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MONTROSE-DELTA

FEBRUARY 2019

Volume: 5 | Issue: 2

Montrose & Delta’s Magazine for Adults 50+ with over 16,250 Readers

BEACON BEST READERS’ MOST LOVED LOCALES REVEALED

We asked, you answered! Montrose & Delta’s BEACON Best winners consistently impress. See inside for the winners!

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Weekend getaways for reigniting the spark Rekindle romance with these easy excursions.

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Love is in the little things What can you do to make someone’s day?

These little acts of love can have a big impact.

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EDITORIAL COLUMN

Love dancing?

Love the Rolling Stones?

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ast month’s Beatles vs.

Rolling Stones show was a hit. This sold-out show attracted fans of both legendary bands from all over the valley who were unafraid to let loose, dancing and singing along to some of their favorite songs.

National & Regional Award-Winning Publication Publisher............................................................................................................................... Kevin K. VanGundy

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Founding Publisher...................................................................................................................Susan Capps

The Beatles might have said it best, but several of this month’s stories affirm the power of love and why it makes life worth living.

Managing Editor...........................................................................................................................Cloie Sandlin Creative Director..................................................................................................................Melissa Trottier Graphic Designer.....................................................................................................................Chrissy Martin

Speaking of love, thanks to all who voted for the BEACON Best, an elite group of your most loved locales, activities and businesses.

While the majority of feedback And thank you to these organizawe’ve received from readers tions for providing quality prodleans pro-Beatles, the electric ucts and services to boomers and showmanship of “Mick Jagger” and the rest of the Rolling Stones seniors that make their lives easier and more enjoyable. Check out tribute band swayed some diethe 2019 BEACON Best on page 4. hard Beatles fans to reconsider.

Personally, I thought the Rolling VALENTINE’S DANCE: A Stones look-alikes won hands down even though I like more of SHOT AT LOVE THAT’S the Beatles’ music.

WORTH THE DRIVE If you love dancing, save the If a tribute band can emit such date for our Valentine’s Dance energy, imagine what it’d be like to see the real Stones live. If this on February 9. We partner with is your dream then you’re in luck! Hilltop Senior Living to put on this semi-formal affair from 7-10 The Rolling Stones are coming p.m. at the Commons of Hilltop in to Denver on May 26 and the Grand Junction. Tickets are availBEACON is giving away a pair of able for only $20—a sweet deal tickets to one lucky reader. since each ticket includes desserts Entering is easy—just come to and hors d’oeuvres created by BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Hilltop’s chefs, live music by Swing Fair at Grand Junction’s Two City Express and two drinks from Rivers Convention Center on the bar. Come with or without a Tuesday, April 16. This annual partner—we’d love to see you! expo and reader appreciation Call 243-8829 to reserve your party is a whole lot of fun (and tickets! ■ FREE!)

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COVER STORY

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WINNERS are...

Montrose Farmers Market Best Farmers Market__________________________________________ Fiesta Vallarta Best Mexican Food ___________________________________________ Tiffany, Etc. Best Clothing Store___________________________________________ Gazebo Florist & Boutique Best Place to Buy Gifts_________________________________________ Whiskey’s Best Liquor Store_____________________________________________ Heirlooms for Hospice in Delta Best Secondhand Store________________________________________ 1-Hour Eye Docs Best Optical Store____________________________________________ Chow Down Best Pet Supply Store__________________________________________ Edward Jones - Chris Reichmann Best Financial Planner_________________________________________ Hellman Motor Company Best Auto Dealership__________________________________________ Dads Automotive Best Auto Repair_____________________________________________ Mohr’s Automotive Best Tire Store_______________________________________________ Camelot Gardens Best Garden Nursery__________________________________________ Cooling’s Heating & Air Conditioning Best Heating & Cooling Service__________________________________ S&E Ward’s Best Landscaping/Lawn Care Service_____________________________ Ouray Best Place to Vacation_________________________________________ Starvin’ Arvin’s in Montrose Best Place for Breakfast________________________________________ The Vine Market & Bistro Best Place for Lunch__________________________________________ Jimmers Best Place for Dinner__________________________________________ Needle Rock Brewing Company Best Date Night Location______________________________________ Doghouse Espresso Best Place for Coffee__________________________________________ Stoney Mesa Winery Best Winery_________________________________________________ Surface Creek Trail Best Hiking Trail______________________________________________ Montrose Library Best Place to Take the Grandkids________________________________ Black Canyon Best Place to Golf_____________________________________________ Horsefly Brewing Best Local Beer_______________________________________________ NCIS Best Thing on TV_____________________________________________ Pahgre’s Best Pizza Place______________________________________________ 4 | COVER STORY | FEBRUARY 2019 |

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Introducing the BEACON Best

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he nominations are in and the results have been tallied.

BEACON readers spent the last two months nominating their favorite local hot spots. Now, we’re excited to reveal the BEACON Best—nearly 30 restaurants, shops, service providers and more who rise above the rest for boomers and seniors in Montrose and Delta counties.

“There are other, similar contests, but none specifically from the viewpoint of boomers and seniors,” said BEACON Publisher Kevin VanGundy. “Nothing else focuses on the businesses and services they particularly like.”

Although this year’s winners span many different industries, they all have something in common—each provides a high-quality experience in a welcoming, friendly environment. One huge component of that is a dedication to superior customer service.

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For the second year in a row, readers voted Chris Reichmann with Edward Jones as the best financial planner. Reichmann and his staff take great care of their clients by reviewing their financial goals and carefully considering decisions to help them with retirement planning, estate planning, taxes and education.

“We truly focus on what’s important to our clients and develop a plan that’s tailored to their needs,” said Reichmann. “We love our clients and value their trust. We love learning about them and their families.”

“Many of our readers grew up in an age where service came with everything you bought,” VanGundy said.

Staff and volunteers at Heirlooms for Hospice in Delta, the winner for best secondhand store, also like learning about their clientele and the items they bring in.

Unfortunately, some businesses treat customer service as if it’s old-fashioned and out of style. The winners of this year’s BEACON Best Awards do not feel the same way.

