2022 Grand Junction BeaconFest Program

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Welcome to BeaconFest a celebration of age!

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elcome to BeaconFest, Colorado’s largest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families!

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, April 28, 2022. This year’s Grand Junction BeaconFest takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main St. Whether you’re a BeaconFest veteran or a first-time guest, here are some of the things you can expect to see at this year’s show:

You must be present to win, so 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—way better than the lottery, that’s for sure!

Stick around until 2:30 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 at BeaconFest. Please join us in commending these local men and women for their compassionate efforts in a special ceremony at the main stage at 1 p.m.

You can still vote for your favorite volunteers through Friday, April 22! Visit www.Beacon SeniorNews.com to cast your vote!

EVERYTHING IS FREE! No other senior expo around has live music, delicious food samples and a full schedule of educational seminars—all for free!

VOTE FOR THE BEST BOOTHS!

VENDORS GALORE! BeaconFest is the best opportunity to visit directly with representatives from nearly 100 local and national agencies. 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. On the main stage, we have local favorites King ’n Trio, Javier de los Santos and Peggy Malone, along with Donny Morales from Montrose.

The foyer is where you’ll catch the poppin’ barbershop melodies of Steppin’ Up! Quartet and Canyon Grand Barbershop Quartet. Mike Gazdak will greet guests with his accordion and The Harps in Motion Ensemble will serenade you with their glorious harps. Guitar in hand, Billy Bonner makes his BeaconFest debut with covers of many classic songs and a few originals.

HELPFUL SEMINARS Learn the ins and outs of Medicare from local experts, along with informative seminars on fraud prevention, retirement options and breakthrough medical treatments. There will even be a chair yoga class for you to relax your body, reduce stress and improve your strength and flexibility.

BIG GIVEAWAYS EVERY 30 MINUTES! Register to win thousands of dollars’ worth of door prizes on page 13 of this program. 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.

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. ■

Kevin K. VanGundy BEACON Publisher

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9:00................................................ Peggy Malone 10:30.................................... Javier de los Santos 12:00................................................... King ’n Trio 1:00..................... Volunteer of the Year Awards 1:30............................................... Donny Morales 2:30 ..... Let’s Make a Squeal! (Mega Prize Drawings) All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will be given away in a fun flurry of giving.

FOYER FOYER 9:00......... Canyon Grand Barbershop Quartet 10:00................................................ Mike Gazdak 11:00................ Robin Freed & Harps in Motion Ensemble 12:00.................................. Steppin’ Up! Quartet 1:00 ................................................... Billy Bonner

Let’s Make a Squeal!

2:30, Mega Prize Drawings All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will be given away in a fun flurry of giving.

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Peggy Malone 9:00, Country

Armed with her stick hoss, maracas and songs to sing along to, Peggy Malone engages her audience.

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 of 2016, Entertainer of the Year 2013 and People’s Choice Award 2012. She also won a Patsy Cline sing-alike contest out of 30 contestants. Her song “Singin’ A Cowboy Song” won an Emmy in 2006 and her song “Appaloosa” was adopted as the official song for the Appaloosa Club in Moscow, Idaho.

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Javier de los Santos 10:30, Classical Guitar

Classical guitarist Javier de los Santos began his formal music studies in 1998 under Francisco Javier Muro Guevara at the Unidad Académica de Música de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAMUAZ) in the State of Zacatecas, México. Since then, he has performed extensively in the U.S., Mexico, Spain and Brazil. He has performed at Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia and with the Apollo Chamber Players from Houston at the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra Chamber Concert Series. Past performances include playing with Pepe Romero and Romero’s Guitar Quartet at the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute in Oklahoma City, and being a soloist with the Grand Junction and Boulder Symphony Orchestras. Javier is founder of Mariachi San Jose, president and artistic director of the Western Colorado Classical Guitar Society and guitar instructor at Independence Academy Charter School, and an instructor of music theory and guitar at Colorado Mesa University.

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King ’n Trio

We provide superior hearing care suited to your needs and a comprehensive array of services related to evaluation, rehabilitation and prevention of hearing impairment.

12:00, Folk/Americana Since its inception in December 2001, the King ’n Trio has entertained audiences with their enthusiastic, toe-tapping, singalongs. Band members Chris Unfug, Merritt Kinsey and Russ Williams are members of the Grand Junction Rotary Club and have raised over $200,000 to date for Rotary Foundation and other charitable projects. Proceeds from their five CDs are also part of the band’s fundraising efforts.

