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12 • Better home

Spruce up your curb appeal • Find your decorating style • Make your home sparkle

16 • B etter health

Take some social medicine for emotional wellness • Remember when? • Pump yourself up

20 • Better living

Attend a museum opening • Rediscover antiquing • Try teambuilding escape style

64 • Volunteer enriches community Harry Love shares his diverse talents

66 • Better balance

Revisiting your story—Be open to what moves us forward

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Get Moving! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Staying active at 50, 60, 70, 80 and beyond

Support local arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Home-grown talent abounds in NOCO

ABOUT THE COVER: Lifestyle Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Financial assistance & benefits, Housing, Retail, Services

Active Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Activities & lessons, Arts & crafts classes, Arts & entertainment, Beauty/Spa, Education, Fitness, Food & beverage, Municipal support, Volunteer opportunities

Health Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Caregiving, Healthcare 8|

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Start where you are

A healthy body contributes to a strong mind and a hardy spirit MY NEIGHBOR ISAAC, who is 30 years younger than I am, invited me to go with him to the local climbing gym a few months back. I had been in a climbing gym a few times back in the ‘90s and I didn’t much care for it. But I decided to give it a try, and he had a free pass for the day that I could use.

Man, was I pleasantly surprised. Dozens of ropes hung from many walls, several of them overhanging. At 59, I expected to be, by far, the oldest person in the room. I was wrong. Though the majority of the climbers were closer to Isaac’s age than mine, I spotted no shortage of gray hair and wrinkles in the room. And they were rockin’ it!

The tone was completely accepting and easy. I joined that night.

I have never been a gym guy but I had noticed a loss of upper-body strength and that my balance wasn’t what it once was. During youngmonths man approached in a parking the next several I was a 3- to me 4-time-a-weeker lotwith yesterday. at the gym, Isaac joining me much of that time.

When Isaac wasn’t though, young and old, “Mythere family and people, I are staying over would invite me to climb with them. there and if we could get five dollars we could fun and got healthier. And my get aI made pizza.friends, If we had could get ten we could get skills improved so that I could challenge myself. I was two and that would cover us.” very careful not to be stupid and injure myself, which I had much no idea whether his story was true. have Ipretty managed to do.

He looked as though he was rough, On another note, Kristin, my living wife and editor of Fifty & Better, at 60sunken years old finisheddespairing a rigorous year though—gaunt, cheeks, eyes. of classes to become a Pilates instructor.

She had enWithout hesitation, I pulled out my wallet joyed Pilatesknow for years wanted benefits and handed him ten bucks.

I don’t justand why I didtoit.share He its wasn’t with others. I believe that she has transformed lives. Her students range in age from threatening. He wasn’t over imploring. He just seemed to really need a early-50s to mid-70s. Many had no regular exercise routine. boost right andshe interacting with him couple of feet With eachthen student, carefully assesses whereright they there are anda meets them there. away, I just felt it was a moment.

They become stronger, more flexible and more confident in their movement. It’s not It’s not a mission to give away I walk uncommon forthat me toI’m geton a call from Kristin saying that all sheof andour themoney. class have reconvened for a glass of wine before heading home.

If that’s not mind, body and spirit and drive by plenty of people who are asking for a little push. And I’m health, I don’t know what is! not driven to help others by a sense of guilt or even a feeling of being In enough her featuretostory month, Katieothers Harrisdon’t talks about thetherefore many benefits and lucky havethis it and these and so it’s my options to get moving here in NOCO. Check out her story and let it inspire you to social obligation to do it. Nor do I get a big sense of satisfaction. I have be just a little more active as we roll into spring. a hard pinpointing I feel compelled to help out sometimes, Andtime so, I guess my point,why if I have one, is that we shouldn’t be hesitant to try whether scooping a sidewalk for a neighbor or stopping to push a car, anything that helps us to stay active or to return to being active…a walk around the block with Fifi, a little and other times notgardening, so much.taking a yoga class, a bicycling routine, whatever.

Let’s start where to keep our mindscomes and bodies as sharp can for as long Every fall,wea are neighbor of ours by with his asairwecompressor and well asout we can. andasblows our sprinkler lines. He makes the rounds in our Let’s get moving, corner of the neighborhood and gets everyone ready for winter. He Scott

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

Spruce up your curb appeal

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IS IT TIME TO give your home a facelift? Don’t wait until you decide to sell; make improvements now and enjoy them.

Clean the yard of clutter, leaves and weeds. Pull out those tired, leggy bushes and replace them with flowering shrubs or a flower bed. Include some landscape mulch, rock or a boulder. Surround a tree with flowers.

Power wash porch, sidewalk and walls.

Refresh your door with polished knob, hinges, glass and paint. Download the Front Door Paint app (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/front-doorpaint/id649226406 ) to test colors. Add a seasonal wreath, door knocker or other decoration. Attach attractive house numbers. Revamp the welcome mat. Install or upgrade the lighting. Place a large flowering plant near the entrance. Add some chic fencing, a flea market bench or swing and decorative pillows.

Consider window boxes and/or faux shutters. When finished, enjoy your guests’ and neighbors’ compliments.

Make your home sparkle SNOW MAY STILL be on the ground but Spring is upon us. Time to think of spring cleaning. Make a 30-day plan or go room-by-room and complete the following tasks.

Declutter closets, cabinets, shelves, drawers and pantry. Line up four boxes marked donate, trash, store and keep. Donate or trash dated clothing, shoes, accessories, makeup and medicines. Once each space is empty, wash or dust before replacing items. In the kitchen, check the pantry for outdated items and discard.

Wipe down walls, picture frames, lamps, blinds, window sills, live/silk plants and baseboards. Wash, dry clean, air or replace drapes, curtains, comforters, pillows and blankets. Dust anything and everything.

Wash windows and screens or hire someone to do them. Switch out seasonal decorations. Sanitize appliances, phones and electronics. Finally, shampoo carpets and rugs.

Then, open the windows. Let the sunshine and warm air refresh the interior.

Find your decorating style START BY CHECKING OUT magazines. Cut out the pictures that appeal to you. Spread them on a table and look for consistencies. Do they reflect country, rustic, traditional, eclectic or classic style? Do they feature natural materials, neutral or vibrant colors, fussy or clean-lined furniture, wood tones, airy or cluttered spaces, simple or busy patterns? Does your wardrobe reflect the same style?

What is your lifestyle? Outdoor activities rather than indoor? Do you need easily cleaned décor or scratch-proof surfaces because of grandchildren?

Pull out all your decorative pieces. Look at each individually. Does it create joy? If not, have a yard sale or sell it on social media. Then, purchase pieces that do create joy.

Using what you have to create a theme may simply consist of changing colors, pillows or other décor. It doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Better Health

Kim Sharpe

Take some social medicine for emotional wellness

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT as we age, we place a higher value on emotional wellness, which often is enhanced by being in positive relationships.

“Social relationships are often the reason why people, especially older adults, find their lives meaningful,” says Manfred Diehl, university distinguished professor in CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies. “Knowing that other people need us and enjoy our presence and companionship

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gives us a sense of purpose and direction. This need for meaningful social relationships tends to increase as we get older.”

Additionally, friends help us cope with loss and life transitions, which often occur at increasing rates as we get older. Conversely, “social isolation is often a main cause for feelings of loneliness and it is well documented that loneliness is a major cause in developing depression.”

So, do yourself some good. Be social.

Remember when?

MANY PEOPLE ACCEPT that becoming forgetful and perhaps a bit daft are just part of getting old, but cognitive health experts and research say it isn’t so, and you can do a lot to prevent cognitive decline.

“Sixty to 70 percent of what impacts us is lifestyle,” says Rich Shipman, a memory fitness facilitator with UCHealth Aspen Club. He says one strategy to prevent mental health issues is to decrease stress in ways that you enjoy, like listening to music, taking a walk or practicing yoga.

Dr. Cory Carroll, a Fort Collins family physician, feels “A healthy mind and body is influenced primarily by the food we eat. He recommends eating a wholefood, plant-based diet. “It’s scientifically proven to promote health, whereas the typical American diet promotes disease.”

And of course, do things that keep neurons firing strong, like reading, working puzzles and engaging in crafts. Also know that hanging out with other people is just as effective as working puzzles.

The bottom line? Exercise, eat well, socialize and keep learning new things. Your brain and your body will thank you.

Pump yourself up IF GETTING OLDER IS getting you down, consider pumping up.

“One of the best ways to keep muscles healthy and strong is through exercises called strength training—sometimes known as weight lifting or resistance training,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Yuri Coneascenco, a NoCo 50-something Olympic lifter and coach who calls herself “The Crushing Russian,” says strength training has helped her not only feel strong but also vibrant and confident.

She says, when she’s working out, “Older gym folks look at me like I am a crazy phenomenon, but I am trying to be a sport ambassador and show to everybody, no matter how old you are, that lifting weights is a great way to stay in shape and challenge yourself.”

