Robert Larson

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Genealogy Blogs Offer Great Tips

I avoided Genealogy Blogs for as long as I could. Now I’m not sure why. It’s just another way to share and obtain genealogical information. Each blog has it’s own personality and focus, which portrays the vast array of information available. With all this at your fingertips, there is a whole new world of genealogy …

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The Future of Automobiles

Bob Larson writes Technology is Hip coluumn via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Per a recent Gartner research survey, auto owners want to be connected to the Internet in more ways than one. Forget horsepower! The connected car or truck is becoming the hottest feature for vehicle buyers. “Consumers are increasingly looking for solutions that allow them to stay connected wherever they are,” per Gartner Research. “This will …

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Don’t Let A Free Meal End Up Costing You Thousands!

I love a free meal just as much as anyone – provided there are no strings attached. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case when it comes to lunch and dinner sales presentations hawking everything from investments and travel clubs to insurance and flipping houses. What’s the harm in attending? Nothing if you leave your checkbook …

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Greeley Chorale Closes 49th Season on April 5

“If the classical period has a Hit Parade, this is it!” That’s how Greeley Chorale Music Director Dr. Galen Darrough sums up the Chorale’s final concert of the 49th season, “The Power & the Glory”. The concert is Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 917 10th Avenue in Downtown Greeley. …

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Rigden Farm Hosts Annual Art Show

Rigden Farm in Fort Collins hosted its Annual Intergenerational Art Show called Art from the Heart, which featured water color, Acrylic, oil works and photography  by Rigden Farm Residents, Family and Local Artists. Young to young at heart proudly displayed individual pieces of their eye-catching and creative works. Shown above is Irma Crump, standing 2nd from …

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Pathways to Wisdom: Free Monthly Senior Classes at Regis University

How much do you know about Medicare, secondary insurances, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Social Security, hospice, wills and trusts, home health and private duty care, Alzheimer’s and related afflictions, fitness and aging, senior fraud, aging in place, obility, legislative issues, and Continuum of Care-related decisions? The mission of the Arapahoe County Council on Aging …

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Via Mobility Services Achieves 35th Anniversary in Boulder

During its first year of service in 1979, the tiny organization then called Special Transit was located in two rooms in the old County Butler building on Pearl Street in Boulder, where the Kinkos/FedEx store is now located. When the roof blew off, the handful of parttime office employees and drivers had to relocate. Another …

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Project Hope Chili Cook-off

Complete Home Health Care’s 1st Annual Chili Cook-off was a “complete” success… according to all who attended: staff members, business associates, and friends. Everyone was invited to taste a variety of creatively pre-pared chili’s: Chili Verde Extra Caliente, Cheater’s Chili, Chuck Wagon, Hippie and Chili, Chili Bang Bang and more. Some milder, mild and hot …

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Caregiving Symposium Is Coming!

Looking for one place to learn a lot about caregiving? Boulder County Area Agency on Aging once again presents the Caregiving Symposium, a free educational event for families and friends of elders—or for anyone interested in the topic of family caregiving. As the largest event of its kind in Boulder County, the Caregiving Symposium offers …

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Saving on Pet Costs Doesn’t Mean Reducing Care!

Having a pet can cost owners hard earned money. There are food costs, recreation or pet-sitting costs, grooming fees and veterinary visits. When you want to save on the dollars you spend keeping your family’s pets healthy and well remember that reducing their care is not the first choice to make. Reducing care usually means …

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Support Groups for Caregivers

When you’re caring for an elder loved one, it’s easy to become isolated and feel that you’re all alone. If only you had someone to talk to who really understood what you’re going through! And wouldn’t it be great to swap ideas and share information about dealing with your loved one’s condition and the challenges …

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Preserve the Earliest Memories

The best thing you can do for your family history is to preserve what you know about your earliest relatives. In many cases you may be the only person who remembers those stories and facts. Think of what a treasure you can create for your children and grandchildren! A treasure that otherwise might be lost …

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