Jan 23 2018
Larimer County Extension Office Recruiting Master Food Safety Advisor Volunteers The Larimer County Extension Office is recruiting volunteers who will attend in-depth training sessions in early 2018 on food preservation and safety, and afterwards will share their knowledge by volunteering in the community. We are excited about offering the Master Food Safety Advisor program for …
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Jan 16 2018
WindSong at Rock Creek is a Memory Care Community that has adopted the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® as their signature method for delivering exceptionally high quality of life for their residents. The programs focus on activities and everyday interactions as a means to reconnect persons with dementia to the outside world. The components of the Montessori …
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Jan 09 2018
The Fort Collins Senior Center FRIENDS group host ‘A Taste of Wellness: Food & Information That’s Easy to Digest’ at the Senior Center on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The event focus is on opportunities for adults to select healthy food options when dining at local eateries. Samples of unique, tasty …
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Dec 26 2017
November was National Family Caregivers month! Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) hosted the 6th annual Toast to Caregivers celebration at the MacKenzie Lodge, Fort Collins. Over 75 people attended the annual event, celebrating the local caregivers who successfully attended the Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes this year. MacKenzie Lodge provided the appetizers and …
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Dec 19 2017
At November’s Senior Education Network meeting, Patti Welfare, UC Health and Ally Eden, CSU and Healthy Kids Club presented. Ms. Welfare discussed several biases towards senior adults and gave multiple statistics, examples, and helpful tips. The average life expectancy of men is currently 76 years, while women are expected to live to 81 years. Americans …
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Dec 12 2017
“Stay As Dead As You Are” centered around Berthoud High School Class of 1982 gathering for their reunion, and everyone was there! Back for more shenanigans after 35 years are Babs and Guy Gleeson, the perfect couple with the most school spirit; Marty ‘Bud’ Budinski, former class clown; Richard ‘Dick’ Alantra, former captain of the …
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Dec 05 2017
Red Mountain Open Space Begins December 1, 2017 The seasonal closure of Larimer County’s Red Mountain Open Space, located north of Fort Collins, begins Friday, December 1, 2017. Red Mountain Open Space will remain closed to the public during the winter months because of winter weather conditions and the protection of wintering range for big …
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Nov 28 2017
At October’s Senior Education Network meeting, Jim Reisburg, Chair of the Colorado Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA), presented the November 2016 report on Health, Wealth, & Self to the governor. The report provides an insight to these three main topics, eight goals, and recommendations to improve aging for Coloradoans. Jim presented several interesting …
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Nov 21 2017
At 10:10 a.m. on October 10, Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute in launching a historic “10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign, establishing the ambitious goal that all Americans, and all residents of Fort Collins should live within a 10-minute walk …
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Nov 14 2017
Horsetooth Reservoir is one of the busiest reservoirs in Colorado, attracting throngs of visitors on hot, summer days. It can be challenging even to find a parking space at boat ramps, day use areas and other facilities at Horsetooth Reservoir on weekends and holidays during the summer. Now that it’s the fall season, Larimer County …
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Nov 07 2017
The SOAP Troupe (Slightly Older Adult Players) present the annual holiday show at the Fort Collins Senior Center! Three performances at $5 per ticket available in advance by calling 970-221-6644; also available at the door. The performances are Friday, December 1st, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 2nd, at 2 p.m. Proceeds …
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Oct 31 2017
Sometimes we aren’t sure what we should name a new program. We started with “Step Down Program” a new program for residents who had been in our skilled nursing facilities, but could still benefit from therapy, teaching, and support. Those we felt could benefit from a continued stay at one of our assisted livings. But …
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