Category: Weld County Latest News

Good Samaritan Society in Windsor Announces, Assisted Living and Memory Care Expansion

The Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Senior Living Resort planned expansion was completed in February 2020 consisting of a 56,000-square-foot Assisted Living and Memory Care community. The resort is entering its 11th year serving Northern Colorado. The addition of assisted living and memory care enhances the Society’s commitment to providing quality senior living and  care …

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The “Simon & Garfunkel Story” at the UCCC

The Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., presents the internationally acclaimed hit theater show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30p.m. The concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom …

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Greeley Weld Senior Foundation

GWSF Board Members held a gathering to re-cap 2019 and to look forward into the New Year 2020. 2019 successes were identified. Plans to build on those were laid out and discussed. High on the list is the Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and various fund-raising events. Members explored how to best and most effectively …

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VA Announces New Super Clinic

The Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Healthcare System recently announced it will build a 75,000-square-foot “Super VA Clinic” at 4875 Byrd Drive in east Loveland by 2022, replacing the current Fort Collins and Loveland clinics. It will be located north of Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson and across Interstate 25 from The Ranch and the Loveland Embassy Suites. The …

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South Dakota Adventure

By Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher. Continued from the December edition of 50 Plus Marketplace News. Deadwood is a town with an overabundance of history. We had the opportunity to spend most of a day exploring and learning more about the history. The local trolley picked us up in front of the hotel and dropped us …

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ALG Distributes Over 1696 Blankets

Assistance League of Greeley’s philanthropic program “Warm Up Weld County” distributed over 1696 blankets to 24 Weld County agencies, organizations and area schools. The blankets go to individuals and families in need. Funding for this program is provided by Assistance League of Greeley’s yearly budget, grant funds and individual donations. Our main funding source comes …

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Beyond Suffrage Exhibit Opens at Greeley History Museum

Next year marks the 100 anniversary of the ratification of 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote across the nation. The City of Greeley Museums will celebrate with “Beyond Suffrage: 100 Years of Progress,” which opens Jan. 17, 2020 at the Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St. The exhibit focuses on the accomplishments of …

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Jogging Partners With Christmas Spirit

FCA Endurance NoCO a Fellowship of Christian Athletes group meets Friday mornings for a jog around Windsor Lake. Afterwards, they get together at Coffeehouse 29 in Windsor for Bible Study. The Christmas season this year gave cause for the group to take on a Community Project to support and serve the 6.8 Organization’s “Adopt A …

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Take Advantage…

And, become a member of the Ad Bob Larson – vantage 50 Club. Under the direction of Flo Mikkelson, Advantage 50 Club Administrator, a long time friend of the senior community, lunches, member get togethers, theatre events, casino trips and many more exciting activities are planned, carried out with loads of fun resulting. The more …

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A Chance Meeting!

By Michael Buckley, Assoc.Publisher Leaving a Greeley Subway; a man busily and intently carving caught my attention. His tools were laid out before him. Tim Schuette, originally from Wisconsin; a Greeley resident since 1972, took a break to chat. Tim’s creative talents include pottery, carving, and wood turning. Carving is a passion. He said, “Wood …

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Reclaimed Art Auction & Film Festival

Assistance League of Greeley is extremely grateful to everyone who made RAAFF a success! Patrons bid on 66 amazing art creations donated by 42 talented artists. RAAFF depended on their time, talent and resources! We appreciate the local businesses who placed ads, donated and supported the event. Patrons voted for their favorite art to raise …

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Greeley Chorale, Toys For Tots Team Up At Holiday Concert

The Greeley Chorale and Toys for Tots are teaming up for the inaugural “Holiday Cheer for Children” toy drive in conjunction with the Chorale’s holiday concert. On Saturday, December 14, join the Chorale for an evening of holiday variety as Hometown Holiday takes the stage at 7:30 p.m., at Campus Commons Performance Hall. Toys for …

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