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20 • Better living

Awaken your adventurous side • meet new people • increase your knowledge

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The Third Age . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 26 Today’s “seniors” as a whole have far fewer disabilities than did those in the past. They’re healthier and likely to remain so for a longer period of time. So, it may be time to rethink retirement, and even the years leading up to that time—the Third Age.

Activities for an active generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 It pays dividends to invest in your health and wellness. Take a minute to explore the variety of physical activities geared toward the active generation. A combination of flexibility, balance, and strength training achieves the best outcome in older adults, and allows them to more fully participate in activities.

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ABOUT THE COVER:

This month’s cover model is Fort Collins local Michelle Hogarth. Michelle is excited to have turned 50 and takes her yoga and pilates practice with her into everyday life. She was photographed by Lisa Kovacs Photography, www.lisakovacsphotography.com at the Fort Collins Club, www.fortcollinsclub.net.

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From the Publisher

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Rising to challenges in the Third Phase AN OLD FRIEND VISITED LAST WEEKEND. We were best friends on and off from fourth grade on. He brought some pictures that he’d had digitized of a trip we’d taken together in 1979 after our first year of college. It was fun to look those over. We hadn’t seen each other since 2000 when we had run the Horsetooth Half marathon together. We talked about what we’d been doing since then. At that time, we were 40 years old and in the height of busyness…kids, jobs, activities. We were also pretty dang healthy. What a difference 16 years makes! Kids are out of the house…mostly, for both of us. Our lives are quieter and we’re both thinking about and starting to live The Third Age. That’s what Kim Sharpe’s feature story is about: how to approach this typically third phase of life. Her story ends with a quote from Bruce Mondschain, an aging-well consultant, who points out that we can live in this stage, as in all stages, as a victim of our circumstances or a captain of our ship. One of those circumstances we can be victims of is our health. Try as we might, it seems something hurts or goes bad. Fortunately, more and more can be done to keep us feeling good and active. For me it was atrial fibrillation (which I’ve written about before) that kept me from exercising as I wanted to and affected my bon vivant lifestyle. I got that fixed a couple of months ago, and it seems to be working. Back to my old friend. He had a good career as a surgeon when early last year he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Goodbye career. But he’s a captain-of-his-own-ship kind of person and instead of moping about what he can no longer do, such as ride his motorcycle, he’s looking straight at it and figuring out what he can do. He was able to retire and he’s been travelling and has more plans to travel as long as he can. Aside from getting the rundown on what was up with that, our time was filled with fun and laughter. We can do so much to remain healthy (see Katie Harris’ feature story), but only so much. Most, maybe all, of my aging friends have some physical or health challenge…from struggles with weight control to some illness to challenging knees. We talk about it, of course, but rarely, if ever, do our conversations devolve into victim territory. It seems best to live as captains. Be well, Scott

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Better Home

Linda L. Osmundson

Repurpose your possessions

IMPROVING THE FEEL OF YOUR HOME does not require a huge expense. Simply shop your house rather than a store and repurpose your possessions. Rearrange furniture within a room. Replace or add a piece from another room, such as an unused desk behind a floating sofa. Use it to display favorite collections, serve as a bar or to store and organize mail, keys, gloves and scarves. From the kitchen choose bowls, glasses, jars and/or trays to systematize jewelry, 12 |

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make-up brushes or office supplies. Turn a twin bed into a daybed with pillows and a colorful coverlet. Rearrange book shelves by placing books vertically and horizontally; then add plants and pictures. Or, change a little-used room such as the dining room into an office. Gather all your book shelves and line one wall. Turn the table into a desk with a lamp, chair and visitor seating. When needed, remove your work to serve a special dinner.

View your spaces with new eyes CREATE VIGNETTES THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME. For example, move an accent table, chest of drawers or cabinet to the entry. Frame a favorite fabric remnant or stretch it like a canvas to fashion an art work that anchors the vignette. Stack favorite books, a plant and/or pictures beneath it. Secondly, add to your office book storage. Turn square baskets on their side, stack them or spread them across the desk’s back edge and shelve books inside. In the dining room, restyle your china cabinet for a cleaner, designer look. Put like colors and items together to form collections. Replace the dining room centerpiece with a tablescape. Scrunch a tablecloth catty corner across the top like a runner. Add candles or decorative items and arrange everything throughout the folds focusing on different heights. Make it simple or elaborate. Lastly, bring the outdoors into every room–fill containers with seasonal leafy branches, pumpkins, pinecones, evergreens, flowers, twigs.

A quart of paint makes a bold statement MAKE YOUR HOME BETTER with a personal statement – paint your front door a different color. Here are some meanings of standard colors. The ever popular red says “Welcome” and indicates you have a hospitable home. If you want to show a feeling of trustworthiness and peace, paint your door blue. Orange suggests optimism, wisdom and a social attitude. Grey is dignified and neutral indicating you prefer to compromise and also serves as a background for entry decorations. Green implies calmness, tradition, money and ambition. Leave your door its natural wood or paint it brown and visitors know you are down to earth, warm, generous and reliable. When you step behind a black door, expect orderliness and control in simple elegance. Glass doors imply you are open-minded, friendly and outgoing. Purple says you take risks, dream big and possess a free spirit. White means clean lines, simple and organized.

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Complex listening environments such as restaurants, groups, church and family gatherings can be challenging for people who have hearing problems. How do you feel after straining to follow the multiple conversations in these environments? Tired? You feel tired because your brain is missing the important speech details. Your brain is unable to separate all the sounds you are hearing and make sense of them. Yes, your brain even wants the background noise. What would it be like if you could listen to multiple speakers in noisy environments? If you could focus on what’s important to you and switch attention if you want to? Oticon Opn™ is so fast it can give you access to multiple speakers around you that you want to listen to and reduce noise at the same time.

Hear better, remember more, with less effort* Oticon Opn™ improves your ability to understand speech even in challenging environments by 30%, compared to the previous generation of hearing instruments. That means less listening effort for you. You don’t have to work as hard to understand, leaving more mental energy to remember what you hear.

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Better Health

Kim Sharpe

Is CrossFit a good fit for you?

SOME PEOPLE CRAVE IT. Others call it a cult. It has WODs (workout of the day), boxes (CrossFit term for gyms) and a reputation for causing serious injuries. In 2013, the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research reported that 73.5 percent of CrossFit athletes surveyed said they “had sustained an injury that prevented them from working, training or competing.” So is CrossFit a good fit for older adults who want to be more physically active? Experts say it depends on an individuals’ health and previous activity level. It’s wise to consult a physician before starting any new exercise program. Christian Hines, CrossFit instructor, certified personal trainer and national North American Strongman competitor with 10 years of weightlifting expertise, thinks CrossFit is a good option for older adults as long as they have an experienced coach. To make sure a CrossFit workout remains safe, he recommends people check the credentials and experience of the coaches they’ll be working with, because “CrossFit certificates are not exhaustive as far as rehabilitation and real, true exercise science go.” He feels good CrossFit coaches should have additional certificates in personal training, adaptive exercise and sports medicine. Sherrie Roesner, a 50-something Fort Collins CrossFit participant, says the coaches at the box where she does WODs evaluated her for flexibility and stamina before allowing her to work out. They emphasize safety first and modify workouts for individuals as necessary. “I failed PE in high school which made me feel ashamed. I keep going to CrossFit because of the camaraderie and friends I’ve made, the way my body feels better after a workout, and how it’s helped me be able to do things, like hike with my family. I’m now an athlete in progress!”

What’s that scent? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF when you smell fresh-baked bread, rain or a certain cologne? How does the aroma of coffee brewing make you feel? Aromas can elicit strong mental, emotional and even physical reactions in each of us, and that’s the gist behind 16 |

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The remedy of Rover IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO decrease your cholesterol or triglyceride levels, lower your blood pressure and feel less lonely, consider getting a pet. A study by the National Institutes of Health reports that, “pets are likely to be medically beneficial to some people’s health.” Tracy Thomas, veterinarian and owner of Elder Pet Care in Fort Collins, has witnessed the power pets play in people’s lives during her 30+ years of veterinary practice. “There’s such a strong connection between seniors and their pets,” she says. “Sometimes, all aging people have are their pets. Pets give them a reason to get up in the morning and eat, and get exercise because they take their dog for a walk. Sometimes people with Alzheimer’s may not respond to people, but they’ll respond to therapy animals. Sometimes they don’t recognize people, but they recognize their pets.” So if you want to invest in your health, perhaps you should invest in a furry friend!

the sudden rise in the use of essential oils to treat many health issues, like insomnia, sinus congestion, headaches, depression and more. The use of oils isn’t new, however, but rather dates back to the ancient Egyptians (like Cleopatra whose use of oils is recorded by historians) and Biblical times (remember the frankincense gifted to Jesus?). Technically speaking, essential oils aren’t really oils. Rather they are “…aromatic, volatile substances or essences extracted from a plant, herb or flower by distillation or expression,” explains Ursula Elmes, an aromatherapist and licensed acupuncturist.

Scientifically, “Aromatherapy is thought to work by stimulating smell receptors in the nose, which then send messages through the nervous system to the limbic system—the part of the brain that controls emotions,” explains Brent A. Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic Department of Internal Medicine’s Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program director. If you decide to use essential oils to treat health issues, make sure they’re certified as pure and of therapeutic grade. Also check with your physician before substituting any complementary or alternative medicinal treatments for prescribed medications.

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Awaken your adventurous side

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Better Living

Meet new people

ATTEND A MEETING of your local Lions Club, an organization dedicated to the promotion of good citizenship and community welfare (www.lionsclub.org) or Rotary Club, which provides aid to areas in conflict (www.rotary.org), or join in an upcoming outing with the Red Hat Society, a fun group for women to connect with other women (www.redhatsociety.com). These organizations welcome visitors and new members, and would be happy to provide more information. Meeting times and places can be found online. Local senior centers also host interest-based groups such as C.H.A.T. (crafts, hobbies, arts time), the Writer’s Group, and the Harmonettes music group, all at the Fort Collins Senior Center (www. fcgov.com). Stop by your local senior center for a list of offerings, and to find a time to drop in for a meeting. Your next hobby could be just around the corner!

