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8 • Publisher’s note

People make our worlds go round

10 • Better home

Enhance your home with a water feature New accessories for grilling • Still time to garden

FEATURE

Our fine-feathered friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Birding is a perfect activity here in Northern Colorado.

Don’t worry if you are just getting started, we have lots of suggestions for you. NoCo has an abundance of bird varieties in most natural areas. Join a group, or make your backyard bird-friendly and enjoy!

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Defying the declining libido • Catch some zzzzz Feel younger through fitness

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Catch some live music • Check out the Poudre Trail Discover Gardens on Spring Creek

46 • Giving back

Alleviate loneliness through volunteering

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Bounty—Local food guide Lifestyle Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Financial assistance & benefits, Housing, Retail, Services

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From the Publisher

People make our worlds go round EVERY YEAR I LOOK FORWARD TO summer with that same endless summer feeling of my youth. It seems as though there will be weeks ahead of unscheduled time that will be filled with spontaneous fun and fulfilling activity. I even manage to maintain the myth that I can schedule trips and events and still maintain the endless summer feel.

Then reality sets in and I see that I have already scheduled half my summer by late-April with trips and guests and activities. Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about each of these things individually but when I look at them all together, I start to feel tired.

The thing is that we like to see our people and most of that happens in the summer when we’re all out and about traveling and getting together. And we love that, and by the end of the summer we’re ready for the quieter days of fall.

A longtime friend, who was a mentor to our kids and a close confidant to me, died on his motorcycle on a backroad in the mountains of Baja California Sur in Mexico a few weeks ago. Heart attack. He’s not the first friend and mentor to die but was the closest to us. No one really saw it coming, and it renewed our commitment to make time for those people who are important to us, to take that minute to go grab a beer or dinner, or take a walk, or shoot off an email or, better, make a phone call.

We’re having a small, impromptu reunion of sorts in a couple of weeks with friends that we’ve known since college and even elementary school. One of the group was traveling and said he wanted to stop through town, then another said he’d join, then a couple more were in. One friend was on the fence, but right after our friend died in Mexico, he bought a plane ticket.

We’re getting to an age where we need to take those opportunities to connect with old friends, family, new friends, neighbors. Not everything has to be a big event—a quiet dinner on the Rio patio catching up and telling stories will do. Driving to Greeley for breakfast with an old friend who’s visiting his sister becomes an easy decision to make.

It turns out that if I don’t get the garage cleaned out this weekend because I’m spending some time with friends and family, it’s OK. It will still be there next week and, in my case, the next week and possibly the next week. Although at some point I’ll have to dig the bikes out so we can ride over to the pool!

So we try to hold both of these things: the happiness we feel sharing time with friends and family and the weariness we feel from overscheduling.

In any case, I’m learning that we can’t count on seeing people tomorrow, so best to try to spend time with them today.

Thank you, Scott

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Better Home

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COLORADO’S GRILLING SEASON stretches throughout the year but ramps up during spring and summer. Hopefully, you’ve cleaned the grill, filled the propane tank and replaced any malfunctioning parts.

The New York Times suggests staying away from grilling tool sets because they are usually “substandard in quality and poorly designed.” They add, “We think the smart money is on buying only what you need, choosing tools of top quality, instead of paying for low-quality extras that inevitably turn into clutter.”

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Consider adding something new like these suggestions from the Times, Family Handyman and Good Housekeeping.

• Mercer Hell’s Handle Large Fish Turner • Best BBQ Grill Brush • OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Basting Brush • Grillaholics Grill Basket • Grilling gloves: US Forge 400 Welding Gloves • Hudson Durable Goods Chef Apron – with pockets for tools and phone • Cave Tools Meat Claws–helps shred or pick up large quantities of meat • Nexgrill Cast Iron Smoker Box from Home Depot, Amazon and Ace

Still time to garden

BY NOW MOST GARDENING classes have ended. Fort Collins Gardens on Spring Creek offers a few high-quality gardeners’ education classes throughout the summer at www.fcgov.com/ gardens/adult-classes. Perhaps the times don’t match your schedule. Learn gardening at your leisure on YouTube.com.

Is it too late to start a garden? Pull up YouTube on your viewing device. Write “late gardening” in the search bar, hit return and learn “How to Tell When It’s Too Late to Start a Garden” or “5 Late Winter Garden Tips,” and more. Even see a lesson on planting tomatoes late in the season. Want to redesign your garden over the summer. Type “garden design,” to find more than ten design videos. Type “winter garden preparation” or “preparing garden for winter” and discover 18 lessons.

A few videos may charge a fee, but most are free.

You can learn any gardening subject when you get the inclination!

Enhance your home with a water feature

WANT TO CHANGE YOUR home’s atmosphere? An indoor water feature improves air quality, restores moisture, purifies air, enhances sleep, relieves stress, creates a relaxed atmosphere and provides pleasant background sounds. Outside fountains offer ornamental interest, soothing sounds and a habitat for wildlife.

According to the Indian Vastu Shastra, flowing water symbolizes the flow of money, happiness, and love. It brings you good luck and positivity. Feng shui claims the entrance of any house is a good place for your feature, as it provides opportunities and energies in the home. This location attracts wealth to the family.

Every 4-6 months, remove all water from the feature, clean the parts and refill with fresh water. Save water by recirculating the water in an outdoor fountain. Turn off the pump and empty the bowls during cold winter months to prevent damage.

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Better Health

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Feel younger through fitness

AS WE AGE, MAINTAINING MUSCLE MASS is less about looking buff than it is about being healthy. The benefits of hitting the gym are even more important as we age. If we maintain muscle mass and cardiovascular health into our 50s, 60s and 70s, we get a huge payoff—the ability to continue to do things we love without fear of injury or losing our balance. Our bodies look and feel younger, and we are more able to easily move around out in the world and at home. Aim for two to three weight training sessions a week, even if it’s just dumbbells or resistance exercises on a mat at home. Also try to fit in at least 150 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week, according to the Mayo Clinic. Don’t forget to stretch. Stretching helps maintain flexibility and range of motion, increasing circulation and blood flow.

