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Am I right? Seeing the world how we are

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FEATURE

Take it outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Get social and active in the great outdoors. With warmer weather

on the horizon, it’s time to think about getting outside for some fresh

Spruce up with Spring cleaning • Garden: make a plan

air and exercise. Why not combine your activities with some social

Light up for a cozy space

time with friends you haven’t seen for a while? You could take a

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hike, or try out a new sport or hobby.

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Financial assistance & benefits, Housing, Retail, Services

Pickleball • Biking • Neuropathy

Soak it up—Visit some hot springs • Volunteer: share your skills • Gardening: get inspired

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From the Publisher

Am I right?

Fifty & Better is a publication of Rocky Mountain Publishing, Inc.

Seeing the world how we are

VOLUME 9 • NUMBER 4

I HAVE TWO THINGS TAPED TO MY DESK as reminders. The first one is a yellow sticky note that says “Am I right?” and below that it says, “Am I sure?” just in case I didn’t get the point from the first question. I tend to think that I’m right and that my opinion, point of view, way of looking at the world or simply the right answer to a specific question is correct and should not be argued with.

I used to be worse though. Just ask Kristin, my wife.

The more I felt resistance to my view or opinion, the more I dug in and the more I could make it personal.

I’m still not a model of open-mindedness, but I have come to realize that my opinion is just my opinion and not the law laid down by whomever or whatever lays down those laws. Of course, in the heat of the moment, I don’t always heed my own advice, but I’m quicker recognize it.

I think it’s human nature for us to retreat into what we know and feel comfortable with. All those other ideas and ways of being in the world threaten our security about how the world works, and what matters and why it matters.

The other thing taped to my desk is something I cut out titled 10 to Zen from Music for the Soul. It goes like this: 10 to Zen 1. Let go of comparing 2. Let go of competing 3. Let go of judgments 4. Let go of anger 5. Let go of regrets 6. Let go of worrying 7. Let go of blame 8. Let go of guilt 9. Let go of fear 10. Have a proper belly laugh at least once a day (Especially if it’s at your inability to let go of any of the above.)

I find that one of these is applicable to me at just about any moment of any day.

Zen asks us to open our minds and hearts to see the world outside as it is, not as we are. It asks us let go of our attachments and to stop splitting the world into things we like, things we dislike and things that we just don’t care about, and to see our connection to everyone and the rest of the whole shebang.

The problem isn’t the ice cream. It’s my attachment (craving) to that ice cream, as they say.

I don’t believe that we are as polarized as we might be told, and I think that we can in many circumstances ask ourselves, “Am I right? Am I sure?” and then let go of as much as we can.

And then remember that love is always the right answer and laughter is the best medicine.

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

Spruce up with Spring cleaning GET A HEAD START ON SPRING CLEANING. Take it slow. Follow these general tips and add your own ideas for your home.

•M ake a plan – tackle one room at a time. Take a break before tackling another room.

• Work from ceiling to floors – fixtures, fan, walls, windows, drapes, furniture, baseboards, carpet/hardwood/rugs, air vents. Declutter drawers and closets.

•S et a tone – change dark and heavy to light and fresh. Add colorful pillows or art, consider seasonal bedding, towels, table linens, and window treatments.

• Think green – substitute chemical cleaners with steam cleaning or white vinegar mixed with baking soda and water.

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Reminders by room: • Kitchen – wipe out fridge, cabinet tops and doors, shelves and pantry. Discard out-ofdate supplies.

• Bathroom – sanitize all surfaces, replace or wash the shower curtain.

• Bedrooms – air out or dryclean comforters, launder blankets, spray mattress with sanitizer and wash, sanitize or replace pillows.

• Office – organize/discard.

Garden: make a plan MOST GARDEN FAILURES RESULT from the lack of a plan or garden layout. Search the internet for planner books or free, downloadable, interactive software. If planting vegetables, the most basic garden consists of a full-sun location with straight rows running north to south, which prevents shading. Plant tall vegetables in the back, medium height in the middle and smaller in the front.

If limited space, consider containers on the patio, driveway, balcony or rooftop. Save on soil and control weight by filling half of a deep container with leaves, tree branches, bunched up paper/cardboard, Styrofoam, plastic, pinecones, wood chips or mulch. Whether vegetables or flowers, grow tall plants in the middle and surround with mid-sized then smallest along the edge.

For flower inground gardens, plant near a water source and think large masses of flower varieties. Learn light, water requirements and group accordingly.

If you are really serious, check out Colorado gardening books such as The Colorado Gardener’s Companion.

Light up for a cozy space

FOUR TYPES OF LIGHTING affect mood, emotion and well-being if layered throughout a room.

• O verhead/general – illuminates a large area, preferably controlled by dimmers. Choose from pendants, chandeliers, recessed, track or flush/ semi-flush.

• Accent – highlights a particular object or area.

• Ambient – offers indirect lighting, either natural or artificial.

• Task – works as direct lighting for reading, writing, cooking, sewing or other intricate work.

