Our calendar of events
Please check back for updated events as we are always adding more. Call (720) 214-0339 to register or click the RSVP button.
All events are free, unless otherwise stated, and are held in the Capabilities main conference room at the store. Refreshments are always served! Register for giveaways. Go to our Contact page for directions and maps.
"Please join us at one of these events. We respect our community of mostly volunteer organizations, and we are proud to offer them meeting space at our store."
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Previous events
In September 2007 we celebrated our Second Anniversary with a week of special events and a big party!
Masters in Reclining
Foot Bliss
Checking out the Magnifier
Janska and Lynxcare
Takes the Cake
Cutting the CakeOther events.
Dawn Wooderson
Doctor Gold's Low Vision Seminar
Chef Alan
Doctor Ellinger
Low Vision Seminar
In July 2006 Capabilities was chosen as the Denver Metro area dealer to appear with Rachel Coleman and Hopper at the Channel Six Kids' Fair downtown. Here's Kathryn and Pam with Rachel and some photos of Rachel signing with kids on stage. It was a great day!
Rachel Coleman
Kathryn, Rachel Coleman and Pam| August | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 5 Weight Loss Challenge | 6 Stroke Association | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 Weight Loss Challenge Huntington's Support | 13 Stroke Association Weight Loss Surgery Support | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 Weight Loss Challenge | 20 Stroke Association Weight Loss Surgery Support | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 Weight Loss Challenge | 27 Stroke Association | 28 Parkinsons Support | 29 | 30 Charcot Marie Tooth | 31 |
| September | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 1 | 2 Weight Loss Challenge | 3 Stroke Association | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 Angels Everywhere | 9 Weight Loss Challenge Huntington's Support | 10 Stroke Association Weight Loss Surgery Support | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 Our Birthday! Weight Loss Challenge | 17 Stroke Association | 18 Senior Advisors | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 Weight Loss Challenge Low Vision Seminar | 24 Stroke Association Weight Loss Surgery Support | 25 Parkinsons Support | 26 | 27 | 28 Charcot Marie Tooth |
| 29 | 30 Weight Loss Challenge | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Coming events...
Brain Fitness
Make an appointment during August!
Brain Fitness Program Demo: Owners Pam Pressel and Kathryn Arbour are available to give demonstrations of the incredible Brain Fitness computer program released to the public by Posit Science in 2006. Capabilities is one of the first retailers certified to carry the program which is designed to give you back ten years of brain life! Give us a call to set up your appointment to learn more about this wonderful new opportunity for learning.
Parkinsons Support (Fee: free )
1:00pm - 2:00pm Thursday Aug 28
about 9 hours ago
PD & Me, Parkinson Disease Support Group: Sherry Meiners, Facilitator with the Rocky Mountain PD Society, leads a support group for those living with Parkinson’s. The group meets monthly on the last Thursday of each month. “Don’t wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel. Stride down there and light the thing yourself!” Please call Sherry at 303-432-8981 for questions and to sign up.
Charcot Marie Tooth (Fee: free )
10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday Aug 30
1 day from now
Dr. Ronald E. Kramer will be our guest speaker this meeting. Dr. Kramer is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. Please forward any questions on sleep apnea or other sleep disorders to Diane in advance of the meeting, and he will address those questions in his talk to the group.
The CMT group will meet the last Saturday of August, October, December, first Saturday in January, last Saturday of February, April, and June. Meeting start times alternate between 10 AM & 2 PM depending upon our current speaker's availability. You can email Diane Covington at dmcovington@msn.com or call her on (303) 635-0229.
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Sep 02
4 days from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Stroke Association (Fee: free fees vary)
10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday Sep 03
5 days from now
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association offers North Metro Denver satellite services at Capabilities. Services include physical therapy ($25), an individualized speech lab (costs vary), and support groups for survivors and caregivers. You'll need an evaluation prior to attending, so please call RMSA at (303) 730-8800 to sign up for services.
