The Newsletter of the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization

Pauline Schneider, Executive Director Web Site: losalamosseniorcenter.com

Los Alamos Retired and Senior News

Volume 44 - Issue 7 July 2017

Fundraising Update The LARSO Board wishes to thank the 254 individuals who made do-

nations as a result of our recent appeal. Thus far, the total is $21,900!

We are very encouraged by your support. We will continue to post

updates on our website and in the Senior News as we work our way

toward the needed $70,000.

In This Issue Activities page 4-5 Day Out page 2 Directory page 12 Gardens pages 2,5,6,7,11 LAVA News page 8-9 Lunches page 2-3 More Details page 11 Movies page 6 Special Programs page 7 Trips page 6 White Rock page 10

Retirement Round-up

Longtime cowgirl Kay Burick has decided to saddle up and ride away

from the senior center paddock after 17 years as our stellar Adminis-

trative Assistant. Y’all are invited to stop by and wish her well on Fri-

day, July 7, 2:30-4:00 pm at the BESC.

Holidays 2017

Independence Day Jul 4

Labor Day Sep 4

Columbus Day Oct 9

Veterans Day Nov 10

Thanksgiving Nov 23-24

Christmas Dec 25-26

The flowers and memorial plaques found around the Betty Ehart Senior Center are pictured throughout the newsletter. To enjoy the lovely colors, subscribe to the newsletter by email.

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Day Out

Here are our new planters! We have straw-berries, peppers, tomatoes and even savory!

For those new to the area I would like to in-troduce our program. We are the Day Out, an Adult Day Program for those Seniors who should not be home alone all day.

We have a great time in here and if you would like more infor-mation please stop in anytime we are open or pick up a brochure from our front table. Now that is it nice and warm we will be enjoy-ing our garden area more often. Hopefully we will have fresh veg-etables to go with our egg breakfasts.

Thank you, and remember to live, laugh and love! Laurie Hochhalter, Day Out Program Director

Lunches at BESC and WRSC Lunch is served weekdays 11:30 am-12:30 pm at BESC and WRSC. For reservations call 662-8924 (BESC) or 672-2034 (WRSC). Please make reservations as late as 10:00 am on the day you wish to eat. You can also make them up to a month in advance by phone or on the My Senior Center sign-in station. You can make reservations to dine at either center, but call or sign in at the cen-ter where you wish to dine. Please cancel your reservations if you are unable to come. Without a reservation, it is likely that we will be able to feed you, but we ask that you wait until we have served those who made reser-vations. Only bread/pastries can be taken home. Fruit can be substituted for any des-sert. Suggested donation for lunch is $5.00. Please do not request change for bills greater than $20.00. See menus for both centers on page 3.

New Mexico Bank & Trust Lunch Our friends at NMB&T have offered to spon-

sor lunch on Friday July 7, at the BESC. Not

only will they pay the senior donation rate for

those in attendance, but they will help to

serve the meal as well. The menu will be

BBQ chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad,

Biscuits and Fresh Fruit. Thank you friends

for this special summertime treat!

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Lunch is served weekdays 11:30 am-12:30 pm at BESC and WRSC. For reservations call 662-8924 (BESC) or 672-2034 (WRSC). See Lunches at BESC and WRSC on page 2 for details.