Choosing lightbulbs can be confusing. Each has its own use. Do you need bright or warm white? Cold, intense, direct white lights work best in big, open spaces – kitchen, bathroom and garage. Warm, white lights fill most other needs.

• Incandescent – portable lighting such as decorative table lamps.

• Compact fluorescent (CFL) – residential shadow-free lighting in sconces, ceiling lights and table lamps.

• Halogen – undercabinet and work lighting.

• Light-emitting diode (LED) – energy efficient which replaces most types of lighting needs, including fluorescent, compact fluorescent and incandescent.

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Better Health

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Pickle Ball

THE PICKLEBALL BOOM is real. More than 36.5 million people played pickleball from August 2021 to August 2022. Pickleball, often described as a

combination of tennis, Ping-Pong and badminton, has traditionally trended toward the older crowd. In fact, half of all serious pickleball players (those who play eight or more times a year) in 2021 were 55 and older. But younger people are becoming hooked, lately, too.

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Besides being easier to learn than tennis, pickleball is also slower paced and there’s less ground to cover; you could almost fit four pickleball courts onto one tennis court, and most picklers play doubles. Some research suggests that it may be safer than tennis for people with heart issues, too.

Biking for health NEARLY 30 PERCENT of new bicycle riders in recent years have been seniors and the benefits of bike riding for them are plentiful.

Foremost, it is a low impact, low-stress exercise. When you cycle, you move in smooth motions that don’t put any undue stress on your body. Some commonly recommended exercises for seniors, such as jogging, for example, are high impact and over time they damage different parts of the body. As you jog you put a lot of strain on your knees and your ankles as well as your feet. When you cycle, the circular movements that propel you forward don’t strain the body in any way.

Cycling is also great for your heart. Stroke, heart disease, and heart attacks are the most common cause of death for seniors.

Cycling is a great way to keep these chronic ailments at bay. Riding a bicycle is a great way to increase your heart’s capacity.Biking for seniors is great for those worried about memory loss, or more chronic conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia. When you cycle, your body works at maximum capacity, ensuring that the brain is fully oxygenated which stimulates the part of your brain that’s responsible for memory, the hippocampus. Cycling is recommended for people who want to stave off memory-related illnesses as well as those in the early stages.

The range of Neuropathy NEUROPATHY CAN RESULT from a wide range of conditions such as diabetes and even treatments like chemotherapy. It happens when a nerve or group of nerves does not function normally. Neuropathy can have many different causes, including diabetes, trauma, nerve injury, illness, or medications. The symptoms typically depend on the cause, and which nerves are involved.

In fact, neuropathy, which is sometimes referred to as peripheral neuropathy, is not a single health condition but rather a term used to describe a range of health problems involving damage to the peripheral nerves, as well as the symptoms of those issues.

While the group of conditions is irreversible, you can take steps to help prevent neuropathy or manage it through diet, lifestyle, and treatment. Lifestyle choices can play a role in preventing peripheral neuropathy. You can lessen your risk for many of these conditions by avoiding alcohol, correcting vitamin deficiencies, eating a healthy diet, losing weight, avoiding toxins, and exercising regularly.

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Ease into Spring with These

TCM-Based Wellness Tips

By Dr. Erin Compton DACM, L.Ac.

Colorado sure has seen a cold and snowy winter season; but March is here and that means warm weather is just around the corner! The Vernal Equinox, which marks the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on March 20th.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spring is governed by the Wood element which embodies the energy of birth and new beginnings. As the trees begin to bud and the flowers start to bloom, many of us recognize a similar feeling of subtle expansion within our own bodies. In TCM, humans are not seen as separate from nature, but rather as an integral part of it. Therefore, as the seasons change, our lifestyles should also reflect that.

Here are a few tips for supporting your body during the transition: • Eat your greens: Each season is associated with a color, and green is the color of Spring! This is a

good time to start incorporating leafy greens and other fresh produce into your diet. In general, foods that are lighter and cooler in nature are beneficial as we head into the warmer months. It is also helpful to reduce the intake of things that burden the Liver, such as alcohol and fatty or fried foods.

• Gently move and stretch your body: Inviting movement into your body through activities like walking, yoga, or Tai Chi is great for circulating the Qi and keeping the tendons healthy.

• Practice diaphragmatic breathing: Breathing is one of the best ways to cleanse the body of toxins. Take a few moments to practice inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, allowing the ribcage and belly to rise and fall.

• Get some sunshine: As the days grow longer, it is the perfect time to get outside and soak up some

sun! Natural sunlight is important for maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm, and it helps our body create Vitamin D, which has several health benefits, such as strengthening the immune system and boosting the mood.

• Find healthy ways to release emotions: Try journaling, talking to friends, creating art, or whatever else allows you to express yourself and move through your feelings.

• And last but certainly not least… schedule yourself for some acupuncture! Whether you are looking for general support through the change of the season, or you have a more specific health concern, our team of practitioners at Traditional Chinese Medical Clinic in Fort Collins, CO, can help.

