September 2013 Vol. 27 fall 2013
Health &Wellness Medicine wars: traditional vs. alternative
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Linda Haining is a PACE participant from Montrose. The PACE program is offered through Volunteers of America and has several pieces of exercise equipment that are available at the PACE Center.
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Yeehaw, I’m 90! Is skydiving on your bucket list? Well, it should be.
Hotel Colorado Did you know it was once considered the Grand Dame of haunted hotels? Read more on page 24.
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