THRIVE Local Magazine October 2020 Issue

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Impor tant Phone Number s Ber t h ou d Senior Center 970-532-2730 Berthoud Area Transportation Sys. (BATS) 970-344-5816 Rural Alternative For Transportation (RAFT)970-532-0808 Eat on Recreation Center - Active Adults

970-893-1200

Est es Par k Estes Valley Community Center 970-586-8191 Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC) 970-581-2195 VIA Transportation 303-447-9636

In This Issue...

Pu blish er s' Not es............................ 4 In dex of Spon sor s............................ 5 Ou t & Abou t .................................... 6 Local Resou r ces............................... 8

For t Collin s Senior Center SAINT Transportation

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Gr eeley Active Adult Center 60+ Ride

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Joh n st ow n Senior Center 60+ Ride

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Lovelan d SAINT Transportation Chilson Senior Center

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M illik en Senior Center 60+ Ride

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Sen ior Livin g.................................... 9

THRIVE Local Cont r ibut or s...

In t h e Spot ligh t ................................ 10

Cover Ph ot o by Lor i Jack son , Jaxon Pics

Joh n st ow n ........................................ 12 M ak in g a Dif f er en ce........................ 14 Local Act ivit ies................................ 15 Br ain Gam e...................................... 16 Healt h y Livin g.................................. 17

Bob McDonnell Johnstown

Phyllis Kennemer Loveland

Terry Rustin Estes Park

Danita Nixon

Mark Nixon

Virginia Huppe Berthoud

Ber t h ou d Residen t .......................... 18 Tr avel Tales...................................... 20 Est es Residen t .................................. 21 Legal View s...................................... 22

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Out & About

Night on t he Tow n

Sept. 11th, Loveland Night on the Town - Artist Carolyn Pearce was downtown Loveland creating amazing pottery on her potters wheel. Her studio, Mud Works, will be participating in the 2020 Loveland Art Studio Tour taking place on October 10-11, and Oct 17-18 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm daily. There will be live in-studio/gallery, and virtual tours. For more info on the tour go to: lovelandartstudiotour.com

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Mckinley posing with a princess

Moofie with granddaughter Mckinley

A Delight f ul Sat ur day Mor ning, Fit for a Pr incess!

By M oof ie M iller

The Princess Tea Party held at the McCreery House in Loveland on August 15th, resulted in many happy princesses and family members. Everyone sat socially distanced on blankets, ate fancy tea party treats, and drank pink lemonade out of real glasses!

Each young princess received a gift craft bag which they used to make ribbon wands, bracelets, and tea party candles to take home. They even had a photo taken with a ?real? unicorn!

It was rewarding to watch the adult characters actively engage with each child, taking selfies with them, and enjoying being with each other. Being a princess for one magical morning, was truly worth the effort that RJAmazing Entertainment, and the staff of McCreery House put into the event. GOOD WORK! Events like these are perfect for creating memories with your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren!

"Gr andchildr en ar e like flower s; you never get tir ed of watching them gr ow." author unknown

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Local Resour ces

Nor t her n Color ado Dr ive Thr ough Senior Meal Ser vices

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, some meal sites in Larimer and Weld County are providing "drive through" meal services. The sites ask patrons to honor CDC guidelines for safe distancing and the wearing of masks. This list is not all inclusive - check with your local Volunteers of America to determine if they are offering drive through services in your local area.

