The Convergence of pandemics: Drug-related deaths are on the rise, too
By Laurrie Lorenzo and Marta Brooks, Pharm.D. In 2018 we saw a reduction in the number of overdose deaths and began making a dent in the opioid epidemic, then along came COVID-19. The coronavirus...
View ArticleDumb Friends League Adoptable Pets: Week of April 26
AHRI – ID# A0844012 Sweet Ahri is an active and lovable 1-year-old mixed breed. She has lived well with children, cats and other dogs in the past and was housebroken in her previous home. Ahri would...
View ArticleApplewood serves the community through Virtual Furry Scurry
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric will be sponsoring this year’s virtual Furry Scurry walk hosted by the Dumb Friends League. The walk will be held May 1st, but participants can walk anytime...
View ArticleFree and fun balance training app for CO’s older adults – reserve your spot now!
The State of Colorado, Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and Nymbl believe that every older adult should have access to fun and effective balance training, which is why Nymbl is now free...
View ArticleTo more than 4 million women living with Alzheimer’s: Happy Mother’s Day
When we gather on May 9 to celebrate Mother’s Day, give a special thought for the more than 4 million women across the United States who are living with a unique challenge: Alzheimer’s disease....
View ArticleHomeAid Colorado Seeks to Change the Lives of Local Children by Collecting...
Builders for Babies Diaper Drive Before COVID-19, one in three U.S. families could not afford diapers. The pandemic’s resulting impact on American job security has only exacerbated this need as diaper...
View ArticleAdams County League of Women Voters Hosts Census Update Monday, May 10
Colorado is gaining an additional Congressional District, based on the 2020 US Census. What other changes are coming? Join the Adams County League of Women Voters via zoom at 6:30 pm Monday, May 10,...
View ArticleTechnology presents new opportunities for older adults
Technology is a highly integrated part of everyday life. The pace at which technology advances is constantly accelerating. This poses a new opportunity for older adults to learn new tools, platforms,...
View ArticleDumb Friends League Adoptable Pets: Week of May 3
Pretty Girl PRETTY GIRL– ID# A0801184 Pretty Girl is a 6-year-old love boat. She is a mixed tabby tortie with the soul of an angel. Pretty Girl enjoys sunny spots, loves socializing, has a charming...
View ArticleHow To Teach Your Kids About Saving, Spending and Sharing
When it comes to money, this time of year is typically associated with tax season, which can also be a great time to focus on your financial well-being. If you have children, it’s also a perfect...
View ArticleRTD establishes guiding principles for providing future service – seeks...
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) launched Reimagine RTD in 2019 with the purpose of evaluating and forecasting the changing transportation needs of the region and to engage customers and...
View ArticleA Colorado Panorama: Barbara Jo Revelle and Don Morreale
This column tells the stories of the people whose faces appear on “A Colorado Panorama: A People’s History,” a two-block-long tile mural on the southeast side of the Colorado Convention Center....
View ArticleLights Out, Colorado!
By Kathy Webster I wrote not long ago about the Dark Skies project in Colorado. Efforts to preserve our night skies, for people and all living things, continue. If you are not familiar with the Dark...
View ArticleLake Arbor Auto spearheads Mother’s Day car
Teen mom Mackenzie Deshon (pink hoodie) listens to Lake Arbor Auto’s Sean Kuchera prior to unveiling of Mother’s Day gift. Mackenzie Deshon, with 3-year-old son Jayson, try out her new Mother’s Day...
View ArticleSpring maintenance means getting your A/C ready for Summer
As winter comes to an end and the weather in Colorado begins to warm up, it is important for homeowners to prepare their cooling systems for the upcoming summer months. Preparing a cooling system for...
View ArticleLiving through the snowmageddon of Alzheimer’s
By Rebecca Chopp, Chancellor Emeriti, University of Denver Several years ago, I lived through a “snowmageddon.” The apocalypse hit Denver with screaming tornadoes of ice and snow that made buildings...
View ArticleDemolition of the I-70 viaduct to start this month
Get ready to say “bye-a-duct”! The demolition of the I-70 viaduct between Brighton and Colorado boulevards on the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Central 70 Project will begin as soon as the...
View ArticleHOAs Not Created Equal: Know before you buy, avoid post-purchase-blues
It is impossible to buy a new home or resale that is not in an HOA. Important in the purchase decision are the financing, location, schools, crime and other factors. Unfortunately most home buyers...
View ArticleOrchard Town Center Serves Up Sizzling Summer Fun with Art, Concerts, Farmers...
The Orchard Town Center has an entertainment-packed event schedule planned for guests this summer as business returns to some “normalcy” for the shopping center. Safe indoor and outdoor events that...
View ArticleNew Book by Mother-Daughter Duo Sheds Light on the ‘Superpowers’ Siblings...
When Jackson Reyhle, a 5th grader at North Star Academy, was diagnosed with Alopecia at the age of 3, his Mom, Nicole Leinbach, began to realize that the time, attention and energy placed on Jackson...
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