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Better Living

Linda L. Osmundson

Soak it up— Visit some hot springs

NEED RELAXATION AND rejuvenation? Consider an overnighter at a mineral hot spring. This water relaxes the body, promotes sleep, boosts blood circulation, heals some skin problems, improves range of motion and relieves pain.

The closest at 95 miles is Indian Springs Resort in Idaho Springs. (https://www.indianhotsprings.com/) Enjoy the mineral water swimming pool for $20 Monday through Thursday. Soak in the geothermal caves for $24 or combine the two for $36 a day. Costs increase slightly for Friday – Sunday and holidays.

Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa, (https://www. hotsulphursprings.com/) offers fifteen pools of gravity fed, natural waters. Single day adult pass – $26, or senior pass – $20. Stay in their lodging and pool fees are included.

About 175 miles away in Florence, discover the renovated Desert Reef (https://www.desertreefhotspring.com/). Suits optional, so adults only most times. Choose either daily soaks, or an overnight stay in a remodeled Airstream. Weekday pass $25; weekends $35.

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Volunteer: share your skills ARE YOU RETIRED? Need a challenge? Enrich your world – volunteer.

Forbes.com claims, “Volunteering increases your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It reduces stress, provides socialization and promotes personal growth and self-esteem.” Volunteers are the indispensable backbone of many organizations. Check Volunteer Match for a range of opportunities. https://www.volunteermatch.org/. Insert your city to ascertain your local nonprofits.

Is your passion animals, helping others, education, the arts, medical, children, seniors or your community? Do you have technical skills? Tax talents?

Legal expertise? Use your passion, time and talent to make a difference in your life and the life of others.

Use these suggestions to help you find a program tailored for your time and talents.

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Create a volunteer resume.

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Identify your skills and knowledge.

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Determine your available time.

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Gardening: get inspired IT IS OFFICIALLY GARDENING SEASON! Get inspiration from Northern Colorado’s public gardens and experts who share displays of flowers, shrubs, grasses and trees. Visit throughout the season to see the changes.

• The Gardens at Spring Creek, Fort Collins – 18 acres of themed gardens. https://www.fcgov.com/gardens/ • Houston Gardens, Greeley – 4.3 acres featuring four ecosystems. https://www.wgcd.org/houston-gardens/ • High Plains Environmental Center, Loveland – environmental garden with 3.6 trail miles. https://suburbitat.org/ • Annual Flower Trial Gardens, CSU – 1000 varieties of annuals. http://flowertrials.colostate.edu/ • Greeley Xeriscape Garden – mixed with perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, bulbs, trees and shrubs, and Northern Water Demonstration Garden, Berthoud – 700 plants and 60 turf grasses that all thrive in our semi-arid climate. https://www.northernwater.org/ConservationGardens • Treasure Island Demonstration Garden, Windsor – a variety of drought-resistant plants and a xeriscape demonstration area. https://www.publicgardens.org/about-public-gardens/gardens/ treasure-island-demonstration-garden Collect their brochures and after your visit, head to the nearest nursery and get started on your own garden.

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Take it outside Get social and active in the great outdoors

Katie Harris AS WARMER WEATHER BEGINS TO tempt us out of hibernation, many of us have the same three things on our minds— getting back outdoors, getting back in shape, and getting back to old friends (maybe even making some new ones while we’re at it!).

Whether it’s working off the winter weight and exploring local terrain on a guided hike, meeting fitness goals while diving deeper into a favorite sport or meeting new friends with similar interests in a hobby club, the Northern Colorado region is home to limitless

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opportunities to be active and social in the great outdoors!

TAKE A GUIDED WALK OR HIKE

For the hiking enthusiast, Fort Collins’ Building on Outdoor Trail Stewardship (B.O.O.T.S.) program offers weekly hikes led by certified instructors. All hikes are local, and difficulty levels range from easy to moderate. Upcoming trails include Riverbend Ponds, Devil’s Backbone and Bobcat Ridge, among others.

In addition to enjoying exercise and socialization, hikers will learn about the principles of Leave No Trace

and explore native flora and fauna.

A one-time $65 membership fee is required for the spring session. For more information and to register visit the Fort Collins Recreator at www.fcgov.com/recreator/.

If a light walk is more your stride, Loveland Parks and Recreation offers a range of volunteer-led walks from spring to fall at local destinations. Themes range from plants to birds, history to geology, and take place at sites such as Chapungu Sculpture Park and Morey Wildlife Reserve. Think you might be up to leading a walk

yourself? Volunteers are always welcome and there are few jobs more rewarding! Visit offero.cityofloveland.org for a calendar of upcoming walks, as well as information on upcoming volunteer training sessions.

PARTICIPATE IN AN ALL-LEVEL SPORTS LEAGUE

Pickleball leagues have taken off across Northern Colorado in recent years, with participants of every skill level joining in.

In Windsor, the volunteer-run Windsor Pickleball Club reserves court time beginning in May for beginner to advanced players to engage in a friendly game or two. Email windsorpickleballclub@outlook.com for

additional information.