“We love getting to know our clients,” said store manager Amanda Twamley. “All of our items are donated and the proceeds benefit HopeWest in Delta County.”

“We take the time to form a lasting relationship with each customer and care about their needs,” said Pat Vogel, office manager for 1-Hour Eye Docs, the BEACON Best winner in the best optical store category. “We work with them to make sure they understand changes and don’t get confused about payments.”

Twamley and her staff were honored to receive the award, and are grateful for their customers and volunteers.

1-Hour Eye Docs accepts Medicare and other forms of insurance. Its staff is excited to be of greater service to veterans, as they can now

While VanGundy hopes that other businesses will take note of the BEACON Best Awards and think about ways to make their establishments more senior friendly, he said the idea of the contest is to recognize the businesses and services that seniors love.

It’s this kind of attitude that sets the BEACON Best apart. ■

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BEST GARDEN NURSERY

BEST OPTICAL STORE “It’s an honor to serve the citizens in our small-town communities.

Thank you for choosing us!”

“It’s our privilege and honor to serve the people in this community. I enjoy working and living in this area. Thank you!”

- Pat Vogel, Office Manager for 1-Hour Eye Docs

- Sheree Wanner, Camelot Gardens & Gifts

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

BEST SECONDHAND STORE

“To receive an endorsement like this means the world to us. We truly focus on what’s important to our clients and develop a plan that’s tailored to their needs.”

“It’s an honor to receive this award. [Seniors appreciate] our customer service and what we have to offer, and they can volunteer here.”

- Amanda Twamley, Heirlooms for Hospice in Delta

- Chris Reichmann & Rebecca Andresen, Edward Jones

BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP “We feel honored that we’ve been recognized for the services we provide. Building trust and relationships is very important to us.”

- Bill Hellman, Hellman Motor Company

BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE GRANDKIDS “We are thrilled that grandparents spend time with their grandkids learning and exploring together, and exchanging stories.”

- Jeri Gilham, Montrose Libraries

BEST DATE NIGHT LOCATION

BEST PIZZA PLACE

“To be chosen as BEACON readers’ favorite date night location is a high honor.

We are committed to creating a great dining experience for our guests.”

“This is an outstanding honor to be acknowledged.

It’s a team effort.

We are grateful and enjoy serving our local seniors.”

- Sam Kimbriel, Needle Rock Brewing Company

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BEACON SENIOR NEWS

Online dating perils can lead to pleasures

By Laverne H. Bardy fter a long hiatus from men, I returned to the dating scene.

for attention bestowed upon them after long years of neglect by their husbands.

Online dating sounded wonderful.

I put together a bio that painted a clear picture of who I am and that said I was not interested in a committed relationship. That, apparently, appealed to most men because I was flooded with responses. I learned that two weeks of daily correspondence with a person can offer more insight than a dozen traditional dates. Intellect, sense of humor, goals, tolerances, passions, politics, prejudices and countless subtleties are rapidly revealed.

Sadly their assessment was accurate in many cases.

I learned that time hadn’t changed men’s primal urges. The only difference now was finesse and patience were lacking. Men had the notion that divorcees should be grateful

Henry worked in an abbey. I had no idea what he did there since he was so secretive. I agreed to meet him out of curiosity. His claim to fame was he fed squirrels without benefit

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Lying is rampant online; mostly regarding age and marital status. But the fact that I trusted no one didn’t ruin the fun I was having.

Good looks and chemistry matter to me, but chemistry is the sum of a person; not merely an attractive face. Monty’s photo was not particularly appealing to me, but our conversations were fascinating.

He won me over with his sense of humor and intelligence.

of heavy gloves.

He showed up in rumpled bib coveralls, a dingy undershirt and dirty work boots. He looked at me and said, “You’re fatter than your picture.” I resisted saying, “You’re more revolting than yours.” He sprang for a Coke and a bag of Ruffles potato chips. It was the only time I did not offer to share the bill.

Frankie and I had just one lengthy online session. We shared many interests. After about an hour, he wrote, “How old are you? I’m 12.”

I gasped. “What? I’m considerably older than you,” I wrote.

“Wait, don’t sign off,” he typed. “I love older women.”

Dick was an ophthalmologist. He was well traveled, and as I came to discover, a snob and a moron. He

found fault with his salmon, the tiny silverware, the wait staff and my shoes. He blamed his ex-wife for his estranged relationship with his sons because she allowed him to play golf every spare moment during their marriage.

“She should have insisted I stay home,” he growled.

I laughed. “You’re joking, right?”

“Hell, no!”

Dick’s last name should have been Head.

After months of delightful online conversation with Brent, I took the train to meet him. I entered his condo and found the dining room table beautifully set with china dishes, silverware and crystal goblets. He said his table is always set. A closer look revealed an inch of dust on ev-

Friends tried to dissuade us from moving so fast. We checked our birth certificates and determined that waiting wasn’t an option.

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BEACON SENIOR NEWS > After a long hiatus from men, Laverne Bardy returned to the dating scene—online.

There were a few flops, but then she met Marc, an unexpected match!

while San Diego certainly was off Broadway, it was too far off Broadway to be off Broadway. He thought that anything not on Broadway was classified as off Broadway.

erything. And, when Brent shopped, he bought two of everything; from shirts to can openers to televisions.

His entire diet consisted only of pizza and burgers.

I was wearing a skirt when I met Alan. He complimented me on my lovely, slim calves, which is all he could see from below my hemline.

“I bet you have beautiful legs,” he said.

“You might be disappointed,” I admitted with candor. “My thighs are not nearly as slim as my calves.”

“I’m not an idiot,” he shot back. “Do you really think I thought those piano calves had the strength to hold up that large ass?”

And finally, I met Marc. He lived in the next state over. He had been the sole caretaker for his wife of 47 years who had Alzheimer’s. He was looking for happily ever after. I was looking for something to do on Saturday nights. We exchanged lengthy emails, which evolved into six-hour phone conversations, during which he asked if I curse.

“Is this a trick question?”

