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BEACON Senior News - Western Colorado

March 2021

Feb 23, 2021 10:39AM ● By Lauren Berg
Read the March 2021 BEACON issue for information on where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Mesa, Montrose and Delta counties; thoughts on whether it's safe to get an elective surgery; traveling (when it's safe to again) via a motorcoach, and much more!

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Delta County Memorial Hospital
Delta Hospital’s new disinfection technology ensures safe environment
New technology uses ultraviolet light to help prevent the spread of dangerous microorganisms and targets viruses, including COVID-19. Read More »
SCL Health St. Mary's Hospital
St. Mary’s makes largest ever donation to CMU
St. Mary’s announced a $3 million investment to Colorado Mesa University (CMU) to build a new Health Sciences Center. Read More »
Judy Edmonds gets the COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine offers a shot of hope
Seniors find comfort even amidst confusion on finding and registering for the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More »
Motorcoach tours
Motorcoach tours are castles on wheels
We totaled more than 1,500 anxiety-free miles in our “traveler’s castle on wheels” through Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Read More »
Bonnie Sarchet jazz singer songbird of the south
Bonnie Sarchet aka "Songbird" of the south
Bonnie's singing career began when she was a kid and took off in her 50s. Read More »
artesian wells in the Grand Valley
Artesian wells were essential to the Grand Valley’s success
The first City of Grand Junction well on record was dug in 1903-1904 in the municipal cemetery on Orchard Mesa. Read More »
where were you when the challenger exploded
We asked seniors, "Where were you when..." Here's what they said.
Local seniors recall memories that shaped their generation. Read More »
safely online shopping
Shop online safely by avoiding these red flags
Fortunately, there are a few ways to reduce the chances you’re scammed while online shopping. Read More »
Scott McCloskey, owner of Mr. Cobbler
Wear your favorite shoes for life, thanks to Mr. Cobbler
Scott and Jami McCloskey, owners of Mr. Cobbler, have taken up the ancient art of shoe repair, saving folks money and shopping time. Read More »
hazardous waste
Can I throw this out?
How to clean out estates and dispose of hazardous items. Read More »
Exit papers- the last wishes conversation
Exit papers: Having the “last wishes” conversation with your family
It's our responsibility to have that important, frank conversation with our families about our last wishes. Read More »
Elective Surgery
Is it safe to get an elective surgery during COVID?
For the types of elective surgery older people like myself need, are they truly elective? Read More »
Colorado Canyons Association summer adventure trips
Adventure awaits with Colorado Canyons Association's summer trips
Colorado Canyons Association (CCA) provides expert-led trips to enrich your experience in the area’s national conservation areas. Read More »
Planning garden seed catalogs
Cuddle up with seed catalogs
As you think about your garden and how you want to design it this year, ask how you can work with your environment, rather than against it. Read More »
Cloie Sandlin, Editor in Chief
Registering for the vaccine is like trying to win the lottery
After researching COVID-19 vaccine information for this month’s cover story, I got my first taste of how CONFUSING this process can be for those who are eligible. Read More »
pliers, technology
You don't have to be fascinated by technology to use it
Don’t feel obligated to learn how to do everything your technology is capable of. It’s perfectly fine if you’ve never learned to set the clock on your microwave if you have another clock that works just fine for you. Read More »
plan for pets with legacy gifts
Planning for your pets with legacy gifts
While we may define our legacies differently, we all want to ensure they’re provided for and protected long after we’re gone. One way is through legacy gifts. Read More »
good taxes
There’s such a thing as good taxes
I could never admit to loving taxes, but I appreciate their role in smoothing the way, whether the pothole is in the road in the economy! Read More »
online shopping- cellphone with picture of shopping cart
Confessions of an online shopping skeptic
Sixty-six percent of Boomers make regular online purchases with an average of $203 per transaction. Read More »
Mesa County Kindness Initiative Captain Kindness
Captain Kindness: "Anyone can do it"
The Kindness Initiative encourages community members to "go for it" when it comes to showing kindness. Read More »
laughing matters dolphins
Laughing Matters - March 2021
"At my funeral, take the bouquet off my coffin and throw it into the crowd to see who is next." Read More »
who's the funniest person you know?
Question of the Month - March 2021
Who is the funniest person you've ever known? Read More »

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