Feb 13 2017
Is that relic gathering dust in your attic a one-in-a-million treasure or a run-of- the-mill trinket? Find out on Saturday, Feb. 11, when evaluation experts host an Antiques Appraisal Roadshow at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Daniel Geary, owner of Lone Tree Antiques and Fine Art in Eaton, has collected, appraised, and …
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Jan 24 2017
The CSU Larimer County Extension responds to local needs and issues in several vital areas: family and consumer issues, horticulture, agriculture, food safety and nutrition, 4-H youth development resource management, small acreage management, and community safety issues. A recent luncheon was hosted by the Larimer County Extension held at The The Larimer County Conference Center, …
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Jan 17 2017
Getting more out of a vacation starts with finding ways to stretch your travel budget. To help, travel deals publisher Travelzoo recently unveiled the top six destinations where Americans will find the strongest deals in 2017. “We predict three trends will influence travel deals next year. Increased choice for flights, a strong U.S. dollar, and …
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Jan 10 2017
A new dementia research program called B Sharp was presented at a recent Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins by a panel of four experts: Jeni Cross, CSU Sociology professor; India Luxton, CSU Research assistant; Angel Hoffman with Stepping Stones at Banner Health; and Katie Fahrenbruch, Alzheimer’s Association Northern Colorado Director. The program was launched …
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Jan 03 2017
The Christmas time holiday brought together quite a number of Professionals For Seniors networking group members to share in fellowship, laughter and just plain good fun! The Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital & Long Term Acute Hospital hosted the festive occasion. Refreshments and tasty delicacies were served. Professionals For Seniors is comprised of individuals, agencies, organizations, corporations …
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Dec 30 2016
In October, Larimer County Office on Aging honored family caregivers who graduated from the Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes in 2016. Fifty-five students and speakers attended the annual Toast to Caregivers at the Lodge at MacKenzie Place in Fort Collins. Alan Heileman, MacKenzie Sales Manager and a class facilitator gave the introduction followed by Alan Arnette, …
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Dec 13 2016
Last month, several organizations in Larimer County gave tribute to our veterans. Thrivent Financial and Adamson Funeral Services held their annual Veterans Family Fair and tailgate party at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. Over 400 people including veterans, their families, and exhibitors attended the event. Veteran’s Family Fair. Over 25 exhibitors showed military or veteran …
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Dec 08 2016
At November’s Senior Network meeting, four speakers discussed grandparents raising their grandchildren. This program highlighted a unique group of caregivers that are often overlooked, a group that continues to grow locally and throughout the nation. These caregivers experience a unique set of challenges. Nancy Mendoza, Human Development student at CSU in Fort Collins, Suzanna Hetchler, Seniors …
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Nov 29 2016
Social connections are an important component in preventing chronic or life-limiting health problems. Spending time enjoying the right leisure activities helps protect cognitive skills. There are many challenges for seniors to maintain their social connection: lack of transportation; limited mobility and loved ones living at a distance. These challenges can be difficult to overcome for …
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Nov 29 2016
Washington, Illinois a little town between Peoria and Bloomington is where Linda Gabel was born and raised. After high school graduation, she went to the University of Illinois and earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatry and Communication; then on to earn an MBA in Finance at the University of Tennessee. Over the years of …
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Nov 29 2016
The CSU Women’s Assoc. held their Scholarship Recognition Reception on Thursday, November 3, at the Fort Collins Senior Center. The event was sponsored by Jean Sutherland and the First National Bank. This year, there were 24 students who were honored at the reception. CSUWA has been in existence for over 100 years, with approximately 150 members …
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Nov 08 2016
The Partnership for Age Friendly Communities in Larimer County with Larimer County Office on Aging and their Advisory Committee, and Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University presented the candidates forum in October at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Over 80 citizens of all ages listened to the candidates running for the various county …
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