Upcoming events - August 12 thru September 14, 2010

● Thursday, Aug. 12 – May-Investments Economic Update at Home Loan Community Room, 4th and Rood in Grand Junction, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Doug May will present a more “technical” version of his economic update to an audience of clients, do-it-yourself investors, and local professionals. A light lunch will be available. Please RSVP as soon as possible with the number attending to Barbara, 970-256-1748 or barbara@gjretire.com.

● Tuesday, Aug. 17 – Roth Conversion Seminar at May-Investments, 244 N. 7th St., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Barbara Traylor Smith, investment advisor at May-Investments and president of Retirement Outfitters, will explore the potential benefits of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA and discuss some of the issues to consider. Please RSVP as soon as possible with the number attending to Barbara, 970-256-1748 or barbara@gjretire.com.

● Tuesdays, beginning Aug. 24 – An 8-part workshop series based on the book Retire Right: 8 Scientifically Proven Traits You Need for a Happy, Fulfilling Retirement by Frederick T. Fraunfelder, M.D., and James H. Gilbaugh Jr., M.D. Workshops are scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at May-Investments, 244 N. 7th St. The first workshop on Aug. 24 will cover planning – not just financial planning, but planning for all aspects of life. The workshop on Aug. 31 will discuss the importance of keeping a strong positive attitude in retirement. The Sept. 7 workshop will discuss strategies for dealing with change. On Sept. 14, the workshop will look at the importance of maintaining close, meaningful friendships and social connections in retirement. More workshops based on Retire Right are planned throughout September and October. For more information or to RSVP, contact Barbara at 970-256-1748 or barbara@gjretire.com.

● Thursday, Sept. 16 – Stonewall Jackson speaks to May-Investments clients at an invitation-only Client Appreciation Event at Cross Orchards, 3073 F Road in Grand Junction. The evening begins at 5 p.m., with the performance scheduled for 6 p.m.

● Friday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept. 18 – Two Rivers Chautauqua at Cross Orchards, 3073 F Road in Grand Junction. The two-day series of historical portrayals and discussions will focus on the American Civil War, and historical figures to be portrayed include William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Tubman, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln. For more information about Two Rivers Chautauqua, visit http://www.museumofwesternco.com/programs-and-events/chautauqua/2010-two-rivers-chautauqua/

● Thursdays through Sept. 16 – Downtown Grand Junction Farmers Market on Main Street. Vendors selling fresh fruit and vegetables, along with crafts and other items, line Main Street each Thursday evening beginning at 5 p.m. Information: http://www.downtowngj.org/farmersmarket.cfm

● Sundays through Oct. 24 – Palisade Sunday Market in downtown Palisade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palisade produce is available. Arts and crafts vendors also will be there, and musicians will perform. Information: http://www.townofpalisade.org/farmers_mkt.html

● Saturdays through October – Fruita Farmers Market at Civic Center Park, corner of Peach and Aspen, in downtown Fruita from 8 a.m. to noon. Produce and arts and crafts are available. Information: http://www.fruitafarmersmarket.com/

● Sept. 16-19 – Colorado Mountain Winefest in Palisade. A variety of events for wine and food connoisseurs will take place in and around Palisade, capped off by the Saturday in the Park event Sept. 18. That’s where many of Colorado’s wineries offer samples of their best wines with the hope that tasters will buy a few bottles – or even a few cases – of their favorites. Information: http://www.coloradowinefest.com/ .  Invite friends from outside the region for a visit, combining Winefest and Chautauqua for an unforgetable Grand Valley weekend!
 
 Douglas B. May, CFA, is President of May-Investments, LLC and author of Investment Heresies .

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