Jun 19 Thursday
The Sunflower Theatre will host the International Packraft Film Festival on Thursday, June 19th at 7:00pm.The festival highlights adventure stories and films showing the sport’s vast potential in nature exploration and the passion behind it - from whitewater gnar and river travel, multi-day remote wilderness routes, bike-rafting trips, fishing & hunting expeditions to family floats on a lazy Sunday. Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org
Jun 16 Monday
The Pinon Project will host, "Circle of Mothers", every Monday from 5:30 - 7:30pm. These meetings will allow mothers to connect and support each other. Further information is available from Francelia on 505 408 0714
Jun 17 Tuesday
Stretch and Strength is an exercise class is for people with Parkinson's Disease and their care givers. It is held weekly on a Tuesday at 11 am at The Heart and Core Yoga Studio at 720 East Main Street, Cortez.More information is online at parkinsonrockies.org/exercise.
The Pinon Project will host The Incredible Years Advanced Parenting Class every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00pm.This class is for parents and caregivers of children aged from 2 to 10 years. Participants will learn interpersonal skills, anger management and problem solving.Further information is available by calling Lorenzo on 970 570 5870.
The First United Methodist Church will host sessions for caregivers every third Tuesday of the month at 4.00pm. These meeting are intended to provide support from other caregivers that are also on the journey of caring for a loved one. Topics discussed will include strategies for self-care, understanding and working with brain change and forms of dementia, dealing with the grief of change, and supporting your health and well-being.
Cortez Integrated Healthcare hosts a peer-led addiction recovery support group every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Participants will learn practical recovery tools in a supportive, non-12-step environment.
Jun 18 Wednesday
Cortez Public Library and Pueblo Community College will host a 3D printing workshop for kids aged 10 to 18 on Wednesday, June 18th from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
The Cortez Public Library will host a presentation about fireflies by Christy Bills, an entomologist from the Salt Lake City National History Museum, on Wednesday, June 18th, from 5:00 to 6:00pm.
Later that evening, Christy will lead a personal tour at the Carpenter Natural Area to show you these incredible creatures in person.
Four Corners Writers will host a workshop every third Wednesday at the Zu Gallery from 6:00 to 7:30pm.This is open to all writers regardless of genre or experience level and will allow attendees to learn more about the craft and business of writing.
Cortez Public Library will host a session on every third Thursday at 3:00pm entitled "Life Affirming Discussions". This will enable attendees to explore positivity and self-care through affirmations, mindful eating, healthy tips, and related topics.
Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project will offer heritage apple trees for sale at the Third Thursday events in Montezuma Park from 5:00pm.