The Community Active Living Coalition gathered at Glenarm Recreation Center on November 13, 2024, and the evening included an active Transit Tour along the RTD L Line to show community members how to access their neighborhoods via public transportation and make it FUN! The event was filled with much joy thanks to our co-host, Tammeka Jackson-Adams, who is a leader for the Circling Eagle Foundation, and a regular CALC community champion! Tammeka helped the coalition connect with members of local businesses and provide resources and information along the way.
While sharing out community updates we heard from LaShawn Marshall Dixon, owner of Loving You Transformation Center and Case Manager at Community Outreach Service Center, AJ from Make a Chess Move, and other excited community members looking to learn more and join the tour. For some it was their first time getting on the RTD light rail!
Once it was time for the Transit Tour, CALC staff donned safety vests and the group boarded the L train at 27th and Welton, heading South towards Downtown Denver. The group departed the train at 16th and California where Vishnu (@sun_vishnu5) performed a song and encouraged everyone to join in the chorus. Vishnu is an artist and community role model, especially for youth in Five Points.
After this performance the group walked to 18th and California to hear another performer, Dyazahrae "Rae Rae" Marshall, who sang a song by the musical artist H.E.R. The group then boarded the L train headed Northbound and ended back at the original station.
To close out the Transit Tour there was a gift bag raffle with walking, biking, and transit inspired goodies for those who completed the tour with us.
Check out more details and notes from this meeting and all our 2024 Coalition Meetings here: 2024 Community Active Living Coalition Meeting Agendas
Coalition meetings for 2025 will be announced early next year. For now, we hope the rest of your year is filled with joy and cheer!
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