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May 28 2014
Sassy Kandles
by Michael Buckley Sara Bakula, originally from Iowa, resides in Windsor, with her husband, Jude and their sons Danner and Garrett. Business opportunities and their love for The Rocky Mountains brought them here. Sara enjoys reading mystery fiction and baking. She was quick to say, “Anything with sugar and plenty of it.” Family time often …
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May 28 2014
Veterans Forum for Seniors
In March, the Veterans Administration, Larimer County, and Fort Collins Senior Center hosted the annual Veterans Forum for Seniors with over 90 veterans and their spouses attending this informational event. Four speakers made presentations and answered many questions by the senior veterans. There is a VA hospital in Cheyenne, WY and Denver, CO and four …
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May 27 2014
Timothy Orr Named Producing Artistic Director Of CU-Boulder’s Colorado Shakespeare Festival
The University of Colorado Boulder today announced the hiring of Timothy Orr as producing artistic director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Orr has been serving as interim director since February 2013 and was hired at the conclusion of a nationwide search for a permanent director. Orr has been with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival as a …
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May 27 2014
Destination Health: Walk/Run/Learn
The Center for African American Health hosts the 4th Annual Destination Health: Walk/Run/Learn Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Pavilion in Denver’s City Park. A family-friendly event, Destination Health combines exercise, education and entertainment in a multigenerational experience. Registration, t-shirt and bib pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. July 26 at a new location near the …
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May 27 2014
International artists to headline CU New Opera Workshop
Renowned Irish author Colm Tóibín, Italian composer Alberto Caruso and Ron Daniels, associate director for the Royal Shakespeare Company join forces at CU Opera’s New Opera Workshop June 13-15. The trio works with College of Music student artists on Tóibín’s adaptation of his 2006 novel, “The Master” a finalist for the prestigious Booker Prize. The …
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May 20 2014
Support to Start a Sideline Business at Colorado Free University
Many seniors supplement their incomes with a small business. Others find that in retirement they are able to pursue a lifelong talent and transform it into a part-time business. But, how to get started? Colorado Free University can help. On May 31st Colorado Free University presents its 5th annual signature event, The Un-Job Fair: An …
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May 20 2014
Home on the Grange
Annual Fundraiser Benefitting Historic Altona Grange Hall, 1896 Lively Food, Hot Music, Local Vendors, on Saturday, June 7, 10 to 7p.m. Have fun in rural Boulder County, we at The Altona Grange are having our second annual “Home on the Grange” at Historic Altona Grange Hall. To benefit the Altona Grange #127 Building and Programs. …
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May 20 2014
Viva Spring Show: TAKE 6
Viva Theater/Society for Creative Aging and the Boulder Fringe Festival present six short plays in their 2014 play series. A complete program of thoughtful humor, romance and mystery from established playwrights. Each play has its own talented cast and professional director to provide a roller coaster ride of laughter, suspense and love. The plays are: “A …
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May 15 2014
Ron White’s A Little Unprofessional Tour
Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon. The classic storyteller brings his “A Little Unprofessional” Tour to the Budweiser Events Center on Friday, May 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $65 and are available for purchase at www.ComcastTIX.com, 877-544-TIXX (8499) or …
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May 15 2014
Volunteers Honored
Service Awards: Wilma Aab, Masako Talley, each 20 years; Ruby Brown, 25 Years; Johanna Glaviano, RSVP Interim Director Weld County Retired Senior and Volunteer Program hosted their annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast to recognize and honor their volunteers for another year of helpful and dedicated service. The event was held at the UNC University Ballroom. Guests …
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May 15 2014
Reveille 3 Perform in Fort Collins
Reveille 3 is honored to announce their international tour to represent Colorado, the U.S., and all military veterans at the 70th D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France in early June. D-Day was the military invasion by the allied forces on June 6, 1944 to stop the Nazi regime in France and Europe during World War II. The …
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May 15 2014
Caregiving Symposium Is This Month!
By Emily Cooper, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Thousands of Boulder County residents share time, energy and love with older relatives, partners and friends who need a little or a lot of support. Whether caring for a parent with dementia, a partner who’s had a stroke, an aging friend with a chronic illness or …
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