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Welcome to BeaconFest a celebration of age!
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f you’re reading this before the show, don’t miss out on the fun. Mark your calendars for this year’s BeaconFest Boomer & Senior Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, October 14 at Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Dr.
ADMISSION IS FREE! Plus, no other senior expo around has live music, free food and informative seminars. This year, we have an exciting lineup of entertainment from acts like Donny Morales, Robin Freed & The Harps in Motion Ensemble, and Yaz! Seminar speakers will answer questions and help you navigate the confusing world of Medicare.
entry form on page 8 of this program and bring it to the BEACON booth. Please bring your entry form already filled out to minimize crowding. You must be present to win, so walk around or sit back and wait for your name to be called from the stage. We’ll be calling out multiple winners every 30 minutes.
MEGA PRIZE GIVEAWAY Stick around for “Let’s Make a Squeal,” the game when all unclaimed door prizes will be given to the audience in a madcap rendition of Monty Hall’s “Let’s Make a Deal.” This mega prize giveaway happens at 1:40 p.m.
VENDORS GALORE!
COVID MEASURES AND SAFETY
Representatives from dozens of local and national service providers and agencies will be available to talk with you directly about products and services available to help you age well. We’ll have home improvement folks, medical professionals, representatives from senior living residences, government officials, insurance professionals and more.
Although seniors are the most vaccinated group in Montrose and Delta counties, we’re taking additional measures for your safety. Hand sanitizer will be available at booths and throughout the pavilion, and this year’s event is mask friendly—extras will be available by request. We will follow any and all official COVID safety guidelines that are announced.
FEELING LUCKY?
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Thousands of dollars’ worth of door prizes will be given away in free drawings throughout the day. All you have to do is fill out the door prize
Seven outstanding volunteers were nominated (one is a dynamic volunteer duo), you voted and we listened! Find out who readers voted as
the BEACON’s Montrose-Delta Volunteer of the Year at a special ceremony at 12:50 p.m.
SENIOR’S CHOICE AWARDS I’m always impressed with the variety of exhibitors and how they engage attendees. Please let us know who you think has the best overall booth, which booth has the friendliest people, and which booth has the best free stuff by filling out the Senior’s Choice Awards ballot and dropping it by the BEACON booth.
THANK YOU! BeaconFest is also our way of saying thank you for reading the BEACON. Please thank our vendors and sponsors: Medicare Resource Center, Humana and Volunteers of America. BeaconFest would not be possible without their support. ■
Kevin K. VanGundy
Publisher, BEACON Senior News
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Schedule MAIN STAGE
9:00............Robin Freed & Harps in Motion Ensemble 10:00..............................................................................Yaz 11:00......................................................... Donny Morales
Robin Freed & The Harps in Motion Ensemble 9:00, Harps
Robin Freed has played harps for over 15 years. She currently operates Harps and Hammers Music Studio in Montrose. The majority of her students are over 60 years old. For participation information and show dates, call 970-275-8996.
12:00. Black Canyon Twirlers & Delta Hub-Wheelers 12:50...............................Volunteer of the Year Awards 1:00...................................................................... Ron Koss 1:40 ...... Let’s Make a Squeal! (Mega Prize Drawings) All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will be given away in a fun flurry of giving.
Yaz
10:00, Saxophone Alto and tenor saxophonist Yasuo “Yaz” Ishikawa delivers the best jazz performances for studio recordings and live events on the Western Slope. Yaz studied jazz saxophone and theory under Denver jazz legend George Keith for more than 10 years and performed with a few ensembles in and around Denver under the direction of Justin Adams. He recorded his first original CD, “The G.K. Story,” with The SoBo Four jazz quartet in June 2013. His second CD, “Resurrection,” was also recorded with The SoBo Four and released in October 2015. Yaz is a founding member of Little Giant, an eight-member world music band that has filled venues in Montrose and Telluride.
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Donny Morales
11:00, Acoustic Soul/Funk Donny Morales is a vocalist, guitarist and harmonica player from Montrose. He’s been a part of the Western Slope music scene for more than 20 years. Readers voted him Best Musician for the 2021 BEACON Best Awards in Montrose and Delta.
Volunteer of the Year Awards 12:50
This special ceremony recognizes our community’s exceptional volunteers aged 50 and older, and reveals the 2021 BEACON Volunteer of the Year. Each volunteer was nominated by a local organization in July, and the winner was chosen by readers of the BEACON Senior News.
Ron Koss Black Canyon Twirlers & Delta Hubwheelers 12:00, Square Dance
This square dance demo is made up of members from Montrose’s Black Canyon Twirlers and Delta Hub-Wheelers, along with Naaman Moorehouse as the caller. The Black Canyon Twirlers regularly dance on the second and fourth Saturdays at the Lions Clubhouse, 602 N. Nevada St. in Montrose. Delta Hub-Wheelers dance on the first and third Saturdays at Delta First Baptist Church, 1250 Pioneer Road in Delta. Spectators are always welcome. Both clubs hold new dancer classes during the year and are happy to teach beginners. For more information, contact Paul Ash in Delta (970-773-4495), J.R. in Montrose (text only: 970-901-9364) or Tom Hartman in Montrose (970-249-9880).