Eat on - Friendly Fork Drive Through Meals are being served every Weds. at 12:00pm at the Eaton Recreation Center, 1675 3rd St, Eaton -

Cost for the meal 60+ years of age - $4.00 Under 60 years of age - $12.00 Reser vat ion s ar e r equ ir ed t h e Tu esday pr ior by 10am . RSVP w it h Am y Hodge 970-893-1200

Est es Par k - Drive Through Meals provided by the Big Horn Restaurant are served every day at 11:45am at the Estes Park Senior Center, 1760 Olympian Ln., Estes Park -

Cost for the meal for senior center members - $5.00 non-members - $8.00 Reser vat ion s ar e r equ ir ed t h e day pr ior by 1:00pm . RSVP at 970-581-2195

For t Collin s - The Smiling Spoon is providing curbside pickup every Weds. between 11:30am - 12:00pm at The Sanctuary Place Apartments 3732 Kunz Ct., Fort Collins -

Meals are available for adult 60 or older - suggested donation $2.50 per meal Reser vat ion s m u st be m ade by 1:30 pm t h e day bef or e at 970-472-9630 ot ion 1

Joh n st ow n - Friendly Fork Drive Through Meals are being served every Weds. at 11:45am at the Johnstown Senior Center, 101 Charlotte St., Johnstown -

Must be at least 60+ years of age or a spouse of a person 60 yrs old. Suggested donation $4.00 Reser vat ion s ar e r equ ir ed t h e Tu esday pr ior by 10am . RSVP at 970-587-5251

Lovelan d - Smiling Spoon curbside pickup every Mon. between 11:30am and 12:00pm at the Chilson Senior Center 700 E 4th St., Loveland -

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For adults 60+. There is no cost for eligible diners. Suggested donations of $2.50 may be mailed in.

Self-addressed stamped envelopes will be available at the site. Cash donations will no longer be accepted on site.

Reser vat ion s m u st be m ade by 1:30pm t h e Fr i. bef or e at (970) 472-9630 opt ion 1

M illik en - Friendly Fork Drive Through Meals are being served every Mon. and Fri. at 11:30am at the Milliken Senior Center, 1101 S Broad St., Milliken -

Suggested donation for meal is $4.00 for 60+ and $14.00 for those under 60 years of age.

Reser vat ion s m u st be called in at least on e bu sin ess day pr ior t o m eal day. Please call Kat h y at 970-660-5040 t o r eser ve you r m eal.

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Senior Living

Successf ully (and safely) Age in Place 90% of older adults sixty-five and older would like to age in place in their current home. A small minority have actually taken steps to ensure that they will accomplish their goal.

Danita Nixon, owner of Senior Living Advisors of Colorado, is committed to helping older adults in the Northern Colorado area develop a personalized plan to age in place.

A Fr ee w or k sh op - " Five St eps t o Su ccessf u lly Age in Place" , w ill be h eld t w ice in Oct ober !

At this workshop we will discuss five easy, actionable steps to increase the likelihood that you will be able to stay in your home.

Th u r s, Oct . 22n d at Ber t h ou d Com m u n it y Cen t er at 12:45pm at 248 Welch Ave., Ber t h ou d Sat ., Oct . 24t h f r om 1:00pm -2:00pm at Joh n st ow n Com m u n it y YM CA at 165 Set t ler Way, Johnstown Saf e Social dist an cin g w ill be obser ved, an d f ace m ask s m u st be w or n . Space is lim it ed; RSVP r equ ir ed. Please call 970-541-4592 t o m ak e you r r eser vat ion .

If you are not able to attend, or are not comfortable going out in public, feel free to call Danita directly to talk about getting the information by mail, email or personal appointment. Call 970-541-4592 to discuss your options!

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In the Spotlight

A Tr ibut e t o Elvis

by Ph yllis Ken n em er

Greeley resident George Gray is an Elvis Tribute Artist. He wears costumes based on Elvis's outfits and sings his songs, but he does not attempt to "be Elvis" as impersonators sometimes do. His dad had a large collection of Elvis's recordings and George remembers listening to them throughout his childhood, sometimes singing along, so he memorized the lyrics of many of the songs.

bar in the mid 1990s. Some of his friends urged him to get up and sing. He resisted. They were persistent. George relented. He went onstage and sang some of Elvis's songs. The response was positive. The seed was planted. After that George entertained as Elvis at a few birthday parties and anniversaries and appeared in several hospice events.

