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Outings and Travel
Activities Designed To Broaden Participant’s Knowledge, Interests and Provide Entertainment
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Seven Bridges Letterboxing
The Seven Bridges Trail is a beautiful trail following a creek with 7 bridges and huge rock formations and waterfalls. Letterboxing is an old English tradition of adding surprises to seemingly boring travel. Travelers would look for specific letterboxes to make the journey more fun. Modern letterboxing is a hike with a treasure hunt as the goal. We will make our own personalized stamp before departing on a letterboxing hunt to Seven Bridges Trail. The morning hike is approximately 7 miles and it is an adv. beginner - intermediate level hike. All ages are welcome.
- September 20, Saturday
- Cost: $2.00
- Participants need to bring water, snack, dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots.
- Register by: Tuesday, September 16
Mohawk Lakes Hike
Don’t miss this mid-summer’s day hike in the mountains. Perfect for families with upper elementary age and older kids. Beautiful scenery, historic mine ruins and a 2.8 mile moderate level hike await you in the mountains near Breckenridge. At the high point of the hike, the elevation is 12,100 ft. A quick breakfast stop at the Donut Mill in Woodland Park begins the day. A camera is a must for this hike! Invite your friends!
- September 27, Saturday
- Cost: $15.00 (includes transportation) + money for Donut Mill
- Participants need to bring a sack lunch to eat on the trail, good hiking boots, 2 quarts of water, rain gear, layered clothes and camera (optional).
- Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 23
- Age: 10 and up – Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Cheyenne Mountain State Park is the newest park to Colorado and is a work in progress. Come and experience this easy hike that puts you right in the middle of towering Cheyenne Mountain above and the Colorado Springs skyline below. This park features a distinct prairie to peak eco-system. Invite a friend and don’t miss this hike. Great for all ages!
- October 11, Saturday
- Cost: Free (pre-registration needed)
- Participants need sturdy hiking shoes, water (2-quarts), snack and wear layered clothes.
- Register by: Tuesday, October 7
Paintball
Give paintball a try! Head to the hills and have a blast! Bring a friend with you to enjoy this outdoor opportunity!
- October 18, Saturday
- Cost: $20.00 (includes transportation, use of mask, gun, and paint)
- Participants need to bring: clothes they don’t mind getting dirty (long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), sturdy shoes, water, and a snack.
- Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 14
- Age: 17 and up
Wolf And Wildlife Center
Tour the Wolf and Wildlife Center. Discover the uniqueness of these animals and their importance in the ecosystem. The center provides sanctuary for rescued wolves, wolf dogs, foxes and coyotes. Don’t miss this fascinating tour. Enjoy lunch together following the tour. Great family outing!
- October 25, Saturday
- Cost: $20 + lunch
- Participants need money for lunch, wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera.
- Register by: Tuesday, 21
- Age: 8 and up – Children must be accompanied by an adult
Big Cats - Serenity Springs Wildlife Center
Don’t miss this opportunity to be up close to dozens of large felines: African lions; Siberian, Sumatran and Bengal tigers; snow and black leopards; cougars; smaller cats and white tigers. These are rescued animals that were abused or mistreated. Learn of these magnificent animals. Great family outing!
- November 22, Saturday
- Cost: $25 + lunch
- Participants need to bring sturdy walking shoes, money for lunch (approx. $10), and camera (optional)
- Register by: Tuesday, November 18
- Age: 8 and up – Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adults 55 and Better
- Fall: A time for FUN! Discover new places, re-discover old haunts, and don’t come along!
- Invite a friend!
- Plan to meet new people and make new friends!
- Games, sports, crafts, outings, hikes, exercise class, service and more!
- All designed with you in mind!
- Get registered NOW! Don’t miss out!
