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Our Vision The Grange is a Vital and Active part of the Community. and The Community is a Vital and Active part of the Grange. Our Mission To Serve the Golden Gate Canyon Community Mid Winter News Line Dancing - Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month 7-9 p.m.
We have been holding Golden Gate Grange meetings via the internet since March. If you would like to join the virtual meetings, please notify Jayne Ruesch (jayruesch@aol.com) and we will add you to the roster.
Our new system for the marquee has been installed and lights added. Thanks to Rich Phillips and Dave Primmer for their work on this project.
Terri Costeldia, Rich Phillips and DeeDee Ramstetter have been busy cleaning, organizing and updating the Grange interior. They will be painting and refreshing the main entryway, kitchen and the restrooms. We hope to be able to replace the damaged and stained ceiling in the main room when finances permit.
At the last Grange meeting several ideas for the warmer month were discussed. Included in the discussions were an outdoor garden sale, a food truck, and a summer outdoor concert. We are all anxious to be able to gather as a community and will monitor the health conditions in the county when deciding on where and how to accomplish that end.
We lost a valued member of our Grange in January with the passing of Natalie Mozer.
In Memoriam
Natalie Zerobnick Mozer was a lifelong Denver resident. She moved to Golden Gate Canyon in the early 2000’s and for the next almost 20 years was an integral part of the community. Her twice yearly open house parties were legend. Oldtimers and new residents were invited. New friendships were born out of these gatherings. Natalie was always open to including new faces, new families. Her party organizing skills also included coordinating several reunions for her Class of 1960 for her alma mater, East High School in Denver.
Natalie leant her energy to supporting the two main community organizations in the canyon, the Golden Gate Fire Protection District and the Golden Gate Grange. For several years she organized both a fundraising effort and the food for the annual Fire Department Pig Roast. More recently, Natalie faithfully manned the kitchen at our monthly Grange Pancake Breakfasts, always supplying extra goodies like fresh fruits and berries.
She is survived by daughters, Sheri Mozer, Jill Mozer and Lora Mozer (Linette Erickson) and grandsons Connor, Hunter and Tyler Powell.
Contributions in Natalie’s memory can be made to The Denver Hospice or National Jewish Health.
BRING SOME HOLIDAY CHEER TO JEFFCO FOSTER KIDS!
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION TUESDAY, OCT. 6 AT 7 PM Wildlife Program- Wolves, Coyotes, Rattlesnakes  Join us on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. for our next program in the Colorado Wildlife Series. This will be a virtual presentation. Grange members will receive an email with sign-in details. This year Mary Ann Bonnell from Jefferson County Open Space will speak about Rattlesnakes, Coyotes and Wolves. Ms. Bonnell is a human-wildlife conflict researcher. In the past she has shared local information and safety tips for interactions with mountain lions, moose and bears. With the ballot issue about the possible reintroduction of wolves and the reported sightings of wolves in the northwestern part of the state, this is an important time to learn more about wolf biology and behavior and how it compares to coyote ecology. Another subject of importance is how to avoid harmful encounters with rattlesnakes for both humans and animals. In recent years two hikers were bitten at Mt. Galbraith Park, resulting in one death and one serious injury. It is critical to know how to minimize the chances of such encounters, and also what to do if a person or a pet is bitten.  Enjoy fresh produce and flowers from the Fruitdale Farm run by Golden Gate Grange members Barbara Bankovich, Kassandra Rumbaugh and their family. Open Saturdays 8-12. They have flowers, eggplant, lots of peppers, onions, squash, carrots. Also, tomatoes, beans and corn are just about ready and melons and pumpkins later. Located at 4500 Robb Street, Wheat Ridge, just off 44th Avenue. In an effort to ensure the health and safety of our members, neighbors, families and visitors, we have decided to suspend most events at the Golden Gate Grange. Line Dancing has resumed from 7-9 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. We will notify you by email, social media and the marquee when other activities will resume. