Committed To Southern Colorado Seniors For 42 Years And Counting
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Beacon **SEPTEMBER 2023 EDITION**
Established February 1982
**LOCAL OPINION** Pregnancy Centers:
A Beacon of Hope for Expectant Mothers For the last 50 years,
**LOCAL NEWS** AN ABBA-SOLUTELY GREAT SHOW The FABBA Show at the PMH on Wednesday, September 27
PUEBLO-- Critically-acclaimed The FABBA Show will be returns its highly-anticipated Fall Tour 2023 to the returns to Pueblo Memorial Hall on Wednesday, September 27 at 7:30 pm. The FABBA Show is the sensational, authentic and truly magical tribute to Abba. “There’s always a special feeling for these shows— people dress up in their best jumpsuits, white go-go boots and dance and sing with us,” said Marie-Claire Follett, who plays ABBA’s Frida Lyngstad in the show. The official International ABBA Fan Club calls them the “best ABBA since ABBA,” which is really all you need to know. But The FABBA Show is also famed for its flashy stage production, complete with costumes, choreography and plenty of audience interaction. They’ve also been known to stay after the show for selfies. So dig out your platforms and enjoy all your favourite hits including “Mamma Mia”, “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “SOS,” “Take A Chance On Me,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” and many more. (Please see pgs. 18-19 for ad)
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PUEBLO ZOO SENIOR WEEK 2023
pregnancy help centers have poured out compassion for millions of women, men, and chilPUEBLO—Senior Week presented by dren, offering hope and support to Health Solutions is back at the Pueblo those in the valley of despair. Zoo! Pueblo Zoo is delighted to continPregnancy or crisis ue a long-standing tradition of treating pregnancy centers are non-profit seniors to free admission for the week organizations offering confidential of September 10th – 16th, with coffee support and resources to women and donuts, Monday – Friday, fueled facing unintended pregnancies by KKTV 11 News. And make sure to at no cost to the client. Here in mark your calendar for the highlight of Pueblo, A Caring Pregnancy the week – Senior Safari! Center (ACPC) does just that free On Wednesday, September 13th we of charge to women facing unexthrow a free party for area seniors with pected pregnancies. the help of our friends including our They provide various presenting sponsor, Health Solutions, services, including pregnancy this event has become a favorite comtests, ultrasounds, life skills and munity event. Seniors pour in from parenting classes, and mentoring. miles around Southern Colorado to tap Despite their noble mission, those their toes to live music, tour the zoo, get who need to better understand up close and personal with live animal their purpose often criticize these ambassadors, enjoy lunch, win at bingo centers. However, it is time to set and just enjoy the fresh air. They are aside preconceived notions and not the only ones that have fun either. recognize the crucial role that The volunteers, staff and vendors that Taught by Senior Beacon pregnancy centers play help with the event always tell us how columnist Ron Phillips in helping women and much they enjoy participating in this infamilies in need. spiring day. Seeing the sparkle in guests’ call Help the Pueblo like this is criticalLibrary when up to 45 West Ask Marlene, your Real Estate Consultant! percent of pregnancies to are RSVP considered “uninI have the Answers to YOUR tended.” While our soreal estate questions! ciety is often quick to formulate an opinion 100% educational “Call me today for a free market analysis of your home!” about what a woman and informative should do when faced Marlene Berrier, Realtor with an unexpected #1 2017, 2018, 2019 RE/MAX of Pueblo West, inc. pregnancy, pregnancy centers like ACPC are
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eyes as they enjoy a much-appreciated “field trip” is heartwarming. It’s energizing for all involved. In 2023, the Zoo is pleased to again partner with presenting sponsor Health Solutions to provide lunch during Senior Safari from Dave Feamster’s Little Caesar’s Pizza. Tom Munch never fails to please with live acoustic Non-medical guitar as Home C he charms Recreational Activitie the audience with old favorites. And, of course, there is always a robust, competitive Bingo tournament to round out the day. The event is Wednesday, September 13th from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Reserve your table by September 9th at www. PuebloZoo.org/senior-safari
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