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Basic life support classes are taught, as needed, at the NETCO Fire Station No. I, with a minimum of three students. Heartsaver cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid classes are taught monthly, with a minimum of five students for CPR and three for first aid. There is a cost for classes. Registration is required at least one week prior to class; call Sharon at NETCO Fire at 719-687-1866 during business hours, or Kay Poland at 719-686-1806.
Odyssey Hospice. You can make a difference. Odyssey Hospice seeks volunteers to provide companionship to terminally ill patients living in the Ute Pass/Woodland Park area. Call 719-573-4166.
GED classes in Teller County are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Thursdays at the Community Partnership Family Resource Center in the Highlands Center above Venture Foods in Divide. Call 719-686-0705 or drop in during class times.
Get in shape with a parks and recreation fitness membership. The center offers Paramount and Nautilus equipment, and free weights. Schedule a personalized fitness orientation and have an individual workout program designed for your fitness needs. Individuals ages 16 and older are welcome to become fitness members. Minors require signed parental permission. Corporate memberships available. Call 719-689-3514.
Teller Childhood Connection
Resource Exchange. Teller Early Childhood Connections offers free playgroups. For information about the playgroups call Nicol Houghland at 719-687-5873. For information about free developmental evaluations and therapy services for children from birth to 3 years, call 719-687-5047.
Divide playgroup meets from 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Community Partnership Family Resource Center children’s room behind the Divide Market.
Woodland Park playgroup meets from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Resource Exchange-Teller Early Childhood Connections building, 111-C North Center, behind Bucks.
Cripple Creek playgroup is from 9-11 a.m. Fridays at Aspen Mine in downtown Cripple Creek.
Monthly commodities food distribution program. Last Friday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 East Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek. Proof of Teller County residence and income requirements must be met to participate. Call 689-3584 for more information
Teller County Public Health
Families can quit using tobacco. Jane Enger with Teller County Public Health would like to help. Call Enger at 719-687-6416 to schedule dates and times for a new cessation group for families. The class will be scheduled by request only and five regular attendees are needed. Free tobacco prevention material is available from the state. Go to www.steppitems.com to order kits, including new quit kits for adults. To learn abut tobacco prevention activities through Colorado, visit www.steppcolorado.com. To learn how to be a quit coach, call Enger, at Teller County Public Health, 719-687-6416.
America on the Move! and Teller County Public Health have teamed up to promote America on the Move! Worksite toolkits, pedometers and incentives are offered. Individuals are encouraged to register with America on the Move and record their steps on iaom.americaonthemove.org. Call Jane Enger at Teller County Public Health, 719-687-6416.
Family Resource Center
GED, adult literacy classes are from 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Aspen Mine Center, Cripple Creek. Free childcare provided. Open enrollment. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Incredible Years parent education classes are offered Thursdays Sept. 17 to Nov. 19 at Cripple Creek Parks & Rec. Classes are free and include free childcare and lunch. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Young Parents Empowerment Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Fridays at Cripple Creek Parks & Rec. Designed for teen and young mothers and fathers to aid in the life changes of having a child. Open enrollment. Program is free and includes free childcare and lunch. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
GED/ESL classes are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays in Divide. Open enrollment. Free childcare provided. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Incredible Years parent education classes are offered from 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 15 to Nov. 17 in Divide. Classes are free and include free childcare and dinner. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Infant/Toddler Playgroups are from 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Divide. Designed to promote child education and class readiness. Includes snacks and field trips. Open enrollment. Program is free. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Middle School After School Program from 2:45-6 p.m. Monday thorugh Friday at Woodland Park Middle School. Designed for middle school students who need quality, supervised after school time. Includes healthy snacks, tutoring, homework assistance, arts & crafts, science projects, guest speakers and more. Cost is $250 per semester. Space is limited. Call 719-696-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Young Parents Empowerment Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at the Woodland Park Teen Center. Designed for teen and young mothers and fathers to aid in the life changes of having a child. Program is free and includes free childcare and lunch. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Weekly Meetings
General
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a weight-management organization that promotes sensible eating. Members support one another at weekly programs on nutrition and exercise. New members, men and women, always welcome. Chapter Co. 476 has meetings in Green Mountain Falls at the church in the Wildwood. Dues reasonable, benefits great. Call Joan at 719-689-2486.
Sunday
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, has a 4 p.m. discussion group every Sunday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek.
Cripple Creek Friendship Club meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Henry C. “June” Hack Arena in City Park. The club is free and offers an opportunity to meet with acquaintances and make new friends.
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek.
Help the Needy is growing in its capacity to help our friends and neighbors in Teller County. To join a fun group of volunteers, an open heart and a generous spirit are all that is required. Call 719-687-7273 for Lisa or Mary.
Monday
Does someone’s drinking bother you? There are teenagers who understand. Alateen will begin meeting Nov. 2 at the Centennial Building, southwest corner of Park Street and Lake Avenue in Memorial Park. The group will meet every Monday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Call 719-632-0063 for more information.
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Local Support Group. The group offers bereavement services for parents, families, friends and caregivers who have been affected by the sudden unexpected loss of an infant or toddler. There is no cost. The third Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Colorado Springs Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue. Adult meeting only; no child care will be provided. For additional help and information please call Angel Eyes at 1-888-285-7437 or vist angeleyes.org
Teller Business Builders meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Hungry Bear, 111 E. Midland Ave., in Woodland Park. The group helps local businesses through cooperative marketing, professional education and trusted relationships. Call Gail Wingerd at 719-686-1076 or send e-mail to gail@woodlandparkprinter.com or Diana Peoples at 719-687-1097 or send e-mail to Diana.peoples@american-national.com.
Tai Chi. Tai Chi at the Florissant Library 9-10am Beginning, 10-11am Intermediate. Co-sponsored by Teller County Public Health. Call 748-3939.
Join us to knit, crochet or craft every Monday 11 am - 1 pm. Bring your projects. Meet new and old friends. Instruction provided free. Cripple Creek Coffee At Aspen Mine Center. Everyone welcome.
Yoga Classes are now being offered at the Florissant Grange No. 420. Monday evening and Tuesday morning classes have opened this month. Call 719-748-3678.
