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CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
Activities Catalog for Seniors 50+
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3 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR & DIRECTOR SANCHEZ
5 ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT
6 CONTACT AND SERVICES
8 MEMBERSHIP
9 OUR CENTERS
11 MEALS AND MEAL SITES
15 VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
17 IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS SCHEDULE
30 GROUPS AND CLUBS
35 PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
37 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES CATALOG 2021
MESSAGE FROM MAYOR KELLER
AND DIRECTOR SANCHEZ
720,639 hot, daily meals,
expanding home delivered
meal services to over
1,000 clients, and creating
emergency meal delivery
routes. Additionally, there
were 363,532 grab-and-go
meals served at distribution
sites and 9,913 hours of
outdoor chores or home
repairs to seniors’ residences.
TIMOTHY M. KELLER Now as things are looking a
MAYOR, CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE little brighter and as we are
navigating the new normal,
we are carefully reopening
while staying healthy. We will
Greetings One Albuquerque, continuously evaluate ways
As restrictions are lifted and many New Mexicans are in which we can continue to
vaccinated, most are anxious to get back to life as we once bring you the services and
knew it. Although there are still many unknowns, one thing is connections you need, even
for certain, this past year and a half was like no other before if it may look a little different
the pandemic. than it has in the past.
The Department of Senior Affairs pivoted and expanded many It really can't be said
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of its services and programs over the past year, and now as enough—your health, and
we look toward a hopeful future, we have learned new ways the health of our community
in which to engage the ever-evolving needs of Albuquerque’s members, are our priority.
ANNA M. SANCHEZ senior population. Every decision we make is
DIRECTOR through that lens.
We recognize that the pandemic disproportionately impacted
the population our department serves and our response was We want to be sure the
to provide a critical safety-net of services such as preparing approach we have taken to
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In addition to our on-site programs and activities, we plan
to continue some of our virtual content including “Daytime
Dancing with Senior Affairs”, our popular dance show on
GOV-TV (Comcast channel 16). You can visit our “Staying
Connected at Home” section of our website (cabq.gov/
reopen is thoughtful, and that we're creating an environment seniors) where you can also connect to our Facebook
that's safe for everyone. More than anything, we want you and YouTube channel.
to feel comfortable when you're visiting any of our senior, For more information on any of our services and activities,
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multigenerational or sports and fitness centers. please call our Senior Information Line at 505-764-6400
Here are some things we are implementing to help keep our or visit cabq.gov/seniors.
centers safe to support you: Thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we look
• Continuing practice of frequent cleaning and forward to welcoming you back in the spirit of a stronger
sanitizing protocols. One Albuquerque.
• More frequent communications regarding new Sincerely,
policies, requirements and safety measures.
As always, we remain dedicated to promoting active and
healthy aging and we will continue to work hard to develop
TIMOTHY M. KELLER, ANNA M. SANCHEZ, DIRECTOR,
new and innovative ways from lessons learned during MAYOR, The City of The City Of Albuquerque
the pandemic. Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs
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ABOUT OUR
DEPARTMENT
Leadership
Timothy M. Keller,
Mayor, City of Albuquerque
Anna M. Sanchez,
Director, Department of Senior Affairs
Chris L. Sanchez,
Deputy Director, Department of
Senior Affairs
Nikki Peone,
Recreation Division Manager
Department of Senior Affairs
Advisory Council
Steve Borbas Onastine Jaramillo
Louis Carlentine Dubra Karnes-
Padilla
Barbara Carmona-
Young Jennifer Roth
Richard Garcia Henry Shonerd
Havens Levitt Evan Thompson
Lucy Lopez Allison Weber
City Councilors
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 6
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Lan Sena Pat Davis
Our Vision DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 7
To be the community leader, who, in partnership with others, involves seniors Isaac Benton Diane G. Gibson
in creating and sustaining a community where there is a growing spirit of DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 8
Klarissa Peña Trudy Jones
interdependence that enhances everyone’s quality of life.
DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 9
Our Mission Brook Bassan Don Harris
DISTRICT 5
We are committed to providing resources with care and compassion that help
Cynthia Borrego
our community thrive while embracing aging.
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CONTACT AND
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF
SENIOR AFFAIRS
Advisory Council
Schedule of Meetings
AUGUST
No Meeting
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 27, 2021
12:00P
Highland Senior Center
131 Monroe NE, 87108
OCTOBER
Monday, October 25, 2021
12:00P
Palo Duro Senior Center
The Department of Senior Affairs provides an array • Home Chore, 5221 Palo Duro NE, 87110
of services for seniors in the community including Repair & Retrofit
NOVEMBER
social services, recreation, transportation, nutrition
• Home-Delivered Monday, November 15, 2021
services, and volunteer programs.
Meals for 12:00P
For more information about our services, please call Homebound
Manzano Mesa
505-764-6400, Monday–Friday, between 8 a.m. and Seniors
Multigenerational Center
4:30 p.m., or visit cabq.gov/seniors. • Transportation 501 Elizabeth SE, 87123
Social Services Assistance
DECEMBER
Senior Affairs offers a continuum of services • Care No Meeting
designed to support our community as they age: Coordination
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Join Our
Community Online
facebook.com/cabqseniors
instagram.com/cabqseniors
Search YouTube for
“cabqseniors”
Please call for more information about any of our programs and services. Lines are
open Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
cabq.gov/seniors
Transportation Services
Curb-to-curb van transportation within Bernalillo County is provided to individuals age
Numbers to Know
60 and older. Priority is given to those who have medical appointments with a seven-
Senior Information Line
day advance notice.
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505-764-6400
Non-medical trips vary from group rides to meal and center sites for lunch and TTY: 1-800-659-8331
activities to grocery stores for necessities with three-days advance notice.
Citizen Contact Center
Transportation is also provided to volunteer stations for AmeriCorps Seniors Foster
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Grandparents. ADA-Accessible vehicles are available and reservations are required
for this service.
Email
To find out more about getting around the City and some surrounding Bernalillo seniorinformation@cabq.gov
County areas, contact our Transportation Program at 505-764-6464.
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MEMBERSHIP
Center Closings
9/6: Labor Day
10/11: Indigenous People’s Day
11/11: Veteran’s Day
11/25 & 11/26:
Thanksgiving Holidays
and are over age 50, you 12/24: Christmas Eve
are entitled to participate
in programs and activities
at any our senior and Americans with
multigenerational centers. Disabilities Act
All Senior Affairs Senior Multigenerational and
Fitness Centers operate on a membership basis. If a trip or class is filled at
The City of Albuquerque
your home center, a similar
does not discriminate on
Memberships help us keep accurate count of trip or class may be available
the basis of race, color,
participants, as well as help make sure we obtain to you at another. Our
national origin, ancestry, sex,
appropriate resources and funding to continue Multigenerational Centers are
religion, age or disability in
providing free and low-cost services to our active for anyone age 6 and older,
employment or provision
adult community. including seniors.
of services. If you have
Annual membership cost is $20 however, a fee Existing members with a a disability and will need
waiver can be requested. previous active membership special assistance to benefit
as of March 17, 2020 will be from an activity or trip offered
Our members have access to fitness programs,
renewed and extended until by a senior center, please
classes, travel, meals, computer labs, volunteer
June 2022 at no cost due call that location at least two
opportunities, competitive sports events, and more.
to the COVID-19 pandemic weeks prior to that event.
