It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Highlands Ranch, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Highlands Ranch, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Highlands Ranch, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Highlands Ranch, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Whether it’s recovering from an injury or surgery, or treating an illness, a stay at the hospital can become draining and often repetitive. But it’s the moments that patients have with visitors that brings smiles to their faces and uplifts their spirits.For Paul Nelson, who is a frequent patient at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, having a visitor always brightens his day.“It gets pretty boring sitting here in the hospital,” Nelson said.However, a mid-April hospital visitor is one that Nelson is...
Whether it’s recovering from an injury or surgery, or treating an illness, a stay at the hospital can become draining and often repetitive. But it’s the moments that patients have with visitors that brings smiles to their faces and uplifts their spirits.
For Paul Nelson, who is a frequent patient at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, having a visitor always brightens his day.
“It gets pretty boring sitting here in the hospital,” Nelson said.
However, a mid-April hospital visitor is one that Nelson is going to remember – and for a good reason. He was one of many patients to sit down and chat with Michael Toglia, a first baseman for the Colorado Rockies.
Baseball is a generational love in Nelson’s family. Not only did he take part in creating the random “booms” and “crash” sound effects used at baseball games across the country, his grandson, who plays for Mountain Vista High School, is a baseball fanatic.
Nelson quickly grabbed his phone to capture the moment that Toglia, sitting about a foot away, signed a baseball for him.
“I like baseball – it’s America’s pastime,” said Nelson. “My grandson is very excited.”
Oftentimes, patients at the UCHealth Anschutz campus in Aurora have the opportunity to meet their favorite athletes, but this spring, some of that same love got shared with the patients at the UCHealth Highlands Ranch hospital.
Toglia was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 2019 and made his debut with the team in 2022 as a switch-hitter.
This was not his first time visiting with patients since he made his Major League Baseball debut. Last year, Toglia and his fiancee, Jenna, took time to be with patients at the Infusion Center at UCHealth Anschutz campus.
“There’s no reason not to (come back),” said Toglia. “They couldn’t wait to share stuff about their grandchildren and their baseball interests, and so it was really easy to talk with them.”
As he went room to room, Toglia and the patients shared all kinds of stories with one another – one being why Toglia has the number four on his Colorado Rockies jersey.
Toglia told a patient that his father is a New York Yankees fan and that one favorite player’s was number seven, Mickey Mantle. That number was already taken, so he went with another of his father’s favorites, Lou Gehrig, number four.
Toglia and another patient began talking about some of the original Colorado Rockies players when the patient mentioned that he was at the first game played on Coors Field in the spring of 1995.
One of the most memorable patients was 99-year-old Mary Bushman. The two spoke about hockey, history, Japanese culture and dogs. Bushman was taken aback when Toglia signed a baseball for her.
“I’ll show everybody,” Bushman said about her signed baseball.
It was a surreal day for Mark Gill, a patient and avid Colorado Rockies fan, who was able to shake hands with the athlete he has been watching on the field and screen for years.
“I’ve been following him ever since he came into the majors,” said Gill. “Being a left-handed first baseman is what you look for as a professional and so he’s got the talent.”
Gill has been playing baseball since high school and has played in a few of the Colorado Rockies fantasy camps. Together, they talked about the team’s slow start to the season, game play, player statistics and about some of the prospects.
“It’s always uplifting when somebody like that comes in and meets you and wants to talk to you,” said Gill. “(It) gets people in a good mood.”
While the patients had an unforgettable day, Toglia said that it was a refreshing experience to meet one-on-one with some of his fans and hear about their life stories.
“It’s easy to get kind of trapped in this narrow tunnel vision that’s just baseball,” said Toglia. “Then you come to a place like this and you realize that there’s just so many people out there with different life experiences and interests – that it’s not just about baseball.”
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John Adams Academy’s application to the Colorado Charter School Institute, submitted in March, provides the clearest look to date at what the charter school proposes for Sterling Ranch, including its vision for a classical K-12 program, a projected enrollment of 825 students and a multimillion-dollar budget.The academy plans to open in August 2026, starting with grades K-7, and aims to expand by one grade each year until it reaches a full K-12 model.The 644-page application outlines a curriculum built on patriotic rituals...
John Adams Academy’s application to the Colorado Charter School Institute, submitted in March, provides the clearest look to date at what the charter school proposes for Sterling Ranch, including its vision for a classical K-12 program, a projected enrollment of 825 students and a multimillion-dollar budget.
The academy plans to open in August 2026, starting with grades K-7, and aims to expand by one grade each year until it reaches a full K-12 model.
The 644-page application outlines a curriculum built on patriotic rituals, mentorship and liberal arts instruction rooted in America’s founding ideals. While supporters call it a welcome addition to the growing community, critics argue that the school’s approach is ideologically driven, duplicative of some existing education models in Douglas County and designed to avoid local oversight.
