SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 | 9am–2pm Montrose
For your transition to Medicare, talk to Humana
Welcome to BeaconFest a celebration of age!
Welcome to BeaconFest, the funnest (yes, funnest) celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families!
Motion Ensemble, Delta Hubwheelers and Black Canyon Twirlers.
HELPFUL SEMINARS
Learn from local experts about the ins and outs of Medicare, reverse mortgages, advance funeral planning, long-term care options, the PACE program and more in our free seminars.
There’s a lot to know about Medicare, which means you may have a lot of questions. Some of the basic ones might be these:
• What are my options here in Grand Junction?
• Which plan is right for me?
• How do I choose?
Medicare basics and beyond
Speak with your local, licensed sales agent. You can learn about Original Medicare, available through the federal government, and about Medicare Advantage, which you can get from private companies, such as Humana.
The whole story, for the whole you
Humana offers low-premium Medicare Advantage health plans in Grand Junction and will help you find the right one for your needs at a budget-friendly price.
program may have a lot of questions. Some of the
Get ready to treat yourself to a fun-filled day of learning and entertainment as we celebrate everything that’s great about getting older! (I promise there’s plenty!) BeaconFest is also our way of celebrating the BEACON’s readers and the businesses devoted to helping them age well in Western Colorado.
If you’re reading this before the show, don’t miss out! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 15, 2022. This year’s Montrose-Delta BeaconFest takes place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Dr.
Whether you’re a BeaconFest veteran or a first-time guest, here are some of the things you can expect from this year’s show:
EVERYTHING IS FREE!
No other senior expo around has live music, delicious food samples and a full schedule of educational seminars—all for free!
VENDORS GALORE!
BIG GIVEAWAYS EVERY 30 MINUTES!
Register to win thousands of dollars’ worth of door prizes. Skip the line and make the most of your time at BeaconFest by filling out the form before the show and dropping it by the BEACON’s booth. You could win fabulous vacation packages, hot springs soaks, living room furniture and gift cards to your favorite restaurants. Walk around or sit back and wait for your name to be called. With multiple winners selected every half hour, your odds of winning are pretty good—much better than the lottery, that’s for sure!
VOTE FOR THE BEST BOOTHS! Don’t forget to show some love to our exhibitors by voting for your favorite booths! Grab a Senior’s Choice Ballot on your way inside and let us know who you think had the best overall booth, the booth with the friendliest people, and the booth with the best giveaways. Then pick up the next edition of the BEACON or visit www.BeaconFest.BeaconSeniorNews.com to see the winners!
THANK YOU!
To our guests: BeaconFest is our way of saying thank you for reading the BEACON! Please also thank our vendors and sponsors. BeaconFest would not be possible without their support. ■
learn about Original Medicare, available Advantage, which you can get from private health plans in Grand Junction and will help budget-friendly price. Learn more about 2022 BeaconFest www.BeaconFest.BeaconSeniorNews.com or call 970-243-8829
A more human way to healthcare™ agent
Call a licensed Humana sales agent
Patti Zapf
970-301-8752 (TTY: 711)
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. pzapf@humana.com Humana.com/pzapf
Ask about Humana’s Care Highlight™ program
subsidiaries comply with applicable Federal Civil Rights age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender do not speak English, language assistance services, free (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su 1-877-320-1235 (TTY: 711). 繁體中文 (Chinese): 注意：如果您使用 。
At Humana, it is important you are treated fairly. Humana Inc. and its subsidiaries comply with applicable Federal Civil Rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, ancestry, marital status or religion. English: ATTENTION: If you do not speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-877-320-1235 (TTY: 711). Español (Spanish): ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-877-320-1235 (TTY: 711). 繁體中文 (Chinese): 注意：如果您使用
。請致電 1-877-320-1235 (TTY：711) 。
BeaconFest is the best opportunity to visit directly with more than 60 local and national agencies that help you age well. We have home improvement experts, health care providers, housing representatives, advocacy organizations, real estate professionals, financial advisors, local clubs, nonprofit organizations and more!
LIVE MUSIC
We have an exciting lineup of entertainers performing throughout the day, including Jedi George, Peggy Malone, Robin Freed & Harps in
Stick around until 1:30 p.m. for Let’s Make a Squeal, the game when all unclaimed door prizes will be given to the audience in a madcap rendition of Monty Hall’s Let’s Make a Deal.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Even though they don’t do it for the recognition, it’s our pleasure to honor some of our community’s most giving and passionate volunteers. Please join us in commending these local seniors for their compassionate efforts in a special ceremony at the stage at 1 p.m.
Kevin K. VanGundy Publisher, BEACON Senior News
ENTERTAINMENT Schedule Jedi
George
9:00, Soft Rock & Blues
Jedi George is the trio of Montrose residents Jed Kovach, Rusty and Paula George, who have performed music together since 2016. Their musical style emphasizes threepart harmonies with acoustic guitar work in soft rock and blues. In addition to original compositions, they cover songs from the ’60s and ’70s, and beyond. Periodically, the trio adds a drummer and bass guitar player to round out the band. The group is suited to small venues such as restaurant and bars, parties, special events, fundraisers and community gatherings.
All
Robin Freed & Harps in Motion
10:00,
Harp Ensemble
Robin Freed has played harps for over 15 years. She currently operates Harps and Hammers Music Studio in Montrose and teaches both private and group classes, including harp, hammer dulcimer and keyboard. The majority of her students are over 60 years old. For show dates, call 970-275-8996.