San Luis Valley Fall Foliage Cumbres Toltec Train Trip
The San Luis Valley has a long history dating from the Utes, to colonial Spain to the American explorers. Join us for a 3-day trip to the San Luis Valley. Visit Ft. Garland, an old military fort, San Luis the oldest town in Colorado and walk the Stations of the Cross. The second day, ride the Cumbres Toltec Scenic Railroad from Antonito to Chama and return by bus to Antonito. Both nights will be spent in Alamosa. The trip home will wind through the Great Sand Dunes and Salida on the way back to Colorado Springs. Enjoy this extended early fall trip when the aspens put on their finery. Space is very limited, so sign up early.
- September 24 - 26, Wednesday - Friday
- Cost: $275 + money for various meals. $150 non-refundable deposit due with registration. Balance due on registration deadline – September 9 BY NOON.) Hotel rooms are double-occupancy. (Cost for single occupancy - $365 – non-refundable deposit is $185 due with registration.)
- Participants need money for various meals (5 meals – 3 lunches, 2 dinners) small overnight bag, warm jacket, sturdy walking shoes, swimsuit (hot tub in hotel), water, hat, sunscreen, snacks and camera (optional).
- Register by: Tuesday, September 9, by noon (note early deadline)
- Age: 55 and up
Guffy Tour
Join us for a fun and relaxing day trip to Guffey – southwest of the Springs and Cripple Creek. Learn about the geology of the area – once a massive volcano. Spend time with a local, hearing some Guffey lore, wander the antique shops, maybe “pet” the mayor and have lunch before returning to the city.
- September 18, Thursday
- Cost: $14 + lunch
- Participants need sturdy walking shoes, money for lunch and shopping (if desired).
- Register by: Monday, September 15
- Age: 55 and up
Fall Train Trip To Glenwood Springs
Join us for a fall trip through the Rockies that you will never forget. We will ride Amtrak from Denver to Glenwood Springs through scenery not seen from the highway. Travel through 30 tunnels, including the 6-mile Moffat Tunnel under the Continental Divide, view the beautiful Colorado River Valley and marvel at the engineering feat of I-70 through Glenwood Canyon. You’ll have the opportunity to soak in the hot springs pool in Glenwood, stay in the Hot Springs Lodge (rooms are all double-occupancy) and do some shopping or some hiking before heading home via church bus Friday afternoon. Space is very limited.
- October 2 - 3, Thursday - Friday
- Cost: $200 (Full payment due on registration. This becomes non-refundable at noon on the registration deadline date). Single occupancy room is available for an additional $70.
- Participants need to bring money for meals (Thursday noon on train through Friday dinner on drive home – approx. $50 - $60, money for the pool), photo ID for Amtrak, warm clothing, swim wear, camera (optional), personal effects. Please pack in one small overnight bag.
- Register by: Monday, September 15 by NOON (note early deadline)
- Age: 55 and up
Miramont Castle
Join us on a tour of Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs. The Castle's colorful history varies from use as a private home for a wealthy French priest and his mother to a state of dilapidation before it was rescued by the members of the Manitou Springs Historical Society. The castle features 9 distinct types of architecture and 48 rooms. Following the tour, enjoy lunch at the castle tearoom.
- October 9, Thursday
- Cost: $ 10 + lunch
- Participants need money for lunch, wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera.
- Register by: Monday, October 6
- Age: 55 and up
Firefighter's Museum
Enjoy a specially guided tour of the Firefighter’s Museum. Our guide, a veteran firefighter, will show equipment and vehicles from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Don’t miss this interesting insight into our city’s fire department and history. Lunch will follow the tour.
- November 13, Thursday
- Cost: $5 + lunch
- Register by: Monday, November 10
- Age: 55 and up
Rosemount Mansion
Join us for our annual Christmas visit to the beautiful Rosemount Mansion in Pueblo. The mansion sits in the middle of a block with its magnificent veranda and the Carriage House. Every room in the mansion is decorated with Christmas themes and Victorian elegance, plus many of the original furnishings which belonged to the original owners. Invite a friend and don’t forget your camera.
- December 4, Thursday
- Cost: $20 + lunch ($10 - $12)
- Participants need money for lunch ($10 - $12), wear good walking shoes and bring a camera (optional).
- Register by: Monday, December 1
- Age: 55 and up
