Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

Furniture and Housing Needs for Imagine! Residential Homes

Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder

New barrier free lifts for moving individuals from wheelchair to bed or bath (being safer for clients and for staff)

Garden Place in Longmont

New area rug 4 x 3
Small book shelves
Several cushioned chairs for the “Book Nook”
Set of four kitchen chairs
New oven
New carpet for two bedrooms
New set of silverware and a new dish set

Manhattan Group Home in Boulder

Non-fabric couch (6’), loveseat (5’), and chairs
Basketball goal
Picnic table
Two small raised garden beds (3 ft tall, 4 ft long, and 3 ft wide) for vegetable gardening

Santa Fe Group Home in Broomfield

Winter holiday decorations: a very large tree, a star or angel to put on top, many lights, boughs of holly, ornaments, statue types of decorations that can be placed on tables or mantles (no candles or candle holders), a wreath
Dart board
Puzzle glue
Bread machine
Clip on umbrellas for wheelchairs
Canisters for storing
Placemats
Electric carving knife
Standing Mixer
Waffle Iron

All

American Furniture Warehouse gift certificates for upgrades to furniture in several homes

A Very Zolo Thanksgiving

Last Thursday, hundreds of individuals served by Imagine! and their families enjoyed an amazing Thanksgiving meal due to the generosity of Dave Query, Big Red F Restaurants, and Zolo Grill.

Everyone had a marvelous time, and the turnout was fantastic. Several family members made a point to say how much this event means to them.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who helped to make this happen, especially the Zolo (and other Big Red F restaurants) staff members who volunteered their time and effort, to Imagine!’s volunteer coordinator Elizabeth Hill, who did a great job coordinating the event on Imagine!’s side, and to the many other volunteers who gave up some of their holiday time to help out at this fantastic event.

Below are a few pictures of the event and the wonderful folks who volunteered.

Thank You Thursday

On this day of thanks, we would like to say “thank you” to:

The people we serve: They inspire and teach us every single day.

Our employees: Dedication and passion abound among staff members at every level of Imagine!. They are difference makers in the very best ways.

Our donors: The continued and generous support of those who contribute financially to our mission allows us to offer services above and beyond what our traditional (and frequently shrinking) funding sources allow.

Our volunteers: Imagine! volunteers share their time and talent directly with the people Imagine! serves and with projects of all sizes, increasing the quality of support and services we are able to provide.

Our community: We are so fortunate to live in a community that embraces the individuals we serve and the work we do. We couldn’t have reached the level of success we have without our community’s demonstrated commitment to an inclusive world.

You: Whatever your association with Imagine! is, if you are reading this right now we thank you for your interest in creating a world of opportunity for people of all abilities.

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

Personal Items for Those We Serve (Adults) in Our Residential Homes 

Books – any kind, but especially books about animals and romance novels
Jigsaw puzzles of all levels of difficulty
Board games: Trouble, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4, Hi Ho Cherry O, Go Fish, Operation, Guess Who, Quirkie, matching games
Sports gear – especially New York Yankees
Sports posters
Latch hook kits
Music CDs – especially country
Make-up/cosmetics (perfume, light beige foundation, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick)
iPads; heavy duty iPad covers
Rockies tickets for groups
Arts and craft supplies OR gift certificates to Michaels’ or Hobby Lobby
Computer games
Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/)
Games/activities made especially for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia
Recreation center passes or punch cards
Gift Cards to educational stores: www.beyondtheblackboard.com; www.lakeshorelearning.com; www.reallygoodstuff.com; www.educatorsoutlet.com; www.banksschoolsupply.com
DVD player
Stationary bike
Wheelchair-Bicycle Tandem: http://www.frankmobility.com/duetfeat.php
SmartLift foldable, packable transport system: https://www.etac.com/products/hoists-and-slings/mobile-hoists/molift-smart-150

Dave Query Invites Imagine! Families To A Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Today, we’d like to offer our sincere thanks to Dave Query, who is once again treating Imagine! consumers and their families to a traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2016. This is the 13th year Query has hosted this event, which will again be at Zolo Southwestern Grill, 2525 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder.

There are three seatings, and all three have filled up already! In all, more than 350 people will benefit from Dave's amazing generosity.

Dave Query is the owner of Big Red F Restaurant Group, including restaurants Centro Latin Kitchen, Jax Fish House – Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Glendale, and Kansas City, LoLa Coastal Mexican, Post Brewing Company, West End Tavern, and Zolo Grill.

Query is donating the makings for a delicious dinner with all the trimmings, and the wait staff is volunteering its time. There is no charge for the meal, and no tips are necessary.

Thanks to Dave and the Zolo staff for making it a Thanksgiving to remember for individuals served by Imagine!.

