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Winterize your lawn and garden • A winter-ready home Enjoy your harvest

14 • B etter health

Boost your immune system • Try an old-school workout at home • Fit in a quick nature fix

FEATURE

Art for all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The arts are alive and well in northern Colorado

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Lifestyle Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Battle of the buglers • Wineries • Trail time with Fido

From emptiness to overflowing abundance— How volunteering helped rebuild a life

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Harvest time

Reaping the rewards of the season MY LITTLE GARDEN WENT a bit nuts this year. I’m not sure why. At one point I was thinking about looking for the machete to pare back the spaghetti squash. And even though I kept it to one standard tomato and one cherry-tomato plant, which I vined up a string on a pole, the tomatoes are a little crazy too. I’m in my seventh decade with a few gardens under my belt (so to speak) and I still get pretty stoked to pick that first tomato. We grilled some of the jalapenos last weekend with a little goat cheese and wrapped them in prosciutto.

Last year, I built this little 5- by 6-foot box and filled it with a good mix of soil. It’s just big enough to have a little fun with but not too much work. This year I added some random leftover organic fertilizer that I found piled with the gardening supplies.

Seasonal eating can still be a thing. We’re now hitting what we call BLT season. It feels enough like fall to bake some bread and the garden tomatoes are killer. Add some good bacon and local lettuce and oh, my! We definitely aren’t going to live off the garden, but there’s something enjoyable about seeing a new squash coming on and watching it grow.

I was reading Lisa Boesen’s feature story in Bounty about how to preserve and prepare squash and pumpkins. Some foods just seem so seasonal— watermelon, peaches, caprese, zucchini—and hard squashes signal fall and winter to me. Her story had me longing for cooler weather just so that I could have some roasted butternut squash with rosemary sprinkled on it.

The garden as a cycle of life is a well-worn metaphor for a reason. I dug the seeds for my spaghetti squash from a squash that my cousin in Nebraska had given me. I still marvel that the seed contains the fruit which contains the seed and on and on. I have a great little terrasse of climbing morning glories that greets us every morning.

The seeds were harvested from last year’s plants which were harvested from the plants the year before and on and on.

The cycle of seasons is also an oft-visited metaphor for the cycle of life and as we head into autumn and then winter, we can celebrate this time of harvesting what we have nurtured during our lives and take the opportunities for quiet reflection.

We can also marvel at the passing of the seed to the next generation and look forward to the spring of a new life sprouting.

Grow well where you’re planted.

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Linda L. Osmundson

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SEARCH THE INTERNET FOR recipes and ways to store, dry, freeze or preserve your garden’s harvest. Fruits like apples and pears last a few months if wrapped singly in newspaper and placed in a container. Check often for spoilage. Wrap unripe tomatoes in newspaper and store in paper sacks. Cut tops from root vegetables, rinse and let dry well before storing in a sack.

Pumpkins last about three months but zucchini must be refrigerated.

Most rinsed and dried berries freeze well. Blanch apples and beans before freezing. Make apple or peach pie filling and freeze in usable portions.

Wash and slice tomatoes, apples and peppers.

Arrange in a single layer in a dehydrator or on a baking sheet placed in a low temperature oven. Slice beets, cucumbers, zucchini and/or onions. Cover with pickling vinegar, pour into jars and process in a canner. Make jams from fruits and berries.

Enjoy your harvest all winter long.

Winterize your lawn and garden PERFORM THESE EIGHT STEPS this fall so that you can have a healthy lawn and garden next spring and summer.

• Call your local county extension office to check soil pH levels. Add proper amount of nutrients—sulfur to alkaline soils and lime to acidic.

• Dethatch and aerate to allow nutrients to reach root levels.

• Remove pesky weeds. Pull them up roots and all.

• Fertilize in late summer or early fall. A product higher in potassium works well.

• Rake the leaves to prevent harmful insects. Store in a dry place and slowly add to your compost pile. Or, shred them for a garden mulch.

• Clean all annual plant matter from the gardens.

Plant a cover crop or apply mulch.

• Cut back perennials. Or, wait until spring and let them feed winter wildlife.

• Clean your equipment before storing it away. Your fall preparations will guarantee a healthy lawn and garden next summer.

A winter-ready home WINTER COSTS SKYROCKET if your windows leak, plumbing breaks or furnace needs repair.

Preparing for winter begins in the fall. Take these precautions to save money and enjoy a safe, warm winter.

Consider purchasing a heating and air company’s maintenance program which checks your equipment twice a year, replaces filters and provides discounts on additional service and materials. Otherwise, change the furnace filter. Consider hiring duct cleaning. Test and replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Install new weather stripping where needed around drafty windows and doors. Look for rot or damage to wood trims. Caulk and paint. Clean the chimney and order wood if necessary.

Disconnect outside hoses and store. Clean the gutters and downspouts. Make sure water flows away from the house. Drain irrigation system then insulate the outside pipes and backflow preventer. Inspect your roof and repair any damages.

Now, sit back and enjoy a warm worry-free winter.

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Better Health

Lynn U Nichols

Boost your immune system

FUNNY THING ABOUT VIRUSES: The more we’re exposed the stronger our body’s immune defenses, which rely on the memory of past exposures to create new defenses. With masking up and social distancing over the past year, we haven’t been exposed to strains of the common cold or flus. Which means we just might find ourselves sneezing and coughing this fall. Boost your immune system with a daily dose of good ol’ vitamins C and D, which are proven friends of our immune systems. Regular, moderateintensity exercise has been shown to stimulate our immunity—even simple walking will do. While you’re at it, eat plenty of veggies and fruits, limit alcohol intake, and get enough sleep. Stress is also tied to decreased immunity, so tap into a healthy habit when you feel stress coming on. Maybe it’s taking a break to walk around the block, sitting outside or on the floor and practicing deep breathing exercises, calling a trusted friend or family member to hash out a concern, or giving in to the need to close your eyes for a few minutes and relax.

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Try an old school workout at home WITH THE DELTA VARIANT on the rise, the gym seems less appealing than it did a few months ago. While you can still go to the gym masked up and with a consciousness to social distance (use an N95 mask for good protection), you may want to limit your visits by doing half your workouts at home. Tap into the old standbys you learned in middle school gym class—jumping jacks, running in place, pushups, sit ups, leg lifts—and add in music and spontaneous dance moves for a fun 20 minute workout. If you’ve got hand weights, it’s easy to include sets of bicep curls and tricep kickbacks (where you bend your upper body at a 45 degree angle and slowly extend your weighted arm as far back as you can—a great solution for underarm flab)! If you want a longer workout, supplement with wall sits or squats, lunges and planks. Remember, being spontaneous is half the fun.

Fit in a quick nature fix WITH HOT, SMOKY DAYS of August behind us and fall colors ahead, now’s the time to get outside and experience the beauty and calm of nature. Northern Colorado is loaded with natural areas, likely within a few miles of your home. If you haven’t walked or biked the paths along the Poudre River from Lee Martinez Park in Fort Collins to Lions Park in LaPorte, put that on your fall to do list. Another often overlooked place for a convenient stop is CSU’s Environmental Learning Center with paved paths, bridges, cottonwood forests and wetlands. It’s located one mile past Timberline Rd. as you head east on Drake Rd., taking a left on Environmental Drive. If you are closer to Loveland, River’s Edge located south of First St. and east of Taft Ave. can’t be beat, with nearly 4 miles of trails and ample wildlife viewing amongst the five ponds.

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Kristin Titterington

Battle of the buglers FALL IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK means it’s elk breeding season. These majestic animals put on quite a show. Listen to the bugling (the rutting calls of the bulls) and watch them battle over mates.

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September through mid-October. This year RMNP is requiring reservations into the park. Online you can make reservations at www.nps.gov/romo/ planyourvisit/timed-entry-permitsystem.htm.

Plan to take binoculars, chairs—if you’d like to sit and watch, snacks, water,

warm clothing and your camera.

Celebrate at Elk Fest in Bond Park, Estes Park, Oct. 2 & 3. Enjoy food, live music, bugling contests and performances. Check www. visitestespark.com/events-calendar/ fall-events/elk-fest/ for updates on the festival.

Wineries TASTE DELICIOUS WINES at a winery near you right here in northern Colorado. Check out these wineries some afternoon or evening.

The OBC Wine Project, 824 Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins is a new addition to the Odell Brewery’s brand. “Unbound by geography, agriculture, or imagination, The OBC Wine Project is our fresh take on a centuries-old tradition.”

Or try Sweetheart Winery and Event center, 5500 West Highway 34, Loveland. Enjoy cheese and charcuterie or a hummus plate with your wine.

Blendings Winey Experiences and Event Center, 3924 Bingham Hill Road, Fort Collins sits on The Hillside Vineyard. They grow Frontenac Blanc, Marquette, Louis Swenson grapes. Mix and taste wines and create a personal blend.

Trail time with Fido YOU WANT TO GO FOR A HIKE but hate to leave your pup behind. When heading out with your dog, follow some basic etiquette. Obey the signs. Many trails don’t allow dogs while others require that they be leashed. In the national forest, dogs might not have to be leashed but they must be trained to voice commands. To keep the outdoor experience nice for everyone and to not pollute the natural area, take bags to collect and carry out pet waste.

Also, remember that your faithful companion can overheat, too. Take extra water and a bowl.

You can even find cooling vests that work like swamp coolers.

For Fort Collins parks, use the natural-areas finder tool. Select the ‘Dogs on Leash’ button to be shown a selection of parks that allow dogs on leashes. www.fcgov.com/naturalareas/finder.

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Art for all Linda L. Osmundson

NORTHERN COLORADO ARTS COMMUNITIES ARE excited to welcome back audiences. Museums, bookstores, theaters, universities, libraries and concert halls list events on their websites. Here are some ideas for a fall filled with outstanding viewing and entertainment.

MUSEUMS

Local museums offer high-quality art experiences as well as diverse exhibitions, community events, publications and educational programs for children and adults. Besides art museums, find others devoted to discovery, history, international artifacts and farming.

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The arts are alive and well in northern Colorado

The Greeley History Museum showcases and preserves Greeley and Weld County’s history through permanent and temporary exhibitions, educational programs, research and collections. Check out the museum’s main exhibit, “Utopia: Adaptation on the Plains.”

Search the internet for museums in your city for a current list of venues and subjects. Venues include standalone buildings, universities or spaces tucked into corners of performance halls like the Fort Collins Lincoln Center. Check websites for free days or nights.

Watch for holiday decorations and themes. Fort Collins’ Global Village

Museum of Arts and Cultures presents Nativities and International Festivals of Light, November 26-January 22.

MUSIC

Music reaches across time, culture, emotions and distance. Music expresses what can be difficult to verbalize. Music reminds us of the good times as well as the bad.

Northern Colorado provides a wide range of music and dance events from classical to rock and opera to bluegrass located in clubs, restaurants, performance halls and even outdoors.

This year the Fort Collins Symphony focuses on a musical range of human emotions through familiar

and new composers performed by a variety of guest musicians.

