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Longmont Chorale December Performances

On Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m., at Lifebridge Christian Church, Longmont Choral presents Holiday Arrangements from America’s Great Choirs, based on their Holiday and Christmas concerts as seen on PBS. Arrangements from the choirs of St. Olaf, Concordia, and Luther, as well as Mannheim Steamroller are included. The Youth Vocal Competition winners display their talents at …

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Save The Date

Longmont’s ‘The Gift of Home Tour’ benefits Longmont Meals on Wheels. Enjoy 4 beautifully decorated homes decked out for the holidays. VIP Night, Thursday, November 30, Dinner & Preview Night, 5-9 p.m. with dinner at 1 of 7 restaurants. Also includes a luncheon at The Gift of Home Cafe on Friday or Saturday. The Gift of …

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Boulder County Parks And Open Space Is Accepting Applications For Volunteer Naturalist Training

Volunteer naturalists help Boulder County Parks and Open Space by leading hikes, presenting slide programs, and providing hands-on experiences to people of all ages. We are especially looking for people interested in working with school groups, both on trails and in the classroom. Topics range from wildlife and plants to ecology and geology. As part …

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The Risk of Aging

Reports of physical and financial abuse of the elderly are on the rise throughout the country.  “It’s a crime that, experts say, is largely underreported” says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). “With age come new vulnerabilities that can make any of us susceptible to elder abuse.” Weber notes, “Older …

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“You Can’t Take It With You”

Viva Theater/Society for Creative Aging will present the outrageously funny Kaufman and Hart Pulitzer Prize and Oscar winning “You Can’t Take It With You” as an old fashioned radio play. Veteran actor and director Steve Grad will direct the production. Storyline: the Sycamores are a zany, eccentric family whose hobbies include collecting snakes, making fireworks, …

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2017 Annual Gathering in honor of Chief Niwot

Exploring Traditional Knowledge, Sacred Space, and Ancestral Objects. Presented by the Museum of Boulder and the Native American Rights Fund. The cultures of Native Americans in the United States and indigenous peoples around the world are vitally expressive and deeply tied to the natural landscape, as well as vulnerable to ongoing exploitation by others. Join …

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Boulder County Hosts Annual Junior and Senior Team Fishing Derby

Saturday, October 14, 9:00 a.m. – Noon (Derby takes place rain or shine.) At Wally Toevs Pond at Walden Ponds on 75th Street between Jay Road and Valmont in Boulder. Boulder County Parks and Open Space hosts the annual Junior and Senior Team Fishing Derby on October 14. Pairs consist of one senior 64 or …

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The Jesters Dinner Theatre 2017-18 Season

By Barbara Peterson The Jesters Dinner Theatre, at 224 Main Street in Longmont, has selected its 2017-2018 season. First production is Legally Blonde: The Musical (Oct 6 – Nov 26, Dec 31 – Feb 3, 2018) which tells the story of Elle Woods, a ditzy blonde who enrolls at Harvard Law School in an attempt …

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Take a Defensive Driving Course with Via!

Many of you are familiar with Via, some of you might even use Via’s services or know someone who does. Over the years, Via has grown into more than a simple paratransit service. Like many nonprofits, the quest for sustainability and new sources of revenue has led Via to consider social enterprise, generally defined as …

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CU Theatre & Dance Season Opens

The University of Colorado’s Department of Theatre & Dance begins its 2017-18 season with a weekend of onscreen dance from all over the world. On Sept. 22-24, CU’s dance division teams up with the Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema to present [UN]W.R.A.P.: Dance Cinema, a three-day showcase of dance in film, with live performances, …

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Finding Relief and Saving Money with a Geriatric Care Manager

While the term “geriatric” may no longer be as popular as “elder” or “senior,” Geriatric Care Managers belong to a very established, nationally certified profession. So, what is a Geriatric Care Manager? Here are some of the skills a GCM brings to their work: • Develops kind, trustworthy relationship with client. • Matches client with …

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Skilled Nursing Facility in Louisville

Flatirons Health and Rehab is the first, and at present, the only Skilled Nursing Facility in the city of Louisville. It provides quality Short Term, Inpatient, skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation services. Located off McCaslin Blvd, it is conveniently situated and surrounded by a variety of restaurants and stores, easily accessed by families and visitors. This …

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