Category: Weld County Latest News

22nd Annual Senior Foundation Hall Of Fame

In 1991, the Greeley/Weld Senior Foundation, Inc. was formed for the purpose of honoring Weld County area senior citizens and their achievements. And recently, that was done at a Hall Of Fame Award Luncheon, held at the Greeley Recreation Center. Alex Zauder, Jerry Joyce and LeRoy Athmann were inducted into the Hall of Fame for …

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National Men’s Health Week June 9th-15th

By: Meaghan Hartman, Garden Square of Greeley National Men’s Health week is celebrated every year during the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. This year, Men’s Health Week runs June 9th through the 15th. During this celebration, communities, families and individuals can help raise awareness of preventable health problems occurring in men and …

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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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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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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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Senior Exercise Expo

May 7th • 2:00-3:30pm Greeley Senior Center, 1010 6th Street An information summit about exercise options/resources in the Greeley/Evans area Just some of the options covered: Walking groups Wellness coaching Yoga Tai Chi Weight lifting Rocky Mountain Senior Games For more info., contact Holly Darby at 970-346-6950 ext. 6117 or hdarby@weldgov.com www.weldaaa.org FREE AND OPEN …

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Senior Resource Services BINGO Bash… A Blast!

This 3rd Annual Fundraiser hosted by Senior Resource Services at the Greeley Country Club was a huge success beginning with the first ‘bingo’ called to the last. Board members were genuinely thankful for the turn-out & support. Family, friends, resource services volunteers, board members and other guests gathered together for an enjoyable and fun evening. …

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Sunrise Community Mobile Health Van Helps the Needy in Weld County

By Michael Buckley The mobile health van is used for delivering services to migrant, homeless, and school based health clinics in Weld County. In addition, services are available to the under insured and those with no insurance. Overall, there are no boundaries to this vital health service. Reaching folks needing medical attention is its ‘driver.’ …

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His Heart Is In His Work

Northern Colorado Medical Center article in 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Paul Bakes’ passion for a career in physical rehabilitation motivated him to become an Exercise Physiologist now serving patients in the Northern Colorado Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehab Department.

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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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Arts Picnic Call for Artists & Crafters

Arts Picnic Call for Artists & Crafters article in 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

The Arts Picnic “Park Your Art” Committee is now accepting arts/crafts booth applications for the 2014 show held in historic Lincoln Park, Greeley.

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Learn to Sew!

Sewing Patterns via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Learn how to use a standard sewing machine and acquire the basic skills needed to create your own garments, crafts, home decor, etc. on March 7th.
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