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12 • Better home

Spruce up with spring cleaning • Spring prep for your yard and garden It’s home-and-garden-show season

16 • B etter health

Now hear this • The C word • Holistically healthy

20 • Better living

Happy trails to you • Get away to the Springs • Dinner and a show

64 • Life on canvas

Colorado artist honored during March Women’s History Month

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Simply delicious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 28 As we age, it’s tempting to give up trying to eat healthfully, but a smorgasbord of research proves fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean sources of protein should take up most of the space on your plate; sugar, salt, fat and processed food should be kept to a minimum.

Bob the Beer Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 For baseball lovers who have lived beyond the ‘fifth inning of life,’ the stories we carry of playing and watching the game are endless. Spring marks the start of a new season, with renewed hope for a winning team and the chance to build new memories of America’s pastime.

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Health Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Caregiving, Healthcare

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From the Publisher

What we put in the tank Knowing versus doing what’s good for us

EATING AND DRINKING ARE HARD. I don’t mean the actual act of putting something in our mouths, chewing (if required) and then swallowing. We’re pretty good at that by now…maybe too good, in fact. What I mean is that we tend have a reasonable idea of what makes us feel good, in both the long-term and the short-, but we’re not always so good about following our own advice.

Case in point: I’m trying to shave off 5 to 10 pounds and get in a little better shape as I aspire to at the beginning of every year. I’m not big on the whole diet thing. Rather, I try to eat and drink less and exercise a little more. I’m pretty good on the exercise part but the eating and drinking part is the challenge.

I can decide in the morning that I’m going to pay attention and not put anything in my mouth that isn’t on the good list…nothing from the naughty list. It’s making the right decision in the moment. For example, we were out for happy hour the other night and I was determined to stick to light, lager beer, and to keep it to two drinks. Well, someone new came and sat with us and for some reason, maybe the added energy, I knew that I needed to order a drinky-drink, like a Manhattan. It just seemed like a good idea at the time. But it wasn’t. I felt bad the next day and I didn’t need the calories.

This being human thing makes it hard to eat and drink sensibly! You know what else makes it hard? Bacon. Yeah, that fatty, processed pork that tastes pretty dang good with everything. Had some of that Sunday.

It’s not really on the plan either. Then there was the Pad Thai last night.

Another thing I’ve noticed is that I don’t get the leeway that I used to. It’s seems that eating one little bowl of ice cream never goes away. It’s like snow on the South Pole. Last year Kristin and I did a 10-day detox diet. That was hard. I did drop a solid 5 pounds and kept it off until Thanksgiving, but that’s another story.

As for stories, this issue is packed full of interesting stuff. Kim Sharpe’s story about eating well so that as we age we feel great is what got me thinking as I was writing this column. Bob Calhoun’s nostalgic trip into baseball season reminded me of my own youth baseball memories…moving from Detroit to Nebraska in ’68 at the age of 8. The Tigers won that series and I was the kid from Detroit…and, yes, Al Kaline was still on the roster.

Enjoy your spring!

Scott

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

SPRING IS A GOOD TIME to tackle all those nooks and crannies overlooked over the winter. Follow these tips to get a head start on spring cleaning.

• Move furniture and vacuum or mop.

• W ipe down doors, sills, baseboards and woodwork. Empty shelves and wash with soap and water. Don’t forget the ceiling fans, above the kitchen cabinets and beneath the fridge.

• Take down drapes, remove hooks and place drapes in dryer with a damp towel on air cycle for 15 minutes. Hang immediately.

• Air out comforters outside and use the old fashioned method of beating with a broom to remove dust. Leave them for at least an hour. Wash blankets and pillows.

• Thoroughly vacuum upholstered furniture, cushions and pillows. Wash or shampoo throw rugs. Have carpets cleaned.

• Freshen your mattress. Sift baking soda on the surface, let it sit for a few hours, then vacuum.

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Spruce up with a spring cleaning

It’s home-and-garden-show season

Spring prep time for your yard and garden

THE NOCO HOME AND REMODELING SHOW is March 9-11 at the Ranch’s First National Bank Exhibition Hall in Loveland. Get remodeling advice, help and resources for your home projects.

Kids Korner provides activities, games and crafts. Hobnob with sports mascots and personalities. Admission and parking are free. Hours: Friday, noon to 6pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm.

The first annual Fort Collins Home and Garden Show comes to Sonny Lubick field at CSU Stadium, April 7th, 10am8pm and April 8th, 10am-5pm. More than 200 vendors present ideas for windows, gardens and family living. Enjoy live demonstrations, food samples, and more.

Admission is Adults $5, kids free.

The 15th Annual Northern Colorado Spring Home and Garden Show is April 27-29 at the Larimer County Fairgrounds 1st National Bank Exhibition Hall. Discover over 185 exhibitors. Free admission and parking. Hours: Friday, noon to 5pm; Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm.

SPRING IS COMING, it really is! Take advantage of Colorado’s beautiful sunny days to prepare your gardens and lawn.

• Rake the lawn to remove dead growth and winter debris.

• Once the lawn begins to green in late spring, apply the first fertilizer application.

• Top dress established gardens with manure/compost. Don’t dig in unless it’s a new garden.

• Clear and mulch perennial beds. Spread mulch around sprouts; don’t cover them.

• Divide perennials when shoots are only 2-4 inches tall.

• Start seeds inside. Plant outside once soil is workable and warm. Cover and protect seedlings from hard frost with anything handy–overturned pots, buckets or cardboard boxes anchored with a rock.

• Clean old foliage from bulb beds. Plant forced bulbs–daffodils, lilies, crocus, hyacinth and more.

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Better Health

Kim Sharpe

Holistically healthy HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO EXPLORE alternative ways to take care of your body, mind, spirit and our environment? Perhaps you’ll find what you’re looking for by delving into holistic health and living. But what the heck does that mean?

Think healing modalities like massage and reflexology, energy re-balancing, iridology and aromatherapy. Or get far out and consider astrology, tarot, palmistry, clairvoyant readings, aura portraits and other intuitive arts.

Chemical-free body and home-care products also fit into a holistic lifestyle.

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The C word ALMOST 40 PERCENT of Americans are going to be labeled by the “C” word in their lifetime.

“C” stands for cancer. If you don’t personally receive a cancer diagnosis, you most certainly will have a loved one or friend who does. But the good news is, “There are more than 15 ½ million cancer survivors in the United States today, and that number is growing due to scientific advances in medicine and technology,” writes registered oncologist nurse Alene Nitzky in her new book, Navigating the C: A Nurse Charts the Course for Cancer Survivorship Care.

Nitzky’s book is a resource for anyone who wants to learn simple steps they can take to

reduce the trauma of a cancer diagnosis for their loved ones or themselves. It offers practical advice about how to be a more active and confident participant in your own healthcare by learning self-care and self-advocacy skills.

She says, “Bottom line— you don’t have to navigate a cancer journey alone. There is much more support available than busy healthcare providers know about. They don’t have the time to find out what your everyday needs are. You have to take responsibility to ask for referrals and ask questions yourself. And that’s what my book’s about. It helps people know what they need and what to ask for.”

Now hear this

THE MORE BIRTHDAYS YOU HAVE, the more likely it is you won’t be able to hear people sing while they present you with a cake on fire. What?

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders, about 8.5 percent of adults, ages 55 to 64 have disabling hearing loss.

It goes up to 25 percent for people 65 to 74 and 50 percent for people over 75.

Susan Baker, a hearing instrument specialist with Advanced Hearing in Fort Collins, says, “Hearing loss occurs over time, but is not necessarily age related. Genetic and hereditary factors, medical conditions, and noise exposure are the most common causes of hearing loss.”

Baker also says, “Hearing loss is a direct link to cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, because when your brain doesn’t receive the details of speech with even a mild hearing loss, it puts strain on your brain, leaving you exhausted after communication and sometimes not remembering what was said.”

So, what’s sound advice? Ensure you can hear that happy birthday tune for years to come and that you don’t unnecessarily stress your brain by using earplugs or earmuffs around loud noises. If you already have hearing loss, treat it with hearing aids sooner than later.

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Better Living

Katie Harris

Happy trails to you

NEARLY 40 MILES OF PAVED TRAIL weave through the city of Fort Collins, offering variety in landscape and location to the casual stroller, brisk hiker or cycling enthusiast. The Fossil Creek Trail begins at the parking area at Cathy Fromme Prairie on S. Shields St, south of Harmony Rd., and winds northwest along the foothills, offering a moderately strenuous incline into the city where, after 5.17 miles it ends at Spring Canyon Community Park. The park offers another parking area where hikers and bikers can catch the Spring Creek Trail, which travels 6.93 miles northeast though the city, eventually

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dead-ending at the Poudre Trail in East Fort Collins.

Those interested in continuing their venture can take the Poudre Trail northwest along the Poudre River, past Old Town and out to N. Overland Tr. at Lions Park. Though the entire trail system is situated in the heart of Fort Collins, much of the trail runs along rivers and creeks, alongside lakes and through areas of dense foliage, creating the feel of a woodsy hike or bike ride, with the convenience of ample parking and wide, paved trails. More information can be found at www. fcgov.com/parks/trails.php.

Get away to the Springs JUST A COUPLE HOURS DRIVE from northern Colorado, Colorado Springs gives our capital city a run for its money when it comes to things to do, sights to see and places to explore. A drive to the summit of Pike’s Peak along the 19-mile Pike’s Peak Highway is an experience you won’t soon forget, with breathtaking views and opportunities for wildlife sightings year-round. Maps, brochures and audio tours are available at the tollgate. Visit www.pikespeak.us.com/activities/drive-to-the-summit. html for details.

Another sight you won’t want to miss is Garden of the Gods Park—a fortress of natural sandstone rock formations, towering up to 300 feet high. Guests are welcome to hike and explore the park from 9am-5pm daily. For more information visit www.gardenofthegods.com.

After exploring rock formations above ground, head to Cave of the Winds for a journey below the ground, to a cave that’s been in existence for 500 million years. In addition to tours, the site offers thrill rides, a gift shop and cafe. Hours and pricing can be found at www.caveofthewinds.com.

To make your stay in Colorado Springs extra special, consider booking a night at the five-star Broadmoor Hotel, for luxury, pampering and exceptional dining. Visit www. broadmoor.com for reservations.

Dinner and a show THREE HIGHLY RATED dinner theaters in northern Colorado draw in guests night after night with multiplecourse meals and stage-front seats to live entertainment. Midtown Arts Center at 3750 S. Mason St. is showing “Fun Home” through March 17; “Always, Patsy Cline” through March 25; and “Ragtime” from March 23-May 26. A regular entree is included in each ticket price. Upgraded entrees, appetizers and desserts are available for an extra charge. Tickets can be purchased at www.midtownartscenter.com.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, located at 4747 Marketplace Dr. in Johnstown, will be showing “Kiss

Me Kate” Feb. 23-April 15; “Man of La Mancha” April 26-June 17; and “Newsies” June 28-Aug. 26. Each ticket includes a meal, with upgraded entrees and dessert available for an added charge. Tickets are available at www. coloradocandlelight.com.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, located at the Hilton Fort Collins at 425 W. Prospect Rd., presents a show where guests become suspects and detectives and interrogate one another as they try to become the first to solve the mystery and receive the grand prize. Shows take place every Saturday evening, and include a four-course meal. For tickets visit www.thedinnerdetective.com.