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers! Thanks to our wonderful volunteers who came out last Sunday at 7 am to clean the roadside from below Galbraith Park to Crawford Gulch...and the Golden Gate Grange and GGFPD Station 3 property, too! A big shout out to Gordon and Laura Pierce, Terri Costeldia, Rich Phillips, Alyn Hansen, Thanks to Sally and Tom Wingfield for weed whacking the grasses around the Grange property! It certainly looks great. Finally, thanks to Janet and Dave Primmer, Rich Phillips, Mitch Jervis and Trent, Kim and Rick Bonczynski for continuing to handle the big task of can recycling!!! We appreciate all the donation of cans, especially since it looks like our only major fundraiser this year! Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients The following students received $1,500 scholarships awarded by the Colorado State Grange Scholarship Committee. Golden Gate Grange Recipients Emily Kirts - Denver College of Nursing Trent Bonczynski - Colorado Mesa University Benjamin Hoppes- Colorado School of Mines Sierra Saltus - Colorado Stat University Miles Green - Red Rocks Community College Jared Kirts - Colorado Mesa University Chloe Roach - Colorado State University Maysie Poland - Colorado College If you would like to make a donation to the Scholarship Fund, your much appreciated gift can be made to: Colorado State Grange Leadership and ScholarshipFoundation Attn: Renee Caldwell 2009 County Road 31 Florissant, CO. 80816 Wildlife Program-Postponed Wolves, Coyotes, Rattlesnakes Join us at the Golden Gate Grange on Sunday, March 15th at 3 p.m. for our next program in the Colorado Wildlife Series. This year Mary Ann Bonnell from Jefferson County Open Space will speak about Rattlesnakes, Coyotes and Wolves. Ms. Bonnell is a human-wildlife conflict researcher. In the past she has shared local information and safety tips for interactions with mountain lions, moose and bears. With the state legislature debating about the possible reintroduction of wolves and the reported sightings of wolves in the northwestern part of the state, this is an important time to learn more about wolf biology and behavior and how it compares to coyote ecology. Another subject of importance is how to avoid harmful encounters with rattlesnakes for both humans and animals. In recent years two hikers were bitten at Mt. Galbraith Park, resulting in one death and one serious injury. It is critical to know how to minimize the chances of such encounters, and also what to do if a person or a pet is bitten. The Golden Gate Grange is located at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road just 4 miles west of Highway 93 in Golden. For more information contact Jayne at jayruesch@aol.com. This program is open to the public and is free for all Golden Gate Grange Members. A $2 donation is requested from non-members. Private Event Open To All!  December Events at the Golden Gate Grange
Free Concert Presented by Peak to Peak Chorale  Holiday Craft Fair At The Golden Gate Grange  See below just a small sample of the wonderful crafts that will be available at the Holiday Craft Fair. Beautiful ornaments crafted by Canyon artisan Helen Arendt. We will also have a selection of her wonderful jewelry!              Family Halloween Party at the Grange  Golden Gate Grange Food Drive Bring non-perishable goods to the Grange from August 17 to August 24 Donations may be left in the bins on the covered deck. Donations will be given to the Christian Action Guild in Golden.      