Spirit Magazine - January 2014 - (Page 139)
FROZEN FUN
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Community Outreach
The Rink at
Skyline Park
is the perfect
place to chill.
A Denver Wonderland
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF EVAN SEMON PHOTOGRAPHY/DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP
A Mile High City local shares his LUV for a frosty hot spot.
When I walk by the Southwest
Rink at Skyline Park in Denver, I'm
immediately drawn in by the great
music that's always playing, the
sound of children laughing, and the
sight of people of all ages and backgrounds enjoying their day together.
You might see a skating party, downtown workers at lunch, students, or
other members of the community
out and about. (We've even seen the
mayor take a spin on ice skates!) The
rink draws a diverse crowd because
of its great outdoor location, and even
those who don't want to try their luck
on ice skates can enjoy the ambiance.
To me, there's nothing else in the city
that's quite like the rink.
The best part of the Southwest
Rink is that it's free for everybody
to enjoy. The skate rentals are usually a nominal $2, but, just like last
winter, if you bring mittens, gloves,
or stocking caps for the Volunteers
of America's homeless mission,
Southwest Airlines will waive the
fee. Additionally, Southwest will
donate 50 percent of the proceeds
from broomball games played at the
rink to the VOA.
Last year, the VOA served 250,000
individuals in 30 programs-from
3- and 4-year-olds in our Head Start
program to community members
in their 90s who receive Meals on
Wheels. In order to make this kind
of a difference in our communities,
we count on wonderful volunteers to
help us achieve our mission.
This year, Southwest donated
funds that the VOA used for holiday
and winter relief programs. And
we were lucky enough to win a
basketball-shooting contest that
Southwest hosted, where the winning charity received a $5,000 check
from the airline. That money has
helped us feed thousands of people
and provide hundreds of nights of
shelter for homeless women and
their children. Our staff and volunteers enjoy time together at the rink
and not just the scenery and skating.
Knowing also that our charity is
being helped makes the rink a spot
that really works for us.
When the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park first opened four years ago,
I knew it was a place I would LUV.
Thank you, Southwest Airlines and
the Downtown Denver Partnership,
for making a positive difference
in Denver and for creating a place
where our community can gather.
-Jim White,
Director of Public Relations and
Marketing, Volunteers of America,
Colorado Branch
JANUARY 2014 SPIRIT
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - January 2014
Spirit Magazine - January 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Do Detective Work
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Blend Bourbon and Bitters
Munch on Mozzarella
Rendezvous in Rosemary Beach
Wise Guide
Communicate With Confidence
Put a Stop to Stalling
The Numbers
Make or Break a Beauty Habit
Keep a Secret
Business
Plan a Day in Providence
Secure a Career Coach
Get in the Games
The Long Run
Your Adventure in Wichita
Promotional Series: New Year, New You
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List
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