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Premium Hearing Care One of Jeff Davis’ greatest joys is playing a pivotal role in helping people regain their hearing. “It is life-changing when someone can suddenly hear,” says Jeff, owner of NuEar Hearing Centers in Fort Collins and Greeley.

Jeff has witnessed amazing transformations — for example: first-time patients who are sad and withdrawn are suddenly elated from recovering the precious sense of hearing. He enjoys seeing how those individuals quickly become more active members of the community, regain lost relationships and just enjoy life more. NuEar Hearing Centers is a family owned clinic that opened in September 2015. Jeff, owner and Hearing Instrument Specialist, welcomes clients for a complimentary initial visit. He conducts a hearing test and full evaluation to determine the level each individuals hearing loss. “The hearing test and consultation are free of charge,” states Jeff, “this is a community service that we provide because it’s important for people to know the degree of their hearing loss.”

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getting to know our patients on a more personal level.”

He looks forward to bringing this same service to the Greeley area, having recently opened a new clinic in that community.

While most of Jeff’s patients are older adults, it is important to understand that people of all ages experience hearing loss. “One in five Americans has some type of hearing loss,” he explains. “People between the ages of 65 and 74 have a one in three chance of being diagnosed with hearing loss. And the frustrations of hearing loss don’t just affect one person,” Jeff says, “hearing loss impacts the spouse, family, friends and the overall socialization of any one who struggles to hear.

If a patient is diagnosed with a sensorineural hearing loss, a hearing aid for amplification is recommended. All products offered at NuEar are custom fit to the user’s unique loss, and Jeff is highly skilled and experienced in the fitting of custom made and invisible hearing devices.

To schedule a free consultation or for more information, visit www.FortCollinsNuEar.com or www.GreeleyNuEar.com or call (970) 658-2462.

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ENJOY CLEAN, UNPROCESSED FOOD AMERICANS LOVE THEIR FOOD and it shows. Not just in the way our bodies are becoming super-sized, but in the myriad chronic health issues we have. From cardiovascular disease to cancer to diabetes to osteoarthritis to chronic kidney disease…the list goes on…overweight and obese individuals are at a higher risk to develop chronic health conditions than their leaner peers.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT As we age, it’s tempting to give up on trying to eat healthfully in exchange for adopting an attitude like, “I’m old. I can eat anything I want. And I can eat as much as I want, too!”

While this is one way to approach to food, it may not be the best way if you want to feel your best in the third age (or any age) of your life. A smorgasbord of research proves fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean sources of protein (e.g., fish, nuts and beans) should take up most of the space on your plate; sugar, salt, fat and processed food should be kept to a minimum. Unfortunately, more and more people don’t eat this news up.

THE DIET DILEMMA While adults in the U.S. gain weight (nearly 75 percent are either overweight or obese), the diet industry gains profits. Americans spend upwards of $60 billion each year on weight loss programs, products and procedures. Even with that much consumption, we can’t seem to satiate our appetites or come to a conclusion about what constitutes the best diet.

Is it the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet, which encourages reducing sodium (salt) and eating fresh produce, lean meats, whole grains and low-fat dairy products?

How about the Mediterranean Diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil? How about becoming a vegetarian and eliminating meat and fish from your diet? Or a vegan who takes that a step further and eliminates dairy, too? Or how about a variation of these, like pescitarians (vegetarians who’ll eat fish and seafood) and flexitarians (vegetarians who occasionally will eat a steak or juicy burger when a craving for flesh strikes).

Another approach to eating is keeping food raw. Michelle Cerise, a NoCo-based certified raw, plant-based chef and health and

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life coach, encourages people to eat minimally cooked fruits and vegetables to retain the vitamins and minerals they contain. She says, “Raw food provides the maximum amount of nutrition for your body. It has more nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber than cooked food and is digested easily and quickly.”

Cerise feels anyone of any age can make a switch to this type of eating. She says, “The sooner you start eating clean, unprocessed foods, the better you will feel. It is never too late to make a change!”

That’s encouraging, but there’s still this nagging questions of which diet is best. Which one is really the right one?

KEEP IT SIMPLE Liz Dejongh, registered dietician and CEO of Well Simplified, isn’t a proponent of diets at all.

She says knowing what to eat is simple if you listen to your body.

“When people let hunger truly set in, they are more likely to crave real foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, oils—things people have been eating for generations. And real food has the power to satisfy people and their nutritional needs without tempting them to overeat, Dejongh says. “I simply encourage people of every age to listen to their body, let hunger be their guide and love every bite they put in their mouths.”

At the end of the day, she weighs in with this: “Health isn’t meant to be about rules and recommendations. It’s about following instinct and intuition, and you are born with both.”

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FOR BASEBALL LOVERS who have lived beyond the ‘fifth inning of life,’ the stories we carry of playing and watching the game are endless. Spring marks the start of a new season, with renewed hope for a winning team and the chance to build new memories of America’s pastime.

“Get your cold beer here!” shouted Bob the Beer Man like a veteran of the opera…serving section 129, moving with a confidence like those on the field tonight handling sharp grounders and tossing over to first like another day at the office. I know his voice well from years watching games from row 22 where he has faithfully peddled brews to Rockies fans…his Aramark employee button with name and number hanging at an angle on his sweatsoaked shirt this humid summer evening, letting all know who he is if they didn’t already know him by name.

My aisle seat offers a clear view as he strides up the steps looking left and right like a shepherd watching over his flock. A hand goes up in section 128 to

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Stories from the fifth inning of life my right. “Beer Man!” The fan and Bob negotiate mostly by facial expressions and gestures, Bob finalizing the order by raising two fingers…the transaction completed with the help of row mates passing money back and forth, unless the fan encourages Bob to ‘keep the change’, as was the case tonight.

In the off-season, Bob teaches English at the state university a few blocks from the stadium. And if you catch him for a conversation, he will mention the book he is writing about all he knows of the ballpark and the part we each play in this theater production called baseball. Passing my row he offers a glance of recognition even when it’s clear I am not asking for another cold Coors.

Tonight’s matchup, an interleague game between the Rockies and the White Sox, reminds me of my grandfather, and how during the summer of ’57 when I was 8 and played second base for the Frogs in the Pee Wee league on the west side of Houston, he called me Nellie Fox after the all-star second baseman who played for Chicago in the 50s.

Two rows in front of me on this July evening sits a father with his son and daughter. The son wears his Little League cap and on his left hand a brown leather glove with laces streaming out the back of the web, a glove to better fit an older player. He appears ever alert for a foul ball that might make it over the backstop…a hoped for trophy for his bedroom shelf. And as he periodically pounds his fist into his mitt, he must imagine himself at second base preparing for a ball hit in his direction. “Hey batter, batter!”

This little leaguer appears to be about 10, the age I was when Dad moved the family to Detroit and introduced me to my first major league ballpark. Dad, a paint salesman, would often be given the company tickets to the Tigers’ game, box seats four rows behind the visitor’s dugout along the first base line. And the highlights for

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Note: Opening Day at Coors Field April 6, 2:10pm Colorado Rockies vs.

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me were the nights Dad would take me to Tiger Stadium. I remember the steel railing covered with layers of dark green paint separating our box-seat section from the rows behind us, leaving me with a sense of being a special guest for the night. Detroit’s right fielder, Al Kaline, became my hero from that first game I attended in June of ’59, and at the change of innings, I watched Kaline trot across the diamond in front of me on his way to right field where he defended the area of outfield grass below the towering covered third deck bleachers.

Most exciting were games against the Yankees when Al’s boys would beat Mickey’s boys, as they were famous for doing in those days. I could see from my seat into the Tiger dugout, and when Detroit was at bat, watched for number ‘6’ to step up to the on-deck circle. “Hey Dad, Kaline is coming to bat!”

“Crack!” The hometown crowd erupts with cheers as I am abruptly brought back to the game at hand between the Rockies

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and White Sox. The 10-year-old two rows in front jumps with excitement as the Rockies score two runs on a Blackmon double.

Bob the Bear Man, squatting on the steps so he wouldn’t block our view, watches momentarily the action on the field, wiping sweat off his brow with his purple kerchief.

Arranging beers in his ice chest, he pulls the leather strap over his shoulder, lifts the heavy load and gets back to work, starting up the steps past row 22 looking left and right for thirsty customers. It’s nearing the end of the 7th inning and last-call for beer.

“Beer here, last call. Get your cold beer here”, Bob shouts, as we each continue to play our role in this drama of the ageless.

Bob Calhoun, Psychologist and writer in Fort Collins. Written for his son who was kind enough to go to Tiger Stadium with him when he was 10 years old and watch a weekend of Tiger games, and for Phil Cousineau, author and fellow Tiger fan.

If you are prone to earwax build-up, consider seeing Susan Baker at Advanced Hearing Services for a checkup and/or routine cleanings. Susan has been helping her patients with their hearing healthcare for over 18 years.

Earwax, also referred to as cerumen, is typically produced by our body in healthy normal amounts. The earwax comes from the production of oil from oil glands in our skin. It serves a self-cleaning agent with protective, lubricating, and antibacterial properties.

It is strongly advised to not use a Waterpik or ear candling. Earwax isn’t formed in the deep part of the ear canal near the eardrum. It’s only formed in the outer part of the ear canal. So, when a patient has wax blockage against the eardrum, it is often because he has been probing the ear with such things as cotton-tipped applicators, bobby pins, or twisted napkin corners. These objects only push the wax in deeper.

Although, when the wax builds up in our ear canals it can prevent us from hearing. The typical symptoms of wax build-up include: • A feeling of fullness in the ear • Pain in the ear • Difficulty hearing, which may continue to worsen • Ringing in the ear (tinnitus) • A feeling of itchiness in the ear

Patients typically ask if Susan can predict the rate of earwax that an individual will produce. Unfortunately, the answer is no, but there is a way to manage the build-up by using an all organic, natural oil, called Miracell.

Miracell will help with other skin issues such as dry skin and itchy ears.

Susan Baker is the owner and operator of Advanced Hearing Services in Fort Collins. She has been helping people with hearing loss and tinnitus for the past 18 years. Please call (970) 221-5249 for an appointment today.

Susan D Baker, BC-HIS

Board Certified Hearing Instrument specialist LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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Our Residents, Their Lives, and Their Families.

