January through June 2020
OVER 400 ACTIVITIES INSIDE (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors Citizen Contact Center: 311
Timothy M. Keller, Mayor | Anna M. Sanchez, Director Dear Community Members, Welcome to the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs’ newest edition Timothy M. Keller of the Activities Catalog! We are excited to share with you a diverse list of activities Mayor, City of Albuquerque that will keep you learning, dancing, traveling, eating, and celebrating as we make our way through the first half of 2020. One of the goals of Senior Affairs is to support the well-being of those aged 50 Anna M. Sanchez and over in our community. Our commitment to you is to provide you with the Director, Department of Senior Affairs physical spaces and access to experiences that can help you keep your social Nikki Peone network strong, your love for learning nourished and your skills sharp. We hope Recreation Division Manager that this guide will help you navigate the resources and services that we have to offer you. Department of Senior Affairs Advisory Council All of the City of Albuquerque’s Senior and Multigenerational Centers operate Steve Borbas Onastine N. Jaramillo on a membership basis. The cost is $20 per year and gives you access to any of Barbara Carmona-Young Debby Knotts the spaces, classes, activities, trips, or special events that Senior Affairs offers C. Hugh Formhals Greg Lopez across all locations. As a member, most activities are completely free for you to Richard Garcia Lucy Lopez join, although some may include a modest additional cost to cover materials or Joie Glenn Evan Thompson entertainment. To become a member, simply visit your nearest center and sign up, and, as always, our dedicated staff is available to assist you and answer any Diann I. Huddleson Allison Weber questions. City Councilors
The City of Albuquerque and the Department of Senior Affairs take pride in District 1 Ken Sanchez District 6 Pat Davis offering a range of age-friendly services that support you no matter where you are District 2 Isaac Benton District 7 Diane G. Gibson on your life journey. We want each of these guides to serve as an invitation for you District 3 Klarissa J. Peña District 8 Trudy Jones to join our network, meet new people, have some fun and share your experiences, District 4 Brook Bassan wisdom and skills with us and with our members. District 9 Don Harris District 5 Cynthia Borrego Remember, you can always access an electronic copy of the latest Activities Catalog and find additional information on the full spectrum of services available through Senior Affairs at cabq.gov/seniors or by calling our Senior Information and Assistance line, Monday through Friday, at 505-764-6400.
Our Vision To be the community leader, who, in partnership with others, involves seniors in creating and sustaining a community where there is a growing spirit of interdependence that enhances everyone’s quality of life.
Timothy Keller, Mayor, City of Albuquerque Anna M. Sanchez, Director Our Mission The Department of Senior Affairs is a community leader, who in partnership with others, involves seniors and people of all ages in creating a community that enhances everyone's quality of life by providing opportunities that involve and assist seniors to achieve their potential, share their wisdom, maintain their independence, and live in dignity.
1 Activities Catalog In this Catalog CENTER DIRECTORY Center Directory...... 2 Nationally Accredited Senior and Multigenerational Centers General Information...... 6 Income Tax Assistance...... 7 Senior Centers Multigenerational Centers Classes...... 8 Arts and Crafts...... 8 Barelas Manzano Mesa Composition (Writing)...... 9 714 7th SW, Alb, NM 87102 501 Elizabeth SE, Alb, NM 87123 Computer...... 9 Phone: (505) 764-6436 • Fax: (505) 764-6472 Phone: (505) 275-8731 • Fax: (505) 275-8734 Crocheting and Knitting...... 10 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Dance...... 10 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Line Dance...... 10 Bear Canyon Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Folk Art...... 11 4645 Pitt NE, Alb, NM 87111 North Domingo Baca Language...... 11 Phone: (505) 767-5959 Metals...... 13 7521 Carmel NE, Alb, NM 87113 M, T, W, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Music...... 13 Phone: (505) 764-6475 • Fax:(505) 764-6489 Painting and Drawing...... 13 Thursday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Photography...... 15 Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Pottery...... 15 Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Quilting, Sewing and Weaving...... 16 Highland Woodworking...... 16 131 Monroe NE, Alb, NM 87108 Breakfast at the Centers Events...... 17 Phone: (505) 767-5210 • Fax: (505) 767-5224 Games and Cards...... 23 M, T, Th, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Enjoy a full menu breakfast Mon. - Fri., 8:00 - Groups and Clubs...... 25 9:00 am at all of our centers. Acting...... 25 Wednesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Arts and Crafts...... 25 Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Automobile/Trains...... 25 Lunch at the Centers Bible Study...... 25 Los Volcanes Book and Discussion...... 25 6500 Los Volcanes NW, Alb, NM 87121 Area Agency on Aging-Funded Meal Sites: Community Groups...... 26 Phone: (505) 767-5999 • Fax: (505) 767-5992 Barelas, Los Volcanes, North Domingo Family...... 27 Language...... 27 M, T, W, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Baca, North Valley, Manzano Mesa Music ...... 27 Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Reserve by 1:00 pm one work day prior. Neighborhood Association...... 28 Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Other Groups...... 28 $3.25 for 50 - 59, $7.67 for guests under 50 Outdoor Sports...... 28 Hotspot Gift Shop Photography...... 29 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (including children). If you are 60 or older, Senior Issues...... 29 donations are accepted to help cover the Social Networking...... 29 North Valley expense of preparing the meal, however no Special Interest...... 29 3825 4th NW, Alb, NM 87107 one will be denied services for choosing not to Support Groups...... 29 Phone: (505) 761-4025 • Fax: (505) 761-4031 donate. Travel...... 30 Writing...... 30 M,W,T,F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm City of Albuquerque General Fund Satellite Senior Center/Meal Site Activities...... 33 Tuesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Meal Sites: Sports and Fitness...... 36 Sunday, 12:30 am - 5:00 pm Presentations...... 45 Bear Canyon, Highland, Palo Duro Cooking...... 45 Palo Duro Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Health Awareness...... 45 5221 Palo Duro NE, Alb, NM 87110 You may purchase soup, salad, sandwich, or Gardening...... 46 Phone: (505) 888-8102 • Fax: (505) 888-8107 you may purchase the nutritionist meal that is History...... 47 served at our other Centers for a nominal fee. Legal...... 48 M, T, Th, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Medicare...... 48 Wednesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Special Interest...... 49 Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Senior Issues...... 50 Essential Oils...... 51 Technology...... 52 Day Trips...... 54 Volunteer...... 63
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 2 Department of Senior Affairs Advisory Council CENTER DIRECTORY(CONTINUED) Satellite Senior Centers/Meal Sites 2020 Schedule of Meetings Sites are generally open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 2 pm, and offer activities as well as a January 27, 2020 hot meal for lunch. Lunch reservations are required. Menus and activities calendars are Los Duranes Community Center 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 February 24, 2020 sites. Call below for information. Palo Duro Senior Center March 16, 2020 Bernalillo County Facilities Albuquerque Housing Authority Highland Senior Center Alameda Satellite Facilities Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center Embudo Towers Meal Site April 20, 2020 9800 4th NW, Alb, NM 87114 8010 Constitution NE, Alb, NM 87110 Rio Bravo Senior Meal Site (505) 897-8896 (505) 764-3921 May 18, 2020 Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center Paradise Hills La Amistad Satellite 6001 Paradise NW, Alb, NM 87114 415 Fruit NE, Alb, NM 87102 June 15, 2020 (505) 314-0246 (505) 848-1395 Barelas Senior Center Rio Bravo Satellite Privately Run Housing Facilities July 20, 2020 3910 Isleta SW, Alb, NM 87105 Los Volcanes Senior Center (505) 873-6647 Ed Romero Terrace 8100 Central SE, Alb, NM 87108 September 21, 2020 South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center (505) 232-8880 Bear Canyon Senior Center 2008 Larrazolo SW, Alb, NM 87105 (505) 468-7341 Encino Garden Meal Site October 19, 2020 412 Alvarado SE, Alb, NM 87108 North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center Whispering Pines (505) 266-7736 #6 Lark Tijeras, NM 87059 November 16, 2020 (505) 281-8003 Encino Terrace Meal Site North Valley Senior Center 609 Encino Place NE, Alb, NM 87102 Department of Family and (505) 247-4185 Community Services Facilities Center Closings Shalom House Meal Site Cesar Chavez Community Center 5500 Wyoming NE, Alb, NM 87109 New Year’s Day ...... Wednesday, January 1 7505 Kathryn SE, Alb, NM 87108 (505) 823-1434 Martin Luther King Day...... Monday, January 20 (505) 256-2680 President’s Day...... Monday, February 17 Los Duranes Community Center 2920 Leopoldo NW, Alb, NM 87107 Memorial Day...... Monday, May 25 (505) 767-5900 Taylor Ranch Community Center 4900 Kachina NW, Alb, NM 87120 Senior Services (505) 768-6006 The Department of Senior Affairs provides many services to our honored seniors. These include: Thomas Bell Community Center 3001 University SE, Alb, NM 87106 Social Services (505) 848-1333 Hot Meals and Satellite Centers Sports and Fitness Activities Village of Tijeras Facility Transportation Assistance Tijeras Senior Center Please call the Senior Information Line at (505) 764-6400 for #10 Tijeras, Tijeras, NM 87059 more information about any of our programs and services. (505) 286-4220 3 Activities Catalog Libraries 1. Alamosa Library Senior Affairs and Cultural 6900 Gonzales SW • 836-0684 2. Central and Unser Library 8081 Central NW • 768-4320 Services at a Glance 3. Cherry Hills Library 6901 Barstow NE • 857-8321 4. Erna Fergusson Library 3700 San Mateo NE • 888-8100 5. Ernie Pyle Library 900 Girard SE • 256-2065 6. Juan Tabo Library 3407 Juan Tabo NE • 291-6295 7. Lomas and Tramway 908 Eastridge NE • 291-6295 8. Los Griegos Library 1000 Griegos NW • 761-4020 9. Main and Genealogy Library 501 Copper NW • 768-5141 10. North Valley Library 7704-B 2nd NW • 897-8823 11. San Pedro Library 5600 Trumbull SE • 256-2067 12. South Broadway Library 1025 Broadway SE • 764-1742 13. South Valley Library 3904 Isleta SW • 877-5170 14. Special Collections Library 423 Central NE • 848-1376 15. Taylor Ranch Library 5700 Bogart NW • 897-8816 16. Tony Hillerman Library 8205 Apache NE • 291-6264 17. Westgate Library 1300 Delgado SW • 833-6984
Cultural Venues 1. The KiMo Theater Satellite Senior Centers/Meal Sites 423 Central NW • 768-3544 2. Old Town 1. Raymond G. Sanchez 7. Cesar Chavez Comm. Center 12. Taylor Ranch Community Just NE of Rio Grande and Comm. Ctr. 7505 Kathryn SE • Center Central 9800 4th NW • 897-8896 256-2680 4900 Kachina NW • 768-6006 3. South Broadway Cultural 2. Embudo Towers 8. Tijeras Senior Center 13. Thomas Bell Community Center 8010 Constitution NE • #10 Tijeras, Tijeras • Center 768-6006 1025 Broadway SE 764-3921 286-4220 3001 University SE • 848-1333 848-1320 3. Encino Garden 9. Paradise Hills 14. Ed Romero 4. The Albuquerque Museum of 412 Alvarado SE • 266-7736 5901 Paradise NW • 8100 Central SE • 232-8880 Art & History 4. Encino Terrace 314-0246 15. Whispering Pines 2000 Mountain NW • 243-7255 609 Encino Place NE • 247-4185 10. Rio Bravo #6 Lark, Tijeras • 281-8003 Anderson-Abruzzo 5. South Valley Multipurpose 3910 Isleta SW • 873-6647 16. Los Duranes 5. Albuquerque International Center 11. Shalom House 2920 Leopoldo NW • 767-5900 Balloon Museum 9201 Balloon Museum NE • 2008 Larrazolo SW • 468-7341 5500 Wyoming NE • 823-1434 880-0500 6. La Amistad 415 Fruit NE • 848-1395
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 4 Senior Centers Multigenerational Centers 50+ Sports and Fitness Centers Barelas Los Volcanes Palo Duro 714 7th SW 6500 Los Volcanes NW Manzano Mesa 3351 Monroe NE • (505) 880-2800 (505) 764-6436 (505) 767-5999 Multigenerational Center 501 Elizabeth SE Los Volcanes Bear Canyon North Valley (505) 275-8731 6500 Los Volcanes NW • (505) 767-5990 4645 Pitt NE 3825 4th NW North Valley Fitness Center (505) 767-5959 (505) 761-4025 North Domingo Baca 3825 4th NW • (505) 761-4025 Multigenerational Center Highland Palo Duro 7521 Carmel NE North Domingo Baca Fitness Center 131 Monroe NE 5221 Palo Duro NE (505) 764-6475 7521 Carmel NE • (505) 764-6496 (505) 767-5210 (505) 888-8102 Manzano Mesa Fitness Center 501 Elizabeth SE • (505) 275-8731 City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department One Albuquerque City of Albuquerque, Cultural Services Department, oversees management of Albuquerque’s Public Libraries, BioPark, Museums, Albuquerque’s Rich Cultural Tapestry the KiMo Theatre, and more. Cultural Services also hosts special events throughout the city. What a perfect complement to one another — Senior Affairs and Cultural Services! In this Activities Catalog, the Department of Senior Affairs and the Cultural Services Department join together to show our CULTURAL SERVICES AT A GLANCE: city’s rich variety of activities and services available to seniors and their • Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System families. • ABQ BioPark: Albuquerque Aquarium, Botanic Garden, Zoo, Tingley Beach • Albuquerque Museum • Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum • KiMo Theatre • Historic Old Town - New Fun City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs • South Broadway Cultural Center The City of Albuquerque, Department of Senior Affairs, has been • Special Events serving City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents for more • GOV TV Channel 16 than forty years. Through innovative programs and quality services, the department has evolved into an exemplary model, dedicated to • Public Art Urban Enhancement Program enriching and improving the lives of our community’s senior population. Senior Affairs offers people age 50 and older a wide array of services and Mission: The mission of the Cultural Services Department is to enhance opportunities. From services for active and healthy seniors to services the quality of life in the City by celebrating Albuquerque’s unique for homebound elderly, we provide activities and opportunities to history and culture, and providing services, entertainment, programs, involve you in our community and to promote active, healthy aging, as and collections that improve literacy, economic vitality, and learning well as a continuum of care specially designed to meet individual needs in state of the art facilities that enrich City life and increase tourism to throughout the aging spectrum. Albuquerque. Membership: Any person wishing to participate at a senior, fitness or multigenerational center is required to obtain a membership card. Membership is $20 a year and is valid at all six senior centers Center Memberships in Albuquerque; the Manzano Mesa and North Domingo Baca Membership offers fitness programs as well as $ Multigenerational Centers; and all five of the 50+ Sports & Fitness 20 Centers and two fitness rooms. People who are 50 years and older may classes, travel, meals, computer labs, volunteer become center members; spouses of members, even if they are younger opportunities, competitive sports events, and much than 50, may also become members. Individuals can be as young as six more at six Centers, five Fitness Centers, two fitness years old to become a member of a multigenerational center. rooms, and two Multigenerational Centers.
5 Activities Catalog General Information General Information Using This Catalog CENTER SHOPS AND MARKETS If you have a membership (only $20 a year) Market Place at the Centers and are over age 50, you are entitled to participate in all of our centers. If a trip or Find special bargains and treasures. Reserve your table at the front desk. class is filled at your home center, a similar Barelas trip or class may be available to you at Thursday • 8:00 - 11:00 am, $2 table another. Bear Canyon Our Multigenerational Centers are for seniors, Tuesday, May - September • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, $2.50 table youth and the entire community age 6 and older. For only $20 you can join our Highland Multigenerational Centers: Manzano Mesa Monday • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, $2 table and North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Los Volcanes Centers. Both centers have fitness rooms, Friday • 8:00 - 11:15 am, $2 table Public Art in classrooms and meeting rooms. Manzano North Valley Albuquerque Mesa has a gymnasium and a water spray Wednesday • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, $1, $1.50, A free brochure is available park—a fully automated aquatic play $2 table environment where all ages can get wet by contacting us at during the hot summer months. [email protected]. Please Gift Shops visit our interactive public The activities in this catalog are especially art map at www.cabq. designed for those age 50 and older. Visit our gift shop to find handcrafted items made by our members. gov/publicart/public- Programs funded by the Older Americans art-in-albuquerque. Sign Los Volcanes, Hot Spot Gift Shop Act and the Area Agency on Aging (Home up for our bi-monthly Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Delivered Meals, Transportation, and Care e-newsletter at www. Coordination) have a minimum age of 60. cabq.gov/publicart/e- Some classes and trips require a fee. Other LEGAL CLINIC newsletter-archive. services, including lunch at our Satellite Centers, may request a donation or nominal Senior Citizen Law Office fee; however, no one is denied meal services Provides general legal information. Divorces, for not contributing. For information wills and criminal issues are not included. on accessing other services, call Senior Appointment required; please contact Senior Information at (505) 764-6400. Law Office: (505) 265-2300. Americans with Unless otherwise noted: Barelas Disabilities Act 2nd Thursday • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm • Activities are free with membership. The City of Albuquerque Highland • Trip and class sizes are limited. does not discriminate on 3rd Tuesday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm • Meals on trips are at your expense. the basis of race, color, 1st Wednesday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm national origin, ancestry, • Activities are first-come, first-served. Los Volcanes sex, religion, age or • Unless there is alternative contact 4th Thursday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm disability in employment information in the listing, most activities North Valley or provision of services. If require advanced reservations; call the 3rd Thursday • 9:00 - 11:00 am you have a disability and host center for more information (a center will need special directory is on page 2). assistance to benefit • Activities leave from or take place at the from an activity or trip host center. offered by a senior center, please call that • Return times are approximate. location at least two • Class fees are usually payable to the weeks prior to that event. instructor at the first class.
