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12 • Better home

Winterize your garden • Get a head start on holiday entertaining Start a dinner, lunch or brunch club

16 • B etter health

Take a fall walk • Catch some ZZZZs • Vitamin D for better aging

20 • Better living

Fall art exhibits • Viewing fall foliage • Elk bugling

32 • Giving back

Volunteering enriches life—Find something you love and give your time, talent and experience

66 • Better balance

Signature Gifts—What talents, qualities, attributes do you contribute?

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Preserving the harvest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 24 Try your hand at freezing, dehydrating and canning

Destination: Hot springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . . . 28 Relieve pain, relax, sleep better, boost blood circulation and enjoy!

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

This month’s cover model, Stefanie Hoffman,

Financial assistance, Housing, Services

enjoys a moment with her mare April at

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Inspiration Riding Academy. A mother of two and wife of one, Stefanie spends her days

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

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training horses and teaching riders as well as taxiing her two teens to activities and school. Stefanie was photgraphed by Cheri Schonfeld, courtesy of Sky’s Open Designs www.skysopendesign.com.

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From the Publisher

Autumn is awesome Live fall like there is no winter

AUTUMN IS MY FAVORITE SEASON—hands down. I might look forward to spring more after the long winter, but the crisp clear days and cool nights of fall energize me in a way that makes me feel fresh and alive. In my youth, it seemed that I read The Hobbit or the Lord of the Rings trilogy many falls. That’s when they set out on their adventures and I get that same longing for adventure that I did way back then.

It’s a quieter sense now without all the urgency to explore vaster worlds, more of a contented restlessness if that makes any sense. I still love to get on the road, headed for points unknown, or even points well known but different than my everyday.

In life too, autumn is a time of ripening, of remembering the thrill and confusion of the spring and gaining from the maturation of the summer. It might also be the best season of life. We have some idea of what we’re about. We might still be “in the game” making a living, but it’s seasoned with the experiences and lessons of earlier times. We might get a taste of winter from time to time and that helps us appreciate fall even more.

If we’re lucky, we’re healthy enough to enjoy this best of seasons. Storms still arise, but we have many of the tools we need to weather them from our previous trials, so we’re not as shocked by them or thrown off our game. We know that storms pass. We also are no longer under the illusion that sunny days last forever, so again, we appreciate each and every one of them.

This issue of Fifty & Better is chock full of ways to live fall to its fullest and to celebrate this time of year and of our lives. On the active side, find ideas for fall walks, fall foliage drives, elk bugling and preparing your garden for winter. If you’re thinking a bit bigger, our feature story by Linda Osmundson takes you on a tour of hot springs within a days drive of northern Colorado. Fall is perfect for outdoor soaking with cool days and evenings, but before the cold and snow of winter, which can make it trickier to get in and out of the that steamy goodness.

Also, check out our Bounty feature by Katie Harris about ways to preserve the harvest. She suggests ways to freeze, can and dry the abundant produce of the summer to be enjoyed throughout the year. (I’m sure that a metaphor could be expanded from that, but…)

I hope that you preserve your abundant harvest for as long as you can and enjoy this finest of seasons.

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

Get a head start on holiday planning

ON A COLD FALL NIGHT, dig out your favorite recipes and plan for holiday entertaining. I love entertaining.

We moved often so to meet the neighbors, I always held a Christmas Eve open house. The menu included three traditional recipes from my husband’s Slovakian roots. I seldom gave out these recipes so everyone looked forward to the event. They expected Porketta , a marinated, seasoned pork roast slow cooked and shredded for sandwiches, Potica, a rolled nut bread not easy to make and Polish sausage

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ordered from Northern Minnesota butchers who followed Bob’s grandfather’s recipe. “Ozzie” sauce, my husband’s tangy mixture of Miracle Whip, horseradish and mustard, complimented the pork. Some new or tried-and-true recipes filled out the buffet menu.

Rather than last-minute shopping trips, I watched grocery sales for my ingredients throughout the fall, then froze them.

Plan ahead and enjoy the anticipation of bright and merry holiday entertaining.

Start a dinner, lunch or brunch club THE QUOTE ON THE WALL behind the kitchen table reads, “The fondest memories are made when gathered around the table.”

Create your memories with friends by starting a dinner, lunch or brunch club.

Why start a club? It provides a committed social engagement, especially during the long winter evenings. Decide how many people to invite; a total of eight is good. Host an organizational meeting or choose neutral ground like a restaurant.

Make some decisions—will it be gourmet or casual, monthly, progressive, potluck or prepared by a different couple each time?

Have fun with themes—Mexican, Italian, new recipes, creative Cajun, different countries or recipes from someone’s favorite cookbook. Should it be tried-and-true or new recipes? Choose the dates and mark the calendar. Let everyone bring containers to share leftovers. Keep it simple. Don’t sweat the small stuff! Remember the purpose—make memories, enjoy friends and food.