“No.” I paused. “Well, sometimes, ‘oh darn’ just doesn’t do it.”

It turned out he wanted a woman who knew how to spice up a conversation. He told me he had performed off Broadway when he lived in San Diego. I explained that

He suggested visiting me. I suggested he was crazy.

“If you come here, where will I run if you’re an axe murderer?”

We decided to meet in the middle.

He learned I favor linebackers. He isn’t. I discovered he prefers petite.

I’m not. But after three days and nights of divulging, evaluating, analyzing, sharing and laughing, he decided his search was over and I discovered he filled gaps I never knew existed.

Question

Then I remembered I didn’t know my neighbors, my children hadn’t always been prime examples of propriety, and my parents had passed away.

So I jumped into my car. He jumped into his and he followed me for four and a half hours to my home, where he remained for 10 weeks, during which we discussed growing feelings and future plans.

Friends tried to dissuade us from moving so fast. We checked our birth certificates and determined that waiting wasn’t an option.

We’ve been happily together for 14 years and married for 12. We discovered that we grew up seven miles from each other, and I had dated boys from his high school while he was there. ■

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How did you meet the love of your life?

Laurie Kroschel “After my car broke down on a Friday, Gary stopped and fixed it.

My best friend’s locker was next to his and she set us up for our first date the next night. After our first date, we were inseparable. High school sweethearts for life.”

Rich Pringle “Vera and I met in high school. We got married as kids, and just grew up together. You just know when they’re ‘the one.’”

He asked if he could go home with me. I flatly refused.

“I’m not that kind of girl. What would my neighbors, my children and my parents think?”

of the

Carole McKelvey “I first met my husband of 45 years, George, in a hippie nightclub in the early 1960s. I was working as a waitress in a trendy folk music nightclub in Los Angeles, carrying a tray of hot ciders over my head with a full pitcher of beer and mugs clutched in the other hand. A guy in the audience put his foot out and I landed in a huge crash on the floor, covered in beer, cider and peanut shells. This new comic on stage was just about to start a bit and said, ‘Okay. Put it down anywhere!’ Dripping wet, I glared up at this guy, wondering who this punk from Chicago was. Turned out he was a really great guy and reasonably upset I’d interrupted his first show at the club. Although we had a shaky start, I just knew he was the one. We had our first date that night after work. I will love him forever.”

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TALKING DIGITAL

You can learn a lot from the internet, but don’t use it to evaluate your health T his month I am going to write about technology and health.

However, I’m not going to explain how technology can keep you healthy. Instead, I am going to tell you how NOT to use technology in relation to your health.

My family has a varied history of health issues. My wife has endometriosis, she is legitimately allergic to the cold, and she is undergoing a multi-phase dental procedure that likely won’t be complete until early next year.

Even though I have decades of family experience with researching health issues, it was my own health problems that inspired me to write this column.

Emotionally and mentally, I never felt able to deal with day-to-day life in the same way my peers seemed to. As an adult, my wife has encouraged me many times to talk to a

doctor about possible diagnoses and treatments for depression and anxiety. I listened to her concerns but decided to do my own research rather than see a doctor.

WebMD, Psychology Today and countless other websites were packed with information on conditions, medications, treatments and side effects. Once I learned all there was to know, I was terrified.

I suspected that I was borderline schizophrenic, bipolar, codependent and hyperactive with delusions of grandeur. I even tried to connect my fear of large ocean creatures and my loathing of sticky hands to whatever influence my limbic system had on my emotions.

When I reached 40, my episodes got worse. I began to disconnect from many of the things I had once been passionate about.

I felt like things couldn’t get much worse so I decided to talk to my doctor. And a therapist. And another therapist. I stopped researching my symptoms and possible treatments on the internet.

The therapists were fairly helpful, but it was one visit to my personal physician that “fixed” the problem.

He prescribed a daily dose of one tiny little pill and told me it would take a few weeks to feel the effects.

I felt the shift begin within 24 hours.

I could feel an improved balance that I had never felt before. The progress continued and today I feel more in control of my mind and emotions than I ever have.

My doctor suggested that my rapid response to the medication was an indicator that my brain chemistry was drastically off balance.

I have been on the medication for

months. There are really only two reasons I didn’t get appropriate help sooner.

First, I was afraid to talk to a doctor and find out that I was broken. It didn’t occur to me that the same expert might be able to fix my brokenness.

Second, I consulted the internet rather than talked to someone who helps people with similar problems every day.

The internet is a vital resource for discovering ways to improve your health. However, you wouldn’t avoid a surgeon and perform surgery on yourself or a loved one after reading about the procedure on the internet. So, don’t use the internet as a replacement for consultation and treatment from other real-world health experts. See your doctor. ■

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BY ADAM COCHRAN Send your technology questions to Adam in care of the BEACON, or email him directly at adamc@talkingdigital.org

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What kind of generation of kids are our kids raising?

Dear Old Bag: A couple years ago I wrote to you regarding my loneliness after my wife passed away. You suggested I move to an independent retirement community that had all levels of care. It took me about a year to take your advice, but I finally did, and it may have been the best decision I’ve ever made. The people here and the staff have become family to me. I still golf—I’m actually more active than I was at home. We go to the symphony and ball games on our bus, which takes us right to the door—no driving or worrying about parking. Readers, do this while you can still enjoy it. Don't wait until you can't enjoy this life.

Signed, Smart Dear Smart: It is always good to hear from someone who felt I gave good advice! Your letter serves as a good reminder to those who shy away from retirement communities until they “need” them. If you put it off until you need care, then you cannot always qualify for independent living. OB Dear Old Bag: My mother is an 80-year-old widow going on 16.

She got this wild idea about joining a dating site and has turned into a teenager. She met a man five years younger than her and I think she is sleeping with him. My sisters and I are mortified. Please advise. Signed, MGB Dear MGB: I do not think you are going to like my answers, but first some questions: Don't you want your mother to be happy? Don’t you want happiness for yourself when you are 80? Have you read any of the articles that say romance

can lengthen your life? If your mother is giddy, like a teenager in love, why is that wrong at any age?

