Dear AmericaPresident Trump has unexpectedly stirred in me a long-dormant love of country and flag. For the first time, I feel truly patriotic — but perhaps not in the way you might think. As our democracy seems to be slipping away, faster than any of us imagined, my love for our nation’s ideals has been […]
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Sopris Lodge hosts all-ages ‘Senior Prom’
On Aug. 28, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale will host its very first Senior Prom, an event which will not only serve the senior residents of the living center, but also the community as a whole. Those in attendance can anticipate an evening of danceable music from KDNK DJs, one of the event’s sponsors, food and […]
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Eventos comunitarios del 28 de julio al 3 de agosto
Desde recolección de alimentos hasta festivales de reggae, pasando por yoga bilingüe, conciertos y ferias del libro: estas son las actividades destacadas en el Valle de Roaring Fork del 28 de julio al 3 de agosto.
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Sopris Lodge artists in residence: Roger Davis & Nancy Thomas
This is the fourth and final feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. Sopris Lodge is chock-full of creatives living out their golden years. There are virtuosos in a myriad of artistic mediums who are showing no sign of stymieing their creative contributions. Roger Davis and his wife, […]
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Sopris Lodge artist in residence: JoAnn Coffman
This is the third feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. It’s certainly no secret by now: The Sopris Lodge senior living facility in Carbondale is a mecca for artists where residents continue to create and share with their neighbors and visitors. One of these talented artists is […]
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Sopris Lodge artist in residence: Helen Oliver
This is the second feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. Sopris Lodge is home to many incredible artists and musicians who bring their unique mediums together for the sake of creativity and connection. One of these talented folks is 92-year-old Helen Oliver, a flutist and former congregational […]
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Sopris Lodge artists in residence: Kurt Nestman
This is the first feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. Sopris Lodge in Carbondale is more than an assisted living center for those in their golden years. From hosting community events to collaborating with local nonprofits, there is hardly a dull moment. And coming up, Sopris Lodge […]
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Sopris Lodge presents ‘Parkinson’s 101’ on April 4
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale hosts Jodi Brown, CEO of Parkinson Association of the Rockies, from 2 to 3pm on April 4. The presentation is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required as attendance will be limited. For details, call Chase Corte at 970-678-0057 or visit soprislodge.com/events Sopris Lodge is located at […]
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Marie Herr takes serendipitous journey to lead Sopris Lodge
Marie Herr, the new executive director of Sopris Lodge, has a story woven with serendipity and dedication to community care.At the end of January, she took charge of the daily operations of the senior living facility located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue, just north of True Nature Healing Arts and next to the Rio Grande […]
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VOICES Radio Hour: ¿Qué estás esperando?
Por Anyelin Turcios ¿Alguna vez has pensado en lo que esperas en el futuro, o por qué es importante lo que esperas? Es importante porque te ayuda a sentirte optimista sobre el futuro y puede darte un pequeño impulso adicional de entusiasmo o voluntad para seguir adelante. Algo que espero con ansias son todos los […]