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HIGH COUNTRY SENIOR SINGLES: A social group for people older than 55, meets at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Conifer Mountain Resource Center, 11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer. For more information, e-mail membershiphcss@gmail.com or call, or call 303-895-1060 or 720-545-6200.

RIDGE RUNNERS SQUARE DANCE Club: The Ridge Runners Square Dance Club dances the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 8 p.m. in the Aspen Park Community Center. Lessons are offered in September. For more information, call 303-838-5480 or 303-816-9125.

LADIES FRIENDSHIP GARDEN: A Ladies Friendship Garden meets at 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays at Conifer Community Church, 9998 Havekost Road, Aspen Park. The group, for women of all ages, offers two-hour meetings, including speakers on relevant topics, stimulating discussions, childcare, crafts and fun. For more information, call 303-838-4161.

THE INTERMOUNTAIN HORSE ASSOCIATION: meets the third Tuesday of each month at Beau Jo's in downtown Evergreen. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Each month there is an educational speaker. This month’s topic will be horse nutrition. All are welcome. For information, contact Carolyn Knapp-Nelson at equinehands@comcast.net or Terry at tpudwill@hotmail.com.

PLATTE CANYON CHAMBER: meets at 7:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month, at the fire station at the top of Crow Hill in Bailey. All chamber members and non-members are welcome to attend. The Platte Canyon Area Chamber of Commerce and the development committee are conducting a survey to see who might be interested in DSL wireless communication. For information, call Art Hall at 303-816-1735. Call the Platte Canyon Area Chamber of Commerce about the high-speed Internet survey.

KIWANIS CLUB OF SHADOW MOUNTAIN, GOLDEN K: The Kiwanis Club of Shadow Mountain, Golden K meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays at Conifer Community Church, 9998 Havenkost Road. The group is mostly retired people dedicated to helping the community in various ways. Everyone is welcome. Call Jan Rosales at 303-816-1950 or Jerry Humphrey at 303-816-6000.

UMC CITIZENS GROUP: United Mountain Communities is a local nonprofit citizens group interested in responsible development. UMC is looking for new board members as well as members. The group meets the last Monday of every month. If you have any desire to help your community and make a difference in the future of Park County, consider being on UMC's board or joining the group. For information, call Jean Wagner at 303-838-6284.

CIVIL AIR PATROL: The Civil Air Patrol is recruiting members from the Evergreen and Conifer area for the Evergreen Composite Squadron. The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer organization with a focus on aerospace education, emergency services, search and rescue and cadet programs for both young adults ages 12 to 18 and adults. Meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Evergreen Lutheran Church, 5980 Highway 73. For information, call Lt. Col. Mike Daniels at 303-674-7070 or e-mail ECS188@comcast.net.

MOTHERS CLOSET: A resale shop for quality, clean and gently-used maternity and baby clothing. Items are not priced, but a donation to the work of Mountain Area Pregnancy Center is accepted. Mothers Closet is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For information, call 303-674-5881.

THE PARK RADIO CLUB MEETINGS: meets on the fourth Saturday each month at St. Mary of the Rockies Church, Crow Hill, Bailey. All hams and others interested in ham radio are welcome. For information, call Padre at 303-838-6568.

EVERGREEN LEADS KONNECTION MEETINGS: The group meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at Le Peep in Bergen Park. For information, contact RJ Baxter at 303-670-0137 or e-mail rjbaxter@primelending.com.

SQUARE, ROUND DANCE CLUB: gathers on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Aspen Park Community Center, three blocks west of the King Soopers Center on Sutton Road for fun and exercise. For information, call Bill and Carol at 303-816-1842 or Harold and Carolyn at 303-523-6765.

EVERGREEN CAMERA CLUB FORMING: comments or meeting topics, contact Connie Bally at 303-400-8202 or e-mail clbally@gmail.com.

MOUNTAIN AREA MUSIC ASSOCIATION: MAMA is a nonprofit organization supported by member dues and sponsorships. Members are able to post individual and group profiles on the association’s website, www.mountainareamusic.org, to search the membership database to network with other members. For information or to become a member, contact Kathleen Chiras at 303-679-1621, and mention the Mountain Area Music Association.

