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Be on the Lookout for Holiday Scams

Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Be cautious shopping online. Because many retailers now have chip card readers, fraud at bricks-and-mortar stores is down, so scammers have shifted their efforts online. Use a credit (not debit) …

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BBB Launches Holiday Helper Guide

The biggest shopping weekend of the year is fast approaching. Last year more than 151 million people shopped during the three-day weekend of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. If you plan to head out to the stores or shop online this holiday season, Better Business Bureau’s Holiday Helper Guide (bbb.org/holidayhelper) offers the following information and tips …

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Better Business Bureau Sees a Huge Drop in Reports of IRS Scam Since Raid in India

Mumbai police shut down call center, arrest 70 suspects Arlington, VA (October 20, 2016) – The top scam reported to the Better Business Bureau is the tax scam (also known as the IRS scam), which has accounted for about one in four reports to BBB Scam Tracker during its first year of operation. But BBB …

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Tips to Keep Your Neighborhood Safe

Amid recent headlines, which include mass shootings, terrorist attacks and typical everyday crime, it can be easy to feel unsafe. But individual citizens can take steps to make their homes and communities safer from many types of threats. At Home Does your family have a plan in the event of emergency? The Department of Homeland …

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Online Statewide Trail Map Preview

The first phase of a comprehensive statewide trail map, a key component of Governor Hickenlooper’s Colorado the Beautiful initiative is now available online as work continues to complete the project. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) put a preview of the project, called the Colorado Trail System (CTS), online demonstrates the power of providing easy access …

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Consumer Advisory

Consumer Resources A) To Remove Your Name From Mail/Phone Marketing Lists: 1. Register land-line and cell phones with the National Do Not Call Registry at www.donotcall.gov, or by calling 1-888-382-1222. Once registered, it becomes permanent. 2. To remove your name from junk mail lists, write to the Mail Preference Services, PO Box 643, Carmel, NY …

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National Lifespan Respite Conference 2016

Elevate Respite! The Colorado Respite Coalition and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter in collaboration with the ARCH National Respite Network, Easter Seals Colorado, and the Colorado Department of Human Services hosts the 2016 National Lifespan Respite Conference in Denver on September 20- 22, 2016.   The conference offers valuable, up-to-date information for families, …

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Colorado Senior Lobby’s Summer Social August 20th

Join Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) members in hearing what politicians have done or are working on to address the needs of seniors! Make new friends, enjoy good food and most importantly, let your voice be heard! Colorado Senior Lobby and the politicians attending are interested in hearing what issues are important to you! Colorado Senior …

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Annual Publication Promotes Colorado Farmers’ Markets

Tis the season for pop-up tents, community gatherings and local foods—farmers’ markets. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 32nd annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory helps consumers find farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, wineries and agritourism activities. “When tents start popping up in parking lots, everyone gets excited,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department …

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Essential Things to Know Before Visiting a National Park

This year, the National Park Service celebrates 100 years of encouraging adventure and preserving the great outdoors, making it the perfect time to get out and explore. The untouched wonders, not to mention the clear skies and sunny days of summer, make a beautiful backdrop for the all-American family road trip. And while grand adventure …

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July is National Golf Month

By Patty Endres, Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living Have you heard that the word GOLF is an acronym for the words, “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden?” As a woman who plays golf I just rolled my eyes. But, this has been said for MANY years! Is it true? Well, in a way it is. Golf …

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State Planning Group Benefits Seniors

At May’s Senior Network meeting, Jim Riesberg, chair for the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging, discussed his committee’s strategic plan for helping Colorado seniors with quality of life issues through 2030. Their vision: Colorado will be a place where all residents can maintain a healthy, mobile and vibrant life as they age. The 23 …

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