Rhythm and Drums Jazz Concert • July 11th
From 7 - 9 pm at Teikyo Loretto Heights Theater, 3001 S. Federal Blvd. A benefit by the Sisters of Loretto for building a school in Ghana. Tickets are $30 and $60 and are available at www.lorettocommunity.org or at the door.

Creating a Backyard Habitat • July 12th at Noon
Families, kids, grandparents are all invited to join Brad Parks, Dir. of Public Programs at the Denver Zoo, for a fun picnic and chat about how to create a backyard habitat for birds at your house. Bring your lunch and a blanket to Diane Grove’s house, at 4675 E. 6th Ave., right after church. To sign-up or get more info, call 303.388.7808 or email dianeogrove@comcast.net. This is the first of 3 family Field Trips, during this summer “Season of Creation” at Montview.

Intergenerational Mission trip to Uganda • July 13th - August 3rd
If you are interested in supporting this trip, please contact Sheri Fry at fry@montview.org. We will be completing the the Kisakye Special Needs school as well as the first boys’ dormitory at the Foundation for the Development of Needy Communities (FDNC).

Summer of Creation Book Study • July 19, Aug 2nd & 16th
We will be reading Barbara Brown Taylor’s wise and insightful book An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. Taylor guides us throughout the book as she expresses early on, “In my experience, every place has its own spirit, its own character, and depth.” Sessions for sharing and review will be held 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9am in the Heritage Center.

Drifters Annual Summer Picnic • July 17th
The Drifters Annual Summer Picnic will be held July 17th at 6:00 pm. at the home of Rose Protextor, 9203 E. Evans Way. Barbeque and beverages will be furnished. Callers will ask those attending to bring salads or desserts to share. Everyone is welcome at this special event. For further information call Rose at 303-755-8021 or Barbara Roberts at 303-366-5726.

Women of Montview Potluck Luncheon • July 19th
Join your fellow Montview women at the Annual Potluck Luncheon following the service on July 19th in the Study Group Room. Karen Timmons will discuss the current crisis in healthcare and provide an update on the national legislation in our State Legislature. Sign up next to the Potluck Luncheon poster in the Commons and indicate the type of dish you will contribute.

Pathfinders Man of La Mancha • July 31st at 7:30 pm
Join Pathfinders to attend Man of La Mancha on July 31 at 7:30 pm at The Space Theater at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Tickets are $30 or $28 for seniors. The Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League (PHAMALY) is a theatre group and touring company that performs throughout the greater Denver area. To learn more, go to www.phamaly.org. You may purchase your own tickets, or to sit with our group send your money by July 10 to: Ann Tull, 7820 Inverness Blvd. #404, Englewood, CO 80112.

Barbara Reed Memorial Blood Drive • August 9th
Bring a friend and spend an hour together donating blood at the Barbara Reed Memorial Blood Drive scheduled for Sunday, August 9th, in the McCollum Room from 8:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Your donation can help save the lives of 3 people and make you feel so good! Please call Jamie Vernon at 303 394-9901 or email her at jamievernon66@yahoo.com to schedule your appointment.

Marian’s Feast • October 14th
Save the date! Dr. Debbie Evercloud, economist and author, will be our featured speaker. Music will be provided by Rebecca Gale.

9th Men’s Retreat • October 9th And 10th
Our Theme Is “CPR For The Soul”. Tom Stella will lead us on a theme of reviving our souls, which like our bodies need to be restored from time to time. Tom will share insights with us and lead us in dialogue. Honor yourself by scheduling some high quality retreat time for fellowship, scenery and spiritual nourishment. Email a reservation to Drew Currie drewcurrie@comcast.net or phone him at 303-746-9001.