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BEACON Senior News - Western Colorado

November 2021

Oct 25, 2021 03:53PM ● By Lauren Berg

Giving truly never felt so good


Get in the mood for Thanksgiving with a feel-good story about Mesa County volunteers donating holiday gift baskets to seniors, practice the science of gratitude, and read up on local World War II veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

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Members and recipients of the Senior Engagement Project
Senior Engagement Project showers seniors with gift baskets, love
The isolation of the pandemic inspired Grand Junction local to create the Senior Engagement Project. Read More »
Vote now for the 2022 BEACON Best Awards!
Vote now for the 2022 BEACON Best Awards!
Tell us which businesses stand above the rest with the 2022 BEACON Best Awards. Read More »
Fruita veteran Calvin Davis looks at photos from his time in the military.
Fruita veteran Calvin Davis served in three military branches, three wars
From Navy cook to Air Force firefighter, this World War II veteran has seen it all. Read More »
Rich Parrish and Dawn Ullrey both won Volunteer of the Year for 2021
And the 2021 Volunteers of the Year are...
Find out who won the 2021 Volunteer of the Year award in Mesa County as well as Montrose & Delta counties! Read More »
Four New Glarus musicians play the Alphorns
Explore cultural enclaves without leaving the U.S.
Experience Caribbean culture and European festivals without needing a passport. Read More »
Old photo of Volunteers of America fresh air camp
Volunteers of America celebrates 125 years, 45 years in Montrose
In western Colorado, VOA annually serves approximately 1,200 long-term care and short-term rehabilitation clients. Read More »
An AT-16 Texan mid-flight, one of several planes Jim Barnhill flew
Remembering Lt. Jim Barnhill and his love for flying
The skies finally called Grand Junction resident and 96-year-old Air Force veteran Jim Barnhill home. Read More »
Empty dining room table with four chairs and fruit bowl in the center, with fall leaves in background
How I survived my worst Thanksgiving, alone
Here it was, the Wednesday night before Turkey Day, and I was staring at the ceiling of a hospital room. Read More »
The team of professionals at Retirement Outfitters, Grand Junction, including owner Barbara Traylor Smith
Retirement Outfitters offers field guide to post-work life
Retirement Outfitters works with people of all ages and with a wide variety of financial needs on their retirement plans. Read More »
A wide-screen TV screen reads the words "SALE!" in white on a light blue background
Are installment plans cost-effective?
The best advice is to wait until you can afford big-ticket items. Read More »
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2021 Veteran Resources for Mesa, Montrose and Delta Counties
Each year the BEACON publishes a list of valuable resources for veterans and their loved ones Read More »
A lemon, sprigs of rosemary, parsley and thyme, and a carrot sit on a background of ice
6 top foods to freeze and the best way to do it
To maintain freshness, make sure your fruits, vegetables and spices are as dry as possible before freezing. Read More »
A half full brown coffee mug sits on a piece of paper reading "Gratitude changes everything" next to a silver pen on a distressed blue painted wooden surface.
The science of gratitude
Retrain your brain for Thanksgiving and beyond with these tips and habits. Read More »
Older man in blue shirt and woman in pink shirt cit behind a wooden table. Behind them is a set of wooden doors with a sign red letters reading "Vote here" and the woman in the pink shirt hands a young lady a sticker while the man writes on a paper.
Be a voting volunteer this election
For the last presidential election, I was a volunteer poll observer. With very few exceptions, I witnessed a smooth and benignly boring election. Read More »
A black pencil sketch of a man wearing a protective vest, hat gloves, warm clothing sweep dirt
Small acts of heroism from everyday heroes
Heroes appear in various shapes and sizes and come to our aid every day. Read More »
The symbol for a WiFi connection next to the symbol for a lock on a blue background
How do I know a Wi-Fi network is secure?
There are a few things you can do to ensure your connection is secure and your data is safe. Read More »
Poster for 1944 film "Rationing" featuring Wallace Beery and Marjorie Main as leads
Relating to the sacrifices of 1944 film “Rationing”
The 1944 film pokes fun at a wartime homefront nuisance, while at the same time supporting this civilian sacrifice. Read More »
Montrose-Delta nominated 2021 Volunteers of the Year
A salute to our Colorado veterans
The BEACON’s November issue is one of my favorites because we focus on local veterans. Read More »
Silhouette of man shooting basketball into hoop with orange sun in background
Don’t grow weary in doing good
My dad loved to teach through sports. He thought sports could teach things like tenacity, endurance, willpower, and how to both win and lose with character. Read More »
Younger man half in shadow holds face with hands in front of a black background
Opinion: Suicide should not affect VA survivor benefits
If a soldier takes his own life, why punish his spouse and children? Read More »
Grandparents, adult children and three young kids hold glasses as cheers and look at camera smiling in white clean kitchen for Thanksgiving meal
Question of the Month - November 2021
We asked locals in Mesa, Montrose and Delta Counties, "What’s one of your favorite family traditions?" Read More »
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Laughing Matters - November 2021
Beware of dating podiatrists, you may get off on the wrong foot. Read More »

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