Mar 08 2021
The Aging 2.0 Network of Denver and Colorado Senior Lobby hosted a fireside chat webinar with author Chris Farrell on his new book, “Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life.” Chris shared his perspective on the meaning of the word “retirement,” growing work opportunities for the 50+ …
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Mar 01 2021
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officials say they are not planning to employ the former reservation system for this year. Last year, the unpopular timed-entry reservation system was created by the pandemic, and limited vehicles to 50% of the park’s maximum capacity. RMNP officials have also been managing congestion by restricting vehicles in certain areas …
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Feb 22 2021
It’s a baker’s dozen for MBK Senior Living. Thirteen of the company’s independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities were named “2021 Best of Senior Living” by SeniorAdvisor.com. SeniorAdvisor.com is the largest ratings and reviews site for senior care and services in North America and Canada. Each year the site designates “the best” in …
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Feb 22 2021
Shirley A. Roth is 1 of 24 finalists for the National Caregiver of the Year for Right at Home; according to Patti Walter, the firm’s owner. Patti spoke about her nominee. Shirley was one of the first care partners hired when this office opened in 2007. Her longevity, the long-lasting relationships she has built with …
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Feb 15 2021
The City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places (APP) program worked with local artists to create over 50 murals throughout Fort Collins in 2020. APP hired artists to create murals on transformer cabinets, pianos, concrete barriers, and walls that inspire the community and kept us connected. Mural on City Transformer Cabinet. Andy Dufford and …
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Feb 11 2021
Loveland is known as the nation’s “Sweetheart City!” To celebrate its 75th (Diamond) Valentine’s celebration, Loveland’s post offices and chamber of commerce receive over 120,000 valentines from all 50 states and 110 countries through the largest valentine mailing campaign. Designed by artist Corry McDowell, the 2021 collector’s envelope includes a verse written by Judy Rethmeier, …
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Jan 18 2021
Please be alert to two scams that have really lit up the airwaves. Please feel free to share this and any of the scam cards on the website with all your friends and family. Awareness is the only way we will protect ourselves from these bad actors. UNEMPLOYMENT/US BANK RELIA CARD SCAM Your employer informs …
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Jan 11 2021
As we near the Christmas holiday, scammers are even more resourceful and busy. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office wants to highlight some of the active scams to be cautious of. First – a little overview of cool things you can do from Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Scams & Fraud Webpage. Details of scams are on …
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Jan 11 2021
December 12 marks the five-year anniversary of the world coming together to sign onto the Paris Agreement. The City of Fort Collins joined over a thousand leaders from local governments, businesses, universities, and other institutions across the country as part of the “America Is All In” multi-sector statement. The Paris Climate Accord Agreement goal is …
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Dec 22 2020
Christmas or Feast of the Nativity is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world’s nations is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians as …
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Dec 15 2020
Kate Spruiell grew up as a military brat and eventually found herself as a caregiver, along with her many siblings, to her stepfather who was significantly debilitated due to his diagnosis of MS. While she initially developed a career in hospitality, Kate eventually transitioned into healthcare in 2011. She has worked in long term care, …
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Dec 08 2020
Out of an abundance of caution and to keep staff and the community safe, the Department of Human Services moved their lobbies to appointment only, effective Monday, November 16. These lobby locations include Fort Collins, 1501 Blue Spruce; Loveland, only Human Services lobbies at 200 Peridot; and Estes Park, 1601 Brodie Ave. Appointments for EBT …
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