Winterize your garden THE COOLER WEATHER reminds us it is time to winterize your garden. Pull up dying plants, get rid of those showing signs of disease or insects. After the last killing frost, trim perennials to within 4 to 6 inches above ground. Discard any slimy leaves, remove all weeds and water well. Mulch with dead leaves or compost. Don’t mulch too early; it attracts mice. Wait for colder weather.

Leave sunflowers, cornflowers, thistles and blackberry lily standing to provide winter bird nesting and homes for butterfly larvae.

Plant spring blooming bulbs at a depth three times the size of the bulb, i.e. bury a one-inch bulb three inches. Leave your lawn longer and add a fall fertilizer. Replace wilting annuals with fall color plants such as mums or asters.

Disconnect your hoses, blow out your sprinklers, cover the main valves, empty gas-powered equipment and clean tools. Now, relax and peruse catalogs for spring planting ideas.

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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

Catch some ZZZZs

NOTHING’S WORSE THAN waking up tired and dragging yourself through the day. As we age, our sleep patterns change. We tend to have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. Insomnia, snoring, restless leg syndrome and the inability to sleep in late are all common problems for older adults. What can you do to get a good night’s sleep? Try these tips.

Cut out coffee by mid-afternoon. Did you know caffeine stays in your system for an average of 4 to 6 hours? A late afternoon coffee just might mean a late night awake.

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Develop good sleep hygiene—go to bed at the same time each night, avoid screens, limit alcohol, dim the lights and no snacking before bed.

If you do wake up during the night, don’t lie there and fret. Get up and read, listen to mellow music or do another quiet activity with the lights dim.

Once you feel sleepy, crawl back in bed.

Remember, just because you might get less sleep now than when you were younger doesn’t mean you need less. In fact, we need just as much if not more sleep as we age.

Take a fall walk

COOLER WEATHER is around the corner, inviting you outside to renew— or start—a healthy habit of walking.

Walking daily not only helps you regulate your weight, but it has a whole slew of health benefits—and it’s cheap and easy to do!

If weight loss is your goal, speed it up and add hills. How many calories you burn depends on your weight, but on average people burn between 200 to 300 calories per hour on a flat surface going a regular walking pace. You can kick that up by over 50 percent by walking uphill

or by picking up the pace.

Besides burning calories, walking boosts your mood and immune function, eases joint pain, strengthens your heart, helps you sleep better and gives you more energy. What are you waiting for? Tie up those tennis shoes and head out the door.

Vitamin D for better aging IF THERE IS ONE VITAMIN most doctors agree that we need to supplement, it’s vitamin D. Multiple studies show that we need vitamin D at nearly every age, but especially as we grow older.

Vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis and broken bones, lower the risk of cardiovascular problems and decrease the risk of some cancers, including breast cancer. Studies published by the National Institutes of Health show that older adults are at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency than their younger counterparts. Sunshine is great, but many of us need more vitamin D than it can provide.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation now recommends older adults take 800 to 1000 IU of vitamin D each day. To help with absorption, choose one with vitamin K.

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Use of hearing aids in patients with normal hearing As I was listening to my patient’s symptoms, I thought, “Wow she must have a pretty severe hearing loss.” After a comprehensive hearing and cognitive evaluation, my patient had 10% hearing loss but failed the speech in noise test.

As the name implies, this test gives you an indication of how well you can understand speech in a noisy environment.

Clinically, I would not consider 10% hearing loss to be detrimental to patients, but in her case, she was not able to function. My patient has suffered from what is called Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) for decades. She has always struggled when more than one sound source was present and needed to remove herself from the competing sounds in order to

understand conversation.

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is the reduced or impaired ability to discriminate, recognize or comprehend complex sounds, such as those used in words, even though the person’s hearing is normal. This means that the brain receives the information from the peripheral hearing system but has a delay in processing the information. CAPD may manifest as poor listening skills, poor reading comprehension or miscommunication that causes trouble when communicating with family, friends, co-workers, etc. My patient described it as “brain fog.” She heard what people were saying but could not process the information quick enough to keep up.

A decade ago, I would have

never fit anyone with hearing devices for this issue. However, today’s technology is very fast and can give the brain proper information. I fit her with a pair of Brain Hearing TM devices from Oticon and within 2 weeks she reported feeling like she could participate even when competing sounds were present.

Even people with normal hearing can benefit from the use of hearing devices.

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Better Living

Lea Hanson

Viewing the fall foliage

ONCE SEPTEMBER ARRIVES, the aspens begin to glow. Fall is one of the best times to tour the northern Front Range. The leaves usually begin changing in early September and the beautiful colors last no longer than mid-October.