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 6 SHOPPING TRIPS HEALTH AARP SMART DRIVER Shopping Trips from Barelas Blood Pressure Screening This one day, four-hour class provides Wal-Mart Superstore techniques for coping with changes in Bear Canyon vision, hearing and reaction time, along Sign up at front desk. Wednesday • 9:00 - 11:00 am with a “rules of the road” review. No tests are Barelas Highland involved. $15 for AARP members, $20 for Monday • 9:30 - 11:30 am Friday • 10:00 - 11:00 am non-members. Make check payable to AARP and bring it to class (cash not accepted). Minimum 3 people Palo Duro Monday • 9:15 - 11:15 am Barelas 3rd Wednesday • 12:30 - 4:30 pm NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION GEHM Clinic Call for dates Bear Canyon Staff will welcome new members and 3rd Thursday • 12:00 - 4:00 pm talk about the programs and services our Barelas: (505) 764-6436 1st Saturday • 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
General Information General Bear Canyon: (505) 767-5959 centers have to offer. Highland Highland: (505) 767-5210 Bear Canyon 1st Thursday • 12:15 - 4:15 pm Los Volcanes: (505) 767-5999 2nd Friday • 10:30 - 11:30 am Los Volcanes Manzano Mesa: (505) 275-8731 Palo Duro 1st Monday • 9:00 am - 1:15 pm North Domingo Baca: (505) 764-6475 1st Monday • 3:00 - 4:00 pm Manzano Mesa North Valley: (505) 761-4025 1st and 3rd Saturday • 9:15 am - 1:00 pm Palo Duro: (505) 888-8102 North Domingo Baca 1st Saturday • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Fitness Centers North Valley The Department of Senior Affairs has five fitness centers and two fitness rooms located 1st Monday • 12:15 - 4:30 pm throughout the City to meet all of your fitness needs. See page 36 of the catalog for a Palo Duro location nearest you or call (505) 880-2800 for more information. 1st Friday • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Barelas Manzano Mesa Income Tax Assistance First-come, first served; No February 4 - April 15 Please bring the following information to your appointment. appointment required Monday • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm • Driver’s License or State Issued Identification Card Monday and Wednesday, Thursday • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm • Copy of your last year’s tax returns February 5 - April 10 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Appointments Only • Social Security Cards for all people listed on return Bear Canyon North Valley • W-2 forms for wages Tuesday, February 4 - April 14 Friday, February 7 - April 10 • Forms including 1099-INT (interest); 1099-DIV (dividends); All 8:00 am- 3:00 pm 8:30 am-1:00 pm 1099-R (retirement); SSA 1099 (Social Security Benefit Statement); Appointments Only Appointments Only, Walk-ins if All 1099-B (stock sales) and you must have the basis (what you available Highland paid) for all sales including mutual funds, which you can get Appointments: Thursday, Palo Duro from your broker; 1099-G (gambling winning); RRB 1099 (railroad January 30 - April 9 Thursday, February 6- April 9 retirement); and any other 1099 forms 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 8:15 am - 3:00 pm • Forms reporting income such as jury duty, election work, Walk-ins - First-come, first Appointments Only alimony, etc. served; No appointment: North Domingo Baca • Medical expenses Friday, January 31 - April 10 Monday, February 3 - April 13 • Medical insurance cards and any Form 1095-A, B, or Cs 8:30 am - 2:00 pm 8:30 am - 3:30 pm • For ages 65 or older, property tax bill and/or rent receipts Los Volcanes Appointments Only Friday, February 7 - April 10 If you have a complex return, check with the center before making an 9:00 am- 3:00 pm appointment. Some returns are out of scope for volunteer assistants. Appointments Only
7 Activities Catalog Classes Classes | ARTS AND CRAFTS Craft Group Open Studio Rosemalers ABQ Astronomical Society Come join this fun-loving open studio craft We do rosemaling from Norway, dalmalning group for socializing. It’s also a great way from Sweden, hindeloopen from Holland, Come learn to make your own telescope. to share creative and new craft ideas. This bauernmalerei from Germany and others. Arts and Crafts Manzano Mesa is an informal group working on different Bring a wood piece and we will get you 1st and 3rd Wednesday • 7:00 - 9:00 pm individual and group projects. Please bring started. No registration required. your own supplies. Highland Arts and Crafts Sharing Highland Friday • 9:30 - 11:30 am Tuesday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 2nd Saturday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Embroidery, crochet, counted cross-stitch, knitting, needlecraft, and more. Please bring your own materials. Self-directed. Open Crafts Stained Glass Open Workshop North Valley No instructors; each individual is able to Enjoy learning the art of stained glass in Wednesday • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm work on a craft project of their choice. this hands-on open workshop. You will Please bring your materials and or projects. learn how to make a pattern, cut glass, use Barelas a grinder, and piece your project together Artist’s Corner Friday • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm using copper foil and working on your soldering skills. Open arts and crafts. Manzano Mesa Open Crafts Manzano Mesa Monday • 9:00 am- 12:00 pm Bear Canyon Thursday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Thursdays 8:30 - 11:30 am Fee: $10, plus supplemental materials Plastic Canvas Beading Plastic canvas is a foundation for This class is designed to encourage and needlepoint or other canvas work Stained Glass learn beading techniques. Please bring your embroidery. Its rigidity makes it useful Learn how to cut, grind and copper foil own materials. for creating 3-dimensional objects such glass, assemble, solder and complete as tissue box covers, small jewelry boxes, projects. Materials not included. Manzano Mesa handbags, and other decorative objects. Monday • 8:30 - 11:00 am North Valley Los Volcanes Tuesday, Thursday • 9:00 am - Thursday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm 12:00 pm Ceramics Palo Duro Learn about ceramics, starting with care Porcelain Doll Making Friday • 9:30 - 11:30 am and use of molds, pouring, preparation for firing, glazing, over glazing and/or staining, Learn this art while making a doll. Materials decorating, decals, etc. Materials not not included. Visiting Artists Series included. Los Volcanes Guest artist guides participants in an Barelas Thursday • 9:00 - 11:00 am activity that often involves a demo and Monday, Wednesday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Call center for details. a hands-on experience. Open to all. A different artist volunteers each week from Los Volcanes Labor Day to Memorial Day. During the Friday • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm summer, the program is more informal. North Valley Tuesday, Wednesday • 12:00 - 4:00 pm Palo Duro Tuesday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Palo Duro Monday • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Thursday • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 8 COMPOSITION (WRITING) COMPUTER Apple Macintosh Day Memories - Autobiography Open Computer Lab Open to Mac users of any experience Recall and record your favorite memories. Open to members who wish to practice level, this is a free, an open, interactive Bear Canyon their skills or access the web. The lab will Apple Macintosh users meeting and Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:15 am be available only if a computer monitor workshop. Activities include a question is present. Tax season may interfere with and answer session, demonstrations of some computer sessions, check with various Mac tips and tricks, and useful Word Wright’s Writing center. presentations of other “how to” Mac- related topics. Open creative writing group that meets Bear Canyon weekly to help each other put their Monday, Wednesday and Friday Bear Canyon thoughts down. 9:00 - 11:00 am 3rd Saturday • 9:45 am to 12:00 pm
Composition Writing, Computer North Domingo Baca Highland Monday • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Computer: Windows PC Classes at Bear Canyon Los Volcanes Writing About Our Lives Monday and Wednesday • 9:00 am - We conduct classes periodically on 3:00 pm a variety of Windows PC topics. To In this memoir class, we will help each join our email list and receive course other perfect our stories by writing, reading Manzano Mesa Classes | notifications, email, [email protected]. aloud and revising. We can write for our Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday children and grandchildren, ourselves, and 9:00 - 11:30 am our community. We will experience a sense Wednesday • 1:00 - 2:45 pm Computer: Windows Workshop of accomplishment, enhance our mental A free monthly workshop forum where alertness, and make friends. It is never too North Valley you have the opportunity to get late for personal growth. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 pm your Windows PC-related questions Highland answered. No reservations needed. Friday • 1:30 - 3:00 pm Tuesday • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Seating is limited to the first 25 who Palo Duro arrive. Monday- Friday • 9:00 - 11:30 am, 12:30 - 3:00 pm Bear Canyon 3rd Wednesday • 1:30 - 3:30 pm No morning session on the 3rd Wednesday
BEAR CANYON For a calendar of Bear Canyon computer room activities, visit: www.brownbearsw. com/freecal/bcsc Apple iPad and iPhone Workshop iPad and iPhone users, bring your iPad or iPhone and join the fun! This is a FREE workshop format where your iPad, iPhone, and iOS questions may be answered. Note: Kindle, Nook, Windows tablets, or Android devices are not covered. Seating is limited to the first 25 who arrive. Bear Canyon 2nd Thursday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
9 Activities Catalog CROCHETING AND KNITTING Dancing With the Bars Classes | NORTH DOMINGO BACA The “Busy Bees” It’s not what you may think...Dancing With Word 2010 and Up, Level 1 the Bars is a movement exercise form of All projects made are donated to various January 8, 9, 14, 15 • 9:45 am - dancing — to the bars of music. It’s a fun organizations (hats, blankets, and scarves). 12:00 pm way to achieve a fit, toned body, and serene Palo Duro mind. It is user friendly, playful, and easy.
Wednesday • 12:00 - 3:00 pm Computer, Crocheting and Knitting, Dance, Line Dancing Publisher 2010 & Up, Level 1 Bear Canyon Thursday • 8:30 - 9:15 am January 22, 23, 28, 29 • 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Open Studio Crochet and Knitting Come join this fun-loving open studio Hula and Hawaiian Culture crochet and knitting group for socializing Learn Hula dance and experience the rich Excel 2010 & Up Level 1 and learning new techniques. This is an and beautiful Hawaiian culture. informal group working on different February 5, 6, 11, 12 • 9:45 am - individual and group projects. You must North Domingo Baca 12:00 pm bring your own supplies. Tuesday • 4:45 - 5:45 pm Bear Canyon Publisher 2010 & Up, Level 2 Monday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm LINE DANCING March 11, 12, 17, 18 • 9:45 am - North Valley A line dance is a choreographed dance with 12:00 pm Wednesday • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the gender of the Word 2010 & Up, Level 2 Project Linus individuals, all facing either each other or in April 8, 9, 14, 15 • 9:45 am - 12:00 pm All levels welcome. Learn techniques for the same direction, and executing the steps creating sweaters, afghans, burping bibs, at the same time. baby blankets, etc. Many of the blankets are Using the Internet donated to Project Linus. Line Dance: Starter First time dancers or beginners. April 22, 23, 28, 29 • 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Manzano Mesa 2nd Saturday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Manzano Mesa Wednesday • 12:15 - 1:15 pm Email Using Gmail 4th Friday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm May 6, 7, 12, 13 • 9:45 am - 12:00 pm DANCE Line Dancing: Beginning Ballroom: Beginning Barelas Google Calendar Wednesday • 9:00 - 10:00 am May 20, 21 • 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Come learn the basic moves for ballroom. No partner required. Bear Canyon Tuesday • 1:30 - 3:00 pm Bear Canyon Thursday • 3:15 - 4:30 pm Managing Files and Folders in Thursday • 4:45 - 5:45 pm Windows 10 Los Volcanes Fee: $6/class June 3, 4, 9, 10 • 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Thursday • 9:00 - 10:00 am Highland Manzano Mesa Tuesday • 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday • 1:30 - 3:00 pm Word 2010 and Up, Level 1 North Domingo Baca North Domingo Baca North Domingo Baca Thursday • 7:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday • 1:30 - 2:45 pm July 10,11,16,17 • 9:45 am - 12:00 pm Saturday • 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Palo Duro Monday • 3:15 - 4:30 pm Saturday • 9:00 - 10:30 am
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 10 Line Dancing I: Intermediate Wise Women Belly Dancing French: Advanced Barelas This gentle approach to this ancient art Conversation, reading and writing. Students Wednesday • 10:15 - 11:15 am form can be enjoyed by women of all ages, should be able to read, write and speak at abilities, sizes and shapes. an advanced level. Bear Canyon Tuesday • 3:15 - 4:30 pm Manzano Mesa Palo Duro Los Volcanes Thursday • 6:15 - 7:15 pm Monday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday • 10:10 - 11:10 am Fee: $5 for first session, $10 drop in or $35/ Fee: $5 materials 4 sessions Manzano Mesa Wednesday • 3:00 - 4:30 pm German: Intermediate North Domingo Baca FOLK ART Members need to have pronunciation Tuesday • 5:45 - 7:30 pm Retablos/Hispanic Folk Art and grammar under control and can write sentences with dependent clauses. This is Line Dancing, Folk Art, Language Line Dancing, Folk Line Dancing II: Intermediate A retablo is a devotional painting, especially not a conversation class. a small popular or folk art one using Manzano Mesa iconography derived from traditional Palo Duro Friday • 2:00 - 3:30 pm Catholic Church art. Learn the art of making Thursday • 9:00 - 11:30 am retablos. Line Dancing III: Intermediate North Valley German: Conversational Classes| Wednesday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Manzano Mesa This class is designed for people with Tuesday • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Barelas some knowledge of German grammar and Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:00 am pronunciation who want to improve their long-lost memory from travels and previous Line Dance: Advanced classes. At present, we use as textbooks Bear Canyon LANGUAGE German-made Simple, German Vocabulary, Thursday • 1:30 - 3:00 pm English Language Class: English as a Zurück in Zürich. Teacher is a native-born German and brings a comprehensive Palo Duro Second Language knowledge of customs, culture and Monday • 1:30 - 3:00 pm Want to improve your English speaking language to make this class informative and 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturday skills? All ages are welcome to join this class fun. No tests, no grades, some homework 10:30 am - 12:00 pm led by a retired school teacher. and mostly fun to learn new things to keep Palo Duro our brain functioning. M2 Clogging 2nd and 4th Friday • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Bear Canyon Clogging is an exciting non-partnered line Tuesday • 1:15-3:15 pm dance that can be enjoyed by children as French: I well as senior adults! We dance to all kinds of music and, because beginning clogging This class is for beginners and a good steps are easy to learn, you can practice refresher for those who would like to anywhere... no special shoes needed! come have some fun while picking up conversations in French. Students will learn Manzano Mesa at a beginning level. Beginner: Saturday • 12:00 - 1:30 pm Intermediate: Saturday • 1:30 - 2:30 pm North Domingo Baca Wednesday • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
French: II This class is an intermediate level. Interested students may visit to determine if class level and content are appropriate for them. North Domingo Baca Thursday • 1:00 - 2:30 pm 11 Activities Catalog Italian: Beginners Lip Reading Spanish: Beginning Classes | For people with no prior knowledge of the Learn to hear with your eyes and never miss This is a beginner’s course that will help you Italian language. This course will introduce a word again! learn Spanish and carry on conversations you to engaging in simple communication with others in Spanish. Bear Canyon in Italian so that you are able to greet Monday • 12:30 - 1:30 pm North Valley people, to introduce yourself and others; to Fee: $5 for book Thursday, January 16 - February 20
talk about where you live, where you come Language from and what you do; to express age; and Thursday, March 5 - April 9 Thursday, April 23 - May 28 to describe people and the clothes they Sign Language: Beginners wear. Learn the language of love! Whether 10:00 - 11:00 am Learn sign language basics, including the you are a beginner starting with basics or Fee: $45 for materials looking to practice your skills, this class is manual alphabet, counting, familiar words for you. and phrases. Barelas North Valley Spanish: Beginning Discussion Friday • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, February 4 - March 10 Students will learn at a beginning level and North Valley 1:00 - 2:30 pm will practice through music, writing and Tuesday, February 4 - March 10 Tuesday, May 12 - June 16 • 5:30 - 7:00 speaking. Tuesday, March 24 - April 28 pm Palo Duro 10:00 - 11:00 am Tuesday, January 14 - February 18 Fee: $40 Sign Language: Intermediate Tuesday, March 3 - April 7 Tuesday, April 21 - May 26 This is a secondary course for those who have taken the beginning course. 3:00 - 4:00 pm Italian: Beginners II Fee: $45 for materials North Valley For those who already have basic Tuesday, March 31 - May 5 knowledge of Italian. You'll learn to talk 1:00 - 2:30 pm about your family; ask about the time and Spanish: Beginning/Intermediate describe the weather; ask for directions and Have you always wanted to learn Spanish places; express likes and dislikes; and talk Spanish Workshop: Contemporary but were unsure where to start? Join our Beginning/Intermediate Spanish class about your routine and leisure activities. Carry on conversations with others in and spend 6 weeks getting a feel for the Spanish. Improve fluency through use. North Valley language and the grammar. Tuesday, February 4 - March 10 Bear Canyon Bear Canyon Tuesday, March 24 - April 28 Tuesday • 1:15 - 3:00 pm 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Monday, January 13 - March 2 Fee: $40 Monday, March 9 - April 13 Spanish: Beginning Monday, April 20 - June 1 This ongoing class is a beginning level 8:30 - 9:30 am Italian Workshop: Intermediate course. Emphasis is on grammar, verb Fee: $45 Emphasis is on reading, grammar, conjugation, reading, and conversation. conversation and verb conjugation. Acquire Interested students may visit to determine if the basic tools to get around in Italy, as well the class/content is appropriate for them. Spanish: (Intermediate Level) as an appreciation of the culture. Highland This ongoing class is an intermediate/ Bear Canyon Thursday • 10:30 - 11:45 am advanced level. Listening, speaking, reading Tuesday • 11:10 am - 1:00 pm and writing skills are included. Interested students may visit to determine if class level and content are appropriate for them. Highland Tuesday • 12:30 - 3:00 pm Please call for availability
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 12 Spanish Workshop: Intermediate Tin Class Guitar: Classical Intermediate and Advanced Tinsmithing is a traditional Spanish colonial This free course continues the fundamentals No official instructor is provided. Class is led art form. Come learn basic techniques. Self- learned in Beginning Classical Guitar but by rotating volunteer participants. First hour taught. with emphasis on finishing the “Solo Guitar has an emphasis on the study of grammar. Playing, Book One, 3rd edition,” along Los Volcanes Second hour consists of topics selected by with learning simple studies by Carcassi, Tuesday • 12:30 - 4:30 pm the facilitator of the week with an emphasis Sor, and Giuliani. Music and guitar theory on conversation and cultural themes. will be explored to further enhance the presentation of a chosen performance Bear Canyon Tin Punching piece, which each student will work on as a Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:50 am Tin punching is a colonial art form to make final requirement. functional and decorative items from tin. This is a great class to learn about cutting, Bear Canyon Spanish: Open Studio/Conversation punching, and finishing off tin. This class is Thursday • 2:00 - 4:00 pm This ongoing Open Studio Spanish self-taught. Conversation Group is for beginners Barelas through intermediate/advanced level Tuesday • 12:30 - 4:00 pm Ukulele: Beginners Spanish speakers. This is a casual group, Learn the basics of ukulele: holding, with no emphasis like the Spanish strumming, chords and playing songs. Beginners and Advanced classes. Interested MUSIC Language, Metals, Music, Painting and Drawing Language, Metals, Music, Painting participants may visit to determine if the Highland group is appropriate for them. Guitar: Consortium Wednesday • 4:30 - 6:30 pm Highland A structural guitar learning class open to Tuesday • 1:00 - 2:00 pm beginner and intermediate guitar learners. Must have own guitar. Please call for availability PAINTING AND DRAWING Highland Classes | Wednesday • 1:00 - 2:30 pm Colored Pencil: Beginning METALS (sign up is required) This fun art class leads students to learn Metal Casting to look at shapes; use basic drawing Guitar: Classical Beginners techniques of analyzing shapes from Learn basic skills and methods. Using the This free course aims to teach the photographs; use shading techniques; the lost wax casting process, you can cast fundamentals of the classical guitar, i.e., fundamental color theory; and colored objects in silver and bronze. reading music; tuning and maintenance; pencil application in realistic drawing. Palo Duro basic theory; performance techniques; etc. Bear Canyon Thursday • 1:00 - 4:30 pm The book “Solo Guitar Playing, Book One, Friday, February 7 - April 24 Fee: $4 per casting for consumables 3rd edition” by Fredrick Noad and your own instrument are required. Learning to 9:00 am - 12:00 pm play duets and “Greensleeves” add to the Fee: $95 for materials Metalsmithing/Jewelry Lab knowledge base in this easy-going, but practice-based class setting. Join us for a self-directed open shop Colored Pencil: Intermediate for silversmithing, enameling and other Bear Canyon techniques for this beautiful art! Thursday • 12:15 - 2:00 pm Building on techniques taught in Beginning and Beginning Intermediate Colored Pencil Palo Duro classes, students will complete several Wednesday • 11:30 am - 4:00 pm images, including a realistic image. After Fee: $1 per week for consumables learning creativity-building techniques, students will complete a whimsical and/or surrealistic creative drawing using colored pencils. No additional supplies will be required. Bear Canyon Monday, January 27 - May 18 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 13 Activities Catalog Drawing, Painting, and Art Critique Painting: Acrylics and Mixed Media Painting: Watercolor Intro Classes | Open studio. All levels welcome. Seascapes Introduction to watercolor painting is Seaweeds, anemones, urchins, mollusks for anyone interested in learning basic North Domingo Baca and starfish cling to craggy walls in bright watercolor painting techniques and general Saturday • 9:00 - 11:30 am profusion while tiny crabs scurry over a practices. The class covers materials, mosaic floor of broken shells and water- composition, values, perspective and
Drawing: Learn to Draw with Kelly polished stones. You will learn to use special techniques. You don’t need prior art Painting and Drawing alcohol splatter, dipping rock salt crystals, experience or special talents. The objective Come have fun with us! Supplies can be and working with pen and ink and different is to give a foundation so that, at the end purchased at Michaels or Hobby Lobby: one types of model paste to create textures. of the 6 weeks, the student is able to join 12x18 of newsprint, one kneaded eraser, in watercolor groups at Bear Canyon or just and one charcoal pencil. North Valley enjoy painting at home. Tuesday, May 5 - 26 • 4:30 - 6:30 pm North Domingo Baca Fee: $75 materials Bear Canyon Friday • 9:00 - 11:00 am Thursday, February 6 - March 12 9:00 - 11:00 am Drawing: Botanical Drawing Painting: Pastel Land and Water Fee: $10 plus materials Textures and Tonal Drawing This class will cover seascape and landscape This class will cover tonal and contour in pastel. There will be two classes. One will Painting: Watercolor Textures in line drawing to render botanical plants concentrate on textures and tonal values in Landscapes Earth and flowers. There will be two classes that order to paint clouds in soft chalk pastels. This class will cover tonal. Soil, sand and concentrate on textures and tonal values in The other class will cover a pastel painting rocks are rich in texture ranging from order to draw in ebony pencil and/or conte of a seascape and a landscape. We will cover smooth to gritty and craggy to crumbly. You pencil. The other classes will cover elements skies and weather. will learn to inter-mix creative watercolor of botanical drawing. Learning tonal value North Valley on damp surfaces, wet-on-wet washes, and and textures as a foundation that will help Thursday, January 9 - 30 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm a touch of contour line work, dry brush you. Fee: $75 materials detailing, or splattering. From a pebble to North Valley brick, adobe, and stone masonry, there are Thursday, February 6 - 27 • 1:00 - 3:00 pm textures all around. Take the challenge to Fee: $75 materials Painting: Watercolor Basic explore by applying tonal value and texture Study the work of great artists as you that is a foundation for your artistic toolbox. receive individual instruction in watercolor North Valley Drawing: Shapes in Nature, Drawing techniques, composition, color theory and Realistically Tuesday, March 3 - 24 • 4:30 - 6:30 pm drawing while developing your own artistic Fee: $75 materials Learn the five elements in nature and be vision. Bring any supplies you already have able to draw realistically with pencils, fine and wait to purchase new supplies until line markers, and colored markers. Some reviewed at the first class! Painting: Watercolor Trees, Shrubs materials are provided. Palo Duro and Forests Palo Duro Tuesday • 1:30 - 4:00 pm Rare is the landscape without trees. Shrubs Friday • 1:00 - 2:30 pm Session 1, Level II are as natural and important to the outdoor Fee: $10 per session (sliding scale available) January 28 - March 10 scene as sky and earth. We will take flora Session 2, Level II and fauna and break them down into basic March 24 - May 12 shapes, then you will add color and texture Painting: Acrylic Workshop to bring them to life. This class will guide Fee: $168 per session Instruction is given on perspective, you in the mixture of earthen hues and the composition, form, color mixing, and creation of realistic textures using a variety blending. All levels. No registration required. of fun techniques. Students supply their own materials. North Valley Bear Canyon Tuesday, April 7 - 28 • 4:30 - 6:30 pm Monday • 9:00 - 11:30 am Fee: $75 materials
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 14 Painting: Strategies in Watercolor Painting: Oil PHOTOGRAPHY Visions of florals, fruits and earth Instruction is given on perspective, Photography Classes knickknacks come to mind. Some composition, form, color mixing, and arrangements are better than others. blending. All levels. Bring materials. Come and join our class! From beginners You will learn composition, with a natural to advanced, take it to the next level. Join North Valley balance of shapes, pleasing colors and other enthusiasts in discovering & sharing Friday • 9:00 am -12:00 pm value contrasts from matte finished flower new techniques, smart tips, great fun and petals to glazed crock. If you take away the true passion. texture, the still life would be sadly lacking. Painting: Oil Workshop North Domingo Baca The main focus will be shells, native pottery, Wednesday • 9:00 - 11:00 am fruits, and an old gourd. Instruction is given on perspective, composition, form, color mixing, and Thursday • 6:00 - 8:00 pm North Valley blending. All levels. No registration Tuesday, June 2 - 23 • 4:30 - 6:30 pm required. Bring materials. POTTERY Fee: $75 materials Bear Canyon Wednesday • 8:30 - 11:30 am Pottery Painting: Watercolor All levels welcome. From pinch pots, slabs and coiling to wheel throwing. Painting and Drawing, Photography, Pottery Photography, and Drawing, Painting This class is for anyone interested in Painting: Tile Self-directed. There is a material fee. learning basic watercolor painting This class is designed for members with techniques and general practice. special needs and their caretakers. Manzano Mesa Los Volcanes Tuesday and Thursday • 9:00 am - Manzano Mesa 1:00 pm Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:00 am Friday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm North Domingo Baca North Valley Classes | Tuesday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Portrait Drawing Class Palo Duro We need your face! Highland portrait Friday • 9:00 - 11:30 am Painting: Intermediate Watercolor drawing class draws live models with a This ongoing activity allows participants to focus on the proportions of the head. share ideas, techniques and inspiration. No Models are needed weekly. In return, Pottery: Clay Classes registration required. models will get copies of all the artworks of Learning and exploring the fundamentals of creating art with clay. Students are Bear Canyon your portrait. New artists are welcome and encouraged to explore their own ideas Tuesday • 1:00 - 3:30 pm models are always needed. Call the front desk for more information. within each lesson. Watch your creations come to life. Highland Painting: Watercolor Open Studio Tuesday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Los Volcanes You may use the open studio time to further Wednesday • 9:00 - 11:00 am explore projects in watercolor. This class Palo Duro Palettes North Domingo Baca is for self-led, intermediate-level students. Tuesday • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm You must bring your own supplies. The Work in all mediums and share our supply list suggested is watercolor paper, knowledge and enthusiasm. Come sample watercolor paints, brushes, mixing pallet, a variety of methods, ideas, and new watercolor cups, pencils, a big eraser, and a techniques. Materials are available. drying towel. Palo Duro Highland Wednesday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Sketching Learn the technique of free-hand drawing. Los Volcanes Thursday • 9:00 - 11:00 am 15 Activities Catalog Pottery: Open Studio – Ongoing Quilting: Experienced Tuesday Angels Classes | class This group of experienced hand quilters A wide variety of items from donated After completing the six-month work on each other’s quilts to completion. materials. Everything produced is given introduction to pottery, students may use to community groups and hospitals. Bear Canyon the open studio time to further explore Donations of fabric and yarn are always Tuesday • 8:30 - 11:45 am projects in clay. This class is for self-led, appreciated.