Increase your knowledge ATTEND A PRESENTATION OR PUBLIC STAR NIGHT at the Little Thompson Observatory in Berthoud (next public star night scheduled for Sept. 16th, www. starkids.org). You can also make a reservation to visit at any of the open times available on their online calendar. Local college campuses also provide learning opportunities with their frequent open-to-the-public lectures and symposiums. Upcoming events include the 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium on Sept. 28th, An evening with Bryan Stevenson, author of “Just Mercy” on Sept. 22nd, the Leadership in Innovation series on Oct. 19th, and the Veteran’s symposium on Oct. 24-25, all on the CSU campus, www.calendar.colostate.edu). More educational opportunities can be found at your local library, such as the Saturday technology workshops at the Fort Collins Harmony and Council Tree libraries, with topics such as Facebook basics, web design, and understanding phone apps to help you get started on the geocaching adventure opposite (www.poudrelibraries.org).

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Better Balance

Bob Calhoun, PhD Is a Licensed Psychologist and writer in Fort Collins (bob@bobcalhounpsychologist.com)

Emotional intelligence

A GRATEFUL MINDSET IS A FORM of emotional intelligence, an intentional focus of the conscious elder. Major spiritual traditions have long emphasized gratitude as central to spiritual growth and depth. Social scientists and neuroscientists have also weighed in on gratitude and the positive impact a grateful mind and grateful behavior have on one’s wellbeing and one’s motivation to work for positive social change. Jason Marsh, editor of “Greater Good” (greatergood. berkeley.edu, 1/5/16), writes an illuminating article suggesting how gratefulness not only correlates with happiness, but also increases ones positive social connections. “When we practice gratitude, we recognize the many gifts in our lives…gratefulness is a relationship strengthening emotion…it motivates us 24 |

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to pay it forward…” An Arthur Brooks article, ‘Choose to be Grateful. It will make you Happier’ (New York Times 11/21/15), reports social science research that suggests choosing to be grateful and expressing gratefulness makes one feel better and more grateful and brings out the best in those around us. Eric Barker’s article, “Four rituals that will make you happier” (The Week, 2/28/16), referenced neuroscience research that shows when people focus on what they are grateful for, neurotransmitters are activated, coaxing the brain to process increased levels of serotonin and dopamine. The ritual of asking yourself and others what they are grateful for, even the practice of looking for things for which to be thankful, starts this neurological shift.

Make gratitude a practice YOU MAY ALREADY LEAD WITH daily practices of gratitude to keep you focused on your blessings and the needs of others. But here are some additional daily practice ideas: y Be thankful not just for the big things (family, country, faith, security), but the simple daily gifts. My friend Donna says, “Simple things make me happy. Simple gratefulness is like clean sheets, a roof over my head, a call from a friend.” y S tart your day in meditation, focusing on what you are grateful for, perhaps making a list in your journal. Focus on the life that is as opposed to the life that was or is yet to be. y Make a conscious effort to appreciate the moment and its sacredness. y Express gratitude toward others by sending a couple of emails each day to a friend, relative or a public servant or volunteer you appreciate. y Verbalize appreciation to those people who serve you throughout your day. y S tart a conversation with friends about what you and they are thankful for. y Ask yourself, if this was my last week to live, for what would I be most thankful? y Read Oliver Sacks’ book of essays, Gratitude. y Identify ways to help others who need your support and caring. You get the idea. Finish the journey. Lead with GRATITUDE.

An attitude of gratitude FOR THOSE OF US LIVING BEYOND 50, leaning well into our second half of life, GRATITUDE is a cornerstone of a happy and healthy life. Embracing gratefulness as a core value and making a daily practice of being grateful, is perhaps the most important leading step we take as we become older. Although it is natural to develop a more grateful perspective of life as we age, a time when the longer view allows us to appreciate the road traveled, the lessons learned, years of experiences and relationships, leading with a grateful spirit is still a choice and requires active intention. For the conscious elder, an attitude of gratitude has its benefits. Seeing life through the eyes of gratitude keeps us humble and keeps us from taking too much credit for our station and success in life. We did not get to this point on our own, but by the grace of life itself, and on the shoulders of others who have gone before us and alongside us. A grateful mind keeps us aware of the contributions of the many who made and make it possible for being able to live our life. A grateful spirit does not deny the difficulties of life. We each have experienced personal, community, national and world tragedies. We have often come up short of our expectations. But a grateful spirit can help create a larger perspective to help hold and heal the pain we experience like a light leading us out of darkness. As being grateful softens our pain, it also opens our hearts to be compassionate toward others in pain, in need, and lonely. It softens the heart and keeps our eyes, mind and heart open to the unfinished work, the unending work, of compassion toward others as well as healing our planet.

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Diving into

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YES, YOU! If you’re 50 and better, you’re exactly the right age to answer this question. Today’s “seniors” as a whole have far fewer disabilities than did those in the past. They’re healthier and likely to remain so for a longer period of time, according to NAP411.com. (Oh, and by the way, older adults don’t like being called “seniors,” “elderly,” “geriatric” or “golden agers.” Those labels don’t seem right for the Baby Boomers who often are more active than their kids.) So, with many healthy years ahead, it may be time to rethink retirement, and even the years leading up to the time when you can officially begin to collect a pension or social security—the Third Age or as the French call it, Le Troisième Âge. “The Third Age is that time in our lives when children

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no longer live at home and when we begin to plan for the next, and probably greatly modified, phase of our work life,” says Eileen Hendee, Aspen Club coordinator. “Many call this phase ‘retirement’ although they will alter their lives as opposed to retire. For most, the First Age was our youth; growing up and going to school. The Second Age involved parenting and working. It was during this phase in our lives when we actively raised our children and built our careers.” Bruce Mondschain, Catalyst Benefits, Inc. president and aging-well consultant, adds, “In the past, the time of retirement was when you’d turn off the lights in the shop. It was an end-of-life conversation.” What does the Third Age look like? That’s up to you!

The possibilities are endless as it’s a time to reinvent yourself. Mondschain says, “Activities should be diversified within five areas: family, friends and relationships; work and wages; life-long learning; civic engagement and volunteerism; and health.” So perhaps your Third Age means going to school to become a Pilates instructor. Maybe it means selling your family home of 20+ years, the majority of your belongings and moving onto a sailboat so you can travel, and live more simply. Or you might want to volunteer your time to help others lead fulfilling lives. Ann Clarke is a NoCo Third Ager who sold her business in 2008 to retire with her husband and become a gardener. But “retirement was not what I had envisioned,” she

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says. “My tomato plants were destroyed by hail, the deer ate my corn and the grasshoppers ate my flowers. Even worse, I realized I still burned with the fires to help women be successful in business. So with the encouragement of friends, she founded Colorado Women of Influence a peer support group for high-level business women. To fully take advantage of the Third Age, you may have to overcome some challenges. Mondschain says people will have to be okay with taking risks. “This generation is a bit risk adverse and feels threatened by doing something differently. People also may not know how to go about change. They ask themselves, ‘If I would do that, what would people

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think of me?’ And they need to think about how to go about learning something they didn’t know how to do before.” Clarke offers the following reminders which are relevant to making the most of the Third Age time of your life: • You are never too old to start over or try new things. • Don’t worry about how you look when you’re doing something you love. • Something is better than nothing, so get started. The bottom line, according to Mondschain, is: “You stand on the threshold that no other generation has thought about or had to plan for. And like most things in life, you can either be a victim of your circumstances or the captain of your ship.”

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ACTIVITIES FOR ACTIVE generation AS WE AGE, IT PAYS DIVIDENDS to invest in your health and wellness. Take a minute to explore the variety of physical activities geared toward the active generation in northern Colorado. Yvonne Hanning, class instructor and personal trainer at Fort Collins Senior Center, specializes in senior fitness. She says that a combination of flexibility, balance, and strength training achieves the best outcome in older adults, and allows them to more fully participate in the activities they already enjoy.

BE STRONG AND FLEXIBLE

Maintain strength and independence KATIE HARRIS

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“Strength is important because if you maintain strength you maintain your independence,” says Hanning. “But without flexibility, strength won’t help you. And if you feel like you’re losing your balance you make adaptations in the way you move, which is harmful to your body.” What seems like a natural aging process, according to Hanning, can often be the result of a lack of practice. “At this age you need to be really engaging your body,” she says. “If you’re not out there using it you’re going to lose it a lot more quickly than a younger person would.” Hanning says that if she could choose one area of focus for seniors, it would be ankle flexibility. “If you lose the flexibility in your ankles and you fall, you are unable to get your feet back under you to get up. Then you’ve lost all your independence.”

FIND YOUR LEVEL

She recommended a low impact class, such as the Taijifit class that she teaches at the Fort Collins Senior Center, to ease into increased physical activity. Taijifit combines fitness, meditation, and Tai Chi, and is geared for all levels. Hanning says the slow-moving class is a nice way to get started in physical activity. “Almost every class we offer can accommodate a wide range of levels,” says Hanning. “We have people with martial arts backgrounds who come to Taijifit, and people who have never even taken a yoga class.” Local recreation centers, such as Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland, the brand new Foothills Activity Center located in the new Foothills Mall in Fort Collins, and the Greeley Recreation Center feature a wide range of classes and programs designed specifically for the active generation.

IF YOU LOSE THE FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR ANKLES AND YOU FALL, YOU ARE UNABLE TO GET YOUR FEET BACK UNDER YOU TO GET UP.

TAKE YOUR PICK

Traditional aqua fitness classes, which provide strength training, cardio work, and increased flexibility, can be found across all of northern Colorado’s recreation centers. Hybrid aqua classes are also popping up locally, including Water Zumba and Hydro Dance at Chilson Recreation Center. Yoga is an excellent example of exercise that works all three of the key areas Hanning suggests, and the Family FunPlex in Greeley now offers a 50+ Yoga class, focusing on beginner meditation, poses, and breathing. Another fun way to stay in shape is by taking a dance class. Local recreation centers offer everything from square dancing to ballroom dancing to Zumba, so participants can choose their interest and the level of activity that suits them. According to Hanning, it doesn’t matter what activity that you choose as long as you enjoy it and are motivated. “Don’t commit to joining a morning walking group if you know you’re not a morning person,” she says. “If you hate it, you won’t do it.”

