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American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.—Department of Colorado
2024 Calendar
January 7-14, 2024: TAPS 7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise: To reserve your spot on this trip at our group rates, please submit a registration form by October 2, 2023. Click here for cost, schedule, and to register: https://www.taps.org/travel/2024/eastern-caribbean
January 14, 2024, Sunday, 1:00–3:00 pm: Monthly Meeting: Baby, it's cold outside! Our monthly meeting will be via Zoom.
February 11, 2024, 1:00–3:00 pm: Monthly Meeting: Via Zoom and at Nancy Pfander's home, 3115 Springridge Drive, Colorado Springs, 80906. After the meeting, plan on going out to eat dinner together.
February 22, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom February Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
March 1, 2024: NOCO Open House: Please join the AGSM—NRocky Mountain Northern Colorado chapter (NOCO) for the official Charter presentation of the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. (AGSM, Inc.). The Pikes Peak Gold Star Mother’s chapter will present the AGSM Charter to Rocky Mountain Northern Colorado (NOCO). NOCO is the second chapter Charter for the Department of Colorado, AGSM, Inc. Rocky Mountain NOCO provides support and services for Gold Star Mothers and Veterans within Northern Colorado from Denver, CO to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Utah/Colorado to Colorado/Nebraska/Kansas state lines.
WHO: Rocky Mountain Northern Colorado (NOCO)
WHAT: AGSM Charter Presentation and Open House
WHEN: March 1, 2024
TIME: 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 624 Ash St, Windsor, Co 80550; American Legion Post 109
ATTEND VIA ZOOM: To be sent via email.
OPEN HOUSE/MEETING INVITATION: All who honor the brave men and women who serve our Country. Non-Alcoholic Beverages Served
RSVP: rockymtnnoco@gmail.com
March 10, 2024, 1–3 pm: PPGSM Monthly Meeting: Via Zoom and at Nancy Pfander's home, 3115 Springridge Drive, Colorado Springs, 80906. After the meeting, plan on going out to dinner together.
March 21, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom March Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
April 14, 2024,1–3 pm: PPGSM Monthly Meeting: Installation of 2023 - 2024 Executive Board: SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913. Online Zoom Meeting After the meeting, plan on going out to dinner together.
April 25, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom April Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
May 12, 2024: Mother’s Day Potluck Brunch: Scoti Domeij’s home, 5209 Del Paz Drive Colorado Springs, CO, 80918.
May 19, 2024, 1–3 pm: Monthly Meeting: Via Zoom and at Nancy Pfander's home, 3115 Springridge Drive, Colorado Springs, 80906. After the meeting, plan on going out to dinner together.
May 25, 2024, 10:00 am, Saturday Morning: 25th Veterans Memorial Day Tribute: Bethany Lutheran Church Auditorium 4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, 80113
May 30, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom May Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
June 9, 2024, 1–3 pm: NO MEETING
June 20-23, 2024: 87th National Convention of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO. Antlers Hotel. A Thursday, June 19 arrival and a Monday, June 24th departure are recommended. To register, click here. Registration closes on TBA at 11.59 p.m. EST. Click here to book your hotel room, at the Antlers Hotel, Address: 4 South Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Phone: (719) 955-5600
June, 2024: NO Zoom Happy Hour
July 14, 2024, 1–3 pm: Monthly Meeting: Place/TBD, Online Zoom Meeting
July 25, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom July Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
August, 11, 2024: Gold Star Picnic: SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
September 2, 2024: Labor Day BBQ & Potluck: Scoti Domeij’s home, 5209 Del Paz Drive Colorado Springs, CO, 80918. Scoti will provide the turkey.
September 2 - 9, 2024: TAPS 7-Night Alaska Cruise: To reserve your spot on this trip at group rates, please submit a registration form by May 30, 2024. Click here for cost, schedule and to register:https://www.taps.org/travel/2024/alaska#fees
September 15, 2024, 1–3 pm: Monthly Meeting: Online Zoom Meeting. See email for Zoom link. Nancy Pfander's home. See email for the address.