“This is a blatant attempt to sidestep the district and impose a rigid, politically-charged model that doesn’t reflect the values of most families here,” one Sterling Ranch parent wrote in a letter to the Douglas County District Accountability Committee. “We just passed a bond to build a neighborhood school. We don’t need this.”
The decision to seek state-level authorization has fueled the controversy surrounding the charter school’s proposal.
Last December, the Douglas County school board narrowly voted to release the charter’s application to the Colorado Charter School Institute, shifting control away from the district and cutting off future oversight.
“Once you four vote to do this, they will be gone forever and they will never be required to communicate with us again,” board member Brad Geiger said during that December meeting.
The board members who voted in favor of the request said they favored charter autonomy and believed it would protect the school from leadership changes that may oppose policy waivers the charter would seek.
Colorado Community Media reached out to Ellie Reynolds, founder of John Adams Academy in Douglas County, for comment. This article will be updated if she responds.
According to the application, John Adams Academy would implement what it calls an “American Classical Leadership Education” model. The curriculum emphasizes the study of classic literature, primary source documents and Socratic discussion. It also includes oral exams, patriotic songs and daily flag ceremonies as part of a school culture focused on civic virtue and character development.
The school’s stated goal is to cultivate “servant leaders” prepared to defend liberty and participate in self-government. Lessons would center around four pillars: Core Values, the Classics, the Liberal Arts and the Art of Mentoring.
The application frames its approach as a departure from “modern education models that simply focus on standardized testing and workforce preparation,” and instead prioritizes developing students who can “think deeply, lead ethically and defend freedom.”
Despite its distinctive ideological framework, the school’s academic plan commits to meeting or exceeding Colorado’s graduation standards. The application outlines plans to align coursework with state benchmarks, implement Individual Career and Academic Plans and offer required credit hours across core content areas.
John Adams Academy currently operates three campuses in northern California, serving more than 4,000 students. The application describes those schools as high-performing, with an equal number of students on waitlists.
But critics in Douglas County have pointed to publicly available data suggesting those campuses underperform compared to state averages.
“These old-fashioned methods stifle creativity and critical thinking and exacerbate existing learning deficits,” wrote another Sterling Ranch resident in a letter to the District Accountability Committee.
Others have questioned whether the model is designed to serve a broad public audience or a narrower ideological niche.
“The way they describe the curriculum makes it clear they’re pushing a very particular worldview,” said a parent who spoke at a recent district meeting. “It doesn’t sound like education for everyone — it sounds like education for people who already agree with them.”
In its application, John Adams Academy projects steady growth from 410 students in its first year to 825 by year five. As of March 24, the school reported collecting 291 letters of intent and said it expects to reach 350 before the Colorado Charter School Institute makes a final decision in June.
But that figure still falls short of the 410 students needed to meet the school’s first-year enrollment goal, and, potentially, its budget assumptions. The proposed budget relies heavily on per-pupil funding, meaning under-enrollment in the first year could trigger financial shortfalls or require significant adjustments.
Even among the intent-to-enroll numbers, there are signs of a mismatch. Three dozen families expressed interest in enrolling eighth graders, but the school does not plan to offer eighth grade until the second year. That gap raises additional questions about how many letters of intent reflect students who would actually be eligible to attend when the school opens.
The application frames early interest as evidence of unmet demand in the Sterling Ranch area, where population growth continues.
However, critics argue that demand doesn’t justify launching a new charter school, especially when the district already plans to open a neighborhood school in the same area in 2027.
Several opponents also noted in letters to the district that the district is closing or consolidating neighborhood schools in nearby Highlands Ranch due to declining enrollment, raising questions about whether capacity is truly a concern.
Still, some families argued that the interest in John Adams Academy reflects a legitimate desire for educational alternatives.
“My neighbors and I have had to send our kids outside the area just to access charter schools,” one Sterling Ranch resident wrote in a letter supporting the application. “There are more than enough students here for two schools.”
In year one, John Adams Academy anticipates bringing in just under $4.6 million to support 410 students and 16 full-time teachers. By year five, that number climbs to more than $9.8 million with 825 students and 31 teachers.
The application includes no tuition revenue and minimal outside fundraising, meaning nearly all income depends on meeting enrollment projections and receiving full state funding. If the school fails to enroll enough students, it could face a significant gap between expected revenue and actual funding.
On the expense side, the school proposes average teacher salaries starting at $52,000, with administrative staffing ramping up alongside enrollment.
The budget also accounts for payments to the American Classical Lyceum, a contracted public benefit corporation tied to John Adams Academy in California.
The application does not detail the cost breakdown of that relationship or how much will be spent on management fees, curriculum licensing or other services.