Woodland Park Community Singers rehearse from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain View United Methodist Church at 1101 Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park. No tryout needed. Just come and sing. Call 719-687-8545.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets for 12-steps Bible discussion at 6 p.m. every Monday at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to AA members and the general public. An AA meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Community Partnership Family Resource Centers above Jackie's Bar in Venture Foods lot at the Divide light.
Al-Anon meets from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays in the Centennial Building at Memorial Park in Woodland Park.
Tuesday
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Woodland Park Community Church Offices, Suite A, 700 Valley View Drive in Woodland Park.
A soup kitchen is from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Colo. 67. All soups and breads are homemade, and the kitchen is open to anyone wanting a warm meal and some fellowship.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Hilltop AA, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cripple Creek Rehab & Wellness Center on North Street.
Wild Wings 'n Things in the Safeway Shopping Center is host to the Mountain Acoustic Music Association, MAMA, open microphone night every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. There is no cover charge and everyone is invited to come and enjoy this entertaining open acoustic stage. Anyone with talent who would like to perform in front of an audience is encouraged to attend.
The Old Curiosity Shop, the gift shop of the Ute Pass Historical Society, is open fromm 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the year, including special events at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The gift shop is at Fairview Street and US Hwy 24 in Woodland Park. Call 719-686-7512 or e-mail UPHS@qwest.net.
Domestic Violence Education Program, an educational and support group where victims of domestic violence can learn more about power and control issues and the cycle of violence, meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Woodland Park. Call Devra at 719-243-5508 or e-mail dgoodwin@tessacs.org.
Teller County Business Development Network meets at 7:30 a.m. at Sweet Tea in Woodland Park every Tuesday. Referral networking with local businesses and seminars for personal and business growth. BDN is where entrepreneurs gain knowledge and business referrals through trusted members. Call Tom Miller at 635-5493 or e-mail at tom@peakadvantage.com.
Weight Watchers meetings are every Tuesday in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek. Woodland Park meetings are 5:30 p.m., weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. Cripple Creek group opens at 5:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave. Weight Watchers meetings last about 35 minutes, and it is recommended members attend one meeting each week to learn about healthy eating, gain motivation and get a confidential weigh-in to track progress. Public is welcome to visit and see what it’s about at a participating Weight Watchers meeting with no obligation to join.
Yoga Classes are now being offered at the Florissant Grange No. 420. Monday evening and Tuesday morning classes have opened this month. Call 719-748-3678.
Wednesday
Kiwanis Club of Ute Pass/Woodland Park meets at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Circle H Smokehouse. Call 719-687-5534. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Timberline Artists meets from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesdays except the last Wednesday of the month at the Aspen Mine Senior Club. All ages are welcome. Bring your favorite craft or art medium and join a dedicated group. Call 719-689-2759.
Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters is a nationally recognized group of regional artists that meet Wednesdays to share the creative experience of painting out on location. New artists are welcome. Call 303-647-1085 or 719-930-7940, or e-mail shanikastudio@aol.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Victor Community Center on Second and Portland.
Al-Anon meets from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
Thursday
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support organization. Weigh-ins, group feedback, and support help members achieve their goals. TOPS meets Thursdays in Green Mountain Falls at the Church in the Wildwood. Weigh-in is at 9 a.m. and the meeting starts 9:50 a.m. Call 719-687-2469, or visit www.tops.org.
The Teller Networking Team meets at 7:45 a.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center every Thursday. TNT is made up of local businesses networking to pass leads and help each other’s businesses grow. Call 719-748-1274.
The Florissant Grange and the Florissant Jammers invite you to a music jam session and potluck dinner from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Florissant Grange. Call 719-748-0358.
Al-Anon meets at noon in Guffey next to the post office. Call 719-689-5808.
Weight Watchers meets at 9 a.m., weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m., Thursdays at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. Weight Watchers meetings last about 35 minutes, and it is recommended members attend one meeting each week to learn about healthy eating, gain motivation and get a confidential weigh-in to track progress. Public welcome to visit and see what it’s all about at a participating Weight Watchers meeting; no obligation to join.
Wild Wings 'n Things in the Safeway Shopping Center offers open microphone night every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. There is no cover charge and everyone is invited to come and enjoy this entertaining open acoustic stage. Anyone with talent who would like to perform in front of an audience is encouraged to attend.
Overeaters Anonymous 12-step program group meets from 5:30-6 p.m. every Thursday at Mountain View United Methodist Church in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-0246 or 719-475-0037.
Rampart Rock ‘n’ Jazz rehearses from 7-9 p.m. Thursdays in Woodland Park. Rock, soul, jazz, blues; soprano, alto, tenor, and bass vocalists welcome in addition to keyboard or instrumental accompanists. Call 719-686-8228 for directions or visit www.rampartrocknjazz.com.
Tai Chi. Woodland Park Public Library, Sun Style 73, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Co-sponsored by Teller County Public Health. Free! 687-9281.
Walking Group. Beginning May 21 a new running/walking group will be meeting at Teller County Chiropractic every Thursday night at 5:45 p.m. Everyone in the community of all ability levels is welcome. Courses and distances will vary, but will be roughly 3-4 miles. Visit www.tellercountychiropractic.com or call 719-687-1881 for more information about the group and running/walking tips. Teller County Chiropractic is at 800 E. Hwy 24 suite D, Woodland Park
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Lake George Community Center.
Adult Child Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. Fridays. For meeting location check out www.adultchildren.org. The group no longer meets at the Victor Community Center.
Learn to line dance, two-step, and more from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Florissant Grange. Call 719-748-0358.
Pikes Peak Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, south entrance. Call 719-686-7855. Rotary is a worldwide organization working on projects ranging from polio eradication internationally to bell ringing for the Salvation Army locally. Call 719-686-7855.
Tai Chi. Tai Chi at the Woodland Park Library 9-10am Beginning & Intermediate. 687-9281
Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 5 p.m. every Saturday at the Community Partnership Family Resource Centers above Jackie's Bar in Venture Foods lot at the Divide light.
