May 2021 - Colorado Center for the Blind

Big Thanks for Big Success of May 14 Vaccine Clinic

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Dan Burke

May 21, 2021

Last Friday’s vaccination clinic here at the center was a huge success, and we want to give a huge shout-out to our partners, Vive Family Wellness, St. Benedict’s Health and Healing Ministry, and the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition for helping us make it possible for 29 people to get their first Moderna shot on May 14.…
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Youth Summer Programs Hit A Triple

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Dan Burke

May 14, 2021

Youth Services Director Martin Becerra-Miranda has a lot to share right now – three exciting offerings from the Colorado Center for the Blind for blind youth and their families. We like to think of it as a dazzling summer triple! First Base FAST Saturday, May 22 Mort the Mouse Goes on an Adventure is an…
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The Seniors are coming! The Seniors are coming!

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Dan Burke

May 5, 2021

For the first in-person we also tried to have a virtual component. Shon Spears sits in the center of the room managing things on a laptop. Executive Director Julie Deden slipped in at the back of the room to witness at least part of the exciting event. That was the cry of excitement on Tuesday,…
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If part of a tree falls …

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Dan Burke

May 4, 2021

As we explored the tangle of branches it became clear that we wouldn’t be able to simply clear it all away without a chainsaw. Here Martin sizes up the situation along the west sidewalk. Maybe we wanted to post this today because the sun is shining in these photos, and it’s been cold and rainy…
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Vicki embarks on a new chapter

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Dan Burke

May 3, 2021

Vicki was happy to show off the amethyst necklace she received as a farewell gift, along with a bottle of rose water. A reign as Residential manager has come to a close. None has served longer in that role. Tuesday (April 27) after hours, staff threw her a farewell party at the center, but the…
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