August at Gardens on Quail brings outings around Arvada and Denver, live music, creative gatherings, familiar clubs, and a community school-supply drive. Residents and families can use this guide to scan the month's featured opportunities.
August at a glance
- Pinochle Club meets every Friday at 1:30 PM in Cinnamon.
- Saturday refreshments are served at 1:30 PM in Town Center, with a different drink or treat each week.
- Happy Hour brings treats, refreshments, and live entertainment every Friday at 3:00 PM.
- The outing list includes shopping trips, a Red Rocks scenic drive, Olde Town Arvada, and Denver Botanic Gardens.
- The Friday Art Walk on August 28 showcases artwork made by Quail artists.
- School supplies are being collected for students at Trevista at Horace Mann.
August outings
The newsletter encourages residents to call or visit the front desk to add their names to outing lists. The published August lineup includes:
- August 3 at 1:30 PM: shopping at Walgreens.
- August 5 at 1:30 PM: scenic drive to Red Rocks.
- August 12 at 1:30 PM: ice cream in Olde Town Arvada.
- August 17 at 1:30 PM: shopping at King Soopers.
- August 26 at 11:30 AM: Denver Botanic Gardens.
- August 31 at 1:30 PM: shopping at Walmart.
Friday music, cards, and art
Fridays offer several ways to connect. Pinochle begins at 1:30 PM in Cinnamon, followed by Happy Hour at 3:00 PM with a treat, refreshing drinks, and featured entertainment.
- August 7: Rick Iraki, guitar and vocals.
- August 14: Dino Cuneo, drums and vocals.
- August 21: Larry O'Connor, piano and vocals.
- August 28: Friday Art Walk featuring work by Quail artists.
Saturday refreshments in Town Center
The Delicious Drinks series is scheduled every Saturday at 1:30 PM in Town Center. Each week brings a different seasonal option:
- August 1: mocktails.
- August 8: blackberry and lime slushies.
- August 15: ice cream milkshakes.
- August 22: lemonade bar.
- August 29: berry smoothies.
Supporting students at Trevista
Gardens on Quail is collecting education essentials for students at Trevista at Horace Mann. Donations can be delivered to the Quail reception desk.
- Writing and coloring supplies: black Expo markers, sharpened pencils, crayons, colored pencils, washable markers, and colored dry erase markers.
- Classroom basics: glue sticks, folders, backpacks, and water bottles.
- Activity items: Bingo dabbers, stickers, and fidgets.
- Cleanup and comfort supplies: Clorox wipes and tissues.
Community celebrations
The month also includes a ukulele performance by Scott Fletcher and Band on August 9 at 2:00 PM, followed by the August birthday party at 3:00 PM in Town Center. Resident birthday names are kept private here, while the community celebration remains part of the monthly highlight.
Stay connected
Outing lists and monthly plans can change, so residents should check with the front desk for the latest details. Families can download the full August newsletter or contact Gardens on Quail to learn more about community life and upcoming activities.
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