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These self-management workshops can help you make small changes that lead to big rewards. Classes are interactive and led by trained facilitators. Topics include balancing blood sugar; meal guidelines and planning; safe exercising ideas; reading food labels; dealing with depression and stress; and many other self-management tips. Classes build upon one another and run every Thursday for six weeks through Nov. 15. Attend at least four classes and receive a free goodie bag! Co-sponsored by Teller County Public Health, Everyone with Diabetes Counts, Telligen, Community Partnership Family Resource Center. … [Read more...] about Pre-diabetes or diabetes self-management workshop

Sponsored annually by the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club, this community event will benefit Tri-Lakes Cares through the generosity of area restaurants and businesses, Lewis-Palmer School District 38, Monument Hill Key clubs and volunteers from TLC. Patrons enjoy a home-cooked dinner, including a selection of soups, breads, beverages and mouth-watering desserts, as well as entertainment provided by local school and civic ensembles. Ticket holders may also select a handmade bowl donated by a local artist. A silent auction includes donated items from area artists and merchants, including tools, tickets, fine art and fine crafts. For 14 years Monument Hill Kiwanis has organized and sponsored this event, raising more than $23,000 for Tri-Lakes Cares in 2017. … [Read more...] about Empty Bowls dinner and silent auction

Cheyenne Mountain Newcomers Club (CMNC) is a social/ recreational Club that holds monthly meetings (from September through May). CMNC is not only for newcomers, but also for those who have lived in our region for some time. Make new friends, explore the area and try out new adventures with more than 28 interest groups that meet year-round.Attend a general meeting, enjoy a short program, meet new people and investigate several activities. Two meetings free for prospective members. … [Read more...] about Cheyenne Mountain Newcomers Club

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group with presenter Hans Post. Pikes Peak Library District is a nationally recognized system of public libraries serving a population of more than 639,000 in El Paso County. With 14 facilities, online resources, and mobile library service, PPLD responds to the unique needs of individual neighborhoods and the community at large. … [Read more...] about Socrates Cafe

At the Visitor Center. The public can support several artists, who will be displaying and selling their artwork alongside acclaimed featured artist Terri Sanchez. This is a juried event featuring the finest art of each participating artist relating to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in some fashion or form. All selections will be featured for sale in a weekend gallery exhibition. The Friends of the Fossil Beds is a nonprofit partner of the Florissant Beds National Monument to provide financial support for the monument’s interpretive, educational and scientific research activities. Activities include providing funding for the park’s Junior Ranger program, educational field trips, summer seminars, community outreach programs, the Geo Scientist in Parks intern program, and the sister park in Sexi, Peru. … [Read more...] about Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds’ fine art show and sale