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Better Living

Attend a museum opening

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Lea Hanson

CREATIVE, INSIDE ACTIVITIES are attractive in Colorado’s snowiest month. Visit northern Colorado’s museums for a fun, educational experience.

The Loveland Museum (www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org) features Vote: A Centennial Celebration from February 8 through April 5 and includes the following special events and programs in March: • Suffragists’ Fight for the 19th Amendment: Thursday, March 5, 6–7pm.

• Susan’s Dream: If Thee Must, Thee Must: Thursday, March 12, 6:30pm.

• Women’s Night on the Town: Friday, March 13, 6– 8pm.

The Carnegie Center for Creativity in Fort Collins (www.fcgov. com/creativecenter/) opens the exhibit, Shelly and Graham Hearne: Terra and Beyond, on March 4 and runs until March 7. This exhibit features local artist Shelly Hearne and her son Graham Hearne.

The Greeley History Museum (https://greeleymuseums.com/ locations/greeley-history-museum/) features two exhibits. Utopia: Adaptation on the Plains accounts the formation of the Union Colony and Unmentionable: The Indiscreet Stories of Artifacts, tells stories of often unpleasant or unhappy artifacts.

Rediscover antiquing WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN and what goes around comes around. Shop for quality antiques and vintage items at the Rocky Mountain Antique Festival March 21 and 22. Antique dealers from 12 different states are coming to Loveland for this annual event. Admission is $6 for adults and parking is free.

The hours are Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Heritage Event Company, founded in 2009 by husband and wife team, Scott and Gail Kinney of Tulsa, Oklahoma, runs the Rocky Mountain Antique Festival. Each dealer featured in this festival is carefully selected through a juried process; only quality dealers who sell authentic vintage and antique items presented with consideration of customer appeal are invited and featured.

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When four licensed Realtors® at The Group, Inc. decided to form a team specializing in assisting aging clients, it was not only for business reasons, but for personal reasons as well. Each shared their personal experience dealing with the challenges of guiding an aging parent or loved one through the process of leaving their long term home for more age appropriate living arrangements. They knew they wanted to dedicate part of their business to assisting seniors and their family members with changing lifestyles, by providing options and resources that specifically meet those needs.

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Get moving!

Staying active at 50, 60, 70, 80 and beyond

Katie Harris THE RECREATION AND FITNESS INDUSTRIES have witnessed an interesting phenomenon in recent years, with the baby boomers reaching senior-hood.

The largest generation to-date to surpass age 50, the boomers are determined to remain physically fit, and require a larger selection of options for doing so than ever before.

“It’s a really different generation than we’ve ever had in the 20 years I’ve been in the field,” says Tiffany Skoglund, supervisor at the Greeley Active Adult Center. “The baby boomers want really

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competitive, physical types of stuff.”

With so many newly 50-plus adults arriving on the scene, Skoglund says the gap between the active generation and older seniors is widening, when it comes to recreational interests.

Varying needs for varying ages “While we’re trying to cater to our younger, 50 and up members, we’re still programming for our folks who are a little older, a little more frail, and starting to experience declining health,” says Skoglund. “Our 70-plus folks are inter-

ested in keeping their minds active as well as their bodies.”

These varying needs have given way to a whole host of new activities geared toward the 50-plus crowd at local recreation and active adult centers. From book clubs to badminton, there are dozens upon dozens of ways to stay active these days, no matter your interest or ability level.

“Here at the Greeley Active Adult Center we have so many things our active adults can do to stay active: pool tables, table tennis, racquetball, cornhole,” says Skoglund. “Shuffleboard is

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hugely popular and a great sport to get you moving. Pickleball is a good choice for people whose knees have gone bad.”

Skoglund says that conversely, for many older seniors just getting dressed, getting out of the house and feeling like part of the community is a huge step, whether it be joining a walking group, taking a class to help with balance, or even heading to the active adult center to knit for an hour.

“I really emphasize the social part of being active for older folks,” she says. “The camaraderie of getting out and being involved in something can

be just as beneficial to your health as the physical part.”

Mindset’s what matters Seniors who want to improve their physical health but feel hindered by their age can take heart. According to Todd Grauvogl, a personal trainer at Chilson Recreation Center who primarily works with seniors, when it comes to a decline in health and fitness, it’s not an issue of age so much as activity level.

“I see young people not in great shape and I see older people all gung-ho about working out,” he said. “I have a

72-year-old woman lifting weights with the younger generation. I have 60-yearold body builders. It’s not so much your age as your mindset that matters.”

Grauvogl says the main focal points for the majority of his 50-plus clients are balance, bone strength and life expectancy.

“My clients want to stick around a lot longer,” he says. “They want to be there for their families. They want to work on their balance to prevent falling and getting hurt. Females in particular want to work on getting stronger as their bone density starts to decline.”

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Activities for every age Like Skoglund, Grauvogl says, no matter your age or ability level, any activity that gets you out of the house and moving will benefit your health, and there are plenty of options available that won’t cost you a dime.

“Get out and walk, or bike when the weather’s nice,” he says. “Hike if you can.

Walk your dog. Go swimming. Find a group of neighbors or an activity center where you can meet up with others and be active with people of your own generation.”

Skoglund says walking is a great option for both physical and mental well being.

“Most indoor malls allow people to come in and walk, as do any of the parks in every community,” she says. “Bittersweet Park in Greeley, for example, is a beautiful and popular park to walk in.”

Skoglund adds that the Larimer County Office on Aging (970-498-7750, www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org/aging/) offers free activity programs to those who qualify, and that most senior and active adult centers offer inexpensive memberships as well as drop-in options for seniors.

“Folks can stop in for a water-walking or yoga class, which are great for working on cardio and maintaining healthy hearts, weight and blood pressure,” she says.

These types of activities are also easy on the joints, which can be a big challenge for anyone dealing with joint issues such as knee and hip replacements, according to Grauvogl.

“We know that today’s seniors aren’t just seniors, they’re active adults, too,” says Skoglund. “With people retiring earlier, staying active is big. Our goal and mission at the Greeley Active Adult Center is to keep people out, and keep them actively living their lives.”

Grauvogl says the first step to a healthier lifestyle is reaching out.

“Try to make a connection with someone who you can do things with, who can help you out,” he says. “Having someone as your support helps get you motivated. If you don’t know of anyone, go to your local rec center and join a program or activity with people of the same generation.

“With many of my clients, we do a lot of talking, but we work out, too. Sometimes having that person to connect with makes all the difference.”

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Support local arts Home-grown talent abounds in NOCO

Linda L. Osmundson

We are fortunate here in northern Colorado where authors, actors, and artists receive support from local theaters, colleges, organizations and museums. The University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University and some private studios are award-winning venues for their creative arts, performance, dance and music programs. Home-grown actors, artists and

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authors find many outlets for their talents.

WRITERS AND AUTHORS

Writers and authors abound, from nationally recognized to beginners, in this part of the state.

Libraries and bookstores introduce local artists through book signings and shelves reserved for their books. They also supply book club favorites

workshops and sessions include craft, process, business, marketing, agent pitch and critique sessions, banquet, cocktail reception, lunch and panels with agents and editors. They offer a 4-hour pre-conference Master Class April 30 for an additional fee.

The conference incorporates the talents of resident writers. A lunch keynote speaker is Fort Collins author, Teresa Funke, who speaks on “Embracing Your Burst of Brilliance.” Todd Mitchell, author of award-winning books for young readers and teens, shares ideas for unlocking your creative potential. Loveland’s first poet laureate, Veronica Patterson, teaches “How Poetry Takes Flight.” Natasha Wing, award-winning author of the Night Before series, joke books and other non-fiction titles, talks on how to create and fund a writer’s Kickstarter campaign. A downloadable schedule can be found at www.northerncoloradowriters.com/2020-NCW-Conference.

PERFORMING ARTS

Greeley and Fort Collins symphonies hire musicians from UNC and CSU. You’ll also find actors from these schools at northern Colorado venues.

Find local talent in the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse performances of (http://www.coloradocandle light. com/) Jekyll & Hyde through March 31st and Curtains from April 9th through May 31st.

and, perhaps, a list of clubs. Inquire about possible writer’s critique groups.

Northern Colorado Writers (www.northerncoloradowriters.com) members as well as all writers in the area can benefit from the organization’s classes, blog, workshops and yearly conference. Beginners to published writers are encouraged to attend this year’s 15th annual conference from April 30-May 2nd at the Fort Collins Marriott. Thirty-plus

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support the museum’s exhibits and educational programing. After Masks comes Fiberart International 2019 from May 22 to July 26 with 56 artists showing 57 pieces from eight countries and forty-three states.

Even the Greeley Stampede supports the arts via their annual Western Art Show. Among the approximate 50 artists represented see works by Loveland residents—pyrographer Julie Bender, sculptors Cammie and George Lundeen and George Walbye.

OTHER ARTS VENUES

Greeley’s Union Colony Theater presents the Greeley Choral, April 18th and Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra’s Bon Voyage, May 1st. Check their website for more entertainment opportunities, https://ucstars.com/up coming-shows/.

