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
Meet Linda Gabel
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
CSU Women’s Association
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
Larimer County Candidates Forum
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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Oct 25 2016
Bridging the Gap
The 2016 Edition of Bridging the Gap was a huge success! Area professionals, agencies, businesses, individuals, friends and other supporters gathered together at the Fort Collins Hilton to get to know one another and share the vast amount of resources for seniors in Northern Colorado. A wide variety of senior service exhibitors displayed their products …
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Oct 18 2016
Local Businesses Host Second Annual Veterans Fair
Thrivent Financial and Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services are hosting the 2nd annual Tailgate to Veterans Day & Family Fair! It is on Sunday, November 6 from noon to 3 pm at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. Festivities include a live band, family activities such as face painting, balloon tying, magicians, and a military tank …
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Oct 13 2016
Evaluating Senior Drivers for Safety!
At September’s Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins, Jill Couch with Pro 31 Safe Senior Driver gave an informative presentation on evaluating senior drivers. Her company reaches out to many senior and professional groups on educating the public about safe senior driving and helping or evaluating seniors with their driving abilities. National Highway Traffic Safety …
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Oct 04 2016
An Ultimate Question: Real or Fake?
The marketplace for antiques and fine art is complex and constantly changing, so when do you need expert advice? An educational program, Genuine or Forgery: Authenticity in the Antiques & Art Business, will tackle the issue from 6-8 pm Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Daniel Geary, owner of …
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Sep 27 2016
Great Fun! Great Cause
The Alzheimer’s Association was the grateful recipient of funds raised by Caring Senior Service, Fort Collins. Club Tico was the location where over one hundred staff members, volunteers, friends and supporters gathered together to share conversation, enjoy a delicious lunch and musical entertainment. The Sunnyside Singers entertained by playing favorites from back in the day; …
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Sep 23 2016
Park Regency Loveland Makes Donations
As part of their annual giving program for needy causes, Park Regency Loveland Senior Living provided donations to Mountain Home Children’s Home and Alzheimer’s Association. In July, a $3,000 donation check was presented to Mountain States Children’s Home in Longmont. The donation will help replace a new entry road to their facility. Pictured, Cyndy Luzinski & …
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Sep 23 2016
Distinguished Career
Mildred Johnson has lived in Fort Collins since 1962. Mildred’s husband of 50 years passed away in 1996. Mildred is the mother of a grown son and daughter, a grandmother. Her family extends to a step daughter and her husband, a step grandson and being a step great-grandmother. Mildred is a retired Colorado State University …
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Sep 07 2016
New Trail at Hermit Park Open Space
In August, about 50 volunteers assisted Larimer County Department of Natural Resources with building a new trail at Hermit Park Open Space. With support from Larimer County staff, the volunteers constructed roughly 1,500 feet of trail over two days. Volunteers for the project consisted of groups from Larimer County, Overland Mountain Bike Club, Estes Park …
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