OVER 400 activities inside!! January - June 2016

Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. - Betty Friedan

Richard J. Berry CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY Jorja Armijo-Brasher Mayor DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR AFFAIRS Director

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Center Directory ...... 3 - 5 Classes ...... 8 - 20 Cultural Services (special pull-out section) ...... 36 - 41 Dear Friends, Dinner Dances ...... 20 Happy New Year and welcome to the Department of Events ...... 20 - 25 Senior Affairs Activities Catalog for January – June 2016. Games & Cards ...... 25 - 26 The theme of the catalog is appropriate for this time of General Information ...... 7 - 8 year; “Aging: A New Stage of Opportunity. Dream It, Wish It, Do It”. It is the beginning of a new year so why Groups & Clubs ...... 26 -30 not redefine your life and gain the courage to try some- Manage Your Chronic Disease ...... 49 thing new? Partnerships ...... 6 Take a look inside the catalog and find the calligraphy Presentations ...... 31 - 35, 42 - 43 class that you have always “dreamed” of trying; sign up Satellite Centers & Activities ...... 44 - 46 for a hiking trip that you “wished” you could go on, but Los Volcanes Temporary Programs ...... 47 never had the available time; or walk into a Fitness Sports & Fitness ...... 48 - 56 Center, begin an exercise program, sign up for the 50+ Sports and Fitness Senior Games and just “do it”. Trips ...... 57 - 68 Volunteers ...... 72 We all have possibilities that we do not know about and we can do things that we did not even dream we could do. If you can remember to dream, wish and do it, you Weekly Center Dances ...... 20 will be very successful. Set your goals high this year and make them a reality by join- ing one of the many Senior Center, Multigenerational Centers or Sports and Fitness Centers or call the Senior Information Hotline at (505) 764-6400 to learn more about the various services and programs that the Department has to offer. A goal begins with a dream and it is left up to you to make it a reality. Enjoy the New Year and turn your dreams into a reality.

Richard J. Berry Come make it Mayor another banner year!

Happy New Year useful way to let you know the date, but if you allows you to enjoy your life in ways that Friends. let yourself be hemmed in by your chronologi- exceed your expectations. For more informa- cal age, you may lock yourself out of potentially tion about the Department of Senior Affairs The New Year is valuable opportunities. call our Senior Information Line at 764-6400 upon us and what a or come into any one of our eight Centers and The theme of this new Activities Catalog is wonderful time to talk to the staff. take the opportuni- “Aging: A New Stage of Opportunity. Dream It, Wish It, Do It”. I encourage you to look through ty of year to realize DREAM IT! WISH IT! DO IT! this Catalog and try a new hobby, learn some- your most heartfelt Wishing you a wonderful New Year! dreams and the City thing new, get involved by volunteering, take a of Albuquerque class or join a club, take a day trip to a place Department of you’ve never visited, spend time in nature by Senior Affairs is here taking a scenic hike, become healthy by taking to help you do just an aerobics class or join the Albuquerque 50+ that. Senator John Glenn was the oldest per- Games. Jorja Armijo-Brasher Director son to board a U.S. Space Shuttle at age 77 and Let’s redefine life after 50 as a time of “success- he exemplified the view that we shouldn’t let ful aging”. I hope that this Catalog inspires you age define us. He stated that the calendar is a to think positively about your own aging and

City of Albuquerque, Richard J. Berry, Mayor Department of Senior City Councilors Affairs Advisory Council District 1 Ken Sanchez District 6 Pat Davis Robert J. Perry, Chief Administrative Officer Debby Knotts , Chairman District 2 Isaac Benton District 7 Diane G. Gibson Michael J. Riordan, P.E., Chief Operations Officer Greg Lopez District 3 Klarissa J. Peña, VP District 8 Trudy E. Jones Marianne Chiffelle District 4 Brad Winter District 9 Don Harris Jorja Armijo-Brasher, John Romisher Director, Department of Senior Affairs District 5 Dan Lewis, President The City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Department of Senior Affairs Administrative Offices Rhonda Methvin, Recreation Division Manager are located at 714 7th Street SW. Program inquiries may be directed to 764-6400.

2 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Mission The Department of Senior : A airs is a community leader, who in partnership with others, Barelas involves seniors and people of 714 7th St. SW, Alb, NM 87102 all ages in creating a commu- Phone: 764-6436 • Fax: 764-6472 nity that enhances everyone's Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm quality of life by providing Bear Canyon opportunities to achieve their 4645 Pitt NE, Alb, NM 87111 potential, share their wisdom, Phone: 767-5959 • Fax: 767-5964 maintain their independence, M,T,W,F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and live in dignity. Thursday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday Night Dance 6:00 - 8:55 pm Highland 131 Monroe NE, Alb, NM 87108 Phone: 767-5210 • Fax: 767-5224 M, T, W, Th, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm North Domingo Baca Los Volcanes Multigenerational Center Fitness Centers 6500 Los Volcanes NW, Alb, NM 87121 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, Alb., NM 87113 Call 880-2800 for Fitness Center Phone: 767-5999 • Fax: 767-5992 Phone: 764-6475 Fax: 764-6489 information. M,T,W,F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Palo Duro 50+ Sports Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Fitness Center Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 3351 Monroe NE Breakfast at the Centers Hotspot Gift Shop Albuquerque, NM 87110 Enjoy a full menu breakfast Mon. - Fri., Mon. - Fri., 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Phone: 880-2800 • Fax: 883-9362 8:00–9:00 am at all of our centers. On Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm North Valley occasion, meal service may be cancelled. Saturday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm 3825 4th St. NW, Alb, NM 87107 Check with the front desk for schedule Phone: 761-4025 • Fax: 761-4031 changes. Los Volcanes Joe O. Armijo M,W, Th,F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 50+ Sports and Fitness Center Tuesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Lunch at the Centers 6500 Los Volcanes NW Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm Barelas, Los Volcanes, North Domingo Albuquerque, NM 87121 Baca, North Valley, Manzano Mesa Phone: 767-5990 Palo Duro Reserve by 1:00 pm one work day prior. Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm 5221 Palo Duro NE, Alb, NM 87110 Mon - Fri, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Phone: 888-8102 • Fax: 888-8107 $3.25 for 50 - 59, $7.67 for guests under M,T,Th,F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 50 (including children) If you are 60 or Wednesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm older, donations are accepted to help Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm cover the expense of preparing the meal, ATTENTION!!! Desert Willow Gift Shop however no one will be denied services Monday–Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm for choosing not to donate. Los Volcanes members Multigenerational Centers Bear Canyon, Highland, Palo Duro The center will be Monday–Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm closed starting Manzano Mesa $3.25 for seniors, $7.67 for guests Multigenerational Center under 50 (including children) January 2 501 Elizabeth SE, Alb, NM 87123 Phone: 275-8731 • Fax: 275-8734 PLEASE SEE PAGE Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm ATTENTION!!! Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 47 FOR INFO.

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 3 Meal Sites Sites are generally open Mon.–Fri., 9 am–3 pm, and off er activities as well as a hot meal for lunch. Lunch reservations are required. Menus and activities calendars are available. Suggested contributions: 60 and older: Donation; 50-59: $3.25/meal; under age 50: $7.67/meal. Limited transportation for neighborhood residents is available to some sites. Call below for information.

Nutrition Program Offi ce Taylor Ranch Community Center 2540 Karsten Ct. SE, Alb, NM 87102 Cesar Chavez Community Center 4900 Kachina St NW, Alb, NM 87120 764-6474 7505 Kathryn Ave SE, Alb, NM 87108 768-6006 256-2680 Alameda Satellite Thomas Bell Community Center Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center Los Duranes Community Center 3001 University SE, Alb, NM 87106 9800 4th Street NW, Alb, NM 87114 2920 Leopoldo NW, Alb, NM 87107 848-1333 897-8896 767-5900 Wainwright Manor Armijo Satellite Tijeras Senior Center 5601 Gibson SE, Alb, NM 87108 1714 Centro Familiar SW, Alb, NM 87105 #10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059 764-6467 873-0047 286-4220 Whispering Pines Embudo Towers Paradise Hills #6 Lark Road, Tijeras, NM 87059 8010 Constitution NE, Alb, NM 87110 5901 Paradise Blvd NW, Alb, NM 87114 281-8003 764-6467 314-0246 Encino Garden Rio Bravo 412 Alvarado SE, Alb, NM 87108 3910 Isleta Blvd SW, Alb, NM 87105 266-7736 873-6647 Encino Terrace Shalom House 609 Encino Place NE, Alb, NM 87102 5500 Wyoming NE, Alb, NM 87109 247-4185 823-1434 South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center 2008 Larrazolo SW, Alb, NM 87105 468-7604 La Amistad 415 Fruit NE, Alb, NM 87102 848-1395

See Pages 44-46 for Satellite Center Activities!! Volunteer Today!

Enjoy good food, good company, Lead. Inspire. Change the World... Again. and great entertainment! Satellite Centers provide social activi- We off er a wide variety of ties as well as healthy and well-bal- volunteer opportunities. anced noon meals for individuals over Do you have time, talents, skills, or 60. Transportation to Satellite Centers hobbies you would like to share? may be arranged and are provided on If you do, please call the RSVP offi ce a donation basis. The meals meet 1/3 at 767-5225 of the USDA recommended dietary allowances and nutrition education is www.cabq.gov/seniors provided.

4 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Alamosa Library 6900 Gonzales SW • 836-0684 Central and Unser Library 8081 Central NW • 768-4320 Cherry Hills Library 6901 Barstow NE • 857-8321 East Mountain Library 1 Old Tijeras Rd. • 281-8508 Erna Fergusson Library 3700 San Mateo NE • 888-8100 Ernie Pyle Library 900 Girard SE • 256-2065 Juan Tabo Library 3407 Juan Tabo NE • 291-6295 Los Griegos Library 1000 Griegos NW • 761-4020 Main & Genealogy Library 501 Copper NW • 768-5141 18 North Valley Library 7704-B 2nd St. NW • 897-8823 San Pedro Library 5600 Trumbull SE • 256-2067 South Broadway Library 1025 Broadway SE • 764-1742 South Valley Library 3904 Isleta SW • 877-5170 Special Collections Library 423 Central NE • 848-1376 Taylor Ranch Library 5700 Bogart NW • 897-8816 Tony Hillerman Library 8205 Apache NE • 291-6264 Westgate Library 1300 Delgado SW • 833-6984

1. Raymond G. Sanchez 7. La Amistad • 848-1395 14. Taylor Ranch Community Comm. Ctr. • 897-8896 415 Fruit NE Center • 768-6006 9800 4th Street NW 8. Cesar Chavez Comm. 4900 Kachina St NW 2. Armijo • 873-0047 Center • 256-2680 15. Thomas Bell768-6006 Community 1714 Centro Familiar SW 7505 Kathryn Ave SE Center• 848-1333 3. Embudo Towers • 764-6467 9. Tijeras Senior 3001 University SE 8010 Constitution NE Center • 286-4220 16. Wainwright Manor • 764-6467 4. Encino Garden • 764-6467 #10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras 5601 Gibson SE 412 Alvarado SE 11. Paradise Hills • 314-0246 17. Whispering Pines • 281-8003 5. Encino Terrace • 764-6467 5901 Paradise Blvd NW #6 Lark Road, Tijeras 609 Encino Place NE 12. Rio Bravo • 873-6647 18. Los Duranes • 767-5900 6. South Valley Multipurpose 3910 Isleta Blvd SW 2920 Leopoldo NW Center • 468-7604 13. Shalom House • 823-1434 2008 Larrazolo SW 5500 Wyoming NE

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 5 Using This Catalog If you have a membership (only $13 a year) at one location, and are over age 50, you are entitled to participate in all of our centers. If a trip or class is fi lled at your home center, a Presenting Albuquerque’s Rich City of Albuquerque similar trip or class may be available to you Cultural Tapestry Cultural Services Department at another.

What a perfect complement to one anoth- Our Multigenerational Centers are for se- City of Albuquerque, Cultural Services niors, youth and the entire community age er—Senior Aff airs and Cultural Services! Department, oversees management of In this Activities Catalog, the Department 6 and older. For only $13 you can join our Albuquerque’s Public Libraries, BioPark, Multigenerational Centers. Currently we of Senior Aff airs and the Cultural Services Museums, the KiMo Theatre, and more. Department join together to show our fi ne have two, Manzano Mesa and North Do- city’s rich variety of activities and services mingo Baca Multigenerational Center. Both available to seniors and their families. centers have fi tness rooms, classrooms, and meeting rooms. Manzano Mesa has a City of Albuquerque gymnasium and a water spraypark, a fully Department of Senior Aff airs automated aquatic play environment where all ages can get wet during the hot summer The City of Albuquerque Department months. of Senior Aff airs, has been serving Al- buquerque and Bernalillo County resi- The activities in this catalog are especially dents for more than forty years. Through designed for those age 50 and older. Pro- innovative programs and quality ser- grams funded by the Older Americans Act vices, the department has evolved into and the Area Agency on Aging (Home Deliv- an exemplary model, dedicated to See Cultural Services section for ered Meals, Transportation, and Care Coordi- nation) have a minimum age of 60. enriching and improving the lives of great opprotunities, events our community’s senior population. and tons of fun!! Some classes and trips require a fee. Other Senior Aff airs off ers people age 50 and services, including lunch at our mealsites, older a wide-array of services and op- Cultural Services also hosts special events may request a donation or nominal fee; portunities. From services for active during the year throughout the city. however, no one is denied services for not and healthy seniors to services for frail, Cultural Services At a Glance: contributing. For information on accessing homebound elderly, we provide activi- other services, call Senior Information at ties and opportunities to involve you in • Albuquerque/Bernalillo County 764-6400. Library System our community and to promote active, Unless otherwise noted: healthy aging, as well as a continuum of • ABQ BioPark: Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Rio Grande • Activities are free with membership. care specially designed to meet individual • Trip and class sizes are limited. needs throughout the aging spectrum. Zoo, Tingley Beach • Albuquerque Museum of Art and • Meals are at your expense. Membership: Any person wishing to par- History • Activities are fi rst-come fi rst-served ticipate at a senior center is required to • Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque • Unless there is alternative contact obtain a membership card. Membership International Balloon Museum information in the listing, most activ- is $13 a year and is valid at all six senior • Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza ities require advanced reservations; centers in Albuquerque, and the Man- • KiMo Theatre Call the host center for more information zano Mesa and North Domingo Baca • Old Town – New Fun (a center directory is on page 3). Multigenerational Centers and all 50+ • South Broadway Cultural Center • Activities leave from or take place Sports & Fitness Centers. People who are • Special Events at the host center. • Return times are approximate. 50 years and older may become center • GOV TV Channel 16 members; spouses of members, even • Public Art Urban Enhancement Class fees are usually payable to if they are younger than 50 may also Program the instructor at the fi rst class. become members. Individuals can be as young as six years old to become a Mission: The mission of the Cultural Services member of a multigenerational center. Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City by celebrating Albuquerque’s unique history and culture, and providing services, entertainment, pro- grams, and collections that City of Albuquerque improve literacy, economic vitality, and Cultural Services learning in state of the art facilities that Department enrich City life and increase tourism to Albuquerque.

6 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 1099 (railroad retirement); and any other 1099 forms. Summer/Fall Cleaning - Forms reporting income such as jury Smart Driver duty, election work, alimony, etc. Schedule 2016 This one day, four-hour class provides tech- - Medical expenses Barelas niques for coping with changes in vision, For ages 65 or older July 11 - 15 hearing and reaction time, along with a “rules - Property tax bill and or rent receipts. of the road” review. No tests are involved. $15 Bear Canyon Barelas, Atlantic & Stover Manzano Mesa, Room 4 July 25 - 29 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Monday & Wednesday Mondays, Make check payable to AARP and bring it to February 3 - April 13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Highland class. (Cash not accepted). Call for dates and 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Thursdays, August 8 - 12 to register. First-come, fi rst-served; 8:00 am - 11:30 am no appointment February 1 - April 14 Los Volcanes Senior and Barelas, Lead & Coal (excluding February 15, Bear Canyon, Room 5 March 14 & 17) Fitness Center 3rd Wednesday, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays Appointments required September 12 - 16 Bear Canyon, Room 5 February 9 - April 12 Manzano Mesa Multi-Gen. 3rd Thursday, 12:00 - 4:00pm (excluding March 25) North Valley, Room 1, 2

8:30 am – 3:00 pm Fridays August 29 - Sept. 2 General Information 1st Saturday, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Appointments required February 5 - April 15 North Domingo Baca Highland, Room 7 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Highland, Room 6 Appointments required. August 1 - 5 1st Thursday, 12:15 - 4:15 pm Thursdays 2nd Saturday, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm February 4 - April 14 Palo Duro, Cedar Crest North Valley 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Thursday, Feb. 4 - April 14 August 22 - 26 Manzano Mesa, Room 5 Appointments required (excluding March 3) 1st & 3rd Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 8:15 am – 3:00 pm Palo Duro Senior Center N. Domingo Baca, Community Room Los Volcanes Appointments required. August 15 - 19 Will take place at Barelas 1st Saturday, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Senior Center North Domingo Baca Palo Duro Fitness Center North Valley, Room 4 Friday, Feb. 5 - April 15 Classroom 1 September 19 - 23 Appointments Required Monday, Feb. 1 - April 11 1st Monday, 12:30 - 4:30 pm 9:00 am - 2:30 pm (excluding February 17) Holiday Closings: Will schedule as needed 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Palo Duro, Ponderosa Pine Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1st Friday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Center Closings January 18 Winter Cleaning Schedule 2016 President's Day February 15 *Due to schedule of Catalog and Winter Memorial Day Sports cleaning week will start end of May 30 January 2016 Fourth of July Barelas July 4 January 25 - 29 AARP Income Bear Canyon Tax Assistance February 1 - 5 Center Shops & Markets Highland If you have a complex return, check with the February 8 - 12 Flea Markets at the Centers center before making an appointment. Some Los Volcanes Senior Center Find special bargains, treasures returns are out of scope for volunteer assis- TBD and satisfy your sweet tooth. tants. Please call beginning January 6, 2016 to Los Volcanes Fitness Center make an appointment. Reserve your table at the front April 4 - 8 Please bring the following information to your desk. appointment. Manzano Mesa Multi-Gen. March 14 - 18 Barelas, Social Hall - Picture Identifi cation North Domingo Baca Thursday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, - Copy of your last year’s tax returns February 22 - 26 $2 table North Valley - Social Security Cards for all people listed Bear Canyon, Multi-purpose March 7 - 11 on return May - September Palo Duro - W-2 forms for wages Tuesday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, February 29 - Mar. 4 - Forms including 1099-INT (interest); 1099 $5 table DIV (dividends); All 1099-R (retirement); Palo Duro Fitness Center SSA 1099 (Social Security Benefi t Stat March 28 - Apr. 1 Highland, Lobby (Arts Mart) ment); All 1099-B (stock sales) you must Monday 7:30 am setup have the basis (what you paid) for all sales 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, $2 rental including mutual funds. Call your broker; 1099-G (gambling winning; RRB A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 7 Center Shops & Markets, con't. Blood Pressure Screening Bear Canyon, Room 2 Manzano Mesa, Patio Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:00 am 1st Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (May - October) $2 table Palo Duro, Aspen Monday, 9:30 - 11:30 am North Valley GEHM Clinic Wednesday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Public Art in Albuquerque $1, $1.50, $2 table Call for dates Barelas, Lobby A free brochure is available by con- Gift Shops Highland, Room 3 tacting us at [email protected]. Buy a gift made by a senior. You must Manzano Mesa, Lobby Please visit our interactive public art be a center member to sell. N. Domingo Baca, Lobby map at www.cabq.gov/publicart/ North Valley, Room 1 public-art-in-albuquerque. Sign up Palo Duro, Desert Willow Gift Shop for our bi-monthly e-newsletter at Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm www.cabq.gov/publicart/e-news- Legal Clinic letter-archive. Senior Citizen Law Office “Rain to River”, the Hahn Arroyo Provides general legal information. Mosaic Project, by lead artist Divorces, wills, and criminal issues are Nan Masland and 160 community not included. Info: 265-2300. volunteers, 2011. Highland, Room 7 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friendship Coff ee Arts and Crafts Classes North Valley, Room 4 Chat with old friends 3rd Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 am Arts and Crafts and make new ones General Information Advance Directive Workshop Have fun learning different crafts. over coff ee and a special treat. (Powers of Attorney, Cremation Crafts include: plastic canvas, Barelas, Social Hall Authorization, EMS/DNR) embroidery, pin and button Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am jewelry making. Shopping Trips from Barelas Bear Canyon, Social Hall Barelas, Santa Fe Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:30 am 50¢ transportation. Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Highland, Lobby Sign up at front desk. Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 am Material Fee Manzano Mesa, Social Hall Barelas Instructor: Viola Garcia Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 am Wal-Mart Superstore Arts and Crafts - Sharing North Valley, Social Hall Monday, 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 11:00 am For beginners who want to learn Palo Duro, Cottonwood Volunteer Opportunities and for the experienced who Wednesday, 9:15 - 10:15 am want to share. Embroidery, If you have time, talents, skills, or hob- crochet, counted cross-stitch, Health bies you would like to share, please knitting, needlecraft and more. call 767-5225. Medicare Assistance North Valley, Room 3 New Member Orientation Wednesday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm North Valley Arts & Crafts Classes Call for appointment 761-4025 Staff will welcome new JOIN US!!! members and talk about the MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $13/YEAR Ask the Doctor programs and services our Discuss medical problems covering centers have to off er. diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Bear Canyon, Room 1 2nd Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 am

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act: The City of Albuquerque does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national Lots of Activities! Lots of

Classes origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. If Education! Lots of you have a disability and will need special assistance to benefi t from an activity or trip Entertainment! And more off ered by a senior center, please call that location at least two weeks prior to that event. importantly... Lots of Fun!

8 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Marionette Making Tile Class Take a computer & Manipulating class! Create art works on tile. All levels Learn the foundation of marionette See pages welcome. See instructor about (string puppet) making. Create ONE 15-18 materials.

“person” marionette made of pa- Tile · Crocheting, Knitting, Weaving & Needlepoint per clay, plastic, and/or fabric, then Manzano Mesa, Room 3 Get It Done! paint, assemble (string) and manipu- Monday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm · Ceramics & Jewelry · Beading & Crafts Arts late (choreograph or act) it. Tuesday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Chat while you “get done” those Friday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (Special projects in this modern day quilting North Valley, Room 4 Needs Tile Painting) bee. Tuesdays, Instructor: Lawanda Strong March 1, 8, 15, 22 Palo Duro, Juniper 10:00 - 11:30 am Friday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Cost: $60 including Adult Watercolor marionette kit North Domingo Baca Beading and Jewelry Tuesday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Beading/Jewelry Class Watercolor for Fun Crocheting, Knitting, North Domingo Baca Learn to make beautiful patterns for Weaving & Needlepoint Monday, lovely jewelry and gifts. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 3 Happy Hookers Crochet Club Wednesday, 8:00 - 11:30 am Instructor: M. Jacobson This all ages, all levels, informal group works on individual projects Beading/Jewelry Group and a group project: making lap Learn to Draw with Kelly rugs for disabled vets. Make your own beautiful art in jewelry. Come have fun with us! Supplies Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Manzano Mesa, Room 4 can be purchased at Michaels or Monday, 8:00 - 11:30 am Monday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Hobby Lobby. 1-12x18 tablet of Instructor: Pat Suhr Instructor: Schmidt newsprint, 1-kneaded eraser, 1-char- Knitting and Crocheting coal pencil Ceramics Learn care and use of molds, pouring, All levels welcome. Learn techniques North Domingo Baca for creating sweaters, afghans, baby Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am preparation for firing, glazing, overglazing and/or staining, blankets, etc. Many of the blankets are Arts and Crafts from decorating, decals, etc. Materials donated to Project Linus. Around the World not included. Bear Canyon, Room 5 Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Students will have the opportunity Barelas, Santa Fe Room Instructor: Jeannine Steidl to create folk arts that reflect cultural Monday and Wednesday traditions from other countries. Class- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 3 es include: Papel Picado, Australian North Valley, Room 4 Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Dreamtime Painting, Caribbean Spice Tues., Wed., 12:00 - 4:00 pm Dolls, Mexican Sun Faces North Valley, Room 3 Palo Duro, Piñon Room Wednesday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Palo Duro, Pinon Mon., Thurs., 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 Palo Duro, Cottonwood Classes 5:00-6:30pm The "Busy Bees" donate hats, blankets, Cost: $60 All Materials Included & scarves to many organizations. Instructor: Kerry Bergen Wednesday 12:00 - 3:00 pm Learn how to Instructor: Courtright manage your chronic disease. Join us as we visit See page 49 the Spanish Market!! See page 66