Experience Greeley Symphony in various locations. Their ever-popular Poinsettia Pops is December 4th. Union Colony brings in The Oakridge Boys October 2nd. Their other performances include adult and children’s choral groups during the holidays.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse concerts feature music by Garth Brooks, The Rat Pack, ABBA, Elvis and groups concentrating on classic funk, spirited soul, and contemporary pop.

An internet search of “Music, concerts and festivals” lists local events.

THEATER

Local theaters and universities offer everything from ballet to opera, dinner and a show to performance halls.

Greeley’s Union Colony, Fort Collins Lincoln Center and Loveland’s Rialto Theatre tender Broadway traveling shows, acting troupes, dance, music, visual arts and children’s programs in a larger setting. More intimate locations include theaters like Bas Bleu, Open Stage and the Aggie Theater. These smaller theaters often focus on works written and performed by local authors and actors.

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse’s fall schedule of dinner shows includes Peter Pan and The Sound of Music with such favorites as Cinderella and Singing in the Rain slated for Spring.

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

You can view the art culture of northern Colorado without ever stepping into a gallery or museum.

Gather maps of art in public places at each city’s visitor center. Besides parks like Chapungu and Benson Sculpture Park in Loveland, discover

art on the way to the grocery store, in residential neighborhoods, on the sides of buildings, in front of banks and offices, in parks, playgrounds and a post office. The Loveland Post Office proudly displays a mural painted by James Russell Sherman in 1938, a part of the New Deal’s Public Works Art Project (PWAP).

Find transformer boxes painted by local artists all over Fort Collins and Loveland. Painted pianos reside along Fort Collins streets and outside businesses for anyone to play. Search for Loveland’s thirty or so 5-feet-tall by 4.5-feet-wide fiberglass hearts.

Each represents its sponsor. Look on the “City with HeART™” website to download a map or pick one up from the visitor center.

You can sometimes even get a sneak peak of the Lundeen family’s bronze works in progress in the alley behind their Loveland studio.

LITERATURE

Northern Colorado is a hub for many authors of best-selling and award-winning books. Their

genres include children’s, mystery, fiction, nonfiction and western. They belong to prestigious local and national organizations. Many local authors will participate in Fort Collins 2021 Book Fest–October 22-24. The festival was conceived by librarians, writers, book lovers, and community members in 2016 with the simple purpose of “combining the community’s passion for the literary arts and unique cultural heritage in a celebration of literature, literacy, and social conversation.”

This year’s theme is “Up, Up, & Out,” meaning “get up from the couch, meet up with friends and family and get out into the world.” The program consists of interactive book talks, author interviews, readings and demos. It features 2020 American Book Award winner, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of Sabrina & Corina. Participating local authors include Laura Resau, Jim Davidson, E.J. Levy, John Calderazzo, Claire Boyles, Sasha Steensen and Autumn Bernhardt. Support local authors by attending the festival. For more information, go to https://www. focobookfest.org.

Mark your calendar and “get up and out” this fall to enjoy all the arts of northern Colorado.

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Help eliminate food waste Compost, don’t overbuy, eat what you prepare

ARTEMIS BACCARI

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ood waste, what is food waste? It is the over consumption of uneaten food. Food waste is a global issue affecting not only the environment but also our animals. Food that is not eaten is sent to a landfill. When food piles up it emits greenhouse gasses that are very potent and harm our air. These pollutants make up 8 percent of all greenhouse gasses, and in fact if food waste were a country, it would rank third under the United States and China for global emissions every year. Animals are affected because they are attracted to and eat the poisonous food, which is dangerous for them. Birds will often choke, and other animals will get sick from the mingling of rotten food and plastics. Food waste occurs when people buy or make a large amount of food that goes uneaten and is then thrown away, but there is still hope, and you can help!

WHAT YOU CAN DO

There are many ways that you can help eliminate food waste. They are simple and only take a small amount of time and energy.

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First, you can compost. Composting takes the food that would have been thrown away and repurposes it into soil and energy for growing plants.

Don’t overbuy food. Buy only what you need and will eat.

Eat all the food you prepare. Don’t throw out those leftovers! Take them for lunch or reheat them another night.

MARKET SALVAGES FOOD

Another way to help is to shop at Vindeket Market which is located at 1317 Webster Avenue in Fort Collins.

Vindeket is an organization that takes food from grocery stores that would have been thrown out and gives it back to the community. Shoppers can take as much as they would like. It has fresh produce, dairy, breads and other baked goods; it even has a vegan section.

They don’t ask for you to pay, but they appreciate donations. One other cool fact is that Vindeket is composed only of volunteers, and they would love for you to join them. Check out their website at www.vindeketfoods.org.

One thing Vindeket market knows is that expiration dates are fake. Most expirations dates are set by companies and are not even close to the truth.

The dates are often set early so that people will purchase food more often.

This increases a company’s profits, but it also increases food waste.

So another easy way to help is to determine if food is good on your own.

I am a sixth grader and in fifth grade we did a project where we picked a world issue, informed our class, and took action. I choose food waste. When I was researching, I was very surprised and thought that people should be informed of this issue that is affecting many animals, people and the environment. I decided to volunteer at Vindket and write in this magazine so people could help and be aware. Once people are aware they start to wonder about the ways they can help, and then they take action. Thank you for reading this and becoming informed. I hope that you choose to take action.

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LISA BOESEN

THE VERSATILE SQUASH

Make delicious soups, salads, main dishes and pies

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hh. The crispness of the air.

The aspens are golden, and the ash trees are green, red, orange, and yellow—all at the same time. It’s fall here in northern Colorado and all we need is a pumpkin to round out the feeling of autumn and start dreaming of Halloween and Thanksgiving.

But wait. There are so many more options than the traditional carving pumpkin at our disposal. Yes, there is the beautiful pie pumpkin, a.k.a. cucurbita moschata or cucurbita maxima. But pause at any farmer’s market in Larimer, Weld, or Boulder County, and you might get home with a magnificent Cinderella pumpkin, four acorn squash, two butternuts, and a gorgeous delicata squash. So, which are edible and how do you process?

First, squash has a quite fascinating history. A wild vine in Central America, the Norte Chico people began to cultivate it for food, baskets, and utensils. Central American people

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wiped out a great majority of their large animal sources which carried the seeds in the wild so cultivating crops became important. The squash family is part of the Central American Three Sisters of farming—squash, beans, and corn. The corn provided support for the beans, while the squash kept the weeds down and kept the water from evaporating.

Interestingly, these three vegetables are also the basis for Southern succotash.

Second, there are two groups of squash.

Summer squash includes zucchini, yellow and pattypan among a few others. The skin is thinner, and they are generally available in the hotter, summer months.

Winter squash varieties have tougher skins, although the newer varieties, such as the delicata and sweet dumpling varieties, have thinner skins which can be eaten when cooked. In addition, all are edible but smaller winter squashes tend to be sweeter than the larger, Cinderella-style pumpkins. A pumpkin is also a type of squash in the Cucurbitaceae family and

preparation is essentially the same, albeit a larger produce item.

CURING AND STORAGE

Winter squash store well, particularly here in Colorado. Feel free to cure it first. Curing winter squash requires about 10 to 14 days of simply letting the squash sit in a warm place with good air circulation and not letting the squash get wet. I’m pretty sure squash at the winter farmers’ market is cured—but always ask.

Curing winter squash—Set it on an elevated rack or mesh frame (a cake cooling rack would work) and let the air circulate.

Storing winter squash—Store at 50 degrees to 55 degrees F with a relative humidity of 50 to 70 percent.

Higher humidity can result in rot. Store cured squash on a shelf or rack, not on the floor. Keep the skins of cured squash dry to prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.

COOKING AND PREPPING HARD-SKINNED SQUASH (MOSTLY PUMPKINS)

Pressure cooking—If your pressure cooker or Instant Pot is large enough, you can pressure cook a three-pound pie pumpkin whole. Yes, whole. My suggestion is to read and follow the instructions for your specific device but, in general: Place the pumpkin in a steamer basket in the electric pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) adding enough water to come to the bottom edge of the basket.

Pressure cook on high for about 15 minutes. Your pumpkin flesh will be a little wetter as it is a steam cooking process so be aware of that in your dish.

Peel, puree your pumpkin flesh, and freeze in portions in the freezer.

If your puree is too wet, heat the puree over the stovetop on medium low heat to cook off some of the moisture.

Cool and package to freeze.

Note: You can also pressure cook the cut and seeded sections of the pumpkin but

reduce pressure cooking time to 5 minutes.

Roasting—Cutting a hardskinned squash or pumpkin may be challenging. You need a very sharp knife, a cutting board, leverage, and instructions. In general: If your pumpkin is not completely flat on the bottom, slice enough off the bottom to create a flat base to work with.

Place the pumpkin on its flat bottom. Starting along the side of the stem (not on the stem), cut down through the pumpkin flesh to the bottom of the pumpkin.

Repeat the process on the remaining three sides. (Tip: this is also how to cut a bell pepper!)

Remove the seeds. You may either roast the pieces as is, or remove the flesh from the skin, cube, season, and then roast. Roast in the oven at 400 degrees 15-30 minutes (depending on the size of the pieces) until the pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork.

Smoking—This has to be one of the best ways to prepare part of your pumpkin and squash stash. Follow the cutting instructions above. Place on prepared smoker pans and smoke at 225 degrees until you can easily pierce the flesh with a paring knife or fork.

Cool. Skin. Puree. Package.

THIN-SKINNED SQUASH

Most thin-skinned squash are smaller, and thus, much easier to handle. A good sharp chef knife and a smaller knife to remove the seeds is recommended. Since the squash are smaller, cuter, colorful, and more decorative looking, they open up different possibilities for roasting or stuffing.

After cutting in half, scoop the seeds out and stuff with a stuffing or sprinkle on oil and spices.Bake at 350 degrees or roast at 400 degrees until fork tender.

Alternatively, cut the smaller squash in half, and depending on the shape, cut in rings, half-moons, or whatever shape the squash seems to give you.

RECIPE IDEAS

Although traditionally we think of pumpkins and winter squash for a side dish or a pie for the iconic Thanksgiving

meal, winter squashes cross all cuisine lines. Roasting is the beloved way to prepare a root or vine vegetable. Yet, there are so many other magical ways to use the prepared flesh.

First, think soup, salad, main dish, or dessert. Then, in addition to roasting, think steam, bake, smoke, mash, blend/ puree, stuff, grill, fry, or my favorite, marry with another vegetable. Beyond the basic roasted cubes and squash casserole, winter squashes can be used to fill Italian ravioli, Indian dosas, and French crepes, elevate mashed potatoes, enhance soups, fry as a fritter, blend in a salad, and yes, act as moisture in a cake.

A puree of cannellini or garbanzo beans and pumpkin or butternut squash with a dash of Berbere spice mix offers the diner an opportunity to receive more protein and fiber. Not a spicy fan? A touch of thyme or marjoram will work just as well.

Enjoy these wonderful harvest veggies of the fall. You won’t be disappointed.