Intimacy does not belong just to the young. It is not shameful; it is beautiful. Please try to be joyful that your mother is living her life to the fullest. OB Dear Old Bag: I read an article about a teacher who was fired for giving some of her students zeros for not completing their work. That got me thinking about some of my own grandchildren and how they’re growing up. My kids frequently tell me, “We don’t say ‘no’ to our children; we redirect them.” Then I hear others say their grandchildren received trophies for just being on the team. What kind of children are we raising to where they are rewarded for showing up instead of exceeding expectations? If they want to rob a bank, will we just redirect them? How will they learn to be industrious, hard working, honest and successful? What do you think about this? Signed, Old Fogie Dear Fogie: I guess I am an old fogie, too! I was raised with the attitude that there is right and wrong, and you were never too young to learn. I stole a tricycle when I was 5, and I felt the peach stick on my rear all the way taking it back to where it belonged. I never took another thing in my life. That is how we were “redirected” in my day. When we received an award, it was because we worked hard to get it. Every generation has their methods, but this one is lost on me. OB ■

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LAUGHING MATTERS

LAUGHING MATTERS

PREGNANT AT 61?

DEAR MOM

MY COLLEGE DAYS

Submitted by Larry Anderson

Submitted by Kimberly Ray

He doubted it, but he said he’d email her just to be sure.

A woman went to the doctor’s office where she was seen by one of the younger doctors. After about four minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming as she ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she told him her story.

A mom visited her son for dinner.

During the course of the meal, she couldn’t help but notice how pretty his female roommate was. The mother had long been suspicious of a relationship between the two, and this only made her more curious.

He sat down and wrote:

Recently, my brother and I were reminiscing about our college days in the late ’60s. There were some really good bumper stickers and T-shirts back then. We all remember “Honk if you’re horny” and “Make love, not war.” Here are some others you may remember:

After listening, he had her sit down in another room. The older doctor marched down the hallway back to where the young doctor was writing on his clipboard.

“What’s the matter with you?” The older doctor demanded. “Mrs. Terry is 61 years old, has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?”

The younger doctor continued writing and without looking up said, “Does she still have the hiccups?”

S E R V I N G

G R A N D

Over the course of the evening, as she watched the two interact, she started to wonder if there was more between them than met the eye.

Reading his mom’s thoughts, the son volunteered, “I know what you must be thinking, but I assure you, we are just roommates.”

About a week later, his roommate came to him and said, “Ever since your mother came to dinner, I’ve been unable to find the silver plate.

You don’t suppose she took it, do you?”

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M O N T R O S E

Sometimes we all need a little help caring for a loved one

Dear Mother: I’m not saying that you did take the silver plate from my house and I’m not saying that you didn’t take it, but it has been missing ever since you were here for dinner.

Love, Your Son Several days later, he received an email from his mother that read: Dear Son, I’m not saying that you do sleep with your roommate, and I’m not saying that you don’t sleep with her. But the fact remains that if she was sleeping in her OWN bed, she would have found the silver plate by now, under her pillow.

Submitted by Bob Breazeale

Honk if you’re horny. Think honk if you’re telepathic.

Kiss me twice. I’m schizophrenic.

I’d rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.

Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?

Clones are people two.

Cloning is the sincerest form of flattery.

Wernher von Braun settled for a V2 when he could have had a V8.

Love, Mom

Walt Disney is in suspended animation.

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The two were at the same table across from one another. As the meal went on, he took a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered the courage to ask her, “Will you marry me?”

After about six seconds of careful consideration, she answered, “Yes. Yes, I will!”

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First, he explained that he didn’t remember as well as he used to. Then, he reviewed the lovely evening they had spent together. As he gained a little more courage, he inquired, “When I asked if you would marry me, did you say yes or did you say no?”

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Weekend getaways for reigniting the spark

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egardless of your age or how long you’ve been married or in a relationship, nurturing it is necessary to maintaining and strengthening your bond and keeping the romance alive. Consider some of these weekend getaways for reigniting the spark.

In Western Colorado, there are plenty of escapes within a halfday’s drive or less. You might even consider hopping on a short flight for more choices. Get your wheels spinning with these ideas.

A dude ranch - Spend a weekend cowboy style at one of the many dude ranches offering accommodations around the country. Enjoy horseback riding, wagon rides, hiking, fishing, cowboy cookouts, dancing, relaxing in a hot tub and plenty of western charm. The Dude Ranchers’ Association’s website has a list of ranches in the area and outlines their amenities. Find your

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Golf getaway - Choose from one of many weekend golf packages or create your own by making accommodations near some of the courses you’ve been dying to play.

You can’t beat the view at many of the golf courses on either side of the Rockies!

Bed and breakfast - You can find a romantic bed and breakfast almost anywhere! Find a quaint town with old-time charm and stroll through a historical neighborhood, window shop, dine in local cafes, enjoy old-fashioned ice cream, take a rivWWW.BEACONSENIORNEWS.COM

erfront walk, and visit historic sites.

Contact the town’s visitor’s center or chamber of commerce for a list of accommodations. You can even find some unique stays at www. airbnb.com A trip down memory lane - Remember those carefree days early in your relationship? Make your reservation at a hotel in the area where you met or where you’ve shared other special moments, then spend the weekend revisiting your past. Eat at the restaurant of your first date, visit parks you once enjoyed, or even reenact some of your favorite dates.

Lover’s Lane - Make accommodations with an in-room Jacuzzi, then dedicate your first evening to a mini-shopping spree at a nearby lingerie store. Choose items for each other to try on to discover what your partner likes. Purchase something you each found appealing on the other. Then spend the weekend having breakfast in bed and catching up on movies. Don’t forget to bring fragrant candles, a portable stereo, your favorite music and fun stuff for your weekend.

A weekend of culture and class You don’t have to go to the big city for high-class happenings. Select a

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top-notch hotel with fine dining and a luxurious room and reserve tickets in advance to an area play, musical or event. Be sure to bring along your best attire. Ouray’s Wright Opera House hosts a variety of movies, music, theatre and lectures in this historic building established in 1888. To view upcoming events, visit www.thewrightoperahouse.org or call 325-4399. Creede Repertory Theatre in Creede, Colorado, offers world-class comedy, musicals and theatre. Their 2019 season features “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Boomtown: Explosive Improv Comedy” and more. For tickets and details, visit www.creede rep.org.

