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Celebrating 31 Years of Partnerships

Congratulations to Robert Trembly and his team at 50+ Marketplace News for providing valuable information to the older adult community in Boulder County! Our partnership with 50+ Marketplace News is such a wonderful cornerstone for our outreach to older adults in the community. 50+ Marketplace News has been a steady companion for over 20 years …

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The Blessings of Liberty Tour

Four Northern Colorado residents created an ambitious itinerary to visit many of our country’s national historical treasures on an eight-day tour they call The Blessings of Liberty Tour. “Blessings of Liberty” is a phrase taken out of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution which reads, “We the People of the United States, in Order to …

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Longmont Library Offers Free Seed Library

After a successful debut year followed by a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Longmont Public Library’s Free Seed Library returns for another growing season. Many new and master gardeners discovered solace in their gardens last spring and summer, and the Free Seed Library is back with the goal of extending those good feelings to …

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What Are Your Solutions for America?

by Dr. Glenn Mollette How do we solve the mass shootings? Do we take away all the guns? Or, do we require that every American carry a gun and be prepared to shoot back? Do we eliminate the assault rifles? Or, do we have more security guards at malls, grocery stores and work places carry …

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 24

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue and proper disposal of unused drugs can save lives and protect the environment. Many Colorado cities will help residents safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24. The service is in partnership with the …

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Taxes & Finances

Last month’s presentation by the A Little Help non-profit organization discussed taxes and finances. Host Jason Morgan introduced the panel of speakers: Cathy Schwartz with Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, Ashlee Lease with Blue Federal Credit Union, and Beau Smith with Edward Jones. Amanda Gregg with Soaring Eagle Healing started the presentation on using meditation …

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Caring Together

In times of tragedy, such as those experienced recently with the shooting at South Boulder’s King Soopers, songs and poems come to mind. Joan Baez’s lyrics, based on John Donne’s poem, capture a sense of communal support: “No man is an island, No man stands alone, Each man’s joy is joy to me, Each man’s …

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Colorado COVID-19 Mass Vaccine Stations

Colorado’s first long-term COVID-19 mass vaccination sites are slated to be operating in Denver, Commerce City and Loveland by early April. Operating stations are in Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Pueblo. The mass vaccination sites include: • The Ranch events complex in Loveland. Appointment information isn’t available yet. • Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce …

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Greeley History Museum Reopens on April 1

In March 2020, the Greeley History Museum closed in response to COVID-19. Since then, staff worked to prepare for reopening the museum for the community. City officials announce the Greeley History Museum will reopen April 1. City officials developed an operations action plan to provide safe access to the Greeley History Museum for all visitors. …

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Jetpack Suits Can Save Lives!

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

Although jetpack suits have been around for the last ten years, one innovator is planning on selling them for different uses including first responders, search & rescue, media, film, TV events, and military applications. Recently as shown on YouTube, Gravity Industries in the United Kingdom is finalizing their jetsuit product after multiple trials with these …

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Wild Animal Sanctuary Celebrates 40th Anniversary!

Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado is promoting a newly released and groundbreaking book: “Forever Wild, Forever Home: The Story of The Wild Animal Sanctuary of Colorado” by Denver authors Melanie and Mark Shellenbarger. With over 100 color photos, “Forever Wild, Forever Home” is an absorbing, thoughtful, and timely story …

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Shots ‘n Jabs

It’s interesting to listen these days to the current conversation topic – shots. In some countries, they’re known as “jabs” so feel free to use whichever word you prefer. Very frequently, the conversation revolves around who got theirs, when, where, why not and which lists hold their names. Some may wonder how someone got on …

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