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Cloie Sandlin

The joys of being a failure

Nov 27, 2023 11:51AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

I recently decided to foster a dog with Grand Rivers Humane Society, but I adopted her after a couple of weeks. This delightful turn of events is affectionately known as a foster fail.

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BEACON wins BIG with national awards

Nov 22, 2023 03:42PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas came early this year as our dedicated staff proudly brought home awards from the 2023 North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA) national convention.

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Celebrating Veterans Day and Thanksgiving with gratitude

Oct 31, 2023 12:55PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

As we gather with our loved ones and reflect on everything we're thankful for, let’s not forget to express our appreciation for those who have sacrificed and served to protect our freedom.

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Grand Junction couple goes above and beyond for veterans

Oct 31, 2023 10:59AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Len and Judy Ladue display a steadfast dedication to supporting Western Slope veterans, all while facing their own battle with cancer.

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Live life comfortably in a La-Z-Boy

Apr 28, 2023 11:29AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Cory Bennett carries on the brand’s legacy for quality furniture by operating the largest La-Z-Boy dealer between Denver and Salt Lake City.

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What are we doing here?

Apr 28, 2023 10:48AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Are people reading our stories? Are we making a difference in the lives of local seniors?

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Like magic!

Apr 04, 2023 03:52PM ● By Jan Weeks & Cloie Sandlin

Local magicians reveal their secrets to aging well

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Where do I take my Valentine?

Jan 27, 2023 01:43PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

When you’ve been in a relationship with your partner or spouse after so long, neither of you may feel the need to do anything to celebrate Valentine’s Day—and that’s okay.

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Is Curling the new Pickleball?

Dec 22, 2022 03:12PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Pickleball may be the most talked about sport for the over 50 crowd, but curling gives seniors another way to stay active, especially during the winter.

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Your FREE guide to aging well available now

Dec 22, 2022 03:02PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

To help you start the year off right, we’ve come out with our 2023 BEACON Guide, your guide to aging well in Western Colorado.

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BEACON wins BIG in Las Vegas with national awards

Dec 22, 2022 02:30PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Christmas came early when the BEACON staff brought home more than a dozen awards from the NAMPA national convention

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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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