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Welcome to BeaconFest a celebration of age!

Welcometo BeaconFest, Colorado’s largest and funnest celebration for seniors, baby boomers and their families!

Get ready to treat yourself to a fun-filled day of learning and entertainment as we celebrate everything that’s great about getting older! (I promise there’s plenty!) BeaconFest is also our way of celebrating BEACON readers and the businesses devoted to helping them age well in Montrose and Delta counties.

If you’re reading this before the show, don’t miss out! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 14, 2023. BeaconFest takes place from 9 a.m.2 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive, Montrose.

Whether you’re a BeaconFest veteran or a first-time guest, here are some things you can expect from this year’s show:

EVERYTHING IS FREE!

No other senior expo around has live music, delicious food samples and a full schedule of educational seminars—all for free!

VENDORS GALORE!

BeaconFest is the best opportunity to visit directly with more than 60 local and national agencies, from home improvement experts and housing representatives to health care providers and advocacy organizations. We’ll also have real estate professionals, financial advisors, local clubs, nonprofit organizations and more!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

We have an exciting lineup of entertainers performing throughout the day, including Jimmy Live, Robin Freed & Harps in Motion Ensemble, breakout groups with the Valley Symphony Orchestra, Jedi George and a square dance demonstration by the Black Canyon Twirlers and Delta Hubwheelers.

HELPFUL SEMINARS

Learn from local experts about the ins and outs of Medicare and breakthrough medical treatments in our free seminars.

BIG GIVEAWAYS EVERY 30 MINUTES!

Register to win thousands of dollars’ worth of door prizes. Skip the line and make the most of your time at BeaconFest by filling out the door prize form before the show and dropping it by the BEACON booth on your way inside. You could win fabulous vacation packages, hot springs soaks, living room furniture and gift cards to your favorite restaurants. You must be present to win, so walk around or sit back and wait for your name to be called. With multiple winners selected every half hour, your odds of winning are pretty good—way better than the lottery, that’s for sure! Stick around until 1:30 p.m. for Let’s Make a Squeal, the game when all unclaimed door prizes will be given to the audience in a madcap rendition of Monty Hall’s Let’s Make a Deal.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Even though they don’t do it for the recognition, join us in honoring some of our community’s most giving and passionate senior volunteers during the Volunteer of the Year ceremony at 1 p.m.

VOTE FOR THE BEST BOOTHS!

Show our exhibitors some love by voting for your favorite booths!

Grab a Senior’s Choice Ballot on your way inside and let us know who you think had the best overall booth, the booth with the friendliest people, and the booth with the best giveaways. Pick up the next edition of our monthly magazine or visit BeaconFest.Beacon SeniorNews. com to see the winners!

THANK YOU!

To our guests: BeaconFest is our way of saying thank you for reading the BEACON! Please also thank our vendors and sponsors. BeaconFest would not be possible without their support.

ENTERTAINMENT Schedule

STAGE

9:00 ..................................................... Jimmy Live

10:00 .... Robin Freed & Harps in Motion Ensemble

11:00 .............. Valley Symphony Breakout Groups

12:00 ................................................. Jedi George

1:00 ......................... Volunteer of the Year Awards

1:15 ............................................. Square Dancing

Black Canyon Twirlers & Delta Hubwheelers

1:30 ........................................

Let’s Make a Squeal

MEGA Prize Drawing Giveaway

Jimmy Live

9:00 | Pop, Blues, Jazz

Jimmy has been playing music professionally for half a century in venues throughout the U.S. and worldwide. His musical repertoire is eclectic, featuring classic pop favorites, blues, jazz and more.

Robin Freed & Harps in Motion

10:00 | Harp Ensemble

Robin Freed has played harps for more than 15 years. She currently operates Harps and Hammers Music Studio in Montrose and teaches both private and group classes. The majority of her students are over 60 years old.

Valley Symphony Association

11:00 | Various Genres

Since 1970, the Valley Symphony Association (VSA) has culturally enriched the community and its members by bringing together some of the best volunteer musicians from the Uncompahgre, North Fork and Grand Valleys. Several breakout groups will perform at BeaconFest, including The Backyard Brass, the Montrose Oktoberfest Oompah Band and various string ensembles. For information on VSA concerts, including the free Pops in the Park concert on September 9, visit ValleySymphony.net or call 970-765-8323.

Jedi George 12:00 | Soft Rock & Blues

Jedi George is the trio of Montrose residents Jed Kovach, Paula George and Bob Becker, who have performed music together since 2016. Their musical style emphasizes threepart harmonies with acoustic guitar work in soft rock and blues. In addition to their original compositions, they cover songs from the ’60s, ’70s and beyond. The group is suited to small venues such as restaurants and bars, parties, special events, fundraisers and community gatherings. Book them by calling 970-596-0442.

Black Canyon Twirlers & Delta Hubwheelers

1:15 | Square Dancing

This square dance show is made up of members from Delta Hubwheelers and Montrose’s Black Canyon Twirlers, with Naaman Moorehouse as the caller. Both clubs dance regularly throughout the month. Spectators are always welcome. For more information, contact Paul Ash at 970-773-4495.