If you have an active membership at one location, closures of our centers.
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OUR CENTERS
North Domingo Baca Bear Canyon
Multigenerational Center Senior Center
7521 Carmel Ave. NE
4645 Pitt St. NE
(505) 764-6475
(505) 767-5959
North Valley
Senior Center
3825 4th St. NW
(505) 761-4025 Palo Duro Senior Center
5221 Palo Duro Ave. NE
(505) 888-8102
Los Volcanes
Senior Center
6500 Los Volcanes Rd. NW
(505) 767-5999
Highland Senior Center
131 Monroe St. NE
Manzano Mesa
Barelas Senior Center
(505) 767-5210 Multigenerational Center
714 7th St. SW
501 Elizabeth St. SE
(505) 764-6436 (505) 275-8731
Senior Center Facilities Educational and social activities include: computing, health
Albuquerque's 50+ population can enjoy sports and recreation management, musical concerts, lectures, theater, pottery,
activities, the arts, unlimited learning opportunities, trips and breakfast, lunch, and support groups. Recreational and sports
outings, meals, special events and support groups at any of activities include hiking, down-hill skiing, aerobics, and a range
the Metro-area's eight centers. of other indoor and outdoor sports and fitness opportunities.
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SENIOR & MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTERS
CENTER ADDRESS CONTACT
Barelas 714 7th St. SW, 87102 505-764-6436
Bear Canyon 4645 Pitt St. NE, 87111 505-767-5959
Highland 131 Monroe St. NE, 87108 505-767-5210
Los Volcanes 6500 Los Volcanes Rd. NW, 87121 505-767-5999
North Valley 3825 4th St. NW, 87107 505-761-4025
Palo Duro 5221 Palo Duro Ave. NE, 87110 505-888-8102
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational 501 Elizabeth St. SE, 87123 505-275-8731
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, 87109 505-764-6475
FITNESS CENTERS
50+ SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTERS
CENTER ADDRESS CONTACT
Palo Duro 5221 Palo Duro Ave. NE, 87110 505-888-8102
Los Volcanes 6500 Los Volcanes Rd. NW, 87121 505-767-5999
18+ SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTERS
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational 501 Elizabeth St. SE, 87123 505-275-8731
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, 87109 505-764-6475
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MEALS AND
MEAL SITES
Our senior meal program provides an opportunity to
promote good health, encourage socialization, and enhance
nutritional education.
Senior Affairs offers low-cost breakfast options and donation
based or low-cost lunch options to older adults 50+ at senior
and multigenerational centers Monday–Friday between
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Call your center for more information or to reserve your lunch
24-hours in advance.
Senior Affairs also offers home delivered meal service to
homebound seniors who have physical, emotional or other
limitations that do not allow them to leave their homes on their
own. If you, or someone you know, fits this description, call the
Senior Information & Assistance Hotline at 505-764-6400.
Barelas, Los Volcanes, North Valley, Manzano Mesa, and
North Domingo Baca centers offer lunch at no cost to adults
Apartments, Encino Garden, Donations for meals are
60+ ($2-dollar donation suggested.) Ages 50-59, lunch is
Encino Terrace, Embudo accepted and appreciated
offered at a reduced rate of $3.25. Highland, Palo Duro, &
Towers, Shalom House, but not required.
Bear Canyon centers offer lunch for 50+ at a reduced fee of
Tijeras Senior Center, La
$3.25 and also have low-cost made to order menu options. Menus and calendars of
Amistad, and Whispering
Adults under the age of 50 are invited to visit our two activities are available at
Pines Senior Center.
multigenerational centers (North Domingo Baca and Manzano each meal site. Limited
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Mesa) and can purchase lunch for $7.67. These meal sites are open transportation for
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 neighborhood residents is
Additional city and county meal sites that serve lunch to
p.m., and provide activities as available to some sites.
those 60+, include Raymond G. Sanchez Senior Center,
well as a hot lunch.
Cesar Chavez Community Center, Rio Bravo Senior Center, Call each site for more
Los Duranes Community Center, South Valley Multi- Reservations for lunch are information regarding hours
Purpose Senior Center, Taylor Ranch Community Center, required at least one day of operation and current
Paradise Hills Community Center Annex, Ed Romero Terrace prior before 1 p.m. re-opening status.
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SENIOR & MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTERS KEY
DB = Donation-Based
Lunch Available
LC = Low-Cost Lunch Available
CENTER ADDRESS CONTACT MEALS
Barelas 714 7th St. SW, 87102 505-764-6436 DB
Bear Canyon 4645 Pitt St. NE, 87111 505-767-5959 LC
Highland 131 Monroe St. NE, 87108 505-767-5210 LC
Los Volcanes 6500 Los Volcanes Rd. NW, 87121 505-767-5999 DB
North Valley 3825 4th St. NW, 87107 505-761-4025 DB
Palo Duro 5221 Palo Duro Ave. NE, 87110 505-888-8102 LC
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational 501 Elizabeth St. SE, 87123 505-275-8731 DB
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, 87109 505-764-6475 DB
MEAL SITES
CENTER ADDRESS CONTACT MEALS
Raymond G. Sanchez 9800 4th St. NW, 87114 505-897-8896 DB
Whispering Pines #6 Lark Rd., Tijeras; 87059 505-281-8003 DB
Paradise Hills 5901 Paradise Blvd. NW, 87114 505-314-0246 DB
Embudo Towers 8010 Constitution Ave. NE, 87110 505-764-6474 DB
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MEAL SITES (continued)
CENTER ADDRESS CONTACT MEALS
Rio Bravo 3910 Isleta Blvd. SW, 87105 505-873-6647 DB
Ed Romero Terrace 8100 Central Ave. SE, 87108 505-232-8880 DB
Encino Garden 412 Alvarado Dr. SE, 87108 505-266-7736 DB
Shalom House 5500 Wyoming Blvd. NE, 87109 505-823-1434 DB
Encino Terrace 609 Encino Pl. NE, 87102 505-247-4185 DB
South Valley Multipuropse 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW, 87105 505-468-7604 DB
La Amistad 415 Fruit Ave. NE, 87102 505-848-1395 DB
Taylor Ranch 4900 Kachina St. NW, 87120 505-768-6006 DB
Cesar Chavez 7505 Kathryn Ave. SE, 87108 505-256-2680 DB
Los Duranes 2920 Leopoldo Rd. NW, 87104 505-848-1338 DB
Tijeras Senior #10 Tijeras Ave., Tijeras; 87059 505-286-4220 DB
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VIRTUAL
ACTIVITIES
Stay connected from home with virtual
opportunities. Check out cabq.gov/seniors/
virtual, like us on Facebook.com/senior,
or follow us on Instagram.com/seniors
or lots of fitness videos, how-to’s and
useful information.
