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12 • Better home

Plant some ideas at these garden tours • Six reasons to downsize • Say “yes” to a furry friend

16 • B etter health

Peace of body and mind • Give to yourself by giving back Fight the dry: keeping skin healthy in the summer

20 • Better living

Dine al fresco • Find your happy trail • Hit the road

32 • Giving back

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Beyond fresh produce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 24 CSAs support the communities that support them. Learn about your food by volunteering, enjoy access to fresh produce and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about farming from special training and education programs.

Riding in style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . . . 28 Explore the options beyond traditional bicycles. For a more laid-back style, try recumbent cycles or tricycles. Looking for a little assistance? Check out electric bicycles or e-bikes. Find the best style for you and keep riding.

ABOUT THE COVER: Lifestyle Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Our cover models this month are Aimee and

Financial assistance, Housing, Services

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Activities, Art Classes, Beauty & Spa Services, Cultural Arts & Entertainment, Education & Lifelong Learning, Food & Beverage, Municipal Support, Volunteer Opportunities

Health Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Caregiving, Healthcare

Business.” www.aunthelenscoffeehouse.com Aimee and Bob enjoy spending time outdoors and riding their bikes to dinner dates. They were photgraphed on the Cache la Poudre Trail by Cheri Schonfeld, courtesy of Sky’s Open Designs www.skysopendesign.com.

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From the Publisher

Pedal on!

The freedom of the road OH, THE BICYCLE. It meant freedom as a kid, right? Oh, the fun we had zipping around curves and up and down hills and over bumps. We never forget that feeling. Or do we?

My cousin and his family came out to visit a few summers ago. We had bikes for everyone and we lived in Old Town Fort Collins about a mile from the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant where we were headed. As we cruised (literally on our cruisers), I looked over and saw my cousin’s wife wearing a giant grin and pedaling faster. She hadn’t been on bicycle since childhood and had forgotten just how darn fun the contraptions are.

I think that’s not uncommon. We ride our bikes as kids because they are our best bet for getting around but as soon as we get that drivers license, bam, the bike gets stuck in a corner of the garage never to emerge again until we donate it to Realities for Children’s Bikes for Tykes. And that’s so sad (not the Bikes for Tykes part but the stuck in a corner part), because a bicycle is a beautiful thing and has so much to offer us as we age.

Let’s take the fun part. When you’re out on bike you are out there with the fresh breeze in your face and the smell of flowers filling your nose. You can easily say hi to Paul as he plays his guitar on the front porch or chat with Jackie as she’s walking to the farmers market. You get a little exercise. You get a little boost from interactions with your neighbors and friends. And you stay in touch with the whole thing—the changing seasons, today’s weather, birds and frogs, sun and clouds. When you’re driving around in your tin can with wheels, you just miss so much.

And a bike is hard to beat for basic transportation. That quick run to the grocery store is sweet on a bike, and the parking is always right up front! If you’re a commuter, developing a bicycle routine could make you healthier and happier. You might find that you arrive at work energized by your physical activity.

One of the challenges though, as we age, is that the classic bicycle might not be the best choice any more for our bodies or our energy levels. Kyle Moyer writes about alternative pedaling options that might suit your mind and body better. From batteryassisted bikes to recumbents to big-people tricycles, you can find something that will get you back out there laughing and having fun.

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

Should you get a pet?

BESIDES COMPANIONSHIP AND unconditional love, scientific evidence claims pets keep owners more fit and healthy.

They reduce the stress of a busy workday—they listen and keep secrets! They boost moods through love, relaxation and play.

Pets also contribute to lower stress levels, depression, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides. Furry pets, such as dogs, cats and farm animals, increase immunity. Fur collects germs and dirt; therefore, owners are exposed to allergens and

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other minor diseases. A dog’s sense of smell can be taught to detect cancer from breath, urine, feces, under-skin tumors and diabetes A1C levels.

Necessary upkeep includes daily walks—a constant exercise for both pet and owner. Friendly pet communities offer the chance for new friends. Pets assist in dealing with pain and chronic illnesses. They create a sense of a safe environment and, in some cases, have even saved a life.

Gardens and garden tours IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IDEAS for your garden, or you just like to check out beautiful gardens, start here.

Loveland Garden Tour and Art Show is June 15th, 8am-2pm, $20 adults, 12 and under free. This fundraising event supports Loveland Youth Gardeners. It features local artists’ works for your garden, information on organic vegetables within flower beds, container gardening and water features.

The Fort Collins Junior League annual fundraising Garden Tour, June 22nd, 8:30am to 1pm, $20, features five houses in the Clarendon Hills subdivision. Volunteers educate experienced and beginning gardeners about the plants and flowers that turn gardens into beautiful living spaces. Proceeds benefit their Career Closet and Hunger Initiative.

Greeley’s self-guided Garden Tour, June 22nd 8am-2pm, funds the Poudre Learning Center. For the $15 ticket learn from guides, master gardeners and home owners about plants and landscapes. Visit their website www.greeleygardentour.org to purchase tickets.

CSU’s trial gardens, located at Remington and Lake, are open for free viewing throughout the summer. See annuals, perennials, sun and shade plants.

Six reasons to downsize OVER TIME, WE’VE LEARNED “bigger is better.” But is that really true?

Is your big house causing you stress and financial worries? Here are six reasons to consider selling that large home and downsizing.

1. R educe debt by buying smaller and possibly paying cash with proceeds from the big home sale.

2. I ncrease cash flow due to reduced utility bills and need for fewer frivolous goods—items that fill space rather than function.

3. D eclutter while moving and donate to those less fortunate.

4. S ave time and money on upkeep and maintenance.

5. C reate more time for family, friends, travel and enjoy a minimal, stream-lined life.

6. M inimize stress level with fewer responsibilities, smaller workload, increased cash and greater flexibility.

Should you sell first, then purchase or purchase and then sell?

Experts suggest sell first. Then invest the extra funds to pay cash for the house or reduce a mortgage.

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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.

Deanna McCrery, Carol Voorhis, Anna Ditorrice-Mull and Lisa Hite, all with The Group, Inc. in Fort Collins, are experienced residential REALTORS® working as a team to assist this market niche with their real estate needs.

Each of them has completed the SRES® designation.

What is an SRES®?

A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) is a REALTOR® who is uniquely qualified to assist seniors in housing sales and purchases. The SRES® designation is awarded only to REALTORS®who have successfully completed a series of educational courses on how to help seniors and their families with

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later-in-life real estate transactions.

They also draw upon the expertise of a network of senior specialists, such as estate planners, CPAs, and eldercare lawyers, and are familiar with local community resources and services. Their mission is to help seniors and their families navigate

dealing with senior issues. With a combined total of over 65 years of experience, we are equipped to suggest housing alternatives, including ones that may allow an aging parent to remain in their home. We take a no-pressure approach to our interactions with

Benefits of Working with an SRES® Selling—Selling a home is rarely simple—and selling a senior’s home can add additional considerations and complexity. Your SRES® can modify some aspects of their marketing efforts to meet the individual needs of senior homeowners.

Staging your home—Preparing your home for showing to the public is called staging. The goal is to put the home’s best foot forward to prospective buyers. Staging takes place before the For Sale sign goes up.

