Oct 16 Thursday
The Mancos Meditation Group meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the One Heart House for a quiet 20-minute sit followed by a reading and discussion. More information can be found on the Mancos Meditation Group page on Facebook or by emailing mancosmeditation@gmail.com.
Oct 17 Friday
Every third Friday of the month, Cortez Public Library will host, "Coffee and Crafts" from 10:am to 12:00pm.This will feature paint sets, drawing tools and a sewing machine. Coffee and tea will be provided but you need to bring your own mug.
The Cortez Public Library is looking for hobbyists and crafters who are interested in donating their time to teach a two-hour craft class to the community.
More information is available from the Adult Services Coordinator at Hroe@cortezco.gov.
Hospice of Montezuma will facilitate a weekly meeting for men each Friday from 2:00 - 3:30pm.
This group is for men who might benefit from sharing things that have been weighing on their minds. Seeing things from a new perspective is often very helpful. Mental health matters!
More information is available by calling Derek Streeter on (970) 565 4400.
Oct 18 Saturday
Cortez Farmers Market will occur at their new location on the corner of Empire and Mildred streets, every Saturday until October 25th. Local produce, crafts, food, and music will be available weekly from 8.30am.
Oct 19 Sunday
Four Corners Food Not Bombs will provide an opportunity for mutual aid at the pink warehouse at 30 N. Beech Street in Cortez on Sundays from noon to 1:30pm. Everyone is invited, but not required, to bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share. Needed items include tents, sleeping bags, hygiene supplies, and socks.
Oct 20 Monday
The Disabled American Veterans Outreach Center offers rides for Veterans to medical appointments and is looking for volunteer drivers to join the team. Vehicles and gas are provided for these trips.
For more information, call 970-565-4310.
The Pinon Project will host, "Circle of Mothers", every Monday from 5:30 to 7:30pm. These meetings will allow mothers to connect and support each other. Further information is available from Francelia by calling 505-408-0714.
Oct 21 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.
Good Sam’s Food Pantry in Cortez is open for visitors on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m. and again from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 2 p.m. only. The pantry is located in the big pink warehouse at 30 North Beech Street. Staff are usually on-site Monday through Friday for donations or office needs, but may be busy—so knock loud or call ahead.