2020 Colorado Winefest Commemorative Poster Artist Winners

Every year, the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE) invites 2D artists from around Colorado to submit their artwork for a ... Read More »

Let’s give it up for Lent!

What would you give up for 40 days? Easter is coming, and by the time it gets here my church is going to receive a rather large donation of ... Read More »

The PTC 104 rebate

Low-income Colorado seniors may be eligible for more financial help Older adults age 65 and older or individuals who are disabled and own pr... Read More »

Young Brain? Old Bones!

I’ve reached the conclusion that it’s my brain and time that keeps me overly busy. My friends and I’ve been talking about how we get up in t... Read More »

So long, winter! Hello, spring

The arrival of birds ushers in spring sounds When a park ranger near my home reported that the great blue herons had returned, I knew spring... Read More »

5 steps to a retirement plan

Ready to retire? 5 steps to getting a good night’s sleep after the paychecks stop Those early days of retirement can be exciting as you are ... Read More »

Arturo Sandoval: Virtuoso trumpeter to perform at Avalon

Cuban trumpeter and 10-time Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval started his musical career at age 12 as a street musician on the outskirts o... Read More »

The Association: Thanks for the memories

Grand Junction woman connects with band members decades later There was nothing to distinguish Lori Rienstra’s childhood home, a two-story w... Read More »

The tune we all know

Do you recognize this song? To Anacreon in Heaven, where he sat in full glee A few sons of harmony sent a petition That he their inspirer an... Read More »

Unity drives change

The men who supported women’s fight for social change Twenty-six years ago, in 1993, a group of Colorado women, including me, launched a com... Read More »

The media says we can't be friends

You may have heard about the “Ok, Boomer” meme that’s being thrown around by my generation (Gen Y, aka Millennials). According to The New Yo... Read More »

Spring equinox is here. Let’s get planting!

On March 19, the sun sits directly above the equator, and day and night are nearly equal in length. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, March... Read More »

You have zero privacy. Get over it.

Scott McNealy, co-founder and former CEO of Sun Microsystems, famously told a group of reporters, “You have zero privacy anyway…Get over it!... Read More »

Naps are underrated

Celebrate National Napping Day with quality sleep Obviously, I’m not the only one who believes naps are underrated. The powers that designat... Read More »

Sons of Serendip up next

Do you believe in coincidence? The Sons of Serendip definitely do. These four men—through “coincidences”—found each other and created one of... Read More »

Ellen Roberts: Fruita farm girl to show girl!

With a resume full of dancing, comedy and entertainment galore, it’s hard to believe Ellen Roberts ever described herself as “bashful.” On t... Read More »

Breathe new life into your closet: Host a clothing exchange party

Despite having closets and drawers overflowing with shoes, dresses, jeans, tops and sweaters,  how often do you find yourself with nothing t... Read More »

Become a “friend” in the new year

Volunteers are at the heart of our community, not just because they offer much-needed help to organizations, but because volunteering helps ... Read More »

Changing the narrative on ageism

Everyone is older today than they were yesterday “She looks good...for her age.” It’s a comment you’ve probably heard before, and maybe even... Read More »

Taylor Funeral: Caring, professional services in difficult times

Nothing is more difficult than facing the death of a loved one. One comfort is knowing that the professionals at Taylor Funeral Service and ... Read More »

Laughing Matters March 2020

At age 4 success is not piddling in your pants. At age 80 success is not piddling in your pants. Read More »

Navigating transitions: Write a Will

March is Write a Will Month All good things must come to an end, and if you’re really a good person, you don’t want to leave a big legal mes... Read More »

Riding the medical merry-go-round

Here’s how the medical merry-go-round goes: A pinched nerve in my back radiates excruciating pain down my left leg. I can’t stand for long a... Read More »

Discover the possibilities with Mosaic at Home

Retirees and empty nesters open their homes and hearts to people with disabilities Tom Pritchett, a lover of music and explorer of the outdo... Read More »

Autopay is great, unless you go on autopilot

Autopay is a lovely feature for those of us who are getting forgetful (or have always been). Scheduling payment of your recurring bills make... Read More »

A home for history

Palisade’s first permanent history museum will open as soon as this spring. Palisade’s history reveals a story of hardworking and innovative... Read More »

Vote for the 2020 Volunteer of the Year

The 2020 Volunteer of the Year is someone who goes above and beyond in making a difference in the lives of others. With such wonderful volun... Read More »

Walk the Nakasendo Way

Exploring the head, heart and soul of Japan. While Japan’s cities contain many unique traditional customs, it’s the countryside of the Nakas... Read More »

OK Boomer

Intergenerational tension isn’t bad. It’s how you address it. I was dumbfounded when Social Security came up in casual conversation and my 3... Read More »

Rotary Club $16,000 Robin Hood Grants

The Rotary Club of Grand Junction is now accepting applications from local Mesa County charitable organizations for their Annual Robin Hood ... Read More »