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Donny Morales

1:30, Acoustic Soul/Funk Donny Morales is a vocalist, guitarist and harmonica player from Montrose. He’s been a part of the Western Slope music scene for more than 20 years. BEACON readers voted him Best Musician for the 2021 BEACON Best Awards in Montrose and Delta.

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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 volunteers at BeaconFest. Please join us in commending these local men and women for their compassionate efforts in a special ceremony at the main stage at 1 p.m.

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Canyon Grand Barbershop Chorus 9:00, Barbershop A Cappella

This teaching quartet from the Bookcliff Barbershop Harmony Chorus consists of George Humfeld (tenor), Olyn Carlson (lead), Dave Woodward (bass) and Bob Labig (baritone). This senior quartet—with more than 250 combined years of singing experience and plenty of graying hair—loves to sing to anyone who will listen. As the chorus expands its community performances and their repertoire builds, they strive to enrich the lives of everyone they meet with their special brand of harmony.

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Mike Gazdak 10:00, Rock ‘n’ Roll Swing Listening to Mike Gazdak is like listening to a one-man band. Since arriving in Grand Junction more than 40 years ago, Mike has played piano and accordion professionally as a soloist and alongside many popular local musicians.

He’s currently the keyboardist for the Rock ‘n’ Swing Band and pianist for Frank Bregar Big Band. Mike plays a variety of music ranging from light classical to jazz standards. As an accordionist, his repertoire of music from the ’40s through the ’80s features polkas and waltzes. For booking, contact him at mikesusangj@gmail.com or call 261-9650.

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Robin Freed & Harps in Motion Ensemble 11:00, Harps

Robin Freed has played harps for over 15 years. She currently operates Harps and Hammers Music Studio in Montrose, Colorado, and brings her students with her to play at BeaconFest. The majority of her students are over 60 years old. For more information, call 275-8996.

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Steppin’ Up! Quartet 12:00, A Cappella Harmony

Steppin’ Up! Quartet members Collette, Vicki, Susanna and Julie love to sing and perform! For about three years, their four voices have stepped together in harmony. If you’d like Steppin’ Up! to share their love of a cappella harmony with you for your next event, call 261-0304 or visit steppinup quartet@gmail.com.

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10:00......................................................... Mike Gazdak 11:00..... Robin Freed & Harps in Motion Ensemble 12:00......................................... Steppin’ Up! Quartet 1:00 ............................................................ Billy Bonner

SEMINARS SEMINAR ROOM 1 Getting Started with Medicare

12:00

Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factor Modification & Treatment Strategies

1:00

How The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Can Be A Springboard For Your Retirement

SEMINAR ROOM 2 9:30

Value-Added Benefits for Medicare Advantage

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Chair Yoga for Everyone

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Getting You Back to Living the Life You Love!

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Protect Yourself From Scams

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Medicare 201: Current Medicare Changes

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Aetna Medicare Solutions

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Ashley Van Gundy 970medicare.com

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Senior Engagement: A Mutual Aid Network

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Shelter Insurance

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Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

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Aspen Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Snyder Grand Valley Memorials, Inc.

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Atlasta Solar Center

Solstice Senior Living Grand Valley

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Solstice Senior Living Mesa View

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St. Mary’s Foster Grandparent & Senior Companion Program

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SummitWest Care

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Sunshine Rides

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The Shafer Team Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

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BrightStar Care

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Brown’s Cremation & Funeral Service

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Callahan-Edfast Mortuary & Crematory

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Grand Valley Pet Mobile

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Home Helpers of Grand Junction

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Housing Resources of Western Colorado

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Kain & Burke, PC Kimbrough Team RE/MAX 4000

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Caption Call

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Town & Country Finance

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VA Western Colorado Health Care System (Sponsored by FCI Constructors)

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Cigna Medicare Advantage

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Western Region One Source (Sponsored by FCI Constructors)

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10:00 Scam Alerts & Safety Tips for Seniors

Presenters: Mesa County Sheriff’s Office & Grand Junction Police Department

11:00 Getting Started with Medicare

Presenter: Joe Barrows, Medicare Resource Center

12:00 Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factor Modification & Treatment Strategies Presenter: Dr. Frank Laws, Valley View Heart & Vascular Center

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How The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Can Be A Springboard For Your Retirement Presenter: Harlan Accola, CRMP, CSA, Fairway Independent Mortgage

SEMINAR ROOM 2 9:30

Value-Added Benefits for Medicare Advantage

Presenter: Stephanie Garcia-Hagen, Aetna

10:30 Chair Yoga for Everyone

Presenter: Carol Moore, Crossroads Fitness

11:30 Getting You Back to Living the Life You Love!