September 13-15, 2024, Run for the Fallen
September: NO Zoom Happy Hour
September 27- September 29: Gold Star Family Retreat: TBD
October 11-13: Gold Star Parents Healing Conference, Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs, CO
October 13, 2024: Monthly Meeting: Online Zoom Meeting. See email for Zoom link. Nancy Pfander's home. See email for the address.
October 24, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom October Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
November 10, 2024, 1–3 pm: Monthly Meeting: Online Zoom Meeting. See email for Zoom link. Nancy Pfander's home. See email for the address.
November 21, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom November Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
November 28, 2024, 2–5 p.m.—Gold Star Mom Thanksgiving Potluck: Scoti Domeij’s home, 5209 Del Paz Drive Colorado Springs, CO, 80918. Scoti will provide the turkey.
December Day, 2024/Time/TBA: Holiday Party, SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
December 19, 2024, 7–8 pm: Zoom December Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
2023 Holly and Ivy Concert Tickets
Click on the link below for your city to order your free tickets.
Monday, December 4 · 7 pm MST
Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place Pueblo, CO 81003
PUEBLO: Eventbrite link to order your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-air-force-academy-band-presents-holly-and-ivy-pueblo-tickets-760030600987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Thursday, December 7 · 7pm MST
Westminster High School
6933 Raleigh Street Westminster, CO 80030
WESTMINSTER: Eventbrite link to order your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-air-force-academy-band-presents-holly-and-ivy-westminster-tickets-760046328027?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Saturday, December 9 · 7 pm MST
Vance Brand Civic Auditorium
600 East Mountain View Avenue Longmont, CO 80504
LONGMONT: Eventbrite link to order your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-air-force-academy-band-presents-holly-and-ivy-longmont-tickets-759990009577?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Monday, December 11 · 7 pm MST
Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts
190 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903
COLORADO SPRINGS: Eventbrite link to order your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-air-force-academy-band-presents-holly-and-ivy-pikes-peak-center-tickets-760020169787?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Friday, December 15 · 7 pm MST
Cherokee Trail High School
25901 E Arapahoe Rd Aurora, CO 80016
AURORA: Eventbrite link to order your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-air-force-academy-band-presents-holly-and-ivy-aurora-tickets-751212786667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
2023 Calendar
January 15, 1:00–3:00 pm: In Person Meeting: American Legion, 3613 Jeannine Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80917. Online Zoom Meeting
February 12, 1:00–3:00 pm: Meeting and Super Bowl Party. See email for details and address to Chanta’s Home
February 23, 7–8 pm: Zoom February Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
March 9, 5:30–7:30 pm: SOS Craft Night, Food and supplies provided. RSVP by March 9th to 719-526-2069. SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
March 12, 1–3 pm: Nancy Pfander's home. See email for address. Online Zoom Meeting
March 16, 5–8 pm: SOS Family Sports Night. Sports themed and prizes for best sports themed outfit! Fun, food, games, and prizes! Please RSVP by March 13, 2023, to 719-526-2069
March 23, 7–8 pm: Zoom March Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
March 31- April 2: TAPS Mountain Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp, Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 East 14th Place, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80011. If you have questions about lodging, please email lodging@taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS (8277). Click here to register.
April 27, 7–8 pm: Zoom April Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
April 23, 1–3 p.m.: Installation of 2023 - 2024 Executive Board, SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913. Online Zoom Meeting
May 3: 5:30-7:30 pm: Peer to Peer Ambassador Training, RSVP to 719-526-2060 by April 28, 2023. Food and drinks will be provided. SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
May 25, 7–8 p.m.: Zoom May Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
May 21, 1–3 p.m.: SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
May 27, Time/TBA: Saturday Morning: Veterans Memorial Day Tribute, Bethany Lutheran Church Auditorium, 4500 East Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village, CO, 80113
June: No meeting.