Just about every golf course in the region hosts golf leagues for men, women and couples to get out on the green. Thanks to golf ’s handicap system, players of all skill levels can compete against each other while competing against their own average score, creating opportunities to meet everyone else in the league while improving your golf stroke at the same time. Contact your local golf course for league information.

JOIN AN OUTDOOR HOBBY CLUB

Think you have a green thumb? Think you don’t but willing to learn? Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs has chapters

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in Greeley and Loveland where experienced, amateur and aspiring gardeners alike can learn to garden in Colorado’s unique climate, swap growing tips, tour local gardens, help host an open-to-the-public plant sale and get to know fellow garden enthusiasts. The Greeley club meets at the City of Greeley Forestry Department on the third

Wednesday of each month at 9am, while the Loveland club meets at All Saints Episcopal Church on the third Wednesday of the month at 10am. Contact Pam Dorsett at 303807-4933 for details on the Greeley club or contact Ellen Fernandez at 512-876-9025 for information on the Loveland club.

For general details about

the organization visit https:// coloradogardenclubs.org/garden-clubs/.

The Loveland Fishing Club’s website states, “Our basic purpose is to fish, but we’re easily distracted by the chance to work with youngsters or improve northern Colorado outdoor resources,” and that says it all! The club meets monthly at the Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland, plans

regular fishing outings, hosts seminars and clinics, and assists local agencies with fishing programs. From fly fishing to ice fishing, the group does it all, when they’re not busy volunteering at local fishing events. Interested in joining? Contact Bill Prater at 970-988-9174 with questions or hop lovelandfishingclub.blogspot.com/ to get signed up.

If you have a good dose of

patience, decent organizational skills and a love of science, you’ll fit right in at the Fort Collins Audubon Society. This nonprofit club is dedicated to nature appreciation, conservation, education and restoration, with a focus on birds and other wildlife. A $20 annual membership helps fund programs, activities and publications for the Fort Collins chapter, but even

non-members are welcome to join in on the organizations frequent field trips to places like Red Fox Ridge, the Pawnee Grasslands and Fossil Creek Reservoir, and to attend presentations on topics such as Northern Saw-whet Owls and Bird Photography 101. To learn more, explore upcoming events or become a member, visit www. fortcollinsaudubon.org/index.html.

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UCHealth Cancer Care & Hematology www.uchealth.org/locations

ELDER ABUSE

AARP ElderWatch Colorado 800-222-4444, Option 2 www.aarp.org/money/scamsfraud/elderwatch Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr., Ste. F, FC 970-498-7770 (24/7 Hotline) www.larimer.org/humanservices/ aging/adult-protective-services Alternatives to Violence 541 E. 8th St., LV, 970-669-5150 (connects to 24/7 Hotline) www.alternativestoviolence.org

Crossroads Safehouse FC, 24/7 Hotline/Info: 970-482-3502 www.crossroadssafehouse.org Weld County Adult Protective Services (APS) 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. C, GR 970-400-6950 970-346-7676 Hotline www.weldgov.com/Government/ Departments/Human-Services/ Area-Agency-on-Aging-AAA/ Adult-Protection

SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC 970-472-4204 921 38th Ave. Ct., GR 970-506-4059 1570 W. 1st St., LV, 970-775-2962 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline: 970-472-4200 www.savacenter.org

HOME HEALTH SUPPORT

Ability Home Health Care 138 E. 4th St., Ste. 3, LV 970-658-6509 www.abilityhomehc.com

AccentCare Home Health 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 970-346-9700 www.accentcare.com Alpha Omega Home Health Care 970-266-2527 www.alphaomegahh.com Aveanna Healthcare (formerly Evergreen Home Healthcare) 301 N. Howes St., Ste. 110, FC 970-416-6481 5200Hahns Peak Ste 210, LV 970-530-0210, www.aveanna.com Banner Health Home Care www.bannerhealth.com/services/ home-care

Bayada Home Healthcare 5285 McWhinney Blvd., Ste. 140 LV, 970-282-8500 www.bayada.com BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 970-667-7778, www.bright starcare.com/fort-collins-loveland Canyon Home Care & Hospice 4850 Hahn’s Peak Dr., Suite 100 LV,970-330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com Caring Hearts Home Health Care 6801 W. 20th St., Ste. 207, GR 970-378-1409 www.caringheartshh.com Columbine Poudre Home Care 915 Centre Ave., Ste 2., FC 970-482-5096, www.columbine healthservices.com/columbinepoudre-home-care Encompass Home Health of Colorado 2171 Citrine Ct., LV 970-493-8500 www.encompasshealth.com/ locations/lovelandhomehealth Good Samaritan Society— Colorado Home Care LV 635-2970 Services@Home: EP 970-577-7700 FC 970-658-4286 LV 970-624-5468 WS 970-674-5520 www.good-sam.com Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 1220 W. Ash St., Ste. C, WS 970-355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 970-472-4180, www.interim healthcare.com/fortcollins Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 330, FC 970-493-9300, www.maxim healthcare.com/home-healthcare

Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC, 970-494-1111 www.rightathome.net Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 970-821-9408 1051 6th St., GR, 970-344-9486 www.seniorhelpers.com