Canyon Concert Ballet (https:// ccballet.org/calendar/) performs “Rubies: A 40th Anniversary Celebration” at 2 or 7pm, April 25th.

Open Stage Theatre (https://www. openstage.com) produces locally crafted live shows. Bas Bleu Theater (https:// www.basbleu.org/), an intimate 100-seat theater near Old Town Fort Collins, showcases improv comedy, concerts and readings throughout the year. Loveland’s Rialto lists its programs quarterly in the AHA Magazine distributed by the Rialto and the Loveland Museum/Gallery.

Check their website for program lineup featuring Colorado talent. (http://www. rialtotheatercenter.org/). Support Colorado State University and University of Northern Colorado programs featuring music, theater and dance students.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Galleries and museums include everything from hands-on activities to cultural exhibits. Exhibits highlight talents

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of northern Colorado artists who also teach classes and appear in juried shows.

The Loveland Museum/Gallery hosts the annual Governor’s Art Show and Sale (April 25-May 31) funded by two Loveland Rotary clubs and features only Colorado artists. Many of the artists call northern Colorado home. Paintings, photography, sculpture and more fill the main and Foote galleries. Attend the opening night gala April 24th for a preview and silent auction of the art works from 6 to 8:30pm. The silent auction benefits Colorado artists, youth and community needs in Larimer County.

Check the list of artists chosen for this year’s 29th annual show at https://gov ernorsartshow.org/2020selected-artists/.

Fort Collins Museum of Modern Art’s upcoming exhibition is Masks, April 3-May 1.

This 16th year highlights artists given unadorned ceramic masks to decorate and display.

Completed masks are sold at a silent auction with proceeds going to

Loveland hosts Chupungu Sculpture Park located in Centerra. Pick a sunny day and walk the trail showcasing 80 Zimbabwe Stone Sculptures, which portray an African perception of family.

You can also visit Benson Sculpture Garden. The garden offers a gazebo for parties, picnic areas, restrooms, drinking fountains, benches and 164 sculptures by internationally renowned artists including many from Colorado.

Make a Tuesday or Thursday appointment to tour Art Castings of Colorado foundry (http://www.artcastings. com/) in Loveland. Their clientele consists of artists from around the world.

Artists’ studios are often open to the public such as Lundeen Sculpture, 338 E. 4th Street, Loveland. You can view “in progress” sculptures from busts to monumental.

You, too, can support local authors, actors and artists by your attendance, donations and/or purchases.

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DIRECTORY Financial Assistance & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 finances, insurance counseling

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 assisted living, independent living, moving, assistance, nursing facilities, senior apartments

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance https://www.needhelppayingbills. com/html/ colorado_assistance_programs. html Colorado Consumer Fraud 800-222-4444 www.stopfraudcolorado.gov GreenPath Financial Wellness 2850 McClelland Dr. Ste. 3000, FC 800-550-1961 www.greenpath.com Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group 290 E. 29th St., LV, 622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com Michael Tarantino, CFP Tarantino Wealth Management 419 Canyon Ave., Ste. 320, FC 829-0900 www.michaeltarantino.net Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors

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Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Discover Goodwill 866-432-8435 www.discovermygoodwill.org/ services/leap Colorado Old Age Pension Larimer County, 498-6300 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ public-benefits Weld County, 351-1551 www.weldgov.com Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities FC, www.pafclarimer.org Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., 4th Floor, FC 5400 W. 11th St., Ste. A, GR 800-772-1213, 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 www.housingcatalyst.com Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/bonell 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— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/foxrun 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

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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. lovelandhousing.org Neighborhood Resource Office 1000 10th St, GR, 336-4167 www.greeleygov.com/services/ neighborhood-resource-office 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 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 663-4163 www.n2n.org

ASSISTED LIVING

Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 N. 1st St., Berthoud 532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.com Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St., LV, 635-9800 www.aspenhouse.org

Aspyre Rock Creek 3150 Rock Creek Dr., FC 372-5838 www.soleraseniorliving.com The Bridge at Greeley 4750 25th St., GR ,339-0022 www.thebridgeatgreeley.com Bright Assisted Living 610 Hemlock Dr., WS, 674-1446 www.brightassistedliving.com Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care 5055 S. Lemay Ave., FC 223-3552, www.collinwoodco.com Brookdale Senior Living 1002 Rule Dr., FC 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 2895 N. Empire, LV 215 Shupe Cir., LV 855-350-3800 www.brookdale.com Columbine Commons 1475 Main St., WS, 449-5540 www.columbinehealth.com The Courtyard of Loveland 605 California Ave., LV 667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com Eagle’s Nest Assisted Living 1026 Salmon Run, FC, 231-2692 www.eaglesnestal.com Fox Meadows 4021 Spruce Dr., FC, 449-4472 www.assistedlivingftcollins.com Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.assistedliving.com/ colorado/ fort-collins/garden-square-atspring-creek

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

Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR 573-7739 www.gardensquarememorycare.com

Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/bonell

Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living 3151 W. 20th St., GR, 673-9402 www.gardensquareatwestlake.com

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

Live to Assist Assisted Living 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 224-1400 www.livetoassist.net

Grace Point Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com

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

Gray Cara West 3705 Carson Ave., Evans 330-5133

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

Heritage Haus 208 19th St. SE, LV, 669-5616

Monarch Greens Assisted Living Home 1725 Lakeview Dr., FC, 218-5057 www.facebook.com/ MonarchGreens

Joneses Assisted Living 2127 Eagle Dr., LV, 663-2226 Lakeview Commons 1422 W. 29th St., LV, 278-4000 www.columbinehealth.com Lighthouse Elder Care 700 Greenbriar Dr., FC 482-1119

Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 707-5337 www.morningstarseniorliving.com

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New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbine health.com

Alpha Omega Home Health Care 266-2527 www.alphaomegahh.com

Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV, 461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com

Amada Senior Care 2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 1900, FC 237-5747 www.amadaseniorcare.com/ northern-colorado-senior-care

Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV, 667-5962 The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC 229-5800 Terry Lake Assisted Living 3629 Woodridge Rd., FC 484-1299 Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 482-2215 Willows at Windsor 303 E. Chestnut St., 686-2258 WindSong at Northridge 7010 West 8th St., GR, 449-7199 www.windsongmemorycare.com

HOME CARE — NON-MEDICAL

AccentCare 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com

Bayada Home Healthcare 3500 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 325, FC 282-8500, www.bayada.com Bloom at Home 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 2, FC 482-5096 www.columbinehealth.com/bloom BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 667-7778, www.brightstarcare. com/fort-collins-loveland CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com Caring Companions—Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org Caring Senior Service Fort Collins 333 W Drake Rd. #22, FC 672-1734, www.caringsenior service.com/fort-collins

Elder Care Network 495-3442, www.eldercarenet.org Family Care Connection 223-9026 www.familycareconnection.com/ elder-care Good Samaritan Society EP 577-7700 FC 658-4286 LV 624-5468 WS 674-5520 www.good-sam.com Home Instead Senior Care 251 Boardwalk Dr., FC 494-0289, www.homeinstead.com Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 220 W. Ash St., Ste C, WS 355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com HomeWell of Northern Colorado 1401 S. Taft Ave., Ste. 207, LV 461-4799 www.homewellcares.com Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 472-4180, www. interimhealthcare.com/fortcollins

Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., #330, FC 493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC 494-1111, www.rightathome.net Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Laporte 368-2060 1051 6th St., GR, 658-3672 www.seniorhelpers.com Seniors Helping Seniors 2290 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 6, FC 631-8251 257 Johnstown Center Dr., Ste. 210, Johnstown 484-8445 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com Visiting Angels 5441 Boeing Dr., Ste. 200, LV 877-618-4748 www.visitingangels.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/bonell 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— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/foxrun 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

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Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 622-9907 www.rhf.org/location/harvestpointe Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV, 674-7120 www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living Holiday Retirement—Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR, 601-4089 www.holidaytouch.com Holiday Retirement—Parkwood Estates 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 528-5810 www.holidaytouch.com Holiday Retirement—Sugar Valley Estates 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 528-1714 www.holidaytouch.com

Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 295-4521 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com

Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR, 352-9305

Silvernest Home Sharing www.silvernest.com

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 282-7522, www.carehousing.org

Sunflower—A Gated Active Adult Community 865 Pleasure Dr., FC, 493-5646 www.sunflowercolorado.net

Century III Housing (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS 686-5576, www.windsorgov.com

The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St. LV, 667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com

DMA Plaza Apartments 300 Remington St., FC 493-7727

The Windsor 1385 Main St., WS, 460-5005 www.columbinehealth.com

Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com

The Winslow 909 Centre Ave.FC, 492-6200 www.columbinehealth.com The Worthington 900 Worthington Circle, FC 490-1000 www.columbinehealth.com

MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939, www.leisurecare.com

SENIOR APARTMENTS

Green House Homes—Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV, 663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com

Birchwood Apartments 2830 W. 27th St. Ln., GR 330-6206

Big Thompson Manor I & II 230 Monroe Ave., LV, 667-4195

Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/bonell 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— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/foxrun Joe P. Martinez Gardens 1701 2nd St., GR, 356-2332 www.good-sam.com/locations/ joe-p-martinez-gardens 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 www.governors-farmapartments.com Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., GR, 356-5489 Hamilton Park Apartments I & II 1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud 532-3725 Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV, 622-9907 www.rhf.org/location/ harvest-pointe

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Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 356-0610 Island Grove Village Apartments 119 14th Ave., GR 356-2808, www.islandgrove. org/igv 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.lovelandhousing.org Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 378-9393

Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 472-1703, www.bridgepm.com Woodside Village Apartments 146 E. 24th St., GR, 356-5991 /www.dominiumapartments.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Berthoud Living Center 855 Franklin, Berthoud 532-2683 www.savaseniorcare.com Centennial Healthcare Center 1637 29th Ave. Pl., GR 356-8181 www.savaseniorcare.com

Oakbrook II Senior Community 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 223-1356

Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave. FC, 494-2140 www.columbinehealth.com

Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 225-3711 www.reflectionsseniorliving.com

Columbine Commons Health & Rehab Facility 1475 Main St., WS, 449-5540 www.columbinehealth.com.