Presenters: Dr. Kevin Borchard & Dr. Justin Grant, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Spine

SEMINAR ROOM 1 10:00 Scam Alerts & Safety Tips for Seniors

Presenters: Mesa County Sheriff’s Office & Grand Junction Police Department Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from crime and fraud. Scammers are masterful at tricking people out of their hard-earned money by catching people off guard and convincing them the scam is real. The best defense against a scam is knowing about it. Here are some common scams reported in Mesa County and information about how to spot them before you fall victim.

11:00 Getting Started with Medicare Presenter: Joe Barrows, Medicare Resource Center

Come learn about Medicare: What does coverage include? When is it available to me? How do I enroll for benefits? Is Original Medicare all I need? How do I get prescription coverage?

What is Medicare Advantage? Where is the best place to go for local help? Am I covered with my current plan? Get your questions answered by Joe Barrows with Medicare Resource Center. Stop by Medicare Resource Center’s booth with more questions or to set an appointment with one of our local agents.

12:00 Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factor Modification & Treatment Strategies Presenter: Dr. Frank Laws, Valley View Heart & Vascular Center

Learn about atrial fibrillation (AFib) and what treatment and management options are available. Millions of Americans live with AFib. High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and sleep apnea are all risk factors. Lifestyle modifications and

12:30 Protect Yourself From Scams

Presenter: Brandon Ojala, Humana

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Medicare 201: Current Medicare Changes Presenters: Jean Waid & John Ahern, Mesa County RSVP

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BEACONFEST 2022 treating risk factors can decrease AFib occurrence and symptoms. When risk factors are managed, AFib treatments are more effective. Join Dr. Frank Laws to learn about the latest recommendations for AFib risk factor modification and exciting advances in AFib treatment. Dr. Laws is the medical director of The Heart & Vascular Center at Valley View, which offers advanced cardiac technologies and personalized heart care.

1:00 How The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Can Be A Springboard For Your Retirement Presenter: Harlan Accola, CRMP, CSA, Fairway Independent Mortgage Retirement should be some of the best years of your life. Reverse mortgage loans are designed to help older adult homeowners and homebuyers to live the retirement they deserve, with less financial worries. In this seminar, you will learn: the advantages of using home equity (via a reverse mortgage loan) to support aging in place, the facts about reverse mortgage loans (common myths debunked), what the basic qualifications are, common uses of a reverse mortgage (such as paying for home renovations and long-term care) and how you can use a reverse mortgage to purchase and better afford your next home.

SEMINAR ROOM 2 9:30 Value-Added Benefits for Medicare Advantage

Presenter: Stephanie Garcia-Hagen, Aetna Join local agent Stephanie Garcia-Hagen as she shares the extra benefits available when you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. She’ll go over available benefits like dental, vision and hearing, and will have a special guest to discuss chiropractic care.

10:30 Chair Yoga for Everyone

Presenter: Carol Moore, Crossroads Fitness Carol Moore will guide participants through a gentle, total body stretch. With the added support of the chair, you’ll lengthen and strengthen your muscles while going at your own pace. This demonstration is great for those who have an injury or limitation, or just don’t get off the floor as easily as they used to! Carol is Silver Sneaker Certified. Watch her classes at home: www.youtube.com/c/BottomsDown, or come to one her of many, in person, senior classes at Crossroads Fitness!

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SEMINAR ROOM 2 (continued) 11:30 Getting You Back to Living the Life You Love!

Presenters: Dr. Kevin Borchard & Dr. Justin Grant, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Spine

Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Spine’s (CAO) fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Borchard, and fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, Dr. Justin Grant, work as a team to provide full spectrum orthopedic care, including total joints, sports injury management, and spine care. Their care ranges from individualized exercise prescription and ultrasound guided procedures to surgery. Dr. Borchard and Dr. Grant ensure patients receive advanced orthopedic care.

From Mako Robotic Arm total joint replacement surgery, revision total joint replacement surgery, and arthroscopic shoulder surgery, to in depth spine evaluations, individualized exercise plans, ultrasound guided spine injections, spine surgeries, and sports injury management, CAO gets you back to living the life you love! CAO is located at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado and is a proud sponsor of BeaconFest.

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