Angels Everywhere (Fee: free )
6:30pm - 7:30pm Monday Sep 08
10 days from now
Sr. Georgeann Quinlan brings our awareness to just how many “angels” there are in our lives. She speaks informatively about the religious tradition of angels, and more importantly, tells real life stories of angels in the everyday. This is an inspiring session for people of any belief or tradition. Please come with your own stories of “angels” in your life.
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Sep 09
11 days from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Huntington's Support (Fee: free )
6:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday Sep 09
11 days from now
Huntington’s Disease Supports Group meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Capabilities conference room. For more information, call the Huntington’s Disease Society of America at (303) 321-5503.
Stroke Association (Fee: free fees vary)
10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday Sep 10
12 days from now
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association offers North Metro Denver satellite services at Capabilities. Services include physical therapy ($25), an individualized speech lab (costs vary), and support groups for survivors and caregivers. You'll need an evaluation prior to attending, so please call RMSA at (303) 730-8800 to sign up for services.
Weight Loss Surgery Support (Fee: free )
6:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday Sep 10
12 days from now
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Capabilities. Everyone is welcome, whether you are considering Weight Loss Surgery, have had Weight Loss Surgery or are a family member or support person for anyone involved with weight loss surgery. You are also welcome from any Doctor or Medical Center/Hospital. For more detailed information, please call Judy Harris at (303) 844-5072 or email her at judy@denverbariatrics.com.
Our Birthday! (Fee: free )
9:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday Sep 16
18 days from now
Happy 3rd Anniversary, Capabilities! Come party with us! Great food, discounts, foot massage, free hearing tests, blood pressure checks, tea tasting, fun & interactive workshops, and so much more. Stop by to register for prizes. Sale prices on selected items all month long. Special event: Sally Allen of “A Place for Everything” helps you figure out what to do with all your stuff as life changes. Dr. Chris Schweitzer, Chair of Family Hearing Centers, speaks on the most advanced hearing technologies.
Besides great food, prizes, and savings galore, here’s a sampling of what else will be going on:
ALL DAY Meet many of our suppliers and business partners who help us serve you
10 am- Noon Family Hearing Center conducts FREE hearing tests
10 am – 11 am Special Event
Dr. Chris Schweitzer, Chair of Family Hearing Centers, discusses the most advanced hearing technologies available today. There will be plenty of time for questions.
1 pm – 4 pm First Choice conducts FREE blood pressure checks
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Special Event
Sally Allen, President of “A Place for Everything,” leads a lively discussion and tips on what to do with your stuff. We love stuff. We hate stuff. How did we get so much stuff? And how can we ever dig out? Her tips include practical solutions for right-sizing. This seminar is especially helpful for families facing the challenge of moving parents from their long-time homes.
2 pm – 6 pm Inga Tomasino, certified reflexologist, conducts FREE foot reflexology massages
3 pm – 4 pm Adventure Fitness Training conducts “Play With a Band,” a FREE and FUN class on stretching and strengthening
3 pm – 8 pm Rob Cooke of The Teaspot in Boulder offers tastings of delicious gourmet teas
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Sep 16
18 days from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Stroke Association (Fee: free fees vary)
10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday Sep 17
19 days from now
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association offers North Metro Denver satellite services at Capabilities. Services include physical therapy ($25), an individualized speech lab (costs vary), and support groups for survivors and caregivers. You'll need an evaluation prior to attending, so please call RMSA at (303) 730-8800 to sign up for services.
Senior Advisors (Fee: free )
6:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday Sep 18
20 days from now
There is More to Life than Maintenance-Free Living. Explore Some Senior Lifestyle Options Available in Metro Denver: Come learn about the possibilities and create a viable plan for the future. Join Colorado Senior Advisors, a network of professionals and Certified Senior Advisors (CSA) who are trained to help Seniors through challenging issues and situations. We’ll explain how we can assist either you or your parent with this transition. It is not as daunting as you think – it’s what we do! Contact Anne at 303-886-8169 for more information.