Peggy Malone
11:00, Country
Armed with her stick hoss and maracas, Peggy Malone engages her audience with songs that are easy to sing along to. Peggy has been a professional entertainer for over 50 years. She has been recognized with multiple awards from the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame, including Female Vocalist (2016), Entertainer of the Year (2013), and People’s Choice Award (2012). She also won a Patsy Cline sing-alike contest. Her song “Singin’ A Cowboy Song” won a Heartland Regional Emmy in 2006.
Volunteer of the Year
1:00, Award Ceremony
Even though they don’t do it for the recognition, it’s our pleasure to honor some of our community’s most giving and passionate volun teers at BeaconFest. Please join us in commending these local se niors for their compassionate efforts in a special ceremo ny at 1 p.m., where we’ll also reveal the BEACON reader-selected Volunteer of the Year.
Let's Make A
Black Canyon Twirlers & Delta Hubwheelers
12:00,
Square Dancers
This square dance show is made up of members from Delta Hubwheelers and Montrose’s Black Canyon Twirlers, with Naaman Moorehouse as the caller. Both clubs dance regularly throughout the month. Spectators are always welcome. For more information, contact Paul Ash in Delta (970-773-4495), J.R. in Montrose (text only: 970-901-9364) or Tom Hartman in Montrose (970249-9880).
SQUEAL!
1:30,
Mega Prize Drawings
All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will be given away in a fun flurry of giving.
Special thanks to our sound manager Ron Koss!
SEMINARS
MONTROSE-DE LTA
SEMINAR Schedule
9:30 Speaking from the Heart: Advanced Funeral Planning
Presenters: Scott & Andrew Behan, Crippin Funeral Home
Advanced Funeral Planning is more than just having life insurance, it's a gift! Scott and Andrew will speak on the importance of Advanced Funeral Planning and answer many of the common questions and misconceptions that often arise during this important planning stage in life. They will share their simple three-step approach: how to have the conversation, how to document your wishes (and why it’s important), and funding options.
10:30 What is Medicare Advantage?
Presenter: Ashley VanGundy, 970 Medicare
Learn what Medicare beneficiaries should look for when choosing a plan and working with a Medicare agent. Also, an overview of Medicare and its parts, including Part C—Medicare Advantage.
The Seminar Room is located at the end of the Reception Hall on the north side of the pavilion
11:30 LTC Medicaid & PACE: You don’t know what you don’t know
Presenters: Lisa Whitney, Briana Brozina and Erin Berge, Volunteers of America
Get a better understanding of LTC Medicaid eligibility and PACE service. Participants will also learn about the network of Volunteers of America programs available in Montrose and Delta Counties.
12:30 Retiring with Peace of Mind
Presenter: Hilary Pruitt, Cherry Creek Mortgage
Considering retirement and have concerns about the quality of life you will have based on your current finances? Come and hear Hilary Pruitt, a local reverse mortgage specialist, talk about how to convert a portion of the equity in your home to cash to spend as you see fit. Hilary and his wife Joy have worked as partners in the mortgage industry since 1982 but have specialized in reverse mortgages since 2009. Being 77 and 75 years old, they can easily relate to their typical client. Hilary will explain how a reverse mortgage differs from traditional products and help you understand what a powerful financial tool a reverse mortgage can be. He will also provide you with a preliminary analysis to see what a reverse mortgage could do for you!
Enjoy local, experienced service. Get answers to your questions. Find the Medicare plan that’s right for you.
MEDICARE RESOURCE CENTER
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Joseph C. Barrows Agency
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Register to Win
Announcing the 2022 Volunteer of the Year
What age group makes up the majority of our community's volunteers?
SENIORS!
That's why BEACON Senior News is pleased to give local organizations the opportunity to honor their outstanding senior volunteers by nominating them for the Volunteer of the Year award presented at BeaconFest.
HOW IT WORKS
photo of each volunteer. With so many wonderful volunteers to choose from, we call on BEACON readers to vote for their favorite volunteer at www. BeaconSeniorNews.com or by mailing in the published ballot.
HONORING CHANGEMAKERS
Volunteers make big impacts to their communities by supporting local causes with their time, skills and passion. In June and July, we invite local organizations and nonprofits to nominate an individual or volunteer team who goes above and beyond what's expected of them, to be recognized in our monthly magazine and on stage at BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair. These nominations are published in the August issue along with a
Even though these volunteers don't do it for the recognition, please join us in thanking them for all the good they do in our community at 1 p.m. in the Senior Center Ballroom.
Each volunteer will be recognized at the stage and presented with an award. Then the reader-selected Volunteer of the Year will be announced.
Come meet all of our amazing volunteers at BeaconFest! They might just inspire you to start volunteering yourself. ■
In 2021, BEACON readers chose Dawn Ullrey as the Montrose-Delta Volunteer of the Year.
Ullrey's nominator with Hilltop Community Resources wrote, “Dawn has been a volunteer with Hilltop for 16 years. She covers our crisis line for domestic violence and sexual assault victims almost every weekend for Delta and Montrose counties. (She also worked as a firefighter!)"
What Are the Benefits to Senior Living?
Each of our senior living care communities and programs are designed to provide optimal opportunities for every resident or participant to have the ability to live the life that makes them the happiest.
We are available to discuss options and recommend which services would be a good fit for you or a loved one!
Home Health of Western Colorado
The Homestead at Montrose
Valley Manor Care Center
Horizons Care Center
Senior CommUnity Meals
Senior CommUnity Care PACE
AdvantAge Health Resource Center