Sanctuary Place Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 225-2116 www.voacolorado.org/housing_ properties

Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 940 Worthington Cr., FC 221-2273 www.columbinehealth.com

University Plaza Apartments 1534 11th Ave., GR, 353-9275 Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault, 834-1570 www.vintage-corp.com 40 |

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

Fort Collins Health Care Center 1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC 482-7925 www.savaseniorcare.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 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 Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR, 353-1018 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 North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St., LV, 667-6111 www.columbinehealth.com Sierra Vista Health Care Center 821 Duffield Ct., LV, 669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com Spring Creek Healthcare Center 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com Windsor Healthcare Center 710 3rd St., WS, 686-7474 www.savaseniorcare.com

SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave., GR, 353-1212 www.adamsonchapels.com Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave., EP, 586-3101 650 W. Drake Rd., FC, 482-3208 6521 W. 20th St., GR, 352-3366 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-1121 www.allnutt.com

Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC, 364-2536 www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr., Ste. E, FC 482-2221 www.goesfuneralcare.com Resthaven 8426 S. Hwy. 287, FC, 667-0202 www.dignitymemorial.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 & MEAL DELIVERY King Soopers Grocery Delivery www.kingsoopers.com Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 484-6325, www. mealsonwheelsfc.org Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud 667-0311, www. lovelandmealsonwheels.org Safeway Grocery Delivery 877-723-3929 www.shop.safeway.com Sprouts Grocery Delivery www.instacart.com/sprouts Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630

HOME REMODELING

Johnson Custom Flooring & Design 2093 E. 11th St., Ste. 100, LV 663-1266 www.johnsoncustom flooringanddesign.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Beyers Law—Elder-Law Attorney 231 W. 4th St., LV, 669-1101 www.beyerslaw.com C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law 1201 Lake Ave., Ste. A, Berthoud 532-4183, www.cjlordlaw.com Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC, 493-2891 912 8th Ave., GR, 353-7554 www.coloradolegalservices.org Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 402-2075 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. 101, FC, 223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com Sutherland & Connor, LLC, 1315 Oakridge Dr., Dte. 120, FC 224-9779, www.sutherlandconnor.com Wallace & Kling, P.C. 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 107, FC 221-5602, www.wallace-kling.com

MOVING ASSISTANCE

Kids Gloves, LLC 4821 S. County Rd. 13, LV 449-2309, www.kidgloves.us

REAL ESTATE

The Group, Inc. Deanna McCrery, SRES, 222-9532 Carol Voorhis, SRES, 481-9487 Lisa Hite, SRES, 310-3133 Anna DiTorrice-Mull, SRES 631-2649

Town of Berthoud 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-2643, www.berthoud.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 350-9777, www.greeleygov.com City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV, 962-2000 www.cityofloveland.org Town of Windsor 301 Walnut St., WS, 674-2400 www.windsorgov.com

TRANSPORTATION

LifestyleDir1Greeley-Evans Transit (GET) 101 11th Ave., GR, 350-9290 www.greeleyevanstransit.com Groome Transportation 4414 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 200, FC 226-5533 www.GroomeTransportation.com Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) Berthoud Area Community Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-0808 Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, 223-8645, LV, 223-8653 www.saintvolunteer transportation.org Super Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Road, Ste. 200, FC, 225-4824 www.supershuttle.com/dia

60+ Ride Weld County, 352-9348 https://srsweld.com

Transfort Fort Collins 250 N. Mason St., FC, 221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 344-5816, www.berthoud.org/ departments/berthoudarea-transportation-system-bats

Uber www.uber.com

City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 105 W. 5th St., LV, 962-2700 www.cityofloveland.org/transit

Wellington Senior Resource Center 3800 Wilson Ave., Wellington 817-2293

Dial-A-Ride / Dial-A-Taxi 6570 Portner Rd., FC, 224-6066 www.ridetransfort.com/routes/ dial-a-ride

Via Mobility Services Serving EP, 303-444-3043 www.viacolorado.org

zTrip www.ztrip.com

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

CITY & COUNTY SERVICES

Senior Access Points of Larimer County 498-7740, www.senior accesslarimer.colostate.edu

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DIRECTORY Activities & lessons . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Archery, biking, boating, bowling, cards and bingo, dancing, equestrian gear, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, scuba, spectator events, swimming, tennis, glass blowing, knitting, painting, pottery, quilting & sewing, stained glass Culture, Arts & entertainment . . 48 Cinema cafes, dinner theaters, museums, performance venues Beauty/Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Education & Lifelong learning Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 General fitness, pilates, yoga Food & beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Brewery tours, cooking classes, delivery services, farmers’ markets, grocery shopping assistance, makeyour-own, wine tasting Municipal support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 City services, libraries, senior centers Volunteer opportunities . . . . . . . . 52

ACTIVITIES

Bicycle Advisory Committee 416-2471, www.fcgov.com/bac

Fort Collins Archery Association 2825 SW Frontage Rd., FC www.ftcollinsarchery.com

FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program 221-6705 www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ bicycle-ambassador-program

ARCHERY

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

BIKING

Fort Collins Cycling Club www.fccycleclub.org www.facebook.com/groups/ fccyclingclub Loveland Cycling Club www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub Overland Mountain Bike Club www.overlandmtb.org PEDAL Club People’s Efforts to De-emphasize Autos in Loveland www.pedalclub.org Team B.O.B. (a.k.a, Babes on Bikes) www.coteambob.com

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Bike Fort Collins www.bikefortcollins.org Estes Park Cycling Coalition www.bikeestes.org Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op 1501 N. College Ave., FC 484-3804, www.fcbikecoop.org Greeley Bikes 1001 9th Ave., GR 350-9423, www.greeleybikes. com Pace Bike Share www.ridepace.com/fortcollins Recycled Cycles 4031 S. Mason St., FC, 2231969 451 Isotope Dr., FC, 491-9555 www.recycled-cycles.com Ridekick International 2649 E. Mulberry St. #43, FC 844-483-0895 x1 www.ridekick.com

Trek Bicycle Fort Collins 202 W. Laurel St., FC, 482-6006 931 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 226-6006 4880 Thompson Pkwy. #110, LV 667-8735 www.trekbikes.com

BOATING & RAFTING

A Wanderlust Adventures 4120 W. CR 54G, Laporte 482-1995 www.awanderlustadventure.com A1 Wildwater Rafting 2801 N. Shields St., FC 224-3379, www.a1wildwater.com Boyd Lake State Park 3720 N. CR 11C, LV, 669-1739 http://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.raftmw.com Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy. 287, FC 493-4005, www.shoprma.com

BOWLING

Chippers Lanes 555 S. St Vrain Ave., EP 586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 286-0802 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com The Summit 4455 Fairgrounds Ave., WS 663-6363 www.playatthesummit.com Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-3510 www.sweetheartbowling.com

CARD GAMES & BINGO

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center Greeley Active Adult Center 1010 6th St., GR, 350-9440 www.greeleyrec.com/facilitiesr Northern Colorado Bridge www.northerncoloradobridge.com

DANCING

Andre’s Ballroom Dance 266-8249 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/ club-tico Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC 232-9539, www.contemporary dance academy.com

Fort Collins Nursery 2121 E. Mulberry, FC, 482-1984 www.fortcollinsnursery.com

Mariana Butte 701 Clubhouse Drive, LV 667-8308, www.cityofloveland.org

The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens

Southridge 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC 416-2828, www.fcgov.com/golf

Gulley’s Greenhouse & Garden Center 6029 S. Shields St., FC, 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com

The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 West 29th St., LV 667-5256, www.cityofloveland.org

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

City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails.php

GLASS BLOWING

Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club @ Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11st St., WS 498-8997, www.footandfiddle.net

Daggett Glass Studio 918 1/2 N. Garfield Ave., LV 667-8073 www.daggettglass.com

Goodtimes Dance Club @ Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC www.goodtimesdanceclub.com