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2021 NoCo Farmers Markets Berthoud Local Farmers Market Fickel Park in downtown Berthoud Saturdays, 9am–noon, June 19–Sept. 25 http://berthoudlocal.org

Erie Farmers Market Briggs Street between Wells and Moffatt, Erie Thursdays, 5–8pm, May 13–Sept. 9 www.realfarmersmarketco.com Estes Valley Farmers Market Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave., EP Thursdays, 8am–1pm, June–Sept. www.facebook.com/EstesValleyFarmersMarket Farmers Market at Fairgrounds Park 700 S. Railroad Ave., Loveland Sundays, 9am–1pm, June 6–Sept. 22 www.cityofloveland.org/farmersmarket

Fort Collins Farmers Market 1001 E. Harmony Rd. in front of Ace Hardware (rain or shine) Sundays, 10am–2pm, May 2–Nov. 13 Wednesdays, 10am–2pm, June 16–Sept. www.fortcollinsfarmersmarket.org Fort Collins Farmers Market on Drake 802 W. Drake Rd., FC (weather permitting) Saturdays, 9am–1pm, June 19–Sept. www.fortcollinsfarmersmarket.org/drake Greeley Summer Farmers Market Union Pacific Depot, 902 7th Ave., GR Saturdays, 8am–Noon, Mid-May–Oct. www.greeleygov.com/fm Larimer County Farmers Market 200 S. Oak St., Fort Collins Saturdays, 9am–1pm, May 22–Oct. 30 www.larimercountyfarmersmarket.org

FARM STANDS Anders Farm 8443 US Hwy. 8, Fort Lupton www.facebook.com/RAndersFarm Bartels Farm 3424 E. Douglas Rd., Fort Collins www.thebartelsfarm.com www.facebook.com/The-BartelsPumpkin-Patch-137755902661

Green Dog Farm Off CR54G next to Overland Foods, Laporte www.greendogfarmcsa.com Happy Heart Farm 2820 W. Elizabeth St., Fort Collins www.happyheartfarmcsa.com Hazel Dell Mushrooms 3925 E. CR 32 (Carpenter Rd.) Fort Collins www.hazeldellmushrooms.com

Garden Sweet 719 W. Willox Ln., Fort Collins www.gardensweet.com

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

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Timnath Sunday Market 4138 Main St., Timnath Second Sundays, 9am–1pm, May–Oct www.coloradofeedandgrain.com/ sundaymarket Virtual Farmers Market Order online Sundays, 8am–Wednesdays, 6pm Delivery Saturdays Noon–4pm or Pick up Saturdays Noon–2pm www.nocovirtualfarmersmarket.com Windsor Farmers Market Boardwalk Park, 110 5th St., Windsor Saturdays, 9am–1pm, June 12–Sept. 11 www.windsorgov.com/FarmersMarket

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

Desiderata Ranch 4617 CR 2, Berthoud http://desiderataranch.org

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Loveland West Farmers Market at Jax 2665 W Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland Tuesdays, 9am–1pm, May 4–Oct.26 www.facebook.com/Loveland-West-FarmersMarket-at-Jax-183999268919957

Hoffman Farms, LLC 3545 W. 0 St., Greeley www.hoffmanproduce.com

On the Vine at Richmond Farms 3611 Richmond Dr., Fort Collins www.onthevineatrichmondfarms.com

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

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

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

Sunny Daze 901 S. CR 5, Fort Collins www.sunnydazegardens.com

Ollin Farms Order online/pickup: 8627 N. 95th St., Longmont www.ollinfarms.com

Tigges Farm 12404 CR 64½, Greeley www.tiggesfarm.com

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DIRECTORY Financial Assistance & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 finances, insurance counseling

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 assisted living, independent living, moving, assistance, nursing facilities, senior apartments

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Funeral services, grocery shopping & mail delivery, home remodeling, legal services, moving assistance, real estate, transportation Municipal Support. . . . . . . . . 27

The area code for phone numbers is (970) unless otherwise noted.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Colorado Low-Income Bill Paying Assistance www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/ colorado_assistance_programs.html Colorado Consumer Fraud 800-222-4444 www.stopfraudcolorado.gov Colorado Old Age Pension Larimer County, 498-6300 www.larimer.org/humanservices/ public-benefits Weld County, 351-1551 www.weldgov.com Kevin Dunnigan, Investment Center Advisor Group 290 E. 29th St., LV, 622-2366 www.helpwithmyinvestments.com GreenPath Financial Wellness 2850 McClelland Dr. Ste. 3000 O, FC 800-550-1961 www.greenpath.com Larimer County Office on Aging 1501 Blue Spruce, FC 498-7750 www.larimer.org/seniors Larimer County Veterans Services 200 W. Oak St., 5th Floor, FC 498-7390 www.larimer.org/veterans

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Discover Goodwill 866-432-8435 www.discovermygoodwill.org/ services/leap Partnership for Age-Friendly Communities FC, www.pafclarimer.org Pinnacle Retirement 1039 Main St., Ste. L, WS 541-4772 www.pinnacleretirementinc.com Social Security Administration 301 S. Howes St., 4th Floor, FC 5400 W. 11th St., Ste. A, GR 800-772-1213, www.ssa.gov Michael Tarantino, CFP Tarantino Wealth Management 419 Canyon Ave., Ste. 320, FC 829-0900 www.michaeltarantino.net

HOUSING

CARE Housing 1303 W. Swallow St., FC, 282-7522 www.carehousing.org Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community

Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP, 577-7700 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fox-run-senior-living Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV, 669-3100 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 866-290-2522, www.good-sam. com/locations/water-valley 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.lovelandhousing.org Neighborhood Resource Office 1000 10th St, GR, 336-4167 www.greeleygov.com/services/ neighborhood-resource-office

Neighborhood Services Office 281 N. College Ave., FC 224-6046, www.fcgov.com/ neighborhoodservices Neighbor to Neighbor 1550 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 484-7498 1511 E. 11th St., LV 663-4163, www.n2n.org

ASSISTED LIVING

Apple Leaf Assisted Living 1328 N. 1st St., Berthoud, 532-2600 www.appleleafassistedliving.com Aspen House 2212 E. 11th St., LV, 635-9800 www.aspenhouse.org Aspyre Rock Creek 3150 Rock Creek Dr., FC, 372-5838 www.aspyrerockcreek.com The Bridge at Greeley 4750 25th St., GR, 339-0022 www.thebridgeatgreeley.com Bright Assisted Living 610 Hemlock Dr., WS, 674-1446 www.brightassistedliving.com Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care 5055 S. Lemay Ave., FC 223-3552, www.collinwoodco.com Brookdale Senior Living 1008 Rule Dr., FC 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 2895 N. Empire, LV 215 Shupe Cir., LV 844-335-5929 www.brookdale.com

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Columbine Commons 1475 Main St., WS, 449-5540 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com The Courtyard of Loveland 605 N. California Ave., LV 667-3342 www.courtyardofloveland.com Eagle’s Nest Assisted Living 1026 Salmon Run, FC, 231-2692 www.eaglesnestal.com Fox Meadows 4021 Spruce Dr., FC, 449-4472 www.assistedlivingftcollins.com Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com Garden Square of Greeley 1663 29th Ave. Pl., GR 674-7356 www.gardensquarememorycare.com Garden Square at Westlake Assisted Living 3151 W. 20th St., GR, 673-800 www.gardensquareatwestlake.com Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP, 577-7700 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV, 669-3100 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS 686-2743, www.good-sam.com/ locations/water-valley

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Grace Point Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Heritage Haus 208 19th St. SE, LV, 669-5616

Turnberry Place Assisted Living 2401 Turnberry Rd., FC 482-2215

Elder Care Network of Northern Colorado 495-3442, www.eldercarenet.org

Willows at Windsor 303 E. Chestnut St., 686-2258

Family Care Connection 223-9026 www.familycareconnection.com/ elder-care

The Joneses Assisted Living 2127 Eagle Dr., LV, 663-2226

WindSong at Northridge 7010 West 8th St., GR, 449-7199 www.windsongmemorycare.com

Lakeview Commons 1422 W. 29th St., LV, 278-4000 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com

HOME CARE — NON-MEDICAL

Lighthouse Elder Care 700 Greenbriar Dr., FC 482-1119 Live to Assist Assisted Living 2914 W. Prospect Rd., FC 224-1400 www.livetoassist.net MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939, www.leisurecare.com/ sub-brand/mackenzie-place MeadowView of Greeley 5300 W. 29th St., GR, 353-6800 www.legendseniorliving.com Monarch Greens Assisted Living Home 1725 Lakeview Dr., FC, 218-5057 www.facebook.com/MonarchGreens Morning Star of Fort Collins 3509 Lochwood Drive, FC 432-8810 www.morningstarseniorliving.com New Mercer Commons 900 Centre Ave., FC, 495-1000 www.columbinehealthfacilities.com Park Regency Loveland 1875 Fall River Dr., LV, 461-1100 www.ParkRegencyLoveland.com Primrose Place 1330 E. 1st St., LV, 667-5962 The Residence at Oakridge 4750 Wheaton Dr., FC 229-5800 Terry Lake Assisted Living 3629 Woodridge Rd., FC 484-1299 www.facebook.com/ TerryLakeAssistedLiving

AccentCare Skilled Home Healthcare 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com Alpha Omega Home Health Care 266-2527 www.alphaomegahh.com Amada Senior Care 2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 1900, FC 237-5747 www.amadaseniorcare.com/ northern-colorado-senior-care Bayada Home Healthcare 5285 McWhinney Blvd.

Ste. 140, LV 282-8500, www.bayada.com Bloom at Home 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 2, FC 482-5096 www.columbinehealthservices. com/bloom-at-home BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 667-7778 www.brightstarcare.com/fortcollins-loveland

Good Samaritan Society— Colorado Home Care: LV 635-2970 Services@Home: EP 577-7700 FC 658-4286 LV 624-5468 WS 674-5520 www.good-sam.com Home Instead Senior Care 251 Boardwalk Dr., FC 494-0289, www.homeinstead.com Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 1220 W. Ash St., Ste C, WS 355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com HomeWell of Northern Colorado 3001 N. Taft Ave., Ste. 100, LV 461-4799 www.homewellcares.com Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC 472-4180 www.interimhealthcare.com/ fortcollins Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 330, FC 493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com

CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com

Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC 494-1111, www.rightathome.net

Caring Companions— Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/gethelpnorthernco-caringcompanions

Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 368-2060 1051 6th St., GR, 658-8228 www.seniorhelpers.com

Caring Senior Service Fort Collins 333 W. Drake Rd. #22, FC 672-1734, www.caringsenior service.com/fort-collins

Seniors Helping Seniors 2290 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 6, FC 631-8251 257 Johnstown Center Dr., Ste. 210, Johnstown 484-8445 www.seniorshelpingseniors.com

Visiting Angels 5441 Boeing Dr., Ste. 200, LV 877-618-4748 www.visitingangels.com

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Good Samaritan Society—Bonell 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP, 577-7700 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fox-run-senior-living Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV, 669-3100 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS, 686-2743 www.good-sam.com/locations/ water-valley Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV, 622-9907 www.rhf.org/location/harvest-pointe Hillcrest of Loveland 535 N. Douglas Ave., LV, 658-8760 www.mbkseniorliving.com/ senior-living Holiday Retirement—Greeley Place 1051 6th St., GR, 601-4089 www.holidaytouch.com Holiday Retirement—Parkwood Estates 2201 S. Lemay Ave., FC 528-5810, www.holidaytouch.com Holiday Retirement—Sugar Valley Estates 4320 Georgetown Dr., LV 528-1714, www.holidaytouch.com

