Dec 11 Thursday
Every Thursday at 5:30pm The Pinon Project hosts Alphabet Soup. This a program for parents and caretakers of children with special needs or challenging behaviors.Dinner and childcare are provided. Further information is available at pinonproject.org
A new Toastmasters club is forming in Cortez in collaboration with the Montezuma Leadership Network. Meetings will be held at the Cortez Chamber of Commerce on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 5:30 to 6:30pm. All are welcome!
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.
Dec 12 Friday
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.
Dec 14 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.
Dec 15 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.
Dec 16 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.
Volunteers are sought to help maintain our local mountain biking trails every Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00pm.
Interested parties can find further information by visiting the Southwest Colorado Cycling Association's Facebook page or their website at swcocycling.clubexpress.com
Cold beverages are always provided after each maintenance session.