April 20 - Eggmania - 1-3 p.m. Bring your hardboiled eggs and we will provide all the dyes and decorative accessories for turning them into Easter Eggs. There will be an Easter Egg hunt for the little kids. Donations welcomed. April 28 - Wildlife Program - 3 p.m. Living with Mountain Lions and Moose - Mary Anne Bonnell from Jeffco Open Space is returning with a program about Mountain Lions and Moose, our canyon neighbors. She is an expert on human/wildlife interaction. Her program on Living with Bears was so appreciated by the audience last year that we invited her back. May 10 - 5:30 - 8 p.m. Debbie Johnson and Brian Quarnstrom of the Golden Group Real Estate are hosting a fundraiser for the Golden Gate Grange again this year. Dinner will include BBQ and sides, beer and soda. Grange member Mitch Jervis will provide easy listening guitar music. The funds from this event will help us give the grange building a much needed repainting. May 11 - 3-4:30 p.m. Peak to Peak Choral will present a musical performance "Law and Order vs. Sinners and Scalawags". Cost is $15/Children 12 and under $10. Snacks, desserts and beverages are included. May 12 - 8 - 10:30 a.m. - Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast Mom's eat for free. May 12 - May 19 Hydration Donation Week - Please donate bottled water or sport drinks for our GGFPD firefighter and first responders. Donations can be left on the grange back deck. May 19 - 7-9 a.m Road Clean-Up Event - Come out and help us clean 3 miles of Golden Gate Canyon Road. We supply all necessary equipment. Each pair of helpers should have about a 1/2 mile to cover. Let's make GGC beautiful and clean! Please sign up with Rich Phillips 303 277-1933. Get ready for the Rummage Sale on June 7th and 8th. Clean out your closets and donate your gently used items starting the weekend before the sale.    History Night at the Golden Gate Grange Murder, Mayhem and Mischief The Golden Gate Grange will hold History Night featuring a program, Murder, Mayhem and Mischief, with tales of the rough and tumble early days when Golden Gate Canyon was first inhabited by prospectors, ranchers and homesteaders. Join us for a lively presentation by our resident historian, Mary Ramstetter, and other long time members of the community. After the formal program the floor will be open to those present for questions or their own tales of canyon life. The program will be held on Friday, January 25th. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. The Golden Gate Grange is at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road just 4 miles west of Highway 93 in Golden.    
 GGFPD/JEFFCO SLASH COLLECTION Get ready to bring your slash for chipping and removal on July 28 and 29 at the Golden Gate Grange. More information will be available soon about cost and size limitations of tree/limbs.  Huge Annual Rummage/Bake Sale Huge Rummage and Bake Sale at the Golden Gate Grange on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 from 8 a.m to 4 p.m each day. Donations will be welcomed from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m, on Sunday, June 3 and on the following days before the sale. We would appreciate donation of your gently used items. Please be sure clothes are clean and not damaged. No tires, mattresses, televisions, computer equipment, If you have any questions about donations or would like to sign up to help, call Dee Dee Ramstetter at 303 279-6113 or cell number 225 603-2705. Bear Basic Program  PEAK TO PEAK CHORALE MUSICAL   Canyon History Night at the Golden Gate Grange Friday, January 19th Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7 p.m. Come and hear stories of the history of Golden Gate Canyon and surrounding foothills. Speakers will include Mary and Charlie Ramstetter and Jeanne Hostetler. Share your stories of canyon life. Doors open on Friday, Januanry 19th at 6:30 p.m. and program starts at 7 p.m. All are welcome to this free community event.  Join us to celebrate the Holiday Season at a Sing - Along at the Golden Gate Grange tomorrow Friday, December 15th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We will display the words on the big screen tv and you can sing with the joy in your heart. This is a free event. Feel free to bring cookies to share if you like! Family Halloween Party October 28th 6 to 8 p.m. Free - All Welcome!  GGFPD FREE SLASH/CHIPPING EVENT Location- Golden Gate Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road Date- Saturday, 9/30/17 Time- 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost- Free Rules- Nothing over 6 inches in diameter or 12 feet in length. Slash only. No man made materials, pine cones, needles. Residents of Golden Gate Fire Protection District only - must show proof of residency. Limit- 3 pickup loads We will have a tractor there to load chips for anyone that wants some or bring your own plastic bags for smaller amounts. The Golden Gate Auxiliary will be providing snacks and drinks for the firefighters. If you would like to help with snacks email terricosteldia@hotmail.com.    