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AARP Provides Legislative Updates

At April’s Senior Network meeting in Fort Collins, Kelli Fritts, AARP’s Asso. State Director and Advocacy Representative, provided legislative updates on AARP’s initiative to help seniors with better living. Some of the issues AARP is currently following are state and Federal bills that support working Coloradoans with alternative retirement plans, giving the state more budget …

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Celebration Honors Korean War Veterans

The Veterans Plaza of Northern Colorado is honoring our Korean War Veterans during its annual Memorial Day Weekend celebration this year. The Veterans Plaza’s mission is to honor our military members for their service and sacrifices and to educate the public. The Veterans Plaza is located at 2626 W. Horsetooth Road, Spring Canyon Park in …

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Local Housing Boom Impacts Seniors

In a February, 2016 Denver Post article, RealtyTrac cited that Fort Collins has the 2nd lowest vacancy rate in the country (0.2%), where the national average is 7.1%. The Coloradoan reported in November 2015 that Loveland’s vacancy rate is 3.8% and Greeley’s is 5.7%. RealtyTrac stated, “The ripple effect of a 0.2% vacancy rate is …

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2016 Small Grants Support Wildlife, Agriculture, & More

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources proudly awarded $20,748 in grant funds to support a dozen community and neighborhood projects that help connect people to the land. The awards were given to a variety of individuals and organizations in Larimer County through the department’s Small Grants for Community Partnering program. They were presented to grantees …

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Experts on China At Global Village Museum

Asian textiles and Chinese philosophy take center stage in April with presentations at the Global Village Museum by two esteemed and renowned experts. The programs are in conjunction with the Museum’s main exhibit, China’s Imperial Treasures: Art and Artifacts. Judi Arndt, who has lived abroad and traveled extensively in Asia, will discuss and display textiles …

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Elder Care Resource Day

The Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado presents the 6th annual Elder Care Resource Day. The all day event is Saturday, April 2nd at the Fort Collins Senior Center on 1200 Raintree Dr., Fort Collins from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. This educational conference assists caregivers with 16 informative classes …

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The Pines at New Mercer Commons Now Open

Columbine Health Systems announces the opening of their new addition, The Pines at New Mercer Commons assisted living, located at 900 Centre Ave., Fort Collins. The 40 apartment facility offers three styles: Royal, Executive, and Luxury suites. Each apartment features walk-in closet, flat screen TV, individual thermostat for heating and air-conditioning, kitchenette with small refrigerator, …

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Dhara Rose Performs at Valentine’s Dance

Be transported back in time with song lyrics like “A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh. No matter what the future brings the world will always welcome lovers as time goes by.” Come and celebrate love with the Forever Mine Valentine’s Dinner and Dance celebration on February 12 at the …

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