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12 • Better home

Update your kitchen • 10 tips to stay warm, pay less • host a Winter Olympics party

16 • B etter health

Social medicine for emotional wellness • pump yourself up • remember when?

20 • Better living

Work off those winter blues • warm up with wine • check out the arts at UNC Greeley

24 • Holiday happenings

Take in some seasonal performances and events

64 • Making connections To make an impact

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Exploring the healing arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 28 Although you might be wary of alternative approaches to healthcare, consider that cultures all over the world have been treating illness and healing in a variety of ways for centuries. Perhaps it’s time to open your mind to different approaches to wellness.

Class of ‘67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Encouraged by a high school comrade, Bob Calhoun heads back to Detroit for his 50th high school reunion. He’s glad he went…not so much to rekindle friendships from decades ago, but more out of a curiosity to gather perspective on life, clarify who he is now, and reconnect with what helped shape his identity.

Lifestyle Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Financial assistance & benefits, Housing, Retail, Services

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

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ABOUT THE COVER: This month’s cover model is a Fort Collins creative and healer. Maureen Carrigan, www.facebook.com/MaureenCarriganArt, Paint-

er and Massage Therapist was photographed in her studio by Cheri Schonfeld courtesy of www.skysopendesign.com.

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From the Publisher

Be the pebble

Expand your world with little acts of kindness I WAS READING KIM SHARPE’S STORY about Suzanne Barslund, our featured volunteer this issue. Her quote at the end of the story caught my attention: “I think I do such a tiny piece, but if we can all just make a little bit of difference, and have a little ripple effect, then this world will be a better place.”

Sometimes we think that we have to do something grandiose to be giving people: volunteer here, donate money there, be on this committee or that board. But I think that the sentiment that Suzanne expresses captures a different kind of sentiment, at least for me, anyway.

This idea that doing our little bit has a ripple effect is powerful. And our little bit can be as easy as giving someone in our world a hug if they’re feeling a little down, or being nice to a server at lunch, or visiting a friend who is recovering from an illness or injury.

All these little gestures of kindness might cause the people we’re around to pass that generosity and compassion on in their next encounter with someone. Like a pebble tossed into a still pond, ripples spread.

Of course, it’s a wonderful thing to volunteer and be involved in the community, too, whether it’s for a program or organization we would like to support or something on our own, such as shoveling our neighbors walk. The funny thing is that when we give, we get. I think it becomes an attitude thing, a way of being in the world. And people notice that, whether they actually log it or not. If you walk into a room with je ne sais quoi that says I’m here to help, people feel it. We all do. We all naturally gauge the mood of room when we walk in…cold, warm, friendly, frantic.

The quickest way to making ourselves happy is to help someone else. Turns out that we’re just wired that way. I know I that I feel a bit better when I scratch little Betty, our wiener dog, behind the ears and her little tail wags and her soft little eyes stare up at me. I’ve taken a moment to tell her that she’s an important part of our household.

It’s all of us deciding to leave our cynicism and our judgements and our preconceptions about people behind and just deciding to be kind to whomever we meet— friend or foe or people we don’t even know (OK that rhymed).

So be the pebble…your ripples will spread and spread and affect unknown shores.

Scott

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

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WHEN LOOKING FOR A fixer-upper home, HGTV clients often walk into a kitchen with oak cabinets like mine and say, “Ooooh, 90s.” After hearing the comment over and over, I decided to give my kitchen a facelift. Consider these ideas to update your space.

Peruse model homes for color ideas. Paint cabinets white or one of today’s trendy colors such as gray, navy or dark green. Hire a painter or do it yourself. I’ve done both. Distressing (roughing up the edges before sealing) the cabinets matched my western décor. Save money on new hardware (door pulls/hinges); shop Wayfair.com. I bought oil rubbed bronze with a twisted look of rope.

Change the eating area chandelier and add pendant lights over sink and/or counter. Purchase new or remake curtains/place mats and change the centerpiece to match your décor or the season.

Think about these ideas and decide how you might give your kitchen a facelift

Save energy while staying warm IT’S COLD OUTSIDE and your heating bill has skyrocketed.

According to experts, heat is the largest homeowner expense. Here are some tips to cut that bill and still stay warm.

1. Have a heating audit and a furnace check up. Save money and do the audit yourself, www.energy.gov/energysaver/do-ityourself-home-energy-audits.

2. Program your thermostat to 68 in daytime and lower at night or during working hours.

3. Layer up. Wear a sweater.

4. Use flannel sheets, add an extra blanket, wear warm pajamas and socks.

5. Keep throws and afghans handy.

6. Bring in the sun’s natural heat during the day–open blind/curtains.

7. Hold the heat in at night – close blinds/ curtains.

8. Cover or close vents in little used rooms.

9. Redirect heat under furniture with vent extenders or adjustable air deflectors.

10. A fter oven cooking, turn it off and leave the door open.

11. Xcel Energy offers rebates. Check them out at www.xcelenergy.com/ programs_and_rebates.

Host your own Winter Olympics watching party PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA opens the XXIII Winter Olympic games with an extravaganza on February 9, 2018. Whether for the opening games or another date, share the viewing with friends and family.

Here are some party ideas.

Focus on the host country. Decorate with Korean flag colors – black, red, white and blue. Either suggest a potluck of Korean foods or cook them yourself.

Consider Korean beef barbeque, www. justonecookbook.com/bulgogi-koreangrilled-beef/ or Spicy Chicken Stir Fry – www.mykoreankitchen.com/dak-galbi/.

Add Ginger Tea, www.geniuskitchen. com/recipe/korean-ginger-tea-408717

or Korean beers. Besides Korean desserts, make round sugar cookies frosted in the Olympic Ring colors – blue, black, yellow, red and green.

Listen to traditional music at http://www.antiquealive.com/Blogs/ Korean_Traditional_Music.html.

Play Korean hand games at http:// www.eatyourkimchi.com/koreanhand-games/. Or Google Olympic Trivia for several quiz ideas.

Or, choose a competing country and follow the above suggestions.

Have a potluck of various countries’ foods. Use your imagination. What kind of Olympic party do these ideas generate for you?

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Better Health

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Social medicine

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

“Social relationships are often the reason why people, especially older adults, find their lives meaningful,” says Manfred Diehl, university distinguished professor in CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies. “Knowing that other people need us and enjoy our presence and companionship gives us a sense of purpose and direction. This need for meaningful social relationships tends to increase as we get older.”

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

So, do yourself some good. Be social.

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Remember when?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Better Living

Linda Osmundson

Work off those winter blues THE BEST WAY TO FIGHT off the cold is to immerse yourself in it! Get outside and enjoy the season, while fitting in a little cardio at the same time with a snowshoeing excursion. Great trails abound in the Poudre Canyon, such as the popular Zimmerman Lake Trail, located 58 miles west of US-287 on CO-14. The trail around the lake begins one mile from the parking lot, and the total mileage around the lake is 1.5. For a longer adventure try the 4.75-mile one way Blue Lake Trail, also in the Poudre Canyon, just four miles

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east of Zimmerman Lake. Another popular route, Sawmill Creek can be reached via the Blue Lake parking lot, though the trailhead requires a short walk down the road. The trail is 3.5 miles one way to the trail fork, at which point novice snowshoers should head back down to avoid trickier spots on the trail. Visit www.pwv.org/trails/upper-poudre-canyon for trail maps. For snowshoe rentals in Fort Collins, visit Outpost Sunsport (www.outpostsunsport.com), Jax Mercantile CO (www.jaxmercantile.com), or REI (www.rei.com).

Enjoy indoor entertainment GREELEY’S BEST KEPT secret in entertainment is University of Northern Colorado’s arts, music and theater program. The school features an impressive lineup of open-to-the-public performances and exhibits throughout the year.

Through Dec. 11th, view Dylan Gebbia-Richards: Echo in the Mariani Gallery. The Boulder artist’s latest masterpiece is a 30-foot by 20.5-foot room covered in over 4000 pounds of colorful, melted wax. On the last day of January, at 7:30pm, UNC’s symphony orchestra will perform pieces by Weber, Mozart, Tomasi and Tchaikovsky.

Theater aficionados won’t want to miss Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s and Tim Rice’s first musical produced for the professional stage. Performances of the rock opera, which is based on

the last week of Jesus’s life, will begin on Feb. 28th and run into early March. For a full listing of events visit UNC online at http://arts. unco.edu/pdf/college/2017-2018unc-arts-calendar.pdf.

Warm up with wine NORTHERN COLORADO BOASTS an impressive selection of wineries, many of which offer samples in their beautiful tasting rooms.

Blue Mountain Vineyard in Berthoud offers tastings and tours of the vineyard by appointment. The familyowned winery bottles a dozen different wines. To set up a tasting visit www. coloradobluemountain.com.

Ten Bears Winery in LaPorte, specializing in 100-percent Colorado grapes, offers tastings of their 17 home-produced wines on Tuesday-

Thursday from noon-5pm, Friday-Saturday from noon-7pm, and Sunday and Monday by appointment. For more information visit www.tenbearswinery.com.

Fort Collins’ Lost Prairie Winery handcrafts 21 wine varieties and offers tastings during normal business hours, Sunday from noon-6pm, Wednesday-Friday from 4-8pm, and Saturday from noon7pm, and has wine-themed gifts available onsite. More information can be found at www.lostprairiewinery.com.

In Loveland, Sweetheart Winery bottles 10 wines, and offers tastings daily from noon-8pm at their beautiful riverside location. Visit www.sweet heartwinery.com for details.

