuzzi jets, has trained staff to help, and the usage rates are reasonable. They have hours for open swimming plus scheduled classes, including some for us older folks.

Oct 10 - Body Jet Liposuction by Doctors Ken Petri & Clark Zimmerman of Body Solutions
Hove you ever wondered about this cosmetic surgery and its use to reshape bodies? These two doctors claim their water assisted procedure makes other liposuction approaches obsolete: there is little, if any blood loss or bruising, faster recovery (usually 1-2 days), and the fat cells can be used for natural breast augmentation and rejuvenation of the face and hands. The results are smooth, natural, and permanent, aside from normal aging. That's better than repeated Botox or Juviderm treatments.

Oct 17 - "Because Average Sucks" by Chris Howlett
Chris is an INSTIGATOR by profession. His purpose is to uncover client's obstacles by giving perspective, setting immediate and long term goals, and developing action plans. He focuses specifically on the areas of fitness, finance, and lifestyle. As a coach, he claims the best experience is to learn from someone else's successes.

As an accountability coach, he will happily push you out of your comfort zone and challenge your limits. Living by example, Chris has started several businesses, purchased foreclosed real estate, been a landlord, built websites, had careers in sales and marketing, and finished several marathons, as well as century (100 mile) bike races, and Ironman distance triathlons. He recently competed in his first natural body-building competition and published his first book. His motto is "Remember: Life doesn't reward the timid - BE BOLD".

Oct 24 - Courtesy Boot Camp by "Colonel" Klinkerman
Come enjoy this playful presentation on the rewards of good manners by Anthonette Klinkerman. Chief Etiquette Officer (CEO) "Colonel" Klinkerman is a small business owner, educator, and writer. The cotillion classes she took as a sixth grader, under the imposing watch of Mr Benjamin, left an lasting impression on her.

She says that most etiquette books are intimidating in their size alone, and even the "Colonel" cannot absorb all the information they contain. However, she does know how and where to look should she need to know how to dine with royalty. It is her hope to encourage the more conscious practice of manners and civility.

Oct 31 - Halloween Costume Party (No Speaker)
Costumes are optional, but encouraged. We'll start out with a potluck dinner of Halloween food items, the scarier the better, so be thinking of how you can modify some food items for the holiday. There will prizes for the best costumes in various categories and also for the potluck items. Of course there will be decorations and music. Then we'll play some Bingo for spooky prizes.

Nov 7 - Club Fundraiser Auction (No Speaker)
Please join us for one of the favorite events of the year and help the club continue to remain financially sound. It costs a lot for the rental of the hall, food, and speakers each week, so we need additional funds to continue to operate without raisng the dues or door fees. Some of the funds also help supplement the annual dinner/dance.

Be sure to bring your donated items (baked goods, services, dining, plays, useful items, etc) to the club either before (preferably) this evening. Also be sure to bring plenty of cash or checks for the purchases you make. Perhaps you'll even pick up some gift items for the holidays.

Nov 14 - Hearing Aids by Kayce Kremer (Tentative)
Want to learn all about hearing aids and the advancements that make wearing them even easier and more comfortable? Kayce is Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences and works for Affordable Hearing Centers located at 2310 Kipling in Lakewood. It's a family owned business that has operated in the Denver area for over 15 years.

They have state-of-the-art instruments, equipment, and testing procedures. Besides hearing tests they offer evaluation and fitting, video otoscopy of the ear canal and tympanic membrane, as well as batteries and repairs and maintenance. Do you hear me now?

Nov 21 - Thanksgiving Dinner (No Speaker)
This is always one of the best feasts of the year. We'll have turkey with all the trimmings, as well as delicious side dishes and desserts. Each course is presented in progressive dinner style, rotating tables to share the delicious morsels and conversation with many members and guests. We're sure you'll leave the evening happily stuffed.

Nov 28 - Al Capone and Other Gangsters (Tentative)
Details to follow.

Dec 5 - "This is Your Life" June Hyna
Come help celebrate June's 80th birthday (actually on Dec 15th). June has been a member of our club for many years and still acts younger than a lot of us. She's very active in many things, so this should be an interesting evening with lots of good stories. You may even want to take part in this special "roast" of a very special lady. June's Mom lived to be 100, so June probably has many more birthdays to celebrate with us.

Dec 12, 5:30 pm to 10 pm - Holiday Dinner/Dance at West Woods Golf Club,
6655 Quaker St, Arvada.
Reservations required by Mon, Dec 6.
No meeting at Clements Community Center this evening.
Come enjoy a great evening of delicious food, cash bar, conversation, and dancing to a wide variety of music. Dressy or cocktail attire is suggested, as this is a very special social event. Food prices have gone up significantly since last year, so the cost is $40 for both members and guests. However, members will receive a small rebate at the event. Please let us know you'll be joining us by Mon, Dec 6th, so West Woods can plan accordingly.

Dec 19 - White Elephant Gift Exchange (No Speaker)
This is traditionally the most popular meeting of the year. Be sure to bring a wrapped gift - something you don't really need, but still worthwhile to someone else. Some gifts are funny, others are practical, and still others have no classification whatsoever. Several well-known gifts seem to show up every year and add to the fun. You'll get a number at the door and gifts are chosen in that sequence. If you don't care for the gift you open, you are allowed to steal from others that are already opened. Each gift is allowed to be stolen only a certain number of times, but this results in lots of laughs and "bargaining".

Dec 26 - Legends of the Totem Pole by Marty Youngman
Marty has given us two previous slide shows (one on Britain and one on railroads) and returns for another interesting program. Marty has been a photographer for over sixty years, starting out as a student and then an instructor in the Army Air Corps Photography School. He went on to study basic photography and technique at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and College of DuPage in Illinois.

Marty converts his photos into PowerPoint for his presentations and loves to show his passion for travel, nature, and wild flowers. Since 1986 he has taught basic photography in the North Jeffco Parks and Recreation District and enjoys teaching students of all ages.

Website: SNCW.Org
Hotline (303) 422-9371
Info: Kathy at (303) 422-9371, hinckleyk@comcast.net
or Harriet at (303) 422-7537
Better yet, come to a meeting and we will be glad to show you around and answer any questions you may have.