This annual event is held to recognize and honor those volunteering and giving of their time, energy and effort to the benefit of others including individuals, organizations, events and anywhere their services are needed. The 2017 Hall of Fame honorees are Kenny Dill, Barbara Sloan, JoAnn Ortega & Ray Peterson. Outstanding Senior Project was awarded …
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Jun 06 2017
Greeley Chorale To Tour
The Greeley Chorale embarks on it 9th international concert tour, this time to Germany and the Czech Republic, on May 31. Prior to leaving, the Chorale offered a free concert on Tuesday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 2101 16th Street, Greeley. The performance featured some of the works traveling to Europe …
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May 30 2017
Parkinson’s Support Group
In Colorado, 17,000 people presently suffer from Parkinson’s disease. This disease affects over 1,000,000 Americans who are generally over 60 years of age. Parkinson’s is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects an individual’s muscle movements. Due to the dying of specific brain cells, people with Parkinson’s produce a low level of a vital chemical, Dopamine. …
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May 16 2017
Calling All Artists
By Holly Darby, Community Outreach Manager, Weld County Area Agency on Aging The Golden Gallery Art Show is an event intended to promote the art of Weld County’s 50+ residents. This inaugural event is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Assoc., the Greeley Senior Activity Center and the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. Weld County artists …
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May 09 2017
TRU PACE Program Accepting Applications
TRU PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is accepting applications to provide services to eligible participants living in Boulder and southwest Weld Counties. This innovative program serves residents by providing preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services that enable these elderly individuals to continue living safely in the community. TRU PACE registration is …
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May 04 2017
8th Annual Film Festival
The Weld County Area Agency on Aging hosts its 8th annual film festival in recognition of Older American’s Month for May. We are happy to announce that due to the high interest and growth we have seen over the years, we will be showing the films in two days. This year’s short films that were …
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Apr 25 2017
Making God Laugh
He did! And, so did the audiences at Windsor Community Playhouse as they enjoyed the Two Act, Four Scene production of “Making God Laugh.” The story line followed one ordinary American family over the span of thirty years’ worth of holidays beginning in 1980 and ending up in 2010. Dad and mom and their three …
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Apr 18 2017
Stars of the Universe
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program hosted its Annual Volunteer Breakfast recognizing volunteers who amassed 84,055 hours of volunteer time helping and assisting members of Weld County communities. RSVP Director Marcia Shafer served as MC of the event’s program held at UNC. UNC students were set up the program and served the tasty breakfast. Mary Louise …
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Apr 11 2017
Community Garden Plots Available
The Neighborhood Resource Office seeks new or experienced gardeners to adopt a plot at the Plumb Farm or the Clay Center of Northern Colorado community gardens. For a $25 annual fee, one can adopt a plot and plant food, herbs or flowers at these popular gardens. Plumb Farm is a Centennial Farm owned and managed …
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Apr 04 2017
Chorale Concludes Season With “Ludwig & Friends”
The 52nd Season of The Greeley Chorale concludes with the presentation of ‘An Evening with Ludwig & Friends’ on Saturday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 2101 16th St., Greeley. The centerpiece of this concert is Beethoven’s monumental Mass in C, one of the great choral works of the early 19th century. “The …
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Apr 02 2017
Driving Rehabilitation Evaluations and Training
Are you worried that your children will take your keys away? Or that your parent or loved one is not safe driving? We have a great resource for everyone. Covell Care & Rehabilitation, LLC is excited to announce they are now offering driving rehabilitation evaluations and training with a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist and Occupational …
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Mar 15 2017
UNC Opera Scenes Production Features Original Works by Student Composers
University of Northern Colorado senior Ashley Driscoll and master’s student Joseph Scardetta will debut compositions spanning themes of revolution, mental health, man vs. machine and, ultimately, stark humanity in UNC Opera Theatre’s “The Opera Garden: Growing New Opera,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 in Hensel Phelps Theater, UCCC. Driscoll and Scardetta’s compositions …
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