Foundations Worship service with contemporary Christian music by Mark and Christi Bovee and Al Schuelke at 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1310 Evergreen Heights Drive in Woodland Park. Come join in the praise. Call 719-687-2303 or visit www.faithwp.org for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Hilltop AA, meets at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cripple Creek Rehab & Wellness Center on North Street.
Al-Anon meets from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays at Little Chapel of the Hills, 69 County Road 5, in Divide. From April to October, meetings start at 8:30 a.m.
Al-Anon meets from 5-6 p.m. every Saturday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Bill Harper, as seen on the Grand Ole Opry, performs 4–7 p.m. every Saturday at Oney’s Restaurant in Florissant. Enjoy old country classic music in a family friendly atmosphere.
Monthly Meetings
First Monday
Teller County Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Visit www.tellerdems.org.
First Tuesday
Habitat for Humanity of Teller County board of directors meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday at St. David of the Hills Episcopal Church at 36 Edlowe Road and U.S. 24. Call 719-687-4447.
MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of The Ute Pass region meets the first and third Tuesdays, September through May at the Woodland Park Community Church. Come have breakfast, meet other moms, find new playmates for your kids and relax. Call 719-686-0784.
The Alzheimer’s Association Teller County Family Support Group meets from 3:15-4:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-266-8773.
The Book Club at Woodland Park Public Library meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the quiet reading room at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9281, ext. 103.
Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers, family or friends who deal with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This group provides support and encouragement in a confidential setting at no cost. Meet other caregivers and learn more about the disease, care giving issues and suggestions on how to take care of yourself. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Woodland Park Library 3:15 p.m.
Communion services are at Mountain View United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month. This abbreviated communion service welcomes anyone from the community who is not able to attend a full Sunday service because of work commitments or health reasons. The sacrament will be served after a short homily. The church is at 1101 Rampart Range Road. Call the church office at 719-687-3868.
Lake George Fire Protection District Auxiliary meetings are at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Station No. 1 at the corner of Hwy. 24 and County Road 90.
First Wednesday
Woodland Park High School Panther Pride Athletic Boosters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the high school library.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets at noon the first Wednesday of every month at the VFW Post 6051, north of Woodland Park near the Shining Mountain Golf Course.
First Thursday
American Legion Post 171 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Building, 400 East Carr Ave. in Cripple Creek.
Colorado Mounted Rangers Troop B meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florissant Fire Station on U.S. 24. Become a part of the oldest law enforcement organization in the state. Currently an all-volunteer organization, B Troop Rangers assist law enforcement agencies in Teller and Park counties. Experience and a horse are not necessary, just a willingness to serve out community. Call Capt. Mike Smith at 719-748-5037 for more information.
Doll lovers of Teller County are invited to meetings at 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Village at Skyline. It’s free. Variety of programs include the study of antiques, and vintage and modern dolls. Everyone older than age 12 is welcome. Call Lavern at 719-748-3071 or Elaine at 719-686-7670.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 8-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Divide Volunteer Fire Department conference room, 103 Cedar Mountain Road, Divide. This committee was created to help prepare Teller County to deal with the variety of emergencies including the possibility of a pandemic influenza outbreak. The meeting is open to the public and visitors are welcome. Call 687-6416.
MODA U meets at 1 p.m. at Nuts 'n Bolts Needleworks, 200 S. Chestnut, Woodland Park. Quilters from novice to professional share their craft and get all the latest info about fabrics and notions. Call 719-687-2272.
First Friday
Juice Plus Teller Team offers a luncheon and nutritional education about wellness and prevention at 11:30 a.m. the first Friday of every month at Shining Mountain Golf Club. Call Georgell DeMello at 719-687-1037 for information and reservations.
Colorado Mounted Rangers Troop "I" is looking for responsible and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference serving their community. You are invited to our monthly meeting the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pikes Peak National Bank, in the upstairs conference room, 2401 W. Colorado Ave, on the corner of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. Free parking is available for the meeting in the bank employee parking lot on the south side of the bank's drive-up facility. Visit http://itroop.coloradoranger.org or e-mail Info@coloradoranger.org.
Car Club will have its first meeting of the year Feb. 6 and then on the first Friday of the month after that. The club meets at 6 p.m. at 1120 West Bowman Avenue, Woodland Park. There is no cost to join. Meetings are open to the public and anyone needing directions can contact Georgee Deppen at 719-687-0647.
Second Sunday
Second Sunday Scribes is for writers, wannabe writers and all those who love the written word. Sponsored by the Cripple Creek Park and Recreation Department the group meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at the Bennett Avenue Park and Rec center. Call 719-689-3514.
Second Monday
The Ute Pass Historical Society board of directors meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. All members and the public are invited to attend. Call 719-686-7512.
Florissant Grange No. 420 meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The grange continues to offer the Florissant Jammers every Thursday for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the music of the great Jammers until 9 p.m. All are welcome to come to the grange.
Le Leche League, nursing mothers supporting nursing mothers, meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Call Kathleen at 719-687-1164 for location and information.
Little Chapel Food Pantry is here to help those in need. Distribution is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Call 719-322-7610.
Second Tuesday
The Ladies of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at noon, the second Tuesday of each month at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9157.
MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of the Lake George area meets the second and fourth Tuesdays, September through May at the Community Fellowship of Christians church. Come have breakfast, meet other moms and find new playmates for your kids. Call 719-748-5079.
Senior Potluck at the Florissant Grange. Join us at 12:00 the second Tuesday of each month. Bring a dish and be prepared to have a good time. For more info call 748-3678
Teller County Republicans meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide (next to the Conoco). Come and help set the course for conservative thinking and direction in Teller County, Colorado, and the nation. Additional information at http://www.teller-gop.org.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month in a meeting room in the lower level of the Woodland Park Public Library.
The Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club has its potluck luncheon at 11:45 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 312 N. Center St. Call 719-687-3877.
Second Wednesday
Woodland Park Public Library offers lunch and a movie the second Wednesday of each month. The G- or PG-rated movie starts at noon. Bring a lunch or snack. Library staff provides drinks. Call 719-687-9281.
