Meal service for seniors
Silver Key Senior Services is increasing their meal offering from three meals to five meals. Silver Key demonstrates its strong commitment to the Calhan, Peyton and Falcon communities by increasing the availability of frozen meals from three to five per week, ensuring greater support for local elders. Elders in these communities can pick up a three-pack of “grab n’ go” frozen meals at High Prairie and Calhan libraries or have them delivered in Falcon, Peyton and Calhan. Registration is required. Call Silver Key at 719-884-2300 or visit https://silverkey.org for more information.”
Black Forest AARP
Chapter 1100 meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon in the Fellowship Hall of the Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road. All ages are welcome. Come visit one of the meetings. https://www.aarpchapter1100blackforest.com.
The Senior Social is the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall at the Black Forest Lutheran Church. There are no memberships, dues or obligations, and all seniors are invited to attend. Come and play dominoes, bring your own hobbies to work on, or just come to socialize. Light snacks will be provided.
For more information, contact Ray Rozak at 719-495-6767.
Roadrunner Bookshop
The Roadrunner Bookshop is expanding into a storefront location. Grand Opening November 28, 10:00 a.m., 7113 McLaughlin Road in Falcon.
Meridian Ranch Recreation Center — November
Meridian Ranch Recreation Center – November
Meridian Ranch Group Exercise classes run Monday through Saturday, from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 5:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Fridays; on Saturdays, classes are at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Group Exercise schedule can be found at the MRRC, or on the MRRC Facebook page.
Classes include various types of Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, spin cycling, water aerobics, high fitness, paddleboard yoga and more!
Indoor Drop-in Pickleball – Ages 16+: Sundays at 3:00 p.m.: Mondays at 10:00 a.m.; Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Fly swatter Volleyball – played while sitting in a chair hitting a balloon over the net with a fly swatter! Fridays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Parents Night Out November 20, from 5:30 p.m. -10 p.m. Pizza, Pool, and a Movie!
Residents $30; Non-residents $40. Sign up at childcare@meridianservice.org
Cookies with Santa and Holiday Market at Meridian Ranch Rec Center 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center front desk for more details and to register for any program: 719-495-7119; http://www.meridianservice.org
Community Outreach Coalition
The Community Outreach Center is located at 328 10th Street on the El Paso County Fairgrounds in Calhan, Colorado.
The Diversus Health number is 719-572-6100; the Crisis Line can be reached by calling 844-493-TALK (8255). The El Paso County Department of Human Services can be reached at 719-520-7897 or 719-444-5139. The DHS is present at the outreach center on Wednesdays (walk-in clients are welcome).
The Independence Center’s number is 719-471-8181 (by appointment). TESSA can be reached at 719-243-4833 (by appointment only).
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center number is 719-520-7895 (they work out of the High
Prairie Library in Falcon). The number for the AARP Free Income Tax Prep is 303-753-6040, ask for the Falcon or Colorado Springs location.
Falcon Garden Club
The Falcon Garden Club meets the third Saturday of each month at Woodmen Hills Community Center West in the upstairs meeting room, from 10 a.m. to noon. CCW is located at 11720 Woodmen Hills Drive in Falcon. The next meeting is Oct. 17.
Check out the website at https://www.falcongardenclub.org.
Falcon Book Club
The next meeting of the Falcon Book Club is the November/December holiday party, which is Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Falcon High Prairie Library. The book of the month is “The Descendent” by Linda Stasi. There will also be a used book exchange and a potluck.
Eastern Plains Chamber
The Eastern Plains Chamber of Commerce meets the first Wednesday of each month at Grace Community Church, 9475 Grace Church View in Falcon, at 7:30 a.m. (breakfast and coffee at 7 a.m.). For more information on the chamber, visit http://easternplainschamber.com.
Free tutoring in reading
Children’s Literacy Center offers free one-to-one tutoring for children reading below grade level. Children are matched with trained volunteer tutors from the community, and meet twice a week for an hour each session. Call Sierra at 719-471-8672 today for more information, and to find out if your child is eligible.
Equine education class
On the third Sunday of every month, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30, the Iron Horse Christian Youth Ranch will host an equine class on a variety of topics, with guest speakers. Bring questions on horse care, training and other horse-related topics. Free to the community. For questions, email ihcyranch@yahoo.com or visit ihranch.org.
Iron Horse Christian Youth Ranch is located at 5840 Meridian Road. Please park in the back by the barn.
Al-Anon in Falcon
Falcon Al-Anon Family Group meetings are Saturdays at 9 a.m. at 5450 Meridian Road (Meridian Point Church) in the red “single wide” building south of the two main church buildings. For more information, call Michelle at 719-499-3427 or Mike at 719-229-6304.
