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12 • Better home

Eleven ways to jump start your garden • Potted plants as table decor Gardening lessons online

16 • B etter health

Don’t worry, be happy • Oh, I see • Allergy alert

20 • Better living

Out in the cold • Visit a local brewery • Attend a concert

24 • Better balance

Cutting the fat • Never too old for sex • Move it

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Finding your F150.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 28 As we grow older, we have time to reconnect with who we are, to notice parts within us that are seeking expression and creative outlets…allowing us to travel new trails or return to passions put aside long ago. This time of life presents an opportunity to revive, rediscover and integrate all we are.

Gardening 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Gardening can be a rewarding hobby, bringing fresh, healthy produce to the kitchen table, and even helping you save money on groceries. However, for many of us the dry Colorado climate, difficult soil conditions, and general lack of a green thumb make gardening feel like a chore.

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

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Just do it

Otherwise you won’t…and maybe you should I’M NOT SURE WHY but several years ago, I started to like gardening. Outside of a failed garden planted under a big, shady tree when we were first married, I had never had an interest in pretty much any aspect of growing. Then one year it happened. It was inexplicable to me, but I knew I wanted to plant. I’m not sure what drew me to it, but I just accepted it and now I look forward to planting season. I haven’t gone off the deep end, yet, with early starters and exotic vegetables, but I do look forward to the days I can get out and mix in some compost and start plotting out the different areas. And now, I like everything about it. The quiet times watering in the cool, still morning…checking to see if that is a little pepper starting to grow…picking out a weed here and there…and of course making that first salad with early spinach and lettuce.

In this issue you will find some gardening ideas in our Better Home department, written by Linda Osmundson. From her list of eleven ways to prepare for the season to where to find gardening lessons on line.

You can also check out Katie Harris’ feature story aimed at the novice gardener who just needs a little push, and some ideas, to start gardening this year. The main idea is to keep it manageable so that you love it!

What really made me just think about taking up gardening though was not actually thinking about gardening (hmmmm…), but reading Bob Calhoun’s feature about his F150 pickup. Let me explain. Bob talks about as we get older we have time to, as he puts it, “…travel new trails or return to passions put aside long ago.” As he continues, “This time of life presents an opportunity to revive, rediscover and integrate all we are as we dive into these gifted years.” He says a lot of other great stuff, too, in that must-read story that made me think.

It seems that it comes down to “Just do it.” (Thank you Nike and others.)

You might think, “hey, I’d like to try out sky diving.” And then you think of all the reasons why a person your age shouldn’t being that…I might get hurt. I don’t know anything about it. It might cost a lot. I might not like it. My friends might laugh. I might pee my pants. My sky-diving clothes might make me look fat. The mind can really take off on you when you’re looking into the unknown.

One more thing, my wife (and editor of this magazine), Kristin, enrolled last year in a program to train to become a Pilates instructor. She’ll turn 60 this year about the time she should be finishing up the program. She has received universal support for her bold move. It took courage and determination to travel that new trail and put herself out there. But one day she decided that she should “Just do it.” And she hasn’t looked back!

Here’s to just doing it, Scott

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Linda L. Osmundson

Eleven ways to jump-start your garden 1 COLORADO GARDENERS SUGGEST the best time to plant is after Mother’s Day. However, follow these tips and get an early start on your garden.

1. Peruse catalogues, order tools and plants.

2. Assess and service lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and other tools.

3. Prune trees, shrubs and roses for healthier growth.

4. T ill 8 inches deep and fertilize with coffee grounds and start a compost pile.

5. P lant bare root shrubs and perennials.

Spread Epson Salts around plants to promote growth.

6. Clean bird feeders, baths and deck.

7. To kill weeds, surround them with pinches of table salt.

8. Start seeds indoors – use cooled cooking water from pasta, potatoes, etc.

9. Keep perennials healthy by dividing them before they show signs of growth.

10. Plant hardy annuals.

11. Take a gardening class, or, study at home at sites like coloradogardening.com.

Now that everything is ready to go, sit back, and enjoy springtime in the Rockies.

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Potted plants as table decor START YOUR GARDENING EARLY by purchasing potted plants and utilizing them as table centerpieces.

Here are several ideas. Line a basket with foil. Arrange several (3-5) potted plants inside. Fill in with Easter grass and wrapped candy. Or, substitute enough Spanish moss to hide the pots. Tie a bow on the handle and lay all on a placemat in the table’s center.

Place a potted plant on a square of colored foil. Pull the foil up around the pot and tie with burlap, ribbon or raffia. Hide the dirt with Spanish moss.

Arrange plants inside a grapevine wreath. Assemble the potted plants with tallest in the center and smaller pots surrounding it. Wrap all the pots together with a wide strip of burlap and finish with a bow.

Finally, put small potted plants in tea cups. Add the saucers and set on top of a placemat or tray. Form a circle around the teapot.

Gardening lessons online NEED HELP WITH COLORADO GARDENING? Use your computer in the warmth of your home. Find short video episodes by searching “YouTube Colorado Gardening.” You’ll find programs on everything from container gardens to healthy and abundant Colorado vegetable gardens: www.google.com/ #q=Youtube+Colorado+gardening. Check PBS TV guides for gardening shows. Some come from as far away as Britain and are shared on PBS websites: www.pbs.org/show/garden/.

Consider the presented ideas to enhance your landscape.

One program from South Carolina, “In the Garden with Bryce Lane,” shares episodes online with topics such as gardening with color, sustainable gardening, private gardens and more. Colorado climate may not be conducive to some of Lane’s plant suggestions but take advantage of his ideas and talk to a local nursery as to which plants would produce the same effects.

On a snowy day, stay warm and glean ideas at “Garden Smart” (http://www.gardensmart.tv/). Shows appear on KRMA and online it offers show times, articles, episodes, tips and a newsletter.

