THRIVE Loveland Magazine (August 2019) by THRIVE Local Magazine

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A Home Built & Filled w it h Love Nicci and Bill, Ber t houd, CO Photo by AMA Divine Photography

Upcoming Events August M on . 8/ 5

THRIVE Fr ee M on t h ly Pizza Din n er f or Older Adu lt s (50+) 4:00 pm -5:30 pm 325 E 5th St, 4th floor Community Room, Loveland Act ivit y: Bin go! Space is limited. Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversv

Tu es. 8/ 13

TLC - Th e Lovelan d Con n ect ion 9:00 am -10:30 am All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N Taft Ave, Loveland Topic: " Wh en Rock -an d-Roll Was You n g (An d So Wer e We)" pr esen t ed by Jim Willar d Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversv

Wed. 8/ 21

Savvy Sen ior s 2:00 pm -3:00 pm New Location: ANB Bank, 808 W. Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland (Conference Room) Topic: M edicar e 101. Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Wed. 8/ 28

THRIVE Lovelan d Sen ior Lu n ch Bu n ch at Hok k aido Bu f f et 11:30 am 11011 E Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland. Join us for our new monthly lunch meeting. Lunch is under $10; getting to know other "seasoned adults" in the community is priceless! Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Th u r s. 8/ 29

Est es Par k Sen ior Cit izen s Cen t er " Sen ior Opt ion s Sim plif ied: Agin g in Place" 12:15 pm 1760 Olympian Lane. Topic: Join us as we discuss ways to age in place. A valuable check list will be provided. RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Sept ember M on . 9/ 9

THRIVE Fr ee M on t h ly Pizza Din n er f or Older Adu lt s (50+) 4 :00 pm -5:30 pm 325 E 5th St, 4th floor Community Room (Use residence entrance), Loveland Topic: Advan ced Dir ect ives RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Tu es. 9/ 10

TLC - Th e Lovelan d Con n ect ion 9:00 am -10:30 am All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N Taft Ave, Loveland Topic: TBD Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Wed. 9/ 18

Savvy Sen ior s ANB Bank, 808 W. Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland (Conference Room) Topic: Dem yst if yin g Real Est at e Ter m s Please RSVP at 970-852-4900 or http://bit.ly/thriversvp

Wed. 9/ 25

2:00 pm -3:00 pm

Recur r ing Event s Ever y Th u r sday 7:00 pm

Lovelan d

Bin go at t h e Associat ed Vet er an s of Lovelan d. $8 per gam e 305 Cleveland Ave. Doors open at 6 pm. Open to public.

2n d & 4t h Tu es. 10:00am

Est es Par k

Car egiver Su ppor t Gr ou p - Nan cy Bell 970-586-2273 Estes Park Good Samaritan 1902 Ptarmigan Trail

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Impor tant Phone Number s

In This Issue..... Au t o Af icion ado......................... 16 Ber t h ou d Ou t & Abou t .............. 8 Ber t h ou d Residen t s.................. 13 Br ain Gam es............................... 22 Bu sin ess Spot ligh t ..................... 7 Celebr at ion s................................18 Est es Sen ior Cit izen s Cen t er .... 17 Est es Ou t & Abou t ..................... 21 Even t s......................................... 2 Healt h y Livin g........................... 19 In dex of Spon sor s..................... 5 In t er gen er at ion al Act ivit y....... 6 Legal View s................................ 11 Local Resou r ces......................... 20 Lovelan d Ou t & Abou t ............... 10

Ber t h ou d Berthoud Area Transportation Sys. (BATS) Library Parks & Recreation Senior Center

970-344-5816 970-532-2757 970-532-1600 970-532-2730

Est es Par k Estes Valley Community Center 970-586-8191 Library 970-586-8116 Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC) 970-581-2195 Lovelan d Chilson Rec Center (main) Library Senior Center

970-962-2386 970-962-2665 970-962-2783

Aloh a! If you have been craving a little taste of paradise you are in luck! Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies is now open in Loveland. This drive through coffee shop is located convienantly next to the new County building on 1st and Denver Ave. Please help us in welcoming them to the community!

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THRIVE Loveland & Surrounding Towns was created to serve older adults (50+) in Loveland, Berthoud, and Estes Park. We believe that people need THREE things in order to THRIVE: -

Someone to care about them. Something to do. Something to look forward to.