George is a Colorado native, born in Denver in 1960. His family moved to Georgia when he was nine years old and later to New Jersey. He reports that he experienced two opposite types of lifestyles in these places -- leisurely living in the South followed by the fast-paced existence of the North. He returned to Colorado in 1976 and settled in Greeley.

Beginning in about the year 2000, George started paying tribute to Elvis as a professional performer. He ordered a costume from a company specializing in Elvis outfits. (The cost of such suits varies from $1,800 to $5,000.) At first, he performed alone with a background sound track, but then he found musicians willing to be a part of the show and established an Elvis Tribute Artist Company. They created a Rock and Roll Show and a Gospel Show. He and the full 17 Bill, Elizabeth, Brett six $ Christina member band present about or sevenMarkham shows a

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Resident year. In the meantime, George performs on his own or with a few musicians in assisted living homes about two or three times a month.

George sometimes travels to do solo performances throughout the country, including visits to the states of New York, Texas, and Alaska.

He performed once in Las Vegas, but the overall atmosphere of the gambling town did not appeal him and he had no desire to continue there.

In the mornings, George can be heard as the DJ on Pirate Radio 104.7 originating in Greeley. He and his wife, Dixie, enjoy a blended family life. Each of them brought two daughters to their marriage three years ago and they have since added a 14-month old son.

Additional information about George and his performances can be found at his website: www.KingRockandRoll.com and on Facebook: George Gray and the Elvis Experience.

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Elvis purchased his first guitar when he was just 11 years old.

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In 1947, a local radio show offered a young Elvis (age 12) a chance to sing live on air, but he was too shy to go on.

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At 18, Elvis paid $4 to make his first record, a gift for his mama.

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Elvis bought Graceland when he was 22.

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Elvis served in the Army after he was already famous.

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Elvis never performed outside of North America.

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Johnstown

Check Out t he New Communit y YMCA! Johnstown, CO. has a brand new community YMCA which opened mid-June this year.

community relations and fantastic customer service.

The facility is owned by the city of Johnstown and is managed by the YMCA. Memberships are open to anyone in the area who is interested in joining.

Th e f acilit y of f er s t h e f ollow in g am en it ies:

There are special rates for Seniors, Silver&FitÂŽ memberships, and free membership for SilverSneakersÂŽ. The YMCA does offer financial assistance for all membership types for those who qualify.

The new facility has brought over a hundred part-time and full-time jobs to the region. They have hired staff that is committed to excellent

Basketball

Gym

Indoor Running/Walking track

Indoor Cycling

Pickleball

Lap Pool

Leisure Pool

Splash Pad

Slides

Diving Boards

Sauna

Steam Room

Multipurpose Sports Fields Classes Such as Zumba, Les Mills BODYPUMP, Yoga & water aerobics Fitness Center with Cardio and Strength Training Equipment and Weights Indoor & Outdoor Group Exercise Spaces Community Event Space with Catering Kitchen

St op by t h e Joh n st ow n Com m u n it y YM CA, get a t ou r an d see f or you r self h ow w on der f u l it is!

Joh n st ow n Com m u n it y YM CA 165 Settler Way, Johnstown, CO. 80534 720-797-2020 Hou r s:

Mon-Fri: Sat: Sun:

5:00am - 10:00pm 7:00am - 8:00pm 8:00am - 8:00pm

Not e: Th e Joh n st ow n Com m u n it y YM CA is open an d is obser vin g COVID saf et y m easu r es.

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Meet Keit h Williams

by Dan it a Nixon

Keith Williams is the Executive Director for the Johnstown Community YMCA and Chief properties officer at the YMCA of Northern Colorado. He took the job in the Spring of 2019, with the mission to get it built and set a foundation for years to come. The construction phase took eighteen months and was impacted by challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keith is passionate about serving people and making a difference. He has twenty-two years working in the government, and twenty-two years working with non-profits. His forty-four years of experience in both sectors gives him the unique ability to represent the Town and the YMCA, helping to blend them together.