Salad Bar (on * days) BESC July Meals *7/3 Mon: Beef Hotdog, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Watermelon 7/4 Tue: BESC Closed July 4 7/5 Wed: Lemon Cod, Tartar Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, Oven Fried Potatoes w/Onions, Roll, Pears 7/6 Thu: Chef Salad: Ham, Chicken, Peppers, Vegetables. Bread Stick, Chocolate Cupcake 7/7 Fri: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Biscuit, Fresh Fruit (NMB&T Treat! See page 2) *7/10 Mon: Soft Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Calabacitas, Salsa, Applesauce 7/11 Tue: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Roll, Cookies 7/12 Wed: Sweet n Sour Pork, Pork Eggroll, Vegetable Stir-Fry, Jell-O with Fruit *7/13 Thu: Tilapia, Tartar Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes, Roll, Applesauce, Cookie 7/14 Fri: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Baby Carrots/Red Peppers, Chocolate Mousse/Topping 7/17 Mon: Beer Battered Cod, Tartar Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Roll, Pineapple 7/18 Tue: Pork Loin, Black-Eyed Peas, Gravy, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Strawberry Shortcake *7/19 Wed: Chicken Burrito, (Red or Green Chile), Mexican Rice, Calabacitas, Apple Crisp 7/20 Thu: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Roll, Tropical Fruit *7/21 Fri: Frito Pie, Chocolate Pudding with Topping *7/24 Mon: Chicken and Rice, Biscuit, Applesauce 7/25 Tue: Grilled Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Roll, Pears w/Cottage Cheese 7/26 Wed: Beef Macaroni and Cheese, Peas and Carrots, Roll, Peach Crisp *7/27 Thu: Green Chile Chicken Enchilada, Rice, Beans, Flour Tortilla, Mixed Fruit 7/28 Fri: Salmon, Mango Salsa, Wild Rice, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges 7/31 Mon: Red Chile Beef Enchilada, Calabacitas, Refried Beans, Tortilla, Pears w/Cottage Cheese WRSC July Meals *7/3 Mon: Beef Hotdog, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Watermelon 7/4 Tue: Kitchen Closed July 4 *7/5 Wed: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Biscuit, Fresh Fruit 7/6 Thu: Lemon Cod, Tartar Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, Oven Fried Potatoes with Onion, Roll, Pears 7/7 Fri: Chef Salad (Ham, Chicken, Peppers, Vegetables), Bread Stick, Chocolate Cupcake 7/10 Mon: Sweet n Sour Pork, Pork Eggroll, Vegetable Stir-Fry, Jell-O with Fruit 7/11 Tue: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Carrots w/Red Peppers, Chocolate Mousse w/Topping *7/12 Wed: Soft Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Calabacitas, Salsa, Applesauce 7/13 Thu: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Roll, Cookies *7/14 Fri: Tilapia, Tartar Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes, Roll, Applesauce, Cookie 7/17 Mon: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Roll, Tropical Fruit 7/18 Tue: Beer Battered Cod, Tartar Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, German Coleslaw, Roll, Pineapple *7/19 Wed: Frito Pie, Chocolate Pudding with Topping 7/20 Thu: Pork Loin, Gravy, Black-Eyed Peas, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Strawberry Short Cake *7/21 Fri: Chicken Burrito (Red or Green Chile), Mexican Rice, Calabacitas, Apple Crisp 7/24 Mon: Beef and Macaroni, Peas and Carrots, Roll, Peach Crisp *7/25 Tue: Chicken and Rice, Biscuit, Applesauce 7/26 Wed: Salmon, Mango Salsa, Wild Rice, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges 7/27 Thu: Grilled Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Roll, Pears w/Cottage Cheese *7/28 Fri: Green Chile Chicken Enchilada, Rice, Beans, Flour Tortilla, Mixed Fruit 7/31 Mon: Chicken Parmesan over Pasta, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread Stick, Jell-O with Fruit

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AARP Smart Driver Course Thursday, July 20, 12:45-5:0 pm, WRSC. Jan

Basinger teaches the Smart Driver Course.

Call 662-8920 for a reservation. This course

may qualify you for an automobile insurance

discount. The 4-hour course is $15 for AARP

members, $20 for others. Checks made out

to AARP are required. The course is open to

those who are 50 or older as verified by their

driver’s license. Seating space limits the class

to 15 participants. Bring pencil, ballpoint pen,

driver’s license, and AARP member card.

