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By Michael Steven ~ Greetings fellow Coloradoans, retirees, and friends.  I love adventure. Recently, I had the opportunity to do a Lakota Indian sweat near Nunn, Colorado.  I heard about sweat lodges in the past but never thought of participating in one.  The invitation from a Lakota elder fell right in my lap and I […]

Ramblings of a Rambler – Mar. 2025

By Bill Watson, Publisher Prime Time News ~ As we close this chapter of our lives and look forward to retirement and the next chapter, we reflect on all the special memories, lessons and incredible people we’ve had the pleasure and enjoyment to meet, work and connect with along the way.

Make Mental Health a Priority in 2025: Five Ways to Stay Focused Beyond the Resolutions

By Dr. Donald Tavakoli, UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health ~ As we settle into the new year, many of us are reflecting on our goals we made in January when declaring our New Year’s resolutions. For many, mental health was likely a key focus, continuing the trend from last year when about 40% of resolutions were […]

Keeping Your Mind Sharp: Memory Tips for Seniors

By Dr. Brandy Victory ~ As we age, experiencing some changes in memory is common, but there are many effective ways to maintain and even improve your mental acuity. By incorporating these science-backed strategies into your daily routine, you can help keep your memory strong and your mind active.

Colorado Senior Softball Readies for 2025 Season

The Colorado Senior Softball Association (CSSA) Board of Directors is preparing for the 2025 senior softball season.  Tentative plans call for regular scheduled games to start in late April.

The Most Potentially Expensive Mistake You Don’t Know You’re Making

By Jill Wisehart ~ Tax season provides the perfect opportunity to conduct a comprehensive review of your financial affairs., and one crucial, yet often overlooked aspect is the verification of account titles and beneficiary designations. While gathering your tax documents, take a moment to perform this essential annual check-up that could save your loved ones […]

Denver Art Museum Announces 2024 Acquisitions

Significant additions include works by Teri Greeves (Kiowa), Amoako Boafo (Ghanaian) and a widely reproduced Spanish Colonial painting ~ (DENVER) — February 12, 2025 — Throughout 2024, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) broadened its collection through acquisitions across its ten curatorial departments. This ongoing refinement and development of the museum’s holdings extends the DAM’s long-standing commitment […]

The Mindful Path – Caring and Sharing

By Marilyn Halpern, MSW, LSW ~ “Our relationship with others is the single biggest predictor of lifelong health and happiness. At a time of increasing polarization and isolation, the most important thing we can do is find positive ways to overcome our divisions and connect more deeply with each other. This matters now more than […]

Hundreds Can Get Help With Part D Drug Costs

By Eileen Doherty MS ~ Denver, Colo. – Prescription drugs are costly for almost everyone.  Many Medicare beneficiaries qualify for help through Extra Help or Low Income Subsidy (LIS) operated by the Social Security Administration.

Free Tax Prep Services

Free, in-person tax prep is available to residents of Adams and Arapahoe Counties with an income of $67,000 or less, Feb. 1 – April 11. To learn more about these services, visit taxhelpco.org or email taxsupport@adcogov.org. Assistance is available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic at all sites. There are three locations:

31st Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant

31st Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center This year marks the 31st annual Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant, set to take place on Saturday, April 26th, at 2:00 PM at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center –Elaine Wolf Theater, located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246.

Presentation by Candise Johnnie

From the State unit on Aging at Colorado Department of Human Services ~ Candise will go over Elder Abuse Training which focuses on an overview of elder abuse, signs and causes and types of abuse, warning signs, the impact of such abuse, and other mistreatment of older people. She will also discuss reporting of elder […]

Small Great Things

By Gail Hamilton ~ Recently, I read a book by Jodi Picoult entitled Small Great Things. Per usual, Jodi addressed many controversial, racial, social, medical, and legal issues sprinkling them into a compelling page-turning book. Though this book centered around a premature baby, a black nurse, and a set of white supremacist parents, I’m not addressing […]

Boulder Philharmonic Presents Pianist Alessio Bax

Boulder Philharmonic Presents Alessio Bax: Rachmaninoff & Stravinsky ~ Boulder, CO – Italian virtuoso Alessio Bax, first prize winner of both the Leeds and Hamamatsu International Piano Competitions, joins the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra for Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 on Sunday, March 30, at 4 PM at Macky Auditorium. Music Director Michael Butterman leads this compelling program, which […]

Free Live Theatre Screenings

Rewind: Broadway Musical Journey You are invited to FREE screenings of live theatre productions. First screening will be “42nd STREET”. This London production is a great song and dance musical with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Al Dubin and Johnny Mercer. Screening will be presented on Friday, March 7th at 12:30 p.m.