Miss Southern Ute, Lorraine Watts greets tribal elder, Dell Soloman and other visitors to the elder’s luncheon, dubbed Sip, Chat & Chew, at the Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility. Ute Bingo was also played for various prizes. The next luncheon will be the Fair Luncheon, set for Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Multi-Purpose Facility, following the Tribal Fair Parade.

Tribal elder’s and family members make their way along the food line, the buffet style luncheon was prepared by Elise Redd and other volunteers.