Divide Chamber of Commerce meets at 7:30 a.m. every second Wednesday at the Pikes Peak Community Club in Divide. Members, guests and community residents are invited to attend and network. Visit www.dividechamber.org.
Teller Trekkers’ Club meets at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month through September at the Woodland Park Senior Center, 312 N. Center St., for hikes on area trails. There are no dues, and anyone can join. Call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416.
Woodland Park Holistic Luncheon is offered at noon the second Wednesday of each month. Contact Jim at 719-687-4335 for location. This is a free group, often potluck style lunch.
Second Thursday
Pikes Peak Community Club meets starting at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper the second Thursday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide. Supper is followed by a business meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
A Multiple Sclerosis support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church at U.S. 24 and West Street in Woodland Park. Call Diana Mnich at 719-687-1303.
Second Friday
The Snowflake Chapter No. 153 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at 205 Park St. in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-9800.
Art Reception Today is planned for the second Friday of the month and will feature a different artist at Park State Bank in Woodland Park.
Woodland Nights, an evening MOPS group, meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., September to May, at the Woodland Park Christian Church, 27400 N. Colo. 67. MOPS is for Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, who may have different lifestyles, but all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. Call Terri at 719-687-3669.
Second Saturday
Free public tours are at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through September at Ute Pass History Park, 122 Laurel Street in Woodland Park, North side of Woodland Park library. Contact The Ute Pass Historical Society office at 719-686-7512 or e-mail UPHS@qwest.net
The Lake George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Lake George Community Center. Mineral topics will be discussed but no field trips until spring. Call 719-748-3861.
The Mountain Artists meet at 9 a.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center on the second Saturday of the month. Call 719-684-2468. The group was established to promote, encourage and support the making and showing of visual arts in Teller County-Ute Pass area.
The monthly flea market at the Florissant Grange is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from May through October. Call 748-0358.
Prayers for Peace & Humanity, multi-faith prayers. non political. No fees or donations. Everyone welcome at 10:30 a.m.at Woodland Park Library, board room. Sponsored by the Bahai’s of Woodland Park. Call Loree at 719-761-8566.
Third Tuesday
MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of The Ute Pass region meet the first and third Tuesdays, September through May at the Woodland Park Community Church. Come have breakfast, meet other moms, find new playmates for your kids and relax. Call 719-686-0784.
Ute Pass Masonic Lodge 188 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Call 719-687-9453.
Teller County Cancer Survivors Support and Education Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesay of each month at Killday’s Coffee & Deli, 52 County Road 5, Divide. Call Shelley or Carol at 719-687-1180.
Third Wednesday
The Florissant Library Book Club welcomes all book readers to its group. It meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Call 719-748-3939.
The Teller County Sport Horse Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Coldwell Banker building across from Wal-Mart. Visit http://tellercountysporthorseclub.webs.com/ for more information or call Grace at 719-661-8497.
Third Thursday
Help U Club meets the third Thursday of every month. Pot luck at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. We help people and other nonprofits in Teller County and the Lake George area of Park County. Meetings are at the Lake George Community Center. Information: Joan 719-689-2486 or Help U Club, P.O. Box 831, Florissant, CO 80816.
Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers, family or friends who deal with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This group provides support and encouragement in a confidential setting at no cost. Meet other caregivers and learn more about the disease, care giving issues and suggestions on how to take care of yourself. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Florissant Library 2-3 p.m.
Quilt Ministries meets between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Ute Pass Cultural Center to make quilts for families that have been burned out of their homes or are in need for some other reason. The quilts are simple, machine pieced and hand-tied and are excellent projects for both new and more experienced quilters. No sewing skills necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines but machines also will be available onsite. Volunteers who don’t want to sew can still serve as cutters and pressers. This is a nondenominational group.
Teller County quilters meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The quilters make quits by machine for persons whose homes have burned or who are in need. Call Joan Stover at 719-687-6828.
Third Saturday
The Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club has an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month except December. The Senior Center is at 312 N. Center St. behind City Hall. The public is welcome.
Fourth Monday
Little Chapel Food Pantry helps those in need. Distribution is on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call 719-322-7610.
Fourth Tuesday
American Legion Post 1980 Woodland Park meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Grange Hall on Hwy 67, about 3 miles north of the US-24/Hwy-67 junction in Woodland Park. Visit http://post1980.org.
The Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club has its catered luncheon at 11:45 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 312 N. Center St. Call 719-687-3877.
Fourth Wednesday
ACS Relay for life team captains’ meeting is at 5:30 p.m. with the committee members meeting at 6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings are at Faith Lutheran Church, 1310 Evergreen Heights Drive, Woodland Park. Call Heather at 719-689-2556.
Fourth Friday
Woodland Nights, an evening MOPS group, meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m., September to May, at the Woodland Park Christian Church, 27400 N. Colo. 67. MOPS is Mothers of Preschoolers, who all may have different lifestyles, but who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. Call Terri at 719-687-3669.
Quilters Above the Clouds is a quilting guild for all levels. The guild meets monthly in the lower level of the Woodland Park library from 1-3 p.m. the last Friday of the month to share quilting experiences and exchange ideas. The group also participates in projects to benefit charity organizations.
Area AA meetings
Sunday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 9-10 a.m. every Sunday at the VFW, 3 1/2 miles north of Woodland Park on Colo. 67.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Sunday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. Colo. 24 in Cascade.
Monday
Alcoholics Anonymous for women meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday at Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, in Woodland Park.
AA meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Monday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Tuesday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Alcoholics Anonymous for women from 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park.
Alcoholics Anonymous for men meets from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park.
Wednesday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Thursday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Nazarene Church, 750 N. Colo. 67, at the corner of Colo. 67 and Evergreen Heights.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 7-8 p.m. every Thursday in a closed meeting in the Centennial Building at Memorial Park in Woodland Park.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Friday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. every Saturday in the Centennial Building at Memorial Park in Woodland Park.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Friday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
Ongoing
Basic life support classes are taught, as needed, at the NETCO Fire Station No. I, with a minimum of three students. Heartsaver cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid classes are taught monthly, with a minimum of five students for CPR and three for first aid. There is a cost for classes. Registration is required at least one week prior to class; call Sharon at NETCO Fire at 719-687-1866 during business hours, or Kay Poland at 719-686-1806.