intermediate-level students. Materials and Pottery, Quilting, Sewing and Weaving, Woodworking Quilting: Hand Palo Duro firing fees apply. A group of people interested in quilting Tuesday • 8:30 - 11:30 am Highland and quilting art assemble. Most of the Monday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm individuals quilt by hand but sewing Thursday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm machines are also used. No formal WOODWORKING instruction is given but encouragement is Los Volcanes shared by all. Woodcarving/Bear Canyon Carvers Wednesday • 9:00 - 11:00 am Women and men of all skill levels enjoy North Valley Palo Duro woodcarving in this ongoing class. Monday • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday • 8:00 - 11:30 am Bear Canyon Friday • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Quilting: Machine QUILTING, SEWING AND WEAVING Intermediate quilting using a sewing machine. Designed to make quilts for Woodshop and Wood Carving Quilting donation to the VA, Animal Humane and the If you are interested in carving, cutting or Quilting is the process of sewing two or pediatrics unit at UNMH. Space available to working on other wood projects, please join more layers of fabric together to make a work on personal projects as well. us. thicker padded material, usually to create a Manzano Mesa Los Volcanes quilt or quilted garment. Typically, quilting Tuesday • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday • 8:30 - 10:30 am is done with three layers: the top fabric or Monday • 12:00 - 4:00 pm (power tools) quilt top, batting or insulating material, and backing material. Novice and experienced Sewing and Alterations Manzano Mesa Wednesday • 8:00 - 11:30 am quilters are welcome. Donations of fabric Bring your latest sewing project and get and yarn are always appreciated. help with any alterations or questions you Highland may have! Tuesday • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Palo Duro Palo Duro Tuesday • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday • 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Saturday • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Swedish Weaving Swedish weaving is an art of weaving yarns Quilting: Cluster through a counted cloth, called Monk’s A group of hand quilters sharing Cloth. techniques, conversation and laughs. Los Volcanes Novice and experienced quilters are Tuesday • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm welcome. Palo Duro North Domingo Baca Friday • 2:00 - 4:30 pm Friday • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Fee: $10 materials
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 16 Events Friendship Coffee Pie Socials Ongoing Events Chat with old friends and make new ones Enjoy your favorite pies at these socials. over coffee and a special treat. 75¢/serving Birthday Socials Barelas Celebrate birthdays every month with cake. Barelas Ongoing, January Wednesday • 9:30 - 10:30 am 4th Thursday • 10:00 - 11:00 am Bear Canyon Bear Canyon Los Volcanes 2nd Thursday • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday • 9:30 - 10:30 am 3rd Friday • 10:30 - 11:30 am Barelas Senior Center Highland North Domingo Baca 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Monday • 12:30 - 2:30 pm 1st Friday • 11:45 am - 1:00 pm; 10:15 - Events | Events Highland Los Volcanes 11:30 am 1st Wednesday, 1:00 - 1:30 pm Friday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Los Volcanes Manzano Mesa Movie Matinee 1st Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 am Tuesday • 10:00 - 11:00 am Join us for a movie and some goodies. Have Manzano Mesa North Valley a movie suggestion? Let us know! Free Last Tuesday • 10:00 - Wednesday • 8:30 - 10:30 am popcorn will be provided for attendees. 11:00 am Palo Duro Bear Canyon North Domingo Baca Wednesday • 9:15 - 10:15 am 2nd Friday 1:30 - 4:00 pm 4th Friday, 10:15 - 11:15 am Highland North Valley Every Friday • 2:00 - 4:00 pm 3rd Friday, 10:15 - 11:15 am Dessert Socials Join us for a special treat once a month, Palo Duro Palo Duro 1st and 3rd Thursday • 1:30 - 4:00 pm 1st Friday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm with a variety of desserts. Bear Canyon 3rd Friday • 1:30 - 2:30 pm Karaoke Dance to Live Music at the Centers Sing along to your favorite tune. Dance to top 40s, Spanish, country western, Ice Cream Socials Barelas swing, and oldies. Check the bulletin boards 3rd Tuesday • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm for our monthly listings of bands. $3 per Banana splits and sundaes are favorites. person. 75¢/serving North Valley 3rd Tuesday • 11:00 am- 1:00 pm Barelas Barelas Friday • 1:30 - 4:15 pm 2nd Thursday • 10:00 - 11:00 am Bear Canyon Los Volcanes Thursday • 6:00 - 8:45 pm 1st Wednesday • 10:30 - 11:30 am Highland Palo Duro January 3rd Tuesday • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 4th Saturday • 12:00 - 3:00 pm Happy New Year’s Noon Celebration Los Volcanes Bring in the New Year at noon during Thursday • 1:30 - 4:15 pm lunch and celebrate with party favors and North Valley entertainment. Sunday • 1:30 - 4:15 pm Highland Fee: $3 Thursday, January 2 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
17 Activities Catalog 2020 Kickoff Party Celebrating Chinese New Year 2020 King and Queen of Hearts Valentine Events | Let’s kickoff the New Year with a fresh start. Join us as we acknowledge the Chinese Luncheon Out with the old and in with the new! Enjoy New Year 2020, which is the year of the Rat, Come enjoy a time of royalty with other music, dancing and snacks. according to Chinese Zodiac, starting on Kings and Queens. A time to dress up and January 25 and lasting to Lunar New Year’s enter the kingdom of your heart knowing North Valley
Eve on February 11. Come visit with us as you are special. Enjoy special music as we and February January Tuesday, January 7 • 10:00 - 11:30 am we celebrate! Rest-a-sure that the food & celebrate together. entertainment will be sure to please. Highland Happy Birthday Elvis Special Los Volcanes Thursday, February 13 Luncheon Wednesday, January 29 •1:30 - 3:30 pm. 11:30 am - 1:00 pm You’re invited to get all shook up for Elvis’s Fee: $4, Reservations Required 83rd birthday! Everybody in the whole cell block will be dancing to the Jailhouse Rock. Soup-er Bowl LIV Party Come celebrate America’s favorite sporting Queen of Hearts Special Luncheon Palo Duro event with soup, finger foods and fun. Don’t The Queen of Hearts hereby requests your Thursday, January 9 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm forget to sport your team’s attire! presence at the Palo Duro special luncheon. Fee: $4, Reservations Required Good times shall be had by all. Palo Duro Friday, January 31 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Palo Duro Monday Fun-Day Pickleball Thursday, February 13 11:30 am - 1:00 pm What better way to start off the week than to have Monday Fun-Day playing pickleball! Fee: $4, Reservations Required Refreshments will be served. Barelas, Cupid Strikes Again Monday, January 27 • 1:30 -3:30 pm February Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a Super Bowl Watch Party wonderful lunch. 20 in 20 Come and hang out with Stacie and enjoy North Domingo Baca the game. Wear your favorite Jersey. Thursday, February 13 MMMC members and staff will gather to 11:30 am - 12:30 pm create personal lists of 2 to 20 items that we Highland want to achieve in the New Year. Sunday, February 2 • 3:00 - 9:00 pm Manzano Mesa Reservations Required Sweetheart Luncheon Monday, January 13 • 10:00 -11:00 am It’s Valentine’s Day! Love and Friendship are in the air. Cupid’s arrow is flying Love is in the air! everywhere! Join us for a special luncheon We’re in a New York State of Mind! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us. and some great music! Start spreading the news and join us for Barelas lunch in New York, Bear Canyon Style. Bear Canyon Friday, February 14 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Friday, February 14 • 11:30 am -1:00 pm Bear Canyon Fee: $4, Reservations Required Reservations Required Friday, January 24 •11:30 am - 1:00 pm Fee: $4, Reservations Required Valentine Day Bash On Valentine’s Day, Cupid will agree, it’s a great day for a special party! Bring your Valentine and join us for live music and Volunteer Today We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. dancing as we celebrate the most romantic Do you have time, talents, skills, or hobbies you would like to share? If you do, day of the year! please call (505) 764-6400. North Valley Friday, February 14 • 10:00 - 11:30 am
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 18 Royal Dinner Dance Love Your Neighbor Come and enjoy an elegant evening with Say hello, introduce yourself, and pay a your special love or celebrate with friends. compliment to someone new. Refreshments March will be served. North Valley The Big Easy Special Luncheon Tuesday, February 18 • 4:00 -7:00 pm Manzano Mesa Laissez les cons temps rouler! You’re invited Fee: $7.50, Reservation Required Thursday, February 20 • 10:00 - 11:00 am to let the good times roll for this Big Easy- inspired party.
February and March February Valentine’s Day 2020 Dance Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Palo Duro Thursday, March 12 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Do you think of New Orleans when you Join us as we acknowledge Valentine’s Day Fee: $4, Reservations Required 2020! Dress to impress as we help bring think about Marti Gras? Come join us for in this love-filled holiday with those we entertainment, music, food and fun with care about most! We’ll be serving delicious our beaded and masked seniors. St Patty’s Events | Events desserts, with dancing and entertainment! North Domingo Baca Come join us for entertainment, music, food Los Volcanes Tuesday, February 25 • 10:30 - 11:30 am and fun! Wednesday, February 19 • 1:30 - 3:30 pm North Domingo Baca Fashion, Fun, Fabulous & YOU! Friday, March 13 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm Highland Readers Theater Fashion Show Performance Come see fashions designed for the woman Lucky Leprechauns Luncheon Join us for an hour of short comedic plays, who wants to look and feel fabulous! Real performed by the Highland Readers women, real style is what Nygard Style Join us on St. Patrick’s Day for Irish luck, Theater. Direct is all about. Women of all ages will laughter, and a traditional Irish feast! Don’t love our 4-way stretch Slimcurve. Look a forget to wear your lucky green! Palo Duro size smaller! Also, see many other curated February 5 • 2:00 - 3:00 pm Barelas styles that are must-haves for your fall Tuesday, March 17 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm wardrobe. Reservations Required Bear Canyon Friday, February 28 • 1:30 - 2:30 pm Presented by: Independent Stylists Jeanne Paddy’s Day Party Saxon, and Val Romero Enjoy lunch and music as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Wear your green, unusual hats, green outfits, and dress up as a leprechaun, if you dare. Highland Tuesday, March 17 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Fee: $3.25, Reservations Required
St. Patrick’s Day Wear your green and join us for a traditional lunch serving of corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes and all the fixins. North Valley Tuesday, March 17 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Reservations Required
19 Activities Catalog A Shamrock Soiree Spring Fling Spring Fling Luncheon Events | Join us for green treats under the rainbow. Let’s celebrate the start of the spring with Spring has sprung! Let’s celebrate. “Oldies but Goodies.” We will dance and Palo Duro Bear Canyon listen to hits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Tuesday, March 17 •11:30 am - 12:30 pm Friday, April 24 •11:30 am - 1:00 pm Dress up for fun! Fee: $4, Reservations Required
North Valley March, April and May Choose Happiness Tuesday, March 31 • 10:00 - 11:30 am Celebrate this International Day of 21st Annual Festival International Happiness by sharing what’s making you Join us and experience different cultures happy with members and staff. through a variety of singing and dancing Manzano Mesa performances from different parts of the Friday, March 20 • 10:00 - 11:00 am world. April North Valley Friday, April 24 • 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Arts and Crafts Fair Party with Your Peeps Special Luncheon Come shop the arts and crafts vendors. We’re having a luncheon for all of our peeps. Barelas We hope you can make it. It’s going to be Wednesday, March 25 really sweet! 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Palo Duro Thursday, April 9 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm May Sip & Paint Fee: $4, Reservations Required Fiestas de Mayo Come join the painting party as we have Join us for a celebration on Cinco de Mayo! a group painting lesson accompanied O Blessed Spring Celebrate with food, drink and music! It will by different delicious virgin beverages! A be a fiesta to remember! Dance to follow. friendly instructor will lead you step-by- Springtime has many blessings and one of step through a designated painting. All ours comes in the form of flower seeds and Barelas skill levels are welcome! Please keep an eye potted plants. Join us for an introductory Friday, May 1 • 1:30 - 3:30 pm on the LVSC event board as we get closer class. Reservations Required to the date of this event. More details will Manzano Mesa be announced about participating in this Monday, April 20 • 10:00 - 11:00 am limited-space event. North Valley’s Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Los Volcanes Wednesday, March 25 • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Dating Game & Dance It’s fiesta time! Come and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us at North Valley Senior Center. We’re bringing back the popular TV Dating We will have entertainment and festive Game Show that aired from the 1960s snacks. Bring on the Madness through the 1980’s. This will be entertaining, Dribble on over and join Bear Canyon as we with much laughter, followed by a dance North Valley get excited for the Final Four. This luncheon to help celebrate the winners of the game! Tuesday, May 5 •10:00 - 11:30 am is going to be a slam dunk! Everyone is invited to watch as we pair up two matches! Please keep an eye on Bear Canyon the LVSC event board as we get closer to Friday, March 27 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm the date of this event. More details will be Fee: $4, Reservations Required announced about how to be a participant in the show and/or attendance to this limited- space event. Los Volcanes Wednesday, April 22 • 1:30 - 4:30 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 20 Disney Princess Mother’s Day Yellow Submarine Special Luncheon Older American Day Social Luncheon Come together and help us twist and shout May is Older Americans Month and we Dine with Disney princesses from the for a Beatles-inspired luncheon because we would like to pay tribute to older people. Highland Castle. Enjoy a fairytale of royalty all get by with a little help from our friends. Please join us for root beer floats. as you dress up as your favorite Disney Palo Duro North Valley princess. Enjoy the beauty of music. May and June May Thursday, May 14 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Friday, May 22 • 10:30 - 11:30 am Highland Fee: $4, Reservations Required Thursday, May 7 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Fee: $4, Reservations Required Annual El Camino Real Garden Blessing Events | Events Mom’s Day Lunch Join us in the Barelas lobby as we move June Join us in celebrating all the things we love in procession with music and song to about our moms with a special luncheon the garden for this annual blessing. This Ice Cream Party and other nice surprises! Dance to follow; tradition is hundreds of years old. It is I scream, you scream, we all scream for moms get in free. celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries ice cream! Let’s have a bowl full of ice around the world on the feast of San Isidro, Barelas cream with all the fixings and some great patron of farmers and gardeners. Our Friday, May 8 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm entertainment to bring in the joy of garden will be the location of this historic summer. Reservations Required event. Light refreshments will be served following the blessing. North Domingo Baca Wednesday, June 10 • 1:30 - 2:30 pm Mother’s Day Tea Barelas Friday, May 15 • 10:00 - 11:00 am For all of our tea-riffic mothers bring your favorite tea cup and don your favorite hat Delightful Tea Party while we celebrate all you do with light Celebrating Older Americans Month Summer time is the best time to enjoy some refreshments and entertainment. tea with friends. Wear your best hat and join Join us as we celebrate Older Americans us for delicious treats, pastries and tea. Palo Duro Month! Enjoy a classic car show, food and Friday, May 8 • 10:00 - 11:00 am entertainment. North Valley Friday, June 12 •10:00 - 11:30 am Bear Canyon Reservations Required Mother’s Day Dance Friday, May 22 • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm This dance is dedicated to all the mothers! Enjoy the evening dance along with Welcome Spring Day BBQ Lion King Father’s Day Luncheon refreshments. Ladies get in free. The Lion King, a tale that will take you back Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining so into animations from Africa. Come and North Valley open up the windows & let the fresh air in. enjoy this adventure as we celebrate and Sunday, May 10 • 1:30 - 4:15 pm Join us for some goodies and entertainment honor our King Fathers in a Disney Way! as we welcome in “Spring Time 2020!” Highland Los Volcanes Mother’s Day Celebration Thursday, June 18 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 20 • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Will you please join us as we honor all the Fee: $4, Reservation Required mothers on this special day? We wish to thank all of the important mothers in our Get Active, Stay Active lives! Father’s Day Sample a few of our featured activities. North Domingo Baca Hot wings, potatoes wedges and some Friday, May 8 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Manzano Mesa smooth Jazz for the fathers on their special Wednesday, May 20 • 10:00 - 11:00 am day. North Domingo Baca Friday, June 19 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
21 Activities Catalog Father’s Day Lunch El Camino Real Garden Tour & Open Summer Jam Events | We all agree! He’s number one! Let’s House There is no better way of kick starting the celebrate dad with a great meal! Dance to Everyone is invited to tour and see what is summer than with a party! Let’s jam to some follow; fathers get in free. growing in our lush garden this year. Nearly good entertainment and enjoy good food. 100 varieties of plants, flowers, trees and Barelas North Valley vegetables will be on display. Check out Friday, June 19 • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 30 • 10:00 - 11:30 am June our tropical garden with a good variety of Reservations Required Hawaiian plants. As always, there are several varieties of tomatoes and New Mexico chile growing. Get your garden questions Today is the Day answered by our Barelas resident garden MMMC members and staff will review their keeper or other gardeners. Enjoy this lists from January or create a new one for peaceful and restful location to view Mother the second half of 2020. Nature at her best! Light refreshments will be served. Manzano Mesa Friday, June 19 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Barelas Thursday, June 25 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Dad’s Old Fashioned Root Beer Celebration Celebrate with root beer floats for all and great entertainment. Palo Duro Friday, June 19 • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Special Sunday Father’s Day Dance Come join us for a special dance to honor all the fathers on this special day. North Valley Sunday June 21 •1:30 - 4:15 pm
Let’s Talk Health LVSC Health Fair Join LVSC for our first annual Health Fair. We will have health and wellness representatives here to provide, blood pressure testing, BMI testing, health topic presentations, and more! This event is free to attend and delicious snacks will be served. More details to be announced on this event flyer. Los Volcanes Wednesday, June 24 • 1:30 - 3:30 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 22 Games and Cards Billiards Bingo Bridge Visit and meet with friends. A variety of Bingo with cash and prize giveaways, raffle Offered throughout the week, most games games are played at each center. Donation drawings and refreshments. $3 for basic/ require you to have your own foursome. requested. special play, $.25 for other games Bear Canyon Barelas Barelas Wednesday • 12:30 - 3:30 pm (Walk in) Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Tuesday • 1:15 - 3:45 pm Wednesday • 12:00 - 3:30 pm (WPB Club) Bear Canyon Bear Canyon Friday • 12:15 - 3:30 pm (Bridge Party) Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Wednesday • 2:00 - 4:30 pm Friday • 12:30 - 4:00 pm (Old Timers)