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Holiday CALENDAR ONGOING EVENTS

THROUGH JANUARY 7 Winter Wonderlights Have you seen videos of houses decked out with Christmas lights that are synchronized with music? That’s just a little taste of what’s in store for you at this event. Chapungu Sculpture Park, Sky Pond Dr., LV. 5-9pm. www. visitlovelandco.org.

DECEMBER 1 THROUGH JANUARY 4 Holiday Village Enjoy the sights and sounds of a miniature village come to life – complete with holiday tree and working train.

Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr., FC. 6am-9pm. 970-221-6644, www.fcgov. com/recreator.

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DECEMBER 1 THROUGH JANUARY 7 Garden of Lights Thousands of twinkling LED lights in holiday splendor; visits with Santa, music and crafts on weekends. Suggested donation of $5. Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., FC. 5-9pm. 970-4162486, www.fcgov.com/gardens.

DECEMBER 1, 4, 5, 7 AND 8 Meals on Wheels Santa for Seniors Program Suggested donations: new blankets, couch throws, anything with a Bronco logo, diabetic socks and more. Meals on Wheels, 437 Garfield Ave., LV. 9am-4pm. 970-667-0311, www. lovelandmealsonwheels.org.

DECEMBER 3, 10, 17 AND 24 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Step back in time as you enjoy a complimentary, old-fashioned, horsedrawn carriage ride down Main Street. Promenade Shops at Centerra, Ice Rink, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., LV. Times vary. 970-461-1285, www.

ThePromenadeShopsatCenterra.com.

DECEMBER 8 THROUGH 10 The Nutcracker This iconic holiday story is sure to please audiences of all ages with mystery, battles and beautiful ballerinas in sparkling tutus. $18-$35. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. Showtimes vary.

970-472-4156, www.lctix.com.

DECEMBER 8 THROUGH 17 The Stampede Troupe Presents It’s A Wonderful Life An angel is sent to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Ticket prices and showtimes vary. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 970-3565000, www.ucstars.com.

DECEMBER 9 AND 10 Makers Migration a Holiday Pop-up Market Meet local makers and shop their handcrafted wares at this holiday market.

Council Tree at Front Range Village, 2720 Council Tree Ave., FC, 10am-4pm. www.fortifiedcollaborations.com.

DECEMBER 15 THROUGH 17 The Many Moods of Christmas The festive LCS voices and sonorous Christmas Orchestra join forces to paint a beautiful and inspirational portrait of the nativity in The Many Moods of Christmas. $18. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. Showtimes vary. 970-962-2120, www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

DECEMBER 22 AND 23 Turkish Pop-Up Market Items for sale, all handcrafted in Turkey, include carpets, bath towels, soap, handbags, tribal jewelry, knitted children’s vests and scarves. Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 12/22-Noon6pm; 12/23-11am-5pm. 970-221-4600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Market with a Mission Connect with over 15 artisans from around the globe to shop for gifts starting at $5. Everyday Joe’s Coffee House, 144 S. Mason., FC. 9am-3pm. www.Marketwithamission.wordpress.com.

Holiday Home Tour An annual fundraiser that features several local homes decorated for the holidays followed by the drawing for the Parade of Trees. $15. Locations vary, EP. 11am-3:30pm. www.visitestespark.com.

We Need a Little Christmas Concert The Estes Park Chorale presents their annual Christmas concert, featuring carols and songs of the season.

Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., EP. 2-4pm.

970-586-9130, www.visitestespark.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Big Band Holiday Back by popular demand after a sellout last year, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra swings in the holidays. Ticket prices vary. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 3pm. 970-962-2120, www. rialtotheatercenter.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Tinsel Tavern Tour Enjoy live entertainment, appetizers, merriment and a holiday costume contest featuring prizes. Then, step onto the Elkhorn Express Trolley and head to a line-up of favorite Estes Park Taverns.

21+. Price TBD. Estes Park Trolleys, EP. 5:30pm-12am. www.visitestespark.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 The Greeley Chorale Presents Fa-la-lale-lu-jah!

Warm up those vocal cords and join the Greeley Chorale in some of the greatest music ever composed – a masterwork of Christmas as is Handel’s Messiah. $22.

Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7:30pm. 970-356-5000, www. ucstars.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Christmas With the Celts A perfect combination of lively Irish carols, modern Christmas hits, hilarious spontaneous humor, thrilling Irish dancing and more. Ticket prices vary.

Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7pm. 970-356-5000, www. ucstars.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Bells of the Rockies This performance will include both traditional and contemporary music to ring in the holiday spirit. Ticket prices vary. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7pm. 970-962-2120, www. rialtotheatercenter.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 A Season of Dance This open house performance features students of The MacKinnon Royal Dance Institute program and competition dance teams. Ticket prices vary. Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 6:30pm. 970-962-2120, www. rialtotheatercenter.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 A New York New Year’s Eve Join in for a fun night of cooking New York style. $75. The Cooking Studio Fort Collins, 123 N. College Ave., Suite 130, FC. 6pm. 720-839-2417, www.thecooking-studio.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve Say goodbye to 2017 with a fun night of cooking and eating. $75. The Cooking Studio Fort Collins, 123 N. College Ave., Suite 130, FC. 6pm. 720-839-2417, www.the-cooking-studio.com.

First Night Fort Collins This arts-based celebration attracts an all-ages audience to 30+ performances at 7 venues throughout Downtown.

Downtown, FC. 5:30-10pm. www. downtownfortcollins.com.

Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Gala Join your friends and neighbors for a sparkling concert of favorite melodies finishing just in time to watch the iconic Times Square Ball Drop. Ticket includes a champagne toast at the postconcert celebration. Ticket prices vary.

Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 8pm. 970-356-5000, www. ucstars.com.

Wild West New Year’s Eve Bash Join in for a night of Old West fun with dancing, costume contests, heavy hor d’oeuvres and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. $55-$80.

The Oak Room at Oskar Blues Brewery, 1800 Pike Rd., Longmont. 9pm. www. popupculture.eventbrite.com.

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If you’ve grown up in the U.S. and its Western approach to medicine— one that relies on drugs and surgeries for healing—you might be skeptical and wary of alternative approaches to health care.

CONSIDER, HOWEVER, THAT cultures all over the world have been treating illness and healing in variety of ways for centuries. Perhaps it’s time to open your mind to different approaches to wellness.

Many individual Western medicine providers, as well as large health systems, are responding to demands for alternative approaches—those that take into consideration physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect one’s health.

Many of them also are open to blending Western and alternative methods of care

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Open your mind and body to alternative health care Kim Sharpe

or practicing integrative medicine or Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).

UCHealth states, “This melding of traditional medical care with the centuriesold healing arts can help decrease stress, strengthen the immune system, reduce pain and speed recovery.”

Here’s some alternative healing methods you may want explore: Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese primary health care system where very thin, sterilized disposable needles are inserted on specific points on a body to release blocked energy, known as Qi (Chee).

When Qi flows as it should, a body is able to experience healing and wellness.

Susan Goldstone, a licensed acupuncturist at Goldstone Acupuncture

& Whole Health in Fort Collins, says, “As we age, our bodies naturally break down. Acupuncture and other oriental medicine techniques treat the whole person. They help balance the natural rhythms of our bodies, delaying and sometimes reversing what we may be struggling with.”

Chiropractic “Chiropractic aims to restore balance within the nervous system and its interpretation of incoming signals and control over outgoing commands, which interacts and manages all other body systems,” explains Dr. Brian Hollstrom of Pivotal Wellness in Fort Collins. He believes classic chiropractic adjustments, which may be combined with an array of other therapeutic stimulating methods, work best when there’s communication

with and co-management of patients’ conditions with their other primary care physicians and specialists. He says, during a first chiropractic visit that you should expect to receive a warm personalized experience including eye contact and a hands-on approach, while thoroughly being examined and treated with the intention that the healing comes from within one’s own body.

Reiki Reiki is a gentle, hands-on approach to healing that calls upon the body’s energy by relieving stress and fostering relaxation. According to the International Association of Reiki Professionals, Reiki is a Japanese spiritual healing art, but it’s not affiliated with any particular religion or religious practice. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei)

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which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy.”

Erin Sunshine, a Fort Collins Reiki practitioner says, people who will benefit from Reiki are those who: • Need to relax and get more balance • Wish to use Reiki to assist them in their current course of medical or psychological treatment • A re working on developing their own wellness and are not looking for a “magic pill” to do the healing work for them.

She notes that “…Reiki is not a ‘cure’ for a particular medical or psychological problem. [Reiki] simply gives energy to support the client in his or her own healing.”

Rolfing Rolfing focuses on the body’s connective

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tissues, called fascia. Typically, in a series of 10 sessions, a rolfer manipulates soft tissue to release, realign and balance the whole body, thus potentially resolving discomfort, reducing compensations and alleviating pain, according to the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration.

Ida Rolf who earned a doctorate degree in biochemistry from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons developed Rolfing in the early 20th century. She says, “When the body gets working appropriately, the force of gravity can flow through. Then, spontaneously, the body heals itself.”

More Some healing approaches are easier experienced than described, like Dynamic Manual Interface (DMI).

Gil Wette is a licensed physical

therapist, but his work to help patients experience healing and wellness goes far beyond traditional PT. Believing in the desire and power of the human body to find homeostasis and balance, Wette incorporates DMI techniques into his practice. He says DMI is like a dance, where the practitioner moves with the patient’s body’s energy and rhythm to advance it toward health.

Wette says he applies light touch and uses gentle, hands-on manipulation to give people relief from pain and limited mobility issues, or just to help them become healthier and keep moving.

