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Moms who rock Mother's Day

May 04, 2022 11:57AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

My mom did a great job raising us. Not a day goes by that I don’t remind her of how great of an adult I turned out to be.

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What “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” says about reinventing yourself

Apr 01, 2022 02:20PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

I just finished bingeing the TV series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which tells the story of Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a beautiful and brilliant young Jewish housewife who launches her stand-up comedy career in the ’50s and ’60s.

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Celebrate age at Grand Junction BeaconFest!

Feb 28, 2022 02:40PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Colorado's largest boomer and senior fair is returning to the Grand Junction Convention center April 28, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Does it feel like Mercury is in retrograde?

Jan 24, 2022 03:50PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

From January 13 through February 3, the planet Mercury begins orbiting around the sun in the opposite direction, inciting chaos! How else can you explain the sudden rise of omicron cases? And Betty White dying?

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"wishing you a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year! From all of us at the BEACON" surrounded by evergreens and red Christmas ball ornaments

Give back on Colorado Gives Day

Nov 22, 2021 02:29PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Remember, the answer to “How much should I give?” is always, “More!”

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Montrose-Delta nominated 2021 Volunteers of the Year

A salute to our Colorado veterans

Oct 25, 2021 11:20AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

The BEACON’s November issue is one of my favorites because we focus on local veterans.

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Four women pose in matching blue shirts at WineFest 2021

“Medicare is exciting,” said no one EVER!

Sep 27, 2021 11:08AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

The ins and outs of Medicare might seem scary, but don’t let the idea of making changes to your plan spook you.

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"Celebrate grandparents" next to images of Cloie's grandparents.

When family says the "long, long goodbye"

Aug 23, 2021 10:59AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

On September 12, National Grandparents Day, please let these important role models know just how much they mean to you.

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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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Ron Young poses with his pandemic project, the British Tea Clipper "Cutty Sark"

Grandpa is a BEAST!

Jun 29, 2021 05:29AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

When we heard from Paul Lachance about his plan to complete 100 Spartan races by his 80th birthday, we knew we had to share his story.

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