News briefs — Feb. 9

Author talk, Habitat for Humanity presentation, snowshoeing and ice fishing, and social-memory café“Conscious Living, Conscious Aging,” author talk at Good Sam’s TuesdayAging is not for sissies, and it is also more than being busy with bridge and golf. Retirement and aging are times of both challenges and opportunities. As our bodies age and as our roles in life change, we face significant bridges to cross. How do we leave a legacy and make what are often called the “golden years” meaningful?Ft. Collins author Ron Pevny will talk about the 10th anniversary of his book, “Conscious Living, Conscious Aging” Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in the main dining room at Good Samaritan – Estes Park Village in Estes Park. The talk which is sponsored by Good Sams, Senior Helpers and the Estes Valley Voice, is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale and the author will sign copies. RSVPs are encouraged. Click here.Habitat for Humanity not only builds affordable homes for people in need but the organization also partners with homeowners to assist with repairs when homeowners are financially or physically unable to make changes on their own? Representatives from Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley will speak at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at noon, 1760 Olympian Lane, about its Critical Home Repairs program and provide an overview of Habitat for Humanity’s mission, its history, and its work in Estes Park and St. Vrain Valley including current projects such as the construction of five homes on Raven Avenue in Estes Park.The event is open to everyone. Attendees are welcome to have lunch while attending the presentation. Bring your own lunch or pre-purchase a hot meal. You must order your meal before 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10. The cost of a meal is $7 for EPSCC members and $12 for non-members. Membership is $35 per year and take advantage of lunch discounts and all of the great activities. For more information about the EPSCC or to order a meal for the presentation, call (970) 581-2195.Read full story here:Visit Estesvalleyvoice.com