Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #047

🤣 Today’s Chuckle
🌤 COS Weather - Cold to start, then season temps

🏠 Property Tax Fix: ~$200 for Homeowners

🎄 Deck the Halls: Volunteers Transform Ronald McDonald House

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📆 Upcoming Local Events - updated daily
🤶 Holiday Craft Fairs

🐶 CSPD's Canine Caper: Stolen Pup Safe

🚔 Gas Station Attack: Clerk Injured, Robbers on the Run

📵 Tech Tip 📂 Cyber Alert: File Extensions Matter

🧠💔 Navigating the Journey: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's

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What is Cyber Monday?
👉 The one time of the year people look forward to Monday mornings 🤣

🏠 Property Tax Fix: ~$200 for Homeowners

New Colorado legislation offers property tax relief for 2023, replacing the defeated Proposition HH. Senate Bill 1, a one-year fix, decreases the state assessment rate and raises the deduction value, providing an estimated $200 savings per average homeowner.

🎄 Deck the Halls: Volunteers Transform Ronald McDonald House

Volunteers decked the halls at Ronald McDonald House, on 4223 Royal Pine Drive yesterday, spreading holiday cheer to support families with hospitalized children at Children's Hospital Colorado. The initiative involves decorating eight Christmas trees in the 25,000-square-foot home, providing comfort and a festive atmosphere for families facing the stress of having a sick child. Click here for volunteer opportunities.

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Upcoming COS Area Events

• Nov 27th (Every Monday), 1:30-2:30 AM: Piano Lessons @Westside Community Center Call Call Chuck to RSVP - 719-238-3862

• Nov 27th (Every Monday), 9-10:15 AM: Pickleball for Beginners @Westside Community Center

• Nov 27th, Dec 4th, 11th & 18th (Mondays), 5:30-8 PM: Team Trivia and Game Night @ Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar FREE

• Nov 28th, 4-7 PM: Pictures with Santa @Heartbeat Church 3958 N Academy Must Register

• Nov 28th-Dec 19th (Tuesdays), 6-7 PM: Zumba® @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $25 for 5 weeks or Drop-in for $6 per class

• Nov 29th (Every Wednesday), 10:30-11:30 AM: Balance and Flexibility @Westside Community Center $4

• Nov 29th (Every Wednesday), 9-10:15 AM: Pickleball for Beginners @Westside Community Center

• Nov 30th - Dec 31st, Tues & Wed 7 PM, Thurs & Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 2, 5, 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM: Elf The Musical @Fine Arts Center $26-$60.50

• Dec 1st, (Every Friday) 9-10 AM: Senior Fitness @Westside Community Center $2

• Dec 1st, 4-6 PM; Theme day with Colorado Springs Utilities $10 ($1 off if you show up in an ugly sweater)

• Dec 1st, 4:30-6 PM: Happy Hour Mini Canvas Painting @Painting With A Twist 115 N Tejon St $20

🧵🎄 Upcoming Holiday Craft Fairs 🤶🧶

• NDec. 2: Holiday Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200 Cresta Rd

• Dec. 2: Colorado Farm and Art Market's Holiday Market — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

• Dec. 2-3: A Very Merry Downtown Market — 10 AM - 6 PM Dec 2; 10 AM - 4 PM Dec 3, 108 W. Cimarron St

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🐶 CSPD's Canine Caper: Stolen Pup Safe

Colorado Springs police officers successfully recover a stolen puppy, missing for two weeks, from Pet City at the Citadel Mall. Four teens were arrested, and the pup, a miniature Australian Shepherd, was unharmed and is now in the care of the Humane Society.

🚔 Gas Station Attack: Clerk Injured, Robbers on the Run

Sunday, Nov 26th, in a daytime robbery at the Valero on the corner of South Nevada and St. Elmo in southwest Colorado Springs, a convenience store clerk became the victim of a violent attack. Two masked individuals, a man and a woman, entered the store around 10 a.m., assaulting the clerk with a tool and pepper spray.

Despite customers being present, the suspects proceeded to steal cash and various items before fleeing in a red vehicle. The clerk, sustaining a gash on their head and pepper spray effects, was hospitalized. Witnesses, hindered by the suspects' disguises, estimate their ages as in the 30s or 40s.

The police urge anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Call the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 719-634-STOP

📂 Cyber Alert: File Extensions Matter

Stay vigilant when downloading files. Before opening downloaded PDF files, check for .pdf extensions. If the file you just downloaded is ending in .exe delete it immediately and DO NOT OPEN IT to avoid potential malware risks.

This is a “good practice” whenever downloading any files from the internet. Check the extensions. Unless you intended to download an executable program file, anything with an .exe is bad news and needs to be deleted right away.

_{*Tip provided by Kim Komando}

🧠💔 Navigating the Journey: Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's

Dementia and Alzheimer's are intricate conditions impacting individuals and their loved ones profoundly. In this segment, we unravel the complexities, aiming to cultivate understanding for a more empathetic community.

🤔 Defining Dementia and Alzheimer's

Dementia signifies a decline in cognitive abilities affecting daily life, while Alzheimer's, the predominant form, gradually impairs memory, thinking, and behavior (60-80% of cases).

❗️ Beyond the Diagnosis: A Ripple Effect

These conditions not only alter the lives of those diagnosed but also cast a substantial impact on caregivers, especially during the holiday season. The emotional and financial toll is significant.

🌺 Cultivating Compassion and Empathy

Understanding the nuances of dementia and Alzheimer's fosters compassion. It's vital to recognize that individuals are more than their conditions, each with a unique story, memories, and emotions which is why even though there are general symptoms, some techniques will work for some and not others. Or will work for that person one time and not again.

🔍 Early Awareness for Better Tomorrow

Early detection is pivotal. Recognizing signs and symptoms enables timely medical support. Memory tests and screenings play a crucial role in this process.

🤝 Empathy in Action 🤝

Our staff, touched by personal caregiving experiences with advanced Alzheimer's, underscores society's readiness for the growing prevalence of this disease. Through shared understanding, we aim to create a compassionate community, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by dementia.

**Information in this newsletter is NOT meant to diagnose or treat any condition nor is it medical advice. Please consult your physician before making any changes to your current lifestyle. 

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