Mystery weekend - Witness the suspense of murder mystery dinner theatre. Mesa Murder Mysteries in Grand Junction offers a killer combination of comedy, sleuthing

and audience participation. Enjoy a laughter-filled evening with your beau as you try and identify the murderer. But be prepared. If you’re not the murderer, you could wind up the victim. Visit them on Facebook or call 628-1987.

Amusement park - Get in touch with your inner child. Make a reservation at an amusement park resort so you can take breaks and come and go as you please.

Music lover’s weekend - Buy concert tickets, then plan a weekend of musical merriment. Reserve a room near the concert hall, then catch a cab for a designated driver.

Winter Resort - There’s no shortage of snow this year. If you like the cold and snow, spend the weekend at a winter recreation resort. Hit the slopes or cross-country trails, toboggan, or go ice-skating. When you’re done, warm up with hot

cocoa by a fire.

Festivals - Contact your visitor’s bureau or chamber of commerce to discover upcoming festivals and book a reservation in the area.

Make sure to check out the BEACON’s guide to summer travel and festivals coming out in June!

Camping and canoeing - Enjoy a weekend of water, sunshine and sleeping under the stars. Find a canoe rental facility that offers riverbank camping and overnight trips. Rimrock Adventures in Fruita and is a great place to get started.

Second honeymoon - Renew your vows and take a second honeymoon. Write your own promise to recite to your partner, and each of you bring a gift of your appreciation for the other to serve as a future reminder of your renewed commitment to each other. Don’t forget the honeymoon suite.

Make it a surprise - Pull this off and you’ll have your partner eating out of your hand. See how far you can drag your partner along before he or she discovers the surprise.

You can also research and plan your weekend so it isn’t over before you get started. Discuss your expectations with your partner beforehand so you don’t arrive with different ideas that’ll lead to disappointment.

Come to a mutual agreement that meets both of your needs so you’ll both come home feeling renewed.

Discuss costs and spending in advance to avoid arguments that could ruin the weekend.

Leave your cell phone at home to avoid unnecessary interruptions.

Finally, keep in mind some things might not go as planned. Take it in stride and be flexible because it’s about renewal and each other. ■

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Spring dreamin’ Spring is on the horizon, which means we gardeners are flipping through seed catalogs and doing lots of dreaming.

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lanning out the garden ignites our imagination and feeds our deep desire for new beginnings.

Our gardens empower us to live out our intentions, and that’s a beautiful thing.

In reading (and, let’s be honest, re-reading) seed catalogs, there’s so much more we can take away than a shopping list. Seed catalogs educate us on new and classic varieties of plants, display images that help us visualize our gardens before bringing them to life, and offer tools for planning gardens that are more abundant and resilient. Here are some of my favorites—visit their website to request a physical catalog: Johnny’s Selected Seeds (www. johnnyseeds.com) has a large se-

lection of organic and conventional seeds. This is the company I turn to when smaller seed companies don’t have what I’m looking for, and the catalog is one of the best garden planning tools out there. Johnny’s catalog is packed with practical information about growing, like optimal germination temperatures and seeding rates (so you know how densely to direct seed and how warm the soil needs to be before you can expect it to germinate).

Strictly Medicinal Seeds (www. strictlymedicinalseeds.com) is rich with insight about different medicinal and culinary herbs and flowers.

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As long as you have access to water, you can easily sow seeds that will start to come up as we wade into spring.

Johnny Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds (www.kitchengarden seeds.com) is fun to look through; the illustrations are lovely and they have a good selection of vegetables, herbs and flowers. None of their seeds are treated with chemicals, and their entire collection is non-GMO.

Spinach has an optimal germination temperature of around 68 to 72 degrees, and it’s hardy enough to withstand the cold temperatures of spring. Lettuce and parsnips germinate optimally between 59 and 68 degrees. Arugula and cress will also germinate in the upper 60s.

Poppies will germinate between 55 and 60 degrees.

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You can direct seed these cold-season crops by raking them into topsoil. Add an inch of straw for mulch; this will protect the seeds and sprouts from frost and will help hold in moisture while the seeds germinate.

If cold-weather gardening is not your cup of tea, consider seeding an early spring cover crop like peas and oats or barley. These crops will germinate in cooler temperatures, withstand frost (under a layer of straw mulch) and help suppress weeds.

Nature is amazing: tough, gorgeous and bountiful. Remember the vast possibility as you cuddle up with catalogs and dream about your garden and remember how dynamic it can be. ■

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Love is in the little things

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y husband, Dan, goes to chick flicks with me. Before he heads to the grocery store he asks if I need any personal items and often returns with my favorite ice cream. He calls to say he misses me when I’m away or tucks a card under my pillow if he knows he’s going to be gone. He fills my car with gas, waxes my skis and even cleans the drain to my sink when it’s clogged with my hair. Through these small acts, I know he loves me.

While expensive gifts and over-thetop gestures can be nice, they’re not important to me, especially at this time in my life. No diamond or giant teddy bear can replicate the same feelings I get when Dan reaches for my hand, prepares my favorite dinner, writes me a thoughtful note or does other things to show he’s thinking of me.

My parents have been together for 70 years. At 88 and 92, they still hold hands and my mom still laughs at my dad’s jokes. My dad says the secret to a long and happy relationship is falling in love all over again every day. (With them as role models, it’s no wonder I didn’t get married until I was 42.)

Not only can little acts of love strengthen relationships, they can also lift spirits and have a big impact on someone’s day.

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDLY

Shari Vandervelde and her husband, Kent Snowbarger, know that relationships are give and take, but every moment they spend together speaks volumes of their love for each other.

“I go to musicals and the theatre because she enjoys it so much even though it’s not my thing,” said Snowbarger.

