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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Jul 08 2015
Longmont United Hospital showed its appreciation and gratitude to all of the EMS Responders in its service area by hosting an EMS Appreciation Day BBQ on the grounds of the hospital. “We are pleased to recognize and honor the contribution of these dedicated professionals, whose commitment, efforts and talents touch the lives of thousands every …
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Jun 30 2015
Color splashes are bursting from the ground and blooming all around us. Whether you are interested in landscapes or portraits, this time of year reignites enthusiasm to get outside and take photographs. There are so many fabulous spots around Niwot, that it is sometimes hard to know where to start. The obvious target is downtown, …
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Jun 23 2015
The University of Colorado Boulder, recently named Colorado’s host for the First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare national tour, announces the exhibition is open to the public at the CU Art Museum August 8-31, 2016. First Folio! The Book that Gave Us Shakespeare will tour all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, …
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Jun 16 2015
Question: Is there any way to prevent dementia? Answer: Most of us believe that increasing age brings with it a diminishing of all faculties, including our brain power. Brain researchers are doing fascinating research that dispels this myth and gives us hope that we can stimulate and renew our brains, just as we do our …
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Jun 11 2015
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Craft Toys for Kids is a project that the Longmont Kiwanis Club’s 40 plus members support. Using donated lumber, the members make wood toys for donation to kids in need that are served by organizations …
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May 26 2015
By Barbara Borg, MA, OTR Mobility Outreach Specialist, Via Mobility Services If you have ever had an illness or incident that resulted in being prescribed physical or occupational therapy, your treatment goals were towards an outcome of increased independence. Health care, and our culture overall, puts a premium on our being as independent as possible. …
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May 19 2015
Boulder Flatirons Rotary recently provided a grant to the WOW! Children’s Museum to sponsor the Bank of WOW! Exhibit. At this newly remodeled interactive display, children and families can practice money recognition, counting and basic math skills, and learn about saving and spending. Using play money designed by Museum visitors, children can pretend to be bank tellers or customers to make deposits …
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May 12 2015
Presented by The Society for Creative Aging/Viva Theater and the Boulder International Fringe Festival ‘Short Takes’ is medley of short plays and monologues, each with its own talented cast and director. Audiences are in for a carousel ride of ups and downs of life, showcasing comedy, poignant moments and lots of surprises. Pictured are some …
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May 12 2015
by Emily Cooper, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Thousands of Boulder County residents share time, energy and love with older relatives, partners and friends who need part or full-time support. Whether caring for a parent with dementia, a partner with cancer, an aging friend with Parkinson’s—or for any other older loved one—“family” caregivers contribute greatly …
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