January through June 2019 OVER 400 ACTIVITIES INSIDE 2019 NATIONAL Senior Games June 14 through 25, 2019 (505) 764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors Citizen Contact Center: 311 Timothy M. Keller, Mayor | Anna M. Sanchez, Director Welcome to the Winter/Spring Activities Catalog for the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs. We hope you enjoy the multitude of activities, classes, and trips that you can participate in at our Senior Centers and throughout Albuquerque’s many social and cultural venues. Timothy M. Keller, Burque is a vibrant place to enjoy a variety of activities, everything from outdoor Mayor, City of Albuquerque adventures in our city parks and open space to the talented artists performing in any number of theaters, breweries, and coffee shops around town. Whatever it is that you Anna M. Sanchez, enjoy, there’s a good chance that you’ll find it here. Director, Department of Senior Affairs We hope this guide helps you connect with your community. You can connect with your peers at any one Danny Holcomb, of our senior centers, or bring along your family and friends for some of the fun whether it’s at one of our Recreation Division Manager multi-generational centers or out and about around town. Our goal is to keep you active and engaged in our community where you can meet up with old friends and meet some new ones along the way. Department of Senior Affairs Advisory Council We also want to encourage you to get involved through our volunteer program—One ABQ Volunteers. Barbara Carmona-Young Debby Knotts We are turning government inside out so every person has a role to play in moving our city forward. C. Hugh Formhals Greg Lopez There’s something for everyone—if you’re interested in public safety we have crime data entry; if you Joie Glenn Evan Thompson care about animals you can foster a pet—we want everyone to be able to find something they’re Diann I. Huddleson Allison Weber passionate about and pitch in. You can learn more at cabq.gov/abq-volunteers. Onastine N. Jaramillo We hope this catalog will serve as a resource for you to engage with your community, whether you’re a regular at one of our centers or you’re looking to join us for the first time. City Councilors Your Mayor, District 1 Ken Sanchez District 2 Isaac Benton Timothy Keller, Mayor, City of Albuquerque District 3 Klarissa J. Peña District 4 Brad Winter District 5 Cynthia Borrego Welcome to 2019 and with it, the Winter/Spring Activities Catalog of the Department of District 6 Pat Davis Senior Affairs! Each new year brings opportunities to start new resolutions, and I’d like to District 7 Diane G. Gibson encourage you to learn more about the many programs and services we offer, as well as District 8 Trudy Jones to share with a loved one, friend, or neighbor. District 9 Don Harris Engagement of our elder population is critical for a healthy and vibrant City. Out of the 11,000 senior centers nationwide, the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs offers a focal point of engagement with eight centers that offer diverse and rich programming, in addition to five fitness and sports facilities. These community-based services are more important now than ever to our aging population. Our goal is to engage Albuquerque’s seniors early and often to ensure the benefits will last. In my ten months in this honored role, I have spent much time visiting with members of our Senior and Our Vision Multigenerational Centers and have been increasingly touched by the numerous stories members have To be the community leader, who, shared about how much they enjoy our programming and what brought them to our centers. Many in partnership with others, involves partners and volunteers, as well as our dedicated staff, make it possible every day – whether they are seniors in creating and sustaining a serving a meal, caring for a facility, setting up a class, or transporting a senior to one of our locations on a community where there is a growing daily basis. spirit of interdependence that We invite you to be a part of the magic and take advantage of the many enrichment opportunities for enhances everyone’s quality of life. you. Memberships to participate at our centers are $20 annually and are a fraction of the value you will receive in return. Please use this catalog as a guide over the next six months, and always feel free to reach Our Mission out directly to a center for the latest programming information. The Department of Senior Affairs is a In addition, this catalog will provide information on other programs and services from the Department of community leader, who in partnership Senior Affairs, such as home-delivered meals, transportation services, and much more. with others, involves seniors and people Lastly, 2019 will bring even more excitement as Albuquerque prepares to host the National Senior Games of all ages in creating a community that in June. We invite you to participate over the 12 days of competition, either as a competitor, volunteer, or enhances everyone's quality of life by spectator. providing opportunities that involve In Service, and assist seniors to achieve their potential, share their wisdom, maintain Anna M. Sanchez, Director their independence, and live in dignity. 1 Activities Catalog CENTER DIRECTORY In this Catalog Nationally Accredited Senior and Multigenerational Centers Center Directory .................................................2 General Information ...........................................6 Income Tax Assistance ........................................7 Senior Centers Multigenerational Centers Classes .................................................................8 Barelas Manzano Mesa Arts and Crafts .............................................................8 714 7th St. SW, Alb, NM 87102 501 Elizabeth SE, Alb, NM 87123 Painting and Drawing ...............................................9 Phone: (505) 764-6436 • Fax: (505) 764-6472 Phone: (505) 275-8731 • Fax: (505) 275-8734 Photography ...............................................................12 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pottery ..........................................................................12 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Quilting, Sewing and Weaving .............................12 Bear Canyon Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Metals ............................................................................13 4645 Pitt NE, Alb, NM 87111 Crocheting and Knitting .........................................13 North Domingo Baca Debby Knotts Phone: (505) 767-5959 • Fax: (505) 767-5964 Greg Lopez Music .............................................................................14 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, Alb, NM 87113 M, T, W, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Evan Thompson Woodworking ............................................................14 Phone: (505) 764-6475 • Fax:(505) 764-6489 Thursday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Allison Weber Folk Art .........................................................................14 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Composition (Writing) ............................................14 Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Computer .....................................................................15 Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Language .....................................................................17 Highland Dance ............................................................................19 131 Monroe NE, Alb, NM 87108 Breakfast at the Centers Events ................................................................21 Phone: (505) 767-5210 • Fax: (505) 767-5224 Enjoy a full menu breakfast Weekly Center Dances ............................................21 M, T, Th, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 9:00 am at all Games and Cards ..............................................27 Wednesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Groups and Clubs .............................................30 of our centers. Outdoor Sports ..........................................................30 Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Acting ............................................................................30 Los Volcanes Support Groups .........................................................30 Lunch at the Centers 6500 Los Volcanes NW, Alb, NM 87121 Arts and Crafts ...........................................................30 Area Agency on Aging Funded Meal Sites: Phone: (505) 767-5999 • Fax: (505) 767-5992 Automobile/Trains/RV .............................................31 Barelas, Los Volcanes, North Domingo Bible Study ..................................................................31 M, T, W, F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm News ..............................................................................31 Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Baca, North Valley, Manzano Mesa Book and Discussion ................................................31 Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Reserve by 1:00 pm one work day prior. Community Groups .................................................31 Monday - Friday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Family ............................................................................33 Hotspot Gift Shop $3.25 for 50 - 59, $7.67 for guests under 50 Language .....................................................................33 Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (including children). If you are 60 or older, Music ............................................................................33 donations are accepted to help cover the Neighborhood Association ...................................33 North Valley expense of preparing the meal, however no Other