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On Tuesday, September 11, all 12 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Colorado locations are hosting a fundraiser to benefit American Heroes in Action.
“AHIA provides therapeutic outdoor adventures to combat wounded veterans, injured firefighters and injured members of law enforcement,” said CEO Boyd Hoback. “After the brave sacrifices that these heroes have made for our country and our freedom, it’s important to help them in any way we can. We are honored to have the opportunity to raise funds for this life-changing organization.”
Twenty percent of all sales for the day will be donated to the organization.
The Bridge at Longmont Celebrates National Assisted Living Week from September 9-14
September 9-14 is National Assisted Living Week and was established in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
According to the NCAL website,
"National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance encourages assisted living communities around the country to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals they serve, as well as to help educate members of the public about this distinctive aspect of long term care."
The national theme for the week is "Capture the Moment."
The Bridge at Longmont is among those celebrating the week. The Bridge is an assisted living facility located at 2444 Pratt Street, Longmont.
Events for the week include:
- Sunday – Grandparent’s Day – Family and friends were invited to an Ice Cream Social.
- Monday – Capture Your Legacy – Come to the Activity Room at 11:00 a.m. and write your Bucket List! What is a Bucket List? A Bucket List answers the question, if you could do anything in the whole world what would it be?
- Tuesday – Capture Your Passion Art Show – If you enjoy painting, come view the art work painted by The Bridge’s weekly Art Class at 1:00 p.m.! We will have hors d'oeuvres!
- Wednesday – Patriotic Day – Adopt A Soldier. Come and write a letter to a soldier in the Activity Room at 2:00 p.m. Don’t forget to wear Red, White and Blue on this day!
- Thursday – Capture the moment in Black and White – We will have trivia, a black and white showing of the movie Casablanca and Bingo with Black and White Cookies! Everyone can wear black and white on this day!
- Friday – Capture Your Silhouette - Have your Me and My Shadow Silhouette made in the Activity Room at 2:00 p.m.
- Saturday – Mamie’s 101st Birthday Party! The theme of Mamie’s party is “You are My Sunshine” and Sunflowers! Everyone can wear yellow, sunflowers and don’t forget your smile.
According to Chairman Exelbert, Director of Lifestyle Services at The Bridge, "we try to celebrate the senior living community every day of the year. However, our communities especially look forward to planning for National Assisted Living Week. It provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors!"
Events at The Bridge are open to all members of the community.
