Jul 28, 2023 03:45PM
The BEACON gives Montrose & Delta County organizations the opportunity to recognize their outstanding senior volunteers on Thursday, September 14 at Montrose-Delta BeaconFest.
Nov 22, 2021 03:38PM ● By G. L. Yenne
How to scale back and move forward these holidays with a new plan.
Oct 25, 2021 03:35PM ● By Jan Weeks & Cloie Sandlin
The isolation of the pandemic inspired Grand Junction local to create the Senior Engagement Project.
Oct 25, 2021 02:54PM ● By Jan Weeks
Find out who won the 2021 Volunteer of the Year award in Mesa County as well as Montrose & Delta counties!
Oct 25, 2021 02:24PM ● By Erin Berge
In western Colorado, VOA annually serves approximately 1,200 long-term care and short-term rehabilitation clients.
Oct 25, 2021 11:44AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton
For the last presidential election, I was a volunteer poll observer. With very few exceptions, I witnessed a smooth and benignly boring election.
Aug 23, 2021 11:53AM ● By Dee Gagnon
Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Utah’s Angel Canyon, Best Friends is the nation’s largest no-kill animal sanctuary.
Mar 22, 2021 03:39PM ● By Ellen Cochrane
I trudged in a line of naturalists on the edge of California, reveling in the fulfillment of a lifetime dream.
Dec 22, 2020 10:45AM ● By Karen Telleen-Lawton
It’s the perfect “job” for nature enthusiasts and scientist wannabes.
Nov 23, 2020 02:08PM ● By Jan Weeks
During the trying and isolating times of the pandemic, the help that Senior Companions offer is even more essential.
Aug 31, 2020 11:46AM ● By Melanie Wiseman
Readers select veteran Ed Wacker for 2020 Volunteer of the Year Every Tuesday and Thursday, a ray of sunshine illuminates Grand Junction’s V...
Mar 02, 2020 02:28PM ● By Aaron Reynolds
Retirees and empty nesters open their homes and hearts to people with disabilities Tom Pritchett, a lover of music and explorer of the outdo...
Dec 30, 2019 04:09PM ● By Cloie Sandlin
Happy New Year from the BEACON! To help you start the year right, we’ve included a copy of the 2020 BEACON Guide, our annual publication des...
Oct 29, 2019 10:11AM ● By Arlyn Macdonald
Region 10’s new Senior Companion Program connects active adults age 55 and older with adults age 60 and older who may be coping with physica...
Jul 02, 2019 05:42PM ● By Beacon Senior News
Honor an outstanding volunteer by nominating them for the BEACON’s Volunteer of the Year award. Use this form to tell us a little about your...
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