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Keep Moving!

Lafayette resident, Mary Smith turned 103-years-old in August! Her secret: exercise, as Mary says, “You gotta keep moving!” Originally from Greece, Mary and her husband played golf regularly until they were 90 years of age, and when she was younger, she played field hockey. But at 103 she shows no signs of slowing! When she …

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The Denver Nuggets, Kroenke Family Donates $1 Million to Red Cross

Stan, Ann, Whitney and Josh Kroenke – on behalf of their sports organizations and business entities – are donating $1 million to Red Cross relief efforts in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. “Our family’s thoughts are with all those affected by Hurricane Harvey,” said Ann Walton Kroenke. “The Red Cross is working …

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Colorado Black Women for Political Action

Colorado Black Women for Political Action (CBWPA) announce it’s 2017 Tribute to Black Women awardees, who will be honored at CBWPA’s 39th annual award luncheon on October 14, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel Stapleton, Denver. Four courageous African-American women will be recognized by the organization for their call to activism and their impact on our …

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The Colorado Water Plan

By Don Ireland It’s time to look at a glass of water differently. A Michigan State University report predicts one in three American households may be unable to afford their water bill in the next 5 years. Fortunately, Front Range residents may not face a water crisis of that magnitude. The reason: most Front Range …

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Research Study for Men 50-75

As some men age, testosterone levels fall below the normal range seen in young men. Also, as men get older cardiovascular health may deteriorate which can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease. The goal of this research study, “Cardiovascular consequences of hypogonadism in men”, is to find out what causes cardiovascular health to …

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Get The Led Out – The American Led Zeppelin

It’s time to wake up and rock the house with ‘Get The Led Out: The American Led Zeppelin’ on Thursday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Relive the passion and fury of the timeless rock anthems and intimate melodies that spans the mythic career of rock ‘n’ roll royalty that is Led Zeppelin. …

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2nd Annual Queen’s Tea

The Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant is hosting their 2nd Annual “Queen’s Tea” on September 10, 2017 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The event is at Piney Creek Club House, 5800 S. Joplin Way in Centennial. Yes this is Grandparents Day, so bring your Grandmother and enjoy an afternoon of tea and entertainment. The Cameo Ladies …

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Consortium for Older Adult Wellness

On July 20, at the Lakewood Cultural Center we celebrated COAW (Consortium for Older Adult Wellness) an “Evening with Roger Landry, M. D. Author of “Live Long, Die Short”. COAW is a national leader in engaging and inspiring adults, communities and health systems in realizing their potential in prevention, wellness and self-management. COAW collaborates with health …

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Meal Pack Challenge

Pictured below, Lisa Marsh Ryerson President of AARP Foundation and Team helped the volunteers with lively dancing at the 2017 “Summer of Service to Seniors: Meal Pack Challenge” Provides Seniors with over 500,000 meals packed! The meals are donated to the Food Bank Of The Rockies and the Denver Indian Center. Extra special thanks go …

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“1964” The Tribute: BEATLES Anniversary Concert

“The Beatles we remember were magical…1964 creates the magic!” Dick Clark It was in August of 1964 when the British invasion first came to Colorado with the group that started it all…the Beatles. If you love the Beatles, you won’t want to miss the most unique, fun and affordable concert event of this summer at …

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2017 SilverSneakers® Instructor Of The Year Award

Denver fitness instructor, Terecita (Ti) Blair has been selected as the national winner for the inaugural SilverSneakers® Instructor of the Year award for her commitment to motivating and improving the lives of members through fitness. To recognize this accomplishment, on July 11, Blair was honored and given an award by SilverSneakers executives, with her fitness …

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New Radio Communications Tower In Highlands Ranch

Douglas County is finally seeing the fruits of a 10-year effort to improve public safety in Douglas County. The rising of a unique radio communication tower took shape in the Highlands Ranch Central Park development, to improve public safety radio coverage locally by 325%. The Central Park Tower is a 150- foot tall, three-point structure, …

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