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Defying the declining libido OUR SEXUAL DRIVE DECLINES as we age, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept it. Once we get certain roadblocks out of the way—like dryness after menopause for women and erectile dysfunction for men—we can discover a renewed interest in sex. Ask your doctor about solutions for symptoms, then consider redefining sex. Sex doesn’t have to be just intercourse or something you do just before sleep. Get adventurous. Have sex when you are most energetic, like in the morning. Spend more time warming up with romance, touching and kissing as well as emotional sharing. If you are still struggling, see a sex therapist. You just might learn something you’ve never before considered.

Catch some ZZZZs NOTHING’S WORSE THAN waking up tired and dragging yourself through the day. As we age, our sleep patterns change. We tend to have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. Insomnia, snoring, restless leg syndrome and the inability to sleep in late are all common problems for older adults. What can you do to get a good night’s sleep? Try these tips.

Cut out coffee by mid-afternoon. Did you know caffeine stays in your system for an average of 4 to 6 hours? A late afternoon coffee just might mean a late night awake.

Develop good sleep hygiene—go to bed at the same time each night, avoid screens, limit alcohol, dim the lights and no snacking before bed.

If you do wake up during the night, don’t lie there and fret. Get up and read, listen to mellow music or do another quiet activity with the lights dim. Once you feel sleepy, crawl back in bed.

Remember, just because you might get less sleep now than when you were younger doesn’t mean you need less.

In fact, we need just as much if not more sleep as we age.

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Better Living

Katie Harris

Discover the Gardens on Spring Creek

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW to discover at the Gardens on Spring Creek, and a visit this summer will be no exception. This 12-acre botanical garden in Fort Collins is not only a beautiful spot to relax and unwind, but it also provides educational opportunities to the public in the areas of sustainable gardening, gardening for food, environmental stewardship and more. The site is divided into several small garden areas, including the popular Garden of Eatin’, Prairie Garden, Sustainable Backyard, and Wetlands, among others, so be prepared to spend hours seeing all there is to see at this unique Northern Colorado gem.

Interested in diving deeper into the Gardens? Consider signing up for one of the many classes the facility offers. From cooking and urban homesteading classes to garden yoga, to social programs for adults living in assisted living facilities, the Gardens on Spring Creek offer something for everyone. Tours are also available by reservation. To learn more or register for a program, visit www.fcgov.com/gardens/.

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Spend time on the Poudre River Trail EXTENDING FROM ISLAND GROVE Regional Park in Greeley to Highway 392 in Windsor, the Poudre River Trail is a popular spot for recreation of all kinds. Walkers, joggers, cyclists and roller-bladers alike can be seen enjoying this wide, paved trail, which winds its way along the Poudre River Corridor.

The trail’s popularity lies in its close proximity to Windsor and Greeley’s urban areas, coupled with its secluded, peaceful ambience. In fact, despite being surrounded by residential, retail, and even industrial developments in many areas, the trailsides remain home to a variety of wildlife including mammals, birds, fish and amphibians. For a trail map complete with popular pit stops and parking areas, visit www.poudretrail.org

Catch some free live music LOVELAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at the Foote Lagoon—Hosted by Loveland’s Rialto Theater, this series is back for 2023 on Thursday evenings in July.

Concerts begin at 7pm but guests are advised to arrive early to secure seating. The schedule is as follows: July 6: Swing band “After Midnight” July 13: Celtic “pirate” group “Potcheen” July 20: Salsa band “Ricardo Peña y Los Bohemios” July 27: Funk group “Groove a Licious” Visit www.lovgov.org/Home/Components/News/ News/7011/ for more information.

Fort Collins Thursday Night Live at Old Town Square—Bohemian Nights is back this year featuring a series of free concerts in the heart of Fort Collins. Shows take place on Thursday nights at 7pm, June 1- Sept. 7 and include a range of musical genres from reggae to mariachi to country and more. To learn more visit www.bohemiannights.org/thursday-night-live/lineup/.

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Our fine-feathered KATIE HARRIS

IF YOU’VE EVER LOOKED OUT the window and marveled at the site of a flock of geese flying in perfect formation, or a robin retrieving a bit of string for its nest, or a red-tailed hawk circling overhead, you may have stumbled upon a captivating new hobby without even realizing it.

Birding, the art of observing birds in their natural habitat and working to identify and learn about them, is a convenient activity to engage in here in Northern Colorado thanks to large areas of open space resulting in an abundance of bird species.

Liz Pruessner, Vice President of the Fort Collins Audubon Society, which serves birders and conservationists throughout Larimer County, says the City of Fort Collins and its surrounding areas are ideal for bird enthusiasts because a variety of birds can be found at just about any natural area.

“We’re in such a wonderful area for appreciating these spaces,” she says.

“Whether you’re out on the Poudre Trail or visiting Fossil Creek Natural Area, pay attention to what you see.”

GET STARTED One of the best things about birding is that you don’t need much to get started. Pruessner recommends investing in a good pair of binoculars and learning to use them before

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Our fine-feathered friends Birding for beginners Katie Harris

heading out for the first time.

In addition, you’ll need a field guide to help with identifying the birds you spot. While phone apps, like Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab, can be excellent resources, Pruessner prefers bringing along a paper field guide when she heads out.

“There’s something nice about being out there, paying attention to what’s outdoors, and noting things in a book,” she says. “In addition to just IDing a bird, a traditional field guide will point out things to watch for such as

size of the bird, colors and markings, which helps to hone observational skills and sharpen awareness.”

JOIN A GROUP Pruessner also recommends tagging along with other birders, at least at first.