It all depends on the weather, so be flexible and ready to travel. Fall foliage changes begin high up in the mountains and work its way down in elevation as the temperature gets colder. Splashes of yellow, orange and red all mingle along rolling country roads. Below are some drives listed from highest elevation to lowest.

• Trail Ridge Road, Estes Park Winding high through the alpine countryside in Rocky Mountain National Park, colors fill the hillsides and 20 |

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valleys nearly the whole way.

• Buffalo Pass, Steamboat Springs Offering remarkable views of the rolling Routt National Forest, Buffalo Pass begins by winding through aspen groves almost immediately on its way up to Summit Lake.

• Old Flowers Road, Stove Prairie Connecting Stove Prairie Road and Pingree Park Road, this four-wheel drive road (yet drivable by most any vehicle in the summer and fall) is close to the Front Range and filled with scenery of all types. Although much was burned in the High Park Fire, you’re still sure to catch mountain views and wildlife.

Elk bugling THE STRANGE AND MYSTERIOUS sound of elk bugling draws people of all ages to Rocky Mountain National Park each fall. And it must be heard to be understood. In late September, anywhere from 200 to 600 elk wander down from higher elevations just in time for mating season. From mid-September to mid-October, elk gather in the lower elevated meadow and the bull elk make attempts to attract cow elk by displaying their physique, musky odor, and bugling. For your best shot at the soundtrack to elk mating season, head to the park around dawn or dusk.

You’ll have a fair chance of hearing bugling until mid-morning and late in the afternoon leading up to dusk. Dusk is the most popular time for bugle-seeking visitors to Estes Park, so go on a weekday morning if smaller crowds and less traffic is what you seek. As for where to go, Horseshoe Park, Moraine Park and Upper Beaver Meadows are prime elk viewing on the northeast side of the park near Estes Park. On the west side of the park near Grand Lake, try the Kawuneeche Valley/Harbison Meadows area.

Fall art exhibits NORTHERN COLORADO IS a place for artists and therefore, art.

Don’t miss these exhibit openings this fall to kick off the season: • COLOR 2019: 3rd Annual Exhibit, various local artists, September 12–October 18, 3 Square Art, Fort Collins • Yucca Foundation, a gallery restoration of a 1950s Atomic Era Soda Fountain by Andrew Bablo and Helen Popinchalk, September 19–March 14, University of Northern Colorado Campus Commons Gallery. Opening Reception: September 19, 4–9pm.

• L oveland Art Studio Tour Preview Exhibition, September 13– October 20, Foote Gallery, Loveland Museum, Loveland Arts and Culture, Loveland. Opening Reception: September 19, 6–8pm.

• The Moon Museum: Unofficial Art on Apollo 12, September 24– December 14, Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, University Center for the Arts, Colorado State University • National Geographic 50 Greatest Photographs, October 11– January 5, Museum of Art, Fort Collins

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Preserving THE

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Can safely THE ONLY THING BETTER than feasting on fresh, homegrown produce each summer is savoring the fruits (and veggies) of your labor all year long.

Food preservation, the act of preventing microorganisms from growing, thus preventing food-borne illness, can be accomplished through a number of processes. The most common and user-friendly are freezing, dehydrating and canning.

Freezing is a simple and straightforward process which typically involves blanching vegetables by placing them in boiling water for a short time, then bringing to a rapid cool. After chilling, the vegetables should be stored in the

Find help at these locations “Not all information on websites and in books is safe,” says Edie McSherry, a CSU Extension agent in the Larimer County office for food safety and food preservation education programs, “It’s important to look for tested, up-to-date recipes and instructions from credible sources.”

Supplies to help preservers get started can be purchased locally at grocery stores, kitchen supply stores and box stores or online. McSherry recommends the following websites, all of which offer troves of information for aspiring food preservers: Ball brand website—www.freshpreserving.com National Center for Home Food Preservation—www.nchfp.uga.edu Colorado State University Extension—www.extension.colostate.edu/publications-2/

freezer in airtight containers to prevent the formation of ice crystals and freezer burn. Many varieties of fruit can be frozen in a single layer on a baking sheet before packaging.

Edie McSherry, a CSU Extension agent in the Larimer County office for food safety and food preservation education programs says freezing is an ideal method when aiming to maintain the consistency of certain foods, for example, when preserving peaches to make a pie over the winter.

The dehydrating method can be accomplished using a home oven or a dehydrator. The process involves removing the moisture from food by heating it

for a long period of time at a low temperature to prevent the growth of microorganisms. McSherry recommends this method when making food items such as jerky for a backpacking trip.

