Nov 07 2022
Lafayette ranked No. 31 in Money.com’s 50 “Best Places to Live” in the U.S. Lafayette boasts 20 parks and 20 miles of trails. Especially impressive is Waneka Lake Park, with awe-inspiring views of the Rockies, a reservoir for boating and a wildlife preserve beloved for birding. Meanwhile, Old Town Lafayette is dotted with sculptures on …
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Apr 21 2020
By Gary Cox, Spellbinders Volunteer Storyteller My wife and I retired from our small business a few years ago and moved to Josephine Commons in Lafayette, a delightful apartment complex for low income folks over 55. We raised six children here in Colorado. We now have 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. When we were young, …
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Nov 20 2018
TRU PACE celebrated their first Centenarian on Tuesday, October 16. “We literally rolled out the red carpet for Eleanor as she came off her of her Via bus to attend the PACE Day Center in Lafayette” said TRU PACE Executive Director, Samantha Black. Named after Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor Breslaw has had a wide range of …
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Feb 01 2018
These free events are Feb. 5-7. ‘Recreate Your Roots’ reworks timeless melodies in a modern context. It’s little like summer camp in the city and a great way to ring in the new year: rousing (and free!) folk music performances, TED-style talks and fun family programs with world-class artists. The University of Colorado Boulder’s American …
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Oct 23 2017
Lafayette resident, Mary Smith turned 103-years-old in August! Her secret: exercise, as Mary says, “You gotta keep moving!” Originally from Greece, Mary and her husband played golf regularly until they were 90 years of age, and when she was younger, she played field hockey. But at 103 she shows no signs of slowing! When she …
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Jun 03 2016
It’s 2 weeks before the Caregiving Symposium as I write this. We’re expecting a large crowd, and we hope that each person finds helpful information and feels more empowered as a caregiver by the end of the day. But we know there are many working caregivers who won’t be able to attend, some who won’t …
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Mar 22 2016
Via’s new Volunteer Driver Program launched last fall to address the growing need for transportation and mobility options for Boulder County’s aging population is already delivering cost-effective transportation solutions in the communities we serve. Via’s team of five volunteer drivers is serving communities in East Boulder County (two drivers serving Lafayette, Louisville and Erie, two …
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Jul 05 2013
Experience the many recreational and cultural opportunities that will increase your awareness and appreciation of our natural and cultural resources in Boulder County region. Enjoy hikes, indoor programs, special events, seniors hikes and family friendly programs. The county prioritizes the conservation of open space lands for the protection of critical wildlife habitats, protecting farms and ranches and …
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