DENVER -- 7Everyday Hero Joan Raderman makes it possible for senior citizens on a fixed income to experience the many cultural events our community has to offer.

Raderman came up with idea to provide free tickets to artistic events for senior citizens who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend such outings.

She started the nonprofit group called Circle of Care in 2004.

"Circle of Care is an elder enrichment program, and what we do is provide accessibility to arts, education, social and civic opportunities for senior citizens," said Raderman. "We go to the Colorado Music Festival, the Shakespeare Festival, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra."

"A lot of us, myself included can't really afford to pay for these concert tickets," said participant Donna Sparks. "So, here comes Joan with free tickets. Not only that, but transportation."

Raderman has even secured a volunteer pool of drivers to help seniors stay culturally connected.

"It's so wonderful because I don't drive anymore and I'm 86 years old and it's just such a pleasure to be able to get out," said participant Margaret Leone.

Some months more than 500 senior citizens benefit from Raderman's Circle of Care.

"I get to feel like Santa Clause everyday," she said.

For many of the elders, Circle of Care is better than Christmas.

"I feel like I'm in my second life, truly," said participant Lois Ilsemann. "It's fantastic. I couldn't ask for a better life."

"The bottom line is we need each other and it's irrelevant to age," said Raderman. "We need each other at every stage of our lives."

For more information on Circle of Care, visit www.circleofcareproject.org.