Jan 11 2016
Every year, the City of Fort Collins provides the Human Relations Award, recognizing those in our community who promote acceptance and respect for diversity in Fort Collins. Nominations for the senior award category over 60 years of age are selected by the Fort Collins Advisory Board. Criteria for this annual award are volunteering for a …
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Dec 29 2015
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources has hired Ken Brink, Jr. as its new visitor services program manager. Brink, a native of northern Colorado and longtime ranger and park manager with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will oversee operations of Larimer County’s parks and open spaces. He began at the county in mid-November. “Our parks and …
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Dec 22 2015
It’s not too late to be a park ranger! Become a Volunteer Ranger Assistant and help park, open space and natural area rangers accomplish much of their important work. Larimer County Department of Natural Resources and City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department are now accepting applications for their joint Volunteer Ranger Assistant program. Training …
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Dec 16 2015
Through January 23, 2016 Nativity scenes have been created and recreated for many centuries. The Global Village Museum’s upcoming exhibit is one of the most eclectic international collections of nativity sets. Of unique as well as universal origins, versions of the crèche scene are found in countries on every continent. Nativities Around the World showcases …
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Dec 08 2015
Learn the art and science of food preservation – The Larimer County Extension Office is recruiting volunteers who will attend in-depth training sessions in early 2016 on food safety and food preservation, 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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Dec 03 2015
The Fort Collins Senior Center is pleased to announce the annual December show with the SOAP Troupe and the SOAP Tones entitled, “Senior Moments”, a series of humorous vignettes and joyous music, December 4th and 5th on the stage at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Once again, enhancing the holiday season with warmth and humor …
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Nov 24 2015
The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies (RNCR) provides skilled nursing, respite and comfort care, secured Alzheimer’s unit, physical, occupational & speech therapies, extensive wound care program, hospice and palliative services, and daily activities for their residents. RNCR is dedicated to providing professional and compassionate nursing care, while enhancing each resident’s quality of life. …
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Nov 18 2015
The Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village recently received a $3,000 social accountability grant from Good Samaritan Society Foundation. The grant money, combined with hours donated by Village employees, residents and family members benefits the Fort Collin Rescue Mission through various year-long projects. The Village plans projects to: 1) build a 10 x 12’ storage …
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Nov 10 2015
A popular section of trail on the east side of Horsetooth Reservoir has reopened after being rerouted further upslope from the reservoir. A section of the Foothills Trail between Rotary Park and Sunrise day use areas had eroded away due to high water in the reservoir. That section of trail had been closed since spring. …
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Nov 04 2015
According to a recent Forbes Magazine article, “Dementia-Friendly Communities” will be the new normal in the United States. The “Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado” initiative isn’t just one more initiative. It’s a collaborative effort to leverage the already existing resources, expertise, activities, and momentum in our communities in ways that help those walking the dementia …
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Oct 27 2015
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital recently hosted the monthly Professionals For Seniors networking breakfast. The occasion drew close to 90 professionals serving the adult senior community. The networking group heard from administrators and medical staff vital information about the wide range of services provided by the Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital. Personal testimonies from the audience served …
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Oct 20 2015
The Poudre Trail is 3.7 miles longer thanks to two projects near I-25 that were recently completed. The first project, is a 3.1-mile section of trail west of I-25, from the Harmony Park-N-Ride through Arapaho Bend Natural Area to a loop around Rigden Reservoir. This new trail segment provides paved access through Arapaho Bend Natural …
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