“There are tricks to identifying birds, such as birding by ear, which means listening for the distinct rhythms and patterns of their calls, which you can only learn from practice,” she explains. “You can really learn so much from spending time

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Birding for beginners

with experienced birders.”

Luckily for aspiring new birders, local field trip opportunities abound.

The Fort Collins Audubon Society will host a trip to Well Gulch Nature Trail in Lory State Park on June 10th at 8am which is open to the public. The group will host several other birding field trips throughout the summer by reservation and for members only (an annual membership including emailed copies of the newsletter costs $20 and can be acquired at www.fortcollinsaudubon. org/pages/joinfcas.html.)

The Rocky Mountain Raptor program offers free, open-to-the-public educational events as well. On June 8th at 7:15pm the group will host a

presentation on local raptors at Coyote Ridge Natural Area in Fort Collins, and on June 17th at 2pm the group will meet in Granby to discuss raptors of the Rocky Mountains.

THE BIRDS While birding is unique in its joint appeal to both introverts and extroverts, active and mobility impaired individuals alike, there’s one thing all birders have in common: a love of birds!

Pruessner says in addition to the common, year-round birds that can be seen in the area, spring migration has brought several new species to Northern Colorado in recent weeks.

Killdeer, notable for a call which

sounds the same as their name, can be seen in fields and near shallow water sources this time of year, as can the double-crested cormorant, a waterfowl with a trademark long, kinked neck.

One of Pruessner’s favorite birds to make an appearance this time of year is the turkey vulture, a large black bird which can be seen in groups of 50 or more in the trees along Mountain Avenue in Old Town, Fort Collins.

In addition, both cliff and barn swallows can be seen this season, particularly in intersections, fields and irrigation ditches, and should give any birder a reason to rejoice.

“Swallows are highly beneficial birds that eat pest insects,” explains Pruessner.

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“They swoop and dive, catching mosquitos and miller moths, and are wonderful to have around this time of year.”

Other common sightings that can be spotted without having to step foot out of town include chickadees, crows, ravens, hawks, kestrels and owls.

Considered one of the most prized sightings across the birder community, bald eagles also make their nests in various spots across the region, especially near bodies of water.

Pruessner advised bird watchers to maintain a respectable distance when

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observing these birds and others, especially when they’re on their nests.

“Birds need space and tranquility, especially this time of year,” she said.

“But it’s certainly way cool to spot them.”

CREATE A BIRD-FRIENDLY SPACE IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD Once you’ve developed a love of birding, a fun way to enhance the hobby can be to bring it home to your own backyard.

To get started, Pruessner recommends setting up a waterer and feeder, and planting both flowering and

fruiting native plants, while reducing the use of pesticides.

“You don’t need anything elaborate,” she explains. “A simple feeder will do.

What’s important is to keep it clean to prevent transmitting diseases from bird to bird, and to keep cats inside when you have a feeder out.”

Both Wild Birds Unlimited and Jax Outdoor Gear provide birding supplies, along with the Fort Collins Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Local Birds and lists of recent sightings and upcoming field trips in the area.

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Can you hear me now?

Cognition and Memory series- Article 1

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEMORY? Memory is a very complex thing, and several different types are discussed in this article. You use these different types of memory when you do different things.

The 4 types of memory are: Working memory; Episodic memory; Semantic memory; and Prospective memory. I will discuss each part of memory in this Cognition and Memory Article series.

HOW YOUR MEMORY USES YOUR SENSES Your memory takes in the information provided by your senses. Our five senses are: Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, and Hearing. You can recall information stored in your memory with or without the help of prompts from your senses.

HOW IS MEMORY PROCESSED? When you ‘record’ memory and then recall it, your mind goes through this process: 1. Receiving – You get a piece of information that is received through your five senses.

2. Encoding – Your brain converts this information into a form that can be stored. It is held in your short-term memory first.

3. Storing – You transfer some of the information from short-term memory into the storage of long-term memory.

This can take anything from a few seconds to many months and can be helped by repeating it repeatedly in your mind (known as ‘rehearsal’).

4. Retrieving – You recall the information stored in your long-term memory.

Memory problems can be caused by something going wrong at any of these stages. The way information is stored and retrieved can be very specific to the individual. It often depends on how important the information is to you, or if there is a strong emotion tied to the memory.

THE 4 TYPES OF MEMORY: • Working memory: You use this to store information for short periods. For example, working memory is needed to remember the numbers when you do a sum in your head. If you have problems with your working memory, you may take longer to figure something out. For example, you might need more time to pay at the supermarket till.

• Episodic memory. Episodic memory is needed to recall past events – recent or distant. You use episodic memory when you remember personal experiences, such as what you had for lunch or when you attended a family gathering.

These memories often include recalling emotions or feelings. Experiences that cause strong positive or negative feelings are easier to recall many years later. If you are struggling to recall recent memories such as where you

parked the car, you may have a problem with your episodic memory.

• Semantic memory. You use this to remember the meanings of words or remember facts. You also use it to remember familiar faces or objects. This knowledge is not directly tied to any personal experience – for example, you may just ‘know’ a plate is for holding food or that a phone is used to talk to people far away. If you have a problem with your semantic memory, you may have difficulty finding the right words when you are talking to someone.

• Prospective memory. You use this to remember appointments, dates or events that are due to happen in the future. If you have a problem with your prospective memory you may forget to do something at a particular time. Or you may forget that you had planned something, such as visiting a friend.

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Container gardening Katie Harris

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is the season for gardening, and if you’ve found the task too daunting to try in the past, this year’s the time to get started!

Read on to find out why you can have your own garden, regardless of any space, time or physical constraints that may be holding you back.

WHY TRY IT? Let’s start with the obvious reason: You want to! Container gardens brighten up the landscape, attract birds and desirable insects, and can save you money on your grocery bill!

The perfect solution in small spaces, all it takes is a pot or two outside your front door to get started. Small gardening pots are portable, making them convenient to bring inside and protect in poor weather, or to move to a new locale as desired.

