The Wellness Council of the Greater Colorado Valley

03/29/2026

03/20/2026

Over 50 Vendors, Health Providers and First Responders have lined up for the 2026 Wellness Council Health Fair on March 28th. This is your opportunity to take advantage of free testing, screening and assessments, learn about providers in our county and gather information all at one location. There is something for everyone in the family including kids. Colorado Valley Transit is providing free rides for those who need assistance. Hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

The Wellness Council Health Fair is just around the Corner. Join us on March 28th from 9:00am-12:00pm on the Colorado County Courthouse Square. We will be on the Milam side of the Square, opposite from the Big Market.

03/05/2026

Reminder: Our Meeting on March 12th will feature Kevin Hillmer, Attorney from Trefny Law Firm. Mr. Hillmer will speak about Legal Matters regarding Estate Planning as well as Emergency and End of Life documents. Join us for this informative presentation.

02/04/2026

Be sure to mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Fair on the grounds of the Colorado County Courthouse on March 28th. Once again this event is sponsored by The Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley. Check back for details regarding vendors, providers and transportation assistance.

02/04/2026

Mark your calendar for The Wellness Council Meetings indicated below. Each one is planned to keep you informed with current information regarding a variety of wellness topics that matter to you, your family and the community. Don't miss these free and unique opportunities!

01/15/2026

Save the Date!! The Wellness Council is hosting the 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday March 28, 2026 from 9:00am - 12:00pm on the Milam Street side of the Colorado County Courthouse grounds. There will be opportunities for free testing and screenings, educational material as well as games and activities for the whole family. Habitat for Humanity will also be celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a 5K run/1mile walk that morning. Planning is underway. If you are a provider or vendor and would like to participate, see the flyer below for registration information.

12/18/2025

YouMatter Beard and Mustache Contest is 1 month away! Join us on January 17th, from 2pm-10pm at Freyburg Hall in Schulenburg, hosted by Shannon & Tisha Clinkenbeard. The competition is one of many YouMatter events that bring beard and mustache competitors together across the US. Each event chooses an oranization or charity to support, and The Wellness Council has been the recipient of the proceeds of this awesome event for several years. Their generous donation makes it possible for the Wellness Council to conduct Awareness Campaigns that educate residents on a wide variety of issues that affect mental health.

Schedule of Events:
2pm Doors Open
3pm Craft Whisker Battle Starts
4pm Competition Starts

Costs:
Spectators are Free
Competitors are $20
One category per competitor
Registration: At Event from 2-3:30

Event Categories and Order:

1. Craft Whisker Battle
2. Kids (Limited only by their Imagination) 0-15 years of age
3. Freestyle
4. General Moustache
5. Full Beard Styled Stache
Intermission/Live Auction
6. Goatee
7. Whaler
8. Sideburns/Chops
9. Whiskerina Creative
10. Whiskerina Realistic
Intermission/Live Auction
11. Full Beard 0-4
12. Full Beard 4-8
13. Full Beard 8-12
14. Full Beard over 12
Finale - Best in Show

11/14/2025

The Wellness Council announced at our monthly meeting on November 13th that we are donating $5,000 to the Columbus Education Foundation. Our hope is that this donation, coupled with matching funds, provides financial assistance to deserving students seeking advanced education in trade schools, colleges and universities. Advancing these students' goals has a long term impact for the overall wellbeing of the community. We are pleased to be a part of the efforts of the Columbus Education Foundation and encourage the community to check out their website and learn more about how you too can contribute. https://columbuseducationfoundation.org/

11/14/2025

The month of November is when we stop to be thankful for the blessings in our lives, but do we ever wonder what being thankful can do for our mind, body and soul if we practice being grateful on a regular basis? We were blessed today to have three knowledgeable speakers who each address the mind, body and soul and explained the benefits of practicing gratitude. Patsy Hodge from Columbus Education Foundation spoke about our minds sharing research that documented the value of taking 10 minutes a day to be grateful. Actual positive chemical changes occur in our brains, and people who develop the habit of being grateful report sleeping better, feeling more relaxed, less anxious and are more aware of the little things around us that we often take for granted. Natalie Keen, PT from Columbus Physical therapy helped us understand how focusing on making eye contact, actively listening, engaging with people and taking care of our bodies through good nutrition and exercise are expressions of gratitude for others and ourselves. these actions create a ripple effect for ourselves and all the people we come into contact with. Deacon Andy Nunmaker from St Roch's Catholic Church shared with us the thankfulness he found for Jesus in his life by imagining being present in scripture as a bystander. He explained how journaling those experiences and prayer has a positive impacts our souls. Give it a try. Be thankful!

11/14/2025

With sincere gratitude and thankfulness we presented each of our Colorado County 911 Operators a gift card to Lamberto's Italian Restaurant and a plaque with the 911 Dispatcher prayer today at our monthly meeting. These Dispatchers play an invaluable role to our community, and because November is the month to be grateful, it seemed most appropriate to honor these ladies. They are quite literally the first to respond. They are the first person someone speaks to when they have an emergency and these intelligent, dedicated and professional operators are the calm voice in the storm for anyone who is seeking help whether it be for a medical emergency, fire or a need for law enforcement. They may never meet the people they help, know the outcome of their emergency, or ever receive a thank you, but rest assured they are there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week utilizing their experience to save lives. We are so grateful and thankful for their service! We hope you enjoy your night out ladies!

10/26/2025

The Wellness Council hosted our annual Stop Bullying Art Contest Awards Presentation and Reception Thursday evening. There were 447 art entries from Colorado County Schools. Once again, the entries are thought provoking and give us an insight into what our students experience and their thoughts regarding Bullying. A list of the winners is below. Congratulations to Best in Show Winner Jaimi Neuendorff! All art entries will be in the upper gallery of the Live Oak Art Center until October 30th. Thank you to Dr Robb Gobert & Lori Ann Gobert, Frances Warfield, Allison Drinnon, Gina & Tandy Carter and Steve & Grace McCullough for beign our judges this year!