As a part of our skilled nursing services, we provide wound care, bariatric care, tracheotomy care, respiratory care and respite care

Spring Creek Health Care

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www.savaseniorcare.com WE ACCEPT MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND PRIVATE INSURANCE, SEMI-PRIVATE AND PRIVATE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE

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DIRECTORY Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments, Skilled Nursing Facilities Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Funeral Services, Grocery Shopping Assistance, Home Remodeling, Legal Services, Moving Assistance, Transportation

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance www.needhelppayingbills.com Help with rent, electric/heating bills, medical expenses, telephone service, more.

Colordo Consumer Fraud 800-222-4444 www.stopfraudcolorado.gov GreenPath Financial Wellness 424 Pine St., Ste. 202, FC 800-550-1961, www.greenpath.com Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group 300 E. 29th St., LV, 622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com Full-service financial firm com­ mitted to helping people pursue their financial goals.

Michael Tarantino, CFP, Investment Center Advisor Group 303 E. Mountain Ave., FC 2337 S. Shields St., #100, FC 1210 E. Mulberry St., FC 292-0105, www.michaeltarantino.net Customized financial planning to help make your goals a reality.

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Larimer County Office on Aging 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) 866-432-8435, www.larimer. org/humanservices/publicbenefits/low-energy-assistanceprogram-leap Colorado Old Age Pension In Larimer County 498-7750 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org/ aging/library/article.aspx?id=2946 In Weld County 351-1551, www.weldgov.com Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities 649 Remington St., FC 310-4900, www.pafclarimer.org Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., Ste. 4, FC 866-336-7385 5400 W. 11th St., GR 877-405-9195, www.ssa.gov

HOUSING

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow St., FC 282-7522, www.carehousing.org Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910, https:// housingcatalyst.com Good Samarian Society - Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 577-7700, www.good-sam.com/ locations/estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 226-4909, www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage Good Samaritan Society–Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR 352-6082, www.good-sam.com/ greeleycommunities Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com/ locations/loveland-village

Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 686-2743, www.good-sam.com/ watervalley Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232, www.lovelandhsg.org Neighborhood Resource Office 1000 10th St, GR 336-4167, www.greeleygov.com/ services/neighborhood-resourceoffice Neighborhood Services Office 281 N. College Ave., FC 224-6046, www.fcgov.com/ neighborhoodservices Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 484-7498, 242 Conifer St., FC 494-9705 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV 663-4163, www.n2n.org

ASSISTED LIVING

Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 1st St., Berthoud 532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.com

Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St., LV, 635-9800 2224 E. 11th St., LV, 635-2500 www.aspenhouse.org The Bridge at Life Care Center of Greeley 4750 25th St., GR, 339-0022 www.thebridgeatgreeley.com Greeley’s most established assisted living, providing fabulous food and great service.

Bright Assisted Living 610 Hemlock Dr., WS, 674-1446 https://brightassistedliving.com Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care 5055 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 223-3552 www.collinwoodco.com Full schedule of social and recreational activities; maintenance-free living.

Brookdale Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 2895 N. Empire, LV 215 Shupe Cir., LV 844-823-2792 www.brookdaleliving.com Columbine Commons Assisted Living 1475 Main Street, WS 449-5540 www.columbinehealth.com The Courtyard of Loveland 605 California Ave., LV, 667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com Our smaller facility offers a comfortable home environment with 24-hour personal care.

Eagle’s Nest Assisted Living 1026 Salmon Run, FC, 231-2692 www.eaglesnestal.com Fort Collins Healthcare Center 1000 S Lemay Ave, FC, 482-7925 www.savaseniorcare.com Fox Meadows 4021 Spruce Dr., FC, 449-4472 www.assistedlivingftcollins.com/ fox-meadows-assisted-living/ Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712

Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR 573-7739, www.gardens quarememorycare.com Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living 3151 W. 20th St., GR, 673-9402 www.gardensquareatwestlake.com Good Samarian Society - Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 577-7700, www.good-sam.com/ locations/estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 226-4909, www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage

Good Samaritan Society–Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR 352-6082, www.good-sam.com/ greeleycommunities Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com/ locations/loveland-village Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 686-2743, www.good-sam.com/ watervalley

Grace Point Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation.

Gray Cara West 3705 Carson Ave., Evans 330-5133, www.graycara.com Heritage Haus 208 19th St., SE, LV, 669-5616 Joneses Assisted Living 2127 Eagle Dr., LV, 663-2226 Lakeview Commons 1422 W. 29th St., LV, 278-4000 www.columbinehealth.com Safe and comfortable, empower­ ing residents to be as active and independent as possible.

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Lighthouse Elder CAre 700 Greenbriar Dr., FC 482-1119 www.barlowassistedliving.com

Terry Lake Assisted Living 3629 Woodridge Rd., FC 221-3707 www.inaplacelikehome.com

MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939, www.leisurecare.com/ sub-brand/mackenzie-place

Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 482-2215 www.assistedlivingftcollins.com/ turnberry-place-assisted-living/

Meadowlark Assisted Living 1214 Catalpa Pl., FC 221-3707 www.inaplacelikehome.com

Wellington Assisted Living 8126 5th St., Wellington 568-7199

MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR, 353-6800 www.meadowviewofgreeley.com

Willows at Windsor 303 E. Chestnut St. 686-2258

Monarch Greens 1725 Lakeview Dr., FC 449-5644 www.assistedlivingftcollins.com/ monarch-greens-assisted-living/

WindSong Memory Care 3150 Rock Creek Dr., FC, 372-5838 www.windsongmemorycare.com A memory care community that follows Montessori principles in caring for their residents.

Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 999-8790 www.morningstarseniorliving.com New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbine health.com Assisted living, Alzheimer’s and related dementia, assisted living, short-term respite programs.

Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV, 461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV, 667-5962 The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC, 229-5800 www.nhaconsulting.com Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 372-1771 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Offers independent living monthto-month leases with no buy-in.

Shamrock Manor 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 866-653-9337 www.ourparents.com/colorado/ fort_collins/shamrock_manor_inc

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INDEPENDENT LIVING

Good Samarian Society - Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 577-7700, www.good-sam.com/ locations/estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 226-4909, www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage Good Samaritan Society–Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR 352-6082, www.good-sam.com/ greeleycommunities Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com/ locations/loveland-village Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 686-2743, www.good-sam.com/ watervalley Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR 323-3144 www.holidaytouch.com/ourcommunities/greeley-place

Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 622-9907, www.rhf.org/location/ harvest-pointe/ Affordable housing for lowincome seniors.

Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV, 541-4173 www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living/co/loveland/ hillcrest-of-loveland/ MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939, www.leisurecare.com/ sub-brand/mackenzie-place Green House Homes - Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV, 663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com Park Regency Premiere Senior Living 1875 Fall River Dr., LV 461-1100 www.parkregencyloveland.com Parkwood Estates Independent Senior Living Community 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 672-1591 www.holidaytouch.com/ourcommunities/parkwood-estates Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 372-1771 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Offers independent living monthto-month leases with no buy-in.

Silvernest 1-866-757-NEST www.Silvernest.com Silvernest connects baby boomers and empty nesters that have (or need) a room to share.

Sugar Valley Estates—Holiday Retirement 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 673-4917 www.holidaytouch.com/ourcommunities/sugar-valley-estates Sunflower - A Gated Active Adult Community 865 Pleasure Dr., FC, 493-5646 www.sunflowercolorado.net

The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St. LV, 667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com Service and amenity choices available in a caring community.

The Winslow 909 Centre Ave.FC, 492-6200 www.columbinehealth.com For seniors to enjoy a lifestyle filled with recreational, educa­ tional, and social activities.

The Worthington 900 Worthington Circle, FC 490-1000 www.columbinehealth.com Fun, security and peace of mind for independent-living seniors.

SENIOR APARTMENTS

Big Thompson Manor I & II 230 Monroe Ave., LV, 667-4195 Birchwood Apartments 2830 W. 27th St. Ln., GR 330-6206 Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR, 352-9305 CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 282-7522, www.carehousing.org Century III (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS, 686-5576 www.windsorgov.com DMA Plaza Apartments 300 Remington St., FC, 493-7727 Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com Good Samarian Society - Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 577-7700, www.good-sam.com/ locations/estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 226-4909, www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage

Good Samaritan Society–Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR 352-6082, www.good-sam.com/ greeleycommunities Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com/ locations/loveland-village Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 686-2743, www.good-sam.com/ watervalley Governor’s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 686-9650 Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., Ste. 105, GR 405-3822 Hamilton Park Apartments I & II 1406 N. 4th St., Ste. 2, Berthoud 532-3725 Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV, 622-9907 www.rhf.org/location/harvestpointe/ Affordable housing for lowincome seniors.

Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 303-860-7885

Sanctuary Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 225-2116

Island Grove Village Apartments 119 14th Ave., GR, 356-2808 www.islandgrove.org

The Pines at Southmoor 2162 30th St., GR, 356-4059 www.thepinesatsouthmoor.com

Joe P. Martinez Garden Apartments 1701 2nd St., GR, 605-362-3143

University Plaza 1534 11th Ave., GR, 303-442-6380

La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232 www.lovelandhsg.org Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 378-9393 Oakbrook I Apartments 3200 Stanford Rd., FC 226-5060, www.mynewplace.com Oakbrook II Apartments 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 619-260-5562 Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 949-440-8277

Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 940 Worthington Cr., FC 221-2273 www.columbinehealth.com Providing rehabilitation, nursing care, de­mentia care and hospice.

Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault, 353-3000

Fairacres Manor Inc. 1700 18th Ave., GR, 353-3370 www.vivage.com/fairacres

Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 472-1703

Fort Collins Health Care Center 1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC 482-7925 www.savaseniorcare.com

Woodside Village Apartments 144 E. 24th St., GR, 356-5991

Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Centennial Healthcare Center 1637 29th St., GR, 356-8181 www.savaseniorcare.com Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave. FC, 494-2140 www.columbinehealth.com Private rooms for individuals; short stays after hospitalization, long-term care, end-of-life care.

Columbine Commons Health & Rehab Facility 1475 Main St., WS, 449-5541 www.columbinehealth.com.

Golden Peaks Center 1005 E. Elizabeth St., FC 482-2525, www.genesishcc. com/GoldenPeaks Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 226-4909, www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage Good Samaritan Society–Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR 352-6082, www.good-sam.com/ greeleycommunities

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Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com/ locations/loveland-village Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation.

Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR, 353-1017 www.savaseniorcare.com Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC 482-1584 www.columbinehealth.com Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR, 330-6400 www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com Quality care in peaceful, homelike atmosphere with nursing care. In-house physician.

North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St. LV, 667-1111 www.columbinehealth.com Meets needs in a caring manner with regard to individual’s dignity and strengths.

Sierra Vista Health Care Center 821 Duffield Ct., LV, 669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com Spring Creek Health Care 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com Providing wound, bariatric, respiratory and respite care.