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Better Health

Kim Sharpe

Don’t worry, be happy

MANY OF US ARE EXPERIENCING STRESS as our lives change. If not managed we can suffer from its effects, which can include a compromised immune system, fitful sleep, increased blood pressure, digestion and gastrointestinal issues, and feelings of depression.

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the City of Fort Collins. It will be held Wednesday, March 22, 10am-12noon, at the Fort Collins Senior Center. Call 970-221-6644 to register.

UCHealth also is teaming up with the Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado to host a Mindful Stress Management for Women symposium on Thursday, April 27, 6-9pm, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. CSU’s Toni Zimmerman will be the keynote speaker. Learn more by calling 970-495-7500.

Allergy alert HAVE YOU SUDDENLY BEGUN TO SNEEZE, have a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes? Or do you break out in hives when you eat a certain food you’ve enjoyed all your life?

The presence of these symptoms could mean you’ve developed an allergy.

The good news is the chances of developing environmental airborne sensitivities (like to pollen or pet dander) decreases with age. The same cannot be said of drug and food allergies. James Fulton, allergy immunologist with Allergy Partners of Northern Colorado says, “Similar to a drug allergy, anyone can develop a

new food allergy at any age despite having eaten the food previously without any problems. The most common newly developed food allergies in the adult population include shellfish and fish allergy.”

He recommends that anyone who experiences symptoms get a medical evaluation before experimenting with unnecessary treatments and medications.

“Though often underappreciated, one of my favorite treatments [for aeroallergens] is a daily nasal saline irrigation which will help remove inhaled triggers in addition to the mucus which is an inflammatory substance.”

caused by cataracts, can often reduce their dependency on glasses,” says the Eye Center of Northern Colorado’s Complex Cataract Surgeon Jason Mayer. “With the implementation of laser technology combined with various options in intraocular lenses, we are able to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.”

Other age-related sight issues to be aware of include cataracts that

cloud vision; glaucoma or pressure inside your eye; and a host of retinal problems like macular degeneration, detached retinas, retinal occlusions and macular degeneration.

Adam McLaughlin MD, fellowship trained retinal specialist at Eye Center of Northern Colorado says, “Regular eye exams, a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet are the best bets for avoiding these age-related retinal conditions.”

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Better Living

Get out in the snow

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Katie Harris

WHAT BETTER TIME to get a great outdoor workout than while enjoying the beauty of our region at its finest?

Rocky Mountain National Park is the prime place for exploring on snowshoes and can usually be counted on for snow at any of the park’s designated trails. Rent a pair, along with poles, on your way into town at Estes Park Mountain Shop (www. estesparkmountainshop.com) for only $5/day. When snow’s on the ground in the lower regions nearby, Lory State Park west of Fort Collins is open for snowshoeing, as is Horsetooth

Mountain Open Space. For local rentals visit Jax Mercantile Co. (www. jaxmercantile.com).

Before heading out, dress in warm, moisture-wicking clothing and waterproof snow boots. An extra pair of socks and warm gloves are also recommended. Take plenty of water and don’t forget to drink often.

It’s also a good idea to warm up your muscles before heading out on the trails to prevent injury from occurring.

Clear your mind and enjoy the sights and sounds of the breath-taking Colorado wilderness!

Visit a local brewery NOTHING TASTES BETTER THAN a locally brewed beer. The big guys—Fort Collins Brewery (Anheuser-Busch), New Belgium Brewing Company and Odell Brewing, all offer tours of their Fort Collins brewing facilities. Fort Collins Brewery (www.budweisertours.com) has tours available seven days a week from 10am to 4pm. New Belgium also offers tours seven days a week, which are available via online reservation at www.newbelgium.com and Odell offers tours by reservation multiple times each day through online reservation at www.odellbrewing.com.

Nearly two dozen craft breweries exist in northern Colorado and many also offer free samples to guests.

Consider visiting City Star Brewery in Berthoud (www.citystarbrewing.com) for their award winning “Night Watchman” stout, Grimm Brothers in Loveland (www.grimmbrosbrewhouse.com) for their German-inspired beers, High Hops in Windsor (www.highhopsbrewery.com) for their newly released “Uncle Jemima’s Pure Mash Porter,” or Wiley Roots in Greeley (www.wileyroots.com) for their popular “Super 77” wheat next time you’re craving an ale or a lager.

Attend a concert

ENJOY A NIGHT ON THE TOWN with a concert at one of the region’s renowned venues. For a night of country music visit www.lctix.com and purchase tickets to the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, where Clint Black will perform a selection from his more than 50 charted singles on March 24th, and Grammy Award winner Travis Tritt will perform on April 23rd.

The Duke Ellington Orchestra will perform at Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley on March 10th.

The group is one of the originators

of the big-band jazz era, and has performed together for 88 years through three generations of the Ellington family. Tickets are available at www.ucstars.com.

At the Rialto Theater in Loveland this month, four female singer-songwriters will take the stage to perform a variety of genres in harmony. The concert will take place on March 11th and tickets are available at www.rialtotheatercenter.org.

FACE vocal band, The Elders, and Peter Yarrow will also take the stage at the Rialto this March.

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Better Balance

Kim Sharpe

Cutting the fat

AMERICANS ARE EXPERIENCING a growth spurt. Adults living in the United States are about one inch taller and 25 pounds heavier than their 1960s counterparts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In its “Best Diets of 2015” report, U.S. News says the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is the Best Diets Overall. Weight Watchers holds the top spot for Best Weight-Loss Diet, followed by a newbie, the Health Management Resources plan. The Mediterranean Diet reigns supreme among PlantBased Diets and ties for third among 24 |

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Best Diets Overall. What may disappoint Cross-Fit enthusiasts is that the Paleo diet, popular with that crowd, ties with the Dukan plan as the overall lowest ranked diet of 2015.