Canning can be a slightly trickier method. Acidic foods such as tomatoes, fruits, relishes, jams and jellies don’t carry the risk of botulism when processed correctly through boiling water baths. For non-acidic foods, including most vegetables, pressure canning is required. According to McSherry, each method requires great attention to detail to be successful.

“It’s really important to know your altitude and adjust accordingly or call

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the Larimer County Extension office for help when canning,” says McSherry.

“Anywhere above 1000 feet requires canning processes to be adjusted. Our boiling point is lower so we add time during the boiling water bath, and we add pressure to compensate for our lower atmospheric pressure. This is really critical for safety.”

However, despite the greater challenges with canning, McSherry says it’s a popular method because it doesn’t require electricity in storage the way freezing does, and it opens the door to a wide range of food preservation possibilities.

“I recommend that a beginner start with something simple, like a jam,” she

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says. “They quickly learn that they can move on to pickles, canned fruit and other items because they all use the same method.”

According to McSherry, the most important thing to remember when preserving food is to find reliable information (see sidebar).

McSherry and a group of Master Food Safety Advisor volunteers from the Larimer County Extension are available every Saturday from 8am-noon at the Larimer County Farmer’s Market in Old Town Fort Collins to answer questions and offer guidance in all aspects of food preservation. McSherry can also be reached by phone at 970-498-6000 or

by email at emcsherry@larimer.org.

In addition, the Larimer County Extension offers classes on topics related to food preservation. To view and register for classes visit www.larimer.colostate. edu/food/food.shtml.

With most methods of food preservation, the recommended shelf life is approximately one year, as foods begin to lose their color and nutritional quality after that time.

“Preserving foods by freezing, dehydrating and canning makes them safe to keep in the freezer or on a pantry shelf,” says McSherry. “By understanding these methods we can enjoy produce throughout the year.”

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“IF I DIDN’T COME HERE every day, I’d be in a wheelchair” a woman told my friend as they soaked in a pool at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs.

Improving range of motion and relieving pain are not the only reasons for soaking in mineral-loaded hot pools.

Hot springs relax the body and promote sleep, boost blood circulation and even heal skin problems.

Still, take some simple precautions.

Remember long exposure to hot water combined with high altitude can cause dizziness, nausea and/or fainting. Check with your doctor before making reservations if you have medical conditions such as high blood pressure or heart conditions. Shower before and after each session. Limit soaking sessions to 10 minutes, then wrap yourself in a towel to sweat and cool down. Drink plenty of fresh water before, during and after your session. Don’t mix alcohol and hot water. Remove all silver jewelry as it will tarnish. Don’t soak alone.

Good to go? Add these to your packing list–hiking shoes, bathing suit, flip-flops, oil-free sunscreen, a light jacket for evening and perhaps a mountain bike.

OJO CALIENTE, NEW MEXICO The resort offers massages, body wraps, yoga and skin care. Lodging ranges from quaint rooms in the historic hotel to rustic cliffside stucco cabins, RV parking and camping. Access to WIFI in all rooms, TV in some. Towels and robes are provided. From this high desert (6200 feet) drive about 50 miles north to Taos or south to Santa Fe. Try seasonal the Southwestern menu or consider international dishes in the hotel’s Artesian Restaurant. Find lighter fare in the Wine Bar and Lounge. Take advantage of hiking/biking trails.

COLORADO HOT SPRINGS DESTINATIONS The Ute Indians discovered the healing waters of many Colorado hot springs. Some are near hiking/biking trails, historic places and small or big towns. Rates vary and most are open year-round. Travel may include rough roads over scenic passes. Google each

destination for more information.

Consider all safety precautions before you hit the road.

COTTONWOOD, BUENA VISTA Not the typical 4-5-star location, Cottonwood offers clean, quiet, comfortable, affordable lodgings. No phones, TVs or wireless interfere with a relaxing getaway to renew mind, body and spirit.

Their “green” consciousness includes mattresses and bedding of natural materials, hot water heat and solar arrays.

Bring a good book or peruse the library.

No alcohol and, unlike other late-night springs, bathing suits are required.

DUNTON HOT SPRINGS Located 30 miles southwest of Telluride, this restored 1800s ghost town resort boasts luxury prices, which include meals, beverages and hot springs.

You can even rent the whole town for a corporate event! Stay in hand-hewn

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log cabins surrounding a life-worn saloon (find signatures by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid) and dance hall.

Enjoy hiking trails, massages, and even wireless access. Colorado’s only geyser sprays its tepid sulfuric waters about every 45 minutes.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Soak in the world’s largest mineral hot springs pool just steps away from the 107-room lodge, downtown, restaurants, nightlife and shopping. The pool’s Sopris Splash Zone provides Shoshone Chutes, Hanging Lake and the Grand Fountain, all kid friendly.

