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Senior Calendar
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Senior Calendar

February 22, 2019

2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 Monday 2424 Main Ave., 382-6445 9 a.m.-2 p.m. VITA Tax (Fairgrounds). 10:15 a.m. WYS. 12:30 p.m. Recreational Bridge. 12:45 p.m. Misc. Games. 1 p.m. Gentle Yoga,…

Cody Project sponsors Family In Need of Support group
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Cody Project sponsors Family In Need of Support group

February 22, 2019

The group’s mission is to provide compassion, support and resources to families struggling with youths who suffer from anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. The group focuses on understanding, empathy and…

Animas High School to hold information session
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Animas High School to hold information session

February 22, 2019

AHS has a limited number of open seats in next year’s grades nine through 11. Complete the online “Intent to Enroll” form to be entered in the enrollment lottery on…

Senior Center to host iPhone and iPad class
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Senior Center to host iPhone and iPad class

February 22, 2019

Jon Cordalis, The Computer Tutor, will start with the basics and work up to learning about navigation skills, how settings can make things more “friendly,” make sure you are not…

Optimal wellness through nutrition workshop
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Optimal wellness through nutrition workshop

February 22, 2019

The workshop, sponsored by Blueprints of Hope, will feature guest speakers including physicians, dieticians and health advisers. The event will include lunch and space is limited. The program costs $10…

Durango Botanical Society thanks outgoing executive director
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Durango Botanical Society thanks outgoing executive director

February 22, 2019

With vision, and a few dollars, Cindy and fellow visionaries founded Durango Botanical Society in 2010. Becoming president and later, executive director, Cindy oversaw the installation of the Demonstration Garden…

Thank you from La Plata Council on Aging
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Thank you from La Plata Council on Aging

February 22, 2019

Annual 2019 dues of just $2 are currently being accepted, and you don’t have to be a senior to join. Every little bit helps us to make a difference for…

Gerry Geraghty grateful for program support
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Gerry Geraghty grateful for program support

February 22, 2019

Twice a week, I show inspiring movies to two different groups of men. The goal is to inspire men to change their lives. They look forward every time for movie…

Rotary Club to hold dinner meeting
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Rotary Club to hold dinner meeting

February 22, 2019

She will tell the story of how a small family business was born out of a dream to promote innovation in ranching practices, protect open space for agricultural lands and…

High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday
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High Noon Rotary to meet Thursday

February 22, 2019

Ellen Tomsic, local physical therapist and Rotarian, will talk about her recent trip to Tibet with other local Rotarians. Community members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be available for…

Four Corners Beekeepers Association to host spring seminar
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Four Corners Beekeepers Association to host spring seminar

February 20, 2019

Featured speaker Meghan Milbrath will discuss treatment-free beekeeping, swarm biology, successful overwintering, sustainable beekeeping and more. Milbrath owns and manages the Sand Hill Apiary, a small livestock and queen-rearing operation…

Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this season
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Flu vaccine doing a relatively good job this season

February 18, 2019

Preliminary figures released Thursday suggest this winter’s vaccine is 47 percent effective overall in preventing flu illness severe enough to send a patient to the doctor’s office – an improvement…