Games and Cards Saturday • 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Highland Highland Highland Monday • 1:30 - 3:45 pm Tuesday • 1:00 - 4:45 pm Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Los Volcanes Los Volcanes Wednesday • 8:00 am - 6:45 pm Friday • 1:30 - 4:00 pm Friday • 12:30 - 3:30 pm Saturday • 10:00 am - 3:45 pm Manzano Mesa Palo Duro Los Volcanes Thursday • 1:30 - 4:00 pm Wednesday • 12:30 - 2:45 pm Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:30 pm North Valley 1st Thursday • 1:00 - 4:30 pm (Men’s group) Thursday • 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Wednesday • 1:30 - 4:00 pm Saturday • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Palo Duro Bridge: Duplicate Tuesday • 1:15 - 4:00 pm Manzano Mesa Players are invited to participate in this Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 8:45 pm non-sanctioned game. Pre-arrange your Saturday • 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Board Games and Puzzles partners before the game. North Valley Play board games, cards, checkers, chess Bear Canyon Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:50 pm or Lotería (Spanish Bingo), or put together Thursday • 12:30 - 4:00 pm Sunday • 12:30 - 4:50 pm a jigsaw puzzle. Games available to be Palo Duro Palo Duro checked out at front desk. Monday and Friday • 12:15 - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Barelas Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:50 pm Saturday • 9:00 am - 12:45 pm Canasta Hand and Foot Bear Canyon Wednesday • 9:30 – 11:30 am A version of Canasta in which each player is dealt two sets of cards. Highland Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Bear Canyon 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Monday • 12:00 - 4:30 pm Wednesday • 8:00 am - 6:45 pm Thursday • 12:00 - 4:30 pm Saturday • 10:00 am - 3:45 pm Los Volcanes Canasta Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:30 pm A card game in the Rummy family of games Thursday • 8:00 am - 6:30 pm believed to be a variant of 500 Rum. Players Saturday • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm attempt to make melds of seven cards of the same rank. North Valley Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:50 pm Highland Monday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sunday • 12:30 - 4:50 pm North Domingo Baca Palo Duro Monday • 6:30 - 8:30 pm (60+ Singles Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Meet Up) Saturday • 9:00am - 12:45 pm Saturday • 11:30 am - 2:45 pm 23 Activities Catalog Chess: For Fun Mah Jongg (American) Pinochle Games and Cards A two-player game played on a checkered This game is played with 144 tiles that are Pinochle is derived from the card game board with 64 squares arranged in an eight- drawn and discarded until a player gets a bezique. Players score points by trick-taking by-eight grid. Each player begins the game winning hand. and also by forming combinations of cards with 16 pieces. All levels welcome. into melds. Bear Canyon Bear Canyon Monday • 12:00 - 4:30 pm Bear Canyon Monday • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Palo Duro Tuesday • 9:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday • 11:30 am - 4:30 pm 2nd and 4th Thursday • 12:00 - 3:30 pm Tuesday • 12:30 - 4:45 pm Friday • 12:15 - 4:30 pm Highland Highland Saturday • 9:00 am - 2:45 pm Friday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tuesday • 12:00 - 4:00 pm Highland Los Volcanes Wednesday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday • 12:30 - 4:30 pm Mah Jongg Manzano Mesa Thursday • 12:30 - 6:00 pm A Chinese tile-based game. Commonly Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Manzano Mesa played by four players. Wednesday • 1:00 - 4:30 pm Cribbage Los Volcanes Thursday • 12:00 - 4:30 pm Bear Canyon Poker North Domingo Baca Monday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday • 12:00 - 4:00 pm A family of card games that combines Thursday • 9:30 - 11:30 am strategy and skill. Palo Duro Bear Canyon Friday • 1:00 - 3:30 pm Asian Mah Jongg Monday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Interested in learning Asian Mah Jongg? Los Volcanes Euchre Come learn this tile-based game commonly Tuesday • 12:00 - 4:30 pm played by four players. A trick-taking card game most commonly Wednesday and Friday • 12:30 - 4:00 pm Bear Canyon played with four people in two partnerships North Valley Saturday • 12:00 - 2:30 pm with a deck of 24 standard playing cards. Monday - Friday • 12:00 - 4:00 pm Beginning January 18 Los Volcanes Tuesday • 12:30 - 4:30 pm Rummikub Mexican Train A tile-based game for two to four players Game Time! A game played with dominoes. The object that combines Mahjong and rummy. Come play a new game or an old favorite of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or Los Volcanes such as Scrabble, Uno, Apples to Apples, Monday • 12:00 - 3:30 pm Rummy-O, Parcheesei, Backgammon or more chains, or “trains,” emanating from a bring one of your own! central hub or “station.” Shanghai Rummy Palo Duro Bear Canyon Wednesday • 12:00 - 4:45 pm Saturday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A rummy game, based on gin rummy Highland played by 3 to 8 players. Monday and Wednesday Huachas Bear Canyon 12:30 - 4:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday • 12:00 - 4:00 pm Huachas is a game, similar to horseshoes, Los Volcanes that involves teams of players that take Tuesday • 12:45 - 4:00 pm turns tossing washers toward a box or hole. Spite or Malice Bear Canyon Also known as cat and mouse, this is a 1st, 3rd and 4th Friday • 10:00 - 11:00 am traditional card game for 2 or more players. Los Volcanes Thursday • 12:00 - 4:15 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 24 Groups and Clubs ACTING New Mexico Polymer Clay Modular Railroad Rio Grande Players Come learn the techniques of using Railroad enthusiasts discuss model polymer clay. standards and recommended practices. This group welcomes seniors with an interest in theatre, no experience needed. North Domingo Baca Manzano Mesa Participate on and offstage. 2nd Saturday • 12:00 - 3:00 pm 3rd Saturday • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Palo Duro Tuesday • 2:15 - 4:30 pm Off Beat Artists BIBLE STUDY We are a group of self-directed artists Bible Study who work in all mediums. The objective Highland Players Come and join us every week for Bible of our group is to work and share our study. Bring your bible if you have one. This group welcomes seniors with an creative experiences in an atmosphere interest in theater and does community of camaraderie. There are no instructions Los Volcanes performances. provided, but we give gentle critiques to Tuesday • 9:30 - 11:15 am Highland one another, if requested. Come meet us, or North Domingo Baca Tuesday • 3:15 - 5:00 pm just drop in ready to work and see if we are Wednesday • 9:00 - 10:00 am a good fit for you! Wednesday • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Barelas ARTS AND CRAFTS Manzano Mesa Monday • 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Tuesday • 10:30 am -12:30 pm (Women’s Gathering of Artists group) Also known as “Artist Series” started by Watercolor Group Thursday • 10:00 - 11:00 am Ralph Lewis, this group of artists will Share your love of watercolor painting. present and gently critique art pieces in any Lady’s Bible Discussion Group medium. Artists of all levels are welcome. North Domingo Baca Tuesday • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Lady’s Bible Discussion…. From Fear to Highland Faith. Do you have any stress causing Monday • 10:00 - 11:30 am worries and fears: living alone, health, Acting, Arts and Crafts, Automobile/Trains, Bible Study, Book and Discussion Bible Study, Automobile/Trains, Acting, Arts and Crafts, Quilting Cluster caretaking, autonomy, death, relationships, family, etc.? If so, this group is for you. Happy Hookers Crochet Club Come join us and make friends while Enjoy crocheting? All ages and skill quilting. Bear Canyon Monday • 2:00 - 3:30 pm levels are welcome to join our fun and North Domingo Baca informal group. We help each other learn Friday • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm new stitches, read patterns and share BOOK AND DISCUSSION ideas. Work on an individual creation or contribute to our group efforts. AUTOMOBILE/TRAINS Classic and Great Books Discussion Group Manzano Mesa Corvairs of New Mexico Monday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Read and discuss the classics with this Dedicated to the preservation of the group. Corvair automobile.
Groups and Clubs | Groups Bear Canyon Knitting Guild Highland 2nd and 4th Friday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm We support serious knitters in their efforts 3rd Wednesday • 5:00 - 6:00 pm of traditional techniques. 1st Saturday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm French Language Book Club North Domingo Baca North Domingo Baca 1st Saturday • 12:00 - 2:00 pm 1st Wednesday • 7:00 - 8:30 pm Improve your French language skills through reading. Palo Duro Monday • 3:00 - 4:00 pm 25 Activities Catalog Inquiring Minds COMMUNITY GROUPS Red Hat Society Groups and Clubs | All members take turns researching topics Bead Society of New Mexico Join your senior sisters across the nation and presenting them to the class for and the world, and greet middle-age with discussion and further study, if desired. Extremely fun group of individuals with verve, humor and frivolity. The only criteria a diverse set of talents including bead for joining are willingness to share a red hat. Bear Canyon weaving, stringing, wirework, metalwork, Monday • 10:00 - 11:00 am lamp work, and more. Palo Duro 1st Saturday • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm North Domingo Baca 4th Monday • 6:30 - 8:30 pm Manzano Mesa Libros 3rd Thursday • 10:00 -11:00 am Learn book-making techniques. Manzano Mesa Chinese American Speaker Series Sociable Singles 1st Saturday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Meetings, presentations, interviews and
Join this fun group of single seniors for trips Book and Discussion, Community Groups work by a guest speaker. and games. Mystery Book Club North Domingo Baca Bear Canyon 4th Saturday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm All the books that we read are available at 1st Tuesday • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm the public library. Everyone is welcome! 3rd Friday • 3:00 - 4:45 pm Palo Duro District 4 Coalition 4th Thursday • 3:00 - 5:00 pm 2nd Tuesday • 1:30 - 2:30 pm A community council event working to make local neighborhoods safer. Senior SAGE Group New Mexico State Poetry Society North Domingo Baca We share about what’s happening in our (Albuquerque Chapter) 3rd Wednesday • 7:00 - 8:45 pm lives and our community. Plus, discuss Recognizes the importance of poetry. ideas on how we can make things better for LGBT older adults and all members of our North Domingo Baca Gray Panthers of Greater community. 2nd Saturday • 12:30 - 2:30 pm Albuquerque Highland All ages, genders, and ethnic and economic 3rd Wednesday (Men’s Group) backgrounds are welcome to come help Novel Book Club promote social and economic justice. Guest 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet monthly to discuss the chosen book. speakers cover current local and national New members welcome. issues. Senior LGBT Monthly Meeting Highland Highland This is a time to get together and share 2nd Saturday • 2:45 - 3:45 pm 4th Saturday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm what’s happening in our lives and our community. Plus, we will discuss ideas on how we can make things better for LGBTQ Open Topic Discussion Group Italian Club older adults and all the members of our Discuss ideas, values and problems of the Celebrate Italian culture through film. community. times. Occasionally, guest speakers are North Domingo Baca Highland invited. 1st Thursday • 6:30 - 8:30 pm 2nd Thursday • 2:00 - 4:00 pm Palo Duro Thursday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Kiwanis Club of Coronado OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Focuses on changing the world by serving Poetry Critique Group children one child, one community at a This group is a cooperative community of Submit original poetry for critiquing. time. old lesbian feminist activists from many backgrounds. North Domingo Baca North Domingo Baca Wednesday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 3rd Tuesday • 5:15 - 7:30 pm Highland 3rd Saturday 12:30 - 3:30 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 26 VFW Post 10763 Band Practice: Los Amigos Hi-Toners Veterans of foreign wars get together to Practicing Rancheras and New Mexican If you enjoy singing and learning different share experiences. music. melodies this group is for you. It’s open to those who read music or want to learn. Bear Canyon North Valley Hi-Toners perform at many different 1st Thursday • 10:00 - 11:15 am Tuesday • 1:00 - 2:30 pm community events. Highland Vietnamese Seniors Beartones 1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday • 10:30 am - Local Vietnamese community meets to This is a four part (soprano, alto, tenor and 12:00 pm exchange stories and experiences. bass) singing group. Ability to read music is a plus. Manzano Mesa Harmonizers Saturday • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Bear Canyon We have the most wonderful choral group Thursday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm you can imagine. The Harmonizers perform FAMILY at nursing homes and church events. New Choralaires singers welcome to join. Genealogy No musical training is required. Group also Highland Community Groups, Family, Language, Music Family, Community Groups, Learn to research your family history performs at community venues. Wednesday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm using internet sources, including tools and references on how to get started. No Palo Duro registration required. Monday • 9:00 - 11:00 am Jug Band Practice Bear Canyon Folk music practice group. 3rd Friday • 12:30 - 2:30 pm Guitar: Beginning Palo Duro You need your own instrument and music Monday • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm LANGUAGE stand. Bear Canyon Mesquite Smoking Swing Jam Dutch-Speaking Group Wednesday • 8:30-9:45 am Practice your Dutch with this fun, easygoing Come play and sing all the hits! All group. instruments welcome.
Groups and Clubs | Groups Bear Canyon Guitar Group Palo Duro Friday • 10:00 - 11:30 am For those who can play guitar. Also, other Tuesday 1:00 - 2:30 pm instruments are welcome. You need Not meeting 2nd Tuesday your own instrument and music stand. MUSIC We welcome musicians, amateurs and professionals. Piano: Beginning/Intermediate Albuquerque Accordion Group Workshop North Valley Come learn to play the piano or improve Group open to accordion players of any Tuesday • 10:15 - 11:30 am level. your skills with us. Bear Canyon Bear Canyon 2nd and 4th Thursday • 7:00 - 9:00 pm Guitar Workshop Friday • 9:00 - 10:30 am A jam session for all levels. Albuquerque Recorder Orchestra Bear Canyon Piano: Intermediate Workshop Monday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm This group practices and performs together. Students late elementary to advanced. Bring your own piano music books. Some Palo Duro music will also be provided. Saturday • 10:00 - 11:30 am Bear Canyon Friday • 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
27 Activities Catalog Roadrunner Strummers OTHER GROUPS OF INTEREST OFA Nob Hill Groups and Clubs | Peace, fun and harmony with the ukulele. Albuquerque Congress of Real This group of citizens support and get New members welcomed. Estate (ACRE) involved in local charities and organizations. Highland If you are a real estate investor this is the Highland Saturday • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm meet up for you. 1st Saturday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Not meeting on 1st Saturday North Domingo Baca 1st Thursday • 6:00 - 8:45 pm Rock Mountain Flying Machine Violin Workshop Founded 30+ years ago. The club is Learn the basics of playing the violin. Albuquerque Tea Party recognized as an AMA Gold Leader Club. An Students must have their own instrument. Get together and discuss political issues. organization that celebrates aviation of all Beginners welcome. shapes and sizes. You, too, can take to the
Bear Canyon North Domingo Baca skies with the RMFM Club. Music, Neighborhood Association, Other, Outdoor Sports Friday • 8:00 - 10:00 am Every Tuesday except 3rd Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm North Domingo Baca 1st Tuesday • 7:00 - 8:45 pm NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Cherokee SW Township T.O.P.S. Take Off Pounds Sensibly A group of residents or property owners Members of the Cherokees nation gather to Helping people take off pounds sensibly. who advocate and organize activities within discuss traditions and culture. the neighborhood. Bear Canyon Bear Canyon Thursday • 8:00 - 9:15 am Noreste Neighborhood Association 2nd Saturday • 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Manzano Mesa North Domingo Baca Manzano Mesa Friday • 10:30 - 11:30 am 1st Tuesday • 7:00 - 8:45 pm 3rd Saturday • 12:00 - 3:00 pm Palo Duro Monday • 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Northeast Area Community Policing Duke City Flyers Council Development of aeromodeling through Zia Sundials, Chapter #106 North Domingo Baca education, promotion and community- 2nd Tuesday • 6:00 - 8:30 pm based programming. Inspiring the young Members of the National Association of and young-at-heart to pursue a hobby that Watch and Clock Collectors. will inspire creativity and advance learning Bear Canyon New Mexico Solar Energy Board through the use of hands-on applications. 2nd Saturday • 1:00 - 2:30 pm Meeting North Domingo Baca North Domingo Baca 2nd Thursday • 6:00 - 8:00 pm 3rd Tuesday • 5:30 - 8:00 pm OUTDOOR SPORTS 50+ Senior Softball League Meeting New Mexico Solar Energy Board Vineyard Estates Neighborhood Meeting This league is a semi-competitive softball league for men 50+. Association All members welcome; monthly board North Domingo Baca meeting. Highland 2nd Friday • 9:30 - 11:00 am 4th Thursday • 7:00 - 8:15 pm North Domingo Baca 3rd Tuesday • 5:30 - 8:00 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 28 PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL INTERESTS Photography Club Deaf Seniors Citizens of Greater Photography club will meets to decide Albuquerque where the club is going to go for our Social group for deaf seniors. monthly club trips. We will also have basic Palo Duro photo and camera instruction, suitable for Thursday • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm all levels. North Valley Every other Monday • 10:00 - 11:30 am Investment Club Club follows the NAIC program. SENIOR ISSUES Palo Duro 3rd Wednesday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NARFE Chapter 80 The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association members meet Philatelic Society Fishermen’s Club to help preserve federal retirement and Join us for mixtures and the trading circuit Male and females anglers at all levels meet health benefits. Open to civilian employees, of stamps. every week or bi-weekly to decide where retirees, survivors and spouses. the group will go fishing in New Mexico. Palo Duro Palo Duro Monday • 11:15 am - 2:30 pm Bear Canyon 1st Saturday • 11:00 am - 12:45 pm Meeting: every other Monday 1:00 - 2:00 pm Speak with Distinction Los Volcanes Retired Physicians Group Toastmasters Meeting: Wednesday • 9:00-10:00 am This group discusses current medical issues Practice your public speaking skills. and advancements. Trips: Every Thursday • 5:10 am - 4:00 pm Manzano Mesa *Please check with front desk for club schedule Palo Duro Thursday • 5:30 - 6:30 pm North Valley Monday • 2:45 - 4:30 pm Meeting: every Monday • 10:00 - 11:00 SUPPORT GROUPS am SOCIAL NETWORKING Trips: Every Tuesday • 5:00 am - 5:00 pm Albuquerque Fibromyalgia Support Game Night for Widows Group Group Rock Hound Club Share, listen and support one another. Come join us, discuss symptoms and treatments. Travel with us as we search for treasure. North Domingo Baca 3rd Tuesday • 4:40 - 8:30 pm North Domingo Baca Outdoor Sports, Photography, Senior Issues, Social Networking, Special Interest, Support Groups Senior Issues, Social Networking, Outdoor Sports, Photography, Palo Duro 1st Tuesday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Meetings: Thursday, 1st and 3rd 12:00 - 1:00 pm Kiwanis Trips: Thursday, 2nd and 4th North Domingo Baca Alzheimer's Association Caregiver 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday (Bi-Weekly) • 6:00 - 8:00 pm Support Group Meet with other caregivers to learn about local resources. USA Track Field of NM Palo Duro If you like to run join us. 1st and 3rd Friday • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm North Domingo Baca 1st Thursday • 6:45 - 8:45 pm Groups and Clubs | Groups
29 Activities Catalog Compassion and Choices TRAVEL Memories - Autobiography Groups and Clubs | Works to help establish end of life decisions Albuquerque Travel Partners Participants are led through themes and and support one another. priming questions that evoke memories This group brings together lively seniors to of events once known but have been filed Highland discuss potential travel destinations. away and seemingly forgotten. 1st Friday • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Palo Duro Bear Canyon 2nd and 4th Tuesday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:15 am Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous HEAT-High Energy Active Travel Writing Group National group gathers for support and to Group discuss current issues. Get together, write stories and memoirs and Come join other adventurers who want to share. Palo Duro explore and travel together. “It’s not about Saturday • 9:00 - 10:30 am the destination but the journey.” North Domingo Baca Support Groups, Travel, Writing Wednesday (Bi-Weekly) • 2:30 - 4:45 pm Bear Canyon Grief Support Group 1st and 3rd Friday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Gather with others going through similar Voices of the Valley Poetry Group experiences. Siglo de Oro RV Club Voices of the Valley poetry group is about poets getting together to read, write and Bear Canyon Let’s go RVing. Have fun meeting new discuss poetry of all genres. Limit 8 in a Monday • 3:00 - 4:30 pm people. We go out once a month. We plan group. trips to different places at our monthly meeting. North Valley Multiple Sclerosis 2nd and 4th Friday • 1:00 - 3:30 pm Bear Canyon Self-help group brings people together 3rd Tuesday • 10:00 - 11:00 am (except who share life experiences for support, November and December) education and mutual aid. North Domingo Baca 3rd Thursday • 12:30 - 2:30 pm WRITING Albuquerque Cyberscribes Writing Post-Polio Support Group Group We help writers bring their voices to the The Post-Polio Support Group offers page. emotional support and education about “post-polio syndrome.” This group provides North Domingo Baca discussion and presentations on managing Monday • 6:30 - 8:45 pm the physical changes. Highland Escribiente Calligraphy Society 1st Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 pm For more information about escribiente calligraphy: escribiente.org. Prostate Cancer Support Group Manzano Mesa Support group for men going through 1st Wednesday • 6:30 - 8:30 pm prostate issues. Bear Canyon 1st and 3rd Saturday • 12:00 - 2:45 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 30 Albuquerque Find your essence Edward Gonzales Portrait of Patrocinio Barela, ca. 1981, acrylic on canvas
ABQ BioPark ABQ BioPark the Public Library KiMo Theatre Cultural and Albuquerque Museum Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Public Art ABQ-Bernco Community Events Albuquerque International Botanic Garden Program From elephants to eels Balloon Museum Built in 1927 by Oreste Bachechi and blossoms to boats, the The Albuquerque Museum A world-class institution, the The Public Library offers free as a place to showcase movies Discover what makes celebrates the rich culture of ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden With 1,000 works of art in and open spaces that serve as ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, The Balloon Museum houses and vaudeville acts. Today Albuquerque such a art, history and people includes many paths of formal the city’s collection, there’s gateways to connect, develop Botanic Garden and Tingley the complete history of the KiMo contributes to the fun city for visitors and through local, regional, and whimsical gardens to something for everybody to opportunities, gain knowledge Beach are naturally amazing. lighter-than-air flight and is vibrant nightlife of Downtown residents alike. Parades, national and international delight your senses. enjoy throughout the city! and grow. With 18 locations dance, films, concerts, Albuquerque’s premier air Discover them all. Albuquerque by offering exhibitions. Bringing the providing innovative library classic and contemporary films, theatre, fairs, street world to Albuquerque, and and space museum. services, collections, cultural festivals and more. live music, ballet, opera and Albuquerque to the world. programs and technologies, much more. The KiMo Theatre we are at the heart of our is known worldwide for its neighborhoods and community. unique pueblo-deco architecture.