MacKenzie Place 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr., FC 207-1939, www.leisurecare.com Green House Homes—Mirasol Senior Living 1153 Finch St., LV, 663-1300 www.mirasolseniorcommunity.com Rigden Farm Senior Living 2350 Limon Dr., FC, 372-0987 www.RigdenFarmSeniorLiving.com Silvernest Home Sharing www.silvernest.com Sunflower—A Gated Active Adult Community 865 Pleasure Dr., FC, 235-0620 www.sunflowercolorado.net The Wexford 1515 W. 28th St. LV, 667-1900 www.columbinehealth.com The Windsor 1385 Main St., WS, 460-5005 www.columbinehealth.com The Winslow 909 Centre Ave., FC, 492-6200 www.columbinehealth.com The Worthington 900 Worthington Circle, FC 490-1000 www.columbinehealth.com

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

Birchwood Manor 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 Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1027 Walnut St., WS, 686-5576 www.windsorhousingauthority.org DMA Plaza Apartments 300 Remington St., FC 493-7727

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Good Samaritan Society— Bonell Community 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/locations/ bonell-community Good Samarian Society— Estes Park Village 1901 Ptarmigan Tr., EP, 577-7700 www.good-sam.com/locations/ estes-park-village Good Samaritan Society— Fort Collins Village 508 W. Trilby Rd., FC, 226-4909 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Fox Run Senior Living 1720 60th Ave., GR, 353-7773 www.good-sam.com/locations/ fox-run-senior-living Good Samaritan Society— Joe P. Martinez Gardens 1701 2nd St., GR, 356-2332 www.good-sam.com/locations/ joe-p-martinez-gardens Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV, 669-3100 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village Good Samaritan Society— Water Valley Resort 805 Compassion Dr., WS, 686-2743 www.good-sam.com/watervalley Governor’s Farm Apartments 701 6th St., WS, 686-9650 www.governors-farmapartments.com Greeley Manor Apartments 1000 13th St., GR, 356-5489 Hamilton Park Apartments I & II 1402 N. 4th St., Berthoud 532-3725 Harvest Pointe 4895 Lucerne Ave., LV, 622-9907 www.rhf.org/location/harvest-pointe Housing Catalyst 1715 W. Mountain Ave., FC 416-2910 www.housingcatalyst.com

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Immaculata Plaza 530 10th Ave., GR, 356-0610 Island Grove Village Apartments 119 14th Ave., GR 356-2808 www.islandgrove.org/igv La Casa Rosa (Greeley/Weld Housing Authority) 1011 C St., GR, 353-7437 www.greeley-weldha.org Loveland Housing Authority 375 W. 37th St., Ste. 200, LV 667-3232 www.lovelandhousing.org Meeker Commons Mutual Housing 505 9th Ave., GR, 378-9393 www.rockymountaincommunities.org Oakbrook II Senior Community 3300 Stanford Rd., FC 223-1356 Reflections Senior Apartments 321 E. Troutman Pkwy., FC 225-3711 www.reflectionsseniorliving.com Sanctuary Place Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., FC, 225-2116 www.voacolorado.org/housing_ properties University Plaza Apartments 027 16th St., GR, 353-9275 Villa Fourteen 214 Birch Ave., Ault, 834-1570 www.vintage-corp.com Windsor Meadows Apartments (Windsor Housing Authority) 1500 Tipton Dr.., WS, 460-9357 www.windsorhousingauthority.org Woodbridge Senior Apartments 1508 W. Elizabeth St., FC 472-1703, www.bridgepm.com Woodside Village Apartments 146 E. 24th St., GR, 356-5991 www.dominiumapartments.com

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Berthoud Living Center 855 Franklin, Berthoud, 532-2683 www.savaseniorcare.com

Centennial Healthcare Center 1637 29th Ave. Pl., GR, 356-8181 www.savaseniorcare.com Centre Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 815 Centre Ave. FC, 494-2140 www.columbinehealth.com Columbine Commons Health & Rehab Facility 1475 Main St., WS, 449-5540 www.columbinehealth.com.

Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility 940 Worthington Cr., FC 221-2273 www.columbinehealth.com Fairacres Manor 1700 18th Ave., GR, 353-3370 www.vivage.com/fairacres Fort Collins Health Care Center 1000 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 482-7925 www.savaseniorcare.com Garden Square at Spring Creek 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com 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/locations/ fort-collins-village Good Samaritan Society— Greeley Communities 708 22nd St., GR, 352-6082 www.good-sam.com/ greeleycommunities Good Samaritan Society— Loveland Village 2101 S. Garfield Ave., LV, 669-3100 www.good-sam.com/locations/ loveland-village Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus 1919 68th Ave., GR, 304-1919 www.gracepointegreeley.com Kenton Manor 850 27th Ave., GR, 353-1018 www.savaseniorcare.com

Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility 4824 S. Lemay Ave., FC 482-1584 www.columbinehealth.com Life Care Center of Greeley 4800 W. 25th St., GR, 330-6400 www.lifecarecenterofgreeley.com North Shore Health & Rehab Facility 1365 W. 29th St., LV, 667-6111 www.columbinehealth.com Sierra Vista Health Care Center 821 Duffield Ct., LV, 669-0345 www.savaseniorcare.com Spring Creek Healthcare Center 1000 E. Stuart St., FC, 482-5712 www.savaseniorcare.com Windsor Healthcare Center 710 3rd St., WS, 686-7474 www.savaseniorcare.com

SERVICES

FUNERAL SERVICES

Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave., GR, 353-1212 www.adamsonchapels.com Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave., EP, 586-3101 650 W. Drake Rd., FC, 482-3208 6521 W. 20th St., GR, 352-3366 2100 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-1121 www.allnutt.com Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 W. Olive St., FC, 364-2536 www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com Goes Funeral Care and Crematory 3665 Canal Dr., Ste. E, FC 482-2221 www.goesfuneralcare.com Resthaven 8426 S. Hwy. 287, FC, 667-0202 www.dignitymemorial.com Stoddard Funeral Home 3205 W. 28th St., GR, 330-7301 www.dignitymemorial.com Vessey Funeral Service 2649 E. Mulberry St., Ste. A-1, FC 482-5065 www.vesseyfuneralservice.com

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

GROCERY SHOPPING & MEAL DELIVERY

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

Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV, 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen King Soopers Grocery Delivery www.kingsoopers.com Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 484-6325 www.mealsonwheelsfc.org

C. Jan Lord, Elder-Law 1201 Lake Ave., Ste. A, Berthoud 532-4183 www.cjlordlaw.com Colorado Legal Services 211 W. Magnolia St., FC 493-2891 912 8th Ave., GR 353-7554 www.coloradolegalservices.org Larimer County Bar Association Pro Bono Program 402-2075 www.larimerbar.org/pro-bono Misty Bordeaux, Estate Law 2629 Redwing Rd., Ste. 112, FC 488-2737 www.bordeauxandboyes.com

Meals on Wheels Greeley 353-9738 www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com

Peter W. Bullard, Elder Law 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Bldg. 6 Ste. 101, FC 223-5900 www.estate-planning-help.com

Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud 667-0311 www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org

Sutherland & Connor, LLC, 1315 Oakridge Dr., Dte. 120, FC 224-9779 www.sutherland-connor.com

Safeway Grocery Delivery 877-723-3929 www.safeway.com

Wallace & Kling, P.C. 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 107, FC 221-5602 www.wallace-kling.com

Sprouts Grocery Delivery www.instacart.com/sprouts

MOVING ASSISTANCE

Volunteers of America Northern Colorado 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org

Kids Gloves, LLC 4821 S. County Rd. 13, LV 449-2309 www.kidgloves.us

Weld Food Bank Senior Feeding Program 1108 H St., GR, 356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org/seniorfeeding-program

REAL ESTATE

HOME REMODELING

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

LEGAL SERVICES

Beyers Law—Elder-Law Attorney 1419 W. 29th St., LV, 669-1101 www.beyerslaw.com

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

MUNICIPAL SUPPORT

CITY & COUNTY SERVICES

Senior Access Points of Larimer County 498-7740 https://senioraccesslarimer. colostate.edu/ Town of Berthoud 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-2643, www.berthoud.org Town of Estes Park 170 MacGregor Ave., EP 586-5331 www.colorado.gov/ townofestespark City of Fort Collins 215 N. Mason St., FC 221-6207 www.fcgov.com City of Greeley 1000 10th St., GR 350-9777 www.greeleygov.com City of Loveland 500 E. 3rd St., LV 962-2000 www.cityofloveland.org Town of Windsor 301 Walnut St., WS, 674-2400 www.windsorgov.com

TRANSPORTATION 60+ Ride Weld County, 352-9348 https://srsweld.com

Berthoud Area Transportation Service (BATS) 807 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 344-5816 www.berthoud.org/departments/ berthoud-area-transportation -system-bats

Greeley-Evans Transit (GET) 101 11th Ave., GR 350-9290 www.greeleyevanstransit.com Groome Transportation Airport Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 200, FC 226-5533 www.GroomeTransportation.com Rural Alternative for Transportation (RAFT) Berthoud Area Community Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-0808 https://berthoudraft.org Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, 223-8645, LV, 223-8653 www.saintvolunteer transportation.org Super Shuttle 4414 E. Harmony Road, Ste. 200 FC, 225-4824 www.supershuttle.com/dia Transfort Fort Collins 250 N. Mason St., FC 221-6620 www.ridetransfort.com Uber www.uber.com Via Mobility Services Serving EP 303-444-3043 www.viacolorado.org Wellington Senior Resource Center 3800 Wilson Ave., Wellington 817-2293 www.townofwellington.com/171/ Senior-Resource-Center zTrip www.ztrip.com

City of Loveland Transit (COLT) 105 W. 5th St., LV, 962-2700 www.cityofloveland.org/transit Dial-A-Ride / Dial-A-Taxi 6570 Portner Rd., FC, 224-6066 www.ridetransfort.com/routes/ dial-a-ride

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DIRECTORY Activities & lessons . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Archery, biking, boating, bowling, cards and bingo, dancing, equestrian gear, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, scuba, spectator events, swimming, tennis, glass blowing, knitting, painting, pottery, quilting & sewing, stained glass

Beauty/Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Culture, Arts & entertainment . . . 30 Cinema cafes, dinner theaters, museums, performance venues

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Education & lifelong learning Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 General fitness, pilates, yoga Food & beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Brewery tours, cooking classes, delivery services, farmers’ markets, grocery shopping assistance, makeyour-own, wine tasting Municipal services . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 City services, senior centers Volunteer opportunities . . . . . . . . 34

The area code for phone numbers is (970) unless otherwise noted.

