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On February 6, Diane Foley will present Hearts and Horses. No information or photo was received regarding Diane. According to their website, Hearts & Horses is a Loveland-based therapeutic riding program, incorporated January 27, 1997 by a small group of volunteers. Why Horses? The natural gait (movement) of the horse stimulates human walking movement in a manner that cannot be replicated mechanically. While riding, participants must constantly make postural adjustments to maintain their balance, which in turn increases their overall balance, orientation and body awareness. Other benefits include improved muscle tone, posture, range of motion, flexibility, social skills and emotional well being. In addition, horses provide a non-judgmental relationship, accepting individuals for who they are regardless of physical, emotional or social abilities. Horses help special riders achieve things that most of us take for granted (such as walking or feeling good about ourselves) every day. |
Isaias Braga presented the Salvation Army Bellringing trophy to RCFC for the fifth year running. RCFC collected $1326, compared to just over $900 for the nearest competitor. Martin Nelson and Bill Schaffer were thanked for their leadership in this year’s effort..jpg)
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The January 26th, the Quad club (plus Rotaract) Purple Pins for Polio event raised over $30,000 total. RCFC's portion was over $9000, providing vaccines for more than 45,000 children. A very successful event. Johnny was the champ, again! Thanks, organizers: Ruth Lutes and Sharyn Salman!
Wednesday January 30, Chief Tom DeMint presented the Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) to RCFC. The fire chief discussed the history, the size of the jurisdiction, the budget, governance, number of calls, community risk reduction, the quest for continuous improvement and more. 