Keith gives kudos to the town council and mayors current and past, for saving up the revenue to be able to build the facility. He believes the new Johnstown YMCA is helping to make a better world!

Keith enjoying the outdoors with his Corgi!

?It is a privilege to take this role; it has been wonderful working with the town?, Keith shared.

In his free time Keith likes to walk, cycle and swim.

He enjoys camping, mountaineering and outdoor education. A fun fact about Keith is that he has climbed Longs Peak 100 times!

Keith at the Johnstown YMCA when it was under construction

" If you w an t t o t ou ch t h e past , t ou ch a r ock .

If you w an t t o t ou ch t h e pr esen t , t ou ch a f low er .

If you w an t t o t ou ch t h e f u t u r e, t ou ch a lif e."

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Mak ing a Differ ence

Help for Those w it h Low Vision

by Bob M cDon n ell

Denny Moyer, CEO of Ensight Skills Center, Inc. (ESC), earned a degree in occupational therapy, because she, ?wanted to work with other people with disabilities.? When she moved to Colorado, she realized there were no services for those with vision loss.

Denny Moyer, CEO Ensight

Denny has vision challenges herself, in that she has Stargardt?s disease. This disease causes light-sensitive cells in the retina to deteriorate, especially where fine focusing occurs. She has had this condition since she was 19.

ESC hosts support groups that provide educational presentations and peer support. One-on-one counseling support with a licensed counselor is available too.

Denny, along with the Fort Collins Lions Club, formed ESC in 2001. Its mission is to provide people with low vision the tools, counseling, and training that empowers independent and productive living.

The fall and injury prevention program consists of a Matter of Balance classes. These sessions educate on fall and injury prevention. Participants learn exercises for better balance and mobility.

ESC has a few programs available. The comprehensive low vision program helps individuals to manage and remain in their homes. It also provides home safety evaluations.

In addition to the skills center in Fort Collins, ESC has satellite locations at ophthalmology clinics throughout the state. The Curtis Strong Center in Greeley is the main hub for low vision services in eastern Colorado. Staff travels to various locations in the state for outlying areas.

The nonprofit 501(c)(3) funding comes from various sources including Medicare, local fund raising, state funding, grant writing and some funds from several area agencies on aging.

In its first year, ESC saw 32 clients and now works with 7,000 to 8,000 people per year. Denny says part of the organization success is their ongoing partnership with the Lions Club organization.

The assistive technology program trains people on the use of CCTVs, smart phones, tablets and computers. This includes software that magnifies images on these devices.

ECS does public health programs to promote education and awareness of their programs. These group are free.

Activities and programs through ESC include weekly watercolor painting classes and a monthly audio 14 book club.

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With the COVID-19, restrictions, Denny misses the groups and clients that come to ESC. The people miss these get-togethers too but Zoom online meetings are filling some of the gap.

Denny says those with low vision can still be independent and successful. She says there are ?lots of resources out there.?

En sigh t Sk ills Cen t er is t h er e f or t h e qu ar t er of t h e sen ior popu lat ion t h at h ave som e vision im pair m en t t h at can?t be cor r ect ed. Go t o w w w.en sigh t sk ills.or g f or m or e in f or m at ion .

Local Activities

Team THRIVE getting ready to go inside Time Escape

Team THRIVE totally spent after an hour of trying to escape!

How do you render someone speechless? Call up a friend and to their website at: invite them to an "escape room".

By Dan it a Nixon timeescapeloveland.com or give If they have never experienced them a call at 970-624-0024 one first-hand, most likely you will hear dead silence at the other end of the phone line, and you Here is what a couple of our team members had to will have some explaining to do. say about our recent experience...

Thrive Local Magazine, partnered with Time Escape Loveland to give an escape experience to four seasoned adults who have never been to one.