Glenwood hosts Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves. The mineral-rich steam, from the same water source as the hot springs, fills three caverns lined with marble benches and accessed by a staircase. Guests are advised to limit their sessions to 10-12 minutes, interspersed with cooling off periods.

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS Located on the West side of Rocky Mountain National Park, these springs offer a place to relax after skiing in Grand County. Water temperatures range between 95-112 degrees. During your stay, visit the Pioneer Village Museum, schoolhouse or Arapahoe National Forest. Fish in the Colorado River.

MOUNT PRINCETON HOT SPRINGS Located between Buena Vista and Salida, the resort celebrates 140 years of odorless springs in Nathrop, Colorado. Rent the luxury cabin for large groups, or consider the cliffside hotel, cozy cabins, lodge or new Creekside Suites. Popular for weddings, family reunions and yoga retreats, the culinary team’s renowned exemplary catering delivers exceptional quality and service.

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PAGOSA SPRINGS Great Pagosa Spring claims the distinction of being the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring. No one has ever measured all the way to the bottom! Open year-round, a hotel provides lodging. Once a month, proceeds from the bath house are donated to a staff-chosen charity.

Choose from a variety of restaurants and menus.

STRAWBERRY PARK, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Although accommodations include camping to cabins, the most comfortable is the train caboose. All other lodgings require your own bedding, food in a cooler, flashlights, seasonal gear and towels. Draining and cleaning of pools rotates each week on Wednesday and Thursday. Discover more lodgings in Steamboat Springs, just a short drive or shuttle away.

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“THE BEST PART OF BEING RETIRED, in addition to volunteering, is being able to spend time over lunch or coffee with friends. We joke that it’s the reason we retired . . . . we don’t have to race back to the office.” Utilizing her degree in forestry management, Kristeen Ortmann (aka Kris) joined the Forest Service and served in Oregon, Wyoming and Colorado. She early retired in 2008 after 36 years.

A regular attendee for Loveland’s Rialto Theater’s shows, Kris recognized their need for help and volunteered in 2006. The small Rialto staff often expresses appreciation for its volunteers, without whom the theater could not manage. On her designated days, Kris checks the schedule to see if she’ll man the ticket box, entrances, concession or usher. She’s done them all!

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receptionist. She jumped at the chance and serves two half-days a week. A staple of the museum, her smiles greet visitors while she performs duties such as keeping spreadsheets for various staff members. Her volunteer job led to three terms on the Cultural Services Board since 2009. She still serves.

One day Kris offered to make a “mountain man” coat for the museum’s Mariano Medina exhibit. Jennifer Cousino, Curator of History, loved the idea. She and Kris put their heads together on the fabric and fringe. They decided on a coat made from upholstery material. Kris actually made three coats in different sizes. “They were a ‘bear’ to work with, but they have held up well over the years ... and for lots for photo ops! More than a few grown-ups have tried them on, as well!”

Kris spends many extra hours on museum events, especially History Days.

The museum invites every Thompson

School District second grade class for a day of learning, discovery and fun at the museum, Rialto and Lone Tree school house. Over six days, she monitors workshops, leads children from the bus drop between the Rialto and museum and spends the afternoon at the park sessions. Kris doesn’t limit herself to the theater and museum. She adds city events like the Foote Lagoon Summer Concert Series, Cherry Pie celebration and Family Fun Halloween Festival.

Between the museum, theater and city events, Kris has little spare time.

She loves to read. “My friends tease me about my bookcases full of books.”

If asked for a preference, she hesitates, then suggests “good historical fiction.”

Yet, she reads all genres. Kris also spends time gardening.

Kristeen Ortmann wishes everyone could find something they love, give their time and talent and experience life enrichment as she has.

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DIRECTORY Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments, Skilled Nursing Facilities Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Funeral Services, Grocery Shopping Assistance, Home Remodeling, Legal Services, Moving Assistance, Transportation Municipal Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 City Services

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance www.needhelppayingbills.com Colorado Consumer Fraud 800-222-4444 www.stopfraudcolorado.gov GreenPath Financial Wellness 2850 McClelland Dr. Ste. 3000 O, FC 800-550-1961 www.greenpath.com Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group 300 E. 29th St., LV, 622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com Michael Tarantino, CFP Tarantino Wealth Management 419 Canyon Ave., Ste. 320, FC 829-0900 www.michaeltarantino.net Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans 36 |

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Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) 866-432-8435 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ public-benefits/low-energyassistance-program-leap Colorado Old Age Pension Larimer County 498-7750 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org Weld County 351-1551, www.weldgov.com Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities 649 Remington St., FC 310-4900, www.pafclarimer.org Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., Fourth Floor, FC, 866-336-7385 5400 W. 11th St., Ste. A, GR 877-405-9195, www.ssa.gov

HOUSING

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow St., FC, 282-7522 www.carehousing.org Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 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

