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Red, White, & Blue Parade in Greeley

The Second Annual Red, White and Blue car parade was held at the Bridge at Greeley, Assisted Living. The residents loved the colorful display of cars and colors; as they passed by in style. The cars were decorated in the truest sense of ‘Patriotism.’ There were a variety of cars in the parade. A big …

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One Couples Journey through Dementia

John and Jean Schopbach began their journey through dementia in 2013 when Jean was diagnosed. In 2018, following a short stay in rehab, Jean moved to WindSong at Northridge, a Memory Care Community in Greeley, Colorado. John did not know what to expect at WindSong, but past experiences had set his expectations low. He was …

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Centennial Village Museum Reopens for Summer Season

City officials announce Centennial Village Museum will reopen for the 2021 season on May 28. A living history experience, Centennial Village Museum features over 35 historical buildings, heritage farm animals, and 8-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Visitors step back in time and learn about the settling of the western high plains, a time when grand …

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Greeley’s Farmers’ Market Opens for Summer & Fall Seasons

The Greeley Farmers’ Market opens May 15 for the summer season. The market takes place from 8 a.m.-noon, every Saturday through Oct. 30 at the historic Union Pacific Depot, 902 7th Ave., in downtown Greeley. Visitors should look for and follow signage indicating the main entrance and exit to create one-way traffic through the market …

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Greeley Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month

May is Historic Preservation Month, which celebrates the heritage and preservation of historical, architectural and archaeological resources significant in local, state and national development. The U.S. first celebrated National Preservation Week in May 1973, when President Richard Nixon signed the resolution into law on May 5. The resolution states, “as the pace of change accelerates …

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Assistance League Receives Colorado’s 5 Star Certification

In February, The Assistance League® of Greeley received 5-Star Accreditation, A Safe Place to Be, from a program sponsored by the cities of Greeley, Evans and Windsor, and the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce. The accreditation indicates that the Bargain Box Thrift Store, 1706 9th Street in Greeley, takes extra health and safety measures to …

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Grace Pointe Senior Care Community in Greeley, Colorado Celebrates 100th Birthday of Two Residents

Grace Pointe Senior Care Community (Grace Pointe) — Greeley’s only family and locally-owned assisted living community and rehab center in Northern Colorado — recently celebrated the 100th birthdays of residents Mildred Diehl and Evelyn Ward in February. Sharing the same birthday, Diehl and Ward — who are both long-term Assisted Living residents at Grace Pointe …

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Windsong at Northridge Greeley New Executive Director

Becky Lepinski has been a part of the Windsong family for over three years and has been working with seniors for over ten years. Becky is passionate about purposeful engagement and meaningful lives for the Residents. She truly believes they can ensure people with dementia live life to the fullest! She is a proud board …

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Greeley Recreation Offers Free Virtual Fitness Classes

City of Greeley Recreation will offer free virtual group fitness classes starting in January. These 45-minute-or-less classes delivered via Zoom allow users to participate from their home. Greeley Recreation will offer these classes in addition to the current in-person group fitness schedule, but will not require a Greeley Recreation membership allowing anyone in the community …

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Wreaths Across America

One man’s annual tribute to our veterans inspired a legion of volunteers and gave rise to the Wreaths Across America of today. Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he …

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