It is our mission to help meet these needs by creating meaningful, local connections through this monthly publication and local events. We invite you to participate! We are looking to feature the following types of articles that spotlight older adults (50+) or are of interest to older adults in our community: Local Heroes, Volunteers, Artists Senior owned businesses Home & Garden Organizations that serve seniors Senior Events Recipes Travel Pets Celebrations Auto Aficionado Resident Spotlight - Professional photos are taken for this article and used for the cover. If you are interested in being interviewed or submitting an article for the magazine, please email Danita@Thriveloveland.com or call Danita at 970-852-4900

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Meet t he Publisher s Danita & Mark Nixon are residents of Loveland. Mark is a native of Colorado, he was born in Ft. Collins. Danita was raised a Navy brat, and considers Colorado home. When they aren't working or serving in the community, Danita & Mark can be found spending time with friends and family, (5 grandkids), "sampling" craft beers, geocaching,

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Index of Sponsor s Our Sponsors make it possible to provide this monthly publication to our community. When you have a need for our sponsors' products or services, we ask that you give them a chance to earn your business. Please tell them you found them in the THRIVE Loveland magazine!

At t or ney Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. 800-598-4348

Real Est at e Kimberly Caldwell 970-980-1671

Aut o Glass Prime Time Auto Glass 970-305-0476

Roofer A&A Classic Exteriors 970-451-1828

Chir opr act or Beukelman Chiropractic Center 970-667-7159

Senior Living Advisor s Senior Living Advisors of Colorado Danita Nixon, 970-541-4592

Cof fee & Smoot hies Maui Wowi 116 Peridot Ave

St or age - Household, RV & Boat Freedom Self Storage 970-219-0690

Financial Advisor Edward Jones, Art Aldrich 970-663-0554 Medical Equipment Mobility & More 970-461-8400 Pest Cont r ol Integrated Pest Management 970-980-6307 Phot ogr apher AMA Divine Photography 970-412-5742 In Home Car e - Medical & Non-Medical Phoenix Home Care 970-667-2273 Insur ance -Aut o, Home, Medical & Business Secure American Insurance 970-663-9197

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Inter gener ational Activity

Tiny Tow n & Railr oad Locat ion : 6249 S Turkey Creek Rd, Morrison Cost : Adults: $5, Kids 2-12: $3, Kids under 2: Free with Adult admission, Train rides: $2 Open : 10am, daily Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekends in May and September If you are looking for THE perfect intergenerational activity to do this summer you don't need to look any further. Tiny Town & Railroad in Morrison, CO is a miniature village containing over 100 1/6 scale buildings and a minature railroad. It is sure to please the entire family! They have a lovely gift shop and snack shack, a picnic lunches are allowed! Grab the family and head to this "must visit" attraction!

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Senior Living

Is it Time for an Insur ance Review ?

Senior Living Business Spotl ight

by Dan it a Nixon

M any people purchase their health, life, home and auto insurance, and continue to renew year after year without getting an insurance review. Insurance is an important and necessary part of life. Making sure you have the right insurance with the best value for your dollar can be time consuming and confusing. You shouldn?t have to figure it out on your own. Secure American Insurance is an independent insurance agency in Loveland that can help you easily and painlessly sort out your insurance needs. An ?independent? insurance agency has the ability to shop multiple insurance company products to make sure their clients get the best insurance for their specific needs. They do not have the restriction of only selling products from one particular company.

if your current coverage is adequate and the best value for your money, or if you need different and/or additional coverage. When is the best time to review your insurance policies? Before you need to use them! Review before you Renew!

If you h ave on e or m or e of t h e below sit u at ion sit is t im e f or an in su r an ce r eview :

1. You haven?t had your insurance reviewed in the past two years. 2. You?ve had a life changing situation (lost a spouse, moved, etc.) 3. Your insurance rates have recently gone up. 4. It is open enrollment. Give Secure American Insurance a call and have them do a free annual insurance review for your Medicare, health, life, auto and home insurance. They will let you know 7

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Ber thoud Out & About

Lions Club Car Show The Lions Club of Berthoud held their 3rd annual car and motorcycle Show on July 13th, raising money to send disabled children to the Colorado Lions Camp in Woodland Park, Colorado