Likewise, Vandervelde joins him in cheering for the Buffs at CU Boulder games. Even though she had no interest in football when they met, she’s learned the game and has become a fan herself.

Despite their active lifestyles, they

still find time to cuddle on the couch and give each other foot massages while they watch TV. “Kent cuts up fresh fruit each morning for me,” said Vandervelde. “I don’t know if he realizes how much I appreciate that.”

It’s similar gestures that Maureen Beyer appreciates about her husband, Doug—like when he opens the car door for her.

“It’s just a nice way to say ‘I love you,’” she said. “Everyday acts of love are taken for granted, like telling each other to drive careful when you leave the house.”

That’s just one way the Beyers look out for one another, taking the other person’s interests to heart.

“With my hearing loss, she repeats a comment or story at gatherings if I’ve missed them,” said Doug. “She’s always looking out for me.”

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Love isn’t something that should only be reserved for your partner.

Ruth Rodgers said she could write a book on all the loving things people have done for her, but what she is too humble to believe is that those people may be simply mirroring her own thoughtfulness throughout the years.

As the unofficial grandma to many of the neighborhood children, Rodgers, 92, knows her neighbors and considers many of them family.

“They visit often, take me on errands and even keep my bird feeders full,” she said. “Often, when

I open my blinds in the morning, I have a meal sitting at the front door.”

It’s not just the people who live nearby that have gone the extra mile for her. After noticing how Rodgers struggled getting to the mailbox, Judd, her former mail carrier, took it upon himself to arrange for the mailbox to be moved to her front door. Now, her new carrier brings mail right to her house through all weather conditions.

Carol and Steve Jordan were also recipients of countless acts of neighborly love when they lived part-time in Ridgway. For two decades, their neighbors Larry and Dorothy Klinger delivered fresh, homemade bread to the neighborhood and shared boxes of fresh, seasonal produce. When winter came, there was no doubt in the Jordans’ minds who was behind the stack of cut wood that appeared at their door.

“Even though they have both passed, we will always remember them as salt-of-the-earth people, never expecting anything in return,” said Steve.

CREATING MEMORIES

Vandervelde and Snowbarger find more value in sharing experiences and creating memories together over giving gifts—especially when they can bring along their grandkids.

“We go fishing, skiing and camping,” said Vandervelde. “We get right in the blow-up swimming pool with our grandkids and let them shoot water guns at us.”

When Shirley Quinn’s grandchildren were young, she dressed like “Valentine’s Lady,” decked head to toe in big red hearts, driving to each

› Shari Vandervelde went to CU Boulder football games with her husband, Kent Snowbarger, before she had any interest in football. Now she loves going to games and cheers alongside him.

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of their houses delivering goodies, hugs and love.

“They’re all in their 20s now and still talk about how fun that was,” said Quinn.

My parents always wondered what their children would remember about growing up. One day I wrote down “100 things I remember about my childhood” and gave it to them.

They lit up with joy.

As a teacher, Michael Gallegos does what he can to make a positive impact on his students.

“I try to always show sincere interest in the students, pay close attention and make myself available to listen to their stories,” he said.

“Children are no different than adults in that they want to feel loved and special.”

LOVE IS AGELESS

True love, whether between friends, neighbors, spouses or family, comes naturally, freely and unconditionally.

Never discount small acts of love.

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Hearing is believing

By Jan Weeks

If you’re of a certain age, you remember when hearing aids looked like a box the size of a cigarette pack that you carried in a shirt pocket with a thick wire leading to an earpiece. You may have sworn you’d never wear one.

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hen time rolled on, and suddenly you find yourself saying, “Why is everyone mumbling?” and cranking the TV as high as it will go.

Blame it on those rock concerts if you need a scapegoat, but guess what? You probably need a hearing device.

We’ve come a long way, baby. Now you can be fitted with a wireless device that hides in your ear, or one so small it rests behind your ear with a clear cord connecting to the transmitter inside your ear.

Pam Kreps, a board-certified hearing instrument specialist, opened Pinnacle Hearing Aid Center to offer a variety of devices, including rechargeable aids that don’t require you to struggle with those tiny batteries. She knows that reaching the point in your life where you need assistance to hear can be very stressful, and she will take whatever time is needed to customize the fit you need to give you the quality of life you expect.

Kreps moved to Grand Junction in 2010 and worked as a receptionist at another hearing aid company. She had to apprentice before she could take the boards, and she spent her spare time studying the books and learning as much as she could. In 2013 she sat for the exam.

“When I came out, I started crying and my husband said, ‘Oh, no.

You failed?’ Actually I passed! Most people have to take the test several times. I did it the first time,” she said.

dent as she stressed that she wants people to be comfortable and never pressures them to buy right away.

She also educates them about the devices. The hearing evaluation and consultation are free, and when you buy a device, there’s a no-obligation trial period. Most maintenance and repairs are also done in her office.

Insurance for loss, damage and repair after the original warranty expires is also available.

Captel phones, with large screens that show the conversation in print, are also available to those who qualify. Kreps evaluates their hearing and if it meets certain standards, the phone is free and will be installed by experts as long as the recipients have an Internet connection.

› Pamela Kreps, owner of Pinnacle Hearing Aid Center, fits Montrose clients with hearing devices in just one or two visits. If they have smart phones, there’s an app that allows her to adjust their devices remotely.

Pinnacle Hearing is located at 759 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction, but she’s working on spending at least one day a week in Montrose.

“I can fit clients from Montrose in one or two visits,” she said. “If they have smart phones, there’s an app that lets me adjust their devices remotely through their phones.”

Pinnacle Hearing is open from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, Kreps said, “I can come in early, work late, open on weekends, and even go to someone’s home.”

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Winter Rim Romp This is a challenging and fun outand-back course with options for distance and style. Choose a 5-mile snowshoe race or a 10-mile freestyle (skate or classic) ski race.

Non-competitive timed 5-mile freestyle ski also available. Awards for winners. Apres-ski party with a free beer and a bowl of chili. All this benefits Mended Little Hearts of Western Colorado, a nonprofit group providing support and friendship for families with children born with congenital heart defects.

