Jan 15 2019
Colorado is ranked one of the most desirable locations to retire and Northern Colorado has some of the most active retirees. The conundrum for those starting a new phase of their life is figuring out where this journey will take them and what resources are available. Volunteers of America SeniorCorps/RSVP, Poudre River Library District, and …
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Jan 08 2019
Seminar Sponsors (l-r): Jim Becker w/PAFC, Lisa Sullivaqn & Margaret Franckhauser w/Next Fifty Initiative, Janine Vanderburg w/Changing the Narrative, and Jason Morgan w/A Little Help Next Fifty Initiative and the Rose Community Foundation in collaboration with Partnership for Age Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado (PAFC) and A Little Help sponsored a seminar on age discrimination, …
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Jan 01 2019
Pictured Panelists: (l-r) Gloria Luong, Anna Von Dreele, Jason Morgan, & Jim Green Jason Morgan, Executive Director with A Little Help of Fort Collins, presented Tough Talk, their new quarterly lecture series about compelling issues facing the elderly. Their first lecture included a panel of three specialists discussing “Fighting Isolation.” The panelists included Jim Green, …
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Dec 25 2018
2018 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program Leaders The seventh annual Toast to Caregivers celebration held last month at the MacKenzie Lodge in Fort Collins, honored all the caregivers who completed the six-week Powerful Tools for Caregiver program during 2018. Over 75 caregivers and their spouses attended the celebration to give thanks to the class leaders …
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Dec 18 2018
“Just As I Am” a unique memoir by Roy W. Lilley is now available online through Amazon Books. In his introduction Chuck Schroeder, a cattle industry leader and the CEO of both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, wrote “This is the story of an …
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Dec 11 2018
Musical Memory Lane Coloring Book is a unique journey down memory lane. This quality book has 80 pages chock full of historic trivia and related images to color. The information and images are designed to spark memories and inspire conversation. Michele Dulas, author, and her side kick, Gary Stewart, musician, entertain at senior centers throughout …
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Dec 04 2018
In November at the Anheuser Budweiser Brewery in Fort Collins, Plant Manager Gary Bocis presented a $10 thousand donation check on behalf of the 73 veteran employees at the plant to the staff at Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado. In celebration of the event, 73 employees who served in the military were also honored by …
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Nov 27 2018
Kate Walker, BSW, has joined Meals on Wheels of Loveland & Berthoud as a Support Coordinator. “Meals on Wheels is delighted to welcome Kate to our Loveland & Berthoud team,” said Jeffrey Pomranka, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud. “Kate brings significant experience to this vital role in our organization and …
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Nov 20 2018
The setting led Mary Scott, MSW, owner of Heart Scars 6, LLC to team up with Wendy Buckley, Stillwater’s co-founder in presenting a Veterans & Families Retreat featuring speakers, Equine activities, BBQ, Music and camp-fire warmth and relaxation. Military veterans representing the USN, USMC, USAF, USA shared their heart wrenching & heart warming service experiences. …
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Nov 13 2018
At October’s Senior Education Network meeting, Ms. Jenna Raymond, Licensed Social Worker for the Connections Mental Health & Substance Abuse Alliance in Fort Collins discussed suicide prevention. The Connections team set a goal to train 100 senior service providers in 2019 in this evidence-based program about suicide prevention. The Question Persuade Refer (QPR) …
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Nov 06 2018
Larimer County’s web team was recognized today by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners for receiving not one, two or three – but four prestigious awards in 2018 for excellence in digital communication – the Saavy Digital Interactive award, Pinnacle Award, Member’s Choice Award, and Governmental Experience Award. The Saavy Award was presented to Larimer …
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Oct 23 2018
Thrivent Financial’s Community – Mountain Plains and Adamson Life Celebration Home are excited to announce their 4th Annual Veterans event and resource fair. To kick off Veteran’s Week in Northern Colorado, “Tribute to Veterans” is Sunday, November 4, from 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. In addition to a program honoring …
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