Jul 01 2014
There is plenty of activity going on at these two communities. Major expansion is underway. As pictured, new construction is on schedule! Adjoining Sterling House & Clare Bridge is Clare Bridge Crossings especially designed for residents who are in the early to middle stages of all forms of dementia. Just recently, a “Hard Hat” tour was conducted. …
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Jun 25 2014
by Dawn Mathis Who can forget the pivotal moment in our history of 9/11/01? All the tragic events following that event were heart-rending. Out of the devastation, however we also experienced human feats that were heroic – our communities and love of country galvanized despite those horrific attempts to crush our American Spirit. Out of …
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Jun 17 2014
MacKenzie Place, a retirement village in Fort Collins, sponsored their third annual classic car show on May 17. Over thirty classic cars and trucks from the early 1900s to the present were shown at this event. Entertainment was provided by Kenny Cordova and his band and lunch served by the Boot Grill. Proceeds were given …
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Jun 13 2014
The Larimer County Office on Aging’s Advisory Council today awarded the 2014 Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award to David McKibbin, PhD, of Fort Collins, and the 2014 Outstanding Family Caregiver Award to Sandy Phillips of Loveland. This annual event celebrates Older American’s Month. The annual awards are named after a former county volunteer, Stan Ulrich (pictured …
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Jun 03 2014
Amelia Earhart: Storyteller Elsa Wolff’s Living History Presentation of the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart: Queen of the Air, is told in character from the point of view of the famous aviatrix. Elsa recently appeared at Rigden Farm, and was introduced in character as Amelia Earhart, a woman of accomplishment, adventure, author, lecturer and …
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May 28 2014
In March, the Veterans Administration, Larimer County, and Fort Collins Senior Center hosted the annual Veterans Forum for Seniors with over 90 veterans and their spouses attending this informational event. Four speakers made presentations and answered many questions by the senior veterans. There is a VA hospital in Cheyenne, WY and Denver, CO and four …
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May 15 2014
Reveille 3 is honored to announce their international tour to represent Colorado, the U.S., and all military veterans at the 70th D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France in early June. D-Day was the military invasion by the allied forces on June 6, 1944 to stop the Nazi regime in France and Europe during World War II. The …
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Apr 29 2014
“Shrunken” heads, miniature masks and a 300 BC Roman head fragment are featured in a fascinating new exhibit, Small Faces ~ Cultural Masks and Heads, opening Friday April 4 at the Global Village Museum in Fort Collins. Used in drama or dances, as disguises or decorative objects, masks are handcrafted in many countries. Indonesia, South …
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Apr 25 2014
The Loveland Family History Center is pleased to announce the first annual Family History Fair with an all day FREE genealogy seminar for local genealogists and family historians on Saturday, April 26 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This event will be held at the Loveland Family History Center (Church of Jesus Christ) located at 3800 Mountain Lion Drive (exit off Boyd Lake Road on Highway 34/Eisenhower Blvd …
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Apr 16 2014
The 10th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Fundraising Luncheon sponsored by University of Colorado Health was recently held at the Drake Center, Fort Collins. Over 250 folks attended the luncheon heard updates on the battle against Alzheimer’s; an irreversible, progressive brain disease. Speakers spoke in a very moving manner about experiences battling the disease themselves and experiences giving …
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Apr 16 2014
By Meaghan Hartman, Garden Square of Greeley Many people overlook the importance of their feet. Even though we use our feet to do just about everything during the day, taking them for granted can be easy. Having healthy feet is essential in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and just like every other part of our bodies; …
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Apr 07 2014
May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults and caregivers in our community. Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month-a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans. The Larimer County Office …
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