Packing and moving—Moving from the family home can be overwhelming, especially if you are facing a lifetime of possessions and must make choices about what to bring and what to let go. These decisions can be paralyzing because each possession often triggers a walk down memory lane. Our pool of vendor resources can assist you with this process.

Our team of SRES® designated REALTORS® is qualified to address the special needs of home buyers and sellers age 50+. Whether you or your family member is seeking additional information as you start this process, planning for the future and if you need immediate assistance with buying or selling a home, we can help. We believe in a smooth transition that is successful and less stressful, regardless of your stage in life!

the maze of financial, legal and emotional issues that accompany the sale of the home.

As Realtors® who have received the SRES designation, our team of four has the knowledge, experience and compassion in

seniors and their families. We understand the emotional demands and work to minimize those. We understand our interactions include not just the senior client but often adult children who may live in other states.

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Better Health

Lynn U. Nichols

WHETHER YOU CHOOSE SWEDISH, deep, sports, stone or trigger-point massage, you’ll get more than just relaxation out of a massage. Massage helps relieve pain in your body and chatter in your mind.

People commonly seek out massage for neck and lower back pain. It also helps relieve stress, anxiety and insomnia, and can effectively treat headaches, TMJ and sports injuries.

If you want to give massage a try, consider a commitment over 10 weeks to see real results. A study by the Clinical Journal of Pain showed that people who got 10 neck massages in 10 weeks experienced a 55percent improvement in pain and stiffness.

Forget all the facts and consider the sheer joy of feeling a healing touch. A good massage can leave you feeling dazed, but in a good way. You’ll move in slow motion and your mind will be quiet. Just be careful backing your car out of the parking lot on your drive home.

Peace of body and mind

Fight the dry: keeping skin healthy in the summer

ARID COLORADO IS A PROBLEM year-round for skin, which prefers to be plump with moisture. Add in the hot sun, dry sand and chlorinated pools of summer and your skin can get downright flaky and dry. Here’s how to combat dry, summer skin.

At the top of your list should be wearing sunscreen and drinking a lot of water. Make it a habit to put on sunscreen first thing in the morning. The trick is remembering to reapply every two hours, and 30 minutes before going out in the sun.

Also, get into a good day and evening routine with applying moisturizers. Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient to look for in facial creams because it keeps your skin hydrated and products with glycerin attract water to your face. If you are using topical vitamin A (retinol) cream such as Renova or Retin-A for wrinkles, good for you because it’s one of the most reliable ways to fight facial wrinkles. Yet, you must be extra vigilant with using sunscreen all day long or results could be the opposite of what you are hoping to achieve.

If your skin is extra dry, find a moisturizer with shea butter, jojoba oil or cocoa butter. Get in the habit of exfoliating a few times a week—face and body—to remove dry, dead skin. That way, your skin will feel smoother and your moisturizers will work better.

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Give to yourself by giving back

HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED HOW helping others has a slingshot effect? By helping someone feel better, you feel better, yourself. It’s not the reason you volunteer, but it’s a great side effect. If you have the time—or if you desire more purpose and meaning in your life—consider giving back.

Volunteering is a great way to explore a passion or gain perspective on your own life. If you volunteer at a homeless shelter or with an at-risk child, you just might walk away feeling compassion for those different from you and grateful for what you have. As humans, we are wired to be communal and work together. Brain activity and

endorphins—the feel-good hormones—increase when we volunteer. It also has a practical side in that it can help you gain new skills, increase confidence and explore new career fields. Maybe you always wanted to be a curator or an art expert. Try volunteering in a museum. Maybe you wonder if substitute teaching is right for you. Volunteer in a classroom or as a tutor.

Not sure where to start? Start with your local United Way. Flip through their volunteer resource guide for tons of opportunities under various categories from arts and culture to hunger and homelessness (https://uwaylc.org/Volunteer).

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Can You Hear Me Now?

How the normal aging process affects your sense of hearing.

Aging is a normal process in your life. Aging affects all aspects of your health, but what about your hearing? There are many causes of hearing loss including genetics, noise exposure, medications, medical conditions, ear diseases, head trauma, and aging. Presbycusis is hearing loss caused by the normal aging of the auditory system. This type of hearing loss happens gradually and in both ears at the same time. According to John Hopkins Medicine, 1 in 3 adults over 65 years of age has hearing loss. Most often, Presbycusis type of hearing loss affects the ability to hear high-pitched

noises such as a phone ringing or beeping of a microwave.

As you age, all your genetic components and medical conditions age along with you. Hearing is no different. Hearing loss is more than just the ability to hear sounds and conversation.

Hearing and brain health are directly correlated. Your cognitive decline happens naturally as you age but if you have hearing loss, the risk of cognitive decline happens faster.

A thorough consultation and hearing evaluation is the only way to determine the percentage of hearing loss you have and what

could be causing this hearing loss. Treatment of age-related hearing loss is using hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. Today’s hearing aids are so sophisticated, they connect directly into an iPhone and TV can be easily transmitted to the aids through a TV box.

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 19 years. Please call (970) 221-5249 for an appointment today.

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Better Living

Lea Hanson

Take a hike

WE NORTHERN COLORADO RESIDENTS can get deep into nature and away from crowds and concrete within 30 minutes. A quick drive west can bring you to a trailhead offering a quick break from the hustle and bustle and an important catch-up with fresh air, fresh smells, and an elevated heart rate. East of I25, hikers can visit the Sanborn

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Park, Bittersweet Park, or the Greeley Poudre River Trails.

If you’re able to take a trip into the foothills west of Loveland and Fort Collins, hike along Devil’s Backbone, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, Lory State Park, or drive up Highway 14 and walk along the Poudre River or many of the trails on the up the Poudre Canyon.

Dine al fresco WARM WEATHER IS FINALLY here and few things feel more like northern Colorado summer than patio dining. From calm backyard patios to exclusive-feeling rooftop decks, dine al fresco at these neighborhood favorites. In Greeley, Doug’s Diner, Coyote’s Southwestern Grill, and Fat Albert’s Restaurants have some of the best outdoor seating. Windsor boasts Chimney Park Bistro and the Hearth Restaurant and Pub. If you’re dining out in Loveland, check out Mo’Betta Gumbo, Wapiti Colorado Pub, or the Tilted Barrel Brew Pub. And, most places in Old Town, Fort Collins offer patio seating to soak up the sun while you dine: Restaurant 415, The Farmhouse at Jessup Farm, and Avogadro’s Number are well-liked. And, catching some live music, especially in the evening, is a safe assumption during the summer.

Hit the road THE DALAI LAMA SAYS, “Once a year, go some place you’ve never been before.” Plan a classic road trip this summer and reconnect with yourself, a loved one, or friends. A day-long road trip is the perfect chance to listen to the audio book you’ve had on your list, revisit travel games from childhood and, of course, visit a new and exciting place. Road trips break up routine and push us into unfamiliar spaces both emotionally and physically.

New emotional space pushes us outside of our comfort zones as we expose ourselves to new people, places, customs, and communities. Road trips can turn on the introspective part of our brains. We learn how we improvise, react in different situations, appreciate beauty, adjust to changing altitude,

relate to people when we’re not stressed, and more. Northern Colorado is within an eight-hour drive from a number of national parks including Arches (Moab, Utah), Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming), and Grand Tetons National Park (Wyoming).

