Windsor Gardens Life

May 2021 Page 29 Grocery Trips: The RTD “Shopper Special” bus takes two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway. − Pickups at WG at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. − Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. − Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. − Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted. RTD Shopper Special Buses A C T I V I T I E S Wellness Clinic with Visiting Nurses Assoc. The Visiting Nurses Association Foot Clinic is at WG on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint. Check-in no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. Reservations and masks required. Please call 303-698-6496 to make your reservation. Whether you are a new or returning patient, the cost for foot care service is $40. Foot care service includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, Ear Clinic at WG Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is back at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Masks and reservations are required, please call 720-937-9919. Shopping Trips: RTD “Shopper Special” bus on Fridays to Target, Walmart, and Sears at the Town Center at Aurora. − Pickups at WG at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. − Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m. − Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted. toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and if you want a blood pressure check only, it is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if your plan qualifies you for free foot care before your first visit. If you are a Kaiser member and come without pre-approval, you may be subject to private pay. Please bring your Kaiser ID. Watch Repair Service Returns in May The watch repair service has returned. Battery replacement and minor repairs on the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Twenty residents allowed at one time in the seated waiting area. Masks required. Service will be done by a take a number system. other woman sat on the opposite end of the cot, and Lorraine went flying through the air. They both ended up laughing and forming a relationship that could have been a little strained if this event had not taken place. At that time Lorraine weighed approximately 75 pounds. Another experience that was very memorable to her as a social worker supervisor was while visiting a couple who had several children. They were talking about someone who had recently gotten married, and the conversation led to the couple’s interest in getting married. Lorraine volunteered to help them with the arrangements. The excitement by all in this household was very contagious. She assisted this family with an appointment with a priest and purchasing a wedding dress for the bride, suit for the groom and appropriate clothing for the children. She attended the ceremony as a special guest and shared in the joy of this special event. Lorraine has always had a big heart willing to be supportive and encouraging to others with whom she comes in contact. After her first husband, Richard King, passed away she married Beatty. He was a technical writer for the Air Force and received duel degrees in mathematics and music. He was tempted at one time to leave his lucrative career as a highly technical information specialist related to missiles and other defense devices. He had an opportunity to leave this field and join Dizzy Gillespie’s band at a recording studio. On his way to California, he changed his mind and returned home. He continued to play jazz with local talents and fulfilled his dream of being a well-known musician. Throughout her lifetime, Lorraine has contributed to the community in many ways. She participated in the Slip and Sliders Ski Club in 1972 to introduce black youths to the sport of skiing. The city of Denver sanctioned softball teams, and she played with a group under the night lights. She helped write a booklet on parenting for mothers-in- crisis and was featured on a TV show to promote this accomplishment. RESIDENT PROFILE continued from page 23 Lorraine received several commendations in her life. The mayor of Denver recognized her for negotiating a peaceful transition during racial tensions when George Washington High School opened in the 1960s. She also received an award for talking down a client with a gun who was threatening to enter their headquarters and shoot people. Her office was located across the street from the Black Panthers office in Five Points. She was very active at her church, Scott United Methodist Church, for 92 years. An enthusiastic bridge player, Lorraine first developed an interest in this card game in the 1940s. She was a member of the Just Friends Bridge Group and had played with the group since the 1970s. Bowling was another one of her special interests, and she proudly exhibits many badges she received from tournaments. Lorraine just celebrated her 75th anniversary with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Traveling to many countries has been one of the joys of Lorraine's life. As souvenirs, she managed to collect miniature spoons from most of these places. She remembers being in Paris when Princess Diana was killed. And her feet have touched the soil of 47 states in the United States for various reasons during her adult life. Moving to Windsor Gardens started a new adventure for her after the passing of her second husband in 2003. She has been a building treasurer and has participated on many committees. Lorraine continues to offer a very positive attitude when approached for her advice on various topics. She has worked with many ethnic groups during her career and only hopes she has made a difference in their lives as well as her neighbors in Building 44. Thank you for sharing your amazing story with us this month, Lorraine!