🏛️ Holiday City Hours 🥖 Food Aid 🧘‍♂️ Senior Stretches

COS Local News & Events | Issue #24-050 2/19/24

19 Feb • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings Issue #24-050

🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📰 U.S. Air Force Cadet Leaders Rise 🧗‍♂️
📰 Holiday Alert: City Hours & Exceptions 🏛️
📰 Community Food Aid at Solid Rock 🥖

🤝 Affordable Advertising

🚨 Heartbreak at UCCS: Victims Identified 💔

📆 Local Events

Wellness: 🧘‍♂️ Stay Active, Stay Healthy: 5 Senior Stretches
🛍 Local DEALS
🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, warming up

 

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🧗‍♂️ U.S. Air Force Cadet Leaders Rise

Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy Mountaineering Club embark on exhilarating journeys, from conquering their first 14,000-foot peak to navigating ice climbing adventures in picturesque locales like Ouray.

Led by dedicated cadet leaders like Alyssa Hargis, the club not only offers thrilling outdoor experiences but also serves as a platform for personal growth and camaraderie. Through rock and ice climbing, hiking, and skiing, cadets hone their leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a supportive environment. Experienced members mentor newer recruits, fostering a culture of mentorship and skill-sharing. The club's impact extends beyond the Academy, with alumni achieving remarkable feats like summiting Mount Everest and rescuing stranded hikers in the Rocky Mountains.

🏛️ Holiday Alert: City Hours & Exceptions

Colorado Springs city offices and agencies will be closed today, Presidents’ Day, but some facilities like fire stations, police substations, and select recreational sites will remain open for business. Click here for full list of what’s open and what’s closed.

🥖 Community Food Aid at Solid Rock

The Solid Rock Community Development Corporation is dedicated to enhancing Southeast Colorado Springs through collaborative community efforts.

As part of their mission, they organize weekly free food distribution events at their location on 3219 S Academy. If you know anyone in need please pass this information on:

  • Today, Mon 2/19/24 12pm-2pm (seniors 55+)

  • Tues 2/20/24 2pm-6pm (open to public)

  • No ID required. Please bring your own bags.

This initiative serves to support residents in need and foster a thriving community spirit in the region.

 

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💔 Heartbreak at UCCS: Victims Identified

The El Paso County Coroner's Office has revealed the identities of two individuals discovered deceased in a dorm room at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus. The incident unfolded after authorities responded to reports of gunfire at the Crestone House dorms around 5:59 a.m. this past Friday, prompting an investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department's Homicide Unit.

While classes were canceled on Friday and lockdown measures implemented, they were swiftly lifted thereafter. Police have stated that the deaths, identified as 26-year-old Celie Rain Montgomery and 24-year-old Samuel Knopp, are being treated as homicides and not as a murder-suicide. UCCS is providing counseling resources for those affected. 

The community is invited to partake in a healing walk this afternoon, Feb. 19 that aims to provide solace to the UCCS student population, still reeling from the loss. Beginning at 2 p.m. from the Roaring Fork dining hall and concluding at the mountain lion statue in El Pomar Plaza, the walk will feature brief statements from UCCS Chief of Police Dewayne McCarver, Chancellor Sobanet, and Student Body President Axel Brown. Transportation will be available for those unable to walk the route.

 

📆 Local Events

 

🧘‍♂️ Stay Active, Stay Healthy: 5 Senior Stretches

For seniors, maintaining flexibility and mobility is vital for overall health and activity levels. This brief video tutorial offers 5 easy stretches tailored to seniors, focusing on major muscle groups and joints aiming to enhance flexibility, balance, and posture, while reducing pain and stiffness. Whether you're a senior seeking to stay active or a caregiver supporting elderly loved ones, incorporating these stretches into daily routines can lead to improved well-being.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

 

🛍 Discounts, Specials & More

Want to let us know of local deals you want us to add? [email protected] 

  • Songbird Orchards, Feb 19th-24th, 14% off all bird seed, suet, feeders & more! 2204 W. Colorado Ave. 719-475-1700 (M-F 9:30 AM-4 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, closed Sun)

  • Blue Spruce Mercantile: Additional 25% OFF of our already discounted price on all PRINTERS & AIR PURIFIERS through Feb 20th. 5677 N. Academy Blvd. Hours: Mon, Tues & Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sun 1-5 PM (Closed Wed & Thurs)

 

 

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