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BEACON Senior News - Western Colorado

October 2025

In October's Issue: Seniors are redefining what it means to age on the Western Slope, living longer, healthier and more active lives, water color artist Bob Larose shows his rule breaking artwork, looking back on 51 seasons of SNL, travel, jokes, film and so much more!

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Help Paonia Senior Center build an ADA-accessible restroom
North Fork Senior Connections must raise $10,000 to unlock a Boettcher Foundation grant for Paonia Senior Center upgrades. Read More »
Free New-to-Medicare 101 class in Mesa County
Join SHIP’s free New-to-Medicare 101 to understand coverage, costs and plan options. Read More »
Fruita launches asphalt art program with colorful murals
Fruita’s new asphalt art program uses colorful murals to improve safety, create walkable spaces and strengthen community. Read More »
Explore history and science at Gear Up bike exhibition
Explore the Gear Up: The Science of Bikes exhibit in Grand Junction with historic bicycles and interactive science stations. Read More »
Why aging should be seen as an asset, not a crisis
Retirees on Colorado’s Western Slope are fueling growth with spending, influence and new ideas. Read More »
New RECA law extends benefits to more Americans
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act has been renewed and expanded, offering more coverage and higher payments. Read More »
Halloween jokes and so much more to make you laugh
Enjoy everyones favorite column in our October 2025 magazine edition. Full of great jokes and other laughing matters. Read More »
Why breast cancer screenings save lives
Breast cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Learn why screenings and mammograms save lives. Read More »
How Britain's first horror film became Boris Karloff's strangest role
Ninety years after its release, "The Ghoul" remains a cinematic oddity - part horror, part mystery and entirely 'weird." Read More »
Why caregiver support groups are the best resource
Caregiver support groups ease isolation, reduce stress and connect you with people who truly understand. Read More »
God's blessings far outweight the disasters of the world
A reflection of the trials our world has faced in our lifetimes and the hope that God brings in the tragedy and darkness. Our own tale of two cities. Read More »
How Saturday Night Live reshaped American comedy
SNL shaped American comedy with edgy sketches, rising stars and cultural satire since 1975. Read More »
Chasing waterfalls and culture in Ithaca
Ithaca, New York offers waterfalls, wineries, farm-to-table dining and rich culture in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Read More »
Western Slope Cowboy Gathering marks 10th anniversary
The Western Slope Cowboy Gathering returns with free daytime shows and evening headliners. Read More »
Why the Western Slope is ideal for retirement
Seniors are reimagining retirement in Grand Junction and Montrose with health and adventure. Read More »
From professor to painter: the art of Bob Larose
After decades in academia, Bob Larose found his true medium in watercolor, creating award-winning art in Montrose. Read More »
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