www.CultureABQ.com • 505.768.2000
31 Activities Catalog Albuquerque Find your essence Edward Gonzales Portrait of Patrocinio Barela, ca. 1981, acrylic on canvas
ABQ BioPark ABQ BioPark the Public Library KiMo Theatre Cultural and Albuquerque Museum Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Public Art ABQ-Bernco Community Events Albuquerque International Botanic Garden Program From elephants to eels Balloon Museum Built in 1927 by Oreste Bachechi and blossoms to boats, the The Albuquerque Museum A world-class institution, the The Public Library offers free as a place to showcase movies Discover what makes celebrates the rich culture of ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden With 1,000 works of art in and open spaces that serve as ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, The Balloon Museum houses and vaudeville acts. Today Albuquerque such a art, history and people includes many paths of formal the city’s collection, there’s gateways to connect, develop Botanic Garden and Tingley the complete history of the KiMo contributes to the fun city for visitors and through local, regional, and whimsical gardens to something for everybody to opportunities, gain knowledge Beach are naturally amazing. lighter-than-air flight and is vibrant nightlife of Downtown residents alike. Parades, national and international delight your senses. enjoy throughout the city! and grow. With 18 locations dance, films, concerts, Albuquerque’s premier air Discover them all. Albuquerque by offering exhibitions. Bringing the providing innovative library classic and contemporary films, theatre, fairs, street world to Albuquerque, and and space museum. services, collections, cultural festivals and more. live music, ballet, opera and Albuquerque to the world. programs and technologies, much more. The KiMo Theatre we are at the heart of our is known worldwide for its neighborhoods and community. unique pueblo-deco architecture.
www.CultureABQ.com • 505.768.2000
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 32 Satellite Senior Center/Meal Site Activities ARTS AND CRAFTS Quilting, Long Arm Board Games/Cards Arts and Crafts Ever wonder what long arm quilting is? Come join us as we play a variety of board For those interested in decorative design Come see a quilt put together using this and card games. machine. and handicrafts. La Amistad La Amistad Whispering Pines Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday • 10:00 - 11:15 am Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Paradise Hills Paradise Hills Friday, call for details Friday, call for details Sewing Rio Bravo Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Tijeras Come learn how to sew. Thursday • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tijeras Paradise Hills West Annex Tuesday • 10:00 - 11:15 am Whispering Pines Friday, Open studio • 8:30 - 11:30 am Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Whispering Pines Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Dominos Art and Crafts Sharing Come join us for this tile-based game. Join us as we take the opportunity to share CARDS AND GAMES Paradise Hills our great projects. Tuesday and Thursday, call for details Tijeras Bingo Thursday • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Join us as we have fun playing a variety of games. Mah Jongg Whispering Pines This game is played with 144 tiles that are Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Alameda/Raymond G. Sanchez drawn and discarded until a player gets a Tuesday and Thursday • 10:00 - 11:30 am winning hand. La Amistad Satellite Senior Center/Meal Site Activities Beading Monday and Thursday • 1:00 - 2:00 pm Tijeras Learn the art of beading. Friday • 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Paradise Hills Tijeras Tuesday and Thursday, call for details Thursday • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Rio Bravo Wii Tuesday and Thursday • 9:30 - 11:30 am Play and get active with the different games Embroidery, Computerized Tijeras offered. Friday • 12:00 - 2:00 pm Come learn the art of using a specialized La Amistad machine to create beautiful designs. Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Whispering Pines Billiards Paradise Hills Tuesday and Thursday, call for details Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Come have fun and socialize while you shoot pool. Paradise Hills Tuesday and Thursday, call for details Rio Bravo Monday, Wednesday, Friday • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Tijeras Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
33 Activities Catalog COMPUTERS Coloring Group Food Pantry Satellite Senior Center/Meal Site Activities Computer Lab Come relax and socialize as we color. Join us for free monthly grocery shopping. Come check your email, surf the web or Paradise Hills Tijeras check your social media during open hours. Monday and Wednesday, call for details January 16, call for details Tijeras Monday - Friday • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Group MUSIC Paradise Hills Take off pounds sensibly with this support Intermediate to Advanced Ukulele Monday-Friday • 8 am - 2 pm group. Come practice your ukulele skills. Tijeras Tuesday • 10:00 - 11:45 am Tijeras FRIENDSHIP COFFEE Monday • 12:00 - 1:30 pm Coffee Socials LANGUAGE Meet and greet with a nice cup of coffee. Intermediate to Advanced Classical Alameda/Raymond G. Sanchez Beginning Spanish Guitar Monday - Friday • 9:00 - 10:00 am Learn basic Spanish speaking skills. Come practice your skills on classical guitar. La Amistad Tijeras Tijeras Monday • 9:30 - 10:30 am Wednesday • 10:30 - 11:30 am Monday • 10:30 - 11:30 am Paradise Hills Monday - Friday • 8:00 - 11:00 am Rio Bravo English as a Second Language Beginning Ukelele Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Come learn English. Alameda Tijeras Paradise Hills Monday • 12:30 - 1:30 pm Monday - Friday • 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday, call for details Whispering Pines Jam Session Monday - Friday • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm MISCELLANEOUS All instruments are welcome; jam with us. Movies Whispering Pines GROUPS AND CLUBS Friday • 1:00 - 3:00 pm Join us for a movie and some goodies. Have Bible Study a movie suggestion? Let us know! Bring your bible as we go over scripture. Paradise Hills Acoustic Jam Tijeras 2nd Monday, trip to Movies West All acoustic instruments welcome; come Wednesday • 12:00 - 3:00 pm Monday mornings, call for details jam with us. Tijeras Tuesday • 12:00 - 2:30 pm Library Club Genealogy Class Join us for a trip to the Taylor Ranch library. Learn to research your family history. Paradise Hills Tijeras Twice monthly, call for details Wednesday • 10:00 - 11:15 am
Card Group Flea Market Join us as we play various card games. Find treasures at our monthly flea market. Paradise Hills Rio Bravo Monday and Wednesday, call for details 1st Friday • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 34 SPORTS AND FITNESS DAY TRIPS Chair Yoga Join us for fun outings and shopping trips. Learn Yoga poses while sitting. For those Railrunner Trip to Santa Fe SENIOR SERVICES who are less mobile. The Department of Senior Affairs Paradise Hills provides many services. Paradise Hills West Annex February, April, June, August, October, Monday and Wednesday, call for details December, call for details • Social Services Alameda/Raymond G. Sanchez • Hot Meals and Satellite Centers Monday and Wednesday • 10:00 - Weekly Grocery Shopping • Sports, Recreation and Fitness 11:00 am Activities Paradise Hills • Transportation Assistance Every Monday, call for details Tai Chi Call the Senior Information Line at (505) 764-6400 for more Alameda information. Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Chair Exercise A gentle exercise class. Paradise Hills West Annex Monday, Wednesday and Friday, call for details
Chair Volleyball Join us for our weekly chair volleyball.
Satellite Senior Center/Meal Site Activities Paradise Hills West Annex Wednesday, call for details
EVENTS Birthday Celebration Join us for a special treat as we celebrate the monthly birthdays. Paradise Hills Last Thursday • 12:15 pm Rio Bravo Last Friday • 12:15 pm Tijeras 3rd Friday • 12:00 pm
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City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 36 AQUATICS BADMINTON EASTERN TRADITIONS Adapted Aquatics Badminton Practice and Play Aikido Taught at the University of New Mexico This fun sport provides an opportunity to A non-aggressive style of martial arts Therapeutic Pool (92º water), participants participate in a program which is beneficial working on the principle: do not fight force are led through a series of range of to both your physical and mental well- with force. Redirect the attacker’s energy motion exercises that will increase joint being. It also provides cardiovascular and use it to your favor. mobility and develop muscular strength. benefits, as well as weight-bearing exercise North Domingo Baca Registration is done by lottery. Lottery needed for musculoskeletal health. This is Tuesday and Thursday • 7:15 - 8:30 pm forms are available at all the Senior Centers, competitive badminton—a demanding Multigenerational Centers, and Sports and sport. Fee: $4/session Fitness Centers. Lottery forms can be picked Manzano Mesa up starting on the 10th of every month and Monday • 1:30 - 4:00 pm have to be returned by the 15th of every Iron Olympian Karate month to be eligible for the lottery. Tuesday • 6:00 - 8:45 pm Develop physical strength, discipline, Class sessions are as follows: Thursday • 5:30 - 8:45 pm balance, coordination and self-esteem. Class Friday• 1:00 - 4:00 pm includes breakaway techniques and safety SESSION 1: awareness. Johnny Tapia Community Center at Wells Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 - Park Manzano Mesa 10:00 am Tuesday and Thursday • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Tuesday • 6:00 - 7:00 pm Number of classes: 3 classes/week Aquatics, Badminton, Basketball, Eastern Traditions Aquatics, Badminton, Basketball, Transportation: provided from all 6 BASKETBALL Kendo Kai Albuquerque senior centers. Self-drivers are also welcome, but must pre-register. Open/Drop-In Basketball Meaning “Way of The Sword,” this is a modern Japanese martial art, which Offered Monday through Saturday at the descended from traditional swordsmanship SESSION 2: times listed below. Teams are formed as (kenjutsu) and uses bamboo swords (Shinai) Monday and Friday, 1:15 - 2:15 pm participants show up and sign in. and protective armor. It is a physically and Number of classes: 2 classes/week Manzano Mesa mentally challenging activity that combines Monday and Wednesday • 11:45 am - martial arts practices and values with sport- Transportation: provided from all 6 like strenuous physical activity. Albuquerque senior center and Vista Grande 1:00 pm, West court Community Center. Self-drivers are also Monday and Friday • 7:00 - 8:50 pm, Manzano Mesa welcome, but must pre-register. Both courts Friday • 6:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday • 11:00 am North Domingo Baca Sports and Fitness | Sports and Fitness - 1:00 pm SESSION 3: Wednesday • 6:45 - 8:45 pm Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 10:00 am Fee: $20 for adults and $10 for youth Number of classes: 2 classes/week Senior Men’s Basketball Transportation: provided from the Palo Duro This group gathers to play some friendly, 50+ Sports & Fitness Center. Self drivers are but competitive basketball, where teams also welcome, but must pre-register. are picked prior to the games. This is a good workout, with a lot of action and exercise. Manzano Mesa Many Aquatic Programs are offered Tuesday, Thursday and Friday • 11:30 am around The City of Albuquerque. -1:00 pm Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Monday and Wednesday • 11:45 am - Department offers a wide variety of water 1:00 pm exercise classes and lap swim at their indoor Friday • 11:00 am - 1:00 pm © Alfonso D’agostino Dreamstime.com aquatic facilities. For more Information call (505) 768-5353, or visit www.cabq. gov/aquatics. 37 Activities Catalog Beginning T’ai Chi Chih Traditional T’ai Chi Ch’uan Aerobics Sports and Fitness | T’ai Chi Chih is a series of easy, gentle Beautiful flowing movements improve These fun, low impact aerobics classes movements that balance the internal balance, lower high blood pressure, increase combine energizing music with a routine energy (Chi). It is often called a moving bone density and cultivate chi, or internal designed to strengthen the cardiovascular meditation and the benefits of this practice energy. Traditional T’ai Chi reduces stress system. For beginners to advanced can include improved balance, flexibility, and arthritis pain, significantly improves exercisers, everyone works at their own stamina, and regulation of stress blood brain size, improves motor control in pace. Burn calories and get a great workout. pressure and weight. Parkinson’s and may delay the onset of Highland Alzheimer’s disease. Recent studies show Los Volcanes Monday, Wednesday and Friday T’ai Chi is anti-aging! Cultivate your chi for a Wednesday 12:15-1:15 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am long and happy life. Palo Duro Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Wednesday • 3:00 - 4:15 pm Highland Fitness Center Thursday • 9:30 - 10:30 am Session I: January 8 - February 12 Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Thursday • 1:30 - 2:30 pm (short form) Eastern Traditions, Exercise Session II: February 19 - March 25 8:00 - 9:00 am Session III: April 1 - May 6 Manzano Mesa Manzano Mesa Tuesday and Thursday • 9:30 - 10:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday Session IV: May 13 - June 17 Fee: $5/session 8:15 - 9:15 am Instructor: Molly Grady North Domingo Baca North Domingo Baca Fee: $60 per session Friday • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday North Valley 8:15 - 9:15 am Advanced T'ai Chi Chih Monday, Tuesday and 1st Friday Palo Duro 9:30 - 10:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday Palo Duro 8:15 - 9:15 am Wednesday • 4:30 - 5:30 pm Palo Duro Session I: January 8 - February 12 Friday • 9:30 - 10:30 am Session II: February 19 - March 25 Not meeting 1st Friday Body Fat Vs. Muscle Session III: April 1 - May 6 The goal for optimal health is reducing body Session IV: May 13 - June 17 fat while increasing muscle. Visit one of our Personal Defense Club, Close fitness facilities below for a free personal Instructor: Ellen Tatge Quarter Combat assessment. Fee: $65 per session Provides a place to learn, teach and practice personal fighting skills. It is not associated Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes, 50+ Sports & with any traditional Asian art or sport. Fitness Center T’ai Chi Ch’uan 3rd Tuesday • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Manzano Mesa North Domingo Baca A form of martial arts that provides a Monday • 7:00 - 9:00 pm cardiovascular workout and improves 4th Wednesday • 8:30 am - 1:30 pm and balance. Fee: Material $10/Month 2:00 - 7:00 pm Bear Canyon Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Saturday • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EXERCISE 1st Wednesday • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday • 11:30 am 1:00 pm (practice) Advanced Boot Camp Wednesday • 3:30 - 4:30 pm (practice) Interval training to boost metabolic activity Dance Aerobics and burn calories. Quick-paced, high-energy, core- strengthening routines set to great music! Manzano Mesa No experience is necessary. Tuesday and Thursday • 4:30 - 5:30 pm Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes, 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Monday and Wednesday • 5:30 - 6:30 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 38 Enhance Fitness Gentle Exercise Nia Technique This is an evidence-based senior fitness Performed primarily in a chair. The focus The Nia Technique™ draws inspiration from class in which a three part assessment will is on resistance training to build strength. the dance arts, martial arts and healing arts
Exercise be conducted for each participant. Class Equipment such as small balls and bands for a cardiovascular, aerobic, and super fun components include cardio, weight training are used to make the exercises interesting workout that is challenging and stimulating, and flexibility. and challenging. yet easy to follow. Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Barelas Highland Fitness Center Monday, Tuesday and Friday Thursday • 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 1:00 - 10:00 - 11:00 am 2:00 pm Highland North Domingo Baca Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 10:15 - Pilates Monday • 8:05 - 9:05 am and 11:15 am Learn the importance of core stabilization, muscle balance and proper alignment while 10:15 - 11:15 am Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes, 50+ Sports & integrating the concept of mindfulness, Wednesday • 8:05 - 9:05 am and Fitness Center fluidity and grace. 10:15 - 11:15 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 9:15 - Friday • 8:05 - 9:05 am and 10:15 - 10:15 am Barelas Sports and Fitness | Sports and Fitness 11:15 am Manzano Mesa Tuesday • 8:30 - 9:30 am North Valley Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 9:30 - Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Monday, Tuesday and Friday • 8:15 - 10:30 am Fitness Center 9:15 am North Domingo Baca Tuesday and Thursday • 10:45 - 11:45 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 9:30 - Fee: $5/session 10:30 am Flex and Tone North Valley Palo Duro Thursday • 8:30 - 9:30 am This class will work to elongate and Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 9:30 - strengthen your muscles to achieve 10:30 am increased flexibility, improve posture and New Mexico Folk and Latin Dance develop a strong core. Receive instruction on New Mexican, Highland Get Moving Cardio/Aerobics Mexican and contemporary Latin dances. Tuesday and Thursday • 8:15 - 9:15 am Dance Class (Sponsored by Silver Athletic shoes must be worn to participate. Sneakers) Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes, 50+ Sports & Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Fitness Center This class is designed to strengthen the Fitness Center, Aerobic Room Tuesday and Thursday • 8:00 - 9:00 am cardiovascular system and burn calories as Tuesday • 1:15 - 2:45 pm you have fun dancing to music. Manzano Mesa North Valley Tuesday and Thursday • 8:15 - 9:15 am Highland Monday • 10:00 -11:30 am Tuesday • 2:00 - 3:00 pm North Domingo Baca Manzano Mesa Tuesday and Thursday • 10:15 - 11:15 am Wednesday • 9:45 - 11:15 am Palo Duro Hula and Hawaiian Culture Tuesday and Thursday • 8:00 - 9:00 am Hula is Hawaii’s beautiful, joyous cultural Latin Dance Lessons dance. An introduction hula class for Learn the basics of Social Latin Dance in a Fitball beginners will focus on the basic hand, foot, and body movements that gracefully friendly and fun environment catering to the Using a stability ball and weights, target and entwine to tell stories of Hawaii’s history, novice learner! Participants will receive easy- challenge core muscles with stabilizing and places, people and traditions…all infused to-learn instruction in Merengue, Cumbia, balance exercises. with the spirit of Aloha. Bachata, Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha and the Romantic Rhumba! Althetic shoes required! Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes, 50+ Sports & North Domingo Baca Fitness Center Tuesday • 5:00 - 6:00 pm Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 10:30 - Fee: $5/session 11:30 am Saturday • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $5/session 39 Activities Catalog Salsarobics Zumba® Gold Classes Friday Half Day “A/B Level” Hikes Sports and Fitness | Spice up your workout with this energetic, Check out this fun new dance/aerobic class. Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center fun and sizzling workout. Learn the No dance experience required. 8:00 am - 1:00 pm fundamentals of Latin dance, such as Salsa, Bear Canyon Merengue, Bachata, Brazilian Samba and Monday, Wednesday and Friday the always sexy Cha Cha. Fitness shoes or Senior Center Hiking 8:15 - 9:15 am dance shoes required. Fee: $2/session Bear Canyon Los Volcanes Every other Thursday • 8:00 am Thursday • 5:30 - 6:30 pm Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50 + Sports & Fitness Center Highland Saturday • 9:30 - 10:30 am Tuesday and Thursday • 9:30 - 10:30 am Every other Tuesday • 8:00 am Fee: $3/session Fee: $2/session Los Volcanes Every other Friday • 9:00 am Manzano Mesa North Domingo Baca T.N.T Dynamite Monday and Wednesday • 10:45 - Exercise, Hiking, Other Classes 11:45 am Every other Friday • 8:00 am Trim and tone your body with this class designed to fit your own individual needs North Domingo Baca North Valley and abilities. Work at your own pace toward Tuesday • 9:10 - 10:10 am Every other Thursday • 8:00 am improving strength, stamina, and muscle Wednesday • 9:10 - 10:10 am Palo Duro tone. Thursday • 9:10 - 10:10 am Every other Tuesday • 8:15 am - 4:00 pm Every other Saturday • 8:45 am - 3:00 pm Bear Canyon North Valley Monday, Wednesday and Friday • 9:30 - Thursday • 9:40 - 10:40 am 10:30 am Friday • 9:00 - 10:00 am OTHER CLASSES Fee: $1.50/session Acupressure HIKING Zumba® Acupressure is a form of Chinese medicine, 50+ Sports and Fitness Program which restores harmony in the body, mind Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to- Hiking and spirit. Focus primarily on physical follow moves to create a fitness program pain; this particular style is very gentle. that will blow your mind. Ditch the workout! These hikes are designed for the beginner Headaches, sinus congestion, nerve issues, Join the party! to intermediate hiker, varying from muscle restriction and arthritic pain can all easy/moderate (A/B) hikes to the more North Domingo Baca be improved using the acupoints and the challenging (C/D) hikes. See our descriptions meridian system. Monday • 9:10 - 10:10 am and for the best hike for you. Our focus is fitness. 5:45 - 7:00 pm Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks. North Valley Friday • 9:10 - 10:10 am Pre-registration is required! Friday • 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Saturday • 1:00 - 2:00 pm Session I: April - June, 2020 Fee: $6/session Session II: July - October, 2020 Balance and Movement for North Valley Parkinson’s and Others Tuesday • 5:30 - 6:30 pm Monday “C/D Level” Hikes Designed for mostly all levels with focus on Fee: $3/session balance and movement while either seated Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center or standing. Slow movements, strength, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm hand-eye coordination and memory are also incorporated in a fun atmosphere. Wednesday “B Level” Hikes Caregivers are encouraged to attend and participate also! Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Highland Monday • 2:45 - 3:30 pm N. Domingo Baca Fitness Center Alternating Wednesdays • 8:00 am - Wednesday • 2:45 - 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Fee: $6/session
