Mar 11 2019
Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Denver Health CEO Dr. Robin D. Wittenstein and Denver Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) Executive Director Bob McDonald today highlighted a new Treatment on Demand pilot program that offers patients, struggling with opioid misuse, medically assisted treatment the same day they come to Denver Health for support. The pilot, which began …
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Mar 05 2019
Colorado Senior Lobby welcomes all adult citizens to attend Senior Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. This year’s event is being held in its entirety at the historic Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 1370 Grant Street in Denver – diagonally across the street from the Capitol. Burrito and bagel breakfast is from …
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Feb 26 2019
Please join Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book for conversations about the experience of war and coming home again at two Denver libraries this spring: Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 Irving Street, Denver, 80204, on March 3, 10, & 17, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Ford-Warren Branch Library, 2825 High …
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Feb 19 2019
Colorado Parks and Wildlife modified the state parks entrance fees as of Jan. 1, 2019. This is the first increase to park entry fees since 2010. Based on visitor feedback, CPW begins offering a hangtag park pass option that is tied to an individual instead of a vehicle, allowing an individual to use the hangtag …
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Feb 12 2019
Denver and 16 Colorado local governments filed suit against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids. The lawsuit alleges that the jurisdictions continue to suffer the consequences of the companies’ aggressive marketing and excessive distribution of prescription opioids, while deliberately down-playing the risks of addiction and overdose. “These companies knew better, and they still allowed the …
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Feb 05 2019
The Season Finale concert, Classical Evolution!, with harpsichordist Jory Vinikour Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Colorado—Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra (PMC) will be ending their concert season with Classical Evolution!, performed in three locations: Friday, February 22, 7:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Denver (1373 Grant St, Denver, CO), Saturday, February 23, 7:30 pm at Mountain …
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Jan 29 2019
By Rene Green It’s a new year and time to create a new you! If you are 60 years of age or older and you feel you need a new lease on life or a new commitment, and want to be a part of something wonderful, become a contestant in the 2019 Ms. Colorado Senior …
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Jan 22 2019
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 27 years since Denver Section celebrated its first Harambee Brunch / Founder’s Day at the Warwick Hotel, near downtown Denver. ‘Harambee’ is Swahili meaning ‘all pull together, moving forward’. The concept embraces the vision and the legacy of founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. That spirit and vision inspired …
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Jan 15 2019
Thank you to Cherry Creek Retirement Village for hosting the 39th Annual Colorado Gerontological Society Meeting. And to all Community Professionals, Corporate Partners and students in the Aging field for your excellent work! The following awards were presented to exceptional individuals in the aging field: Bernard Poskus, Pioneer in Aging Award. Nanae Ito, Young Professional …
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Jan 08 2019
By Emily Latimer, Volunteers of America Colorado November 7th marked the beginning of a new chapter in Volunteers of America Colorado’s 122- year history; David K. Schunk assumed the position of CEO and President succeeding Dianna Kunz who served for more than 25 years. “Volunteers of America Colorado is a strong and vibrant organization filled …
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Jan 01 2019
By Paul Mauro, OLLI South Advisory Council The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Denver University is receiving registrations for the winter term. To register and review classes closest to you, visit https://universitycollege.du.edu/olli/ . Eight weeks of classes start the week of January 14 at six locations across Denver. OLLI at DU is a learning …
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Dec 25 2018
For the past 40+ years, I have worked with retirement and care communities in Colorado. I greatly appreciate and value what they offer. That said, for me – a late-60s empty-nester – there is a different vision for housing for my next, and (I hope) last home. I have always been drawn to co-housing, intentional …
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