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National Pet Week May 6th-12th

Posted on: May 8th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Randy, a long time resident and his dog Arlo enjoy the afternoon sunshine in The Olin courtyard. Randy has several raised garden areas that he plants each year and says he just loves this area of the community. Arlo was a rescue dog and is now a dear companion. Randy is also currently serving as Resident Council President. This group plans events and supports positive changes at the Olin.

The Olin Apartments is a pet, companion and service animal friendly environment. Many of our residents enjoy having a companion and say this provides great meaning in their lives. 

The AVMA and the Auxiliary created National Pet Week in 1981 to foster responsible pet ownership, recognize the human-animal bond, and increase public awareness of veterinary medicine.

The Auxiliary held its annual poster and writing contests in early 2011 to generate promotional materials for National Pet Week 2012. The winner of each contest received $300.

Stephanie Jensen, a stay-at-home mother from Grantsville, Utah, submitted the painting that won the poster contest. Her seven children and many pets provided inspiration for the painting.

Emma Jewell of Lincoln, Neb., was a fifth-grader when she submitted the poem that won the writing contest.

The Happy Home Recipe

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
That means that they don’t
rip up curtains,
Or “go” in the house,
Or decide to raid the fridge.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
And when they’re happy,
They usually behave.
That makes their owners happy, too.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
So their owners don’t mind
If (once and a while)
They decide to chase a squirrel on the evening walk.

A healthy pet is a happy pet;
Paradise is a nap in the sun,
A favorite squeaky toy,
Not an “all you can eat of your owner’s chocolate stash” buffet!

The recipe:
Happy, healthy pets +
Nice owners =
A happy home.

http://www.avma.org/

http://www.petweek.org/about-npw.html

Please Welcome Christine to The Olin Hotel Apartments

Posted on: May 7th, 2012 by sho No Comments

Christine Nash was previously a social work intern at the SHO main office from Metro College. She is currently working on her Masters degree and volunteered at several SHO communities following her internship, including The Olin Hotel. SHO welcomes her back as a part-time staffer!

National Volunteer Week-We Love our Volunteers!

Posted on: April 16th, 2012 by sho No Comments

 

This summer will once again bring our Week of Hope student volunteers. We rely on volunteers throughout the year and we are always reaching out to other organizations who can assist us. We are excited to once again welcome the kids to help us with our summer projects. This year eight of our communities will work with the groups in Denver and Longmont. 

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Group Cares (formerly Group Workcamps Foundation) exists to provide dynamic short-term mission trips that help children, youth, and adults connect to Jesus while serving people in Christ’s name.  Group Workcamps and Group Week of Hope are interdenominational, focusing on the core Christian beliefs that bring the Christian church together.

Since 1977, nearly a quarter of a million participants have grown in their relationship with Christ, while providing more than 6 million hours of volunteer service directly to people in need.

The Trips Purpose

Week of Hope and Workcamps are designed to deepen your walk with Christ, while you serve people in Christ’s name.  It’s not so much about the “service projects” (although the challenge is important), it’s more about God changing the lives of the people you serve…and the hearts of your students.  The “work” fades, but the impact of selfless service and new relationships lasts!  Our purpose is to come alongside youth leaders and provide experiences where young people grow in Christian faith and character…and have loads of fun at the same time.

http://www.groupweekofhope.com/interact/about-us/what-we-do

SHO Joins “Save A Life” Denver AED Program

Posted on: February 13th, 2012 by sho No Comments

SHO staff will be participating in AED training soon with the American Red Cross.

February is also National Heart Month.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day.

Launched in September 2011 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Million Hearts™ is a national initiative that aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the U.S. over the next five years. This public-private partnership, co-led by CDC and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is integrating and amplifying a range of existing heart disease and stroke prevention programs, policies, and activities. 

http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/

Help us reach our goal of 1,000 AEDs in Denver by 2013!

Save A Life Denver received a grant to place 1,000 AEDs throughout the City and County of Denver at no cost. Denver-area businesses are encouraged to apply. 

Apply for grant-funded AEDs!

The Mission

Save A Life Denver’s mission is to minimize the loss of life resulting from sudden cardiac arrest. A collaborative effort between Denver Health, Philips Healthcare, 9News and led by the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter, Save A Life Denver seeks to increase awareness and educate the public about sudden cardiac arrest, facilitate widespread access to lifesaving AED devices, and provide CPR/AED training in our community. Designed to be a turn-key public access defibrillation (PAD) program, Save A Life Denver aims to increase SCA survival rates in Colorado.

Meet Our Program Partners and Advisory Council 

Through a generous grant awarded to the American Red Cross Mile Chapter, Save A Life Denver was created as a preparedness program to achieve the following goals:

We Are A Community-Supported Program

http://www.savealifedenver.org/about-the-program.html

Trinity Church hosts Annual Holiday Party

Posted on: December 14th, 2011 by sho No Comments

Santa was on hand to deliver gifts to the residents of the Olin Hotel. Church volunteers help ring in the holidays with gifts of food, presents, and cheer!

Community of Grace Church Provides Holiday Dinners

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 by sho No Comments

In addition, they provide Saturday weekend lunches to help meet an important need of our residents who live on limited incomes. We cannot thank them enough for their ongoing partnership and dedication to our community!

Halloween Fun at The Olin

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 by sho No Comments

The Olin staff dressed up in costumes for the Annual Halloween Party!

Most Precious Blood Church helps The Olin

Posted on: November 4th, 2011 by sho No Comments

The Church provides weekend meals for many of our residents on fixed incomes. They bring food baskets, stocking stuffers, bingo prizes, and many more wonderful items to help meet out resients’ needs. They are an invaluable resource for us and we thank them for all they do!

Life at The Olin Hotel

Posted on: August 26th, 2011 by sho No Comments

Throughout the mid twenties, the grand opening of The Olin Hotel was a lavish and festive affair. Over the years, its elegant décor and wholesome atmosphere made The Olin one of Denver’s favorite family hotels. Many of the 106 apartment units retain charming windows and beautiful views of the State Capitol building. A large landscaped courtyard where residents can gather and socialize to enjoy the cool Colorado evening anchors the building. The high ceiling community room still looks like the ballroom that it was in former days. It is located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood and offers city living and is close to downtown amenities and activities.

The Olin offers residents an independent lifestyle and a friendly competent staff. The Olin is a security access building, with 24 hour lobby attendant. To further ensure the safety of our residents, a picture I.D., and access tracking log are required for all visitors entering the building.

The Olin Hotel Apartments is owned by Senior Housing Options, Inc. a nonprofit organization celebrating over 30 years of service to Colorado. We currently own and/or operate thirteen residences throughout Colorado and serve over 500 residents residing in our communities.

 

Summer Courtyard Clean Up!

Posted on: August 3rd, 2011 by sho No Comments

A BIg thank you to the Week of Hope youth volunteers who worked at The Olin. Last year several youth groups came from all over the USA providing service to nonprofit organizations like ours. We are happy they came to help with some projects to improve the quality of life for our residents. The courtyard looks beautiful with the elevated planter boxes. The residents have taken individual ownershp of the vegetables and herbs growing in their planter boxes.

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