ASSISTED LIVING

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

New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbine health.com Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV, 461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV, 667-5962 The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC 229-5800 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

HOME CARE — NON-MEDICAL

AccentCare 065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com Alpha Omega Home Health Care 266-2527 www.alphaomegahh.com Amada Senior Care 2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 1900, FC 237-5747 www.amadaseniorcare.com/ northern-colorado-senior-care/ 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

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

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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

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

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

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

Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/foxrun Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV, 669-3100 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS, 686-2743 www.good-sam.com/watervalley Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 622-9907, www.rhf.org/location/ harvest-pointe/ Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV, 541-4173 www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living/co/loveland/

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 Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 372-4790 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com

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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 Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP, 577-7700 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village 40 |

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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

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

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

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

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

Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 356-0610 Island Grove Village Apartments 119 14th Ave., GR 304-9636, www.islandgrove.org La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org

Sanctuary Place Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 225-2116 www.voacolorado.org/housing_ properties University Plaza 1534 11th Ave., GR, 353-9275 Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault, 353-3000 www.vintage-corp.com Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 472-1703

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SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

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

Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 940 Worthington Cr., FC 221-2273 www.columbinehealth.com Fairacres Manor Inc. 1700 18th Ave., GR, 353-3370 www.vivage.com/fairacres Fort Collins Health Care Center 1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 482-7925 www.savaseniorcare.com 42 |

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Golden Peaks Center 1005 E. Elizabeth St., FC 482-2525, www.genesishcc. com/GoldenPeaks Good Samaritan Society—Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com/ fortcollinsvillage Good Samaritan Society— Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/ greeleycommunities Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com/ locations/loveland-village Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR, 353-1018 www.savaseniorcare.com Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 824 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 482-1584 www.columbinehealth.com

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

Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC, 364-2536 www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com

North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St., LV, 667-6111 www.columbinehealth.com

Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr., FC, 482-2221 www.goesfuneralcare.com

Sierra Vista Health Care Center 821 Duffield Ct., LV, 669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com

Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th St., GR, 330-7301 www.dignitymemorial.com

Spring Creek Healthcare Center 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com

Vessey Funeral Service 2649 E. Mulberry St., Ste. A-1, FC, 482-5065 www.vesseyfuneralservice.com

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

Viegut Funeral Home 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 679-4669 www.viegutfuneralhome.com

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GROCERY SHOPPING & MEAL DELIVERY

FUNERAL SERVICES

Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave., GR, 353-1212 www.adamsonchapels.com Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave., EP, 586-3101 650 W. Drake Rd., FC, 482-3208 8426 S. Hwy. 287, FC, 667-0202 702 13th St., GR, 352-3366 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-1121 www.allnutt.com

King Soopers Grocery Delivery www.kingsoopers.com Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 484-6325, www. mealsonwheelsfc.org Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud 667-0311, www. lovelandmealsonwheels.org

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MOVING ASSISTANCE

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

REAL ESTATE

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

Kids Gloves, LLC 4821 S. County Rd. 13, LV 449-2309, www.kidgloves.us The Group, Inc. Deanna McCrery, SRES 222-9532 Carol Voorhis, SRES 481-9487 Lisa Hite, SRES 310-3133 Anna DiTorrice-Mull, SRES 631-2649

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

CITY & COUNTY SERVICES

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

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

Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC 493-2891 912 8th Ave., GR, 353-7554 www.coloradolegalservices.org Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 402-2075 www.larimerbar.org/pro-bono/

Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Ave., EP 586-5331, www.colorado.gov/ townofestespark City of Fort Collins 215 N. Mason St., FC 221-6207, www.fcgov.com City of Greeley 1000 10th St., GR 350-9777, www.greeleygov.com

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

City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV 962-200 www.cityofloveland.org

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

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

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

Sutherland & Connor, LLC, Elder Law & Estate Planning 315 Oakridge Dr., FC, 224-9779 www.proctercallahanlaw.com

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

Wallace & Kling, P.C. 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 107, FC 221-5602, www.wallace-kling.com

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-2643 www.berthoud.org/departments/ berthoud-area-transportationsystem-bats

HOME REMODELING

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

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TRANSPORTATION

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 Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) Berthoud Area Community Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-0808 Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, 223-8645 LV, 223-8653 www.saintvolunteer transportation.org 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

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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

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

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

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Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC 232-9539, www. contemporarydanceacademy.com Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club 498-8997, www.footandfiddle.net 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 My Sister Knits 1408 W. Mountain Ave., FC 407-1461 www.mysisterknits.com Your Daily Fiber 4019 S. Mason St., FC 484-2414 www.yourdailyfiber.com 48 |

