Thursday, June 12, 2014, 1:00-2:30 pm (program will start prior to 1:30) Fracking & U.S.

Energy
Policy Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," is a controversial method of extracting previously
unavailable oil and gas reserves from the ground by fracturing rock by injecting pressurized
fluids. Proponents claim that it opens up vast amounts of natural gas within the U.S. and could
play a key role in the United States gaining energy independence within the not too distant
future. Opponents claim that the chemicals used in fracking represent a significant
environmental risk to ground water and other elements of the environment. Join Active Minds as
we explore the risks and benefits of fracking and put it into the broader context of U.S. Energy
Policy. This Active Minds program is brought to you byHealth to You (H2U). Location: Swedish
Medical Center, Spruce Room C, 2nd Floor, 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80021...
map. Cost: Free Misc: Program will begin after a brief meeting RSVP: 303-788-7400 Saturday,
June 14, 2014, 2:00-3:00 pm NASA and the Future of Space Exploration With the end of the
Space Shuttle program, the Obama administration has laid the groundwork for its policy
regarding the future of space exploration. Join Active Minds for a look at the future of manned
and robotic space travel at this pivotal juncture. We will cover the future of the International
Space Station as well as the debate over how to prioritize investing in NASA versus other
pressing needs. Location: Englewood Library (Anderson Room), 1000 Englewood Parkway,
Englewood, CO 80110...map Cost: Free RSVP: 303-762-2560 Monday, June 16, 2014,
1:00-2:00 pm Ukraine at a Tipping Point Seventy years of Soviet control of Ukraine ended in
1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union. During that time Ukraine suffered extensive famines,
deportation of its citizens, and repopulation of its country by ethnic Russians. Since
independence, Ukraine has aligned more with the west, resulting in escalating tension between
ethnic Russians and Ukrainians. Recently Russia has sent troops into Ukraine in an effort to
protect their interests as Ukraine has destabilized. This has dramatically escalated the crisis.
Join Active Minds as we explore this delicate situation. Location: Keystone Place at Legacy
Ridge, 11180 Irving Dr, Westminster, CO 80031... map Cost: Free RSVP: Keystone Place:
303-465-5600 * * * Special Event * * * Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 2-4 pm (program at 2:30) World
War II: D-Day As we commemorate 70 years since "D-Day," join Active Minds for a look this
crucial turning point in World War II. We will examine the dynamics that led up to the Invasion of
Normandy, the complicated and challenging preparation process, and the decisive impact this
battle had upon the outcome of the war. Location: Emeritus at Green Mountain, 12791 W
Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80228... map Cost: Free RSVP: 303-237-5700 Wednesday,
June 18, 2014, 1:30-2:30 pm The Struggle of Syria Since gaining its independence from the
French in 1946, Syria has had a rocky and troubled history and recent events are no exception.
Located in one of the most conflict ridden parts of the world, Syria's turmoil has involved both its
regional neighbors as well as its own internal factions that have made self-rule a challenging
goal. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand Syria's history and recent atrocities and how
this informs current and future challenges for this pivotal player in the Middle East. Location:
Washington Street Community Center, 809 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80209... map Cost:
Free RSVP: 303-733-4643 * * * Special Event * * * Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 1:45-3:30 pm
(program at 2:00) Mount Everest As the tallest mountain in the world, Everest holds a special
place in the minds and hearts of many. It has religious significance for inhabitants of the region;
additionally, it captivates the many mountaineers who have attempted to summit it and thus
stand "on top of the world." Join Active Minds as we explore the stories of Everest-both triumphs
and tragedies-and examine different perspectives on the mountain's past, present, and future.
Location: Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St, Westminster, CO 80021... map. CRC

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does not discriminate pursuant to the Fair Housing Act. Cost: Free Misc: Doors open at 1:45;
please arrive and be seated by 2:00 for the start of the program. RSVP: 303-515-6351
Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 7:00-8:00 pm South Africa: Nelson Mandela and the Journey from
Apartheid As the world honors the passing of Nelson Mandela, join Active Minds as we explore
the history of South Africa, its struggle with Apartheid, Mandela's legacy, and the country's
journey to rejoin the international community since Apartheid's end in 1994. We will discuss the
pivotal role played by Mandela, the impact of immigration/colonialism, the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission and other important aspects of this story. We will end with a look at
the current challenges and opportunities for this important country. Location: Castlewood
Library, 6739 S Uinta St, Centennial, CO 80112... map Cost: Free RSVP: 303-542-7279 * * *
Member Only Event * * * Thursday, June 19th, 2014, 9:30-11:30 am (9:30 reception,
10:00-11:30 tour) LoDo Walking History Tour Join Active Minds for a historic walking tour of
Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo). We will learn about the history and renovation of Union
Station, as well as the stories of the Oxford Hotel, Moffat Station, Larimer Square and more.