Windsor Healthcare Center 710 3rd St., WS, 686-7474 www.savaseniorcare.com

SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave., EP, 586-3101 650 W. Drake Rd., FC, 482-3208 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 667-1121, 702 13th St., GR 352-3366, www.allnutt.com Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC, 482-4244 www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com Full-service, funeral home offering funeral, burial, cremation, and pre-need planning services.

Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr., Ste. E, FC 482-2221 www.goesfuneralcare.com Personalized services including traditional burial and cremation.

Green burial available.

Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave., GR, 353-1212 www.adamsonchapels.com Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th St., GR 330-7301 www.dignitymemorial.com Vessey Funeral Service 2649 E. Mulberry St., Ste. A-1 FC, 482-5065 www.vesseyfuneralservice.com Viegut Funeral Home 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 679-4669 www.viegutfuneralhome.com

GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE

Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC , 472-9630 www.voarsvp@frii.com Safeway Grocery Delivery 877-723-3929 www.shop.safeway.com Sprouts Grocery Delivery www.instacart.com/sprouts

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HOME REMODELING

Johnson Custom Flooring and Design 2093 E. 11th St., LV 663-1266 www.johnsoncustom flooringanddesign.com Single rooms, remodels and new construction; free competitive estimates.

LEGAL SERVICES

TRANSPORTATION

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-3049 www.berthoud.org/departments/ berthoud-area-transportationsystem-bats City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 410 E. 5th St., LV, 962-2700 www.cityofloveland.org

Beyers Law - Elder-Law Attorney 231 W. 4th St., LV 669-1101, www.beyerslaw.com

Dial-A-Ride 250 N. Mason St., FC, 224-6066 www.ridetransfort.com

C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law 1201 Lake Ave., Ste. A, Berthoud 532-4183, www.cjlordlaw.com

Larimer County Lift 2255 Midpoint Dr., FC, 498-7541

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 424 Pine St., FC, 402-207 www.larimerbar.org/pro-bono/ Misty Bordeaux, Estate Law 2629 Redwing Rd., Ste. 112, FC 488-2737 www.bordeauxandboyes.com Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6, Ste. 200, FC, 223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com Procter and Callahan, LLC, Elder Law & Estate Planning 343 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 240, FC 266-9669 www.proctercallahanlaw.com Wallace & Kling, P.C. 412 S. Howes St., Ste. B, FC 221-5602 www.wallace-kling.com Weld County Legal Services 915 10th St., GR 310-8367 www.coloradolegalservices.org

MOVING ASSISTANCE

Kids Gloves, LLC 449-2309, www.kidgloves.us

Greeley Paratransit 1200 A St., GR, 350-9287 www.greeleygov.com/thebus Greenride 4414 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 200, FC, 226-5533 www.greenrideco.com Shuttle service to Denver International Airport from Front Range and Wyoming locations.

SAINT FC, 223-8645 LV, 223-8653 www.saintvolunteer transportation.org Super Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Road, FC 225-4838 www.supershuttle.com/dia 20 trips daily to and from DIA. Transfort Fort Collins 250 N. Mason St., FC, 221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com Uber www.get.uber.com Sign up for Uber on your phone.

Get reasonably priced rides any time.

Yellow Cab of Northern Colorado 224-2222 www.fortcollinstaxi.com

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Active

DIRECTORY Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Archery, Biking, Boating, Bowling, Card Games & Bingo, Dancing, Fiber Arts, Gardening, Glass Blowing, Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Music Instruments & Lessons, Painting, Pottery, Quilting & Sewing, Scuba Diving, Spectator Events, Stained Glass, Swimming, Tennis

Education & Lifelong Learning . . . 48

Beauty & Spa Services . . . . . . . . . 48

Municipal Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 City Services, Libraries, Senior Centers

Culture, Arts & Entertainment . . . . 48 Cinema Cafes, Dinner Theaters, Museums, Performance Venues

ACTIVITIES Greeley Archers www.greeleyarchers.com

Team B.O.B. (a.k.a, Babes on Bikes) www.coteambob.com For women mountain bikers of all ages and abilities.

Greeley Bikes www.greeleybikes.com A City of Greeley initiative to encourage and educate more people to travel by bike.

Loveland Archery Exchange 907 VanBuren Ave., LV 667-2934 www.lovelandarcheryexchange.com

Bicycle Advisory Committee 221-6515, www.fcgov.com/bac A subcommittee of the City of Fort Collins Transportation Board.

Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com

FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program www.bicycleambassador program.org Trains volunteers to become ambassadors of safe cycling.

Lee’s Cyclery 202 W. Laurel St., FC, 482-6006 931 E. Harmony Rd., FC 226-6006 4880 Thompson Pkwy., LV 667-8735 www.leescyclery.com

ARCHERY

BIKING

Fort Collins Cycling Club www.fccycleclub.org, www. facebook.com/groups/ fccyclingclub/ Recreational road cyclists of all ability levels.

Bike Fort Collins www.bikefortcollins.org Nonprofit committed to cycling for transportation, recreation and social good.

Loveland Cycling Club www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub/ Group rides for all abilities.

Estes Park Cycling Coalition www.bikeestes.org Promotes cycling of all kinds in the Estes Valley

Overland Mountain Bike Club www.overlandmtb.org PEDAL Club (People’s Efforts to De-emphasize Autos in Loveland) www.pedalclub.org Diverse members ride together and teach others how to ride safely.

Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op 484-3804, www.fcbikecoop.org Building community through bicycling.

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Recycled Cycles 4031 S. Mason St., FC 223-1969 www.recycled-cycles.com Ridekick International 877-974-4440 www.ridekick.com Motorized bike trailers to give your ride a boost.

BOATING

A Wanderlust Adventures 4120 W. CR 54G, LaPorte 482-1995 www.awanderlustadventure.com A1 Wildwater Rafting 2801 N. Shields St., FC, 2243379, www.a1wildwater.com

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 General Fitness, Pilates, Yoga Food & Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Brewery Tours, Cooking Classes, Farmers’ Markets, Make Your Own, Wine Tasting

Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . 54

Boyd Lake State Park 3720 N. CR 11C, LV, 6691739, www.cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/parks/BoydLake Inlet Bay Marina @ Horsetooth Reservoir 4314 S. Shoreline Dr., FC 223-0140 www.inletbaymarina.com Mountain Whitewater Descents 1329 N. Hwy 287, FC, 419-0917 www.raftmwd.com Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy. 287, FC, 493-4005 www.shoprma.com

BOWLING

Chippers Lanes 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 226-6327 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com The Summit 4455 N. Fairgrounds Ave., WS 663-6363, www. playatthesummit.com Bowling, laser tag, arcade, more.

Sweetheart Lanes 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-3510 www.sweetheartlanes.net Leagues, parties and open bowling.

CARD GAMES & BINGO

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Bingo, bridge and pinochle Greeley Senior Activity Center 1010 6th St., GR, 350-9440 www.greeleyrec.com/facilities/ greeley-senior-activity-center/ Play pinochle, bridge, more.

Northern Colorado Bridge www.northerncoloradobridge.com

DANCING

Andre’s Ballroom Dance, LLC 266-8249, www.andresballroom. com Ballroom Fort Collins 2600 Fieldstone Dr., FC, 493-2922 www.ballroomfortcollins.com Club Tico 1599 City Park Dr., FC, 224-6113 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ clubtico.php Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC, 232-9539, www. contemporarydanceacademy.com Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club 498-8997, www.footandfiddle. net, https://coloradosquaredance.com Good Time Dance Club 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 667-9398 www.goodtimesdanceclub.com High Country Conservatory of Dance 5112 S. College Ave., Unit A, FC 7670 5th St., Ste. 200, Wellington 225-0600 Dancer Guy, LLC 813 Marshall St., FC, 207-9176 www.dancerguy.com Swing, Latin, Ballroom or country dance lessons.

FIBER ARTS

Lambspun 1101 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 4841998, www.lambspun.com Yarns and fibers, weaving supplies, books, classes, specialty items.

My Sister Knits 1408 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 4071461, www.mysisterknits.com Latest yarns and accessories, en­ couragement, assistance in cozy atmosphere.

Your Daily Fiber 4019 S. Mason St., FC, 4842414, www.yourdailyfiber.com A family-run shop featuring a wide range of yarn and supplies for fiber enthusiasts.

GARDENING

Fort Collins Nursery 2121 E. Mulberry, FC, 482-1984 www.fortcollinsnursery.com The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486, www.fcgov.com/gardens/ Gulley’s Greenhouse & Garden Center 6029 S. Shields St., FC, 2234769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com

Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2479 www.eatoncountryclub.com Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course 1480 Golf Course Rd., EP, 5868146 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ estes-park-18-hole-golf-course Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 3534653 www.golfinggreeley.com Lake Estes 9 Hole Executive Golf Course 690 Big Thompson Ave., EP, 586-8176 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ lake-estes-9-hole-golf-course Mariana Butte 701 Clubhouse Drive, LV, 6678308 www.cityofloveland.org Southridge Junior Golf Academy 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 4162828 www.fcgov.com/golf The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 West 29th St., LV, 6675256 www.cityofloveland.org

HIKING

City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails.php Larimer County: Natural Resources 1800 S. CR 31, LV, 619-4570 www.larimer.org/naturalresources Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org

HORSEBACK RIDING

Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch Red Feather Lakes, 881-2450 www.beavermeadows.com Inspiration Riding Academy FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy. com Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV, 667-3915 www.sylvandale.com YMCA of the Rockies—Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Road, EP, 586-3341 www.ymcarockies.org

MUSIC-INSTRUMENTS & LESSONS

Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC, 223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com

The Sustainable Living Association FC, 224-3247, www. sustainablelivingassociation.org

GLASS BLOWING

Daggett Glass Studio 918 N. Garfield Ave., LV 667-8073 www.daggettglass.com

GOLFING

Boomerang Links Golf Course 7309 W. 4th St., GR, 353-4653 www.golfinggreeley.com Cattail Creek 2116 W. 29th St., LV 663-5310, www.cityofloveland. org 411 S. Bryan Ave., FC, 221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf Collindale Golf Academy 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC 223-4653, www.fcgov.com/golf

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Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC 207-9111 JasCo Music sixstring_slinger@yahoo.com Guitar instruction.

Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 1355 Cleveland Ave., 581-3553 www.lovelandacademyofmusic.com Lessons in piano, voice, drums, guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin and ukulele for all ages.

Magnolia Music Studio 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 10, FC 481-8661 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Voice, fiddle, harp, violin.

Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS, 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Piano & Guitar Institute 2925 S. College Ave. #8, FC 206-4930 2105 Maple Dr., LV, 631-5916 1295 Main St. #3, WS, 686-9660 www.pianoinstitutellc.com Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., FC 282-9171 www.pianocenteroftherockies.com

PAINTING

Studio Vino 6055 Sky Pond Dr., LV, 685-4583 www.studiovino.com

Colorado Scuba Diving Academy 3320 N. Shields St., FC, 855-5572822, www.codivingacademy.com

Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR, 356-8593 www.greeleyartassociation.org/ classes.html

Scuba Schools International Inc 2619 Canton Ct., FC, 482-0883 www.divessi.com

POTTERY

Northern Colorado Potters Guild FC, 416-5979 www.nocopottersguild.org Smokestack Pottery 119 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 484-8183 www.smokestackpottery.com The Pottery Studio 1541 W. Oak St., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ potterystudio.php The Clay Center of Northern Colorado 1024 6th Ave., GR, 590-1561 www.facebook.com/ ClayCenterNC/

QUILTING & SEWING

Country Quilting 7889 Antelope Ct., Wellington 217-3483 www.country-quilting.com Jukebox Quilts 406 N. College Ave., FC 224-9975 www.jukeboxquilts.com

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 663-4906 www.artisanyou.com Pottery painting, fused glass.

The Fig Leaf: Fabrics & Notions 2834 S. College Ave., FC 495-1766 www.thefigleafquilting.com

Juiced on Imagination 1349 Cleveland Ave., LV 301-9695 www.juicedonimagination.com

Quilter’s Stash 1180 W. Ash St., Ste. 100, WS 686-5657, www.quilterstash.com

Picasso & Wine 1540 Main St., #236, WS 460-0833 www.picassoandwine.com Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC 214-2508 www.pinotspalette.com/ FortCollins

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Sew Downtown 824 9th St., GR, 352-9230 www.sewdowntown.com Laughing Ladies Quilting 349 Massachessetts Ave., Berthoud, 532-2130 www.laughingladiesquilting.com

SCUBA DIVING

High Plains Scuba 115 W. Harvard St., FC, 4938562, www.highplainsscuba.com

Tortuga Bay 2986 W. 29th St., GR, 353-3337 www.tortugabay.net

SPECTATOR EVENTS

Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic.php Open swimming, lessons, teams.

Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Drive, EP 586-2340 www.evrpd.com/aquatic-center/ pool-info Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes.

Colorado Eagles Hockey Budweiser Event Center, 5290 Arena Cir., LV, 619-4100 www.coloradoeagles.com

Family FunPlex Adventure Island Indoor Waterpark 1501 65th Ave., GR, 350-9401 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/

Colorado State University Rams Sports Moby Arena, 1951 W. Plum St., FC, www.csurams.com

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter

University of Northern Colorado Bears Sports Butler-Hancock Athletic Center, GR, 351-4849 www.uncbears.com

STAINED GLASS

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 663-4906 www.artisanyou.com Pottery painting, fused glass.

KDD Fused Glass 2601 Platte Pl., FC, 223-3778 www.kddfusedglass.com Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply 3000 N. Overland Tr., LaPorte 482-7655 www.ncstainedglass.com

SWIMMING

Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR 330-2837 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes.

City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC 221-6363 www.fcgov.com/recreation Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR, 353-3538 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/

Greeley Recreation Center Pool 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 Open swim, lessons, water fitness classes. www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics/ Lake Loveland Swim Beach 2626 N. Taft Ave., LV, 962-2727 Loveland Swim Club LV, 203-1374 www.lovelandswimclub.com Learn-to-swim and competitive swimming programs for athletes ages 3 through college.

Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation Open swimming, lessons, teams.

Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 SE 4th St., LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org

TENNIS

City Park Tennis Courts 1500 W. Mulberry St., FC 484-7665 www.fcgov.com/parks/ recamenities.php Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS 217-9291 www.highlandmeadows tenniscenter.com Lewis Tennis School Rolland Moore Park, 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.lewistennis.com

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McKee Park 1554 E. 19th St., LV www.cityofloveland.org Rolland Moore Racquet Complex 2201 S. Shields St., FC 493-7000, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/racquet-complex.php Tennis Association of Greeley 708 22nd St., GR, 356-5326 www.facebook.com/pages/ Tennis-Association-ofGreeley/1130857656929763

BEAUTY & SPA SERVICES

Allura Skin, Laser & Wellness Clinic 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 103, FC 1615 Foxtrail Dr.,.Ste. 190, LV 223-0193, www.alluraclinic.com MD Body and Med Spa 3000 S. College Ave., #208, FC, 779-2920 www.mdbodyandmedspa.com FDA-approved coolsculpting and microneedling treatments.

Old Town Hair Company 325 Cherry St., Ste. 114, FC 970-407-9730 www.oldtownhaircompany.com Screamin’ Peach Waxing Studio 638 S College Ave., FC, 224-2930 4414 S College Ave., FC, 224-2936 www.screaminpeach.com Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346 www.totalvein.net Specialists in varicose and spider veins.

Xanadu Med Spa 2244 E. Harmony Rd., #100, FC 482-1889 www.xanadumedspa.com Nonsurgical cosmetic options to help you look and feel more youthful.

CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Budweiser Event Center – The Ranch 5290 Arena Circle, LV, 619-4100 www.budweisereventscenter.com

The Kress Cinema & Lounge 817 8th Ave., GR 515-5717 www.kresscinema.com

Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC, 2216730, www.lctix.com Local, regional, and national enter­tainment.

CINEMA CAFES

The Lyric 1209 N. College Ave., FC 426-6767 www.LyricCinema.com

DINNER THEATERS

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 4747 Marketplace Dr., John­ stown, 744-3747 www.coloradocandlelight.com Midtown Arts Center 3750 S. Mason St., FC, 225-2555 www.midtownartscenter.com

MUSEUMS

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 416-2236 www.fcmod.org Northern Colorado history; hands-on science experiences.

Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org Exhibits, events, educational programs to foster learn­ing, interaction and inquiry.

Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 200 W Mountain Ave, 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Art collections and activities to promote global understanding.

Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Loveland history through art/his­tory exhibits, programs and events.

Greeley Museums 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Four museums with special events, pro­grams, exhibits, tours.

PERFORMANCE VENUES

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Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org Music, theater, film, community events; touring performers.

Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave., GR, 356-5000 www.ucstars.com Local, regional, and national enter­tainment.

EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING

Aims Community College 5401 W. 20th St., GR, 330-8008 www.aims.edu Computer Classes High Plains Library District 888-861-7323 https://goo.gl/ugqHdQ A variety of computer classes offered free of charge.

CSU Online Plus Colorado State University FC, 492-4717 www.online.colostate.edu A lifelong institute dedicated to designed for those who are fifty and better.

CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute FC, 491-7753 uwww.online.colostate.edu/ osher/ Front Range Community College 4616 S. Shields St., FC, 2262500 www.frontrange.edu UNC Lifelong Learning GR, 351-2551 www.uncalumni.org/lifelonglearning-and-community

FITNESS

GENERAL FITNESS

Anytime Fitness 324 W. 37th St., LV, 203-0800 www.anytimefitness.com/ gyms/1380/loveland-co-80538 Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net Fit5 Studio 4637 S Mason St., Unit A1, FC 775-3955, www.fit5studio.com Offering the Lagree Fitness Method to northern Colorado.

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC 221-6644, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/seniorcenter Enriching lives through activity and knowledge.

Hatfield Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Lifestyle Centre Health Club 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 133 FC, 494-6446 www.lifestylecentre.net Comprehensive program encouraging commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Genesis Miramont Lifestyle Fitness South: 901 Oakridge Dr., FC 282-1000; North: 1800 Heath Parkway, FC 672-4219; Central: 2211 S. College Ave., FC 225-2233; Centerra: 3755 Precision Dr., Ste 100, LV, 744-5005 www.miramontlifestyle.com Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC, 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com

Osteoporosis: an ounce of prevention is worth a

pound of cure.

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steoporosis means “porous bones”.

It is the result of the bones losing their density which makes them weak and more likely to break. Approximately one half of women and up to one quarter of men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.

The following are a few recommendations to avoid complications due to osteoporosis.

1) Everyone knows it’s important to get enough calcium. Fortunately there are a lot of tasty foods that can help. Some of the best sources for calcium are dark leafy greens, cabbage, okra, broccoli, blackeyed peas, sardine and salmon fish and milk products.

2) Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and for this reason the two go hand in hand. Vitamin D is produced by our bodies when ultraviolet rays from the sun strike our skin. Since UV rays are

a skin-cancer risk, there isn’t an official recommendation for this.

Foods that naturally contain vitamin D are fatty fish, mushrooms and egg yolks. The majority of vitamin D in the American diet comes from fortified foods.

3) Exercise is vital for increasing or maintaining bone strength. Any type of weight bearing activity is good—walking, running and even dancing. Strength training is also critical. Don’t forget to ease slowly into any new exercise routine and always keep proper form to avoid injury. If you already have osteoporosis - talk to your doctor first.

4) For those that have been diagnosed with osteoporosis it is very important to protect your feet. Fractures often occur with repetitive trauma due to going barefoot or wearing poorly supportive shoes. Be sure to choose shoes that offer good

support to your feet and ankles.

5) Orthotics can provide additional support to your arches and help to redistribute the load from high pressure areas that are most vulnerable to fracture from everyday stress to the foot. Orthotics can also provide extra stability that may save you from a fall that could break other bones.

6) Unexplained fractures in the foot can be an early indication that you have osteoporosis, or its precursor - osteopenia. Make sure you talk to your podiatrist about the possibility of osteoporosis if a fracture occurs without any major injury.

As the common saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Avoid the complications of osteoporosis by taking care of your overall health and the health of your feet early on.

Kate Johnson DPM is a board qualified podiatrist practicing at A STEP AHEAD FOOT & ANKLE CENTER, in Loveland, Fort Collins and Cheyenne, Wyoming, along with Michael Burns DPM, Robert Schulte DPM and Chad Knutsen DPM. The practice is currently accepting new patients.

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The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC 221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com Providing high-quality fitness and wellness in a welcoming, relaxed, a non-intimidating environment.

Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Silver Sneakers www.silversneakers.com SNAP Fitness 201 South Elm, Eaton 454-3741 www.Snapfitness.com/eaton The Conditioning Spa 2640 11th Ave., GR, 352-0974 www.facebook.com/ TheConditioningSpa Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Programs and activities for all ages.