Not only that, but compared to larger, in-ground gardens, containers tend to attract fewer weeds and use less water overall. Best of all, they are easy on the back. Consider setting small containers on a table or bench as you plant or opt for larger pots that sit high off the ground already.

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WHAT TO GROW Container varieties of many plants can be found at your local gardening store.

Other options include dwarf varieties which stay small and require less space.

When choosing plants, the sky is the limit. Flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables can all be grown in pots, and many can be mixed together to create a more attractive and efficient raised garden.

While a large variety of plants can be grown in Colorado, some make better choices than others for beginners. Zinnias and petunias are favorite flower varieties to start with, while peas, beans, and radishes are some of the easiest vegetables to grow. From the fruit family, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes and squash tend to be fairly foolproof, and basil and chives make great starter herbs.

USEFUL TIPS It’s important to give your plants a strong start by selecting the right containers. While nearly any type of pot, basket, barrel or tub can be used for planting, whatever you choose should have proper drainage. You can easily

create your own drainage if needed by drilling or poking holes in the bottom of a container.

Next, it’s time to choose a location for your garden. Check the planting instructions on your seed packets or plant containers and follow sunlight recommendations, which may call for shade, partial sun or full sun.

When you’re ready to plant, be sure to purchase potting soil, which is formulated for container planting, rather than garden soil. Keep in mind that plants in containers need to be watered more frequently than plants in the ground, and soil should be kept damp to a knuckle deep at all times.

Follow directions on the seed packet or container when planting to ensure proper spacing and pot depth and add stakes or trellises to containers when called for.

Finally, keep track of what you plant and record your successes along with any lessons learned in a journal to refer back to next year. Reap your rewards, learn from your mistakes, and you’ll be a gardening pro in no time!

Happy planting!

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Loveland West Farmers Market at Jax 2665 W Eisenhower Blvd, LV Tuesdays, 9am–1pm, April 18–Nov. 7 www.facebook.com/ LovelandWestFarmersMarket

Greeley Summer Farmers Market Union Pacific Depot, 902 7th Ave., GR Saturdays, 8am–Noon, May 6–Oct. 28 www.greeleygov.com/fm

Timnath Sunday Market 4138 Main St., Timnath Second Sundays, 9am–2pm, May–Oct www.TimnathFarmersMarket.org

Larimer County Farmers Market 200 S. Oak St., FC (courthouse parking lot) Saturdays, 9am–1pm, May 20–Oct. 28 www.larimercountyfarmersmarket.org

Windsor Farmers Market Boardwalk Park, 110 5th St., Windsor Saturdays, 8am–12:30pm, June 3–Sept. 9 www.windsorgov.com/FarmersMarket

FARM STANDS Bartels Farm 3424 E. Douglas Rd., Fort Collins www.thebartelsfarm.com www.facebook.com/The-Bartels-PumpkinPatch-137755902661 Desiderata Ranch 4617 CR 2, Berthoud http://desiderataranch.org Folks Farm & Seed 2917 S. Taft Hill Rd., Fort Collins www.folksfarmandseed.com Garden Sweet 719 W. Willox Ln., Fort Collins www.gardensweet.com Green Dog Farm 3421 West CR 54G, Laporte (next to Overland Foods) www.greendogfarmcsa.com Hazel Dell Mushrooms 3925 E. CR 32 (Carpenter Rd.), Fort Collins www.hazeldellmushrooms.com

Something about being on a farm just feels good. The pace feels relaxed and your interactions, maybe, more genuine. So swing by a farm stand soon and pick up some deliciousness while you’re at it.

Heritage Lavender 4809 Foothills Dr., Berthoud www.heritagelavender.com

Ollin Farms 8627 N. 95th St., Longmont www.ollinfarms.com

Hoffman Farms, LLC 3545 W. O St., Greeley www.hoffmanproduce.com

On the Vine at Richmond Farms 3611 Richmond Dr., Fort Collins https://onthevineatrichmondfarms.com

Hope Farms 1601 N. Shields St., Fort Collins www.cultivatehopeco.org

OwlTree Farm 4605 E. CR 58, Fort Collins www.owltreefarmco.com

Jodar Farms/Fort Collins Vine Farm Order online/pick up Fort Collins or Wellington www.jodarfarms.com

Papa Joe’s Honey 4855 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland www.facebook.com/PapaJoesLocalHoney

Long Shadow Farm Order online/pick up Berthoud www.longshadowfarm.com

Raisin’ Roots Farm 2229 W. Vine Dr., Fort Collins www.facebook.com/raisinroots

Native Hill Farm 2100 CR 54G, Fort Collins www.nativehillfarm.com

Sunny Daze 901 S. CR 5, Fort Collins www.sunnydazegardens.com Tigges Farm 12404 CR 64½, Greeley www.facebook.com/tigges.farm

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owhere in the commercial food chain can you handpick the producer of your food as you can when you buy from local farmers. Oftentimes, you can see and tour the farm and meet the farmers when you purchase items or pick up your share. Some farms make additional opportunities for community and relationship building by offering opportunities to work at the farm in exchange for food or simply to learn about and be a part of the process. Proximity, transparency, and communication allow you to hold important conversations and choose from among those who grow their vegetables or raise their local meats in

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the humane and sustainable ways that matter to you.

Local food is often more nutritious because smaller local farms produce more accessible seasonal organic produce, organic meats, grass-fed meats, healthier pastured and freerange meats and eggs, produce, and more. Local food endures less premature harvesting and stress in shipping and handling, which prevents more quality and nutritional degradation.

Local food is also more delicious.

Extending lines of production and handling impact many things about the food including quality, nutrition, and flavor, too. Local food reaches you at the peak of ripeness under

the best harvesting conditions in the shortest possible time, which is reflected in the taste.