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 40 Chair Massage Therapy PICKLEBALL TABLE TENNIS Choice of seated massage in a regular chair, Open Pickleball Practice and Play wheelchair, or a massage chair. Natural non-invasive pain relief. Benefits include Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines Since its inception in 1880s England, this improved posture and range of motion, elements of badminton, tennis, and table sport has grown into an international reduced anxiety and stress, and increased tennis. favorite. Originally, a line of books served as sense of well-being. Massage done for a Times and locations are subject to change. the net, a champagne cork or knot of string nominal fee. Please check the website listed. as the ball and a cigar box lid as the racket. Come see how it has evolved! Bear Canyon Barelas Monday • 12:00 - 3:00 pm Monday • 1:30 - 3: 30 pm Bear Canyon Monday • 1:30 - 4:30 pm Fee: $5/10 min Los Volcanes Thursday • 9:30 - 11:00 am Monday • 9:30 - 11:00 am and 1:30 - 3:00 pm Friday • 2:30 - 4:45 pm Dance and Movement for Saturday • 9:00 - 11:00 am, 1:00 - 2:45 pm Parkinson’s Tuesday • 9:30 - 11:00 am and 1:30 - 3:00 pm Highland Join in the musicality, rhythm, expression, Manzano Mesa Wednesday • 3:45 - 6:30 pm inventiveness and sheer physical pleasure Thursday • 2:00 - 4:00 pm of dance. Customized for all abilities. Manzano Mesa Saturday • 9:00 - 11:00 am Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 8:45 pm North Valley Gary Rutherford (505) 507-3663 Saturday • 9:00 am - 2:45 pm 1st and 3rd Thursday • 2:00 - 3:00 pm abqpickelball.com North Valley Upon request; call for availability Jazzercise Pickleball Training Jazzercise is a dance-based group fitness Train for the game of Pickleball, which is a VOLLEYBALL Other Classes, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Volleyball Tennis, Shuffleboard, Table Other Classes, Pickleball, program. Jazzercise class features a fusion paddle sport that combines elements of of dance, resistance training, pilates, yoga, badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Volleyball Pick-up Games kickboxing, and Latin-style movements set Join the 50+ volleyball players for drop-in to popular music. Manzano Mesa volleyball matches. Tuesday and Thursday • 9:30 -11:15 am North Domingo Baca Saturday • 12:00- 2:45 pm Johnny Tapia Community Center at Monday • 4:30 - 5:30 pm Wells Park Tuesday • 4:30 - 5:30 pm Monday • 6:00 - 7:45 pm Wednesday and Thursday • 5:40 - 6:40 pm SHUFFLEBOARD Manzano Mesa, Gym Silver Shufflers Shuffleboard Monday and Friday • 5:00 - 7:00 pm Reflexology Massage Therapy Come learn a new sport or hone your skills Reflexology helps to relieve tension, and play a friendly match. increase blood supply to nerves and more. Shuffleboard is one of the most popular Sports and Fitness | Sports and Fitness Christine Riboni says, “It’s the Cadillac of non-cardiovascular sports around! It is foot massage.” learned quickly and uses the techniques North Valley of 8 ball pool on a larger floor court. All 4th Wednesday and every Friday equipment and instruction is provided. 10:15 am -1:00 pm Manzano Mesa Tuesday • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
41 Activities Catalog WEIGHT TRAINING Yoga, Beginning Yoga: Dahn Sports and Fitness | Weight Training Orientations Improve posture and core strength, as well Dahn Yoga is the yoga of stress relief. as reduce lower back pain and increase Increase flexibility, improve breathing Weight training will keep you feeling and muscle flexibility. patterns and concentration. Through looking great. Not only will weight training committed practice, class members can also Barelas give you more energy, but also increases manage problems with weight. muscle tone and bone density. Join one of Monday • 9:15 - 10:30 am our free orientations where we instruct on Thursday • 8:30 - 9:30 am North Valley Tuesday and Thursday • 3:15 - 4:15 pm the fundamentals of weight training. Bear Canyon Fee: $3/session Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes, 50+ Sports & Friday • 10:00 - 11:00 am Fitness Center Fee: $5/session Call (505) 767-5990 for appointment Highland Yoga: Flow, Vinyasa Flow Manzano Mesa Monday • 1:30 - 2:30 pm Class focus is on precise alignment while Call (505) 275-8731 for appointment Wednesday (Gentle Yoga) • 1:30 - 2:30 pm building a pose, finding the ease in your Weight Training, Yoga North Domingo Baca Fee: $6/session pose as you build strength and flexibility. Call (505) 764-6496 for appointment. Joe O. Armijo, Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & North Domingo Baca Fitness Center North Valley Fitness Center Monday • 5:45 - 7:00 pm Call (505) 880-2800 for appointment Thursday • 2:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday • 10:45 - 11:45 am Palo Duro, 50+ Sports & Fitness Center Saturday • 9:00 - 10:00 am Fee: $5/session Call (505) 880-2800 for appointment Fee: $4/session Manzano Mesa Yoga Basics With Free Weights Wednesday • 4:45 - 6:00 pm Fee: $7/session or $25/session These classes combine core management For novice lifters to learn safe and proper methods with mind/ body/breath discipline. free weight lifting techniques to be used North Domingo Baca as an alternative or in conjunction with Yoga, Belts and Blocks workout machines. Monday and Thursday • 10:30 - 11:30 am Helps improve posture and core strength, as (Aerobics room) Joe O. Armijo Los Volcanes 50+ Sports & well as reduce lower back pain and increase Monday • 9:00 - 10:00 am Fitness Center muscle flexibility. Call (505) 767-5990 for schedule Wednesday • 5:00 - 6:00 pm Palo Duro North Domingo Baca, Sports & Fitness Friday • 1:00 - 2:00 pm Monday • 9:00 - 10:00 am Center Fee: $6/session Call (505) 764-6496 for schedule. Wednesday • 5:15 - 6:15 pm Fee: $3/session YOGA Yoga: Chair Chair Yoga Focus on alignment, breath, relaxation and Seated and standing poses designed to core awareness by increasing strength, improve flexibility and balance. Practice flexibility, mobility and building bone breathing techniques for peace of mind. density. Please bring a water bottle. Bear Canyon North Valley Monday • 2:30 - 3:30 pm Monday • 3:30 - 4:30 pm Fee: $5/session Fee: $5/session
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 42 Yoga: Gentle Hatha Yoga: Hatha Yoga: Laughter Develop a deeper connection to self Manzano Mesa In laughter yoga sessions, we will teach through a slow-paced, gentle hatha yoga Wednesday • 9:00 - 10:00 am you to laugh without a reason, without practice. We will utilize various breath relying on humor, jokes, or comedy. It is techniques as we flow through different called Laughter Yoga because it combines yoga asanas/poses to help promote stress Yoga: Hatha Plus (plus core body- laughter exercises with yogic breathing. This reduction, increase flexibility and decrease work) brings more oxygen into your body and chronic pain. Essential oils, affirmations and brain making you feel more energetic and Manzano Mesa various props will be used throughout the healthy. Laughter is great exercise and a Friday • 9:00 - 10:00 am
Yoga, Walking Program Walking Yoga, class. great stress reliever. Laughter is contagious! North Valley Manzano Mesa Tuesday • 4:00 - 5:00 pm Yoga: Kundalini Saturday • 9:00 - 10:00 am Friday • 3:30 - 4:30 pm A blend of Bhakit Yoga and Raja Yoga, Fee: $3/session meditation and mental physical control. Manzano Mesa Wednesday • 10:10 - 11:10 am Yoga (Hatha/Blend) Intermediate North Domingo Baca Fitness Center Manzano Mesa Friday • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday • 6:15 - 7:15 pm Fee: $10/session Fee: $7/session Sports and Fitness | Sports and Fitness WALKING PROGRAM Participants will learn the benefits of walking, safety tips, different types of walking techniques and how to use walking poles. The program will explore the City of Albuquerque and the Metro Area on foot. Register for individual trips. Touring the 505 Tuesdays Bosque Walks These walks will be at a touring pace with frequent stops and water Bosque Walks are designed to offer you a brisk walk through our breaks. beautiful open space. Session I: April 7 - May 26, 2020 Session I: April 2 - May 28, 2020 Trip One - Petroglyph National Monument Trip One - April 2 Trip Two - South Valley Trip Two - April 16 Trip Three - Albuquerque Zoo Trip Three - April 30 Trip Four - Plaza to Plaza Trip Four - May 14 Trip Five - Bernalillo Trip Five - May 28 Trip Six - UNM Main Campus Session II: September 17 - November 5, 2020 Trip Seven - Veterans Memorial Trip Eight - Nature Center Trip Six - September 3 Trip Seven - September 17 Session II: September 1 - October 27, 2020 (No Class October 6) Trip Eight - October 1 Trip Nine - Botanical Gardens Trip Nine - October 22 Trip Ten - Corrales Trip Ten - November 5 Trip Eleven - Tijeras Ranger Station Trip Twelve - Huning’s Highland Trip Thirteen - Open Space Trips leave from Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center: 3351 Visitor Center Monroe NE Trip Fourteen - Down Art Walk Trip Fifteen - Country Club Tuesday and Thursday; Trip departure times vary from Trip Sixteen - Nob Hill 7:00 - 8:45 am, depending on destination.
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City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 44 Presentations Prior Sign-up is required to attend presentations. Call appropriate center to register. COOKING HEALTH AWARENESS Hearing Loss Cooking For One How to Stay Out of the Doctor’s I have my new hearing aids, what now? We’ll teach you some easy tips and tricks Office Palo Duro for cooking and meal planning for one. The Standard American Diet (SAD) has Wednesday, March 4 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Some ideas will save you money and show guaranteed that every human who was Presenter: McCurley Hearing Design you ways to rethink your way of grocery raised in the USA is literally loaded with shopping. toxins in our blood, bones and organs. These toxins are the culprits that give us premature Vertigo and Imbalance Cooking, Health Awareness Palo Duro cardiac disease, strokes, cancer, diabetes, Friday, February 28 • 9:00 - 11:00 am Fall prevention is better than injury, arthritis, you name it. When our aging bodies Fee: $7.50 includes demo and tasting frustration, and pain. Come get the turn acidic, all these toxins are rendered information you need. Presenter: Food with Friendz double the trouble. Come and learn how to eliminate pain and add years to your life. Palo Duro Wednesday, April 1 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Los Volcanes 5 Basic Sauces Presenter: PTcares Physiotherapy 2nd Wednesday • 10:15 - 11:15 am These sauces are easier than you think and will give your meals that “you can only order North Valley this in a restaurant” look. We’ll also share 4th Wednesday • 10:00 - 11:00 am Learn to Live Well to 100
Presentations | tips for using them in a variety of ways. Presenter: Dr. R. Barry King, PhD Want to live to 100 or beyond? Learn some Palo Duro things centenarians have in common and Friday, March 27 • 9:00 - 11:00 am Healthy Vision tips for increasing your chances of living your best life into the triple-digits. Fee: $7.50 includes demo and tasting As you age, your vision changes. Some Presenter: Food with Friendz conditions are normal, but others aren't. Palo Duro Learn about different vision problems and Thursday, April 16 • 10:00 - 11:00 am how they're treated. Presenter: Humana Meatless Mondays Palo Duro We’ll show you recipes for meatless Thursday, February 13 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Prostate Cancer Patients and Mondays that will surprise you. Don’t expect Presenter: Humana Caregivers Need Support salads! Prostate cancer is the most common Palo Duro Heart Failure, Hypertension, cancer in men next to skin cancer (more Friday, April 10 • 9:00 - 11:00 am Diabetes and Other Health Topics common that breast cancer) and often Fee: $7.50 includes demo and tasting strikes unnecessary fear in people when As we age, we encounter more chronic Presenter: Food with Friendz it is diagnosed. The Prostate Cancer problems like hypertension, which can Support Association of New Mexico has cause heart failure. Please join us for a been helping men and their supporters lively discussion with an advanced practice understand what prostate cancer is, how nurse about these conditions along with it is diagnosed and treated, and what to information on stroke and heart attack. expect in the way of changes in lifestyle. If you have any interest in another health condition, we can certainly discuss that, too! Bear Canyon Wednesday, May 13 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Bear Canyon Wednesday, February 19 • 10:00 - 11:00 Presenter: Prostate Cancer Support am Association of NM North Valley Thursdays, March 12, May 21, June 25 10:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: UNMH, Heart Failure Program Patient Education 45 Activities Catalog Comadre a Comadre for Breast Presentations | Health Manage Your Chronic Disease (MyCD) Program Workshop Comadre a Comadre is a program If you have (or care for someone with) a chronic health condition such as diabetes, sponsored by the UNM College of arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, or other long- Education providing one-on-one breast term health condition, this is the workshop for you. Learn from specially trained cancer education for you and your group leaders with chronic health conditions themselves. Set goals and make a loved ones. Their Comadre Peer Patient step-by-step plan to improve your health and your life. Put Life Back Into Your Life. Navigators and Peer Educators are breast Free 6-week workshop, 2 1/2 hour meetings. To enroll, please call (505) 880-2800. cancer survivors and are trained to navigate, lend support and teach breast Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) health classes in our community. Palo Duro Health Awareness, Gardening Bear Canyon Thursday, January 30 - March 5 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 20 • 10:00 - 11:30 am Presenter: Comadre de Comadre Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) Workshop Palo Duro Food & You: What’s Aging Got to Do Thursday, March 26 - April 30 • 1:00 - 3:30 pm With It? Our bodies need different foods and nutrients to function optimally as we age. Chronic Pain Self-Management Learn tips for adapting your diet as your Program (CPSMP) metabolism, taste buds, and digestion Palo Duro change. Thursday, May 21 - June 25 •1:00 - 3:30 pm Palo Duro Wednesday, June 3 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: Humana
Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease GARDENING Raised Bed Gardening & Composting Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. Come learn Composting with Worms what the 10 warning signs are and have Raised bed gardening offers many excellent your questions answered. Worm composting is recycling that management options for high desert produces a useful soil conditioner. The gardening. They are relatively inexpensive Palo Duro class will include the selection of an and contain soil, mulches and irrigation Wednesday, June 17 • 10:00 am - appropriate worm species and creating devices as well. The presentation will 11:00 pm a healthy environment for that species. include a discussion about materials, Presenter: NM Alzheimer’s Association Useful take-home information will cover all design, location and watering and shading aspects of setting up and managing a worm options for high desert. composting operation indoors or outdoors. Prior to the class you may read all of the North Valley useful information at Worm Sources. Thursday, February 6 • 10:00 - 12:00 pm Palo Duro Bear Canyon “We are not surviving, Wednesday, January 8 • 10:00 am - 12:00 Wednesday, June 17 • 10:00 - 11:30 am pm Presenter: Bernalillo County Extension Office we are thriving” North Valley Thursday, April 16 • 10:00 - 12:00 pm — Jane Ong Baker, Excercise Instructor Presenter: Bernalillo County Master at Barelas Senior Center, age 79 Composters
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 46 Improving Garden Soil “For God, Country, and the Thrill Growing a Runner Amending desert garden soil is a of It” (The Women Airforce Service Runner and inspirational author discusses continuous effort. The class will cover the Pilots of WW-II) how courage requires the incredible power basics of soil constituents, soil testing The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of believing in yourself. He will show a and the benefits of the soil food web. were a group of approximately 1,100 video interview, slideshow and will give Useful take-home information will allow American women pilots who flew every away one free book. participants to plan for and implement soil type of aircraft in the Army Air Force Palo Duro
Gardening, History amending practices right away. inventory during WW-II. They were recruited Thursday, April 15 • 10:00 - 11:00 am into the civil service and trained to the Bear Canyon same standards as Army Air Force pilots. The Presenter: Gerry Garcia Wednesday, April 15 • 10:00 - 11:30 am presentation will cover the development North Valley of the WASP program, their training, duty Thursday, May 7 • 10:00 - 11:30 am assignments, and the politics associated Ellis Island - America’s Golden Door Presenter: Bernalillo County Extension with the establishment of this pioneering Ellis Island was the golden gateway to group of exceptional women aviators. America for over 12 million immigrants to the U.S. from 1892 until 1954. Today, Bear Canyon over 100 million Americans can trace Wednesday, January 22 their ancestry to immigrants who passed 10:00 - 11:30 am
Presentations | through Ellis Island. But in its day, it was Presenter: Lanny Smith known to the anxious immigrants as both the Island of Hope and the Island of Tears, The Fascinating and Uncommon since its main function was as America's Life of Eleanor Roosevelt main inspection station. Come and discover what immigrants faced at Ellis Island. Eleanor Roosevelt was well known in the political world as the wife of President Palo Duro Franklin D. Roosevelt and was America’s Thursday, April 23 • 10:00 - 11:30 am longest serving First Lady. Yet it is Eleanor’s Presenter: Carol Venturini early private years that helped create her inquiring and determined character. Come and listen as we delve into the engrossing, Interesting Characters at the Battle extraordinary and also sometimes sad life of Glorieta Pass of one of the world’s most admired people The Battle of Glorieta Pass is sometimes HISTORY of the 20th century. Clips will be shown. referred to as the Gettysburg of the West. Bear Canyon This significant but little known battle The Captivating and Tragic Life of Wednesday, March 4 •10:00 - 11:30 am turned the tide for the Confederacy, Judy Garland destroying its hopes for a nation that Presenter: Carol Venturini Judy Garland was called “the greatest spread from sea to shining sea, and entertainer who ever lived” by Fred Astaire. denying it access to the rich California Yet her fantastic career and glamorous life Treasure Hunting in the Southwest gold fields. Author and educator Jennifer was often overshadowed by her personal Where did all the treasure come from? Bohnhoff will introduce you to some of the troubles and marital problems. Was Who put it there? When was it placed colorful curmudgeons and characters who growing up in Hollywood or MGM Studios in the ground? Is it still there? William fought here in New Mexico as they tried to or perhaps her own family responsible White has been writing since before the settle the destiny of a continent. for her hard times? Let’s delve into Judy’s turn of the century. He first wrote about Bear Canyon riveting life story and separate fact from treasure hunting in the Mojave Desert of Wednesday, May 27 • 10:00 - 11:30 am myth. Clips will be shown. California and then New Mexico; primarily Presenter: Jennifer Bohnhoff about the Caballo Mountains near Truth Bear Canyon or Consequences, NM. Come hear his Wednesday, January 15 fascinating stories and maybe you will find 10:00 - 11:30 am out where you can find your treasure. Presenter: Carol Venturini Bear Canyon Wednesday, March 11 •10:00 - 11:30 am