Sarah Morales, a registered dietician and NoCo resident, says, “I would agree that the DASH diet is solid because it emphasizes a plantbased, whole-foods, low-processed foods approach to nutrition. And Weight Watchers, which emphasizes accountability, has been shown to be effective over time. One of the most important keys to an effective way of eating, though, is moderation.”

Never too old for sex

THE GOLDEN YEARS ARE the perfect time to rev up your sex life.

The kids aren’t around to interrupt you. Retirement schedules, if done right, leave more time for leisurely between-the-sheets action versus the former 9-to-5 routine. The risk of an unplanned pregnancy is non-existent after menopause. So rev up!

TIPS FOR ENJOYING SEX IN THE GOLDEN YEARS (ADAPTED FROM THE MAYO CLINIC) • Talk about it. It may be difficult if you grew up viewing sex as a taboo subject, but openly talking with your partner about your needs, desires and concerns can improve intimacy. If you have a chronic condition and or take medications that affect your sex life, talk to your doc.

• Expand your definition of sex.

Intercourse isn’t the only way to have fulfilling sex. Be open to finding new ways to enjoy sexual contact and intimacy.

• Change your routine. Sex isn’t just for the bedroom. (Although discretion is key when exploring new intimacy locales. For example, the produce aisle of the grocery store might be off limits. Just saying!)

Move it MARY HOMAN HAS MOVES and she should. After all, she’s a fitness trainer, wellness coach, licensed massage therapist and the owner of Custom Fit-fitness & Wellness Solutions in Fort Collins.

She says, “Life is an adventure; be ready for it. Whatever you can do to keep fit and active gives you the ability to have those adventures, whether it is meeting new people, traveling to amazing places or playing with your grandchildren.”

Here are some moves for you: • Walking, hiking or jogging are

some of the easiest ways to get moving.

To stave off monotony, vary your route and speed, or take along some hand or ankle weights.

• Swimming and water exercise are ways to increase strength, relax sore muscles and increase range of motion.

• Bicycling is a great way to move and northern Colorado is becoming one of the best places to do it. There are hundreds of miles of trails and designated bike routes that wind through Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland and Windsor.

• Dancing provides a fun way to get fit. Try turning on some tunes and dancing in your living room or enjoy a traditional dance, like salsa or ballroom.

• Stretch your body and your mind with Nia, yoga or Pilates. Nia is a nonimpact form of aerobics that combines dance, and martial and healing arts.

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Finding new ways of self-expression after fifty and beyond Bob Calhoun

AS WE MOVE INTO OUR FIFTIES, SIXTIES AND BEYOND, we begin to have time to reconnect with who we are, to notice parts within us that are seeking expression and creative outlets…allowing us to travel new trails or return to passions put aside long ago. Parts of ourselves have been exiled within us as being ‘not ok’, or pushed aside due to life’s demands,

or just simply not yet discovered. And a bonus that comes in the second half of life is less of the need to explain, apologize for, or rationalize these emerging ways of self-expression. This time of life presents an opportunity to revive, rediscover…integrate all we are as we dive into these gifted years.

In my mid-50s, when my youngest was getting her driver’s license, it made sense in our household to find a used car so each could travel to work or school efficiently. Scanning the Coloradoan classifieds, I came across a white Ford F150 utility pickup truck for sale. The local water district was turning over

their fleet of trucks. Good price, low mileage, nothing fancy…perfect…that is, perfect for Dad. My daughter could drive the Civic. Everybody was happy.

I finally had my pickup truck (this was before pickups were put on steroids and required two parking spaces). If I treat it well, this 1 ½-ton truck will last my lifetime. Call it the little kid in me who loved toy trucks, or that part wanting the freedom to throw things in the truck bed and deliver the load, or just a

desire to be a helpful friend, this almost 15-year relationship with my F150 has brought me loads of simple joy.

Saturdays took on a new dimension…a load of tree branches to Hageman’s returning with a load of mulch, bags of peat from Jax, a trip to the landfill after a garage clean-out, helping my parents move as they downsized, a trip to Longmont to pick up furniture purchased on craigslist…nothing a little effort and a couple of bungee cords and tarp couldn’t

this almost 15-year relationship with my F150 has brought me loads of simple joy.

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handle…and good exercise as well..

What are your F150’s? What parts within you have grabbed your attention as you navigate your fifties and beyond?

What parts have yet to find their expression? Perhaps you are well along with discovering new passions and outlets, or revitalizing your talents and pleasures.

In any case, there is no magic to this. It may simply be taking the time to listen and pay attention to what speaks to you. …perhaps fly fishing up the Poudre, setting up a woodworking shop, taking piano lessons, gardening, writing, meditation/contemplation practices, genealogy research, being on a board, quilting, running for office, becoming a political activist and taking a stand, volunteering to help make life better for those in need…. discovering the activities and pursuits that truly reflect something about you. And most often it is about ego and fear stepping aside with no need

My F150 and I have had a good run and we have reconnected with some old friends along the way and made a few new ones.

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to prove yourself or justify your path of self-expression.

Of course, these outlets and expressions can change with time. I have put away the golf clubs, and I spend more time in quiet and in small groups than in the past. I still shoot baskets but have given up the full-court game. I may be finished with committee work. But the key is to find your F150s. On this conscious elder journey, keep living this gift while you have it. Take some risks… loosen up. This is about finding outlets that match your values and sense of self.