Daytime Dancing with Senior Affairs
Now you can experience Senior Affairs
dances in your own living room once per
month on GOV-TV (channel 16)
with Daytime Dancing with Senior Affairs.
Shows are aired monthly.
You can also watch past dance shows by
visiting cabq.gov/seniors/virtual.
Virtual Activities
Even if you’re still choosing to avoid visiting
the places you love in person, you can stay
connected to art and education through
online resources.
The ABQ BioPark brings the Aquarium,
Zoo, Tingley Beach, and Botanic Garden right
to your living room by sharing videos and
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photos of what's going on at their facilities
each day on their Facebook page, facebook.
com/abqbiopark/.
In addition, the Albuquerque Museum provides
podcasts, virtual tours, downloadable coloring
pages, and more at cabq.gov/culturalservices/
albuquerque-museum/trending.
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The Albuquerque Sunport has an impressive art collection, Adelante DiverseIT Tech
which you can view online at abqsunport.com/at-sunport/ Help Hotline
sunport-arts-program/. The Department of Senior Affairs
has teamed up with Adelante DiverseIT to provide free tech
Teeniors Goes Virtual
help! Adelante’s DiverseIT Team is standing by to answer your
Teeniors® are tech-savvy teens and
questions on the new tech help hotline. Call 505-503-INFO
young adults who help seniors learn
UNSPLASH/HENRY ASCROFT, COURTESY OF TEENIORS
(503-4636) and let them help get you connected to WiFi, use
technology through one-on-one, personalized coaching.
Zoom, or simply help determine if an email is spam.
Now in collaboration with the City of Albuquerque, they are
offering tutoring via phone and video calls to help you with DiverseIT is a nonprofit program that offers connection and
your electronic devices at no cost! quality work in the technology field. They are helping people
with disabilities, people of color, and women to start careers
Whether you have questions about your cell phone,
in IT with hands-on training. They also provide computers to
computers; want to learn how to text, video call; share
people with disabilities and local nonprofits, too.
pictures; download Netflix; order groceries online; navigate
the Internet; or anything else—you can contact Teeniors When you work with DiverseIT, you are supporting a larger
directly to set up your free session at teeniors@gmail.com mission to help others learn and grow. Visit goadelante.org/
or call 505-600-1297. Learn more at teeniors.com. diverseit/ for more information.
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IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES
AND EVENT SCHEDULE
Wednesdays I 9A–12P Pottery: Clay Classes
(Starting in October)
• Los Volcanes
Learn and explore the
Senior Center
fundamentals of creating
Tuesdays I 8A–12P
art with clay.
• Los Volcanes • North Domingo Baca
Senior Center Multigenerational Center
Tuesdays I 9A–12P Tuesdays and
Wednesdays I 9A–1P
Photography
From beginners to advanced Pottery: Intermediate
photography levels, join other Experienced ceramics class.
enthusiast in discovering and See instructor for suggested
sharing new techniques, tips, supply list. (Call for more
and passion. information and details on
how to sign up.)
(Must provide own camera.)
• Los Volcanes
ARTS & CRAFTS needlecraft, tips, and more. • North Domingo Baca Senior Center
Multigenerational Center Wednesdays I 9A–12P
ARTS & CRAFTS • North Valley
Wednesdays I 9–10:30A
Senior Center Pottery: Open Lab
Arts & Crafts Wednesdays I 9A–12:30P • North Domingo Baca
Learn crafts, plastic canvas, After completing the
Multigenerational Center six-month introduction
pin & button necklaces, and Ceramics
Thursdays I 6–8P class, members may use the
embroidering. Learn about ceramics—
starting with care and Pottery open studio time to explore
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• Barelas Senior Center personal self-paced projects.
Fridays I 8A–1P use of molds, pouring, Learn pottery, from pinch
preparation for firing, glazing, pots, slabs, coiling to wheel Materials and Firing fees
Arts and Craft: Sharing over-glazing, and staining, throwing in this self-directed apply. (See front desk for
This is an pen group setting for decorating, decals, etc. class. (All levels welcome.) more details.)
all level of crafters. (Material not included.) • North Valley • Los Volcanes
Share embroidery, crochet, • Barelas Senior Center Senior Center Senior Center
counted cross-stitch, knitting, Mondays and Mondays I 8A–12P Thursdays I 12:30–4:30P
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Retablos/Hispanic Folk Art • North Valley CROCHETING Project Linus: Isolette Covers
Learn more about the Senior Center AND KNITTING Join us in crafting isolettes
devotional folk art painting Tuesdays and Crocheting for hospitals. Many of
which uses iconography Thursdays I Share crochet project ideas, the isolettes are donated
derived from traditional 9A–12P tips and techniques with to Project Linus. (Please
Catholic Church art. others in this self taught class. provide your own materials
Stained Glass:
This is a sharing class and is for the donations.)
Open Workshop This is an informal group
self taught. Enjoy learning the art of working on individual and • Manzano Mesa
Must provide own materials. stained glass in this group projects. (Must provide Multigenerational Center
hands-on open workshop. own materials.) 4th Fridays I 1–4P
• Barelas Senior Center
Tuesdays I 9–11:30A Learn how to make a pattern, • Los Volcanes DRAWING AND PAINTING
cut glass, use a grinder, and Senior Center
Rosemalers Beginning Acrylic Painting
piece projects together using Wednesdays I 9–11A
Practice rosemaling from with Gillotti
copper foil.
Norway, dalmalning from • Los Volcanes This class is for the
Sweden, hindeloopen from Enhance and master Senior Center beginner painter. Bring your
soldering skills. Fridays I 1:30–3:30P
Holland, bauernmalerei from own supplies. (Please call
Germany, and others. (Bring • Barelas Senior Center to register.)
Project Linus
a wood piece to get started. ) Tuesdays I 8:30–11:30A
Learn techniques for creating Supply List: Bring a canvas,
• Highland Senior Center Tin sweaters, afghans, baby a canvas board, and brushes
Friday | 9:30–11:30A Tin punching is a colonial art blankets, etc. (1 brush 1” wide min, 2”
form to make functional and preferred).
• Highland Senior Center Many of the blankets
Saturday | 10A–12P decorative items from tin. are donated. (All levels • Barelas Senior Center
(This is a self-taught class and welcome.) Tuesdays I 9A–12P
Stained Glass
materials are not included.) • Bear Canyon
Learn how to cut, grind and Drawing
copper foil glass, assemble, • Barelas Senior Center Senior Center Learn to draw in this instructor
solder and complete projects. Tuesdays I 1–4P Mondays I 9–11:30A led free class.
