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COS Town Tidings Issue #26-129

Community Corner Edition

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🌟 Local Nonprofit Spotlight: πŸ‘΅ Lifeline for Families Navigating Senior Care

🀝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities

πŸ› Bargain Box (Last Day for this week’s sales)

πŸŽ’ Community Collection Drive

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Let’s feature your business or nonprofit

πŸ“’ How To Get Exclusive Deals

πŸ“† Local Events + Concerts, Markets, and Activities

🌀 COS Weather - Partly cloudy, very warm and possible PM sprinkles

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πŸ‘΅ Lifeline for Families Navigating Senior Care

Stay Independent. Reduce Stress. Age Well in Colorado.

There's a moment many Colorado Springs families know all too well. A parent's memory starts to slip. A spouse can no longer drive. An adult child gets a frightening call from across the country…and has no idea where to turn.

That's exactly the gap AgeWise Colorado was built to fill. This nonprofit runs Colorado's most comprehensive free resource directory for seniors and their loved ones. They are connecting families to in-home care, housing support, transportation, food delivery, Medicare and Medicaid guidance, memory care specialists, legal help, fall prevention resources, and so much more.

They also host free educational webinars, publish downloadable aging guides, and maintain a library of expert articles on the hardest questions families face, questions most of us don't know we need to ask until we're in the middle of it.

"AgeWise Colorado was like a beacon of hope. What would have taken us months of frustration, we solved in minutes. They gave us precious time back with Mom." ~Sarah, daughter & caregiver

If you have an aging parent, grandparent, or neighbor…or if you're thinking ahead for yourself, bookmark this one. It's free, it's trusted, and it just might be the most important resource you've never heard of.

πŸ’› Learn More & Find Help

Their free directory covers thousands of Colorado providers, search by service type, region, or need.

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πŸ› Bargain Box: This Week's Hot Deals! (Last Day TODAY)

A new week means new treasures! We're giving you a first look at the incredible finds and amazing sales hitting the floor through today (up to 50% OFF - Great Mother’s Day Gifts available). Watch now to see what's waiting for you!

πŸ‘‰ Remember, you can donate items here too!

Located at 405 S Nevada Ave, Open Tues - Sat 10am-2pm. (719) 475-1029

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πŸŽ’ Community Collection Drive

Every child deserves to walk into their first day of school feeling ready…backpack on, supplies in hand, head held high. United Way Pikes Peak is making sure more Colorado Springs kids get that moment, and they need your help to do it.

πŸ“ Drop off at: Family Success Ctr, 1520 Verde Dr, COS

πŸ’› Prefer to give financially?

  • πŸ’° $12 = backpacks for two students

  • πŸ’° $25 = backpacks for four students

🀝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities

Explore rewarding volunteer options and be part of something meaningful. Together, we can make an impact!

πŸ‘©β€πŸ¦³ The Volunteer Effect

Research consistently shows that people who volunteer regularly report higher levels of happiness, stronger social connections, and even better physical health. In a city as tightly knit as Colorado Springs, showing up for your neighbors isn't just good for them, it's good for you. πŸ’›

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MAY
9
HAS Gigantic Plant Sale - Day 2πŸ’— CommunityπŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Markets/Fairs
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Β· πŸ“ 224 Mesa Road (Monument Valley Park)
The second day of the beloved HAS Gigantic Plant Sale with various plant vendors and gardening supplies.
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MAY
9
Mother's Day Maker's Market at The SluiceπŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Markets/FairsπŸ’— Community
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Β· πŸ“ 2752 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs
Shop handmade gifts from local makers including jewelry, illustrations, art, and fresh flowers. A perfect opportunity to…
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MAY
9
Breakfast Club: Longevity in Health and Supporting Ourselves at Any AgeπŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ WellnessπŸ’— Community+1
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Β· πŸ“ Peak Pickleball- 1730 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs
This is a free event that starts with a free hour of pickleball at Peak Pickleball!!! Then, stay to hear a live podcast…
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MAY
9
Mother's Day Garden Party😊 Social
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Β· πŸ“ Gather Mountain Blooms 5210 South U.S. Highway 85 87 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80911
Step into a morning in the garden filled with light and love. Join us as we slow down and celebrate motherhood together.…
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MAY
9
Colorado Springs Totally Rad Vintage FestπŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Markets/Fairs😊 Social+1
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· πŸ“ Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd
A nostalgic festival featuring 80s, 90s, and Y2K vibes with vintage vendors, arcade games, and photo ops. Join over 7,50…
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MAY
9
3nd Annual FloraFest - FREE to attendπŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Markets/Fairs
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Β· πŸ“ Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
**Our 3nd Annual FloraFest! Cottonwood has invited local artists and gardeners to inspire us with the muse of Spring: pl…
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MAY
9
OCC Mother's Day Craft FairπŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Markets/Fairs
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Β· πŸ“ 1 S 24th St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80904
Celebrate Mother's Day in beautiful Old Colorado with the Old Colorado Historical Society and History Center. Our market…
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MAY
9
Mom’s Day OutπŸ’— Community
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· πŸ“ 119 N. Tejon St, Colorado Springs
On Saturday, May 9, join us for Mom’s Day Out! From 11 a.m. to 1p.m., Downtown Colorado Springs will have a table at 119…
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MAY
9
Dog Mom Photo ShootπŸ• Pets
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Β· πŸ“ 2207 Bott Ave. Colorado Springs 80904
**Bring your pups to Pub Dog Colorado on Sunday, May 9 from 1 – 4 PM for a Dog Mom photo shoot for you and your pups! Fo…
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MAY
9
Painting Colorado Classes😊 SocialActivity
1:03 PM – 3:00 PM Β· πŸ“ Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs
Celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary with a Creative Twist! Join us for *Painting Colorado* and create your own stun…
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MAY
9
Archaeological Stewardship in the Pikes Peak Region: Preserving the Past While Planning for the Future
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
**Archaeological Stewardship in the Pikes Peak Region: Preserving the Past While Planning for the Future ** with Anna C…
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MAY
9
Mother's Day Merriment Comedy Show!🀣 Comedy
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Β· πŸ“ Peak Improv Theater 3440 Carefree Cir N, Colorado Springs
THIS SATURDAY, Treat Mom to a night of laughter for the WHOLE family! (The dishes can wait...) Mom's get in for $5 Off (…
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MAY
10
Mother's Day at HillsideπŸ’— Community
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· πŸ“ Hillside Gardens, 1006 S. Institute St. Colorado Springs
Whether you're celebrating Mom or just soaking up the season, Mother's Day Weekend at Hillside Gardens is the perfect wa…
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