Adult Day Services The Day Out See page 2

7:30 am-5:00 pm Daily, BESC

Cards and Games Bingo

1:00 pm Third Tuesday, July 18, BESC

See Spring Cleaning details on page 2.

Bridge

10:00 am Monday, Bridge Lite, WRSC

1:00 pm Monday, WRSC

1:00 pm Tuesday, Party Bridge, BESC

New players: call Joyce Kephart, 662-7907, to

be sure sufficient players are on hand.

1:00 pm Wednesday, WRSC

1:30 pm Wednesday Duplicate Bridge BESC

7:00 pm Thursday, BESC

Cards

Any time, any day BESC is open, BESC

Chat Room-WRSC

10:00 am every day, Close 4:00 pm M, W, F.

Close 7:00 pm Tuesday, 9:00 pm Thursday

Cribbage

4:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, WRSC

Dominos

10:00 am Saturday, WRSC

Movie

7:00 pm Tuesday, July 11, WRSC

12:30 pm Fridays, BESC. Details page 6.

Pinochle

1:00 pm Tuesday and Friday, WRSC

Pool & Billiards BESC & WRSC - Every day but Sunday

Committees and Boards AARP Community Group

There are no scheduled meetings for July.

Friends of the Senior Center Board

1:30 pm Fourth Tuesday, July 25, BESC

LARSO Advisory Council

10:00 am Third Monday, July 17, BESC

LARSO Board of Directors

9:30 am Thursday, July 20, BESC

Computers

Computer Users Group (CUG)

All users or potential users are welcome.

Meetings are at 10:00 am on the third Tuesday

at BESC; 10:00 am on the first Tuesday at

WRSC. Various subjects are discussed at

each meeting depending on the immediate in-

terests of those present. A particular effort is

made to deal with questions and problems

from beginners, who are always welcome.

Mac Users Group (MUG)

MUG meets on the third Tuesday at 8:30 am

in the BESC classroom to discuss Mac usage

or problems. All are welcome.

Available Computers

When there is no scheduled use, the comput-

ers in the Rawcliffe Room at BESC are availa-

ble for internet access, practice, and general

use. See calendar by the door. One computer

is available for internet access and general

use at the WRSC.

Projector

A multimedia projector and associated laptop

are available through the BESC office for clas-

ses and activities. Initial instruction for set-up

and use is required, and prior reservation is

recommended.

Crafts Hookers and Stitchers 1:00 pm Thursday, WRSC LAVA Quilters 8:30 am Wednesday, BESC Wood Carving

10:00 am Monday, WRSC

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Regularly Scheduled Activities

Dance and Music Ballroom Dancing

6:00 pm Monday, Argentine Tango, BESC

7:00 pm Monday, BESC

2:00 pm Thursday, BESC

Line Dancing

2:00 pm Monday, WRSC

9:00 am Friday, BESC

(No Line Dancing Aug 18 & 25, Sep 1)

Music with Ruth Williamson

10:30-11:15 am Wednesday, The Day Out

Recorders

1:30 pm Friday, BESC

Call Marge Agnew, 662-7144

Tap Dancing 12:00 pm Tuesday, WRSC 1:30 pm Thursday, BESC Ukulele Groups Friday, BESC Rawcliffe Room

10:00-11:30 am HillStrummers practice

Discussion Groups Senior Civic Discussion Group 10:00 am 1st and 3rd Mondays, BESC Financial Investment Group 10:00 am Thursday, WRSC

Health Alzheimer’s Support Group 1:15 pm Second Wednesday, July 12, BESC Benefits Counseling By appointment only, 662-8920 or 672-2034. Blood Pressure Check 1:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, WRSC Low-Vision /Hearing-Challenged Support 10:00 am Tue, July 25, BESC. Toenail Clipping (Donation $15.00) 9:20 am Thursday, July 6 & 20, BESC For an appointment at BESC call 662-8920. 9:20 am Thursday, July 27, WRSC. For an appointment call Annie at 672-2034.