ACTIVITIES ARCHERY

Fort Collins Archery Association 2825 SW Frontage Rd., FC www.ftcollinsarchery.com Greeley Archers www.greeleyarchers.com Rocky Mountain Archery 4518 Innovation Dr., FC, 226-5900 www.rockymountainarcheryfc.com

BIKING

Bike Fort Collins www.bikefortcollins.org Estes Park Cycling Coalition www.bikeestes.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program 416-2355 www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ bicycle-ambassador-program Fort Collins Bicycle Advisory Committee 416-2471, www.fcgov.com/bac Fort Collins Bicycle Co-op 1501 N. College Ave., FC 484-3804, www.fcbikecoop.org

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Fort Collins Cycling Club www.fccycleclub.org www.facebook.com/groups/ fccyclingclub Greeley Bikes 1001 9th Ave., GR 350-9423, www.greeleybikes.com Loveland Cycling Club www.lovelandcycling.org www.facebook.com/ LovelandCyclingClub Overland Mountain Bike Club www.overlandmtb.org PEDAL Club People’s Efforts to De-emphasize Autos in Loveland www.pedalclub.org Recycled Cycles 4031 S. Mason St., FC, 223-1969 451 Isotope Dr., FC, 491-9555 www.recycled-cycles.com Ridekick International 2649 E. Mulberry St. #43, FC 844-974-4440 x1 www.ridekick.com Team B.O.B. (a.k.a, Babes on Bikes) www.coteambob.com

Trek Bicycle Fort Collins 202 W. Laurel St., FC, 482-6006 931 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 226-6006 4880 Thompson Pkwy. #110, LV 667-8735 www.trekbikes.com

BOATING & RAFTING

A1 Wildwater Rafting 2801 N. Shields St., FC 224-3379, www.a1wildwater.com A Wanderlust Adventures 4120 W. CR 54G, Laporte 482-1995 www.awanderlustadventure.com Boyd Lake State Park 3720 N. CR 11C, LV, 669-1739 http://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.raftmw.com Rocky Mountain Adventures 1117 N. Hwy. 287, FC 493-4005, www.shoprma.com

BOWLING

Chippers Lanes 555 S. St Vrain Ave., EP 586-8625 830 N. College Ave., FC, 484-4777 217 W. Horsetooth Rd., FC 286-0802 2454 8th Ave., GR, 353-4275 www.chipperslanes.com Highland Park Lanes 1900 59th Ave., GR, 330-2695 www.highlandparklanes.com The Summit Windsor 4455 Fairgrounds Ave., WS 663-6363 www.playatthesummit.com Sweetheart Ten Pin Bowling 2320 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-3510 www.sweetheartbowling.com

CARD GAMES & BINGO

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center Greeley Active Adult Center 1010 6th St., GR, 350-9440 https://greeleyrec.com/activeadult-center

Northern Colorado Bridge www.northerncoloradobridge.com

DANCING

Andre’s Ballroom Dance 266-8249 Ballroom Fort Collins 2600 Fieldstone Dr., FC, 493-2922 www.ballroomfortcollins.com Club Tico 1599 City Park Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ club-tico Contemporary Dance Academy 2531 S. Shields St., #2A, FC 232-9539, www.contemporary danceacademy.com Foot and Fiddle Square Dance Club @ Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11st St., WS 498-8997, www.footandfiddle.net Goodtimes Dance Club @ Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC www.goodtimesdanceclub.com High Country Conservatory of Dance 5112 S. College Ave., Unit A, FC 7670 5th St., Ste. 200, Wellington 225-0600 www.highcountryconservatory.com Dancer Guy, LLC 813 Marshall St., FC, 207-9176 www.dancerguy.com

FIBER ARTS

Lambspun 1101 E. Lincoln Ave., FC 484-1998, www.lambspun.com My Sister Knits 1408 W. Mountain Ave., FC 407-1461 www.mysisterknits.com Your Daily Fiber 484-2414 www.yourdailyfiber.com

GARDENING

Bath Garden Center & Nursery 2000 E. Prospect Rd., FC 484-5022 www.bathgardencenter.com

Fort Collins Nursery 2121 E. Mulberry, FC, 482-1984 www.fortcollinsnursery.com

Southridge 5750 S. Lemay Ave., FC 416-2828, www.fcgov.com/golf

Main Street Music Academy 609 Main St., WS, 674-0052 www.mainstreetmusicacademy.com

The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., FC, 416-2486 www.fcgov.com/gardens

The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 West 29th St., LV, 667-5256 www.golfloveland.com

Gulley’s Greenhouse & Garden Center 6029 S. Shields St., FC, 223-4769 www.gulleygreenhouse.com

HIKING

Piano & Guitar Institute 2170 W. Drake Rd, Ste. B-8, FC 206-4930 1296 Main St., Unit C, WS, 686-9660 LV, 631-5916 www.pianoinstitutellc.com

The Sustainable Living Association FC, 224-3247, www. sustainablelivingassociation.org

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

GLASS BLOWING

Daggett Glass Studio 918 1/2 N. Garfield Ave., LV 667-8073, www.daggettglass.com

GOLFING

Boomerang Links Golf Course 7309 W. 4th St., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/ boomerang-links

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

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org

HORSEBACK RIDING

Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch 100 Beaver Meadows Pl., Red Feather Lakes, 881-2450 www.beavermeadows.com

Cattail Creek 2116 W. 29th St., LV 663-5310, www.golfloveland.com

Inspiration Riding Academy 41755 County Rd. 29, Pierce 402-2536 www.inspirationridingacademy.com

City Park Nine 411 S. Bryan Ave., FC 221-6650, www.fcgov.com/golf

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch 2939 N. CR 31D, LV 667-3915, www.sylvandale.com

Collindale 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd., FC 221-6651, www.fcgov.com/golf

YMCA of the Rockies—Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Rd., EP 586-3344, www.ymcarockies.org

Eaton Country Club 37661 WCR 39, Eaton, 454-2106 www.eatoncc.net Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course 1480 Golf Course Rd., EP 586-8146, https://evrpd. colorado.gov/18-hole-golf-course Highland Hills Golf Course 2200 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 353-4653 www.golfingreeley.com/ highland-hills Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course 690 Big Thompson Ave., EP 586-8176, https://evrpd.colorado. gov/lake-estes-9-hole-golf-course Mariana Butte 701 Clubhouse Drive, LV, 667-8308 www.golfloveland.com

MUSIC: INSTRUMENTS & LESSONS

Boomer Music Company 3761 S. Mason St., FC, 223-2424 www.boomermusiccompany.com Estes Park Violin www.estesparkviolin.com Hands On Music Academy 2856 Sitting Bull Way, FC, 207-9111 Loveland Academy of Music, LLC 1355 Cleveland Ave., LV 581-3553, www.loveland academyofmusic.com Magnolia Music Studio 4019 Mason St., Unit 2, FC 614-5691 www.magnoliamusicstudio.com

Piano Center of the Rockies 2721 S. College Ave., FC, 282-9171 www.pianocenteroftherockies.com

PAINTING

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 663-4906 www.artisanyou.com Juiced on Imagination 140 W. 3rd St., LV, 301-9695 www.juicedonimagination.com Picasso & Wine 1540 Main St., #236, WS, 460-0833 www.picassoandwine.com Pinot’s Palette 159 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 214-5208 www.pinotspalette.com/ fortcollins Studio Vino 6055 Sky Pond Dr. Unit P172, LV 685-4583 121 E. 4th St., LV, 966-7142 www.studiovino.com Showcase Art Center 1335 8th Ave., GR, 356-8593 www.colettepitcher.com

POTTERY

Chilson Center Pottery Studio 700 E. Fourth St., LV 962-2386, www.cityofloveland.org Northern Colorado Potters Guild 209 Christman Dr. #4, 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, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ potterystudio

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The Clay Center of Northern Colorado 1024 6th Ave., GR, 590-1561 www.claycenternc.com

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

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

QUILTING & SEWING

SWIMMING

Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.recreationliveshere.com

Country Quilting 7889 Antelope Ct., Wellington 217-3483 www.country-quilting.com

Centennial Outdoor Pool 2315 Reservoir Rd., GR https://greeleyrec.com/ aquatics-facilities

Jukebox Quilts 400 N. College Ave., Ste. 400A, FC 224-9975, www.jukeboxquilts.com

Chilson Recreation Center 700 E 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org/ swimming

The Fig Leaf: Fabrics & Notions 2834 S. College Ave., FC., 495-1766 www.thefigleafquilting.com Sew Downtown 3820 W 10th St., B3, GR 352-9230, www.sewdowntown.com

SCUBA DIVING

High Plains Scuba 115 W. Harvard St., FC, 493-8562 www.highplainsscuba.com Colorado Scuba Diving Academy FC, 855-557-2822 www.codivingacademy.com Tortuga Bay GR, 353-3337 www.tortugabay.net

SPECTATOR EVENTS

Budweiser Event Center 5290 Arena Cir., LV, 877-544-TIXX www.treventscomplex.com/ events Colorado Eagles Hockey LV, 619-4100 www.coloradoeagles.com

Chimney Park Municipal Pool 421 Chimney Ct., WS, 686-2632 www.recreationliveshere.com City Park Pool 1599 City Park Ave., FC, 221-6363 www.fcgov.com/recreation/citypark-pool Discovery Bay Waterpark 715 E. 24th St. GR https://greeleyrec.com/ aquatics-facilities Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside Ave., FC 221-6683 www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Dr., EP 586-8191, https://evrpd.colorado. gov/district-facility-locations Family FunPlex Adventure Island Indoor Waterpark 1501 65th Ave., GR, https:// greeleyrec.com/aquatics-facilities

Colorado State University Rams Sports FC, www.csurams.com

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center

University of Northern Colorado Bears Sports GR, www.uncbears.com

Greeley Recreation Center Pool 651 10th Ave., GR, https:// greeleyrec.com/aquatics-facilities

STAINED GLASS

Lake Loveland Swim Beach 2626 N. Taft Ave., LV, 962-2727 www.cityofloveland.org/swimming

Artisan You 405 E. 7th St., LV, 663-4906 www.artisanyou.com KDD Fused Glass 2601 Platte Pl., FC, 223-3778 www.kddfusedglass.com

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Loveland Swim Club LV, 744-4254 www.lovelandswimclub.com

Winona Outdoor Pool 1615 4th St. SE, LV, 962-2435 www.cityofloveland.org/swimming

TENNIS

City Park Tennis Courts 1500 W. Mulberry St., FC, 221-6660 www.fcgov.com/parks/recamenities Highland Meadows Tennis Center 6755 Crystal Downs Dr., WS 217-9291, www.highland meadowstenniscenter.com Lewis Tennis School @ Rolland Moore Racquet Center 2201 S. Shields St., FC 493-7000, www.lewistennis.com McKee Park 1554 E. 19th St., LV www.cityofloveland.org/services/ parks-recreation Rolland Moore Racquet Complex 2201 S. Shields St., FC 493-7000, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/rolland-mooreracquet-complex

BEAUTY & SPA SERVICES

Allura Skin, Laser & Wellness Clinic 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 103, FC 1615 Foxtrail Dr., Ste. 190, LV 223-0193, www.alluraclinic.com

Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net Xanadu Med Spa 2244 E. Harmony Rd., #100, FC 293-8713, www.xanadumedspa.com

