Cheers to 20 Years! Aged to Perfection Celebrates Two Decades of Impact
On October 9, 2025, more than 200 friends, residents, team members, and supporters came together to celebrate the 20th Annual Aged to Perfection event—held again at Holly Creek. The beautiful setting, graciously hosted by residents and team members, was the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening of fun, fellowship, and philanthropy.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the event grossed more than $144,000 in support of the General Mission Fund—the backbone of our philanthropic efforts. This vital fund ensures that essential programs like Resident Assistance, Scholarships, Team Member Critical Needs, Community Enrichment, and more continue to thrive.
Aged to Perfection began as a fundraiser, but also as a friend-raiser to introduce friends to our newest community in Holly Creek, which this year is also celebrating 20 years of exceptional care and services. To mark the occasion, former CEO Russ DenBraber shared some “behind the scenes” insights into what all was involved in planning, building, and opening the beautiful community. At the end of his remarks, Russ led the crowd in a toast for 20 wonderful years and to look forward to 20 more and beyond!
In celebration of those wonderful 20 years of Holly Creek we revealed a special effort for the community: the 20 Years, One Big Chair Challenge, aimed at replacing the chairs in the Holly Creek Fellowship Hall. An anonymous donor kickstarted the effort with an amazing $25,000 matching gift, inviting attendees to double the impact of their donations—no matter the size. It was a powerful reminder of the community spirit that defines Christian Living Communities (CLC).
From founding families to longtime mission partners, and from board members to residents, the evening brought together individuals united by a shared vision: creating communities where aging is honored and celebrated.
Residents from across CLC communities—including Holly Creek, Clermont Park, Someren Glen, and Dayspring Villa—joined in the festivities. The event ran seamlessly thanks to the incredible effort of our CLC team members who volunteered their time and talents.
Guests enjoyed wine, beer, and whiskey/liqueur tastings, with lively conversation flowing just as freely. And the food? Unforgettable.
CLC’s talented Duet Chefs delivered a culinary experience to remember:
- Clermont Park: Chefs Kevin Marquette & Tony Sandavol wowed with Hoisin Duck Steamed Buns and Cold Soba Noodle Salad
- Someren Glen: Chef Tuc Kutun & Sous Chef Manni Alemayehu tempted taste buds with Seared Beef Tenderloin, Braised Colorado Lamb, and Neapolitan Style Customized Pizzas
- Holly Creek: Chefs Shelby Anderson, Sandy Bingle & Scott Thompson created memorable Handmade Gnocchi and Tuna Carpaccio.
- Desserts: Included Tiramisu, Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Verrin, Pumpkin Cheesecake Creme Puffs, and customized mini-Cannoli
The Silent Auction and Wine Pull added even more fun to the evening, showcasing the creativity and generosity of the CLC community.
From resident-created paintings, knitting, woodworking, and homemade greeting cards, every auction item told a story of love and care. Community gift baskets, sports tickets, and unique experiences were donated by team members and board members alike. And, of course, a wide variety of wine and (new this year) whiskey bottles—each a surprise—delighted participants in the mystery bottle pull.
We extend heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, some of whom have been with us for 20 years, and some who joined for the first time. Special gratitude goes to our Presenting Leadership Partner Sponsors: AMG National Trust and Duet Dining.
To everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, or contributed in any way—thank you! Your gifts to the General Mission Fund & the Cheers for Chairs campaign, your silent auction items, your wine and whiskey donations, your presence—each contribution made a meaningful difference.
Together, we continue to build communities where each person is celebrated, valued, and supported— recognizing that as we get older, we truly become aged to perfection.

Stormie Foust Maley
Annual Giving ManagerTo learn more, please contact Stormie at 720.974.3642 or sfoust@clcliving.org.
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ATP 2024: Fortitude
Aged to Perfection 2024: A Fun Evening with a Big Impact
Aged to Perfection 2024 saw a return of the event to where it all started – Holly Creek! Residents graciously offered their beautiful community as a venue for this joyful celebration of Christian Living Communities.
This year’s event focus was to raise money to support Chaplain Services, and naturally the CLC Chaplain Team was on hand to join the festivities and meet supporters. It was profoundly moving to see the broader community of CLC supporters coming together to support their impactful work, raising a gross total of $134,000 to support Chaplain Services.
