Aug 22 2022
This was the fourth year of this extremely popular art show hosted by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging and the Greeley Active Adult Center which was held at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley. The show featured Weld County artists, both professional and amateur, ages 50 and over. Each piece on display …
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Aug 08 2022
Pets N Popsicles Delivers Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat at Centennial Village Museum Stay cool with sweet treats at Centennial Village Museum’s annual Pets N Popsicles event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-6 at 1475 A Street. Guests receive a popsicle with each ticket purchase, $4 per person for ages three and up. …
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Mar 08 2021
One year ago, when the DDA canceled Blarney on the Block and the First National Bank parade it was a crazy and frightening time. Our Director of Experience had just been hospitalized, and the next day the state released the ‘shelter at home’ shutdown. The remaining three person staff were left to deal with the …
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Jan 25 2021
A Reflection on 2020 From a Caregiver’s Perspective With more than 30 years of experience in senior care, I can confidently say 2020 presented challenges that I and many of my colleagues at Grace Pointe Senior Care Community would have never imagined. Despite this year’s difficulties, our commitment to the “Three C’s” – Community, Connectedness, …
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Jan 18 2021
Some people have been alone for months. For those who are feeling profoundly lonely now, help is available. It’s important to know that loneliness during the CO-VID-19 pandemic has been common and that sadness and depression can be worse for everyone during the December holiday season. Part two in February will cover acts of kindness …
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Oct 18 2020
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC. It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness …
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Sep 22 2020
In 2013, Tigges Farm (family-owned since 1934) located at 12404 WCR 64 ½, Greeley, CO roasted Chilies and with pride & enjoyment featured a Pumpkin Patch. Tigges Farm is well known as “the place to get the best roasted green chile” and for inviting families to come and pick out a favorite pumpkin from their …
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May 05 2020
By Richard Griess We’ve all seen the bumper sticker: ‘A bad day fishin’ beats a good day at work.’ Chances are, most people can relate. But what about the retired old codger or codgerette – good day at work doesn’t apply. Now a bad day fishin’ becomes a little more meaningful. In the words of …
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Apr 07 2020
The Weld County Area Agency on Aging hosts its 11th annual film festival in recognition of Older American’s Month for May. We are happy to announce that we again show the films on 2 days. This year’s short films, that honor the joys, challenges, and opportunities facing later life, on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, …
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Feb 11 2020
The Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., presents the internationally acclaimed hit theater show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30p.m. The concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom …
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Oct 22 2019
Senior Helpers Greeley is pleased to announce it has released a new comprehensive website designed to explain their services, service areas and staffing opportunities. The areas served include Greeley, Evan, Garden City, Fort Collins, Loveland, Wellington, and Windsor. The Senior Helpers Greeley team offers a complete suite of programs and services that support aging-in-place. Whether …
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Sep 03 2019
By Kathy Rickart, Tigges Farm The battle is on as to the best green chili – New Mexico, Southern Colorado or right here in Greeley’s backyard at Historic Tigges Farm, 12404 Country Road 64 1/2, Greeley. Not even a contest! Northern Colorado knows! To celebrate peak chile month – September – Historic Tigges Farm is …
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