Nov 12 2019
On November 14, the City of Fort Collins is partnering with CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES) to celebrate 20 years of climate action in our community. The event celebrates the achievements of the many community partners who have been engaged in environmental, energy saving and waste reduction work to better our community and …
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Nov 05 2019
Thrivent Financial Mountain Plains Group and Adamson Life Celebration Home are excited to announce this year’s veteran’s celebration. Their fifth annual Tribute to Veterans event will be held on Sunday, November 10 from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. Veterans and their families are welcome to attend at no cost! Last year’s event attracted over 700 guests, …
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Nov 05 2019
Dementia Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado is hosting a free documentary film on “Revolutionizing Dementia Care” at the Timberline Church, 2808 Timberline Rd., Fort Collins. in the South Auditorium on November 8th from 5 to 7:30 pm. Prior to the film from 4 to 5 pm, local senior care professionals will be available to answer …
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Oct 29 2019
As summer nights blend into cool fall sunsets, as kids head back to school and the trees put on their autumn hues, it is time once again to turn to bi-annual maintenance of your mobility and access equipment in preparation for the changing of the seasons. Hopefully, you enjoyed this summer and your equipment shows …
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Oct 22 2019
The Senior Adult population is very much on the mind of a group known as P4S. The group is made up of various agencies, companies, organizations, and individuals dedicated to the well-being of Senior Adults. Their varied events, programs, presentations, housing, care giving and level of care opportunities contribute to the successful achieving of P4S …
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Oct 15 2019
By Myles Crane, Delaney McNally, and Jody Shadduck-McNally During a festive family gathering several years ago, William Shadduck (1941-2019), a loving grandfather loudly raised his voice, “Would you all please get off your phones and pads and talk to me? I have been gone for months (recently back from a rehab hospital after a fall) …
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Oct 08 2019
Clifford Riedel, District Attorney for the 8th Judicial District, is pleased to announce that Cara Boxberger is the 2019 recipient of the “Robert R. Gallagher, Prosecutor of the Year Award.” The Colorado District Attorney’s Council (CDAC) made the presentation at their annual fall conference earlier this month. In seeking state-wide nominations in the prosecutor field, …
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Oct 01 2019
In mid September, High Plains Honor Flight organization hosted 120 veterans from WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War to visit the military memorials in Washington D.C. during a two day expense paid trip. For some, the trip is a healing process and for all, an appreciation for serving in one of those conflicts. The Honor …
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Sep 24 2019
In August, A Little Help nonprofit organization presented their Tough Talk series class on Medicare 101 at the Berthoud Public Library. Medicare presenters Alan Heileman from the UCHealth Aspen Club and Rosie from the Health District explained the benefits and recent changes on Medicare and Medicaid. Susan Schneider with Colorado State University’s Extension Dept. explained …
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Sep 17 2019
As caregivers, we often “do for” the person we care for. We don’t think twice about laying out their clothes, making their bed, cooking their meals, washing and folding their clothes. What we don’t realize is when we “do for” our loved-one, we allow them to decline faster and rob them of having purpose. We …
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Sep 10 2019
The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado will host an event to celebrate Constitution Week on Saturday, September 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program is entitled “The Noblest Form of Government Ever Devised by Man,” and includes: 11:30 a.m. A reading of the Bill of Rights by The Colonials 12:30 p.m. Speaker Massey …
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Sep 03 2019
In mid August, Volunteers of America (VOA) and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) held their annual awards breakfast ceremony at the Drake Center in Fort Collins. Multiple awards for senior volunteers were given by local dignitaries including Larimer County Commissioners Tom Donnelly and John Kefalas, Mayors Wade Troxell (Fort Collins) and Jacki Marsh (Loveland), Fort …
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