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The News-Press 17
January 30, 2014
clubs in your community Editor’s notE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. Political douglas county Democrats executive committee meets
at 7 p.m. every first Tuesday at various sites. Contact Ralph Jollensten at 303-663-1286 or e-mail ralphw@comcast.net. Social discussion meetings are in Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock, Parker and Lone Tree. Visit douglasdemocrats.org and click on calendar for more information.
douglas county Republican Party meets on second Sat-
urday each month. Visit www.dcgop.org or call 303-730-0100.
douglas county Republican Women meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday each month at the Lone Tree Golf and Hotel. Call Marsha Haeflein at 303-841-4318 or visit www. dcgop.org or www.dcrw.org. douglas county Young Republicans meets the last
Monday of the month. Call Brett Olkowski at 303-257-5275 or e-mail brettnbrew@aol.com for more information.
libErtarian brunch is at 1 p.m. every first Sunday. Call
Larry Hamilton at 720-220-2759.
libErtarian Party of Douglas County business meeting meets from 6:30-8 p.m. every second Friday at the community room in the Castle Rock Safeway. Call Larry Hamilton at 720220-2759 or visit www.freedouglas.org. ProfEssional amErican businEss Women’s Association Top of the Rockies Chapter of Douglas County meets every third Tuesday. New members are welcome. Call Bev Phillips at 303-841-2080 or visit www.abwa.org. thE aauW (American Association of University Women)
advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. The Douglas County Branch presents scholarships via an annual application process to two or three Douglas County women who are enrolled in college. At the recommendation of their teachers, the DC Branch also gives a cash award to three or four senior girls planning to go to college. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, usually at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Program details can be found at aauwdouglascountyco.org. For more information contact Dianne Bailey at 303-805-2380 or bailey.nyce@pcisys.net.
bni castlE Rock Business Leaders chapter meets from 7:30-
9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Castle Rock Recreation Center, 2301 Woodlands Blvd. Call 303-993-9973 with any questions or visit www.BNIColorado.com.
castlE rock Writers Workshop Group invites writers to
attend our group for sharing of ideas and manuscripts. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Contact Tania Urenda at 850-259-8642.
p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South St. Visit castlerockorchestra.org or call 303-408-0980. Requesting more string players.
douglas-ElbErt county Music Teachers’ Association
meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.
littlEton lEtiP meets from 7:16-8:31 a.m. every Tuesday for breakfast at Luciles, 2852 W. Bowles Ave., to exchange qualified business leads. Call Bob Hier at 303-660-6426 or e-mail hierb@yahoo.com. rEcrEation bicyclE douglas County is a bicycle advocacy group working to promote safe and fun cycling in Douglas County through education, awareness and collaboration. Our vision is Douglas County will become one of the safest places to ride a bicycle for transportation and recreation. We utilize monthly e-news to share information about planning efforts, improvements, and opportunities for volunteers. Contact Judy at 303-470-8431 or info@bicycledouglascounty.org. Visit www. bicycledouglascounty.org. backgammon club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third
Wednesday of the month at Forever Yours Studio, 504 N. Perry, Castle Rock. Call Terry Johnson at 303-814-0140.
castlE rock Bridge Club plays a friendly ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, a schedule of games and lessons, or directions to the Lowell Ranch 4H location at 2330 South I-25 East Frontage Road, go the website at castlerockbridge.com. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Visit www.castlerockbridge.com. castlE rock Local History Museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Located at 420 Elbert St. Call 303-814-3164 or e-mail crmuseum@comcast.net and visit www.castlerockmuseum.org castlE rock Historical Society presents a historical presentation on the second Thursday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation is at 7 p.m. The society also offers walking and biking tours at 10:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. Meet at the Courtyard by Siena. Free bike rentals offered at castlerockfreecycle.com. Tours are free. Visit castlerockhistoricalsociety.org
castlE rock Quilt Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at The Canyon Community Church, 4825 N. Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock. All persons interested in quilting are encouraged to attend. Visit www.crqc.org for more information. You can also call 303-663-9317 if you have any questions. castlE PinEs Table Tennis Club is a group of men playing competitive table tennis in a member’s basement. We play every two weeks on a weekday evening for two hours and typically play doubles so more members can participate. Very informal, no dues. If interested, contact Joe at crsooner@ comcast.net. cyclE club meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the parking lot of Southeast Christian Church. Tour the streets of Parker, Elizabeth and Castle Rock. Call John at 720-842-5520. chErokEE ranch and Castle Foundation offers photography hikes, afternoon tea times, naturalist talks and castle tours. The castle also can be rented for special events. Call 303-688-5555 ext. 11 during business hours. dulcimEr club and Acoustic Slow Jam of Castle Rock meets at 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month at the Philip S. Miller Library. Beginners will play during the first hour. Some dulcimers to loan. Music/tab provided. No fees/ just fun. Contact Jesse at 303-688-9199 or jesse5551@msn. com. thE grEatEr Castle Rock Art Guild is open to all, and
meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 314 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Workshops and classes are available to members and non-members of all ages and skill levels. Visit www.gcrag.com for information.
thE high Prairie Bee Club invites anyone interested in
keeping or encouraging honey bees to join our new group. The High Prairie Bee Club will meet the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the South Metro Fire Station No. 43 on North Pinery Parkway. All levels of interest and bee-keeping experience are welcome. For details e-mail wldbilh4u@yahoo.com
litErary fiction Book Club. Looking for a break from reading best sellers and escapist plots? Flex your reading muscle by discussing contemporary, prize winning (Pulitzer, Booker, National Book Award) fiction with like-minded bookworms. The club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. For B:10.25” castlE rock Orchestra is a fun, stress-free community T:10.25” further information, contact Jane Smith at 303-688-7712 or send an email to jsmith@dclibraries.org. orchestra open to all adults. Rehearsals are Sundays from 2-4 S:10.25”
mEadoWs ladiEs Golf League invites new members for the 2012 golf season. Join the Meadows Ladies Golf 9-hole League this spring and have a scheduled time to play through the summer with our friendly, fun loving group of ladies. All ability levels welcome. We play on Tuesday mornings at the Meadows Golf Course located off Simms Street in Littleton. Early tee times are available for working women and later times for others. Membership is $80 per year for new members, which includes the Golf Handicap and Information Network fees. Contact Linda Swain at 303-798-4424, or l.swain00@gmail.com or Sherry Assmus at 303-972-4201, slbassmus@aol.com for information. PrayEr shaWl Group of Castle Rock meets at various times. Contact Sandy at sandyt3388@aol.com for information on upcoming meetings. sErvicEs sky cliff Adult Day Services operates from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. Call director Sheri Wiens at 303-814-2863. WomEn’s crisis and Family Outreach Center groups offer help for people affected by domestic violence. Call 303-6888484 social thE aarP Douglas County Chapter meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 N. Woodlands Blvd. aWana club at Creekside Bible Church meets from 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays at 2180 S. I-25, Castle Rock. Call 303-688-3745. aWana club at Sedalia Elementary meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Sedalia Elementary for kindergarten to sixth grade. Call Phil Smith at 303-688-9638. bEta sigma Phi, Preceptor Gamma Theta Chapter, meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays in members’ homes. Contact Sandy Pearl at 720-851-0482 for info. brEakfast club Singles 50 plus meets for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday each month at Bear Dance Country Club, 6630 Bear Dance Road, Larkspur. Make reservations or find information by calling 303-814-8428. Leave a name and number and you will receive a call back. castlE rock Chess Club meets every Monday from 6-9 p.m.at the Philip S. Miller library in Castle Rock. All ages and skill levels welcome.
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