Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Annual Neighborhood Meeting at Green Gables Elementary. You can enter directly to the cafeteria on the south side of the building. This is the annual meeting of the Southern Gables Neighborhood Association. Mayor Strom will speak, and Council members Jacob LaBure and Paula Nystrom will be there to visit with neighbors. The Neighborhood Association will present a report on the year’s activities, financial report, and election of officers.
Friday, May 9, 8:30 a.m. – Active Adult Resource Fair at the Charles Whitlock Recreation Center, 1555 Dover St. The fair will have resources for adults aged 55+, caregivers, and family members. Events include:
- Activities and demo classes
- Balance tests by personal trainers
- Cane and walker safety assessment
- Giveaways and special discounts
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. You can access information by going to Lakewood.org/ResourceFair or call 303-987-4800.
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Ward 5 Meeting at Westwoods Community Church, 7700 W. Woodard Drive. Visit with Ward 5 City Council members Jacob LaBure and Paula Nystrom in an informal setting, share ideas and learn more about your community. May’s meeting will include a presentation on the city’s Comprehensive Plan and proposed Zoning Updates. Council members LaBure and Nystrom encourage attendees to bring a food or clothing donation for the Action Center and/or Joy’s Kitchen.
Wednesday, May 14 – Book Club. The Southern Gables Book Club meets every other month, usually on the second Wednesday. Books are chosen each time for the next, rotating hosts. The book for May is The Wedding People by Allison Espach. Get the book soon, RSVP here to reserve a spot, and get reading right away! You can also call or text Carolyn 303-915-5503 to get on the Evite list for future meeting notifications. The book” “The Wedding People” A novel. From the book description, “In turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach’s The Wedding People is ultimately an incredibly nuanced and resonant look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined—and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.”
Thursday, June 5, 11:30 a.m. – Neighborhood Luncheon at Sunrise Sunset, 1424 S. Wadsworth Blvd RSVP: Judy Whitten 303-986-7157 or [email protected]. Raffle Drawing will be held – Prize $10.00.
Friday-Saturday June 7 & 8 – Neighborhood Garage Sale Weekend. Get your stuff together! We will provide a map online and at several sale locations to help buyers find all the sales. To get your sale listed, call or text Marci DeMott at 303-319-3177 no later than Tuesday June 3 with your address,
Friday August 22, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Neighborhood Night Out at Green Gables Elementary School campus. Celebrate our annual Neighborhood Night Out with music, treats, games, a free raffle for cash prizes, and more—a perfect chance to connect with old friends and meet new ones.