Materials not included. • Los Volcanes • Manzano Mesa (Must provide own materials.
(Must provide own materials. Senior Center Multigenerational Center See instructor for suggested
Materials not included.) Wednesdays I 1:30–4P 2nd Saturdays I 9A–12P supply list.)
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• Los Volcanes blending. Open group setting Plastic Canvas Each month, a member
Senior Center with no instruction. Learn the crafting of plastic volunteers to demonstrate a
Thursdays I 9–11A (All levels. Attendees must canvas which is a craft with technique that can be used
provide own materials.) regularly spaced holes in in our journals.
Gathering of Artists
imitation of embroidery We use a wide range
Also known as “Artist Series” • North Valley
canvas. Also known as vinyl of supplies to include
started by Ralph Lewis, this Senior Center
weave. (Must provide own watercolors, acrylic paints,
group of artists will present Fridays I 9A–12P
materials. See instructor for gesso, rubber stamps
and gently critique art pieces
Oil Painting: Open suggested supply list.) and pencils.
in any medium.
Workshop • Los Volcanes
(Artists of all levels are After the demo in a class, we
Instruction is given on Senior Center
welcome.) work in our journals and then
perspective, composition, Thursdays I 1–4P the next month we have a
• Highland Senior Center form, color mixing and
“show and tell” for the journal
Mondays I 10A–12P blending in this workshop. Visiting Artists Series
spread we worked on the
Guest artist guides
(All levels welcome. Must previous month.
Learn to Draw with Kelly participants in an activity that
provide your own materials.)
Join us for drawing with often involves a live-demo • Bear Canyon
instructor Kelly! (Must • Bear Canyon with a hands-on experience. Senior Center
provide own supplies. Senior Center 3rd Saturdays I 12–3P
(Open to all level of artists.
Supplies can be purchased Wednesdays I
Rotating featured volunteer Watercolor
at local craft store.) 8:30–11:30A
artist presentations each A class for anyone interested
Supply List: One 12x18 Painting week from Labor Day to in learning basic watercolor
of Newsprint, one Learn new painting Memorial Day. During painting techniques and
kneaded eraser, and techniques with this free summer months, program general practice. (Must
one charcoal pencil. instructor led class. is less formal instruction.) provide own materials.)
• North Domingo Baca (Must provide own materials. • Palo Duro Senior Center • Los Volcanes
Multigenerational Center See instructor for suggested Tuesdays I 1–3P Senior Center
Fridays I 9–11A supply list.) Thursdays I 9–10:30A
Visual Journals
Oil Painting • Los Volcanes This group shares tips, Watercolor: Intro
Class focuses on composition, Senior Center techniques and ideas for A class for anyone interested
form, color mixing and Tuesdays I 9–11A working in an art journal. in learning basic watercolor
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techniques. The class covers Supply List: watercolor paper, Senior Center other’s quilts to completion.
materials, composition, watercolor paints, brushes, Tuesdays I 9–11A • Bear Canyon
values, perspective, and mixing pallet, watercolor Senior Center
Swedish Weaving
special techniques. cups, pencils, a big eraser Tuesdays I 8:30–11:45A
Swedish Weaving is an art
(No prior art experience or and a drying towel.
of weaving yarns through WOODCARVING
special talents are needed. • Highland Senior Center a counted cloth, called
Taught in 5-week sessions. Tuesdays I 9:30–11:30A Monk’s Cloth. (There is a $10 Woodcarving
There is a $10 fee plus material fee.) Learn woodworking by hand
materials. Please call for QUILTING, SEWING in this instructor led class.
• Palo Duro Senior Center
session dates.) AND WEAVING (Must provide own materials.
Fridays I 2:15–4:15P
• Bear Canyon Hand Quilting See instructor for suggested
Sewing and Alterations supply list.)
Senior Center Members interested in quilting
Bring your latest sewing
Mondays (for 5 weeks) I and quilting art assemble. • Los Volcanes
project and get help with any
9:30–11:30A Most members quilt by hand, Senior Center
alterations or questions you
however, sewing machines Mondays I 8:30–10:30A
Watercolor: Open Workshop might have.
are welcome.
This on-going activity allows • Palo Duro Senior Center • Manzano Mesa
participants to share ideas, (No formal instruction is given,
Tuesdays I 10A–12:30P Multigenerational Center
techniques and inspiration. encouragement is shared
Wednesdays I 8–11:30A
by all.) Quilting: Cluster
(No registration required.)
• North Valley A group of hand quilters Woodcarving: Bear
• Bear Canyon Senior Center sharing techniques, Canyon Carvers
Senior Center Mondays I 8A–2:30P conversation and laughs. Women and men of all skill
Tuesdays I 1–4P (Novice and experienced levels enjoy woodcarving in
Swedish Weaving quilters are welcome.) this ongoing class.
Watercolor: Open Studio Practice a special form of
This class is for self-led, • North Domingo Baca • Bear Canyon
decorative embroidery, also
intermediate-level students. Multigenerational Center Senior Center
known as huck weaving
Fridays I 10A–4P Fridays I 8A–12P
Members may use the open or huck embroidery. (Call
studio time to further explore for more information on Quilting: Experienced Woodcarving: Power
projects in watercolor. registration and supplies.) This group of experienced Learn woodworking
(Must bring your supplies.) • Los Volcanes hand quilters work on each using power tools in this
20SENIOR ACTIVITIES CATALOG 2021
instructor-led class. Some skills or need access to (No partner required.) • North Domingo Baca
power tools are provided, the Internet. • Highland Senior Center Multigenerational Center
must provide own materials. Tuesdays I 10–11A Tuesdays I 4:45–5:45P
• Bear Canyon
(See instructor for suggested Senior Center Japanese Folk Dance
Dancing with the Bars
supply list.) Mondays, Wednesdays, (Beginning in September)
Dancing with the Bars is a
• Los Volcanes and Fridays I 9A–12P movement exercise form of • Bear Canyon
Senior Center • Los Volcanes dancing to the bars of music. Senior Center
Mondays I 1:30–3:30P Senior Center It’s a fun way to achieve a Mondays I 10A–12P
COMPOSITION Mondays, Wednesdays, fit, toned body, and serene Wise Women Belly Dance
(WRITING CLASSES) and Fridays I 9A–3P mind. It is user friendly, This gentle approach to
playful, and easy. this ancient art form can be
Word Wright’s Writing • North Valley
Senior Center • Bear Canyon enjoyed by women of all
Open creative writing group
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Senior Center abilities, shapes and sizes.
that meets weekly to help
each other put their thoughts and Fridays I 1–3P Thursdays I 8:30–9:15A (There is a $5 for the first
into words. introductory class fee or a
• Palo Duro Senior Center Dance and Movement
$35 fee for 4 classes.)