47 Presenter: William White Activities Catalog Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Power of Attorney Workshop MEDICARE Presentations | The legendary couple, Humphrey Bogart Join Senior Citizens’ Law Office staff Med Care: Medicare 101 Questions and Lauren Bacall, were major stars of attorneys to complete your power of and Answers Hollywood’s Golden Era. Bogart was known attorney documents for healthcare and for his tough guy image and heavy drinking, finances. Please bring a current photo ID, Did you know that you’re still eligible for while the much younger Bacall would be and the names and contact information for Medicare even if you plan to continue known for her sultry looks and throaty, the people you want to name as agents. working after turning 65? Did you know sexual purr. Did this Hollywood power you may be able to get financial assistance Palo Duro couple really have a marriage made in to help pay your Medicare premiums and Wednesday, April 8 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm heaven? Come and listen as the early private qualify for lower prescription drug copays? lives of Bogart and Bacall as well as their Barelas Are you turning 65 and confused about your History, Legal, Medicare famous Hollywood years will be revealed. Wednesday, April 22 Medicare Health Plan options? We’ll share 10:00 am - 12:00 pm tools and resources to help you understand Palo Duro Presenter: Senior Citizens' Law Office the types of coverage that may be right for Thursday, May 28 • 10:00 - 11:30 am you. Whether you are just getting started Presenter: Carol Venturini with Medicare or simply looking to learn Real I.D. and Driver’s License more, we are here to help. LEGAL Join Senior Citizens’ Law Office to learn 10:00 - 11:00 am about issues seniors are facing in getting Barelas General Life Planning their driver’s license or state ID card. Topics Wednesday, January 8 Senior Citizens' Law Office will give an will include the REAL ID Act; different types Wednesday, February 12 informational presentation about planning of licenses; common problems; and possible Wednesday, March 11 for incapacity and end of life. Topics include: solutions. Please sign-up in advance. The powers of attorney, wills, and non-probate attorney will be available to meet one-on- Bear Canyon transfers. one afterward to review documents and Wednesday, January 8 give personal advice for attendees. Barelas Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, February 26 Barelas Highland 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, June 24 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, January 22 Palo Duro Bear Canyon Wednesday, March 25 Wednesday, March 11 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, March 25 • 10:00 - 11:30 am Wednesday, June 24 Presenter: Senior Citizens' Law Office Palo Duro North Valley Legalshield/IDShield Protection Wednesday, February 12 • 10:00 am - Wednesday, January 15 12:00 pm Wednesday, February 19 Find out how you can get unlimited legal Presenter: Senior Citizens' Law Office consultation, letters written on your behalf, Wednesday, March 18 wills, contracts and document reviews, Wednesday, June 3 24/7 emergency legal assistance, complete Romance Scams Palo Duro identity protection and other services. Join Senior Citizens’ Law Office to learn Wednesday, January 22 North Valley about how to recognize and avoid romance Thursday, February 20 Thursday, March 5 scams. Learn why scams work so effectively, Wednesday, March 25 Thursday, April 2 and red flags to watch for, with a focus on Wednesday, May 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am one of the most common and costly types: the “lonely hearts” scam. Presenter: MedCare Presenter: Shirlette Weathersby Palo Duro Wednesday, May 27 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: Senior Citizens' Law Office
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 48 Medicare Q & A Medicare 101 Current Economic Trends We will address your Medicare questions. Have questions about Medicare? A Dr. Ganderton, Professor of Economics Humana-licensed sales representative will at UNM, will discuss the economic issues Palo Duro be giving a Medicare 101 presentation. currently facing the country and the globe. Thursday, January 9 • 10:00 - 11:00 am How do they affect retirees and their Palo Duro Presenter: Loreen and Lane families? Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, June 10 Bear Canyon Medicare Explained 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, February 26 10:00 - 11:30 am Looks at what’s available through Medicare Presenter: Humana and helps you begin to unravel the puzzle Presenter: Professor Phil Ganderton Medicare, Special Interest of healthcare choices. It describes eligibility and shows when changes are permitted. Short Term and Recovery Care Soul Punch Self Defense North Valley Explains possible needs for short-term or Don’t be a victim. Learn basic information Thursday, January 23 • 10:00 - 11:00 am recovery care and how these are handled by Medicare. on how to protect yourself at any age from Presenter: Michael Torres a certified teacher and retired police officer. North Valley Thursday, April 30 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Palo Duro The Missing Pieces of Medicare Thursday, March 12 • 9:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: Michael Torres Come learn what Medicare doesn’t cover Presenter: Soul Punch Self-Defense, Fee: $20
Presentations | and how you can have it covered. SPECIAL INTEREST Palo Duro Come and join the fun and see how Thursday, February 27 • 10:00 - 11:30 am Gambling Problem? There’s Help a clown is created! Presenter: Loreen and Lane What is compulsive gambling? How can you We will start with street clothes and no tell whether you have a gambling problem? make-up and magically transform to Twinkles The Clown! Twinkles has been New Medicare Options for 2020 Learn some answers to your questions. There is help available. clowning around for many years and is Come learn about your 2020 changes. happy to share the fun and art of being a Palo Duro clown. Palo Duro Wednesday, January 29 Thursday, March 19 • 9:00 - 10:00 am 10:00 - 11:00 am Bear Canyon Presenter: Loreen and Lane Presenter: Gambler’s Anonymous Wednesday, March 18 • 10:00 - 11:30 am Presenter: Debi Saylor
Medicare Assistance Programs 2020 Census Explains Medicaid coverage, available The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Medicare Savings Programs, extra help and These presentations will give a quick eligibility criteria, and additional benefits refresher of what it is and why it’s essential that are available. that everyone is counted. North Valley Palo Duro Thursday, March 26 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, February 5 Presenter: Michael Torres Thursday, March 26 10:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: Complete Count 2020 Census
49 Activities Catalog The Energetic of Spring; The Wood Nine Easy Pieces The Energetics of Summer; Fire Presentations | Element Jeanne Saxon can perform magic on Element We will be exploring the Energetics command….the magic of transforming the We will be exploring The Energetics of of Spring from a Chinese Medicine most frazzled, overworked woman into a the Summer from a Chinese Medicine Perspective. This awareness can improve confident, self-assured, success-oriented perspective. This awareness can improve our health during the spring season. We will Diva. This program will be about 9 easy our health during the summer season. We be looking at how our diet and acupressure pieces, or effortless dressing. Learn how will be looking at our diet and acupressure points can enhance our vitality and help to simply take 9 pieces and make over 30 points that can enhance our vitality, and reduce stress. The stress can manifest in outfits. You will learn your best colors and reduce anxiety and insomnia. There will be a multitude of ways: headaches, muscle, fashion personality. No matter what your hands-on practical experiences for locating tension and digestion issues. There will be lifestyle is, Jeanne can help you feel radiant, acupressure points so come wearing Special Interest, Senior Issues hands on practical experiences for locating natural and beautiful. Women of all ages are comfortable clothing. acupressure points so come wearing invited to attend! Life isn’t perfect, but your North Valley comfortable clothing. outfit can be! Thursday, June 18 • 10:00 - 11:00 am North Valley Bear Canyon Presenter: Deborah Wozniak Thursday, March 19 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, April 29 • 10:00 - 11:30 am Presenter: Dr. Deborah Wozniak Presenter: Nygard Independent Stylist SENIOR ISSUES
So You Think You’d Like to Write a Dangers of Gambling Among The Secret of the Reverse Mortgage Book Seniors This short seminar is designed to help Almost everyone has a book in them just In this presentation, find out why seniors are seniors understand how reverse mortgages waiting to be written, so where do you start, at risk for gambling addictions, learn about work, and how banks and mortgage how do you finish it, and what do you do the different kinds of gamblers and signs companies are compensated. Depending with it then? Gloria is not an expert, but has to look for if there is a problem and where on how the reverse mortgage is structured first-hand experience in writing and self- to get help. You will also hear stories from a it may provide a lower loan amount to publishing five fiction novels. She can let few seniors who learned the hard way. seniors, and more revenue to the lender. you know what makes it fun, what makes Having a basic understanding gives you it tough, and if the rewards are worth the Bear Canyon tools to make the best decision for your effort. Gloria will discuss these topics and Wednesday, May 6 • 10:00 - 11:00 am specific financial situation. maybe stimulate some eventual Nobel Presenter: Mary Fisher Palo Duro writer in literature. Wednesday, January 15 10:00 - 11:00 am Bear Canyon Victory from the Shadows—Living Wednesday, April 1 • 10:00 - 11:30 am with Low Vision Presenter: Dirk Gray Presenter: Gloria Hightower How do you cope with vision loss, dispel misconceptions, and find resources? What’s and Why’s of Funeral Contracting & Construction - What Award-winning author-educators Gary Ted Planning Montague and Elaine Carson Montague Come to a free seminar on the “What’s and You Need to Know will celebrate the human spirit through What should you consider before your Why’s” of funeral planning. This will not humorous, heartwarming excerpts from be a FRENCH Funerals-Cremations sales next construction project at home? Learn their book, “Victory from the Shadows, what you need to know before hiring presentation. We know you have choices Growing up in a New Mexico School for the and what we want to do is provide you the for plumbing, windows, electrical, or Blind and Beyond.” The book is a finalist for landscaping projects. answers you need so you can make the best the 2019 New Mexico/Arizona Book Award. choice for you and your family. Palo Duro Unvarnished answers to your questions will Wednesday, April 29 • 10:00 - 11:00 am also be addressed. Bear Canyon Wednesday, February 12 • 10:00 – 11:00 am Presenter: Roland Cheeku Bear Canyon Wednesday, June 3 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: Karla Barela Presenter: Gary and Elaine Montague
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 50 The Five Wishes Standing Guard, Protect What Introduction to Essential Oils for Five Wishes is the first living will that You’ve Worked For Seniors talks about your personal, emotional and Strategies designed to help guard Learn how essential oils can provide seniors spiritual needs as well as your medical valuable assets and protect pre- and post- with safe, effective and affordable solutions wishes. It lets you choose the person you retirement income. We will discuss the for their health care needs. Experience want to make health care decisions for impact of longevity, withdrawal strategies, samples of essential oils most commonly you, if you are not able to make them for anticipating rising costs, reviewing used to help with health concerns shared yourself. All you have to do is check a box, insurance/LTC protection, and healthcare by many seniors, including problems with circle a direction, or write a few sentences. cost concerns. Includes an option for digestion, memory, joints, and much more. addressing small business owners. Palo Duro Los Volcanes Wednesday, February 19 Palo Duro Monday, January 27 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm Senior Issues, Essential Oils 10:00 - 11:00 am Thursday, March 5 Instructor: doTERRA Presenter: Peter Tras III 10:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: Matthew Ports, Edward Jones Office Essential Oils for Discomfort & Hands Across Time NM Inflammation Hospital Indemnity Advantage Care Hands Across Time New Mexico, Inc., an Would you like to learn how to use essential Albuquerque-founded nonprofit, seeks to Discusses available ways that help you oils and other all-natural products to implement inter-generational solutions for pay for co-payments and out-of-pocket support increased energy levels and ease issues facing our community's residents, expenses arising from medical care that are discomfort and inflammation in your body? namely social isolation. not covered by insurance plans. You are invited to come and learn how to Presentations | take control of your health with nature's Palo Duro North Valley medicine and win door prizes! Wednesday, February 26 Thursday, May 28 10:00 - 11:00 am 10:00 - 11:00 am Los Volcanes Presenter: Hands Across Time NM Presenter: Michael Torres Monday, February 24 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm Instructor: doTERRA
Are You Smarter Than a Scam Artist? Cancer Care Avoid falling prey to scam artists by Programs that cover medical, non-medical Essential Oils for Life Transitions, familiarizing yourself with ways to identify and indirect costs associated with your care Sleep, and Mood Management current scams and safeguarding your to provide financial peace of mind, so you As we age, we have certain life challenges private information. can focus on what really matters most your that come up we have never dealt with recovery. before. Join us to learn how to navigate North Valley these easily and to get the best out of Thursday, February 27 North Valley Thursday, June 25 • 10:00 - 11:00 am life by supporting a restful night's sleep 10:00 - 11:00 am and managing your mood naturally with Presenter: Michael Torres Presenter: Michael Torres essential oils. There will be door prizes. Los Volcanes ESSENTIAL OILS Monday, March 30 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm Essential Oils Instructor: doTERRA Essential oils are found naturally in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other Join Us! parts of plants. They can be used for a wide Fitness Meals range of emotional and physical wellness Events Clubs applications. Come and learn how these oils Dances Games can help you or a family member. Classes Trips Bear Canyon There Is Something For Everyone! Wednesday, February 5 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Presenter: Sam School 51 Activities Catalog Essential Oils for Blood Sugar, and Essential Oils BINGO TECHNOLOGY Presentations | Weight Management That's right, BINGO! Come win your own ClearCaptions Are you tired of the yo-yo ride with your free oils to support healthy digestion, weight or the highs and lows of blood breathing, circulation, energy, stress, rest New captioning technology for hearing sugar levels? Join us and learn how you can and so much more! Free to play and we loss with ClearCaptions. Come learn how support your body to balance these naturally will be doing multiple games so bring your this new technology can help you to and win door prizes to start your journey. markers! communicate at a much higher level with captioning services. Los Volcanes Los Volcanes Monday, April 20 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 17 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm Palo Duro Thursday, January 30 • 10:00 - 11:00 am Instructor: doTERRA Instructor: doTERRA Highland Essential Oils, Technology Wednesday, February 26 • 9:00 - 11:00 am Essential Oils to Enhance Energy, Essential Oils “Make and Take” Presenter: ClearCaptions and Memory Aromatherapy Holiday Workshop Have you ever wished you had more energy Come create a personalized scented or you could remember where you left candle(s) to support mood, hormones, AARP Smart Driver TEK, 9 Safety your keys or what you came into a room respiratory system and mind without all the Technologies in Vehicles to get? Come learn and experience how chemicals you find in the ones you buy at Cars are becoming more technologically essential oils can help support your body in the store. Also create a personalized terra advanced every day and show no sign of functioning better and retaining information cotta aromatherapy necklace so you can slowing down. This means there is more more easily and win door prizes! take these benefits & share them. Make as safety technology in today’s cars than many as you want and all the supplies are Los Volcanes ever before. However, many drivers aren’t included in the fee(s). Monday, April 27 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm familiar with how to use the technology to keep them safe. Smart Driver TEK is here Instructor: doTERRA Los Volcanes Monday, June 29 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm to help! This fun and interactive workshop, developed jointly by AARP Driver Safety Fee: $5 per product, Instructor: doTERRA and The Hartford, provides drivers with the Essential Oils “Make and Take” necessary tools to navigate modern vehicle Blend(s) for Cooking Workshop technology. Learn all about Essential Oils Want to spice up your meals and have them Palo Duro taste fresh and delicious no matter what Ongoing education. Join our monthly Thursday, April 9 • 10:00 - 11:30 am season it is? Come learn how you can use presentations to learn all about the wonders essential oils in your recipes and support a of essential oils. Class topics are subject to Bear Canyon healthy lifestyle at the same time! We will change. Wednesday, January 29 be making blends to use in your Holiday 10:00 - 11:30 am Palo Duro cooking for you to take home and use for Presenter: AARP 2nd Tuesday of the Month your loved ones. Make as many Blend(s) as you want, and all the supplies are included Tuesday, January 14 - Mood, Mind and in the fee(s). Sleep Tuesday, February 11 - Lifelong Center Memberships Los Volcanes Nutritional Support Monday, May 18 • 2:00 - 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 10 - Essential Oils of the are only $20 Fee: $5 per product, Instructor: doTERRA Bible Membership offers fitness Tuesday, April 14 - Healthy Weight programs as well as classes, travel, Management meals, computer labs, volunteer Tuesday, May 12 - Natural Skin & Body opportunities, competitive sports Care events and much more at six Centers, Tuesday, June 9 - Men’s Health five Fitness Centers, two fitness 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm rooms, and two Multigenerational Centers. Presenter: Lisa Massimo
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 52 Why choose a Presbyterian health plan?
For starters, we provide access to the award-winning Presbyterian Healthcare System.* We also provide convenient access to care in more ways, 24 hours a day.
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For decades, Senior Corps volunteers have been making a difference in Albuquerque! Each year, Senior Corps volunteers serve nearly 215,000 hours in Albuquerque; this translates to a contribution valued at approximately $4.5 million dollars!* *According to the Independent Sector, the Value of Volunteer Time in NM is $21.20 per hour. Senior Corps is a suite of volunteer programs for Americans 55 years and older. Senior Corps is made up of three programs that each take a different approach to improving lives and fostering civic engagement.
Foster Grandparent Program: Share Today, Shape Tomorrow – tutoring and mentoring children. Earn meals while serving, and non- taxable hourly stipends for income-eligible applicants. RSVP: Lead with Experience – building capacity and tackling pressing challenges in one of many organizations in the city. Senior Companion Program: Make Independence A Reality – assisting older adults / providing respite care. Earn meals while serving, and non-taxable hourly stipends for income-eligible applicants.
All three programs offer mileage reimbursements and supplemental insurance while serving. Get involved by enrolling in the Foster Grandparent, RSVP, or Senior Companion program and help yourself while helping the community! Call (505) 764-6400.
53 Activities Catalog Ron's Ride & Glide Day Trips | Day Trips Ongoing/Varied Dates Enjoy fun-filled trips to mystery destinations. Ron will see to it that you In Search of the Best Green Chile have a wonderful time exploring the Trip Policies Cheeseburger natural beauty of our state. Lunch on your • To register for trips, present your New Mexico didn’t invent the hamburger, own at a local restaurant. but we’re the ones who added green membership card. Bear Canyon
chili and made it hot! No state is more Trip Policies, Ongoing/Varied Dates • Registration for trips starts at 9:00 am passionate about its burger. Join us on our Thursday, January 9 on designated days. hunt to various locations over the next few Tuesday, February 11 months. You be the judge! You’ll also get to Tuesday, March 3 • Cancellations for trips require a visit various nearby attractions as an added Tuesday, April 7 minimum 24-hour notice. Voicemail is bonus! Lunch at your own expense available 24/7 for cancellations. Tuesday, May 5 Barelas Wednesday, June 10 • No Show-No Call (Cancellations): DSA JANUARY Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm, staff will contact Members by phone approximately for each no show-no call. Three (3) no Thursday, January 30 show-no calls in the current season/ Check In: 8:45 am • Return: 2:30 pm session will result in removal from all Restaurant: Owl Café - Albuquerque Ride and Roam with Mr. Ron other trips during the current season/ Attraction: Forensic Science Center The destination is a mystery but be session Fee: Admission assured, you are in for an adventure. • For overnight, day trips, or Palo Duro performances that require an advanced MARCH Tuesday, January 21 payment, a refund will be provided if a Thursday, March 12 Wednesday, February 26 replacement is found. Check In: 8:45 am • Return: 2:30 pm Thursday, March 5 • Meals are at your expense. Restaurant: Fuddruckers Tuesday, April 21 Attraction: Nuclear Museum Tuesday, May 26 • Remain with group for the entire trip. Fee: Admission Wednesday, June 24 • Return times are approximate. Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm, approximately • We require a two-week notice for MAY special accommodations. Tuesday, May 19 The City of Albuquerque Department Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 4:30 pm of Senior Affairs, Center Policies and Restaurant: Mineshaft Tavern in Madrid Procedures, Section 3.4-N, stipulates that Attraction: Turquoise Trail (Includes anyone who goes on a Center-sponsored shopping in Madrid) outing must “sign the Trip Release Form before leaving the Center.” If an individual chooses not to sign the form, he or she will forfeit the opportunity to go on the outing and a refund will not be given. Volunteer Today For complete trip policies see centers LEAD. INSPIRE. CHANGE THE WORLD. Dates to sign up for trips: Tuesday, January 7, 2020 for January We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. through March trips. Do you have time, talents, skills, or hobbies you would like to share? Are you 55 or Tuesday, March 10, 2020 for April older? Please call (505) 764-6400. through June trips.