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 9 Miscellaneous Classes Body Wash Gentle Massage Techniques for Caregivers Is a great way to eliminate harsh chemicals and create your own body In this experiential class, we will wash with all natural ingredients and explore non-verbal communica- Essential Oils. tion, touching with intention, being present with you and your partner, North Valley and quality of touch. We will address Thursday, April 21 hands, feet, ears and head/neck/ Eden Energy Medicine 9:00 - 10:00 am shoulders. Cost: $3 materials fee North Domingo Baca North Valley, Room 4 1st & 3rd Satuday, 10:00 - 11:30 am Cooking Tuesday, January 26 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Meditation Circle Learn exciting new ways to cook us- ing Essential Oils during demo. Cost: $30 North Domingo Baca Into to Ukulele Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 pm North Valley, Room 3 Thursday, June 16 Add some joy as you learn to play. Shadow Puppets 9:00 - 10:00 am (Construction & Presentation) North Valley, Room 3 Depression and Essential Oils Tuesdays, Classes begin March 29 Miscellaneous Classes Shadow puppets are great in enter- 10:30 - 11:30 am taining & educating children (and Depression is a serious medical con- Cost: $40 8 week course yourself). Learn to construct 2 to 4 dition that can aff ect how you fell. characters, manipulate (choreograph This class will off er some suggestions Spa Products for the use of Essential Oils that may or act), and present them. We will help you create a spa like en- eliminate or reduce the level of symp- vironment in your home using simple North Valley, Room 3 toms associated with depression. Tuesday, February 2,9,16 and 23 household ingredients and Essential 4:00 - 5:00 pm North Valley, Room 3 Oils. Thursday, January 14 Cost: $60 includes kit and North Valley, Room 3 9:00 - 10:00 am shadow puppet stage box Thursday, March 17 Instructor: Deb Garey Instructor: Tessie Greenfield 9:00 - 10:00 am Barelas Clown Academy Cost: $3 materials fee FREE - UP your inner child to discov- Ukulele ering the fun, creative, clown in you! Learn and earn a free ukulele spon- Upon graduating, you will have the sored by iCreate Inc. Requirements: opportunity to sponsor your grand- Low income. Memorize and perform child into the Clown Academy. You 5 simple songs. Attend 12 classes. will need to purchase some materials. Donations gladly accepted. North Valley, Room 1 & 2 Tuesday, May 3 Barelas, Lead/Coal Father’s Day Gift 5:45 - 6:45 pm Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, with Essential Oils 12 weeks March 1, 8, 15, 22 In this class we will be make car air Religious 1:30 – 3:30 pm freshener and talc. Instructor: Jingles the Clown History of the Bible North Valley, Room 3 Beginning Guitar Thursday, May 19 North Domingo Baca 9:00 - 10:00 am Thursday, Learn acoustic guitar using hands on Cost: $3 materials fee 11:00 am - 12:30 pm instruction and recordings. Manzano Mesa, Room 5 First Aid (Essential Oils) Family Centered Prayer Battle Tuesday, 9:00-10:00am All Essential Oils are potential can- Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Friday, 10:30-11:30am didates for a fi rst aid kit because of Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm Instructor: Brad Mason their many uses. This class will dis- cuss six of those oils and their uses. North Domingo Baca Friday 6:00 - 7:30 pm How about a game North Valley, Room 3 Classes Men’s Bible Study of Mah Jongg? Thursday, February 18 9:00 - 10:00 am See page 26 North Domingo Baca Instructor: Deb Garey Monday, 8:30 - 10:00 am 10 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Photography Classes Swedish Weaving Metals North Domingo Baca, Room 5 Swedish Weaving is an art of weaving Wednesday 8:30 - 11:30 am yarns through a counted cloth, called Silversmith I Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monk’s Cloth. · LeatherGlass · Painting, Drawing & Pastels · Metals Sign up at the front desk Cut, stamp, hammer, solder and Instructor: Jim Corrigan Palo Duro, Pondersosa finish silver. Learn basic tech- Religious · Photography · Drawing · Folk Arts Friday 2:15 - 4:30 pm niques with practical information. Cost: $10 Material Fee Silversmith II-VIII and open session Instructor: C. Lucero to be held at Albuquerque Silver & Glass Stone Academy. Palo Duro, Juniper Stained Glass Wed., Jan. 13, 20, 27 & Feb. 3 Learn how to cut, grind and copper foil Wed., Mar. 23, 30 & Apr. 6 & 13 glass, assemble, solder and complete Wed., June 1, 8, 15 & 22 projects. Materials not included. 4:30 - 6:30 pm Drawing Cost: $150 silver & materials fee Palo Duro, Cottonwood Instructor: Eileen Ott Portrait Drawing Class Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am (Class does not meet in Jul. & Aug.) Silversmith Open Sessions We need your face! Highland Portrait Metal Casting Drawing class draws live models with Leather a focus on the proportions of the Learn basic skills and methods. Us- head. Models are needed weekly in Leather Craft ing the lost wax casting process you can cast objects in silver & bronze. return you will get copies of all the Learn the art of hand-tooled leather artworks of your portrait. New Artist crafting. Students must buy leather. Palo Duro, Juniper welcomed and models are always Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm needed. Palo Duro, Aspen Instructor: Lumpee Tuesday Highland, Room 8 Cost: $2.00/per casting 12:00 - 2:00 pm for consumables Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 am Love, some tools provided Instructor: Marge Palsce Cost: $1.00/month Metal Silversmith and Jewelry Making Open Lab Folk Arts New students $5.00 Painting, Drawing & Pastels Open lab for metals, silversmith, Retablos/Hispanic Folk Art fused glass and enamel for those Artist’s Corner students with a basic knowledge of Learn the art of making retablos. jewelry making. Meets to paint in any medium and Barelas, Stover Palo Duro, Juniper offer gentle critique and constructive Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:30 am Wednesday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm criticism. George Salazar Instructor: Garcia, Taylor, Provencio North Valley, Room 3 Manzano Mesa, Room 3 Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Anita Andrade Bring your own materials Instructor: Kennedy Retablos Workshop We will focus not only on the his- Repousse/Embossed Tin tory of the art form, but in the Repousse is the craft of metal creation and construction of your embossing. It is done by push- Classes own painting using native plant ing, working or making a relief in and mineral pigments. Classes will metal. This art form dates at least cover “recipes” for making your own back to the 12th Century. Join the gesso, paints and varnish. · Fitness · Meals tradition and make your own re- North Valley, Room 4 · Events · Clubs pousse artwork. Tuesday, February 16, 23 Palo Duro, Pinon 9:00- 11:00 am · Dances · Games Wednesday, $40 Materials Included · Classes · Trips February 3, 10, 17 & 24 Instructor: Ellen Santistevan 5:00-6:30pm THERE IS SOMETHING Cost: $60 All Materials Included FOR EVERYONE! Instructor: Kerry Bergen A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 11 Traditional Spanish Tin Work ideas and techniques and have a lot Metals, con't. of fun together. This is a self-direct- Creative Arts for Tinsmithing is a traditional Spanish ed group and you must supply your Everyone - Repujado colonial art form. Come to learn basic own materials and tools. techniques. Repujado is the Mexican craft of See center for complete details and Highland, Room 2 metal embossing. It is done by supplies. Sign-up is required limit 10. Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 pm pushing, working or making a relief Cost: $10 materials fee required. in metal. This art form dates at least back to the 12th century. Join Highland, Room 2 the tradition and make your own Tuesday, February 23 – April 5 repujado artwork. Class is limited Instructor: Cora Chavez to 10 students. Sign up at the front Bear Canyon, Room 5 desk. Friday, April 22 - June 3 1:00 - 3:00 pm Barelas, Lead/Coal Instructor: Cora Chavez Thursday, January 7, 14, 21 1:00 –2:30 pm Traditional Tin Work Instructor: Kerry Bergen Open Studio Cost: $60 Join this group of beginning to expe- all materials are included. rienced tin work artists. You can share

Painting Workshop Visiting Artists Series Basic Gesture Drawing Instruction is given on perspective, Guest artist guides participants in an Explore line, tone, texture and shad- composition, form, color mixing and activity that often involves a demo and ing with graphite, conte crayon and blending. Ongoing classes are open a hands-on experience. Open to all. A charcoal. Learn how to draw what to all levels. No registration required. different artist volunteers each week you see by learning gestural tech- Bring materials. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dur- niques accomplished through basic ing the summer, the program is more exercises. North Valley, Room 4 informal. Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Palo Duro, Pinon · Painting, Drawing & Pastels Drawing · Painting, con't. Metals, Palo Duro, Cottonwood Watercolor for Fun Wednesday, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:00 - 6:30pm This all levels class covers: Land- Instructor: Haag Cost: $60 All Materials Included scape, spring flowers, still life, Instructor: Kerry Bergen painting from photos and sketches Brilliance of Soft Pastels Chinese Brush Painting and one class on location. Beginners focus on technique, com- The Chinese brush painting style is North Domingo Baca, Room 5 position and materials. Intermediate also referred to as freehand style. Monday, 8:30 am -12:00 pm students focus on interpreting value Ming Franz will guide you step by Instructor: Jo Nell Tyson and color, enhancing skills and new step in brush techniques and strokes, This is a self-directed class challenges. Demos given along with individual help. Some materials may mixing colors on the brush, struc- Adult Watercolor be purchased. tural composition and methods of expression. Sign up is required, space North Domingo Baca, Room 5 Manzano Mesa, Room 3 is limited. You must bring your own Tuesday, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm supplies and the list will be provided Instructor: Raymond Ortiz Call for dates upon sign-up. Free 6 - 8 week session, Sharon Jensen Palo Duro Palettes Highland, Room 2 A Gathering of Artists Thursday, February 18 – March 24 We work in all mediums and share 9:00 am – 12 noon Formally known as “Artist Series” our knowledge and enthusiasm. Instructor: Ming Franz Come sample a variety of methods, started by Ralph Lewis this group ideas and techniques. of artist will present and gently Creative Arts for Everyone - Material available. critique art pieces in any medium. Flower Painting with Acrylics

Classes Artists of all levels are welcome. Palo Duro, Piñon Students will learn: How to create Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Highland, Room 8 both smooth and textural finishes Instructor: Lamkin Monday 10:00 – 11:30 am Most activities are FREE with membership unless otherwise indicated.

12 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! using how to use mediums and Painting: Open Workshop Barelas, Lead/Coal basic color theory. The classes will Thursday, March 3, 10, 17, 24 begin with basic flower drawing All venues welcome 1:00 - 2:30 pm techniques, and will advance to Bear Canyon, Room 4 Instructor: Kerry Bergen painting on canvas. Students will Friday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $60, all materials are included. complete an 18”x24” painting. All Instructor: Marian Boandl levels of skill are welcome! Class is Creative Arts for Everyone - Painting, Drawing & Pastels, con't. No registration required, Saints and Icons Watercolor limited to 10 students. Sign up at bring materials. the front desk. Paint Saints & Icons using basic water- Off Beat Artists Barelas, Lead/Coal color techniques. Learn to create tradi- Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 We are a group of self-directed artists tional Spanish Colonial retablo images. 1:00 –2:30 pm who work primarily in drawing and All levels of skill are welcome! Class is Instructor: Kerry Bergen painting mediums. The objective is limited to 10 students. Sign up at the Cost: $80, all materials are included. to work and share our creative experi- front desk. ences. No instruction. Participants Barelas, Lead/Coal Creative Arts for Everyone - provide their own materials and work Landscape Collage Thursday, February 4, 11, 18, 25 at their own pace. 1:00 - 2:30 pm Collage is a creative method of col- Barelas, Lead/Coal Instructor: Kerry Bergen lecting a variety of materials and Monday Cost: $60, all materials are included. exploring how they 11:00 am - 3:30 pm might be put Drawing Basics together into a Water Color Basics Drawing techniques including funda- composition. The mentals from mark making, forming, materials used in Color theory will be taught in this class along with watercolor tech- value and texture. Observational draw- this collage ing from photographs will be covered workshop can niques. Wet on wet, dry brush and the use of frisket, salt and plastic help you create artwork for years to range from magazine photos, found come. papers, scraps of fabric, stamps, wrap to create textures. Subject mat- music sheets or any printed paper. ter will include still-life and land- North Valley, Room 4 Students are encouraged to col- scape. Tues., May 3, 10, 17, 24 4:30 - 6:30 pm lect their own found materials and North Valley, Room 2 Cost: $45 Materials provided magazines. Class is limited to 10 Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 Drawing in Perspective students. Sign up at the front desk. 4:30 - 6:30 pm Cost: $50 Materials provided This course covers the fundamentals in Barelas, Lead/Coal 1 point 2 point and 3 point perspective Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 Watercolor for Beginners: with a lesson on atmospheric perspec- 1:00 - 2:30 pm Enjoy the Flow tive. The course will allow participants Instructor: Kerry Bergen to complete drawing in each of these Cost: $60, all materials included We will learn basic techniques of watercolor, with emphasis on meth- areas. Drawing ods that are freeing and take full North Valley, Room 4 advantage of the medium. We will Tuesdays, March 1 & 15 and 22 & 29 North Domingo Baca take advantage of the beauty of NM 4:30 - 6:30 pm Saturday, for inspiration. Cost: $45 Materials provided 9:15 - 11:15 am Palo Duro, Pinon Elaine Cimino Monday, Feb. 1, 8, 22 & March 7, 14 Drawing with Zentangles 1:00 - 3:00pm Instructor fee $30.00 for 5 classes If you like to draw patterns and doodle Instructor: Sandra you can learn Zentangles. It is a Zen-like way of creating images through recep- Creative Arts for Everyone - tive patterns and shapes. We will be Classes Reverse Glass Painting utilizing the use of symbols in this class to create inspired design. This is a great Watercolor While a lot of the painting is focused on religious subjects, it has also way to create patterns for quitls or to This on-going activity allows partici- been used to create signs and to apply to painting. pants to share ideas, techniques and paint more traditional subjects such North Valley, Room 4 inspiration. No registration required. as flowers, still life and landscapes. Tuesdays, February 2, 9 Bear Canyon, Room 3 Learn the basics of reverse glass 4:00 - 5:30 pm Cost: $25 Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm painting. All levels of skill are wel- Instructor: Elaine Cimino Instructor: Paul Stubbe come! Class is limited to 10 students. Sign up at the front desk. A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 13 Painting like Hand-Building Clay Classes Monet (Adult) Learn to paint New students start the first landscapes like week of every month. There is a Monet and the material and firing charge. impressionist North Domingo Baca painters. The course will be taught Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Flower Painting with Acrylics in acrylics. No prior experience is Saturday, 12:00 - 2:30 pm necessary. The classes will begin with basic Hand-Building Clay Classes flower drawing techniques, and North Valley, Room 4 (Youth) will advance to painting on canvas. Tuesdays, April 5-26 The first class will be a drawing and 4:30 - 6:30 pm Parent/ Guardian must remain painting demonstration. Course $50 Materials provided in class for ages 5 - 7. Cost is $2 per student per class. Palo Duro, Pinon Pottery Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20 & 27 North Domingo Baca 5:00 - 6:30 pm Pottery Lab Friday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $120 All Materials Included 2:30 - 5:30 pm Instructor: Kerry Bergen For advanced and intermediate pottery students only. Landscape Collage Pottery: Pinch a Pot Birdie Palo Duro, Piñon In this class you will develop The ultimate goal of collage is to Wednesday, 8:00 - 11:30 am hand-forming skills for working assemble a collection of objects and Self-directed with clay, learn the importance of materials and transform them into timing, explore finishing tech- a new visual form. Materials will be niques and become acquainted provided. with glazing and firing proce- Palo Duro, Pinon dures. Cost: $5.00 material fee. Wednesday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27

Painting, Drawing & Pastels, con't. · Pottery con't. & Pastels, Drawing Painting, Bear Canyon, Room 5 5:00 - 6:30 pm Thursday, January 14 - March 10 Cost: $60 All Materials Included 8:30 - 11:30 am Instructor: Kerry Bergen Instructor: Ed Mills Pottery with Penne Pottery This class will create in clay using All levels welcome. From pinch pots, multiple techniques- pinch pots, slabs, coiling to wheel throwing. coiling slabs, the potters’ wheel, Self directed. Material Fee. glazing and firing. This class is designed for the beginning to North Valley, Room 4 Let’s Color! Adult Coloring Club intermediate student. Sign up is Monday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm required. The class will focus on slowly color- Palo Duro, Piñon Highland ing pages of their Adult Coloring Friday, 9:00 - 11:30 am Books with the goal of relaxation. Room 2 All other thoughts – your to-do list, Manzano Mesa, Room 3 Wednesday deadlines, work stress – fade, as you Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:00 am – 12:00 noon work on coloring. Bring your own art Pottery for Kids supplies and coloring books. Start January 6 Class is $2.00 for ages kindergarten Instructor: Manzano Mesa, Room 3 to 5th grade (5 - 11). Class is limited Penne Roberts Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm to 25 participants. Sign up at the Self-Directed Group front desk. Pottery & Handbuilding Clay North Domingo Baca, Room 5 Come learn the basic techniques of Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm hand-building and make some of

Classes your own pottery creations. Open Studio Barelas, Santa Fe North Domingo Baca, Room 5 Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Tuesday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm (kiln room) Instructor: JoLynne Fenger 12:00 - 2:00 pm Materials and Firing Fees (Room 5) Jo Lynne 14 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Quilting For novice and experienced quilters Highland, Room 7 Tuesday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm North Valley, Room 3 Monday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Woodcarving Palo Duro, Cottonwood

Carvers do all types of relief and chip · Quilting Telescope · Woodworking Tuesday, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm carving; wood burning, golf ball and Quilting Instructor: Spartz, Stanton santo carving, etc. Bring your own Knitting and Crocheting Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm tools. Instructor: Stanton Beginners to advanced are wel- Planet Art with Debbie Kmak come. Beginners are taught the Machine Quilting Classes are $35, includes material fee. Computer Activities basics of knitting and techniques. Manzano Mesa, Room 4

Thursday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm North Valley, Room 2 Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sewing & Alterations Quilting: Experienced Bring your latest sewing project and get help with any alterations or This group of experienced hand question you may have! quilters work on each other’s quilts to completion. Palo Duro, Ponderosa Tues., 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Bear Canyon, Rooms 3 & 4 Instructor: Gosso Computer Activities Tuesday, 8:30 - 11:45 am Instructor: Janet Moffatt Telescope Computer Lab Tuesday Angels (Palo Duro) & Amateur Telescope Making Open to members who wish to prac- Laptop Quilters (Highland) tice their computer skills or access the Make your own telescope. web. A wide variety of items from donated Manzano Mesa, Barelas, Computer Room materials. Everything produced is Call Center for hours. given to community groups and hos- Room 3 pitals. Donations of fabric and yarn 1st & 3rd Bear Canyon, Computer Room are always appreciated. Wednesday Monday, Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm Friday 9:00 - 11:00 am Highland, Room 3 Instructor: Mike Pendley No Registration required Monday, 9:00 - 11:00 am Highland, Room 6 Palo Duro, Aspen Woodworking Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tuesday, 8:30 - 11:30 am Manzano Mesa, Computer Lab Instructor: Bommelaere Open Woodshop and Woodcarving Tues, Thur, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Punch Quilting Wednesday & Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm If you are interested in carving, cutting North Valley, Computer lab A “no sew” way to create fabric pic- or working on other wood projects Mon. - Fri. all day, except when class is tures and wall hangings. please join us. in session. Computer assistance avail- Manzano Mesa, Room 3 North Valley, Room 3 able on Tues. & Thurs. Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tuesday, 8:30 - 10:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm Classes Manzano Mesa, Room 3 Palo Duro, Cedar Crest Monday, Tuesday, Friday Wednesday, 8:00 – 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm Instructor: Ralph Manchego Woodcarving Are you a member of Women and men of all skill levels enjoy Los Volcanes woodcarving in this ongoing class. Senior Center? Bear Canyon, Room 5 See Page 47 for Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Gerry Hobart important information

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 15 Social Media and computer programs. Minimum of 4 New Technology students needed to offer this class. Barelas, Computer Room Intro to Facebook Tuesday, January 5, 12, 19, Learn your way around the most Internet and Email 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Thursday, January 21) popular social media site, Facebook. Learn how to access the internet, Tuesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, Communicate with family, friends. shop without compromising your 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Students in this class must be experi- personal information, find reliable Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, enced and familiar using a computer. government and medical websites. Students will be creating an individu- 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:00 - 3:00 pm al customized Facebook page. North Valley, Computer Lab Cost: $20 Tuesday, January 12, 19 26 Instructor: Patrick Turrieta – Please North Valley, Computer Lab 5:00 - 6:45 pm Cost: $40 see instructor to sign up for class. Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16 5:00 – 6:45 pm Cost: $40.00 North Valley, Computer Lab Intermediate Introduction Instructor: Marcella L. Pirlot Tuesday, March 16, 23, 30 Course: Intro to Microsoft 5:00 - 6:45 pm Cost: $40 Publisher 2013 Advanced Facebook North Valley, Computer Lab Learn how to make flyers, greeting Students will learn more about the et- Wednesday, June 8, 15, 22 cards, calling cards, and banners. It is iquette essentials of communicating 5:00 - 6:45 pm Cost: $40 recommended that the student have with family, friends and businesses as common use and understanding of Computer Classes Computer well as setting up an exclusive private Getting To Know Your Computer Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operat- group Facebook page and changing ing system prior to taking this class. profile and security settings. This is a class designed to get you to have an understanding about your Minimum of 4 students needed to offer this class. Social Media & New Technology Social Media & New North Valley, Computer Lab computer. Wednesday, May 11, 18, 25 Barelas, Computer Room 5:00 - 6:45 pm Cost: $40.00 N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab March 2, 3, 8, 9 Tuesday, February 2, 9, 18, 16, 23, Instructor: Marcella L. Pirlot 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: Donation 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm Cost: Donation Tuesday, April 5, 12, 19, 26, Instagram New Social Media Site 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Computers for Beginners Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21, 28, Learn how to take photos with your Learn basic computer terms and 9:00 - 11:00 am $20 phone, post them on Instagram, and functions. You will learn how to use Instructor: Patrick Turrieta – Please your followers and whoever visits the mouse, the keyboard, the Start see instructor to sign up for class. your profile will see it and “like it” if Menu, the Control Panel, and much they like it. It’s perfectly safe and lots Computer Use 101 more. of fun! This is a basic hands-on use of the North Valley, Computer Lab North Valley, Computer Lab computer. Learn how to get online, Wednesday, April 6, 13, 20 Wednesday, January 13, 20, 27 how to use Microsoft Word, what 3:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $40 3:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $40 keys or mouse key to use to achieve North Valley, Computer Lab Windows PC Classes a specific goal, how to download Tuesday, June 7, 14, 21 At Bear Canyon page(s), and how to use a flash drive. 5:00 - 6:45 pm $40 You will also learn how to find and We conduct classes periodically on a save a webpage, and how to reverse Computer Classes variety of Windows PC topics. To join errors. our eMail list and recevie course no- General Computer tifications, contact Lenore Abruzzo Barelas, Computer Room Thursday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Ask Computer Questions - at 292-2971, or at antonioabruzzo@ comcast.net Friday, 9:00 am -1:00 pm Get Computer Help Cost: Free. Bring your computer questions. Introduction to Microsoft Please sign up at Windows 8.1 and Beyond Front Desk Manzano Mesa, Instructor: Qassem Samad Computer Lab This class is ideal for the first time stu-

Classes 1st Saturday, dent wanting to learn the use of the 12:30 - 2:30 pm computer and the student wishing to Instructor: update their computer skills with the M. Hadaway, latest Microsoft operating system. J. Freedman, They will learn about all computer R. Bemis, and components and how they inter- E. Cardona act to work with various Microsoft 16 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! for eBook (electronic book) such as Apple Macintosh Classes Windows PC Workshop Kindle, Nook or iPad. This is NOT a at Bear Canyon An open Windows PC forum - Bring writing class. We conduct classes periodically on your questions. No matter your expe- North Valley, Room 3 a variety of Apple Macintosh top- rience level - We welcome beginners. Tuesday, February 23

ics. To join e-mail list, and receive Your questions are important - All 4:00-5:00 pm Computer Classe, con't. course notification plus regular answers will be demonstrated on the Cost: $10 “Mac Tips & Information,” contact: movie screen. Arrive early. The first 25 Instructor: Tessie Greenfield (Visit: Bob Reed at 292-3805, who arrive will be seated. http://kidstale-nm.com) [email protected] 3rd Wednesday of each month, Managing Your Files and Folders 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Apple Macintosh Day This is where the contents of the cur- Open to Mac users of any experi- Bear Canyon, rent folder or library are displayed. ence level - FREE. An open, interac- FREE - Donations are appreciated A folder is a container you can use to tive - Apple Macintosh educational Not Required - Just show up store files in. Users meeting that includes: Questions? E-mail Bob Reed at: [email protected] N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab • The Learning Corner - March 15, 16, 17, 18 9:45 - 11:15 am. Announce- Presented by the Bear Canyon Com- 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm ments and a Macintosh edu- puter Instruction Club, a Non-profit Cost: Donation Computer Educational Organization. cational presentation - A dif- Microsoft Excel 2010 ferent subject every month. Harold Gottlieb & Gary Day, Facilita- tors Grasp the power of data using Mi- • Macintosh Q/A Session - crosoft Office Excel 2010. This class 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Bring introduces students to spreadsheet your questions and see an- concepts. swers demonstrated on our N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab large movie screen. January 20, 21, 26, 27 Bear Canyon, Rooms 3 & 4 June 8, 9, 13, 14 3rd Saturday of each month Manzano Mesa Computer Classes 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm Facilitator: Bob Reed Cost: Donation [email protected] Each class needs at least 5 students Microsoft Publisher 2010 to apply in order to hold the class. Please fill out an application, in the Learn to create calendars with photo, Computer Lab at Manzano Mesa and flyer, business cards, newsletter and you will be notified by phone when more using Microsoft Publisher 2010. the class is scheduled for and the cost of the class. N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab February 10, 11, 16, 17 • Beginners Computer 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm for Windows XP & 7 Cost: Donation Apple iPad & iPhone Workshop • Windows 8.1 Differences • Beginners Windows 8.1 Microsoft Word 2010 iPad and iPhone users, bring your • Internet Level 1 Learn the most used word process- iPad or iPhone and join the fun! This ing software on the planet, Microsoft is a FREE workshop format where • Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010 Word 2010! your iPad, iPhone and iOS questions • Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010 may be answered. Note: Kindle, • How to use Facebook N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab Nook, Windows tablets or Android • How to use SKYPE January, 6, 7, 12, 13 • Email Basics

devices are not covered. Seating is May, 25, 26, 30, 31 Classes limited to the first 25 who arrive. • Files, folders & flash drives 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm basics Cost: Donation Bear Canyon, Computer Lab • Digital Camera Basics 2nd Thursday of every month MS Office-Word • Buy/sell on Craigslist & Ebay 10:00 am - 12:00 noon • Individual tutoring by appt. North Valley, Computer Lab Contact: Bob Reed Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 [email protected] Introduction to Self-Publishing 5:00 – 6:45 pm Macintosh Q/A Session - on eBook Cost: $40.00 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Bring your Don’t wait for a publisher to publish questions and see answers demon- your book. Self-publish your book strated on our large movie screen. and learn some guidelines in writing A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 17 Computer Classes, con't. Ballroom Dancing Bear Canyon, Social Hall New Windows 10 Thursday, 4:45 - 5:45 pm Operating System Cost: $6 per lesson This class will cover the Start Menu, Instructor: Apps, Desktop, Maintenance rou- Rosamaria Delgadillo-Burt tines, Personalize your Computer Dance and Movement and Introduction to Microsoft Edge. Using the Internet for Parkinson’s Handouts provided. Learn how to access the Internet, Join in the musicality, rhythm, Palo Duro, Cedar Crest shop without compromising your expression, inventiveness and Friday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 personal information, find reliable sheer physical pleasure of dance. Friday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, government and medical websites. Customized for all abilities. Friday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab 10:00 am -12:30pm North Valley, South Social Hall March 23, 24, 29, 30 1st & 3rd Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $35 for the four classes 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm Instructor: Mary Sandoval Free to members with Parkinson’s, Cost: Donation Instructor: Joanie Carlisle Tech Talk-Technological Word 2010 Level 1 Assistance & Classes Line Dancing Learn to use the most used word Beginning Line Dance Come with your questions and tech processing software on the planet, device so these high school students Microsoft Word 2010. Barelas, Social Hall can assist you with your cell phones, Wednesday, 9:30–11:00 am (Starting tablets, computers, installing and N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab February 3) using apps, social media, using the June 22, 23, 27, 28 Instructor: Gayle Mecca internet, word/excel, skype and more. 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm Cost: $1.00 Below is the Scheduled list of classes! Computer Classes ,con't. · Dance Classes Classes · Dance ,con't. Classes Computer Please call center for any questions. Dance Classes Bear Canyon, Social Hall Thursday, 3:15 - 4:30 pm January 14 Installing and uninstalling Ballroom/Latin/Swing Dance: (with new classes starting in apps for cell phones Intermediate January, May, and September) January 21 Installing and uninstalling Continuation from the beginning Manzano Mesa, Social Hall apps for computers class, with intermediate step patterns. January 28 Using social media i.e. Wed, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Facebook, Twitter Manzano Mesa *Starter 12:15 - 1:15 pm February 4 Creating and using email Cost: $25 for 4 weeks, *first time dancers or beginners February 11 Computer Security includes patterns & disc Instructor: Georgette Smith February 18 Texting & Computer Saturday, N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall acronyms (such as LOL and IDK) Beginning 10:00 - 11:00 am Thu, 1:15 - 2:30 pm, Mary Garcia February 25 Surfing the internet Intermediate 11:00 am - 12:00 pm March 3 How to take photos with Instructor: Barbara Weiss, 506-0049 North Valley, Social Hall your phone upload and send them Mon, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Clarada Hall March 10 Microsoft Word – docu- Palo Duro, Mesquite ment creation Mon, 3:15 - 4:30 pm Manzano Mesa, Lobby Sat. (2nd, 3rd, & 4th) Thursday, Begins Jan 14th (New classes starting 10:15am-12:00am in January, May & September) 9:00 - 10:30 am Using Email Instructor: K. Tidy Learn how to send an email mes- Wise Women Belly Dance Classes sage to any person with an email Intermediate Line Dance This gentle approach to this ancient address. In addition to typical text- Bear Canyon art form can be enjoyed by women of based e-mail messages, you can send Tuesday, 3:15 - 4:30 pm all ages, abilities, sizes and shapes. almost any type of file in an email Instructor: Clarada Hull message, including documents, pic- Manzano Mesa, Highland, Social Hall tures, and music. Social Hall Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm N. Domingo Baca, Computer Lab Instructor: Wylene Santistevan May 11, 12, 16, 17 Instructor: 9:45 am ∙ 12:00 pm Amaya - 280-3638 Cost: Donation 18 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Manzano Mesa, Social Hall Beginning Conversational Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Spanish Instructor: Georgette Smith Suitable for absolute beginners and N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall a good refresher for those who have Dance Classes, con't. · Language Classes Tue, 5:45 - 7:30 pm, had Spanish in school. Learn essential Instructor: Georgette Smith phrases; how to show good manners Intermediate II in Spanish; and enough to get by in Intermediate Sign-Language many practical situations. Bear Canyon This is a secondary course for Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm North Valley, Room 3 those who have taken the begin- Tuesday, April 19 Manzano Mesa, Social Hall ning course. 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm North Valley, Room 3 Cost: $75, 8 week course Instructor: Wylene Santistevan Tuesday, April 26, Intermediate III May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 North Valley, Room 3 5:30-7:00 pm Thursday, January 28 - March 24 Manzano Mesa, Social Hall Cost: $5 material fee 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Pam Jenkins Cost: $75, 8 week course Instructor: Clorinda Ricci Italian for Beginners Italian Workshop: Intermediate Advanced Learn the language of love! Come Emphasis is on reading, grammar, Palo Duro, Mesquite have some fun while picking up conversation and verb conjugation. Mon, 1:30 - 3:15 pm conversations Italian and listening Bear Canyon, Room 2 Instructor: D. Madison to Italian songs. Sat, (2nd, 3rd, & 4th) Tuesday, 11:10 am - 1:00 pm No experience Register with Alex Trujillo Instructor: J. Hendrix necessary. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Spanish Workshop Instructor : D. Madison Barelas, Stover Friday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced Bear Canyon, Social Hall Instructor: Alison Oatman Thursday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Conducted mainly in Spanish, with Cost: $3/class activities that emphasize speaking, Square Dancing French: Advanced listening and reading. Call to see if Enjoy the timeless tradition Conversation, reading & writing. Stu- space is available. of Square Dancing. dents should be able to read, write & Bear Canyon, Room 2 Palo Duro, Mesquite speak at advanced level. Tuesday, 9:00 - 10:50 am Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Palo Duro, Aspen Instructor: Frances Perolti Instructor: Carol Champion Monday, No registration required NM & Latin Dance Class 1:00 - 3:00 pm Spanish Workshop Cost: $5 Materials Fee Learn New Mexican and Latin Temmar & Himmelstein Grammar Review/Conversation dances. German: Beginning Carry on conversations with others Barelas, Conversational in Spanish. Improve fluency through use.