• North Domingo Baca Tuesdays and Thursdays I for Parkinson’s
Multigenerational Center 9:30–11:30A Join in the musicality, rhythm, • Manzano Mesa
Mondays I 1:30–3:30P expression, inventiveness Multigenerational Center
PC Computer Workshop and sheer physical pleasure Thursdays I 6:15–7:15P
Memories – Autobiography
• Bear Canyon of dance.
Recall and record your
Senior Center LINE DANCING
favorite memories. (Customized for all abilities.)
3rd Wednesdays I
• Bear Canyon 1:30–3:30P • North Valley Line dancing is a
Senior Center Senior Center choreographed dance with
Tuesdays I 9–11:15A 1st and 3rd repeated sequences of steps,
DA N C E
Thursdays I 2–3P where people dance in one or
COMPUTER DANCING more lines/rows. (All levels are
Hula and Hawaiian Culture
led by various instructors.)
Open Computer Lab Ballroom: Beginning Learn Hula dance and
Open to members who wish Come learn the basics experience the rich and Line Dancing: Beginning
to sharpen their computer moves for ballroom dancing. beautiful Hawaiian culture. • Bear Canyon
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Senior Center • Bear Canyon and prize giveaways, raffles, • Bear Canyon
Wednesdays I 9–10A Senior Center drawings and refreshments. Senior Center
Tuesdays I 3:15–4:30P ($3 for basic/special play, Fridays | 12:15–4:30P
• Bear Canyon
$.25 for other games.)
Senior Center • Highland Senior Center • Bear Canyon
Tuesdays I 1:30–3P Wednesdays I 2:30–4P • Barelas Senior Center Senior Center
Tuesdays I 2–4:15P Saturdays | 9A–2:45P
• Bear Canyon • Los Volcanes
Senior Center Senior Center • Bear Canyon • Highland Senior Center
Thursdays I 3:15–4:30P Thursdays I 10:10–11:10A Senior Center Wednesdays I 1–3P
Wednesdays I 2–4P
• Highland Senior Center • Manzano Mesa Game Day
Thursdays I 2:30–4P Multigenerational Center • Highland Senior Center
Open recreational play of
Tuesdays I 9:15–11:15A Mondays I 2–4P
• Los Volcanes a variety of old favorites
Senior Center • Manzano Mesa • Manzano Mesa such as Scrabble, UNO,
Thursdays I 9–10A Multigenerational Center Multigenerational Center Backgammon, or feel free to
Fridays | 1:30–3:30P Thursdays I 2–4:30P bring your own games!
• North Domingo Baca
Multigenerational Center Line Dancing: Intermediate/ Chess for Fun • Barelas Senior Center
Thursdays I 1:30–3P Improver Open recreational play of the Mondays–Fridays I
• Manzano Mesa competitive 64-square board- 8A–5P
• Manzano Mesa game between two players.
Multigenerational Center • Bear Canyon
Multigenerational Center
Tuesdays I 1:30–3:30P Each player begins with 16 Senior Center
Mondays I 9:15–11:15A
game pieces. Wednesdays I 9:30–11A
Line Dancing: Advanced
Line Dancing: Beginning/ • Bear Canyon (All levels welcome.)
Starter Senior Center Mahjong: American
• Bear Canyon Recreational, open play of the
• Manzano Mesa Thursdays I 1:30P – 3P
Senior Center 144-tile game where tiles are
Multigenerational Center
Mondays | 11:30A–2:30P drawn and discarded until a
Wednesdays I 12:15–1:15P GAMES
• Bear Canyon player has a winning hand.
BOARD GAMES
Line Dancing: Intermediate Senior Center • Bear Canyon
• Barelas Senior Center BINGO Wednesdays | Senior Center
Wednesdays I 10:10–11:10A Join us for Live BINGO! Cash 11:30A–4:30P Mondays I 12–4:30P
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• Los Volcanes • Los Volcanes • North Valley with other multiple players.
Senior Center Senior Center Senior Center • Bear Canyon
Tuesdays I 12:30–4:30P Tuesdays I 12:45–4P Sundays I 12:30–5P Senior Center
• Los Volcanes Puzzles • Highland Senior Center Wednesdays I
Senior Center Recreational open puzzle Mondays, Tuesdays, 12:30–3:30P
Wednesdays I 1–4:30P play with other members. Thursdays, and Bridge: WPB Club
• Barelas Senior Center Fridays I 8A–4P Recreational open play with
• North Domingo Baca
Multigenerational Center Mondays–Fridays I 8A–5P • Highland Senior Center other multiple players.
Mondays–Fridays I Wednesdays I 8A–6P
• Los Volcanes • Bear Canyon
12–2P Senior Center • Highland Senior Center Senior Center
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays I 10A–3P Wednesdays I 12–3:30P
Mahjong: Asian
and Fridays I 8–9A
Open, recreational play of CARD GAMES Canasta Hand & Foot
the Chinese tile-based game, • Los Volcanes Recreational open play of a
Bridge: Duplicate
played by four-players. Senior Center version of Canasta where
Recreational open play, non
• Bear Canyon Mondays, Wednesdays, each player is dealt two sets
sanctioned game. Typically
Senior Center and Fridays I 3:–4:30P of cards.
played with the same partner
Saturdays I 12–2:30P • Los Volcanes throughout the game. • Bear Canyon
Senior Center • Bear Canyon Senior Center
Mexican Train
Tuesdays I 8A–4:30P Senior Center Mondays and Thursdays I
Recreational open play with
Thursdays I 12:45–4P 12–4:30P
other multi-players of the • Los Volcanes
modern version of Dominoes. Senior Center Bridge: Party • North Valley
Thursdays I 8A–6P Recreational open play with Senior Center
• Bear Canyon
other multiple players. Tuesdays I 1–5P
Senior Center • Los Volcanes
Saturdays I 10A–12:30P Senior Center • Los Volcanes • North Valley
Saturdays I 9A–12:30P Senior Center Senior Center
• Highland
Fridays I 12:30–4P Fridays I 1–4:30P
Senior Center • North Valley
Mondays and Senior Center Bridge: Walk-In Cribbage
Wednesdays I 12:30–4P Mondays–Fridays I 8A–5P Recreational open play Recreational, open play of
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the traditional two-player This game involves teams Thursdays I 12:30–6P Senior Center
card game. taking turns tossing washers Mondays I 12–3P
• Manzano Mesa
• Bear Canyon towards a box or hole.
Multigenerational Center Shanghai Rummy
Senior Center • Bear Canyon Wednesdays I 1–4:30P Recreational, open play of a
Mondays | 9A–12P Senior Center Rummy game based on Gin
Fridays I 10–11A Poker Rummy typically played by
• Bear Canyon
Recreational, open play of three to eight players.