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)
Colorado Business Bank - Imagine! Celebration Silver Sponsor

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Kim and Todd Schulte - Imagine! Celebration Table Sponsor

Associate ($500-$999)
Apollo Mapping - holiday gifts
Patti Ann and Jim White

Friend ($1-$249)
Lu Walters and Kent Arnold
Debra and Jay Flora
Carol and Tom Kent
Risa and David Morris
Vicki Peluse
Linda Walker
Laura Webster

In-Kind Associate ($500 - $999)
David Levin – a hot air balloon ride for two – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item

In-Kind Supporter ($250-$499)
High Country Motorcycle Rentals - free three day rental - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Hotel Boulderado - a one night stay with dinner for two - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Jeffrey K. Abrams Architect P.C. - two, one hour consultations - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery - $300 in gift certificates - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item

In-Kind Friend ($1-$249)
Arvada Center for the Arts - two tickets to a show - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
BolderBOULDER - two race entries - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Boulder International Film Festival - five pairs of tickets to select festival films - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Budd Zuckerman - LCD monitors
Buffalo Lock & Key, Inc. - an American Security pistol box - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Denver Broncos Football Club - an autographed photo of Chris Harris Jr. - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park - two Funday passes - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Indian Peaks Golf Course - two BOGO Round of Golf card - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Iron Mountain Hot Springs - two all day soak vouchers - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Jesters Dinner Theatre - dinner & a show for two - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Jungle Quest - two $14 gift certificates - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Lipski, Debbie - a one hour massage - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
Ramble on Pearl - a matching hat, scarf, and wristlets - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item
The Sink - a $100 gift card - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item

As always, we thank all of our generous donors.

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

Personal Items for Those We Serve (Adults) in Our Residential Homes 

Books – any kind, but especially books about animals and romance novels
Jigsaw puzzles of all levels of difficulty
Board games: Trouble, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4, Hi Ho Cherry O, Go Fish, Operation, Guess Who, Quirkie, matching games
Sports gear – especially New York Yankees
Sports posters
Latch hook kits
Music CDs – especially country
Make-up/cosmetics (perfume, light beige foundation, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick)
iPads; heavy duty iPad covers
Rockies tickets for groups
Arts and craft supplies OR gift certificates to Michaels’ or Hobby Lobby
Computer games
Essential Tremor adaptive utensils, clothing, computer aids, writing devices, etc. for individuals with hand tremors (http://essentialtremor.org/treatments/assistive-devices/)
Games/activities made especially for those with Alzheimer’s/dementia
Recreation center passes or punch cards
Gift Cards to educational stores: www.beyondtheblackboard.com; www.lakeshorelearning.com; www.reallygoodstuff.com; www.educatorsoutlet.com; www.banksschoolsupply.com
DVD player
Stationary bike
Wheelchair-Bicycle Tandem: http://www.frankmobility.com/duetfeat.php
SmartLift foldable, packable transport system: https://www.etac.com/products/hoists-and-slings/mobile-hoists/molift-smart-150

Furniture and Housing Needs for Imagine! Residential Homes

Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder

New barrier free lifts for moving individuals from wheelchair to bed or bath (being safer for clients and for staff)

Garden Place in Longmont

New area rug 4 x 3
Small book shelves
Several cushioned chairs for the “Book Nook”
Set of four kitchen chairs
New oven
New carpet for two bedrooms
New set of silverware and a new dish set

Manhattan Group Home in Boulder

Non-fabric couch (6’), loveseat (5’), and chairs
Basketball goal
Picnic table
Two small raised garden beds (3 ft tall, 4 ft long, and 3 ft wide) for vegetable gardening

Santa Fe Group Home in Broomfield

Winter holiday decorations: a very large tree, a star or angel to put on top, many lights, boughs of holly, ornaments, statue types of decorations that can be placed on tables or mantles (no candles or candle holders), a wreath
Dart board
Puzzle glue
Bread machine
Clip on umbrellas for wheelchairs
Canisters for storing
Placemats
Electric carving knife
Standing Mixer
Waffle Iron

All

American Furniture Warehouse gift certificates for upgrades to furniture in several homes

Program Needs

Dayspring 

Nuk Brushes
Pop Toobs
Therapressure Brushes
Mr. Juice Bears
Chunky Bare Books (for goodbye books)
Pop up Tunnels
Knobby Balls
Kickballs
Bubble Oodles
Blow up pools

Out & About

Two camping Lanterns for Catalog evening activities
Three fishing poles
Fold-down wheelchair
Strider Bikes

Case Management
Bedbug extermination services for a family receiving services from Imagine!

MOOV's Second Annual "Kettlebells For Charity" To Support Imagine!

MOOV is hosting its Second Annual Kettlebell Swing-a-Thon on Dec. 10, 2016, to raise money for Imagine!. Once again, the good folks at MOOV will be supporting Imagine! in this fun and challenging way.

Last year they raised over $4,150 for Imagine!, and you are encouraged to help them reach their goal this year. They tell us they’re going to add some flair this go round by changing up some of the rules and kettlebell movements. Details of this event are coming soon, so mark your calendars!

Learn more and sign up to participate here.