MEAT Amy’s Grass Fed Beef | Bellvue http://www.barncatservices.com/beef/ index.html Amy’s Grass Fed Beef is a small, family-operated farm raising only forage-fed, hormone- and antibioticfree cattle, which roam on high-altitude mountain pastures. Grass fed and grass finished, the beef is then processed at a small, custom plant in Evans, Colorado and sold by the whole, half and quarter.

To place your order, call or complete the website order form.

Craig Angus Ranch | Fort Collins https://craigangusranch.com/ Craig Angus Ranch has been producing top quality beef since 1978. Customers can choose from grass-fed or grain-fed cattle and can buy a whole, half or quarter cow. Pork is also available once a year each summer and can be purchased whole or half. For full details on pricing, processing and ordering, check out the website.

Living Water Ranch https://www.livingwaterranchcolorado.com/ This family-owned ranch began when the Stahla family learned just how much better grass-fed meat can taste.

After purchasing their Livermore

ranch just a few years ago, they got to taste the results for themselves and now offer it to customers throughout the region. Sold by the half, the quarter and by individual cuts, this is one of the few places you can pick and choose your cuts of grass-fed, Colorado grown beef.

EGGS Jodar Farms | Fort Collins https://www.jodarfarms.com/ Jodar Farms has been raising chickens and pigs for 14 years using free-range and pasture-based growing methods.

“By creating habitats for the animals that allow them to partake in natural behaviors; our products have proven to be some of the highest quality when it comes to flavor, freshness and grade.”

Laughing Buck Farm | Fort Collins https://www.laughingbuckfarm.com/ Laughing Buck Farm is a fun and educational farm offering programs and special events for families and children throughout Northern Colorado. In addition to camps, classes and lessons, the team sells farm-fresh eggs and organically raised, sustainable pork fed on a diet of garden thinnings, windfall apples, goats-milk whey and kitchen leftovers.

Windsor Dairy | LaPorte http://windsordairy.com/ In 2015, the long-standing Windsor Dairy sold their dairy farm and no longer offer raw milk, raw milk cheese, raw pork or raw eggs. However, the family still raises grass-fed and grass-finished beef available as quarters, halves or whole cows.

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DIRECTORY Financial Assistance & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 finances, insurance counseling

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 assisted living, independent living, moving, assistance, nursing facilities, senior apartments

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance www.needhelppayingbills.com Colorado Old Age Pension (OAP) Larimer County, 970-498-6300 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ public-benefits/ cash-assistance-programs Weld County, 970-351-1551 www.weldgov.com House of Neighborly Service 1511 11th St., LV 970-667-4939 375 Meadowlark Dr, Berthoud 970-532-0161, www.honservice.org Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group 290 E. 29th St., Ste 100, LV 970-622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 970-498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 970-498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Goodwill of Colorado 866-432-8435, www.goodwill colorado.org/services/leap 28 | Fifty&Better

Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities Larimer County, 970-310-4900 www.pafclarimer.org Pinnacle Retirement 1039 Main St., Ste. L, WS 970-541-4772 www.pinnacleretirementinc.com Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., 4th Floor, FC 866-336-7385 5400 W. 11th St., Ste. A, GR 877-405-9195 National 800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Michael Tarantino, CFP Tarantino Wealth Management 419 Canyon Ave., Ste. 320, FC 970-829-0900 www.michaeltarantino.net

HOUSING

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 970-282-7522 www.carehousing.org Estes Park Housing Authority 363 E. Elkhorn Ave., Ste. 101, EP 970-591-2535 www.esteshousing.org www.colorado.gov/esteshousing Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com

Good Samaritan Society Affordable Senior Housing EP, FC, GR, LV, WS 855-459-2884 www.good-sam.com/services/ senior-living/affordable-housing Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR, 970-353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., #200, LV 970-667-3232 www.lovelandhousing.org Neighborhood Resource Office 1000 10th St., GR, 970-336-4167 www.greeleygov.com/services/ neighborhood-resource-office Neighborhood Services Office 281 N. College Ave., FC 970-224-6046 www.fcgov.com/ neighborhoodservices Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 970-484-7498 1511 E. 11th St., LV 970-663-4163, www.n2n.org Senior Living Advisors of Colorado 1635 Foxtrail Dr., FC 970-541-4592 Windsor Housing Authority www.windsorhousingauthority.org

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Funeral services, grocery shopping & mail delivery, home remodeling, legal services, moving assistance, real estate, transportation Municipal Support. . . . . . . . . . 36

ASSISTED LIVING

A Home for Life Residential Assisted Living Collaborative 970-663-2933 www.ahome4life.com/ Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 N. 1st St., Berthoud 970-532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.com Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St., LV 970-635-9800 www.aspenhouse.org Aspyre Rock Creek 3150 Rock Creek Dr., FC 970-372-5838 https://aspyrerockcreek.com Assisted Living Locators 471 Expedition Ln., Johnstown 970-660-8898 www.assistedlivinglocators.com/ care-advisor/noco The Bridge at Greeley 4750 25th St., GR 970-339-0022 www.thebridgeatgreeley.com Bright Assisted Living 610 Hemlock Dr., WS 970-674-1446 www.brightassistedliving.com Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care 5055 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-223-3552 www.collinwoodco.com

Brookdale Senior Living 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 844-477-8403 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 844-875-7043 2895 N. Empire, LV 844-405-1157 215 Shupe Cir., LV, 844-643-8048 www.brookdale.com Columbine Commons 1475 Main St., WS, 970-449-5540 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com The Courtyard of Loveland 605 N. California Ave., LV 970-667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com Eagle’s Nest Assisted Living 1026 Salmon Run, FC 970-402-3675 www.eaglesnestal.com Fox Meadows 4021 Spruce Dr., FC 970-449-4472 www.assistedlivingftcollins.com Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-494-3253 Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR 970-460-4254 www.gardensquarememorycare.com Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living 3151 W. 20th St., GR 970-373-5123 www.gardensquareatwestlake.com Good Samaritan Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 706 23rd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village

