Thursday Events

August 21, 2025



Jubilee Pilgrimage #3: St. Francis of Assisi and brunch

Join us on a faith-filled pilgrimage to St. Francis of Assisi church in Longmont. This church is one of the Pilgrim sites in Denver for the Jubilee year. We will meet in the lobby of the hotel and then go together from there.

A plenary indulgence may be obtained under the general norms, which are detachment from all sin, even venial, sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion, and praying for the Holy Father’s intentions.

Details:

  • 7:00 am – Meet in Lobby and load van
  • 7:15 am – Depart Hotel
  • 7:45 am – Arrive St. Francis of Assisi church (Use time to pray for Holy Father)
  • 8:00 am – Holy Mass
  • 8:30-9:00 am – Adoration
  • 9:00 am – Depart
  • 9:15 am- Brunch at Sugar Pine Eatery and Market
  • Return to Hotel following brunch

Time: 7 am to 11 am

Cost: $25 for transportation. Cost of brunch will be paid on your own at the restaurant. If the van fills and you are using an Uber or Lyft or carpooling, the cost will be shared among people in each car.

Hosted by Shelly E. and Anne B.


Hiking and Ziplining Adventure

Add some excitement to your NCSC weekend getaway! Get out and enjoy a day of hiking and ziplining!

Ziplining: Experience the thrill of a zipline course in the Rocky Mountains! With 6 ziplines from 850ft to over 1,900ft long, spanning over 1.5 miles, reaching speeds up to 60mph and heights up to 250ft, this is the ultimate adrenaline-pumping adventure. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and the longest, fastest ziplines in Colorado, just 30 minutes from Denver. Located in a nature park at an elevation of close to 9,000ft! This tour includes a short scenic uphill nature hike and the two longest and two fastest ziplines in Colorado.

Details:

  • 7:45 am – Meet in the hotel lobby
  • 8:00 am – Depart Hotel in provided shuttle
  • 9:00 am – Denver Adventures Ziplining
  • 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Ziplining adventure (with a little hiking and beautiful views as well)
  • 11:30 pm – Taco bar Lunch (with beer tasting and axe throwing available) at Colorado’s Best Beers
  • 1:30/2:00 pm – Departure (estimated/flexible)
  • 2:30/3:00 pm – Arrive back at Hotel

Time: 7:45 am to 3 pm

Cost: $179 (Includes shuttle transportation, Zipline tour, catered lunch, axe-throwing option, and taxes and fees. Does not include alcohol.) If you wish to observe ziplining only and participate in lunch and axe-throwing, cost is $79, including transportation.

TWO-PART REGISTRATION: Through “REGISTER HERE” link and then Online Waiver

Hosted by Mark B.

REGISTER HERE – deadline to register: August 5th
ONLINE WAIVER TO BE SIGNED BY ALL PARTICIPANTS

Only 20 spots available for ziplining, but you can also register to hike with the group and watch, and enjoy axe throwing afterward! You must sign a waiver even if observing.


Garden of the Gods and Chuckwagon Dinner

Join us as we enjoy the beauty of nature at Garden of the God’s National Park followed by fun and fellowship at Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner show!

Garden of the Gods is home to a plethora of geological and ecological rarities that make the park a prime site for nature lovers. From the discovery of a new species of dinosaur, to a subspecies of honey ant not previously recorded, this park is home to countless flora and fauna.
For over 70 years, the Flying W Ranch has been the home of the only Chuckwagon Supper Show in Colorado Springs. Featuring a rousing Western stage show and a classic American chuckwagon meal, the Chuckwagon Supper and Original Western Stage Show at the Flying W Ranch are guaranteed to please audiences of all ages. Come for supper, stay for the show, and create memories of a lifetime at the Flying W Ranch. 

Details:

  • 12:00 pm – Meet in Lobby and load vans
  • 12:15 pm – Depart Hotel (Transportation leaves promptly at 12:15PM)
  • 1:45 pm – Arrive at Garden of the Gods – Trolley rides, visitor center, hiking and more!
  • 4:45 pm – Departure (Dinner Show is optional. Some people may select to go to Garden of the Gods only. See details on show below. Those staying at Garden of the Gods can eat at the café at Garden of the Gods or choose another local restaurant together and then head back to the hotel. The other van will go to Flying W Ranch. One van will head back to the Omni, via the Red Rocks concert.)
  • 5:00 pm – Arrive at Flying W Ranch
  • 8:30 pm – Depart
  • 10:00 pm – Arrive back at hotel

Time: 12:00 pm to 7:00/10:00 pm (earlier for those not attending the dinner show)

Cost (transportation only): $45; dinner show registration separate. Please be sure to book both if attending the show as well.