CULTURE, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CINEMA CAFES

The Kress Cinema & Lounge 817 8th Ave., GR, 515-5717 www.kresscinema.com The Lyric 1209 N. College Ave., FC, 426-6767 www.LyricCinema.com

DINNER THEATERS

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse 4747 Marketplace Dr., John­stown 744-3747 www.coloradocandlelight.com

MUSEUMS

Centennial Village Museum 1475 A St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com Colorado Model Railroad Museum 680 10th St., GR, 392-2934 www.cmrm.org Estes Park Museum 200 4th St., EP, 586-6256 https://estespark.colorado.gov/ museum Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org

Arktos Direct Care PRP for Hair Loss 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC, 818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com

Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures 200 W. Mountain Ave. 221-4600 www.globalvillagemuseum.org

Old Town Hair Company 325 Cherry St., FC, 407-9730 www.oldtownhaircompany.com

Greeley History Museum 714 8th St., GR, 350-9220 www.greeleymuseums.com

Screamin’ Peach Waxing Studio 638 S. College Ave., FC, 224-2930 4414 S. College Ave., FC, 224-2936 4880 Thompson Pkwy., Ste 116, Johnstown, 669-9299 www.screaminpeach.com

Loveland Museum/Gallery 503 N. Lincoln, LV, 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org

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PERFORMANCE VENUES

Bas Bleu Theatre Company 401 Pine St., FC, 498-8949 www.basbleu.org The Ranch, Larimer County Event Complex 5290 Arena Circle, LV 877-544-TIXX www.treventscomplex.com Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia St., FC 221-6730, www.lctix.com

Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2120 www.rialtotheatercenter.org Union Colony Civic Center 701 10th Ave., GR, 356-5000 www.ucstars.com

EDUCATION & LIFELONG LEARNING

Aims Community College 5401 W. 20th St., GR, 330-8008 www.aims.edu Computer Classes High Plains Library District 888-861-7323 www.mylibrary.us CSU Online Plus 491-5288 www.online.colostate.edu CSU Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Multiple locations & online 491-7753, http://courses.online. colostate.edu Front Range Community College 4616 S. Shields St., FC 226-2500, www.frontrange.edu UNC Extended Campus GR, LV, online, 351-2944 www.extended.unco.edu

FITNESS

GENERAL FITNESS

24 Hour Fitness 2208 E. Harmony Rd., FC, 797-3036 www.24hourfitness.com

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Anytime Fitness 814 W. Drake Rd., FC, 223-2248 302 S. College Ave., FC, 295-4010 4855 W. 10th St., GR, 352-3640 4872 Thompson Pkwy.

Johnstown, 663-4517 324 W. 37th St., LV, 203-0800 1107 Eagle Dr., LV, 719-368-8525 6556 Buttercup Dr., Wellington 472-6556 1159 W. Main St., WS, 674-3304 www.anytimefitness.com

Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 821-9410 www.raintreeathleticclub.com

Budweiser Brewery Tours 2351 Busch Dr., FC, 490-4691 www.budweisertours.com

Silver Sneakers 866-584-7389 www.silversneakers.com

Fort Collins Brewery Guide www.fortcollinsbreweryguide.com

Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. 4th St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org

Windsor Parks & Recreation 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.recreationliveshere.com

Fit5 Studio 4637 S Mason St., Unit A1, FC 775-3955, www.fit5studio.com

Work Out West 5699-5701 W. 20th St., GR 330-9691, www.workoutwest.com

Foothills Activity Center 241 E. Foothills Pkwy., FC 416-4280, www.fcgov.com/ recreation/foothills-activity-center

Perk! Pilates Fitness 351 Linden St., Ste. 100B, FC 481-8474, www.perkpf.com

Fort Collins Club 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 www.genesishealthclubs.com

Powerhouse Pilates 1002 W. Drake Rd., #104, FC 556-4589, www.prhspilates.com

Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Miramont Centerra 3755 Precision Dr., Ste 100, LV 744-5005 www.genesishealthclubs.com Miramont North 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 www.genesishealthclubs.com Miramont South 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 www.genesishealthclubs.com Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow, FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation/northside

SNAP Fitness 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., Unit V, FC 472-1777 939 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 344-5072, www.snapfitness.com

PILATES

YOGA

Loveland Community Yoga 284 E. 29th St., LV 368-9642, www.lcyoga.com Loveland Yoga & Core Fitness 100 E. 3rd St., LV, 292-8313 www.lovelandyogacorefitness.com Moxi Yoga Works 5112 S. College Ave., Ste. C, FC www.moxiyogaworks.com Old Town Yoga 235 Jefferson St., FC, 222-2777 www.oldtownyoga.com Om Ananda Yoga 115 N. College Ave., Ste. 200, FC 488-9192, www.omanandayoga.com Sacred Space Yoga 1545 13th Ave., GR, 515-6821 www.ssyoga.com

Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC, 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com

Beer & Bike Tours 201-1085 www.beerandbiketours.com

BREWERY TOURS

New Belgium Brewery 500 Linden St., FC, 221-0524 www.newbelgium.com Odell Brewing Company 800 E. Lincoln Ave., FC, 498-9070 www.odellbrewing.com

COOKING CLASSES

Come Back to the Table FC, 407-8828 www.comebacktothetable.com The Cupboard 152 S. College Ave., FC, 493-8585 www.thecupboard.net The Cooking Studio 123 N. College Ave., Ste. 130, FC 999-5179, www.the-cookingstudio.com The Teaching Kitchen @ Ginger and Baker 359 Linden St., FC, 223-7437 www.gingerandbaker.com

MAKE YOUR OWN

Blendings at The Preserve 3924A Bingham Hill Rd., FC 889-3162, www.blendings.wine

WINE TASTING

Blendings at The Preserve 3924A Bingham Hill Rd., FC 889-3162, www.blendings.wine Blue Mountain Vineyards 4480 Hoot Owl Dr., Berthoud 480-7778 www.coloradobluemountain.com Pringles Fine Wine & Spirits 2100 W. Drake Rd., FC 221-1717, www.pringleswine.com Sweet Heart Winery 5500 W. Hwy. 34, LV, 646-4314 www.sweetheartwinery.com Ten Bears Winery 5215 Ten Bears Ct., Laporte 566-4043 www.tenbearswinery.com

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

MUNICIPAL SERVICES

SENIOR CENTERS

Berthoud Senior Center 248 Welch Ave., Berthoud 532-2730 Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Dr., FC, 221-6644 www.fcgov.com/recreation/ senior-center Greeley Active Adult Center 1010 6th St., GR, 350-9440 https://greeleyrec.com/activeadult-center Loveland Chilson Senior Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2783 www.cityofloveland.org/services/ parks-recreation/chilson -senior-center Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County 103 Smokey St., FC 223-1709, www.begreatlarimer.org Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County GR, 353-1278, www.bgcweld.org City of Fort Collins Volunteer Programs 215 N. Mason, FC, 416-4245 www.fcgov.com/volunteer Colorado Welcome Center 3745 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 491-4775 www.colorado.com/coloradoofficial-state-welcomecenter/colorado-welcome-centerfort-collins Community Grief Center 2105 Clubhouse Dr., GR, 506-4114 www.communitygriefcenter.org FC Bikes Bicycle Ambassador Program www.fcgov.com/bicycling/ bicycle-ambassador-program

Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV 530-3113, www.foodbanklarimer.org Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct., FC, 221-6738 www.fcmod.org/volunteer Fort Collins Rescue Mission 316 Jefferson St., FC, 224-4302 www.fortcollinsrescuemission.org Larimer County Multiple Departments 498-7000, www.larimer.org/ volunteer-larimer-county Loveland Museum & Gallery 503 N. Loveland Ave., LV 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org Meals on Wheels 1217 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 484-6325 2131 9th St., GR, 353-9738 437 Garfield Ave., LV, 667-0311 www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org Museum of Art Fort Collins 201 S. College Ave., FC 482-2787, www.moafc.org

Poudre Wilderness Volunteers www.pwv.org www.facebook.com/ PoudreWildernessVolunteers Realities for Children 308 E. CR 30, FC, 484-9090 www.realitiesforchildren.com Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT) FC, 223-8645, LV, 223-8653 www.saintvolunteertransportation.org United Way of Larimer County 525 W. Oak St., Ste. 101, FC 407-7000 www.uwaylc.org/volunteer United Way of Weld County 814 9th St., GR, 353-4300 www.unitedway-weld.org Volunteers of America Northern Colorado 405 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-9630 www.voacolorado.org/volunteeropportunities Weld Food Bank 1108 H St., GR 356-2199, www.weldfoodbank.org

Do You Hear Me Now? Does stress cause hearing loss or does hearing loss cause stress?

T

he answer is a little of both.

Stress is a normal part of our lives and has a beneficial place in our lives. Stress can tell you when to run from a dangerous situation or it can give you an extra shot of adrenaline to stand your ground, also known as the “fight or flight” response.

Although, if we don’t manage our stress levels, it can lead to emotional, psychological, and physical problems.

Heart disease and high blood pressure are complications that can occur and impact the flow of blood to our brain. In some cases, this interruption of blood flow to our inner ear or parts of our brain that control hearing is what can lead to hearing loss.

Poor circulation can also contribute to the cause of tinnitus, which is described as a ringing in the ears, that is your brain’s reaction to a hearing loss. An underlying cause of

tinnitus includes high blood pressure, which is often caused by stress.

At the same time, hearing loss has also been linked with increased levels of stress. For the 20% of Americans who experience hearing loss, the struggles that accompany hearing loss could lead to stress. Whether it is communication with a loved one or performance on a job, untreated hearing loss could impede your productivity and relationships.

The American Psychological Association lists these following five tips for reducing stress: 1) Take a break. Even 20 minutes away from the cause of your stress can give you perspective and make you feel less overwhelmed.

2) Exercise. Just 20 minutes each day provides health benefits for both your body and mind.

3) Smile and laugh. Moving those facial muscles in particular eases

tension and sends a corresponding happy signal to the brain.

4) Get social support. Talk to someone who can understand what you’re going through and provide positive feedback.

5) Meditate. Like exercise, meditation helps the mind and body relax and focus.

Susan Baker is the owner and operator of Advanced Hearing Services in Fort Collins. She has been helping people with hearing loss and tinnitus for the past 21 years.

Please call (970) 221-5249 for an appointment today.