HOOK UP WITH 4-H: Attend the Pleasant Park Shooting Stars 4-H Club meetings at St. Laurence Episcopal Church. For information on meeting dates and times, call Gladys Farrell at 303-674-3925.

ORGANIZED YOUTH SHOOTING GROUP: in the Bailey and Conifer areas can take advantage of an organized shooting sports program. The activity, sponsored by 4-H and the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Post 2527 of the American Legion, is open to young men and women through age 18. Participants can become members of the 4-H Shooting Club. The curriculum will include gun safety, basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe handing and use of firearms. Anyone interested in enrolling in the club or information should contact Charles Bruckman at 303-838-2698 or Dave Marlin at 719-836-7049.

PLATTE CANYON CIVIL AIR PATROL: now meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Meadow Creek Bed & Breakfast's events facility off of Douglas Ranch Road in Pine. The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer organization with youth members 12 to 18 and senior members 19 and above focused on Emergency Services, Aerospace Education and Cadet Leadership Programs. For information, call Capt. Mike Daniels at 303-838-8990.

ABATE: ABATE of Colorado District 16, Colorado’s No. 1 nonprofit motorcycle organization, is seeking new members. All brands of motorcycles welcome. The group meets at 9 a.m. the second Sunday of each month at Crossroads Restaurant in Pine Junction. Call Stump at 303-816-0909.

LA LECHE LEAGUE: of Conifer/Evergreen meetings now take place from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Tuesday of the month at Evergreen Lutheran Church. For information, call Alicia at 303-816-4481, Jennie at 303-816-0039, or Jeannine at 303-838-5336. La Leche League International has launched a new message board, the LLL Mother to Mother Forums to give mothers (and fathers, mothers-to-be and interested others) a safe place to talk about breastfeeding/parenting issues. Visit www.lalecheleague.org/vbulletin to register and join in the discussions.

EVERGREEN AMERICAN LEGION: Post 2001 meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Evergreen Elks Lodge. Membership is available for veterans that served on active duty during any war period. Membership is not required to visit post meetings. For information, call 303-670-8935.

4-H LEADERS NEEDED IN BAILEY AREA: so if you have a talent or an interest in some area that you would like to share with youth, a project is available in almost any area. The program is open to any youth ages 5 to 18 (ages 5 to 7 years would be in "Cloverbuds"). Currently Park County has 135 active 4-H members, and it continues to grow. Being a leader to a project is not difficult. For information, contact Judy Benson at 719-836-4293, fax 719-836-0862 or e-mail par4h@coop.ext.colostate.edu.

CONIFER NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS DINNER GROUP: get involved in the community. The Conifer Newcomers & Neighbors Dinner Group meets for dinner at 7 p.m. third Saturdays. The group’s mission is to welcome new members to the greater 285 corridor through social and civic activities. Membership is not required to participate in this group. For information, contact Sabina at 303-816-4112 or e-mail sabina@conifercars.com.

EVERGREEN MOONLIGHT GARDEN CLUB: meets in members' homes on the third Tuesday of each month and is dedicated to increasing the knowledge of those interested in high-altitude gardening. For information, call Ann Glossa at 303-674-6623 or e-mail AGlossa@aol.com.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: is accepting applications in the Conifer/Bailey club. This club allows business professionals to increase their business through networking and referrals within the community. Meetings are held at 8 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Aspen Perk Coffee House, 25797 Conifer Road, No. B-102. For information, call Bonnie Prater at 303-816-1737.

CONIFER COMMUNITY PARK MEETING: at Beaver Ranch board of directors holds meetings at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Main Lodge. Board meetings are open to the public and visitors are provided an opportunity to comment prior to the start of the meeting. Currently, the group is looking for prospective board members and interested individuals are urged to attend a meeting to find out more. Special events such as weddings, family reunions, etc., are welcome and inquires should be directed to Katrina Zechman, events manager, at 303-838-3705.

MOUNTAIN TOASTMASTERS: meetings held monthly from 7 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, at the Seniors' Resource Center on Highway 73. Meetings are open to all. Call Forrest Luff at 303-929-4612, or Willie Reuter at 303-670-4301.