For me, my F150 has been an outlet for self-care, fun, exercise and self-expression. I have allowed a few bumper stickers and decals on the truck that would not find themselves on our ‘regular’ car. There are layers of political bumper stickers starting with Stan Matsunaka for Congress… representative beers such as ‘Oskar Blue’s

Old Chub Scottish Ale’, ”Trees are the Answer”, a quote from Edward R. Murrow….and a few alma mater emblems…

I am reminded of the ‘76 Jeep Cherokee Chief Dad bought after he retired to the mountains from a career as a salesman, a suit-and-tie job back in the day. I understand more now why he bought the Jeep and how he enjoyed loading it up with wood and brush, hauling it to the county sort yard. Wearing jeans and driving his Jeep, a part of Dad emerged I had never seen growing up. That old Jeep is still parked in my back lot. It may now be time to let it go.

In these ‘active adult’ years, as one of my good friends refers to them, open up to those parts within you seeking expression and enjoy! My F150 and I have had a good run and we have reconnected with some old friends along the way and made a few new ones. “Hey Bob, can I borrow your truck?” “You bet”.

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Gardening 101

Soil, sun, and size

Katie Harris GARDENING CAN BE A REWARDING HOBBY, bringing fresh, healthy produce to the kitchen table, and even helping you save money on groceries. However, for many of us the dry Colorado climate, difficult soil conditions, and general lack of a green thumb make gardening feel like a chore.

Tara L. Parr, a volunteer with Fort Collins-based Home Grown Food, spends what little time she has away from her personal garden out in the community, offering advice and assistance to locals who are interested in gardening but don’t know where to start.

“Our goal is to promote ecological gardening in the community,” says Parr.

“We do this by connecting people with resources that will help them grow food while creating a better place to live.”

According to Parr, all it takes is one pot to transform yourself into a gardener.

“Anyone can take a pot and plant a seed in it,” she says. “If it’s a tomato plant

you set it somewhere in the sun, and if it’s greens you might put it in the shade. The trick is not to think too big too quickly.”

Parr suggests moving up to a small plot, no bigger than 2’x3’ after an initial potting season. To achieve the best results she recommends digging the plot into the ground.

“A raised bed is a lot of work, and not necessarily a good idea in such a dry climate,” she says. “Having your garden sunken into the ground a bit helps it hold moisture and protects plants from wind.”

Parr says keeping the plot small enough that you can work the whole thing from one place, without repeatedly getting up and moving around is the key to avoiding back pain when working with a sunken bed. She also recommends stretching before getting started, and exercising regularly to prepare the body for the task at hand.

The body’s not the only thing that needs a little advanced preparation.

Giving the ground a little TLC before planting is one of the most important steps to a successful growing season.

“The key to growing in the ground is really working the soil,” says Parr.

“Everything likes to have a good place to grow, so you’ll have the best luck by finding a piece of land with decent soil and then digging in deep.”

Compost, which can be created at home by digging a hole, throwing in your kitchen scraps, and stirring regularly, should be added to a garden plot to achieve optimum growing conditions.

In addition to achieving a quality soil mix, digging up and eliminating weeds is an important step to take before planting, and is easily performed while working the soil in early spring.

However, Parr says the existence of weeds throughout the garden season is less of a problem than people think.

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get very particular about it,” she says. “No matter how many you pull, weeds always come back. Spending a lot of extra time worrying about them is useless.”

Parr says using healthy soil and a thick coating of dry leaves around plants is generally enough to combat the problem. Some weeds, such as dandelion could be put to good use—as salad ingredients.

When starting out, it’s wise to select plants that are fairly immune to the challenges our climate presents.

“Radishes, lettuce and spinach are really easy to grow and so good for you,” says Parr. “They help you realize that what you’re doing isn’t that hard, plus they are great choices to pick and eat straight from the garden.”

Basil, onions, leeks, squash and zucchini also made Parr’s list of easy-to-grow veggies. She says cauliflower, broccoli, eggplant, tomatoes and peppers were best left to more experienced gardeners.

Another route for novices to consider is planting a fruit tree.

“Besides providing years of enjoyment, trees have other advantages as well,” says Parr. “While there is a lot of work involved with caring for a tree, you don’t face the bending over and digging that you do with a garden.”

Whatever path you take, the most important thing is to have patience and enjoy the process.

“A lot of times we get so focused on wanting things to grow that we become obsessed,” says Parr. “Things don’t always work out the way we want them to; whether you forget to water or the ground gets hit by hail, you have to keep in mind that the ground is resilient and be prepared to try again next year.”

Parr and the team of volunteers at Home Grown Food are happy to visit aspiring gardeners at home and welcome visitors to their gardens, to discuss ideas and strategies for making them happen.

More information on requesting visits, and on upcoming events is available at www.homegrownfoodcolorado.org.

“Gardening is meditative; it’s healing and it’s good for your psyche,” says Parr.

“The process of watching things grow, and knowing they have the possibility to become food is a reward in itself.”

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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, www.colorado.gov Consumer Credit Counseling 1247 Riverside Ave., FC 229-0695, www.greenpath.com Consumer Fraud (Weld County District Attorney) 800-222-4444 or 356-4010 www.co.weld.co.us Foundation on Aging for Larimer County, Inc. FC, 224-5476, www.foalarimer.org 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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Larimer County Office on Aging 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors

Social Security Administration Weld County 5400 W. 11th St., GR 877-405-9195, www.ssa.gov

Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans

INSURANCE COUNSELING

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7730, www.larimer.org/dhs/ assistance/leap.htm Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Weld County www.co.weld.co.us 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.co.weld.co.us Social Security Administration Larimer County 301 S. Howes St., Ste. 4, FC 866-336-7385, www.ssa.gov

Aspen Club Senior Servies PVHS 1224 Doctors Ln., FC 495-8560, 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV, 624-1860, www.pvhs.org Larimer County Department of Human Services – Medicaid 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-6300, 205 E. 6th St., LV 498-6300, www.larimer.org/dhs Medicaid Hotline 888-367-6557 www.healthcolorado.net Medicare Information & Application Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 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

Senior Health Insurance Assistance www.cdn.colorado.gov Weld County RSVP 351-2588 www.unco.edu/nhs/rsvp/ services.html Weld County Social Services Department 315 N. 11th Ave., GR, 352-1551 www.co.weld.co.us

HOUSING

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow St.,FC 282-7522 www.carehousing.org Fort Collins Housing Authority 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910, www.fchousing.com Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-226-4909, www.good-sam. com/fortcollinsvillage Good Samaritan Society–Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR 970-352-6082, www.good-sam. com/greeleycommunities

Good Samaritan Society Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-669-3100, www.good-sam. com/lovelandvillage Good Samaritan Society Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-686-2743, 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 Caring, personal, personalized senior assisted-living services.