English Country Dance
English Country Dance meets the second and fourth Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at International Dance Club, 2422 Busch Avenue, Colorado Springs. The group also meets on the first and third Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at a Woodmen Road location. A partner is not required. Family and couple rates are available. An additional class takes place every Monday at Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 719-599-4344.
Reining Horse Association
The Eastern Plains Reining Horse Association is a nonprofit affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association. Its goal is to promote public interest in the sport of reining through shows, clinics, scholarships and events, including fundraising projects. The EPRHA meets the second Monday of each month at the Latigo Trails Equestrian Centre meeting room at 7 p.m. Contact Mary Jo at 719-347-2441 or log onto http://eprha.org for more information and updated meeting information.
Falcon VFW
The SGM James Gregory “Ryan” Sartor VFW 12227 meets on the third Tuesday of each month.
The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the Falcon Fire Protection District at 7030 Old Meridian Road. For more information or to join, visit https://vfw.org/join.
American Legion Dane R. Balcon Post 2008
The American Legion Post 2008 meets at Patriot Applied Learning Campus (formerly Patriot High School) at 11990 Swingline Road in the cafeteria. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:15 pm.
Active duty, retired and former U.S military from Falcon/Peyton and Black Forest area are welcome to attend. The Post supports veterans and their families, locally and nationally, as well as the community. For more information on upcoming American Legion events in Falcon, please contact the Post at 719-749-1140 or email legionpost2008@gmail.com. Visit http://www.legionpost2008.
The Legion does not meet as a post in November or December due to the holidays — the next meeting is Jan. 27, 2027.
American Legion 2008 upcoming events
Butter Braid sale: the Auxiliary is selling Butter Braids as one of their fundraisers through Nov. 16. Contact any member for information on how to order. Pickup will be Nov. 21 at Fire Station No. 3.
Veterans Day Parade: Riders will accompany it for the Colorado Springs “In Their Honor” Veterans Day parade on Saturday, Nov 7.
Family Resource Fair: Saturday, Nov 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vista Ridge High School. This is an opportunity to tell the community about our Legion family. We will have a membership table set up. The Auxiliary is chairing this event for the family.
Flags @ Eastonville Cemetery: Every year, we place flags on the veterans’ graves at the Eastonville Cemetery for Veterans Day. The cemetery is located at the corner of Meridian & Latigo. Meet by the flagpole at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 8.
Falcon Bazaar: The Auxiliary has reserved a booth at the Falcon High School Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will be telling people about the Legion Family and working to get the word out about Girls State and Boys State.
Wreaths Across America: We will be supporting WAA at both Pikes Peak National Cemetery and Eastonville Cemetery. The ceremony starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, for PPNC. The Post does the ceremony for the Eastonville Cemetery at 1 p.m. After the ceremony, we need people to help lay the wreaths on all the veterans graves.
Exchange Club of Falcon
The Exchange Club of Falcon is a national organization with a focus on Americanism, child abuse prevention, community service and youth. The meetings in Falcon take place the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at IHOP at 5749 Stetson Hills Blvd. in Colorado Springs. Members meet at 5:30 p.m. at IHOP to enjoy a dinner before the meeting; anyone is welcome to join the group at 5:30.
For more information, visit https://exchangecluboffalcon.com or call Andy Conder at 719-337-6990 or aconder54@msn.com. Or contact Don Koveliski at 719-369-5158.
Oct. 3-4: 17th Annual Falcon Craft Fair: For more information, contact Don Koveleski at 719-369-5158 or email (exchangecluboffalcon@gmail.com) See pg. for details.
Falcon Senior Services News
Falcon Senior Services invites all seniors 55+ to join the group for their monthly luncheon on Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m. in the Butler Room at Patriot High School. This is the annual Thanksgiving feast and will include all the trimmings. There is no cost for this month’s meal. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Fresh Start Food Pantry food drive
Contact Roxanne Pool at 316-259-0236 or email troxypool@yahoo.com for more information.
General exercise classes meet on Mondays and Fridays, 11 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 9475 Grace Church View, in Falcon.
For more information on all activities, visit the website at https://www.FalconSeniorServices.org or by searching the Facebook page at https://www.Facebook.com/FalconSeniorServices.
High Prairie Library
The High Prairie Library is located at 7035 Old Meridian Road in Falcon.
Library hours:
Monday and Tuesday — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday — closed
Visit https://ppld.org/high-prairie-library for programs and events, or call 719-260-3650.