The Golden Gate Grange will hold a Chili Cook Off on Saturday, March 18th from 5 to 7 p.m. We are looking for folks with great chili recipes to join this fun and tasty event. Just cook a large crockpot full of your favorite chili and enter to win a prize and bragging rights as the cook of the Golden Gate Canyon's Best Chili. There will be prizes and the winners name and fame will be highlighted on our Marquee! You can enter as an individual or as a group, GG Grange, Columbine Club, neighborhood, etc. There is no entry fee. You must pre register by responding to this email or calling Jayne at 303 215-9257. The public is invited to sample and vote on their favorite chili. Admission is $8/per person (kids 10 and under $4). There will be extra chili if the samples don't fill you up, drinks and dessert. The proceeds from this event will go towards much needed repairs to the grange such as: Replacing the roof over the patio and dining room A new furnace and duct work to replace our ancient and inefficient heaters Refinishing the floor in the main hall New floor to replace old linoleum in the kitchen and dining room Painting inside and outside And more…. Please help us by joining the contest or coming for the Cook Off for a delicious dinner! MARDI GRAS PARTY - ALL INVITED!  Wreath Making and Kids Crafts On Saturday, December 3rd from 10 - 12 am we will have our wreath making/kids holiday craft event. Every year we gather local greens to make beautiful Christmas wreaths. If you bring your own wire base there is no cost for grange members (non grange members are asked to donate $2 to cover facility expenses). We will have wire wreath bases available for $5. Please let me know if you plan to attend to ensure that we have enough wire bases. Feel free to drop by if you haven't RSVP'ed and we will accommodate you if we can. We will have an assortment of crafts for kids of all ages. The charge for the crafts varies based on the materials cost - usually between $1-$5. Jeffco Foster Children's Gift Drive and Wrapping Party and Pancake Breakfast Our December Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, December 11th will be held as usual. If you bring a toy or donation for the Jefferson County Foster Children's Gift Drive, your breakfast will be free! The wrapping party for all the hundreds of gifts will begin at 10 am. We can use all the help we can muster! This is a great way to get into the Holiday spirit and to contribute to a worthy cause. The Gift Drive is sponsored by Janet Primmer. She would like to concentrate our efforts on teens and preteens- usually this is the group that receives the fewest donations. One idea Janet has is gift cards from Walmart, Visa, MasterCard or Amex. These donations would be used for basic iPads for the kids to do homework on. If you have any questions call Janet Primmer 303 239-6789 or email her at janddprimmer@gmail.com. You can drop off gifts on Mondays 1:30 to 2:30, Wednesdays 5-6 pm, Saturday, December 3 from 10 - 12noon or on the day of the wrapping party, Sunday, December 11 from 8:30 - 12 noon.  Family Halloween Party Come to the Golden Gate Grange Family Halloween Party on October 29th from 6 to 8 p.m. The Golden Gate Grange is located at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road just 4 miles west of Highwas 93 in Golden. Our "Haunted Grange" will be decorated with some large inflated ghosts and goblins adding to the spooky atmosphere. We will have the ever popular cakewalk and a piñata. Each child will receive a small Trick or Treat bag of wrapped Halloween candies. Refreshments. Costumes welcomed! For more information call Vicki Phillips 303 279-4042 or Rich and Elle Phillips 303 277-1933. THE GOLDEN GATE AUXILIARY OF COLORADO'S ANNUAL PIG ROAST FUNDRAISER SUPPORTING THE VOLUNTEER OF THE GOLDEN GATE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 17TH FROM 5 TO 7 PM AT THE GOLDEN GATE GRANGE The Golden Gate Auxiliary of Colorado, Inc. will be hosting their annual Pig Roast and Auctions in support of the Volunteer Firefighters of the Golden Gate Fire Protection District. The Pig Roast will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 5pm until 8pm at the Golden Gate Grange, 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Rd, Golden, CO 