Boomerang Links Golf Course 7309 W. 4th St., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/ boomerang-links

High Country Conservatory of Dance 5112 S. College Ave., Unit A, FC 7670 5th St., Ste. 200, Wellington 225-0600 www.highcountryconservatory.com Dancer Guy, LLC 813 Marshall St., FC, 207-9176 www.dancerguy.com

FIBER ARTS

Lambspun 1101 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 484-1998, www.lambspun.com

GOLFING

Cattail Creek 2116 W. 29th St., LV, 663-5310 www.cityofloveland.org City Park Nine 411 S. Bryan Ave., FC 221-6650, www.fcgov.com/golf Collindale 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC 221-6651, www.fcgov.com/golf

Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course 1480 Golf Course Rd., EP, 5868146, www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ estes-park-18-hole-golf-course

Your Daily Fiber 4019 S. Mason St. #3, FC 484-2414 www.yourdailyfiber.com

Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/ highland-hills

Bath Garden Center & Nursery 2000 E. Prospect Rd., FC 484-5022 www. bathgardencenter.com

Larimer County: Natural Resources 1800 S. CR 31, LV, 619-4570 www.larimer.org/ naturalresources/parks Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org

HORSEBACK RIDING

Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch Red Feather Lakes, 881-2450 www.beavermeadows.com Inspiration Riding Academy Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV 667-3915, www.sylvandale.com

MUSIC: INSTRUMENTS & LESSONS

Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC, 223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC, 207-9111 www.handsonmusic.com Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 1355 Cleveland Ave., LV 581-3553, www.loveland academyofmusic.com Magnolia Music Studio 4019 Mason St., Unit 2, FC 614-5691 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com

Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS, 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com Piano & Guitar Institute 2170 W. Drake Rd, Ste. B-8, FC 206-4930, 2105 Maple Dr., LV 631-5916, 1296 Main St., Unit C WS, 686-9660 www.pianoinstitutellc.com

Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2479 www.eatoncc.net

My Sister Knits 1408 W. Mountain Ave., FC 407-1461 www.mysisterknits.com

GARDENING

HIKING

YMCA of the Rockies—Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 586-3344, www.ymcarockies.org

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

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Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., FC 282-9171, www. pianocenteroftherockies.com

PAINTING

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 663-4906 www.artisanyou.com Juiced on Imagination 1349 Cleveland Ave., LV, 301-9695 www.juicedonimagination.com Picasso & Wine 1540 Main St., #236, WS 460-0833 www.picassoandwine.com

Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr. #4,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 The Clay Center of Northern Colorado 1024 6th Ave., GR, 590-1561 www.claycenternc.com

QUILTING & SEWING

SCUBA DIVING

Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 350-5636 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics

Colorado Scuba Diving Academy FC, 221-6683 www.codivingacademy.com

Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org/ swimming

Tortuga Bay 3201 W. 10th St., GR, 353-3337 www.tortugabay.net

SPECTATOR EVENTS

City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363 www.fcgov.com/recreation/citypark-pool

Colorado State University Rams Sports FC, www.csurams.com

Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR, 350-5636 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics

University of Northern Colorado Bears Sports GR, www.uncbears.com

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

Country Quilting 7889 Antelope Ct., Wellington 217-3483 www.country-quilting.com

Studio Vino 6055 Sky Pond Dr., Unit P172, LV 685-4583, www.studiovino.com

Jukebox Quilts 400 N. College Ave., Ste. 400A, FC 224-9975, www.jukeboxquilts.com

Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR 356-8593 www.colettepitcher.com

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

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

POTTERY

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

KDD Fused Glass 2601 Platte Pl., FC, 223-3778 www.kddfusedglass.com

Sew Downtown 3820 W 10th St., Ste. B3, GR 352-9230 www.sewdowntown.com

Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply 3000 N. Overland Tr., Laporte 482-7655, www.ncstainedglass.com

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Chimney Park Municipal Pool 421 Chimney Ct., WS, 686-2632 www.windsorgov.com

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

Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC 214-5208, www.pinotspalette. com/fortcollins

Chilson Center Pottery Studio 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2458 www.cityofloveland.org

SWIMMING

High Plains Scuba 115 W. Harvard St., FC, 493-8562 www.highplainsscuba.com

STAINED GLASS

Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP 586-8191, www.colorado.gov/ pacific/evrpd/aquatics Family FunPlex Adventure Island Indoor Waterpark 1501 65th Ave., GR, 350-9401 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics

Breathe Life Into Your Lifestyle

At a Resort Style 55+ Community in Beautiful Water Valley 55 Resort Apartments… your storied life begins here!

Everything we do revolves around our residents - their comfort, their experience, their way of life. Once you are here, you will discover there is nothing complicated about this uncommon place. It’s a place where friends become family, stories are shared, and new memories are made. Carefree apartment living, which once seemed out of reach, is now luxuriously simple.

A New Meaning to Staycation Located in Windsor, Colorado, Water Valley is home to five lakes, the flowing Poudre River and some of Northern Colorado’s best dining. With quick access to Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland, Windsor provides the perfect combination of city life and small town appeal. With access to Water Valley’s amenities, your best years are here. With concierge service

and a variety of state-of-the-art amenities including a pool and hot tub, fitness center, craft room, community kitchen, theater, pub, library, dog park and more – there’s something here for everyone.

Lock & Leave or Stay & Play 55 Resort Apartments at Water Valley has the widest variety of amenities of any of the region’s 55+ communities. Luxury apartments offer the comfort when you stay home, while the various amenities augment every facet of your independent adult lifestyle.

The idea behind 55 Resort Apartments at Water Valley is to redefine the living experience for independent adults.

Interested in learning more about 55 Resort Apartments at Water Valley?

Stop by or schedule a visit: Now Leasing & Open Daily 10am-6pm 500 Apex Drive Windsor, CO 80550 For information visit www.55resort.com or call 833-LEASE-55 (833-532-7355)

55 Resort Apartments provides much more than a living space – it provides a lifestyle to those who call it home. Fill your days with classes and activities or take advantage of more than 15 community amenities that allow you to explore your favorite hobbies – or develop new ones.

“The goal of 55 Resort Apartments is to provide more than a living space – we want to provide a high-quality, engaging and active lifestyleto those who live in the community.”

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Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center Greeley Recreation Center Pool 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics Lake Loveland Swim Beach 2626 N. Taft Ave., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org/ swimming Loveland Swim Club LV, 744-4254 www.lovelandswimclub.com Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ mulberry-pool Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 SE 4th St., LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org/ swimming

TENNIS

City Park Tennis Courts 1500 W. Mulberry St., FC 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/ recamenities Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS 217-9291, www.highlandmeadows tenniscenter.com Lewis Tennis School @ Rolland Moore Racquet Center 2201 S. Shields St., FC 493-7000, www.lewistennis.com 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/ rolland-moore-racquet-complex

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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 Arktos Direct Care PRP for Hair Loss 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC, 818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com Old Town Hair Company 325 Cherry St., FC, 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

Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 200 W. Mountain Ave. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Greeley History Museum 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com

PERFORMANCE VENUES

Bas Bleu Theatre Company 401 Pine St., FC, 498-8949 www.basbleu.org

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

Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net

Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC 221-6730, www.lctix.com

Xanadu Med Spa 2244 E. Harmony Rd., #100, FC 364-2758 www.xanadumedspa.com

Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org

CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CINEMA CAFES

The Kress Cinema & Lounge 817 8th Ave., GR, 515-5717 www.kresscinema.com The Lyric 1209 N. College Ave., FC 426-6767 www.LyricCinema.com

DINNER THEATERS

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 4747 Marketplace Dr., John­stown 744-3747 www.coloradocandlelight.com

MUSEUMS

Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave., GR, 356-5000 www.ucstars.com

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 www.mylibrary.us CSU Online Plus 491-5288 www.online.colostate. edu

FITNESS

GENERAL FITNESS

24 Hour Fitness 2208 E. Harmony Rd., FC 797-3036 460 S. College Ave., FC 829-3476 3001S. 23rd Ave., GR 888-243-5002 www.24hourfitness.com Anytime Fitness 814 W. Drake Rd., FC, 223-2248 302 S. College Ave., FC 295-4010 4855 W. 10th St., GR, 352-3640 4872 Thompson Pkwy.

Johnstown, 663-4517 324 W. 37th St., LV, 203-0800 1107 Eagle Dr., LV 719-368-8525 6556 Buttercup Dr., Wellington 472-6556 1159 W. Main St., WS, 674-3304 www.anytimefitness.com Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Fit5 Studio 4637 S Mason St., Unit A1, FC 775-3955, www.fit5studio.com Foothills Activity Center 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC 416-4280 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ foothills-activity-center Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/senior-center Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com

Centennial Village Museum 475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com

CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 491-7753, http://courses.online. colostate.edu

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org

Front Range Community College 4616 S. Shields St., FC 226-2500, www.frontrange.edu

Miramont Centerra 3755 Precision Dr., Ste 100, LV 744-5005 www.genesishealthclubs.com

Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org

UNC Extended Campus GR, LV. online, 351-2944 www.extended.unco.edu

Miramont North 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 www.genesishealthclubs.com

Do LOUD sounds bother you?