Susan D Baker, BC-HIS

Board Certified Hearing Instrument specialist LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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CAREGIVING

ADULT DAYCARE & RESPITE CARE Brookdale Senior Living 1002 Rule Dr., FC 1999 W. 38th Ave., GR 2895 N. Empire, LV 215 Shupe Cir., LV 855-350-3800 www.brookdale.com

Columbine Health Systems www.columbinehealth.com Elderhaus Adult Day Programs 6813 S. College Ave., FC 221-0406, www.elderhaus.org Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 368-2060 1051 6th St., GR, 658-8228 www.seniorhelpers.com

Catholic Charities Northern Larimer County Senior Care Services 460 Linden Center Dr., FC, 4845010, www.ccdenver.org/seniorservices/larimer-county

Adult Protective Services (APS) Larimer County 2555 Midpoint Dr., Ste. F, FC 498-7770, www.larimer.org/ humanservices/aging/adultprotective-services

Weld County Senior Care with A Purpose 1442 N. 11th Ave. GR, 353-6433 www.ccdenver.org/seniorservices/weld-county

Alternatives to Violence 541 E. 8th St., LV, 669-5150 (connects to 24/7 Hotline) www.alternativestoviolence.org

Connections for Independent Living 1331 8th Ave., GR, 352-8682 www.connectionsfor independentliving.org Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700 2154 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Unit 5, LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org

Stepping Stones Adult Day Program @ McKee Medical Center 302 3rd St. SE, Ste. 100, LV 820-6871, www.bannerhealth.com

UCHealth Cancer Care & Hematology 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 170, FC 493-6337, www.uchealth.org

CARE MANAGEMENT

AARP ElderWatch Colorado 800-222-4444, Option 2 www.aarp.org/money/scamsfraud/elderwatch

Larimer County Office on Aging Services 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-7750, www.larimer.org/seniors

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ELDER ABUSE

Crossroads Safehouse FC, 24/7 Hotline/Info: 482-3502 www.crossroadssafehouse.org Weld County Adult Protective Services 315 N. 11th Av., Bldg. C, GR 400-6109, www.weldgov.com/ services/for_seniors SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) 4812 S. College Ave., FC, 472-4204 921 38th Ave. Ct., GR, 506-4059 1570 W. 1st St., LV, 775-2962 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline: 472-4200 www.savacenter.org

HOME HEALTH SUPPORT

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

AccentCare Skilled Home Healthcare 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com Alpha Omega Home Health Care 266-2527, www.alphaomegahh.com Banner Health Home Care 1810 N. Boise Ave., LV, 810-6222 5628 W. 19th St., Ste. 1, GR 810-4435, www.bannerhealth. com/services/home-care Bayada Home Healthcare 5285 McWhinney Blvd., Ste. 140, LV 282-8500, www.bayada.com BrightStar Care 3880 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 180, LV 667-7778, www.brightstarcare. com/fort-collins-loveland Canyon Home Care & Hospice 4850 Hahn’s Peak Dr., Suite 100, LV 330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com CarePathways 877-521-9987 www.carepathways.com Caring Hearts Home Health Care 6801 W. 20th St. Ste. 207, GR 378-1409 www.caringheartshh.com

Columbine Poudre Home Care 915 Centre Ave., Ste 2., FC 482-5096, www.columbine healthservices.com/ columbine-poudre-home-care Encompass Home Health of Colorado 2171 Citrine Ct., LV, 493-8500 www.encompasshealth.com/ locations/lovelandhomehealth Evergreen Home Healthcare 301 N. Howes St., Ste. 110, FC 364-8186, www.evergreenhhc.com Good Samaritan Society— Colorado Home Care: LV 635-2970 Services@Home: EP 577-7700 FC 658-4286 LV 624-5468 WS 674-5520 www.good-sam.com Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Colorado 1220 W. Ash St., Ste C, WS 355-3372 www.homewatchcaregivers.com Interim Health Care 2000 Vermont Dr., Ste. 100, FC, 472-4180, www.interim healthcare.com/fortcollins Maxim Healthcare Services 3665 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 330, FC 493-9300 www.maximhomecare.com Right At Home 330 E. Mulberry St., FC, 494-1111 www.rightathome.net Senior Helpers 3101 Kintzley Ct., Unit J, Laporte 368-2060 1051 6th St., GR, 658-8228 www.seniorhelpers.com

HOSPICE CARE

AccentCare Hospice Care 4065 St. Cloud, Ste. 200, LV 346-9700, www.accentcare.com Banner Hospice 2726 W. 11th St. Rd., GR 352-8487, www.bannerhealth. com/services/hospice

Canyon Home Care & Hospice 4850 Hahn’s Peak Dr., Suite 100, LV 330-5655 www.canyonhomecare.com Pathways 305 Carpenter Rd., FC, 663-3500 2525 W. 16th St., Ste. C, GR 356-4090, www.pathways-care.org

HEALTHCARE ACUPUNCTURE

Goldstone Acupuncture & Whole Health 300 Boardwalk Dr., Bldg. 6A, FC 227-1906, www.goldstone acupuncture.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave., #101, LV 663-2225 www.scottchiro.com Wisdom Ways Acupuncture 2601 S. Lemay Ave., Unit 25, FC 227-3077 www.wisdomwaysacupuncture.com

ALLERGY

Allergy Partners 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 221-2370 2121 E. Harmony Rd., #290, FC 221-2370 6801 W. 20th St., Ste 202, GR 330-5391, www.allergypartners.com Banner Health Clinic: Allergy Care 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 20-6660 608 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 101, FC 498-9226, www.bannerhealth. com/services/allergy Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers 2014 Caribou Dr., Ste. 200, FC 221-1681 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 5, Unit Y, GR, 356-3907 www.coloradoallergy.com

CANCER

American Cancer Society 8221 W. 20th St., Ste. A, GR 356-9727, www.cancer.org Banner Health Clinic: Cancer Care 2050 N. Boise Ave., LV, 820-5900 www.bannerhealth.com/ locations/ loveland/banner-health-clinicboise-cancer

UCHealth Cancer & Hematology Clinic 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 237-7700 2121 E. Harmony Rd., FC 493-6337 6767 W. 29th St., GR, 347-5780 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 237-7700, www.uchealth.org

CBD

Canna World Market 270 E. 29th St., LV 617-2996, www.canna worldmarket.com/loveland Cornerstone Botanicals 5763 Round Rock Ct., FC 239-3374 www.cornerstonebotanicals.com Plenty Wellness 2677 N. Taft Ave., LV, 305-4702 www.plentywellness.com

CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE

Academy of Natural Therapy 631 8th Ave., GR, 352-1181 www.natural-therapy.com Family & Sport Chiropractic 1035 Robertson St., FC 224-2282 www.drmontywilburndc.com Impact Chiropractic 1730 S. College Ave., #100, FC 223-5501 www.impact-chiropractic.com Hand Chiropractic 1630 S. Lemay Ave. #4, FC 221-9300, www.handchiro.org Pivotal Wellness 2550 Stover St., F101, FC 290-9589 2625 Redwing Dr., Ste. 270 266-0003, www.pivotalwellness.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave., #101, LV 663-2225, www.scottchiro.com Weld Family Clinic of Chiropractic 1713 61st Ave., Ste. 102, GR 356-5255, www. weldfamilyclinic.com

DENTAL

Alpine Dental Health 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 482-6034 718 S. College Ave., FC, 484-5297 (Interim during construction: 950 S. Taft Hill Rd.) www.alpinedentalhealth.com Aronson Family Dental 4027 E. Boardwalk Dr., FC 472-0488 www.aronsonfamilydental.com BenchMark Dental 1555 Main St., Ste. A-2, WS 686-7858 www.BenchMarkDentalCare.com Family Dental Clinic—Health District of Northern Larimer County 202 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 416-5331 www.healthdistrict.org Front Range Dentures & Prosthodontics 1006 Robertson St., #210, FC 493-9001 www.frontrangedentures.com Greeley Dental Care 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 210, GR 352-4242 www.GreeleyDentalCare.com Loveland Dentistry and Dentures 274 E. 29th St., LV, 744-2345 Northern Colorado Periodontics 4033 Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 100, FC 614-4313 3400 W. 16th St., Ste. 5X, GR, 714-2201, www.nocoperio.com Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave., #110, FC 673-1863 902 14th St., GR, 616-6474 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 400, LV, 800-2493 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 800-2637 www.perfectteeth.com Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 221-3020 Reynolds Oral & Facial Surgery 3520 E. 15th St., Ste. 102, LV 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. P, GR 663-6878 www.reynoldsoralfacial.com

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

FOOT & ANKLE CARE

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center 2001 S. Shields, Bldg. F, FC 343-4217 3880 N. Grant, Ste. 140, LV 667-0769, www.asafoot.com Anderson Podiatry Center 1355 Riverside Ave., Ste. C, FC 1440 N. Boise Ave., LV, 329-8084 www.andersonpodiatrycenter.com NoCo Foot Nurse, LLC Mobile Service—Northern CO 970-222-4573 www.nocofootnurse.com

GERIATRIC CARE

UCHealth Internal Medicine 1106 E. Prospect Rd. Ste. 100, FC, 495-7410 4674 Snow Mesa Dr., Ste. 100, FC, 482-3712 221 E. 29th St., Ste. 102, LV 203-7050, www.uchealth.org/ services/senior-care

GYNECOLOGY

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

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

HEALTH CLINICS & HOSPITALS

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

Get the Spark Back With Hormone Replacement Therapy More Strength and Endurance Better Sleep Less Anxiety Better Performance “One, 15-minute visit changed my life”

—Greg, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

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Banner Health Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado.

833-252-5535 www.bannerhealth.com UCHealth Family Medicine Center 1025 Pennock Pl., FC 495-8800, www.uchealth.org Greeley Medical Clinic 1675 18th Ave., Ste. 3, GR 350-2433, www.uchealth.org Kaiser Permanente Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado, 207-7171 www.kaiserpermanente.org McKee Medical Center 2000 N. Boise Ave., LV 820-4640, 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 810-4121, 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., Ste. 101 FC, 484-0999, www.saludclinic.org Sage Holistic Health 1136 N. Lincoln Ave., LV, 667-7071 www.sageholistichealth.com Sunrise Health Centers 12 locations in GR, EV, LV plus mobile outreach van, 353-9403 www.sunrisecommunityhealth.org Centura Health - Primary Care Berthoud 549 Mountain Ave., Berthoud 532-4644, www.centura.org VA Medical Clinic 2509 Research Blvd., FC, 224-1550 5200 Hahns Peak Dr., LV, 962-4900 Mental Health 307-778-7349 www.va.gov UCHealth Medical Clinics Locations throughout northern Colorado 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

HEALTH INSURANCE

Kaiser Permanente Medicare 866-973-4584 www.kp.org/ask-co Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV 472-0444, www. larimerhealthconnect.org North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV, 350-4673 1010 A St., GR, 301-4426 302 3rd St. SE #150, LV 292-1533, www.northcolorado healthalliance.org

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS

McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 820-4640 www.bannerhealth.com/locations/ loveland/mckee-medical-center Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org Northern Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR 810-4121, www.bannerhealth.com Peakview Medical Center 5881 16th St. GR, 313-2775 www.uchealth.org

Rocky Mountain Health Plans 243-7050 or 800-346-4643 www.rmhp.org

Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

HEARING

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION

Advanced Hearing Services 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. J2, FC 221-5249, www.advancedhearing.net Audiology Associates 6801 W. 20th St., GR 2528 W. 16th St., GR 352-2881 Hearing Rehab Center 1030 Centre Dr., Ste. A, FC 482-5700 2018 35th Ave., Unit A, GR 330-7374 2980 Ginnala Dr., #102, LV 593-9700 www.hearingrehabcenter.com NuEar Hearing Center 2531 S. Shields St., FC, 484-8051 www.FortCollinsNuEar.com