HOSPICE CARE

Banner Hospice 5628 W. 19th St., Ste. 2, GR 970-352-8487, www.banner health.com/services/hospice Canyon Home Care & Hospice 4850 Hahn’s Peak Dr., Ste. 100, LV 970-330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com Pathways 305 Carpenter Rd., FC 970-663-3500 4075 W. 11th St., GR 970-356-4090 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 970-820-6062 www.pathways-care.org

HEALTHCARE ACUPUNCTURE

Goldstone Acupuncture & Whole Health 300 Boardwalk Dr., Bldg. 6A FC, 970-227-1906, www. goldstoneacupuncture.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120 FC, 1491 N. Denver Ave.,#101, LV 970-663-2225, www.scottchiro.com Traditional Chinese Medical Clinic 700 W. Mountain Ave., FC 1018 Centre Ave., FC 970-416-0444, www.tcmclinic.org Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 2601 S. Lemay Ave., Unit 25, FC 970-227-3077, www.wisdom waysacupuncture.com

ALLERGY

Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 290, FC 970-221-2370 6801 W. 20th St., Ste. 202, GR 970-330-5391 www.allergypartners.com

Banner Health Clinic: Allergy Care 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV 970-820-6660 608 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 101, FC 970-498-9226, www.banner health.com/services/allergy Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 2014 Caribou Dr., Ste. 200, FC 970-221-1681 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 5, Unit Y GR, 970-356-3907 www.coloradoallergy.com

CANCER

American Cancer Society 8221 W. 20th St., Ste. A, GR 970-356-9727, www.cancer.org Banner Health Clinic: Cancer Care 2050 N. Boise Ave., LV 970-820-5900, www. bannerhealth.com/locations/ loveland/banner-health-clinicboise-cancer UCHealth Cancer Care 555 Prospect Ave., EP 970-237-7700 2121 E. Harmony Rd., FC 970-237-7700 6767 W. 29th St., GR 970-652-2780 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-237-7700, www.uchealth.org

CBD

Canna World Market 270 E. 29th St., LV 970-617-2996 http://Cbdloveland.com Cornerstone Botanicals 970-239-3374 www.cornerstonebotanicals.com Plenty Wellness 2677 N. Taft Ave., LV 970-305-4702 www.plentywellness.com

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

Academy of Natural Therapy 631 8th Ave., GR, 970-352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com Family & Sport Chiropractic 1035 Robertson St., FC 970-224-2282 www.drmontywilburndc.com

Impact Chiropractic 1730 S. College Ave., Ste. 100, FC 1661 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 302, LV, 970-223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com Hand Chiropractic 1630 S. Lemay Ave., Ste. 4, FC 970-221-9300, www.handchiro.org Pivotal Wellness 2451 S. College Ave., Ste. 3, FC 970-290-9589 2625 Redwing Dr., Ste. 270 970-420-5565 www.pivotalwellness.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste.101, LV 970-663-2225 www.scottchiro.com Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic 1713 61st Ave., Ste. 102, GR 970-356-5255 www.weldfamilyclinic.com

DENTAL

Alpine Dental Health 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 970-482-6034 718 S. College Ave., FC 970-484-5297 (Interim during construction: 950 S. Taft Hill Rd.) 1136 E. Stuart St., Bldg. 3 Ste. 3140, FC, 970-482-1520 www.alpinedentalhealth.com Aronson Family Dental 4027 Boardwalk Dr., FC 970-472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com BenchMark Dental 1555 Main St., Ste. A-2, WS 970-460-4871 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com Family Dental Clinic–Health District of Northern Larimer County 202 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-416-5331, www.healthdistrict. org/services/family-dental-clinic Front Range Dentures & Prosthodontics 1006 Robertson St., Ste. 210, FC 970-493-9001

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Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR 970-352-4242 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV 970-744-2345

GERIATRIC CARE

UCHealth Internal Medicine 221 E. 29th St., Ste. 102, LV 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. North Ste. 200, 970-203-7050 www.uchealth.org/services/ senior-care

Northern Colorado Periodontics 4033 Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 100, FC 970-672-4708 3400 W. 16th St., Ste. 5X, GR 970-800-2269, www.nocoperio.com

GYNECOLOGY

Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave., Ste. 110, FC 970-484-0080 902 14th St., GR, 970-392-0152 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 400, LV, 970-667-2121 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 970-669-2853 www.perfectteeth.com

Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado 1107 S. Lemay Ave., Ste. 300, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Bldg. Ste. 150, LV 970-680-1019 www.womensclinicnoco.com

Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 970-221-3020, www.poudre valleyfamilydental.com

Arktos Direct Care 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC 970-818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com

Reynolds Oral & Facial Surgery 3520 E. 15th St., Ste. 102, LV 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. P, GR 970-663-6878 www.reynoldsoralfacial.com

Banner Health Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado. www.bannerhealth.com

Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 970-221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com Wells & Abrames Dental 702 W. Drake Rd., Bldg. G, FC 970-493-9299 www.wellsabramesdental.com Zimmer Family Dentistry 1343 E. Prospect Rd., D1, FC 970-221-4500 www.zimmerfamilydentistry.com

