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Until November 22
Veteran Voices Art Show — Original artwork by local veterans, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Studio West Gallery, 22 N. Sierra Madre St. 719-502-4110, sydney.stockmoe@pikespeak.edu.
monday friday
Pikes Peak State University Veterans Day Celebration — Honoring military members and veterans on various campuses. Check out the list of events online: pikespeak.edu/vetweek.
Saturday
Veterans Honor Guard Ceremony — Conducted by the Florissant Lake George Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 11411 and its auxiliaries at 11 a.m. at the Florissant Pioneer Cemetery, 634 County Road, No. 421 (Upper Twin Rocks Road), Florissant. Randy Ford, 719-510-9392.
November 18
Autograph session — Rhett. Air Force Lt. Col. Ivan Thompson will sign the “Air Force Black Ceiling.” Hooked on Books, 12 E. Bijou St., 1 to 3 p.m. 719-419-7660.
December 2
Post 5 “hut” 100th anniversary — 3 p.m., American Legion Post 5, 15 E. Platte Ave. 719-632-0960.
Ongoing
comeback yoga — Free in-person and virtual yoga classes for military service members and their families. comebackyoga.org.
DAV Chapter 26 Membership Meeting — Hot meal at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m., second Tuesday of the month, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., open to all veterans and their guests. dav26co.org.
410 Veterans Group Meeting — 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Black Eyed Pea, 887 N. Academy Blvd. All veterans and spouses, all branches and eras welcome. 605-460-6317.
Women’s Equine Support Mental Health Group — Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by StableStrides for female veterans who have experienced trauma. For more information, call 719-495-3908.
Men’s Equine Support Mental Health Group — Wednesday 12:30-2 p.m. Hosted by StableStrides for men seeking aggressive, solution-oriented therapy to manage symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. For more information, call 719-495-3908.
Southern Colorado Retirement Assistance Council Meeting — 11 a.m. every second Wednesday at The Hub, Peterson Space Force Base. All veterans and surviving spouses are eligible. 719-556-7153.
Military Widows Association Monthly Meeting — 10:30 a.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, Hub at Peterson Space Force Base. Surviving spouses are also eligible. Margaret Melki, 719-331-6669.
Pikes Peak Veterans Council Meeting — Doors open at 6 p.m., meet at 6:30 p.m., last Wednesday of each month, DAV No. 26 Building, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd. All veterans organizations welcome. It is open to the public. Kathy Hanner, 719-651-6967, kathy.a.hanner@gmail.com.
National Museum of World War II Air Tour — Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 755 Aviation Way, $11 to $17, free for World War II veterans. Tickets: 719-637-7559.
American Legion Post 5 Game Night & Dinner — 2nd Friday of the month, 6 p.m., 15 E. Platte Ave. 719-632-0960.
Colorado Springs Chapter Wear Blue: Run for Memories — First Saturday 9 a.m., Cottonwood Creek Park, 7040 Rangewood Drive. wearblueruntoremember.org/coloradosprings.
Pikes Peak Honor Bell Planning Meeting — The purpose is to plan and lead the creation of a second bell of honor to serve Pikes Peak National Cemetery and the Pikes Peak region. The mission of the Honor Bell Foundation is to foster a national appreciation for military service by creating a veteran community and to honor our fellow veterans with a fitting final memorial. First Saturday at 10 a.m., American Legion Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Drive. honorbell.org.
Marine Corps League Pikes Peak Detachment Meeting — 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. meeting start, 3rd Saturday, DAV Chapter 26, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., breakfast $10. pikespeakmcl.org.
Korean War Veterans Association Netherlands Nelsen Branch — 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, 3rd Saturday, Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave. Open to all who served in Korea from 1945 to present. Mike Thomason, 719-214-6121.
DAV Chapter 26 Bingo — Doors open at 4:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, 6880 Palmer Park Blvd., ages 12 and up. dav26co.org.
American Legion Post 5 Sunday Brunch — 3rd Sunday of the month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 15 E. Platte Ave. 719-632-0960.
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