Bee Hive Homes Assisted Living 1805 32nd St., Evans 866-866-9652 www.seniorliving.net Bonnell Good Samaritan Center 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com 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.

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 Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living 3151 W. 20th St., GR 673-9402 www.gardensquareatwestlake.com Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com

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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.

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 Loveland Village – Good Samaritan Society 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100 www.good-sam.com

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.

Brookdale Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 235-0698 www.brookdaleliving.com

MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939 www.mackenzieplace.com

Brookdale North Loveland 2895 N. Empire, LV 235-0683 www.brookdaleliving.com

Meadowlark Assisted Living 1214 Catalpa Pl., FC 221-3707

Brookdale Mariana Butte 215 Shupe Cir., LV 235-0699 www.brookdaleliving.com

MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR, 353-6800 www.meadowviewofgreeley.com Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 999-8790 www.morningstarseniorliving.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.

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Brookdale Greeley 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 818-5300 www.brookdaleliving.com 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

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Bonnell Good Samaritan Center 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 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 Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual income of or below $25,750 for one person or $29,400 for two people. Harvest Pointe is a non-smoking community.

Section 504 Coordinator: Stuart Hartman, VP - Operations, FPM, Inc. 911 N Studebaker Road, Long Beach CA 90815, 562-275-5100. TDD 800-545-1833 x 359.

Loveland Village – Good Samaritan Society 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100 www.good-sam.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-to-month 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 Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Way, WS 686-2743 www.good-sam.com/watervalley Welcoming sense of community, golf, fishing, trails; restaurantstyle dining.

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, educa­tional, 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

Bonnell Good Samaritan Center 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com.

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, de­ mentia 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 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.

Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR, 353-1017 www.savaseniorcare.com Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC , 482-1584, www.columbine health.com.

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.

Loveland Village – Good Samaritan Society 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St. LV, 667-1111 www.columbine health.com Meets needs in a caring manner with regard to individual’s dignity and strengths.

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies 1020 Patton St., FC, 484-7981 www.rncrhealth.com Sava Senior Care 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 821 Duffield Ct., LV, 669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com

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

SENIOR APARTMENTS

Big Thompson Manor I & II 230 Monroe Ave., LV, 667-4195 Birchwood Apartments 2830 W. 27th St. Ln., GR, 330-6206 Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR, 352-9305 CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 282-7522, www.carehousing.org Century III (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS, 686-5576 www.windsorgov.com DMA Plaza Apartments 300 Remington St., FC, 493-7727 Fort Collins Housing Authority (Northern Hotel, the Villages, Wellington) 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910, www.fchousing.com

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Fox Run Good Samaritan Society 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com

The Pines at Southmoor 2162 30th St., GR, 356-4059 www.thepinesatsouthmoor.com

Governor’s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 686-9650

University Plaza 1534 11th Ave., GR, 353-9275

Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., Ste. 105, GR 356-5489

Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault, 834-1570

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 Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual income of or below $25,750 for one person or $29,400 for two people. Harvest Pointe is a non-smoking community.

Section 504 Coordinator: Stuart Hartman, VP - Operations, FPM, Inc. 911 N Studebaker Road, Long Beach CA 90815, 562-275-5100. TDD 800-545-1833 x 359.

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 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

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 HORSES

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

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.

SERVICES

FUNERAL CARE

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.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com Full-service, funeral home offering funeral, burial, cremation, and preneed planning services.

Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 225-3711 www.cowboy.us/reflections.php

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.

Sanctuary Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 225-2116 www.voacolorado.org

Seitz Funeral Services Inc 2000 47th Ave., GR, 330-6151 www.adamsonchapels.com

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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, 6794669, 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, 402-2075 www.cobar.org Misty Bordeaux, Estate Law 2629 Redwing Rd., Ste. 112, FC 488-2737 www.bordeauxandboyes.com Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6 Ste. 200, FC, 223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.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 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, 532-3049 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 4825 Earhart Rd., LV, 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 Shamrock Taxi 4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 303-772-5222 Super Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Road, FC 225-4838 www.supershuttle.com/dia 20 trips daily to and from DIA. Transfort Fort Collins 250 N. Mason St., FC, 221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com Uber get.uber.com Sign up for Uber on your phone. Get reasonably priced rides any time.

Yellow Cab of Northern Colorado 303-777-2001 www.fortcollinstaxi.com

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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, 4843804, www.fcbikecoop.org

BOATING

Fort Collins Bike Library 250 N. Mason Ave., FC, 4191050, 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.

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

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Continuing Education Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 General fitness, Pilates, yoga Food & beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Brewery tours, cooking classes, delivery services, farmers’ markets, grocery shopping assistance, makeyour-own, wine tasting Municipal support . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 City services, libraries, senior centers Volunteer opportunities . . . . . . . . 52

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

GOLFING

HIKING

City of Loveland Golf Courses Multiple locations, LV, 669-5800 www.ci.loveland.co.us

Larimer County: Natural Resources 1800 S. CR 31, LV, 619-4570 www.larimer.org/naturalresources

Fort Collins Country Club 1920 Country Club Rd., FC 482-1336 www.fcgolf.org

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org

City of Fort Collins Golf Division Multiple locations, FC, 221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf

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.