Robert Smith, the Executive Director of Chaplain Services, spoke about the meaningful impact funds raised will have on their ability to support residents, families, and team members. Chaplains, he noted, are there to help us find our footing during those times in life when the ground underneath us has shifted. Needs pop up during these times that can’t be predicted a year, a month, or even a week in advance. Gifts to the Chaplain Fund provide the Chaplain Services team resources to meet those needs in the moment.
From valued mission partners to members of the families who founded CLC in 1972, attendees represented a broad spectrum of people who support the vision of creating communities where aging is honored and celebrated. Residents from Holly Creek, Clermont Park, Someren Glen, and Dayspring Villa joined the celebration, as did the CLC Board of Directors. Retired team members, families who have cherished the care their loved ones received at a CLC community, and longstanding supporters were in attendance. The event moved smoothly thanks to the help of an amazing group of CLC team members who volunteered their time.
Attendees relished the opportunity to connect with likeminded friends, new and old. Conversation flowed throughout the evening, as did the 12 different varieties of wine available for the wine tasting.
Duet Chefs from multiple CLC communities delighted attendees, serving up their delicious creations for guests to enjoy. Chefs Jessica Elliott and Deandre Smith from Clermont Park served scrumptious seared ahi tuna crisps. Chefs Tony Sandoval and Ty White, representing their community at Someren Glen, created an incredibly flavorful fall harvest salad. The Colorado lamb meatballs from Holly Creek Chefs Kevin Marquet and Justin Fuentes were a hit. Guests returned again and again to enjoy the crispy pork belly from Casey’s Pond Chef Brian Keberlein. And the smokey red chili chicken with cornbread from Chefs Donna Lachman and Nick Provencio at Sunny Vista was raved about by attendees throughout the evening.
The Silent Auction and the Wine Pull were fun features of the evening, and showcased the kindness, generosity, and talent of the CLC community. Resident artists donated beautiful paintings, exquisitely handcrafted wooden bowls, homemade greetings cards, and even a fully furnished dollhouse. CLC communities, team members, and the Board of Directors pitched in to create fun and exciting baskets, sporting tickets, and experiences for bidders to enjoy. And lots of amazing individuals provided bottles of their favorite wine to give attendees the opportunity to pick a fun surprise bottle from the wine pull.
We want to express our sincere thanks to everyone who made the event a success. Thank you to our sponsors, some of whom have supported CLC for 20 years and some who joined us this year for the first time. A special thanks to our presenting leadership partner sponsors, AMG National Trust and Duet Dining. Thank you to all attendees, and to the supporters who could not make it but gave a gift for the Chaplain Fund anyway. Thanks to everyone who contributed a basket, a handmade creation, or a bottle of wine. We are so grateful to you all for your support and for your wonderful impact for our Chaplain Services program. Look at the impact we make together as citizens of the CLC community!
Thank You to Our 2024 Mission Partners!
Leadership Partners
Community Partners
Supporting Partners
Integrity Partners
Care Partners - Organizations
Care Partners - Individuals
Jill Vitale-Aussem and Todd Aussem
Jack and Char Barker
Rick and Carol Pilgrim
Christine Powers
Impact Partners
ATP 2023: Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow
October 5th's Colorado fall evening provided the perfect backdrop for a warm evening of fellowship and fun! The genuine warmth, caring, and mission celebration at our 2023 Aged to Perfection enveloped all who attended to honor two extraordinary women and raised nearly $100,000 for the CLC Workforce Innovation Fund.
The evenings' theme, Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow, was evident in the program, which included honoring Jean Todd, a resident at Someren Glen, with the 30th annual Earthen Vessel Award and Pat McBride, the former Vice President of Clinical and Compliance, with the Distinguished Service Award.
Our Strength
Jean Todd is a lifelong volunteer, yet she has never considered what she does as volunteering; she's always known she should give to others. “We didn’t use to call it volunteering,” she shared after receiving her award. “We called it what it meant to be part of a community.” Born in McCook, Nebraska with her twin sister Joan, the girls had music running through their veins. Jean and Joan sang, danced, and both played instruments, which they shared in many volunteer efforts at hospitals, for war veterans, and even for German POWs at a WWII camp nearby.