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 54 A "FARE" TO REMEMBER Cowgirl BBQ, Santa Fe El Camino Restaurant, Socorro Since 1993, the Cowgirl has been SIGN-UP FOR JANUARY serving up righteous barbecue, regional THROUGH MARCH Take a drive down south to visit a popular American cuisine, and a whole lot more TRIPS BEGINS: down-home comfort food restaurant. at its Railyard location near downtown They serve all your favorite New Mexican, Santa Fe. Deep southwestern BBQ with a Jan. 7, 2020 American, and steak dishes. twist, Cowgirl is new-fashioned comfort Palo Duro food. Varied Dates, January Varied Wednesday, January 8 Palo Duro January Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Wednesday, April 8 Check In: 9:45 am • Return: 4:00 pm UNM Law Library/Lunch MidTown Bistro, Santa Fe Tour the University of New Mexico School of Law Library and visit the Governor Gourmet dining with a southwest Andiamo, Santa Fe Bruce King Reading room that houses influence, the aptly named Midtown Preparing the finest, local and seasonal and displays memorabilia from the King Day Trips | Trips Day Bistro offers fine dining with a regional ingredients with the utmost care and Collection. influence in a warm sophisticated respect, their menu is inspired by Italian atmosphere. Since opening in 2013, the Highland cuisine. As food is born of the region, Tuesday, January 7 restaurant has become a favorite with Andiamo tries to stay true to their locals and tourists alike. Enjoy a nice relationships with local growers. For that Check In: 9:15 am • Return: 2:00 pm lunch where the food takes center stage. reason, they’ve continuously nurtured Palo Duro a strong connection between the Santa Matanza in Belen Thursday, February 6 Fe Farmers Market and the kitchen— The matanza has been part of New Mexico's Check In: 10:15 am • Return: 4:00 pm melding indigenous foods whenever possible, with key Italian imports. You will culinary culture since the Spanish first crave these earthy, effortless flavors long introduced pigs to the Río Grande Valley. Gabriel’s, Santa Fe after the meal has ended. This daylong event offers many exciting contests including pig roasting, a red chili The personal attention to food and Palo Duro cook-off, horseshoe pitching, tortilla rolling service is what makes Gabriel's special, Wednesday, May 6 and more. a place where little touches enhance Check In: 9:45 am • Return: 4:00 pm your whole dining experience. Enjoy Barelas patio dining with spectacular views of Saturday, January 25 the Sangre de Cristo mountain range Gorge Bar & Grill, Taos Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm or where thick adobe walls and kiva With a beautiful patio overlooking the Fee: $10 Admission fireplaces create a cozy atmosphere. Historic Taos Plaza, this is the perfect North Domingo Baca Palo Duro spot to grab some lunch while taking Saturday, January 25 Tuesday, March 24 in all that Taos has to offer. Full service Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Check In: 10:15 am • Return: 4:00 pm menu made from scratch with only the best ingredients in their fresh and modern atmosphere is sure to please any Matinee at Movies 8 appetite. See a recent release on the big screen. Palo Duro Thursday, June 11 Manzano Mesa Wednesday, January 15 Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:30 pm Check In: 11:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm
55 Activities Catalog Wheels Museum Gutierrez-Hubbell House First Friday Fractals Day Trips | The Wheels Museum is an organization Join us for a tour of the historic Gutierrez- First Friday Fractals is the spectacular, in the Albuquerque Rail Yards dedicated Hubbell property. Listed on the National award-winning full-dome planetarium show to collecting, preserving and creating Register of Historic Places, it features a that takes viewers on a tour of the fractals educational exhibits about the history of restored hacienda with museum and in nature and zooms through infinitely transportation in Albuquerque and New temporary exhibits and working farm in complex mathematical fractals. Featuring Mexico with emphasis on the impact on the the heart of the South Valley along the El original music, the show is educational, and
development of the area. Our collections Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. highly entertaining. January, February embrace the history of the railroads, the North Valley Los Volcanes impact of the rail yards on Albuquerque, as Thursday, January 30 Friday, February 7 well as automobiles, horse and wagon, and other modes of transportation. Check In: 9:15 • Return: 2:00 pm Check In: 5:00 • Return: 9:00 pm Bear Canyon Tuesday, January 21 NM Museum of Natural History and Sweet Candy/Coffee Tour/Lunch Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 2:00 pm Science First stop is to Elixer Boutique Chocolates The New Mexico Museum of Natural History to tour the sweetness of how chocolates and Science takes you on a journey through are made, and then off to Chocolate Dude Dynamax Theater New Mexico’s past, from the formation Candy Store and Coffee Shop for a taste of With partners D3D Cinema, Barco, and of the universe to the present. Meet New warm delicious coffee and candies. Dolby, the enhanced large-format Mexico' giant dinosaurs, walk through a Highland DynaTheater now features the world's first volcano, or explore the solar system. The Tuesday, February 11 2D/3D digital 4K dual projection system. Museum’s exhibits offer all this and more. The system features two new projectors, Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Bear Canyon new digital surround sound, and a new five Wednesday, January 29 story white screen. With optimum viewing Albuquerque Police Museum Check In: 10:30 am • Return: 4:00 pm throughout the renovated theater, there This museum traces the history of the isn't a bad seat in the house! police department from the late 1800’s to Los Volcanes the present. There are many interesting Friday, January 24 exhibits; including photographs, uniforms, Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 2:30 pm motorcycles, badges and early crime February laboratory equipment. ABQ Sunport, Behind the Scenes Tour North Domingo Baca Gertrude Zachary Antiques Did you know the ABQ Sunport has a Tuesday, February 11 This is a guided tour through 12,000 square meditation room? Probably not, because Check In: 8:45 am • Return: 2:30 pm feet of American and European antiques, most people rush through the airport. The Fee: $1.50 Admission architecture and fountains in this ABQ gem. history and special perks offered by the Featured attractions are rare and unique Sunport might entice you to join this trip. one-of-kind pieces that you can't find anywhere else, followed by a delish lunch at Bear Canyon Qburger. Tuesday, February 4 Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm North Domingo Baca Tuesday, January 28 ID is required Check In: 9:45 am • Return: 3:00 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 56 NM State Legislature Senior Day The Turquoise Museum Kit Carson Home & Museum, Taos Join us for a trip to visit the Legislature View some of the world's rarest and The Kit Carson Home and Museum, still in Santa Fe. We will tour the Roundhouse most collectable pieces of turquoise and standing in its original footprint at 113 Kit hallway gallery and have lunch on the Santa turquoise jewelry, now located at the Carson Road in Taos, was built circa 1825 Fe Plaza. Zachery Castle with its grand halls, spiral and purchased by Kit Carson as a wedding Friday, February 14 staircase and 127 chandeliers. gift for his third wife, Maria Josefa Jaramillo, a member of a prominent Taos family. In February, March February, Bear Canyon Barelas 1963 the Kit Carson Home and Museum was Thursday, February 20 Check In: 10:45 am • Return: 5:00 pm designated as a National Historic Landmark Bear Canyon Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 2:00 pm by the National Park Service. Fee: $16 Admission Check In: 10:45 am • Return: 5:00 pm North Valley Los Volcanes Thursday, February 27 Check In: 10:45 am • Return: 5:00 pm Loretto Chapel Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm
Day Trips | Trips Day Manzano Mesa The Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe is a former Fee: $7 Admission Check In: 10:30 am • Return: 5:00 pm Roman Catholic church that is now used North Domingo Baca as a museum and a wedding chapel. It is Check In: 10:45 am • Return: 5:00 pm known for its unusual helix-shaped spiral National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show North Valley staircase (the "Miraculous Stair"). The Check In: 10:45 am • Return: 5:00 pm Sisters of Loretto credited St. Joseph with Warm up your winter at the National Fiery its construction. It has been the subject of Foods & Barbeque Show. New Mexico is the Palo Duro legend, and the circumstances surrounding perfect place for this event, since we are Check In: 10:45 am • Return: 5:00 pm its construction and its builder were known for our famous chili. Enjoy samples, considered miraculous by the Sisters of cooking demonstrations, entertainment Loretto. and more. Coronado Shop Palo Duro Los Volcanes Treat yourself for Valentine’s Day. Shopping Thursday, February 20 Friday, February 28 and dining at stores and restaurants of your choice. Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Check In: 10:45 am • Return: 2:00 pm Fee: $4, ID Required Fee: Admission Manzano Mesa Friday, February 14 Check In: 9:30 am • Return: 1:30 pm The Popcorn Cannery Tour Come and join LVSC on this fun, and tasty National Hispanic Cultural Center trip. We will have the opportunity to visit March this locally owned facility, and taste all Join us on a guided tour of the remarkable the wonderful flavors they have to offer. NM Roundhouse Tour Torreón and the NHCC to learn about Popcorn will also be available for purchase. Join us for a tour of the NM State Capital, the Hispanic culture throughout the world. Lunch is at your own expense. This beautiful campus is located along only round state capital in the United States the banks of the Rio Grande in the historic Los Volcanes that is known informally as the Roundhouse. Albuquerque neighborhood of Barelas. Tuesday, February 25 After the tour enjoy shopping and lunch on Check In: 9:30 am • Return: 2:30 pm the Santa Fe Plaza. North Domingo Baca Thursday, February 20 Bear Canyon Thursday, March 5 Check In: 9:15 am • Return: 3:00 pm Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Fee: $2 Admission
57 Activities Catalog The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Ojo Caliente Ten Thousand Waves Spa Day Trips | A visit to the O’Keeffe Museum offers insight Long before the Spaniards described it as Among piñons and junipers are beautiful not only into the artist’s paintings, but the “hot eye” of a deep volcanic aquifer, and outdoor hot tubs and spa suites, world-class also her creative process and the light and even before the early Indian people gathered bodywork & skin care, and the amazing landscape that inspired her. In addition to at these ancient springs, the waters have izanami restaurant. Ten Thousand Waves is the main Museum campus in Santa Fe, the been flowing steadily from a source deep dedicated to providing a Japanese sense O’Keeffe Museum maintains O’Keeffe’s two below the earth’s surface. Ojo Caliente is the of serenity and relaxation. Hydration is key;
homes and studios in northern New Mexico, only natural hot springs in the world with please make sure you bring a water bottle. March a research center and library, and a variety of the remarkable combination of five bubbling Barelas collections relating to O’Keeffe and modern waters. Each is pleasantly pleasing to your Thursday, March 19 art. senses. Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm North Valley Bear Canyon Fee: Admission, $28 for unlimited communal Friday, March 6 Tuesday, March 17 or women’s hot tub; other packages available Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 2:30 pm Check In: 7:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm for purchase Fee: $33 Admission Las Vegas Montezuma Castle The Castañeda Hotel Tour Join LVSC on a tour to the Montezuma Rail Runner Ride La Castañeda was built as a 25,000-square- Castle in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and other Ride the rails from Albuquerque to Santa Fe foot railroad hotel in 1898. This Harvey historical sites around the district. where you may enjoy browsing and lunch. House was considered an absolute jewel in the Fred Harvey chain and was built as Los Volcanes Manzano Mesa Tuesday, March 10 a prototype with only 37 guest rooms and Wednesday, March 18 6 bathrooms. This hotel was reached by Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:30 pm Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm passengers from the Atchison Topeka & Fee: Admission Santa Fe Railroad whose tracks ran directly in front. La Castañeda is one of the earliest Jemez Springs Historic Site Harvey Houses to be built in the Mission Los Alamos Science Museum The Jemez National Historic Landmark is one Revival style. The Bradbury Science Museum is the of the most beautiful prehistoric and historic Bear Canyon chief public facility of Los Alamos National sites in the Southwest. It includes the stone Thursday, March 19 Laboratory. It was founded in 1953, and was ruins of a 500 year old Indian village and named for the Laboratory's second director, the San José de los Jemez church dating to Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Norris E. Bradbury. Experience more than 60 1621. The village of Giusewa was built in the Fee: $20 Admission interactive exhibits revealing nuclear defense narrow San Diego Canyon by the ancestors history and the research in life sciences, of the present-day people of Jemez material sciences, space, supercomputing, (Walatowa) Pueblo. Chocolate & Coffee Expo energy, and the environment. Palo Duro Chocolate and coffee lovers rejoice! This Palo Duro Wednesday, March 18 festival features cooking demonstrations, Wednesday, March 11 sampling, seminars, contests, live Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm performances and a chocolate eating Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 3:00 pm Fee: $5, ID Required contest. North Domingo Baca Saturday, March 21 Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 2:30 pm Fee: $8 Admission
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City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 58 Meow Wolf Las Vegas Montezuma Castle and Tomé Hill The Meow Wolf Art Complex stands as a Dawn Light Sanctuary Tour Join us for a beautiful morning made even beacon of creativity and community in We will be taking a tour to the Montezuma more special by the pilgrims wending their Santa Fe’s emerging Midtown Innovation Castle in Las Vegas, NM, and other historical way up Tomé Hill. With faith and fortitude, District, welcoming locals and tourists alike buildings around the district. Lunch will be the walkers are doing something that’s March, April March, to take part in fun, enriching art experiences, at the Plaza Hotel 1885. good for their health as well as their minds. workshops, and community activities. Meow North Valley Barelas Wolf is an arts production company that Tuesday, March 31 Wednesday, April 8 creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm fantastic realms of storytelling. We will have Fee: $20 Admission lunch at a local restaurant in town. SIGN-UP FOR Salinas Pueblo Missions Day Trips | Trips Day Los Volcanes APRIL Salt, Societies, and Spirituality: A Tale of Two Tuesday, March 24 THROUGH MAY Cultures: Tucked away in the middle of New Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 4:30 pm TRIPS BEGINS: March 10, 2020 Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions Fee: Admission, ID Required National Monument. The three sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history. A Rancho Los Luceros time entrenched with cultural borrowing, April conflict, and struggles. The now-abandoned Join us for a tour of the picturesque Los sites stand as reminders of the Spanish and Luceros Historic Ranch north of Alcalde Santuario de Chimayo Pueblo People’s early encounters. Third site along the Rio Grande. See the magnificent Visit the famous Santuario where the will be visited only if time allows. Territorial-Style Hacienda that houses extraordinary has occurred. Close to 300,00 centuries of history within its walls. The Bear Canyon people a year from all over visit the small Tuesday, April 14 property includes an 18th century Capilla church where many claim to have been Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:30 pm (chapel), Victorian cottage, carriage, guest healed from different ailments. house and farmyard. Palo Duro Bear Canyon Friday, April 3 Hays Honey & Apple Farm Monday, March 23 Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 4:00 pm An excellent source of local, raw honey and Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Manzano Mesa just about everything you could want to Tuesday, April 7 know about bees. Ken Hays, the owner, was the President of New Mexico Beekeeping Santuario de Chimayo/Lunch Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm El Santuario de Chimayo, the tiny shrine that Association for years and is one of only five North Domingo Baca is built on the site of what many believe to a remaining commercial beekeepers in the Tuesday, April 7 place of miracles. state. Check In: 8:30 • Return: 4:00 pm Highland Los Volcanes Tuesday, March 31 Barelas, Tuesday, April 14 Thursday, April 9 Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:45 pm Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Check In: 8:15 am • Return: 4:30 pm Bear Canyon Thursday, April 9 Skidmore’s Holiday Bowling Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Enjoy a little springtime bowling with your fellow members. North Valley Thursday, April 9 Highland Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Wednesday, April 15 Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Fee: Admission
59 Activities Catalog Los Luceros Historic Site Trip to Chimayo, NM NM Governor's Residence Tour Day Trips | A picturesque 148-acre Los Luceros ranch Chimayo is known for its spirituality and Join us for a tour of the New Mexico is located north of Alcalde along the Río healing! Grab yourself some Holy Dirt! Governor's residence, the official residence Grande. Upon arriving at the site, visitors Great shopping for that spiritual gift and of the Governor of New Mexico and his or quickly realize why people have called the chapels are gorgeous and humbling. her family. The current structure, located at the beautiful property home for over six Most people that visit are inspired! Kindness 1 Mansion Drive in Santa Fe, New Mexico, hundred years. The centerpiece of Los and compassion pour out of there! Come has served as the Governor's official
Luceros Historic Site is a magnificent join the Trip to Chimayo for an uplifting residence since 1954. It is the third home to April, May Territorial-style Hacienda that houses experience! First stop is the Chimayo serve this function. centuries of history within its walls. The Museum; Dan will give us a guided tour Bear Canyon property also includes an 18th century where he will share with us the history Tuesday, May 12 Capilla (chapel), Victorian cottage, carriage of Chimayo. We’re also going to visit the house, guesthouse, and farmyard. Bird Ortega’s Weaving Shop and the Sanctuario Check In: 9:30 am • Return: 5:00 pm watchers will find many species here. de Chimayo. Palo Duro Los Volcanes Madrid/Lunch Thursday, April 16 Wednesday, April 29 Come experience the unique village of Madrid Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 4:00 pm Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm in New Mexico. Tour downtown Main Street Fee: Admission (approx.) and enjoy the unique shops and galleries. Highland Lisboa Springs Hatchery (Pecos) Tuesday, May 12 Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 4:30 pm Join us for a trip to Lisboa Springs Fish Hatchery. This hatchery is the oldest state May trout hatchery. Chaco Canyon Tour Tarde De Oro North Valley Come join us on a scenic drive to Chaco Tarde de Oro is an exciting production Thursday, April 23 Canyon Cultural National Historic Park where that focuses on the unique culture of New Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 3:30 pm we can view the ruins of the Pueblos of the Mexico. The show features a rotating lineup American Southwest. We will enjoy a picnic of some of the best acts of the Southwest, at the Gallo campground. Please pack your which include Native American roots, The Castañeda Hotel Tour won lunch. Spanish and Mexican influences. La Castañeda was built as a 25,000-square- Los Volcanes May, TBA foot railroad hotel in 1898. This Harvey Saturday, May 2 Barelas House was considered an absolute jewel Check In: 6:45 am • Return: 6:30 pm Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 3:30 pm in the Fred Harvey chain and was built as a prototype with only 37 guest rooms and Bear Canyon 6 bathrooms. This hotel was reached by Fiber Crawl, Española Valley Fiber Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 4:00 pm passengers from the Atchison Topeka & Arts Center Highland Santa Fe Railroad whose tracks ran directly Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 3:30 pm in front. La Castañeda is one of the earliest The Española Valley Fiber Arts Center Harvey Houses to be built in the Mission (EVFAC) is a unique resource for fiber artists Los Volcanes Revival style. and those who find beauty in the fiber arts. Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 3:30 pm Visitors to the adobe storefront in the historic Manzano Mesa Bear Canyon district of Española, New Mexico, enter a Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 3:30 pm Thursday, April 28 world of looms, colorful yarns, beautiful Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm handmade textiles, books, and supplies. North Domingo Baca Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 3:30 pm Fee: $20 Admission Palo Duro North Valley Date: TBA Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 3:30 pm Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 4:00 pm Palo Duro Check In: 11:45 am • Return: 4:00 pm
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 60 Monastery Christ in the Desert Tent Rocks Albuquerque Folk Fest Abiquiu Tent Rocks National Monument is a The Albuquerque Folk Festival provides We will take a scenic drive down HWY 84/285 remarkable outdoor laboratory, offering an opportunity for the public to to US Forrest Rd. through the Chama Canyon an opportunity to observe, study, and experience and participate in folk music, May, June May, to a small community of monks “Monastery experience the geologic processes that song, dance, and storytelling through Christ in the Desert.” Then we will have lunch shape natural landscapes. educational workshops, demonstrations at the Rio Chama Camp Grounds. Please and performances. Folk activities enhance Barelas pack your own sack lunch. community expression and the continuance Friday, May 15 of cultural traditions. Food and craft Los Volcanes Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 4:00 pm vendors available. Tuesday, May 12 Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:30 pm Palo Duro Day Trips | Trips Day Coronado State Monument Saturday, June 13 While searching for the fabled seven cities of Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm ABC Cake Shop gold, Coronado instead came across twelve Fee: Admission prosperous Tiwa farming villages. Because of The best in fresh baked treats that look as conflict with Coronado, one of those villages, good as they taste. Cookies, cakes, cupcakes, Kuaua, occupied since AD 1325, was soon quick breads, and other sweet surprises are Spring and Fiber Fest abandoned. Visit the ruins and see some of created at this bakery. Take a tour and find the finest Pre-Columbian murals ever found Spring Festival at El Rancho de las out how the treats are created. in the painted kiva of Kuaua. At the beautiful Golondrinas celebrates water, land and life! North Domingo Baca visitor’s center, enjoy seeing the artifacts and Experience traditional activities like sheep Tuesday, May 12 learn the history of this ancient place. shearing, wool, dying canoa, rope making, horno bread baking, crafts, and more. Check In: 9:15 am • Return: 2:00 pm Bear Canyon Every aspect of traditional fiber arts will be Wednesday, May 20 represented at this event. Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Chaco Canyon North Valley Containing the most sweeping collection of Saturday, June 6 ancient ruins north of Mexico, Chaco Canyon Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm National Historic Park preserves one of the Fee: $8 Admission most important pre-Columbian cultural and historical areas in the United States. This trip June involves a lot of walking, so comfortable Hwy 63 Pecos Canyon Tour Santa Fe Opera Backstage Tour dress and footwear is recommended. Join LVSC for a scenic drive through the Come discover how an opera production Pecos Canyon on New Mexico Hwy 63. We Bear Canyon comes together. On the Santa Fe Opera will stop at the Pecos Ruins Monument, Thursday, May 14 behind-the-scenes tour you will explore Pecos Monastery, and a local campground many of the production and front-of-house Check In: 7:00 am • Return: 6:00 pm to eat a sack lunch. Please pack your own areas. sack lunch. Bear Canyon Los Volcanes Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival at Tuesday, June 9 Expo NM Friday, June 5 Check In: 7:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm Come explore a variety of exhibits featuring Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm Fee: $8 Admission sewing, quilting, needle-art, craft supplies and much more. There will also be free Gilman Tunnels seminars, workshops, door prize drawings and more. Located in New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains, in Sandoval County, the Gilman Tunnels North Valley blasted out of the rock in the 1920s were Thursday, May 14 originally used for a logging railroad. Check In: 9:45 am • Return: 3:00 pm Barelas Fee: $12 Admission Friday, June 5 Check In: 8:30 am • Return: 4:00 pm
61 Activities Catalog Telephone Museum Los Poblanos Historic Farm Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Day Trips | Housed in a charming 1906 building, visitors Enjoy a tour through the lavender fields The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is home will enjoy the variety of switchboards that and learn about this farm’s story. Visit the to over twenty large-scale murals by Pueblo were once the "link to the world," there gift shop for lavender products such as teas, artists, and they introduce visitors to nine of are hundreds of telephones on display as fudge and lotions. these impressive works of art. See paintings well as teletype machines used for news by legendary artists Pablita Velarde, Helen Highland broadcasts. Hardin, and Jose Rey Toledo. We will journey Tuesday, June 23
through Pueblo art and culture; a moving June Bear Canyon Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm introduction to the traditions and core Wednesday, June 3 Fee: Admission values of Pueblo people. Any entry fee(s), Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 3:00 pm and lunch is at your own expense. Bradbury Science Museum Los Volcanes Jemez/Los Alamos Spring Tour Tuesday, June 30 Learn about the history of Los Alamos Check In: 9:30 am • Return: 3:00 pm Join LVSC as we enjoy the day driving National Laboratory, its national security through Jemez and Los Alamos on State mission, and the broad range of science Fee: Admission Route 4. We will enjoy sightseeing Jemez engineering, and technology research Falls, Los Alamos, Pojoaque and beautiful programs undertaken to improve our New Mexico scenery. Please pack your own nation’s future. Santa Fe Opera, The Barber of sack lunch. Seville Bear Canyon What’s a lovelorn Count to do when he Los Volcanes Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, June 9 hopes to win the hand of clever Rosina? Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm He enlists the help of a barber! Not just Check In: 8:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm any barber, it’s Figaro, the Barber of Seville! Hijinks and mayhem line their path to Chuck Wagon Supper Fenton Lake State Park the altar. From overture to finale, it’s the Join us for one of the most exciting dining pinnacle of comic opera, Italian-style. Pack a picnic and enjoy the view. experiences at one of the most enjoyable Palo Duro attractions in the city. This adventure starts Manzano Mesa Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, June 16 off with a riveting bird show along with hay rides that showcase the wonderful wildlife Check In: 4:00 pm • Return: 12:00 am Check In: 9:00 am • Return: 5:00 pm property. Save your appetite because dinner Fee: $78.50 Includes Ticket and Transportation is included in this exceptional package. No refunds unless a replacement can be Once you’ve eaten your fill, you can relax secured A Day in Madrid and be entertained by live music. Travel the scenic Turquoise Trail and Palo Duro experience the village of Madrid nestled Saturday, June 27 Rusalka Santa Fe Opera in a narrow canyon in the Ortiz Mountains. Check In: 4:00 pm • Return: 10:00 pm Rusalka, a young water nymph, falls in love Madrid, at once a historic coal mining with a human prince. The witch gives her a Fee: $25 Meal and Admission town and ghost town, now is a creative potion that will render her human but take community with over 40 shops and away her voice. Rusalka risks everything for galleries, several restaurants, a spa and love and ends up paying dearly. Music by museum. Antonin Dvorak. Barelas Bear Canyon Thursday, June 18 Tuesday, August 11 Check In: 10:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm Check In: 4:30 pm • Return: 12:00 am Fee: $48, Includes ticket and transportation No refunds unless a replacement can be secured
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs | (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors 62 Volunteer and make a difference! Senior Corps Volunteers contribute over 215,000 hours to our community annually; this Are you 55 years of age or older? Would you translates to a contribution valued at approximately $4.8 million dollars!* like an opportunity to help your community? * Value of Volunteer Time according to the Independent Sector in NM is $21.20 per hour. Senior Corps Volunteers receive transportation Department of Senior Affairs Transportation Nutrition Division reimbursement and supplement insurance while serving. Volunteer drivers are needed to provide transportation for seniors to and from various meal sites, medical appointments, and grocery shopping for daily. Foster Grandparents: Share Today, Shape Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque Kitchen volunteers are needed any day Monday through Friday from 9 am-11am. Tomorrow Volunteer Drivers are needed to deliver meals (Use of personal vehicle required). Foster Grandparents serve as tutors and mentors assisting children in need of extra attention for educational, social Catholic Charities and emotional development. Volunteer drivers are needed to provide door-to-door transportation services to Foster Grandparents serve under the supervision of seniors for medical appointments and grocery shopping. Use of personal vehicle is teachers and specialists in Albuquerque Public Schools, required; agency gives mileage reimbursements. City of Albuquerque Child Development Centers, YDI Head Start Programs, and in other community programs. Adelante Development Center Benefits Counseling Center Foster Grandparents serve an average of 20 hours per Volunteers are needed to assist seniors and persons with disabilities in determining week, receive meals while on duty, and may qualify for a eligibility and enrollment for subsidized benefit programs. Training will be provided. tax-free stipend. Alzheimer’s Association For information, call (505) 764-6412. Must have the ability to perform various clerical duties and other assignments. Flexible work days are available. RSVP Volunteers: Lead with Experience RSVP recruits and places volunteers in government and Ronald McDonald House non-profit organizations to meet community needs. Family room volunteers are needed to greet and sign in families, maintain laundry With RSVP, you choose how much time you want to give room, stock food and drinks, and help families with their needs. and whether you want to share your skills or develop new skills. Ombudsman Program Volunteer advocates are needed for residents in nursing homes and assisted living Senior Companions: Make Independence facilities. A Reality Silver Horizons Senior Companions are older adults who help other Silver Horizons wants to see low-income seniors living safe and secure, in their own adults live independently and can provide support to homes, with enough food to eat. Help us provide groceries to over 3,500 seniors and family caregivers. They assist with grocery shopping and 1,200 grandchildren every month. Call (505) 800-1400 or email other daily tasks necessary to maintaining independent [email protected]. living. Senior Companions serve an average of 20 hours per week, receive meals while on duty, and may qualify for a tax-free stipend. To get involved or for more information, You don’t need medical or technical skills to be a Senior Companion. All you need to know is how to be a friend. call (505) 764-6400.
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