This is a Member Only Event and space is limited, so register soon. For membership
information, click here. Participants should be able to walk with stops for 90 minutes. This event
is sponsored by Balfour at Riverfront Park. Meeting Location: Members will be provided with
exact location when they RSVP. Cost: Free for Active Minds members. For membership
information, click here. RSVP: info@activeminds.com or 303-320-7652. Thursday, June 19,
2014, 2:00-3:00 pm China's Human Rights Struggle Twenty-five years ago, China's human
rights issues were showcased to the world by the Tiananmen Square Massacre. Join Active
Minds as we look at how modern China continues to struggle with the balance between
authoritarian government and basic human rights. We will highlight the ways in which Chinese
society is restricted as we peer through the lens of American freedoms we sometimes take for
granted. This event is sponsored by Springbrooke, Garden Plaza of Aurora, MorningStar at
Dayton Place and Juniper Village at Aurora. Location: Windsor Gardens, 597 S Clinton St,
Denver, CO 80247... map Cost: Free Thursday, June 19, 2014, 2:30-3:30 pm Wildfires For
those who live in areas subject to fire, few things can be more frightening. Join Active Minds as
we as we address the issue of wildfires from a variety of perspectives. We will take a look at
how fires are fought once they are burning and the role of forest policy, weather, and newer
challenges such as huge swaths of dead trees in many areas due to the pine beetle infestation.
We'll also look at the role of fire in nature and how areas have recovered from devastating
burns. Location: Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80226... map Cost:
Free RSVP: 303-742-4800 Thursday, June 19, 2014, 6:45-7:45 pm Bandits, Thieves, & Outlaws
Join Active Minds as we visit some of the most notorious outlaws in history. We will tell the
stories of Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and others. Bring your posse and help us
round up the bad guys. This program is brought to you by the Stapleton Master Community
Association. Location: Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238... map Cost: Free
RSVP: Not required * * * Special Event * * * Saturday, June 21, 2014, 10:00-noon (10:00
continental breakfast, 10:30 program) Cuba: Past, Present & Future Less than 100 miles from
the United States, Cuba remains a mystery to many in the U.S. Join Active Minds for a past,
present and future look at our communist neighbor to the south. We will cover Castro's
revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Guantnamo Bay and ongoing property
disputes. We will also take a look at what the future holds for Cuba after Fidel and Ral Castro.
Location: Fairway Villas Clubhouse, 5223 Espana St, Denver, CO 80249... map. From I70, take
Pena Blvd, exit east on 56th Ave, go right on Dunkirk Rd, left on 54th Place, right on Espana St.

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Cost: Free RSVP: 303-307-4719 Monday, June 23, 2014, 2:30-3:30 pm Music of the Young &
Old Which is more miraculous: Great music by a precocious pre-teen, or great music by a
master well into his 80s? That's tough to answer, since a charming minuet by a 7-year-old
Mozart is as difficult to fathom as a glorious Psalm composed by 86-year-old Heinrich Schutz
back in 1671. In this inspiring Active Minds presentation, we'll sample mature-sounding works
penned by Beethoven, Rossini, Schubert, Mendelssohn and others before they were old
enough to shave, and we'll bask in the serene beauty of autumnal masterworks by such
octogenarians as Verdi, Vaughan Williams and Strauss. As baseball great Satchel Paige
observed, "Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter." Location:
Springbrooke, 6800 Leetsdale Dr, Denver, CO 80224... map Cost: Free RSVP Required
(Limited Seating): Springbrooke: 303-331-9963 Important Special Note: This location always fills
up. Attendees need to RSVP well in advance and it is unlikely there will be spots for folks that
do not RSVP. No groups please. Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 5:30-6:30 pm Ukraine at a Tipping
Point Seventy years of Soviet control of Ukraine ended in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet
Union. During that time Ukraine suffered extensive famines, deportation of its citizens, and
repopulation of its country by ethnic Russians. Since independence, Ukraine has aligned more
with the west, resulting in escalating tension between ethnic Russians and Ukrainians. Recently
Russia has sent troops into Ukraine in an effort to protect their interests as Ukraine has
destabilized. This has dramatically escalated the crisis. Join Active Minds as we explore this
delicate situation. Location: Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax, Denver, CO 80206... map Cost:
Free Info: 303-322-7727 Friday, June 27, 2014, 10:00-11:00 am China's Human Rights Struggle
Twenty-five years ago, China's human rights issues were showcased to the world by the
Tiananmen Square Massacre. Join Active Minds as we look at how modern China continues to
struggle with the balance between authoritarian government and basic human rights. We will
highlight the ways in which Chinese society is restricted as we peer through the lens of
American freedoms we sometimes take for granted. This event is sponsored by JFS At Home.