No park admission fees. Groomed course on the South Rim Road. Cost is $20 when you preregister by noon on February 1 at www.runningguru. com.

FEBRUARY 6

Legislative Caucus on Aging update Learn about the efforts of the Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging and the work being done by the Colorado Health Institute and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to better support older Coloradans and their families.

This event is at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver from 7:30 a.m.8:45 a.m. You can also call in at 605472-5561 507406#.

FEBRUARY 8

Illuminate Showcase Enjoy this evening in the spotlight

featuring a two-act dance performance, featuring a selection of solos, duos and trios from upper level dancers in ballet, jazz, creative dance and hip hop. Event is at 7 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors.

FEBRUARY 9

Guided Snowshoe Tour of the Red Mountain Mining District Sign up for this fun guided tour to Yankee Girl Mine from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership and the Ouray County Historical Society. Bring your snowshoes or cross country skis for a fun morning going back into mining history with stories from Ouray historian Don Paulson. Cost is $30.

Participation is limited to 20 guests.

Sign up at www.uncompahgrewatershed.org/event/2019-snowshoe-tour or call 325-3010.

FEBRUARY 9

Valentine’s Dance The area’s best Valentine’s Dance, hosted by the BEACON Senior Newspaper and Hilltop Senior Living Communities, will be from 7-10 p.m. in the Garden Room at the Commons of Hilltop, 625 27 1/2 Road in Grand Junction. Advance tickets are available for only $20—a sweet deal, especially since each ticket includes two drinks from the bar. Dancers will be able to glide across a wooden dance floor, led by the big band

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melodies of Clark Gault’s Swing City Express. Hilltop’s finest chefs will be cooking up a delectable assortment of hors d’oeuvres and sweet indulgences. Call Stacey at 243-8829 to get your tickets today!

FEBRUARY 10

Songs of Villains and Heroes by Il Divo Colorado Back by popular demand, Il Divo Colorado returns to the Montrose Pavilion at 3 p.m. The unmatched beauty of these voices together, combined with a wide repertoire and engaging personalities make this a wonderful program for the whole family. Songs include selections from classical, opera, pop and classic rock music, focusing on the theme of dramatic and exciting songs sung by villains and heroes! Accompanying the singers will be Divo founder and pianist Kathryn Mientka, virtuoso violinist/fiddler Alisha Bean, and percussionist David Alderdice. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at junctionconcerts.tix.com or by calling 241-4579.

FEBRUARY 21

Lunch & Learn: The Secret Impact of Body Language Body language is non-verbal communication that we convey to others through eye contact, facial expressions, voice tone and pitch.

In one hour, learn how to interpret body language and enhance your communication skills so you can say what you really mean to say. Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli will provide lunch.

Lunch is at noon with speaker presentation to follow. Class takes place at Proximity Space in Montrose, 210 E. Main St. Register ahead if you’d like lunch. Call 497-7040.

FEBRUARY 23

Ned LeDoux at Montrose County Event Center In country music, a last name like LeDoux casts a big, storied and bittersweet shadow, but it’s one Ned LeDoux doesn’t mind standing in one bit. Having been a drummer in his dad’s band Western Underground

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since 1998, LeDoux knew from an early age that he had no plan but to play music. At this concert, you’re guaranteed to hear “This Cowboy’s Hat”—the song most requested by his fans and a request Ned is honored to oblige. General admission tickets are $22 in advance and $30 day of, and can be purchased at www.monumentaltix.com or by calling 800-626-8497. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

FEBRUARY 23

Montrose Memorial Hospital Health Fair Get your blood drawn and find out more about health at the Montrose Memorial Hospital Health Fair from 6:30-11 a.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Walk-ins only. For pricing and information, visit www.montrose hospital.com or call 249-2211.

FEBRUARY 23

Create Better Oil Paintings with Mike Simpson Create better oil paintings with nationally recognized artist Mike Simpson. Learn about proper brush technique, how to create a focal point and what makes an oil painting exciting. Tuition is $75. Class takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Montrose Field House. For details, call 249-7705.

FEBRUARY 24

The Music of Mozart: Selections from “Amadeus” The Valley Symphony Association (VSA) presents this concert featuring selections from the award-winning 1984 film, “Amadeus,” at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. The VSA welcomes back soloist Susan Ellinger, who will perform her piano artistry on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor. An artist’s reception with light appetizers and a cash bar will immediately follow the performance. Tickets are $17 for adults and $16 for seniors and can be purchased at www.valleysymphony. net, or at Clubb’s in Delta, Montrose Music and the Montrose Pavilion. ■

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Activities offered by the Montrose Recreation District To register for these programs, call the Montrose Recreation District at 249-7705 or visit www.montroserec.com.

EDUCATION Have lunch at noon and listen to educational presentations at 1 p.m. at the Montrose Senior Center. Cost for lunch is $5. Call 964-3419 the day before to make lunch reservations.

FEBRUARY 11 Travelogue of Utah National Parks Kathryn Burke presents historic information and a picturesque trip through the most unique landscapes of Utah.

TRIPS AND TOURS FEBRUARY 2 “Carmen” Metropolitan Opera Live at the Regal Cinema Travel to the Regal Theater in Grand

Junction to watch “Carmen.” Meet at the Field House at 8:45 a.m. Cost is $37; bring money for lunch.

FEBRUARY 4

Taste of the Grand Valley This fun food event is United Way’s signature fundraiser, and the biggest and tastiest food festival in town!

People can vote for their favorites in this head-to-head competition among local restaurants, caterers, grocers and more. There will be a half-price gift card sale for a variety of restaurants. Come hungry and leave satisfied! Meet at the Senior Center at 2:45 p.m. Cost is $29.

FEBRUARY 7 & 21

Evening Out in Montrose We begin with an afternoon tour and tasting at Storm King Distillery, then head to Phelanies, Montrose’s own

speakeasy with handcrafted cocktails and light snacks—you have to know the password to get in. We end our evening with dinner at The Vine.

Meet at the Senior Center at 3:45 p.m. Cost is $12; bring money for cocktails and dinner.