Odyssey Hospice. You can make a difference. Odyssey Hospice seeks volunteers to provide companionship to terminally ill patients living in the Ute Pass/Woodland Park area. Call 719-573-4166.
GED classes in Teller County are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Thursdays at the Community Partnership Family Resource Center in the Highlands Center above Venture Foods in Divide. Call 719-686-0705 or drop in during class times.
Get in shape with a parks and recreation fitness membership. The center offers Paramount and Nautilus equipment, and free weights. Schedule a personalized fitness orientation and have an individual workout program designed for your fitness needs. Individuals ages 16 and older are welcome to become fitness members. Minors require signed parental permission. Corporate memberships available. Call 719-689-3514.
Teller Childhood Connection
Resource Exchange. Teller Early Childhood Connections offers free playgroups. For information about the playgroups call Nicol Houghland at 719-687-5873. For information about free developmental evaluations and therapy services for children from birth to 3 years, call 719-687-5047.
Divide playgroup meets from 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Community Partnership Family Resource Center children’s room behind the Divide Market.
Woodland Park playgroup meets from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Resource Exchange-Teller Early Childhood Connections building, 111-C North Center, behind Bucks.
Cripple Creek playgroup is from 9-11 a.m. Fridays at Aspen Mine in downtown Cripple Creek.
Monthly commodities food distribution program. Last Friday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 East Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek. Proof of Teller County residence and income requirements must be met to participate. Call 689-3584 for more information
Teller County Public Health
Families can quit using tobacco. Jane Enger with Teller County Public Health would like to help. Call Enger at 719-687-6416 to schedule dates and times for a new cessation group for families. The class will be scheduled by request only and five regular attendees are needed. Free tobacco prevention material is available from the state. Go to www.steppitems.com to order kits, including new quit kits for adults. To learn abut tobacco prevention activities through Colorado, visit www.steppcolorado.com. To learn how to be a quit coach, call Enger, at Teller County Public Health, 719-687-6416.
America on the Move! and Teller County Public Health have teamed up to promote America on the Move! Worksite toolkits, pedometers and incentives are offered. Individuals are encouraged to register with America on the Move and record their steps on iaom.americaonthemove.org. Call Jane Enger at Teller County Public Health, 719-687-6416.
Family Resource Center
GED, adult literacy classes are from 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Aspen Mine Center, Cripple Creek. Free childcare provided. Open enrollment. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Incredible Years parent education classes are offered Thursdays Sept. 17 to Nov. 19 at Cripple Creek Parks & Rec. Classes are free and include free childcare and lunch. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Young Parents Empowerment Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Fridays at Cripple Creek Parks & Rec. Designed for teen and young mothers and fathers to aid in the life changes of having a child. Open enrollment. Program is free and includes free childcare and lunch. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
GED/ESL classes are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays in Divide. Open enrollment. Free childcare provided. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Incredible Years parent education classes are offered from 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 15 to Nov. 17 in Divide. Classes are free and include free childcare and dinner. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Infant/Toddler Playgroups are from 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Divide. Designed to promote child education and class readiness. Includes snacks and field trips. Open enrollment. Program is free. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Middle School After School Program from 2:45-6 p.m. Monday thorugh Friday at Woodland Park Middle School. Designed for middle school students who need quality, supervised after school time. Includes healthy snacks, tutoring, homework assistance, arts & crafts, science projects, guest speakers and more. Cost is $250 per semester. Space is limited. Call 719-696-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Young Parents Empowerment Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at the Woodland Park Teen Center. Designed for teen and young mothers and fathers to aid in the life changes of having a child. Program is free and includes free childcare and lunch. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center.
Weekly Meetings
General
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a weight-management organization that promotes sensible eating. Members support one another at weekly programs on nutrition and exercise. New members, men and women, always welcome. Chapter Co. 476 has meetings in Green Mountain Falls at the church in the Wildwood. Dues reasonable, benefits great. Call Joan at 719-689-2486.
Sunday
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, has a 4 p.m. discussion group every Sunday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek.
Cripple Creek Friendship Club meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Henry C. “June” Hack Arena in City Park. The club is free and offers an opportunity to meet with acquaintances and make new friends.
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek.
Help the Needy is growing in its capacity to help our friends and neighbors in Teller County. To join a fun group of volunteers, an open heart and a generous spirit are all that is required. Call 719-687-7273 for Lisa or Mary.
Monday
Does someone’s drinking bother you? There are teenagers who understand. Alateen will begin meeting Nov. 2 at the Centennial Building, southwest corner of Park Street and Lake Avenue in Memorial Park. The group will meet every Monday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Call 719-632-0063 for more information.
Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Local Support Group. The group offers bereavement services for parents, families, friends and caregivers who have been affected by the sudden unexpected loss of an infant or toddler. There is no cost. The third Monday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Colorado Springs Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue. Adult meeting only; no child care will be provided. For additional help and information please call Angel Eyes at 1-888-285-7437 or vist angeleyes.org
Teller Business Builders meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Hungry Bear, 111 E. Midland Ave., in Woodland Park. The group helps local businesses through cooperative marketing, professional education and trusted relationships. Call Gail Wingerd at 719-686-1076 or send e-mail to gail@woodlandparkprinter.com or Diana Peoples at 719-687-1097 or send e-mail to Diana.peoples@american-national.com.
Tai Chi. Tai Chi at the Florissant Library 9-10am Beginning, 10-11am Intermediate. Co-sponsored by Teller County Public Health. Call 748-3939.
Join us to knit, crochet or craft every Monday 11 am - 1 pm. Bring your projects. Meet new and old friends. Instruction provided free. Cripple Creek Coffee At Aspen Mine Center. Everyone welcome.
Yoga Classes are now being offered at the Florissant Grange No. 420. Monday evening and Tuesday morning classes have opened this month. Call 719-748-3678.