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Beyond FRESH PRODUCE

CSAs support the communities that support them • LEA HANSON The first thing that comes to mind when we think of our local CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture) is weekly, fresh produce. Those familiar with CSAs aren’t surprised to find that many offer foods beyond fruit and vegetables such as eggs, milk, meat, and honey. Northern Colorado farms continue to grow and we are finding our favorite CSAs are expanding offerings and opportunities for their members that reach into the realms of education, programs for food accessibility, service and volunteering.

SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERING An increasing number of CSAs offer volunteering opportunities and “working memberships.” Even those with limited growing knowledge and experience can contribute to a community farm. For many, being outdoors, working with their hands, and getting dirty is a rare and exciting opportunity. Being a part of growing the food you consume and being a part of a team of farmers who do the same is uniquely satisfying.

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food is a human right and aims to spread the knowledge of growing and preserving food to provide remedy the epidemic of food insecurity in Larimer County. They offer an array of volunteering opportunities and most volunteer hours are compensated with fresh produce.

FOOD ACCESSIBILITY Food security is a growing concern in Larimer County. And, many who qualify to receive food assistance are not enrolled to do so. In 2016, the enrollment rate for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits was only 40 percent of those eligible. In 2016, 21,798 (40 percent of those eligible) were enrolled in SNAP; in Weld County, 25,090 (53 percent of those eligible) were enrolled. It is clear that not all of our communities have equitable access to healthy food and there are many CSAs that want to change that.

Studies show that both adults and children in low-income households that participate in cost-offset community supported agriculture consume more fruits and vegetables than members of low-income households who do not

have access to a CSA. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Many local CSAs, farms and related organizations offer training and education to community members who are interested in learning everything from the logistical skills of growing food to learning more about food accessibility as an issue of social justice.

The Growing Project offers diverse programs for youth and adults alike including the Young Farmers Training Program, Teens for Food Justice, an Edible and Medicinal Weed Walk, and Foraging, Harvesting, and Processing of Wild Grains.

In addition to offering traditional CSA memberships, Sproutin’ Up (www. sproutinup.com/) aims to improve the health, wellness, and job-readiness of under-resourced youth and families in northern Colorado by providing access to fresh produce while educating youth on healthy lifestyles and sustainable agricultural practices. The organization offers apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, and intern programs in addition to school gardens and summer camps.

IS A CSA MEMBERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU? The spring harvest is upon us, and in many communities, the last call to sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group is right around the corner.

Most CSAs offer a few membership options (half or full share, weekly or biweekly pickup, etc.) and range in prices.

But before making the leap and investing in a CSA, consider whether the program is right for you—and which farm is the right one for you to support. There are many pros and cons to weigh, and the summer can be an unexpected time, for you and that farm.

Pro: You’re supporting a local farmer sans middleman. Most CSA groups receive all their produce from one farm. Therefore, your contribution means a lot to the farm’s financial security, which can be so fragile and vulnerable to chance (weather conditions, slow days at the farmers market, etc.).

By paying upfront, you’re ensuring the farm sales throughout the season.

Con: You’re limited to that farm. What if that farm’s tomatoes get flea beetles? Or you find you don’t care for their bumper crop of cucumbers? Unfortunately, you’re beholden to those offerings once you join and most often aren’t offered an opportunity to give up your membership.

Pro: The food is fresh. CSAs are a literal farm-to-table option. Your food is typically harvested days or hours before pickup and is rarely grown with harmful fertilizers or preservatives.

Cons: You must be ready to use the food you get. You get what you get and when you get it.

Sometimes you get only leafy greens and sometimes none. It’s a good idea to look into the basics of preserving food for those weeks when you receive too much of one type of food to avoid waste.

Pro: Try new, healthier foods. Even those of us who grow our own food already often don’t have space or capacity for large gardens. Most farmers often throw in crops you’re unfamiliar with, giving you delicious weekly surprises.

Con: You might not like everything. Even if you don’t have picky eaters in your home, you may not like each type of item you receive in your weekly share. Or, you may not know how to prepare it in a way you can eat it. This may require some additional research and time on your part to learn a new food preparation skill.

Pro: It’s interactive. CSAs are often set up with a community feel. You have the opportunity to meet and get to know the farmers who run it as well as other members. While it may not be required, there is often opportunity to volunteer at the farm itself.

Con: There are requirements. As noted above, some CSAs require volunteer work. Ask questions about this and weigh the requirements against your time availability and interests.

Once you’ve found a CSA in your area, joining is usually as simple as filling out your information on the group’s website or placing a phone call. You’ll often have to pay for your seasonal share upfront. Oftentimes, you’ll receive a welcome kit with information about the farm and the farmers you’re supporting, how you can get involved on the farm, and how the delivery schedule is structured. At this point, you sit back, relax, and wait for the food to roll in.

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WHEN ASKED WHAT THEY LOVE about riding a bicycle, most people’s answers include that it provides freedom and it’s a fun way to exercise. As we age, the traditional bicycle may not be the best choice for our wheeled adventures, but luckily we have options.

LAID BACK BIKES AND TRIKES One of the best options for individuals who need an alternative to a two-wheeled bike is a recumbent bicycle or tricycle. Recumbent cycles allow the rider to essentially sit in a seat with back

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support while they ride, reclined to allow for a more comfortable riding experience. These cycles use traditional pedals or hand pedals to propel riders down their favorite trails or roadways.

Rachel Shoemaker, who owns Rocky Mountain Recumbents with her husband Steve, says most of their customers are aged 45 and up. “We have lots of customers with physical limitations, bad backs, bad knees, joint replacements. Some customers are also looking for preventative maintenance.” She adds that they

Do you know...bicycles must yield to pedestrians?

Do you know...Colorado law requires that at night you ride with a white front light and a red rear light or reflector?

Do you know...you may use either arm to signal a right turn? Either point to the right with your right arm or raise your left arm in an “L” shape.

Do you know...you must signal turns 100 feet in advance unless you need both hands to brake or control your bicycle?

Do you know...if a motorist behaves aggressively or dangerously, you can dial *CSP (*277) from your cell phone to reach the Colorado State Patrol? You’ll need to provide the vehicle license plate number (mandatory), location and direction of travel, vehicle and driver description and a description of the aggressive behavior.

sell far more trikes than they do traditional two-wheeled recumbent cycles, as the trikes feel a lot like pedaled go-karts.

As far as choosing a recumbent, Rachel says they want customers to come and ride everything they have in the shop to really get a feel for the different kind of riding experiences available, plus finding the right fit is important. Two-wheeled recumbents usually come in three sizes—small, medium and large. Trikes have one size frame, but the pedals adjust for riders of heights from 4 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 2 inches. For riders

looking for a little bit more oomph, they offer electrification for new or existing recumbents. To get yourself equipped with a good recumbent setup, look to spend anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500.

Beyond the machine itself, a critical consideration with recumbent cycles (and all cycles) is safety. Since recumbent cycles have a low profile, their visibility to other vehicles can be compromised. Shoemaker says the key is to make yourself seen by flying bright colored flags, attaching flashing red lights at the back of the cycle and wearing bright clothing and helmets.

HIGH-VOLTAGE CYCLING If you prefer and can still ride a traditional bicycle, some new technologies have made pedaling easier on your body, specifically electric bicycles or e-bikes.