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GARDENING

Fort Collins Nursery 2121 E. Mulberry, FC, 482-1984 www.fortcollinsnursery.com The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens Gulley’s Greenhouse & Garden Center 6029 S. Shields St., FC, 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com The Sustainable Living Association FC, 224-3247 www.sustainable livingassociation.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

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

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

Inspiration Riding Academy FC, Pierce, 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com

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

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

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV 667-3915, www.sylvandale.com

MUSIC-INSTRUMENTS & LESSONS

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

Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC, 207-9111 www.handsonmusic.com Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 1355 Cleveland Ave., LV 581-3553, www.loveland academyofmusic.com Magnolia Music Studio 4019 Mason St., Unit 2, FC 614-5691 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS, 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com

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, 4600833 www.picassoandwine.com Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC 214-2508 www.pinotspalette.com/ fortcollins

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

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

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

POTTERY

Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR, 356-8593 www.colettepitcher.com Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr. #3,FC 416-5979 www.nocopottersguild.org

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

QUILTING & SEWING

Country Quilting 7889 Antelope Ct., Wellington 217-3483 www.country-quilting.com Jukebox Quilts 400 N. College Ave., Ste. 400A, FC 224-9975, www.jukeboxquilts.com The Fig Leaf: Fabrics & Notions 2834 S. College Ave., FC., 4951766 www.thefigleafquilting.com Quilter’s Stash 1180 W. Ash St., Ste. 100, WS 686-5657, www.quilterstash.com

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

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Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC 221-6683 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 50 |

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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

MUSEUMS

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 416-2236 www.fcmod.org Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 200 W. Mountain Ave. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org

Old Town Hair Company 325 Cherry St., Ste. 114, FC 407-9730 www.oldtownhaircompany.com

Greeley Museums 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com

Screamin’ Peach Waxing Studio 638 S College Ave., FC, 224-2930 4414 S College Ave., FC, 224-2936 www.screaminpeach.com

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

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

CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CINEMA CAFES

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

DINNER THEATERS

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

PERFORMANCE VENUES

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

EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING

Aims Community College 5401 W. 20th St., GR, 330-8008 www.aims.edu Computer Classes High Plains Library District 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us CSU Online Plus 492-4717 www.online.colostate.edu CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 491-7753, www.csuosher.com

Front Range Community College 4616 S. Shields St., FC 226-2500, www.frontrange.edu UNC Extended Campus GR, LV. online, 351-2944 www.extended.unco.edu

FITNESS

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 416-4280, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/foothills-activity-center Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center 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

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COOKING CLASSES

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

MAKE YOUR OWN

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

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

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

Old Town Yoga 235 Jefferson St., FC, 222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com

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

PILATES

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

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

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

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

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

Sweetheart City Wines, LLC 5500 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 646-4314 www.sweetheartwinery.com

YOGA

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Ten Bears Winery 5215 Ten Bears Ct., Laporte 566-4043, www.tenbearswinery.com

Beer & Bike Tours, 201-1085 www.beerandbiketours.com

The Cellar 3600 Mitchell Dr., Ste. 90, FC 223-1555, www.thecellarfc.com

Budweiser Brewery Tours 2351 Busch Dr., FC, 490-4691 www.budweisertours.com

Vintages 1312 Blue Spruce Dr., Unit 2, FC 818-7020, www.vintageswine.com

Fort Collins Brewery Guide www.fortcollinsbreweryguide.com

Wilbur’s Total Beverage 2201 S. College Ave., FC, 226-8662 www.wilburstotalbeverage.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 The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Silver Sneakers www.silversneakers.com SNAP Fitness 201 South Elm, Eaton, 454-3741 www.snapfitness.com/eaton Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com

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Just Yoga Greeley 3626 W. 10th St., GR, 301-7130 www.facebook.com/ justyogagreeley Loveland Community Yoga 284 E. 29th St., LV 368-9642, www.lcyoga.com Loveland Yoga Core Fitness 100 E. 3rd St., LV, 292-8313 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com Mindstream Yoga 2733 Council Tree Ave., #129, FC 266-9642 www.mindstreamyoga.com Moxi Yoga Works 5112 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC 232-9896 www.moxiyogaworks.com

BREWERY TOURS

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

WINE TASTING

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

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

Loveland Chilson Senior Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2783 www.cityofloveland.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

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

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

MUNICIPAL SERVICES LIBRARIES

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

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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

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

Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 491-4775 www.colorado.com/coloradoofficial-state-welcome-center Community Grief Center 2105 Clubhouse Dr., GR 506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program www.bicycleambassadorprogram.org Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC 221-6738, www.fcmod.org Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org Larimer County Multiple Departments 498-7000 www.larimer.org/volunteerlarimer-county