Social Hall Classes Monday, Bear Canyon, Room 1 Tuesday Bear Canyon, Room 2 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday, 1:10 - 3:00 pm Instructor: Frances Lujan 2:00 - 4:00 pm Instructor: Simon Instructors: Ken Kloeppel No registration required Language Classes German: Intermediate Spanish French Beginners Level 1 & 2 Members need to have pronuncia- tion and grammar under control This on-going class is an intermedi- North Domingo Baca, Room 5 and can write sentences with ate-advanced level. Interested stu- Call for dates: 1:00 - 4:15 pm dependent clauses. This is not a dents may visit to determine if class conversation class. level and content are appropriate for them. What is Elder Palo Duro, Aspen Mediation? Thursday, Highland, Room 7 8:45 - 11:30 am Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm See page 34 Instructor: Instructor: Belcher Holcomb, Maldonado A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 19 Language Classes Writing Your Autobiography Escribiente Calligraphy Society Beginners Sign Language This workshop is based on your own We welcome guests and members personal experiences and includes of the public who have an interest in Learn sign language basics, including short writings about particular events learning more about the fine art of the alphabet, counting, plus familiar in one’s life. beautiful writing. words and phrases. Bear Canyon, Room 1 Manzano Mesa, Room 5 North Valley, Room 3 Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:15 am 1st Wednesday Tues., Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 1 Instructor: Suzanne Clear (Except Jan. July & Dec) 1:00 - 2:30 pm Cost: $5 material fee Writing about our Lives 6:30 - 8:30pm For more information: Instructor: Pam Jenkins In this memoir class we will help each escribiente.org North Valley, Room 3 other write our stories by writing, Wordwright’s Writing Tues., Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5,12,19 reading aloud and revising. We will 5:30 - 7:00 pm Cost: $5 material fee experience a sense of accomplish- North Domingo Baca Language Classes Language Classes Instructor: Pam Jenkins ment, enhance our mental alertness Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm and make friends. It is never too late Inquiring Minds

Writing Classes & Groups Classes Writing for personal growth. Lip Reading Discussion Group Bear Canyon, Room 5 Highland, Room 3 Monday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm $5 materials Friday Inquiring Minds is a lively discussion no registration required 1:00 - 3:00 pm group about varied topics includ- Jean Dugas Instructor: Joanne Calkins ing, but not limited to, anthropol- ogy, cultures, history, foods, music, Writing Classes and Groups Women’s Journaling arts, medicine, therapy disciplines, education, etc. All members take Learn techniques in keeping a jour- TGIF Poetry turns researching topics and present nal for writing stories, poems, heal- them to the class for discussion and Devoted to reading poetry by its ing, and finding the artist within. members, contemporary poets, as further study if desired. North Valley, Room 3 well as great poets of the past. Bear Canyon, Room 2 Starting: Friday Classes Monday, 10:00 - 11:00 am Bear Canyon, Room 2 10:00 - 11:00 am 1st and 3rd Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm No registration required

Ice Cream Socials JAN. - JUNE 2016 Barelas, Lobby 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 75¢/serving Manzano Mesa, Lobby 2nd Friday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 75¢/serving Weekly Center Dances Pie Socials Birthday Party Dance to Live Music at the Centers Enjoy your favorite pies at these socials.

January - June 2016 Celebrate birthdays every month Dance to top 40s, Spanish, country Barelas, Lobby with cake. western, and oldies. Check the bul- 4th Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm letin boards for our monthly listings Barelas, Social Hall 75¢/slice 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm of bands. Cost: $2.50 per person North Domingo Baca, Lobby Barelas, Social Hall Highland, Social Hall First Friday, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Friday, 1:30 - 4:30 pm 1st Wednesday, 12:15 - 12:45 pm 75¢/serving N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall Highland, Social Hall Last Friday, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Every 3rd Wednesday, 3:00 - 6:00 pm North Valley, Social Hall North Valley, Social Hall 3rd Friday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Sunday, 1:30 - 4:30 pm Events *Sponsored by Presbyterian Bear Canyon, Social Hall Thursday evenings, 6:00 - 9:00 pm 20 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Dinner Dances Piano Music Viva Las Vegas Luncheon Spend an elegant evening dining and Piano music for your enjoyment. Shake, rattle and roll, bring your poker dancing to live music. Various bands face for an afternoon of friends, food Cost: $7.50 per person North Valley, Social Hall and lots of fun! It will be a Full House. Barelas, Social Hall Thursday, Bear Canyon, Social Hall Tuesday, March 22 & June 28 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday, January 22 4:00 - 7:00 pm 11:30am-1:00pm North Valley, Social Hall Special Luncheons Cost: $4.00 Tuesday, February 16 & May 17 Bear Canyon, Social Hall Reservations required 4:00 - 7:00 pm 4th Friday (subject to change) FEBRUARY 2016 - June 2016, con't. January Dessert Socials 11:30 am - 1:00 pm · February January Cost: $4/person Join us for a special treat once a Chinese New Year month, with a variety of desserts. JANUARY 2016 As we kick off the “Year of the North Valley, Social Hall Monkey” we will enjoy some great 2nd Thursday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Baby, It’s Cold Outside Luncheon entertainment and a great Chinese Palo Duro, Mesquite inspired meal! 2nd Wednesday, 11:30 - 12:30 We know it’s cold out so come join us for a “candle lit” luncheon featuring Highland, Social Hall Bear Canyon, Social Hall Italian fare and live entertainment Thursday, February 4 3rd Friday 1:30 - 2:30 pm that is sure to warm the soul. Cost: $4.00 Sponsored by Granfor's Realty Ticket Required Manzano Mesa Serving at 11:30 am Friday Afternoon Matinee Wednesday, January 6 Join us as we feature a “Movie of the 11:30 - 12:30pm Pregame Superbowl week” You will get a free box of pop- Monday Fun-Day Pickleball Party! corn just for joining us. What better way to start off the week Your team may be playing this Sunday Highland, Lobby than to have Monday Fun-Day play- or maybe not but either way sport Friday, 2:00 pm ing pickleball! Refreshments will be your team’s jersey and join us for some served. game time snacks! Murder Mystery Dinner Barelas, Social Hall Manzano Mesa Monday, January 11 Friday, February 5 Think you’re a good detective? Come 1:30 - 3:30 pm 11:00 - 12:00pm join us for dinner and solve the murder mystery. Happy Hour Wednesday Are You Ready for Some Football? N. Domingo Baca, Live every hour like it’s happy hour! Social Hall Join us once a month for some music, Ready…Set…Join us for a pre-Super refreshing drinks, and tasty treats! Bowl Party! Put on your team jersey, Friday, January 29 dance to some great music and enjoy 6:00 - 8:00pm: Barelas, Social Hall some munchies! Cost: $7.50 Wednesday, January 20 12:30 - 2:30 pm Barelas, Social Hall Karaoke Tuesdays Friday, February 5 1:30 - 4:30 pm For those of you who sing like Sina- Cost: $2.50 tra and those who can barely carry a tune: come and sing your heart out! King of Diamonds & Queen of Hearts Ball Events Barelas, Social Hall Tuesday, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Roses are red, violets are blue, a Val- entine’s Day Party, we’re planning for Karaoke Pie Social you! Come wearing red with Valen- Do you like to dance, do you like to Enjoy your favorite pies while listen- tines for all, we can guarantee you’ll be sing? Maybe you can be a North Val- ing to live music with friends at this having a ball! ley Karaoke Queen or King. Join us for social. Barelas, Social Hall Karaoke and dancing. North Valley, Social Hall Monday, February 8 North Valley, Social Hall Friday, January 22 1:30 - 4:00 pm Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 am 10:30 - 12:00 noon Cost: $2

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 21 FEB. 2016, con't. Sport you favorite Team! Jersey Day Fat Tuesday- Mardi Gras We are going to have a ball! Whether Do you think of New Orleans when it’s Foot Ball, Base Ball, Soccer, or you think about Marti Gras? Well……. Hockey, sport your favorite team’s Think Again. Come join us for enter- jersey and join us for a delicious sweet MINIONS Invade Manzano Mesa! tainment, music, food and fun with treat. It’s a Minion shindig here at Manzano. our beaded and masked seniors. Bear Canyon Join us for treats and the Minion fea- North Valley, Friday, ture film,. Keep your eyes out as those Social Hall February 19 silly Minions are just bound to pop-up Tuesday, February 9 1:30 - 2:30 pm when you least expect it! 10:30 - 12:30 am Free Event Sponsored by Manzano Mesa Valentine’s Day Social Granfors Realty, LLC Friday, March 11 5:30 - 8:00pm Join us as Cupid makes an ap- Oscar Luncheon pearance and fills the air with love Daylight Saving Time Coffee Lights, Camera Action! Join and happiness. Dance and laugh us on the red carpet for Bear Nothing says spring is almost here all night, and even a surprise that Canyon’s Oscar Luncheon. like the beginning of daylight saving February · March February awaits you all. time. If you’re feeling groggy in the N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall Bear Canyon, Social Hall morning after the time change, join Friday, February 12 Friday, February 26 us for some hot brewed 6:00 - 8:00 pm 11:30 am - 1:00 pm coffee and pastries to Cost: $4.00 Reservations required get your day going! Love is In The Air Barelas, Social Hall Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a Happy Hour Wednesday Monday, March 14 romanic evening at this wonderful 9:30 - 11:00 am dinner and dance. Live every hour like it’s happy hour! Join us once a month for some music, St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon North Valley, Social Hall refreshing drinks, and tasty treats! Tuesday, February 16 Throw on your green digs and join us 4:00 - 7:00 pm Barelas, Social Hall for fun while we celebrate St. Patrick’s Cost: $7.50 per person Wednesday, February 24 Day. 12:30 - 2:30 pm Red Carpet Oscar Luncheon Highland, Social Hall Thursday, March 17 The Oscars are tonight so let’s get MARCH 2016 Cost: $3.25 a head start. Don your finest garbs Reservations Required and walk the red carpet! 11:30 - 1:00 pm Let Manzano treat you Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash Luncheon St. Patrick’s Day like Hollywood Royalty March is the month. The 2nd is the day. with a decadent lunch The party starts at 11:30. Hope you Wear your green today! Come join us and fine entertainment. can come and play! We will serve tasty for corned beef and cabbage, boiled food and have games to play, see you potatoes and all the fixins. Manzano Mesa there! Tuesday, February 16 North Valley, Social Hall 11:30am - 12:30pm Manzano Mesa Thursday, March 17 Sweet Heart Luncheon Wednesday, March 2 11:30 am - 1:00pm 11:30 - 12:30pm Cost: $2 suggested lunch donation, Join us for a special Sweetheart Reservations Required Luncheon. Buy a ticket for someone Bear Canyon Health Fair St. Patty’s Day Luncheon special and enjoy great food and Visit with over 20 vendors, get your entertainment. blood pressure checked, listen to a A four-leaf clover will bring luck your way…especially if you join us on Palo Duro, Mesquite presentation, participate in a laughing St. Patty’s Day for a traditional Irish Thursday, February 18 yoga demo, and much, much more! Events feast! Don’t forget to wear your lucky Lunch served at 11:30 am Bear Canyon green! Cost: $4.00 Friday, March 4 9 am - 2 pm Barelas, Social Hall Free Continental Breakfast Thursday, March 17 Cost: $4 Sack Lunch 11:30 - 1:00 pm lunch, Reservations Required Reservations Required 22 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! St. Patty’s Day Luncheon Mad Hatter Luncheon Spring Fling Luncheon Follow the rainbow to a pot of golden Don’t be late for a very It that time of year again to enjoy a tickets for a lunch sure to dazzle the important date we have Spring Fling at Highland. Enjoy great taste buds. Wear your green or you’re found ourselves in Wonder- entertainment and wonderful spring sure to get pinched! land…. It must have been fate! meal. Follow the white rabbit to Palo Duro, Mesquite Bear Canyon for a Mad Hatter Highland, Social Hall Thursday, March 17 Thursday, April 21

luncheon. The time, the time, March · April · May Lunch served at 11:30 am who’s got the time? Cost: $4.00 Ticket Required Cost: $4.00 Serving Lunch from 11:30 - 12 noon Bear Canyon, Social Hall Pot Luck / Karaoke Night Friday, March 25 Spring Fever Luncheon Share your favorite dish, family recipe 11:30 am - 1:00 pm With some mint juleps, bright colors or secret and taste dishes from every- Cost: $4.00 Reservations required and delicious eats! Who wouldn’t one involved. Then clear your voice, want to join Palo Duro for their grab the mic and start singing. APRIL 2015 Spring Fever Luncheon? N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall Asian American Night Palo Duro, Mesquite Friday, March 18 Thursday, April 21 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join the Asian American Group as Lunch served at 11:30 am Crazy Hair Doo Day they introduce you to their culture. Cost: $4.00 Food, dancing and more. Let loose and be crazy! Wear your hair Festival International N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall in a wild, ridiculous, weird extreme North Valley Senior Center presents style. Friday, April 1 6:00 - 8:00pm 17th Annual Festival International. Bear Canyon Professional artists from different Friday, March 18 Olde Time Carnival cultures will present their music and 1:30 – 2:30 pm Luncheon and More dance in beautiful customs. Free Event Sponsored by Granfors The circus has rolled into town so join North Valley, Social Hall Realty, LLC us for vintage style fun and games. Friday, April 15 Irving Berlin Tales and Tunes Not to mention some scrumptious 9:00 - 1:30 pm eats. The party will continue through Happy Hour Wednesday Come and enjoy a the afternoon so stop on by! performance by an Live every hour like it’s happy hour! “Entertainment Duo” Manzano Mesa Join us once a month for some music, on the most influential Wednesday, April 6 refreshing drinks, and tasty treats! music composer of the 11:30 am - 2:00 pm early first half of the (Lunch served 11:30 - 1:00 pm) Barelas, Social Hall 20th century. Wednesday, April 27 Tax Day Relief Party 12:30 - 2:30 pm North Valley, Social Hall You made it through another taxing Tuesday, March 22 season! Celebrate with us! We’ll have MAY 2015 11:30 am - 12:30 pm some refreshments for you to enjoy! Happy Hour Wednesday Barelas, Social Hall Live every hour like it’s happy hour! Wednesday, April 13 Join us once a month for some music, 9:30 - 11:00 am refreshing drinks, and tasty treats! Health Fair Barelas, Social Hall Come and celebrate World Health Wednesday, March 23 North Valley’s Cinco de Mayo Events 12:30 - 2:30 pm Day with this event where organiza- Celebration tions have an opportunity to dissemi- Volunteer Recognition Brunch nate heath information to the public Come and enjoy a celebration of South-of-the border culture that’s North Valley Senior Center would at booths and to provide free health enjoyed worldwide. We will celebrate like to thank all of our volunteers for screenings. this event with food and their hard work and dedication with a North Valley, Social Hall entertainment by Chunda. special brunch. Thursday, April 7 North Valley, Social Hall North Valley, Social Hall 9:00 - 1:00 pm Thursday, May 5 Friday, March 25 10:00 - 12:30 pm 9:30 - 11:00 am Please RSVP by: March 11th A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 23 world on the feast of San Isidro, pa- Happy Hour Wednesday MAY 2015, con't. tron of farmers and gardeners. Light refreshments will be served following Live every hour like it’s happy hour! Cinco de Mayo Dance the blessing. Contact Garden Keeper Join us once a month for some Patrick Turrieta for more information. music, refreshing drinks, and tasty Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at treats! Bear Canyon Senior Center. Light Re- Barelas, Garden freshments will be served. Entertain- Friday, May 13 Barelas, Social Hall ment provided by Swing Shift. 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, May 25 12:30 - 2:30 pm Bear Canyon Patrick Turrieta Thursday, May 5 Mother’s Day Serenade Memorial Luncheon · June 6:00 - 9:00 pm Let’s remember our loved ones and Cost: $2.50 per person Will you please join us as we honor all the Mothers on this special day. celebrate the beginning of the sum-

May Fiestas de Mayo We wish to thank all of the important mer with a great summer menu and some inspiring music. Nacho ordinary party and Mothers in our live on this night. not your ordinary day! The fiestas N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall Highland, Social Hall continue after Cinco de Mayo! Cel- Friday, May 13 Thursday, May 26 ebrate with food, drink & music! 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $4.00 Ticket Required Serving Lunch from 11:30 - 12 noon Barelas, Food Truck Day Social Hall JUNE 2016 Friday, May 6 Enjoy some delicious local cuisine at Bear Canyon’s 1:30 - 4:30 pm rd The Mad Hatters Tea Party Cost: $2.50 per person 3 Annual Food Truck Day. Time Time, The Time, Who’s Got the Mother’s Day Tea Bear Canyon Time? Let us indulge you for your day! We Friday, May 13 Grab your maddest hat and take a will have marvelous teas and goodies, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm trip down the rabbit hole with Jolly plus a few other surprises just for you Good Fellowes! On our journey we moms. Luau Luncheon will sip on tea, snack on tea sand- Join us as we say hello to summer wiches. A prize will be given to the Manzano Mesa person with the best hat. Friday, May 6 with a luau luncheon! Wear your fa- 1:30 - 3:00 pm vorite Hawaiian shirt, or grass skirt, if North Valley you dare…It’s sure to be a blast, and Friday, June 10 Mom’s Day Lunch we hope to see you there! 10:00 - 11:30 am Let’s celebrate Mom’s Day with a spe- Palo Duro, Mesquite Please RSVP by June 1, 2015 cial lunch, and other nice surprises. Thursday, May 19 Ice Cream Party Lunch served at 11:30 am Barelas, Social Hall Cost: $4.00 I Scream, You Scream, we all scream Monday, May 9 for Ice cream! Let’s have a bowl full of 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ice cream and the fi xings, and some Lunch Reservations Required great entertainment to bring in the Sail Away Luncheon joy of summer. All hands on deck! Manzano will be Highland, Social Hall setting sail this afternoon. Join us for Thursday, June 16 live entertainment and a succulent Cost: $2.00 Ticket Required dish. 1:30 - 2:30 pm Manzano Mesa Tie Dye Day Tuesday, May 10 Peace, Love and Pie! Let’s have a 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Classic Car Show groovy time, wear some hip tie dye Annual El Camino Real Garden and enjoy some far out pie. Blessing Buckle up and race over to Bear Can- yon for a classic car show! Bear Canyon Events Join us in the Barelas Lobby as we Friday, June 17 move in procession with music and Bear Canyon 1:30 – 2:30 pm sing to the garden for this annual Friday, May 20 Free Event blessing. The tradition is hundreds 1:30 – 2:30 pm Sponsored by of years old. It is celebrated in Span- Free Event Sponsored by Granfors Granfors Realty, LLC ish speaking countries around the Realty, LLC

24 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Father’s Day Jazz n Jam Father’s Day Lunch North Valley, Social Hall Hot Wings, Potatoes Wedges and Let’s celebrate Dad with a great meal! Friday, June 24 some smooth Jazz for the Fathers on We’ll have some great music to enjoy 9:30 am - 12:00 pm their special day. and special treats. El Camino Real Garden Tour & N. Domingo Baca, East Patio Barelas, Lobby Open House June Friday, June 17 Friday, June 17 Everyone is invited to tour and see 6:00 - 8:00 pm 11:30 - 1:00 pm what is growing in our lush garden Lunch reservations required. Superhero Luncheon this year. Nearly 100 varieties of Happy Hour Wednesday plants, fl owers, trees and vegetables Grab your capes and masks and will be on display. As always, there come for a meal worthy of a super- Live every hour like it’s happy hour! are several varieties of tomatoes and hero such as yourself ! Join us once a month for some mu- New Mexico chile growing. Light sic, refreshing drinks, and tasty treats! Manzano Mesa refreshments will be served. Contact Friday, June 17 Barelas, Social Hall Patrick Turrieta or Theresa Winter

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday, June 22 for more information or to schedule Events 12:30 - 2:30 pm separate tours, all at no cost! Fashion Show Event Barelas, Garden Thursday, Come and spend your morning pre- June 30 viewing the latest trends in fashion 10:00 am - 3:00 pm brought to you by Passion for Fashion. Patrick Turrieta The models will be modeling diff er- ent looks such as casual and evening attire. This event will be followed by entertainment and refreshments.

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Visit and meet with friends. A Bingo · Billiards & · Board Games variety of games are played at each center. Donation requested. Barelas, Billiards Room Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Puzzles · Bridge Bear Canyon, Pool Room Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:45 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Palo Duro Highland, Billiards Room Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Bingo Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm North Valley, Billiards Room Bingo with cash and prize giveaways, Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri raffle drawings and refreshments. Manzano Mesa, Game Room Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 8:50 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Barelas, Social Hall Saturday, 9:00 am - 2:50 pm Tuesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday, 1:15 - 3:45 pm Sunday, 12:30 - 5:00 pm Bear Canyon, Social Hall Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Board Games and Puzzles Bridge Highland, Social Hall Play board games, cards, checkers, Manzano Mesa, Sitting Room Monday, 1:15 - 3:30 pm chess or Lotería (Spanish Bingo), or 1st & 3rd Friday, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm put together a jigsaw puzzle. Games Bridge: Duplicate Manzano Mesa, Social Hall may be checked out at front desk. Thursday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm

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Barelas, Lobby non-sanctioned game. Pre-arrange Games North Valley, Social Hall Monday - Friday, Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm your partners before the game or call 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 881-9725 to locate a possible partner. Palo Duro, Mesquite North Valley, Social Hall Palo Duro, Cottonwood Tuesday, 1:15 - 4:00 pm Thursday, $1.75 and up to play Monday, 12:15 - 4:00 pm 9:30 - 11:00 am Friday, 12:15 - 4:00 pm A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 25 Mah Jongg This game is played with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until a player gets a winning hand. Bear Canyon, Room 4 Monday, 12:30 - 4:30 pm Bridge, Senior Men’s Instructor: Carrie Przehurat Palo Duro, Aspen Mexican Train Dominoes 1st Thursday, 12:30 - 4:00 pm Highland, Room 3 Highland, Room 4 Bridge Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Wednesday, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Highland, Room 3 Hearts/Spades Pinochle

Pinochle · Poker Pinochle Tuesday, 12:00 - 4:30 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Bear Canyon, Room 4 Palo Duro, Aspen Game Card Room Tuesday, 12:30 - 4:45 pm Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:45 pm Kathleen & Carlton Valcourt Shanghai Rummy Bear Canyon, Lobby

Game Time · Mah Jongg · Dominoes Time Game Bear Canyon, Room 4 Tuesday, 9:30 - 11:30 am Thursday, 12:30 - 4:00 pm Ray Kranz Bridge · Chess · HeartsBridge · Chess & Spades · Rummy Game Time! Highland, Room 3 Come play a new game or an old Tues. and Thurs., 12:00 - 4:00 pm favorite such as Scrabble, Uno, Apples Manzano Mesa, Room 4 to Apples, Rummy-O, Parcheesei, Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Chess for Fun Backgammon or bring one of your Poker Learn the basics, or the moves of the own! masters. All levels welcome. Palo Duro, Aspen Bear Canyon, Pool Room Monday, Wednesday - Friday, Bear Canyon, Room 2 Wednesday, 12:25 - 4:15 pm 12:00 - 3:30 pm Monday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:30 pm North Valley, Library Friday, 12:15 - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Games & Cards Coordinator: Don Lubin is starting to rehearse for children’s plays. No audition required; every- Auto and RV Clubs one is welcome. Corvairs of New Mexico Acting Highland, Room 7 A 37 year charter member of the Rio Grande Players Tuesday, 3:15 - 5:00 pm Corvair Society of America, we meet This group welcomes seniors with Arts and Crafts to plan activities, talk mechanical an interest in theatre, no experi- issues and participate in social and ence needed. Participate on and off charitable events. stage. Origami Group North Valley, Highland, Room 4 Palo Duro, Aspen 3rd Wednesday, Auto & RV Clubs Auto Tuesday, 2:15 - 4:30 pm Room 4 1st Sunday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm Acting · Arts & Crafts Vintage Players 1:30-3:30 pm N. Domingo Baca Community Room Members read and perform mono- Embroider’s Guild of America logues, readings, skits, one act 1st Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm plays and original material. N. Domingo Baca, Room 4 2nd Tuesday. 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 3 4th Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Knitting Guild Janet Porter North Domingo Baca, Room 4 Highland Readers Theater 1st Saturday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Starting each September we start NM Polymer Clay to rehearse for adult plays; new people are encouraged to join in N. Domingo Baca, Community Room Groups & ClubsGroups the month of April when the group 2nd Saturday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm 26 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Siglo De Oro R.V. Club Open Topic Discussion Group Bead Society of New Mexico Excursions around the state and be- Discuss ideas, values and problems of General Meeting yond will highlight our travel season. the times. Occasionally, guest speak- N. Domingo Baca, Room 5 Join us for our monthly business ers are invited. meeting and trip signup, followed 4th Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm by a “get together” luncheon at a lo- Palo Duro, Aspen Except for July and December 2016

cal restaurant. Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Community Groups Coordinator: Gustafson Bead Society NM & Discussion Book Bear Canyon, Social Hall West 3rd Tuesday, (except Nov., Dec.) Mystery Book Club Board Meetings 10:00 - 11:00 am All the books that we read are avail- N. Domingo Baca, Room 1 able at the public library. Everyone is 2nd Monday, 6:00 - 8:00pm welcome so please join us! LGBT Meetings Palo Duro, Ponderosa This is a time to get together and 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:30 pm share about what’s happening in Coordinator: Rankin our lives and our community. Plus Book and Discussion The Novel Etc. Book Club we will discuss ideas on how we can Classic and Great Books make things better for LGBT older Highland, Room 3 adults and all the members of our Energize your mind. 2nd Saturday, 2:30 - 4:00 pm community. Bear Canyon, Room 2 Romance Readers Book Club Highland, Room 7 2nd & 4th Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Every 2nd Thursday Coordinator: Kathy Nunn North Domingo Baca, Room 3 2:00 - 4:00 pm 1st Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Bible Study Free Thinkers Toastmasters Explore ways to relate unchanging Toastmasters International is a non- truths to life today. Open to all ages, profit educational organization that faiths, and interest—sit in for any or all operates clubs worldwide for the studies. Scripture portions are printed purpose of helping members im- out for participants. prove their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Manzano Mesa, Room 5 Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 am Manzano Mesa, Room 4 1st & 3rd Thursday N. Domingo Baca, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Community Rm. Kirkland New Horizon Wednesday, Toastmasters 9:00 - 10:00 am Coordinator: Toastmasters International is a non- John Embery Community Groups profit educational organization that operating worldwide for the pur- Groups & Clubs Community Sociable Singles pose of helping members improve Bible Study Bear Canyon, Social their communication, public speak- N. Domingo Baca, Classroom 1 4th Thurs., Room, 5, 3:00 - 5:30 pm ing, and leadership skills. Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Meeting, 1st Tuesday, Manzano Mesa, Room 5 Coordinator: Josh Peterson Room 1, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Friday Meeting, 3rd Friday, 12:00 - 1:15 pm Women’s Bible Discussion Room 4, 3:00 - 4:45 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Albuq. Roadrunners Club Albuquerque Cyberscribes Tuesday, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Writing Group N. Domingo Baca, Room 4 History of the Bible 1st Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm This group puts writing projects online and reads these during meetings, We In this nondenominational class, we discuss writing principles and methods will be looking into Bible history, Do you enjoy theater? Join and sometimes divide parts and read and how to study the Bible. us for "Westside Story" or screenplays out loud. N. Domingo Baca, Classroom 7 other great performances. North Domingo Baca Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm See Page 68 for details. Room 6 Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Monday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm Coordinator: Bruce Leonard A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 27 Community Groups, con't. Genealogy Club Guitar Group Learn to research your For those who can play guitar in the family history using keys of C-D-G-etc. Also, other instru- internet sources, ments are welcome. You need your including tools and own instrument and music stand. We references on how welcome musicians, amateurs and to get started. professionals. No registration required. Poetry Critique Group Bear Canyon, Room 5 Bear Canyon, Room 4 Monday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Silk Purse Poet 3rd Friday, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Instructor: Benavidez Coordinator: Otahal, Reed North Domingo Baca, Room 3 North Valley, Social Hall Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Music Tuesday, Friday, 10:00 - 11:45 am Symbols of the Southwest Accordion Group Karaoke This is a group that studies 18th/19th Group open to accordion players of Do you like to dance, any level. Century playing cards/divination and do you like to sing? gaming decks. We examine their Bear Canyon, Room 3 Maybe you can be a origins, symbolism, artwork and their 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm North Valley Karaoke applications in gaming, both tradi- Instructor: Dan Wright Queen or King. Join