City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails.php

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 Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., FC, 282-9171, www. pianocenteroftherockies.com Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 575 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 120, LV, 581-3553, www. lovelandacademyofmusic.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

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

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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

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

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

Island Grove Park 501 N. 14th Ave., GR, 350-9392, www.greeleygov.com/Parks/ islandgrove.aspx

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

Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ mulberrypool.php

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

Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 SE 4th St., LV, 962-2435, www.ci.loveland.co.us/index. aspx?page=231

SWIMMING

City Park Tennis Courts 1500 W. Mulberry St., FC, 4847665, www.fcgov.com/parks/map

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 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 46 |

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TENNIS

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

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, en­ couragement, 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

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

Studio Vino 426 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 6229632, www.studiovino.com

KDD Fused Glass 2601 Platte Pl., FC, 223-3778 www.kddfusedglass.com

Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR, 356-8593 www.greeleyartassociation.org/ classes.html

Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply 3000 N. Overland Tr., LaPorte 482-7655 www.ncstainedglass.com

POTTERY

Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr., FC, 416-5979 www.nocopottersguild.org

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, publications, educational programs to foster learn­ ing, interaction and personal inquiry.

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

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

Greeley Museum 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Four museums explore the High Plains with special events, pro­ grams, exhibits, tours.

PERFORMANCE VENUES

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

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: Broadway musicals, com­edy, concerts, dance plays, more.

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

Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave., GR, 356-5000 www.ucstars.com Local, regional, and national enter­ tainment: Broadway musicals, com­edy, concerts, dance plays, and so much more.

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 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.

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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.

EDUCATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION 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, 775-3995 www.fit5studio.com Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Enriching lives through activity and knowledge.

Hatfield Chilson Recreation 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.ci.loveland.co.us Lifestyle Centre Health Club 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 133 FC, 494-6446 www.lifestylecenter.net Comprehensive wellness program encouraging life-long commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

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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

Bikram Yoga Greeley 2343 W. 27th St., Ste. 505, GR, 339-9101 www.bikramyogagreeley.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 SNAP Fitness 201 South Elm, Eaton, 454-3741 www.Snapfitness.com/eaton Twenty-four hour fitness welcoming active adults of all ages.

Fort Collins Yoga CoOp www.fortcollinsyogacoop.org Loveland Yoga Core Fitness 100 E. 3rd St., LV, 292-8313 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com

Old Town Yoga 237 Jefferson St., FC, 222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com Om Ananda Yoga 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 200, FC, 488-9192, www.omanandayoga.com

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

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

The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC, 2214FIT, TheOtherClubFitness.com Yoga, personalized fitness and training in Fort Collins most accommodating setting.

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

BREWERY TOURS

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

Bikram Yoga Fort Collins 5112 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC, 472-5700, www.bikramyogafc.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Budweiser Brewery Tours 2351 Busch Dr., FC, 490-4691 www.budweisertours.com New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St., FC, 221-0524 www.newbelgium.com Odell Brewing Company 800 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 4989070, 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/cooking-classes

The Cooking Studio Fort Collins 123 N. College Ave., FC www.the-cooking-studio.com Salud! Cooking School Whole Foods, 2201 S. College Ave., FC, 267-9200 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

DELIVERY SERVICES

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

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.

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

FARMERS’ MARKETS

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 Greeley Farmers’ Market 1100 8th Ave., GR, 350-9783 www.greeleygov.com/ CommunityDevelopment/ FarmersMarket.aspx Larimer County Farmers’ Market 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-6000 www.fortcollinsfarmersmarkets.com Loveland Farmers’ Market N. Garfield & Orchards (Hobby Lobby Parking Lot), LV, 4954889, www.fortcollinsfm.com Winter Farmers’ Market Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave., FC, www.downtownfort collins.com/ events/winter-farmers-market

Osteoporosis: an ounce of prevention is worth a

pound of cure.

O

steoporosis means “porous bones”.

It is the result of the bones losing their density which makes them weak and more likely to break. Approximately one half of women and up to one quarter of men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.

The following are a few recommendations to avoid complications due to osteoporosis.

1) Everyone knows it’s important to get enough calcium. Fortunately there are a lot of tasty foods that can help. Some of the best sources for calcium are dark leafy greens, cabbage, okra, broccoli, blackeyed peas, sardine and salmon fish and milk products.

2) Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and for this reason the two go hand in hand. Vitamin D is produced by our bodies when ultraviolet rays from the sun strike our skin. Since UV rays are

a skin-cancer risk, there isn’t an official recommendation for this.

Foods that naturally contain vitamin D are fatty fish, mushrooms and egg yolks. The majority of vitamin D in the American diet comes from fortified foods.

3) Exercise is vital for increasing or maintaining bone strength. Any type of weight bearing activity is good—walking, running and even dancing. Strength training is also critical. Don’t forget to ease slowly into any new exercise routine and always keep proper form to avoid injury. If you already have osteoporosis - talk to your doctor first.

4) For those that have been diagnosed with osteoporosis it is very important to protect your feet. Fractures often occur with repetitive trauma due to going barefoot or wearing poorly supportive shoes. Be sure to choose shoes that offer good

support to your feet and ankles.

5) Orthotics can provide additional support to your arches and help to redistribute the load from high pressure areas that are most vulnerable to fracture from everyday stress to the foot. Orthotics can also provide extra stability that may save you from a fall that could break other bones.