FOOT & ANKLE CARE

OB/GYN Associates 1900 N. Boise Ave., Ste. 300, LV 970-820-2009 www.bannerhealth.com

HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

Centura Health— Primary Care Berthoud 549 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 970-532-4644, www.centura.org Greeley Medical Center 6767 W. 29th St., GR www.uchealth.org McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4640 www.bannerhealth.com Medical Center of the Rockies— UCHealth 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-624-2500, www.uchealth.org

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC 970-343-4217 3880 N. Grant Ave. Ste. 140, LV 970-667-0769, www.asafoot.com

Miramont Wellness Centers 4674 Snow Mesa Dr. 313 W. Drake Rd., FC 970-225-5000 www.miramont.us

Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. C, FC 970-329-8084 www.andersonpodiatrycenter.com

North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 970-810-4121 www.bannerhealth.com

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Poudre Valley Hospital—UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-495-7000, www.uchealth.org Salud Family Health Centers 1635 Blue Spruce Dr., Ste. 101, FC 970-484-0999, www.saludclinic.org Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com Sunrise Health Centers 12 locations in GR, EV, LV plus mobile outreach van.

970-353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org Traditional Chinese Medical Clinic 700 W. Mountain Ave., FC 1018 Centre Ave., FC 970-416-0444 www.tcmclinic.org UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 970-495-8800, www.uchealth.org VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 970-224-1550 5200 Hahns Peak Dr., LV 970-962-4900 Mental Health 307-778-7349 www.va.gov UCHealth Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado. 970-495-7000 www.uchealth.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kaiser Permanente Medicare 855-832-0353, www.kp.org/ask-co Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 970-472-0444 www.larimerhealthconnect.org North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV, 970-350-4673 1010 A St., GR, 970-301-4426 302 3rd St. SE #150, LV 970-292-1533, www.north coloradohealthalliance.org Rocky Mountain Health Plans 970-243-7050 or 800-346-4643 www.rmhp.org

HEARING

Advanced Hearing Services 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. J-2, FC 970-221-5249 www.advancedhearing.net Hearing Life 4675 W. 20th St.,Unit A., GR 970-475-6287 909 E. Eisenhower Blvd. Ste. 101, LV, 970-744-2605 www.hearinglife.com Hearing Rehab Center 1030 Centre Dr., Ste. A, FC 970-482-5700 2018 35th Ave., Unit A, GR 970-330-7374 2980 Ginnala Dr., Ste. 102, LV 970-593-9700 www.hearingrehabcenter.com NuEar Hearing Center 2531 S. Shields St., FC 970-999-9505 www.FortCollinsNuEar.com

HEART CARE

CardioVascular Institute of Northern Colorado—Banner Health 1800 15th St., Ste. 310, GR 970-810-0900 1900 N. Boise Ave., Ste. 200, LV 970-820-2400 www.bannerhealth.com UCHealth Heart and Vascular Care 555 Prospect Ave., EP 970-577-4478 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 100, FC 970-221-1000 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-495-7000 6767 W. 29th St., GR, 970-652-2000 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 100 970-221-1000, www.uchealth.org

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4640, www.bannerhealth.com/locations/ loveland/mckee-medical-center Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-624-2500, www.uchealth.org

Northern Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 970-810-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Peakview Medical Center 5881 16th St., GR, 970-313-2700 www.uchealth.org Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-495-7000, www.uchealth.org

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC 970-493-1571 918 13th St., Ste. 1, GR 970-346-9025 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 www.alz.org/co

Grand Family Coalition, Inc. 970-699-2837 www.grandfamilycoalition.org Grandparents Support Groups in Northern Colorado http://grg.colostate.edu/supportgroups.php Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 970-498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors The Seasons Club McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4097, https:// senioraccesslarimer.colostate. edu/seasons-club/ Senior Living Advisors of Colorado LV, 970-541-4592 www.slacolo.com

UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. A, FC 970-495-8560 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 970-624-1860 6767 W. 29th St., GR 970-652-2796 www.uchealth.org/services/ community-health/aspen-club Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. C, GR 400-6950, www.weldgov.com/ Government/Departments/ Human-Services/Area-Agencyon-Aging-AAA

INFUSION THERAPY

Banner Health Infusion Therapy 1801 16th St., GR www.bannerhealth.com/services/ infusion-therapy Poudre Infusion Therapy 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500, FC 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 3, FC 1683 Main St., WS 970-494-2130 www.columbinehealthservices. com/poudre-infusion-therapy

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Apria Health Care 420 W. 67th St., LV 970-663-0500, www.apria.com

Banner Home Medical Equipment 1990 59th Ave. Ste. 300, GR 970-810-6420 www.bannerhealth.com Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 123, FC 970-221-1453 1525 Main St., Ste. B-1B, WS 970-460-9205, www.columbine healthservices.com/columbinemedical-equipment/ Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 970-482-2700 21154 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Unit 5, LV, 970-667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org

