Erickson Tribune - Wind Crest - Erickson Retirement Community News

Colorado’s winters can go from sunny and cool to near blizzard conditions in the blink of an eye, posing a serious driving hazard for anyone. But there’s no need for those who live at Wind Crest to endure icy roads or pay outrageous gas prices.

Dining out while staying in
Saturday, December 01, 2007

Years ago John Erickson shattered the humdrum image of mealtime at a retirement community—opting instead for a restaurant-style atmosphere where guests pick and choose from a variety of fresh, flavorful entrées.

Wind Crest scares up a little fun
Saturday, December 01, 2007

Ghouls, goblins and a cast of other creative characters haunted the halls of Wind Crest on Halloween, taking part in a lunchtime costume parade and an early evening Trick-or-Treat Street.

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Stop shingles before it starts
Monday, October 29, 2007

More than 90% of American adults have had chicken pox, putting them at risk for Herpes Zoster, better known as shingles. In response, Wind Crest’s on-site doctor has moved quickly to provide vaccination talks and clinics for residents and reserved Priority List members.

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Expert tips: How to safeguard your credit
Monday, October 29, 2007

Earlier this fall, Mason Finks, from Communities Against Senior Exploitation (CASE), returned to Wind Crest for an encore presentation. He supplied community members with tips for safeguarding their credit.

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Wind Crest raises more than $10,000 for a good cause
Monday, October 29, 2007

Minutes after arriving at work on Friday, August 17, Wind Crest Dining Services Manager Claire Menefee wrote a $25 check to the Alzheimer’s Association for their upcoming Memory Walk.

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Wind Crest celebrates opening of KeyBank’s on-site branch
Monday, October 01, 2007

By the time KeyBank cut their grand opening ribbon at the Town Center Clubhouse, about 60% of Wind Crest’s residents had already opened up accounts.

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Center for Continuous Learning series packed with info-tainment
Monday, October 01, 2007

According to a Chinese proverb, learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. And there’s much to be learned in the remaining presentations of Wind Crest’s Center for Continuous Learning (CCL) series this fall.

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Respected physicist declares Wind Crest is 'the best'
Monday, October 01, 2007

You never know who you’ll find working out at Wind Crest’s fitness center or sitting next to you in one of the Town Center Clubhouse classrooms. It could be a well-known and respected physicist like Bill Koch, who helped research technology used in the atomic bomb and cancer treatment.

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Highlands Ranch a 'top place to live' in the U.S.
Monday, October 01, 2007

Community honored among the best

Relocate-America (www.relocate-america.com) recently ranked Highlands Ranch among the top 100 places to live in the United States.