Josephine & Mike Bologna's 1969 Land Rover IIA & 2014 BMW i8 Hybrid

Fred & Maureen Burns' 1932 Ford Roadster &1979 Chevrolet Corvette

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It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawn mower, snowblower and vacuum cleaner. - Ben Berger Tim Hardy with Chris Hardy's 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Virgina Huppe's 1939 Jaguar SS100

John Laitinen's 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

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Lovel and Out & About

Philo Golf Tour nament

Loveland Philo held their 14th annual women's golf tournament at the Olde Golf course in Loveland. The theme for this year was "Mar Tee Gras". Golf carts and golfers were decorated to the hilt for this fun event! 95 golfers came out to play in the four-person scramble. 28 volunteers (non-golf players) helped by serving on the planning committee and helping with registration, luncheon, and donating prize baskets. For more info about this amazing organizaton go to: philoloveland.org

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Legal View s c Legal View s

Consider at ions for Ever y Const r uct ion Pr oject Reviewing and negotiating a construction contract is a daunting task. Contracts are lengthy, and many are designed to benefit one side over the other. Any contract should be thoroughly reviewed by a professional before it is signed. Below are several key areas to pay attention to:

the insurance provision should be reviewed by an insurance expert. On larger projects, a performance bond may be advised.

At t or n eys? Fees: An Attorneys?fees provision can help protect the interests of all parties. The decision to add such a provision is fact specific and likely revolves around the total Paym en t : The contract should detail the price investment. If there is a provision, be sure that and payment schedule. It is advised that it is mutual so the winner ?s fees are paid for. payments are connected to construction This article is not intended to be an exhaustive progress, with the last payment held until list of contract considerations. If you have any punch lists are completed. Any change orders contract concerns or are beginning a new or additional expenses should be clearly construction project, the attorneys at approved in writing. Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C., have the Scope of Wor k : The scope of work should be experience and expertise to give you peace of well-defined and detail the materials used and mind. obligations of each party. Ideally, the contract will reference design and manufacturing specifications, building plans, permitting requirements, and regulatory approval. War r an t ies: Minimally, the contractor should warrant that it will complete work in a workmanlike manner and free from defects. If your warranty seems to limit your rights or claims, speak to an attorney. Su bcon t r act or s: The general contractor should incorporate the terms of its master contract into the subcontracts, including indemnification, defense, warranty, insurance and lien waiver obligations. Dispu t e Resolu t ion: The contract should specify how disputes are resolved. If it includes an arbitration or mediation provision, it?s preferred that subcontractors are required to participate. In su r an ce: The contract should also specify the insurance requirements. Since there are several types with varying degrees of coverage, 11 THRIVE Loveland & Surrounding Towns

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Pr eser ving Memor ies

Legacy Wr it ing by Dean n a Est es

A memoir is a historical account written from your personal knowledge and your perspective. It is about you? lessons learned, experiences, memories, values, and opinions. Writing about your life can be fun, simple, and even cathartic. A memoir can document and preserve your life experiences for future generations.

will know the story unless you share it. No photos? Perhaps an item of special significance to you. An event? celebratory or tragic. A fork in the road where you had to make a choice whether good or bad. Influences in your life: family, friends, or anyone who touched your life. There are no restrictions.

Legacy writing has no set of rules. You can start with a single photograph. When you look at the photo, what do you see and feel? Why do you have this picture? How does it make you feel? What was the occasion? How did that one A memoir is not an autobiography. It does not moment captured in a photo affect your life? record your entire life. You start with snippets. Did you learn anything from or in that moment? Think of it as an umbrella with spokes. The arc A picture is worth a thousand words, but no one of the umbrella is your life and each spoke an incident. You can have a large umbrella with many spokes or a small one with few. YOU choose the events most relevant to your life and shape those according to the message you want to convey. Remember, legacy writing is your story. Be real, be truthful, be vulnerable, be relatable. When you speak from the heart, you connect to the hearts of many. Everyone has a story to tell. Write your life so others may learn from you and cherish your memories as much as you do. Deanna Estes is a book designer who collaborates with authors to get their book branded like the pros. With her experience working on 50+ books in all genres, she will give you the insider secrets needed to give your book the WOW factor that makes it stand out from the rest. Deanna is passionate about creating a book that you love and are proud of. Free Â˝ hour consulting, contact (970) 412-1283 or Deanna@lotusdesign.biz. Check out her work at www.LotusDesign.biz. 12 12