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Day-outing groups provide an alternative way to get exercise and gain knowledge while enjoying the great outdoors. Fort Collins Recreation offers a senior hiking group for all paces, and Loveland Recreation offers a bicycling art tour for seniors. “Most people after the age of 50 aren’t interested in cross fit or body building,” says Hanning. “They just want to do what they love.” Hanning also adds that it’s important to be realistic about your goals, “People have a tendency to go out on the first day and want to get in shape fast and decide to go for a run. That’s when they end up getting hurt.” A better idea would be to start slow by walking with friends or neighbors and then build up to running, or participate in a Couch to 5K program (www.coolrunning.com). “Be honest with yourself about what kind of shape

Programs offered by local recreation departments can be registered for in person or online. Current offerings are listed online. Fort Collins Recreation www.fcgov.com/recreation Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr. Greeley Recreation www.mygreeleyrec.com/wbwsc/ webtrac.wsc/splash.html Greeley Senior Activity Center 1010 6th St. Loveland Recreation www.cityofloveland.org/webtrac Chilson Senior Center 700 E. 4th St.

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you’re in,” she says. “It’s okay to start slow. You have plenty of time to build from there.”

PARTICIPATE AT ANY AGE

On the other hand, according to Hanning, just like there’s no one activity that’s right for everyone, there’s no activity that is contraindicated based on age either. “There are trainers that go around to nursing homes and do strength training circuits and they do amazing jobs. It’s never too late to make an impact on your health,” she says. “If what you really want is to run, run!” Participating in physical activities you enjoy will help boost mood, energy, and stamina, as well as immune strength. “It will help you keep up with your grandkids!” Hanning adds. Try a variety of activities and find what is right for you. You don’t have to go to the gym to keep active. Walking, hiking, biking and running can be done with minimal gear and right from home.

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DIRECTORY Financial Assistance & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 finances, insurance counseling

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 assisted living, independent living, moving assistance, nursing facilities, senior apartments Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 home remodeling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 funeral care, legal services, transportation

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & BENEFITS FINANCES

Colorado Low Income Telephone Assistance Program 303-894-2043, www.colorado.gov Consumer Credit Counseling 1247 Riverside Ave., FC 229-0695, www.greenpath.com Consumer Fraud (Weld County District Attorney) 800-222-4444 or 356-4010 www.co.weld.co.us Foundation on Aging for Larimer County, Inc. FC, 224-5476, www.foalarimer.org House of Neighborly Service 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV 667-4939, 531 8th, Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Centers of America 300 E. 29th St., LV, 622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com Full-service financial firm com mitted to helping people pursue their financial goals.

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Larimer County Office on Aging 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors

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

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

INSURANCE COUNSELING

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7730, www.larimer.org/dhs/ assistance/leap.htm Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Weld County www.co.weld.co.us Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 484-7498, 242 Conifer St., FC 494-9705, 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV, 663-4163 www.n2n.org Old Age Pension Weld County 351-1551, www.co.weld.co.us Social Security Administration Larimer County 301 S. Howes St., Ste. 4, FC 866-336-7385, www.ssa.gov

Aspen Club Senior Servies PVHS 1224 Doctors Ln., FC 495-8560, 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV, 624-1860, www.pvhs.org Larimer County Department of Human Services – Medicaid 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-6300, 205 E. 6th St., LV 498-6300, www.larimer.org/dhs Medicaid Hotline 888-367-6557 www.healthcolorado.net Medicare Information & Application Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-6300, www.larimer.org/dhs Medicare Information 800-633-4227 www.medicare.gov Options for Long Term Care (OLTC) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7780, www.larimer.org

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

HOUSING

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow St.,FC 282-7522 www.carehousing.org Fort Collins Housing Authority 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910, www.fchousing.com Greeley-Weld Housing Authority 903 6th St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232, www.lovelandhsg.org Neighborhood Services Office 281 N. College Ave., FC 224-6046, www.fcgov.com/ neighborhoodservices

Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 484-7498 565 N. Cleveland Ave., LV 663-4163, www.n2n.org

ASSISTED LIVING

Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 1st St., Berthoud 532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.com Aspen House, 2212 E. 11th St. LV, 635-9800 www.aspenhouse.org Barlow Assisted Living 2320 W. Prospect Rd., FC 482-1119 www.barlowassistedliving.com Caring, personal, personalized senior assisted-living services. Bee Hive Homes Assisted Living 1805 32nd St., Evans 866-866-9652 www.seniorliving.net Bonnell Good Samaritan Center 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com The Bridge at Life Care Center of Greeley 4750 25th St., GR, 339-0022 www.thebridgeatgreeley.com Greeleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most established assisted living, providing fabulous food and great service. Bright Assisted Living 610 Hemlock Dr., WS, 674-1446 Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care 5055 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 223-3552 www.bethesdaseniorliving.com Full schedule of social and recreational activities; maintenance-free living. Columbine Commons Assisted Living 1475 Main Street, WS 449-5540, www. columbinehealth.com Courtyard of Loveland 605 California Ave., LV, 667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com Our smaller facility offers a comfortable home environment with 24-hour personal care.

Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest Assisted Living 1026 Salmon Run, FC, 231-2692 www.eaglesnestal.com Fort Collins Healthcare Center 1000 S Lemay Ave, FC, 482-7925 www.savaseniorcare.com Accepting Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance.

Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 494-3276 Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR 573-7739, www.gardensquare memorycare.com

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

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Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation. Gray Cara West 3705 Carson Ave., Evans 330-5133, www.graycara.com Heritage Haus 208 19th St., SE, LV, 669-5616 Joneses Assisted Living 2127 Eagle Dr., LV, 663-2226 Lakeview Commons 1422 W. 29th St., LV, 278-4000 www.columbinehealth.com Safe and comfortable, empower ing residents to be as active and independent as possible. Loveland House 2115 Eagle Dr., LV 663-2223 Loveland Village – Good Samaritan Society 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100 www.good-sam.com

Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV, 461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV, 667-5962 www.facebook.com/pages/ Primrose-Place The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC, 229-5800 www.nhaconsulting.com Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 224-2700 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Offers independent living monthto-month leases with no buy-in. Shamrock Manor 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 224-1400 Spring Creek Health Care 1000 E Stuart Street, FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com Providing wound, bariatric, respiratory and respite care. Brookdale Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 235-0698 www.brookdaleliving.com

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

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

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

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

MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR, 353-6800 www.meadowviewofgreeley.com Morning Star Assisted Living and Memory Care 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 999-8790 www.morningstarseniorliving.com New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000, www.columbine health.com Assisted living, Alzheimer’s and related dementia, assisted living, short-term respite programs. 38 |

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Brookdale Greeley 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 818-5300 www.brookdaleliving.com Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 482-2215 www.turnberryassistedliving.com Wellington Assisted Living 8126 5th St., Wellington 568-7199 Willows at Windsor 303 E. Chestnut St. 686-2258

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Bonnell Good Samaritan Center 708 22nd St., GR 352-6082 www.good-sam.com Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC 226-4909 www.good-sam.com Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR 351-0683 www.holidaytouch.com/ourcommunities/greeley-place Harvest Pointe

4895 Lucerne Ave., LV 622-9907, www.rhf.org/rhfcms Affordable housing for lowincome seniors. Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV, 593-9800 www.hillcrestofloveland.com Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual income of or below $25,750 for one person or $29,400 for two people. Harvest Pointe is a non-smoking community.

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

Loveland Village – Good Samaritan Society 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100 www.good-sam.com MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939, www.mackenzieplace.com Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV 663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com Park Regency Premiere Senior Living 1875 Fall River Dr., LV 461-1100 www.parkregency.us Parkwood Estates Independent Senior Living Community 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 482-3924 www.holidaytouch.com Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC 224-2700 www.rigdenfarmseniorliving.com Independent living month-to-month leases with no buy-in.

Silvernest 1-866-757-NEST www. Silvernest.com Silvernest connects baby boomers and empty nesters that have (or need) a room to share. Sugar Valley Estates—Holiday Retirement 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 744-3245 www.sugarvalleyestates.com Water Valley Senior Living Resort 805 Compassion Way, WS 686-2743 www.good-sam.com/watervalley Welcoming sense of community, golf, fishing, trails; restaurantstyle dining. The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St. LV, 667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com Service and amenity choices available in a caring community. The Winslow 909 Centre Ave.FC, 492-6200 www.columbinehealth.com For seniors to enjoy a lifestyle filled with recreational, educational, and social activities. The Worthington 900 Worthington Circle, FC 490-1000 www.columbinehealth.com. Fun, security and peace of mind for independent-living seniors.

MOVING ASSISTANCE

Kids Gloves, LLC 449-2309, www.kidgloves.us Lone Pine Estate Service 224-2637

NURSING FACILITIES

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

Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave. FC, 494-2140 www.columbinehealth.com Private rooms for individuals; short stays after hospitalization, long-term care, end-of-life care. Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, PC 1045 Robertson St., FC, 493-6667, www.brainrecov.com Columbine Commons Health & Rehab Facility 1475 Main Street, WS, 449-5541, www.columbinehealth.com. Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 940 Worthington Cr., FC , 221-2273 www.columbinehealth.com Skilled nursing facility providing rehabilitation, nursing care, de mentia care, and hospice services.

Fairacres Manor Inc 1700 18th Ave., GR, 353-3370 www.vivage.com/fairacres Golden Peaks Center 1005 E. Elizabeth St., FC 482-2525, www.genesishcc. com/GoldenPeaks Good Samaritan Society Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation. Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR, 353-1017 www.savaseniorcare.com Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC , 482-1584, www.columbine health.com.

Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR, 330-6400 www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com Quality care in peaceful, homelike atmosphere with nursing care. In-house physician. Loveland Village – Good Samaritan Society 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV 669-3100, www.good-sam.com North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St. LV, 667-1111 www.columbine health.com Meets needs in a caring manner with regard to individual’s dignity and strengths. Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies 1020 Patton St., FC, 484-7981 www.rncrhealth.com Sava Senior Care 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 821 Duffield Ct., LV, 669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com

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

SENIOR APARTMENTS

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

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

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

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

Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 686-9650

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

Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th St., GR 330-7301 www.dignitymemorial.com

Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., Ste. 105, GR 356-5489 Hamilton Park Apartments 1402 N. 4th St., Ste. 2, Berthoud, 532-3725 Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV, 6229907, www.rhf.org/rhfcms Affordable housing for lowincome seniors. Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 356-0610 Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual income of or below $25,750 for one person or $29,400 for two people. Harvest Pointe is a non-smoking community.

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

Island Grove Village 119 14th Ave., GR, 356-2808 www.islandgrove.org Joe P. Martinez Garden Apartments 1701 2nd St., GR, 356-2332 La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority (Maple Terrace, Mirasol, Silver Leaf I & II) 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232, www.lovelandhsg.org Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 378-9393 Oakbrook I Apartments 3200 Stanford Rd., FC 226-5060 www.mynewplace.com Oakbrook II Apartments 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 223-1356 www.mynewplace.com Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 225-3711 www.cowboy.us/reflections.php

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University Plaza 1534 11th Ave., GR 353-9275 Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault, 834-1570

Vessey Funeral Service 2649 E. Mulberry St., Ste. A-1 FC, 482-5065 www.vesseyfuneralservice.com

Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC, 472-1703 www.cowboy.us/woodbridge.php

Viegut Funeral Home 1616 N. Lincoln Ave., FC, 6794669, www.viegutfuneralhome.com Photography services.

Woodside Village Apartments 144 E. 24th St., GR, 356-5991

LEGAL SERVICES

RETAIL HORSES

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

HOME REMODELING

Johnson Custom Flooring and Design 2093 E. 11th St., LV, 663-1266, www.johnsoncustom flooringanddesign.com Single rooms, remodels and new construction; free competitive estimates.

SERVICES

FUNERAL CARE

Allnutt Funeral Service 650 W. Drake Rd., FC, 482-3208, 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 667-1121, 702 13th St., GR 352-3366, www.allnutt.com

Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC, 482-4244 www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com Full-service, funeral home offering funeral, burial, cremation, and preneed planning services. Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr., Ste. E, FC, 4822221, www.goesfuneralcare.com Personalized services including traditional burial and cremation. Green burial available.

Bill Beyers, Elder-Law Attorney 762 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 669-1101, www.beyerslaw.com C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law 1211 Lake Ave., Ste. 202, Berthoud 532-4183, www.cjlordlaw.com Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC 493-2891 www.coloradolegalservices.org Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 424 Pine St., FC, 402-2075 www.cobar.org Misty Bordeaux, Estate Law 2629 Redwing Rd., Ste. 112, FC 488-2737 www.bordeauxandboyes.com Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6 Ste. 200, FC, 223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com Procter and Callahan, LLC, Elder Law & Estate Planning 343 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 240, FC, 266-9669, www. proctercallahanlaw.com Wallace & Kling, P.C. 412 S. Howes St., Ste. B, FC 221-5602 www.wallace-kling.com

Weld County Legal Services Pro Bono Program 800 8th Ave., Ste. 202, GR 310-8367 www.coloradolegalservices.org

TRANSPORTATION

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud, 532-3049 www.berthoud.org/Town/bats.php City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 410 E. 5th St., LV, 962-2700 www.ci.loveland.co.us Dial-A-Ride 250 N. Mason St., FC, 224-6066 www.ridetransfort.com Larimer County Lift 2255 Midpoint Dr., FC, 498-7541 Greeley Paratransit 1200 A St., GR, 350-9287 www.greeleygov.com/thebus Greenride 4825 Earhart Rd., LV, 226-5533 www.greenrideco.com Shuttle service to Denver International Airport from Front Range and Wyoming locations. SAINT 333 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 42, FC 223-8604 or 223-8645 LV, 223-8653, www.saint volunteertransportation.org Shamrock Taxi 4414 E. Harmony Rd., FC 303-772-5222 Super Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Road, FC 225-4838 www.supershuttle.com/dia 20 trips daily to and from DIA. Transfort Fort Collins 250 N. Mason St., FC, 221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com Uber get.uber.com Sign up for Uber on your phone. Get reasonably priced rides any time. Yellow Cab of Northern Colorado 303-777-2001 www.fortcollinstaxi.com

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DIRECTORY Activities & lessons . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Archery, biking, boating, bowling, cards and bingo, dancing, equestrian gear, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, scuba, spectator events, swimming, tennis Arts & crafts classes . . . . . . . . . 44 Glass blowing, knitting, painting, pottery, quilting & sewing, stained glass Arts & entertainment . . . . . . . . . . 45 Cinema cafes, dinner theaters, museums, performance venues Beauty/Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hair removal

ACTIVITIES ARCHERY

Greeley Archers www.greeleyarchers.com Loveland Archery Exchange 907 VanBuren Ave., LV 667-2934 www.laxarchery.com Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com

BIKING

The Bicycle Advisory Committee 215 N. Mason Ave., FC www.fcgov.com/bac The Bicycle Ambassador Program (BAP) A partnership between FC Bikes & Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition www.bicycleambassadorprogram.org The Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coalition (BPEC) www.bicycleambassador program.org/bpec City of Fort Collins Bikes 281 N. College Ave., FC, 416-2471 www.fcgov.com/bicycling 42 |

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City of Greeley Bikes 1001 9th Ave., GR, 350-9424 www.greeleygov.com/activities/ greeley-bikes

Rocky Mountain Recumbents 2111-G S. College Ave., FC 221-4838 www.rockymountainrecumbents.com

City of Loveland Recreation Trails and Bike Map www.cityofloveland.org

Two Rivers Cycling Club Greeley www.tworiverscycling.org

Fort Collins Bike Co-op 1501 N. College Ave., FC, 4843804, www.fcbikecoop.org

BOATING

Fort Collins Bike Library 250 N. Mason Ave., FC, 4191050, www.fcbikelibrary.org Fort Collins Cycling Club www.fccycleclub.org Lee’s Cyclery Bike Shop 202 W. Laurel St., FC, 482-6006 www.leescyclery.com. P.E.D.A.L. (People’s Efforts to Deemphasize Autos in Loveland) www.pedalclub.org Recycled Cycles 4031 S. Mason St., FC, 223-1969 www.recycled-cycles.com RideKick 877-974-4440, www.ridekick.com Electric-powered trailers.

A Wanderlust Adventures 4120 W. County Rd. 54G, LaPorte, CO, 482-1995 www.awanderlustadventure.com A1 Wildwater Rafting 2801 N. Shields St., FC, 2243379, www.a1wildwater.com Boyd Lake State Park 3720 N. CR 11C, LV, 6691739, www.cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/parks/BoydLake Inlet Bay Marina @ Horsetooth Reservoir 4314 S. Shoreline Dr., FC 223-0140 www.inletbaymarina.com Mountain Whitewater Descents 1329 N. Hwy 287, FC, 419-0917, www.raftmwd.com Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy 287, FC, 493-4005, www.shoprma.com

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BOWLING

Chippers Lanes 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC, 2266327, 2454 8th Ave., GR, 3534275, www.chipperslanes.com Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com Sweetheart Lanes 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-3510 www.sweetheartlanes.net Leagues, parties and open bowling.

CARD GAMES, BINGO, BUNKO AND MORE

Fort Collins Duplicate Player’s Club Community of Christ Church 220 E. Oak St., FC, 204-1952 Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Bingo, bridge and pinochle Greeley Afternoon Club Senior Center 1010 6th St., GR, 304-0410

Northern Colorado Bridge www.northerncoloradobridge.com

DANCING

Andre’s Ballroom Dance, LLC Masonic Temple, 225 W. Oak St., FC, 266-8249 www.andresballroom.com Ballroom Fort Collins 2600 Fieldstone Dr., FC, 493-2922 www.ballroomfortcollins.com Club Tico 1599 City Park Dr., FC, 224-6113 or 224-6033 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ clubtico.php Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC, 232-9539, www. contemporarydanceacademy.com Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club Mountain Range Shadows Clubhouse, 8401 Mummy Range Dr., LV, 498-8997 www.coloradosquaredance.com High Country Conservatory of Dance 5112 S. College Ave., FC 225-0600 www.highcountrydance.com Dancer Guy, LLC FC, 207-9176 www.dancerguy.com Swing, Latin, Ballroom or Country dance lessons.

EQUESTRIAN GEAR

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

GARDENING

Fort Collins Nursery 2121 E. Mulberry, FC, 482-1984 www.fortcollinsnursery.com The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486, www.fcgov.com/gardens/ The Sustainable Living Association FC, 224-3247, www. sustainablelivingassociation.org

GOLFING

City of Fort Collins Golf Division Multiple locations, FC, 221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf City of Loveland Golf Courses Multiple locations, LV, 669-5800 www.ci.loveland.co.us Fort Collins Country Club 1920 Country Club Rd., FC 482-1336 www.fcgolf.org

Greeley Country Club 4500 10th St., GR, 353-2431 www.greeleycc.org Harmony Club Golf 4176 Club Dr., FC, 482-4653 www.harmonyclub.info/golf/ Highland Meadows Golf Course 6300 Highland Meadows Pkwy., WS, 204-4653, www. HighlandMeadowsGolfCourse.com Weeklong camps for beginner and intermediate golfers. Indi vidual and group instruction.