MOOV was born out of boredom with the normal gym experience and a love for functional fitness and alternative therapies, and was founded by a team of fitness enthusiasts who wanted more from their training. This event clearly demonstrates their creativity, in addition to their commitment to their community.

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to Imagine! include:

Silver ($2,500-$4,999)

Linda and Walt Pounds

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Dianne and Bob Charles
Marsha Filllik

Associate ($500-$999)
Krische Construction

Supporter ($250-$499)
Trailhead Wealth Management

Friend ($1-$249)
Barbara Kammer and Kent Brown
Sallie and George Duvall
Ken Hackbarth
IBM Corporation
Marty Kinsley
Kathy and Ron Loepker
Kelly and Martin Lynch
Daryl Mercer
Jackie and Rick Nelson
Caroline Siegfried
Priscilla and George Slocum
Thelma Whitaker
Wild Birds Unlimited
Jacque and Mark Zaremba

In-Kind Friend ($1-249)
Boulder ChopHouse & Tavern – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a $100 Chophouse gift certificate
Colorado Ballet - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two tickets to see a performance of Ballet Masterworks
Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two seats to a 2017 Colorado Music Festival concert
Front Range Anglers - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - an introduction to fly fishing class
Mudrocks Tap & Tavern - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a $50 gift certificate
Pasta Jay's - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two, $25 gift certificates
Peak Entertainment at 1STBANK Center - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two event tickets & VIP parking
Hope Robertson - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a 90 minute massage and cranial sacral session
The SideDoor Salon - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - a $50 gift certificate to use towards retail
Wallaroo Hat Company, LLC - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - four Wallaroo hats

As always, we thank all of our generous donors. 

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

For Dayspring

Nuk Brushes
Pop Toobs
Therapressure Brushes
Mr. Juice Bears
Chunky Bare Books
Pop Up Tunnels
Knobby Balls
Kickballs
Bubble Oodles
Blow Up Pools

Imagine!’s Dayspring department has been providing parent education and therapeutic services to children (ages birth to three) for more than 30 years. Dayspring believes that the family is the child’s first teacher, and takes a whole child approach to encourage parents and children to build upon their strengths. Dayspring provides services and supports to children where they live, learn, and play. 

Check out the entire Wish List here. 

Imagine!’s 2015-2016 Annual Report

Imagine!’s 2015-2016 Annual Report is available online! Click on the image below to check it out.

Can’t see the image? Click here.

Thank You Thursday

Recent generous donors to the Imagine! Foundation include:

Bronze ($1,000-$2,499)
Leslie and Sandy Brown
First Summit Realty
Knights of Columbus Longmont - for Dayspring

Supporter ($250-$499)
Diana and Rich Lirtzman

Friend ($1-$249)
Anonymous (1)
Kim Lord and Carl Castillo

Linda and Joel Champion
Liz and Bill Donnelly
Jannelle and Mark Johnson
Kathy and Roy Krughoff
Kathy and Nick Madsen
Glennys and John McPhilimy
Shirley Morck
Betty Royce
Gail and Jerry Sloat
Melissa and Damon Vangelis
Linda and Michael Wood

Associate ($500-$999)
L.I.D. Landscapes – Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - Garden Potting Party

Supporter ($250-$499)
Comedy Works - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - ten Admit Two passes

Friend ($1-249)
Lodge Casino - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - Black Hawk weeknight hotel stay and buffet for two
Brewers Association - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - two tickets to the 2017 Great American Beer Festival
Dizzy Family Fun Center - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - four person pass
Mindful Nutrition - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - one hour nutrition consultation
Eldorado Artesian Spring - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - six passes to the Eldorado Springs pool
Pirates Cove Family Aquatic Center - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item - four admission passes
Tinker Art Studio - Imagine! Celebration Auction Item -1.5 hours of Tinker Time

As always, we thank all of our generous donors. 

Wish List Wednesday

Welcome to the latest edition of The Wish List. Included below are items that would augment and enhance Imagine! programs and services for the individuals we serve and would be much appreciated. If you are able to provide an item, please contact Patti Micklin at pmicklin@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6443. Pick-up for large items can be provided, and your contribution is tax deductible. If you prefer to provide a cash gift to be used for the purchase of one of the items below, that would also be most welcome. Please check out this blog every Wednesday to see new Wish List Items.

This week's Wish List:

For Imagine!’s Out & About Program 

• Two camping Lanterns for Catalog evening activities 
• Three fishing poles 
• Fold-down wheelchair 
• Strider Bikes 

Out & About provides summer camp, after-school, and school closure day programs for school-aged children with developmental disabilities, as well as weekend activities for adults. All activities are community-based and are designed within a therapeutic framework.
 
Check out the entire Wish List here. 

Colorado Gives Day Is December 6

Colorado Gives Day is December 6, but you can preschedule your gift anytime after November 1!

By giving your support online through Colorado Gives Day, Imagine! will be eligible for a portion of the 1stBank and Community First Foundation incentive fund. You'll help people Imagine! serves of all ages!

Click here to preschedule your gift.

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