Family · Music Family tional and contemporary. us for Karaoke and dancing. Palo Duro, Aspen North Domingo Baca Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm North Valley, SH 4th Saturday, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Hendley Thursday, Community Groups, con't. Groups, Community 9:00 - 11:00 am Palo Duro, Invisible Stitches Piano Music Support Group Aspen 3rd Saturday Piano music for N. Domingo Baca, Room 7 10:00 am - your enjoyment. 1st Monday, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 12:00 pm Instructor: Hendly North Valley, SH Colonial Park Association Thursday, Beartones Palo Duro, Piñon 11:00 am - 12:00 noon Wednesday, 5:45 - 6:30 pm This is a four part (soprano, alto, tenor, January 20, March 16, May 18 and bass) singing group. Ability to Roadrunner Strummers read music is a plus. Peace, fun and harmony with the Los Alamos Neighborhood Linda Thomas Association (LANA) ukulele. New members welcomed. Bear Canyon, Room 1 Highland, Room 8 Protects property values and pro- Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm motes the continued proper land use in the Los Alamos Subdivision. Choralaires Piano Workshop, North Valley, Social Hall No musical training is required. Group Beginning/Intermediate Times and dates TBA also performs at community venues. (No summer classes) Coordinator: Mary Turpin Palo Duro, Cottonwood Bear Canyon, Room 2 Monday, 9:00 - 11:00 am Thursday, 9:00 - 10:30 am Near North Valley Instructor: Artery Neighborhood Association Piano Workshop, Intermediate North Valley, Social Hall Health Rhythms Empowerment (No summer classes) Drumming Times and Dates TBA Bear Canyon, Room 2 Family North Domingo Baca, Room 7 Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:15 pm Family Reclaiming Families Highland Harmonizers Guitar Group This community outreach project Highland, Room 7 seeks to engage children of work- Bear Canyon, Room 1 Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:00 am ing refugee families in meaningful Highland Hi-Toners Groups & ClubsGroups activities. Instructor: Ken Kloeppel Highland, Room 7 Manzano Mesa, Room 5 1st, 2nd & 3rd Friday, Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Coordinator: Nkazi Sinandile 28 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Jug Band Practice Duke City Fliers Palo Duro, Juniper North Domingo Baca, Community Rm.

Monday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 2nd Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Interest GroupsMusic · Other · Poetry Group Coordinator: Homer Albuquerque Tea Party Mariachi Group We report on and plan non-partisan Poetry Group Investment · T.O.P.S. Issues · Senior Barelas, Lead & Coal activities such as registering voters “Voices of the Valley” poetry group Friday, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm and educating participants on issues is about poets getting together to and candidate positions. ABQ Tea read, write and discuss poetry of all Sing-A-Long Party is non-partisan and does not genres. (limit 8 in group). Manzano Mesa, Room 4 exclude anyone because of party af- filiation, religion, race, etc. North Valley, Computer Lab Tuesday, 1:00 - 2:15 pm 2nd and 4th Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Coordinator: Richard Mabry N. Domingo Baca, Community Rm. Investment Every Tuesday (except 3rd Tuesday), Alb. Recorder Orchestra 6:30 - 8:30 pm Invest in Debt Palo Duro, Piñon Coordinator: Marge Tapia Manzano Mesa, Room 5 Saturday, 9:30 - 11:30 am 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Coordinator: Hale or Shaw Discussion on Philosophy and Related Topics Investment Club Other Interest Groups N. Domingo Baca, Community Rm. Club follows the NAIC program Soroptimist Int. of Albuquerque 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:45 pm Palo Duro, N. Domingo Baca, Class 1 Libros Group Computer Lab 1st Monday, 5:30 - 7:45 pm Bookbinding Study Group 3rd Wed., Coordinator: Joy Donelson Manzano Mesa, Room 3 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Canasta Hand & Foot 1st Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly Bear Canyon, Room 4 Monday 12:15 - 4:30 pm Youth in Model Railroading Bear Canyon, Room 4 Thursdays, 8:00 am - 9:15 pm Coordinator: Annette Brannock/Ed N. Domingo Baca, Room 1 Roush 2nd Saturday, 12:00 - 2:30 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Friday, 9:30 - 12:00 noon Bear Canyon, Room 1 Thursday 12:30 - 4:30 PM North Domingo Baca, Room 7 Coordinator: Bev Butterfield Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bridge Walk In Palo Duro, Aspen Monday, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm, Eberting Bear Canyon, Room 3 Wednesday 12:30 - 3:30 pm Senior Issues Thursday 8:30 - 11:30 am Groups & Clubs Coordinator: Barbara Grey Panthers Palo Duro Philatelic Society Grey Panthers brings together young, Join us for mixtures, auctions and old, women, men, persons of all eth- door prizes. nic, racial and economic backgrounds There is a center for the promotion of social and eco- close to you! Palo Duro, Ponderosa nomic justice. Monday, 11:15 am - 3:00 pm See page 3 Coordinator: Basier Highland, Room 7 4th Sat., 1:00 - 3:00 pm Rock Hound Club Palo Duro, Aspen Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thurs. Noon – 1:00 pm Trips: 2nd and 4th Thursday Center memberships 8:15 am - 4:30 pm, 5¢/mile, Harris are only $13 a year!

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 29 Senior Issues, con't. Special Interests NARFE Chapter 80 Albuquerque Historic The National Association of Retired Aviation Society Federal Employees meets to preserve A group is for aviation lovers to spend federal retirement and health benefits. time visiting with fellow enthusiasts. Open to civilian employees, retirees, survivors and spouses with at least 5 Bear Canyon, Rooms 3 & 4 years of federal government service. 1st Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Harry Davidson 256-7212 Palo Duro, Mesquite Room Outdoor Sports 1st Sat., 11:00 am - 12:45 pm Zia Sundials, Chapter #106 Coordinator: Mae Fishing Club Members of the National Association Retired Physicians Group Fisherman and fisherwomen, join us of Watch and Clock Collectors. for a lot of fun and camaraderie. Palo Duro, Ponderosa Bear Canyon, Room 5 Monday, 2:45 - 4:30 pm Bear Canyon, Room 1 2nd Saturday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm Coordinator: Dr. Castillo Club Meetings held the Monday Miscellaneous before fishing trips Social Networking 1:00 - 2:00 pm Support Groups Cherokees of New Mexico Call Center for Dates Coordinator: Ken Nau Essential Tremors Support Group Manzano Mesa, Room 4 3rd Saturday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm North Valley Palo Duro, Ponderosa Meets: Mondays, 11:00 am 3rd Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Game Night for Widows Group Trips: Tuesday, 6:00 am gluten Intolerance Coordinator: Paul Nuñez N. Domingo Baca, Room 1 Prostate Cancer Support 3rd Tuesday, 4:40 - 8:30 pm Palo Duro, Mesquite Association of NM, Inc. Meetings: Monday before trip at 8:00 am Bear Canyon, Room 3 Meetings will resume March 2016 1st & 3rd Saturday, 12:30 - 3:00 pm Trips: Every other Tuesday Coordinator: Lou Reimer, 254-7784 6:00 am • 4:00 pm Deaf Seniors Citizens of Travel Clubs · Special Interests · Miscellaneous · Special Interests Clubs Travel Cost: 5¢ per mile Greater Albuquerque Coordinator: Rozelle & Francke Red Hat Society Palo Duro, Cottonwood Advanced Hiking Senior Issues, con't. · Social con't. NetworkingSenior Sports · Outdoor Issues, Join your senior sisters across the na- Thursday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm tion and the world, and greet middle Enjoy these Advanced level hiking Coordinator: Seth & Johnson age with verve, humor and frivolity. trips year round. Schedules are avail- Grief Support Group The only criteria for joining are will- able at front desk or online at www. ingness to share and a red hat. aschg.org Cost: 5¢/mile. Join this caring group of individuals and find the support you need. All Manzano Mesa, Social Hall Bear Canyon are welcome to attend. No registra- 3rd Thursday, Every other Thursday tion is necessary. 10:00 - 11:30 am starting January 7, 8:00 am Coordinator: Sandy McAvoy Bear Canyon, Room 2 Palo Duro, Aspen Monday, 3:00 - 4:30 pm 1st Saturday, Travel Clubs Coordinator: Joanne Rupprecht 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Albuquerque Travel Partners Parkinson’s Education Society of Creative Anachronism We bring together lively seniors to discuss potential travel ideas. The New Mexico Parkinson’s Dis- Monthly Citizen’s Meeting. ease Coalition holds semi-monthly Hear what is happening. Palo Duro, Piñon education meetings for people with 2nd and 4th Tues., 1:00 - 3:00 pm Parkinson’s, care partners, families Manzano Mesa, Room 5 Coordinator: Garcia 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:50 pm and interested professionals. For More Details call 219-5065 Vietnamese Senior Association Pick up a Sports & Fitness Catalog Highland, Social Hall Groups & ClubsGroups Meet to visit with other Vietnamese for details on See Center for dates and join us for community trips. Winter Sports 1:00 - 2:30 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Activities! Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 30 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Jan. - June 2015 Women’s Crime Prevention North Valley, Room 3 Thursday, February 25 Prior Sign-up is required to attend Learn how you can employ crime 10:00 - 11:00 am presentations. Call appropriate center prevention steps to reduce chances Health Awareness & Prevention to register. of becoming a crime victim. Osteoporosis Presentation Health Awareness Bear Canyon, Room 5 Everything you need to know about and Prevention Wednesday, January 27 bone density testing. 10:00 - 11:00 am Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Lovelace Health Screening Presenter: Jill C. Garcia, Thursday, May 12 and Presentations Crime Prevention Specialist, APD 1:30pm - 3:00 pm On the 3rd Tuesday of the month Heart Health - Lunch & Learn Presented by: Osteoporosis Lovelace will provide various health Foundation of NM Learn important health tips to keep screenings and every other month your heart healthy! Lovelace Health National Colorectal Cancer offer a health related presentation in System will provide a healthy lunch. Month - Lunch & Learn addition to the health screenings. Limited to 30 Tuesday January 19 -Hands only CPR March is National Colorectal Can- Session, Symptoms of a heart attack & Barelas, Lead/Coal cer month. Learn important ways screenings Tuesday, February 16 you can prevent colorectal cancer. Tuesday March 22*- Presentation on 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lovelace Health System will provide Heart Disease & screenings Presenter: Teresa Fry, a healthy lunch. Limited to 30 February Blood Pressure and Pulse Ox Lovelace Medical Group Barelas, Lead/Coal Screenings, April, May & July will be Tuesday, March 15 health screenings 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Presenter: Teresa Fry, 3rd Tuesday * (except March series Lovelace Medical Group due to cleaning week) Women’s Health Study 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Megan Oblack, Lovelace Lovelace Health Screening Brain-Centered Therapy versus Project Heart Start Lovelace Health System will be onsite Medication for providing free health screenings for The goal of Project Heart Start is to Urgency Urinary seniors. The Lovelace Care Concierge Incontinence, this teach the public compression only team will also be available to provide CPR and what to do in an emergency. study compares assist finding a primary care doctor or two treatments for N. Domingo Baca specialist and help schedule your next urge leakage – Call Center for dates and times appointment. Hypnotherapy and North Valley Palo Duro, Ponderosa Pharmacotherapy. Call Center for dates and times Thursday, February 18 Bear Canyon, Room 5 10:00 am Highland Wednesday, March 23 & Wednesday, May 11 10:00 - 11:00 am 1st Friday of each month 9:30 am 1:00 - 2:00 pm Presenter: UNM, Department of Presentations Presenter: Megan Oblack, Lovelace Obstetrics and Gynecology Palo Duro, Ponderosa Wednesday, March 23 Recognizing Depression Understanding Hoarding 9:30 am in the Elderly This presentation was developed to Presenter: Project Heart Start, explain both clinical and emotional While depression and sadness might David Grossman reasons that people may hoard and seem to go hand and hand, many counsel those who are concerned for depressed seniors claim not to feel them. While it is somewhat of a sober- sad at all. They may complain, in- ing topic, it is done with some humor stead, of low motivation, a lack of and light-heartedness. energy, or physical problems. In fact, physical complaints, such as arthritis North Valley, pain or worsening headaches, are Room 4 often the predominant symptom of Wednesday, depression in the elderly. This pre- March 30 sentation will help loved ones and 10:30 – 11:30 am caregivers and those suffering from depression recognize the signs and symptoms. A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 31 Medications and Falls Special Services The risk of a serious fall increases with age. This presentation will outline General Elder Law Issues medications and other contributing Learn about the factors that you need to be aware of types of legal so you can maintain a healthy, active problems for lifestyle. which we Palo Duro, Ponderosa provide case Thursday, April 28 work gener- 10:00 am ally related to Presenter: Erik Ural, Walgreens Landlord-Tenant, Financial Exploi- Healthy Eating & You - tation Recovery and Prevention, Lunch & Learn Identity Theft Prevention and Clean- up, Adult Guardianship, Powers of Please join us and learn the impor- Attorney, Consumer Debt Manage- tance of a healthy diet and tips for ment, Home Owner Associations, healthy eating! Lovelace Health and Medicaid, Medicare, Social Se- System will provide a healthy lunch. curity Retirement and SSI, and some Limited to 30 Veterans Administration Benefits Arthritis Foundation Barelas, Lead/Coal disputes. We also draft Wills, Trans- Tuesday, April 19 Arthritis is painful. It prevents us from fer on Death Deeds, and do some Special Services 11:30 am – 12:30 pm leading active, healthy lifestyles. The non- adversarial Probate Work. All of Presenters: Teresa Anderson, RDN, Arthritis Foundation is leading this our Estate planning work is done on LDN, CDE, Lovelace Medical Group/ fight by offering simple, yet effective a modest fee schedule and a follow- Southwest Medical Associates ways to conquer the everyday battles up appointment may need to be and take control of your condition. scheduled. Also, learn about any fees Fall Risk Screening involved with services provided by Manzano Mesa, Room 4 the Senior Citizens’ Law Office. Health Awareness & Prevention, con't. & Prevention, Health Awareness Students and faculty from the UNM Tuesday, May 3 Physical Therapy program will be 10:00am - 11:00 am Barelas, Lead/Coal conducting free fall risk screenings PresenterArthritis Foundation Wednesday, January 20 including blood pressure measure- 10:00 – 11:30 am ments for adults 50 years and older. Stroke Awareness - Lunch & Learn Presenter: Senior Citizens’ Law Office Palo Duro, Ponderosa May is Stroke Awareness Month. Rotary Sandia- Looking Wednesday, April 20 Please join us and learn important for New Members 8:30 am facts about strokes, including ways Presenters: Deborah Doerfler, UNM you can save someone’s life. Lovelace Come and learn about the biggest Health System will provide a healthy Service Organization in the world Stroke Prevention/Awareness lunch. Limited to 30 right here in your community. We are looking for people who want to help Each year, almost 800,000 strokes oc- Barelas, Lead/Coal make a difference and be part of a cur in the United States. Strokes often Tuesday, May 17 fun, hands-on club with like-minded lead to serious, life-changing compli- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm members. cations. Come learn how to safeguard Presenter: Teresa Fry, Emergency De- yourself against a stroke. partment Director, Lovelace Medical Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Tuesday, January 26 Bear Canyon, Room 5 Group 10:00am – 11: 00 am Wednesday, April 20 Healthy Eating & You - Bear Canyon, Room 5 10:00 am - 12:00 am Lunch & Learn Wednesday, March 30 Presenter: BCBS Please join us and learn the impor- 10:00 am - 12:00 am Tip for Communicating with a tance of a healthy diet and tips for Presenter: Gail Mandel, Sandia Rotary Person with Dementia. healthy eating! Lovelace Health Dr. Anthony Holzgang, Geriatric System will provide a healthy lunch. Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Limited to 30 Haven Behavioral Hospital gives these Barelas, Lead/Coal presentations and can tailor them Tuesday, June 14

Presentations based upon the audience. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm North Valley, Room 3 Presenter: Teresa Anderson, RDN, Friday, April 27 LDN, CDE, Lovelace Medical Group/ 10:00 – 11:00 am Southwest Medical Associates 32 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Special Services, con't. Financial Tax Free Investing The workshop is designed to help par- The “What’s and Why’s” ticipants determine if tax-free investing of Funeral Planning is one way to help them reduce their This will not be a FRENCH Funerals- tax burdens. Other topics include:

Cremations sales presentation. We • Tax-advantaged investment and their con't. Special Services, know you have choices features and what we want to do Gaming - Fun or Folly? • Tax-free investment returns vs. taxable is provide the answers investment returns you need so that you This class will offer information about • Three ways to purchase municipal can make the best choice current issues with seniors who enjoy bonds for you and your family. gambling and how to do so respon- • How tax-free investing can help you Bear Canyon, Room 5 sibly. What are the warning signs, achieve your goals Issues Senior and how can you avoid getting into Wednesday, February 10 Palo Duro, Cottonwood 10:00 - 11:00 am trouble with gambling? Keep the fun in this form of entertainment! Wednesday, April 6 Presenter: Karen Barela, 5:30 pm French Mortuary North Valley, Room 4 Presenter: Robin Herring, Edward Jones Tuesday, Jan 12 and April 12 Advanced Funeral Planning: A 10:00 - 11:00 am Senior Issues Thoughtful Decision

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Living Alone an Exciting Challenge Financial We take the time to plan big events Thursday, January 21 in our lives - birthday parties, anni- 9:00 –10:00 am Living alone can be frightening. This versaries, weddings, retirement. But can be a wonderful time in your life. we often avoid planning for another Bear Canyon, Room 5 Come learn about all the positive things big event - our funeral. Join us in a Wednesday, March 9 about living alone. conversation about advanced plan- 10:00 - 11:00 am N. Domingo Baca ning and what that means for you Barelas, Lead/Coal and your loved ones. Friday, January 15, April 15 Tuesday, February 23, May 24 10:00 - 11:30 am North Valley, Room 4 10:00 – 11:00 am Friday, February 12 Presenter: Brenda Janzen, MA LPCC 10:00 - 11:00 am People Works-NM ID Theft Prevention Making Your Money Last Think it won’t Considerations/tradeoffs when devel- happen to you? oping a withdrawal strategy -- work- Then ask yourself, ing longer, spending less and delay- would it be a ing social security. Ways to plan for hardship for or expected and unexpected expenses. your children to Palo Duro, Cottonwood miss 3 days to 15 Who Will I Be When I Grow Up

Wednesday, Presentations weeks of work? 1 in 14 will be victim- January 13 We have many faces and in differ- ized this year by ID Theft. 5:30 pm ent occasions we show only parts of N. Domingo Baca Presenters: ourselves. Learn to see yourself and Tuesday, February 23 Robin Herring, Edward Jones also visit the child in you. Part of you 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Tax-Free Investing should never grow up. N. Domingo Baca Identity Theft It’s Not What You Make, It’s What Friday February 5, April 29 You Keep!’ Get an overview of tax- Identity theft is one of the fastest 10:00 - 11:30 am growing crimes in the United States. advantaged investments such as Learn how you can protect yourself municipal bonds, IRAs (traditional/ Death & Dying from the devastating effects. Roth/401k/403b) and/or life insur- ance. Death and dying can be stressful for Barelas, Lead/Coal dying people, their loved ones and Thursday, June 9 Bear Canyon, Room 5 care-givers. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Wednesday, January 20 10:00 - 11:00 am N. Domingo Baca Presenter Judy Johnston, Friday, February 26, May 13 Harvard Risk Management Corp. Presenter: Danielle McAniff, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones 10:00 am ∙ 11:30 am

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 33 practices for growing vegetables in North Valley, Room 3 Senior Issues, con't. your own backyard as well as how to Tuesday, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 15, grow individual crops with success. Getting Organized with the April 19, May 17 and June 21 Beach Vacation System 12:30 - 1:30 pm Palo Duro, Ponderosa Thursday, January 28 When people were surveyed about Conflict Resolution their biggest challenges to improving 10:00 am their home’s organization the most Sometimes families, friends and Herb Gardening prevalent answers were: too little caregivers have difficulty with im- space, too little time, and too much portant decisions resulting in unre- Herbs have been used throughout the stuff. You will learn basic organizing solved conflicts. Experienced media- history of mankind. In this class we will skills and techniques. You will also tors provide assistance in reaching talk about the uses of herbs - culinary, learn these concepts using the anal- mutually satisfying solutions. cosmetic, medical and aromatic. We Special · ogy of a beach vacation. will talk about how to plan and grow Bear Canyon, Room 5 an herb garden and how to harvest Barelas, Lead/Coal Wednesday, March 2 herbs. We will discuss the attributes of Tuesday, February 9 10:00 - 11:00 am several individual herbs and how you 1:00 -2:00 pm NM Elder Mediation Network can use them. Presenter: Elizabeth Tawney Gross Start the Conversation Palo Duro, Ponderosa SNAP Out Reach Program Talking about death does not make Thursday, February 25 Melanie Bonds is an AmeriCorps you dead! But it can be difficult. 10:00 am VISTA volunteer with Roadrunner What decisions can you make now? How to be gardening success Food Bank working with the SNAP Who will carry out your wishes? Let’s

Interest Gardening Interest using Albuquerque’s toughest Outreach Program. They help individ- explore how to start the conversa- plants? uals apply for SNAP (formerly known tion with family and friends. Sometimes growing a garden in the as food stamps), Medicare, Medicaid, Highland, Room 7 con't. Senior Issues, LIHEAP (energy assistance), and Cash desert Southwest can be a challenge, Thursday, March 10 but it doesn’t have to be. We will in- Assistance. In her presentation, Mela- 9:00 – 10:00 am nie will be discussing hunger in New troduce a series of plants that can be Sponsored by: Compassion& Choic- grown easily and successfully by any- Mexico, what Roadrunner Food Bank es ABQ. Action Team does, the SNAP outreach program, one. Achieve the garden you’ve always common SNAP myths, providing stats DOL Health Benefits wanted. on senior hunger, and discussing the Giving HHC will be presenting on Palo Duro, Ponderosa partnership Roadrunner has with Department of Labor health ben- Thursday, March 24 AARP. efits for those that have contracted 10:00 am Palo Duro, Ponderosa illnesses from working in the nuclear Composting Series Wednesday, February 10 energy programs of our country. 9:30 am This includes former and even cur- Join this series of composting presen- Presenter: Melanie Bonds, rent employees/sub-contractors of tations to learn different ways to com- Americorps VISTA Los Alamos National Labs, Sandia post for your garden. Sign up at the Labs, and uranium miners. front desk for subject of your choice What is Elder Mediation? or for all of them. Composting with Palo Duro, Cottonwood A facilitated conversation with family Worms, Home Composting Basics or Wednesday, June 8 Bokashi Bucket Composting. See dates. members and a certified mediator (s) 5:30 pm to talk about the difficult issues that Presenter: Santiago Rivera, Highland, Room 7 arise with the aging process, such as Department of Labor Thursday, February 18, April 7, June 9 managing living independently, tak- 9:30 - 11:00 am ing care of finances, making health Special Interest Gardening - care decisions, continuing to drive, All things gardening! Home Composting Basics remaining in the family home. This Learn the science, art, materials, meth- is a one hour presentation with Q & Gardening Series By Karen Davis ods and benefits of home composting A offered by the New Mexico Elder Vegetable and soil amending. Mediation Network to learn the tools Gardening and services available to have these Bear Canyon, Room 5 difficult conversations, effectively, There’s nothing Wednesday, February 24 Presentations and in a sensitive manner, resulting more satisfying 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in improved communication with than growing and greater satisfaction than decisions eating food from Manzano Mesa, Room 4 imposed by the courts. your garden. We Saturday, March 12 12:00 - 1:30 pm will learn best Sponsored by: Bernalillo County Extension 34 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! a limited amount of gardens to be Q&A. A light lunch is served to allow assigned and selection may be made time for fellowship and discussion. A on a drawing basis. Gardening is a $5.00 donation is requested. est History, Science, Technology, & Cooking great way to learn more about eating Spring season speakers include Dora Special Interest Gardening, con't. healthy, getting fresh air, and some Wang on A New Way to Look at Men- outdoor activity. Contact Garden tal Health (January), Mary Tang on A Keeper Patrick Turrieta will share Comparative Study of the Teaching knowledge to help make your gar- of Chinese Philosophers (February), Special Interest Gardening - den a great success! Ely Yao on Human Migration (March), All things gardening!, con't. Zhi-Bin Hong on Hidden Struggles Barelas, Stover Impacting Local Asian Communities Thursday, April 14 El Camino Real Garden Club (April ), Fay Yao – World Petroglyph 1:00 – 2:30 pm (May), Siu Wong on Civic Engage- Sign up and join this “free” garden Coordinator: ment (June). Schedule and speaker club as it starts its 4th successful year Patrick Turrieta may subject to change. of planting and growing a wonderful lush garden here at Barelas Center. N. Domingo Baca Contact Garden Keeper Patrick Turrieta Starts January 23 4th Saturday of Month or Theresa Winter at Barelas for more Improving Desert Soil information. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn how to work with your desert Barelas, Lead/Coal garden soil to improve structure and Thursday, March 3 fertility. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Coordinator: Patrick Turrieta Bear Canyon, Room 5 Wednesday, April 13 Gardening in the El Camino

10:00 am - 12:00 pm · Real Garden Presenter: Bernalillo County Extension Special Inter- Of Learn how our senior garden got Manzano Mesa, Room 4 started here at the Barelas Center and Tuesday, May 24 how you can join the garden club or 10:00 - 11:30 am become a “Garden Angel” and support Bernalillo County Extension The Amazing Life of our garden with various donations of Calamity Jane seeds, plants, and other garden mate- Composting with Worms rials. El Camino Garden Keeper Patrick Discover the real life story of Martha Learn the science, art, materials, Turrieta and other gardeners will talk Jane Cannary, better known as Ca- methods and benefits of composting about our wonderful garden program lamity Jane, frontierswoman, scout with red worms and how you might start a garden at and colorful character of the old your home, apartment, or other loca- Bear Canyon, Room 5 West. Was the actual Calamity Jane tion. Please sign up at the front desk. Wednesday, June 1 like the 1953 movie starring Doris Instruction limited to 15 participants. 10:00 - 12:00 pm Day? We reveal what is fact and what Presenter: Bernalillo County Extension is fiction. Barelas, Stover

Thursday, March 24 Of Special Interest History, Manzano Mesa, Room 5 Presentations 1:00 – 2:30pm Science, Technology, Cooking Thursday, January 21 Presenter: Patrick Turrieta 10:00 am - 12: 00 pm Presenter: Carol Venturni Bucket Composting Chinese American Speaker Series Mental Gymnastics Learn the science, art, materials, meth- The Chinese American Speaker Series ods and benefits of the Bokashi and is open free to all interested individu- We all have “mental hiccups” (glitch- other bucket composting choices. als, featuring inspiring speakers from es). Reduce the frequency of these the community, devoted to creating occurrences with Learning Enhance- Bear Canyon, Room 5 understandings and cultural exchang- ment Training. Improve your memo- Wednesday, March 16 es, sharing of personal accomplish- ry, reading, math, and learning skills. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ments, and perspectives from world Also improve the mind/body coor- Presenter: Bernalillo County Extension travel, philosophical pursuits and dination that may reduce the likeli- El Camino Real Garden Planning fields of research. hood of falls, accidents and improve & Plot Assignments The series features one speaker each athletic abilities. month, on the fourth Saturday start- Join others with an interest in garden- ing January 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. Manzano Mesa, Room 4 ing and discussing the garden plans to 12:00 noon. The format follows a Tuesday, January 26th for our 2016 garden season. There is 30 minutes talk, with 10 minutes of 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Presenter: Leon Kessinger A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 35 The Public Library Lomas Tramway Book Club First Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:15 pm The Public Library wants you to Join a Book Club @ Your Library! With 18 libraries, it Graphic Novel Club at Lomas Tramway won’t be hard to find a club you enjoy! First Saturday of the month; 2 - 3 pm For more information, please visit http:// abclibrary.org/books/groups Los Griegos Book Group Fourth Friday of the month; 3 - 4:30 pm Join a Book Club @ Your Library San Pedro Magical Mysteries Tour Mysteries at Cherry Hills Third Saturday of the month; 3 - 3:30 pm First Tuesday of the month; 6 - 7:30 pm Main Library’s Wide World of Mystery Cherry Hills Book Discussion Group Last Friday of the Month; 12 noon. First Friday of the month; 10:30 am - noon North Valley Book Club Spanish Literature Book Group at Cherry Hills One Friday, every month. Check for dates; 12 noon. Varied dates. See the Cherry Hills event calendar South Valley Book Discussion Group Women’s Friendship in Literature One Saturday, every month. Check for Book Study at Cherry Hills dates; 12 noon. 3rd Tuesday of the month; 6 - 7:30 pm Taylor Ranch Reading Group Erna Fergusson Book Club Second Saturday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm First Wednesday of the month; 6 - 7:30 pm Who Dunnit? Mystery Book Club Bookworms at Juan Tabo at Tony Hillerman Third Tuesday of the month; Second Tuesday of the month; 1:30 - 2:30 pm 3 - 4:30 pm Join us for a day of ABC Seed Library Bookgroup For more information, please visit http:// at Juan Tabo abclibrary.org/books/group fun at the BioPark! Third Tuesday of the month; 6 - 7:30 pm Reading the Southwest at Juan Tabo Third Thursday of the month; 1:30 - 2:30 pm

36 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Zoo 903 10th Street SW Phone 505-768-2000 or 311 locally.