HIKING

City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails.php Larimer County: Natural Resources 1800 S. CR 31, LV, 619-4570 www.larimer.org/naturalresources Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org

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MUSIC CLASSES

EZ Keys Piano Studio 6th Place SW, LV, 222-6234 www,ezkeyspiano.com Private and shared lessons; free introductory session. Magnolia Music Studio 210 W. Magnolia St., FC, 481-8661 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com Philomusica: A Muscial Playground 2105 S. College Ave., FC 419-8801 www.philomusica.com Piano & Guitar Institute 2925 S. College Ave., #8, FC 206-4930, 1295 Main St., #3, WS, 686-9660, www. pianoinstitutellc.com Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., FC, 282-9171, www. pianocenteroftherockies.com Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 575 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 120, LV, 581-3553, www. lovelandacademyofmusic.com

SCUBA

Alpine Scuba 1110 W. Prospect Rd., FC, 4847049, www.alpinescuba.net Colorado Scuba Diving Academy 3320 N. Shields St., FC, 855-5572822, www.codivingacademy.com High Plains Scuba Center 115 W. Harvard, FC, 493-8562 www.highplainsscuba.com Scuba Schools International Inc 2619 Canton Ct., FC, 482-0883 www.divessi.com Tortuga Bay 2986 W. 29th St., GR, 353-3337 www.tortugabay.net

SPECTATOR EVENTS

Colorado Eagles Hockey Budweiser Event Center, 5290 Arena Cir., LV, 619-4100 www.coloradoeagles.com Colorado State University Rams Sports Moby Arena, 1951 W. Plum St., FC, www.csurams.com

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

SWIMMING

Bittersweet Swimming & Tennis 1429 39th Ave., GR, 353-0957, www.bittersweetwetnet.org Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR, 3302837, www.greeleygov.com/ Recreation/default.aspx Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2386, www.cityofloveland.org Chimney Park Pool 421 Chimney Park Dr., WS, 6740826, www.windsorgov.com/ index.aspx?NID=276 City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/cityparkpool.php Discovery Bay Water Park 715 E. 24th St., GR, 3533538, www.greeleygov.com/ Recreation/default.aspx Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-6683, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/epic.php Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400, www.greeleygov. com/Recreation/GreeleyRec.aspx Hillside Pool 1414 27th St., GR, 352-1692 www.hillsidepool.com Island Grove Park 501 N. 14th Ave., GR, 350-9392, www.greeleygov.com/Parks/ islandgrove.aspx Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6657 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ mulberrypool.php

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TENNIS

City Park Tennis Courts 1500 W. Mulberry St., FC, 4847665, www.fcgov.com/parks/map Edge Sports Center, Inc. 4450 Denrose Ct., FC, 472-0048 www.edgesportscenter.com Lewis Tennis School Rolland Moore Park, 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000 www.lewistennis.com Rolland Moore Racquet Complex 2201 S. Shields St., FC, 493-7000, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/racquet-complex.php Evergreen Tennis Courts 1337 W. Broadmoor Dr., LV, 663-7788, www. evergreentenniscourts.com

ART CLASSES GLASS BLOWING

Glass & Fire FC, 402-3280 www.glassnfire.com

Daggett Glass Studio 918 N. Garfield Ave., LV 667-8073 www.daggettglass.com

KNITTING

Lambspun 1101 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 4841998, www.lambspun.com Yarns and fibers, weaving supplies, books, classes, specialty items. My Sister Knits 1408 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 4071461, www.mysisterknits.com Latest yarns and accessories, enÂ couragement, assistance in cozy atmosphere. Your Daily Fiber 4019 S. Mason St., FC, 4842414, www.yourdailyfiber.com A family-run shop featuring a wide range of yarn and supplies for fiber enthusiasts.

PAINTING

Coco Artist Studio 11 Old Town Square, Ste. 121-A, FC, 430-5113 www.cocoartiststudio.com Gadabout Art Various locations, FC, 719-2291159, www.gadaboutart.com Juiced on Imagination 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 220, FC, 301-9695, 1349 Cleveland Ave., LV, 301-9695, www. juicedonimagination.com

The Fig Leaf: Fabrics & Notions 2834 S. College Ave., FC 495-1766 www.thefigleafquilting.com Old Town Quilting 916 Akin Ave., FC, 217-3483 www.oldtownquilting.com Sew What? Inc. 1817 E. Mulberry St., FC, 4827681, www.fortfabrics.com Quilter’s Stash 1180 W. Ash St., Ste 100, WS, 686-5657, www.quilterstash.com

Mona Lisa & Me 20 S. Parish, Johnstown, 6859385, www.monalisaandme.com

Sew Downtown 824 9th St., GR, 352-9230 www.sewdowntown.com

Picasso & Wine 1540 Main St., #236, WS, 4600833, www.picassoandwine.com

Laughing Ladies Quilting 349 Massachessetts Ave., Berthoud, 532-2130 www.laughingladiesquilting.com

Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 2142508, www.pinotspalette.com/ FortCollins Studio Vino 426 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 6229632, www.studiovino.com Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR, 356-8593 www.greeleyartassociation.org/ classes.html

POTTERY

Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr., FC, 416-5979 www.nocopottersguild.org Smokestack Pottery 119 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 484-8183 www.smokestackpottery.com The Pottery Studio 1541 W. Oak St., FC, 221-6204, www.fcgov.com/recreation/ potterystudio.php The Clay Center of Northern Colorado 1024 6th Ave., GR, 590-1561 www.claycenternc.com

QUILTING & SEWING

Jukebox Quilts 406 N. College, FC, 224-9975, www.jukeboxquilts.com

STAINED GLASS

KDD Fused Glass 2601 Platte Pl., FC, 223-3778 www.kddfusedglass.com Northern Colorado Stained Glass Supply 3000 N. Overland Tr., LaPorte 482-7655 www.ncstainedglass.com

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CINEMA CAFES

Lyric Cinema Café 300 E. Mountain Ave., FC 493-0893 www.lyriccinemacafe.com The Kress Cinema & Lounge 817 8th Ave., GR 515-5717 www.kresscinema.com

DINNER THEATERS

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 4747 Marketplace Dr., John stown, 744-3747 www.coloradocandlelight.com Midtown Arts Center 3750 S. Mason St., FC 225-2555 www.midtownartscenter.com

MUSEUMS

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 416-2236 www.fcmod.org Collections and exhibits explore northern Colorado history; hands-on science education and experiences. Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787 www.ftcma.org Exhibitions, events, publications, educational programs to foster learn ing, interaction and personal inquiry. Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 200 W Mountain Ave 221-4600 www.globalvillagemusem.org Art collections and activities to promote international understanding. Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Collects, preserves and interprets Loveland history through art/history exhibits, programs and events. Greeley Museum 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Four museums explore the High Plains with special events, pro grams, exhibits, tours.

PERFORMANCE VENUES

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

Budweiser Event Center – The Ranch 5290 Arena Circle, LV, 619-4100 www.budweisereventcenter.com Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC, 2216730, www.lctix.com Local, regional, and national entertainment: Broadway musicals, comedy, concerts, dance plays, more.

Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org Music, theater, film, community events; national touring performers, local groups, and independent films. Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave., GR, 356-5000 www.ucstars.com Local, regional, and national enter tainment: Broadway musicals, comedy, concerts, dance plays, and so much more.

BEAUTY/SPA

Allura Skin, Laser & Wellness Clinic 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 103, FC. 223-0193, 4450 Union St., Ste. 201, Johnstown. 223-0193 www.alluraclinic.com Northern Colorado’s premier location for wellness and beauty. Screamin’ Peach Waxing Studio 638 S College Ave., 224-2930 4414 S College Ave., 224-2936 www.screaminpeach.com Professional waxing for athletes of all ages. Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346 www.totalvein.net Specialists in disorders of the lower extremity; varicose & spider veins. Xanadu Med Spa 2244 E. Harmony Rd., #100, FC. 482-1889 www.xanadumedspa.com Offers nonsurgical cosmetic options to help you look and feel more youthful.

EDUCATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION CSU Online Plus Colorado State University 492-4717 www.online.colostate.edu A lifelong institute dedicated to designed for those who are fifty and better.

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FITNESS

GENERAL FITNESS

Anytime Fitness 324 W. 37th St., LV, 203-0800 www.anytimefitness.com/ gyms/1380/loveland-co-80538 Aspen Club, Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. #A, FC, 495-8560, 2000 16th St., Ste. 3, GR, www.uchealth.org Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC 224-2582, www.fortcollinsclub.net Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Enriching lives through activity and knowledge. Hatfield Chilson Recreation 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.ci.loveland.co.us Lifestyle Centre Health Club 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 133 FC, 494-6446 www.lifestylecenter.net Comprehensive wellness program encouraging life-long commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Miramont Lifestyle Fitness South: 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000; North: 1800 Heath Parkway, FC, 672-4219; Central: 2211 S. College Ave., FC, 225-2233; Centerra: 3755 Precision Dr., Ste 100, LV, 744-5005 www.miramontlifestyle.com Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Silver Sneakers www.silversneakers.com SNAP Fitness 201 South Elm, Eaton, 454-3741 www.Snapfitness.com/eaton Twenty-four hour fitness welcoming active adults of all ages. 46 |

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The Conditioning Spa 2640 11th Ave., GR, 352-0974 www.conditioningspa.com The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC, 2214FIT, TheOtherClubFitness.com Yoga, personalized fitness and training in Fort Collins most accommodating setting. Work Out West 5701 W. 20th St., GR, 330-9691 www.workoutwest.com

PILATES

b. Pilates 1022 S. College Ave., FC, 8196763, www.schedulicity.com/ scheduling/BPLXEN Perk! Pilates Fitness 351 Linden St., Ste. 100B, FC 481-8474, www.perkpf.com Powerhouse Pilates 1002 W. Drake Rd., #104, FC, 556-4589, www.prhspilates.com The Yoga Pilates Center 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC 224-2582 www.fortcollinsclub.net/yoga

YOGA

Bikram Yoga Fort Collins 5112 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC, 472-5700, www.bikramyogafc.com Bikram Yoga Greeley 2343 W. 27th St., Ste. 505, GR, 339-9101 www.bikramyogagreeley.com Fort Collins Yoga CoOp www.fortcollinsyogacoop.org Loveland Yoga Core Fitness 100 E. 3rd St., LV, 292-8313 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com Mindstream Yoga 2733 Council Tree Ave., #129, FC, 266-9642 www.mindstreamyoga.com Old Town Yoga 237 Jefferson St., FC, 222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com Om Ananda Yoga 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 200, FC, 488-9192, www.omanandayoga.com

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Sacred Space Yoga 1616 14th St., GR, 515-6821 www.ssyoga.com Yoga Luna 206 E. 4th St., LV, 690-7909 www.yogalunaloveland.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

BREWERY TOURS

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

COOKING CLASSES

Come Back to the Table 725 E. Mulberry St., FC, 407-8828 www.comebacktothetable.com/ cooking-classes Foodies Culinary Academy 4206 S. College Ave., #108, FC, 226-2665, www.foodiescca.com The Cupboard 152 S. College Ave., FC 493-8585, www.thecupboard. net/cooking-classes The Cooking Studio Fort Collins 123 N. College Ave., FC www.the-cooking-studio.com Salud! Cooking School Whole Foods, 2201 S. College Ave., FC, 267-9200 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

DELIVERY SERVICES

Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 11, FC 484-6325, www.fcmow.org Nutritious meals, friendly conver sation, and well-being check on each delivery day. Meals on Wheels of Greeley & Weld County 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com Delivers meals to people in their homes in Weld county.

