Oct 14 2015
In August, over 500 people attended the annual Boulder County Senior Law Day held at the Plaza Conference Center in Longmont. Keynote speaker Stan Garnett, District Attorney for Boulder County, talked about how important it is for seniors to be informed about senior issues on fraud and other crimes and how it impacts them. The …
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Oct 14 2015
This full-day conference is the result of the 2015 Age Well Boulder Strategic Plan, a multi-stakeholder initiative that investigates aging trends in Boulder County. The goal of the Age Well plan is to set goals for a future where all older adults can age well. The conference is designed for community leaders, decision makers, board …
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Sep 29 2015
On August 25 the St. Vrain Community Hub at 515 Coffman Street, Longmont, opened to the public, Boulder County took a major step toward integrating health, housing and human services to make it easier for residents to get the help they need when and where they need it. The Boulder County Housing and Human Services …
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Sep 17 2015
ReadCon returns September 26, 2015. Sponsored by the High Plains Library District (HPLD), ReadCon is an annual celebration of reading and literacy featuring author talks, writing workshops, cosplay, activities, crafts and beer. Think Woodstock in a world run by quirky librarians. This is HPLD’s third annual ReadCon, and we promise it will be anything but …
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Sep 11 2015
By Marty Coffin Evans School is back in session, our days occasionally contain a hint of fall in the air, and local entities kick off their seasons. From the arts to athletics, September offers many area opportunities. In the arts community, the Boulder Philharmonic presents its opening night concert, “Reflections: The Spirit of Boulder,” Sunday, …
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Aug 25 2015
Betty is an octogenarian. She is the mother of one of my oldest friends, Susan. And she is suffering from the later stages of dementia. Susan asked me to give her mom a massage and I agreed. When I placed my hands on Betty, I sensed the history held in her body; the joys and …
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Aug 18 2015
During the June 30th unveiling of the Age Well Plan by Boulder County’s Area Agency on Aging, TRU Community Care (formerly Boulder County Hospice) kicks off their construction project at 2593 Park Lane, Lafayette. Upon completion in 2016, the building will house TRU’s PACE (program of all-inclusive care for the elderly) and TRU Hospice Grief …
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Aug 11 2015
Season tickets are on sale for the exciting 2015-16 University of Colorado Boulder Department of Theatre & Dance season, kicking off September 18 in the Irey Theatre with “No Boundaries,” a living archive of original and established dance solos created by prominent contemporary African-American choreographers; and Tennessee Williams’ career-defining memory play, “The Glass Menagerie,” on …
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Aug 11 2015
The Boulder Colorado organization, “Rewilding” is looking to change the way prison rehabilitation is done in NYC. Through collaboration with six New York City transition programs Rewilding is introducing Colorado adventures into the rehabilitation process. Formerly incarcerated men and women have the chance to connect with nature and people, climb mountains, practice yoga, farm and …
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Jul 28 2015
The Nederland Mining Museum offers a glimpse into the world of hard rock mining days in Boulder County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. See indoor and outdoor displays of trams, ore carts, engines, historic photographs, rare mining claim maps and a mineral display. You can even ring a signal bell like the …
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Jul 21 2015
The Foster Grandparents Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Current Grandparents are being honored at local luncheons in Colorado Springs, Larimer county, and Denver. Our Golden Anniversary is proof of the golden hearts we have volunteering with children in all 7 counties: Denver, Boulder, Jefferson, Adams, Arapahoe, El Paso, Larimer. We are proud to honor …
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Jul 14 2015
The 10th Mountain Division, a famed army unit in WWII and today, is hosting an open-to-the-public picnic on Saturday, July 28, 2015 at Newton Park, located near Conifer, Colorado. The picnic is organized by members of the 10th Mountain Division Descendants, Inc. as a way to honor 10th Mountain Division veterans. The picnic includes a …
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