FRIDAY, JULY 25TH
4:00 pm-8:00 pm is a bar b q picnic at Bear Creak Regional Park (21st Street and West Rio Grand Ave) under a large Pavilion (#1 pavilion)with picnic tables. This park has pickleball courts, basketball court and a large green space for soccer and/or kickball.
Water will be supplied, please bring your own special drinks and comfy chairs.
Location – Map
SATURDAY, JULY 26TH
2:00-8:00 pm at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church (8755 Scarborough Drive). For anyone who would like to do a presentation, the hall has up to date AV technology, as well as much room to spread out books, photo albums and paperwork.There is some outdoor space and we will set up corn hole and other outdoor games. Mass will be held at 4:00pm and a Mexican buffet will follow.
Water will be supplied, please bring your own special drinks.
What to do / Things to See
Suggestions of what to do and places to visit in the area:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Red Rock Canyon Open Space for beautiful hiking,
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater
- Manitou Cliff Dwellings: a replica ancestral puebloan cliff dwellings and exhibits
- Cave of the Winds
- The Cog Railway: railway to the top of Pikes Peak
- The Broadmoor Hotel: amazing place to stay, beautiful place to walk around, both building and grounds
The majority of the Omaha Floerschs will be staying in the cabins at Garden of the Gods RV Resort with many of the MN Floerschs. This is on the west side of town, near Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs, which is also close to the picnic area Friday night. The Saturday event is on the North East side of Colorado Springs, but easily accessible from all areas of town.