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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area
Every Sat. (except the first Sat.), 8:30 am-1 pm and first Mon., 5:30-10 pm Tri-Lakes Lions Club’s portion of the proceeds benefit those in need in the Tri-Lakes community. Updated info and location: Jim Naylor, 719-481-8741 or www.trilakeslionsclub.org.
Check-in: 5:45 pm, Start Time 6 pm. Solos – First Mon., Pairs – Second Mon., and Teams – Third Mon. Two hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Info and registration at mindquestpuzzles.com. Events held at Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133.
Every Mon., 6:30-7:30 pm, The Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd. This faith-based support group is for those seeking freedom from all hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Daycare for children under age 11. Info: www.liferecoverygroups.com/meetings/life-recovery-group-3/
Every Mon., 6:30 pm, meeting remotely, check for details. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Rd. Park in the west lot. Info: 866-641-9190.
Normally meets first and third Mon. Town Hall Board Room, 645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument. Info: 719-884-801 for remote attendance links. www.townofmonument.org/260/Board-of-Trustees
Usually every Tue. View agendas and meetings at www.agendasuite.org/iip/elpaso. Meetings are held at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 150, Colo. Springs. Info: 719-520-643. BOCC land use meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays of the month (as needed) at 1pm Centennial Hall.
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133. Info at 719-623-7494 and mindquestpuzzles.com. Register at https://www.mindquestpuzzles.com/collections/speed-puzzling-clubs
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133. Info at 719-623-7494 and mindquestpuzzles.com. Register at https://www.mindquestpuzzles.com/collections/speed-puzzling-clubs
Normally meets first Tue., as needed. 28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake. https://www.townofpalmerlake.com
Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm, Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
First and third Wed., 11:45 am to 1 pm. A chapter of Sertoma International, Inc., this is the longest continuously active civic service organization in Northern El Paso County. Serving Together, Growing Community. First Wednesday lunch meetings include a program speaker of current local interest. The third Wednesday events vary, generally evening functions. Youth & Youth Leadership, First Responders, and Hearing & Speech Healthcare, the sponsorship projects’ objectives. Contact Larry Oliver for meeting location and other information. lco69@icloud.com or 719-313-6357.
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133. Info at 719-623-7494 and mindquestpuzzles.com. Register at https://www.mindquestpuzzles.com/collections/speed-puzzling-clubs
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133. Info at 719-623-7494 and mindquestpuzzles.com. Register at https://www.mindquestpuzzles.com/collections/speed-puzzling-clubs
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games. 872 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, CO. 80133. Info at 719-623-7494 and mindquestpuzzles.com. Free.
First Wed., 6 pm. A nonprofit car club. Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce community room, with numerous activities and events each month. Club membership applications are now being accepted and are available on the website: https://www.trilakescruisers.com.
First and third Thu., in person or via Zoom 166 2nd Street Monument 7:30-9 am free registration at www.TriLakeschamber.com
Every Thu., 7 pm, The Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Road, Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org..
Every Thu., 9-10:15 am at Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument. For additional information go to www.al-anon-co.org.
Normally meets first & third Thu. (as required). Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle, Colo. Springs. Meetings are live-streamed on the El Paso County News & Information Channel at www.elpasoco.com/news-information-channel. Info: 719-520-6300
First and third Thu., 6 pm-8 pm. First Thursday via zoom and third Thursday in person at the Chamber of Commerce, 166 2nd St., Monument. Details: www.tlrotary.com, Trilakesdynamicrotary@gmail.com. Guests welcome. We are a service club serving Tri-Lakes. Memberships open to the public. Info: www.tlrotary.com.
First Thu., 6:30-8:30 pm (doors open at 6 pm) at Monument Hill Church, 18725 Monument Hill Rd, Monument, CO 80132.. Note: Dec. 4, 2025 meeting 5:00-7:30 pm at the Woodmoor Barn Community Center, 1691 Woodmoor Dr, Monument, CO 80132. https://palmerdividequilters.com.
Every Thu., 7 pm, Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 W. Baptist Rd. Call 425-436-6200, access code 575176#
Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm, Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
Every Tue. & Thu., 7:30 pm Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908. AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Join us with your questions. Info: bflc@bflchurch.org.
Every Fri., noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 17750 Knollwood Dr, Monument CO 80132. AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other as they solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Open discussion on Big book or 12&12. All are welcome.
7 am to 3 pm. Drip Coffee House. 13800 Gleneagle Dr. 80921. Moms, we love you! And we know that you love coffee… Come in Saturday, May 9 for our Mother’s Day Celebration! Get a free 12 oz drink of your choice with any purchase from our
food and beverage menu, bagged coffees, or branded merch. Click here to see the ad. 719-290-1280. https://drip-coffee-house.res-menu.net
Every Sat., 8 am. www.MHKiwanis.org, MonumentHillKiwanis@gmail.com for details, guests are welcome. Service leadership clubs, Key clubs, Builders Club, and K-kids at D38 schools. Memberships are open to the public. Info: RF Smith, 719-210-4987, www.MHKiwanis.org.
Every Sat. (except the first Sat.), 8:30 am-1 pm and first Mon., 5:30-10 pm Tri-Lakes Lions Club’s portion of the proceeds benefit those in need in the Tri-Lakes community. Updated info and location: Jim Naylor, 719-481-8741 or www.trilakeslionsclub.org.
Second Sat., 9:30 am. 300 Hwy 105, NE corner of I-25 and 105. For art programs, social gathering and business meetings. Guests welcome. Info: 719-460-4179, https://palmerlakeartgroup.co..