Woodland Park Community Singers rehearse from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain View United Methodist Church at 1101 Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park. No tryout needed. Just come and sing. Call 719-687-8545.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets for 12-steps Bible discussion at 6 p.m. every Monday at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to AA members and the general public. An AA meeting follows at 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. every Monday at the Community Partnership Family Resource Centers above Jackie's Bar in Venture Foods lot at the Divide light.
Al-Anon meets from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays in the Centennial Building at Memorial Park in Woodland Park.
Tuesday
Gamblers Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Woodland Park Community Church Offices, Suite A, 700 Valley View Drive in Woodland Park.
A soup kitchen is from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Colo. 67. All soups and breads are homemade, and the kitchen is open to anyone wanting a warm meal and some fellowship.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Hilltop AA, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Cripple Creek Rehab & Wellness Center on North Street.
Wild Wings 'n Things in the Safeway Shopping Center is host to the Mountain Acoustic Music Association, MAMA, open microphone night every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. There is no cover charge and everyone is invited to come and enjoy this entertaining open acoustic stage. Anyone with talent who would like to perform in front of an audience is encouraged to attend.
The Old Curiosity Shop, the gift shop of the Ute Pass Historical Society, is open fromm 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the year, including special events at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The gift shop is at Fairview Street and US Hwy 24 in Woodland Park. Call 719-686-7512 or e-mail UPHS@qwest.net.
Domestic Violence Education Program, an educational and support group where victims of domestic violence can learn more about power and control issues and the cycle of violence, meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Woodland Park. Call Devra at 719-243-5508 or e-mail dgoodwin@tessacs.org.
Teller County Business Development Network meets at 7:30 a.m. at Sweet Tea in Woodland Park every Tuesday. Referral networking with local businesses and seminars for personal and business growth. BDN is where entrepreneurs gain knowledge and business referrals through trusted members. Call Tom Miller at 635-5493 or e-mail at tom@peakadvantage.com.
Weight Watchers meetings are every Tuesday in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek. Woodland Park meetings are 5:30 p.m., weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. Cripple Creek group opens at 5:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave. Weight Watchers meetings last about 35 minutes, and it is recommended members attend one meeting each week to learn about healthy eating, gain motivation and get a confidential weigh-in to track progress. Public is welcome to visit and see what it’s about at a participating Weight Watchers meeting with no obligation to join.
Yoga Classes are now being offered at the Florissant Grange No. 420. Monday evening and Tuesday morning classes have opened this month. Call 719-748-3678.
Wednesday
Kiwanis Club of Ute Pass/Woodland Park meets at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Circle H Smokehouse. Call 719-687-5534. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Timberline Artists meets from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesdays except the last Wednesday of the month at the Aspen Mine Senior Club. All ages are welcome. Bring your favorite craft or art medium and join a dedicated group. Call 719-689-2759.
Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters is a nationally recognized group of regional artists that meet Wednesdays to share the creative experience of painting out on location. New artists are welcome. Call 303-647-1085 or 719-930-7940, or e-mail shanikastudio@aol.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Victor Community Center on Second and Portland.
Al-Anon meets from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
Thursday
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support organization. Weigh-ins, group feedback, and support help members achieve their goals. TOPS meets Thursdays in Green Mountain Falls at the Church in the Wildwood. Weigh-in is at 9 a.m. and the meeting starts 9:50 a.m. Call 719-687-2469, or visit www.tops.org.
The Teller Networking Team meets at 7:45 a.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center every Thursday. TNT is made up of local businesses networking to pass leads and help each other’s businesses grow. Call 719-748-1274.
The Florissant Grange and the Florissant Jammers invite you to a music jam session and potluck dinner from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday at the Florissant Grange. Call 719-748-0358.
Al-Anon meets at noon in Guffey next to the post office. Call 719-689-5808.
Weight Watchers meets at 9 a.m., weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m., Thursdays at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. Weight Watchers meetings last about 35 minutes, and it is recommended members attend one meeting each week to learn about healthy eating, gain motivation and get a confidential weigh-in to track progress. Public welcome to visit and see what it’s all about at a participating Weight Watchers meeting; no obligation to join.
Wild Wings 'n Things in the Safeway Shopping Center offers open microphone night every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. There is no cover charge and everyone is invited to come and enjoy this entertaining open acoustic stage. Anyone with talent who would like to perform in front of an audience is encouraged to attend.
Overeaters Anonymous 12-step program group meets from 5:30-6 p.m. every Thursday at Mountain View United Methodist Church in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-0246 or 719-475-0037.
Rampart Rock ‘n’ Jazz rehearses from 7-9 p.m. Thursdays in Woodland Park. Rock, soul, jazz, blues; soprano, alto, tenor, and bass vocalists welcome in addition to keyboard or instrumental accompanists. Call 719-686-8228 for directions or visit www.rampartrocknjazz.com.
Tai Chi. Woodland Park Public Library, Sun Style 73, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Co-sponsored by Teller County Public Health. Free! 687-9281.
Walking Group. Beginning May 21 a new running/walking group will be meeting at Teller County Chiropractic every Thursday night at 5:45 p.m. Everyone in the community of all ability levels is welcome. Courses and distances will vary, but will be roughly 3-4 miles. Visit www.tellercountychiropractic.com or call 719-687-1881 for more information about the group and running/walking tips. Teller County Chiropractic is at 800 E. Hwy 24 suite D, Woodland Park
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at the Lake George Community Center.
Adult Child Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 7 p.m. Fridays. For meeting location check out www.adultchildren.org. The group no longer meets at the Victor Community Center.
Learn to line dance, two-step, and more from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Florissant Grange. Call 719-748-0358.
Pikes Peak Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, south entrance. Call 719-686-7855. Rotary is a worldwide organization working on projects ranging from polio eradication internationally to bell ringing for the Salvation Army locally. Call 719-686-7855.
Tai Chi. Tai Chi at the Woodland Park Library 9-10am Beginning & Intermediate. 687-9281
Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous, meets at 5 p.m. every Saturday at the Community Partnership Family Resource Centers above Jackie's Bar in Venture Foods lot at the Divide light.