The word “hyperacusis” literally means excess hearing. The name combines the Greek prefix “hyper,” which means “over,” implying excess or exaggeration, with “akousis,” which means hearing and is the root word of “acoustic.

Hyperacusis is a life-altering hearing condition that causes one to experience loudness intolerance or increased sensitivity to noise. It’s typically a condition that someone is not born with but develops, either gradually or suddenly, as a result of the following causes, per the American Academy of Otolaryngology– Head and Neck Surgery: • Head injury • Ear damage from toxins or medication • Lyme disease • Airbag deployment • Viral infections involving the inner ear or facial nerve (Bells palsy) • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome

Hyperacusis affects an estimated one in 50,000 people and can occur either unilaterally (in one ear) or bilaterally (in both ears). Reactions to noise may result in feelings of discomfort, covering ears, tension, anger, anxiety, and pain.

Those who live with hyperacusis face aversion to everyday sounds at decibel levels that do not bother others, such as: running water, car engines, conversations, kitchen appliances, voices speaking on the telephone, bicycle pedals, crunching leaves, or vacuum cleaners.

Because individuals with hyperacusis are not able to tolerate noises like those listed above, their quality of life is compromised. They experience great difficulty moving about, traveling, and communicating with others. Consequences can include social isolation, anxiety, depression, lack of concentration, and insomnia.

Hyperacusis is distinct from tinnitus (ringing in the ears), but there is a high degree of comorbidity between them. An estimated 86% of hyperacusis patients also have tinnitus and 30–40% of tinnitus patients also show symptoms of hyperacusis. It has been speculated that tinnitus and hyperacusis have a shared etiology or might exist due to the same pathological mechanism.

Source: Healthy Hearing Foundation

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 20 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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Miramont South 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 www.genesishealthclubs.com

Powerhouse Pilates 1002 W. Drake Rd., #104, FC 556-4589, www.prhspilates.com

Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow, FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ northside

YOGA

Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC, 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Silver Sneakers www.silversneakers.com SNAP Fitness 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., Unit V, FC 472-1777 www.snapfitness.com Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Work Out West 5699-5701 W. 20th St., GR 330-9691, www.workoutwest.com

PILATES

Perk! Pilates Fitness 351 Linden St., Ste. 100B, FC 481-8474, www.perkpf.com 50 |

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Loveland Community 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 235 Jefferson St., FC 222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com Om Ananda Yoga 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 200, FC 488-9192 www.omanandayoga.com Sacred Space Yoga 1545 13th St., GR 515-6821 www.ssyoga.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

BREWERY TOURS

Beer & Bike Tours, 201-1085 www.beerandbiketours.com Budweiser Brewery Tours 2351 Busch Dr., FC, 490-4691 www.budweisertours.com Fort Collins Brewery Guide www.fortcollinsbreweryguide.com New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St., FC, 221-0524 www.newbelgium.com Odell Brewing Company 800 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 498-9070 www.odellbrewing.com

COOKING CLASSES

Come Back to the Table FC, 407-8828 www.comebacktothetable.com The Cupboard 152 S. College Ave., FC, 493-8585 www.thecupboard.net The Cooking Studio 123 N. College Ave., Ste. 130, FC 251-0941, www.the-cookingstudio.com The Teaching Kitchen @ Ginger and Baker 359 Linden St., FC, 223-7437 www.gingerandbaker.com

MAKE YOUR OWN

Blendings at The Preserve 3924A Bingham Hill Rd., FC 889-3162, www.blendings.wine Hops & Berries 1833 E. Harmony Rd., #16, FC 493-2484 www.hopsandberries.com

WINE TASTING

Blendings at The Preserve 3924A Bingham Hill Rd., FC 889-3162, www.blendings.wine Blue Mountain Vineyards 4480 Hoot Owl Dr., Berthoud 480-7778 www.coloradobluemountain.com Pringles Fine Wine & Spirits 2100 W. Drake Rd., FC 221-1717, www.pringleswine.com Sweet Heart Winery 5500 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 528-5373 www.sweetheartwinery.com Ten Bears Winery 5215 Ten Bears Ct., Laporte 566-4043 www.tenbearswinery.com The Cellar 3600 Mitchell Dr., FC 223-1555, www.thecellarfc.com

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

Taking care of Northern Colorado’s feet for over 40 Years!

MICHAEL BURNS DPM, KATE JOHNSON DPM, CHAD KNUTSEN DPM, ROBERT SCHULTE DPM

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Greeley Active Adult Center 1010 6th St., GR, 350-9440 www.greeleyrec.com/facilities/ greeley-active-adult-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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 103 Smokey St., FC 223-1709 www.begreatlarimer.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County GR, 353-1278, www.bgcweld.org City of Fort Collins Volunteer Programs 215 N. Mason, FC, 416-4245 www.fcgov.com/volunteer

MUNICIPAL SERVICES LIBRARIES

Berthoud Library 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-2757 https://berthoud.colibraries.org Estes Valley Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave., EP, 586-8116 www.estesvalleylibrary.org High Plains Library District Centennial Park Library 2227 223rd Ave., GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us

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Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams, LV, 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave. #200, FC Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields, FC Old Town Library 201 Peterson, FC, 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org Windsor-Severance Library 720 3rd St., WS, 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org

SENIOR CENTERS

Berthoud Senior Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-3049 Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center

Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 491-4775 www.colorado.com/coloradoofficial-state-welcome-center Community Grief Center 2105 Clubhouse Dr., GR 506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ bicycle-ambassador-program Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477, www. foodbanklarimer.org Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org/volunteer Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org

Larimer County Multiple Departments 498-7000 www.larimer.org/volunteerlarimer-county Loveland Museum/ Gallery 503 N. Loveland Ave., LV 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., FC 484-6325 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 437 Garfield Ave., LV, 667-0311 www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org Odyssey of the Mind www.coloradoodyssey.org Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org Realities for Children 308 E. CR 30, FC, 484-9090 www.realitiesforchildren.com Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, 223-8645, LV, 223-8653 www.saintvolunteer transportation.org Ten Thousand Villages/Fort Collins 113 Linden St., 224-9501 www.tenthousandvillages.com/ fortcollins United Way of Larimer County 525 W. Oak St., Ste. 101, FC 407-7000 www.uwaylc.org/volunteer United Way of Weld County 814 9th St., GR, 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org Volunteers of America Northern Colorado 405 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/volunteeropportunities Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199, www.weldfoodbank.org

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Health

DIRECTORY Caregiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 adult daycare and respite care, home health support, hospice care, information, infusion therapy, mental health & counseling, personal alert systems

Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 allergy, cancer treatment, care management, dental, elder abuse, foot & ankle clinics, geriatric care, health clinics, health insurance, health promotion, hearing, heart care, internal medicine, infusion therapy, medical centers, medical equipment & supplies, neurology, nutrition, ob/ gyn, orthopedic care, pain management, physical therapy, prescription assistance, rehabilitation services, spine care, surgery, urgent care, vision

CAREGIVING

ADULT DAYCARE & RESPITE CARE Brookdale Senior Living 1002 Rule Dr., FC 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 2895 N. Empire, LV 215 Shupe Cir., LV 855-350-3800 www.brookdale.com

Columbine Health Systems www.columbinehealth.com Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 6813 S. College Ave., FC 221-0406, www.elderhaus.org Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Laporte 368-2060 1051 6th St., GR, 658-3672 www.seniorhelpers.com

Catholic Charities Northern Larimer County Senior Care Services 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 484-5010, www.ccdenver.org/ larimer-county-services

Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr., Ste. F, FC 498-7770 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ aging/adult-protective-services

Weld County Senior Care with A Purpose 1442 N. 11th Ave. GR, 353-6433 www.ccdenver.org/weld-countyservices

Alternatives to Violence 541 E. 8th St., LV, 669-5150 24/7 Hotline: 880-1000 www.alternativestoviolence.org

Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 www.connections forindependentliving.org Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700, 118 E. 29th St. Ste. C, LV, 667-0816 www.disabled resourceservices.org

Stepping Stones Adult Day Program @ McKee Medical Center 302 3rd St. SE, Ste. 100, LV 820-6871, www.bannerhealth.com

UCHealth Cancer Care & Hematology 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 170, FC 493-6337, www.uchealth.org

CARE MANAGEMENT

ELDER ABUSE

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AARP ElderWatch Colorado 800-222-4444, Option 2 www.aarp.org/money/scamsfraud/elderwatch

Crossroads Safehouse FC, 530-2353 24/7 Hotline: 482-3502 www.crossroadssafehouse.org Weld County Adult Protective Services 315 N. 11th Av., Bldg. C, GR 400-6109, www.co.weld.co.us SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC, 472-4204 921 38th Ave. Ct., GR, 506-4059 1570 W. 1st St., LV, 775-2962 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline: 472-4200 www.savacenter.org

