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In the early days of WWII, with the establishment of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), over 35,000 women from all over the country applied for less than 1000 anticipated positions. Eventually, over 150,000 American women served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAS) during WWII.   Location:  Inn at Garden Plaza, 2520 International Circle Sandy …

Let go of the boring and reinvent yourself with the activities that set your soul on fire.Lately, have you been feeling like:Life has no meaningYou’ve lost part of who you areYou are exhausted and depletedYou want to be involved but don’t know howYour career is fine…but it doesn’t fulfill youEvery day feels the sameYou are …

The first part of life is all about acquiring stuff and doing things.  The end of life is about “letting go” and learning how to just “be.”  It’s a process of discovering who we are while letting go of doing things.  We will set the foundational basics for understanding and learning how to “live with …

Colorado State University Extension - El Paso CountyColorado State University Extension has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle and how foods in the diet contribute to health. Plus, you will learn how to make fresh home-made hummus and try a delicious …

Curious about a classical Catholic high school education? Join Our Lady of Walsingham Academy for an Information Night to learn about Colorado Springs' first classical Catholic high school. Hear from students, parents, and teachers about the transformative power of a classical liberal arts curriculum, fine arts, and daily spiritual formation. More Information: Visit www.olwclassical.org or …

Let's get together and meet some new female friends. This group social hike is for women between the ages of 20 and 90 years old.Are you looking for an outlet to meet new people?Have you fallen into the habit of staying home because your friends are too busy, focused on other things?Are you wondering how …

Celebrate youth talent and support the arts at the annual Youth in the Arts Breakfast, where the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony and the Colorado Springs Conservatory come together for a morning of music and inspiration. This year’s event, set for February 13, 2025, will feature a delightful Valentine’s Day theme, …

Welcome to Colorado! Learn how to keep your garden alive in Colorado's unique climate.Colorado has a challenging climate for gardening - including weather swings, dry winters, a short growing season, hail, and more. Daunting as this may seem, it is still possible to have a thriving garden, if you know what to do.The instructor for …

Keeping your immune system fed with the right stuff will ensure that your body is ready to handle whatever comes its way during the winter months.   Dawn Franz: BS in Nutritional Science with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Arizona.   PILLAR Member-FREE Not-Yet-Member-$25.00   Click here to register: https://www.pillarinstitute.org/   *dates, times, location …

Treat yourself to an evening of Beethoven’s timeless music, beloved by audiences everywhere. Acclaimed cellist Sophie Shao, a winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and top prizes at the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky competitions, will captivate you with her expressive and powerful performance. Lauded by The New York Times as "eloquent" and "deeply satisfying" …

Use worms to break your kitchen scraps down into compost for your garden.Vermicomposting is where you take organic material and turn it into nutrient-rich soil using worms. Learn about this fairly easy, waste-saving method of composting. It doesn’t take much space and you can keep your worm farm in a warm, unfinished basement room or …