Senior Center Pinochle traditional card games that
Thursdays | 9:30–11:30A Recreational, open play card • Bear Canyon
involve skill and strategy.
game derived from the bard Senior Center
Euchre • Bear Canyon
game bezique. Thursdays I 12–4P
Open, recreational play of the Senior Center
trick-taking card game played Players score points by Mondays I 1–4P Spite or Malice
with a deck of 24, 28, or 32 trick-tacking and by forming Recreational, open play,
standard playing cards in combinations of cards into • Los Volcanes traditional card game of
teams of two. melds. Typically played Senior Center cat and mouse with two or
between two to four players. Wednesdays I 12:30–4P more players.
• Los Volcanes
Senior Center • Bear Canyon • Los Volcanes • Los Volcanes
Tuesdays I 12:30–4:30P Senior Center Senior Center Senior Center
Tuesdays I 9:30–11:30A Thursdays I 12:30–4P Thursdays I 1–4P
Hearts
Recreational open play with • Bear Canyon • North Valley
OTHER GAMES
card game typically played Senior Center Senior Center
in teams of four, but can Tuesdays | 12:30–4:45P Mondays–Fridays I Billiards
accommodate between three 12–4P Recreational open play with
to six players. • Highland Senior Center multiple players. (All expert
Rummikub
• Bear Canyon
Tuesdays I 12P–4P levels are welcome.)
Recreational open play with
Senior Center • Los Volcanes other multi-players of the tile • Barelas Senior Center
Fridays I 9A–12P Senior Center based game which combines Mondays–Fridays I
Wednesdays I 12:30–4P elements of the card game 8A–5P
Huachas
Rummy and Mahjong. • Bear Canyon
Recreational, open play • Los Volcanes
game similar to horseshoes. Senior Center • Los Volcanes Senior Center
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Mondays–Fridays I Senior Center Thursdays I 1–2:30P ITALIAN
8A–4:45P Sundays I 12:30–4:45P
GERMAN Italian for Beginners
• Bear Canyon Whether you are a beginner
LANGUAGE German: Intermediate
Senior Center starting with basics or
Saturdays I 9A–2:45P DUTCH Members will need to have looking to practice your
pronunciation and grammar skills, this class is for you.
• Highland Senior Center Dutch Speaking Club
under control and can write
Mondays–Fridays I Practice Dutch with this fun, This course will
sentences with dependent
8A–4P easy-going group. introduce engaging and
clauses.
communicating in Italian.
• Bear Canyon
• Highland Senior Center (This is not a conversational
Senior Center Learn how to greet people;
Wednesdays I 8A–6P German class.)
Fridays I 10–11:30A introduce yourself and
• Highland Senior Center • Palo Duro Senior Center others; talk about where
Saturdays I 10A–3P FRENCH Thursdays I 9–10:45A you live, where you come
from and what you do; and
• Los Volcanes French I German: Conversational
describe people and the
Senior Center Learn and practice French. This class is designed for
clothes they wear.
people with some knowledge
Mondays–Fridays I • North Domingo Baca
of German grammar and • Barelas Senior Center
8A–4:30P Multigenerational Center
pronunciation who want Thursdays I 1:30–2:30P
Thursdays I 11–12:30P
• Los Volcanes to improve their long-lost
Senior Center French II memory from travels and Italian Workshop:
Thursdays I 8A–6P Learn and practice French previous classes. Intermediate
at an more in-depth level. Emphasis is on reading,
• Los Volcanes Teacher is a native-born
grammar, conversation and
This class is taught at an
Senior Center German and brings a
verb conjugation.
intermediate level. comprehensive knowledge
Saturday I 8A–12:30P
(Please see instructor to of customs, culture and Acquire the basic tools to get
• North Valley determine if the content language to make this class around in Italy, as well as an
Senior Center and level is appropriate for informative and fun. appreciation of the culture.
Mondays–Fridays I skill level.) • Bear Canyon • Bear Canyon
8A–4:45P
• North Domingo Baca Senior Center Senior Center
• North Valley Multigenerational Center Tuesdays I 1:15–3:15P Tuesdays I 11:30A–1P
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LIP READING Tuesdays I 1:15–3P Thursdays I 10A–12P by Carcassi, Sor, and Giuliani.
Lip Reading Guitar: Classical Beginners Music and guitar theory
MUSIC will be explored to further
Learn to hear with your eyes This free course aims to
and never miss a word again! GUITAR teach the fundamentals enhance the presentation of
of the classical guitar, i.e. a chosen performance piece,
(There is a $5 Book Fee for Guitar: Beginning
reading music, tuning and which each student will work
this class.) You will need your own
maintenance, basic theory, on as a final requirement.
• Bear Canyon instrument and music stand.
performance techniques, etc. • Bear Canyon
Senior Center • Bear Canyon
Learn to play duets and Senior Center
Mondays I 12:30–1P Senior Center
“Greensleeves” and add to Thursdays I 2–4P
Wednesdays I
SPANISH
your knowledge base in this Guitar Group (Jam Session)
8:30–9:30A
easy-going, but practice- You need your own
Spanish Workshop: Guitar: Advanced Beginning based class. instrument and music stand.
Intermediate You will need your own The book “Solo Guitar
First hour has an emphasis For those who can play
instrument and music stand. Playing, Book One, 3rd
on the study of grammar. guitar. Other instruments
• Bear Canyon Edition” by Fredrick Noad and are welcome. (We welcome
Second hour consists of topics Senior Center your own instrument
selected by the facilitator with musicians, amateurs and
Wednesdays I 10A–12P are required. professionals.)
an emphasis on conversation
and cultural themes. Guitar: Intermediate • Bear Canyon • North Valley
You will need your own Senior Center Senior Center
• Bear Canyon Thursdays I 12:15–2P
instrument and music stand. Tuesdays I 9:45–11:15A
Senior Center
Tuesdays I 9–10:50A • Bear Canyon Guitar: Classical Guitar Group
Senior Center Intermediate Structural guitar learning
Spanish Workshop: Wednesday I 11A–1P This free course continues
Contemporary class beginning and
the fundamentals learned in intermediate guitar players.
Carry on conversations with Guitar: Classical 1 Beginning
Beginning Classical Guitar but
others in Spanish. Improve You will need your own (Must bring own guitar.)
with emphasis on finishing
fluency through use. instrument and music stand. • Los Volcanes
the “Solo Guitar Playing,
• Bear Canyon • Bear Canyon Book One, 3rd edition,” along Senior Center
Senior Center Senior Center with learning simple studies Fridays I 10A–12P
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• Los Volcanes Saturdays I 9:30–11A at their own pace. Multigenerational Center
Senior Center • Manzano Mesa Mondays, Wednesdays,
Kendo
Fridays I 12–2P Multigenerational Center and Fridays I 10:15–11:15A
Japanese martial
art, descended from Mondays, Wednesdays Enhance Fitness
SPORTS AND FITNESS and Fridays I 8:15–9:15A
swordsmanship, that uses Improve balance, flexibility,
SPORTS bamboo swords as well as bone density, coordination,
Aerobics/Exercise to Music
protective armor. Our classes are fun routines endurance, alertness,
50+ Senior Softball League
• North Domingo Baca designed with low impact strength and help with fall
Meeting (Mens)
Multigenerational Center aerobic exercises to prevention, in this evidence-
This is a league is for men
Wednesdays I 6:30–8P strengthen the cardiovascular based senior fitness class.
