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Local artist Lewis Williams and his art
Paint across America

Dec 23, 2021 11:24AM ● By Carole Ann McKelvey & Lauren Berg

Lewis Williams captures our nation’s greatness on cross-country bike ride

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White older woman wearing a santa hat, white scarf and cream shirt looks down in consternation while holding her head with her right arm, imposed on a black background
Stress less with these 5-minute exercises

Nov 22, 2021 03:31PM ● By Katie Olt

While festive activities and visiting family can make this time of year exciting, shopping for gifts, coordinating schedules and mapping out travel plans can make it extremely stressful.

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Members and recipients of the Senior Engagement Project
Senior Engagement Project showers seniors with gift baskets, love

Oct 25, 2021 03:35PM ● By Jan Weeks & Cloie Sandlin

The isolation of the pandemic inspired Grand Junction local to create the Senior Engagement Project.

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Mesa County Libraries' Comic Con attracts fans young and old

Sep 27, 2021 03:16PM ● By Jan Weeks

Fans of all ages embrace creativity and imagination at Grand Junction's Comic Con.

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Row of slot machines in a casino
Feeling lucky? Gambling industry bets on boomers

Aug 23, 2021 02:53PM ● By Michael Murphy

Seniors are the fastest-growing population of gamblers, and rank gambling as their favorite social activity.

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silhouette of woman holding and looking into a mirror, holding long pearls off her neck
The woman I’ll never be

Jul 26, 2021 11:29AM ● By Laverne Bardy

She was the woman I wanted to emulate—a woman who lived in the moment and didn’t squander valuable time applying makeup or worrying about how people viewed her.

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group of four well-dressed older ladies pose outside a storefront with a sign reading, "I am not a shopaholic, I am helping the economy! Duh (smiley face)"
Could mature women be the superheroes of a post-pandemic economy?

Jul 26, 2021 11:03AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Even in the midst of a pandemic, mature women are strengthening the economy by supporting local businesses and communities.

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Black and brown puppy lying on floor, looking up with classic "puppy dog eyes"
Am I too old for a puppy?

Apr 26, 2021 03:40PM ● By Sally Breslin

Maybe I’d be better off getting a hamster.

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Family Health West
Got pain? Family Health West offers immediate, personalized care

Jan 25, 2021 03:29PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

Metropolitan areas aren’t the only destinations for seniors seeking elite, personalized healthcare.

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Finances in a pandemic: Seniors are better off

Dec 22, 2020 10:26AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton

Short term, our age group is faring better financially than others. But beware low interest rates.

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