Oct 24 2017
On November 8, Dr. Cameron Camp, an internationally-known research scientist in the field of gerontology, will be in Fort Collins to train the staff of WindSong Memory Care at Rock Creek in the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® approach to dementia care. Dr. Camp saw commonalities between Maria Montessori’s method of teaching children and his research in …
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Oct 16 2017
At September’s Larimer Senior Education Network meeting, the program discussed senior fraud and available senior resources. Jessica Krough with AARP’s Elderwatch program explained the top scams affecting seniors. Professors Sue Schneider and Allyson Brothers with the CSU’s Extension Services and Human Development & Family Studies Department explained their new Senior Access Points program. Jessica said …
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Oct 09 2017
Thrivent Financial’s Mountain Plains Group. Johnstown and Adamson Life Celebration Home, Greeley announce their 3rd Annual 2017 Veteran’s Celebration to kick off Veteran’s Week in Northern Colorado. This year’s theme, Game Day for Veterans, will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Embassy Suites Loveland. Radio personality Scott James …
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Sep 19 2017
By Zach Kinder When Maria Valdez lost her son and grandchild in 1996, she was a wreck and felt lost. A small advertisement about the Foster Grandparent Program through Volunteers of America Colorado became a godsend for her. Two decades later, “Grandma Maria” is more passionate about serving than when she started. She begins her …
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Sep 12 2017
At the August Senior Education Network meeting, the topic was mental health affecting older adults. Lari Walter, RN, with Seniors Helping Seniors, Melissa Luebe with Clear View Behavioral Health, Janet Severance, MSW, with Pathways, and Dr. Carl Nassar with Heart Centered Counseling discussed the different issues and treatment of mental health. Ms. Walter explained most …
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Sep 05 2017
Larimer County citizens now have the ability to renew their vehicle registrations at a convenient, easy to use, self-service kiosk, providing yet another reason you never have to wait in line in Larimer County Vehicle Licensing offices! Larimer has entered into a pilot program through the State of Colorado for the use of kiosk technology …
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Aug 29 2017
The Budweiser Events Center will play host to The Price is Right Live™ stage show on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased in person at the Budweiser Events Center Box Office, by phone at 877-544-8499 or online at BudweiserEventsCenter.com. The Price is Right Live™ is the …
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Aug 22 2017
For nearly four decades, the Rist Canyon Mountain Festival has capped off Labor Day Weekend with an awesome celebration of summer. But mind you, times have changed. Since 1979, the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department (RCVFD) has fired up its annual Mountain Festival, its major fundraiser and a rip-roaring day of family fun. In the …
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Aug 15 2017
Mosquitoes in Fort Collins have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) for the first time this season. Mosquito traps in the northeast and southeast section of town revealed Culex mosquitoes infected with the disease. The vector index, or measure of infected mosquitoes, is 0.203 in the NE zone and 0.004 in the NE zone. …
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Aug 08 2017
Larimer County Dept. of Natural Resources has released its 2016 Annual Report, a reporting commitment to Larimer County citizens through the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales tax. The 12-page report features successes in conservation and recreation across Larimer County last year. Highlights from the report are featured in the following areas: Conservation: The Department of …
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Aug 01 2017
By Sherry L. Christensen, retired teacher, http://livingliferetired.com So why am I be writing about substitute teaching? If you have considered working part time during retirement, do your homework this summer to prepare to substitute teach this fall. If you hold a current teaching license or have a bachelor’s degree you can become a substitute teacher. …
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Jul 25 2017
At June’s Senior Education Network meeting, a panel of distinguished speakers discussed affordable senior housing in Larimer County. The panel consisted of Diane Cohn with Lutheran Family Services, Sue Beck-Ferkiss with the City of Fort Collins Social Sustainability Office, and Katy Mason with the Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities. Over 30 professionals attended the network meeting …
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