Botanic Garden/Aquarium 2601 Central Ave NW Phone 505-768-2000 or 311 locally.

Tingley Beach www.ABQBioPark.com 1800 Tingley Drive SW Phone 505-768-2000 or 311 locally.

January interactive Discovery Stations at Tingley Tingley Beach Beach. Free event, but anyone over 12 Botanic Garden years of age will require a fishing license. Free Fishing Derby February 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cast your line to see what you can catch Kadomatsu in the Japanese Garden at Tingley Beach during the Free Fishing Symbolic and elegant Japanese arrange- March Derby! Opens at sunrise. April 9. ments for the new year decorate the entrance to the Japanese garden. Janu- Zoo May ary 2 through Jan 18. Easter Animal Enrichment, the animals Zoo Winter Fire Colors Flower Show receive special Easter themed enrichment Flowers in hot colors fill the Mediter- which encourage natural behaviors of play, Zoo Moms Discovery Day ranean Conservatory to give a jolt to foraging and discovery. March 27, 9:30 - Celebrate Mother’s Day with the animal the winter season. January 16 through 11:00 am. Weather permitting. moms at the Zoo. Visit discovery stations February 21. to learn how other species raise and nur- Botanic Garden ture their offspring. Horticulture and Garden Railroad Ori- March Madness Flower Show May 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. entation While outside winds blow, inside in the Botanic Garden Learn how to volunteer at the Botanic Mediterranean Conservatory, white and Garden. January 29. colorful lilies add fragrance. National Public Garden Day Aquarium Begins March 6. A celebration of all the botanic garden offers the community: education, inspi- Sea Turtle Awareness Day Backyard Garden Train Show ration, and a meditative space. May 6. Learn all about sea turtles. You’ll find out Miniature G-scale train scenes are set up about their unique biology, the threats throughout the Botanic Garden, hosted by Bonsai Show facing sea turtles and how you can help the NM Garden Railroad Club. The art and beauty of miniature trees, protect them. January 23. March 25 - 27. lovingly shaped over a span of years, has to be seen to be believed. May 7 - 8. February April Butterfly Pavilion opens. Hundreds of Zoo Botanic Garden North American butterflies, as well as those from the tropics, dart around a Valentines Animal Enrichment Spring Pastel Flower Show densely planted space to make for a the animals receive special valentines Hyrdrangeas and softly-colored compan- magical experience May 27. themed enrichment which encourage ion plants inside the Mediterranean Con- (weather permitting) natural behaviors of play, foraging and servatory can be depended on for a show, discovery. February 14, 9:30 - 11:00 am. even if spring is late. Begins April 2. June Weather permitting. Floral Design Show Zoo Botanic Garden Weddings in the Garden Held in the new High Desert Rose Garden Atrium, this floral Zoo Music Concerts start Great Backyard Bird Count design show features inspiring arrange- Music at the zoo Friday nights through- Volunteer with other citizen scientists ments from local florists that can comple- out the summer. around the country for this annual snap- ment a wedding, or any festive occasion. Botanic Garden shot of migratory birds. February 12, April 16 - 17. 8:00 - 11:00 am. Summer Nights Concerts start Orchid Show and Sale Tingley Beach Music at the Botanic Garden Thursday A favorite each year, this show and sale of nights throughout the summer Kid’s Fishing Fair gorgeous orchids comes just in time for Children, ages 4-12, are invited to learn Mother’s Day. April 29 through May 1. all about fishing by visiting fun and

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 37 Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE Open Tues - Sun. 9 am - 5 pm

Since it opened in 2005, the Museum has welcomed nearly 800,000 visitors from Albuquerque and many other communities in New Mexico, as well as from across the country and around the world. Through its extensive collection of artifacts, interactive special exhibitions, and engaging educational programs, the Museum is a gateway to science, exploration, and discovery. The Museum is open year round and hosts many community-oriented special events, features unique art and architecture, and offers distinctive rental spaces for meetings, weddings and receptions, and other celebrations. Special Events Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2016 10:00 - 11:00 am New Mexico Veterans Memorial Cel- ebrate the men and women who serve our country at the City of Albuquerque’s annual Memorial Day celebration in the beautiful Amphitheater. Elected officials will thank our servicemen and women as they lead the outdoor ceremony. Show your patriotism and join us in honoring those who have served and currently do. Renaissance Faire Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Heights Summerfest Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Saturday, June 11, 2016 International Balloon Museum 5:00 - 10:30 pm Join the City of Albuquerque and The North Domingo Baca Park; Barony of al-Barran, members of the Wyoming and Carmel Society for Creative Anachronism, Come and enjoy the first Summerfest of the for the fourth annual Albuquerque season. There will be live entertainment from Renaissance Faire! Enjoy live enter- great local bands and a national headliner. Taste food tainment, Faire food and drink, the and drink from local vendors, sip on brews in the local Children’s Realm, Living History & Microbrew Garden, shop handmade goods in The Market, take advantage of free demonstrations, unique shopping, kids’ activities including face painting and rock wall climbing, and much more. and equestrian jousting. Last but not For more information visit CultureABQ.com or call 311. least, the Tavern will be returning for adults only. Faire Admission: Adults $10; Children 3-12 $5; Children under 3 are Free Royal Feast: Adults $25; Children 3-12 $11; Children under 3 are Free To purchase tickets and for more information call 311, visit CultureABQ.com.

38 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 2000 Mountain Road NW Albuquerque Museum Open Tues.-Sun. 9 am – 5 pm Fairview Cemetery March 26 – September 11, 2016 The first in a series of history exhibits de- veloped by community members focuses on Fairview Cemetery. Antoine Predock: Works on Paper The Artistic Odyssey of Higinio V. June 25 – October 2, 2016 Gonzales: A tinsmith and poet in New Territories: Laboratories for The drawings of Antoine Predock illus- territorial New Mexico Design, Craft & Art in Latin America trate the creative process of this nation- Through April 4, 2016 January 9 – April 17, 2016 ally recognized architect. After more than a century of obscurity, The exhibition celebrates art, design, and a New Mexican artisan, formerly known craft in several distinct cities throughout Common Ground: Art in New Mexico only as the Valencia Red and Green Tin- Latin America, where some of the most Opening February 16, 2016 smith, is actually Higinio V. Gonzales, a pertinent new directions in arts and Join us on for the reopening of the muse- 19th-century educator, artisan, poet, and design are emerging today. It explores um’s permanent art collection, which re- musician. This exhibition traces the life the collaborations between small manu- envisions the story of art in New Mexico. of Gonzales and explores his influence facturing operations and craftspersons, on music, poetry, and the arts in New artists, and designers, and demonstrates Only in Albuquerque Mexico. how the resulting work addresses not Ongoing only the issues of commodification and Hard Edge Abstraction production, but also of urbanization, dis- This exhibition, located in the Museum’s Through May 22, 2016 placement and sustainability. Organized brand new history gallery, features a by the Museum of Art and Design in New greatly expanded story of Albuquerque’s Hard Edge Abstraction was a global art York City. history from before written history to the movement that came to prominence in present set in an engaging, fun, and inter- the 1960s, and continues to influence art Route 66: Radiance, Rust and Revival active atmosphere. today. These revolutionary artists shifted on the Mother Road the emphasis away from story, toward the May 14 – October 2, 2016 Casa San Ysidro: pure power of vibrant color, bold compo- The Gutierrez/Minge House sition, and clear form. Going west has been the great American adventure for centuries, and nothing has 973 Old Church Road, Corrales come to personify that experience in the Scheduled Tours Tuesday – Saturday twentieth century like route 66. The high- www.cabq.gov/casasanysidro way officially opened in 1926, and since 505-898-3925 that time it has served as a physical and An historic adobe house of the late 19th emotional ink between East and West. century and reconstructed buildings of a Affectionately called “the Mother Road,” ranchito that reflect how New Mexicans Route 66 has also functioned as a barom- lived on a remote frontier. eter for life in twentieth-century America. Patrick Heron The road and its people have been im- 1920 Leeds, England — 1999 Cornwall, England mortalized in literature, on screen, and Winchester Red 1, 1967 in song. It is a story of fact and fiction, in serigraph on paper Albuquerque Museum, times of plenty and times of strife, told gift of Fay and Dr. Jonathan Abrams through the lives of everyday Americans and national figures. Conceived as a Deborah Remington visual kaleidoscope, the exhibition fea- 1930 Haddonfield, New Jersey – tures historic artifacts, iconic artworks, 2010 New York, New York Kent, 1973 celebrated photography, and roadside lithograph on paper (bon a tirer) memorabilia gathered from museums, Albuquerque Museum, archives, and private collections around bequest of Earl Stroh the United States.

The Albuquerque Museum is a must-see destination. Whether you're a local seeking to be immersed in art or history, or a visitor wanting to experience Albuquerque's premier cultural institution, be sure to include a visit to the Museum. A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 39 Historic Old Town Be part of Albuquerque's newest old tradition - Albuquer- que's Old Town during late spring, summer, and early fall. Whether you are visiting our great city or are a longtime resident, find your way to Old Town and experience the Culture of New Mexico. You will be happy you did.

Weekends in Old Town come to life with music, dance, and theater. Whether you are visiting our historical city, or are a resident wanting an afternoon stroll, we invite you to visit the Old Town plaza for free and fun entertainment.

Summertime in Old Town Fiestas de Albuquerque Every Friday & Saturday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday, April 16, 2016 from Noon - 5:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 pm In Celebration of Albuquerque’s birthday, Mayor Richard J. Berry invites you to Fies- tas de Albuquerque in Historic Old Town. Enjoy the history and traditions of our City Enjoy free entertainment in the Old Town with live entertainment, free children’s activities, artist demonstrations, local food, Plaza from May through September. shopping, and fun for the whole family.

South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway SE South Broadway Cultural Center and Cardboard Playhouse Presents A Year with Frog and Toad Kids February 12 - 14, 2016 Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm Adapted from the three-time Tony-nominated Broadway hit comes A Year With Frog And Toad KIDS. Based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books, the jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm, A Year With Frog And Toad KIDS tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. This whimsical show follows two great friends -- the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Disney's Sleeping Beauty Kids Ballet Folklorico Tribute Show to Miguel Caro April 29 - May 1, 2016 Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm National Institute of Flamenco Friday, March 11, 2016 7:00 pm Based on one of the most treasured Disney animated films of all time, and featuring some of the world’s most memorable songs, Keshet Hip Hop Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS is pure, delightful fun. Saturday, April 2, 2016 7:00 pm It’s Princess Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, and three fairies - Flora, Fauna and Merryweather - must use their magic to save her Rock & Rhythm Youth Orchestra Spring Concert from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! The fairies ensure that Saturday, April 16, 2016 7:00 pm Aurora only falls into a deep sleep that can be ended with a kiss from her betrothed, Prince Phillip. The good fairies are the last For tickets and more information please visit hope to free Phillip so that he can awaken Aurora. southbroadwaytickets.com 40 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! The KiMo Theatre Tickets can be purchased at: www.KimoTickets.com 423 Central Avenue NW Each summer the KiMo presents a variety of classics films, from Movie Musicals to this summer’s SCI-Fi Sequels and Second Takes. In the fall, a variety of local arts groups return the KiMo Stage.

Film at the KiMo

Each year the KiMo presents a variety of classics film. This winter the schedule includes: Hitchcock Hits; Spielberg Classics and The Best of Bogart.

Additional film festivals include: In cooperation with ABC Library the KiMo will present Books to Big Screen: Banff Mountain Film Festival March 9 & 10 F. Scott Fitzgerald - February 18 - 20 Movies and Meaning March 17 - 20 Albuquerque Film and Music Experience April 17 – 24.

LIVE at the KiMo Later this winter a variety of local arts groups return the KiMo Stage. • The 10th Annual Burque Burlesque will be staged February 12 - 13

• Ballet Repertory Theatre presents The Little Mermaid February 27-28 and March 5-6

• Voices In Motion May 7 & 8

• The New Mexico Young Actors perform Alice in Wonderland April 5 – 17

• The FUSION Theatre will be presenting performances in February, April and June

• AMP concerts will present Rickie Lee Jones February 16

• The Irish band Lunasa March 20

• The annual FunnyFest returns to the KiMo on April 2

• In cooperation with CABQ Senior Affairs two performances of Tarde De Oro will be presented April 27 & 28

FREE admission to the Albuquerque Museum and the Balloon Museum on the rst Friday of the month and Sunday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (Except during Balloon Fiesta and when fee-based programs are o ered at normally free times). For information www.CultureABQ.com or call 311 (Relay NM or 711) Please Note: $ Indicates it is a paid event A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 41 Of Special Interest History, Behavioral Genetics Specialist Science, Technology, Cooking Learn about your inherited personali- ty traits and characteristics for greater The Ever Fascinating Kitchen’s Op- happiness and success. era House in Gallup Manzano Mesa, Room 4 This still-standing, two-story facility Tuesday, February 23 was constructed in 1895. The bottom 11:15 am - 12:15 pm floor contained a saloon and a café, Presenter: Leon Kessinger and the second floor was a large hall with a high ceiling and an elevated Spring Cooking with Fresh Herbs The Intriguing Life of Mata Hari stage. The hall was used for meetings, Live cooking demo featuring how to During World War I, Margaretha dances, theater, and boxing and wres- cook with herbs and other healthy MacLeod, better known by the name tling events for nearly 60 years. Opera recipes. Mata Hari gained much notoriety as was never a seductive dancer, paramour, and performed Manzano Mesa, Room 4 spy. Come and listen as we unveil there. Tuesday, March 8 the real life of Mata Hari and learn Political 10:30 am - 12:00 pm the true story regarding the charges events like Presenter: Hillary Bergen of espionage. the speech of New Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Mexico’s first Tuesday, April 26 Governor, and Communist inspired 10:00 am - 12:00 pm union meetings that led to a major Presenter: Carol Venturini coal strike and eventual martial law in Hetty Green the 1930s. The saloon started as a nice Jacqueline facility and degenerated into a rough Hetty Green was known as “The Technology & Cooking, con't. & Cooking, Technology bar where there were many fights Kennedy Witch of Wall Street” and a miserly and shootings. It was open for over 70 Onassis woman even to her own children. Of Special Interest History, Science, Science, History, Of Special Interest years. The café was the headquarters Jacqueline was one of the world’s But she also amassed a fortune and for the Japanese-born community most famous women. She was cou- was a very shrewd financier at the in Gallup during WWII, and its owner rageous, glamorous, and enigmatic. time when the stock market was played a prominent role in helping For years, “Jackie” became an object controlled by businessmen. Come keep those citizens out of internment of fascination for millions. Come to to hear about the intriguing life of camps. this presentation as we explore her Hetty Green and her family. Manzano Mesa, Room 4 real life story, while separating fact Bear Canyon, Room 5 Tuesday, February 9 from the many myths. Film clips will Wednesday, May 18 10:00 - 11:00 am be shown. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Presenter: Roger Zimmerman Palo Duro, Ponderosa Presenter: Carol Venturini Albuquerque Historical Society Wednesday, April 13 History of Cigarette Advertising Esther Williams 9:30 am Presenter: Carol Venturini In 1900, cigarettes were a niche Learn about Esther Williams in this product that accounted for just 2% fascinating presentation. She was Personal Safety of total tobacco consumption. By a glamorous actress, who swam her Learn all about personal and prop- 1952, cigarettes had become the way to erty security while in public, driving predominant tobacco product, using movie star and at home. 81% of all the tobacco leaf produced fame, but annually. Cigarette manufacturers she really Manzano Mesa, Room 4 used trading cards, slogans and eye- yearned for Tuesday, April 12 catching print ads – with subjects an Olympic 10:00 - 11:00 am ranging from Harem Girls to Camels, gold medal. Steve Sink-APD Physicians to Pin-Up Girls, Actors to Even though Esther once said her Athletes, and Heroes in Comics to favorite leading man was: “the water,” entice new and existing smokers she did fall in love and marry one of into their fold. Presentations her leading men. Learn to use that Palo Duro, Ponderosa Wednesday, May 18 Bear Canyon, Room 5 new camera! 9:30 am Wednesday, February 17 See page 11 Presenters: Richard Blankmeyer, BA, 10:00 - 11:00 am Social Studies, Avid Investigator of Presenter: Carol Venturini American Social Issues 42 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! of Victorian England and the ways South Africa Technology & Cooking, con't. · Travel

polite and definitely not-so-polite Special InterestOf History, Science, society evaded them. Capetown is sometimes referred to as “Africa’s Riviera”, a setting both stun- Palo Duro, Ponderosa ning and diverse, Join Linda Babin of Wednesday, June 8 Sun Tours and hear about their excit- 9:30 am ing tours of South Africa and Victoria Roberta Boggess, MA, Linguistics Falls, scheduled for August, 2016! Chester Nez: World War II Bugsy Siegal and the Rise Palo Duro, Ponderosa Navajo Code Talker of Las Vegas Thursday, March 10 10:00 am Although 420 Navajo code talkers Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel was a noto- Presenters: Linda, Babin, Sun Tours served in the Marines during World rious gangster in his day and he be- War II, none have written memoirs lieved a place called Las Vegas could A River Cruise on the Seine River -- until now. Chester Nez was one become a lavish American play- in France of the original 29 code talkers, men ground. Come and join us while we Come experience Ray’s magnificent who developed the only unbroken discover why Bugsy turned to a life trip to Paris, aboard the M/S Bizet see code in modern warfare and took it of crime, why he was so feared and the Louvre Museum, Mantes/La Jolie, into battle against the Japanese. His what really happened in Las Vegas. Rouen, Vernon, Marseille and the life demonstrates how challenges Palo Duro, Ponderosa Town of Avignon. Christmas time is a enhance strength and how diversity Thursday, June 16 festive time to visit France! augments the strength of a nation. 9:30 am Bear Canyon, Room 5 Barelas, Social Hall Presenter: Carol Venturini Wednesday, May 25 Thursday, May 26 Travel 10:00 - 11:00 am 1:30 – 3:00 pm Presenter: Ray Rachkowski Presenter: Judith Avila – NM Humani- Travels with Ed ties Council China, Tibet and Hong Kong Edward Cardona is always a photog-

A 26 day adventure included stops Presentations Flowers Fans & Pornography rapher, traveling with his ever pres- Flirtation in Victorian England in Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, a Yangtze ent camera equipment in his backpack. River Cruise, Chengdu, Chongqing, Under Queen Victoria’s rule from His favorite hobby is landscape photogra- Lhasa, Tibet, & Hong Kong. Won- 1837 until 1901, England developed phy of the places he visits while wander- drous sights such as The Great Wall, one of the most rigorous etiquette ing through New Mexico and the world. Terra Cotta Warriors, the Panda Sanc- systems in history. Behavior was even Join him and his guest presenters while tuary, Chinese Opera, Tibet, & British so controlled that “polite society” they discuss a new travel subject once a Controlled Hong Kong. was not allowed to shelve books by month! Email him at: GoPhotoTraveler@ male authors next to those by female gmail.com Bear Canyon, Room 5 authors. Examine the moral strictures Wednesday, June 29 Manzano Mesa, Room 4 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar Presenter: Ray Rachkowski 1, April 5, May 10, June 7 10:00 - 1l:00 am Presenter: Ed Cardona Volunteer Today!

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A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 43 Friendship Socials Quilters Group Join us as we gather to meet new Join our newly formed quilters group. people and make friends. We have Bring your quilting projects as we work great conversations with each other together. as we share refreshments. Armijo Coff ee Socials Friday, 12:30 - 2:30pm Armijo Paradise Hills Community Center Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 am Tuesday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Puzzles La Amistad South Valley Multipurpose Sr. Ctr. Whispering Pines Monday - Friday, 9:15 - 10:00 am Mon. - Thurs., 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 - 11:00 am and 12:30 - 3:00 pm Paradise Hills Community Center Taylor Ranch Community Center Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:30 am Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Sewing Free Raymond G. Sanchez Comm. Ctr. La Amistad Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am Arts & Crafts Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Rio Bravo Join us as we work on various projects. South Valley Multipurpose Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 am Senior Center Paradise Hills Community Center Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm South Valley Multipurpose Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 am Senior Center Thomas Bell Community Center Tijeras Senior Center Call for day and time, 848-1333 Monday - Friday, 9:00-11:30 am Tuesday, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Taylor Ranch Community Center Whispering Pines Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 am Ceramics Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Tijeras Senior Center Paradise Hills Community Center Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Friendship Socials · ArtsFriendship & Crafts Classes Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am - 1:00pm Whispering Pines Cost: $15 fee per month covers the Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 am class fee and materials. Limited to 15 students per class. Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 am No charge for the class. Pottery South Valley Multipurpose Sr. Center South Valley Multipurpose Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Senior Center No charge for the class. Purchase slip, tools and paints - Cost: $10/month. Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 - 11:30 am Knitting/Needlework There is no charge for this class. You must purchase your own clay, Birthday Celebration Taylor Ranch Community Center tools and paints. Wednesday 1:00 - 3:30 pm Free Armijo Tin Smithing Last Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Knitting/Crocheting Sponsored by Amerigroup South Valley Multipurpose Paradise Hills Senior Center Arts & Craft Classes Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday, 12:30 - 4:00 pm There is no class fee. Please bring Arm Quilting/Computerized Scrapbooking Embroidery your own tools. Paradise Hills Community Center Wood Carving Join us at our site that is located Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30am in the East Mountain area. Bring 10 photos to class. You may South Valley Whispering Pines want to pick a theme like a birth- Multipurpose Satellite SeniorSatellite Centers Monday & Friday, 12:00 - 2:30 pm day party or a wedding, a vacation, Senior Center grandchildren, etc. Monday 8:30 - 11:30 am Learn CPR. See PAGE 31

44 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Miscellaneous Music Classes Senior Basketball Computer Lab Guitar Beginning/Intermediate Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center Paradise Hills Community Center Armijo Tuesday, 9:30 - 11:00 am & FitnessMiscellaneous · Music Classes · Sports Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Mon. & Wed., 12:30 - 2:00 pm E-mail & surf the web. No printing. Please bring your own guitar. Taylor Ranch Community Center No class fee. Tues. & Thurs., 11:00 am - 1:00 pm South Valley Multipurpose Center (not available in June) Monday & Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Classical Guitar Open Weight Room Taylor Ranch Community Center Tijeras Senior Center Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Call for Information 286-4220 Cesar Chavez Community Center (not available in June & July) Monday, Wednesday, Friday Intermediate Guitar 8:00 - 10:00am Bible Study Tijeras Senior Center Fitness Room Paradise Hills Community Center Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:30 pm South Valley Multipurpose Karaoke Senior Center Line Dance Armijo Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tijeras Senior Center Monday - Friday, Upon Request & 12:30 - 4:00 pm Monday, 10:00 - 11:30 am Ukulele Hour Taylor Ranch Community Center Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 11:00 am Inspirational Hour Tijeras Senior Center Mon., 12:00 - 1:30 pm No class fee. Tijeras Senior Center South Valley Multipurpose Call for Information, 286-4220 Senior Center Must have own instrument. Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30 am Acoustic Jam/Beginners Brain Fitness Sing gospel hymns and devotional hours. Tijeras Senior Center What is Brain Fitness? Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:30 pm It is interactive tools, Foreign Language Join our informal jam session, any exercises, games and activities to improve Conversational Spanish Group acoustic instrument welcome. cognitive function. Tijeras Senior Center Music Sing and Sing-Along The class is taught by Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30am Tijeras Senior Center a professional geron- Informal and free of charge. Thursday, 10:00 - 10:30 am tologist Terri Tobey. Matinee Movie Live Music Sites to be Determined (Call 764-6467) Weekly movies, free popcorn Paradise Hills Friday, 10:00 - 11:30 am Tomando Control de su Salud Armijo Music by our talented seniors. CentersSatellite Senior Tues., 12:00 - 2:00 pm This Free 6 week course will be con- Live Music & Dance ducted in Spanish and is designed for Tijeras Senior Center those who have or care for someone Thursday, 1:00 - 3:30 pm South Valley Multipurpose who has a chronic health condition. Senior Center The class leaders have chronic health Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 9:30 - 11:30 am Trips conditions themselves. We will assist Mon. & Wed., 10:30 - 11:30 am you in setting goals and help you Walmart Shopping make a step-by-step plan to improve Armijo your health and your life. Please call 1st Thurs., 1:00 - 2:30 pm 873-6647 or 764-6474 for more infor- mation and to pre-register. Paradise Hills 1st Fri., 12:30 - 2:30 pm Sports & Fitness Pickleball Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center Tuesday, Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Go on a hunt for the best Green Paradise Hills Community Ctr. Gym Chile Cheeseburger! See page 58 Monday - Friday, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 45 Games and Cards Tijeras Senior Ctr. Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Bingo at the Satellite Senior Centers Whispering Pines Monday, Wednesday and Friday, We love bingo. Join our fun with this 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 2:00 pm game of chance and be the lucky per- son that yells out BINGO!! Horse Shoes Whispering Pines Alameda, Mon - Fri, 10:00 - 11:30 am Friday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Armijo, Mon - Fri, 10:00 - 11:30 am Wii Bowling Stretching Time La Amistad, Mon, Thu, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Paradise Hills, Tue., Thurs., Armijo Raymond G. Sanchez Mon. - Fri. Upon Request Monday - Friday, 11:00 - 11:30 am 10:00 - 11:15 am Rio Bravo, Mon., Tues. & Thurs., Tijeras Senior Center Taylor Ranch Community Center 10:00 - 11:30 am Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:30 am Monday & Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 am South Valley Multipurpose Center, South Valley Multipurpose Wed., 8:30 - 9:30 am Not avail. in June Monday - Wednesday, 9:15 - 10:15 am Senior Center Fitness Hour Tijeras, 1st & 4th Friday, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 - 11:30 am Join us for an hour of exercise, utilizing 12:00 - 1:30 pm Wii Fitness a variety of fitness videos including Whispering Pines Pajarito cardio, yoga and Zumba. 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 - 10:00 am Rio Bravo Wii Time Mon. & Wed., 10:30 - 11:30 am Duplicate Bridge Chair Exercise Taylor Ranch Community Ctr. Armijo Senior Monday, Thursday & Friday, Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 am Armijo 1:00 - 4:30 pm Raymond G. Sanchez Monday - Friday, Upon Request Tuesday, 12:30 - 4:00 pm Community Center Sports & Fitness, con't. · Games con't. & Cards Sports & Fitness, Paradise Hills Community Center Party Bridge (Intermediate Level Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 - 10:30 am & Preferred) Whispering Pines 10:30 - 11:00 am Monday, Wednesday & Friday, Darleen Santiago, Instructor Taylor Ranch Community Ctr. Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm 10:00 - 11:00 am Yoga Dominoes (Mexican Train) Board Games Tijeras Senior Center Raymond G. Sanchez Wednesday, 10:45 - 11:30 am Paradise Hills Community Center No class fee. Students must supply Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 11:30 am Every other Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 am own mat. Card Games Rio Bravo Whispering Pines Raymond G. Sanchez Friday, Monday, 10:30 - 11:30 am Community Center 10:00 - 11:00 am ZUMBA Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 am & 12:00 - 1:00 pm Whispering Pines Paradise Hills Community Center Uno, Poker, Black Jack etc. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:30 Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 - 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Air Hockey Cost: $4/class or $20/6-class card T.O.P.S. Tiffany Dickerson, Instructor Raymond G. Sanchez Community Tijeras Senior Center South Valley Multipurpose Center Senior Center Monday, 9:00 - 10:00 am Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 am Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday, Billiards Adv. 9:00 - 10:00 am Beg. 10:00 - 11:00 am Paradise Hills Community Center Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Satellite SeniorSatellite Centers Rio Bravo Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

46 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Los Volcanes Temporary Programs The center will be closed starting January 2 Until we reopen, you can still enjoy some of your favorite programs listed below.