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Ber thoud Residents

A Home Built & Filled w it h Love by Dan it a Nixon Ph ot os by AM A Divin e Ph ot ogr aph y

Bill and Nicci of Berthoud, CO have a home that was truly built and filled with love. Their main home was originally a one bedroom, one bath, 600 square foot carriage house. As a contractor, Bill was able to design an addition that created their beautiful new two-bedroom two-bath home. Nicci was insistent that their home not look like a brand-new house, but instead would look like it was built in the 1920's to match homes in the area. Bill also designed and built two additional buildings on the property, a shed and the "little house" shown below.

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Ber thoud Residents A Home Built & Filled w it h Love (Continued)

Bill and Nicci work together to create things for their home and garden. According to Bill, "Nicci comes up with the idea, and I build it." Nicci loves to decorate. The inside of Bill and Nicci?s home is beautifully decorated in a warm and inviting style. Nicci's knack for decorating can also be experienced in the yard. Nicci?s greatest passion is working in the garden. She loves flowers. She explains, ?gardening is my happy place. I love digging in the dirt. I got that from my grandmother, she was an Iowa farm wife.? Bill and Nicci traveled all over the world and the U.S. on a mortorcycle. They have given that up, but Bill still enjoys riding a small motorcycle to get around Berthoud .

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Bill and Nicci enjoy exploring restaurants from Ft Collins to Longmont. Henry's in Loveland is one of their favorite restaurants.

Bill?s great passion is tinkering with small engines. He runs ?Bill?s Fix-It Shop? out of his garage. Bill has been repairing lawnmowers, snow blowers and weed eaters for the past six years. If you are interested in getting assistance with a small engine repair, contact Bill at 720-442-4683.

As you can see from the beautiful photographs of Bills' and Niccis' home, they are most certainly helping Berthoud to live up to it's name of "The Garden Spot of Colorado."

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Auto Aficionando

"Pear l" by M ar k Nixon

Pearl is a beautiful replica of a 1934 Mercedes-Benz grand touring roadster, hand-built by Loveland resident Ron Schlattman. Ron regaled a colorful account of building the car and the journey to Vail, CO for a 4th of July parade. The story begins in 1990 in a Wisconsin shop Ron?s friend owned, it was the only place large enough to build a 10? 8? 4000-pound car that required a forklift to unload the parts from 3

semi-trucks. When Ron told his sister about the elegant convertible he was building, she asked him if it could be ready for the 4th of July celebration the following year. She wanted to ride in the car for the parade instead of the horses she and her husband, the Mayor of Vail, had ridden the year before. Ron felt confident he could build the car over the next 13 months and drive it to Vail in plenty of time, what could go wrong he thought...let the adventure begin. Ron arranged his schedule to spend the next year working nights, weekends and holidays to complete Pearl. Just days before the parade, Ron took Pearl out for her maiden voyage. The farthest he and Pearl had ventured out was around the block; they are now about to embark on a 1000-mile journey to the Rocky Mountains, what could go wrong? Ron and Pearl discovered a few things along the way that all newly hand-built cars might experience such as trying to keep the driver ?s suicide door from opening while driving 60 miles per hour down the highway. Despite some minor mechanical issues, they made it to Vail in time for the parade. Ron was proud of Pearl and what he had accomplished, and his sister agreed? .but she was happiest when she was able to sit down comfortably the day after the parade.

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Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Act ivit ies M on , Wed, Fr i: 9:15?10:15am Tai Chi: Improve balance & flexibility. For all levels. 1760 Olympian Lane, Estes Park, CO 970- 581-2195 Estesparkseniors.org Open: 9am-2pm Monday through Friday

Lunch Ser ved Monday-Fr iday at 11:45 am Reservations MUST be made by 1:00 pm at least one business day in advance. For reservations please call 970-581-2195 COST: M em ber - $5, Non -M em ber : $8 M en u f or Week of Ju ly 29 ? Au gu st 2 M on day: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Tu esday: Monte Cristo Sandwich Wedn esday: Breakfast Burrito Th u r sday: Chicken Alfredo Fr iday: Fish & Homemade Chips M en u f or Week of Au gu st 5 ? 9 M on day: Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich Tu esday: Patty Melt Sandwich Wedn esday: Taco Salad Th u r sday: Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti Fr iday: Salmon Salad Croissant Go t o Est espar k sen ior s.or g or st op by t h e cen t er t o see t h e m en u f or t h e r est of Au gu st .

