Feb 08 2022
Almost two years since its last exhibit, the City of Greeley’s Tointon Gallery reopens its doors and invites the community to a First Friday Art reception celebrating the gallery’s inaugural exhibit of 2022, “A Vision of Community,” by local artist, Sieger Hartgers, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7 at 651 10th Ave. …
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Feb 01 2022
Raymond Lee emerged as one of three finalists following the council’s months-long national search for the leader who presides as the city’s chief executive. He was selected sole finalist and entered negotiations for the position in late November 2021. “Raymond’s ability to lead was apparent during his time as interim city manager,” said Mayor John …
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Jan 24 2022
We’re excited to share with our friends and followers that Grace Pointe Senior Care Community has received Telligen’s Blue Ribbon in Covid-19 Vigilance Award and has been added to Telligen’s Colorado 2021 Blue Ribbon in Covid-19 Vigilance Recognition List! Nursing homes on the recognition list have met criteria developed around the safety of their staff …
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Jan 17 2022
Johnstown Senior Center hosted a recent gathering of talented and creative artists and individuals displaying their works. There was a wide variety of items and products to choose from. Both Christmas presents and New Year gifts were available. The exhibitors had fun. All the attendees had fun. For sure, enjoyment and merriment on everyone’s part.
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Jan 10 2022
The folks at Greeley Active Adult Center came up with a clever idea. A lunch was held to celebrate both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult Center members and guests gathered for a Chicken Cordon Bleu lunch prepared by The Greeley Place. The lunch met with everyone’s satisfaction and enjoyment. Conversations around the tables added further enjoyment …
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Jan 04 2022
In recognition of both consistent professionalism and strong leadership, Weld County Assessor Brenda Dones has been named the 2021 Colorado Assessor of the Year by the Colorado Assessors’ Association. The award, voted on by association members from throughout the state, was presented to Dones at the association’s 2021 winter conference in Colorado Springs. “This award …
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Dec 20 2021
Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than the civilian population, according to a new AARP report. Additionally, four out of five military/veteran adults were targeted by scams directly related to their military service or the benefits they receive. “Our research shows scammers …
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Dec 13 2021
Howdy! was the official greeting at their recent Western Cowboy Music and Poetry Roundup. The Roundup drew a near capacity audience. Empty chairs were sparse! The audience sat back, heard and enjoyed familiar songs, tidbits of cowboy humor, both serious and funny poetry. The three show performers Ray Delgado, Vic Anderson and Bill Brewster brought …
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Dec 06 2021
At a recent Dementia Together “SPECAL” workshop, we discussed how loved ones with dementia sometimes withdraw or become agitated during family gatherings. The assumption is often made, “it’s just part of the disease.” At Dementia Together, we agree: Withdrawal or expressions of agitation are part of disease. The disease of trying to navigate life surrounded …
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Nov 22 2021
The Weld Senior Symposium (WSS) met at the Island Grove Conference Center in Greeley in October. Symposium attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and committee members were all pleased with the event. Its scope, informative content, speaker interaction with their audiences and visiting with a wide variety of exhibiting sponsors added up to setting aside time to attend …
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Nov 16 2021
Linda McCully of Erie has been awarded this prestigious award through RSVP for 4000 hour of Volunteer work. Linda has sewn, knitted and crocheted hundreds of amazing outfits and blankets for Warm Hearts-Warm Babies, an organization in Colorado that distributes items for premature infants and babies in need. Nothing is stopping her now, as she …
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Nov 08 2021
This summer, market shoppers and supporters voted Greeley’s Farmers’ Market the number one favorite market in Colorado through an online poll. America’s Farmers Market Celebration, an annual event put on by American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition, highlights markets across the country. After this year’s nationwide popular vote, Greeley ranked: first in Colorado, …
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