E-bikes come in all shapes and styles, from comfy cruisers to full-suspension mountain bikes.

Power wise, there are two main types of e-bikes, pedal assisted and throttled. With pedal assisted e-bikes, electric motors assist with the actual force needed to pedal a bike, lessening the effects on the joints and muscles. For throttle-assisted bikes,

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riders control a throttle, usually mounted on the handlebars, which they can use to aid in acceleration and cruising.

E-bikes have come a long way as battery technology has developed. For range, e-bikes can go anywhere from 35 to 100 miles, depending on how often the electric assist is utilized. Some bikes have digital readouts and drive modes that allow riders to adjust how much assistance and range they want to dial in. E-bikes are also speed limited between 20-28mph for your safety and the safety of other riders and pedestrians.

Some considerations need to be made with e-bikes, however. One factor is their weight. Battery packs and electric motors add some heft to the bikes, so lifting them onto a bike rack might be challenging. Additionally, many municipalities don’t allow electric vehicles on paved recreation trails, though that is changing. The best bet is to check on local laws and ordinances where you intend to ride.

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Meals, wheels

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Meals on Wheels turns 50!

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IN JUNE, MEALS ON WHEELS turns 50 and Jane Repert has been there for the majority of those years—38 in all. She has seen changes in people, leadership and policies but one thing that hasn’t changed is her dedication to the people that Meals on Wheels serves.

“Getting a hot meal delivered is sometimes the only interaction our elderly or home-bound clients have on a daily basis,” says Jane. “We deliver to the same people every week, which lets us create connections with our clients. I’ve made several life-long friends over the years.”

Meals on Wheels (MOW) delivers 230 meals each day, five days a week around Fort Collins, thanks to 170+ volunteer drivers.

The only requirements for home delivery are

“I’ve always been taught that volunteering is an important part of life.”

MOW turns 50

BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER, PUBLIC WELCOME When: Tuesday, June 4, 7:30 – 9am Where: Embassy Suites Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy Cost: By donation RSVP online at www.mealsonwheelsfc.org

BY THE NUMBERS:

430 people regularly served

170+ volunteer drivers

230 meals delivered each day

answering yes to just one of these three questions: Are you home-bound? Over age 62? Or disabled and unable to safely prepare meals?

Poudre Valley Hospital makes meals in their kitchen and absorbs nearly half of the cost. Clients choose from two options on a regular rotating monthly menu, or they can request a vegetarian or renal-friendly meal. For clients who have difficulty chewing, MOW offers dental soft and pureed meals.

“Meals are provided on a sliding scale, with the average cost to clients at $3.15 per meal. It costs the hospital $6.85 to make a meal resulting in an in-kind donation of over $150,000 in 2018,” says Glenda Shayne, Meals on Wheels Executive Director.

Jane’s inspiration to volunteer with MOW came from her own mother, who volunteered for Mobile Meals in New Jersey while Jane was growing up. As a mom, Jane worked as a relief

25 routes

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occupational therapist—taking shifts when her husband Bill, an emergency room physician, was not working or on call. She brought her young children along on deliveries, inspiring her daughter to also spend time driving for MOW, rounding out three generations of volunteers.

When not volunteering, Jane spends her time biking, gardening and painting—a passion she found later in life.

“Jane is the ideal volunteer. She’s compassionate, patient and respectful to our clients. Her dedication to our mission shows every time she walks through the door and delivers a meal,” Shayne says.

To learn more about Meals on Wheels visit www. mealsonwheelsfc.org. MOW is accepting volunteer drivers. Routes take about one hour a day, starting at 11am. MOW requires a once-a-week commitment for at least three months.

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance www.needhelppayingbills.com Colorado Consumer Fraud 800-222-4444 www.stopfraudcolorado.gov Colorado Old Age Pension Larimer County 498-7750 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org Weld County 351-1551, www.weldgov.com

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) 866-432-8435 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ public-benefits/low-energyassistance-program-leap Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities 649 Remington St., FC 310-4900, www.pafclarimer.org Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., Fourth Floor, FC 866-336-7385 5400 W. 11th St., Ste. A, GR 877-405-9195, www.ssa.gov

GreenPath Financial Wellness 2850 McClelland Dr. Ste. 3000 O, FC, 800-550-1961 www.greenpath.com

Tarantino Wealth Management 419 Canyon Ave., Ste. 320, FC 829-0900 www.michaeltarantino.net

Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group 300 E. 29th St., LV, 622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com

HOUSING

Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans 36 |

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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

Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232, www. lovelandhousing.org

Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP, 577-7700 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village

Neighborhood Resource Office 1000 10th St, GR, 336-4167 www.greeleygov.com/services/ neighborhood-resource-office

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 720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/foxrun

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 N. Cleveland Ave., LV 663-4163, www.n2n.org

Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV, 669-3100 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village

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Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS, 686-2743 www.good-sam.com/watervalley

Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St., LV, 635-9800 www.aspenhouse.org

Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org

Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 N. 1st St., Berthoud 532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.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 Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 2895 N. Empire, LV 215 Shupe Cir., LV 844-337-3913 www.brookdaleliving.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 Grace Point Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com

Columbine Commons 1475 Main St., WS, 449-5540 www.columbinehealth.com

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

The Courtyard of Loveland 605 California Ave., LV 667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com

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

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 Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR, 573-7739 www.gardensquarememorycare.com Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living 3151 W. 20th St., GR, 673-9402 www.gardensquareatwestlake.com Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP, 577-7700 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/bonell

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 www.lighthouseeldercare.com

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

HOME CARE — NON-MEDICAL

Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV, 667-5962

AccentCare 065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com

The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC 229-5800

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

Shamrock Manor 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 866-653-9337

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

Terry Lake Assisted Living 3629 Woodridge Rd., FC 221-3707 Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 482-2215 Wellington Assisted Living 8126 5th St., Wellington, 568-7199 Willows at Windsor 303 E. Chestnut St., 686-2258 WindSong Memory Care 3150 Rock Creek Dr., FC 372-5838 7010 West 8th St., GR, 449-7199 www.windsongmemorycare.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.bloomathomefortcollins.com BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 667-7778, www.brightstarcare. com/fort-collins-loveland CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com

MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939 www.leisurecare.com/sub-brand/ mackenzie-place MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR, 353-6800 www.meadowviewofgreeley.com Monarch Greens 1725 Lakeview Dr., FC, 449-5644 www.facebook.com/ MonarchGreens Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 465-8577 www.morningstarseniorliving.com New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbine health.com

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Caring Companions—Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org

Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 472-4180, www. interimhealthcare.com/fortcollins

Caring Senior Service Fort Collins 333 W Drake Rd. #22, FC 672-1734, https://fortcollins. caringseniorservice.com

Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., #330, FC 493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com

Eldercare Network 495-3442, www.eldercarenet.org

Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC 494-1111, www.rightathome.net

Family Care Connection 223-9026 www.familycareconnection.com Good Samaritan Society EP 577-7700 FC 658-4286 LV 624-5468 WS 674-5520 Home Instead Senior Care 251 Boardwalk Dr., FC 494-0289, www.homeinstead.com Homewatch Care Givers 220 W. Ash St., Ste C, WS 355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com Home Well Northern Colorado 1401 S. Taft Ave., Ste. 207, LV 644-6558 www.homewellseniorcare.com