Goldstone reminds us that, “Aging should be valued, and we should rejoice and enjoy this time of reaping the harvest of our lives.” And that’s often what alternative medicine helps us to accomplish.

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ENCOURAGED BY MY LIFELONG FRIEND and closest high school comrade Jeff, I agreed to travel with him in September to the Detroit area for our 50th high school reunion. Looking back I am glad I went. Not so much to rekindle friendships from decades ago, but more out of a curiosity to

gather perspective on life, clarity of who I am now, and reconnect with what helped shape my identity.

SOME TAKEAWAYS All of us brave attendees had much more in common than not. Unlike high school days when we were unsure of who we were, where we fit, how to act, this group of 68 year olds were survivors of a long life. It was clear reading the list of our many deceased classmates that life was continuing to be gifted to each of us. We appreciated we were in part a reflection of what we shared, the paths we walked together in the mid-60s.

Each classmate’s story was interesting. There was no division or exclusion. Nothing to prove, nothing to be anxious about, yet still questions about life. There was a sense of

camaraderie and honest appreciation of each other. Whether we were close during high school or not, time was the great connecter of our common story. We discussed whether we were retired or not with not much concern about how we earned a living. We spoke of children and grandchildren. We were honest about health concerns. And we threw in a few recollections defining our communal identity. We laughed.

Yes, there were moments when smaller groups formed to tell a common story, transporting me back in time as if nothing had changed….the group of about eight guys who had endured long practices on the football field and the coaches rants, gathered as if we were in the huddle again…or those of us, while touring the high school, stopped in front of Mr. Velkof ’s room where he taught physics, noticing what seemed

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to be the same dented gray lockers lining the hallway. Or my favorite… when a group began to form realizing we had all been in Mr. Scholtz’s fifth grade class. We talked of how we saw the playground out the classroom window, remembered walks to the cafeteria to see films or to the nurse’s office to get TB shots…as ten year olds! For a moment the passage of time blurred.

It seems like memory, as imperfect as it may be, is the most elementary thread that weaves our story together, connecting then with now, reflecting our deeply personal story yet also reminding us we carry a communal identity of group, place and culture. Memory fetters us, grounds us in some way. I am because I once was…a member of the class of ’67.

And then there was something deeply moving, you might say sacred, about

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standing in exact spaces, the very places on which I stood and lived my life 50plus years ago. Some has changed, but not the ground, sky, the horizon. Perhaps this feels more dramatic when one lives far from the hometown and has not had the time to stand on these ‘sacred spots’ over the years. But just the same… …standing at the same free throw line where I stood at age 16 in front of screaming fans… in the student lot where I parked Mom’s yellow Mercury on those few days she let drive to school…passing the old house, seeing my bedroom window, visiting with the current owner who purchased it from the family to whom Dad sold it … driving past the corner on Woodward Avenue where the old drive-in used to be, our Friday night hang out…. stopping by the old church the afternoon after the

reunion, walking the same aisle Jeff and I walked as acolytes…the same space, place, years ago. What is time and how to measure it?

I left the reunion weekend with a sense of gratefulness and encouragement for the road ahead. I realize going back for a 50th reunion is not the same for everyone. But we all have a past that weaves together a tapestry to help us know who we are with reference points to keep us afloat on our ever-evolving journey. This transition into and through our 50s and beyond has our attention now. Perhaps a 50th high school reunion can be one of those experiences to help clarify our personal story, bringing together time, memory, love, selfhood and mortality.

Bob Calhoun is a psychologist and writes in Fort Collins.

Tinnitus: The Sound that comes from Nowhere Ringing in the ears, buzzing, humming, or crickets are terms often used to describe Tinnitus. Nearly 50 million Americans experience some type of hearing loss, with approximately 20 million dealing with some type of Tinnitus.

Tinnitus is your brain’s reaction to a loss of signal from your ear, it’s not a disease in and of itself, but rather a symptom.

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Some of the personalized treatment plans include: • Listening to different types of sounds • Hearing aids with Tinnitus Sound Support TM Benefits of treatment plans include: • Shifting Tinnitus to the background, where it belongs • Relief and relaxation, with attention away from your Tinnitus

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

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 assisted living, independent living, moving assistance, nursing facilities, senior apartments Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 home remodeling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 funeral care, legal services, transportation

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & BENEFITS FINANCES

Colorado Low Income Telephone Assistance Program 303-894-2043, ttp://www. ccdhh.com/site/index.php/lowincome-telephone-assistance/ Consumer Fraud (Weld County District Attorney) 800-222-4444 or 356-4010 www.weldgov.com GreenPath Financial Wellness 424 Pine St., Ste. 202, FC 800-550-1961 www.greenpath.com House of Neighborly Service 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV 667-4939 531 8th, Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Centers of America 300 E. 29th St., LV, 622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments. com Full-service financial firm com­ mitted to helping people pursue their financial goals.

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Michael Tarantino, CFP, Investment Centers of America 303 E. Mountain Ave., FC 292-0105, www. michaeltarantino.net Customized financial planning to help make your goals a reality.

Larimer County Office on Aging 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7730, www.larimer.org Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Weld County 866-432-8435 www.weldgov.com Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 484-7498, 242 Conifer St., FC, 494-9705 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV 663-4163, www.n2n.org Old Age Pension Weld County 351-1551, www.weldgov.com

Social Security Administration Larimer County 301 S. Howes St., Ste. 4, FC 866-336-7385, www.ssa.gov Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities 649 Remington St., FC, 3104900, www.pafclarimer.org Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., Ste. 4, FC 866-336-7385 5400 W. 11th St., GR 877-405-9195, www.ssa.gov

INSURANCE COUNSELING

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 Larimer County Department of Human Services-Medicaid 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 205 E. 6th St., LV 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 498-6300, www.larimer.org/dhs

Medicaid Hotline 888-367-6557 www.healthcolorado.net Medicare Information & Application Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 205 E. 6th St., LV 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 498-6300, www.larimer.org/dhs Medicare Information 800-633-4227 www.medicare.gov Options for Long Term Care (OLTC) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7780, www.larimer.org Weld County RSVP 8th Ave. and 18th St. 351-2588 www.unco.edu/nhs/retiredsenior-volunteer-program/ Weld County Social Services Department 315 N. 11th Ave., GR, 352-1551 www.weldgov.com

HOUSING

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

Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910, https:// housingcatalyst.com Good 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/ lovelandvillage Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 686-2743, www.good-sam.com/ watervalley Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232, www.lovelandhsg.org Neighborhood Services Office 281 N. College Ave., FC 224-6046, www.fcgov.com/ neighborhoodservices Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 484-7498 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV 663-4163, www.n2n.org

ASSISTED LIVING

Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 1st St., Berthoud 532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.com Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St. LV, 635-9800 www.aspenhouse.org Barlow Assisted Living 2320 W. Prospect Rd., FC 482-1119 www.barlowassistedliving.com Senior assisted-living services.

Bee Hive Homes Assisted Living 1805 32nd St., Evans 866-866-9652 www.seniorliving.net The Bridge at Life Care Center of Greeley 4750 25th St., GR, 339-0022 www.thebridgeatgreeley.com Greeley’s most established assisted living, providing fabulous food and great service.

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

Brookdale Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 235-0698 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale North Loveland 2895 N. Empire, LV 235-0683 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale Mariana Butte 215 Shupe Cir., LV, 235-0699 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale Greeley 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 818-5300 www.brookdaleliving.com Columbine Commons Assisted Living 1475 Main Street, WS 449-5540, www. columbinehealth.com

Courtyard of Loveland 605 California Ave., LV, 667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com Our smaller facility offers a comfortable home environment with 24-hour personal care.

Eagle’s Nest Assisted Living 1026 Salmon Run, FC, 231-2692 www.eaglesnestal.com Fort Collins Healthcare Center 1000 S Lemay Ave, FC 482-7925 www.savaseniorcare.com Accepting Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance.

Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 494-3276 Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR 573-7739, www.gardensquare memorycare.com

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

Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 999-8790 www.morningstarseniorliving.com

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

New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbine health.com Assisted living, Alzheimer’s and related dementia, assisted living, short-term respite programs.

Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation.

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

Loveland House 2115 Eagle Dr., LV 663-2223 MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939 www.mackenzieplace.com Meadowlark Assisted Living 1214 Catalpa Pl., FC 221-3707 MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR, 353-6800 www.meadowviewofgreeley.com

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Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV, 461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV, 667-5962 www.facebook.com/pages/ Primrose-Place The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC, 229-5800 www.nhaconsulting.com Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 224-2700 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Offers independent living monthto-month leases with no buy-in.

Shamrock Manor 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 224-1400 Spring Creek Health Care 1000 E Stuart Street, FC 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com Providing wound, bariatric, respiratory and respite care.

Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 482-2215 www.turnberryassistedliving.com 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 www.windsongmemorycare.com A memory care community that follows Montessori principles in caring for their residents.

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Good Samaritan Society-Bonell Community 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 226-4909 www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 686-2743, www.good-sam.com/ watervalley Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR 351-0683 www.holidaytouch.com/ our-communities/greeley-place Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 622-9907, www.rhf.org/rhfcms Affordable housing for lowincome seniors.

Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV 593-9800 www.hillcrestofloveland.com MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939 www.mackenzieplace.com Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV 663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity. com Park Regency Premiere Senior Living 1875 Fall River Dr., LV 461-1100, www.parkregency.us Parkwood Estates Independent Senior Living Community 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 482-3924 www.holidaytouch.com

Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC 224-2700 www.rigdenfarmseniorliving.com Independent living month-tomonth leases with no buy-in.