The Colorado Charter School Institute requires new schools to present a realistic and sustainable financial plan. According to its guidance, budgets should reflect conservative enrollment estimates and include contingency planning – areas where critics say the John Adams Academy proposal falls short.
“They’re relying almost entirely on optimistic enrollment numbers and state funding,” one opponent wrote in a letter to the District Accountability Committee. “There’s very little room for error. If the numbers don’t materialize, the school and its students will feel it immediately.”
The Colorado Charter School Institute has 90 days from the submission date, March 24, to evaluate the application and issue a decision. That process includes a public meeting, a staff review and a final vote by the board.
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April is here, which means Easter fun! Don’t miss out on any egg-cellent opportunities to make special memories with your family. From Easter Bunny visits to egg hunts, here’s your guide to spring celebrations around town.Multiple DatesEaster Bunny Photos Cherry Creek | Colorado Mills | Flatiron Crossing | Park Meadows | Southwest Plaza | Town Center at Aurora April 1–21 $19.99-59.99. Reservations suggested...
April is here, which means Easter fun! Don’t miss out on any egg-cellent opportunities to make special memories with your family. From Easter Bunny visits to egg hunts, here’s your guide to spring celebrations around town.
Multiple Dates
Easter Bunny Photos Cherry Creek | Colorado Mills | Flatiron Crossing | Park Meadows | Southwest Plaza | Town Center at Aurora April 1–21 $19.99-59.99. Reservations suggested
Meet the Easter Bunny at Scheels 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Johnstown April 12–19, multiple times Free
April 5, 2025 Photos with the Easter Bunny by Keller Williams Preferred Realty 11859 N Pecos St. Suite 200, Westminster Saturday, April 5, 10am–4pm Free
April 12, 2025
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Denver Aquarium 700 Water St., Denver Saturday, April 12, 8:30am Reservations required
Park Meadows Mall Easter Egg Hunt 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree Saturday, April 12, 8:30–10am $2
Egg Hunt at Thundercloud Park 7340 W 72nd Ave., Arvada Saturday, April 12, 9am Free
Bear Mortgage Inc. Easter Egg Hunt 10291 Belvedere Ln., Lone Tree Saturday, April 12, 9–11am Free. Reserve tickets online
Hyland Hills Parks and Rec Easter Eggstravaganza 9650 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster Saturday, April 12, 9am–Noon Free
Wheat Ridge Easter Egg Hunt 4355 Field St., Wheat Ridge Saturday, April 12, 10am Free
Eggstravaganza 8395 W Ken Caryl Ave., Littleton Saturday, April 12, 10am–Noon Free
City of Englewood Spring Festival: Hop & Shop 5001 S Inca Dr., Englewood Saturday, April 12, 10am–2pm Free
YMCA of Metro Denver Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt 3901 E Yale Ave., Denver
Free
Hippity Hoppity at Aspen Grove 7301 S Santa Fe Dr., Littleton Saturday, April 12, 10:30am–2:30pm Free
Mile High Flea Market Easter Celebration 7007 E 88th Ave., Henderson Saturday, April 12, 11am $0–3
Golden Gate Community Center Spring Fling Celebration 1470 10th St., Golden Saturday, April 12, 11am–1pm $3–5. Register online
Ken-Caryl Ranch Easter Egg Hunt 7676 S Continental Divide Rd., Littleton Saturday, April 12, 11am–1pm Free
Easter at The Orchard 14697 Delaware St., Westminster Saturday, April 12, 11am–1:30pm Free
Easter Egg Hunt/Family Day 7745 Moore Rd., Littleton Saturday, April 12, 11am–2:10pm $12
Fort Collins Biggest and Best Easter Egg Hunt 4616 S Shields St., Fort Collins Saturday, April 12, Noon–3pm Free. Registration required
April 13, 2025 Southwest YMCA Easter Egg Hunt 5181 W Kenyon Ave., Denver Sunday, April 13, 10:30am Free. Registration required
April 19, 2025
South Suburban 11th Annual Egg Scramble 6901 S Peoria St., Englewood Saturday, April 19, 8:30–11am Free
Four Mile Historic Park Family Egg Hunt 715 S Forest St., Denver Saturday, April 19, 8:30am and 1:30pm $16–18
Parker Parks and Rec Egg Splash and Dash 17301 Lincoln Ave., Parker Saturday, April 19, 9am $24–26. Registration suggested
City of Broomfield Spring Spectacular 280 Spader Way, Broomfield Saturday, April 19, 9am–2pm Free
Highlands Ranch Community Association Easter Egg Hunt 8800 S Broadway, Highlands Ranch Saturday, April 19, 9:30–11:30am Free
Easter Egg Hunt at Estes Park Center 90 Program Way, Estes Park Saturday, April 19, 10am Free
Jared’s Nursery 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10500 W Bowles Ave., Littleton Saturday, April 19, 10am Free
Calvary Bible Easter Egg Hunt Multiple Locations Saturday, April 19, 10am–Noon Free
The Great Easter Eggstravaganza 2000 S Milwaukee St., Denver Saturday, April 19, 10:30am Free
Roxborough Easter Egg Hunt 7673 N Rampert Range Rd., Littleton Saturday, April 19, 11am–1:30pm Free
Belmar Bunny Trails 7337 W Alaska Dr., Lakewood Saturday, April 19, Noon–2pm Free
Town Center at Aurora Bunny Bonanza 14200 E Alameda Ave., Aurora Saturday, April 19, Noon–4pm Free
Grace Presbyterian Church Easter EGGspress 9720 U.S. 85, Littleton Saturday, April 19, 4:30pm Free
April 20
Snow Mountain Ranch Worship Service & Egg Hunt 1101 Co Rd 53, Granby Sunday, April 20, 10am Free
A new and inexpensive way for people to travel around Highlands Ranch will launch later this spring.Aiming to build on the success of Lone Tree’s Link on Demand service, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved a $2.9 million contract with Via Transportation Inc., for microtransit services in Highlands Ranch.“When it’s too far to walk and it’s really not far enough to drive their own vehicles, I think this is the way forward,” said Commissioner George Teal.In Highlands Ranch, Via, ...
