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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Oct 16 2018
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper led a groundbreaking ceremony last month for the I-25 North Express Lanes from Johnstown to Fort Collins, starting this project to improve travel reliability and ease traffic congestion in Northern Colorado.’ According to the State Demography Office, the population of Larimer County, currently 316,000 residents, is expected to increase by 52% …
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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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