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10:30-11:15am Tri-Fit: Cardio, strength & flexibility workout for all levels of fitness. Tu es & Th u r s: 9:15?10:15am Elements Gentle chair & floor yoga.

Balance:

Tu es: 10:00am? 2:00pm Mah Jongg: Learn to play and enjoy this ancient Chinese game. Not e: All exercise classes are FREE to EPSCC members, Silver Sneakers and MedX members!

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Th u r sday, Au gu st 29 at 12:15 am " SOS" Sen ior Opt ion s Sim plif ied: Agin g in Place Our speaker will cover simple and complex home modifications, and local resources to help you remain in your home. Valuable check lists will be provided. Please RSVP at 970-581-2195.

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Celebrations!

96 and St ill Going St r ong by Dan it a Nixon

Don Smith turned 96 years young on July 12th. Don could literally be the model for aging with grace. He is originally from Long Beach, CA, he moved to Loveland in 1997 to be near his daughter. He is the father of two daughters, has four grand-children, and eight great-grand children. Don is passionate about reading, history, music and travel. This summer, Don is making his annual drive from Colorado to Eugene, OR for a week at a music festival. Don is in the process of downsizing from his home into a 55+ community. ?It?s time for a

change in my lifestyle?, explains Don. He has found that maintaining his home and yard has just gotten to be too much for him to manage. He is looking forward to the move. ?It?s going to be a good thing?, Don shares. He expects he will do even more reading once he has settled in to his new apartment and, ?no more weeding?. When asked what he attributes his aging well to, Don explains, ?My body has done well. I am fortunate in my genetic inheritance. I owe a lot to my mother. What a marvelous woman she was.? Don enjoys eating out and spending time with friends and family. His two favorite restaurants in the area are the Cracker Barrel and Olive Garden. If you see Don out in the community, we encourage you to wish this spunky 96 year old a happy birthday! 18 18 Towns

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Healthy Living

Tai Chi by T.A Ru st in

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is better known as a form of meditation, exercise, and physical training. Unlike karate or taekwondo, Tai Chi is practiced with a number of distinct positions done in order, called a ?Form.? The Form is practiced slowly; the emphasis during practice is on maintaining balance, not on fighting. M edical r esear ch Knowing that falls often result from impaired balance, specialists in the care of seniors began to look at the possible value of teaching Tai Chi to seniors. The results were eye-opening. The first such study, published in 1996, showed that Tai Chi practice by seniors helped them improve their balance and reduce falls. A follow-up study in 2003 compared the effectiveness of Tai Chi training versus an exercise program for residents of a care facility. The people who took the Tai Chi training had 47 percent fewer falls than those in the exercise group. A study published in 2003 showed that seniors taking a Tai Chi class had less joint stiffness and greater flexibility than those getting usual care. A more recent study showed that seniors taking a Tai Chi class for six months had 55 percent fewer falls than those taking an exercise class. Wh y does Tai Ch i pr act ice h elp pr even t f alls?

just two feet, so when moving, they are standing on only one foot. Any unstable surface under that foot, such as ice, snow, gravel, mud, or rocks, threatens balance, as does being jostled or pushed. Tai Chi teaches how to maintain balance, and how to stay stable while moving. Learning the Tai Chi Form takes a few months of diligent practice, but the advantages are substantial for seniors with difficulties maintaining balance.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center holding a Tai Chi class

Wh er e ar e Tai Ch i classes of f er ed? Tai Chi classes are offered in Estes Park at Dao House, Estes Park Dojo, the Community Center, and the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center. In Loveland, Tai Chi classes meet at the Chilson Recreation Center and Flowing from Center. Fort Collins has Tai Chi classes at Old Ox Taiji, Pai Lum White Dragon, and Colorado Shao Lin Martial Arts.

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Local Resour ces

Handyman Pr ogr am by Keit h Sch oles

Volunteers of America® Northern Colorado Services offers Handyman Program assistance in Loveland, Berthoud and Estes Park using all volunteer labor.

additional information by calling the Handyman Program office in Fort Collins at (970) 472-9630 ext. 35.