50+, who want to play semi-
competitive softball. system in combination with A base-line assessment will
Pickleball
energizing music. be conducted at the start
• Highland Senior Center What better way to start
and you will be pleased with
2nd Fridays I 9:30– off the week than to have • Highland Senior Center
the gains you have made at
11:30A a Monday Fun-Day playing Mondays, Wednesdays,
the 16-week assessment.
pickleball! and Fridays I 9–10A
ABQ Karate
Learn the Japanese martial • Barelas Senior Center • North Valley
Enhance Fitness
art, karate. Mondays I 1:30–3:30P Senior Center
This is an evidence-based
Mondays, Wednesdays,
Skills instruction that • Los Volcanes senior fitness class in which
and Fridays I 8:15–9:15A
develop confidence, Senior Center a three part assessment
awareness, and social skills Mondays I 9:30–11A will be conducted for each Flex & Tone
through martial arts. participant. This class will work to
• North Domingo Baca FITNESS (Class components include elongate and strengthen your
Multigenerational Center cardio, weight training and muscles to achieve increased
Aerobics flexibility, improve posture
Mondays and flexibility.)
Fun, low impact aerobics and develop a strong core.
Wednesdays I 5–8P • North Domingo Baca
class with energizing music
Aikdo designed to strengthen the Multigenerational Center • Highland Senior Center
Japanese martial arts class. cardiovascular system. Mondays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays I
and Fridays I 8:10–9:05A 8:15–9:15A
• North Domingo Baca This class is for all level
Multigenerational Center exercisers. Everyone works • North Domingo Baca Gentle Exercise
27AUGUST–DECEMBER 2021
Performed primarily in a kickboxing, and Latin-style Pilates Work at your own pace
chair. The focus is resistance movements set to popular Learn the value of core toward improving strength,
training to build strength. music. stabilization, muscle balance, stamina, and muscle tone.
(Equipment such as small and proper alignment, while (There is a $1.50 fee per
• North Domingo Baca
balls and bands are used integrating mindfulness, session.)
Multigenerational Center
to make these exercises fluidity and grace.
Mondays I 4:30–6:45P • Bear Canyon
interesting and challenging.) • North Valley Senior Center
• Manzano Mesa • North Domingo Baca Senior Center Mondays, Wednesdays,
Multigenerational Center Multigenerational Center Wednesdays I and Fridays I
Mondays, Wednesday, Tuesdays I 4:30–5:30P 8:30–9:30A 9:30–10:30A
and Fridays I 9:30–10:30A
• North Domingo Baca Salsa Aerobics Zumba
• Highland Senior Center Multigenerational Center Spice up your workout with Zumba is a dance-based
Mondays, Wednesdays, Wednesdays and energetic and sizzling routine. group fitness program. This
and Fridays I 10:15–11:15A Thursdays I 5:30–6:30P Learn the fundamentals of class features a fusion of
Latin dance such as Salsa, dance, resistance training,
Get Moving Cardio/Aerobics
Pilates Merengue, Bachata, Brazillian Pilates, yoga, kickboxing,
Dance Class (Sponsored by
Increase your core strength, Samba and the well known and Latin-style movements
Silver Sneakers)
balance and flexibility while Cha Cha. (Fitness or Dance set to popular music.
This class is designed to having fun. Shoes are required.) • North Domingo Baca
strengthen the cardiovascular Members, of all levels, can
• Los Volcanes Multigenerational Center
system and burn calories as safely participate in this
Senior Center Mondays, Wednesdays,
you have fun dancing. 50-minute classes.
Saturdays I 9:30–10:30A and Saturdays I
• Highland Senior Center (Special emphasis is placed 9:15–10:15A
Tuesdays I 2–3P on improving balance, • Los Volcanes
Senior Center Zumba
strengthening abdominals
Jazzercise Zumba fuses Latin rhythms
and back muscles for Tuesdays I 2:30–3:30P
Jazzercise is a dance-based and easy-to-follow moves to
improved posture, and ease
group fitness program. T.N.T Dynamite create a fitness program that
of movement.)
Jazzercise class features a Trim and tone your body will blow your mind. Ditch
fusion of dance, resistance • Barelas Senior Center with this class designed to fit the boring workout and join
training, Pilates, yoga, Mondays I 8:30–9:30A your needs and abilities. the party!
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(There is a $4 fee per session.) Yoga: Beginning Yoga: Gentle Hatha Tai Chi
Improve posture and core Develop a deeper A series of easy, gentle
• North Valley
strength, as well as reduce connection through a slow- movements that balance the
Senior Center
lower back pain and increase paced, gentle Hatha yoga. internal energy. The benefits
Tuesdays I 5:30–6:30P
muscle flexibility. We will utilize various include improved balance,
WELLNESS (There is a $5 fee/session at breathing techniques as flexibility, stamina, and
Bear Canyon and a $7 fee at we flow through different regulation of stress, blood
Chair Yoga Manzano Mesa.) yoga asanas (poses) to help pressure, and weight.
Focus on alignment, reduce stress, increase
• Bear Canyon • Los Volcanes
breath, relaxation, and core flexibility, and decrease
Senior Center Senior Center
awareness by increasing chronic pain.
Fridays I 10–11A Mondays I 12:15–1:15P
strength, flexibility, mobility,
Essential oils, affirmations,
and building bone density. • Manzano Mesa T’ai Chi Ch’uan
and various props will also
(There is a $5 fee per session.) Multigenerational Center A form of martial arts that
be used.
Wednesdays I 5–6P provides a cardiovascular
• Bear Canyon (There is a $5 fee per session.) workout and improves balance.
Senior Center Yoga: Dahn • North Valley • Bear Canyon
Mondays I 2:30–3:30P Dahn Yoga is the yoga of Senior Center Senior Center
stress relief. Mondays I 3:45–4:45P
Laughter Yoga Saturdays I 11:30A–1P
Laughter yoga is not comedy, Increase flexibility, improve
Yoga: Hatha Blend Tai-Chi for Health
but a combination of laughter breathing patterns and
With this yoga, move your Tai Chi for Heath has shown
exercises with yoga breathing concentration.
body slowly and deliberately to prevent falls, reduce
exercises (Pranayama). Through committed practice, into different poses that pain, improve physical and
This yoga is based on the class members can also challenge strength and cognitive function, enhance
belief that voluntary laughter manage problems with flexibility while focusing on self-efficiency, relieve
provides similar benefits as weight. (There is a $3 fee.) relaxation and mindfulness. depression, and enhance
spontaneous laughter. (There is a $7 fee per session.)