Physical Fitness Cardio Plus Exercise 8:45 am Monday and Wednesday, BESC Gentle Pilates suggested donation $5 9:00 am Mondays & Fridays, BESC classroom 10:30-11:15 Wednesdays, WRSC

Gentle Yoga 11:00 am Wednesday, WRSC Low Impact Aerobics 9:30-10:15 am Mon, Wed, Fri, WRSC Silver Sneakers 10:30 am Tuesday and Thursday, WRSC For information, call the YMCA at 662-3100. Strong Women Graduates 10:00 am Mon, Wed, Fri, WRSC Tai Ji Quan 9:30 am Wednesdays, Fridays, WRSC Table Tennis 7:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday, BESC 10:00 am Saturday, BESC 10:00 am-1:00 pm Saturday, WRSC Variety Training 8:45 am Tuesday and Thursday, BESC Vinyasa Yoga 10:45 am Monday, WRSC 4:30 pm Wednesday, WRSC Weight Room 10:00 am Monday-Saturday, WRSC Call 672-2034 for closing time. Zumba Gold recommended donation $5 1:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday, WRSC 4:00 - 5:00 pm Friday, WRSC

Services Tire Pressure Check at WRSC 10:30-11:30 am 2nd Thursday, July 13

Walking Early Walk 7:05 am Wednesday, WR Baptist Church Ad Hoc Hikers 8:30 am Thursday, BESC downstairs. For more information call Pam at (505) 500-6979. Friday Walkers (WRSC) Cancelled until September

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Regularly Scheduled Activities

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TRIPS Suggested donation $8.00 For reservations call Karen at 662-8922

Dinner Out Wednesday, July 12 Santa Fe Bar & Grill Website: santafebargrill.com Depart BESC: 4:30 pm Depart WRSC 4:50 pm Opera Backstage & Ranch Tours Friday, July 28 You’ll have a chance to meet the artist! Tours start at 9:00 am. Admission $20 Depart BESC: 7:50 am Depart WRSC 8:10 am Reminder: Santa Fe Operas Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 11, at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Make reservations on the Lower Level on Tuesday morning 8:30-10:30. After 10:30 am we will take phone res-ervations. Please request your first and sec-ond choice of performances. If the first is filled, we will try to get you your second choice. $8.00 van donation appreciated. Die Fledermaus. A wedding to die for. Monday, August 14, 8:00 pm Admission $44.00 The Golden Cockerel. All’s fair in love & war. Friday, August 18, 8:00 pm Admission $57.00 ®evolution of Steve Jobs. Tunnel visionary. Friday, August 25, 8:00 pm Admission $51.00 The Betty Ehart Senior Center is looking for a vehicle in good condition, with low mileage to be donated for use at the White Rock Senior Center. Donating your car or vehicle to the Senior Center can be a great way to get a tax deduction and help out our senior community. All donations will benefit LARSO, a nonprofit senior organization, but you also get a 100% deductible receipt. We accept most cars, trucks, and vans. If interested in donating a vehicle, please call Karen at 662-8922.

Special Programs MOVIES WRSC: Tuesday, 7:00 pm July 11, La La Land, 2016 128 min., rated PG-13 Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone A musician and an aspiring actress meet and fall in love in Los Angeles.

BESC: Fridays 12:30 pm July 7, The Great Escape, 1963 172 min., rated G Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough Allied prisoners of war plan for several hun-dred of their number to escape from a Ger-man camp during World War II. July 14, A Street Cat Named Bob, 2016 103 min., unrated Luke Treadaway, Bob the Cat, Ruta Gedmintas Based on the international bestselling book. The true feel good story of how James Bow-en, a busker and recovering addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray cat. July 21, On the Town, 1949 98 min., not rated Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett Three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City look for fun and romance before their twenty-four hours are up. July 28, Drowning Mona, 2000 96 min., rated PG-13 Danny De Vito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell When a woman drives a car into the river to her death, everyone in town becomes a sus-pect.