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

Sugar Valley Estates—Holiday Retirement 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 744-3245 www.sugarvalleyestates.com The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St. LV, 667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com Service and amenity choices available in a caring community.

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

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

MOVING ASSISTANCE

Kids Gloves, LLC 449-2309, www.kidgloves.us Lone Pine Estate Service 224-2637

NURSING FACILITIES

Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave. FC, 494-2140 www.columbinehealth.com Private rooms for individuals; short stays after hospitalization, long-term care, end-of-life care.

Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, PC 1045 Robertson St., FC 493-6667, www.brainrecov.com

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

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

Fairacres Manor Inc. 1700 18th Ave., GR, 353-3370 www.vivage.com/fairacres 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 Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com.

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

Sava Senior Care 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 821 Duffield Ct., LV, 669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com

Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR, 353-1017 www.savaseniorcare.com

SENIOR APARTMENTS

Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC 482-1584, www. columbinehealth.com

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

Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR, 330-6400 www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com Quality care in peaceful, homelike atmosphere with nursing care. In-house physician.

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

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies 1020 Patton St., FC, 484-7981 www.rncrhealth.com

Windsor Health Care Center 710 3rd St., WS, 686-7474 www.savaseniorcare.com Big Thompson Manor I & II 230 Monroe Ave., LV, 667-4195

Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR, 352-9305 CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 282-7522, www.carehousing.org Century III (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS, 686-5576 www.windsorgov.com DMA Plaza Apartments 300 Remington St., FC 493-7727 Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com

Fox Run Good Samaritan Society 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com Governor’s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 686-9650 Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., Ste. 105, GR 356-5489 Hamilton Park Apartments 1402 N. 4th St., Ste. 2, Berthoud, 532-3725 Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV, 6229907, www.rhf.org/rhfcms Affordable housing for lowincome seniors.

Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 356-0610 Island Grove Village 119 14th Ave., GR, 356-2808 www.islandgrove.org Joe P. Martinez Garden Apartments 1701 2nd St., GR, 356-2332 La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org

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Loveland Housing Authority (Maple Terrace, Mirasol, Silver Leaf I & II) 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232, www.lovelandhsg.org Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 378-9393 Oakbrook I Apartments 3200 Stanford Rd., FC 226-5060 www.mynewplace.com Oakbrook II Apartments 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 223-1356 www.mynewplace.com Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 225-3711 www.cowboy.us/reflections.php Sanctuary Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 225-2116 www.voacolorado.org The Pines at Southmoor 2162 30th St., GR, 356-4059 www.thepinesatsouthmoor.com University Plaza 1534 11th Ave., GR, 353-9275 Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault, 834-1570 Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 472-1703 www.cowboy.us/woodbridge.php Woodside Village Apartments 144 E. 24th St., GR, 356-5991

RETAIL BOOKS

Old Firehouse Books 232 Walnut St., FC, 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com

HORSES

Happy Horse 113 Peterson St., FC, 484-4199 www.happyhorsetack.com Everything for horses and the people they love.

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HOME REMODELING

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

GARDENING

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

KNITTING, CROCHETING, WEAVING

Lambspun 1101 E Lincoln Ave., FC 484-1998 www.lambspun.com Classes. Wide selection of fibers, yarn and accessories. Knitting, weaving, spinning, crochet.

My Sister Knits 1408 W. Mountain Ave., FC 407-1461 www.mysisterknits.com Classes, open knitting, scrumptious yarns, knitting accessories and encouragement.

SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

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

Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr., Ste. E, FC, 4822221, www.goesfuneralcare.com Personalized services including traditional burial and cremation.

Green burial available.

Seitz Funeral Services Inc 2000 47th Ave., GR, 330-6151 www.adamsonchapels.com Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th St., GR 330-7301 www.dignitymemorial.com Vessey Funeral Service 2649 E. Mulberry St., Ste. A-1 FC, 482-5065 www.vesseyfuneralservice.com Viegut Funeral Home 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., FC 679-4669 www.viegutfuneralhome.com Photography services.

LEGAL SERVICES

Bill Beyers, Elder-Law Attorney 762 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 669-1101, www.beyerslaw.com C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law 1211 Lake Ave., Ste. 202, Berthoud 532-4183, www.cjlordlaw.com Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC 493-2891 www.coloradolegalservices.org Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 424 Pine St., FC, 402-207 www.cobar.org

www.wallace-kling.com Weld County Legal Services Pro Bono Program 800 8th Ave., Ste. 202, GR 310-8367 www.coloradolegalservices.org

TRANSPORTATION

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 5323049, www.berthoud.org/ Town/bats.php City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 410 E. 5th St., LV, 962-2700 www.ci.loveland.co.us Dial-A-Ride 250 N. Mason St., FC, 224-6066 www.ridetransfort.com Larimer County Lift 2255 Midpoint Dr., FC, 498-7541 Greeley Paratransit 1200 A St., GR, 350-9287 www.greeleygov.com/thebus Greenride 4414 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 200, FC, 226-5533 www.greenrideco.com Shuttle service to Denver International Airport from Front Range and Wyoming locations.

SAINT 333 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 42, FC 223-8604 or 223-8645 LV, 223-8653, www.saint volunteertransportation.org

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

Super Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Road, FC 225-4838 www.supershuttle.com/dia 20 trips daily to and from DIA.

Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6 Ste. 200, FC, 223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com

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

Procter and Callahan, LLC, Elder Law & Estate Planning 343 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 240, FC, 266-9669 www.proctercallahanlaw.com Wallace & Kling, P.C. 412 S. Howes St., Ste. B, FC 221-5602

Uber www.get.uber.com Sign up for Uber on your phone.

Get reasonably priced rides any time.

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

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Active

DIRECTORY Activities & lessons . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Archery, biking, boating, bowling, cards and bingo, dancing, equestrian gear, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, scuba, spectator events, swimming, tennis Arts & crafts classes . . . . . . . . . 46 Glass blowing, knitting, painting, pottery, quilting & sewing, stained glass Arts & entertainment . . . . . . . . . . 47 Cinema cafes, dinner theaters, museums, performance venues Beauty/Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hair removal

ACTIVITIES ARCHERY

Greeley Archers www.greeleyarchers.com Loveland Archery Exchange 907 VanBuren Ave., LV 667-2934 www.laxarchery.com Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com

BIKING

The Bicycle Advisory Committee 215 N. Mason Ave., FC www.fcgov.com/bac The Bicycle Ambassador Program (BAP) A partnership between FC Bikes & Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition www.bicycleambassadorprogram.org The Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition (BPEC) www.bicycleambassador program.org/bpec City of Fort Collins Bikes 281 N. College Ave., FC, 416-2471 www.fcgov.com/bicycling 44 |

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City of Greeley Bikes 1001 9th Ave., GR, 350-9424 www.greeleygov.com/activities/ greeley-bikes

Rocky Mountain Recumbents 2111-G S. College Ave., FC 221-4838 www.rockymountainrecumbents.com

City of Loveland Recreation Trails and Bike Map www.cityofloveland.org

Two Rivers Cycling Club Greeley www.tworiverscycling.org

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

A Wanderlust Adventures 4120 W. County Rd. 54G, LaPorte, CO, 482-1995 www.awanderlustadventure.com

Fort Collins Bike Library 250 N. Mason Ave., FC 419-1050, www.fcbikelibrary.org Fort Collins Cycling Club www.fccycleclub.org Lee’s Cyclery Bike Shop 202 W. Laurel St., FC, 482-6006 www.leescyclery.com.

P.E.D.A.L. (People’s Efforts to Deemphasize Autos in Loveland) www.pedalclub.org Recycled Cycles 4031 S. Mason St., FC, 223-1969 www.recycled-cycles.com RideKick 877-974-4440, www.ridekick.com Electric-pow­ered trailers.

BOATING

A1 Wildwater Rafting 2801 N. Shields St., FC, 2243379, www.a1wildwater.com Boyd Lake State Park 3720 N. CR 11C, LV, 6691739, www.cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/parks/BoydLake Inlet Bay Marina @ Horsetooth Reservoir 4314 S. Shoreline Dr., FC 223-0140 www.inletbaymarina.com Mountain Whitewater Descents 1329 N. Hwy 287, FC, 419-0917, www.raftmwd.com Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy 287, FC, 493-4005, www.shoprma.com

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BOWLING

Chippers Lanes 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 2266327, 2454 8th Ave., GR, 3534275, www.chipperslanes.com Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Sweetheart Lanes 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-3510 www.sweetheartlanes.net Leagues, parties and open bowling.

CARD GAMES, BINGO, BUNKO AND MORE

Fort Collins Duplicate Player’s Club Community of Christ Church 220 E. Oak St., FC, 204-1952 Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Bingo, bridge and pinochle Greeley Afternoon Club Senior Center 1010 6th St., GR, 304-0410

Northern Colorado Bridge www.northerncoloradobridge.com

DANCING

Andre’s Ballroom Dance, LLC Masonic Temple, 225 W. Oak St., FC, 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 or 224-6033 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ clubtico.php Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC, 232-9539, www. contemporarydanceacademy.com Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club Mountain Range Shadows Clubhouse, 8401 Mummy Range Dr., LV, 498-8997 www.coloradosquaredance.com High Country Conservatory of Dance 5112 S. College Ave., FC 225-0600 www.highcountrydance.com Dancer Guy, LLC FC, 207-9176 www.dancerguy.com Swing, Latin, Ballroom or Country dance lessons.

EQUESTRIAN GEAR

Happy Horse 113 Peterson St., FC. 484-4199 www.happyhorsetack.com Everything for horses and the people they love.