Location: Malley Senior Center, 3380 S Lincoln St, Englewood, CO 80110... map Cost: Free
RSVP: 303-762-2660 Misc: If parking in the lot, get pass from inside center Tuesday, July 1,
2014, 10:15-11:15 am Eleanor Roosevelt As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States,
Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken and, at times, quite controversial. Join Active Minds as
we examine her life and the impact it had on important causes such as human rights and the
successful launch of the United Nations. This event is sponsored by JFS At Home and Kavod
Senior Life. Location: Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246... map
Cost: Free RSVP not required; for info, call Lil Shaw: 303-316-6359 * * * Special Event * * *
Wednesday, July 2, 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm (1:00 reception, 1:30 program) Origins of World War I
As we commemorate the hundred year anniversary of the start of World War I, join Active Minds
for a look at the origins and causes of "the Great War." Our focus will be on understanding how
the stage was set for war by a variety of forces, including military alliances, imperialism,
nationalism, and failed diplomacy. We will trace the seeds of conflict and examine how they
played out, ultimately erupting into a war that involved most of the world and changed the face
of history. Location: Vita Flats, 101 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203... map Cost: Free RSVP:
720-242-7804 Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 11:00-noon Sudan Join Active Minds for a discussion of
Sudan. After decades of civil war, Sudan split into two countries, only to have conflict arise
within in the new country of South Sudan. We will examine the origins and current status of the
conflicts, including the role of colonialism, tribal ethnicity and religion. We will also look at the
history of genocide in Darfur and how the international response to war in Sudan impacts the

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prospects for long-term peace in the region. Location: First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood,
8210 W 10th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214... map Cost: Free RSVP: Not required Tuesday, July
8, 2014, 12:30-1:30 pm Wildfires For those who live in areas subject to fire, few things can be
more frightening. Join Active Minds as we as we address the issue of wildfires from a variety of
perspectives. We will take a look at how fires are fought once they are burning and the role of
forest policy, weather, and newer challenges such as huge swaths of dead trees in many areas
due to the pine beetle infestation. We'll also look at the role of fire in nature and how areas have
recovered from devastating burns. Location: Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax, Denver, CO
80206... map Cost: Free Info: 303-322-7727 Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 3:00-4:00 pm Malaysia
With one of the strongest economies in Asia over the past 50 years, Malaysia has grown in
importance in the region. With roots as a British colonial territory, Malaysia today is home to a
ethnically-diverse population of about 30 million people, including a sizable Chinese minority.