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The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease is a FREE presentation by the Alzheimer’s As-

sociation, New Mexico Chapter and will be

held Wednesday, July 7, 10:00-11:00 am. The

class is free and open to all citizens of Santa

Fe and surrounding communities. To register,

or for more information, contact David Davis

at (505)473-1297 or dldavis@alz.org. See de-

tails on page 11.

The Savvy Caregiver Program is a FREE seven-session course presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chap-ter. There are two options to attend. The first option will be held Tuesdays, June 27 through August 8, 1:00-3:00 pm. The other offering is Thursdays, June 29 through August 10, 5:00-7:00 pm. To register, or for more information, contact David Davis (505) 473-1297 or email dldavis@alz.org. The classes are free and open to all citizens of Santa Fe and surround-ing communities. See details on page 11.

Therapeutic Posture Class II Improve Balance and Mobility Would you like to improve your stability, strength, and physical activity? An exercise class focused on improving joint position and function will be offered Thursdays, July 13, 20, and 27, 9:00-9:45 am at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. This class uses mat, sitting, and standing ex-ercises, based on the Egoscue Method, to help participants improve stability and strength. Improving your body’s position using your muscles reduces pain, improves bal-ance, retrains neuromuscular mechanics, and helps you feel stronger and more physically capable. This class is appropriate for most chronic musculoskeletal issues. Class size is limited to 15 people. Attire: Exercise clothes that you are comforta-ble moving in. A sweater is helpful for those who frequently feel cold. Yoga or gym clothes work well. Equipment: Please bring a yoga or exercise mat for the floor exercises. All other equip-ment will be provided. Instructor: Sandra West, Posture Alignment Coach Suggested donation: $9

Special Programs Open Pool Tournament Friday, August 11, the BESC will once again host the County Classic Double Elimination Pool Tournament. It is open to all ages with prizes being awarded to first through third place finishers. The fee is $5.00. To sign up call 662-8920. All are welcome to play or to watch this fun tournament.

2017 Conference on Aging The New Mexico Conference on “Active Ag-

ing” will be held at the Isleta Resort on Tues-

day, August 15 and Wednesday, August 16.

Registration information can be found at

www.nmaging.state.nm.us or at the BESC ad-

ministrative office. We have scheduled our

bus to go to the conference on August 15.

Please call our transportation office if you

would like to go that day (662-8922). There

will be a great variety of workshops, speakers

and a health and enrichment fair. The sug-

gested donation for the van ride is $8. Lunch

is on your own at your choice of Isleta venues.

Spotlight on Bingo! At 1:00 pm every third Tuesday of the month, a lively session of bingo takes place in the Great Room at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Ron Kemp and LAVA volunteer Jackie Peckham call, and participants enjoy ice-cream treats as well as some very nice prizes. Come enjoy a cool treat and a fun time! Kay Burick, who has been providing the ice cream and prizes will be sorely missed after she retires July 7. Thank you, Kay, for all that you have done to make Bingo such a good time! If anyone has some nice, new or lightly used items that would make nice bingo prizes, please con-tact the LAVA office at 662-8923. Hope to see you on the July 18 for Bingo!

Volunteer Hours Just a gentle reminder to submit volunteer hours, if you haven’t already done so. We will be submit-ting the volunteer numbers to our state funding agency, Aging and Long Term Services Department, by July 25. Please call the LAVA office at 662-8923 if you have any questions. Thank you so much!

Volunteer Opportunities: • United Blood Services Blood Drive – The next blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, August

2 and Friday, August 3. Volunteers are needed for registration and preparing sandwiches for the donors.

