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
Wild Animal Sanctuary Celebrates 40th Anniversary!
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
Managing Medications for Seniors is Essential
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
Hungry Kid’s Week Collection
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
Same Milliken Senior Center… 2021 Brings Changes
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
Windsong at Northridge Greeley New Executive Director
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
Greeley Recreation Offers Free Virtual Fitness Classes
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
Assistance League of Greeley and Human Bean Schedule ACTION Week in February
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
Community, Connectedness, & Comfort: Keys to Successful Senior Care!
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
Assistance League of Greeley and Human Bean Schedule ACTION! Week in February!
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
Thank You For Your Service!
(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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Jan 11 2021
Assistance League® of Greeley Continue to Help Others In Need!
Four Weld County grant foundations have stepped up to help the Assistance League® of Greeley sustain its philanthropic programs through the corona-virus pandemic. A Boettcher grant allowed the organization to attach UV lights to current ventilation at the Bargain Box Thrift Store. The lights help purify the air and reduce airborne contaminants including viruses; improving …
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