Jan 24 2022
When exploring your senior living options, you may have seen what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 or over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities. These communities are designed with a retirement-friendly, low-maintenance life-style in mind. They can consist of single-family houses, multi-family patio homes, condominiums, or townhomes, with units owned by …
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Jan 17 2022
Director of the Loveland Public Library, Diane Lapierre has recently accepted the position of executive director with the Poudre River Library District, which starts on January 4, 2022. She plans to remain with the Loveland Public Library through the end of this year. In reflecting on her time at Loveland Public Library, Diane states, “I …
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Jan 10 2022
Ranger Brendan Unitt Community Service Award recipient named Larimer County Natural Resources employee Bill Wilson is the recipient of the 2021 Ranger Brendan Unitt Community Service Award. Wilson is a gatehouse attendant at Horsetooth Mountain Park, one of the busiest parks and trailheads in the Larimer County Park system. Each day he interacts with hundreds …
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Jan 04 2022
Construction begins on the new Larimer County Behavioral Health Facility in Fort Collins in December 2021 located at the corner of Taft Hill Road and W. Trilby Road in Fort Collins. The facility, designed by architects, Page Southerland Page, is a 55,000+ sq. ft, 64-bed crisis care facility that includes a welcoming reception and lobby, …
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Dec 20 2021
At a recent Dementia Together “SPECAL” workshop, we discussed how loved ones with dementia sometimes withdraw or become agitated during family gatherings. The assumption is often made, “it’s just part of the disease!” At Dementia Together, we agree: Withdrawal or expressions of agitation are part of dis-ease. The dis-ease of trying to navigate life surrounded …
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Dec 13 2021
We are proud and happy to say that SAINT has remained strong throughout the past year, continuing to provide much needed rides for seniors and adults with disabilities in Loveland and Fort Collins. SAINT has been in the area for over 37 years! I’m sure you’ve seen those little SAINT signs on the doors of …
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Dec 06 2021
The City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University are moving forward to finalize agreements for the City’s purchase of the former Hughes stadium property for an agreed-upon price of $12.5 million, as provided in their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). In August, the City and the CSU System entered into a MOU addressing the Hughes …
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Nov 29 2021
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources’ (LCDNR) Discover Pack is providing community members free access to its parks and open spaces – just by visiting a local library. The community outreach program began in August 2021 with financial support from the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners. Through mid-October, 168 Larimer County library patrons have …
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Nov 22 2021
The Loveland Associated Veterans organization hosted their annual Veterans Day parade on November 11. Over 50 entries including many veterans and military organizations, local businesses, and the City of Loveland participated in the parade. The parade route was lined with local and county residents watching the parade. To see the photo album from the parade, …
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Nov 15 2021
In September, the Colorado Commission on Aging hosted their annual Centenarian Celebration. For the second year in a row, the celebration, which is usually held in a location throughout the state, was held virtually online. This event honors Centenarians throughout the state through a recognition event, a signed certificate and proclamation from the Governor and …
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Nov 08 2021
Colorado nonprofit A Little Help is looking for volunteers to help older adults with yard work at their upcoming Service Saturday! events. Service Saturdays! are designed to bring the community together in support of older adults. Individuals and groups from the community volunteer to assist older neighbors with their seasonal yard work needs, including raking …
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Nov 08 2021
In October, Steve Courts with A Little Help non-profit organization presented their monthly program on pets. Four panelists included Dr. Taylor Griffin, National Director for Pet Partners; Kate Elisha, Associate Director of Adoptions for Pawsco; Eileen Lambert, Director for Colorado Pet Pantry; & Leigh Ann Gerk, a pet loss, and grief counselor. Taylor has a …
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