Work Out West 5699-5701 W. 20th St., GR 330-9691 www.workoutwest.com

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PILATES

Perk! Pilates Fitness 351 Linden St., Ste. 100B, FC 481-8474, www.perkpf.com Powerhouse Pilates 1002 W. Drake Rd., #104, FC 556-4589 www.prhspilates.com

YOGA

Just Yoga Greeley 3626 W. 10th St., GR www.bikramyogagreeley.com LC Yoga 284 E. 29th St., LV, 368-9642 www.lcyoga.com Loveland Yoga Core Fitness 100 E. 3rd St., LV, 292-8313 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com Mindstream Yoga 2733 Council Tree Ave., #129 FC, 266-9642 www.mindstreamyoga.com Moxi Yoga Works 5112 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC, 232-9896 www.moxiyogaworks.com Old Town Yoga 237 Jefferson St., FC, 222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com

Om Ananda Yoga 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 200, FC 488-9192, www.omanandayoga.com

The Cupboard 152 S. College Ave., FC 493-8585, www.thecupboard.net

Sacred Space Yoga 1545 13th St., GR, 515-6821 www.ssyoga.com

The Cooking Studio 123 N. College Ave., FC 720-839-2417 www.the-cooking-studio.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

BREWERY TOURS

Beer & Bike Tours 970-201-1085 www.beerandbiketours.com Budweiser Brewery Tours 2351 Busch Dr., FC, 490-4691 www.budweisertours.com Fort Collins Brewery Guide www.fortcollinsbreweryguide.com 970-444-2833 New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St., FC, 221-0524 www.newbelgium.com Odell Brewing Company 800 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 4989070, www.odellbrewing.com

COOKING CLASSES

Come Back to the Table FC, 407-8828 www.comebacktothetable.com/ cooking-classes

The Teaching Kitchen @ Ginger and Baker 359 Linden St., FC, 223-7437 www.gingerandbaker.com

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Berthoud Local Farmers Market Fickel Park in downtown Berthoud www.berthoudlocal.org/farmersmarket/ CAMC Fort Collins Farmers Market Harmony Rd. and Lemay Ave. in front of Ace Hardware www.fortcollinsfm.com CAMC Loveland Farmers Market 3133 N. Garfield Ave. (Hwy. 287) in front of Hobby Lobby Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June 4-Sept. www.fortcollinsfm.com

Ride on Support businesses that support bicycling.

To advertise in Ride, call Greg or Scott.

We have discounts for early space reservations.

In Fort Collins call Greg Hoffman 970-689-6832 greg.rmpublishing@gmail.com

All others call Scott Titterington 970-980-9183 scott.rmpublishing@gmail.com

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City of Loveland Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park 700 S. Railroad Ave. www.cityofloveland.org/ farmersmarket Downtown Mead Farmers Market Mead Town Park www.townofmead.org

Johnstown Milliken Farmers Market Senior Life parking lot, 401 Broad St. and Central Park on Main and Franklin Streets (check website) www.facebook.com/ Johnstown-FarmersMarket-131268183573123/

Drake Road Farmers Market 802 W. Drake Rd., FC www.drakeroadfarmersmarket.com

Larimer County Farmers Market 200 S. Oak St., FC www.larimercounty farmersmarket.org

Erie Farmers Market Briggs Street in downtown Erie www.realfarmersmarketco.com/ erie-farmers-market/

Louisville Farmers Market 824 Front St., Louisville www.realfarmersmarketco.com

Estes Valley Farmers Market Bond Park on E. Elkhorn Ave. www.facebook.com/ EstesValleyFarmersMarket Greeley Farmers Market at the Depot 902 7th Ave. www.greeleygov.com/fm

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Wellington Farmers Market Centennial Park, 3815 Harrison Ave. www.wellingtoncofarmers market.org

MAKE YOUR OWN

Hops & Berries 1833 E. Harmony Rd., #16, FC 493-2484 www.hopsandberries.com

Vintages—Your wine, your way.

1312 Blue Spruce Dr., Unit 2, FC 535-2426 www.vintageswine.com

Wilbur’s Total Beverage 2201 S. College Ave., FC 226-8662 www.wilburstotalbeverage.com

WINE TASTING

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

Blue Mountain Vineyards 4480 Hoot Owl Dr., Berthoud 480-7778 www.coloradobluemountain.com Sweetheart City Wines, LLC 5500 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 646-4314 www.sweetheartwinery.com Ten Bears Winery 5215 Ten Bears Ct., LaPorte 566-4043 www.tenbearswinery.com The Cellar 3600 Mitchell Dr., Ste. 90, FC 223-1555, www.thecellarfc.com Vintages—Your wine, your way.

1312 Blue Spruce Dr., Unit 2, FC 535-2426 www.vintageswine.com

CITY SERVICES

Town of Berthoud 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-2643 www.cityofloveland.org Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Ave., EP 586-5331 www.colorado.gov/ townofestespark City of Fort Collins 215 N. Mason St., FC, 221-6207 www.fcgov.com City of Greeley 1000 10th St., GR, 350-9710 www.greeleygov.com City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV, 962-2727 www.berthoud.org

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Downtown, uptown or out of town, you’re covered!

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Town of Windsor 301 Walnut St., 674-2400 www.windsorgov.com

LIBRARIES

Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-2757 www.berthoud.colibraries.org Clearview Library District 720 Third St., WS, 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org Serving Windsor, Severance and West Greeley.

Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP 586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org High Plains Library District 2650 W. 29th St., GR 888-861-7323, www.mylibray.us Centennial Park Branch Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR 888-861-7323 Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR 888-861-7323 Lincoln Park Branch Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR 888-861-7323 Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans 888-861-7323 Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams, LV, 962-2665 www.www.cityofloveland.org Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 200, FC, 221-6740 Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields, FC, 221-6740 Old Town Library 201 Peterson, FC, 221-6740 Webster House Admin. Center 301 E. Olive, FC, 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org

SENIOR CENTERS

Berthoud Senior Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-2730 www.facebook.com/ pages/Berthoud-SeniorCenter/169496346398019 54 |

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Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Greeley Senior Activity Center 1010 6th St., GR, 350-9440 www.greeleyrec.com/facilities/ greeley-senior-activity-center/ Loveland Chilson Senior Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2783 www.cityofloveland.org Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

American Red Cross 120 W. Saturn Dr., FC, 226-5728 www.facebook.com/ NoCoRedCross/ Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County 103 Smokey St., FC 223-1709 www.begreatlarimer.org Boys & Girls Club of Weld County 2400 1st Ave., GR 353-1278 www.bgcweld.org City of Fort Collins FC, 416-4245 www.fcgov.com/volunteer Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 491-4775 www.colorado.com/coloradoofficial-state-welcome-center/ colorado-welcome-centerfort-collins Community Grief Center 4650 W. 20th St., GR 506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program www.bicycle ambassadorprogram.org

Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC 224-4302 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org

Odyssey of the Mind 388-0445 www.coloradoodyssey.org Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org Realities for Children 1610 S. College Ave., FC 484-9090 www.realitiesforchildren.com Ten Thousand Villages/Fort Collins 113 Linden St. 224-9501 www.tenthousandvillages.com/ fortcollins

Larimer County Landfill 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 498-5760 www.larimer.org/solidwaste /ftc.htm

United Way of Larimer County 424 Pine St., FC 407-7000 www.uwaylc.org

Larimer County: Natural Resources Volunteer Program 619-4552 www.larimer.org/nrvolunteer

United Way of Weld County 814 9th St., GR 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org

Loveland Museum/ Gallery 503 N. Loveland Ave., LV 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org

Volunteers of America Retired Senior Volunteer Program 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/ volunteer-opportunities/retiredsenior-volunteer-program-rsvp

Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 11, FC 484-6325 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 437 Garfield Ave., LV, 667-0311 www.mowaa.org

Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199, www.weldfoodbank.org

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Health

DIRECTORY Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Adult Daycare & Respite Care, Care Management, Elder Abuse, Home Health Support, Hospice Care

Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Acupuncture, Allergy, Cancer, Chiropractic & Massage, Dental, Foot & Ankle Care, Geriatric Care, Gynecology, Health Clinics, Health Insurance, Hearing, Heart Care, Hospitals & Medical Centers, Information & Health Promotion, Infusion Therapy, Medical Equipment & Supplies, Mental Health & Counseling, Neurology, Nutrition, Orthopedic & Spine Care, Pain Management, Personal Alert Systems, Physical Therapy, Prescription Assistance, Rehabilitation Services, Smoking Cessation, Specialty Care, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Urgent Care, Vision

CAREGIVING

ADULT DAYCARE & RESPITE CARE

Brookdale Senior Living Assisted Living - Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 844-823-2792 Memory Care - Fort Collins 1008 Rule Dr., FC, 844-354-5959 North Loveland 2895 N. Empire, LV, 844-405-1157 Mariana Butte 215 Shupe Cir., LV, 844-603-8208 Greeley 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 844-875-7043 www.brookdaleliving.com Eldergarden Adult Day Care 910 27th Ave., GR, 353-5003 www.eldergarden.org

Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 6813 S. College Ave., FC 221-0406 www.elderhaus.org New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC 495-1000 www.columbinehealth.com ResCare 5400 West 11 th St., GR 356-0093, www.rescare.com Provides quality residential, supported living, and day programs services.

Stepping Stones Adult Day Progam @ McKee Medical Center 302 3rd St. SE, Ste. 100, LV 669-7069, www.bannerhealth.com

CARE MANAGEMENT

Aging & Disability Resources for Colorado (ADRC) 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC, 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Care in Aging 707-943-2273 www.careinaging.com Catholic Charities Northern Larimer County Senior Care Services 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 484-5010 Weld County Senior Care with A Purpose 1442 N. 11th Ave. GR 353-6433 www.ccdenver.org

Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 423 Main St. #500, Fort Morgan www.connectionsfor independentliving.org Advancing independence for people with disabilities.

Consultants for Aging Families, LLC 649 Remington St., FC, 498-0730 www.agingcare.com Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700 118 E. 29th St., Ste. C, LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org Larimer County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7780 www.larimer.org/seniors

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Legacy Services, LLC 1724 Silvergate Rd., FC, 488-1275 www.legacygcm.com UCHealth Cancer Patient Navigation 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 260, FC, 237-7700 www.uchealth.org UCHealth Community Case Management 495-8554, www.uchealth.org Seniors in Transition, LLC 2627 Pasquinel Dr., FC 204-6977, www.seniorsintrans.com

ELDER ABUSE

AARP ElderWatch Colorado 800-222-4444, option 2 www.aarp.org Fraud and exploitation assistance.

Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr., Ste. F, FC 498-7770, www.larimer.org/ humanservices/aging/adultprotective-service Alternatives to Violence 541 E. 8th St., LV, 669-5150 24/7 Hotline: 880-1000 www.alternativestoviolence.org Crossroads Safehouse FC, 482-3502 24/7 Hotline: 800-541-7233 or 482-3502 www.crossroadssafehouse.org

Elder Abuse Education 6801 W. 20th St., Ste. 207, GR 353-3800 x3324 www.co.weld.co.us Weld County Adult Protection 315 N. 11th Av., Bldg. C, GR 346-7676 www.co.weld.co.us SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC, 472-4204 921 38th Ave. Court, GR, 506-4059 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotling: 472-4200 www.savacenter.org

HOME HEALTH SUPPORT

AccentCare 1180 Main St., Ste. 9, WS 346-9700 www.accentcare.com

Advanced Home Healthcare, LLC 1730 S. College Ave., Ste. 303 FC, 493-8500, www.care.com Banner Home Care 1810 N.Boise Ave., LV, 820-4435 5628 W. 19th St., Ste. 1, GR 810-6222 www.bannerhealth.com Bloom at Home Non-medical Home Care 915 Centre Ave., FC 1455 Main Street, WS 482-5096, www. bloomathomefortcollins.com CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com

Caring Companions Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org Caring Hearts Home Health Care, LLC 6801 W. 20th St. Ste. 207, GR 378-1409 www.caringheartshh.com Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Northern Colorado Division 2105 Clubhouse Dr., GR 330-5655 www.vnacolorado.org Home health care you can trust.

