The RidgeGate calendar of fun starts here.

According to the report, 2,134 veterans accessed services related to homelessness in the same time period.

“ e need is de nitely there, and the list is expanding of the people that want and need services. But we are very limited in our space,” Aguilar said.

Rocky Mountain Refuge currently has the capacity to serve up to three people at a time, he said, and the organization has a waiting list of at least four to ve people at all times.

e length of stay of a person always varies.

“We’ve had people come and pass away (on the) same day, and we’ve had people stay a few months,” he said.

Rocky Mountain Refuge has two rooms within the Denver Rescue Mission’s location, e Crossing.

One of the rooms has two beds and is the primary room for people to stay in. e second room is a multi-purpose room that serves as an o ce,

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storage and residential room with one bed, Aguilar said.

Buskey explained the challenges that can arise when two people, who may have di erent terminal illnesses and may be at di erent stages, have to share a room.

“We want a facility with individual rooms so we could provide comfort care, and so that the other person doesn’t feed o of what the other person is going through and anticipating what they’re going to eventually go through,” Buskey said.

In the meantime, the shelter continues to serve the people it can.

“We don’t care about your gender identity, your orientation, your legal status — any of that,” Hall said. “We just take care of folks.” ose interested in learning more about the Rocky Mountain Refuge can visit rockymountainrefuge.org. To learn more about TRU Community Care and getting involved in its veteran volunteering program, visit trucare.org/tru-heroes.

Join RidgeGate and South Suburban Parks and Recreation for free community yoga classes on the grass at the south end of Belvedere Park, at the corner of RidgeGate Circle and Belvedere Lane. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and towel to all classes. In case of heavy rain or lightning, class will be cancelled.

Tuesday, June 27th, 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday, July 25th, 6:30-7:30pm

Guided Nature Hikes

Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from the district, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Registration is required and available at RidgeGate.com

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Monday, July 3rd, 8:00-10pm – Buck Moon

Friday, July 21st, 6-7:30pm – Urban Coyotes

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Summer Beats Concerts

Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities for kids. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

Thursday, July 20th, 6-8pm – 6 Million Dollar Band

Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center

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RidgeGate is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Lone Tree Arts Center’s ‘Tunes on the Terrace’—an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Check out the full schedule and buy tickets at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org

Friday, June 23rd, 8pm – Six One Five Collective

Friday, July 7th, 8pm – The Hot Lunch Band

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Friday, July 21st, 8pm – Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes

Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch

The restoration of the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, led by the Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us a glimpse into settlers’ lives. Today, the ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits and a variety of events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org

Saturday, July 15th, 10-11am – Guided Public Tour

Saturday, July 15th, 8:30-10am – Natural Heritage Walking Tours with SSPRD (Geology of the Region)

Saturday, July 15th, 6-7pm – Campfire Storytelling Series

(The Story Behind & Beyond “The Sound of Music”)