A new and inexpensive way for people to travel around Highlands Ranch will launch later this spring.
Aiming to build on the success of Lone Tree’s Link on Demand service, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners approved a $2.9 million contract with Via Transportation Inc., for microtransit services in Highlands Ranch.
“When it’s too far to walk and it’s really not far enough to drive their own vehicles, I think this is the way forward,” said Commissioner George Teal.
In Highlands Ranch, Via, which is the service provider of microtransit in Lone Tree, plans to have up to 15 vehicles available each day during peak hours, including ADA accessible vehicles. There will also be a call center for multilingual customer service.
As the county anticipates 2,200 to 2,400 rides per week, the proposed operating hours mirror Lone Tree. Hours would be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays.
“Via will provide microtransit service throughout all of Highlands Ranch with points into and out of Lone Tree,” said Ryan Author, Douglas County community programs coordinator.
For example, connections can be made to commercial areas along Highlands Ranch Parkway, County Line Road and the Park Meadows Retail Resort. The rides can also connect people to parks, recreation centers, local hospitals, medical centers, RTD bus stations, and the County Line and Littleton/Mineral light rail stations.
County Commissioner Abe Laydon added that it’s also a safety solution.
“It’s a safe ride for people that may not be in a condition to drive, (it’s) for them to be able to get into a rideshare and go throughout the county safely,” Laydon said.
To use the service, Highlands Ranch residents can download the Link on Demand mobile app and when the service is launched, they can use the app to book a ride.
Last fall, elected officials from Douglas County attended the 10th anniversary celebration of Link on Demand in Lone Tree, and they learned more about its services and community impact.
Lone Tree’s Link on Demand started out as a shuttle service to connect riders to and from the County Line and Lincoln light rail stations. But over the years, it grew into a free, on-demand service that utilizes four full-time vehicles, and one backup vehicle during peak hours, to transport people throughout the city.
From 2023 to 2024, the ridership increased by 77%, according to the city, and in August 2024 alone, there were more than 6,000 rides.
The city also heard from riders who said that the service saves them money, and because of having the service available to them, they tend to travel around the city more.
Knowing that many residents across Douglas County utilize rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, and other transportation methods like bikes and RTD, the county has been conducting an integrated transit and multimodal study.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments gave $2.5 million to Douglas County for the study and pilot programs, and the commissioners previously budgeted $3 million in the Capital Improvement Plan funds for these types of services in the county.
Through various focus groups with people who represented a diverse population, the county learned that common priorities include the desire for free or low cost transit, frequency, connectivity and ease of use.
The ongoing study has found so far that about 67% of daily trips made in the county occur within the county, while approximately 33% extend beyond the county. This led the county to believe that local transit could assist commuters, and potentially alleviate local traffic.
Additionally, when looking at how people commute to and from work, about 6% use public transit or carpool and nearly 67% drive alone.
“One thing we know for sure is that the citizens of our community are not getting the return on investment for RTD dollars,” said Laydon. “People are not riding the bus, people really do not ride the light rail.”
While there are multiple hourly bus stops throughout Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, as well as light rail stations, the commissioners believe that a microtransit service would be more expansive and would be more readily available for residents.
They also hope to expand the service to communities such as Castle Rock and Parker.
“I think the hope might be to expand this service, if it’s successful, to those municipalities if they have interest and some willingness to partner,” said Laydon.
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