Poker Monday - Friday @ North Valley Can join in w/North Valley Poker 12:30 - 4:30 pm Contact – Myrna Pohl 505.839.2120 Euchre Woodcarving Every Tuesday @ North Valley If you are interested in carving, cutting or work- Contact – Terry R. Smith ing on other wood projects please join us. 12:00 - 4:00 pm Plastic Canvas Every Tuesday @ Barelas Santa Fe Room Pottery Plastic canvas is a foundation for needlepoint Begins at 9:00 am or other canvas work embroidery. Create Learn the fundamentals of creating clay. This No Power All Hand Tools 3-D objects such as tissue box covers, small six month class will focus on basic projects Instructor: Raymond Upson jewelry boxes, handbags, and other decora- such as coil pots,slab vessels and sculpture. tive objects. All work will be fi red in the studio. Materials and fi ring fees apply. See instructor during Every Thursday @ North Valley Room 3 class time to sign waiting list. 1:00 - 3:00 pm Instructor: Grace Colclesser Every Wednesday @ Barelas 12:00 - 3:00 pm Senior Law Offi ce One-on-One consultations Provides general legal information. Divorces, wills, and criminal issues are not included. Info: 265-2300. 4th Thursday @ Barelas Bible Study 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Tuesday @ Barelas Room 1 & 2 Hearing Aid Store (can be in lobby) 9:30 - 11:00 am Will be cleaning hearing aides, Tin Smithing Sketching minor repairs, etc. Enlighten your imagination and explore Join us and have some fun with your creative 2nd Friday @ Barelas the magic of sketching and caricatures. All ideas to this open workshop where you will 9:30 - 11:00 am levels. share and work with others on your own Contact – Sylvia Chandler projects. You must bring your own supplies. 505-299-7777 Thursday @ North Valley Room 4 Every Tuesday @ Barelas Santa Fe Room 9:00 - 11:00 am Salsa Aerobics Instructor: Janet Dominguez & Jean Jenkins 12:15 - 4:15 pm Every Monday @ Los Volcanes Fitness Center Instructor: Maria Martinez 5:30 - 6:30 pm Instructor: Elena Valencia Every Saturday @ Los Volcanes Fitness Center 9:45 - 10:45 am Instructor: Elena Valencia

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 47 Pick up a 50+ Sports & Fitness Catalog for registration forms and details about any of these competitions.

Most activities are free with membership unless otherwise noted.

50+ Games are the local qualifying events for the New Mexico State The 2016 Senior Olympics which will be held January - April 2016. "Compete and Meet" Events at a Glance Games Competitions - bowling, basketball 3 point & free throw competi- tion, eight ball pool, dance, shuffleboard, swimming, table tennis, air Join us for our winter Pickleball, gun, huachas, road race, pickleball, racquetball, race walk, badmin- Tournaments, Talent Show & Bench ton, archery, cycling, golf, tennis, horseshoes, track & field. Press competition or our other workshop in Air Gun. Call Palo Duro 50+ Sports and Fitness for more information

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Sports & Fitness · Downhill Skiing · Snowboarding · Snowshoeing

48 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! HEALTHY LIVING FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! FREE!! If you have (or care for someone with) a chronic health condition such as: diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, Manage Your Chronic heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, or other long-term health conditions, this is the workshop for you. Learn from specially trained group leaders with chronic health conditions themselves. Set goals and make a step-by-step plan Disease (MyCD) to improve your health and your life. Put Life Back Into Your Life. Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with Program Workshop your doctor and family about your health. Air · Badminton Gun MY CD · Manage Free 6-week workshop · 2.5 hour meetings · ALL MyCD Programs are Free of Charge Pre-registration required: 880-2800 2016 Schedule March 9 through April 13, 2016 September 13 through October 18, 2016 PALO DURO SENIOR CENTER This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Manage- This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) workshop; (located at 5221 Palo Duro NE): ment Program (CDSMP) workshop; May 4 through June 8, 2016 November 1 through December 6, 2016 Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. on: This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program This type of workshop is yet to be determined. January 14 through February 18, 2016 (DSMP) workshop; To enroll, please call 880-2800 This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Manage- July 6 through August 10, 2016 Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on: ment Program (CDSMP) workshop; This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Manage- March 10 through April 14, 2016 ment Program (CDSMP) workshop; January 14 through February 18, 2016 This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Man- August 10 through September 14, 2016 agement Program (CDSMP) workshop; (DSMP) workshop; This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program March 17 through April 21, 2016 May 5 through June 9, 2016 (DSMP) workshop; This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Manage- October 5 through November 9, 2016 (DSMP) workshop; ment Program (CDSMP) workshop; This will be a general Chronic May 12 through June 16, 2016 July 7 through August 11, 2016 Disease Self-Management This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Man- This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program Program (CDSMP) agement Program (CDSMP) workshop; (DSMP) workshop; workshop. July 14 through August 18, 2016 September 1 through October 6, 2016 To enroll, please call 880 – 2800. This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Manage- (DSMP) workshop; ment Program (CDSMP) workshop; NEW HEART CENTER FOR WELLNESS, September 8 through October 13, 2016 October 13 through November 17, 2016 FITNESS & CARDIAC REHABILITATION This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Man- This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program (located at 601 Lomas Blvd NE) agement Program (CDSMP) workshop. (DSMP) workshop. To enroll, please call 880 – 2800. Tuesdays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. on: To enroll, please call 880 – 2800. March 1 through April 5, 2016 The Cancer Center at Presbyterian NORTH DOMINGO BACA This will be a general Chronic Disease Self-Manage- & Fitness Sports MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER ment Program (CDSMP) workshop; 8300 Constitution Ave. NE, Building D (located at 7521 Carmel NE): May 3 through June 7, 2016 Tuesdays from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. on: Wednesdays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. on: This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program April 19 through May 24, 2016 January 13 through February 17, 2016 Program (CDSMP) workshop; This will be a Cancer: Thriving and Surviving (CTS) This will be a Diabetes Self-Management Program workshop (DSMP) workshop; October 18 through November 22, 2016 More Manage Your Chronic Disease This will be a Cancer: Thriving and Surviving (CTS) (MyCD) Workshops to come in 2016. workshop. To enroll, please call 880 – 2800. Air Gun Practices For beginners or those wanting to hone their skills for competition. Eldorado High School, Rifle Range (by reservation) Major Jim Korber, Senior Instructor, Eldorado High School JR ROTC at 296-4871

Badminton Practice & Play Badminton is beneficial to your physical and mental well being, while challenging your mind, reflexes and stamina. Manzano Mesa, Gym Thursday, 7:00 - 8:50 pm Wells Park Monday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 3:30 pm A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 49 Drop-In Basketball Palo Duro 50+ Pickleball Open/Drop-In Basketball is offered Sports & Fitness Center Check out abqpickleball.com for up- daily (Mon–Fri) at the times listed be- Apr - Oct, Mon, 7:15 am - 5:00 pm dated and additional play locations low. Teams form as participants show Vivian Heyward, Cindy McConnell Manzano Mesa up and sign in. Schedules are subject Los Volcanes 50+ to change. Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Sports & Fitness Center Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00 am Manzano Mesa, Apr - Oct: Every other Wednesday, Gym (E/W courts) 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Los Volcanes Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Mon, Wed, 9:30 - 11:00 am N. Domingo Baca, Fitness Center Monday, Wednesday 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wed 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Apr - Oct, Every other Wednesday, Mon & Fri Evening 7:00 - 8:50 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Barelas Senior Men’s Basketball Cindy McConnell Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm This group gathers to play some Wednesday "B" Level" Hikes Pickleball Training friendly, but competitive basketball, N. Domingo Baca Tuesday, Thursday, 9:15 - 11:00 am where teams are picked prior to the Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Saturday, 12:30 - 2:50 pm games. Sports & Fitness Center Manzano Mesa, Gym, East Court 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Hike Coordinators: Wednesday, 11:45 am - 12:30 pm Cindy McConnell & Dick Brown Tues, Thurs, Fri, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Center Hiking & Treks Enjoy these intermediate level hik- ing trips and less demanding treks Shuffleboard year round. Schedules are available Silver Shufflers at front desk of host centers or on- line at www.aschg.org 5¢/mile. When was the last time you had a Highland good, competitive game of shuffle- Every other Tuesday, 8:00 am board? Come join this group for an Pat Newman afternoon of fun and excitement. Drop-In Basketball · Sr. Men's Basketball · Fencing Basketball Men's Drop-In · Sr. Basketball Fencing Los Volcanes Manzano Mesa Hiking · Softball · Huachas Pickleball · Shuffleboard Every other Friday, Check in 8:00 am Tuesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Fencing is an elegant sport with Dick Brown $1 donation, Scott Heron 299-7768 & a rich history. Known as “physical Millie Martinez 797-0841 chess,” it helps maintain balance, N. Domingo Baca posture and coordination in addi- Every other Friday, 8:00 am tion to cognitive focus and critical Dick Brown thinking skills. Whether fencing with North Valley your grandkids or your friends, it is Every other a wonderful sport for seniors, even Thursday, 8:00 am those with moderate disabilities like Bill Gloyd arthritis or joint replacements. Softball Palo Duro Duke City Fencing welcomes visitors Every other Practices begin in February with Monday - Friday between 5 - 8 pm. Tuesday, 8:00 am league play held on Tuesday and Contact Toby Tolley @ 505-872-0048 Marilyn Warrant Thursday mornings from April to or [email protected] for Saturday, 9:00 am September. information. Sue Palletier Bear Canyon 50+ Sports & Fitness Program Huachas 65+ League, Bill Dubuque, 293-9530 Fitness Hiking Open Huachas 50+ Men’s Softball Hikes vary from easy/moderate A/B A physical game of skill that is very hikes to the more challenging C/D Practices begin in February with similar to horseshoes. The difference is league play held on Tuesday and Sports & Fitness level hikes. Bring your own lunch, that large metal washers are pitched at snacks and drinks. 5¢ per mile, space Thursday mornings from April to a 3-inch hole cut into a September. Meeting held every 2nd is limited, prepayment is required. 24 x 24 inch platform. The website: www.ASCHG.org hosts Friday. an incredible database of 300 hikes Bear Canyon, Park Highland, Room 3 in NM and a schedule of all senior Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 am 9:30 - 11:00 am center hikes. (weather permitting) John Denery 573-1094 50 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Table Tennis North Valley, South Social Hall Practice and Play Beginning, Mon, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Clarida Hall Since its inception in 1880s England, as an after-dinner amusement for upper Palo Duro, Mesquite class Victorians, this sport has grown Advanced, Mon, 1:30 - 3:00 pm into an international favorite. Saturday (not first Sat.),

10:30 am - 12:00 noon Dance Classes · Fitness/Exercise Barelas, Social Hall Dance and Movement Beginning, Monday, 3:15 - 4:30 pm Upon request Saturday, 9:00 - 10:30 am, K. Tidy for Parkinson’s Table Tennis · Volleyball Bear Canyon, Social Hall (subject to change) Join in the musicality, rhythm, ex- Square Dancing Monday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm pression, inventiveness and sheer physical pleasure of dance. Custom- Enjoy the timeless tradition of Thursday, 9:30 - 11:00 am Square Dancing. Friday, 2:30 - 4:45 pm ized for all abilities. Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:00 - 2:45 pm North Valley, South Social Hall Palo Duro, Mesquite 1st & 3rd Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Manzano Mesa, Game Room Instructor: Carol Champion Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 9:00 am Free to members with Parkinson’s, Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Joanie Carlisle

N. Domingo Baca, Game Room Line Dancing Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Love to dance but don’t have North Valley, Social Hall a partner? Monday, 2:00–5:00 pm Barelas, Lead/Coal (upon request) Thursday Palo Duro, Mesquite 1:30 - 3:00 pm 1st Saturday, 9:30 - 10:30 am Instructor: Gayle Mecca, Cost: $1 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sat, 9:30 - 11:30 am Bear Canyon, Social Hall Fitness/Exercise Volleyball: Indoor “Beachball” Advance, Thu, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Instructor: Doug Madison Adapted Aquatics Volleyball Pick-up Games Beginning, Thu, 3:15 - 4:30 pm Taught at the University of NM Thera- Drop-in volleyball matches. Instructor: Clarada Hull peutic Pool (92 degree water), partici- Intermediate I, Tue, 3:00 - 4:30 pm pants are led through a series of range Manzano Mesa, Gym Instructor: Clarida Hull of motion exercises. Pre-registration Monday, Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Intermediate II, Tue, 1:30 - 3:00 pm required through the Sports & Fitness Instructor: Clarida Hull Centers. (The Multigenerational Cen-

Dance Classes & Fitness Sports Highland, Social Hall ters will NOT be transporting clients. Ballroom Dance Intermediate, Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Ask the Senior Centers for the times Instructor: Wylene Santistevan that vans will depart for Session 1 & 2) Ballroom/Latin/Swing Dance: Inter- mediate Los Volcanes, Social Hall Session 1: Mon, Wed, Fri, Beginning, Thu., 9:00 - 10:00 am 9:00 - 10:00 am Continuation from the beginning class, Intermediate, Thu., 10:10 - 11:10 am Cost: $12/month. (3 classes/wk) with intermediate step patterns. Instructor: Jeanne Hendrix donation, Cost: 50¢ for transportation (Provided from all 6 Senior Centers) Manzano Mesa Manzano Mesa, Social Hall Saturday: Starter, Wed. 12:15 - 1:15 pm Session 2: Mon, Fri, 1:15 - 2:15 pm 10:00 - 11:00 am Beginner Instructor: Dianne Sego Cost: $8/month (2 classes/wk.) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Intermediate Beginning, Wed., 1:30 - 3:00 pm donation, Cost: 50¢ transportation Instructor: Barbara Weiss, info 506-0049 Intermediate, Wed., 3:00 - 4:30 pm (Provided from all 6 Senior Centers and Vista Grande) Wise Women Belly Dance Instructor: Georgette Smith Intermediate II, Fri., 1:30 - 3:00 pm Session 3: Tue, Thu, 9:00 - 10:00 am Get in touch with your inner beauty Instructor: Wylene Santistevan $8/month (2 classes/wk.) donation, while getting a good workout. This Intermediate III, Tues., 1:30 - 3:00 pm Cost: 50¢ transportation gentle approach to this ancient art Instructor: Clorinda Ricci (Provided from Palo Duro 50+ Sports & form can be enjoyed by women of all Fitness Center) ages, abilities, sizes and shapes. N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall Beginning, Thu., 1:30 - 2:30 pm Manzano Mesa, Social Hall Instructor: Mary Garcia Join us for a Pie Social Thursday, 5:45 - 7:00 pm Intermediate, Tue., 5:45 - 7:30 pm See Page 21 Instructor: Amaya Instructor: Georgette Smith A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 51 T.N.T. Dynamite New Class! Flex & Tone Come Trim 'n Tone your body with Elongate and strengthen your muscles, Andriana a seasoned professional increase flexibility, improve posture with over 16 years’ experience. This and develop a strong core. class is designed to fit your own Highland, Social Hall individual needs and abilities. Work Tuesday, Thursday, 8:15 - 9:15 am at your own pace towards improving strength, stamina and muscle tone. Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Bear Canyon, Social Hall Aerobics Room Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 - 9:00 am 9:30 - 10:30 am Dance Aerobics Cost: $1.50 per class Manzano Mesa, Gym Quick paced, high energy, core Tuesday, Thursday 8:15 - 9:15 am Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes strengthening routines set to great Fitness Center Aerobics Room music. No experience necessary. North Domingo Baca, Aerobic Room Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday, Thursday 9:15 - 10:15 am Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 11:45 am - 12:45 pm 50+ Sports & Fitness Center, Palo Duro, Mesquite Room Cost: $1.50 per class Aerobic Room Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 - 9:00 am Aerobics Tues., Thurs. 5:30 - 6:30 pm Wed., 10:30 - 11:30 am These fun, low impact aerobics class- Instructor: Julie Stoffler es combine energizing music with a Fitness Exercise, con't. · Zumba con't. Exercise, Fitness routine designed to strengthen the Feldenkrais Method, Awareness cardiovascular system. For beginners Through Movement to advanced exercisers, everyone works at their own pace. Burn calories Often referred to simply as “Felden- and get a great workout. krais”, is a somatic educational sys- tem designed by Moshe Feldenkrais. Barelas, Social Hall Feldenkrais aims to reduce pain or Gentle Exercise Tuesday, Friday, 9:15 - 10:15 am limitations in movement, to improve physical function, and to promote Done mostly in a chair we use weights, Highland, Social Hall balls and bands to focus on strength Mon., Wed., Fri, 8:45 - 9:45 am general well being by increasing . students awreness of themselves and building with resistance. Los Volcanes Joe O. Armijo by expanding students movement Barelas, Social Hall 50+ Fitness Center Aerobic Room repertoire. Tuesday, Friday, 10:15 - 10:45 am Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:00 - 9:00 am North Domingo Baca Highland, Social Hall North Domingo Baca Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 am & Mon., Wed., Friday 10:00 - 11:00 am Aerobics Room Upstairs 6:00 - 7:00 pm Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:15 - 9:15 am Instructor: Steve Mulvihill Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Fitness Center, Palo Duro, Mesquite Room Fitball Aerobic Room Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:15 - 9:15 am Target core muscles with stabiliz- Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:15 - 10:15 am, ing and balance exercises. Increase Manzano Mesa, Gym Body Fat vs. Muscle strength, sculpt, and tone. Mon., Wed., Friday 9:30 - 10:30 am The goal for optimal health is reducing Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Palo Duro, Mesquite Room body fat while increasing muscle. Visit Sports & Fitness Center, Mon., Wed., Friday 9:30 - 10:30 am us for a free assessment. Aerobic Room Los Volcanes Joe O. Armijo Monday, Friday 10:30 - 11:30 am 50+ Sports & Fitness Center 3rd Tuesday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm N. Domingo Baca, 18+ Sports & Fitness Center

Sports & Fitness 4th Wednesday, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 2:00 - 7:00 pm Get Moving Aerobics Palo Duro 50+ Sports Join this group fitness cardio class, & Fitness Center which incorporates high and low im- 1st Wednesday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm pact choices in an effective workout to burn more fat, use calories, and meet your fitness goals. 52 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Manzano Mesa, Social Hall Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes Mon, Wed, 5:00 - 6:00 pm 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Cost: $2.50 or $20/month Appointment: 767-5990 Instructor: Ann Owens Zumba Manzano Mesa, Fitness Room Pilates Appointment: 275-8731 Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy- Learn the value of core stabilization, N. Domingo Baca, Fitness Room muscle balance and proper align- to-follow moves to create a fitness program that will blow you away. Appointment: 764-6496 ment while integrating the concept of Fitness/Exercise, con't. · Zumba mindfulness, fluidity and grace. Manzano Mesa, East Gym Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Appointment: 880-2800 Palo Duro, Mesquite Saturday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: $3, Instructor: Jenny Fitness Facilities Cost: $3, Instructor: Karen Shore Weight Training Palo Duro 50+ Fitness Center North Domingo Baca Our fitness facilities are equipped Pilates Reformer Machine Training Monday - Friday with strength training and cardio Call 880-2800 for class schedule 9:10 - 10:10 am equipment. A $13/year membership entitles you to full privileges. There Pilates North Valley, South Social Hall is a contribution of 50¢/visit. Free Increase your core strength, balance Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm equipment orientations are available and flexibility while having fun. Stu- Cost: $3, Instructor: Mary Martinez by appointment. dents of all levels can safely partici- Zumba Gold Barelas, Pacific Room pate in these invigorating 50 minute 764-6436, 714 7th Street, SW classes. We will develop strength, This class is designed for the active focus on balance and improve our older adult. It fuses Latin rhythms and Highland Fitness Room overall sense of well-being. easy-to-follow moves to create a fit- 767-5210, 131 Monroe NE ness program that will blow you away. Barelas, Lead & Coal Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes Tuesday, 8:30 - 9:30 am Bear Canyon, Social Hall 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Cost: $2 suggested donation Monday, Wednesday, Friday 767-5990, 6500 Los Volcanes, NW Richard Sertich Cost: $2 per class, 8:15 – 9:15 am Manzano Mesa, Fitness Room Instructor: Julie M. Salazar 18+ Sports & Fitness Center North Valley, Fitness Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ 275-8731, 501 Elizabeth, SE Thursday, 8:30 - 9:30 am Sports & Fitness Center, Cost: $2 suggested donation N. Domingo Baca Aerobic Room Instructor: Richard Sertich 18+ Sports & Fitness Center Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am 764-6496, 7521 Carmel, NE Cost: $2, Instructor: Dee Williams Salsarobics North Valley Spice up your workout with this ener- Manzano Mesa, Gym 761-4025, 3825 Fourth Street, NW getic, fun and sizzling workout; learn Monday, Wednesday, 10:45 - 11:45 am Cost: $2, Instructor: Dee Williams Palo Duro 50+ the fundamentals of Latin dance such Sports & Fitness Center as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Brazilian Zumba Gold Toning 880–2800, 3351 Monroe, NE & Fitness Sports Samba and always sexy Cha Cha. Fit- ness shoes or Dance shoes required. This class is designed for the active Basics with Free Weights older adult. You will use fast and slow Los Volcanes, Social Hall rhythms and resistance training to tone For novice weight trainers. Learn safe Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm and sculpt your body and burn fat. free weight lifting techniques to be Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00 am used with or without workout ma- Cost: $3, Instructor: Elena Valencia Manzano Mesa chines to provide variety in reaching Friday, 8:00 - 9:00 am fitness goals. Jazzercise Cost: $2, Instructor: Dee Williams Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes Jazzercise is a dance-based group fit- Weight Training 50+ Sports & Fitness Center ness program. Jazzercise class features Weight Training Orientations Call 767-5990 for schedule a fusion of dance, resistance training, North Domingo Baca Fitness Center Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and Latin- Get more energy and increase muscle Call 505-764-6496 for schedule style movements set to popular music. tone and bone density! Sleep and feel better! Attend a N. Domingo Baca, Social Hall free orientation Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and learn the 4:30 ∙ 5:30 pm fundamentals of weight training. A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 53 Self Defense Kempo Karate T’ai Chi Chih (PRACTICE) All-Star Youth Karate Personal Defense Club, Bear Canyon, Room 1 Close Quarter Combat Wednesday, 11:30 am -1:00 pm For ages 4–15, martial art techniques, Instructor: Mary Moriarty emphasizing self-defense and child A place to learn, teach and practice safety awareness is covered. personal fighting skills - not associ- Bear Canyon, Room 1 ated with any traditional Asian art or Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Manzano Mesa, sport. Instructor: Helen East Social Hall Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Yang Style Tai Chi Instructor: Mistie Gallegos, Monday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm North Domingo Baca register: 899-1666 Cost: $10/month Instructor: Dr. Sean Ross Friday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Aikido (Tachi Waza & Weapons) Cost: $5/donation Instructor: Sifu TyBeh North Domingo Baca Saturday, 9:00-11:45 am T’ai Chi Ch’uan Kendo Kai Beautiful, gentle, flowing movements Meaning “Way of the Sword,” the Eastern Traditions improve balance, lower high blood pressure, increase bone density and modern Japanese martial art de- Tai Chi scended from traditional swords- cultivate Chi, or internal energy. T'ai manship (kenjutsu) an uses bamboo Slow, gentle movement to build Chi reduces stress and arthritis pain, swords (Shinai), and protective health & balance, reduce stress and significantly improves brain size in armor. It is a physically and mentally heal from injuries. Presented in a seniors, and may delay the onset of challenging activity that combines brief way to balance the whole self: Alzheimer's disease. Cultivate your Chi · Eastern Traditions · Eastern Self Defense, martial arts practices and values with physically emotionally and spiritually. for a long and happy life! sport-like strenuous physical activity. Los Volcanes, Room #2 Barelas, Lead/Coal Manzano Mesa, Wed., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 am East Social Hall 12:00 - 1:00 pm Instructor: Sihing Ilene Dunn Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $3 donation Suggested donation $5 Instructor: Davis Begay, Instructor: Kay Highland, Social Hall register: 899-1666 Yang Style Tai Chi Intermediate North Domingo Baca, Thursday 2:00 – 3:00 pm North Domingo Baca Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:45 pm Instructor: Master Dug Corpolongo Friday Cost: $20 adults, $10 youth Suggested donation $5 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Davis Begay Highland, Social Hall Iron Olympian Karate T’ai Chi Chih Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am Instructor: Ilene Dunn Develop physical strength, discipline, Easy, gentle movements that balance Suggested donation $5 balance, coordination and self- the internal energy (Chi). It is often esteem. Class includes breakaway called a “moving Meditation” and the Los Volcanes, Room 2 techniques and safety awareness. benefits of this practice can include Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm improved balance, flexibility, stam- Instructor: Sifu Ty Beh Manzano Mesa, Room 3 ina, and regulation of stress, blood Suggested donation $5 Tuesday, Wednesday, pressure and weight. 6:00 - 8:00 pm Manzano Mesa, Room East Social Hall Instructor: Chris Nowak Palo Duro, Ponderosa Room Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 am Beginning Tai Chi Chih 3:15 - 4:15 pm Instructor: Ilene Dunn Continuing Tai Chi Chih 4:30 - 5:30 pm Suggested donation $5 July 8 - September 2 North Valley, Room 1 and 2 September 23 - November 18 First Friday, 9:30 - 10:30 am December 2 - 16 Instructor: Sifu Ty Beh (continuing level only) Suggested donation $5 Cost: $60/8 weeks Sports & Fitness payable at first class Palo Duro, Ponderosa Room Instructor: Ellen Tatge Friday 9:30 - 10:30 am Instructor: Sifu Ty Beh Join us to learn Suggested donation $5 a new language! (Not meeting 1st Friday) See Page 20