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Sep 23
25 days from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Low Vision Seminar (Fee: free )
1:30pm - 3:30pm Tuesday Sep 23
25 days from now
Dr. Alan Kimura of Colorado Retina Associates, and Medical Chair of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, speaks to us about the latest research on diseases that affect vision. There will be time for questions and for a review of some of the latest products on the market for low vision.
Stroke Association (Fee: free fees vary)
10:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday Sep 24
26 days from now
Rocky Mountain Stroke Association offers North Metro Denver satellite services at Capabilities. Services include physical therapy ($25), an individualized speech lab (costs vary), and support groups for survivors and caregivers. You'll need an evaluation prior to attending, so please call RMSA at (303) 730-8800 to sign up for services.
Weight Loss Surgery Support (Fee: free )
6:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesday Sep 24
26 days from now
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Capabilities. Everyone is welcome, whether you are considering Weight Loss Surgery, have had Weight Loss Surgery or are a family member or support person for anyone involved with weight loss surgery. You are also welcome from any Doctor or Medical Center/Hospital. For more detailed information, please call Judy Harris at (303) 844-5072 or email her at judy@denverbariatrics.com.
Parkinsons Support (Fee: free )
1:00pm - 2:00pm Thursday Sep 25
27 days from now
PD & Me, Parkinson Disease Support Group: Sherry Meiners, Facilitator with the Rocky Mountain PD Society, leads a support group for those living with Parkinson’s. The group meets monthly on the last Thursday of each month. “Don’t wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel. Stride down there and light the thing yourself!” Please call Sherry at 303-432-8981 for questions and to sign up.
Charcot Marie Tooth (Fee: free )
10:00am - 12:15pm Sunday Sep 28
about 1 month from now
The Charcot Marie Tooth group meets at either 10am or noon. More details coming! You can email the convenor, Diane Covington at dmcovington@msn.com or call her on (303) 635-0229.
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Sep 30
about 1 month from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Oct 07
about 1 month from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Oct 14
about 1 month from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Huntington's Support (Fee: free )
6:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday Oct 14
about 1 month from now
Huntington’s Disease Supports Group meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Capabilities conference room. For more information, call the Huntington’s Disease Society of America at (303) 321-5503.
Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $29.00 one-time entry fee)
11:00am - 12:00pm Tuesday Oct 21
about 1 month from now
The 12 week program advises proper nutrition, food choices, and encourages exercise. Each person will receive personalized, one-on-one coaching and a metabolism test. Appropriate for teens to adults. There is a $29 entry fee – which will be awarded to the participants as Cash Prizes to the top 3 winners who have lost the biggest percentage of body weight. Please contact Chris Welch directly at (720) 320-2394 to register or for questions.
Charcot Marie Tooth (Fee: free )
10:00am - 12:15pm Saturday Oct 25
about 1 month from now
The Charcot Marie Tooth group meets at either 10am or noon. More details coming! You can email the convenor, Diane Covington at dmcovington@msn.com or call her on (303) 635-0229.
Charcot Marie Tooth (Fee: free )
10:00am - 12:15pm Saturday Nov 29
3 months from now
The Charcot Marie Tooth group meets at either 10am or noon. More details coming! You can email the convenor, Diane Covington at dmcovington@msn.com or call her on (303) 635-0229.
Charcot Marie Tooth (Fee: free )
10:00am - 10:15am Saturday Dec 27
4 months from now
The Charcot Marie Tooth group meets at either 10am or noon. More details coming! You can email the convenor, Diane Covington at dmcovington@msn.com or call her on (303) 635-0229.
Charcot Marie Tooth (Fee: free )
10:00am - 12:15pm Saturday Jan 03
4 months from now
The Charcot Marie Tooth group meets at either 10am or noon. More details coming! You can email the convenor, Diane Covington at dmcovington@msn.com or call her on (303) 635-0229.
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