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Stay at Home Time

Our world has changed. In March, we didn’t expect a statewide ‘Stay at Home’ order as Colorado and the world are dealing with COVID-19. This is an opportunity to work on your family history and organize your files and photos. This will increase the chances of photos being preserved after you are gone. There are …

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Boulder Arts Week 2020

Celebrate our rich cultural landscape at the 7th Annual Boulder Arts Week from March 27 to April 4, 2020! The Week is Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community’s vibrant arts, culture and thriving creativity. In 2020, Boulder Arts Week features Free and Discounted experiences including art walks, exhibitions, performances, dance, music, theater, public …

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Fun, Fun, Fun, Driving Until…

By Bill Levine About a decade ago, my 88-year-old dad lamented being forced to stop driving. “I should never have stopped driving. It is killing me,” he said. He even fancifully insinuated that my sister had squealed on him to the doctor, who de-licensed him, just so she could appropriate his car. From the bully …

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Life Care Centers – Country Fair at Stonegate

Looking for something fun to do? Don’t want to spend a lot of money? Missing the street fairs of your childhood? We have the answer! Its Country Fair time at Life Care Center of Stonegate! Join us on Thursday July 19, from 11:00-2:00. Each year this Skilled Nursing facility celebrates its anniversary by partnering with …

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Valentine’s Day at the Highlands Ranch Mansion

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early this year at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Valentines at the Mansion is Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring your sweetheart, come with a group of friends or bring your kids and treat yourself to a day of fun. The event is an open house format and offers …

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No-Cost Programs for Hearing Loss

For those of you who have a slight to severe hearing loss a Captioned Telephone (CapTel) can be a game changer. If you have a hard time understanding what is being said on the phone, you can have a free CapTel for your home. These phones write word-for-word what is being said to the person …

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Veterans to be Honored November 5th

Thrivent Financial’s Mountain Plains Group. Johnstown and Adamson Life Celebration Home, Greeley announce their 3rd Annual 2017 Veteran’s Celebration to kick off Veteran’s Week in Northern Colorado. This year’s theme, Game Day for Veterans, will be held on Sunday, November 5 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Embassy Suites Loveland.  Radio personality Scott James …

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Just the Facts

Carol Cooke Darrow writes Geneology Rocks! column in 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

By Carol Darrow The best starting place for your search for ancestors is Ancestry.com. It’s available for free to use at Denver, Aurora, Westminster and Jefferson County public libraries as well as at the microfilm reading room at the National Archives located on Huron St. one half mile west of I-25 and Hwy 7 north …

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Ransomware Can Hold You Hostage!

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

The recent ransomware virus attack called WannaCry affected thousands of older Windows computer systems in over 150 countries. It targeted businesses on various networks and consumers using the older Vista and XP operating systems. It cost international businesses over $40,000 in three days to get their databases back as the hacking organization charged $300 to …

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Conference on World Affairs Begins April 10

With a full roster of about 100 speakers and 200 sessions, the Conference on World Affairs (CWA) begins its one-week run from Monday, April 10 to Friday, April 14. “The 69th year of the CWA will feature yet another week of impressive and engaging free events,” said John Griffin CWA faculty director. “Our all-volunteer program …

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Caregiving Symposium Is Coming!

Are you looking for one place to learn a lot about family caregiving? Look no further! The annual Caregiving Symposium, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging and TRU PACE, is a free educational event for family caregivers (and the general public) that offers a unique opportunity for learning about local resources and gaining …

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Heritage Fine Arts Guild Call For Entries

October 4th – 31st Bemis Public Library, Littleton, CO Local watercolor and pastel artist Cal Johnson to serve as judge. The Heritage Fine Arts Guild of Arapahoe County announces a call for entries for its fall art show October 4th – 31st at Bemis Public Library, Littleton. The exhibit of original member paintings is free …

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