After making her home in Littleton, Colorado, she and her husband had three children. Jean led the St. Mary's choir for 20 years and helped found Magic Moments, a non-profit that stages inclusive musical productions for physically and cognitively challenged individuals, some with as many as 150 cast members.
Jean helped form and lead the Someren Glen choir and bell choir when making Someren Glen her home. During the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jean led Rosary Services and bingo as outside volunteers were not allowed in the community for a period. Jean perfectly exemplifies the Earthen Vessel biblical verse the award is based on, allowing God's gracious work to be done through her, an earthen vessel.
Receiving the Distinguished Service Award, Pat McBride shared with attendees an inspirational story of her mom's service as a nurse, her family, and just how special she thinks CLC is; she called it magical.
In her nearly 40-year nursing career, Pat served in hospitals and senior living communities. She came to CLC first as a consultant, but like many, she felt the warm CLC culture and knew she had to be a part of it.
Pat created the nationally recognized CLC Clinical Mentorship Program, dramatically improving CNA retention rates; the Norovirus Notebook, essential to decreasing the devastating effects of Norovirus in all CLC-Cappella communities; and she helped reshape the organization's Core Values into Action Value Statements which are used each day to guide the actions of everyone at CLC.
The strength of CLC during the COVID-19 pandemic is a direct result of Pat's tireless dedication and hard work. She and her team quickly pivoted to create more than 1,000 processes and policies as governmental directives evolved. Her resolve, guidance, and, at times, good humor helped strengthen CLC during the darkest days. She offered counsel to CLC and families, friends, and the general public, helping calm the waters and make a very scary and complicated situation more bearable and easier to understand.
Both honorees spoke about the importance of the CLC team members in delivering the CLC vision of creating communities where aging is honored and celebrated and the mission of providing care and services that reflect Christian love, respect, and compassion.
Our Bright Hope
Proceeds from the evening benefit the CLC Workforce Innovation Fund, providing innovative training such as the Eden Alternative for care partners, meaningful recognition, and respite opportunities such as the Pines Ranch Respite Retreats.
The Workforce Innovation Fund provides caring individuals with the opportunity to partner with CLC to care for the caregivers, efforts that tend to be underfunded due to the rising cost of care and services to older adults.
To learn more about the transformative impact of the Workforce Innovation Fund, please watch this video that debuted at Aged to Perfection.
If you would like to support the Workforce Innovation Fund, please visit our giving page to make a gift.
We thank the many people who gave baskets, experiences, and art to our silent auction, the precious friends who joined us, those who couldn’t attend but still donated, and to our business partners who helped underwrite the evening. THANK YOU!
ATP 2023 - An Evening of Celebration and Fellowship
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Leadership Presenting Partners
Community Partners
Supporting Partners
Integrity Partners
Care Partners
ATP 2022: Cheers to 50 Years
On October 13th, 2022, more than 275 guests gathered to commemorate Christian Living Communities' 50th Anniversary at Aged to Perfection featuring the Earthen Vessel Award. It was a marvelous evening of connection and celebration - we strolled down memory lane, heard stories of residents leading purpose-filled lives, enjoyed harmonious entertainment, and honored Greg J. Ham as the Earthen Vessel Award recipient.
Our heartfelt thanks to each of you who, through your support, partnership, and care, made Aged to Perfection a big success and will continue to enrich the lives of older adults! Together, we are creating communities where aging is honored and celebrated.
Favorite Moments from Aged to Perfection 2022
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Leadership Presenting Sponsors
Community Partner Sponsors
Supporting Partners
Compassion Partners
Integrity Partners
Care Partners
ATP 2021: The Power of We!
Aged to Perfection 2021, a Hybrid Event
Aged to Perfection, which took place on October 14, 2021, was a wonderful evening of gratitude, heartwarming stories, and our commitment to our vision – Creating Communities Where Aging is Honored and Celebrated.
We are so grateful for all who attended – both in-person and virtually – in support of older adults and the people who care for them.
A recording of the event program is now available and demonstrates the many hands and hearts who come together every day to make Christian Living Communities a truly wonderful organization to be a part of. Watch the video. Please share our mission in motion with your family, friends, church, and colleagues.