Columbine Poudre Home Care 915 Centre Ave., Ste 2., FC, 482-5096, 1455 Main Street, WS, 460-9200 www.columbinehealth.com Healthcare in patients’ homes.

Eldercare Network 495-3442, www.eldercarenet.org Evergreen Home Health Care 301 N. Howes St., Ste. 110, FC 416-6481, www.evergreenhhc.com Family Care Connection 223-9026 www.familycareconnection.com Good Samaritan Society 577-7700, EP 226-4909, FC 352-6082, 353-7773, 356-2332 GR 669-3100, 624-5468, LV 290-2522, 674-5520, WS www.good-sam.com Home Instead Senior Care 251 Boardwalk Dr., FC 494-0289 www.homeinstead.com Wide variety of senior care ser­vices, resources and support delivered to the home.

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Banner Health Clinic: Allergy Care 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 608 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 101, FC 498-9226, www.bannerhealth.com Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 2014 Caribou Dr., Ste. 200, FC 221-1681 16th St., Bldg. 5, Unit Y, GR 356-3907 www.coloradoallergy.com Specializing in treatment of allergies, asthma and eczema.

CANCER

Homewatch Care Givers FC, LV, Fort Morgan 674-9723 www.homewatchcaregivers.com HomeWell Senior Care FC, GR, LV 644-6558 www.homewellseniorcare.com Trusted providers for compassionate care for seniors.

Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 472-4180 www.interimhealthcare.com/ fortcollins/home/ Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., #330, FC 493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com In-home nursing care, rehabilita­ tion, and support services.

Preferred Home Health 2802 Madison Square Dr., #100, LV, 776-1970 www.phhco.com Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC 494-1111, www.rightathome.net Improving the lives of those we serve in northern Colorado.

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Senior Helpers 1051 6th St., GR, 514-3001 www.seniorhelpers.com/noco Seniors Helping Seniors Senior In-Home Care 2290 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 4, FC 631-8251 257 Johnstown Center Dr., Ste. 210, Johnstown, 484-8445 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com Touchstone Home Health 5312 W. 9th St. Dr., Ste. 120, GR 356-3922 www.touchstonehomehealth.com Visiting Angels 5441 Boeing Dr., Ste. 200, LV 877-618-4748 www.visitingangels.com

Pathways Hospice Community Care for Northern Colorado 305 Carpenter Rd., FC, 663-3500 www.pathways-care.org Compassionate care for those who have an advanced condition.

HEALTHCARE ACUPUNCTURE

Goldstone Acupuncture & Whole Health 300 Boardwalk Dr., Bldg. 6A, FC 970-227-1906, www. goldstoneaccupuncture.com Preventive and supportive medical care for all ages.

HOSPICE CARE

Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 363 W. Drake Road, Ste. 1, FC 227-3077 www.wisdomwaysacupuncture. com Specializing in women’s health care and wellness.

TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado 1801 16th St., GR, 475-0041 www.hospiceofnortherncolorado.org

Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., #350, FC 221-2370 1130 38th Ave., Ste. A, GR, 330-5391 2026 Blue Mesa St., LV, 663-0144 www.allergypartners.com Leaders in allergy and asthma care.

Front Range Hospice 3770 Puritan Way, Ste. #E, Frederick, 776-8080 303-957-3101 www.frontrangehospice.com In-home hospice care.

ALLERGY

American Cancer Society 8221 W. 20th St., Ste. A, GR 356-9727, www.cancer.org Banner Health Clinic: Cancer Care 1800 15th St., Ste. A, GR 810-3894 2050 N. Boise Ave., LV 820-5900 www.bannerhealth.com Support for onocology and hematology needs.

Loveland Oncology and Hematology 2975 Ginnala Dr., Ste. 120, LV 667-7870, www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, surgery, chemothera­py, radiation and other complementary therapies.

UCHealth Cancer Center 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 170, FC 1675 18th Ave., GR 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 372-4930, www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with malignancies and/ or blood disorders.

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

Academy of Natural Therapy 631 8th Ave., GR, 352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com Accredited massage therapy instruction for those interested in careers; massages also available.

Family & Sport Chiropractic 1035 Robertson St., FC 224-2282 www.drmontywilburndc.com

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Impact Chiropractic Family Health Center 1730 S. College Ave., #100, FC 223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com Hand Chiropractic 1630 S. Lemay Ave. Ste. 4, FC 221-9300, www.handchiro.com Combining modern technology with traditional care.

Pivotal Wellness 2550 Stover St., Bldg. F101, FC 266-0003 www.pivotalwellness.com Family focused chiropractic and massage.

Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic 1713 61st Ave., Ste. 102, GR 356-5255 www.weldfamilyclinic.com Chiropractic care to keep your family’s health at its peak.

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DENTAL

Alpine Dental Health 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 482-6034 718 S. College Ave., FC, 484-5297 www.alpinedentalhealth.com Provides complete comprehensive dentistry care for every member of your family.

Aronson Family Dental 4027 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC 472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com BenchMark Dental 3400 W. 16th St., 8E, GR 1555 Main Street, A-2, WS Loveland location coming soon!

686-7858 www.BenchMark DentalCare.com Specializing in implants and dentures for those 50 and up.

Family Dental Clinic – Health District of Northern Larimer County 202 Bristlecone Dr., FC 416-5331, www.healthdistrict.org

Front Range Dentures & Prosthodontics 1006 Robertson St., Bldg. 1, Upper Level, FC, 578-1017 www.frontrangedentures.com Affordable dentures, denture repair, tooth extraction, dental implants, bridges, complete dentistry services.

Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave., #110, FC 408-0202 902 14th St., GR, 616-6593 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 400, LV, 344-6443 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 800-2490 www.perfectteeth.com

Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR 352-4242 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com

Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 221-3020 www.poudrevalleyfamilydental.com

Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV 744-2345, www.

LovelandDentistryandDentures.com Comfortable and caring dentistry and dentures for northern Colorado.

Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com

Northern Colorado Periodontics 4033 Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 100, FC 207-4061, 3400 W. 16th St., Ste. 5X, GR 351-6166 www.nocoperio.com Dedicated to restoring excellent dental health through affordable periodontic care.

Wells & Abrames Dental 702 W. Drake, Bldg. G, FC 493-9299 www.wellsabramesdental.com Zimmer Family Dentistry 1343 E. Prospect Rd. D1, FC 221-4500 www.zimmerfamilydentistry.com

FOOT & ANKLE CARE

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center 3880 N. Grant, Ste. 130, LV 667-0769 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC 493-4660 www.asafoot.com Treats ankle pain, bunions, corns, callouses, fractures, sprains, hammertoes, heel pain, orthotics, more.

Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. C, FC 484-4620 www.andersonpodiatrycenter.com Helping to heal the foundation of the human body.

GERIATRIC CARE

UCHealth Internal Medicine 1106 E. Prospect Rd. Ste. 100, FC, 495-7410 4674 Snow Mesa Dr., Ste. 100, FC, 482-3712 www.uchealth.org

GYNECOLOGY

OB/GYN Associates 1900 N. Boise Ave. Stes. 300, LV 820-6801 www.bannerhealth.com Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado 1107 S. Lemay Ave., Ste. 300, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Bldg., Ste. 150, LV 493-7442, https://fcwc.com

HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

Banner Health Clinics Several locations throughout northern Colorado.

203-0047, www.bannerhealth.com Family physi­cians; accepting new patients and all insurances.

UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 495-8800, www.uchealth.org Greeley Medical Clinic 1900 16th St. GR, 353-1551 www.uchealth.org Multi-specialty healthcare services.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Clinics Several locations throughout northern Colorado.

800-218-1059 www.kaiserpermanente.org

Sunrise Health Centers 2930 11th Ave., Evans, 353-9403 1006 A St., GR, 352-0048 302 3rd St., LV, 669-4855 Mobile Outreach Van (various locations), 353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org

McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 669-4640, www.bannerhealth.com

Centerra Health Primary Care Berthoud 549 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-4644, www.berthoud.org

Medical Center of the Rockies UCHealth 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Valley Hospital - UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org Salud Family Health Centers 1635 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 494-4040, www.saludclinic.org Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com Naturopathic care based upon holistic philosophy.

VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550, www.va.gov UCHealth Medical Clinics Several locations throughout northern Colorado.

495-7000, www.uchealth.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kaiser Permanente 866-973-4584 www.kp.org/ask-co Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV 472-0444 www.larimerhealthconnect.org In-person help to connect residents to quality, affordable health insurance.

North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV, 350-4673 1010 A St., GR 302 3rd St. SE, LV, 292-1533 www.northcolorado healthalliance.org Impartial assistance to consumers for the health insurance marketplace.

Rocky Mountain Health Plans 800-843-0719, www.rmhp.org Medicare and health insurance specialists.

HEARING

Advanced Hearing Services 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. J2, FC 812-1137, www.bakerhearing.net Evaluations and consultations, rehabilitation, follow-up care.

Audiology Associates 4675 W. 20th Street Rd., Ste. A, GR, 352-2881 www.hearingtime.com Diagnostic audiology, hearing aids, and aural rehabilitation.

Hearing Rehab Center 1030 Centre Dr., Unit A, FC, 482-5700 2018 35th Ave., Unit A, GR, 330-5114 2980 Ginnala Dr., #102, LV, 744-4823 www.hearingrehabcenter.com Comprehensive diagnostic audiology, hearing evaluations and consultations.

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NuEar Hearing Center 2531 S. Shields St., FC, 658-2462 www.FortCollinsNuEar.com Family owned and operated hearing center located in the heart of Fort Collins.

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500 www.uchealth.org Full spectrum of services, special­ ties in cardiac and trauma care.

HEART CARE

Northern Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Full-service hospital, burn and trauma care, hyperbaric medicine, cardiac program, cancer care, more.

CardioVascular Institute of Northern Colorado - Banner Health 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC, 821-4500 1800 15th St., Ste. 310, GR 810-0900, 1900 Boise Ave., Ste. 200, LV, 820-2400 www.bannerhealth.com Heart Center of the Rockies 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 100 & 200, FC, 221-1000, www.uchealth.org Heart and vascular care.

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 669-4640 www.bannerhealth.com Full range of medical services.

Peakview Medical Center 5881 16th St. GR 313-2700 www.uchealth.org Wide range of medical specialties.

Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000 www.uchealth.org Treatments, surgeries, and diag­ nostic testing.