June 16–18: 86th National Convention of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Louisville, Kentucky. A Thursday, June 15th arrival and a Monday, June 19th departure are recommended. To register, click here. Registration closes on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11.59 p.m. EST. Click here to book your hotel room, at the Crowne Plaza Louisville, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, 40209
June 22, 7–8 pm: Zoom June Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
June 16-17: 86th National Convention of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky
July 9, 1–3 p.m.: Place/TBD, Online Zoom Meeting
July 27, 7–8 pm: Zoom July Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
August 13, 1–3 p.m.: SOS, 6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
August 24, 7–8 pm: Zoom August Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
September 29–October 1—Gold Star Family Retreat, Hotel Colorado, 526 Pine St, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
September 15–17—Run for the Fallen: For details review, log on to: https://colorado.usarunforthefallen.org
September 18-24, 2023—Gold Star Movie Meetup: A HAUNTING IN VENICE, based on Agatha Christie's Hallowe'en Party. A mystery featuring the return of the celebrated Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot. Date and time to be determined by those who choose to attend. Cinemark Carefree Circle XD and IMAX, 3305 Cinema Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922. Located in: First & Main Town Center
September 22–24, 2023—Gold Star Mothers Weekend: To participate in the AGSM in Washington D.C., register at http://www.americangoldstarmothers.org/gold-star-mothers-weekend-2023.html
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.—2.2 Mile Military Suicide and Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser, Gold Star Mother, Colorado Springs: Wear white and meet at 10107 World Lake Drive, Colorado Springs, CO.
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 11 a.m.—Gold Star BBQ: If you participate in the 2.2-mile walk and pay the fee of $10 for the walk, Mission BBQ will provide your lunch.
October: No meeting.
October 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: Operation TBI Freedom Rock Ruck 2023. North Cheyenne Canyon, Mesa Pavilion, 2120 S Cheyenne Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, 80906. RSVP to JLenz@craighospital.org. Event Schedule:
10:00 a.m.–Inscribe Stones
10:45 a.m.–Rally Up for Anthem & Address /
11:00 a.m.–Event Photo (All) / 1115 –Hike Start /
12:30 a.m.–Food & Fellowship
1:30–2 p.m.–Event End
November 12, 1–3 p.m.—Monthly Meeting: Operation Holiday Salute: Bring Christmas cards to write in and sign for Veterans to the in-person meeting at Nancy's home. Those who can't attend can connect via Zoom. Address of In-person meeting: 3115 Springridge Drive, Colorado Springs, 80906. Those who plan to attend can decide whether they'd like to bring snacks or go out to dinner after signing the cards.
November 16, 7–8 pm—Zoom November Happy Hour: Zoom link sent via email.
November 21, 2023, 1:30–2:30 p.m.—SOS Council Meeting: SOS, 6990 Mekong Street, Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913.
November 23, 2023, 2–5 p.m.—Gold Star Mom Thanksgiving Potluck: Scoti Domeij’s home, 5209 Del Paz Drive Colorado Springs, CO, 80918. Scoti will provide the turkey.
November 27–December 8, 2023—SOS Volunteer Opportunity: Wrap children’s gifts for the SOS Christmas Party. Call or email James [james.a.kilpatrick4.civ@army.mil, Comm: 719.526.0905, Mobile: (719) 433-6466] or Angela [angela.r.gunn4.civ@army.mil, 719-526-2069] to set up a time to volunteer at SOS.
December 3, 2023, Sunday, Noon–3 pm: Holiday Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange: SOS, 6990 Mekong Street, Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
December 28, 7–8 pm: Zoom December Happy Hour, Zoom link sent via email.