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Senior Helpers 430 Stover St., FC, 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

Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV, 541-4173 www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living/co/loveland/ hillcrest-of-loveland/

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage

Holiday Retirement— Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR, 844-277-4064 www.holidaytouch.com/ourcommunities/greeley-place

Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/foxrun

Holiday Retirement— Parkwood Estates 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 844-288-6514 www.holidaytouch.com/ourcommunities/parkwood-estates

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 Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 622-9907, www.rhf.org/location/ harvest-pointe/

Holiday Retirement— Sugar Valley Estates 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 844-298-6510 www.holidaytouch.com/ our-communities/sugar-valleyestates MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939, www.leisurecare.com/ sub-brand/mackenzie-place Green House Homes— Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV, 663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com

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Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 372-4790 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Silvernest Home Sharing 1-866-757-NEST www.silvernest.com Sunflower—A Gated Active Adult Community 865 Pleasure Dr., FC, 493-5646 www.sunflowercolorado.net The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St. LV, 667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com The Windsor 1385 Main St., WS, 460-5005 www.columbinehealth.com The Winslow 909 Centre Ave.FC, 492-6200 www.columbinehealth.com The Worthington 900 Worthington Circle, FC 490-1000 www.columbinehealth.com

SENIOR APARTMENTS

Big Thompson Manor I & II 230 Monroe Ave., LV, 667-4195 Birchwood Apartments 2830 W. 27th St. Ln., GR 330-6206 Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR, 352-9305 CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 282-7522, www.carehousing.org Century III Housing (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS 686-5576, www.windsorgov.com DMA Plaza Apartments 300 Remington St., FC 493-7727 Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/bonell

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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 720 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

La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org

Governor’s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 686-9650 www.governors-farmapartments.com

Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232 www.lovelandhousing.org

Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., GR, 356-5489

Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 378-9393

Hamilton Park Apartments I & II 1406 N. 4th St., Ste. 2, Berthoud 532-3725 Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV, 622-9907 www.rhf.org/location/harvestpointe Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 356-0610 Island Grove Village Apartments 119 14th Ave., GR 304-9636, www.islandgrove.org

Oakbrook II Senior Community 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 223-1356 Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 225-3711 Sanctuary Place Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 225-2116 www.voacolorado.org/housing_ properties University Plaza 1534 11th Ave., GR, 353-9275

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

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

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

Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 824 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 482-1584 www.columbinehealth.com

Golden Peaks Center 1005 E. Elizabeth St., FC 482-2525, www.genesishcc. com/GoldenPeaks

Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR, 330-6400 www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com

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

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Berthoud Living Center 855 Franklin, Berthoud 532-2683 www.savaseniorcare.com Centennial Healthcare Center 1637 29th St., GR, 356-8181 www.savaseniorcare.com Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave. FC, 494-2140 www.columbinehealth.com

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

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

Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com/ locations/loveland-village

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

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

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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

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Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave., GR, 353-1212 www.adamsonchapels.com

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Sutherland & Connor, LLC, Elder Law & Estate Planning 315 Oakridge Dr., FC, 224-9779 www.proctercallahanlaw.com Wallace & Kling, P.C. 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 107, FC 221-5602, www.wallace-kling.com

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LEGAL SERVICES

Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Ave., EP 586-5331, www.colorado.gov/ townofestespark

Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6, Ste. 101, FC, 223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com

Greeley Paratransit 1200 A St., GR, 350-9287 www.greeleygov.com/thebus Groome Transportation 4414 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 200, FC 226-5533 www.GroomeTransportation.com

Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, 223-8645, LV, 223-8653 www.saintvolunteer transportation.org

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

Misty Bordeaux, Estate Law 2629 Redwing Rd., Ste. 112, FC 488-2737 www.bordeauxandboyes.com

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

Senior Access Points of Larimer County, 498-7740 www.larimerseniors.org Town of Berthoud 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-2643, www.berthoud.org

Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 402-2075 www.larimerbar.org/pro-bono/

City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 410 E. 5th St., LV, 962-2700 www.cityofloveland.org/transit

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

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

Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC, 493-2891 912 8th Ave., GR, 353-7554 www.coloradolegalservices.org

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-2643 www.berthoud.org

Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) Berthoud Area Community Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-0808

CITY & COUNTY SERVICES Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 484-6325, www. mealsonwheelsfc.org

TRANSPORTATION

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

Senior Resource Services Weld County, 352-9348 https://srsweld.com Super Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Road, FC 225-4838 www.supershuttle.com/dia Transfort Fort Collins 250 N. Mason St., FC, 221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com Uber www.uber.com Via Mobility Services Serving EP, 888-647-9768 Wellington Senior Resource Center 3800 Wilson Ave., Wellington 817-2293 Yellow Cab of Northern Colorado 224-2222 www.fortcollinstaxi.com

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Education & Lifelong Learning . . . 50

Beauty & Spa Services . . . . . . . . . 50

Municipal Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Libraries, Senior Centers

Culture, Arts & Entertainment . . . . 50 Cinema Cafes, Dinner Theaters, Museums, Performance Venues

ACTIVITIES

Bike Fort Collins www.bikefortcollins.org

Greeley Archers www.greeleyarchers.com

Estes Park Cycling Coalition www.bikeestes.org

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

Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op 1501 N. College Ave., FC 484-3804, www.fcbikecoop.org

BIKING

Greeley Bikes 1001 9th Ave., GR 350-9423 www.greeleybikes.com

ARCHERY

Fort Collins Cycling Club www.fccycleclub.org, www. facebook.com/groups/ fccyclingclub Loveland Cycling Club 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 Bicycle Advisory Committee 416-2471, www.fcgov.com/bac FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program 221-6987, www. bicycleambassadorprogram.org

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Boyd Lake State Park 3720 N. CR 11C, LV 669-1739, http://cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/parks/BoydLake

Sweetheart Lanes 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 667-3510 www.sweetheartlanes.net

Inlet Bay Marina @ Horsetooth Reservoir 4314 S. Shoreline Dr., FC, 223-0140 www.inletbaymarina.com

CARD GAMES & BINGO

Ridekick International 877-974-4440, www.ridekick.com

Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy. 287, FC 493-4005, www.shoprma.com

A Wanderlust Adventures 4120 W. CR 54G, Laporte 482-1995 www.awanderlustadventure.com

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The Summit 4455 N. Fairgrounds Ave., WS 663-6363 www.playatthesummit.com

Mountain Whitewater Descents 1329 N. Hwy 287, FC 419-0917, www.raftmw.com

BOATING

Food & Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Brewery Tours, Cooking Classes, Farmers’ Markets, Make Your Own, Wine Tasting

A1 Wildwater Rafting 2801 N. Shields St., FC 224-3379, www.www. a1wildwater.com

Recycled Cycles 4031 S. Mason St., FC 223-1969 www.recycled-cycles.com

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

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 General Fitness, Pilates, Yoga

BOWLING

Chippers Lanes 555 S. St Vrain Ave., EP 586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 226-6327 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com

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/facilities/ greeley-active-adult-center Northern Colorado Bridge www.northerncoloradobridge. com

DANCING

Andre’s Ballroom Dance, LLC 266-8249 www.andresballroom.com Ballroom Fort Collins 2600 Fieldstone Dr., FC, 493-2922 www.ballroomfortcollins.com

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Club Tico 1599 City Park Dr., FC, 224-6113 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ club-tico