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 Ten Thousand Villages/ Fort Collins 113 Linden St., 224-9501 www.tenthousandvillages.com/ fortcollins United Way of Larimer County 424 Pine St. 2nd Floor, FC 407-7000 www.uwaylc.org United Way of Weld County 814 9th St., GR, 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org Volunteers of America Retired Senior Volunteer Program 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/volunteeropportunities/retired-seniorvolunteer-program-rsvp Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org

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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

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

BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 667-7778, www.brightstarcare. com/fort-collins-loveland

Senior Helpers 430 Stover St., FC 1051 6th St., GR, 658-3672 www.seniorhelpers.com

CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com

HOSPICE CARE

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

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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

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

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

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

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

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

ALLERGY

Impact Chiropractic Family Health Center 1730 S. College Ave., #100, FC 223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

GERIATRIC CARE

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

FOOT & ANKLE CARE

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center 3880 N. Grant, Ste. 130, LV 667-0769 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC 493-4660 555 Prospect Ave. Ste. F, EP 667-0769 www.asafoot.com

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

GYNECOLOGY

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

HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

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

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

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kaiser Permanente Medicare 866-973-4584 www.kp.org/ask-co Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV 472-0444, www. larimerhealthconnect.org North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV 1010 A St., GR 302 3rd St. SE, LV, 350-4673 www.northcolorado healthalliance.org

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

Rocky Mountain Health Plans 800-843-0719 www.rmhp.org

North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 810-4121, www.bannerhealth.com

Advanced Hearing Services 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. J2, FC 812-1137 www.advancedhearing.net

Poudre Valley Hospital—UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

HEARING

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

Every BODY, Every ABILITY! Our instructors love to encourage and nurture the special gifts each student brings to dance, no matter their age or ability or prior training. We are delighted to serve youth who are neuroatypical or differently ablebodied, by providing one-on-one instruction, as well as making accommodations for group Front Range Classical Ballet

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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 515-6935 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

Signature Gifts

What talents, qualities, attributes do you contribute?

CAN YOU IDENTIFY YOUR ‘signature gifts’—qualities, attributes, talents that carry throughout your life, ways of being that come naturally, reflecting your genuine self ?

My colleague, Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering (www.centerforconsciouseldering.com), wrote recently about ‘signature gifts’, gifts that bring you most alive, reflect the best of who you are. These ‘soul gifts’ are personal qualities, ways of living, talents others are often quick to name when thinking of you. He suggests identifying and honoring how your ‘signature gifts’ directly relate to your finding meaning and aliveness in your later years.

These gifts are likely not limited to knowledge or skills necessary to perform your life work. And they do not ‘retire’ when you scale back your work hours or do retire. In fact, they may have greater chance of blossoming beyond your most stressful working years. These are the gifts you offer to those around you and the world that ‘keep giving’.

David Brooks in a 2015 New York Times column spoke of ‘résumé virtues’ and ‘eulogy virtues’. “Résumé virtues” relate more to accomplishments and career success. “Eulogy virtues’ are aspects of one’s life talked about at your funeral… how others remember and cherish you. After climbing career ladders, forming family, building a financial base, how well we live the second half of life, find meaning and purpose in living, may closely relate to how well we know our ‘soul gifts’ and find ways to live and express them.

It’s often easier to recognize ‘signature gifts’ in others than to identify one’s own. Although it may be difficult to put into words the ‘signature gifts’ of others…what you appreciate about them…

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it is always a gift to them to make your best attempt, even if just a word, an image, or a story you share:

• Kindness, compassionate, always there when needed • Organized, present, good listener, affirming, positive, helpful, willing to share resources, attending to details, passionate for justice, creative • One who says “yes” to life, a contagious “let’s do this” attitude • One with the ability to build or fix anything, but more importantly, quick to offer his time to help you with your project • The physician who has always had the heart for the underserved and, even in retirement, offers her time and knowledge to expand healthcare to those in need • The listener who takes the time to be present, affirming, understanding—a calming influence, offering wise counsel • One who asks the necessary questions, clarifies how to proceed in a difficult situation • One who sees the big picture, the mystic, helping release what you do not need to carry

• The professor whose natural eye for nature photography blossoms into a hobby for many to enjoy • One who is honest, tells it like it is, opening up new possibilities • One who lights up the room with a smile making all feel better

In identifying our own ‘signature gifts’, Pevny suggests some helpful ideals:

• Review your life, identify situations when you felt most alive, fulfilled, authentic.

• Ask several people who have known you over years to describe what they see as your ‘signature gifts’.

• Write a short eulogy enumerating qualities that stand out throughout your life.

• Reflect upon your various jobs, identifying underlying gifts you brought to your work that distinguished you from others.

Let’s not wait until funerals to appreciate what we value about others or to embrace our own ‘signature gifts’.

Why not get some clarity, live them out, bring our best selves forward, and share our gifts with the world. Each of us, and the world, will be better for it.

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