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

FARMERS’ MARKETS

City of Loveland Farmers’ Market 700 S. Railroad Ave., LV, 9622727, www.cityofloveland.org Drake Road Farmers’ Market 802 W. Drake, FC, 218-5521 www.drakeroadfarmersmarket.com Fort Collins Farmers’ Market 215 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC, 4954889, www.fortcollinsfm.com Greeley Farmers’ Market 1100 8th Ave., GR, 350-9783 www.greeleygov.com/ CommunityDevelopment/ FarmersMarket.aspx Larimer County Farmers’ Market 200 W. Oak St., FC, 498-6000 www.fortcollinsfarmersmarkets.com Loveland Farmers’ Market N. Garfield & Orchards (Hobby Lobby Parking Lot), LV, 4954889, www.fortcollinsfm.com Winter Farmers’ Market Opera Galleria, 123 N. College Ave., FC, www.downtownfort collins.com/ events/winter-farmers-market Zippity Zoo Farmers’ Market & Boutique 6921 Ridge Valley Ct., LV, 2316444, www.alpacarancher.net

GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE

City of Loveland COLT Minibus 105 W. 5th St., LV, 962-2700, www.ci.loveland.co.us Albertson’s Home Shopping Assistance—no delivery charge Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC , 472-9630 www.voarsvp@frii.com RSVP Weld County: Grocery Shopping and Delivery 351-2588, www.coseniorcorps.org Safeway Grocery Delivery 877-723-3929 www.shop.safeway.com

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MAKE YOUR OWN

Hops and Berries 130 W. Olive St., Unit B, FC, 493-2484, 1833 E. Harmony Rd., Unit 16, FC, 493-2484, www. hopsandberries.com Vintages—Your personal winery 120 W. Olive St., FC 484-9813, www.vintageswine.com Warhammer Supply 1112 Monroe Ave., LV, 635-2602 www.warhammersupply.com

WINE TASTING

Blue Mountain Vineyards Berthoud, CO, 303-532-6104 www.coloradobluemountain.com Blue Skies Winery 251 Jefferson St., FC, 407-9463 www.blueskieswinery.com

Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual income of or below $27,400 for 1 person & $31,300 for 2 people. Harvest Pointe is a non-smoking community. Section 504 Coordinator: Stuart Hartman, VP - Operations, FPM, Inc. 911 N Studebaker Road, Long Beach CA 90815, 562-275-5100. TDD 800-545-1833 x 359.

Sweetheart City Wines, LLC LV, 744-4907 www.sweetheartcitywines.com Ten Bears Winery Taste Room, 114 N. College Ave., FC, 484-8101, Winery, 5215 Ten Bears Ct., LaPorte, 566-4043 www.tenbearswinery.com The Cellar 3600 Mitchell Dr., Ste. 90, FC 223-1555, www.thecellarfc.com Vintages—Your personal winery 120 W. Olive St., FC, 484-9813 www.vintageswine.com Custom-made fine wines at reasonable prices with customer’s own label. Wilbur’s Total Beverage 2201 S. College Ave., FC, 226-8662 www.wilburstotalbeverage.com

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

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Downtown Fort Collins 19 Old Town Square, FC, 484-6500 www.downtownfortcollins.com Town of Berthoud Town Hall, 328 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud, 532-2643 www.berthoud.org

LIBRARIES

Poudre River Public Library District www.poudrelibraries.org Old Town Library 201 Peterson St., FC, 221-6740 Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields St., FC 221-6740 Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC 221-6740 High Plains Library District 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us Centennial Park Library 2227 23rd Ave., GR Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave., GR Lincoln Park Library 1012 11th St., Ste. B, GR Riverside Library 3700 Golden St., Evans Kersey Library 413 1st St., Kersey Clearview Library District www.clearviewlibrary.org Windsor-Severance Library 720 3rd St., Windsor, 686-5603 Loveland Public Library 300 N. Adams Ave., LV 962-2665, www. lovelandpubliclibrary.org

SENIOR CENTERS

CITY SERVICES

Berthoud Senior Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-2730

City of Greeley 1000 10th St., GR, 350-9710 www.greeleygov.com

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ seniorcenter Encouraging adults to enrich their lives through activity and knowledge.

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

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City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org

Greeley Senior Activity Center 1010 6th St., GR 350-9440 www.greeleygov.com/recreation/ SeniorCenter.aspx Special events, travel programs, sports & tournaments, classes, games, nutritional lunches. Loveland Chilson Senior Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2783 www.ci.loveland.co.us Variety of programming opportuÂ nities for older adults. Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com Windsor Community Recreation Center offers numerous activities and trips for seniors to enjoy.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County 103 Smokey St., FC, 223-1709 www.begreatlarimer.org Boys & Girls Club of Weld County 2400 1st Ave., GR, 353-1278 www.bgcweld.org City of Fort Collins: Parks and Trails FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/trails.php Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC 491-3583 www.colorado.com/officialcolorado-welcome-centers Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org Fort Collins Bike Library 250 N. Mason Ave., FC 419-1050 www.fcbikelibrary.org Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.ftcma.org

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC 221-6738 www.fcmod.org

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

United Way of Larimer County 424 Pine St., FC 407-7000 www.uwaylc.org

Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org

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

United Way of Weld County 814 9th St., GR 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org

Larimer County Landfill 5887 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 498-5770 www.larimer.org/solidwaste/ ftc.htm Larimer County: Natural Resources Volunteer Program 1800 S. CR 31, LV, 619-4552 www.larimer.org/nrvolunteer Loveland Museum/ Gallery 503 N. Loveland Ave., LV, 962-2410, www. lovelandmuseumgallery.org

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org Realities for Children 1610 S. College Ave., FC 484-9090 www.realitiesforchildren.com Rialto Theater Center 228 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org

Volunteers of America Retired Senior Volunteer Program 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/volunteerallopportunities-northernco Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org

Ten Thousand Villages/Fort Collins 113 Linden St., 224-9501 www.tenthousandvillages.com/ fortcollins

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ADULT DAYCARE AND RESPITE CARE

Brookdale Fort Collins 1002 Rule Dr., FC, 235-0698 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale North Loveland 2895 N. Empire, LV 235-0683 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale Mariana Butte 215 Shupe Cir., LV 235-0699 www.brookdaleliving.com Brookdale Greeley 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 818-5300 www.brookdaleliving.com

Eldergarden Adult Day Care 910 27th Ave., GR, 353-5003 www.eldergarden.org Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 605 S. Shields St., FC, 221-0406 www.elderhaus.org New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbine health.com. ResCare 5400 West 11 th St., GR 356-0093, www.rescare.com Provides quality residential, supported living, and day programs services. Stepping Stones Adult Day Progam @ McKee Medical Center 302 3rd St. SE, LV, 669-7069, www.bannerhealth.com

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Eldercare Network 495-3442, www.eldercarenet.org Evergreen Home Health Care 301 N. Howes St., Ste. 110, FC 416-6481, www.evergreenhhc.com Family Care Connection 223-9026 www.familycareconnection.com Family Link 720-266-2791 www.familylinkcolorado.org Good Samaritan Society 226-4909, FC 669-3100, LV 352-6082, GR www.good-sam.com Home Instead Senior Care 251 Boardwalk, FC, 494-0289 www.homeinstead.com Wide variety of senior care ser vices, resources and support delivered to the home. Homewatch Care Givers 1220 W. Ash St. Ste. C, WS 674-9723 www.homewatchcaregivers.com Interim Home Style Services 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 472-4180 www.interimhealthcare.com Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., #330, FC 493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com In-home nursing care, rehabilita tion, and support services. Preferred Home Health 2802 Madison Square Dr., #100, LV, 776-1970 www.phhco.com Right At Home 2850 McClelland Drive, FC. 494-1111, www.rightathome.net Improving the lives of those we serve. RVNA Home Health Care 107 Cameron Dr., FC, 225-9399 www.rvna.info Senior Helpers 1051 6th St., GR, 667-6400 www.seniorhelpers.com/noco

Seniors Helping Seniors Senior In-Home Care 2290 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 4, FC. 631-8251 3805 Valley Crest Drive, Timnath. 484-8445 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com Touchstone Home Health 5312 W. 9th St. Dr., Ste. 120, GR 356-3922 www.touchstonehomehealth.com Visiting Angels 5441 Boeing Dr., Ste. 200, LV 2925668, www.visitingangels.com

HOSPICE CARE

Front Range Hospice 3770 Puritan Way, Ste. #E, Frederick, 776-8080 or 303-957-3101 www.frontrangehospice.com In-home hospice care.

Hospice of Northern Colorado 1801 16th St., GR, 475-0041 www.hospiceofnortherncolorado.org Pathways Hospice Community Care for Northern Colorado 305 Carpenter Rd., FC, 663-3500 www.pathways-care.org Compassionate, excellent, comprehensive care for those who have an advanced condition.

