Mar 15 2021
The Assistance League® of Greeley announces that applications are now available for its single parent scholarships. Awards assist students who seek to escape poverty and become positive role models. Recipients would attend the University of Northern Colorado or Aims Community College. Eligibility for both includes: • Be a custodial single parent, living on your own …
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Mar 08 2021
One year ago, when the DDA canceled Blarney on the Block and the First National Bank parade it was a crazy and frightening time. Our Director of Experience had just been hospitalized, and the next day the state released the ‘shelter at home’ shutdown. The remaining three person staff were left to deal with the …
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Mar 01 2021
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado is promoting a newly released and groundbreaking book: “Forever Wild, Forever Home: The Story of The Wild Animal Sanctuary of Colorado” by Denver authors Melanie and Mark Shellenbarger. With over 100 color photos, “Forever Wild, Forever Home” is an absorbing, thoughtful, and timely story …
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Feb 22 2021
Many of the improvements in the health and function of older people during the past several decades can be attributed to the benefits of drugs. As a result of possible side effects, though, it is critical that seniors carefully manage their medications at home. Smart medication management can help prevent missing a medication, or even …
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Feb 22 2021
The Human Bean locations of Northern Colorado will be collecting healthy snacks and/or new or gently used books for Kindergarten through 8th grade students, safely through their windows. The drive is designed to feed the students body and mind. As an incentive, the Human Bean will give customers a punch for each item donated (up …
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Feb 15 2021
Who says there are not things positive during this time of CO-VID-19? The Milliken Senior Center has made some updates to their programs. The past few months have brought, all new equipment for the pool table, new storage, a new big-screen television, and cart for programming, along with new leather furniture for their Senior Room! …
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Feb 15 2021
Becky Lepinski has been a part of the Windsong family for over three years and has been working with seniors for over ten years. Becky is passionate about purposeful engagement and meaningful lives for the Residents. She truly believes they can ensure people with dementia live life to the fullest! She is a proud board …
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Feb 11 2021
City of Greeley Recreation will offer free virtual group fitness classes starting in January. These 45-minute-or-less classes delivered via Zoom allow users to participate from their home. Greeley Recreation will offer these classes in addition to the current in-person group fitness schedule, but will not require a Greeley Recreation membership allowing anyone in the community …
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Jan 25 2021
The Assistance League® of Greeley, and The Human Bean (Weld County locations), will partner for Hungry Kids Action Week, February 22-26, 2021. During that week, customers at the Human Bean Drive-Thru Coffee locations are asked to donate individually packaged healthy snacks and/or new or gently used books for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Donations will …
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Jan 25 2021
A Reflection on 2020 From a Caregiver’s Perspective With more than 30 years of experience in senior care, I can confidently say 2020 presented challenges that I and many of my colleagues at Grace Pointe Senior Care Community would have never imagined. Despite this year’s difficulties, our commitment to the “Three C’s” – Community, Connectedness, …
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Jan 18 2021
The Assistance League® of Greeley and The Human Bean (Weld County locations) will partner for Hungry Kids Action Week, February 22-26, 2021. During that week, customers at the Human Bean Drive-Thru Coffee locations are asked to donate individually pack-aged healthy snacks and/or new or gently used books for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Donations will …
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Jan 11 2021
(Pictured l-r) Veteran Pat Frantz, USMC 1982-1986, 1st Marine Division. Pat, his wife Lori and three children are Windsor residents. Tom Brown, USMC 1994-1998, 4th Marine Division. Tom, wife Lisa and 3 children live in Fort Collins. Tom Forsyth, USAF 1996-2001. Tom has four children and lives in Greeley. Pat, Tom, & Tom: Thank you …
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