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

GOLFING

City of Fort Collins Golf Division Multiple locations, FC, 221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf City of Loveland Golf Courses Multiple locations, LV, 669-5800 www.ci.loveland.co.us Fort Collins Country Club 1920 Country Club Rd., FC 482-1336 www.fcgolf.org Greeley Country Club 4500 10th St., GR, 353-2431 www.greeleycc.org Harmony Club Golf 4176 Club Dr., FC, 482-4653 www.harmonyclub.info/golf/ Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS, 204-4653, www.

HighlandMeadowsGolfCourse.com Weeklong camps for beginner and intermediate golfers. Indi­ vidual and group instruction.

HIKING

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

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

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

Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 575 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 120, LV, 581-3553, www. lovelandacademyofmusic.com

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

SCUBA

Alpine Scuba 1110 W. Prospect Rd., FC, 4847049, www.alpinescuba.net Colorado Scuba Diving Academy 3320 N. Shields St., FC, 855-5572822, www.codivingacademy.com High Plains Scuba Center 115 W. Harvard, FC, 493-8562 www.highplainsscuba.com Scuba Schools International Inc 2619 Canton Ct., FC, 482-0883 www.divessi.com Tortuga Bay 2986 W. 29th St., GR, 353-3337 www.tortugabay.net

SPECTATOR EVENTS

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

SWIMMING

Bittersweet Swimming & Tennis 1429 39th Ave., GR, 353-0957, www.bittersweetwetnet.org Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 3302837, www.greeleygov.com/ Recreation/default.aspx Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2386, www.cityofloveland.org Chimney Park Pool 421 Chimney Park Dr., WS, 6740826, www.windsorgov.com/ index.aspx?NID=276 City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/cityparkpool.php

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org

MUSIC CLASSES

EZ Keys Piano Studio 6th Place SW, LV, 222-6234 www,ezkeyspiano.com Private and shared lessons; free introductory session.

Magnolia Music Studio 210 W. Magnolia St., FC, 481-8661 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Philomusica: A Muscial Playground 2105 S. College Ave., FC 419-8801, www.philomusica.com Piano & Guitar Institute 2925 S. College Ave., #8, FC 206-4930, 1295 Main St., #3, WS, 686-9660, www. pianoinstitutellc.com

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Discovery Bay Water Park 715 E. 24th St., GR, 3533538, www.greeleygov.com/ Recreation/default.aspx Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/epic.php Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400, www.greeleygov. com/Recreation/GreeleyRec.aspx Hillside Pool 1414 27th St., GR, 352-1692 www.hillsidepool.com Island Grove Park 501 N. 14th Ave., GR, 350-9392, www.greeleygov.com/Parks/ islandgrove.aspx Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ mulberrypool.php Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 SE 4th St., LV, 962-2435, www.ci.loveland.co.us/index. aspx?page=231

TENNIS

City Park Tennis Courts 1500 W. Mulberry St., FC, 4847665, www.fcgov.com/parks/map Edge Sports Center, Inc. 4450 Denrose Ct., FC, 472-0048 www.edgesportscenter.com Lewis Tennis School Rolland Moore Park, 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.lewistennis.com Rolland Moore Racquet Complex 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/racquet-complex.php Evergreen Tennis Courts 1337 W. Broadmoor Dr., LV, 663-7788, www. evergreentenniscourts.com

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ART CLASSES GLASS BLOWING

Glass & Fire FC, 402-3280, www.glassnfire.com Daggett Glass Studio 918 N. Garfield Ave., LV 667-8073, www.daggettglass.com

KNITTING

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

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

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

PAINTING

Gadabout Art Various locations, FC, 719-2291159, www.gadaboutart.com Juiced on Imagination 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 220, FC, 301-9695, 1349 Cleveland Ave., LV, 301-9695 www.juicedonimagination.com Mona Lisa & Me 20 S. Parish, Johnstown, 6859385, www.monalisaandme.com Picasso & Wine 1540 Main St., #236, WS, 4600833, www.picassoandwine.com Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 2142508, www.pinotspalette.com/ FortCollins Studio Vino 426 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 6229632, www.studiovino.com Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR, 356-8593 www.greeleyartassociation.org/ classes.html

POTTERY Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr., 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, 221-6204, www.fcgov.com/recreation/ potterystudio.php The Clay Center of Northern Colorado 1024 6th Ave., GR, 590-1561 www.claycenternc.com

QUILTING & SEWING

Jukebox Quilts 406 N. College, FC, 224-9975, www.jukeboxquilts.com The Fig Leaf: Fabrics & Notions 2834 S. College Ave., FC 495-1766 www.thefigleafquilting.com Old Town Quilting 916 Akin Ave., FC, 217-3483 www.oldtownquilting.com Sew What? Inc. 1817 E. Mulberry St., FC, 4827681, www.fortfabrics.com Quilter’s Stash 1180 W. Ash St., Ste 100, WS, 686-5657, www.quilterstash.com Sew Downtown 824 9th St., GR, 352-9230 www.sewdowntown.com Laughing Ladies Quilting 349 Massachessetts Ave., Berthoud, 532-2130 www.laughingladiesquilting.com

STAINED GLASS

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

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CINEMA CAFES

Lyric Cinema Café 300 E. Mountain Ave., FC 493-0893 www.lyriccinemacafe.com The Kress Cinema & Lounge 817 8th Ave., GR 515-5717 www.kresscinema.com

DINNER THEATERS

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

MUSEUMS

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

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

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

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

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

PERFORMANCE VENUES

Bas Bleu Theatre Company 416 Pine St., FC, 498-8949 www.basbleu.org

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Budweiser Event Center – The Ranch 5290 Arena Circle, LV, 619-4100 www.budweisereventcenter.com Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC, 2216730, www.lctix.com Local, regional, and national enter­tainment.

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

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

BEAUTY/SPA

Allura Skin, Laser & Wellness Clinic 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 103, FC. 223-0193, 4450 Union St., Ste. 201, Johnstown. 223-0193 www.alluraclinic.com MD Body and Med Spa 3000 S. College Ave., #208, FC, 779-2920 www.mdbodyandmedspa.com FDA-approved coolsculpting and microneedling treatments.

Screamin’ Peach Waxing Studio 638 S College Ave., 224-2930 4414 S College Ave., 224-2936 www.screaminpeach.com Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346 www.totalvein.net Specialists in disorders of the lower extremity; varicose & spider veins.

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

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EDUCATION,

CONTINUING EDUCATION Computer Classes High Plains Library District 888-861-7323 https://goo.gl/ugqHdQ A variety of computer classes offered free of charge.

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

FITNESS

GENERAL FITNESS

Anytime Fitness 324 W. 37th St., LV, 203-0800 www.anytimefitness.com/ gyms/1380/loveland-co-80538 Aspen Club, Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. #A, FC, 495-8560, 2000 16th St., Ste. 3, GR, www.uchealth.org Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net Fit5 Studio 4637 S Mason St., FC 775-3955, www.fit5studio.com Offering the Lagree Fitness Method to northern Colorado.

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

Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Miramont Lifestyle Fitness South: 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000; North: 1800 Heath Parkway, FC, 672-4219; Central: 2211 S. College Ave., FC, 225-2233; Centerra: 3755 Precision Dr., Ste 100, LV, 744-5005 www.miramontlifestyle.com Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC, 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC 221-4348, www. theotherclubfitness.com Providing high quality fitness and wellness in a welcoming, relaxed, a non-intimidating environment.

REVE fitness 1981 Jessup Dr., FC, 480-0880 www.revefitness.com Yoga, hot yoga, spinning, barre, boot camp style fitness programs, small fitness classes, personalized training, more.

PILATES

b. Pilates 1022 S. College Ave., FC, 8196763, www.schedulicity.com/ scheduling/BPLXEN Perk! Pilates Fitness 351 Linden St., Ste. 100B, FC 481-8474, www.perkpf.com Powerhouse Pilates 1002 W. Drake Rd., #104, FC 556-4589 www.prhspilates.com The Yoga Pilates Center 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net/yoga

YOGA

Just Yoga Fort Collins 5112 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC, 472-5700, www.bikramyogafc.com Just Yoga Greeley 2343 W. 27th St., Ste. 505, GR, 339-9101 www.bikramyogagreeley.com Fort Collins Yoga CoOp www.fortcollinsyogacoop.org Loveland Yoga Core Fitness 100 E. 3rd St., LV, 292-8313 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com

Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com

Mindstream Yoga 2733 Council Tree Ave., #129, FC, 266-9642 www.mindstreamyoga.com

Silver Sneakers www.silversneakers.com

Old Town Yoga 237 Jefferson St., FC, 222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com

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

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

Hatfield Chilson Recreation 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.ci.loveland.co.us

The Conditioning Spa 2640 11th Ave., GR, 352-0974 www.conditioningspa.com

Sacred Space Yoga 1616 14th St., GR, 515-6821 www.ssyoga.com

Lifestyle Centre Health Club 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 133 FC, 494-6446 www.lifestylecenter.net Comprehensive program encouraging commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Programs/activities for all ages.

Yoga Luna 206 E. 4th St., LV, 690-7909 www.yogalunaloveland.com

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

Keep Your Feet Warm and Cozy EACH SEASON presents unique challenges. Whether you’re tromping through deep snow and sub-zero temperatures in the mountains or contending with damp, chilled, and muddy conditions in town, it’s important to take care of your feet during the winter months.

The following are some tips to keep your feet in the best condition possible all winter long: 1. Don’t try to tip-toe through winter snow, ice, and temperatures in summer footwear. Exposing feet to extreme temperatures means risking frostbite and other cold related injuries. Choose winter footwear that will keep your feet warm, dry, and well-supported.

