Dec 23 2014
The 11th Annual Big Thunder Draft Horse Show at Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena at The Ranch in Loveland returns Friday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. Show times are 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The event draws national and local competitors. Tickets, priced at $12 adults, $6 for …
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Dec 16 2014
Park Regency Loveland, an assisted living community of Bethesda Senior Living, presented a check for $5,000 to the Ft. Collins Rescue Mission last month. The Rescue Mission is a safe haven helping the hungry and homeless in Larimer County. They serve 150 meals a day and shelter 85 men and women nightly. They also offer the opportunity for people in need to …
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Dec 11 2014
In late October, the Partnership for Age Friendly Communities presented the Larimer County Senior Candidates Forum held at the Fort Collins Senior Center. The forum was sponsored by Larimer County Office on Aging, Foundation on Aging for Larimer County, and Center for Public Deliberation at Colorado State University. Eighty five attendees of all ages listened …
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Dec 02 2014
By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher Born and raised in southern California, Laura Palmeri, moved to Colorado in 2003. She resides in Fort Collins and is a mother to three adult children – two sons and a daughter. Laura is a 2006 graduate of Colorado Christian University graduating Suma cum laude with a Bachelor of Education …
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Nov 25 2014
Ring in the New Year with the ninth annual First National Bank’s New Year’s Eve Extreme Rodeo Challenge presented by Pedersen Toyota and Agfinity, Inc. at Budweiser Events Center on Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. This year’s event will bring rodeo favorites – saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, and bull fighting along with …
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Nov 18 2014
It’s autumn and you have all those holidays to get ready for: Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year celebration. So, take a deep breath and start planning now, suggests the Association of Mature American Citizens (www.amac.us/). Even the most crotchety among us is apt to smile a little more at this time of the …
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Nov 11 2014
At October’s meeting of the Senior Network in Fort Collins, Cathy Lasnik with the AARP Foundation in Denver presented two new senior programs, “Cyber-Seniors” and “Mentor Up” using high school and college students as the mentors. This is a dedicated group of volunteers with a mission to improve seniors’ lives using the latest technologies including computers, Internet access, portable devices and other associated services. …
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Nov 07 2014
Todd R. Kumro grew up in the US Navy. He joined at the age of 17. Todd is privileged and honored to have served his Country for 20 years, visiting every continent and ocean during his military journey. Todd’s last two years in the Navy were spent with Recruiting Command in Denver. He fell in …
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Nov 04 2014
Learn about new care options near you. To say dealing with the challenges of dementia is difficult is an understatement at the least. If someone close to you is living with the disease, you know that even the most routine tasks of daily life can be overwhelming and emotionally draining. But understand this: you’re not …
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Oct 28 2014
The Senior Network held their September meeting at Pathway’s Hospice in Fort Collins. Steve Mecklenburg, Telehealth Coordinator with the University of Colorado Health Systems discussed the goals and benefits of Telemedicine. Telemedicine is the patient’s medical information sent electronically from one site to another via the Internet, wireless cellular systems, or even satellite communications to …
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Oct 21 2014
Eric Melvin and “Angelyne the Amazing DEAF Cattle Dog” have redefined human-animal communication. They are known world-wide for their passionate work in character education, inspirational speaking and are also advocates for people and animals with disabilities. They offer a unique, heartwarming and entertaining show for seniors. Heidi Vucich, Activity Manager at Sierra Vista Health Care center had this to …
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Oct 14 2014
1. Do not act like what you think your current age should act like. What was your best year so far? Picture yourself at that age and be it. It’s positive thinking and goes a long way toward feeling better about yourself. 2. Be positive in your conversations and actions. When you catch yourself complaining, …
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