HOME HEALTH SUPPORT

Ability Home Health Care 3675 S. College Ave., Ste. 16B, FC 658-6509 www.abilityhomehc.com

AccentCare 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com Alpha Omega Home Health Care 266-2527, www.alphaomegahh.com Banner Home Care 1810 N. Boise Ave., LV 5628 W. 19th St., Ste. 1, GR 820-4663 www.bannerhealth.com/services/ home-care Bayada Home Healthcare 3500 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 325, FC 282-8500, www.bayada.com BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 667-7778, www.brightstarcare. com/ fort-collins-loveland Canyon Home Care & Hospice 350 E. 7th St., LV, 330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com Caring Hearts Home Health Care 6801 W. 20th St. Ste. 207, GR 378-1409 www.caringheartshh.com

Columbine Poudre Home Care 915 Centre Ave., Ste 2., FC 482-5096, www.columbinehealth.com Encompass Home Health of Colorado 2171 Citrine Ct., LV, 493-8500 www.encompasshealth.com Evergreen Home Healthcare 301 N. Howes St., Ste. 110, FC 364-8241, www.evergreenhhc.com Good Samaritan Society EP, 577-7700 FC, 226-4909 GR, 352-6082, 353-7773 356-2332 LV, 669-3100, 624-5468 WS, 290-2522, 674-5520 www.good-sam.com Homewatch Care Givers 1220 W. Ash St., Ste. C, WS 355-3372, www. homewatchcaregivers.com Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 472-4180, www.interimhealthcare.com/ fortcollins Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., #330, FC 493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC, 494-1111 www.rightathome.net Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Laporte 368-2060 1051 6th St., GR, 658-3672 www.seniorhelpers.com

HOSPICE CARE

Banner Hospice 2726 W. 11th St. Rd., GR 352-8487 www.bannerhealth.com Canyon Home Care & Hospice 350 E. 7th St., LV, 330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com Front Range Hospice 3770 Puritan Way, Ste. Unit E Frederick, 303-957-3101 www.frontrangehospice.com

Pathways 305 Carpenter Rd., FC, 663-3500 2525 W. 16th St., Ste. C, GR 356-4090 www.pathways-care.org

Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 363 W. Drake Road, Ste. 210, FC 227-3077, www. wisdomwaysacupuncture.com

HEALTHCARE

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

ACUPUNCTURE

Goldstone Acupuncture & Whole Health 300 Boardwalk Dr., Bldg. 6A, FC 227-1906, www. goldstoneacupuncture.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 235-2629 www.scottchiro.com

ALLERGY

Banner Health Clinic: Allergy Care 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 608 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 101, FC 498-9226, www.bannerhealth. com/services/allergy

Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 2014 Caribou Dr., Ste. 200, FC 221-1681 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 5 Unit Y, GR, 356-3907 www.coloradoallergy.com

CANCER

American Cancer Society 8221 W. 20th St., Ste. A, GR 356-9727, www.cancer.org Banner Health Clinic: Cancer Care 2050 N. Boise Ave., LV, 820-5900 www.bannerhealth.com Loveland Oncology and Hematology 2975 Ginnala Dr., Ste. 120, LV 667-7870, www.uchealth.org

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Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave., #110, FC, 372-0584 902 14th St., GR, 347-8815 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 400, LV, 800-2750 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 800-2683 www.perfectteeth.com Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 221-3020, www.poudrevalley familydental.com Reynolds Oral and Facial Surgery 3520 E. 15th St., Ste. 102, LV 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. P, GR 663-6878 www.reynoldsoralfacial.com Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com UCHealth Cancer Center 2121 E. Harmony Rd., FC 493-6337 6767 W. 29th St., GR, 347-5780 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 237-7700 www.uchealth.org

CBD

Canna World Market 270 E. 29th St., LV 617-2996 www.cbdloveland.com Cornerstone Botanicals 5763 Round Rock Ct., FC 239-3374 www.cornerstonebotanicals.com Plenty Pharma 2677 N. Taft Ave., LV, 305-4702 www.plentypharma.com

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

Academy of Natural Therapy 631 8th Ave., GR, 352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com 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.org Pivotal Wellness 2550 Stover St., Bldg. F101, FC 266-0003, www.pivotalwellness.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 235-2629 www.scottchiro.com Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic 1713 61st Ave., Ste. 102, GR 356-5255, www. weldfamilyclinic.com

DENTAL

Alpine Dental Health 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 482-6034 718 S. College Ave., FC, 484-5297 www.alpinedentalhealth.com Aronson Family Dental 4027 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC 472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com

BenchMark Dental 1555 Main Street, A-2, WS 686-7858 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com 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., #210, FC 493-9001 www.frontrangedentures.com Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR 373-5012 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV, 744-2345 www.LovelandDentistry andDentures.com Northern Colorado Periodontics 4033 Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 100, FC 672-4868 3400 W. 16th St., Ste. 5X, GR 714-2006 www.nocoperio.com

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 555 Prospect Ave. Ste. F EP 667-0769 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC 343-4217 3880 N. Grant, Ste. 140, LV 667-0769 www.asafoot.com Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. C, FC 484-4620 1440 N. Boise Ave., LV, 278-1440 www.andersonpodiatrycenter.com

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

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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 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg K, GR 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. North Bldg., Ste. 150, LV 493-7442, www.fcwc.com

HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

Arktos Direct Care 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC, 818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com Banner Health Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado. 833-252-5535 www.bannerhealth.com UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 495-8800, www.uchealth.org Greeley Medical Clinic 1675 18th Ave., Ste. 3, GR 350-2433, www.uchealth.org Kaiser Permanente Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado, 207-7171 www.kaiserpermanente.org

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McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 820-4640, www.bannerhealth.com Medical Center of the Rockies— UCHealth 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 810-4121, 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 484-0999, www.saludclinic.org Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com Sunrise Health Centers 2930 11th Ave., Evans, 353-9403 1006 A St., GR, 352-0048 1300 N. 17th Ave., GR, 350-5313 302 3rd St., LV, 669-4855 1250 N. Wilson, LV, 494-9789 Mobile Outreach Van, 353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org Centura Health— Primary Care Berthoud 549 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-4644, www.centura.org

VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550 5200 Hahns Peak Dr., LV 313-0027 Mental Health 307-778-7349 www.va.gov UCHealth Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kaiser Permanente Medicare 866-973-4588 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 North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV 1010 A St., GR 302 3rd St. SE, LV, #150 350-4673, www. northcoloradohealthalliance.org Rocky Mountain Health Plans 800-843-0719 www.rmhp.org

HEARING

Advanced Hearing Services 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. J2, FC 812-1137 www.advancedhearing.net Audiology Associates 4675 W. 20th Street Rd., Ste. A, GR 475-6287, www.hearingtime.com Hearing Rehab Center 1030 Centre Dr., Ste. A, FC 744-3056 2018 35th Ave., Unit A, GR 373-5114 2980 Ginnala Dr., #102, LV 744-4823 www.hearingrehabcenter.com NuEar Hearing Center 2531 S. Shields St., FC, 484-8051 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 7, GR 673-4051 www.FortCollinsNuEar.com

HEART CARE

CardioVascular Institute of Northern Colorado—Banner Health 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC 1800 15th St., Ste. 310, GR 1900 Boise Ave., Ste. 200, LV 810-0900 www.bannerhealth.com

UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 100 & 200, FC 221-1000, www.uchealth.org

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 669-4640 www.bannerhealth.com Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org Northern Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 810-4121, www.bannerhealth.com Peakview Medical Center 5881 16th St. GR, 313-2700 www.uchealth.org Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC, 472-9798 918 13th St., Ste. 1, GR, 392-9202 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 www.alz.org Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116, www.eldercare. acl.gov Grand Family Coalition, Inc. 699-2837 www.grandfamilycoalition.org Grandparents Support Groups in Northern Colorado http://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 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 498-7750, www.larimer.org/seniors The Seasons Club McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave, LV, 820-4097 www.bannerhealth.com

Senior Living Advisors of Colorado LV, 541-4592 www.slacolo.com UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. A, FC 495-8560 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-1860 767 W. 29th St., GR, 652-2796 www.uchealth.org Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. C, GR 400-6950, www.co.weld.co.us

INFUSION THERAPY

Banner Health Infusion Therapy 1801 16th St., GR www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Infusion Therapy 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500, FC 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 3, FC 1455 Main Street, WS 494-2130 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 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 752-4074 www.bannerhealth.com Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 101, FC 221-1453 1525 Main St., Ste. 1B, 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 Roth Medical 225 N. Lemay Ave., Ste. 3, FC 224-2828 965 59th Ave., Unit. C, GR, 3560210 www.rotech.com Ensight Skills Center 1740 S. College Ave., FC 407-9999, www.ensightskills.org Frontier Access and Mobility 819 E. Mulberry St., FC, 223-8267 www.FrontierAccess.com

Lincare 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.uchealth.org 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

Aging Clinic of the Rockies Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1400, FC 491-6795, www.psychology. colostate.edu/acor/