2022 Calendar
December Gold Star Annual Party
December 3: Annual SOS Christmas Party Noon–3 pm
Fort Carson Elkhorn Catering and Conference Center, 1725 Woodfill Rd, Fort Carson, CO 80913
November 17: Zoom Happy Hour 7 pm
November 13: In Person: American Legion, Online Zoom Meeting 1:00–3:00
3613 Jeannine Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80917
November 12: Standdown Family Dinner for Homeless Veterans 5 pm
6450 North Academy Colorado Springs, CO 80918
November 6: Volunteer Opportunity: Place flags at Fairview Cemetery, 1 pm
1000 S 26th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
October 27: Happy Hour on Zoom 7 pm
October 18: Veterans Stand Down Event 9 am–3 pm
Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
October 15–November 20: Operation Holiday Salute: Holiday cards to be delivered to veterans in hospices locally and across the United States. Deliver holiday cards to chapter meeting. Address cards to “dear Hero” or “Dear Veteran.”
October 14: Social Event: Menopause, The Musical 7:30 pm, Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
September 25: Wreaths Across America Volunteer Opportunity: 10 am–1 pm
Bevy's Liquor World. 5869 S Alkire St, Littleton, CO 80127 (Right off C–47 and the Bowels Exit)
September 13: Koston Ride,
September 9–12: Run for the Fallen
September 8: SOS Gold Star Parents Paint with a Twist Event 1– 3 pm
August 17–August 20: American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Open 24/7. Memorial Park, 200 N Park St, Woodland Park, CO 80863
August 14: Gold Star Family Picnic, 1–3 pm
6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
July 23: Wreaths Across America Volunteer Opportunity: 10 am–1 pm
Bevy's Liquor World. 5869 S Alkire St, Littleton, CO 80127 (Right off C–47 and the Bowels Exit)
July 21: Zoom Happy Hour 7 pm
July 8–10: TAPS Mountain Regional Military Survivor Seminar
Hyatt Regency Aurora Denver, CO, 13200 E 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011
June 23: Zoom Happy Hour 7 pm
June 22: SOS Budgeting Workshop 11:30 am–1:00 pm
6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
June 24: Happy Hour on Zoom 7 pm
June 12: Monthly Meeting, Tri–Lakes City of Commerce 166 2nd Street, Monument 80132
May 30: Memorial Day Ceremony 11 am
Broomfield Veterans Museum, 12 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020
May 28: Annual Veterans Memorial Day Tribute, Gold Star Coffee 8:30 am. Gold Star Tribute Ceremony 10 am Courtyard of Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113
May 27–30: Memorial Day Weekend, American Gold Star Mothers, Washington D.C.
May 26: Happy Hour on Zoom 7 pm
May 26: Mountain Post Warrior Memorial Honoring Our Fallen 10 am, Gate One at the Kit Carson Statue, Fort Carson, CO
May 7: Dedication of a Bench at the Gold Star Memorial at the Freedom Memorial 11 am 756 Telluride St, Aurora, CO 80011
May 4: SOS Craft Class 5:30–7 pm
6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
May 1: Installation of 2022–2023 PPAGSM Executive Board,
6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
April 28: Happy Hour on Zoom 7 pm
April 23: Welcome Home Honor Flight Event 6 pm
Holmes Middle School, 2455 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
April 10: Monthly Meeting 1–3 pm
March 31: SOS Family Night (Sports Theme) 5:30 pm
6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
March 24: Zoom Happy Hour 7 pm
March 13: Monthly Meeting 1–3 pm
3613 Jeannine Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80917
March 10: SOS Ambassador Program Volunteer Orientation, 5:30–7:30 pm
6990 Mekong St., Building 6215, Fort Carson, CO 80913
March 9: Zoom Community Service Meeting 6:30 pm
February 24: Zoom Happy Hour 7 pm
February 13: Monthly Meeting 1–3 pm
January 22: Happy Hour on Zoom 7 pm
Jan 16: Monthly Meeting 1–3 pm
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