The Handyman Program improves home safety for seniors and persons with disabilities by installing grab bars, handrails, chair risers, wheelchair ramps, walker steps or eliminating numerous other safety hazards. Clients requesting assistance are asked only to pay for materials.

Residen t s m ay r equ est Han dym an or ot h er Volu n t eer s of Am er ica® ser vices directly by calling (970) 472-9630. Help may also be requested via email: larimer@voacolorado.org The Volunteers of America® Northern Colorado Services office is located at 405 Canyon Ave., Fort Collins CO 80521.

Han dym an Pr ogr am Volu n t eer s Needed: The Handyman Program works to match the volunteer ?s skill and experience with the type of safety modifications requested. During the past 12 months, Volunteers of America® completed 434 safety modification projects with 1,091 hours of volunteer service in Loveland, Berthoud and Estes Park. Volunteers of America® is encouraging interested residents to join the Handyman Program team. Volunteers decide the number of hours per week and the type of work preferred within program guidelines. The typical volunteer commitment is 8 to 10 hours each month. Experience with small handyman jobs and other residential construction skills is helpful. Volunteers 55 years old and older may also become a SeniorCorps-RSVP member, opening the door to additional volunteer opportunities. Individuals interested in becoming a Handyman Program Volunteer can obtain 20 20 Towns

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Estes Out & About

Photo credit: Brandon Henson

The Thr ee Conduct or s: St r ike up t he Band! by T.A Ru st in

Th e Th r ee Con du ct or s. (left to right)

Ch u ck Var ilek , Lor en Joh n son , Jef f Klin t ber g

photo credit: Brandon Henson

The Estes Park Village Band has been entertaining locals and visitors to Estes Park for more than 35 years. Made up of volunteer musicians, a majority being seniors, the Band is led by three experienced conductors: Chuck Varilek, Jeff Klintberg, and Loren Johnson. The Three Conductors come from different backgrounds but have teamed up in Estes Park because of their love of music. Chuck retired after 36 years as a band director, the last 25 years as the Director of Bands for the Estes Park High School. Chuck loves making music as well as conducting. ?It's what I do,? he said. ?It's an essential part of my life, and I'm not done living ? When he's not on the podium, Chuck fills in as a musician, on trombone, baritone horn, tuba and percussion. ?I play what needs to get played,? he said. ?They're all fun.? Jeff served as a Chief Warrant Officer in the United 21 THRIVE Loveland & Surrounding Towns

Jef f Klin t ber g con du ct s t h e Est es Par k Village Ban d du r in g t h e Ju ly 4 Pat r iot ic Con cer t . Th e f in al Village Ban d con cer t of t h e su m m er season w ill t ak e place on Au gu st 14 at 7:00 PM in Per f or m an ce Par k , in Est es Par k .

States Army and led the 43rd Army Band before retiring. Jeff didn't even know about the Band when he moved to Estes Park, but he soon joined the woodwind section, playing clarinet and saxophone, and then began conducting as well. ?I love doing it,? he said. Jeff emphasized that while seniors may no longer be able to do everything they once did, they can still play a instrument. ?Music is a life sport,? he said. Loren retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and has conducted the band, played trumpet in the Band, and performed as a solo vocalist for more than 20 years. ?Playing trumpet has allowed me an outlet of performing with other musicians as well as solo work playing 'Taps' for many memorial services for WWII veterans,? said Loren. The Village Band plays an important role in keeping Estes Park a vibrant community, entertaining in Performance Park, in the Rodeo Parade, and with the High School Band for the Christmas concert. ?It provides a place for them to share their music with everyone,? said Chuck. Loren added, ?There is no age limit on producing fine, enjoyable music.? And leading the way are The Three Conductors. The Estes Park Village Band performs it's final summer season concert in August in Performance Park. Admission is always free. THRIVE Loveland & Surrounding Towns

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Solu t ion s w ill be pr in t ed in t h e Sept em ber Issu e!

Did you k now ? The name Sudoku or more correctly ? ? comes from Japan and consists of the Japanese characters Su (meaning 'number') and Doku (meaning 'single') but it was not invented in Japan. Sudoku originated in Switzerland and then traveled to Japan by way of America. Sudoku has its deep roots in ancient number puzzles.

Ju ly Pu zzle Solu t ion s

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