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Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County FC, 482-2209 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Clear View Behavioral Health 4770 Larimer Pkwy., Johnstown 461-5061, www.clearviewbh.com Connections 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 101, FC 221-5551, www.healthdistrict.org Heart-Centered Counseling FC, GR, LV, 310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com North Range Behavioral Health Crisis Support Services 928 12th St., GR, 347-2120 Multiple locations in GR, WS, Frederick Crisis Hotline: 844-493-8255 www.northrange.org Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., FC, 494-9940 www.murphycenter.org Spirit Crossing Clubhouse 1148 E. Elizabeth St., FC 786-2002 www.summitstonehealth.org 60 |

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Veterans Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 5200 Hahns Peak Dr., LV Mental Health: 307-778-7349 www.va.gov Walk-In Crisis Center 1217 Riverside Ave., FC 24-Hour Access: 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org

NEUROLOGY

Advanced Neurology of Colorado 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 180, FC, 226-6111 www.advancedneurology.com Banner Health Clinic —Neurology 1800 15th St., Ste. 100B, GR 810-5612 2410 W. 16th St., GR, 810-5612 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 820-4725 www.bannerhealth.com Neurology Associates of Northern Colorado 1106 E. Prospect Rd. #100 FC 482-4373 www.rmhpcommunity.org/ content/neurology-associatesnorthern-colorado

UCHealth Neurology Clinic 2315 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 110 FC 482-4373 6767 29th St. Rd., 3rd Floor, GR 482-4373 2695 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 200, LV, 667-7664 www.uchealth.org

NUTRITION

Catholic Charities Hospitality Kitchen 460 Linden Center Dr., FC, 484-5010 www.ccdenver.org/larimer-countyservices

House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, Ste. 100, 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.mealsonwheelsamerica.org Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC, 207-4472 www.fortcollins.salvationarmy.org

Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV, 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen

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

Food Assistance (Larimer SNAP) 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 200 Peridot Ave., LV 498-6300, www.larimer.org/ humanservices

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) FC, GR, LV, Berthoud 800-932-8677, www.tops.org

Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC 224-4302, www.fortcollins rescuemission.org

Weld County Senior Nutrition Multiple locations, 400-6132 www.weldgov.com Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR, 356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org

ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CARE

Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC 493-1292, www.brain-spine.com Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-0112 1900 16th St, 3rd floor, GR 573-3224 3470 E. 15th St., LV, 663-3975 www.orthohealth.com Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St., # 110, FC 658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg N, Ste. 1, GR, 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com Front Range Pain Medicine 555 Prospect Ave., EP 3744 S. Timberline Rd., FC 1605 Fox Trail Dr., LV 495-0506, www.frpmedicine.com

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS

Banner Lifeline 1808 18th St. LV, 810-4743 2010 16th St., GR, 378-4743 www.bannerhealth.com Caring Solutions 24/7 Alert 206-9595 www.caringsolutionsllc.com LifeFone 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Station 866-534-2084 www.lifestation.com 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 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 1901 56th Ave , Ste. 11, GR 451-5776 www.coloradoinmotion.com Front Range Therapy 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. #133A, FC 494-6449 www.columbinehealth.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC, 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV, 235-2629 www.scottchiro.com

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities Northern 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 493-0141 www.ccdenver.org/larimercounty-services House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV, 667-4939 www.honservice.org Needy Meds 800-503-6897 www.needymeds.org Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 416-6519 www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance VA Assistance Program 877-327-0022, www.va.gov

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR ,330-6400 4750 25th St., GR, 339-0022 www.lcca.com

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A, Ste. 1, FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com The Suites-Healthcare Redefined 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC 223-4376, www.thesuiteshc.com

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 Tobacco-Free Coalition of Weld County www.tfcweldcounty.com

SPECIALTY CARE

Arktos Direct Care PRP for Hair Loss 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC, 818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com Premier Skin Clinic 1603 Oakridge Dr. #200, FC 221-1285, www. premierskinclinic.com Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St., #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net

SPORTS MEDICINE

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg N, Ste. 1, GR, 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com

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 500-5180 3519 Richmond Dr., FC, 514-6450 1683 Main St., WS, 431-8827 www.afmfc.com

Banner Skyline Urgent Care 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 110, LV 820-4264, www.bannerhealth.com Banner Summit View Urgent Care 2001 70th Ave., Ste. 200, GR 378-4155, 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 UCHealth Harmony Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 140, 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. 200, LV 624-5150, www.uchealth.org

VISION

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3151 Precision Dr., FC 1701 61st Ave., GR 2555 13th St., Ste. 225, LV 6125 Sky Pond Dr., LV 221-2222 www.eyecenternoco.com Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 408-3268 www.kirkeyecenter.com 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.windsorvisionsource.com

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EARLY IN HIS COLLEGE DAYS, Harry Love considered teaching in a college or university. But by the time he graduated with a physics degree, he was tired of school and academics.

He applied and was hired by a large oilfield service company. After 37 years traversing much of the world for that company, Harry retired 16 years ago with his wife Jody and moved to Loveland.

Once in Loveland, retirement didn’t last long. He became a Master Gardener to learn about high plains plants. His knowledge led to the Loveland Youth Gardeners and resulted in a board position. His career in management lent itself to other volunteer opportunities like the High Plains Arts Council where he again served on the board. Through the Adopt-a-Garden program, Harry volunteered to maintain Loveland’s Benson Park gardens. He and Jody 64 |

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became board members for Friends of the Library.

Harry feels his most rewarding volunteer activity is with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly). Under the direction of the Internal Revenue Service, Harry helps low- and moderate-income taxpayers complete their annual tax returns at no cost. Volunteers are not necessarily CPAs. Like Harry, they come from all walks of life. He and other preparers are trained and recertified in tax law every year. They use IRS provided materials, software and standard tests.

All prepared returns are tested by an IRS software program for mistakes before submission. Although their tax preparation is not guaranteed like paid preparers, Harry is proud of their 98-percent success rate. Last year, local volunteers in northern Colorado provided 3000 seniors with more than

4000 federal and state returns.

Harry functions as one of several site coordinators for the seven locations in Loveland and Fort Collins. He maintains the websites for both VITA and TCE. He also fills out tax returns in various locations like senior centers, libraries, senior living facilities and in a client’s home. Harry works with a woman now 97 and today prepares taxes for her children.

Harry says, “VITA and TCE operate all year as well as during the tax season. In the off season, we help people with problems such as those from prior tax returns.” Because of his connections to older adults, Harry recently trained to be a Senior Access Points Ambassador. In that capacity, he provides information to seniors who need assistance in other areas.

Harry feels lucky to be involved in Larimer County. We are lucky to have him in the community.

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Revisiting your story Be open to what moves us forward

TO LIVE FULLY AND CONSCIOUSLY on the ‘second half of life journey’ is to be open to what moves us forward in positive, meaningful, compassionate, creative and healthy ways.

As important is honoring what has carried us to this point in life, influenced our path, fed our spirit. Looking back on decades lived, noting what was discovered through relationships, experiences, reading, writing and study—mining these precious resources, is a reminder of what has sustained, empowered, and moved us—and that we have not traveled this path alone.

A common exercise at seminars focusing on the second half of life is the ‘life review’, an exercise designed to reengage with one’s past—revisiting transforming moments, significant personal encounters, insights that influenced self-concept and life decisions, all to help arrive at a deeper understanding of the core thread running through one’s life. After time reflecting within oneself, sharing with another participant helps deepen the experience, and what is found, when told honestly, our stories are more alike than different on this human journey.

Distractions of day to day life, pressures of cultural norms, can lull us into forgetting what we already know about ourselves and the gift of breath.

If you have journaled over your life, revisiting those old binders, notebooks and scraps of paper can bring alive precious insights into your personhood and lessons learned about the world now seen through more experienced eyes. Visiting places you or ancestors lived, as well as reliving significant pilgrimages taken over the years, is another way to appreciate the richness of your path and wisdom gained.

This past Christmastime, my brother gifted me a small booklet of favorite quotes and phrases accumulated over the years—lines from spiritual texts, philosophers, historians, as well as from his own writings. I have a deeper appreciation for my brother as well as a new resource for my own growth.

Often I think of books I have read and held on to, those I cannot let go, books I pick up from time to time over the decades, refer back to, even if just seeing titles on the shelf reminding me of a time, a topic, a reference point.

I leave you with a poem written on one of those days when my piles of books and bookcases had my full attention.

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Revisiting Underlines © Bob Calhoun in the bookcase along the study wall one by one they line up many with tattered covers folded corners these friends of mine holding something to which I have listened and embraced.

Filled with riches some of which I could not resist with pen, underlining the word the phrase even the paragraph that jumped into my heart touched my soul.

Underlines from the past notes written in the margins and the joy of revisiting them, looking to see why then, even now, they speak, shout out: “Pay attention!”, appreciating how they transcend the limits of what I see and touch… in this world with its props and noises.

Relationship with the word, the pen and the line that underlines, as if returning to a mountain meadow Where decades ago I pondered the path before me And who I was.

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