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5 energizing smoothie recipes for every need

Jun 23, 2025 12:05PM ● By Sandra Gordon

These smoothie recipes are packed with ingredients that help you power through your day—whether you’re traveling, recovering or just need a brain boost.

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Smart watering and shade solutions for hot-weather gardening

Jun 23, 2025 11:54AM ● By Bryan Reed

Struggling to keep your garden alive in the heat? Discover tools and techniques that can help your plants thrive—even in extreme summer conditions.

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Silver Key plans move to new location, keeps services active

Jun 23, 2025 11:45AM

Despite relocation, essential services like meals and transportation will continue without interruption.

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Inside the new Colorado Springs Senior Center: What to expect

Jun 23, 2025 11:42AM

The new Colorado Springs Senior Center opens this summer with pickleball courts, classrooms, dining, medical clinic and more for local seniors.

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Find your rhythm: Maxi’s Dance Group keeps seniors active and connected

Jun 23, 2025 11:36AM ● By Lisa Lowdermilk

Weekly dance nights at Maxi’s keep Colorado Springs seniors energized, connected and having fun with no experience needed.

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This month’s funniest jokes: Wordplay, wit and western wisdom

Jun 23, 2025 10:59AM

Pancake puns, classic one-liners and cowboy advice make this Laughing Matters roundup the feel-good humor column you didn’t know you needed.

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Smooth Sailing: Explore Solista’s vibrant senior lifestyle

Jun 23, 2025 10:51AM ● By Mittie Pedraza

Discover Solista Colorado Springs, a vibrant senior living community offering restaurant-style dining, daily activities and personalized care—all in a unique resort-style setting.

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Why your shy cat won’t eat and how to fix it

Jun 23, 2025 10:41AM

Worried your shy cat isn’t eating with others? Learn 11 easy tips to reduce stress, prevent hunger and keep all your cats healthy when feeding multiple felines at home.

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Fireworks, first steps and the many facets of freedom

Jun 23, 2025 10:32AM ● By Rhonda Wray

Explore the personal meanings of independence from early childhood to senior years, plus BEACON’s exciting expansion to Pueblo and Fremont counties in August.

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120 years of fun: El Paso County Fair celebrates its agricultural roots

Jun 23, 2025 10:24AM ● By Lisa Lowdermilk

Celebrate 120 years of rides, livestock, food & fun at the El Paso County Fair in Calhan, July 12-20. Don’t miss Senior Day, new exhibits, live music and more at this family-friendly event!

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From dream to destination: Buffalo Lodge Resort

Jun 23, 2025 10:04AM ● By Rhonda Van Pelt

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in Colorado Springs is a bike-friendly getaway near Garden of the Gods, offering lodging, live music, group rides and community events for cycling enthusiasts.

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Celebrate Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek this summer

Jun 05, 2025 09:25AM ● By Rhonda Wray

Cripple Creek's Donkey Derby Days returns June 27–29 with burro races, family fun, a parade, beer garden, and over 100 vendors in Colorado's historic mining town.

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