SOUTH JEFFCO AARP CHAPTER: 2257 of AARP meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, at the Pine Grove Community Church. All members and their guests are welcome. Call June Smith at 303-838-0294.

MOTHERS AND MORE: offers an organized way of meeting other moms in the Conifer, Evergreen and Bailey areas. Offering play groups, book club, cooking club, nibble night, game night, a monthly mom’s night out, children’s activities, run/walk group, dinners for new moms, a monthly newsletter with activities calendar and much more. For information, contact Susan Woods at 303-960-9534 or e-mail swevergreengirl@msn.com.

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: meets the second Thursday monthly at the Country Buffet, located at the corner of West Crestline Avenue and South Wadsworth Boulevard, for dinner and discussions of the American Civil War. Members gather in the meeting room at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Call Mike Lang at 720-840-1416 or e-mail RockyMtnCWRT@aol.com.

ROLLING THUNDER CHAPTER: Chapter 1, CO is to publicize prisoner of war/missing in action issues, and committed to helping American veterans form all wars. Rolling Thunder is not connected with any political party, and no funds are raised for profit. Members need not be veterans, but must be willing to donate time. Meetings start at 1 p.m. the third Sunday monthly, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2461, 1350 S. Broadway St. The public is invited to attend. Call Don Marsh at 303-514-7916 or visit www.rollingthunderco1.org or e-mail Gary Newkirk at membership@rollingthunderco1.org.

EVERGREEN PEACE: a group of local people working for peace and justice, invites all those interested in creating peace to join in its meetings from 6 to 8 p.m. on third Mondays. For information, call Lisa at 303-670-7302 or e-mail evergreen@coloradopeace.org.

EVERGREEN AMERICAN LEGION: Post 2001 meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Evergreen Elks Lodge. Membership is available for veterans that served on active duty during any war period. Membership is not required to visit post meetings. For information, call 303-670-8935.

4-H LEADERS NEEDED IN BAILEY AREA: so if you have a talent or an interest in some area that you would like to share with youth, a project is available in almost any area. The program is open to any youth ages 5 to 18 (ages 5 to 7 years would be in "Cloverbuds"). Currently Park County has 135 active 4-H members, and it continues to grow. Being a leader to a project is not difficult. For information, contact Judy Benson at 719-836-4293, fax 719-836-0862 or e-mail par4h@coop.ext.colostate.edu.

PLEASANT PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month, at the Grange on Pleasant Park Road. All neighbors are welcome. Topics are of neighborhood interest. For information, call Joan at 303 697-6139 or visit www.ppna.info.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: is accepting applications in the Conifer/Bailey club. This club allows business professionals to increase their business through networking and referrals within the community. Meetings are held at 8 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the Aspen Perk Coffee House, 25797 Conifer Road, No. B-102. For information, call Bonnie Prater at 303-816-1737.

CONIFER COMMUNITY PARK MEETING: at Beaver Ranch board of directors holds meetings at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month in the Main Lodge. Board meetings are open to the public and visitors are provided an opportunity to comment prior to the start of the meeting. Currently, the group is looking for prospective board members and interested individuals are urged to attend a meeting to find out more. Special events such as weddings, family reunions, etc., are welcome and inquires should be directed to Katrina Zechman, events manager at 303-838-3705.

CAUSE MEETS ON SECONDHAND SMOKE: meets to help shape the future of secondhand smoke prevention in Jefferson County. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. Call 303-275-7555.

SOCRATES CAFÉ: at the Aspen Perk Coffeehouse on U.S. Highway 285. Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Big and little questions of life together are explored in the spirit of Socrates. Anyone with an open mind is welcome. For information, call Carolyn at 303-838-0949 or visit www.socrates.home.netcom.com.

MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS):

• Bailey MOPS meets at 4954 County Road 64 in Bailey. For information, contact Heather at 720-984.5698.

• meets from 9 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at Conference Baptist Church, Highway 73 and North Turkey Creek Road. Childcare is provided. For more information, call Catherine Kuck at 303-399-9199.

• meets from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Friday during the school year at Church of the Hills in Evergreen, 28628 Buffalo Park Road. For information, call Deidre at 303-670-8585 or Katie at 303-679-8272.

