Lindsay Gurley is not one to shy away from deep conversations. As a longtime leadership coach in the Valley, she has seen a powerful ripple effect when women are supported through the tides of messy thoughts and difficult experiences. It is in those deep conversations that women can shed old stories, reveal their most authentic […]
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Like riding a bike, Inspire Cycling builds community
With summer in full swing the thrill of bike season is here. For the women of Inspire Cycling, gliding on the trails and bike paths is made sweeter when friends, new and old alike, join the adventures. Since 2022, Inspire Cycling has cultivated an intentional women’s cycling collective from Rifle to Aspen. The non-competitive group […]
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Downriver Divas helps women liberate their inner goddess
It all comes back to the energy of flowing water. Aimee Cullwick has spent a lifetime getting to the character and magic of water. “I just grew up on rivers; my dad was a big fly fisherman,” she shared in a conversation with The Sopris Sun last week. Cullwick is a Colorado native and was […]
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Sip and savor with Carbondale P.E.O. to benefit local women
Mark your calendars for April 26 as Chapter HC, P.E.O. Sisterhood — Carbondale’s chapter of an international philanthropic organization that helps women achieve their educational goals — is hosting a wine tasting benefit to make a difference in the lives of local high school girls. The event is happening at The Orchard Church from 5 […]
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Enduring influence: Three women’s legacy of true grit
The annals of Roaring Fork Valley history contain numerous stories of courageous perseverance and a resilient spirit. The following is a glimpse into the lives of three remarkable women: Mary Ferguson, Pearl “Tommy” Thomson and Margaret Morgan.The Sopris Sun spoke with Sue Gray, museum director for the Carbondale Historical Society, and Carolyn Cipperly, Roaring Fork […]
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Ps & Qs: The slow lane to Enlightenment
Editor’s note: This throwback was initially written 15 years ago. As I sat in my little Easy-Bake Oven of a Subaru on Highway 82 the other day, I managed to switch my attitude from negative to positive. I have been working on spontaneous attitude adjustment for some time now, as anyone who runs into me […]
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Works by local women highlighted in Clay Center show
The Carbondale Clay Center opened its current exhibition, “The Way We Are: Women of The Roaring Fork Valley”, on Jan. 16 and it will remain on display until Feb. 24 with a First Friday reception on Feb. 3 from 6pm to 8pm. As the name implies, the exhibition features diverse works from local women. Materials […]