Greetings!  Shining Mountain Heatlh and Wellness is pleased to bring you our Shining Mountain Fresh offering for January 2025: Spanish Chickpea Stew…easy and full of flavor.  A meat-free dish can help support your health and the environment so try meatless meals twice a week, starting with this one! Sign up using the QR code on the flyer or the link below by Monday, January 27th with meal kit pickup on Wednesday, January 29th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMFJan2025

The Southern Ute Education Department is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for Southern Ute high school students, ages 15-18, to participate in a study abroad program this summer! This program is designed to provide students with a unique cultural experience, enhance their educational journey, and broaden their global perspectives. Participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in a new culture, learn from diverse educational systems, and develop valuable skills that will benefit their future endeavors. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures. For more details about the program, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines, please refer to the attached flyer. Southern Ute Education Applications are currently being accepted through February 14, 2025.  The AFS-USA Application is due March 1, 2025. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact the Southern Ute Education Department at (970) 563-2794 or (970) 563-2783.

Southern Ute Elders services will be taking Elders shopping on January 14, 2025.  The van will depart at 9:0o a.m.  Please call (970) 563-2309 to have your name added to the list.

Join the Southern Ute Shining Mountain Health and Wellness and Ute Mountain Ute Women’s Wellness Program for our Cervical Cancer Awareness Lunch and Learn, Thursday 1/16 from 12-1pm at the Southern Ute Museum Large Classroom. They have a few spots left! RSVP required. Sign up today if you are interested using the QR code or the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CervicalCancerLunch_2025

Behavioral Health Therapist, Cedra Etesam will be hosting youth DBT groups on FRIDAYS instead of Wednesdays at the Ignacio Community Library from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Groups start on: Friday, January 17th Please see attached flyer for additional information or Call Cedra at (970) 563-2297.

Behavioral Health Therapist, Cedra Etesam will be hosting adult DBT groups virtually on FRIDAYS from 2:30-3:30 p.m. For more information and the link, please call Cedra at (970) 563-2297. Please see attached flyer for additional information!

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Permanent Fund, Growth Fund, and SUSS offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Southern Ute Elders services will be taking Elders to the movie in Durango on January 21, 2025.  The van will depart at 11:0o a.m.  Please call (970) 563-2309 to have your name added to the list.