Southern Ute Multi-Purpose Facility Admin Assistant, Marie Joy gives Southern Ute tribal elder Linda Eagle lunch during the Sip, Chat and Chew event on Friday, Feb. 18 in front of the Multi-Purpose Facility. This month’s lunch was held drive-thru style to ensure elders received a meal, while also practicing the COVID-19 health safety protocols currently in effect for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.

Southern Ute tribal elder Nathan Strong Elk participates in the drive-thru Sip, Chat and Chew event on Friday, Feb. 18 at the Multi-Purpose Facility. Invited Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Northern Ute elders received a delicious meal that included meatloaf, stew, frybread and a variety of side dishes.