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC 472-9798 or 392-9202 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 www.alz.org Programs and services that sup­ port families, enhance care and support those affected.

Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov Conncecting you to community resources.

Grand Family Coalition, Inc. 699-2837, www. grandfamilycoalition.org Grandparents Support Groups in Northern Colorado www.grg.colostate.edu/supportgroups.php Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org

Larimer County Office on Aging 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ aging/ooa The Seasons Club McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave, LV, 820-4097 www.bannerhealth.com Quality of life enhancement for mature adults.

UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. A, FC 495-8560 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-1860 1900 16th St., First Floor, GR 313-2796 www.uchealth.org Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. C, GR 400-6117 www.co.weld.co.us Health and longevity tools for older adults.

INFUSION THERAPY

Banner Health Infusion Therapy 1801 16th St., GR www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Infusion Therapy 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500, FC 237-8265 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 3, FC, 494-2130 1455 Main Street, WS, 460-9208 www.columbinehealth.com/ PoudreInfusionTherapy/

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Apria Health Care 420 W. 67th St., LV, 663-0500 www.apria.com

Banner Home Medical Equipment 1990 59th Ave., Ste. 300, GR 810-6420, www.bannerhealth.com Certified Prosthetics & Orthotics, LLC 1709 Heath Pkwy., FC 800-466-7015 www.certifiedop.com

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Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 123, FC, 221-1453 1455 Main St., Ste. 140, WS 460-9205, www.columbinehealth.com Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700 118 E. 29th St., Ste. C, LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org Rotech Healthcare Respiratory Services 965 59th Ave., Unit. C, GR 356-0210, www.rotech.com Ensight Skills Center 1740 S. College Ave., FC 407-9999, www.ensightskills.org Frontier Access and Mobility 1308 Riverside Ave., FC, 2238267, www.FrontierAccess.com Offering access and mobility solutions.

Lincare 1184 B Graves Ave., EP, 586-8447 4700 S. College Ave., FC, 482-8114 2533 11th Ave., GR 356-1506 www.lincare.com Mobility and More 493 N. Denver Ave., LV 461-8400, www.mymobility.biz UCHealth Home Medical Supply 1420 Riverside Ave., Ste. 108, FC, 484-6616 www.majormedicalsupply.com RCC Medical Supply 3109 35th Ave., Bldg. H-103 356-9078, www.rccmed.net Good Health Will 2003 W. 8th St., LV, 624-6002 2611 W. 11th St. Rd., GR, 515-6935 www.goodhealthwill.org

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Connections 24-Hour Crisis Helpline 221-5551 www.summitstonehealth.org Loations throughout Larimer County. Walk-In Crisis Center, 1217 Riverside Ave., FC 24-Hour Access: 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org

Aging Clinic of the Rockies 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1400, FC 491-6795 http://psychology.colostate.edu/ acor/ Counseling services to address psychological needs of older adults and their loved ones.

Alliance for Suicide Prevention 217 W. Olive St., FC, 482-2209 www.allianceforsuicide prevention.org Heart-Centered Counseling Several locations in Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland.

310-3406, www.heart centeredcounselors.com North Range Behavioral Health 928 12th St., GR, 347-2120 www.northrange.org Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., FC, 494-9940 www.murphycenter.org Spirit Crossing Clubhouse 125 Crestridge St., FC, 493-4051 www.summitstonehealth.org Veterans Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550, www.va.gov

NEUROLOGY

NUTRITION

Hospitality Center and Kitchen: Catholic Charities 460 Linden Center Dr., FC, 484-5010 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477, www.foodbanklarimer.org Food Assistance (Larimer SNAP) 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 205 E. 6th St., LV 498-6300, www.larimer.org/ humanservices/public-benefits/ food-assistance-snap Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 11, FC 484-6325 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 437 Garfield Ave., LV, 667-0311 www.mowaa.org Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC, 207-4472 www.fortcollins.salvationarmy.org

Advanced Neurology of Colorado 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 180, FC, 226-6111 www.advancedneurology.com

Senior Nutrition Program with Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org

Banner Medical Group Neurology 1800 15th St., Ste. 100B, GR 810-5612 www.bannerhealth.com

Weld County Senior Nutrition GR, 400-6132 www.weldgov.com/departments/ human_services/area_agency_ on_aging/senior_nutrition/

Neurology Associates of Northern Colorado 1106 E. Prospect St., #100, FC 482-4373 www.rmhpcommunity.org/ content/neurology-associatesnorthern-colorado Diagnostic and treatment for dis­orders of the nervous system.

Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199, www.weldfoodbank.org

UCHealth Neurology Clinic 2315 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 110, FC, 482-4373 www.uchealth.org

ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CARE

Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC 493-1292, www.brain-spine.com Full-service practice, spine and brain surgery, clinical expertise.

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-0112 3470 E. 15th St., LV, 663-3975 www.orthohealth.com Specializing in the medicine of motion: surgery centers, radiology, therapy, work comp.

Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St., # 110, FC 658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com Specializing in neuropathy.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N, GR 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com Your northern Colorado sports and regenerative medicine pain specialists.

Front Range Pain Medicine 3744 S. Timberline Rd., FC 1605 Fox Trail Dr., LV 495-0506, www.frpmedicine.com Specializing in treating pain with intervention pain management practices.

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS Banner Lifeline 877-493-8109 www.bannerhealth.com

Caring Solutions 24/7 Alert FC, 206-9595 www.caringsolutionsllc.com LifeFone 877-849-8611 or 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Station 866-725-8679 www.lifestation.com Mountain Home Medical 866-686-7504 www.mthommed.com

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Philips Lifeline 855-681-5351 www.lifelinesys.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com Your local experts in providing physical therapy and primary care sports medicine.

Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 110, FC 115 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 160, FC 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC 1555 Main St. A 4/5, WS 221-1201 www.coloradoinmotion.com Physical and occupational therapy, industrial health, wellness.

Front Range Therapy 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. #133A, FC 494-6449 www.columbinehealth.com/

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities Northern 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 493-0141, www.ccdenver.org House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 532-0161 www.honservice.org Needy Meds at McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 820-4640 www.needymeds.org Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 416-6519 www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance VA Assistance Program 888-483-9127, www.va.gov

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REHABILITATION SERVICES

The Ascent at Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR 330-6400, www.lcca.com

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com Your local experts in providing physical therapy and primary care sports medicine.

The Suites-Healthcare Redefined 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC, 223-4376 4565 E. 37th St., LV www.thesuiteshc.com Comprehensive rehabilitation for post-acute care in a resort style, health-care setting.

SMOKING CESSATION

Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 224-5209, www.healthdistrict.org Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco Resources to help with tobacco prevention and cessation.

Teaching proven techniques to help you stay free from tobacco.

Tobacco Free Coalition of Weld County www.tfcweldcounty.com Provides tobacco-cessation opportunities, resources for businesses, and information on secondhand smoke.

SPECIALTY CARE

MD Body and Med Spa 3000 S. College Ave., Ste. 208, FC 970-779-2920 www.mdbodyandmedspa.com FDA-approved coolsculpting and microneedling treatments.

Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St., #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net Specialists in disorders of the lower extremity; varicose and spider veins.

SPORTS MEDICINE

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., GR, 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com Your northern Colorado sports and regenerative medicine pain specialists.

SURGERY

UCHealth Surgical Specialists of the Rockies 2315 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 130, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 340, LV 5881 W. 16th St., GR 221-5878, www.uchealth.org

URGENT CARE

Associates in Family Medicine Urgent Care Clinic CSU, 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500, FC, 237-8200 3519 Richmond Dr., FC 204-0300 www.afmfc.com Open late and on weekends.

Banner - Skyline Urgent Care 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 110, LV 820-4264 www.bannerhealth.com Banner -Summitview Urgent Care 2001 70th Ave., Ste. 110, GR 810-4155 www.bannerhealth.com Banner - Windsor Urgent Care 1300 Main St., WS, 686-5646 www.bannerhealth.com Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 www.concentra.com Offers occupational and urgent medical care, physical therapy, wellness services.

UCHealth Harmony Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd. FC 297-6250 www.uchealth.org

UCHealth Urgent Care - Greeley 1900 16th St. GR, 350-2454 www.uchealth.org UCHealth Urgent Care - Loveland 3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 100, LV 624-5150, www.uchealth.org

VISION

Jennifer D. Cecil M.D. LLC 1725 E. Prospect Rd, FC 221-2222 www.lovelandeyes.com Part of the Eye Center of Northern Colorado family.

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 221-2222 3151 Precision Dr., FC 221-2222 2555 13th St., Ste. 225, LV 679-0000 6125 Sky Pond Dr., Centerra 663-3262 www.eyecenternoco.com Offers compassionate and comprehensive medical, surgical and optical care.

Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 669-1107 www.kirkeyecenter.com A full-service eye clinic & optical department serving Loveland and northern Colorado.

See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com The Eyes Have It 102 W. Mountain Ave., FC 407-0665 www.theeyeshaveitfc.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 460-0154 www.windsoreye.com

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Last Word

Linda L. Osmundson

Life as a canvas Colorado artist honored during March Woman’s History Month COLORADO’S FIRST resident woman artist, Helen Henderson Chain, nicknamed “Trot” by her family, moved with her husband to Denver in 1871. They opened a bookstore on Larimer Street, published volumes on history and sold art supplies. Helen commandeered a back room for her art studio. There, she exhibited her works and taught classes. Rather than adhere to the accepted women’s art subjects of still life and portraits, she preferred painting landscapes en plein air—outdoors. She and her students traveled into the Rocky Mountains she loved.

Dressed in accepted attire of her day (petticoats beneath long skirts, a corset and carrying an art supply pack) Helen, the first woman to do so, summited and painted many of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks—Pikes, Grays, Longs, Lincoln and Mount of the Holy Cross.

She painted the Mount two years after her friend Thomas Moran.

Helen’s love of travel took her to New Mexico via a Pullman railroad car arranged by photographer William Henry Jackson. She painted Indian pueblos. She explored Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Arizona Territory.

She was the first woman to paint the Grand Canyon.

Another first for women, in 1882 Helen exhibited paintings at New York’s National Academy of Design.

But before that, Helen established herself as a humanitarian. After an 1880 anti-Chinese riot in lower downtown Denver, she opened her studio to teach

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Chinese immigrants to read, write and speak English.

In 1892, Trot and her husband embarked on a two-year round-the-world trip. They spent two weeks in Japan while Helen studied Japanese art. She wrote and painted a long scroll in the Japanese style for Denver’s Fortnightly Club, the oldest women’s literacy club. Thankfully, she mailed the scroll home to the club.

Later, the Chains boarded the steamship Bokhara to travel from Shanghai to Hong Kong. In the China Sea, a typhoon sank the ship along with the Chains, 123 other passengers and crew.

Helen Henderson Chain is one of the many Colorado women artists who painted and/or sculpted the West and should be honored during March Women’s History Month.

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