Monday. (No line dancing on February 18 due to President’s Day.)

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Snowshoeing - Top of the Pines We will snowshoe, weather permitting, and will reschedule if necessary.

Dress in layers, wear sunscreen and bring a sack lunch. Must provide your own snowshoes, or rent them through The Great Outdoors for $15. Location is subject to change based on weather/snow conditions.

Meet at the Senior Center at 9 a.m.

Cost is $19. Bring a sack lunch.

FEBRUARY 14

Winter Hiking: Miramonte Rim Trail Hike this part of the Tabeguache Lunch Loop trail system outside of Grand Junction. Date tentative pending BLM permit approval. Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 a.m.

Cost is $19. Bring a sack lunch.

MUSIC & DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES Dance along to live music at the Senior Center from 7:30-11 p.m.

February 9 and 23. Cost is $5.

LINE DANCING

Line dance from 4-6 p.m. on the first and fourth Mondays of the month and from 6-8 p.m. on the second

LATIN DANCING

Dance from 6:14-8 p.m. on the third Monday of the month at the Senior Center crafts room.

Join us from 4-6 p.m. Mondays if you play an instrument or sing!

Each person gets a turn to lead a song and others play along. Located in the Senior Center crafts room.

There will be no jam session on February 18 due to President’s Day.

CLASSES FEBRUARY 12 & 26

Smart phone help Come with questions and get help using your smart phone in this free class at 1 p.m. Call 252-4884 to reserve your seat.

GAMES FEBRUARY 11

Monday Night Out Enjoy a potluck, line dancing, Latin dancing and games from 4-8 p.m.

Bring a dish to share and $2 for paper goods and prizes. For more information or for a ride, call Cindy at 252-4884.

Games at the Senior Center Play Cribbage, Bunco, Billiards, Poker, Bingo, Bridge and more all month long. Games cost $1 to play.

For schedule, call 252-4884. ■

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Davis will oversee and lead strategic marketing, communications and public relations for DCMH. She will also be responsible for the development of hospital, provider promotional material and will work closely with CEO Jason Cleckler in promoting the hospital in the area.

Davis is a Western Slope native, growing up in Montrose and is active in supporting the community.

She is a board member of All Points Transit, Steering Committee Member of the West Region Health Care Coalition, and a long-time Rotarian.

She has worked most recently as the marketing director for Colorow Care Center.

Colorado Hearing provides hearing help in Montrose office Longtime local hearing specialist Brian Bennett just opened Colorado Hearing in the Rogan Building at 2731 Commercial Way in Montrose. Over 1,000 Montrose area patients have trusted Bennett to deliver the best hearing health care possible, and he is grateful for their continued loyalty and referrals. There will be an official ribbon cutting in February, but for now, Bennett is offering great early-bird incentives. For more information or to set up an appointment, visit www.colorado hearing.net or call 989-9909.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver meals to low-income and frail seniors. Drivers’ backgrounds are checked and they must provide references. Call 249-8804.

• The Friends of Montrose Library is looking for volunteers to fill several open board positions. Meetings are held once a month for an hour and include evaluating program funding, planning book sales and attending to other business matters. For details, call 846-5287.

• Sharing Ministries Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help with their mission of providing nutritious food to those in need.

To volunteer, call 240-8385.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Amputee Support Group meets monthly from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday at Montrose Memorial Hospital’s first floor conference room. Call 252-2996.

• Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Community Connections, 645 S. Fifth St. in Montrose. Call 2522814.

• Cardiac Support Group meets monthly from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesdays at Montrose Memorial Hospital’s Conference Room A. • Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets monthly from 4-5 p.m. on the last Monday at Horizons Health Care and Retirement Community. Call 275-4220.

• Diabetes Support (Delta) meets monthly at 2:30 p.m. on the second Monday in Grand Mesa Oncology & Rheumatology’s Crag Crest Room in Delta.

Call 874-7681.

BEACON BITS • Diabetes Support (Montrose) meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 240-7280.

The club is open to all ages interested in classic cars, street rods, trucks and other vehicles.

For details, call 249-6051.

• Emotion Management meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Friday at The Center for Mental Health. Call 252-3201.

Citizens Climate Lobby meets at 6:30 p.m. February 6 at the Montrose Library meeting room.

Call 240-9146 or email montrose@ citizensclimatelobby.org.

• Family Caregiver Support Group meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Call 275-2138.

• Low-Vision Support Group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Center for Independence. Call 249-3785 for times.

• Parkinson’s Support Group meets monthly at 2 p.m. on the last Monday in Montrose Memorial Hospital’s first floor conference room. Call 252-2996.

• Stroke and Brain Injury Support meets from 11 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Montrose Memorial Hospital.

Call 252-2550.

• Montrose Survivors-Loss to Suicide meets monthly from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday at The Center for Mental Health. Call 252-3228.

• Mending Hearts is a grief support group in Delta and Montrose. The Delta group meets from 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 205 Stafford Lane. The Montrose group meets from 1-2:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Montrose Center for Hope, 725 S. Fourth St. CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Alpine Photography Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. at Colorado Mesa University’s Montrose Campus. For details, email apcmontroseco@ gmail.com.

Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus practices from 7-8:30 p.m.

Thursdays at Olathe United Methodist Church. Call 216-3800.

Black Canyon Classics Car Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday.

Crafternoon members knit and crochet projects, which they donate to various charities, from 2:304:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Wednesdays of the month in the Montrose Library meeting room. Supplies are provided, but yarn donations are welcome. Experienced crafters will help beginners.

Call 964-2546.

Delta Hubwheelers Square Dance Club dances from 7-9 p.m. on February 2 (Groundhog Day Dance) and 16 (Valentine’s Dance) at Bill Heddles Recreation Center’s aerobics room. Cost is $6 per dancer. Nondancers are welcome to come and watch for free. Call 7734495 or 835-3771.

Montrose Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the third Friday at the Olathe Community Center. Call 417-6142.

Montrose Area Woodturners meet monthly from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday at 520 Collins Way in Montrose. Call 986-2550 or email lvcribbs@charter.net.

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