• Historical Society – From 10 am to 3 pm on July 15 (ScienceFest), the county will be running

the trolley around a short historic route. Volunteers are needed as guides on the trolley to ex-plain to visitors what they are seeing and to share some of the community’s history. The Histori-cal Society will be providing training. There are two trolleys and the Historical Society is looking for four volunteers to do 2.5 hour shifts. Please contact the LAVA office if you are interested.

Betty Ehart Senior Center Phone 662-8923

Linda Boncella, Director

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LAVA Los Alamos Volunteer Association

lava@losalamosseniorcenter.com

• Chamber of Commerce – ScienceFest volunteers needed! The Chamber is in need of volun-teers to help with ScienceFest (in addition to the volunteers for the Historical Society). They need one volunteer at Main Gate Park and one at the information booth at Ashley Pond. Volun-teers will be needed from 9 am to 3 pm for 2 hour shifts. Please contact the LAVA office if you are interested.

• White Rock Senior Center Lunch - With the new lunch program up and running at the WRSC,

volunteers are needed to help at the money table to make change and sell meal tickets. Meal helpers are also needed to help with trays and set up and clean up. Especially needed are vol-unteers willing to be a substitute for those times when regular volunteers are not able to make their shift. Thank you so much to the wonderful volunteers who have already been helping with the lunch program!

• LAVA Office – Volunteers are needed for poster distribution. Posters are delivered twice per

month and we would love to have volunteers willing to substitute or take a regular shift for this important community contribution.

• Home Delivered Meals (LARSO Transportation) – LARSO is looking for volunteers to help

with a short route (about one hour from start to finish, 10:30-11:30 am) to deliver home-delivered meals for approximately nine homebound individuals in the Eastern/Downtown area. We’re looking for volunteers who can either take one day a week, or who can be a substitute for when a regular volunteer cannot make their shift. Volunteers will use their own vehicles for delivering.

• Bradbury Science Museum Association – Volunteers are needed to staff the retail kiosk at the

Bradbury Science Museum. Proceeds from these sales help to provide funding for STEM field trips and workshops for neighboring and underserved communities.

• Family Strengths Network – FSN is beginning a new program called “adopt-a-grandparent”,

matching senior volunteers with young families for intergenerational socializing. If you are inter-ested in being a part of this program please call the LAVA office or Family Strengths Network at 662-4515.

LAVA Volunteer Program Survey Thank you so much to those taking the time to fill out the LAVA online survey sent via e-mail (to the volunteers for whom we have an e-mail address) on June 2. The survey closed on June 30 and the number of responses far exceeded our expectations. We will evaluate the results to find out how we can help to make your volunteer experience an even better one!

E-Mail Addresses Speaking of e-mail addresses… I have begun to send out some information via e-mail and have up-dated e-mail addresses as I get them. In addition to some general informational e-mails, I would al-so like to begin to send out quarterly reminders about hours for those of you who would like a re-minder. If you have not received an e-mail from me, please let me know if you would like to be in-cluded.

If you would like a complete listing of volunteer opportunities, please contact the LAVA of-fice at lava@losalamosseniorcenter.com, and we will be happy to e-mail you a copy of both the LARSO volunteer opportunities and those at the stations with which LAVA partners.

Thank you everyone for all that you do for our community! Happy summer to you! Linda and Sarah

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(LAVA continued)

White Rock Senior Center 672-2034

Social Dance Class Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm

4 week term starting July 10. Depending

on interest and clientele we will be learn-

ing Contra Dance, No partner necessary

Waltz, Two Step, Swing, or Polka

Please call Annie for more information

at 505-672-2034

Ice Cream Social and July Birthday Party

Friday, July 21 at 1:00 pm

“Device Day” Monday July 31

1:30-3:30 pm Joshua from the library will be helping seniors

learn about their phones and tablets.

WR Friday Walks are cancelled until September.