INFORMATION

Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC, 472-9798 918 13th St., #1, GR 392-9202, www.alz.org/co Programs and services that sup port families, enhance care and support those affected. Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Contact Helpline 800-272-3900, www.alz.org

Aging Center of the Rockies 149 W. Harvard, Ste. 201, FC 631-7133 Provides in-home or office-setting counseling on a sliding scale. Online assessment tools are offered to help detect mental health concerns associated with aging. American Cancer Society 8221 W. 20th St., Ste. A, GR 356-9727 www.cancer.org Answers on Aging (Senior Hotline) United Way, 407-7066 www.uwaylc.org Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 www.connectionsforindependent living.org

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Life Fone 877-849-8611 or 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Response 800-921-2008 www. liferesponseusa.com Life Station 866-725-8679 www.lifestation.com Mountain Home Medical 866-686-7504 www.mthommed.com Philips Lifeline 855-681-5351 www.lifelinesys.com Response Link 844-394-9006 www.responselink.com

HEALTHCARE Eldercare Locator (National) 800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov Grandparents Support Group in Greeley 353-6433 or 346-6952 Hispanic Elderly Outreach Program 353-6433, www.co.weld.co.us Larimer County Office on Aging 2601 Midpoint Dr., Ste. 112, FC 498-7750, www.larimer.org/ seniors Seniors Resource Guide www.seniorsresourceguide.com Volunteers of America Senior Resource 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 C N. 11th Ave., GR, 346-6950 www.co.weld.co.us

INFUSION THERAPY

Poudre Infusion Therapy 1455 Main Street, WS, 460-9208 www.columbine health.com

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

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

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Adult and Primary Care Clinic 1250 N. Wilson Ave., LV, 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org Alliance for Suicide Prevention 1100 Poudre River Dr., FC, 482-2209 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Centennial Peaks Hospital 2255 S. 88th St., Louisville 303-673-9990 www.centennialpeaks.com Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 www.connectionsforindependent living.org Heart-Centered Counseling 320 W. Oak St., FC 1770 W. 25th Ave., Ste. 206, GR 1032 N. Lincoln Ave., LV 310-3406, www. heartcenteredcounselors.com Larimer Center for Mental Health 525 W. Oak St., FC, 494-4300 www.summitstonehealth.org Loveland Counseling Connections (Information and Referral) 450 Cleveland Ave., LV, 461-8944 www.summitstonehealth.org North Range Behavioral Health 1300 N. 17th Ave., GR, 347-2120 www.northrange.org.

Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center for Hope 242 Conifer St., FC, 494-9940 www.summitstonehealth.org Spirit Crossing Clubhouse 125 Crestridge St., FC, 493-4051 www.summitstonehealth.org Veterans Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550, www.va.gov

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS

Banner Lifeline LV, 669-0959, GR, 378-4743 or 877-493-8109 www.bannerhealth.com Caring Solutions 24/7 Alert 1713 Trailwood Dr., FC, 206-9595 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org CLR Medical and Security Systems, Inc 2115 Cape Hatteras Dr., WS 877-813-8310 www.uslocalmedical.com

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

ALLERGY

Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., #350, FC, 221-2370 1130 38th Ave., Ste. A, GR 330-5391 2026 Blue Mesa St., LV 663-0144 www.allergypartners.com Leaders in allergy and asthma care. Banner Health Clinic 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 608 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 101, FC 498-9226 www.bannerhealth.com Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 1136 E. Stuart St., Bldg 3, Ste. 3200, FC, 221-1681, 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N, Ste 1 GR, 3563907, www.coloradoallergy.com Specializing in allergies, asthma and eczema treatment.

CANCER TREATMENT

Cancer Center of the Rockies 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 150, FC 493-6337, www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with malignancies and/or blood disorders.

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Front Range Cancer Specialists 2315 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 110, FC, 212-7600, www. frontrangecancer.com Diagnosis, surgery, chemothera py, radiation or a combination of other complementary therapies. Loveland Oncology and Hematology 2975 Ginnala Dr., Ste. 120, LV 667-7870, www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, individualized treat ment plans, and comprehensive therapy specializing in chemo therapy and infusion. UCHealth Cancer Care & Hematology 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 170, FC, 493-6337 1675 18th Ave., GR, 347-5780 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. LV, 203-7083. www.uchealth.org Diagnosis, surgery, chemothera py, radiation or a combination of other complementary therapies.

CARE MANAGEMENT

Adult Resources for Care and Help (ARCH) Larimer County FC, 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors/arch.htm American Elder Advocates, LLC www.americanelderadvocates.org Catholic Charities Northern Senior Outreach (no cost) FC, 484-5010, 1442 N. 11th Ave. GR, 353-6433, www.ccdenver.org Consultants for Aging Families, LLC 649 Remington St., FC, 498-0730 www.agingfamilies.net Disabled Resource Services (no cost) 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700, 640 E. Eisenhower Blvd., LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org Fil’s Place www.filsplace.com Legacy Services, LLC 1724 Silvergate Rd., FC, 488-1275 www.legacygcm.com

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Options for Long Term Care (OLTC) Larimer County 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7780, www.larimer.org/dhs/ adultservices/oltc.htm UCHealth Cancer Patient Navigation 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 330, FC, 297-6165 www.uchealth.org Poudre Valley Hospital UCHealth Community Case Management 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-8554, www.uchealth.org Seniors in Transition, LLC 2627 Pasquinel Dr., FC 204-6977, www.seniorsintrans.com

DENTAL

BenchMark Dental Dr. Joshua Fowler, 1640 25th Ave., GR. 352-5448, 640 E. Eisenhower Blvd., Ste. 100, LV. 667-8782, 1555 Main Street, Ste. A-2, WS. 686-7858 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com Specializing in implants and dentures for those 50 and up. Family Dental Clinic – Health District of Northern Larimer County 202 Bristlecone Dr., FC 416-5331, www.healthdistrict.org

Front Range Dentures 1525 Riverside, Suite B, FC 493-9001 Affordable dentures, denture repair, tooth extraction, dental implants, bridges, complete dentistry services. Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV 744-2345, www.Loveland DentistryandDentures.com Offering comfortable and caring dentistry and dentures to northern Colorado.

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

ELDER ABUSE

AARP ElderWatch (fraud assistance), www.aarp.org Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr., Ste. F, FC 498-7770, www.larimer.org/dhs/ adultservices/aps.htm Alternatives to Violence 313 E. 4th St., LV, 669-5150 www.alternativestoviolence.org Crossroads Safehouse 421 Parker St., FC, 482-3535 24/7 Hotline: 482-3502 www.crossroadssafehouse.org

Elder Abuse Education 6801 W. 20th St., Ste. 207, GR 353-3800 x3324 www.co.weld.co.us Elder Abuse Reporting 6801 W. 20th St., Ste. 207, GR 352-1551 x6211 www.co.weld.co.us Long Term Care Larimer County 498-7754 SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC, 472-4204 www.savacenter.org

FOOT & ANKLE CLINICS

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center 3850 N. Grant, Ste. 130, LV 667-0769, 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC, 493-466, www.asafoot.com Treats ankle pain, bunions, corns & callouses, fractures & sprains, hammertoes, heel pain, orthotics, and more. Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. 6, FC 484-4620, www.anderson podiatrycenter.com Helping to heal the foundation of the human body.

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

GERIATRIC CARE

UCHealth Internal Medicine 1106 E. Prospect Rd. Ste. 100, FC, 495-7410 4674 Snow Mesa Dr., Ste. 100, FC, 778-3052, www.uchealth.org Care specializing in people age 65 and older.

HEALTH CLINICS

Banner Medical Clinics— Harmony 608 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 101 FC, 204-9069 www.bannerhealth.com Family physicians; accepting new patients and all insurances. Banner Medical Clinic-Highland Meadows 8201 Spinnaker Dr., Suite D, WS 223-2272, www.bannerhealth.com Family physicians; accepting new patients and all insurances. Banner Medical Clinic-North Loveland 3880 North Grant Ave., Ste. 140 LV, 203-0047 www.bannerhealth.com Family physicians; accepting new patients and all insurances. Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 495-8980, www.uchealth.org

Greeley Medical Clinic 1900 16th St. GR, 353-1551 www.uchealth.org Multi-specialty healthcare services. Kaiser Permanente Medical Clinics 2950 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 4901 Thompson Pkwy, LV, 2429 35th Ave., GR, 207-7171 www.kaiserpermanente.org Family medicine, internal medicine, pharmacy, more.

Feel good in your feet for Fall As summer winds down and autumn approaches you might be noticing that your feet are a little worse for the wear. Summer is a time for sandals and fun in the sun, however, it can leave us with a number of troublesome issues such as hard calluses, dry and cracked skin and athlete’s foot infections, not to mention numerous aches and pains from all the flip flops and barefoot walking. Fortunately, there are several easy tips one can use to get those feet back into shape in no time. When feet are exposed to water and moisture for too long, fungal growth can occur. This is often referred to as Athlete’s foot, which is a common problem during the hot summer months when our feet sweat much more and we tend to spend more time at the lake or pool-side. Rather than wear one pair of shoes day in and day out, it is best to rotate through a few pairs. This allows the shoes to fully dry out prior to wearing them again. In addition to this, using a wicking sock can help to draw moisture out and away from the skin. Make sure the spaces between the toes are always dried well and avoid lotion between the toes. Once an infection has developed it is best to contact your podiatrist for a prescription to treat the infection. Failure to treat the infection can lead to other problems, such as toenail infections or break down of the skin that can lead to

cellulitis, a serious bacterial infection that may require antibiotics, hospitalization and/or surgery. While some of us have issues with feet that are too wet, others have the opposite problem and struggle with calloused, dry and cracking skin. Regular use of a foot file or pumice stone can help to reduce the discomfort from painful calluses and an exfoliating scrub can help loosen dry, dead skin. If the skin is beginning to crack, getting the calluses thinned down is a key part of treatment. Once the calluses are taken care of use a thick moisturizing cream or ointment on the affected area and cover with socks or plastic wrap for the night. This will help to hold all that moisture in and your heels should be feeling baby smooth within a week. If this fails to do the trick reach out to your podiatrist as there are many excellent prescription creams available for this very purpose. Lastly, don’t forget to stay hydrated! One of the greatest pleasures of summer, in my opinion, is walking barefoot in sand at the beach or through some nice cool grass. However, this can certainly take its toll on the skin of the foot as previously discussed. In addition to this, frequent barefoot walking or wearing flip flops and strappy sandals through the summer months can contribute to several forms of overuse injuries. These include such bad actors as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis and stress fractures. Naturally, the best solution is prevention. Begin the summer months by wearing more supportive sandals. Many of the hiking style sandals are very well constructed and are designed to allow for hours of use on uneven and varied terrain. This would be my first recommendation. If hiking sandals aren’t for you, fortunately there are many companies that are making dress-style sandals with good arch support as well. If the damage is already done and you are experiencing foot, ankle or leg pain, it is time to seek professional help. With guidance and education through your podiatrist we can often speed recovery significantly so that you can get out there and keep enjoying the turning of the season… Welcome Autumn! Kate Johnson DPM is a board qualified podiatrist practicing at A STEP AHEAD FOOT & ANKLE CENTER, in Loveland and Fort Collins, along with Michael Burns DPM, Robert Schulte DPM and Chad Knutsen DPM. Currently accepting new patients. Dr. Kate also now seeing patients in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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Loveland Community Health Center 302 3rd St., LV, 669-4855 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 669-4640, www.bannerhealth.com Medical Center of the Rockies - UCHealth 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV, 624-2500, www.uchealth.org North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Valley Hospital UCHealth 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org Salud Family Health Centers 1635 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 494-4040, www.saludclinic.org The Seasons at McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 635-4097, www.bannerhealth.com