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

Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC 232-9539 www.contemporary danceacademy.com

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

Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club 498-8997, www.footandfiddle.net

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

Goodtimes Dance Club 1200 Raintree Dr., FC 667-9398 www.goodtimesdanceclub.com High Country Conservatory of Dance 5112 S. College Ave., Unit A, FC 7670 5th St., Ste. 200, Wellington 225-0600 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

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GARDENING

The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Gulley’s Greenhouse & Garden Center 6029 S. Shields St., FC, 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com The Sustainable Living Association FC, 224-3247 www.sustainableliving association.org

GLASS BLOWING

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

GOLFING

Boomerang Links Golf Course 7309 W. 4th St., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/ boomerang-links 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 Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2479 www.eatoncc.net Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course 1480 Golf Course Rd., EP 586-8146 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ estes-park-18-hole-golf-course Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/ highland-hills Lake Estes 9-Hole Executive Golf Course 690 Big Thompson Ave., EP 586-8176 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ lake-estes-9-hole-golf-course

Mariana Butte 701 Clubhouse Drive, LV 667-8308, www.cityofloveland.org Southridge 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC 416-2828, www.fcgov.com/golf The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 West 29th St., LV 667-5256, www.cityofloveland.org

HIKING

City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails 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 FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV 667-3915, www.sylvandale.com

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

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.lovelandacademyofmusic.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 2925 S. College Ave. #8, FC 206-4930 2105 Maple Dr., LV, 631-5916 1295 Main St. #3, WS, 686-9660 www.pianoinstitutellc.com Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., FC 282-9171, www.pianocenter oftherockies.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 Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC 214-2508 www.pinotspalette.com/ fortcollins

Studio Vino 6055 Sky Pond Dr., 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

POTTERY

Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr. #3,FC, 416-5979 www.nocopottersguild.org

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

Smokestack Pottery 119 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 484-8183 www.smokestackpottery.com

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

QUILTING & SEWING

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

SCUBA DIVING

High Plains Scuba 115 W. Harvard St., FC, 493-8562 www.highplainsscuba.com Colorado Scuba Diving Academy FC, 855-557-2822 www.codivingacademy.com Tortuga Bay 3201 W. 10th St., GR, 353-3337 www.tortugabay.net

SPECTATOR EVENTS

Colorado Eagles Hockey Budweiser Event Center 5290 Arena Cir., LV, 619-4100 www.coloradoeagles.com Colorado State University Rams Sports FC, www.csurams.com University of Northern Colorado Bears Sports GR, www.uncbears.com

STAINED GLASS

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 663-4906 www.artisanyou.com KDD Fused Glass 2601 Platte Pl., FC, 223-3778 www.kddfusedglass.com Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply 3000 N. Overland Tr., Laporte 482-7655, www.ncstainedglass.com

SWIMMING

Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 330-2837 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics

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Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363 www.fcgov.com/recreation/citypark-pool Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR, 353-3538 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 2216683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP 586-2340 www.colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ aquatics Family FunPlex Adventure Island Indoor Waterpark 1501 65th Ave., GR, 350-9401 www.greeleyrec.com/aquatics 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 Loveland Swim Club LV, 203-1374 www.lovelandswimclub.com Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ mulberry-pool Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 SE 4th St., LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org

TENNIS

City Park Tennis Courts 1500 W. Mulberry St., FC 484-7665, www.fcgov.com/parks/ recamenities

Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS 217-9291 www.highlandmeadows tenniscenter.com Lewis Tennis School Rolland Moore Park 2201 S. Shields St., FC 493-7000, www.lewistennis.com 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 Tennis Association of Greeley 708 22nd St., GR, 356-5326 www.greeleytennis.usta.com

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 Old Town Hair Company 325 Cherry St., Ste. 114, 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 Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net Xanadu Med Spa 2244 E. Harmony Rd., #100, FC 482-1889 www.xanadumedspa.com

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

MUSEUMS

www.kresscinema.com

Computer Classes High Plains Library District 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us CSU Online Plus 492-4717 www.online.colostate.edu CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 491-7753, www.csuosher.com

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 416-2236 www.fcmod.org

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

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

Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 200 W. Mountain Ave. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org

FITNESS

Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Greeley Museums 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 Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC 221-6730, www.lctix.com Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave., GR, 356-5000 www.ucstars.com

CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDUCATION CINEMA CAFES & LIFELONG The Kress Cinema & Lounge 817 8th Ave., GR, 515-5717 LEARNING The Lyric 1209 N. College Ave., FC 426-6767, www.LyricCinema.com

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Aims Community College 5401 W. 20th St., GR, 330-8008 www.aims.edu

GENERAL FITNESS

24 Hour Fitness 2208 E. Harmony Rd., FC 797-3036 460 S. College Ave., FC 829-3476 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 324 W. 37th St., LV, 203-0800 1107 Eagle Dr., LV 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, 4164280 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ foothills-activity-center Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com

FIND YOUR PERFECT PAIRING AT WILBUR’S.

2201 S. College • 970-226-8662 • WilbursTotalBeverage.com Monday-Saturday 9-10 and Sunday 9-7

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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

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center Lifestyle Centre Health Club 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 133, FC 494-6446, www.lifestylecentre.net Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Miramont Centerra 3755 Precision Dr., Ste 100, LV 744-5005 www.genesishealthclubs.com Miramont North 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 www.genesishealthclubs.com Miramont South 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 www.genesishealthclubs.com Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow, FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ northside Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC, 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com

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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

YOGA

Just Yoga Greeley 3626 W. 10th St., GR, 301-7130 www.facebook.com/ justyogagreeley

Silver Sneakers www.silversneakers.com

Loveland Community Yoga 284 E. 29th St., LV 368-9642, www.lcyoga.com

SNAP Fitness 201 South Elm, Eaton, 454-3741 www.snapfitness.com/eaton

Loveland Yoga Core Fitness 100 E. 3rd St., LV, 292-8313 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com

Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com

Mindstream Yoga 2733 Council Tree Ave., #129, FC 266-9642 www.mindstreamyoga.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 Powerhouse Pilates 1002 W. Drake Rd., #104, FC 556-4589, www.prhspilates.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

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

Hops & Berries 1833 E. Harmony Rd., #16, FC 493-2484 www.hopsandberries.com Vintages 1312 Blue Spruce Dr., Unit 2, FC 818-7020, www.vintageswine.com

WINE TASTING

Blue Mountain Vineyards 4480 Hoot Owl Dr., Berthoud 480-7778 www.coloradobluemountain.com

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SENIOR CENTERS

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

Sweetheart City Wines, LLC 5500 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 646-4314 www.sweetheartwinery.com Ten Bears Winery 5215 Ten Bears Ct., Laporte 566-4043 www.tenbearswinery.com The Cellar 3600 Mitchell Dr., Ste. 90, FC 223-1555, www.thecellarfc.com Vintages 1312 Blue Spruce Dr., Unit 2, FC 818-7020, www.vintageswine.com Wilbur’s Total Beverage 2201 S. College Ave., FC, 226-8662 www.wilburstotalbeverage.com

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

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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 Branch Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR 888-861-7323, www.mylibray.us Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams, LV 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org Poudre River Public Library District Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields, FC Old Town Library 201 Peterson, FC 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org Windsor-Severance Library 720 Third St., WS, 686-5603 www.clearviewlibrary.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County 103 Smokey St., FC 223-1709, www.begreatlarimer.org/ Boys & Girls Club of Weld County GR, 353-1278, www.bgcweld.org