80403. The evening’s events will include dinner, a Silent Auction and a Paddle Auction. There will be gifts for the kids. Dinner is $12 and $7 for kids ages 3 to 10. All proceeds to support our Volunteer Firefighters. For more information contact Terri Costeldia at 303-277-0351 or email, president@goldengateauxiliary.org. Community Appreciation Day for 2016 Citizens of the Year On Saturday, August 20th at 1 PM we will be honoring Richard and Ellen Phillips as Grange Members of the Year. Since Rich assumed the role of Grange Master, with much support from Elle, the Golden Gate Grange has grown and become a real community center that we can all be proud of. Please come to hear about all that has been accomplished and to honor this dynamic duo! We will also be honoring Kirk Johnson. Hear about the life's journey of this long time area resident. Kirk's work in mental health and counseling has helped hundreds and has a huge impact right here in Golden Gate Canyon. As they say, at this event you will hear the rest of the story. If you would like to write a tribute or some words of praise to Rich and Elle or Kirk, please email them to me or bring them to the event. In addition, our new GGFPD Fire Chief will attend this event and will give a brief address. Come meet Doug Cupp and welcome him to the community! Finally, we will hold an ice cream social, so kids of all ages are welcome! Hope to see you on Saturday! Beatles Concert at the Golden Gate Grange   Captain Quirk & Friends will perform a live concert "The Magical History Tour: A Tribute To The Beatles" at the Golden Gate Grange on Saturday, July 9th. The Beatles Tribute Concert by Captain Quirk and Friends will be accompanied by food El Carte 303! Tacos, Quesadilla, Burritos, Nachos and more!! Great food and great music a winning combination. .Food will be available from 12:30 p.m. and the music will run from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. A $10 donation per person for renovation projects at the Grange would be appreciated. The Golden Gate Grange is located at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, just 4 miles west of Highway 93 in Golden. For more information call 303 215-9257. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
CPR CLASS AT THE GOLDEN GATE GRANGE Living in the foothills, it is very wise to be trained in CPR. If a friend or loved one goes into cardiac arrest, the first thing you should do is call 911. As quickly as possible after calling for help, one should start CPR on the afflicted person. This will increase the probability of a favorable outcome when professional help arrives. The Golden Gate Grange will offer a CPR course given by Front Range CPR. The class will cost $40/per person (plus $5 for non grange members). If 12 people or more attend, you will receive a $5 rebate. The class is scheduled for Thursday, May 12th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call Janet Primmer 303 239-6789 for reservations or more information. You can send a check to reserve you place to: Golden Gate Grange 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road Golden, CO 80403 Please write CPR Class on the check. INFO ON STATE GRANGE SCHOLARSHIPS The Colorado State Grange Leadership and Scholarship Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation that provides college and vocational school scholarships as well as financial support for individuals enrolled in qualified leadership development programs. The Foundation is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations from individuals and other entities. Applicants of all ages are welcome provided they are or will be enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher education, a Colorado-licensed vocational school, or a recognized program to develop leadership skills. Scholarships are awarded once each year to individuals who are regular members of a Grange in Colorado or who are children or grandchildren of Colorado Grange members. Applications must be submitted to the Foundation Treasurer, by April 15, 2016. Applications should be submitted by email to grangescholarshipfoundation@gmail.com . To obtain an application click on the link. For more information call the State Grange Office at 719 748-5008 or phone the Foundation treasurer, Jim Miller, at 303.898.5052. Jim's mailing address is PO Box 521, Akron, CO 80720. 