Canvas and Chamomile Tuesday, Aug. 15, 4:00-5:30 pm

$25 Includes all materials Limit 12, for Pre-registration call Susanne at 505-412-1534

Enjoy creating a vibrant 11x14 acrylic paint-ing while sipping a cup of chamomile at this 90-minute basic guided painting class for beginners or experienced painters. Mix your own wonderful colors and apply them to the canvas with the help of local artist Susanne Harrison or do your own thing.

Thursdays in July at the WRSC are Bring a Friend to Lunch Day

Bring a new member neighbor or friend to lunch

Staff will be available to help them sign up for

Act Assist County Bus Service

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Details

Free Alzheimer’s Presentation Offered in Santa Fe

“The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” is a FREE presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association,

New Mexico Chapter and will be held Wednesday, July 7, 10:00-11:00 am. The event will be

hosted by the Kingston Residence, 2400 Legacy court, Santa Fe, NM, 87507. The class is free

and open to all citizens of Santa Fe and surrounding communities. To register, or for more information, contact David Davis at (505)473-1297 or dlda-vis@alz.org. The event is free of charge. “The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” is designed primarily as an introduction for non-professional or family caregivers who are seeking a basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and an overview of support resources that are available in their area so that they might better under-stand how to care for their loved-one or care-recipient. It will give the caregiver information about the core programs provided by the New Mexico chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, descrip-tions of the other educational classes that it provides statewide, all free of charge. Class size is limited and they do fill up quickly. Call now to register. Participants of the Savvy Caregiver Program may be reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one while they attend the classes. If you need help, call us: The Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter offers many free services and resources to caregivers and families facing the disease: support groups, care con-sultations, respite, educational presentations, safety programs, information and referral and more. Contact any of our branch offices: Albuquerque (505) 266-4473, Santa Fe (505) 473-1297, Farmington (505) 326-3670, Roswell (575) 624-1552 and Las Cruces (575) 647-3868. You can also call our 24/7 Helpline anytime, day or night for support or for more infor-mation: (800)272-3900.

Santa Fe to Host Savvy Caregiver Program, FREE “The Savvy Caregiver Program” is a FREE seven-session course presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. There are two options to attend. The first option will be held Tuesdays, June 27 through August 8, 1:00-3:00 pm at Brookdale Santa Fe Assisted Living, 640 Alta Vista, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The other offering is Thursdays, June 29 through August 10, 5:00-7:00 pm at Caregiver Pacifica Senior Living, 2961 Galisteo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505. To register, or for more information, contact David Davis (505) 473-1297 or email dldavis@alz.org The classes are free and open to all citizens of Santa Fe and surrounding communities. This evidence-based training aims to teach caregivers practical techniques for interacting with loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, and for understanding and managing their behavior. It also imparts tools for long-term planning and for reducing stresses common to Alzheimer’s caregivers. The course explains the signs, impacts and pathology of Alzheimer’s disease. Class size is limited and they do fill up quickly. Call now to register. Participants of the Savvy Caregiver Program may be reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one while they attend the classes.

Being Mortal Both Senior Centers have a copy of the excellent DVD Frontline Program “Being Mortal”. Mem-

bers are welcome to check it out for viewing at home.

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White Rock Senior Center (WRSC) 133 Longview Dr White Rock, NM 87547 Annie Bard, Coordinator wrsc@losalamosseniorcenter.com Phone 672-2034 Hours - M,W,F - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tue - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Thu - 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Sat - 10:00 am to noon

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Addresses, Phone Numbers, and More

Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) losalamosseniorcenter.com Pauline Schneider, Director director@losalamosseniorcenter.com Front Desk 662-8920 Fax 661-7677 Meal Reservation 662-8924 Transportation 662-8922 Weekend/Evenings 412-2200 Hours - M-F - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Sat - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

LAVA Linda Boncella, Director 662-8923 lava@losalamosseniorcenter.com

The Day Out Laurie Hochhalter, Director 661-0081 dayout@losalamosseniorcenter.com Hours - 7:30 am-5:00 pm