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 1610 S. College Ave., FC, 484-9090 www.realitiesforchildren.com

City of Fort Collins FC, 416-4245 www.fcgov.com/volunteer

Ten Thousand Villages/Fort Collins 113 Linden St., 224-9501 www.tenthousandvillages.com/ fortcollins

Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 491-4775, www.colorado.com/ colorado-official-statewelcome-center

United Way of Larimer County 424 Pine St. 2nd Floor, FC 407-7000 www.uwaylc.org

Community Grief Center 2105 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program www.bicycleambassadorprogram.org

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

Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477, www. foodbanklarimer.org

Volunteers of America Retired Senior Volunteer Program 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/volunteeropportunities/retired-seniorvolunteer-program-rsvp

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

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

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Fort Collins’ premiere Farm to Fork Pop-Up Dinners

Community Dining at its best! tickets at: fortifiedcollaborations.com

Assisting Our Residents

to Age with Dignity Providing skilled nursing services, short term rehabilitation, long term care, respite care and individualized care plans to reach success in care goals.

970-484-7981 • 1020 Patton Street, Fort Collins • www.rncrhealth.org We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance. Private and semi private rooms are available.

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Health

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

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

CAREGIVING

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

Brookdale Senior Living Fort Collins: Assisted Living 1002 Rule Dr., FC 844-823-2792 Fort Collins: Memory Care 1008 Rule Dr., FC 844-354-5959 North Loveland 2895 N. Empire, LV 844-405-1157 Mariana Butte 215 Shupe Cir., LV 844-603-8208 Greeley 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 844-875-7043 www.brookdale.com

CARE MANAGEMENT

ADULT DAYCARE & RESPITE CARE

Columbine Health Systems www.columbinehealth.com Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 6813 S. College Ave., FC 221-0406, www.elderhaus.org Senior Helpers 430 Stover St., FC 1051 6th St., GR 658-3672 www.seniorhelpers.com 56 |

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Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC, 482-2700 118 E. 29th St., Ste. C, LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org

Larimer County Office on Aging Services 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7750, www.larimer.org/seniors

Larimer County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7780, www.larimer.org/seniors

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

UCHealth Cancer Patient Navigation 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 260, FC, 237-7700, www.uchealth.org

Weld County Senior Care with A Purpose 1442 N. 11th Ave. GR, 353-6433 www.ccdenver.org/weld-countyservices Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 www.connectionsfor independentliving.org Consultants for Aging Families, LLC 649 Remington St., FC, 498-0730 www.agingcare.com

UCHealth Community Case Management 495-8554, www.uchealth.org

ELDER ABUSE

AARP ElderWatch Colorado 800-222-4444, Option 2 www.aarp.org Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr., Ste. F, FC 498-7770 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ aging/adult-protective-services Alternatives to Violence 541 E. 8th St., LV, 669-5150 24/7 Hotline: 880-1000 www.alternativestoviolence.or

Crossroads Safehouse FC, 482-3502 24/7 Hotline: 800-541-7233 www.crossroadssafehouse.org Weld County Adult Protection 315 N. 11th Av., Bldg. C, GR 346-7676, www.co.weld.co.us SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC, 472-4204 921 38th Ave. Court, GR, 506-4059 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline: 472-4200 www.savacenter.org

HOME HEALTH SUPPORT

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

AccentCare 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com Alpha Omega Home Health Care 2350 Limon Dr., FC 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

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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 CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com Caring Hearts Home Health Care, LLC 6801 W. 20th St. Ste. 207, GR 378-1409 www.caringheartshh.com Colorado Visiting Nurse Association —Northern Colorado Division 2105 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 330-5655 www.vnacolorado.org 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 Health Care 301 N. Howes St., Ste. 110, FC 416-6481, 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 674-9723, 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 430 Stover St., FC 1051 6th St., GR, 658-3672 www.seniorhelpers.com

HOSPICE CARE

Front Range Hospice 3770 Puritan Way, Ste. #E, Frederick, 303-957-3101 www.frontrangehospice.com TRU Hospice of Northern Colorado GR, 877-986-4766 www.trucare.org Pathways 305 Carpenter Rd., FC, 663-3500 2525 W. 16th St., Ste. C, GR 356-4090 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV, 820-6062 www.pathways-care.org

HEALTHCARE ACUPUNCTURE

Goldstone Acupuncture & Whole Health 300 Boardwalk Dr., Bldg. 6A, FC 227-1906, www.goldstone accupuncture.com

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 363 W. Drake Road, Ste. 1, FC 227-3077, www. wisdomwaysacupuncture.com

Academy of Natural Therapy 631 8th Ave., GR, 352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com

ALLERGY

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

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

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 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 1800 15th St., Ste. A, GR 810-3894 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 UCHealth Cancer Center 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 170, FC 1675 18th Ave., GR 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 372-4930, www.uchealth.org

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

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Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. C, FC 484-4620 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

GYNECOLOGY

OB/GYN Associates 1900 N. Boise Ave. Stes. 300, LV 820-6801 www.bannerhealth.com

BenchMark Dental 3400 W. 16th St., 8E, GR 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., Bldg. 1, Upper Level, FC, 578-1017 www.frontrangedentures.com Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR 230-7883 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV, 414-4191 www.LovelandDentistry andDentures.com Northern Colorado Periodontics 4033 Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 100, FC 714-2478 3400 W. 16th St., Ste. 5X, GR 714-2096 www.nocoperio.com

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Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave., #110, FC 999-1594 902 14th St., GR, 616-6926 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 400, LV, 800-2597 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 800-2466 www.perfectteeth.com Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 221-3020 www.poudrevalley familydental.com Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.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 3880 N. Grant, Ste. 130, LV 667-0769 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC 493-4660 555 Prospect Ave. Ste. F, EP 667-0769 www.asafoot.com

Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado 1107 S. Lemay Ave., Ste. 300, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Bldg., Ste. 150, LV 493-7442, www.fcwc.com

HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

Banner Health Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado. 203-0047 www.bannerhealth.com

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 302 3rd St., LV, 669-4855 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 main 224-1550 mental health 778-7349 www.va.gov UCHealth Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 495-8800, www.uchealth.org

Kaiser Permanente Medicare 866-973-4584 www.kp.org/ask-co

Greeley Medical Clinic 1900 16th St. GR 353-1551, www.uchealth.org

Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV 472-0444, www. larimerhealthconnect.org

Kaiser Permanente Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado 800-218-1059 www.kaiserpermanente.org 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

North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV 1010 A St., GR 302 3rd St. SE, LV, 350-4673 www.northcolorado healthalliance.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

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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, 408-2483 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, 821-4500 1800 15th St., Ste. 310, GR 810-0900 1900 Boise Ave., Ste. 200, LV 820-2400, www.bannerhealth.com Heart Center of the Rockies 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 100 & 200, FC, 221-1000 www.uchealth.org

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500 www.uchealth.org

Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov

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

Northern Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 352-4121 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

Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC 472-9798 or 392-9202 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 www.alz.org