"What a fun and challenging afternoon at Time Escape. An interesting team of new friends entered into the ?80?s?escape room to earn our way back to reality. The room was full of 1980?s artifacts, clothes, and memorabilia from which we were to find both clues and answers to proceed forward. Certainly challenging in the way it was set up, the room allowed and created an atmosphere in which everyone played a role in discovery and mind bending questions in which to ?escape?. Very thoughtful layout and thought provoking! Our masked team laughed and worked together the full hour. The escape room was absolutely rewarding, fun and interesting to do something so different. This is a very friendly - family run small business which is offering a fun new opportunity to Loveland." M. Miller

Four brave souls joined the publishers of THRIVE Local Magazine for the "80's Remix Escape experience".

Escape rooms are housed in many types of facilities. Some are in warehouses, some in office buildings, but TIME Escape Loveland is in an older Loveland home, near downtown at 777 N. Lincoln Ave. The experience starts with the host sharing the rules and also the story line behind the particular escape room one is getting ready to experience.

The team is then closed into the room, "set loose" to begin looking for clues and solving problems that will (hopefully) enable them to "escape" the room.

Escape rooms are a wonderful, multi-generational activity. With the holidays coming up, an escape room experience is an awesome gift or a great way to get family out of the house and doing something special together.

Time Escape will have a Christmas Escape Room this year. To book an escape room experience go

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"Time escape was a mystery to me. Seeing their wonderful Victorian structure highlighted my curiosity.

The inviting entry was most unusual; as were the rules to play time escape. Our team of six players entered the 80?s room with wide eyes as we began searching for clues? We searched and sought for an hour, through laughs and wows! What a fun experience. If you are invited, do go for it!" A. Keil THRIVELocalmagazine.com Oct. 2020

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Br ain Games

September Puzzl e Sol uti ons

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Heal thy Living

St op St ar t ing Over

by Jolie Dek leva

If you?re like most people, you?ve been on a diet, then ?fell?off the diet only to end up weighing more than you did when you started. Or perhaps you?ve made a bold declaration that you?ll start training for a 5K, only to quit a few days in as the sore muscles set in. It is time to stop the madness and stop starting over.

One mistake many well meaning ?starters?make is that they decide to dabble in being healthy instead of fully committing to the journey. Children believe anything is possible, but somewhere along the way, we lose that idea and we adopt a cynical, ?I?ll try, but I?ll likely fail mentality.?Moving towards excellent health is a process that is much less about taking all the right actions, but it is rather more about having a positive attitude. When we master our mindset and start identifying ourselves as someone who does healthy things, being in motion towards our goal becomes part of who we are, not a hobby or temporary state.

Becoming healthy is a worthy life journey similar to a marathon. It is not a sprint. Each person must choose their ?hard?. You may choose to learn to cook healthy foods, visit a gym twice a week, and practice yoga at home which takes your time and resources. Or you may choose to eat whatever you want, be sedentary, become ill, and miss out on time with family and loved ones. Either choice has

its challenges. I hope you choose to move towards being healthy. You are a success if you?re getting a little healthier every day even it?s one tiny action at a time because you?ve decided to stop starting over.

Ready to make small important healthy changes over time to make a big impact on your health? Follow Health Educator and Coach, Jolie Dekleva, Masters in Public Health, on facebook/Instagram Living Well Intentionally, website www.livingwellintentionally.com to subscribe to her emails Living Well with Jolie.

Another mistake we make is that we let the fear of failing keep us from starting. I?m currently reading John Maxwell?s book, Failing Forward. It?s a classic about using your set-backs to strengthen your resolve. Every mistake we make if viewed with a teachable spirit can be used to move us towards our goal instead of away. Failing is temporary and should be separated from the person. We make bad choices, and have moments of weakness, but we ourselves are not failures.

