Category: Weld County Latest News

Cowgirl At Heart

Jami Pfertsh was born and raised in Golden. She moved to Keenesburg about 20 years ago. Jami has two boys, ages 24 and 8. Her husband Clay works in the local oil fields. She and her family own a ranch in Keenesburg which they farm. Every year the family puts up their own hay and …

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Weld Senior Symposium Goes Virtual

We, like you, are navigating uncharted territory during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Weld Senior Symposium planning committee was faced with deciding how to best support our community. Our response? We are excited to announce that the event will be virtual! Now, more than ever, it is important to offer the community opportunities to learn about …

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Coffeehouse 29 Reopening!

Under new ownership! Area residents will be glad to hear this favorite coffee shop is now open for business. The new owners & Barista team are excited about the reopening and are ready to meet and greet past customers and new customers, too! Stop by 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. Specialty coffee …

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Saluting Local Veterans!

Chris DeBey: Anchors Aweigh! United States Navy Veterans surely remember this song. May even have even sung or hummed it a time of two. Perhaps, USN Veteran Chris DeBey has. Chris served in the USN from 1971 – 1975. His rank as Machinist Mate E-3 kept him busy; particularly The USS SHASTA, an ammunition ship. …

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He Accepted the Challenge!

Commissioned paintings are not a rarity for local Colorado artist Jack Olson. His artistic talents are impressively creative and far reaching in content. In addition, Jack’s freelance artwork is equally creative, recognized, praised and has won awards in numerous competitions his work has been entered in. Jack’s most recent commission work immediately caught his attention …

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How to Manage Stress Through Music

With routines upturned and health concerns top of mind, many people are feeling an extra amount of stress these days, too much of which can be bad for one’s mental and physical health. However, music has many mood-boosting, stress-relieving benefits. Here are four ways to incorporate more of it into your life without even leaving …

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Good Sam Water Valley Keeping Things Fun

At The Good Samaritan Society Water Valley in Windsor senior living resort, the fun doesn’t stop just because of the virus. With trying to keep social distancing, we’ve had to get creative on delivering activities and fun to our residents during these difficult times. Here are some of the ways we’ve kept our residents engaged …

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Casting about for a line…

By Richard Griess We’ve all seen the bumper sticker: ‘A bad day fishin’ beats a good day at work.’ Chances are, most people can relate. But what about the retired old codger or codgerette – good day at work doesn’t apply. Now a bad day fishin’ becomes a little more meaningful. In the words of …

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Advantage 50 Club At First Advantage Bank

Are you looking for fun activities to enjoy and good fellowship; then membership in the Advantage 50 Club program at First Advantage Bank in Greeley is for you. Activities for the group are geared towards people 50 and Better. They have monthly meetings. And lunch at an area restaurant. The members like to refer to …

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Having Fun In Central City

By Michael Buckley, Assoc. Publisher Kathy Kindsfather, Town of Milliken Senior Coordinator & Special Events arranged with Colorado Coach Transportation Tour Bus owner Patrick Harton to take a group of seniors to Central City for a day of fun and enjoyment. Travel to & from was most pleasant. Those traveling shared conversations varying in subject …

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Friendly Fork still serving!

Governor Jared Polis issued a StayAt-Home order for Colorado. Thankfully Weld County Senior Nutrition Program meals are considered an essential service and still provides a take-out/drive through service. There are 13 participating meal sites as well as the 2 temporary meal sites. Our senior housing facilities are currently closed to the public. Please pass on …

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11th Annual Film Festival

The Weld County Area Agency on Aging hosts its 11th annual film festival in recognition of Older American’s Month for May. We are happy to announce that we again show the films on 2 days. This year’s short films, that honor the joys, challenges, and opportunities facing later life, on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, …

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