Foundations Worship service with contemporary Christian music by Mark and Christi Bovee and Al Schuelke at 5:30 p.m. every Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church, 1310 Evergreen Heights Drive in Woodland Park. Come join in the praise. Call 719-687-2303 or visit www.faithwp.org for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Hilltop AA, meets at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cripple Creek Rehab & Wellness Center on North Street.
Al-Anon meets from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays at Little Chapel of the Hills, 69 County Road 5, in Divide. From April to October, meetings start at 8:30 a.m.
Al-Anon meets from 5-6 p.m. every Saturday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Bill Harper, as seen on the Grand Ole Opry, performs 4–7 p.m. every Saturday at Oney’s Restaurant in Florissant. Enjoy old country classic music in a family friendly atmosphere.
Monthly Meetings
First Monday
Teller County Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Visit www.tellerdems.org.
First Tuesday
Habitat for Humanity of Teller County board of directors meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday at St. David of the Hills Episcopal Church at 36 Edlowe Road and U.S. 24. Call 719-687-4447.
MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of The Ute Pass region meets the first and third Tuesdays, September through May at the Woodland Park Community Church. Come have breakfast, meet other moms, find new playmates for your kids and relax. Call 719-686-0784.
The Alzheimer’s Association Teller County Family Support Group meets from 3:15-4:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-266-8773.
The Book Club at Woodland Park Public Library meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the quiet reading room at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9281, ext. 103.
Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers, family or friends who deal with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This group provides support and encouragement in a confidential setting at no cost. Meet other caregivers and learn more about the disease, care giving issues and suggestions on how to take care of yourself. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Woodland Park Library 3:15 p.m.
Communion services are at Mountain View United Methodist Church at 9 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month. This abbreviated communion service welcomes anyone from the community who is not able to attend a full Sunday service because of work commitments or health reasons. The sacrament will be served after a short homily. The church is at 1101 Rampart Range Road. Call the church office at 719-687-3868.
Lake George Fire Protection District Auxiliary meetings are at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Station No. 1 at the corner of Hwy. 24 and County Road 90.
First Wednesday
Woodland Park High School Panther Pride Athletic Boosters meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the high school library.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets at noon the first Wednesday of every month at the VFW Post 6051, north of Woodland Park near the Shining Mountain Golf Course.
First Thursday
American Legion Post 171 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Building, 400 East Carr Ave. in Cripple Creek.
Colorado Mounted Rangers Troop B meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florissant Fire Station on U.S. 24. Become a part of the oldest law enforcement organization in the state. Currently an all-volunteer organization, B Troop Rangers assist law enforcement agencies in Teller and Park counties. Experience and a horse are not necessary, just a willingness to serve out community. Call Capt. Mike Smith at 719-748-5037 for more information.
Doll lovers of Teller County are invited to meetings at 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Village at Skyline. It’s free. Variety of programs include the study of antiques, and vintage and modern dolls. Everyone older than age 12 is welcome. Call Lavern at 719-748-3071 or Elaine at 719-686-7670.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 8-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Divide Volunteer Fire Department conference room, 103 Cedar Mountain Road, Divide. This committee was created to help prepare Teller County to deal with the variety of emergencies including the possibility of a pandemic influenza outbreak. The meeting is open to the public and visitors are welcome. Call 687-6416.
MODA U meets at 1 p.m. at Nuts 'n Bolts Needleworks, 200 S. Chestnut, Woodland Park. Quilters from novice to professional share their craft and get all the latest info about fabrics and notions. Call 719-687-2272.
First Friday
Juice Plus Teller Team offers a luncheon and nutritional education about wellness and prevention at 11:30 a.m. the first Friday of every month at Shining Mountain Golf Club. Call Georgell DeMello at 719-687-1037 for information and reservations.
Colorado Mounted Rangers Troop "I" is looking for responsible and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference serving their community. You are invited to our monthly meeting the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pikes Peak National Bank, in the upstairs conference room, 2401 W. Colorado Ave, on the corner of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. Free parking is available for the meeting in the bank employee parking lot on the south side of the bank's drive-up facility. Visit http://itroop.coloradoranger.org or e-mail Info@coloradoranger.org.
Car Club will have its first meeting of the year Feb. 6 and then on the first Friday of the month after that. The club meets at 6 p.m. at 1120 West Bowman Avenue, Woodland Park. There is no cost to join. Meetings are open to the public and anyone needing directions can contact Georgee Deppen at 719-687-0647.
Second Sunday
Second Sunday Scribes is for writers, wannabe writers and all those who love the written word. Sponsored by the Cripple Creek Park and Recreation Department the group meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at the Bennett Avenue Park and Rec center. Call 719-689-3514.
Second Monday
The Ute Pass Historical Society board of directors meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. All members and the public are invited to attend. Call 719-686-7512.
Florissant Grange No. 420 meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The grange continues to offer the Florissant Jammers every Thursday for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the music of the great Jammers until 9 p.m. All are welcome to come to the grange.
Le Leche League, nursing mothers supporting nursing mothers, meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Call Kathleen at 719-687-1164 for location and information.
Little Chapel Food Pantry is here to help those in need. Distribution is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Call 719-322-7610.
Second Tuesday
The Ladies of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at noon, the second Tuesday of each month at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9157.
MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of the Lake George area meets the second and fourth Tuesdays, September through May at the Community Fellowship of Christians church. Come have breakfast, meet other moms and find new playmates for your kids. Call 719-748-5079.
Senior Potluck at the Florissant Grange. Join us at 12:00 the second Tuesday of each month. Bring a dish and be prepared to have a good time. For more info call 748-3678
Teller County Republicans meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide (next to the Conoco). Come and help set the course for conservative thinking and direction in Teller County, Colorado, and the nation. Additional information at http://www.teller-gop.org.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month in a meeting room in the lower level of the Woodland Park Public Library.
The Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club has its potluck luncheon at 11:45 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 312 N. Center St. Call 719-687-3877.
Second Wednesday
Woodland Park Public Library offers lunch and a movie the second Wednesday of each month. The G- or PG-rated movie starts at noon. Bring a lunch or snack. Library staff provides drinks. Call 719-687-9281.