Monarch Greens Assisted Living Home 1725 Lakeview Dr., FC 970-218-5057 www.monarchgreensassisted living.com

Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723 www.good-sam.com/locations/ water-valley

Morning Star of Fort Collins 3509 Lochwood Dr., FC 970-432-8810 www.morningstarseniorliving.com

Grace Point Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR 970-304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Heritage Haus 208 19th St. SE, LV 970-669-5616 Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV 970-674-7120 www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living The Joneses Assisted Living 2127 Eagle Dr., LV 970-663-2226 Lakeview Commons 1422 W. 29th St., LV 970-278-4000 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com Live to Assist Assisted Living 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 970-224-1400 www.livetoassist.net MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 970-207-1939, www.leisurecare. com/our-communities/ mackenzie-place-fort-collins MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR 970-353-6800 www.legendseniorliving.com

New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC 970-495-1000 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV 970-461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV 970-667-5962 The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC 970-229-5800 Seneca House 4406 Seneca St., FC 970-795-8600 www.senecaral.com Terry Lake Assisted Living 3629 Woodridge Rd., FC 970-221-3707 www.terrylakeassistedliving.com Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 970-692-2850, www.turnberry placeassistedliving.com/ Willows at Windsor 303 E. Chestnut St., WS 970-686-2258 WindSong at Northridge 7010 West 8th St., GR 970-449-7199 www.windsongmemorycare.com

HOME CARE — NON-MEDICAL

AccentCare Skilled Home Healthcare 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 970-346-9700 www.accentcare.com

Alpha Omega Home Health Care 970-266-2527 www.alphaomegahh.com Amada Senior Care 2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 1900, FC 970-237-5747 www.amadaseniorcare.com/ northern-colorado-senior-care Bayada Home Healthcare 5285 McWhinney Blvd., Ste. 140, LV 970-282-8500, www.bayada.com Bloom at Home 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 2, FC 970-482-5096 www.columbinehealthservices. com/bloom-at-home BrightStar Care Serving Berthoud, FC, LV Timnath, 970-667-7778 www.brightstarcare.com/fortcollins-loveland Caring Companions— Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 x19 www.voacolorado.org/gethelpnorthernco-caringcompanions Caring Senior Service Fort Collins 333 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 22, FC 970-672-1734, www.caring seniorservice.com/fort-collins Eldercare Locator 800-677-1116 Family Care Connection 970-223-9026, www.familycare connection.com/elder-care Good Samaritan Society— Colorado Home Care: LV 970-579-8710 Services@Home: EP 970-800-4853 FC 970-999-0349 LV 970-579-8710 WS 970-680-9590 www.good-sam.com Home Instead Senior Care Larimer & Weld 970-325-6053 www.homeinstead.com

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Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 1220 W. Ash St., Ste C, WS 970-355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com HomeWell of Northern Colorado 3001 N. Taft Ave., Ste. 100 LV, 970-461-4799 www.homewellcares.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.maximhomecare.com 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

Seniors Helping Seniors 2290 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 6, FC 970-631-8251 257 Johnstown Center Dr. Ste. 210, Johnstown 970-484-8445 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com Visiting Angels 5441 Boeing Dr., Ste. 200, LV 877-618-4748 www.visitingangels.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING Affinity at Fort Collins 4201 Corbett Dr., FC 970-236-7485 www.affinityforliving.com Affinity at Loveland 3415 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-238-7907 www.affinityforliving.com Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR 970-323-7680, www.good-sam. com/locations/fox-run-senior-living Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723, www.good-sam. com/locations/water-valley

Grace Point Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR, 970-304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 970-622-9907, www.rhf.org/ location/harvest-pointe Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV 970-674-7120, www.mbksenior living.com/senior-living Holiday Retirement— Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR, 970-601-4089 www.holidaytouch.com Holiday Retirement— Parkwood Estates 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-528-5810 www.holidaytouch.com Holiday Retirement— Sugar Valley Estates 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 970-528-1714 www.holidaytouch.com

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MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 970-207-1939, www.leisurecare. com/our-communities/ mackenzie-place-fort-collins Green House Homes—Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV, 970-663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC 970-698-9423 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Silvernest Home Sharing www.silvernest.com Sunflower—A Gated Active Adult Community 865 Pleasure Dr., FC 970-893-8780 www.sunflowermhc.com The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St., LV 970-667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com The Windsor 1385 Main St., WS 970-460-5005 www.columbinehealth.com The Winslow 909 Centre Ave., FC 970-492-6200 www.columbinehealth.com The Worthington 900 Worthington Cir., FC 970-490-1000 www.columbinehealth.com Village Cooperative of Fort Collins 3580 Stanford Rd., FC 970-223-3538 www.villagecooperative.com Village Cooperative of Loveland 350 Arriba Ave., LV 970-669-5454 www.villagecooperative.com

SENIOR APARTMENTS Big Thompson Manor I & II 224 and 230 Monroe St., LV 970-667-4195

Birchwood Manor Apartments 2830 W. 27th St. Ln., GR 970-330-6206 32 | Fifty&Better

Broadview Apartments 2915 W. 8th St., GR 970-352-9305

Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., GR 970-356-5489

University Plaza Apartments 1534 11th Ave., GR, 970-353-9275 www.universityplaza.net

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow Rd., FC 970-282-7522 www.carehousing.org

Hamilton Park Apartments I & II 1406 N. 4th St., Berthoud 970-532-3725

Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault 970-834-1570 www.vintage-corp.com

Century III Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS 970-667-3232, www.windsor housingauthority.org The Remington (formerly DMA Plaza Apartments) 300 Remington St., FC 970-493-7727 Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP 970-800-4853, www.good-sam. com/locations/estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR 970-323-7680 www.good-sam.com/locations/ Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 970-323-7723 www.good-sam.com/locations/ water-valley Governor’s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 970-686-9650 www.governors-farmapartments.com

Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 970-622-9907, www.rhf.org/ location/harvest-pointe Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 970-416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 970-356-0610 Island Grove Village Apartments (IGV) 119 14th Ave., GR, 970-356-2808 www.islandgrove.org/igv Joe P. Martinez Gardens 1701 2nd St., GR, 970-356-2332 www.ccinvest.com/properties/ joe-p-martinez-gardensapartments La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR, 970-353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 970-667-3232 www.lovelandhousing.org Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 970-378-9393 www.rockymountain communities.org Oakbrook II Senior Community 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 970-223-1356 Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 970-225-3711 www.reflectionsseniorliving.com Sanctuary Place Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 970-225-2116 www.voacolorado.org/ housing_properties

Windsor Meadows Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1500 Tipton Dr., WS 970-667-3232 www.windsorhousingauthority.org Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 970-472-1703 www.woodbridgeseniorapts.com Woodside Village Apartments 146 E. 24th St., GR 970-356-5991 www.dominiumapartments.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES Berthoud Living Center 855 Franklin, Berthoud 970-532-2683

Centennial Healthcare Center 1637 29th Ave. Pl., GR 970-356-8181 www.savasenior care.com/ centennial-healthcare-center Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave., FC 970-494-2140, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/centreavenue-facility Columbine Commons Health & Rehab Facility 1475 Main St., WS 970-449-5540, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/columbinecommons-facility/ Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 940 Worthington Cir., FC 970-221-2273 www.columbinehealthfacilities. com/columbine-west-facility/ Fairacres Manor 1700 18th Ave., GR 970-353-3370 www.vivage.com/fairacres

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Fort Collins Health Care Center 1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-482-7925, www.savasenior care.com/fort-collins-healthcare-center

Sierra Vista Health Care Center 821 Duffield Ct., LV 970-669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com/ sierra-vista-health-care-center

Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-482-5712, www.savasenior care.com/find-a-center/gardensquare-at-spring-creek

Spring Creek Healthcare Center 1000 E. Stuart St., FC 970-482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com/ spring-creek-healthcare-center

Golden Peaks Center 1005 E. Elizabeth St., FC 970-482-2525, www.genesis hcc.com/GoldenPeaks

Windsor Healthcare Center 710 3rd St., WS, 970-686-7474 www.savaseniorcare.com/ windsor-healthcare-center

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 706 23nd St., GR, 970-323-7677 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

SERVICES

Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 970-323-7675, www.good-sam. com/locations/fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 970-999-0336, www.good-sam. com/locations/loveland-village Grace Point Senior Care Community 1919 68th Ave., GR, 970-304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR 970-353-1018, www.savasenior care.com/KentonManor Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC 970-482-1584, www.columbine healthfacilities.com/lemayavenue-facility/ Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR 970-330-6400 www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St., LV 970-667-6111 www.columbinehealthfacilities. com/north-shore-facility/ 34 | Fifty&Better

FUNERAL SERVICES

Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave., GR 970-235-2522 www.adamsonchapels.com Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave., EP 970-335-9376 650 W. Drake Rd., FC 970-335-8213 6521 W. 20th St., GR 970-329-2786 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-344-8959, www.allnutt.com Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC 970-364-2536 www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr. Ste. E, FC 970-482-2221 www.goesfuneralcare.com Resthaven 8426 S. Hwy. 287, FC 970-667-0202 www.dignitymemorial.com Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th St., GR 970-329-2753 www.dignitymemorial.com Vessey Funeral Service 2649 E. Mulberry St. Ste. A-1 FC, 970-482-5065 www.vesseyfuneralservice.com

Viegut Funeral Home 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 970-679-4669 www.viegutfuneralhome.com

GROCERY SHOPPING & MEAL DELIVERY

60+ Food Delivery Program 970-702-6413 www.weldgov.com/departments/ human_services/area_agency_ on_aging

Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV, 970-493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen King Soopers Grocery Delivery www.kingsoopers.com 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 Safeway Grocery Delivery www.safeway.com/shop/lp/ delivery.html Sprouts Grocery Delivery www.instacart.com/sprouts Volunteers of America Northern Colorado 405 Canyon Ave., FC 970-472-9630 www.voacolorado.org Weld Food Bank Senior Feeding Program 1108 H St., GR, 970-356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org/seniorfeeding-program

HOME REMODELING

Johnson Custom Flooring & Design 2093 E. 11th St., Ste. 100, LV 970-663-1266 www.johnsoncustomflooring.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Beyers Law—Elder-Law Attorney 1419 W. 29th St., LV 970-669-1101 www.beyerslaw.com Bordeaux & Boyes Estate Planning 323 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 120, FC 970-488-2737 www.bordeauxandboyes.com Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6 Ste. 101, FC, 970-223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC 970-493-2891 912 8th Ave., GR, 970-353-7554 www.coloradolegalservices.org Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 970-402-2075 www.larimerbar.org/pro-bono C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law 1201 Lake Ave., Ste. A, Berthoud 970-532-4183 www.cjlordlaw.com Sutherland & Connor, LLC, 1315 Oakridge Dr., Ste. 120, FC 970-224-9779 www.sutherland-connor.com Wallace & Kling, P.C. 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 107, FC 970-221-5602 www.wallace-kling.com

MOVING ASSISTANCE Kids Gloves, LLC LV, 970-449-2309 www.kidgloves.us

REAL ESTATE

The Group, Inc. Deanna McCrery, SRES 970-222-9532 Carol Voorhis, SRES 970-481-9487 Lisa Hite, SRES 970-310-3133 Anna DiTorrice-Mull, SRES 970-631-2649

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MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

CITY & COUNTY SERVICES

Senior Access Points of Larimer County 970-498-7740 www.larimerseniors.org Town of Berthoud 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 970-532-2643 www.berthoud.org Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Ave., EP 970-586-5331, www.colorado. gov/townofestespark City of Fort Collins www.fcgov.com/cityservices