2. Boots are a must-have, especially when dealing with winter precipitation. Boots should be made of waterproof material or a water-proof treatment can usually be applied to them. Socks should be made of a wicking material or wool.

Cotton is not recommended as it will actually retain moisture and facilitate heat loss due to convection. Damp and sweaty feet tend to chill more easily making you more vulnerable to

frostbite and more prone to bacterial and fungal infections.

3. Committed runners don’t need to let the cold stop them. A variety of warm, light-weight, and moisture-wicking active wear is available at most running or sporting goods stores to help runners stay warm and dry in the most bitter temperatures.

4. Some runners may compensate for icy conditions by altering how their foot strikes the ground. Instead of changing your foot strike pattern, shorten your stride to help maintain stability. And remember, with any sport it’s more important than ever to warm-up and stretch before you begin as the cold weather can make you less flexible than normal.

5. Winter is skiing and snowboarding season, activities enjoyed by nearly 10 million Americans, according to the National Ski Areas Association. Never ski or snowboard in footwear other than ski boots specifically designed for that purpose. Make sure your boots fit properly; you should be able to wiggle your toes, but the boots should immobilize the heel, instep, and ball of your foot. You can also use orthotics (support devices that go inside shoes) to help control the foot’s movement inside of the boots.

6. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption when venturing out into extreme temperatures. Nicotine causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) which decreases blood flow to the periphery and alcohol hinders the body’s ability to sense temperature accurately and can cause heat loss.

7. Finally, go inside when feeling too cold and do not ignore your body’s warning signs. If you suspect that you have a coldrelated injury seek emergency medical care. Get out of the cold and into a warm environment as quickly as possible. Keep your feet dry and warm. Do no expose the flesh to extremely warm or hot temperatures (such as fire or a portable heater). A gradual and steady warming procedure should be followed.

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center is available for all of your foot-related healthcare needs. Feel free to contact our Fort Collins or Loveland office for an appointment.

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

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

BREWERY TOURS

Salud! Cooking School Whole Foods, 2201 S. College Ave., FC, 267-9200 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St., FC, 221-0524 www.newbelgium.com

Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 11, FC 484-6325, www.fcmow.org Nutritious meals, conver­sation, and well-being check on delivery.

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

Odell Brewing Company 800 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 498-9070, www.odellbrewing.com

COOKING CLASSES

Come Back to the Table 725 E. Mulberry St., FC, 407-8828 www.comebacktothetable.com/ cooking-classes Foodies Culinary Academy 4206 S. College Ave., #108, FC 226-2665, www.foodiescca.com The Cupboard 152 S. College Ave., FC 493-8585, www.thecupboard.net The Cooking Studio Fort Collins 123 N. College Ave., FC www.the-cooking-studio.com

DELIVERY SERVICES

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Larimer County Farmers’ Market 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-6000 www.fortcollinsfarmersmarkets.com

RSVP Weld County: Grocery Shopping and Delivery 351-2588, www.coseniorcorps.org Safeway Grocery Delivery 877-723-3929 www.shop.safeway.com

MAKE YOUR OWN

Loveland Farmers’ Market N. Garfield & Orchards (Hobby Lobby Parking Lot), LV, 4954889, www.fortcollinsfm.com

Hops and Berries 130 W. Olive St., Unit B, FC, 493-2484, 1833 E. Harmony Rd., Unit 16, FC, 493-2484, www. hopsandberries.com

Winter Farmers’ Market Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave., FC, www.downtownfort collins.com/ events/winter-farmers-market

Warhammer Supply 1112 Monroe Ave., LV 635-2602 www.warhammersupply.com

Meals on Wheels of Loveland and Berthoud 437 N. Garfield, LV, 667-0311 www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org

Zippity Zoo Farmers’ Market & Boutique 6921 Ridge Valley Ct., LV, 2316444, www.alpacarancher.net

WINE TASTING

FARMERS’ MARKETS

GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE

Meals on Wheels of Greeley & Weld County 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com Delivers meals to people in their homes in Weld county.

City of Loveland Farmers’ Market 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV, 9622727, www.cityofloveland.org Drake Road Farmers’ Market 802 W. Drake, FC, 218-5521 www.drakeroadfarmersmarket.com Fort Collins Farmers’ Market 215 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 4954889, www.fortcollinsfm.com

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Greeley Farmers’ Market 1100 8th Ave., GR, 350-9783 www.greeleygov.com/ CommunityDevelopment/ FarmersMarket.aspx

City of Loveland COLT Minibus 105 W. 5th St., LV, 962-2700, www.ci.loveland.co.us Albertson’s Home Shopping Assistance—no delivery charge Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC , 472-9630 www.voarsvp@frii.com

Blue Mountain Vineyards Berthoud, CO, 303-532-6104 www.coloradobluemountain.com Blue Skies Winery 251 Jefferson St., FC, 407-9463 www.blueskieswinery.com Sweetheart City Wines, LLC LV, 744-4907 www.sweetheartcitywines.com

Ride on Support businesses that support bicycling.

To advertise in Ride, call Greg or Scott.

We have discounts for early space reservations.

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

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

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Ten Bears Winery Taste Room, 114 N. College Ave., FC, 484-8101, Winery, 5215 Ten Bears Ct., LaPorte, 566-4043 www.tenbearswinery.com The Cellar 3600 Mitchell Dr., Ste. 90, FC 223-1555, www.thecellarfc.com Wilbur’s Total Beverage 2201 S. College Ave., FC 226-8662 www.wilburstotalbeverage.com

High Plains Library District 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us Centennial Park Library 2227 23rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans Kersey Library 413 1st St., Kersey

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

Clearview Library District www.clearviewlibrary.org Windsor-Severance Library 720 3rd St., Windsor, 686-5603

City of Fort Collins 215 N. Mason St., FC, 221-6207 www.fcgov.com

Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV 962-2665 www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org

CITY SERVICES

City of Greeley 1000 10th St., GR, 350-9710 www.greeleygov.com City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org Downtown Fort Collins 19 Old Town Square, FC, 484-6500 www.downtownfortcollins.com Town of Berthoud Town Hall, 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, 532-2643 www.berthoud.org

LIBRARIES

Poudre River Public Library District www.poudrelibraries.org Old Town Library 201 Peterson St., FC, 221-6740 Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields St., FC 221-6740 Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC 221-6740

SENIOR CENTERS

Berthoud Senior Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-2730

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

Greeley Senior Activity Center 1010 6th St., GR, 350-9440 www.greeleygov.com/recreation/ SeniorCenter.aspx Special events, travel programs, sports & tournaments, classes, games, nutritional lunches.

Loveland Chilson Senior Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2783 www.ci.loveland.co.us Variety of programming opportu­ nities for older adults.

Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Windsor Community Recreation Center offers numerous activities and trips for seniors to enjoy.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Boys & Girls Club of Weld County 2400 1st Ave., GR 353-1278 www.bgcweld.org City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails.php Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 491-3583 www.colorado.com/ official-colorado-welcome-centers Community Grief Center 4650 W. 20th St., GR 506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.ftcma.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 Landfill 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 498-5770 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/ ftc.htm Larimer County: Natural Resources Volunteer Program 1800 S. CR 31, LV 619-4552 www.larimer.org/nrvolunteer

Loveland Museum/ Gallery 503 N. Loveland Ave., LV 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 1217 E. Elizabeth #11, FC 484-6325 www.fcmow.org Odyssey of the Mind 388-0445 www.coloradoodyssey.org Poudre River Public Library District Old Town Library 201 Peterson St., FC 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org Realities for Children 1610 S. College Ave., FC 484-9090 www.realitiesforchildren.com Rialto Theater Center 228 E. 4th St., LV 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org Ten Thousand Villages/Fort Collins 113 Linden St., 224-9501 www.tenthousandvillages.com/ fortcollins United Way of Larimer County 424 Pine St., 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/ volunteer-opportunities/retiredsenior-volunteer-program-rsvp Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org

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CAREGIVING

ADULT DAYCARE & RESPITE CARE

Brookdale Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 235-0698 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale North Loveland 2895 N. Empire, LV 235-0683 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale Mariana Butte 215 Shupe Cir., LV 235-0699 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale Greeley 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 818-5300 www.brookdaleliving.com

Eldergarden Adult Day Care 910 27th Ave., GR, 353-5003 www.eldergarden.org Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 605 S. Shields St., FC, 221-0406 www.elderhaus.org New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbine health.com.

ResCare 5400 West 11 th St., GR 356-0093, www.rescare.com Provides quality residential, supported living, and day programs services.