1:00, Guitar
Whether he’s entertaining with Americana rock favorites, country melodies or swing tunes, just about anything Ron Koss plays has audiences singing along. He has played music professionally for over 30 years and has performed at numerous events across the Western Slope for over a decade. His dynamic personality and interactive performances make him a favorite at BeaconFest.
Let’s Make a Squeal! 1:40,
Mega Prize Drawings
All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will be given away in a fun flurry of giving.
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9:00............................Robin Freed & Harps in Motion 10:00............................................................................Yaz 11:00...................................................... Donny Morales 12:00.Black Canyon Twirlers & Delta Hub-Wheelers 12:50............................ Volunteer of the Year Awards 1:00.................................................................... Ron Koss 1:40 ............................................... Let’s Make a Squeal! Mega Prize Drawings
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Thursday, October 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mo FREE ADMISSION, LIVE MUSIC & INFO
All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will be given away in a fun flurry of giving.
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In 2019, readers chose Tanya Ishikawa, who was nominated by Pamela Cannalte for her work with the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership.
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The BEACON's Volunteer of the Year Award is given annually to one volunteer aged 50+ who is enthusiastic and compassionate about the causes and people he or she serves. In the months leading up to BeaconFest, local organizations send in their nominations and BEACON readers vote for their favorite. At 12:50 p.m., join us near the stage as we recognize all of the outstanding volunteers who were nominated for this honor and announce the readerselected Volunteer of the Year!
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What is Medicare Advantage?
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How to Handle Neuropathy and Joint Disease Naturally
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Advanced Heart & Vein Center & Vascular Institute of the Rockies
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Montrose Memorial Hospital Mountain View Therapy
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All Points Transit
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Ariel Clinical Services
Montrose Memorial Hospital Women's Health Navigator
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Ashley Van Gundy 970Medicare.com
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PASCO/SW Home Health
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Region 10 - RSVP/ Senior Companion Program
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Atlasta Solar Center
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Budget Blinds
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Renewal by Andersen
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Caption Call
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SafeSpace
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Colorow Care Center
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San Juan Living Center
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Comfort Keepers
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St. Mary's Heart & Vascular Institute
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Compass Medical Center
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Sunshine Rides
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Critical Nurse Staffing
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The Lodge at Grand Junction
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Crossroads Senior Living
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Timberline Bank
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D'Medici Footwear & Clothing
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Touch of Care Hospice
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Transcare Incorp.
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Golden Circle Seniors
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Humana Medicare Insurance
VA Western Colorado Health Care System
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Intermountain Funding
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Village Cooperative
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Kain & Burke, PC
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Volunteers of America
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Medicare Resource Center
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Montrose County
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Montrose Dental Partners
11-13 Walgreens 51
Western Healthcare Alliance dba Community Care Alliance
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SEMINAR
Schedule 10:30 Medicare Advantage Plans from RMHP Presenter: Joseph Barrows, LUTCF, Medicare Resource Center - GJ
11:30 How to handle neuropathy and joint disease naturally Presenter: Natasha Saavedra, Compass Medical Center
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12:30 What is Medicare Advantage? Presenter: Ashley Van Gundy, 970 Medicare
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Limit one entry per person, per visit.
10:30 Medicare Advantage Plans from RMHP Presenter: Joseph Barrows, LUTCF, Medicare Resource Center
Senior Choice Ballot Please vote for one exhibitor in each category, and return ballots to the BEACON booth by 1 p.m.
overall best booth
booth with the friendliest people
booth with the best free stuff
Did you know Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) offers Medicare Advantage Plans? RMHP has been a trusted carrier in the Western Colorado Medicare market for over 45 years. Come hear about the value of these plans, ask questions and see if they may be right for you. Joe Barrows has an extensive background in the insurance field, including 15 years working at RMHP. He served as the Medicare Sales Director from 2015 to 2020. MedicareResource Center.com agents will also be available to answer questions at the RMHP booth.
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11:30 How to Handle Neuropathy and Joint Disease Naturally Presenter: Natasha Saavedra, Compass Medical Center
Can't get enough of BeaconFest? Plan ahead for a day full of fun!
Do your joints feel stiff and painful? Is there grinding in your joints? Are you finding it more difficult to bend and move? You may have joint disease. Do you have numbness, tingling or change in sensation in your feet or hands? These may be early signs of neuropathy. Come learn about the most cutting edge technology that Compass Medical Center offers as an alternative to joint replacement, as well as natural treatment options for neuropathy.
12:30 What is Medicare Advantage?
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Presenter: Ashley Van Gundy, 970 Medicare Learn what Medicare beneficiaries should look for when choosing a plan and working with a Medicare agent. Also, an overview of Medicare and its parts, including Part C—Medicare Advantage.
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(If you have insurance please bring your card so that we may use our free vouchers for those without insurance. Of course, we will not turn anyone away.)
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