Golf @ The Ridge at Castle Pines North
Meet in the downstairs lobby of the Westin Tabor Center for transportation at 8:15 a.m.

The Ridge Course at Castle Pines North, a Troon Golf Managed Facility, is Colorado's premier upscale public experience. Since opening in July 1997, this Tom Weiskopf design has received national and statewide recognition. The Ridge is a par 71 challenge playing from four sets of tees ranging from 5,000 yards to more than 7,000 yards and is maintained to the highest of standards. The beautiful setting and amenities make The Ridge a great venue for everything from 12 player outings to 150 player tournaments. Voted "Best Course in Colorado to Hold an Event (Avid Golfer, 2008)".

Please tell Courtney if you need to rent clubs, and if you are a leftie or a rightie.

Approximately 40 minutes from downtown Denver.

Cost includes:

• Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation
• Driver Gratuity
• Tee times begin at 9:30 (club won't allow shotgun starts for less than 40 players)
• Green Fees and Cart Fees
• All Applicable Taxes and Gratuities
• Rental clubs extra ($59)

Appropriate golf attire

Return to hotel approximately 5:30 p.m.

Approx. Cost $240 per person, rental clubs extra ($59)

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ENJOY SUNDAY LUNCH ON YOUR OWN then meet in the downstairs lobby of the Westin Tabor Center at 12:30 p.m. for a trip into the heart of the "Mile High City" on a Denver City Swing. You’ll tour the downtown finance and business areas as well as the revitalized parts of "old" Denver which have been creatively combined with powerful skyscrapers.  See the spectacular Colorado State Capitol Building and enjoy riding through Denver's lovely mansion areas and parks and catch a glimpse of the recently renovated lower downtown (LoDo) district.   A picture stop may be made at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies and one of the top tourist stops in the Denver area.  Here you will be able to view the “Evolution of the Ball.”

Afterwards, we will tour the historic Brown Palace Hotel.  This hotel has welcomed the rich and famous since opening in 1892.  The 230-room historic landmark is located on a unique corner in the heart of downtown Denver.  Our AGN group will be divided into several smaller groups for a behind-the-scenes tour which houses loads of secrets! When the tour concludes, guests will enjoy the signature Brown Palace Afternoon Tea accompanied with assorted tea treats.

To add entertainment and enlightenment, we introduce a presentation by Julie Pech, The Chocolate Therapist.  Julie educates guests on the varieties of chocolate and teaches them about the health benefits
of this delectable treat. Guests will have the opportunity to implement Julie’s teachings themselves, as every person will receive sample chocolates, lotions and a copy of Julie’s book, The Chocolate Therapist.

We will return to the hotel at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Casual attire, comfortable walking shoes

Approx. Cost: $180 per person

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Sunday Evening Opening Reception
Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunday evening Opening Reception at the Westin Tabor Center in the Augusta Room on the second floor beginning at 7:00 p.m. Courtney has planned a menu designed to delight the palate of even the most discriminating guest.

An AGN member favorite, this Opening Reception is a terrific way to meet your AGN friends, get acquainted with new members and have a great time! To enhance this reception, and as AGN's gift to you, caricature artists will fascinate you as they create whimsical drawings of each person/couple throughout the evening.

Business casual attire

Approx. Reception Cost: $180 per person

In our continuing effort to keep costs in check, each person will receive two drink tickets, and then it's cash bar.

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Behind the Velvet Curtain - Backstage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Companions will meet in the downstairs lobby of the Westin Tabor Center at 9:45 a.m. to be escorted/walk to the Performing Arts Complex.

Please Note:

• Walking involved – comfortable shoes and casual attire
• Sunscreen and sunglasses are encouraged

The Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) is the largest theatre complex of its kind in the world. The Complex is comprised of ten individual performance spaces, including Boettcher Concert Hall, Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, the Helen G. Bonfils Theatre Complex and the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, which play host to Colorado Ballet, Colorado Symphony Orchestra and Opera Colorado, among others.

The largest tenant of the Complex is Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), a showcase for live theatre, a nurturing ground for new plays and a preferred stop on the Broadway touring circuit. It also hosts an award-winning multi-media production facility, a national training school for actors and is the site of a voice clinic and research facility.

Guests will have the unique opportunity to tour a selection of these facilities and gain access to the behind-the-scenes areas of these performance spaces. You will see trap doors, catwalks and dressing rooms as well as DCPA’s 88,000 square foot production facility which houses sets, props and costumes from past productions.

After touring the facility, head to the office!  We will have lunch in the retro Corner Office restaurant across from the DCPA.  Dine in the stylish semi-private space and enjoy an amazing and unique lunch menu! 

We will return to the hotel at approximately 1:15-1:30 p.m.

Business casual attire

Approx. Cost: $96 per person

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Immediately following the last session on Monday, join in Happy Hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mingle with the vendors/exhibitors and discover what their companies offer. Remember - their sponsorship fees help defray NARM costs for you! Beer, wine, soft drinks, and munchies will be served. Then, meet in the downstairs lobby of the Westin Tabor Center to be escorted/walk to Lucky Strike! In our continuing effort to keep costs in check, each person will receive two drink tickets, and then it's cash bar.

Lucky Strike!
The hottest and newest lanes, restaurant and bar in downtown Denver…Lucky Strike!  This is not just your ordinary evening of bowling…lounge on the sofas with a martini or sit in the dining area at a table for dinner, or have fun playing pool…perhaps even take in a game of bowling or two. All Lucky Strike lanes are custom built with the owner’s chosen artwork behind each lane.  Upscale and cozy, an evening you are sure to enjoy. Lucky Strike head chef comes from none-other than Hollywood where the stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna and Matt LeBlanc frequent Lucky Strike quite often. Enjoy a delicious dinner and bowling at Lucky Strike!

Stay as long as you like, Lucky Strike is located close to the Westin Tabor Center so you can enjoy a pleasant walk back to the hotel or visit anything that interests you along the way.

Business casual attire

Approx. Cost: $136 per person

In our continuing effort to keep costs in check, each person will receive two drink tickets, and then it's cash bar.

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Companions/guests have a free day to do whatever they wish. Just be sure you are ready and waiting in the downstairs lobby of the Westin Tabor Center at 6:30 p.m. for transportation to dinner at Invesco Field at Mile High.

Invesco Field at Mile High invites you to experience the Mile High Magic!  This impressive stadium is Denver’s premier sports venue and home of the Denver Broncos, and the site of Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.  A focal point of the stadium is the famous Broncos Sculpture.  "The Broncos" is a gift to the people of Colorado from team owner Pat Bowlen and family, and was created in Florence, Italy, by world-renowned sculptor Sergio Benvenuti.

We will be on the Club Level which offers the largest inside event space at the stadium. The lounge features two-story windows overlooking the Mile High skyline and have two main bar areas. The interior is a contemporary design with light oak, brushed steel accents and floor to ceiling windows.

Transportation back to the Westin will run all evening.

Business casual attire

Approx. Cost: $215 per person

In our continuing effort to keep costs in check, each person will receive two drink tickets, and then it's cash bar.

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