SUMMIT DHARMA CENTER: meets weekly for webcast Buddhist teachings from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kittredge Civic Center, 26499 Mowbray Court, Kittredge. For more information, contact Margie Ahern at 303-523-9941 or e-mail Margie@ahern.net.

THE JEFFERSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING meets at 2 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Jefferson County Social Services Building. The Jefferson County Council on Aging is comprised of volunteers, including representatives of governmental agencies, service providers and senior organizations. Its mission is to identify the needs, concerns and issues of older adults in Jefferson County and advocate for services that best meet these needs by actively encouraging cooperation and coordination within the community.

285 TECHCONNECT RADIO CLUB: The club is for ham radio enthusiasts interested in technical aspects of the hobby. For more details, visit www.na0tc.org or e-mail ai0w@evcohs.com or k0nnc@arrl.net. Note the change in date for this meeting.

MOUNTAIN SINGLES: This club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Mountain Resource Center on Kitty Drive, behind the Conifer Marketplace (behind the new Staples/Checker Auto). Everyone who is single and aged 55 plus is welcome to join us and help plan social events and community services. For information, call Marilyn at 303-838-5842.

ROTARY CLUB OF CONIFER: The club meets every Tuesday from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Mountain Resource Center on Kitty Drive. Rotary Club members volunteer their time, talent and resources to assist their local and international communities. Weekly morning breakfast meetings feature speakers on topics of interest to members in an atmosphere of goodwill and friendship. To learn more, attend a meeting as a guest and/or call Conifer club president Sharon Perdue at 303-549-7447.

MOUNTAIN WRITERS: Receive encouragement by expressing yourself through writing. The group meets at 9 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at the Seniors Resource Center, 5120 Highway 73, Evergreen.

EVERGREEN CAMERA CLUB: The club meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Evergreen Fire Station No. 2 in Bergen Park. Competition theme for the month is “the hand of man in nature” with beginners, intermediate, experienced and open competition divisions. For information, call 303-674-7554 or visit www.EvergreenCameraClub.com.

CONIFER NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS: The group meets at 9 a.m. the first Friday of the month at Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 9444 Eagle Cliff Road in Conifer. The organization is open to all mountain area residents and offers community involvement and activities.

EVERGREEN BACKGAMMON CLUB: The club is seeking players; it meets Thursday evenings at the Aspen Grill Restaurant by Evergreen Lake. All levels are welcome. If you are interested in joining, call 303-808-3619. Leave your name and a phone number.

BEAR CREEK BUSINESS GROUP: This business leads and support group is for east Evergreen, Kittredge and Idledale. Meetings will be at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Bear Creek Marketplace, 26279 Highway 74 (north side of highway, next to bike shop) in Kittredge. Dress casual and bring your business elevator speech (30 seconds long). For information, call Michael McGrath at 303-674-6397.

MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS):

• meets from 9 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at Conference Baptist Church, Highway 73 and North Turkey Creek Road. Call Wanda at 303-679-6232, Polly at 303-679-6197 or Raney at 303-816-1935.

• meets from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Friday during the school year at Church of the Hills in Evergreen, 28628 Buffalo Park Road. This year’s theme is Adventures in Mothering. For information, call Deidre at 303-670-8585 or Katie at 303-679-8272.

EVERGREEN MOONLIGHT GARDEN CLUB: The garden club meets in the evening on the third Tuesday of the month and is open to those interested in gardening at high altitude. For information, contact Sunny Golder at sunneeg@comcast.net or Dee Hoaglund at 303-670-0328.

EVERGREEN INVESTMENT CLUB: The club meets once a month and is looking for new members. Each member makes a monthly contribution. You will be required to have a computer and Internet access. For information, call Darlene Fjeldsted at 303-674-8842.

THE RIDERS’ 285 COALITION: The group meets weekly at 7 p.m. Thursday nights at the Deer Park United Method Church on Rim Rock Road in Bailey. Commuters’ and community support are essential to continue our efforts to successfully convince RTD to maintain service at the “temporary” park-n-Ride at Pine Junction and build a permanent one for the benefit the growing community. Questions can be directed to pjb@gallagherindustries.com.

