Apr 10 2018
Project Homecoming is a service provided by Meals on Wheels of Boulder for anyone who is undergoing medical treatment. If you are coming home from the hospital or rehab, we will send you 5 meals free of charge, delivered to your home, with no strings attached. The service is provided when you or someone you …
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Mar 27 2018
By Michelle Carpenter, NBCT, EdS “Let’s leave room for the magic!” her daughter said as they planned their Patagonian vacation. They were discussing their lodging… should they book for the whole trip or for just the first couple of nights, and made the decision made to wing it, to explore and book once they got …
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Mar 20 2018
By Kathryn Dansky, PhD When my mother suffered a stroke and moved into Assisted Living, I became a member of the “RollAboard” generation. Despite a full-time job and a family, I threw some things into my carry-on luggage and went to visit her in Florida as often as I could. This kind of family crisis …
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Mar 13 2018
One of the best parts of backyard living in the warmer months is all the potential for bird watching that comes with it. You may have even installed a bird feeder in your garden in an attempt to attract more birds to your property. But did you know, your home poses dangerous risks to the …
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Mar 06 2018
After a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years, founding second violinist of the Takács Quartet Károly Schranz retires from the Grammy-winning chamber ensemble effective May 1. University of Colorado Boulder Assistant Professor of Violin Harumi Rhodes has been appointed the new second violinist. The other members of the quartet are Geraldine Walther, viola, Edward …
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Feb 27 2018
This month, construction finishes on a dedicated and permanent home for the Longmont Museum’s collection of historic three-dimensional objects. The new “Museum Collections Center” was funded in part by a nearly $150,000 Museums for America grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, a federally administered program designed to transform communities through investing in …
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Feb 20 2018
Meals on Wheels is growing! The City of Boulder and Meals on Wheels of Boulder have had a 25 year mutually-beneficial and supportive partnership at the West Senior Center. Since 2014, both parties have been planning for community changes that will impact the West Senior Center. We are at capacity in our current facility. Boulder’s …
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Feb 13 2018
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we share this love story by resident, Arthur Sheets. It was 86 degrees in Cebu City Philippines the day I first met Thelma. I know this, not because I made a special note of the temperature, but because It Is Always 86 degrees on the island of Cebu. She was …
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Feb 01 2018
These free events are Feb. 5-7. ‘Recreate Your Roots’ reworks timeless melodies in a modern context. It’s little like summer camp in the city and a great way to ring in the new year: rousing (and free!) folk music performances, TED-style talks and fun family programs with world-class artists. The University of Colorado Boulder’s American …
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Jan 30 2018
Visiting Angels of Boulder County understands the importance of allowing seniors to remain safely and happily in their own home. The continuation of daily routines in the comfort of one’s own home and community is good for both physical and mental health. Many seniors are able to live independently, but some daily tasks may become …
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Jan 23 2018
National Hobby Month happens every January, just as the new year starts. Everyone has a hobby or interest, or something they enjoy doing in their leisure time. Open up the new year with this national month celebration and see if there’s something new that might interest you. • Take a survey to determine the best …
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Jan 16 2018
Everyone loves a good story. Research shows that humans are actually hard-wired to think in story form. So, whether you are interested in the magic of ‘Once Upon a Time’, or if you want to incorporate storytelling in to your life, you can learn the art of oral storytelling. If you are retired or transitioning …
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