Oct 09 2018
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (HFNC) sent its last group of 60 plus WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans with their guardians in early September to Washington D.C. This last flight was a memorial tribute to Founder and retired Army Colonel Stan Cass, who passed away last April. The last tribute flight two-day journey began …
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Oct 02 2018
At September’s Senior Education Network meeting, host Sarah Harlow with Home Instead introduced Julie Kostrey, a Board Certified counseling psychologist and clinical team leader with Summitstone Health Partners in Fort Collins. Julie presented how Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects all ages including the elderly. She explained many people who experience traumatic events may have …
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Sep 25 2018
Fort Collins Utilities has launched a new loan program to help residential property owners make their homes more efficient through a financial partnership with the Colorado Energy Office and Bloomberg Philanthropies. The new EPIC Loan is open to all eligible single-family attached and detached properties served by Fort Collins Utilities. The City offers affordable financing …
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Sep 18 2018
At August’s Senior Education network meeting, Dr. Sue Schneider with CSU Larimer County Extension, explained their new website (Larimerservices.gov) and program in collaboration with Partnership for Age Friendly Communities (PAFC), and Larimer County Office on Aging. Their mission is to coordinate and communicate to seniors about the different local senior resource services. Interestingly, our senior …
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Sep 11 2018
• Basics of Preserving Food Safely: An overview of the basic methods of food preservation: canning, freezing and dehydration. Learn about equipment needed and best methods for particular foods. Tasting included. Free, Register. Wed Sept. 12, 2-3:30 pm, Loveland Public Library • Water Bath Canning: Learn how easy it is to safely can high acid …
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Sep 04 2018
Revamped and revved up, the Rist Canyon Mountain Festival will be packed with fun and entertainment like never before. The popular outdoor fair, with free admission and free parking, will be held 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, September 8, at 11835 Rist Canyon Road (opposite the main firehouse). “It’s going to be a family-fun …
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Aug 28 2018
The Board of Larimer County Commissioners, and the Environmental Science and Advisory Board honored three individuals/ organizations for their outstanding work with Environmental Stewardship in Larimer County at the 22nd annual Environmental Stewardship Awards. The award winners for 2018 are: 1. Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, a non-profit organization (Gary Miller, Lyndsay McFarland) comprised of Estes …
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Aug 21 2018
A relative of the most famous author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), was one of 10 people who appeared as early American colonials in the recent July 4th Parade in Fort Collins. Neil Grigg, a long-time Fort Collins resident and Colorado State University civil engineering professor, appeared as Thomas Jefferson in the …
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Aug 14 2018
Applications are now being accepted for Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources’ Small Grants for Community Partnering program for the 2019 grant cycle. Individual grant awards are available up to $3,000 per project, limited to one application per applicant. This year, applications are through a new online form. Grant applications are due Thursday, Aug. 30, …
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Aug 07 2018
That generation was impressively represented at the recent WWII Veterans Reunion held at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland which was exactly the right place for the reunion to be held. This because the airport allowed for an exciting and memorable take-off and landing of WWII vintage aircraft such as: B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 …
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Jul 24 2018
Assisted Living Locators offers a no cost service for seniors and their families providing expert advice on short and long-term care options, including in-home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and retirement apartments. The franchise is owned by Eldercare Advisor Maureen Walker, a 30-yr. resident of Northern Colorado. “As the senior population grows”, many different …
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Jul 17 2018
Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents the 14th annual Larimer County Senior Law Day to assist seniors and their families with legal matters related to aging and planning. Attend educational workshops while socializing with other families who are facing similar challenges. Meet legal professionals in our community and receive valuable reference materials. Don’t miss …
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