Frontier Access and Mobility 819 E. Mulberry St., FC 970-223-8267 www.FrontierAccess.com Lincare 4812 McMurray Ave., Ste. 190, FC 970-482-8114, www.lincare.com Major Medical (Aerocare) 1420 Riverside Ave., Ste. 108, FC 970-484-6616 3640 W. 10th St., GR 970-584-1020 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 320, LV, 970-669-6800 www.aerocareusa.com Mobility and More 493 N. Denver Ave., LV 970-461-8400, www.mymobility.biz RCC Medical Supply 3109 35th Ave., Bldg. H-103 970-356-9078, www.rccmed.net Roth Medical 225 N. Lemay Ave., Ste. 3, FC 970-224-2828 Good Health Will 2003 W. 8th St., LV 970-624-6002 2393 W. 27th St., Ste. 528, GR 970-515-6935 www.goodhealthwill.org

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

Aging Clinic of the Rockies at CSU Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1400, FC 970-491-6795, www.psychology. colostate.edu/acor

Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County 525 W. Oak St., Ste. B10, FC 970-482-2209 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Connections 425 W. Mulberry St., FC 970-221-5551 www.healthdistrict.org/services/ connections-adult-services LifeStance Health (formerly Heart Centered Counseling) FC, GR, LV, 970-310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com

North Range Behavioral Health Crisis Support Services Multiple locations in GR, WS Frederick, 970-347-2120 Crisis Hotline: 844-493-8255 www.northrange.org Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., FC 970-494-9940, www.homeward alliance.org/murphy-center Spirit Crossing Clubhouse 1148 E. Elizabeth St., FC 970-786-2002 www.summitstonehealth.org/ spirit-crossing-clubhouse VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 970-224-1550 5200 Hahns Peak Dr., LV 970-962-4900 Mental Health 307-778-7349 www.va.gov Walk-In Crisis Center 1217 Riverside Ave., FC 24-Hour Access: 970-494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org/ services/crisis-services

NEUROLOGY

Advanced Neurology of Colorado 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 180 FC, 970-226-6111 www.advancedneurology.com Banner Health —Neurology 702A W. Drake Rd., FC 970-821-4600 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC 970-821-4500 1801 16th St., GR 970-810-5612 2410 W. 16th St., GR 970-810-4121 2000 Boise Ave., LV 970-820-4640 1813 Cheyenne Ave., LV 970-810-4676, www.banner health.com/services/neurology UCHealth Neurology Clinic 2315 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 110 FC 970-482-4373 6767 29th St., 3rd Floor, GR 970-482-4373 2695 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 200, LV, 970-667-7664 www.uchealth.org

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NUTRITION

Catholic Charities—Samaritan House 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 970-484-5010, www.ccdenver.org/ larimer-county-services Food Bank for Larimer County FC, LV, 970-493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen Food Assistance (Larimer SNAP) 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 200 Peridot Ave., LV 970-498-6300, www.larimer. org/humanservices/publicbenefits/food-assistance-snap Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC 970-224-4302, www.fortcollins rescuemission.org House of Neighborly Service 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 970-532-0161 1511 E. 11th St., Ste. 100, LV 970-667-4939 www.honservice.org Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 970-484-6325 www.mealsonwheelsfc.org Meals on Wheels Greeley 970-353-9738 www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud 970-667-0311 www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC 970-207-4472 www.fortcollins.salvationarmy.org Senior Nutrition Program with Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 www.voacolorado.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) FC, GR, LV, Berthoud 800-932-8677, www.tops.org

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Weld County Senior Nutrition (Friendly Fork) Multiple locations, 970-400-6132 https://www.weldgov.com/ Government/Departments/ Human-Services/Area-Agency-onAging-AAA/Friendly-Fork Weld Food Bank Senior Feeding Program 1108 H St., GR, 970-356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org/seniorfeeding-program

ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CARE Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC 970-493-1292 www.brain-spine.com

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC 970-493-0112 1900 16th St. 3rd floor, GR 970-573-3224 3470 E. 15th St., LV, 970-663-3975 www.orthohealth.com OsteoStrong 3506 W. 10th St., GR 970-301-4959 www.osteostrong.me Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony Rd., #110, FC 970-658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N, Ste. 1 GR, 970-710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV 970-707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com UCHealth Pain Management Clinic 555 Prospect Ave., EP 3744 S. Timberline Rd., Ste. 102, FC 1605 Fox Trail Dr., Ste. 100, LV 970-495-0506 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Bldg., Ste. 2200, 970-203-7190 www.uchealth.org/locations/ uchealth-pain-managementclinic-fort-collins

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

VRI 800-860-4230 http://www.vricares.com/ caringsolutions

House of Neighborly Service 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 970-532-0161 1511 E. 11th St., LV 970-667-4939 www.honservice.org

Banner Lifeline LV, 970-820-3066 GR, 970-810-4743 www.bannerhealth.com/ services/home-care/programs/ banner-lifeline