It?s time to redefine success. I love Mel Robin?s comment that, ?It is impossible to fail when you view life as one big journey of learning and growing.? Instead of seeing our health journey as an up and down hills and valley curve, start viewing your journey as a stair steps. There will be times of progress where you?ll start adding a fruit or vegetable to every meal, you?ll drink half your weight in ounces of water, and you?ll consistently take your walks around the block. Then there will be times when you don?t. You may plateau seeing little change in the scale and become discouraged.

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Ber thoud Resident

Follow t he Foot st eps

by Vir gin ia Hu ppe

Janice Gibb loves to hike, so volunteering in Rocky Mountain National Park was a natural choice for her. She has donated about 5,000 hours during her 29 years of service there as part of a group formed to "give back to the park." They started with building trails and cleaning ditches. After a time, the group was named the Road Hogs and became an arm of the Roads Department. In this capacity, they began cutting trees, repairing fences and bridges, removing noxious weeds, and making pads for handicapped picnic tables. The toughest job was breaking mortar on the old Belgium stones on Trail Ridge Road between Rainbow Curve and the Alpine Visitors' Center. The most memorable was spending three years with the Hot Shots crew cutting down beetle kill trees and staking them for burning.

Janice was born in Staten Island, New York, 87 years ago. She grew up in a farming community in New Jersey during World War II. She remembers rationing, victory gardens, raising chickens, and collecting scrap metal. Her dad repaired shoes, which were part of the rationing. The family saved gas stamps to take a vacation each summer. That was the way life was and Janice reports that she was appreciative and happy.

After high school, Janice worked one year as a bookkeeper before deciding to attend Augusta College in Rock Island, Illinois, where she became the first female majorette. She went on to become a contracted substitute teacher for 23 years, teaching an average of 150 days a year in Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education.

Janice and Wayne were married in 1957 and raised three children. Two of them attended college in Wyoming. One stayed there and the other settled in the Denver area. Their presence in the vicinity influenced the Gibbs' decision to retire to Berthoud 30 years ago.

Working as a CDOT (certified flagger) for 16 years was a favorite activity.

While working with the Division of Wildlife, Janice helped with netting antelope in the grasslands for eventual transporting to other areas and herding Canada geese for removal and relocation. Most interesting, she has been observing the nest of a pair of Bald Eagles for 18 years noting successful hatching through the whole time.

Janice also enjoys hiking in the Park with others.

For 16 years, she was the leader for Shining Mountains of Estes Park, a Colorado Mountain Club. During the past 15 years, she has been leading hikes for groups from her church, First Presbyterian of Berthoud.

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Janet continues to be an active volunteer and is a great asset to the community.

Janice has volunteered as a member of the Loveland Valentine Stamping crew!

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The Road Hogs!

Janice collecting slash

Janice working on snow fences

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Tr avel Tal es

Oh! The Places We CAN Go!

by Cr yst al Joh n son

Fall is settling in. Colorful leaves are falling. We are looking forward to pumpkins, turkeys and family gatherings. But what about the promise of snow you feel in the air? Are you dreaming of escaping the cold weather for awhile? Are you experiencing cabin fever? Are you ready for travel, but uncertain about quarantines and restrictions?

first? There are many great options and fewer restrictions here. You can view the fall colors in New England or visit the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. How about exploring a city you haven't visited before, such as Washington, D.C., San Francisco, or San Antonio? The options are endless.

Good news! Cruise Planners can help.

You could also consider visiting our two out-laying states. Hawaii is a tropical island paradise with traditional luaus, volcanic hikes, and much more.

You can experience lush green scenery and feel warm sand beneath your toes. Hawaii currently has a 14-day mandatory quarantine that is scheduled to end on September 30th.

Let us help you take an in-depth look at some of the destinations that are welcoming to travelers.

Here are a few possibilities.

How about considering sites in the continental USA

Alaska is a popular summer destination with its rugged outdoor adventures and large variety of wildlife. It is not too early to start making plans for next year. At the present time, you will need a negative Covid test result from the past 72 hours and a completed health declaration form.