54 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Nia Technique TVE Qi-Gong Wellness The Nia Technique draws inspira- This is a low-impact, easy entry exercise program for healing and prevention. tion from the dance arts, martial arts Enjoy learning beautiful fluid motions that loosen and strengthen every part of and healing arts for a cardiovascular, your body from your fingers to your toes while gaining the benefits of increased aerobic, fun and challenging workout. energy, lower stress, and greater mobility, balance, and flexibility. TVE = Tran Dancing is done in bare feet. Vitality Essentials Eastern Traditions, con't. · Yoga Highland, Room 8 Palo Duro, Mesquite Wed., 3:15-4:15pm Cost: $2, Instructor: D. Carranza Thursday, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Check with instructor for cost Instructor: Michele Diel Palo Duro, Aspen Wednesday, 3:15 - 4:15 pm Cost: $6 or $30/5classes/First Class Free Instructor: Michele Diel Meditation Circle Yoga Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes North Domingo 50+ Sports & Fitness Center, Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Yoga, Chair Aerobic Room Instructor: Lynn Alexander Focus on alignment, breath, relax- Thursday, 2:30 - 3:30 Cost: Free ation and core awareness by increas- Saturday, 8:15 - 9:30 am TVE Teen & Adult Animal Kung Fu ing strength, flexibility, mobility and Cost: $3/class, Instructor: CeCe building bone density. Learn animal Qi-Gong Kung Fu that Yoga engages all of your body, increasing Bear Canyon, Room 1 Improve posture and core strength, your speed, strength, flexibility & en- Monday, 2:30 – 3:30 pm as well as reduce lower back pain and durance. Health oriented modifiable Instructor: Tiana Kaula increase muscle flexibility. program created to help and improve Los Volcanes, Room 10 all ages and abilities. Barelas Friday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday, Thursday, 9:15 - 10:30 am Manzano Mesa, E. Social Hall Donation, Instructor: Lori Armi Bear Canyon, Multi-Purpose Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Gentle Yoga Cost: $8 per class or $25 monthly Friday, 1:30 - 2:15 pm Instructor: Dimitri Carranza Whether you are a beginner or have Donation, Instructor: Tiana been doing yoga for a while, this TVE Wellness Program (Qi Gong) Highland, Room 8 slow-paced class will leave you feel- Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:45 pm This is a low-impact, easy entry exer- ing both relaxed and rejuvenated. Instructor: Mindy Caplan cise program for healing and preven- Linking breath with movement, we tion. Enjoy learning beautiful fluid gently stretch all areas of the body Manzano Mesa, East Social Hall motions that get every part of your and release stress and tension from Monday, 6:15 - 7:15 pm & Fitness Sports body moving, from your fingers to joints and muscles. Cost: $25/month, Instructor: Ann Owen your toes while gaining the benefits Palo Duro, Aspen of increased energy, lower stress, and Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:00am N. Domingo Baca, Classroom 4 greater mobility, balance, and flexibil- Free, Instructor: Karin Monday, 9:00-10:00 am ity. TVE Wellness is the alternative ex- Friday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Classroom 4 ercise program that suits your needs Basics/Beginning Yoga Instructor: Lynn Alexander no matter the age or capability. Class focus is on precise align- N. Domingo Baca, Aerobic Room Bear Canyon, Multi-Purpose ment while building a pose, finding (Upstairs) Thursday 10:00 am- 11:00 am the ease in your pose as you build Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm strength and flexibility. Manzano Mesa, E. Social Hall Cost: $5/class, Instructor: Anita Crouse Thursday, 8:30am-9:30am Manzano Mesa, East Social Hall Palo Duro, Ponderosa Cost: $2 senior $5 adult Monday, 6:15 - 7:15 pm Monday, 9:00 - 10:00 am Instructor: Demitri Carranza Cost: $7/class Instructor: Ann Owens Palo Duro, Mesquite Wednesday, 5:15 - 6:15 pm North Valley, Fitness Center Beginning Yoga Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:00 am Cost: $3, Instructor: L. Leyba Cost: $2 Bring balance, strength, & flexibility Instructor: Demitri Carranza to the mind, body and emotions through yoga. Great for both begin- Take a dance class! ners and the experienced student. See pages 18 & 51

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 55 Yoga, con't. Laughter Yoga Dancing with the Bars This class combines unconditional It’s not what you may think...Dancing laughter with yogic breathing (prana- with the Bars is a movement exer- yama). Laughter is simulated as an cise form of dancing— to the bars of exercise in a group with eye contact music. It’s a fun way to achieve a fit, and childlike playfulness - soon turn- toned body, and serene mind. It is ing into real and contagious laughter. user friendly, playful, and easy. Manzano Mesa, Room 3 Bear Canyon, Social Hall Saturdays Thursday 9:00 - 10:00 am 8:15 am - 9:15 am Instructor: Kathleen Chambers Yoga Yoga, Dahn EnhanceFitness These classes combine core man- agement methods with mind/body/ Dahn Yoga is the yoga of stress relief. Improve balance, flexibility; bone breath discipline to reduce physi- Increase flexibility, improve breathing density, coordination, endurance and cal and mental stress and lengthen patterns and concentration. Through strength. This is an evidence-based se- muscles. Yoga will improve posture committed practice class members can nior fitness class. Pre-registration along and core strength, as well as reduce also manage problems with weight and with fitness assessment required prior lower back pain and increase muscle pain. to attending. flexibility. N. Domingo Baca, Los Volcanes Joe O. Armijo Bear Canyon, Multi-Purpose Aerobic Room (Upstairs) 50+ Sports & Fitness Center, Friday 10:30 - 11:30 am Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 am Aerobic Room Cost: $5/class Yoga, con't. · Other con't. Classes Yoga, Instructor: Tiana Kaula Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Instructor: Lynn Alexander Instructor: Dee Williams Bear Canyon, Room 2 Thursday North Valley, Social Hall South North Valley, South Social Hall 5:45 pm- 6:45 pm Tuesday, Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Instructor: Tiana Kaula Cost: $3 8:45 - 9:45 am Instructor: David Plummer Instructor: Terry Toby Yoga, Hatha North Domingo Baca Gentle yoga with an emphasis on Other Classes Monday, Wednesday & Friday stretching and breathing. Chair Massage 8:05 - 9:05 am Manzano Mesa, Room 5 10:15-11:15am Natural non-invasive pain relief. Ben- Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:00 am efits include improved posture and REIKI Instructor: Dee Cappelle range of motion, reduced anxiety and If you suffer from physical pain, sleep- Hatha Yoga Plus stress, increased sense of well-being lessness, emotional pain, Reiki energy (plus core body-work) massage done for a nominal fee. may help you. Linda does 15 minute Manzano Mesa, Room 5 Chair Massage Therapy session for walk-in and donation basis. Wednesday, 9:00 - 10:00 am Choice of seated massage in a regular Highland, Room 8 Instructor: Dee Cappell chair, wheelchair, or a massage chair. Every 1st Friday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Manzano Mesa, Room 5 North Valley, Lobby Friday, 9:00 - 10:00 am Balance & Movement 1st & 3rd Wednesday Instructor: Janet Porter for Parkinson’s 9:00 am - 12:00 pm North Valley, Room 1 & 2 Donation This class is designed for most all Tuesday, Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Ellen Santistevan, LMT 6535, APP levels and focuses on balance and Cost: $3, Instructor: David Plummer movement while either seated or Reflexology Massage Therapy standing. Slow movements, strength, Yoga-Kundalini hand-eye coordination and memory Reflexology is a hands on modality are also incorporated in a fun atmo- This yoga class omits the typical Asana that relaxes and restores the body by (postures) and focuses on breathing, sphere. Caregivers are encouraged to working the hands and/or feet. Come attend and participate too! chanting, visualization and long pe- treat your feet or hands. riods of vipassana meditation for the Highland, Room 8 North Valley, Lobby Sports & Fitness experienced meditator. Monday 3:00 - 3:45 pm 4th Wednesday and 2nd Friday Manzano Mesa, Room 4 Cost: $5 per class 9:30 - 11:00 am Instructor: Mindy Caplan Wednesday, 10:10 - 11:10 am Cost: $10 for 15 minutes Instructor: Sueshila Stubbe Catherine Barba, LMT6823 56 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Come join your friends, make new friends in a friendly game of Poker, Chess, MahJongg, Bridge, Pinochle, Scrabble or even Bingo

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• Meals are at your expense. Release Form before leaving the Center”. If an individual chooses not to sign the form, he or Monthly Trips · Lunch Bunch • Remain with group for the entire trip. she will forfeit the opportunity to go on the outing and a refund will not be given. • Return times are approximate. DATES to sign up for trips: Out-To-Dinner Trip Policies • We require a two-week notice for special accommodations. Tuesday, January 5 • To register for trips, present your membership For January - March: trips registrations/pre- card or give your card information with your • Mileage charges for van use are 5¢ per mile sentations will be available for sign up payment. per person and may include driver costs. Tuesday, March 8 • Refunds: Original receipts should be presented For April - June: trips registrations/presenta- • Make checks payable to the City of tions will be available for sign up Albuquerque to receive approved refunds. No refunds on trips costing $1.00 or less. • Cancel at least 3 days in advance. The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior • For overnight, day trips, or performances that Aff airs, Center Policies and Procedures, Section require an advanced payment, a refund will be 3.4-N, stipulates that anyone who goes on a provided if a replacement is found. Center-sponsored outing must “sign the Trip Trip to Los Golondrinas

Monthly Trips Check in 8:00 am Return 5:00 pm Out- To- Dinner approximately Ride & Glide w/Ron Cost: $6.50 transportation, 5¢ per mile if Experience the ambiance and fare trip exceeds 100 miles at a variety of area restaurants while Enjoy fun-fi lled trips to mystery enjoying the company of friends. destinations. Ron will see to it that you Trips have a wonderful time just exploring Lunch Bunch Bear Canyon the natural beauty of our state. Enjoy a Visit a variety of restaurants in and 1st Monday delicious lunch at a local restaurant. around town and enjoy a wonderful Check in: 5:00 pm • Return 8:30 pm Cost: 50¢ transportation Bear Canyon meal with old and new friends. Wednesday, January 6 Bear Canyon Tuesday, February 23 4th Thursday Tuesday, March 15 Check in: 10:45 am • Return 2:00 pm Thursday, April 7 Cost: 50¢ transportation Wednesday, May 4 Tuesday, June 28 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 57 Palo Duro El Cafecito Grants presents... New Mexican menu A "Fare" toVilla Remember di Capo Ristorante Italiano Thursday, April 21 Albuquerque Check in: 9:15am Enjoy traditional Italian cuisine. Return: 4:00pm Wednesday, January 13 Cost: $ 9.50 Check in: 10:30am Hillcrest Restaurant Return: 3:00pm Las Vegas Cost: $2.50 Mexican/ American menu. Blue Moon Café Wednesday, May 18 Santa Fe Check in: 8:45am Brisket, chicken, sausage and ribs. You Return: 4:00pm may also order soup, salads, burgers or Cost: $13.00 sandwiches. No alcohol is served. Pajarito Brew Pub & Grill Tuesday, February 9 Los Alamos Check in: 10:00am American dishes. Trips leave Return: 4:00pm Thursday, June 30 Palo Duro. Cost: $7.50 Check in: 8:00am Sign up at Sopaipilla Factory Return: 4:00pm Pojoaque Cost: $10.50 the front desk. Northern New Mexican menu. Meals at your Thursday, March 17 own expense. Check in: 8:45am

· Monthly Trips, con't. Trips, Remember · Monthly to A "Fare" Return: 4:00pm Cost: $8.50 On the hunt for the best Green Chile Cheeseburger Chile the best Green for On the hunt Enchanted Journeys On the Hunt for the Best with Shannon Green Chile Cheeseburger We’ll visit a mystery destination that’s sure to be lots of fun, followed by New Mexico didn’t invent the hamburger, but we’re the lunch at a nearby restaurant. ones who added green chile and made it hot! No state is more passionate about its burger. Join us on our hunt to various locations over the next few Barelas months. You be the judge! You’ll also get to visit various nearby attractions as Wednesday, January 6 an added bonus! Thursday, February 4 Barelas Thursday, March 3 Restaurant – Benny’s – Bosque Farm Thursday, April 7 January Attraction – Hay’s Honey & Apple Farm Thursday, May 5 Thursday, January 21 Cost: $3 Transportation Thursday, June 2 Check In: 8:45 am May Check in: 8:15 am – Return: 4:00 pm Return: 2:30 pm Thursday, May 19 Cost: $12.00 transportation, Restaurant – Owl Café - Albuquerque Check In: 8:00 am lunch at your own expense Attraction – Forensic Science Center Return: 4:00 pm Cost: $2 Transportation, Donated can Ride & Roam with Ron Restaurant – Mineshaft Tavern – Madrid of food at Forensic Science Center for Attraction – Turquoise Trail (Include The destination is a mystery but be as- their Food Drive shopping in Madrid) sured you are in for an adventure. March Cost: $12 Transportation Tuesday, March 22 Palo Duro June Check In: 8:15 am Thursday, January 21 Saturday, June 25 Return: 4:30 pm Wednesday, February 17 Check In: 7:00 am Restaurant – El Parasol Restaurant - Wednesday, March 30 Return: 5:00 pm Pojoaque Tuesday, April 19 Restaurant – Landmark Grill at Plaza

Trips Attraction – Santuario de Chimayo Monday, May 23 Hotel – Las Vegas Cost: $11 Transportation Thursday, June 2 Attraction – Tour of Montezuma Castle, Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 ap- April Our Lady of Sorrow’s Church, Plaza proximately Thursday, April 21 Hotel Cost: .05¢ a mile transportation cost Check In: 9:30 am Cost: $15 Transportation paid upon return & Return: 2:30 pm $20 Tour Guide lunch at your own expense. 58 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! DAY TRIPS Highland JANUARY Wednesday, January 20 Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm

Great Harvest Palo Duro - February Day January Trips Bread Co. Wednesday, January 20 If you like Fresh, Check In: 8:00 am • Return 4:00 pm Fresh, Fresh Great Bear Canyon Harvest Bread Co. Wednesday, January 20 Highland is the place for Check In: 8:00 am • Return 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 27 you, they specialize Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 2:00 pm in 100% Whole Grain Breads made Santuario De San Martin De Porres Cost: $1.50 with flour ground fresh each day. We will stroll the ground of this com- Matanza (Mantanza) in Belen Enjoy a tour followed by a tasty and munity Parish to enjoy handmade nutritious lunch. sculptures made by a local artist who Live music, vendors, and food will surround us on this fun filled day in Bear Canyon will join us to provide a guided tour. Belen, for their annual matanza. Tuesday, January 12 Afterwards we will have lunch at a lo- Check in: 8:30 am • Return 1:00 pm cal restaurant. Manzano Mesa Cost: $2.00 transportation Palo Duro Saturday January 30 KOB 4 News Monday, January 25 Check in: 9:00 am •Return: 4:00 pm Check in: 9:15am • Return: 3:00pm Cost: $5.5 Transportation See “Behind-the-scenes’ of your local Cost: $2.50 Transportation, Lunch at Admission $10 KOB 4 News Broadcasting station! your own expense Guests are offered a 40-minute tour of the studio. Be sure to be on the FEBRUARY lookout for your favorite local anchor! We will follow up our tour with lunch Rude Boy Cookies Tour at a local eatery. We will have lunch Bear Canyon at the Standard Din- Thursday, January 14 er in Nob Hill then Check in: 9:15am • Return 1:30 pm follow lunch by a Cost: $2.50 transportation fun experience of milk and cookies. Shopping Day at Passion Hispanic Cultural Center for Fashion Each day fresh, Exhibit: “El Retrato Nuevomexicano chewy, delicious cookies are made Let’s enjoy a fun day of shopping at Ahora / New Mexican Portraiture from scratch in this premier, Specialty this resale boutique. Lunch will follow Now”. New Mexican Portraiture Cookie Shop. Along with cookies there after shopping. Now will highlight portraiture by is ice cream and New Mexico’s only fresh milk bar. North Valley New Mexican artists. Thursday, February 18 N. Domingo Baca Palo Duro Check in: 10:15 am • Return: 2:30 pm Tuesday, January 26 Thursday, February 4 Cost: $1.50 transportation Check In: 9:00am ∙ Return 3:00pm Check In: 10:45am Return 3:30pm Trips Cost: $1 transportation Cost: $3.50 Transportation NM State Legislature Senior Day $15.00 tour & cookies. Balloon Museum Join us for a trip to visit the Legis- Revolutionary Fitness lature in Santa Fe. We will tour the Join us as we tour the exciting In- Round House and hallway gallery. We ternational Balloon Museum where Slade Jones and his staff will show you will have lunch in Santa Fe at your we can see exhibits that combine how to stay fit with exercises you can own expense. historic artifacts with modern multi- do from home. Barelas media technology. A guided tour N. Domingo Baca Wednesday, January 20 will educate you on how and why Friday, February 5 Check In: 8:00 am - Return 4:00 pm Balloons fly? The science of flying Check In: 9:00am and of course the Recreational side Return 11:00am North Valley of Ballooning. Wednesday, January 20 Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 59 Chocolate Lovers Odyssey Highland For Chocolate lovers Wednesday, February 17 there is no better way Check In: 9:30 am • Return: 2:30 pm to see Santa Fe than Cost: $1.50 through this tantaliz- Bear Barn Art Gallery ing tour of artisanal chocolates shops. Affordable fine art and eclectic gifts We will visit C.G. Higgins Confections, are offered and created by a coop- Kakawa Chocolate House, Ohori’s Coffee Telephone Museum of erative of 14 New Mexico artists. The Roasters and Senor Murphy Candymaker. New Mexico Gallery is located nearby Edgewood We will also take a lunch break, restau- Learn about the history of communi- where we will stop for a delicious rant to be determined. cation equipment. The wall Moments lunch at Katrinah’s. Highland to Remember is a time line though Palo Duro Friday, February 5 100 years of telephone progress and Thursday, February 18 Check In:9:00 am • Return: 3:30 pm associated inventions. Visitors will also Check In: 9:15 am • Return 4:00 pm Cost: $6.00 enjoy the variety of switchboards that Cost: $4.50 Transportation were once the link to the world. CNM Campus - Cosmetology J & R Vintage Auto Museum North Valley We will take you to visit the CNM Cam- Wednesday, February 10 Take a guided tour pus - Cosmetology where you can either Check in: 10:00 am • Return: 2:30 pm of 60 fully restored get a complimentary haircut or a mani- Cost: $1.00 transportation antique cars and

February February Trips Day cure. After you get pampered, we will $2 admission trucks, then do stop for a nice lunch. some shopping in Santo Domingo Pueblo the gift shop. Barelas, Tuesday, February 9 on NM Rail Runner Check In: 8:15 am • Return 1:30 pm Manzano Mesa Cost: $2 transportation Ride the Rail Runner to Santo Do- Thursday, February 18 mingo Pueblo and meet new friends at Check in: 8:45 am • Return: 2:00 pm Meals on Wheels the Pueblo Senior Center! You will tour Cost: $4.50 Transportation the pueblo to learn about their history, Start with a $5Admission Fee enjoy a wonderful lunch along with a breakfast burrito special activity to complete the trip. KOB Tour and a hot cup of You will receive a free goodie bag from coffee followed See “behind the scenes” of our local the NM Rail Runner. by a tour, Meals KOB 4 news team in action. We will on Wheels of Barelas, Wednesday, February 10 follow up by lunch at local eatery. Albuquerque a private nonprofit cor- Check In: 9:00 am • Return 3:00 pm N. Domingo Baca poration founded in 1972, by a group Cost: $1.50 transportation Thursday, February 18 of women from Presbyterian Churches Humming Desert Alpacas Check In: 11:00 am around Albuquerque. They began with Return: 1:00 pm 20 clients and 40 volunteers. Today they Visit this small three acre farm just off Cost: $2.00 serve approximately 500 clients and I-25 between Albuquerque and Santa have over 400 volunteers. They deliv- Fe dedicated to breeding and selling Indian Pueblo Cultural Center ered 9,400 meals in 1972. Today they are healthy, quality Huacayas alpacas. Join us for a tour of the history, art delivering over 100,000 meals a year. and culture of New Mexico’s 19 Pueb- Burrito and drink at your own expense. Bear Canyon Thursday, February 11 los. After the tour enjoy lunch at the Bear Canyon Check in: 9:45 am • Return 3:00 pm delicious Pueblo Harvest Café. Wednesday, February 10 Cost: $7.00 transportation North Valley Check in: 7:45 am • Return: 12:00 pm Pimentel Guitars Thursday, February 18 Cost: $.50 transportation Check in: 10:15 • Return: 2:00 pm NM Natural History We will take a tour and Cost: $1 transportation Museum Exhibit Tour learn the history of how the Pimentel Brothers Take a docent-led, fact-filled, fun, guided create exquisite classi- Trips are tour of the Museum exhibits. Lunch will cal guitars by hand and fi rst-come, Trips be in Old Town. are known around the fi rst-served. Manzano Mesa world as the best guitar Most require Wednesday, February 10 makers alive. Lunch following the tour TBD. advance Check in: 9:15 am • Return: 3:00 pm registration. Cost: $2 Transportation Admission Free 60 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! WINTER DANCE ESCAPE 2016 Golden Crown Bakery at The Hiland MARCH We will take a tour of this old fash- ioned neighborhood bakery in the The delightful Coff ee 101 at NM Piñon

old town area where many popular February - March Day Trips Carnival of the Coff ee Company Animals is a musical suite in fourteen items include Pizza crust with blue movements by French composer Ca- Learn all about great corn, Biscochitos, green chile cheese mille Saints-Saens. The performance coff ee & how to decipher bread and much more. will feature a live chamber orchestra, a coff ee house menu in Highland 30 of our advanced dancers and local our comprehensive two hour seminar. Tuesday, March 8 storyteller Laurie Magovern narrating Our fun and informative Coff ee 101 Check In: 9:45 am • Return: 2:30 pm the 1949 Ogden Nash poems, with class includes: Cost: $1.50 regional additions. Special guest and Cupping (the practice of experienc- Gold Medalist, Ji Young Chae, per- ing the tastes and aromas of brewed NM Natural History Museum - forming the timeless Dying Swan solo. coff ee) Planetarium Additionally, we will be premiering a highly contemporary piece, choreo- Roasting (you’ll learn the diff erent New Mexico Museum of Natural His- graphed by Stephen Legate, that will roasting terms and get to participate tory & Science is an amazing theater show our audience a gripping and in actual coff ee roasting) that blends art, science, and fun! You contrasting style of ballet. Fun facts about coff ee and its history will get to watch, “Enchanted Skies A 25% discount towards any purchase - Explore the Night”. It includes a North Valley you make on the day of your class. live tour of the heavens above New Friday, February 19 A FREE gift with your seminar Mexico and highlights the planets, Check in: 9:15 am • Return: 1:00 pm attendance. constellations, and deep sky objects. Cost: $1.00 transportation After the show, you will have an Free admission Barelas opportunity to tour the rest of the Friday, March 4 museum where you will fi nd an in- Shopping at Passion for Fashion Check in: 9:00 am • Return: 2:30 pm novative, hands-on experience that Retail Boutique Cost: $2 transportation explores NM’s unique natural history. We’ll stop for lunch fi rst and then Experience its origins, dinosaurs, & head out to do some shopping where American Society of ancient seacoasts. Walk through a you can fi nd some great bargains. Radiology Museum “live” volcano! Meet the 30-ton, 110-ft long Seismosaurus, the world’s larg- The x-ray is one of our most familiar Barelas est dinosaur. Tuesday, February 23 medical diagnostic equipment. We Check In: 10:45 am • Return 4:00 pm will trace the history, appreciation and Barelas $2 transportation understanding of this technology to Wednesday, March 9 inspire further learning. Lunch will fol- Check in: 10:45 am • Return: 4:45 pm Ojo Caliente low at a local restaurant. Cost: $2.50 Transportation $4.50 for Planetarium admission Ojo Caliente is the only natural hot Palo Duro springs in the world with the remark- Tuesday, March 8 Santuario de Chimayo able combination of fi ve bubbling Check In: 9:15am Return 2:00 pm waters. Please bring a lunch or dine at Cost: $2.50 Transportation Visit the famous Santuario where the the artisan café. “extraordinary has occurred.” Close Popcorn Cannery to 300,000 people a year from all Manzano Mesa over the world visit the small church Join us on this fun and tasty trip. We Wednesday, February 24 where many claim to have been will have the opportunity to visit this Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm healed from diff erent ailments. Cost: $17 Transportation locally owned facility and taste all the

$20 Admission Fee to pools wonderful fl avors they have to off er. Manzano Mesa Day Trips Popcorn will also be available for pur- Thursday, March 10 Open Space Visitor Center & chase. We will then head to lunch at a Check in: 8:30 • Return: 4:00 pm Piedras Marcadas Pueblo local restaurant. Cost: $10 Transportation This little gem on Albuquerque’s west Bear Canyon side is possibly the city’s best-kept Tuesday, March 8 secret. The center features natural- Check in: 8:15 am Return: 3:00 pm history exhibits, an observation deck, Cost: $2 Transportation an art gallery, gardens, and walking trails. Barelas Wednesday, February 24 Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 2:30 pm Cost: $2 transportation A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 61 Down Town Walking Tour daily lives. Afterwards we will have North Valley Wednesday, March 30 Come learn the fascinating history lunch at the Ranch House. **Name and date of birth must be given to Check in: 10:00 am • Return: 2:00 pm of downtown & Central Ave. after Cost: $1.50 Transportation the coming of the railroad in 1880. tour guide a week prior to trip. This seven block walk includes the Palo Duro Pecos National Historic Park architectural and business history of Tuesday, March 22 Pecos National Historical Park encom- Central Avenue from the early 1900’s Check In: 9:00 am • Return 4:00 pm passes what was once one of the larg- through the present. Tour is spon- Cost: $7.50 Transportation est Native American pueblos in the sored by the ABQ Historical Society $15.00 Admission. state. Tour fee is at your own expense. and Historic ABQ Inc. Ojo Caliente A sack lunch will be included. Bear Canyon Highland Wednesday, March 16 Ojo Caliente is the only natural hot springs in the world with the remark- Thursday, March 30 Check in: 10:30 am • Return 3:30 pm Check In: 8:00 am • Return:5:00 pm Cost: $2.50 transportation able combination of five bubbling water. Cost: $9.00 Clear Light “The Cedar Company” N. Domingo Baca Tuesday, March 22 APRIL As you walk through Check In: 8:00 am • Return 6:00 pm Quirky Attractions in Santa Fe the doors of Clear Cost: $14.00 Transportation, Spa ser- March - April Day Trips Day - April March Light the cedar com- vices own expense We will enjoy a day in Santa Fe and pany you will discover visit a few quirky attractions that you the incredible aroma ABQ Air Quality Control Center Tour might have never noticed. We will of green cedar nee- see the gravity defying Stair case at dles. You can experience many prod- Ever wonder how the City of Albu- the Loretto Chapel, the oldest house ucts including soothing and aromatic querque Environmental Health De- in the U.S., Burro Alley and the Big soaps, shampoo and lotions, Candles partment Air Quality Division mea- Molecule of the cognition enhancer. and Potpourri. sures ambient air quality conditions? Lunch will be at a quirky restaurant in Highland Join us for a tour of the Del Norte Santa Fe. Monitoring Site. Wednesday, March 16 Highland Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Bear Canyon Friday, April 1 Cost: $3.50 Wednesday, March 23 Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Southwest Chocolate Check in: 9:30 am • Return 2:00 pm Cost: $ 6.00 & Coffee Fest Cost: $2.50 Transportation Archie Lewis Antique An annual treat in Albuquerque fea- Grandma’s K&I Diner Cars, Toys & Trains turing chocolatiers, coffee roasters, Grandma’s K&I Archie Lewis had been collecting an- candy makers, cooking demos, winer- Diner was opened tique cars, toys and trains for over sixty ies and breweries, plus live music and on March 2nd, years. Located in Moriarty, his 13,000 entertainment. 1960. Since that square foot showroom and eight acre Manzano Mesa time we have outdoor collection will bring memo- Saturday, March 19 strived to pro- ries back. Mr. Lewis has a story for Check in: 10:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm vide sizable and each car and many of his artifacts have Cost: $2 Transportation delicious food appeared in movies. Lunch to follow at $10 Admission at a reasonable a nearby restaurant. price. “The Travis”, Palo Duro “Old Main” State a 14 pound burrito made famous on Tuesday, April 5 Penitentiary Santa Fe shows like “Man v. Food” is free. That Check In: 9:15 am • Return 4:00 pm is of course if you can eat the entire Thirty-two years ago on a cold Febru- Cost: $5.00 Transportation, $4.00 Ad- thing within 60 minutes. ary night, this prison erupted in a riot mission of epic proportions. Our tour includes Manzano Mesa Pine Ridge Arabians the dormitory where the riot started Wednesday, March 23 and gives us a glimpse of prisoners’ Check in: 10:30 am • Return: 1:00 pm Join us for a tour Cost: $1.50 Transportation of the Pine Ridge

