COS Town Tidings #25-133

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📰 New Senior Center Opens Up at Quail Lake🧓 

📰 Why May 17 Matters for Women’s Health🎗️

📰 Northeast Colorado Springs to Get New Park🌳

🛤 Trivia Time: How Did A Railway Turn Into A World-Famous Workout?

📆 Local Events

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🧓 New Senior Center Opens Up at Quail Lake

Rocky Mountain PACE has opened a third location in Colorado Springs, now serving the Quail Lake area and nearby zip codes 80831 and 80106. This expansion gives more older adults access to their all-in-one model of care, which includes medical, social, and in-home support designed to help seniors stay independent and engaged in their communities.

With over 250,000 services provided last year, PACE continues to be a vital resource for families navigating aging with dignity. Full Story

🎗️ Why May 17 Matters for Women’s Health

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is holding a free Breast Cancer Community Resources Fair this Sat, May 17, from 10am to 1pm at the Women’s Health Center on South Union Blvd.

The event will bring together healthcare providers and support organizations to offer breast cancer screenings, answer questions, and connect women with preventative services, including free mammograms through Peak Vista’s Women’s Wellness Connection. Backed by local nonprofit Legacy Race Battling Breast Cancer, the fair aims to empower women with the information and resources they need to take charge of their health. Full Story

🌳 Northeast Colorado Springs to Get New Park

The city of Colorado Springs is working to address a shortage of parkland in the northeast by acquiring 5.75 acres of open space from Academy School District 20, expanding Cumbre Vista Park to 10.9 acres near Powers and Woodmen. The new park will serve residents of nearby neighborhoods like Powerwood 2 and The Ridge at Woodmen, who will have easy access to the greenspace. While the land purchase is moving forward, development of the park will require additional funding and may take time to complete. Full Story

🛤TRIVIA: How Did A Railway Turn Into A World-Famous Workout?

Today, let’s talk about our amazing, natural fitness opportunities right here in our backyard!

The Manitou Incline is one of our local, most iconic-and daunting-fitness challenges, but its roots go far beyond sweat and sore calves. Built in 1907, the Incline originally served as a cable car track to haul materials up Pikes Peak for a hydroelectric plant and water line.

Once construction wrapped, the track was repurposed into a tourist railway, offering visitors a thrilling ride and sweeping mountain views. For decades, the Incline was a must-do for adventurous tourists and locals alike, until a rockslide in 1990 forced its closure. 

That didn’t stop determined hikers, who continued to climb the abandoned route, earning the trail a reputation for both its difficulty and its “outlaw” spirit. After years of debate, negotiations, and even an act of Congress, the Incline was finally legalized for public use. Today, with over 2,700 steps and a 2,000-foot vertical gain in less than a mile, it attracts athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone looking for a true local experience.

In what year did the Manitou Incline officially open as a legal public hiking trail?

For years, determined locals continued to hike the challenging route, even as its legal status remained uncertain. It now draws fitness enthusiasts from around the world, eager to conquer its grueling ascent and experience breathtaking views of the city below. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just looking for a new challenge, the Incline offers a unique way to push your limits and connect with Colorado Springs’ adventurous spirit. *Source

Have you tackled the Incline yet? If not is it something on your “fitness To Do list”? 🥾

Answer: 2013

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📆 Sample Local Events

• May 13, 1-3pm: Senior Brain Booster "Triangle" Game @YMCA Briargate No Membership required 55+

• May 13-18, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• May 13, 6:30-8pm: Living With Wildfire Town Hall @Woodman Valley Chapel, 290 E Woodmen Rd FREE

• May 15-25: Silent Sky - Theatreworks @Osborne Studio Theatre, 5225 N Nevada $21-$45

• May 17-18, 10am-5pm: 2nd Annual Garden of the Gods Art Festival @Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site $11

• May 17, 5-7:30pm: Dream Catchers Craft Class @The Mountain Mercantile, 2616 West Colorado Avenue #ste 19 $39 ($10 Coupon at checkout 6 Tickets left)

• May 17, 7-9pm: Still They Ride | Tribute to Journey @Phil Long Music Hall $29-$59 (age 14+)

• Mondays, 10-11am: FREE music lessons with Troy @Silver Key Senior Activity Center, 1655 S Murray Blvd

• May 23-25, 10am-10pm: MeadowGrass Music Festival @La Foret Conference & Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Rd $93-$242

• May 24, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $74.95 (5 Tickets Available)

• May 24, 7-9pm: ELVIS: One Night Tribute to The King @Phil Long Music Hall $40-$80 (age 14+)

• Jun 6-28: Four Old Broads On The High Seas @Meanwhile Block, 124 W Cimarron $22-$28

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