6) Unexplained fractures in the foot can be an early indication that you have osteoporosis, or its precursor - osteopenia. Make sure you talk to your podiatrist about the possibility of osteoporosis if a fracture occurs without any major injury.

As the common saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Avoid the complications of osteoporosis by taking care of your overall health and the health of your feet early on.

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

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

GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE

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 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

Hops and Berries 130 W. Olive St., Unit B, FC, 493-2484, 1833 E. Harmony Rd., Unit 16, FC, 493-2484, www. hopsandberries.com Vintages—Your personal winery 120 W. Olive St., FC 484-9813, www.vintageswine.com

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

WINE TASTING

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 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 Vintages—Your personal winery 120 W. Olive St., FC, 484-9813 www.vintageswine.com Custom-made wines.

Wilbur’s Total Beverage 2201 S. College Ave., FC, 226-8662 www.wilburstotalbeverage.com

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT CITY SERVICES

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

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

Downtown Fort Collins 19 Old Town Square, FC, 484-6500 www.downtownfortcollins.com

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

Town of Berthoud Town Hall, 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, 532-2643 www.berthoud.org

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

Our experience... ...your comfort

VOLUN TEER The educaTion program at the Larimer County Landfill is seeking active volunteers of all ages to help educate youth through seniors about reducing, reusing, and recycling!

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“My experience at Inspiration Riding Academy was magical. It felt great to be back in the saddle and I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher or trusty school-horse: Princess.

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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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

American Red Cross 120 W. Saturn Dr., FC, 226-5728 www.facebook.com/ NoCoRedCross/

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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 Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org Fort Collins Bike Library 250 N. Mason Ave., FC 419-1050 www.fcbikelibrary.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

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

Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 1217 E. Elizabeth #11, FC 484-6325 www.fcmow.org

Volunteers of America Retired Senior Volunteer Program 405 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/

Poudre River Public Library District Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC, 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org

Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR, 356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org

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CAREGIVING

ADULT DAYCARE AND 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

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

Comfort Keepers 1218 W. Ash St. Ste. L, WS 829-3100 www.comfortkeepers.com

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

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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 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 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, excellent, compre­hensive care for those who have an advanced condition.

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. Online assessment tools are offered to help detect mental health concerns associated with aging.

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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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

HEALTHCARE 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

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

24-Hour Crisis Helpline 221-2114 www.summitstonehealth.org

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Adult and Primary Care Clinic 1250 N. Wilson Ave., LV, 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org Alliance for Suicide Prevention 1100 Poudre River Dr., FC, 482-2209 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Centennial Peaks Hospital 2255 S. 88th St., Louisville 303-673-9990 www.centennialpeaks.com 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 North Range Behavioral Health 1300 N. 17th Ave., GR, 347-2120 www.northrange.org.

Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., FC, 494-9940 www.summitstonehealth.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 Caring Solutions 24/7 Alert 1713 Trailwood Dr., FC, 206-9595 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org CLR Medical and Security Systems, Inc 2115 Cape Hatteras Dr., WS 877-813-8310 www.uslocalmedical.com

Guardian Medical Monitoring 877-435-7225 www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com Interim Health Care of Fort Collins 877-435-7225 www.interimhealthcare.com

ALLERGY

Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., #350, FC, 221-2370 1130 38th Ave., Ste. A, GR 330-5391 2026 Blue Mesa St., LV 663-0144 www.allergypartners.com Leaders 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, 3563907, www.coloradoallergy.com Specializing in allergies, asthma and eczema treatment.

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.

We focus On People,

Our Residents, Their Lives, and Their Families.

As a part of our skilled nursing services, we provide wound care, bariatric care, tracheotomy care, resperatory care and respite care

Spring Creek Health Care

1000 E Stuart St Fort Collins, CO 80525

970-482-5712

Fort Collins Health Care Center

1000 S Lemay Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524

970-482-7925

www.savaseniorcare.com WE ACCEPT MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND PRIVATE INSURANCE, SEMI-PRIVATE AND PRIVATE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE

SNOW TUBE PARK & WITH LIFT

12 RUNS

Year Round Resort & Recreation Venue

RESTAURANT & PUB, FAMILY LODGING, CAMPGROUND & CAMPER CABINS Trout Fishing Y Hiking Trails Y Disc Golf Y Hunting Camps Snow Shoeing Y Snow Tube Park with Lift & 12 Runs Out Door Ice Skating Y Pond Hockey Y Cross Country Skiing

970-881-2450

BeaverMeadows.com

info@beavermeadows.com

M N P CELEBRATING 40 YEARS, IN RED FEATHER LAKES, COLORADO

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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.

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CARE MANAGEMENT

Adult Resources for Care and Help (ARCH) Larimer County FC, 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors/arch.htm American Elder Advocates, LLC www.americanelderadvocates.org 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 Fil’s Place www.filsplace.com

Legacy Services, LLC 1724 Silvergate Rd., FC, 488-1275 www.legacygcm.com Options for Long Term Care (OLTC) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7780, www.larimer.org/dhs/ adultservices/oltc.htm 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 Seniors in Transition, LLC 2627 Pasquinel Dr., FC 204-6977, www.seniorsintrans.com

DENTAL

BenchMark Dental Dr. Joshua Fowler, 1640 25th Ave., GR. 352-5448, 640 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Ste. 100, LV. 667-8782, 1555 Main Street, Ste. A-2, WS. 686-7858 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com Specializing in implants and dentures for those 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.

Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV 744-2345, www.Loveland DentistryandDentures.com Offering comfortable and caring dentistry and dentures to northern Colorado.

Northern Colorado Periodontics 4033 Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 100, FC, 207-4061, 3400 W. 16th St., Ste. 5X, GR, 351-6166 www.nocoperio.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 CLINICS

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 Treats ankle pain, bunions, corns & callouses, fractures & sprains, hammertoes, heel pain, orthotics, and more.

Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. 6, FC 484-4620, www.anderson podiatrycenter.com Helping to heal the foundation of the human body.

Banner Medical Clinic-Highland Meadows 8201 Spinnaker Dr., Suite D, WS 223-2272, www.bannerhealth.com Family physi­cians; accepting new patients and all insurances.

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

Neuropathy treatment, laser treatment for fungal nails.

Banner Medical Clinic-North Loveland 3880 North Grant Ave., Ste. 140 LV, 203-0047 www.bannerhealth.com Family physi­cians; accepting new patients and all insurances.

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.

HEALTH CLINICS

Banner Medical Clinics— Harmony 608 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 101 FC, 204-9069 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

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Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com Naturopathy promotes the body’s natural healing process, utilizing 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 5-star rated medicare health plan.

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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 Enhances quality of life for mature adults through promotion, educa­tion and recreation.

Weld Aging Well—Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315C N. 11th Ave., GR, 346-6950 ext. 6117, www.co.weld.co.us Provides tools for older adults to take control of their health and longevity.

HEARING

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

Audiology Associates 4675 W. 20 th Street Rd., Unit A, GR, 352-2881 www.hearingtime.com Certified audiologists provide 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 including nutrition, counseling, and rehab.

INFUSION THERAPY

Poudre Infusion Therapy 1455 Main Street, WS 460-9208, www.columbinehealth.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, birthing suites, cancer center, sur­gery, orthopedic, critical care.

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org Full spectrum of services, special­ ties in cardiac and trauma care.

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

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

Frontier Access and Mobility 1308 Riverside Ave., FC, 2238267, www.FrontierAccess.com Offering access and mobility solutions.

Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org

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

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

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

Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org Treatments, surgeries, and diag­ nostic testing.

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

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

UCHealth Home Medical Supply 1420 Riverside Ave., Ste. 108 FC, 484-6616, www.pvhs-hms.org

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

Praxair Healthcare Services 1600 E. Mulberry St., FC 224-1441, www.praxair.com

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

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

House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV 667-4939, 531 8th St., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.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: surgery centers, radiology, therapy, work comp.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

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

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

Open Door Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302

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

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

OB/GYN

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Front Range Therapy 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. #133A, FC 494-6449 www.columbine health.com Harmony Hand and Physical Therapy 3744 S. Timberline Road, FC. 204-4263, 1455 Main St., Ste. 160, WS. 674-9675 www.harmonyhand.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 VA Assistance Program 888-483-9127, www.va.gov

REHABILITATION SERVICES

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

SURGERY

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

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

SPINE CARE

URGENT CARE

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.

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Associates in Family Medicine Urgent Care Clinic 3519 Richmond Dr., FC, 2040300, 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.

Harmony Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd. FC, 297-6250 www.uchealth.org Loveland Urgent Care 3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 100, FC 624-5150, www.uchealth.org Skyline Urgent Care 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 110 LV 461-6140 www.bannerhealth.com Urgent Care in Greeley 1900 16th St. GR, 350-2454 www.uchealth.org

VISION

Dr Robert Stamm 877-393-0025, www.LecVisionSource.com Solutions for macular degeneration and other limiting vision conditions.

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 221-2222, 2555 13th St., Ste. 225, LV, 679-0000 6125 Sky Pond Dr., Centerra 663-3262 www.eyecenternoco.com Offers compassionate and comprehensive medical, surgical and optical care.

Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 669-1107, www.kirkeyecenter.com A full-service eye clinic & optical department serving Loveland, and northern Colorado.

Positive Vision 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 482-6034 www.positive dentalvision.com Provides comprehensive vision care for every member of your family.

See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR, 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 460-0154 www.windsoreye.com

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TEAM TANDEM: Searching out opportunities to pedal it forward Kim Sharpe

EDWARD AND ROBIN HILDENBRAND SPEND A LOT OF TIME on two wheels, either individually or while riding their tandem bicycle. They cycle for commuting, shopping, exercise and as a mode of transportation for vacations. Bicycles also are a central way they give back to the community.

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“We try to support and volunteer for many bike-oriented organizations locally (through the Pedal Club, Safe Routes to School, Helmets for Kids, bicycle rodeos, and the Bicycle Ambassador Program), regionally (through Bicycle Colorado), and nationally (through the League of American Bicyclists and Adventure

Cycling),” says Robin. “We both enjoy teaching people how to ride safely, and being ride leaders for people who want to reintroduce cycling in their life and to those who are interested in becoming a bicyclist.”

Robin’s enthusiasm for cycling is especially contagious. She says that one person she encouraged to make it through a beginner bike ride called her a cheerleader and even presented her with a set of pompoms as a thank you gift. While the gratitude is nice, what Robin really loves is seeing the joy in people’s faces as their confidence and endurance increases.

Ed enjoys volunteering in the bicycling world, too, but finds his true calling in the wild. Two years ago he

added to his volunteer resume by joining the Larimer County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) team. LCSAR members serve under the authority of the Larimer County Sherriff ’s Office with a mission to “find the lost, rescue the stranded and injured, recover the deceased, and educate the public on wilderness and mountain safety.”

After completing the LCSAR’s Basic Search and Rescue Training, which included classroom and field lessons in orienteering, knot tying, basic rope and rescue rigging, search tactics and techniques, and using search and rescue dogs, Ed had to purchase about $1,500 worth of specific gear. “Volunteers pay for all their own equipment, as well as ongoing training,” he says. “It’s a big investment in time and money.”

How does he justify that? “Because financially I can, plus I enjoy the outdoors, serving the community and helping others.”

The Hildenbrands both feel that we all have knowledge to share; something to contribute. People can serve as much or as little as they want, and they don’t always realize how much joy they’ll get from volunteering until they do it.

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