Day Trips Day Downtown Albuquerque Arabians Founded Walking Tour in 1968 by Paul and Carole, the Dearth’s Come learn the history of many Cen- have been breeding tral Ave. buildings and businesses. Arabian horses for

62 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! over 35 years. During that time they Barelas Richardson’s Trading Post have bred, raised and trained national Sunday, April 10 & Navajo Rug Presentation winners in many divisions. Check in: 12:45 • Return: 5:00 pm With almost 100 years of trading Cost: $16 Transportation & Admission Bear Canyon history behind it, this post has it all; Wednesday, April 6 kachina dolls, weavings, burnished Check in: 8:15 am • Return 3:00 pm pots, relics of years past, and native

Cost: $3.00 Transportation jewelry. Our visit will include a pre- Day TripsApril sentation on authentic handwoven Casa Rodena Navajo rugs. We will have lunch at the Winery historic El Rancho Hotel that housed The Casa Rodena Winery numerous movie stars throughout the tasting room allows you 1930s to 1940s who filmed Westerns to sample their entire Tinkertown Museum in the area. portfolio of award win- Eccentric collections of Americana Manzano Mesa ning wines and view the (wedding cake couples, antique Wednesday, April 13 beautiful grounds. We will be dining tools, bullet pencils and much more Check in 8:00 am • Return: 5:30 pm before our scheduled tasting. fill Tinkertowns winding hallways. Cost: $16 Transportation Manzano Mesa Through a doorway and across a Bandelier National Monument Thursday, April 7 ramp waits a big-sized surprise: a 35’ Check in: 10:30 am • Return: 3:30 pm antique wooden sailboat that braved A visit to Bandelier is a great way to Cost: $2 Transportation, $10 Tasting a 10 year voyage around the world. learn about the ancestral pueblo peo- Tinkertown is ready to inspire your ple and envision them in the beautiful Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site imagination and awaken your cre- valley that is set aside as the National See a glimpse of life in an East Moun- ative spirit. Monument. It is not often that you can actually climb in to ancient struc- tain 14th Century ancestral pueblo. North Valley tures using ladders just as the ances- The indoor Interpretive Center dis- Monday, April 11 tors did. You can watch archaeologists plays a life-size interactive depiction of Check in: 9:00 am • Return: 2:30 pm as they uncover more structures and an excavated room with activities rep- Cost: $4 Transportation oversee an actual Kiva. The beauty of resenting basic archaeological tech- $3.50 Admission niques. Unfortunately, wheelchairs or the park and the unusually accessible walkers are not recommended due to Santa Fe Outlet Mall ancient structures makes Bandelier a must see! the uneven surfaces of the trail. Spend a fun filled day shopping to you drop at the beautiful outlet mall. Bear Canyon Bear Canyon Shops include, Ralph Loreen, Nike, Wednesday, April 20 Friday, April 8 Coach and Tommy HilFigur. Check in: 8:00 am • Return 5:00 pm Check in: 9:45 am • Return 3:30 pm Cost: $13.00 Transportation Cost: $3.50 Transportation N. Domingo Baca Tuesday, April 12 Pioneer Store Museum Adobe Theater - “The Odd Couple” Check In: 9:00 am ∙ Return 3:00 pm Chloride, NM Cost: $4.00 Transportation. Lunch at Join us for a live your own expense Chloride got its start in 1880, when performance. rich silver ‘chlorides’ (ore) was discov- ered in the mountains and canyons

Unger and Madi- Day Trips son are at it again! of the Black Range Mountains nearby. Florence Unger Chloride was a typical ‘boom’ town, and Olive Madi- with eight saloons, but no churches. son, that is, in Neil Image courtesy of NRAO/AUI and Computer Graphics by ESO In 1896, Chloride died as fast as it had started, when the price of silver Simon’s hilarious A Very Large Array contemporary dropped and the quantity, and quality, of the ores also dropped. comic classic: the In the remote rolling hills west of Chloride has been known for many female version of Socorro lies the radio astronomy years as a Ghost Town; however, it was The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker observatory that is used to observe never completely deserted. Join us for party that begins the original version, black holes and other astronomical a guided tour, have lunch, and visit the Ms. Madison has invited the girls over phenomena. We will take a self-guid- town’s gift shop. for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The ed walking tour and visit the museum Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by and visitors center. Barelas the two Constanzuela brothers. But Saturday, April 23 Highland the hilarity remains the same. Check in: 7:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 13 Cost: $19 Transportation, Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm $5 Guided Tour Cost: $8 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 63 Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site Downtown Walking Tour The Tijeras Pueblo was constructed A leisurely 8-block guided walk and occupied from AD1313 to 1425. through historic downtown Albu- The 1/3 mile-long trail features exhib- querque with stops at several histor- its and preserved constructions of this ic buildings, concluding with lunch ancient 200 room excavation site. Un- at a nearby location. fortunately, wheelchairs or walkers are not recommended due to the uneven Barelas with cheeses from the Old Windmill surfaces of the trail. Lunch to follow at Wednesday, May 11 Dairy. Lunch will be at a local Restau- a nearby restaurant. Check in: 8:45 am • Return: 2:00 pm rant TBD. Cost: $1.50 Tour Guide Palo Duro Highland Monday, April 25 Taos, Rio Grande Gorge Friday, April 29 Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm A sight not to be missed the Rio Cost: $3.50 Transportation, $donations Cost: $11 Grande Bridge is one of the most in- are accepted. credible attractions of the Gorge. The Renaissance Faire Sierra Blanca Brewing Co. bridge is the second highest cantile- The Barony of al-Barran requests your ver truss bridge in the United States. Sierra Blanca Brewing presence for this Faire! Enjoy live Walk along sidewalks and take in the Co. brews 14 differ- entertainment, Faire food, drink & a spectacular views. Following our ent beers and sodas. visit we’ll take a tour of Taos. April - May Day Trips Day - May April Royal Feast, Children’s Realm, Living Join us for a tour History & demonstrations, unique where you are sure Manzano Mesa shopping, and equestrian jousting. to enjoy their full Thursday, May 12 service tasting room, Manzano Mesa Check In: 7:00 am • Return: 6:30 pm 1/2 acre beer garden and gift shop! Saturday, April 30 Cost: $23 transportation, Check in 10:15 am • Return: 3:30 pm lunch on your own Bear Canyon Cost: $2.50 Transportation Giggling Springs Hot Springs Tuesday, April 26 plus admission fee Check in: 10:00 am • Return 3:30 pm Enjoy an hour soaking in the thera- * Date Subject to Change Cost: $6.00 transportation peutic, geothermal waters, rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron MAY and silica. Local Native Americans used these mystical waters for heal- ing and spiritual rites. Lunch will be Shidoni at the nearby Los OJO restaurant and Shidoni - a greeting to a friend in possibly a short stop at the Pondero- Navajo - is an art gallery including 8 sa Winery. acres of sculpture gardens and bronze Palo Duro art foundry situated along the Rio Tes- Monday, May 16 Famous Buckhorn Tavern uque on a former apple orchard. Check In: 9:45 am • Return: 4:00 pm Let’s get ready to enjoy the famous Bear Canyon Cost: $8.50 Transportation & $18.00 New Mexico Green Chile Cheese- Tuesday, May 3 admission. burger created by celebrity chef Check in: 8:30 am • Return 4:00 pm Ronald McDonald House Bobby Olguin served at Buckhorn Cost: $6.00 Transportation Tavern in San Antonio. He made Ronald McDonald himself famous by defeating Bobby Modern General House Charities of Flay in a cooking showdown. Are This is a reimagined classic general New Mexico provides you hungry yet???? store featuring savory sweets, their comfort, care and Palo Duro signature “kolache” (a Czech pastry), a home away from Wednesday, April 27 fresh press juices and products that home for families Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 4:00 pm are timeless and heirloom quality. whose children are in medical treatment. Cost: $10.50 Transportation Palo Duro Black Mesa Winery Thursday, May 5 Bear Canyon Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Tuesday, May 17 Day Trips Day We will travel to Northern New Mex- Cost: $7.50 Transportation Check in: 9:15 am • Return 2:00 pm ico and visit this winery and take a Cost: $2.50 transportation tour of the vineyard, and you can Check out the enjoy the tasting room during our visit where they offer cheese plates Mystery Book Club See Page 27

64 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Day in Taos – Rio Grande Gorge & El Rancho Motel San Francisco de Asis Church The historic El Rancho Hotel pro- Join us to spend a vides a unique Southwest Experi-

day in Taos! Our ence in the midst of the American May - June Day Trips first stop will be West. The El Rancho Hotel is a pillar to visit one of of the West and was the Home of America’s highest the Movie Stars throughout the and most famous 1930s to 1940s who filmed West- bridges. In 1997, it VLA Antennas erns in the area. was placed on the The radio telescopes are used to Bear Canyon National Register of Historic Places. Wednesday, May 25 After a nice lunch, we will visit the study naturally occurring radio light from stars, galaxies, black holes and Check in: 8:00 am • Return 6:00 pm historic San Franciso de Asis Church. Cost: $16.00 Transportation It was built in the mid to late 1700’s, other astronomical objects. and is the only original church which N. Domingo Baca Sky City Cultural Center & Haaku remains intact in the Taos area. Inside Wednesday, May 18 Museum the Parish Hall resides 18th Century oil Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Discover the traditional Native painting, “The Shadow of the Cross by Cost: $14 Transportation American culture and living history Henri Ault,” aka “The Mystery Painting.” of Acoma Pueblo. The Sky City Cul- It used to hang inside the church, and Lewis Antique Auto tural Center is the gateway to our when the lights went dark the paint- and Toy Museum Pueblo and Museum exhibits. ing would mysteriously glow. Automobiles, toys and first-hand Manzano Mesa Barelas accounts of days gone by can be a Wednesday, May 25 Tuesday, May 17 fun way of looking at our history and Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Check in: 7:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm Archie Lewis has plenty of all three Cost: $9.50 Transportation Cost: $16 Transportation, at his Lewis Antique Auto and Toy $20 Admission $3 Admission for Mystery Painting Museum in Moriarty. Bear Canyon Los Poblanos Organic Farm Tour Thursday, May 19 JUNE Check in: 8:15 am • Return 3:30 pm This tour features the evolving uses of ABQ Trolley Tour the land from dairy, farming, art, and Cost: $5.50 Transportation other endeavors. We will also tour the San Felipe Feast Day Enjoy this open-air trolley, adorned historic architecture and the farm that with wrought iron rails for a front row We will travel to San Felipe Pueblo creates the beautiful Los Poblanos. seat. During the one hour tour we to observe the annual Green Corn Followed by lunch in the North Val- will explore our city and discover film Dance. Food and craft booths will be ley area. Admission fee at your own locations or major motion pictures, near the San Felipe Church. Please ob- expense. television series (including Breaking serve the Pueblos “No photo, sketch- Bad), a beach and an Asian elephant. ing, camcorder or audio recording” Manzano Mesa Lunch to follow at a local restaurant. Friday, May 20 signs. Check in: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Palo Duro Day Trips North Valley Cost: $2.00 Transportation Wednesday, June 1 Sunday, May 1 *Date Subject to Change Check In: 10:00 am Return: 4:00 pm Check in: 9:15 am • Return: 4:00 pm Cost: $4.00 Transportation & $27.00 Cost: $5 Ttransportation The Rio Grande Valley Admission Celtic Festival Chaco Canyon Manzano Mesa’s Mystery Trip A celebration of the lifeways, tradi- Chaco canyon contains the most tions, cultural heritage and contri- Join us for a fun filled day of mystery sweeping collection of ancient ruins, butions of the Celtic nations to our and adventure! north of Mexico. The park preserves American life. Celtic song, dance, one of the United States most im- Manzano Mesa traditional clothing, foods, language portant Pre-Columbian cultural and Wednesday, June 1 revival, stories, poetry, humor, and historical areas. Check in: 8:15 am • Return: 4:00 pm history. Cost: $12.00 Transportation, lunch at Barelas Manzano Mesa your own expense Tuesday, May 24 Saturday, May 21 Check in: 7:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm Check in: 10:00 am Cost: $18 Transportation Research your family Return: 3:00 pm bring a sack lunch history when you join Cost: $2.00 Transportation the Geneaology Club! *Date Subject to Change See page 28 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 65 it was one of the first Memorials of its JUNE, con't. kind in the United States dedicated to Vietnam Veterans. Join us as we also NM Rail Runner - Santa Fe Plaza honor Flag Day. All aboard the NM Rail Runner! We Barelas will head to the Santa Fe Plaza. You Tuesday, June 14 can browse the numerous shops, Check in: 7:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm restaurants and museums. Enjoy tra- Cost: $17 Transportation, no admis- ditional New Mexican cuisine, marvel The Green Jeans Farmery sion fee, but donations accepted, at the magnificent surroundings, or and Shopping Plaza lunch at your own expense. explore one-of-a-kind treasures. Green Jeans is a new concept offering Lovelace Medical Tour a variety of restaurants, a brew pub, Barelas Join our administrators and staff for a as well as a hydroponic farm, all in Saturday, June 4 tour of Lovelace’s downtown campus. giant repurposed shipping contain- Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 5:30 pm The tour will include stops at Lovelace ers. Join us for this unique dining/ Cost: $3 transportation, $7 train ticket Rehabilitation Hospital, the Heart shopping experience and have lots ($6 if purchased online before trip) Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace of eateries and shops to choose from, Purple Adobe Lavender Farm Medical Center, and Lovelace Medical Santa Fe Brewing Co.’s, Bocadillos, Center. You’ll have the opportunity to We will enjoy a tour through the Amore Neapolitan Pizzeria, Epiphany meet with our staff and ask questions lavender fields and learn about this Espresso and more. June Day Trips, con't. Trips, June Day farm’s story. There is a gift shop about the hospitals and our programs. featuring Lavender products such as Manzano Mesa Lunch is provided. Monday, June 13 lavender teas, fudge, gelato, all made Bear Canyon Check in: 10:30 am • Return: 2:30 pm fresh at the farm. On the premises is a Thursday, June 16 Cost: $2.50 Transportation teach house where lunch is served. Check in: 8:00 am • Return 2:00 pm Palo Duro Spanish Market Cost: $.50 transportation Tuesday, June 7 Hosted by the Spanish Colonial Arts Only in Albuquerque Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Society, ¡Viva la Familia! Events will be Cost: $11.50 Transportation at several different venues through- The Albuquerque Museum presents Humming Desert Alpacas out town. “Only in Albuquerque” an interactive, engaging, fun filled presentation of Come visit this N. Domingo Baca the history and culture of the Central small alpaca farm Wednesday, June 15 Rio Grande valley. and learn all about Check In: 9:00 am • Return 3:00 pm how Humming Cost: $1.50 Transportation, Lunch at Bear Canyon Desert focuses on own expense Wednesday, June 22 Check in: 8:45am • Return 4:00 pm a happy, healthy Southwest Soaring Museum herd! Followed by Cost: $2.50 Transportation lunch in Santa Fe. Explore the History of Soaring from Tinkertown Museum the 1920s to the present; learn about Manzano Mesa the growing sport of soaring, view Enjoy a trip Wednesday, June 8 hang gliders on display, and see an- to the Sandia Check in: 8:30 am tique sailplanes. Mountains fea- Return: 4:30pm turing a visit to Cost: $8.50 Transportation North Valley Tinkertown Mu- Tuesday, June 7 Coronado Historic Site seum, a fantastic Check in: 8:45 am • Return: 2:30 pm enchanted as- Let’s explore the Tiwa pueblo of Cost: $5 transportation $5 admission sortment of min- Kuana that once stood on the banks Vietnam Veterans Memorial State iature, animated of the Rio Grande near the site where Park, Angel Fire Western Scenes. There’s a wall made the expedition of Spanish conquista- of bottles and numerous memorabilia dor Francisco Vasquez de Coronado The Memorial was established in that will take you back a few years! camped in 1540. (Free for NM Seniors 1968 by Victor and Jeanne Westphall The gift shop alone is worth the visit! on Wednesdays) Lunch to be deter- to honor their son,

Day Trips Day mined. Lt. David Westphall, Manzano Mesa who was kille Thursday, June 23 Highland in Vietnam in Check in: 8:30 am • Return: 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 8 May 1968. Cost: $3.50 Transportation, Lunch at Check In: 9:00 When it your expense at local restaurant Return: 3:30 pm opened in 1971, Cost: $ 4.50 66 A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! Travel North with North Valley Senior Center Ojo Caliente The Jemez and Los Alamos North Valley State Route 4 Tour Day Trips Thursday, March 3 North Valley Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Saturday, May 21 Cost: $14 transportation Check in: 9:00 •Return: 5:30 pm North Valley Cost: $11 transportation; pack your Thursday, June 9 own lunch Pecos National Historic Park - Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Northern New Mexico Civil War Tour Cost: $14 transportation Church Tour That’s right, there was once a Civil Santuario de Chimayo North Valley War battle here in New Mexico. Most North Valley Tuesday, April 5 visitors to the park don’t realize what Thursday, March 17 Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm an important role this Southwestern Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 4:30 pm Cost: $9 transportation region played in the Civil War. Take Cost: $11 transportation a two-hour van tour to several sites Picnic at Villanueva State Park and relating to the Battle of Glorieta Pass. North Valley Church Tour $9.00 admission/van fee at your own Thursday, March 24 North Valley expense. Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 4:30 pm Tuesday, April 26 Cost: $11 transportation Bear Canyon Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Monday, June 27 Lisboa Springs Hatchery (Pecos) Cost: $13 transportation Check in: 8:00 am • Return 4:00 pm North Valley Georgia O’Keefe Museum $7.50 Transportation Friday, April 22 North Valley KRQE Channel 13 Check in: 8:00 am •Return: 4:30 pm Friday, June 3 Cost: $9 transportation A behind the Check in: 8:45 am • Return: 3:00 pm scenes look at Victory Alpaca Ranch Cost: $8 transportation free admission what it takes to put North Valley Taos, the Rio Grande Gorge newscast together. Thursday, May 12 Following the tour North Valley Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00pm we will have lunch at a local restau- Tuesday, June 28 Cost: $15 transportation rant. Check in: 8:00 am Christ in the Desert Monastery Return: 6:30 pm Bear Canyon Cost: $20 transportation Wednesday, June 29 North Valley Check in: 8:30 am • Return 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 24 $2.50 Transportation Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm Cost: $14 transportation

Santa Fe La Fanciulla del West Vanessa Opera 2016 Minnie, our indomitable heroine, can Despite her opulent surroundings, Don Giovanni hold her own with the boys at her Vanessa is a woman haunted, as Is Don Giovanni a rogue or saloon. She loves her solitary life in she has been since the day she was the mountains, but she loves her man abandoned by her lover. The arrival

a sociopath? Are his women Day Trips victims, or willing accomplices? more. Puccini’s exquisitely crafted of the handsome Anatol triggers a Funny, terrifying, romantic, tragic — score vividly illuminates the harsh re- gothic love story as Erika, Vanessa’s Mozart’s setting of the Don Juan story alities of the California Gold Rush and niece, falls in love with him. Is Erika is an opera with everything, includ- its gritty characters. reliving Vanessa’s doomed affair? ing some of the greatest music ever Samuel Barber’s opera casts an emo- Palo Duro tional spell of secrets and deception. composed for the lyric stage. Wednesday, August 17 Palo Duro Check In: 4:30pm Return 12:00am Bear Canyon Wednesday, August 10 Cost: $62.15 Transportation & Ticket. Thursday, August 18 Check In: 4:30pm Return 12:00am (Non-Refundable Trip due to purchase Check in: 4:30 pm Return 12:00am Cost: $72.40 Transportation & Ticket. of tickets in advance.) Cost: $68.00 transportation (Non-Refundable Trip due to pur- & admission chase of tickets in advance.) A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 67 THEATER TRIPS Adobe Theater Death Trap When once-successful playwright Sidney Bruhl sees his latest Broadway effort bomb on its opening night, he tumbles into despair -- until he receives a package from his former student Clifford Anderson. Bear Canyon Check in: 12:45 pm Return 5:00 pm Sunday, January 17 Cost: $16.00 transportation & admission Caesar’s Blood Theatre Trips Theatre An original Work by that details a fateful meeting among Edwin, Junious Brutus and John Wilkes Booth that leads to... well just come and see for yourself. Bear Canyon Sunday, April 17 Check in: 12:45 pm Return 5:00 pm $16.00 transportation & admission The Odd Couple Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Bear Canyon Sunday, February 21 Check in: 12:45 pm Return 5:00 pm Cost: $16.00 transportation & admission Dividing the Estate Dividing the Estate is the story of the Gordon clan, a Texas family who has been hard hit by the precipitous drop in oil prices in 1987. Bear Canyon Sunday, May 22 Check in: 12:45 pm Return 5:00 pm $16.00 transportation & admission Albuquerque Little Theater Hair Spray Its 1962 in Baltimore, and the loveable, plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do! Bear Canyon Check in: 12:45 pm Return 5:00 pm Sunday, March 13 Cost: $22.50 transportation & admission West Side Story Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is transported to modern day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks.

Day Trips Day Bear Canyon Check in: 12:45 pm Return 5:00 pm Sunday, June 19 Cost: $22.50 transportation & admission

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ALBUQUERQUE 50+ GAMES DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: 1 week prior to event, or March 25 by 7:00 pm for fi nal registrations Get Fit for the Competitions! The 50+ Sports & Fitness Program off ers ongoing exercise classes and “state-of-the-art” weight rooms available for you to train for your events. REGISTRATION The competitors of the local One registration form covers all events for the 2016 Albuquerque 50+ Games. Registra- games are invited to par- tion forms must be completed and submitted to the Albuquerque 50+ Games (Palo Duro ticipate in the New Mexico 50+ Sports & Fitness Center) offi ce. Incomplete registrations cannot be accepted. State Senior Olympics. Registration is not valid without a current Department of Senior Aff airs membership.

Pickup a Sports & Fitness Catalog at your nearest center!! A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 69 Attention Athletes! New Mexico Senior Olympics Roswell, NM: July 13 - 16, 2016 2016 is a qualifying year to participate at the 2017 National Senior Games in Birmingham, Alabama, July - August 2017

Athletes have 2 ways to register for the New Mexico Senior Olympics.

• Register on line at www.nmseniorolympics.org

• Mail your registration directly to: New Mexico Senior Olympics, Inc., PO Box 2690, Roswell, NM 88202-2690 Phone: 575-623-5777 Team competitions which include basketball, softball, and volleyball are New Mexico Senior Olympics competitions only.

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST compete in the same events at the Albuquerque 50+ Games that you will compete in at New Mexico Senior Olympics. Not all events are off ered at all levels so read your competi- tion schedule carefully. NEW MEXICO • Airgun • Huachas • Archery • Pickleball Summer • Badminton • Racewalking Olympics • Basketball • Road Race • Bowling • Shuffl eboard For more information call: • Archery • Swimming New Mexico Senior Olympics • Cycling • Table Tennis 1-888-623-6676 Or e-mail: • Eight Ball Pool • Tennis [email protected] • Golf • Track • Horseshoes • Volleyball

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Over 3 million seniors over the age of 65 are faced with the decision to pay for food or pay for medicine.

Donate Senior-friendly food at: • Senior Centers • Multigenerational Centers • Sports & Fitness Centers

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE BERNALILLO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR AFFAIRS

A Catalog of Classes, Special Events, Support Groups, Trips, Fitness Activities and MUCH MORE!! 71 Senior Corps Volunteers contribute over 232,000 hours to our community annually; this translates to a contribution valued at approximately $4.7 million dollars!* * Value of Volunteer Time according to the Independent Sector in NM in 2014 is $20.13 per hour. For information call 767-5225

Department of Senior Aff airs Transporta- seniors for medical appointments and Ronald McDonald House: tion Nutrition Division: grocery shopping. Use of personal ve- Family Room Volunteers are needed to Volunteer Drivers are needed to provide hicle is required; agency gives mileage greet and sign in families, maintain laun- transportation for seniors to and from reimbursements. dry room, stock food and drinks, and help various meal sites, medical appointments, Adelante Development Center families with their needs. and grocery shopping for daily, four- hour Benefi ts Counseling Center: Ombudsman Program: shifts; Monday – Friday. Volunteers are needed to assist seniors Volunteer Advocates are needed for Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque: and persons with disabilities in deter- residents in nursing homes and assisted mining eligibility and enrollment for living facilities. Kitchen volunteers are needed any day subsidized benefi t programs. Training Monday through Friday from 9 am-11am. will be provided. Skills: Call for details. The Foster Grandparent Program Advi- sory Council: Volunteer Drivers are needed to deliver Alzheimer’s Association: meals (Use of personal vehicle required). Council members are needed to advo- Catholic Charities: Must have the ability to perform various cate on behalf of volunteers, evaluate clerical duties and other assignments. Program eff ectiveness, and assist in the Volunteer Drivers are needed to provide Flexible work days are available. recognition of volunteers by raising door to door transportation services to funds and resources. Are you 55 years of age or older? Foster Grandparents Would you like an opportunity RSVP to help your community? Share Today. Shape Tomorrow Lead With Experience Senior Corps Volunteers Foster Grandparents serve as tutors and RSVP recruits and places volunteers in receive supplemental mentors assisting children with special government and non-profit organizations insurance and and exceptional needs. to meet community needs. transportation Foster Grandparents serve an average of reimbursements! 20 hours per week, receive meals while With RSVP, you choose how much time on duty, and may qualify for a tax free you want to give and whether you want to Senior Companions stipend. share your skills or develop new skills. Over 80 Foster Grandparents contribute For information call 767-5225 Make Independence A Reality 80,000 hours of service each year. Fos- Senior Companions are healthy older ter Grandparents serve in more than 40 adults who help other adults live indepen- sites in Albuquerque, including Elemen- dently and can provide support to family tary Schools, City of Albuquerque Child caregivers. They assist with grocery shop- Development Centers, Head Start Pro- ping and other daily tasks necessary to grams, and Community Programs. maintaining independent living. The Foster Grandparent Program goals Senior Companions serve an average of 20 are to enable Foster Grandparents to hours per week, may qualify for a tax free remain active through participation in stipend, and receive assistance for meals & meaningful placements and needed transportation costs. community service. Children receive You don’t need medical or technical skills the necessary attention for educational, to be a Senior Companion. All you need to social, & emotional development. know is how to be a friend. For information call 764-6412 YOU HAVE A NEIGHBOR WHO NEEDS A Senior Corps is a division of the Corporation for National & HELPING HAND Community Service, is jointly administered by New Mexico Aging For information call 764-1612 & Long-Term Services Department, and is sponsored locally by the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs.

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