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

CARE MANAGEMENT

Fil’s Place www.filsplace.com

Adult Resources for Care and Help (ARCH) Larimer County FC, 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors/arch.htm

Legacy Services, LLC 1724 Silvergate Rd., FC, 488-1275 www.legacygcm.com

American Elder Advocates, LLC www.americanelderadvocates.org

Options for Long Term Care (OLTC) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7780, www.larimer.org/dhs/ adultservices/oltc.htm

Catholic Charities Northern Senior Outreach (no cost) FC, 484-5010, 1442 N. 11th Ave. GR, 353-6433, www.ccdenver.org Consultants for Aging Families, LLC 649 Remington St., FC, 498-0730 www.agingfamilies.net Disabled Resource Services (no cost) 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700, 640 E. Eisenhower Blvd., LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org

UCHealth Cancer Patient Navigation 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 330, FC, 297-6165 www.uchealth.org Poudre Valley Hospital - UCHealth Community Case Management 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-8554, www.uchealth.org

Hours of Operation: M-Th 8-5pm, Fri 8-4 Fort Collins (970) 493-7442

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Seniors in Transition, LLC 2627 Pasquinel Dr., FC 204-6977, www.seniorsintrans.com

HOME HEALTH SUPPORT

Accent Care 1180 Main St., Ste. 9, WS 800-368-7167 www.accentcare.com

Advanced Home Healthcare, LLC 1730 S. College Ave., Ste. 304, FC, 493-8500 Banner Home Care – McKee Medical LV, 820-4435, GR, 810-6222 www.bannerhealth.com Bloom at Home 1455 Main Street, WS 460-9200, www. columbinehealth.com Care Pathways www.carepathways.com Caring Companions Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org Caring Hearts Home Health Care, LLC 6801 W. 20th St. Ste. 207, GR 378-1409, www.caringheartshh.com Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Northern Colorado Division 2105 Clubhouse Dr., GR 330-5655, www.vnacolorado.org Home health care you can trust.

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

Comfort Keepers 1218 W. Ash St. Ste. L, WS 829-3100 www.comfortkeepers.com Eldercare Network 495-3442, www.eldercarenet.org Evergreen Home Health Care 301 N. Howes St., Ste. 110, FC 416-6481, www.evergreenhhc.com

Family Care Connection 223-9026 www.familycareconnection.com Family Link 720-266-2791 www.familylinkcolorado.org Good Samaritan Society 226-4909, FC 669-3100, LV 352-6082, GR www.good-sam.com Home Instead Senior Care 251 Boardwalk, FC, 494-0289 www.homeinstead.com Wide variety of senior care ser­ vices, resources and support delivered to the home.

Homewatch Care Givers 1220 W. Ash St. Ste. C, WS 674-9723 www.homewatchcaregivers.com

HomeWell Senior Care 1401 S. Taft Ave., #207, LV 461-4799, www. homewellseniorcare.com Trusted providers for compassionate care for seniors.

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

Preferred Home Health 2802 Madison Square Dr., #100, LV, 776-1970 www.phhco.com

Right At Home 2850 McClelland Drive, FC 494-1111, www.rightathome.net Improving the lives of those we serve.

RVNA Home Health Care 107 Cameron Dr., FC, 225-9399 www.rvna.info Senior Helpers 1051 6th St., GR, 667-6400 www.seniorhelpers.com/noco Seniors Helping Seniors Senior In-Home Care 2290 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 4, FC 631-8251 3805 Valley Crest Drive, Timnath 484-8445 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com Touchstone Home Health 5312 W. 9th St. Dr., Ste. 120, GR 356-3922 www.touchstonehomehealth.com

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

CANCER TREATMENT

Cancer Center of the Rockies 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 150, FC 493-6337, www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with malignancies and/or blood disorders.

Visiting Angels 5441 Boeing Dr., Ste. 200, LV 2925668, www.visitingangels.com

HOSPICE CARE

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

Hospice of Northern Colorado 1801 16th St., GR, 475-0041 www.hospiceofnortherncolorado.org Pathways Hospice Community Care for Northern Colorado 305 Carpenter Rd., FC, 663-3500 www.pathways-care.org Compassionate care for those who have an advanced condition.

HEALTHCARE ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

ALLERGY

Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., #350, FC, 221-2370 1130 38th Ave., Ste. A, GR, 3305391, 2026 Blue Mesa St., LV, 663-0144 www.allergypartners.com Leaders in allergy and asthma care.aders in allergy and asthma care.

Banner Health Clinic 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 608 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 101, FC 498-9226, www.bannerhealth.com Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 1136 E. Stuart St., Bldg 3, Ste. 3200, FC, 221-1681 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N, Ste 1 GR, 356-3907 www.coloradoallergy.com Allergies, asthma and eczema.

CHIROPRACTICE & MASSAGE

Academy of Natural Therapy 625 8th Ave., GR, 352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com Accredited massage therapy instruction for those interested in careers; massages also available.

Family & Sport Chiropractic 1035 Robertson St., FC 224-2282 www.drmontywilburndc.com Impact Chiropractic Family Health Center 1027 W. Horsetooth Rd., Ste. 101, FC, 223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com Hand Chiropractic 1630 S. Lemay Ave. Ste. 4, FC 221-9300, www.handchiro.com Combining modern technology with traditional care.

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

Front Range Cancer Specialists 2315 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 110, FC, 212-7600, www. frontrangecancer.com Diagnosis, surgery, chemothera­ py, radiation and other complementary therapies.

Loveland Oncology and Hematology 2975 Ginnala Dr., Ste. 120, LV 667-7870, www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, treat­ment, specializing in chemo­therapy and infusion.

UCHealth Cancer Care & Hematology 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 170, FC, 493-6337 1675 18th Ave., GR, 347-5780 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. LV, 203-7083. www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, surgery, chemothera­ py, radiation and other complementary therapies.

DENTAL

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

Aronson Family Dental 4027 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC 472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com

Our experience... ...your comfort

(970) 482-4244

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BenchMark Dental 3400 W. 16th St., 8E, GR 686-7858 New Loveland location coming soon!, 686-7858 1555 Main Street, A-2, WS 686-7858 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com Implants and dentures for 50 and up.

Family Dental Clinic – Health District of Northern Larimer County 202 Bristlecone Dr., FC 416-5331, www.healthdistrict.org Front Range Dentures 1525 Riverside, Suite B, FC 493-9001 Affordable dentures, denture repair, tooth extraction, dental implants, bridges, complete den­tistry services.

Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR, 352-4242 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV 744-2345, www.Loveland DentistryandDentures.com Comfortable and caring dentistry and dentures to northern Colorado.

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

Perfect Teeth 1856 B, N. College Ave., #110, FC, 999-1594 902 14th St., GR, 616-6835 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 400, LV, 800-2493 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 800-2466 www.perfectteeth.com Poudre Valley Family Dental 1337 Riverside Ave., Ste. 2, FC 221-3020 www.poudrevalleyfamilydental. com Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com Wells & Abrames Dental 702 W. Drake, Bldg. G, FC 493-9299 www.wellsabramesdental.com

ELDER ABUSE

AARP ElderWatch (fraud assistance), www.aarp.org Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr., Ste. F, FC 498-7770, www.larimer.org/dhs/ adultservices/aps.htm Alternatives to Violence 313 E. 4th St., LV, 669-5150 www.alternativestoviolence.org Crossroads Safehouse 421 Parker St., FC, 482-3535 24/7 Hotline: 482-3502 www.crossroadssafehouse.org

Elder Abuse Education 6801 W. 20th St., Ste. 207, GR 353-3800 x3324 www.co.weld.co.us Elder Abuse Reporting 6801 W. 20th St., Ste. 207, GR 352-1551 x6211 www.co.weld.co.us Long Term Care Larimer County 498-7754 SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC, 472-4204 www.savacenter.org

FOOT & ANKLE CARE

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center 3850 N. Grant, Ste. 130, LV 667-0769, 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC, 493-466, www.asafoot.com Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. 6, FC 484-4620 www.andersonpodiatrycenter.com Helping to heal the foundation of the human body.

Poudre Valley Foot & Ankle Clinic 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste., C, FC 484-4620, www.pvfac.com Foot care and surgical center.

GERIATRIC CARE

UCHealth Internal Medicine 1106 E. Prospect Rd. Ste. 100, FC, 495-7410 4674 Snow Mesa Dr., Ste. 100, FC, 778-3052, www.uchealth.org Care specializing in people age 65 and older.

GYNECOLOGY

OB/GYN Associates 1813 Cheyenne Ave., LV, 203-6801, 1900 N. Boise Ave. Stes. 330 & 410, LV, 203-6801 www.bannerhealth.com

HEALTH CLINICS

Banner Health Clinics Several locations throughout northern Colorado. 203-0047 www.bannerhealth.com Family physi­cians; accepting new patients and all insurances.

Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 495-8980, www.uchealth.org Greeley Medical Clinic 1900 16th St. GR, 353-1551 www.uchealth.org Multi-specialty healthcare services.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Clinics 2950 E. Harmony Rd., FC 4901 Thompson Pkwy, LV 2429 35th Ave., GR, 207-7171 www.kaiserpermanente.org Family medicine, and more.

Loveland Community Health Center 302 3rd St., LV, 669-4855 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 669-4640, www.bannerhealth.com Medical Center of the Rockies UCHealth 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Valley Hospital - UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org Salud Family Health Centers 1635 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 494-4040, www.saludclinic.org The Seasons at McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 635-4097, www.bannerhealth.com Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com Acupuncture, nutrition, herbs.

Sunrise Health Center 1006 A St., GR, 352-0048 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org United Medical Center of Berthoud 549 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-4644, www.berthoud.org VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550, www.va.gov Windsor Medical Clinic - UCHealth 1455 Main St., WS, 686-3950 www.uchealth.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kaiser Permanente 877-297-0566 www.kp.org/ask-co Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV 472-0444, www. larimerhealthconnect.org In-person help to connect residents to quality, affordable health insurance.

North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV, 350-4673 1010 A St., GR, 301-4426 302 3rd St. SE, LV, 292-1533

www.northcolorado healthalliance.org Impartial assistance to consumers seeking health coverage through the health insurance marketplace.

Rocky Mountain Health Plans 800-823-8356, www.rmhp.org Medicare and health insurance specialists.

HEALTH PROMOTION

The Seasons Club McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave, LV, 820-4097 www.bannerhealth.com Quality of life enhancement for mature adults.

UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. A, FC 495-8560 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-1860 1900 16th St., First Floor, GR 313-2796, www.uchealth.org Weld Aging Well—Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315C N. 11th Ave., GR, 346-6950 ext. 6117, www.co.weld.co.us Health and longevity tools for older adults.

HEARING

Advanced Hearing Services 2001 S. Shields St. Bldg. J2, FC 221-5249, www.bakerhearing.net Evaluations and consultations, rehabilitation, follow-up care.

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

Hearing Rehab Center 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 9, FC 482-5700 www.hearingrehabcenter.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 Heart Center of the Rockies 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 100 & 200, FC, 221-1000, www.uchealth.org Heart and vascular care.

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INFORMATION

Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC, 472-9798 918 13th St., #1, GR 392-9202, www.alz.org/co Programs and services that sup­ port families, enhance care and support those affected.

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Contact Helpline 800-272-3900, www.alz.org Aging Center of the Rockies 149 W. Harvard, Ste. 201, FC 631-7133 Provides in-home or office-setting counseling on a sliding scale.

American Cancer Society 8221 W. 20th St., Ste. A, GR 356-9727, www.cancer.org Answers on Aging (Senior Hotline) United Way, 407-7066 www.uwaylc.org Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 www.connectionsforindependent living.org

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Eldercare Locator (National) 800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov Grandparents Support Group in Greeley 353-6433 or 346-6952 Hispanic Elderly Outreach Program 353-6433, www.co.weld.co.us Larimer County Office on Aging 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750, www.larimer.org/ seniors Seniors Resource Guide www.seniorsresourceguide.com Volunteers of America Senior Resource 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 C N. 11th Ave., GR, 346-6950 www.co.weld.co.us

INFUSION THERAPY

Poudre Infusion Therapy 1455 Main Street, WS, 460-9208 www.columbine health.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Aspen Medical Center 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 www.bannerhealth.com

MEDICAL CENTERS

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

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org Special­ties in cardiac, trauma care.

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

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

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

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Apria Health Care 1337 Riverside Ave., Ste. 1, 484-8211 2400 W. 16th St., Ste. D, GR 353-5355 420 W. 67th St., LV, 663-0500, www.apria.com

Banner Home Medical Equipment 810-6420 or 800-752-4074 www.bannerhealth.com Certified Prosthetics & Orthotics, LLC 1620 25th Ave., Ste. A, GR 356-2123, www.certifiedpando.com Christ Center Outreach Center 2700 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 223-4442 Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd. Ste. 123, FC, 221-1453, 1455 Main Street, 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 Don Paul Respiratory Services, Inc 965 59th Ave., Ste. C, GR 356-0210, www.rotech.com Ensight Skills Center 3307 S. College Ave., #108, FC 866-375-5693 www.ensightskills.org Frontier Access and Mobility 1308 Riverside Ave., FC, 2238267, www.FrontierAccess.com Offering access and mobility solutions.

Lincare 4700 S. College Ave., FC 482-8114, 107 W. 29th St., LV 663-1163, 2533 11th Ave., GR 356-1506, www.lincare.com

Alliance for Suicide Prevention 1100 Poudre River Dr., FC, 482-2209 www.allianceforsuicide prevention.org Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 www.connectionsforindependent living.org Heart-Centered Counseling 320 W. Oak St., FC 1770 W. 25th Ave., Ste. 206, GR 1032 N. Lincoln Ave.,LV 310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com Larimer Center for Mental Health 525 W. Oak St., FC, 494-4300 www.summitstonehealth.org Loveland Counseling Connections (Information and Referral) 450 Cleveland Ave., LV, 461-8944 www.summitstonehealth.org

Mobility and More 493 N. Denver Ave., LV 461-8400, www.mymobility.biz

North Range Behavioral Health 1300 N. 17th Ave., GR, 347-2120 www.northrange.org.

MTI Medical, LLC 612 Bighorn Ct., WS, 221-5612

Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., FC, 494-9940 www.summitstonehealth.org

Praxair Healthcare Services 1600 E. Mulberry St., FC 224-1441, www.praxair.com UCHealth Home Medical Supply 1420 Riverside Ave., Ste. 108 FC 484-6616, www.pvhs-hms.org RCC Medical Supply 3109 35th Ave., Ste. C 356-9078, www.rccmed.net Rocky Mountain Medical Outfitting & Recycle 2003 W. 8th St., LV, 624-6002 2611 W. 11th St. Rd., GR 515-6935, www.rmmor.org

Spirit Crossing Clubhouse 125 Crestridge St., FC, 493-4051 www.summitstonehealth.org Veterans Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550, www.va.gov

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS

Banner Lifeline LV, 669-0959, GR, 378-4743 or 877-493-8109 www.bannerhealth.com

Veteran’s Club of Loveland 305 Cleveland Ave., LV 667-4722, www.va.gov

Caring Solutions 24/7 Alert 1713 Trailwood Dr., FC, 206-9595 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

CLR Medical and Security Systems, Inc 2115 Cape Hatteras Dr., WS 877-813-8310 www.uslocalmedical.com

24-Hour Crisis Helpline 221-2114 www.summitstonehealth.org Adult and Primary Care Clinic 1250 N. Wilson Ave., LV, 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org

Guardian Medical Monitoring 877-435-7225 www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com Interim Health Care of Fort Collins 877-435-7225 www.interimhealthcare.com Life Fone 877-849-8611 or 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Response 800-921-2008 www. liferesponseusa.com Life Station 866-725-8679 www.lifestation.com Mountain Home Medical 866-686-7504 www.mthommed.com Philips Lifeline 855-681-5351 www.lifelinesys.com Response Link 844-394-9006 www.responselink.com

NEUROLOGY

Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, P.C. 1045 Robertson St., FC, 4936667, www.brainrecov.com Neurology Associates of Northern Colorado 1106 E. Prospect St. Ste. 100, FC 482-4373 Diagnostic and treatment for dis­orders of the nervous system.

NUTRITION

Hospitality Center and Kitchen: Catholic Charities 460 Linden Center Dr., FC, 484-5010 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org

House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV 667-4939, 531 8th St., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 11, FC 484-6325 437 Garfield Ave., LV, 667-0311 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 www.mowaa.org Open Door Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC, 207-4472 www.salvationarmyfortcollins.org Senior Nutrition Meals 315C N. 11th Ave., GR 346-6955, 346-6955x6120 www.co.weld.co.us Senior Nutrition Program with Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315C N. 11th Ave., GR, 346-6952 www.boulder.co.networkofcare.org Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199, www.weldfoodbank.org

ORTHOPEDIC CARE

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Colorado Clinic 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 221-9451 www.coloradoclinic.com Your N. Colorado sports and regenerative medicine pain specialists.

Food Stamps (Larimer County Human Services) 200 W. Oak St., FC 498-7000, www.co.larimer.co.us

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Front Range Pain Medicine 3744 S. Timberline Rd., FC 6200 W. 9th St., Ste. 5, GR 495-0506, www.frpmedicine.com Specializing in pain management practices.

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

Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 110, FC, 221-1201 115 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 160, FC, 221-1201 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC, 204-4263 1455 Main St., Ste. 160, WS. 674-9675 www.coloradoinmotion.com Physical and occupational therapy, industrial health, wellness.

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

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities Northern 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 493-0141 www.ccdenver.org House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St., LV 667-4939, 531 8th St., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org McKee Prescription Assistance Program 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 635-4017 www.bannerhealth.com

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Prescription Assistance Program Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance

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

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

SPINE CARE

REHABILITATION SERVICES

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

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

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

Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco Resources to help with tobacco prevention and cessation.

Teaching proven techniques to help you step free from tobacco.

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

SPECIALITY CARE

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

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

Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St., Ste. 110, FC, 226-1117 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com Specializing in neuropathy.

SPORTS MEDICINE

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N, GR 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV 221-9451 www.coloradoclinic.com Your northern Colorado sports and regenerative medicine pain specialists.

SURGERY

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

URGENT CARE

Associates in Family Medicine Urgent Care Clinic 3519 Richmond Dr., FC 204-0300, www.afmfc.com Open late and on weekends.

Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 9299 Eastman Park Dr., WS 674-0626, www.generalcare.com Specializing in sports and camp physicals for all ages.

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“I think I do such a tiny piece, but if we can all just make a little bit of difference, and have a little ripple effect, then this world will be a better place.”

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EVEN THOUGH SUZANNE BARSLUND grew up in a lower middle-class home where time and money were tight, she was taught the value of giving back to her community. She has held on to that lesson and practiced it ever since she was a young child, even while working full time and raising a family.

“I believe volunteering should be part of our lives all along the way,” Barslund says. “We’re supposed to live until we die and do for others until we can’t anymore.”

Since taking an early retirement in 2006, Barslund has become a full-time volunteer. She’s served in several capacities at her church, helped with disaster relief around the world,

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worked with nonprofit organizations and, most recently, supports Realities for Children. In all of her service, she’s known as a “connector,” someone who links people to others they should know, opportunities they’re seeking or resources they need.

At Realities, Barslund introduces its membership director to many local business owners she knows, so they can learn about how to get involved in the organization’s crucial work of improving the lives of northern Colorado children who have been abused, neglected or are at-risk.

“Suzanne’s enthusiasm and foot work of getting local business owners involved may start with a donation request for an upcoming silent auction for a premier event, but often evolves to meeting, learning the history, the organizations’ services and structures, and continuing to help us serve year-round through their Business Membership,” says Shelley Carroll, Realities membership director.

“I think I do such a tiny piece,” Barslund responds. “But if we can all just make a little bit of difference, and have a little ripple effect, then this world will be a better place.”

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