LifeFone 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Station 844-276-7314 www.lifestation.com Philips Lifeline 855-681-5351 www.lifelinesys.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC 970-797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 110, FC 115 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 160, FC 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC 2021 Battlecreek Dr., Unit A, FC 970-221-1201 1901 56h Ave., Ste. 110, GR 970-451-5776 4435 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Johnstown, 970-669-7303 1555 Main St. A 4/5, WS 970-674-9675 www.coloradoinmotion.com Front Range Therapy 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. #133A, FC 970-494-6449 www.columbinehealthservices. com/front-range-therapy Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St. Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 970-663-2225 www.scottchiro.com

Catholic Charities Samaritan House Fort Collins 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 970-484-5010 www.ccdenver.org/larimercounty-services

Needy Meds 800-503-6897 www.needymeds.org Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-416-6519 www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance VA Assistance Program 800-698-2411 www.va.gov

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC, 970-797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com The Center at Rock Creek 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC 970-223-4376 www.centeratrockcreek.com Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR 970-330-6400, www.lcca.com

SMOKING CESSATION

Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 970-224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org/services/ quit-smoking Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco Tobacco-Free Coalition of Weld County www.tfcweldcounty.com

SPECIALTY CARE

Arktos Direct Care—PRP for Hair Loss 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC 970-818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com Colorado Ultraslim 702 E. Drake Rd., F-A, FC 970-300-2856 Premier Skin Clinic 1603 Oakridge Dr., Ste. 200, FC 970-221-1285 www.premierskinclinic.com Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St., Ste. 4102, FC 970-614-5110 www.totalvein.net

SPORTS MEDICINE

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N, Ste. 1 GR, 970-710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV 970-707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com

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SURGERY

Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-221-5811 www.concentra.com

UCHealth Surgical Clinics 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Bldg. A-1, Ste. 330, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 2200, LV 970-221-5878 5881 W. 16th St., GR 970-356-2426, www.uchealth.org

UCHealth Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 140 FC, 970-297-6250 1900 16th St., GR, 970-652-2454 3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 200, LV 970-624-5150, www.uchealth.org

URGENT CARE

Associates in Family Medicine Urgent Care CSU, 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500 FC, 970-293-3876 3519 Richmond Dr., FC 970-682-7981 1683 Main St., WS, 970-545-7209 www.afmfc.com

VISION

Banner Urgent Care 3617 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC 970-821-1500 2015 35th Ave., GR, 970-810-4155 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 110, LV 970-820-4264, https://urgentcare. bannerhealth.com

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3151 Precision Dr., FC 1701 61st Ave., GR 2555 13th St. Ste. 225, LV 6125 Sky Pond Dr., LV 970-221-2222 www.eyecenternoco.com

See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR 970-346-1411 2108 35th Ave., GR 970-356-0100 www.seelifevision.com The Eyes Have It 102 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-407-0665 www.theeyeshaveitfc.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 970-460-0154 www.windsorvisionsource.com

Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 970-669-1107 www.kirkeyecenter.com

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Giving Back

Linda L. Osmundson

Bookstore fulfills dream ELLEN SHEPHERD’S POSITION AS A National Bank Examiner for 34-plus years left little time for volunteering. “When I retired, I missed being productive and valued. I needed a routine and a reason to leave my beautiful home near Devil’s Backbone.”

Originally from Nebraska, Ellen and her husband have lived in Colorado for 20 years, 10 in Loveland. Her 94-yearold mother lives with them. She mothers two grown stepsons, connects with many nieces and nephews and claims all of their children as her grandchildren.

Ellen volunteers for her church in various roles including some bookkeeping. However, her passion is the Loveland Library where she first served on the Friends of the Library’s board and prepared the member newsletter. Through Ellen’s work experience, she learned to manage people, deal with the public and organize – skills which come in handy for her current position as volunteer coordinator for the Friends of the Library Chapter Two Bookstore.

“I’m a life-long avid reader so the bookstore is a dream volunteer position!” Ellen serves a four-hour shift at the bookstore each Friday 9-1 and volunteers in various capacities for the large book sales held at The Ranch every April and October. For her the bookstore is fun. She works on a few administrative duties and interacts with the community through their shared love of reading. “I always say my shift in the bookstore is like having a book club each week – I never tire of talking about books!”

She also trains, schedules and communicates with 25 regular and substitute bookstore volunteers. And, maintains contact with the 25 people

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wait-listed! She loves working with dedicated volunteers and getting to know the library staff, who, like her, want to help the library serve the community.

One volunteer related how she appreciates the instruction binder Ellen compiled, and how approachable she is when a problem occurs.

Ellen appreciates the volunteers who commit time to sort, choose, stock and price the used books for the store. “Many of the books are in like-new condition and all are offered at great prices.”

Rather than claim the credit for the bookstore’s success, Ellen says, “It takes

a village to accomplish what we do.”

The bookstore, located on the right just inside the library entrance, is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday. Since volunteers staff the store, all proceeds directly benefit the library. In 2022, Ellen says, “We raised almost $30,000 in the store to support library programming for adults, teens, children and the technology center.”

Ellen Shepherd satisfies her passion and contributes her talents.

“I’ve been very fortunate in life,” she claims, “so I appreciate the opportunity to ‘give back.’”

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