Join Active Minds as we explore the history of Malaysia, its current role in the region and the
world, as well as the recent disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Location:
RiverPointe, 5225 S Prince St, Littleton, CO 80123... map Cost: Free RSVP: RiverPointe:
303-797-0600 Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 6:00-7:00 pm World War II: D-Day As we
commemorate 70 years since "D-Day," join Active Minds for a look this crucial turning point in
World War II. We will examine the dynamics that led up to the Invasion of Normandy, the
complicated and challenging preparation process, and the decisive impact this battle had upon
the outcome of the war. This event is sponsored by Bayada Home Health. Location: Cherry
Creek Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206... map Cost: Free RSVP: Not required
Wednesday, July 9, 2014, 7:00-8:00 pm Wildfires For those who live in areas subject to fire, few
things can be more frightening. Join Active Minds as we as we address the issue of wildfires
from a variety of perspectives. We will take a look at how fires are fought once they are burning
and the role of forest policy, weather, and newer challenges such as huge swaths of dead trees
in many areas due to the pine beetle infestation. We'll also look at the role of fire in nature and
how areas have recovered from devastating burns. Location: Roxborough Library, 8357 N
Rampart Range Rd, #200, Littleton, CO 80125... map Cost: Free RSVP: 303-791-7323
Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 1:30-2:30 pm Painters of Modern Life In 1874 a group exhibition in
Paris shocked the world. The paintings on display were not made in the studio but outdoors,
and looked unfinished for their loose sketchy brushstrokes. One art critic used the derogatory
term 'impressions' not knowing the effect of his statement. Today the impressionist paintings by
Monet, Renoir, Degas and others enjoy an unmatched popularity. This program will focus on the
revolutionary aspects of Impressionism such as the new treatment of color and light and the
shift from historical subject matter to aspects of modern life that seem not to have lost any of
their freshness and spontaneity. This event is sponsored by JFS At Home. Location:
Washington Street Community Center, 809 S Washington St, Denver, CO 80209... map Cost:
Free RSVP: 303-733-4643 * * * Special Event * * * Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 1:45-3:30 pm
(program at 2:00) Colombia: A Powder Keg? The government of Colombian President Juan
Manuel Santos has been challenged by a number of delicate and dangerous situations, most
prominently the peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Colombia continues to experience high levels of violence between leftist rebels, right-wing
paramilitary groups, as well as between drug cartels and the government forces trying to quell
their activity. Extreme economic disparities and a Free Trade Agreement with the United States
whose long-term costs and benefits for Colombians are as of yet unknown add to the already
great uncertainty of Colombia's path forward. Join Active Minds as we examine these tensions

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and what they portend for Colombia's future. Location: Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153
Yarrow St, Westminster, CO 80021... map. CRC does not discriminate pursuant to the Fair
Housing Act. Cost: Free Misc: Doors open at 1:45; please arrive and be seated by 2:00 for the
start of the program. RSVP: 303-515-6351 Thursday, July 17, 2014, 2:00-3:00 pm Ukraine at a
Tipping Point Seventy years of Soviet control of Ukraine ended in 1991 with the collapse of the
Soviet Union. During that time Ukraine suffered extensive famines, deportation of its citizens,
and repopulation of its country by ethnic Russians. Since independence, Ukraine has aligned
more with the west, resulting in escalating tension between ethnic Russians and Ukrainians.
Recently Russia has sent troops into Ukraine in an effort to protect their interests as Ukraine
has destabilized. This has dramatically escalated the crisis. Join Active Minds as we explore this
delicate situation. This event is sponsored by Springbrooke, Garden Plaza of Aurora,
MorningStar at Dayton Place and Juniper Village at Aurora. Location: Windsor Gardens, 597 S
Clinton St, Denver, CO 80247... map Cost: Free Thursday, July 17, 2014, 2:30-3:30 pm Origins
of World War I As we commemorate the hundred year anniversary of the start of World War I,
join Active Minds for a look at the origins and causes of "the Great War." Our focus will be on
understanding how the stage was set for war by a variety of forces, including military alliances,
imperialism, nationalism, and failed diplomacy. We will trace the seeds of conflict and examine
how they played out, ultimately erupting into a war that involved most of the world and changed
the face of history. Location: Atria Inn at Lakewood, 555 S Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80226...
map Cost: Free RSVP: 303-742-4800 Thursday, July 17, 2014, 6:45-7:45 pm South Africa:
Nelson Mandela and the Journey from Apartheid As the world honors the passing of Nelson
Mandela, join Active Minds as we explore the history of South Africa, its struggle with Apartheid,
Mandela's legacy, and the country's journey to rejoin the international community since
Apartheid's end in 1994. We will discuss the pivotal role played by Mandela, the impact of
immigration/colonialism, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and other important aspects
of this story. We will end with a look at the current challenges and opportunities for South Africa.
This program is brought to you by the Stapleton Master Community Association. Location: Sam
Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238... map Cost: Free RSVP: Not requiredActive
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