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Meet Entertainer Bernie Boos

Bernie Boos is a versatile entertainer. He’s been playing the accordion since he was six years old. Bernie is a music lover and enjoys sharing his talents with audiences he performs before. He sings in German, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew and, English, too. Just recently, his audience at The Bridge in Greeley was delighted he was there …

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Be Sure To ‘RSVP’ For This Entertaining Evening

Gil Moon who hosts Senior Circle on KFKA, 1310 AM in Greeley presents One Man Show Dinner Theatre – Orson Welles, on Friday, February 20, 2015, University of Northern Colorado Central Campus, Upper Centennial Room in Brown Hall, 901 19th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. This dinner and show event promises to be an evening of …

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Best of 2015 Awards – Weld County

SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier ratings and reviews website for senior care and services nationwide, announced the Best of 2015 Awards. Nearly 900 assisted living, in-home care, and other senior housing providers across the U.S. were recognized this year. The annual Awards recognize outstanding senior living and home care providers who have received consistently high ratings from …

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Senior Resource Services Seeks Volunteers

Senior Resource Services is a 501(c) 3 non-profit member of the City of Greeley Chamber of Commerce and is in need of new volunteers to help with their programs. This organization seeks volunteers to help with their Special Friend Program which transports seniors to medical, dental and social appointments. Many seniors in the community can …

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Tree Of Memories

Hospice of Northern Colorado hosted its 31st Annual Tree of Memories at the Clarion Hotel in Greeley. Hospice staff, volunteers, family and friends gathered to remember loved ones who have passed on. Cynthia Werner, Hospice Executive Director, gave the welcoming remarks. Todd Taylor a Hospice Family Member spoke fondly and lovingly about his Father and their …

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Emergency Preparedness

Merrie Leach, Emergency Management Coordinator, Weld County Office of Emergency Management gave an insightful and vitally important presentation to the Weld County Senior Networking Group about… What does it mean to be prepared for an emergency or disaster? Traditional preparedness training tells people to “make a plan, get a kit, be informed,” but for many …

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Stay Healthy This Holiday!

Many of us know December to be filled with busyness, celebration, family get-togethers and the joys of the holidays. We all know however that the most wonderful time of the year is also a time that flu and other colds can be at their worst. With all of the holiday shopping, travel, parties and fun, …

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Senior Resource Services Seeks Volunteers

Senior Resource Services is a 501(c) 3 non-profit member of the City of Greeley Chamber of Commerce and is in need of new volunteers to help with their programs. This organization seeks volunteers to help with their Special Friend Program which transports seniors to medical, dental and social appointments. Many seniors in the community can …

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Giving Thanks!

The Greeley Senior Center hosted a delicious Thanksgiving Lunch. Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potato’s & Gravy, Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, Roll & Butter, a Fruit Cup, Coffee and Punch were the featured menu items. Oh yes… Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream. The desert was compliments of Vitality HomeCare. Drawings were held. Games were played. Entertainment was provided …

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Every 2 Seconds….

by Dee Gribble, North Colorado Medical Center …Someone in the US needs blood. More than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day, and even though an estimated 38% of the population is eligible to donate only about 5% actually do. Blood transfusions are required for patients with cancer, leukemia and other diseases, for open-heart surgery …

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National Cake Day, November 26, 2014

by Patty Endres Punchbowl.com says, “It’s National Cake Day! On this day, we celebrate one of the world’s favorite desserts – cake.” The cake we know and love today evolved from early leavened breads, which were sweetened with honey, fruit, and nuts. Did you know that the word “cake” comes from the Old Norse word, “kaka,” …

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Carbon Valley Help Center

This local nonprofit organization started on behalf of the Carbon Valley Network, which is a local group that exists to share information and enhance the collaboration between human services groups, the school district, municipalities, faith-based organizations, Weld County and nonprofits serving the Carbon Valley area. The Help Center Mission is helping people with immediate need …

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