If you are wanting to leave the country, Mexico has beaches and sunshine while Colorado has wind and snow. All-inclusive, luxurious resorts are welcoming guests. They offer golf, spa amenities, and adventure. New cleaning and sanitation protocols are in place and carefully monitored for health and safety. Other out-of-country travel could include an African Safari in Tanzania or viewing monkeys in Costa Rica.

Travel is safer than it has ever been. Hand sanitizer stations, multiple daily cleanings, and new food service procedures are in place for travelers' comfort and safety.

Don't delay. Let's start planning today.

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Estes Par k Resident

Joe Ar nold Honor s t he Religions of t he Wor ld Ph ot os an d st or y by T.A. Ru st in

Joe Arnold appreciates the diversity of the world's art, cultures and religions.?It took me a long time to realize that I was more interested in the sacred art of all religions than any specific one,? he said.

Putting this interest into tangible form has resulted in Joe's Sacred Art Garden.

Adjacent to his studio in Estes Park, the Garden includes sculptures and constructions that honor the world's religions. ?I've collected statues from all over the world, and then I build shrines for them,? said Joe. He uses wood, tile, stone, and other materials to create these shrines.

?Prayer is universal to all religions,? said Joe.He has a particular interest in Buddhist prayer wheels, but bringing them back from Asia was unreasonable, ?so I decided to build them myself,? he said.

Prayer wheels are large cylinders mounted on platforms that rotate; the platforms are then mounted on rods and driven into the ground.The surface of the prayer wheel is painted and includes a phrase meaning ?Hail the jewel in the lotus.? Joe explains that this a reference to the Buddha. The container has an opening in the side into which people place prayers on pieces of paper. The prayer wheel is spun, says Joe, sending the prayers out into the world.

In Joe's Sacred Art Garden, the world's religions peacefully co-exist with each other. Walking through the Garden, visitors can appreciate the feeling of serenity that pervades it.

In 2013, Joe retired from his job of 38 years as an It may seem a long journey from building roads and project engineer, supervising construction projects bridges to making sacred objects, but Joe has found in Rocky Mountain National Park. Now he travels a way to use his construction skills to explore his the world, seeking out the divine in many cultures. own spirituality.

He displays these objects, both beautiful and Joe Arnold displays his work in his Sacred Art inspirational, in his garden, which includes religious Garden and on his website thesacredartgarden.com objects from Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and 21 Christianity.

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Legal View s

Est at e Planning 10 1 Planning one?s estate, including tackling all the paperwork and legal considerations, can appear a daunting task. According to a study cited on Forbes.com, less than half of Americans have a Will, and that?s only one aspect of an estate plan. Planning your estate accomplishes more than just ensuring your own preferences-it also helps your family by saving them undue emotional distress and confusion and ensures they are provided for when you pass. A typical estate plan is composed of at least the following instruments:

providers and loved ones how you wish to be cared for in certain terminal circumstances where you are otherwise unable to communicate your wishes. For example, you can elect to have various forms of life support withheld completely, maintained for a certain number of days, or maintained indefinitely.

Contact the experienced estate planning attorneys at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. today for help creating your estate plan. And thereafter, always remember to review and update your estate plan as your situation or desires change, such with the birth of a grandchild, purchase of a second home, etc.

The attorneys can be reached at 1-800-598-4348.

1. Will A Will essentially declares who you wish to receive your property, including any charitable donations or specific gifts you wish to make, and who will manage such distributions on your behalf. The Will also states who you wish to be guardian of your children in the event you and their other parent are gone.

2. Du r able Pow er s of At t or n ey There are two different types of power of attorney, medical and financial, in which you give an individual the authority to make decisions for you when you are unable to do so for yourself. Through durable power of attorney, you have the power to authorize and appoint someone to oversee your financial and legal matters and medical care. These documents save substantial expense avoiding court intervention to appoint decision makers.

3. Livin g Will/ Advan ced Healt h car e Dir ect ive This instrument serves to inform your care 22

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