Free online training promotes connectivity during COVID-19 The Greater Resilience Information Toolkit (GRIT) is a free, digital training designed for people looking to build up their resiliency. Its creators announced the campaign, “Let’s Talk Grit,” which enlists individuals and organizations to learn tools for greater resiliency and to coach others in their support network. According to the Colorado Health Foundation, 53 percent of Coloradoans surveyed reported increased mental health strain like depression, anxiety and loneliness due to the pandemic. One in three people have reported difficulty sleeping due to COVID-19 worry and stress, and 13.3 percent of Americans have reported beginning or increasing substance use. Beyond everyday coaching skills, self-care and social support techniques, GRIT highlights local resources for those experiencing stress or trauma through its partnerships with El Paso County Public Health, AspenPointe and NAMI Colorado Springs. For information, visit www.letstalkgrit.com. PPLD limits access inside libraries Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has limited access to libraries due to El Paso County’s COVID-19 restrictions. PPLD libraries will only allow patrons inside if they have a reservation to use a computer (call 719-389-8968). Printing, copying, scanning and/or faxing service availability varies by location. Curbside services remain available, in addition to 24/7 returns outside of all libraries. PPLD also boasts a large digital collection, extensive hub of online resources and many virtual programs. Wi-Fi should be accessible outside most library facilities for anyone to use, day or night. For more information, visit www.PPLD.org or call 719-3898968 ■
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You must ASK for your discount or use coupon! Ace Hardware: 10% off regular prices (Tues) ♥ Arby’s: 10% off food ♥ ARC: 50% off most items (Tues & Sat) ♥ Big Train Restaurant: 10% off (Tues) ♥ Burger King: 10% off ♥ Bustang to Denver: $9 tickets ♥ Carrabbas: 10% off ♥ COSTCO: Low prices on generic Rx at Costco.com (membership not required) ♥ Dunkin Donuts: Free coffee with donut purchase (Mon) ♥ Einstein Bagels: 10% off ♥ Episcopal Thrift House: 20% off (Thurs-Sat) ♥ Fine Arts Museum: $5 admission; free 2nd Sat & 3rd Fri ♥ Golden Corral: See ad in LA50 for specials! ♥ Goodwill: 15% off (Wed) ♥ Greyhound: 5% off ♥ IHOP: 10% off ♥ Jason’s Deli: 10% off ♥ Josh & John’s Ice Cream: 10% off ♥ Jun: 10% off (Sun) ♥ Kohl’s: 15% off ♥ La Baguette (downtown): $1.20 coffee ♥ McDonalds: 70 cent coffee/ soda ♥ Omelette Parlor & O’Furry’s: BOGO ½ off entrée (See coupon in LA50) ♥ The Pantry: BOGO ½ off meal (See coupon in LA50) ♥ Perkins: See ad in LA50! ♥ Picture Show at Citadel Crossing: $4.50 tickets; Classic Movie Tickets $1 (Tues) ♥ Pioneer Museum: Free admission (10-5 Tues-Sat) ♥ Ross Dress for Less: 10% off (Tues) ♥ Schlotzky’s: 10% off ♥ Silver Key Friends Thrift Store: 15% off (Wed) ♥ Sonic Drive-In: 10% off ♥ Tinseltown & Cinemark Theaters: $7.75 tickets ♥ Village Inn: Free pie slice with dine-in entrée (Wed) ♥ Wade’s Café: 10% off ♥ Walgreen’s: 15-20% off (1st Tues)
What’s the most memorable history-making event you’ve witnessed in your lifetime? JoEva Forsythe “Two especially come to mind. The Oklahoma City bombing was the worst of mankind. And the best was the space shuttle project— seeing how education, commitment, trust and hard work came together. When Americans work together, we can do great things.”
Karen Aibner “I guess the legalization of pot. It’s about time!”
Betty Cain “That’s an easy one—the assassination of President of John F. Kennedy. I was in boot camp. We were very patriotic and looking forward to our service to America. When our president was assassinated that shook our whole world. It took us two days before we could recover enough and continue our training.”
Charlie Searle “The event in my lifetime that most rocked my personal world has to have been the murder of John Lennon 40 years ago. I was immersed in the Beatles and music in general at age 18 and heard the news upon landing in L.A. en route to a cousin’s wedding. I still have newspapers and magazines in a box somewhere collected from the days following.”
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