Mar 15 2016
The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents the 6th annual Elder Care Resource Day. The all day event is Saturday, April 2nd at the Fort Collins Senior Center on 1200 Raintree Dr., Fort Collins from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. This educational conference assists caregivers with 16 informative classes …
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Mar 14 2016
Construction started at Lions Open Space on Monday, February 22, resulting in a temporary closure of the parking area at the open space in Laporte. Lions Open Space is home to the westernmost portion of the Poudre River Trail, which continues west as the Pleasant Valley Trail. The Pleasant Valley Trail is open during construction …
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Feb 29 2016
Columbine Health Systems announces the opening of their new addition, The Pines at New Mercer Commons assisted living, located at 900 Centre Ave., Fort Collins. The 40 apartment facility offers three styles: Royal, Executive, and Luxury suites. Each apartment features walk-in closet, flat screen TV, individual thermostat for heating and air-conditioning, kitchenette with small refrigerator, …
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Feb 29 2016
Hospice is comfort, peace and love. Providing the upmost compassionate care to patients during this special season of their lives, involves specialized care for each patient. Auburn Crest Hospice prides itself on the specific care they can offer each patient and family. Alternative therapies are one way Auburn Crest provides focused care to fit the …
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Feb 17 2016
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources expects a busy summer at its campgrounds and encourages people to reserve sites soon. Larimer County offers camping at Horsetooth, Flatiron and Pinewood reservoirs; Carter Lake; and Hermit Park Open Space. In addition to tent and RV campsites, the County offers camper cabins at Horsetooth Reservoir and Hermit Park, …
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Feb 11 2016
Be transported back in time with song lyrics like “A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh. No matter what the future brings the world will always welcome lovers as time goes by.” Come and celebrate love with the Forever Mine Valentine’s Dinner and Dance celebration on February 12 at the …
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Jan 26 2016
Affordable, reliable and adequate oil and natural gas is critical for our quality of life, national security and economic wellbeing. A proven technique established in the 1940’s combined with the ability to drill horizontally has created abundant supplies of oil and natural gas. This technique known as hydraulic fracturing enables oil and natural gas to be extracted from solid rock formations deep below the earth’s surface. The following facts are important to …
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Jan 19 2016
A Lazuli Bunting, a beautiful songbird commonly residing in the southwest and Mexico in winter, was sighted and photographed at the Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Avenue, on December 19, 2015. The bird is the first of its kind to ever be seen in winter in Colorado. The male bird was discovered by Rachel …
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Jan 12 2016
The City of Fort Collins, Columbine Health Systems and UCHealth are offering an ‘Aging Mastery Program’ beginning January 13. The program is possible through a grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The City, Columbine & UCHealth formed a community partnership in 2014 to enhance health and wellness related opportunities throughout the community. The …
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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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