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BEACON Senior News - Western Colorado

February 2023

4 Rs to create a dementia-friendly Valentine's Day

Feb 07, 2023 03:24PM

Here are 4 tips to celebrate Valentine's Day with a loved one living with dementia

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Nominate the 2023 Volunteer of the year!

Jan 27, 2023 02:00PM

Nominate a Mesa County volunteer for the BEACON's 2023 Volunteer of the Year awards

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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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Can your marriage survive retirement?

Jan 27, 2023 12:29PM ● By Grace Penn

How one couple found common ground when hurt and dissatisfaction began to fester and threaten their marriage.

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Introducing the 2023 BEACON Best winners!

Jan 27, 2023 12:20PM

We reveal our readers’ most loved locales in Mesa, Montrose and Delta counties

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Community recreation center initiative to appear on April 4 ballot

Jan 27, 2023 11:21AM ● By Terri Benson

After decades of talk, the pieces are finally coming together for a new Grand Junction Community Recreation Center.

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Films for Armchair Adventurers

Jan 27, 2023 11:15AM ● By Colleen M. Story

Thanks to one local woman and the Rotary Club, the Banff Film Festival returns to Grand Junction and adds a stop in Delta

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Travel: Historical civil rights sites

Jan 27, 2023 11:06AM ● By Victor Block

Travelers can relive history at sites recounting pages from the fight for freedom and equality.

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4 techy tools to track your heart health

Jan 27, 2023 10:59AM ● By Sandra Gordon

With heart disease being the nation’s number one killer, these tech tools give you a fighting chance

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A new approach to healthy soil

Jan 27, 2023 10:53AM ● By Bryan Reed

Colorado Department of Agriculture’s STAR program is a great step towards educating consumers about the importance of soil health.

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3 ways to improve your pet's dental health

Jan 27, 2023 10:47AM ● By Jenna Kretschman

Prioritize your pet’s dental health and they will thank you with kisses that don’t smell so bad

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Not all cyber weapons are created equal

Jan 27, 2023 10:41AM ● By Adam Cochran

Identify scammers' tactics and know how to protect yourself.

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