City of Greeley 1000 10th St., GR, 970-350-9777 www.greeleygov.com City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV 970-962-2000, www.lovgov.org Town of Windsor 301 Walnut St., WS 970-674-2400 www.windsorgov.com

TRANSPORTATION

60+ Ride Weld County, 970-352-9348 www.60plusride.org Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) Berthoud, www.berthoud.org/ departments/berthoudarea-transportation-system-bats City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 105 W. 5th St., LV 970-962-2700 www.cityofloveland.org/transit

Dial-A-Ride Paratransit / Dial-A-Taxi FC, 970-224-6066 www.ridetransfort.com/routes/ dial-a-ride Greeley-Evans Transit (GET) GR, 970-350-9290 www.greeleyevanstransit.com Groome Transportation Airport Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 970-226-5533 www.GroomeTransportation.com Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) Berthoud, 970-532-0808 https://berthoudraft.org Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, LV, 970-223-8604, www. saintvolunteertransportation.org

Super Shuttle Express 4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 800-258-3826 www.supershuttle.com/dia Transfort Fort Collins FC, 970-221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com Uber www.uber.com Via Mobility Services Serving EP, 303-447-2848 www.viacolorado.org Wellington Senior Resource Center 3800 Wilson Ave., Wellington 970-817-2293 www.townofwellington.com/171/ Senior-Resource-Center zTrip www.ztrip.com

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STRETCH THIS SUMMER Countless studies show the benefits of the meditative movement of tai chi and yoga for improving flexibility and strength, relieving stress and increasing range of motion, but did you know the benefits can increase as you age?

Yoga and tai chi are both lowintensity exercises originating in Eastern traditions that have been practiced for centuries. They share a long list of health benefits but can also reduce pain and the risk of falls—two challenges faced by many older adults in particular.

How do you choose which is best for you?

FEEL THE FLOW

While tai chi and yoga use different types of movement, both focus on the flow of the breath. In tai chi,

movements are slow and focused, gradually shifting weight from one pose to another. In yoga, poses are mostly static, though you may flow from one to another quickly.

UP AND DOWN

There are many adaptive practices for both yoga and tai chi for those who want to sit in a chair while exercising. However, in general, yoga involves standing, lying down, sitting and kneeling in various positions. Conversely, tai chi is performed while standing up. These are important aspects to keep in mind for those who aren’t able to stand for long periods or have trouble transitioning from sitting to standing.

CHOOSE YOUR BENEFIT

The slow shifts in movement of tai chi improve balance, which has

been tied to significant decreases in the risk of falls. Additionally, the gradual stretching and strengthening of yoga has been linked to reduced pain—especially in the neck and back. Depending on your specific areas of need, this may help you decide which practice you prefer.

STRETCH YOURSELF AT THE GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK

The Gardens on Spring Creek offers yoga and tai chi classes every Saturday during the summer.

These practices are led by trained professionals in the beautiful botanic setting of The Gardens.

Whichever practice you choose, we look forward to helping you stretch your mind and body this summer.

Visit fcgov.com/gardens/wellness to learn more.

The Gardens on Spring Creek is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 18acre site opened in 2004 as part of an important partnership between the City of Fort Collins and the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture. Visit fcgov.com/gardens to plan your visit.

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Giving Back

Linda L. Osmundson

Alleviate loneliness through volunteering ACCORDING TO THE Campaign to End Loneliness, 45 percent of Americans admit to feeling lonely.

Loneliness and social isolation have approached epidemic proportions.

When my husband passed away from dementia, I vowed I’d not become a lonely, depressed 80-yearold like some of my friends. I wouldn’t sit in my house and wither away.

I’d get up, get out and get active.

I volunteered with anyone asking for help. Eventually, I culled the organizations to those who shared my interests, talents and passions.

Socializing results in better brain function and lower risks of depression, anxiety and even dementia.

Volunteering relieves depression, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), low self-esteem and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). One report says, “People who volunteer over 100 hours a year are some of the healthiest people in the U.S.” The Journal of Gerontology even claims volunteering may delay or prevent dementia AND keep you feeling younger.

Forbes.com claims, “Volunteering increases your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It reduces stress, provides socialization and promotes personal growth and self-esteem.”

What is your passion – education, animals, helping others, the arts, children, seniors or your community?

Do you have technical skills? Tax talents? Legal expertise? Put them to use.

How do you become a volunteer?

First, make a list of your talents, skills, knowledge and passions. Create a volunteer resume. Decide how much time you can allocate.

Check out Volunteer Match to

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research which organizations with whom to partner. Check out their website. Find their mission statement, vision, values, reviews and requirements for any position you might consider. If you’d rather research organizations on your own, start with these: • Service organizations like Rotary Club or Lions Club • Arts groups – museums or live theaters • Youth organizations – Boys & Girls clubs, after-school programs or sports groups • National parks or conservation organizations • Political campaigns or organizations • Libraries • Senior centers • Family shelters • Food pantries, Meals on Wheels, etc.

• Animal shelters and rescue organizations • Churches

Volunteering requires you to leave your comfort zone and force yourself to tackle social activities with strangers.

You’ll make new friends, improve your

thinking and listening skills. You’ll grow personally/professionally and gain a new purpose in life. While training and working with other volunteers, your new self-esteem and self-confidence provides you with a sense of accomplishment.

Perhaps you will learn speaking, marketing and organizing skills to add to your professional resume. And, have fun while accomplishing these new talents.

Living in a new community, or been in your current location a while? Gain a sense of belonging by volunteering.

Volunteers are the indispensable backbone of many communities/ organizations. They are so important that Independent Sector placed a monetary value for 2022, at $29.95 an hour, more than many employees earn. However, volunteers don’t necessarily want the money; they want to make a difference.

Volunteers strengthen their community and volunteering combats loneliness and depression.

So, no matter your age, get up, get out and get active. Use your passion, time and talent to make a difference in your life and the life of others.

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