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 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750, www.larimer.org/ humanservices/aging/ooa The Seasons Club McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave, LV, 820-4097 www.bannerhealth.com Senior Living Advisors of Colorado Danita Nixon, CSA® 1635 Foxtrail Dr., LV 970-541-4592 www.slacolo.com UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. A, FC 495-8560 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-1860 1900 16th St., First Floor, GR 313-2796 www.uchealth.org Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. C, GR 400-6117, www.co.weld.co.us

INFUSION THERAPY

Banner Health Infusion Therapy 1801 16th St., GR www.bannerhealth.com

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Poudre Infusion Therapy 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500, FC 237-8265 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 3, FC 494-2130 1455 Main Street, WS, 460-9208 www.columbinehealth.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

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

Banner Home Medical Equipment 1990 59th Ave., Ste. 300, GR 810-6420, www.bannerhealth.com Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 123, FC 221-1453 1455 Main St., Ste. 140, WS 460-9205 www.columbinehealth.com Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700 118 E. 29th St., Ste. C, LV 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org Rotech Healthcare Respiratory Services 965 59th Ave., Unit. C, GR 356-0210, www.rotech.com Ensight Skills Center 1740 S. College Ave., FC 407-9999, www.ensightskills.org Frontier Access and Mobility 819 E. Mulberry St., FC, 223-8267 www.FrontierAccess.com Lincare 1184 B Graves Ave., EP 586-8447 4700 S. College Ave., FC 482-8114 2533 11th Ave., GR 356-1506 www.lincare.com Mobility and More 493 N. Denver Ave., LV 461-8400, www.mymobility.biz UCHealth Home Medical Supply 1420 Riverside Ave., Ste. 108, FC 484-6616 www.majormedicalsupply.com

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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, 5156935 www.goodhealthwill.org

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Aging Clinic of the Rockies 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1400, FC 491-6795, www.psychology. colostate.edu/acor/

Alliance for Suicide Prevention FC, 482-2209 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Clear View Behavioral Health 4770 Larimer Pkwy., Johnstown 461-5061, www.clearviewbh.com Connections 525 W. Oak St. (inside SummitStone), FC 221-5551, www.healthdistrict.org Heart-Centered Counseling FC, GR, LV, 310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com

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North Range Behavioral Health 928 12th St., GR, 347-2120 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 125 Crestridge St., FC, 493-4051 www.summitstonehealth.org Veterans Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550, 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 Medical Group—Neurology 1800 15th St., Ste. 100B, GR 810-5612, 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, www.uchealth.org

NUTRITION

Catholic Charities Hospitality Kitchen 460 Linden Center Dr., FC, 484-5010 www.ccdenver.org Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV, 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen Food Assistance (Larimer SNAP) 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 205 E. 6th St., LV 498-6300, www.larimer.org/ humanservices

Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 11, FC 484-6325 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 437 Garfield Ave., LV, 667-0311 www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC, 207-4472 www.fortcollins.salvationarmy.org Senior Nutrition Program with Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) FC, GR, LV, Berthoud 800-932-8677, www.tops.org Weld County Senior Nutrition GR, 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 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 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com Front Range Pain Medicine 3744 S. Timberline Rd., FC 1605 Fox Trail Dr., LV 495-0506, www.frpmedicine.com

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS

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

Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco

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

Premier Skin Clinic 1603 Oakridge Dr. #200, FC 221-1285, www. premierskinclinic.com

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

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

Catholic Charities Northern 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 493-0141, www.ccdenver.org House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV, 667-4939 www.honservice.org Needy Meds at McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV 800-503-6897 www.needymeds.org Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 416-6519 www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance

Banner Lifeline 877-493-8109 www.bannerhealth.com

VA Assistance Program 888-483-9127 www.va.gov

Caring Solutions 24/7 Alert 206-9595 www.caringsolutionsllc.com

REHABILITATION SERVICES

LifeFone 877-849-8611 or 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Station 800-554-4600 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

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

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com The Suites-Healthcare Redefined 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC 4565 E. 37th St., LV, 223-4376 www.thesuiteshc.com

SMOKING CESSATION

Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 224-5209, www.healthdistrict.org

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

SPECIALTY CARE

SPORTS MEDICINE

Colorado Clinic 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 237-8200 3519 Richmond Dr., FC, 204-0300 1683 Main St., WS, 686-0124 www.afmfc.com Banner Skyline Urgent Care 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 110, LV 820-4264, www.bannerhealth.com

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

Jennifer D. Cecil M.D. LLC 1725 E. Prospect Rd, FC 221-2222 www.lovelandeyes.com Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3151 Precision Dr., FC 221-2222 2555 13th St., Ste. 225, LV 679-0000 6125 Sky Pond Dr., LV 663-3262 www.eyecenternoco.com Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 669-1107 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.windsoreye.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

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Better Balance

Bob Calhoun

Invest in the future Plant trees

IN THESE DAYS OF social and political divisiveness, and deep concern for our planet’s environment, an activity with which we all can agree and positively support is planting trees. Not only does tree planting benefit our world, but as we live out the last half, third, or even quarter of our lives, ‘keep planting trees’ is a wonderful and instructive metaphor about investing in and positively impacting the world long after our death.

As the Arbor Day Foundations declares, planting trees is not “repose upon the past”, but “proposes for the future”.

Since returning to Fort Collins in 1979, I have lived in three homes.

Periodically I drive by the two houses in which I no longer live, looking upon trees I planted 40 and 30 years ago, marveling at their stature, the shade they provide, the beauty they offer. It’s a daily joy now to live among and tend to the trees at my current home of 27 years. Each in some way holds witness to my life story.

A favorite spruce in our current yard arrived by mail after a donation some 25 years ago to the Arbor Day Foundation. Planted at the edge of the vegetable garden, I later transplanted this Colorado Spruce after it reached a height of three feet….and now I love looking west toward the foothills past this 30’ bright green beauty.

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Much of my love for trees stems from watching my father. I remember at age 10 watching Dad plant spruces at our home in a new housing development in Michigan, how dedicated he was to ‘deep watering’ them overnight so they could thrive. At my 50th high school reunion two years ago, I drove by the old house, marveling at those towering spruces Dad planted 60 years ago.

Trees pull our life story together.

Back to the metaphor. In addition to literally planting trees, you can contribute in many ways to our community that will have long lasting impact. The opportunity to positively influence our world is never over until we take our last breath.

If you are reading this, you most likely are involved in ways that will ‘offer shade for the future’….loving your grandchildren, volunteering at a school, being a member of a city of Fort Collins citizen advisory board, participating in a Habitat for Humanity project, helping the relocation

of immigrant families, visiting the jail, voting in elections, cleaning up the Poudre River, donating funds to an endowment fund for a worthy cause such as scholarships for students at CSU, and of course tending to the trees in your yard.

Giving much of yourself, investment of time, money and love, knowing you most likely will not see the full fruition of your effort.

Back to the trees. There is much trees teach us, such as “the advantages and benefits of working together”. Learn more by reading Peter Wohllenben’s book, The Hidden Life of Trees’. It’s a great read.

As you look for ways to invest in the future, consider planting a tree or donating to an organization that plants trees. A friend of mine recently shared that her office in Fort Collins took a day off this past May to plant 100 trees! Trees last more than our lifetime. They will continue to clean the air, offer shade to young children and homes for nesting birds. If you haven’t lately, hug a tree. It will make your day.

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