All of the following events are held at the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center:10301 Angeles Drive in Falcon. You need not be a MRRC Association or HOA member to attend any of the events.Sept. 15 at 12:15: AOA potluck (open to the public)Sept. 15 at 1:30 p.m.: Pinochle (all levels welcome)Sept. 16, from 8 to 5 p.m.: Road trip to Cripple Creek, hosted by Meridian Ranch AOA; anyone 21 or older is invited (picture ID required before boarding bus); bus will pick up and drop off at Meridian Ranch Recreation Center; $25 covers transportation cost; lunch is on your own; please pre-register by noon Wednesday, Sept. 14. For more information, call 719-494-1381 or email Mary at mritchie@ppymca.org.Save the date: Togetherhood (a Y USA program for social responsibility and Meridian Ranch are teaming up with other nonprofits for service projects in the Colorado Springs area. Upcoming volunteer opportunities include the following:Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon:†Kid’s Crossing-A child placement agency; potential projects include repairing the swing set/sandbox, painting and cleaningOct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Garden of the Gods Community Stewardship and Restoration Program; repairing and improving the dirt trails within the parkOct. 27, from 8 a.m. to noon: Blood drive at MRCCFor more information on any of these projects; or, to suggest projects, call 719-494-1381 or email Mary at mritchie@ppymca.org.
- Lunch Out!†Each month on the first Friday at 1 p.m. is lunch out, and anyone is welcome.†”Drop Ins” are wonderful, but to ensure seating, call ahead of time so we can add you to our reservation list. Also, you can call us for the place and time.
- Intro to Stretch: Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.
- SilverSneaker Classic: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. (While this is not a formal Intro class, it is a good way to get started in muscle strength and flexibility.†It is not an aerobic class. SilverSneaker insurance is not required.