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Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com Naturopathy promotes the body’s natural healing process, utilizing acupuncture, nutrition, herbs. Sunrise Health Center 1006 A St., GR, 352-0048 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org United Medical Center of Berthoud 549 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-4644, www.berthoud.org VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC 224-1550, www.va.gov Windsor Medical Clinic - UCHealth 1455 Main St., WS, 686-3950 www.uchealth.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kaiser Permanente 877-297-0566, www.kp.org/ask-co 5-star rated medicare health plan.

Rocky Mountain Health Plans 800-823-8356, www.rmhp.org Medicare and health insurance specialists.

HEALTH PROMOTION

The Seasons Club McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave, LV, 820-4097 www.bannerhealth.com Enhances quality of life for mature adults through promotion, education and recreation. Weld Aging Well—Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315C N. 11th Ave., GR, 346-6950 ext. 6117, www.co.weld.co.us Provides tools for older adults to take control of their health and longevity.

HEARING

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

Audiology Associates 4675 W. 20 th Street Rd., Unit A, GR, 352-2881 www.hearingtime.com Certified audiologists provide comprehensive diagnostic audiology, hearing aids, and aural rehabilitation. Hearing Rehab Center 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 9, FC 482-5700 www.hearingrehabcenter.com

HEART CARE

CardioVascular Institute of Northern Colorado - Banner Health 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC, 821-4500 1800 15th St., Ste. 310, GR 810-0900, 1900 Boise Ave., Ste. 200, LV, 820-2400 Heart Center of the Rockies 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 100 & 200, FC, 221-1000, www.uchealth.org Comprehensive heart and vascular care including nutrition, psychological counseling, and rehabilitation.

INFUSION THERAPY

Poudre Infusion Therapy 1455 Main Street, WS 460-9208, www.columbinehealth.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Aspen Medical Center 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 www.bannerhealth.com

MEDICAL CENTERS

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 669-4640 www.bannerhealth.com Full range of medical services, birthing suites, cancer center, surgery, orthopedic, critical care.

Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org Full spectrum of services, special ties in cardiac and trauma care. Northern Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Full-service hospital, burn and trauma care, hyperbaric medicine, cardiac program, cancer care, more.

Certified Prosthetics & Orthotics, LLC 1620 25th Ave., Ste. A, GR 356-2123, www.certifiedpando.com Christ Center Outreach Center 2700 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 223-4442 Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd. Ste. 123, FC, 221-1453, 1455 Main Street, WS, 460-9205. www.columbinehealth.com. Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700, 118 E. 29th St., Ste. C, LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org Don Paul Respiratory Services, Inc 965 59th Ave., Ste. C, GR 356-0210, www.rotech.com Ensight Skills Center 3307 S. College Ave., #108, FC 866-375-5693 www.ensightskills.org Frontier Access and Mobility 1308 Riverside Ave., FC, 2238267, www.FrontierAccess.com Offering access and mobility solutions.

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

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

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

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

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Apria Health Care 1337 Riverside Ave., Ste. 1, 484-8211, 2400 W. 16th St., Ste. D, GR, 353-5355, 420 W. 67th St., LV, 663-0500, www.apria.com Banner Home Medical Equipment 810-6420 or 800-752-4074 www.bannerhealth.com

MTI Medical, LLC 612 Bighorn Ct., WS, 221-5612 Praxair Healthcare Services 1600 E. Mulberry St., FC 224-1441, www.praxair.com UCHealth Home Medical Supply 1420 Riverside Ave., Ste. 108 FC, 484-6616, www.pvhs-hms.org RCC Medical Supply 3109 35th Ave., Ste. C 356-9078, www.rccmed.net

Rocky Mountain Medical Outfitting & Recycle 2003 W. 8th St., LV, 624-6002 2611 W. 11th St. Rd., GR 515-6935, www.rmmor.org Veteran’s Club of Loveland 305 Cleveland Ave., LV 667-4722, www.va.gov

NEUROLOGY

Center for Neurorehabilitation Services, P.C. 1045 Robertson St., FC, 4936667, www.brainrecov.com Neurology Associates of Northern Colorado 1106 E. Prospect St. Ste. 100, FC 482-4373 Diagnostic and treatment for disorders of the nervous system.

NUTRITION

Hospitality Center and Kitchen: Catholic Charities 460 Linden Center Dr., FC, 484-5010 www.larimer.co.networkofcare.org Food Bank for Larimer County 1301 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org Food Stamps (Larimer County Human Services) 200 W. Oak St., FC 498-7000, www.co.larimer.co.us House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV 667-4939, 531 8th St., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 11, FC 484-6325 437 Garfield Ave., LV, 667-0311 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 www.mowaa.org Open Door Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC, 207-4472 www.salvationarmyfortcollins.org Senior Nutrition Meals 315C N. 11th Ave., GR 346-6955, 346-6955x6120 www.co.weld.co.us

Senior Nutrition Program with Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315C N. 11th Ave., GR, 346-6952 www.boulder.co.networkofcare.org Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199, www.weldfoodbank.org

OB/GYN

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

ORTHOPEDIC CARE

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-0112 3470 E. 15th St., LV 663-3975, www.orthohealth.com Specializing in the medicine of motion: surgery centers, radiology, therapy, work comp.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Colorado Clinic 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 221-9451 www.coloradoclinic.com Your N. Colorado sports and regenerative medicine pain specialists. Front Range Pain Medicine 3744 S. Timberline Rd., FC 6200 W. 9th St., Ste. 5, GR 495-0506, www.frpmedicine.com Specializing in treating pain with intervention pain management practices.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Front Range Therapy 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. #133A, FC 494-6449 www.columbine health.com

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

VISION

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

Harmony Hand and Physical Therapy 3744 S. Timberline Road, FC. 204-4263, 1455 Main St., Ste. 160, WS. 674-9675 www.harmonyhand.com

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities Northern 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 493-0141 www.ccdenver.org House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St., LV 667-4939, 531 8th St., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org McKee Prescription Assistance Program 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 635-4017 www.bannerhealth.com Prescription Assistance Program Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 224-5209, www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance VA Assistance Program 888-483-9127, www.va.gov

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REHABILITATION SERVICES

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

SPINE CARE

Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC 493-1292, www.brain-spine.com Full-service practice dedicated to spine and brain surgery offering comprehensive clinical expertise.

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

SURGERY

Surgical Specialists of the Rockies 2315 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 130, FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 340, LV, 221-5878, 5881 W. 16th St., GR, 221-5878, www. uchealth.org

URGENT CARE

Associates in Family Medicine Urgent Care Clinic 3519 Richmond Dr., FC, 2040300, www.afmfc.com Open late and on weekends. No appointment needed. Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 9299 Eastman Park Dr., WS 674-0626 www.generalcare.com Specializing in sports and camp physicals for all ages. Harmony Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd. FC, 297-6250 www.uchealth.org

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 221-2222, 2555 13th St., Ste. 225, LV, 679-0000 6125 Sky Pond Dr., Centerra 663-3262 www.eyecenternoco.com Offers compassionate and comprehensive medical, surgical and optical care. Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 669-1107, www.kirkeyecenter.com A full-service eye clinic & optical department serving Loveland, and northern Colorado. Positive Vision 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC 482-6034 www.positive dentalvision.com Provides comprehensive vision care for every member of your family. See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR, 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 460-0154 www.windsoreye.com

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“The medical profession is a helping profession, and after I retired I knew I couldn’t just stop working with people.”

WHEN YOU SPEND 32 YEARS as a phlebotomist, helping people gets in your blood. That’s why Phyllis Dunn began volunteering with the American Red Cross (ARC) after she retired 10 years ago at the ripe young age of 55, which she admits was an amazing thing to be able to do. “The medical profession is a helping profession, and after I retired I knew I couldn’t just stop working with people,” she says. Because of her love of serving others, Dunn envisioned herself continuing to draw blood through ARC’s blood donation program, available through ARC in California where she lived for several years, but not in Colorado, the place she now calls “home.” Rather than let that deter her, however, Dunn explored other job options at ARC and decided coordinating the Centennial Chapter’s Disaster Response Team (DAT) sounded like fun. In her DAT coordinator role, Dunn trains other volunteers to work with people in crisis. She teaches them how to offer a listening ear and warm

hand to hold, connect them to the resources they need immediately and more long term, and complete associated reports. Beyond training others to do so, Dunn gets in on the action, too. “It’s a 24/7 job,” she explains. As a DAT member, she often gets called out in the middle of the night, like when there are house fires. She’s also been deployed three times to other states to help staff evacuation shelters for tornado and hurricane victims. “It’s so heartwarming to be there for others in their time of need,” Dunn says. “When you show up in the middle of the night, people often say, ‘Why are you here? I don’t even know you!’ They often break down in tears and just need a hug. I’m so happy to be able to help them.” Dunn encourages everyone to find a way to give of their time and talents to help others. “There’s so much need,” she says. “If you try one thing and don’t like it, try something else. You’ll find something you’ll like doing.” And chances are, helping others will get in your blood, too.

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