Autumn has been in full swing around Grand Junction for weeks with plenty of memorable moments. Winter is just around the corner now, but before we say goodbye to this time period and turn our attention to the upcoming holidays, here are four fun fall activities to help you enjoy the season to its fullest.Craft a Thankfulness TreeThankfulness trees are a great way to count your blessings this season and create a deeply personalized centerpiece for your living space. While you can opt to fill out...

A recent addition to national holidays, I Love Yarn Day was created by the Craft Yarn Council as a way to celebrate fiber arts and the joy of fashioning with your own hands. This year the annual holiday falls on October 12, but the entire month and winter season is a great time to get involved in organizations that need your knitting and crocheting skills.There are many women's shelters, children's care centers and hospitals right here in Grand Junction that accept donations, but if you ...

The mental health benefits of art are well-known among the medical and scientific communities, which is why so many activity directors in senior living apartments make sure to include art programs in their calendar events. Grand Villa is no exception; we regularly host outings to nearby art galleries and offer art-themed activities for our residents to enjoy.We are thrilled when we see our residents not only enjoying their golden years, but thriving in them. And we know that art can help them to...

Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:7-9 NIVIn these verses, the Apostle Paul reminds us that our current actions and thoughts have a direct effect on our future.When we are tired or in pain, it can be easy to get frustrated or discouraged and start complaining.

While the old adage may say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, a diverse diet of fruits and vegetables is usually a better way to receive the proper balance of nutrients needed for good health. Produce can be enjoyed year-round thanks to frozen and canned goods, however eating these items soon after harvest often amplifies their nutritional benefits (and taste).Farmer's markets, roadside stands and community gardens are just a few of the places seniors can access fresh crops, and web...