Divide Chamber of Commerce meets at 7:30 a.m. every second Wednesday at the Pikes Peak Community Club in Divide. Members, guests and community residents are invited to attend and network. Visit www.dividechamber.org.
Teller Trekkers’ Club meets at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month through September at the Woodland Park Senior Center, 312 N. Center St., for hikes on area trails. There are no dues, and anyone can join. Call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416.
Woodland Park Holistic Luncheon is offered at noon the second Wednesday of each month. Contact Jim at 719-687-4335 for location. This is a free group, often potluck style lunch.
Second Thursday
Pikes Peak Community Club meets starting at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper the second Thursday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide. Supper is followed by a business meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
A Multiple Sclerosis support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church at U.S. 24 and West Street in Woodland Park. Call Diana Mnich at 719-687-1303.
Second Friday
The Snowflake Chapter No. 153 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at 205 Park St. in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-9800.
Art Reception Today is planned for the second Friday of the month and will feature a different artist at Park State Bank in Woodland Park.
Woodland Nights, an evening MOPS group, meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., September to May, at the Woodland Park Christian Church, 27400 N. Colo. 67. MOPS is for Mothers of Pre-Schoolers, who may have different lifestyles, but all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. Call Terri at 719-687-3669.
Second Saturday
Free public tours are at 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through September at Ute Pass History Park, 122 Laurel Street in Woodland Park, North side of Woodland Park library. Contact The Ute Pass Historical Society office at 719-686-7512 or e-mail UPHS@qwest.net
The Lake George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Lake George Community Center. Mineral topics will be discussed but no field trips until spring. Call 719-748-3861.
The Mountain Artists meet at 9 a.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center on the second Saturday of the month. Call 719-684-2468. The group was established to promote, encourage and support the making and showing of visual arts in Teller County-Ute Pass area.
The monthly flea market at the Florissant Grange is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from May through October. Call 748-0358.
Prayers for Peace & Humanity, multi-faith prayers. non political. No fees or donations. Everyone welcome at 10:30 a.m.at Woodland Park Library, board room. Sponsored by the Bahai’s of Woodland Park. Call Loree at 719-761-8566.
Third Tuesday
MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of The Ute Pass region meet the first and third Tuesdays, September through May at the Woodland Park Community Church. Come have breakfast, meet other moms, find new playmates for your kids and relax. Call 719-686-0784.
Ute Pass Masonic Lodge 188 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Call 719-687-9453.
Teller County Cancer Survivors Support and Education Group meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesay of each month at Killday’s Coffee & Deli, 52 County Road 5, Divide. Call Shelley or Carol at 719-687-1180.
Third Wednesday
The Florissant Library Book Club welcomes all book readers to its group. It meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Call 719-748-3939.
The Teller County Sport Horse Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Coldwell Banker building across from Wal-Mart. Visit http://tellercountysporthorseclub.webs.com/ for more information or call Grace at 719-661-8497.
Third Thursday
Help U Club meets the third Thursday of every month. Pot luck at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. We help people and other nonprofits in Teller County and the Lake George area of Park County. Meetings are at the Lake George Community Center. Information: Joan 719-689-2486 or Help U Club, P.O. Box 831, Florissant, CO 80816.
Caregiver Support Group. For caregivers, family or friends who deal with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. This group provides support and encouragement in a confidential setting at no cost. Meet other caregivers and learn more about the disease, care giving issues and suggestions on how to take care of yourself. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Florissant Library 2-3 p.m.
Quilt Ministries meets between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Ute Pass Cultural Center to make quilts for families that have been burned out of their homes or are in need for some other reason. The quilts are simple, machine pieced and hand-tied and are excellent projects for both new and more experienced quilters. No sewing skills necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines but machines also will be available onsite. Volunteers who don’t want to sew can still serve as cutters and pressers. This is a nondenominational group.
Teller County quilters meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The quilters make quits by machine for persons whose homes have burned or who are in need. Call Joan Stover at 719-687-6828.
Third Saturday
The Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club has an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month except December. The Senior Center is at 312 N. Center St. behind City Hall. The public is welcome.
Fourth Monday
Little Chapel Food Pantry helps those in need. Distribution is on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call 719-322-7610.
Fourth Tuesday
American Legion Post 1980 Woodland Park meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Grange Hall on Hwy 67, about 3 miles north of the US-24/Hwy-67 junction in Woodland Park. Visit http://post1980.org.
The Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club has its catered luncheon at 11:45 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 312 N. Center St. Call 719-687-3877.
Fourth Wednesday
ACS Relay for life team captains’ meeting is at 5:30 p.m. with the committee members meeting at 6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings are at Faith Lutheran Church, 1310 Evergreen Heights Drive, Woodland Park. Call Heather at 719-689-2556.
Fourth Friday
Woodland Nights, an evening MOPS group, meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m., September to May, at the Woodland Park Christian Church, 27400 N. Colo. 67. MOPS is Mothers of Preschoolers, who all may have different lifestyles, but who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. Call Terri at 719-687-3669.
Quilters Above the Clouds is a quilting guild for all levels. The guild meets monthly in the lower level of the Woodland Park library from 1-3 p.m. the last Friday of the month to share quilting experiences and exchange ideas. The group also participates in projects to benefit charity organizations.
Area AA meetings
Sunday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 9-10 a.m. every Sunday at the VFW, 3 1/2 miles north of Woodland Park on Colo. 67.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Sunday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. Colo. 24 in Cascade.
Monday
Alcoholics Anonymous for women meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday at Mountain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road, in Woodland Park.
AA meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Monday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Tuesday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Alcoholics Anonymous for women from 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park.
Alcoholics Anonymous for men meets from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park.
Wednesday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24 in Cascade.
Thursday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Thursday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Nazarene Church, 750 N. Colo. 67, at the corner of Colo. 67 and Evergreen Heights.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 7-8 p.m. every Thursday in a closed meeting in the Centennial Building at Memorial Park in Woodland Park.
Friday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Friday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. every Saturday in the Centennial Building at Memorial Park in Woodland Park.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Friday at the Red Cloud Serenity Club, 8020 W. U.S. 24, in Cascade.
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