HEART CARE

CardioVascular Institute of Northern Colorado—Banner Health 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC 1800 15th St., Ste. 310, GR 1900 Boise Ave., Ste. 200, LV 820-2400 www.bannerhealth.com UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 100 & 200 FC, 221-1000, www.uchealth.org

Alzheimer’s Association 415 Peterson St., FC 918 13th St., Ste. 1, GR 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 http://www.alz.org/co EldercareLocator 800-677-1116 www.eldercare.acl.gov

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

Senior Living Advisors of Colorado LV, 541-4592 www.slacolo.com UCHealth Aspen Club/Senior Services 1025 Garfield St., Ste. A, FC 495-8560 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-1860 767 W. 29th St., GR, 652-2796 www.uchealth.org/services/ community-health/aspen-club Weld County Area Agency on Aging 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg. C, GR 400-6950, www.weldgov.com/ departments/human_services/ area_agency_on_aging

INFUSION THERAPY

Banner Health Infusion Therapy 1801 16th St., GR www.bannerhealth.com/services/ infusion-therapy Poudre Infusion Therapy 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500, FC 915 Centre Ave., Ste. 3, FC 1455 Main Street, WS 494-2130 www.columbinehealth.com/ PoudreInfusionTherapy

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

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

Banner Home Medical Equipment 1990 59th Ave., Ste. 300, GR 810-6420 2100 Boise Ave., LV, 752-4074 www.bannerhealth.com Columbine Medical Equipment 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 101, FC, 221-1453, www.columbine healthservices.com/columbinemedical-equipment/ Disabled Resource Services 1017 Robertson St., Unit B, FC 482-2700 118 E. 29th St., Ste. C, LV, 667-0816 www.disabledresourceservices.org

Roth Medical 225 N. Lemay Ave., Ste. 3, FC 224-2828 965 59th Ave., Unit. C, GR 356-0210, www.rotech.com Ensight Skills Center 1740 S. College Ave., FC 407-9999, www.ensightskills.org Frontier Access and Mobility 819 E. Mulberry St., FC, 223-8267 www.FrontierAccess.com Lincare 812 McMurray Ave., FC, 482-8114 www.lincare.com Mobility and More 493 N. Denver Ave., LV 461-8400, www.mymobility.biz PVHS Home Medical Supply 1420 Riverside Ave., Ste. 108, FC 484-6616, www.uchealth.org RCC Medical Supply 3109 35th Ave., Bldg. H-103 356-9078, www.rccmed.net Good Health Will 2003 W. 8th St., LV, 624-6002 2611 W. 11th St. Rd., GR 515-6935, www.goodhealthwill.org

MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING

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

Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County 525 W. Oak St., Ste. B10, FC 482-2209 www.allianceforsuicideprevention.org Connections 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 101, FC 221-5551, www.healthdistrict.org Heart-Centered Counseling FC, GR, LV, 310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com

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

NEUROLOGY

Advanced Neurology of Colorado 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 180 FC, 226-6111 www.advancedneurology.com Banner Health —Neurology 1800 15th St., Ste. 100B, GR 810-5612 2410 W. 16th St., GR, 810-5612 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 820-4725 www.bannerhealth.com/services/ neurology Neurology Associates of Northern Colorado 1106 E. Prospect Rd. #100 FC 482-4373 www.rmhpcommunity.org/ content/neurology-associatesnorthern-colorado UCHealth Neurology Clinic 2315 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 110 FC, 482-4373 1106 E. Prospect Rd., Ste. 100 FC, 482-4373 6767 29th St. Rd., 3rd Floor, GR 482-4373 2695 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 200, LV, 667-7664 www.uchealth.org

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NUTRITION

Catholic Charities Hospitality Kitchen 460 Linden Center Dr., FC, 484-5010 www.ccdenver.org/larimercounty-services Food Bank for Larimer County 5706 Wright Dr., LV, 493-4477 www.foodbanklarimer.org/ nutritious-kitchen Food Assistance (Larimer SNAP) 1601 Brodie Ave., EP 1501 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 200 Peridot Ave., LV 498-6300, www.larimer.org/ humanservices/public-benefits/ snap www.larimer.org/ humanservices

Weld Food Bank Senior Feeding Program 1108 H St., GR, 356-2199 www.weldfoodbank.org/seniorfeeding-program

ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CARE

Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC 493-1292, www.brain-spine.com Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-0112 1900 16th St, 3rd floor, GR 573-3224 3470 E. 15th St., LV, 663-3975 www.orthohealth.com

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

OsteoStrong 3506 W. 10th Ave. GR, 301-4959 www.osteostrong.me

House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, Ste. 100, LV 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org

Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St., #110 FC, 658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com

Meals on Wheels Fort Collins 484-6325 www.mealsonwheelsfc.org

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Meals on Wheels Greeley 353-9738 www.mealsonwheelsgreeley.com Meals on Wheels Loveland & Berthoud 667-0311 www.lovelandmealsonwheels.org Salvation Army 3901 S. Mason St., FC, 207-4472 www.fortcollins.salvationarmy.org Senior Nutrition Program with Volunteers of America 405 Canyon Ave., FC 472-9630, www.voacolorado.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) FC, GR, LV, Berthoud 800-932-8677, www.tops.org Weld County Senior Nutrition (Friendly Fork) Multiple locations, 400-6132 www.weldgov.com/departments/ human_services/area_agency_ on_aging/friendly_fork

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg N, Ste. 1 GR, 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com UCHealth Pain Management Clinic 555 Prospect Ave., EP 3744 S. Timberline Rd., FC 1605 Fox Trail Dr., LV 495-0506, www.uchealth. org/locations/uchealth-painmanagement-clinic-fort-collins

PERSONAL ALERT SYSTEMS

Banner Lifeline LV, 820-3066, GR, 810-4743 www.bannerhealth.com/services/ home-care/programs/bannerlifeline VRI (formerly Caring Solutions 24/7 Alert) 800-860-4230 www. http://vricares.com/ caringsolutions

LifeFone 800-882-2280 www.lifefone.com Life Station 866-545-4306, www.lifestation.com Philips Lifeline 855-681-5351 www.lifelinesys.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St.,Bldg. A Ste. 1, FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 110, FC 115 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 160, FC 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC 1555 Main St. A 4/5, WS 221-1201 1901 56th Ave , Ste. 110, GR 451-5776 4435 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Johnstown, 699-7303 www.coloradoinmotion.com Front Range Therapy 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. #133A FC, 494-6449 www.columbinehealth.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline St., Ste. 120, FC 1491 N. Denver Ave., #101, LV 663-2225 www.scottchiro.com

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

Catholic Charities Northern 460 Linden Center Dr., FC 493-0141 www.ccdenver.org/larimercounty-services House of Neighborly Service 1511 E. 11th St, LV, 667-4939 375 Meadowlark Dr., Berthoud 532-0161, www.honservice.org Needy Meds 800-503-6897 www.needymeds.org Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 416-6519 www.healthdistrict.org/ prescription-assistance

VA Assistance Program 877-327-0022 www.va.gov

Tobacco-Free Coalition of Weld County www.tfcweldcounty.com

REHABILITATION SERVICES

SPECIALTY CARE

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

SMOKING CESSATION

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

Arktos Direct Care PRP for Hair Loss 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC, 818-2280 www.arktosdirectcare.com Premier Skin Clinic 1603 Oakridge Dr. #200, FC 221-1285, www. premierskinclinic.com Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St., #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net

SPORTS MEDICINE

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

SURGERY

UCHealth Surgical Clinics 2121 E. Harmony Rd. Bldg. A-1, Ste. 330, FC

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LAUNCHING ONLINE AND IN SELECT TOUR VENUES

2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. Ste. 2200, LV 5881 W. 16th St., GR 221-5878, www.uchealth.org

3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 200, LV 624-5150 www.uchealth.org

URGENT CARE

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

Associates in Family Medicine Urgent Care CSU, 151 W. Lake St., Ste. 1500 FC, 237-8200 3519 Richmond Dr., FC, 204-0300 1683 Main St., WS, 686-0124 www.afmfc.com Banner Urgent Care 3617 S. College Ave., Ste. C , FC 821-1500 2015 35th Ave., GR, 810-4155 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 110, LV 820-4264, https://urgentcare. bannerhealth.com

VISION

Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV, 408-3268 www.kirkeyecenter.com See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR, 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com

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

The Eyes Have It 102 W. Mountain Ave., FC 407-0665 www.theeyeshaveitfc.com

UCHealth Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 140, FC, 297-6250 1900 16th St. GR, 652-2454

Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 460-0154 www.windsorvisionsource.com

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Giving back

Kim Sharpe

From emptiness to overflowing abundance How volunteering helped rebuild a life KATE BEGAN VOLUNTEERING TO stave off the emptiness she felt after a bout with cancer led to the deterioration of her marriage. When she and her husband divorced, most of her friend group—which was comprised of other couples—changed.

“I needed an outlet for my loneliness and my anger, so I began volunteering,” explains Kate. “First I began volunteering with HABIC and trained my collie in caring for children in schools. I remember one boy who couldn’t communicate with anyone, yet he would sit with my collie and talk his heart out to her, and she would listen!”

Hanging out with four-legged friends continues to be a theme of Kate’s volunteer activities.

She fosters puppies for the Animal Friends Alliance and teaches her young canine guests basic manners until they’re adopted into their forever homes. She also volunteers with the National Association of Canine Scent Work, a group that sponsors competitions where dogs use their instinctual hunting and puzzle-solving skills to find hidden objects. Her German Wirehair Pointer, Greta, is learning to be a competitor with Kate’s patient coaching.

As one of Fort Collins first Bicycle Ambassadors, Kate has been sharing her passion for pedaling with people of all ages since the Bicycle Ambassador Program’s inception in 2012. The Fort Collins Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program relies on her to teach its safe bicycling programs to kids throughout the city, too. “Kate’s enthusiasm for bicycling is truly infectious, 42 |

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and it rubs off on the kids she teaches in bike camps and at schools,” says Nancy Nichols, SRTS coordinator.

From giving bike safety presentations and teaching safe cycling classes to working at the city’s Open Street events to counting bicyclists and pedestrians as part of a data collection process, Kate’s service has helped hundreds of children and adults enjoy safe, two-wheeled fun.

Kate also shares her love of the natural world with others. For years she volunteered as a certified adventure leader with the Colorado Mountain Club taking people on backpacking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing expeditions.

She also served as the treasurer for

CMC’s Fort Collins Chapter for a long period of time. Currently, you might find her at the Gardens on Spring Creek weeding flower beds or educating visitors about winged creatures in the Butterfly House.

Another group that benefits from Kate’s generous spirit is Project SelfSufficiency. Annually, she reads through applications submitted by single parents asking for the nonprofit’s help in building a stable life. “This is a really hard assignment,” she says. “I want to help them all and narrowing it down to a few is a really tough call.”

What’s not a tough call is the one to keep on keeping on. Kate plans to continue volunteering for the rest of her life. “It keeps me healthy and doing things I enjoy. I also really like helping people and giving back to the community, which is such a cliché thing to say, but it’s true.”

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