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11:00

12:00

1:00

Jimmy Live

Robin Freed & Harps in Motion Ensemble

Valley Symphony Breakout Groups

Jedi George

Volunteer of the Year Awards

1:15 ......... Black Canyon Twirlers & Delta Hubwheelers

1:30

Let’s Make a Squeal!

1:30 PM

Mega Prize Drawings

All remaining and unclaimed door prizes will be given away in a fun flurry of giving.

SEMINARS

9:30 Recognizing the Signs of Atrial Fibrillation & Treatment Options

Presenter: Dr. Trey Moore, MD, Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Mary's Medical Center

10:30

Robotic Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery

Presenters: Dr. Jordan McCoy & Dr. Steve Gammon, Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

11:30

Medicare 101

Presenter: Debbie Forest, Humana

12:30

Vascular Diseases & Treatment Options

Presenter: Dr. Tej Singh, Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Mary's Medical Center

The Seminar Room is located at the end of the Reception Hall on the north side of the Pavilion

Region 10 Area Agency on Aging

Booths #47 and #56

Provides programs and services designed to help adults 60 and over live independently while maintaining their dignity and health in their community of choice.

970-765-3127

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Region 10 Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

970-765-3147

Matching volunteers aged 55+ with meaningful opportunities that impact the dignity, independence and safety of older adults. Volunteers get mileage reimbursement, liability insurance and more.

Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

970-765-3129

Trained Certified Medicare Counselors provide guidance, answer questions and monitor for Medicare fraud. Assistance is available to new and current Medicare beneficiaries.

Senior Companions at Region 10

970-765-3123

Compassionate volunteers age 55 and older help alleviate issues of isolation among aging adults. Also provides respite for caregivers to reduce caregiver burnout.

SEMINAR Schedule

9:30 Recognizing the Signs of Atrial Fibrillation and Treatment Options

Presenter: Dr. Trey Moore, MD, Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center Learn more about cardiac rhythm issues, atrial fibrillation and what options are available for treatment from Dr. Trey Moore, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at St. Mary’s Heart & Vascular Institute.

10:30 Robotic Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Presenters: Dr. Jordan McCoy & Dr. Steve Gammon, Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

Did you know you can get robot-assisted hip and knee replacements in Grand Junction? This state-of-the-art technique is minimally invasive, preserves soft tissue and better balances knees and hips to improve recovery and give the best long-term outcomes. Come and hear about this cutting-edge technology from expert orthopedic surgeons Dr. Jordan McCoy and Dr. Steve Gammon from Rocky Mountain Orthopedics. Bring your questions to this interactive presentation!

The Seminar Room is located at the end of the Reception Hall on the north side of the Pavilion

11:30 Medicare 101

Presenter: Debbie Forest, Humana

This presentation will educate consumers on the basics of Medicare, including eligibility, enrollment periods and the costs and options to consider when selecting coverage. Educational resources are available for all attendees. There will be some time at the end of the presentation for a Q&A session.

12:30 Vascular Diseases & Treatment Options

Presenter: Dr. Tej Singh, Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center

Vascular or arterial disease can cause pain and discomfort in your legs and can affect organ function. These conditions can also slow you down and cause more serious health issues. Learn about the different treatment options, ranging from medication to surgery, at the Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center from Dr. Tej Singh, the medical director for vascular and endovascular surgery.

Announcing the 2023 Volunteer of the Year

Volunteers make big impacts to their communities by supporting local causes with their time, skills, experience and passion. And what age group makes up the majority of our community’s volunteers? SENIORS!

That’s why BEACON Senior News is pleased to give local organizations the opportunity to recognize their outstanding senior volunteers by nominating them for the Volunteer of the Year award presented at BeaconFest at 1 p.m.

HOW IT WORKS

In July, we invite local nonprofits to nominate an individual or volunteer team to be recognized in our monthly magazine and on stage at Montrose-Delta BeaconFest.

Their nominations are published in the August issue along

with a photo of each volunteer. And with so many wonderful volunteers to choose from, we call on BEACON readers to vote for their favorite at BeaconSeniorNews.com or by mailing in a published ballot.

HONORING CHANGEMAKERS

Although they don’t do it for the recognition, please join us in thanking these senior volunteers for all the good they do in our community. All nominated volunteers will be recognized at the stage and presented with awards, then the reader-selected Volunteer of the Year will be announced.

Come meet all of our amazing volunteers at BeaconFest! They might just inspire you to start volunteering yourself. ■

In 2022, BEACON readers chose Blondie Campbell as the MontroseDelta Volunteer of the Year. The long-time Golden Circle Seniors volunteer was honored at the stage alongside fellow volunteers Darla Volgamore (HopeWest) and Beth McCorkle (All Points Transit) for their altruistic volunteer work in the community.

Our Mission:

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Our Values:

Individuality

We respect and value every individual’s uniqueness and believe every person’s contribution can make a difference.

Ownership

Accountability is just the start; we own what we do each day through pride, partnership and transparency.

Resilience

We are strong because we adapt to meet new needs and overcome challenges.

Belonging

We foster community to create connectivity and offer an inclusive and supportive environment.