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Senior Companions share the best things in life

Oct 29, 2019 10:11AM ● By Arlyn Macdonald

Region 10’s new Senior Companion Program connects active adults age 55 and older with adults age 60 and older who may be coping with physica...

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Hold my beer: Brew something up at this local club

Sep 30, 2019 11:34AM ● By Linda Booker

Plenty of people enjoy drinking a beer from time to time, especially around the Oktoberfest season. But how many can say they’ve made one? F...

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Community Concerts celebrates 75 musical years

Jun 06, 2019 03:21PM ● By Jan Weeks

“Cherish” is the word that more than describes how devotees of Community Concerts of the Grand Valley (CCGV) feel about the organization.The...

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Home sweet, affordable home: Housing Authority caters to independent seniors

May 16, 2019 09:52AM ● By Jan Weeks

For some seniors, affordable housing is out of reach. However, the Grand Junction Housing Authority (GJHA) is prepared to help.It was formed...

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Your guide to aging well in Montrose & Delta counties

Jan 06, 2019 01:25AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Start the new year off right with the 2019 BEACON Guide, our annual publication designed to help you age well in Montrose and Delta counties...

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EUREKA! Explorations

Jan 05, 2019 10:41PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Eureka! McConnell Science Museum has discovered a new niche with seniors. For years, this nonprofit, operated by a small staff and large gro...

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Your guide to aging well in Mesa County

Dec 06, 2018 02:49AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Happy Holidays from the BEACON! As a gift from us to you, we’ve created the 2019 BEACON Guide, our annual publication designed to help you a...

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Base Camp 40: Warriors in the Wild

Nov 06, 2018 02:45AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

When it comes to showing gratitude, Glade Park resident Paul Bristol doesn’t do anything on a small scale. In 2011, Bristol started Whistler...

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Go out and vote! League of Women Voters forum shines light on local issues

Oct 07, 2018 07:59PM ● By Jan Weeks

The midterm elections have been front and center on every news outlet in the country. Which party will control the Senate and the House? Of ...

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Locals dig gem and mineral show: Rock club hosts fall show at Mesa County Fairgrounds

Aug 31, 2018 09:42PM ● By Melinda Mawdsley

During Mel and Pam Bersch’s first date, Mel casually asked Pam if she wanted to see his rock collection.For some, a question like that would...

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