Category: Weld County Latest News

50+ Health & Job Fair Expo

This annual event once again held at the Island Grove Exhibition Hall drew hundreds of area residents. They came to take advantage health screening opportunities, visit exhibitors displaying senior focused products and services. Companies, agencies and other businesses were on hand to talk about employment opportunities. Weld County Area Agency on Aging volunteers were busy, busy …

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Thrivent Financial Hosting Free “Preparing For Long-Term Care” Event

Program details what long-term care looks like and provide strategies to prepare for it. Thrivent Financial is hosting a free educational event to help attendees prepare for the possibility of needing long-term care. The 90 minute event, at 6:30 p.m., November 13, at Greeley FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave, Greeley. The event is presented by Mountain …

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Once A Pilot ~ Always A Pilot

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John Krueger graduated from Marquette High School, and, at an early age, had his sights on becoming a pilot. He earned an Aerospace Engineering Degree from Saint Louis University, and while there, he also earned a civilian pilot’s license. John’s love for flying motivated him to enlist in the U.S. Air …

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New Name & New Theme

October 2014 marks NCPIE’s 29th Annual “Talk About Your Medicines” Month. This year, we’ve changed the name from “Talk About Prescriptions” to the new “Talk About Your Medicines.” Our theme is “Let’s Get In Sync” Heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, arthritis, cancer, asthma… NCPIE is partnering with the American Pharmacists Association …

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Assistance League® Takes Part In Make A Difference Day

Assistance League of Greeley is participating in the third annual Make A Difference Day, an event coordinated through the national office in Burbank CA. The Make A Difference Day concludes on October 25, 2014. The goal is to collect 1000 new books for pre-school age, 3-5 year olds. The books will be donated to the …

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A Coloradoan Through And Through

by Michael Buckley, Associate Publisher Sheri Lobmeyer was born and raised in Boulder. She graduated from Boulder High School; then went on to earn a graduate degree, in recreation with an emphasis on older adults, from UNC. Directing senior activities is Sheri’s passion. Early-on in her career, a San Antonio nursing home was her workplace. …

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New Accompanist Announced For The Greeley Chorale

The Greeley Chorale has a new addition, but not really, for the 50th Anniversary Season. Kati Rittner has been announced as the new accompanist for the Chorale. “Yes, Kati is our new accompanist, but she’s been a singing member of the alto section for several years,” explained Chorale Administrator Heather Garwood, “although we’ll miss her …

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Who Is An At Risk Elder?

Lynn Small from Weld County Adult Protection Services gave an enlightening and instructive presentation to the WELDCO Nutrition Center Managers from the senior centers in the county, volunteers and staff members. The centers are frequented by seniors for the nutritional lunches provided each week.According to Colorado Adult Protection Services, an at-risk elder is any person who is 70 years of age or older. …

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2014 Weld County 50+ Health & Job Fair Expo

The Pit Stop To Health & Wealth Friday, October 3, 2014 7 am – 11 am Island Grove Exhibition Hall, Greeley, CO 50+ HEALTH FAIR:  7:00 am – 11:00 am – Visit Clinical/Screening & Educational Booths 7:00 am – 9:30 am – Blood Analysis (only performed during this time) To make an appointment call 970-350-6633 …

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Eat Fresh! Support Local Farmers

2014 Windsor Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through September 20th at the corner of 5th Street and Main Street. A variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, homemade salsa, delicious breads to choose from. The Town of Windsor is partnering with CSU Extension Weld County and the Master Gardner’s program to …

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Greeley Chorale Announces 50th Anniversary Season

A salute to a bygone holiday favorite, special guests, and the world premiere of a choral work are all part of the 50th Anniversary Season of The Greeley Chorale: “50 Years of Song: Only the Beginning!” The Chorale, known in musical/choral circles both here and abroad for excellence, originated in 1964 under the guidance of …

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Neighborhood Improvement Grants Available

The City of Greeley is now accepting applications for its 2014 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program. A neighborhood may apply for up to $5,000 in a calendar year. Grants are funded on a first come, first served basis, based on city approval. A total of $5,000 is available for this program which has 2 categories of …

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