Dinner and Show (cost $70 per person): Anyone who would like to join us at the dinner show can use the link listed below to purchase tickets for the Aug. 21st 5PM show. For groups of 20 or more they offer a 5% discount. Our group will use NCSC2025 in the code section to receive the discount. When putting the code in,  people may need to hit the enter key instead of the apply button as there is a glitch with the ticket website. Just make sure there isn’t any credit card information in before  hitting the enter key or it will charge you without applying the discount first (if this does happen to anyone, just have them email us and I will adjust it).  There is also a space to add a comment when completing the reservation. When purchasing a ticket, add NCSC group seating in comments to ensure seating with the group.
https://flyingwranch.thundertix.com

Hosted by Shelly E., Anne B., Thomas K. & Sonny C.


Beatles “1964” The Tribute

Come Together for a memorable BEATLES “1964” THE TRIBUTE concert live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre! This epic theater is hewn right into the red rocks under an open sky. Come Twist and Shout!

“Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air amphitheatre not duplicated anywhere in the world. …The design of the amphitheatre consists of two 300-foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide a stunning setting for any performance. The dramatic sandstone monoliths serve as a history book of animal and plant life in the area for the past 250 million years.” – https://www.redrocksonline.com

It’s a Long and Winding Road – for real. Some hiking on rocky paths will be required, so wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes, “as routes from parking lots to the gates may be partially dirt, uphill and sometimes lengthy in distance, dependent on what time you arrive. Enjoy the views and keep an eye out for possible wildlife sightings!” Maybe a Blackbird? The shows go on rain or shine, so hopefully Here Comes the Sun.

We will either share Ubers or carpool with those who have cars (no Yellow Submarines), so please bring cash to help cover the cost or be ready with Venmo, Zelle, or Paypal. Food concessions will also be available before the show. More details will be emailed the weekend before the event. 

Shows at Red Rocks regularly sell out, so get your ticket right away. You don’t want to find that they sold out Yesterday.

Registration:

  1. Purchase your ticket here: https://www.redrocksonline.com/events/1964-the-tribute-718654. Important: Choose the “General Admission” section in the middle (not the top) of the theater. Tickets are $61.60 each (as of late July). 
  2. Come back to this webpage and click here to Register with our group. You will need your ticket confirmation number. 

Note: For planning purposes, we are capping this group at 20 people and the deadline to register is Friday, Aug. 15. If it fills up, you are welcome to arrange your own ride and meet us there. For those going to the Garden of the Gods, if there is enough interest in attending the concert, it’s possible a van could go directly to Red Rocks as well, if you’re not staying for the Chuck Wagon Dinner.

Help-ful answers to common questions:

If you have any other questions, please send them to us here.

Details:

  • 6:00 pm – Meet in the hotel lobby
  • 7:00 pm – Doors open at Red Rock. Seating is first come, first serve, and we are not allowed to save seats, so we would like to arrive early to be able to sit together as a group. Concessions will be available.
  • 8:00 pm – Beatles Tribute show
  • After the show – Watch the stars (which will be brilliant if it’s a clear sky) for a little while and then head back to the hotel. Perhaps we’ll see Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds?
  • Approx. time back at the hotel: 11:00pm

Time: 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (flexible arrival and departure time with an Uber/Lyft/private vehicles)

Costs: $61.60 for the ticket and be prepared to contribute to/share a ride to Red Rocks.

Hosted by Johanna F. and Christy W.


Latin Dance Night

Dance the night away @ La Rumba Dance Club & Concert Venue in the heart of Denver! Groove to the moves of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and more!! No Experience Needed, just a willingness to dance 🙂

Details: (Subject to change)

  • 7:15 pm – Meet in hotel lobby
  • 7:30 pm – Depart (carpool or take Ubers)
  • 8 pm – Salsa lessons
  • 9 pm to 1:30 am – Social Dancing

Time: 7:15 pm to 1:30 am (flexible arrival and departure time with an Uber/Lyft/private vehicles)

Costs: $10 for lesson AND social dancing ($5 for just social) Transportation on your own. Bring cash or be ready to use venmo/paypal to share transportation costs.

Hosted by Junior P.


Thursday Evening Informal Social

Join us at the Hotel Lounge and patio from 8:30 pm until ?? for a glass of wine and to meet old and new friends! (Free wine as long as it lasts!) RSVP for details.

Hosted by James B.


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