Category: Weld County Latest News

27th Annual Hall Of Fame

The Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation hosted one fabulous gathering at the Greeley Country Club to recognize and honor outstanding volunteers and to award Weld County Senior Centers financial assistance to carry on their programs, events and improvements to their centers. The 27th Annual Title Sponsors were Weld Area Agency on Aging & Pathways of Northern Colorado; …

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Red Cross Awards Local Citizens for Their Heroism

In May, the Northern Colorado Chapter of the Red Cross honored people at their annual Heroes Awards Ceremony at The Ranch in Loveland. Over 80 people attended the event to honor the heroes. Sgt. Charles Cummins with the United States Army received the Military Hero Award. Sgt. Cummins answered the call to volunteer at the …

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The Bridge At Greeley Honors Veterans

Recently, National BBQ Day was celebrated at The Bridge. Residents, veterans, family, friends & staff were invited to a delicious BBQ lunch and delicious it was! Music by Dee Perkins was very enjoyable entertainment. The sing-alongs were fun! And, Dee has fun playing the piano. That was obvious, indeed. After lunch, everyone gathered in the …

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Sinatra Songfest

Tribute Artist Rick Blessing is coming to the Windsor Community Playhouse, Saturday, 22 June 2019. His ever captivating performance gets underway at 7:00 p.m. You’ll not want to miss this! Rick’s Trio accompanies him adding to the evening’s enjoyment and fun. Memories are made of this – Fly Me to the Moon, My Way, Strangers …

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Veteran Raising Awareness About Unexpected Parkinson’s Symptoms

Dan McFarland’s family was concerned when he started taking pictures of clouds and posting them on social media with urgent messages about how they were symbols about the need to repent and get ready for the end of the world. His frequent bouts of paranoia and experience with surprising visions seemed out of character, especially …

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Discount on Chimney Park Pool Passes

The Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is offering multiple discounted Chimney Park Pool pass options. Annual Community Recreation Center members can purchase a Chimney Park Pool add-on pass for $25 per person beginning April 25 through the summer. Non-annual members can purchase Chimney Park Pool passes for half off until May 15. “Regular pricing …

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Tips to Tackle Your Financial Goals With Confidence

Many Americans have a certain vision for their financial future but not a clear path for how to achieve their goals. Use these tips to tackle your finances with greater confidence. • Set a specific goal. Setting goals may actually boost your confidence about achieving them. In fact, those who set a financial goal for …

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Qualified Listeners There To Help

Qualified Listeners is an active Veteran outreach support programs in North Colorado and southern Wyoming focusing on helping Veterans and their families discover more peace in their lives and who never have to be alone again. HOPE is always there! At a recent board meeting a number of important issues, programs, sponsorship opportunities, fund raising …

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10th Annual Film Festival

The Weld County Area Agency on Aging hosts the 10th annual film festival in recognition of Older American’s Month for May. We are again showing the films on two days. This year’s short films, that honor the joys, challenges, and opportunities facing later life, will be shown Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22, 2019, …

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2019 Hall of Fame goes Derby Style

The Senior Hall of Fame, which will be held May 4th, 2019 at the Greeley County Club, is rapidly approaching. During this event, the Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation (GWSF) will recognize 3 outstanding Weld County volunteers for their dedication to the community. Grants are also given to Weld County Senior Centers to improve their programs and …

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A Master Of The Game

By Michael Buckley, 50 Plus Marketplace News To witness a master at his game is quite entertaining and often astonishing. This was such an experience for me at the Greeley Active Adult Center. As I watched Louie Salazar execute his carefully calculated shots, the end result was amazing. He ended up running the table more …

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Professionals For Seniors

WindSong at Northridge in Greeley hosted the recent gathering of the commonly referred to P4S networking group. P4S get together monthly to discuss ways to advance care to the senior adult community and give attention to their needs. Nearly 75 professionals were in attendance to take advantage of the get together. A delicious breakfast provided …

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