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What the new $6,000 senior tax break means

Aug 25, 2025 01:37PM

Seniors gain a new $6,000 tax deduction in 2025. Learn eligibility rules and income limits.

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Pueblo Zoo kicks off senior week with free admission and special “Senior Safari Day”

Aug 25, 2025 01:36PM

Pueblo Zoo offers free entry for seniors 65+ during Senior Week, Sept. 7–13. Enjoy yoga, music, tours & more on Senior Safari Day, Sept. 10!

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Donate to protect Fountain Valley Senior services

Aug 25, 2025 01:35PM

Help the Fountain Valley Senior Center survive funding shortfalls. Donations make a difference.

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Porchlight friends combats senior isolation with personal companionship and support services

Aug 25, 2025 01:15PM ● By Lisa Lowdermilk

Porchlight Friends pairs trained companions with seniors in El Paso County, offering help with daily tasks and a vital connection to combat loneliness and promote independence.

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Farewell to the penny: end of an era

Aug 25, 2025 11:54AM ● By Rhonda Wray

The penny is disappearing. Discover its history, value and what life without pennies could look like.

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Dementia travel tips for Labor Day weekend: what every caregiver should know

Aug 25, 2025 11:49AM ● By Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Caregivers, get expert advice on how to make your Labor Day weekend trip stress-free when traveling with someone living with dementia. Simple steps for comfort, safety, and ease.

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How cats see the world differently

Aug 25, 2025 11:47AM

Why do cats’ eyes glow at night? Learn about feline vision and the tapetum lucidum.

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Second-season gardening: what to plant now

Aug 25, 2025 11:42AM ● By Bryan Reed

Boost your garden’s success with fall planting tips for crops, bulbs and perennials.

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Healing through song: Voices of Grief hosts Melanie DeMore in Colorado Springs

Aug 25, 2025 11:35AM ● By Karole Campbell

Join Voices of Grief and Melanie DeMore for a healing concert of song, connection, and support for those navigating loss on Oct. 4 in Colorado Springs.

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