COS Town Tidings #26-102
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We all have that moment. It is that quiet morning when you look at your bank statement or think about the future and realize the old rules for making it do not seem to apply anymore. Maybe you are caring for an aging parent, or perhaps you are simply wondering how to make your hard-earned money last as long as you do.
Renee Lawrence knows that feeling intimately. For 22 years, she dedicated her life to early childhood education, teaching and leading programs for children. But when her own mother fell ill, Renee stepped away from the classroom to become a caregiver. In that season of life, she saw firsthand how quickly the landscape of financial security can shift. She realized that while we plan for weddings and home purchases, we often leave our long-term safety nets to chance.
That experience did not just change her career; it became her mission. Today, Renee helps families navigate the confusing world of money not as a cold analyst, but as a guide who has walked the path herself. She is not interested in selling products. She is interested in education.
Renee specializes in the unknowns. She helps people understand the power of a Living Trust to protect a legacy from the complexities of probate, a tool that many families overlook until it is too late. She also sheds light on how certain life insurance policies can act as a flexible safety net, allowing you to access funds without the tax headaches often associated with 401(k) withdrawals. She helps you stop letting money manage you, and gives you the confidence to build a future you can trust.
If you are ready to trade financial confusion for a clear path forward, reach out to Renee at (209) 681-2747 or email [email protected].
Let Renee make sure your future is as secure as your heart is big.
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📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!
Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.
🌟Community Corner, Non-profit Spotlight: 🥰 Ready for Something Truly Rewarding?… (Issue #26-101)
🌊 TRIVIA: The Story Behind This Colorado Springs Landmark (Issue #26-097)
🎤 Weidner Lands a Big One - Jelly Roll On Sale (Issue #26-099)
🚰 Local Water Supplies at Risk (Issue #26-096)
🌮 You Might Be Surprised This Week (Issue #26-100)
🏡 Relief for Rising Insurance? (Issue #26-098)
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Every Wed-Sun, 11am-2:45pm: Tea at the Castle @ Glen Eyrie Castle, 3820 North 30th St $50
Sept 5-7, Labor Day Lift Off Tickets on sale now!
Sept 19-20: Pikes Peak Regional Airshow @ COS Airport $50-$204 (Tickets on sale now)
👩🌾 Apr 12 (every Sun thru Apr 26), 11am-3pm: Spring Market @Sourdough Boulangerie, 6449 Omaha Blvd
Apr 12 (1pm): Myths, Mops, and Mischief @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $16
Apr 12 (4pm)-May 3: Romeo & Juliet - Theatreworks @ Ent Center for the Arts, Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre $20-$31 (Limited seats)
Apr 12, 2-4pm: Spring Craft Party & Book Swap @ 10 S 25th St, COS $40
Apr 14, 1:30-2:30pm: Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region @Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Apr 16, 6:30-8:30pm: Floral Moon Wreaths With Hanging Crystals @ 2834 N Powers Blvd $45
💐 Apr 18, 10am-3pm: Spring Market in Black Forest @Edith Wolford Elementary, 13710 Black Forest Rd
Apr 18, 5:30-9:30: Lumpia Rolling Party @Care and Share, 2605 Preamble Pt $75
Apr 22, 6pm: Enchanted Garden Dome Workshop @ Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave $50
Apr 24, 9am-5pm: Dog Days at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo
Apr 24, 6-7:30pm: Learn Watercolor Workshop @ Hidden Gem UVC, 5020 N Nevada $35
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Apr 25, 2-4pm: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap @ East Library & Ute Pass Library FREE
Apr 25, 7:30pm: Comedy Night with Sam Adams, Oxymorons @Phil Long Music Hall $19-$38
Apr 26, 11am-3pm (every 4th Sunday): Crafters Collective, Maker's Market @ 3104 North Nevada FREE to attend
May 2, 2-3pm: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
May 3, 9-9:30am (First Sun every month): Positive Intention Group Meditation Gathering @ Yoga Studio Satya, 1581 York Rd FREE
May 9, 10am-2pm: Used Gear Collection @ Fire Station 20, 6755 Rangewood Dr at Dublin Blvd
May 9, 1-3:30pm: Mosaic Suncatcher Class @The Glass Collective, 828 E Fillmore #A $75 (Few Seats Left)
May 16, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
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Apr 13, 7pm: USAF Academy Band presents: R(Evolutionary) Reflections @Packard Hall, 14 E Cache la Poudre FREE (pls register)
Apr 14, 5:30-7:30pm: Concrete Couch Music Jam @ 1100 S. Royer St FREE
Apr 16, 7:30pm: Luminous: 99 Years of Music and Artistry @ Hotel Polaris, 8989 North Gate Blvd $99
Apr 18, 7:30pm: Itzhak Perlman: Cinema Serenade @Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave $172-$312
Apr 19, 3pm: David Pickering, Organ @Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 601 N. Tejon FREE
Apr 20, 6-8:30pm: Harmony in Bloom Spring Fundraiser @The Peel House at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N Cascade Ave $50
Apr 22, 7pm: Southern Colorado In Harmony Festival @ Pikes Peak Center $20
Apr 26, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: R&B @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20
May 8 & 9, 7:30pm: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back @Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave $54-$126
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