 Valentine's Dance  Come to our annual Valentine's Dance at the Golden Gate Grange/Community Center on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. In a festive atmosphere, enjoy the live musical vocals of "Magic Moments". Dance to classics from the 50's, 60's and 70's plus some good ol' Country and Western tunes. Bring your Valentine (or not), kick up your heels, and enjoy a slow dance or join in on the fancy footwork of a C & W waltz or line dancing! Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded! Tickets are $10/per person in advance and $12.50/per person at the door. The Golden Gate Grange is located at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road just 4 miles west of Highway 93. You do not need to be a grange member to attend. For more information or tickets call Phoebe Reese at 303 277-1742 or Terri Costeldia at 303 277-0351. Toy Drive and Wrapping Party for Jeffco Foster Kids' Christmas! Wow! The Golden Gate Grangers and other Golden Gate Canyon Community members were phenomenal in their support of the Jeffco Foster Kids Toy Drive! Thanks to all who brought gifts and to those who helped us wrap hundreds of gifts. Thanks to Janet Primmer for organizing the event and for all her work with Jeffco Foster Kids Program. Fellow Grange members and neighbors, one of yearly community service projects to help the Foster Families in our county "make a Merry Christmas" for the children who have been taken out of their homes and placed in foster care. If you can help this year by donating presents, please drop them off at the Golden Gate Grange on Sunday, December 13th from 8:30 am to 2 pm. We will also need volunteers on that day to wrap the presents for Santa to give to the kids at their party the following week. The Wrapping Party will begin after the pancake breakfast from 11 am to 3 pm. If you can volunteer a couple of hours to wrap presents, it would be a huge help! Thanks to everyone who helps us with this project. Project Coordinator, Janet Primmer 303 239-6789  Wreath Making and Kids'Crafts at the Golden Gate Grange Saturday, December 12th from 10am to noon. Join us for wreath making with local greenery. Cost is for the wreath base $5 or bring your own. There will be a $2 facilities charge for non-grange members. While the adults and teens make wreaths, the children will have a variety of holiday crafts. Cost will vary depending on the craft materials but should not exceed $5 per item. Please email jayruesch@aol.com if you wish to participate. This will ensure that we will have enough materials for your wreath or craft.  FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE HAUNTED GOLDEN GATE GRANGE
History Night The Golden Gate Grange will hold a Golden Gate Canyon History night on June 12 at 7 pm. Long time Golden Gate residents and local historians will tell tales of yesteryear in the canyon. If you have either edition of Mary and Charlie Ramstetter's book, John Gregory Country, bring it with you. Photos and maps from these book will be referenced by page number. If you don't have a copy you can buy the old edition for $10 and the new edition for $20 or borrow a copy at the event. Speakers will include Mary and Charlie Ramstetter, Jeannie Hostetler and other long time canyon residents. The Golden Gate Grange is located at 25201 Golden Gate Canyon Road, Golden - 4 miles west of Highway 93. The public is invited to attend this free program. Learn Positive Reinforcement Dog Training At the Golden Gate Grange Offered by Kristin Dennis, Misha May Foundation Misha May foundation is Denver A List's #1 Best Dog Training 3 years in a row!
TOOL PARTY FUNDRAISER RECAP THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED TO OUR FUNDRAISER FOR THE GOLDEN GATE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BELOW IS A LIST OF ALL THE EQUIPMENT WHICH WAS PURCHASED. 3 BINOCULARS OCULUS 5 60 PAIRS OF LEATHER GLOVES 1 ALL KESTREL WEATHER METER 1 EBSON PROJECTOR 12 PAIRS SMALL SIZES GLOVES 6 ROUGE PICK/HOES 20 LED SURVIVOR FLASH LIGHTS 5 STRUCTURAL GLOVES ALPHA 3 HEADLAMPS 4 GEAR KEEPERS 2 WILDLAND HOSEWINDER 4 RADIO CHEST HARNESS 4 GARMIN RINO 550 GPS UNITS 4 16G MICRO SD MISC HOSE, ADAPTERS, NOZZLES, ETC. DONATION $300 TO GG AUXILIARY FOR GGFPD ROI FIRE AND BALLISTIC STORE CREDIT $20.49 QUESTIONS? CALL JAYNE RUESCH 720 949-0798 OR TERI COSTELDIA. 303 277-0351 | Pancake Breakfast: Stay tuned...we will resume when it is safe to do so. Yoga Classes- Every Wednesday 2 to 3pm During the next few months yoga will be online. Email for information Susan Vincent at susan@goldgrade.com or Judy Madison at judyamadison@aol.com The Golden Gate Grange Hall may be rented for your wedding, party, shower or meeting. Grange events are dry but liquor is allowed at private parties, weddings, etc. Non grange members rental fee is $200/day. Grange members rental fee is $50/day or $25 for 2 hours. Call DeeDee Ramstetter 303 279-6113 for dkmhh1@gmail.com. Check the calendar link for availabilities. Interested in joining the Golden Gate Grange? Call Terri Costeldia at 303 303 277-0351 terricosteldia@hotmail.com |