BRIDGE PLAYERS WANTED: Bridge games are played every Monday in the multi-generational room at Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail. Regular contract bridge games begin at 12:30 p.m. No cost is involved. For information, call Ginny at 303-674-4459.

NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION: The group will hold its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. For location and information about the meetings, call 303-679-1892.

MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS ROTARY CLUB: The club meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Mount Vernon Country Club. For information or directions, call Jerry Lautigar at 303-886-6463.

EVERGREEN TROUT UNLIMITED: The group meets at 6:30 p.m. for social hour and 7 p.m. for a meeting every third Wednesday of the month at Beau Jo's in downtown Evergreen. For information, call John Ellis at 303-670-4022.

CONIFER SENIORS CLUB: The Conifer Seniors Club meets the third Thursday of each month at Our Lady of the Pines in Conifer. The group starts with an 11:30 a.m. potluck and has a planning meeting afterward. For more information, call Jean Dent at 303-697-1631, ext. 101, or Ernest Gotlob at 303-838-1231.

PEOPLE’S CAFE: Discuss progressive politics, philosophy and another way. Grab a cup at Aspen Perk and wander in to Mountain Books for a respectful dialogue that is fun, stimulating and supportive. First and third Fridays of each month at 8 a.m. in Aspen Park. For information, call Debbie at 303-697-0267 or Patti at 303-697-5900.

GOLDEN K KIWANIS: 9:30 a.m. Mondays at Conifer Community Church. Call Jan Rosales at 303-816-1950 or Jerry Humphrey at 303-816-6000.

WEST METRO SALES PROFESSIONALS USA: 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Great Wall of China, 3215 S. Wadsworth Blvd. (two blocks north of Hampden). Call Joan Hohn at 303-980-4404.

PINE GROVE LIBRARY: Open 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

SOUTH JEFFCO CHAPTER 2257 OF AARP: 1:30 p.m. first Tuesdays at Pine Community Church. Call Marjorie Smith at 303-838-5258.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Evergreen Christian Church, 27772 Iris Drive. Call Judy at 303-838-6444 or Eileen at 303-697-4175.

CONIFER/BAILEY CLUB: 8 a.m. first and third Wednesday at the Aspen Perk Coffee House, 25797 Conifer Road, No. B-102. Call Bonnie Prater at 303-816-1737.

CONIFER BUSINESS WOMEN'S INVESTMENT CLUB: 6:30 to 8 p.m. first Wednesdays at a member’s home. Call Lee Heideman at 303-838-7515.

CONIFER KIWANIS CLUB: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Aspen Perk Coffee House, 25797 Conifer Road. Call Vince Fisher at 303-697-0960.

IMMUNIZATIONS: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, by appointment only. Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment, Mountain Resource Center. Call 303-838-7552.

NREL TOURS: U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab visitor center, 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Reservations required. Call 303-384-6565.

PLATTE CANYON ARTISTS’ GUILD: 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Crow Hill Fire Station. Call Mary at 303-838-7189.

DUCKS UNLIMITED EVERGREEN CHAPTER: Meets the third Thursday of the month at the Evergreen Sports Grill at 6:30 p.m. Join us to plan the annual fund-raiser banquet. For information, contact Sharon Ryan at 303-679-8751.

MOUNTAIN AREA LEADS CLUB: 7:15 a.m. Thursday at Bear Creek Tavern, Kittredge. Call Mary Davis at 303-670-7788.

MOUNTAIN GREENS: 7 p.m. Thursday. Values-based activism. Call Harv at 303-526-2332.

MOUNTAIN TOASTMASTER CLUB: 7 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays at the Seniors’ Resource Center. Call Forrest Luff at 303-929-4612 or Willie Reuter at 303-670-4301.

CONIFER CHAMBER MEETING: the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meetings are at 7:30 a.m. the second Friday at Beaver Ranch Main Lodge. Speakers are sponsored each month. All chamber members, prospective chamber members and the public are invited to attend these meetings, which offer a way to meet business owners in the area and to advertise businesses. Breakfast is served, and the cost is $5 per person, $1 donation to Beaver Ranch. Call 303-838-5711 or visit www.goconifer.com.