• North Valley health-related quality of life.
• Manzano Mesa Senior Center • Manzano Mesa (This is an eight week course
Multigenerational Tuesdays and Multigenerational starting August 5.)
Center Thursdays I Center • Barelas Senior Center
Saturdays I 9–10A 3:15–4:15P Mondays I 6–7:15P Thursdays | 1:15–2:15P
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GROUPS
AND CLUBS
Off Beat Artists Tuesdays I 10A–12P
A group of self-directed
artists working primarily BOOKS AND DISCUSSION
in drawing and painting
Classic and Great Books
mediums, sharing creative
Discussion Group
experiences in an
Read and discuss the classics
atmosphere of camaraderie.
with this group.
(Participants provide their
• Bear Canyon
own materials and work
Senior Center
at their own pace. Gentle
2nd and 4th Fridays I 1–3P
critiques with one another,
if requested.) Inquiring Minds
All members take turns
• Barelas Senior Center
researching topics and
1st and 3rd Fridays I
presenting them to the class
1–3P
for discussion.
Portrait Drawing • Bear Canyon
Models are needed weekly Senior Center
for the Highland Portrait Mondays I 10–11A
Drawing class, which
sketches live models with a Bible Study
focus on the proportions of • Los Volcanes
GROUPS AND CLUBS contribute to our group effort the head and face. Senior Center
to making baby blankets, Tuesdays I 9:30–11A
ARTS AND CRAFTS In return, models will get
hats, scarves, or lap blankets
Happy Hookers copies of all the artworks of Bible Discussion Group
to donate to local charitable
your portrait. • Manzano Mesa
Crochet Club organizations. (All ages and
Multigenerational Center
Enjoy crocheting? skill levels are welcome to join New Artists are welcome and
Thursdays I 10–11A
We help each other learn our fun and informal group.) models are always needed.
new stitches, read patterns, • Manzano Mesa (Call the front desk for more Libros
and share ideas. Work on Multigenerational Center information.) Learn several book-making
an individual creations or Mondays I 1–3P • Highland Senior Center techniques.
30SENIOR ACTIVITIES CATALOG 2021
• Manzano Mesa 3rd Saturdays I 12–3:30P (Ability to read music is a plus.)
Multigenerational Center 12:30–3:30P • Bear Canyon
Red Hat Sisters
1st Saturdays I 9A–12P Senior Center
Sage Albuquerque • Manzano Mesa
Men’s Bible Study an LGBTQIA+ Senior Multigenerational Center Thursdays I 10A–12P
• North Domingo Baca Organization 3rd Thursdays I 10–11A Guitar: Beginning Jazz
Multigenerational Center Meetings will be a variety Jazz jam session for beginner
Red Hat Society
Mondays I 8:30–10A of events which include fun guitar players.
Join your sisters across the
with bingo, and other types
Mystery Book Club nation and the world, and (Must bring your own guitar.)
of games.
All books read in the club are greet middle-age with verve,
• Bear Canyon
available at the public library. • Highland Senior Center humor and frivolity.
Senior Center
• Palo Duro Senior Center Wednesdays I The only criteria for joining Mondays I 8–10A
2nd Tuesdays I 3:30–6:30P are willingness to share a
1:30–2:30P red hat. Guitar Workshop
Sage Albuquerque
Must bring your own guitar.
an LGBTQIA+ Senior • Palo Duro Senior Center
COMMUNITY GROUPS Organization 1st Saturdays I • Bear Canyon
A conversation group where 11A–12:30P Senior Center
VFW Post 10763
individuals gather without Mondays I 1–4P
Veterans of foreign wars
gather to share experiences. judgment and open their MUSIC Harmonizers
hearts and minds to others We have the most wonderful
• Bear Canyon ABQ Accordion Club
in a social setting filled with choral group you can imagine.
Senior Center Group open to accordion
acceptance and laughter.
1st Thursdays I 10A–12P players of any level. The Harmonizers perform at
• Highland Senior Center • Bear Canyon nursing homes and church
OLOC (Old Lesbian’s
2nd Thursdays I 2–4P Senior Center events. (New singers welcome
Organizing for Change)
2nd and 4th to join.)
The Old Lesbian’s Organizing Sage Albuquerque
for Change is a cooperative an LGBTQIA+ Senior Thursdays I 7–9P • Highland Senior Center
community of Old Lesbian Organization Wednesdays I 10A–12P
Beartones
feminist activists from many Offering a variety of activities. This is a four part (soprano, Hi-Toners
backgrounds. • Highland Senior Center alto, tenor and bass) singing Enjoy singing and learning
• Highland Senior Center 2nd Saturdays I group. different melodies?
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Then, this group is for you. (New members welcomed. No • Bear Canyon Escribiente
Open to those who read meeting on the 1st Friday and Senior Center Calligraphy Society
music or want to learn. Saturday of every month.) Thursdays I 8–9:15A Learn more about the fine art
(The Hi-Toners perform at • Highland Senior Center of beautiful writing. (For more
different community events.) 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
Zia Sundials Chapter #106 information about the group
Fridays I 10A–12P
Members of the National or escribiente calligraphy:
• Highland Senior Center Association of Watch and visit escribiente.org.)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Clock Collectors.
Fridays I 10:30A–12P • Manzano Mesa
Saturdays I 10A–12:30P • Bear Canyon Multigenerational Center
Piano: Beginning / Ukulele Beginners Senior Center 1st Wednesdays I
Intermediate Workshop Learn the basics of ukulele: 2nd Saturdays I 6:30–8:30P
Come learn to play the piano holding, strumming, chords, 12:30–2:30P
or improve your skills with us. TOPS #216: Take Off
and playing songs. Corvairs of New Mexico Pounds Sensibly
• Bear Canyon • Highland Senior Center Dedicated to the preservation • Manzano Mesa
Senior Center Wednesdays I of the Corvair automobile. Multigenerational Center
Fridays I 9–10:30A 4:30–6:30P (This group meets twice a Fridays I 9:30–11:30A
Piano Workshop: week. See schedule below.)
OTHER INTEREST GROUPS Speak with Distinction
Intermediate • Highland Senior Center Toastmasters
(Beginning in September 2021) Cherokee SW Township 3rd Wednesdays I 5–6P • Manzano Mesa
Students late elementary to Members of the Cherokee AND Multigenerational Center
advanced. Nation gather and discuss 1st Saturdays I 10A–12P Thursdays I 5:30–7P
traditions and culture.
(Bring your own piano music ABQ Astronomical Society Deaf Senior Citizens of
books. Some music will also • Bear Canyon • Manzano Mesa Greater Albuquerque
be provided.) Senior Center Multigenerational Center Social group for deaf seniors.
• Bear Canyon 2nd Saturdays 1st and 3rd Wednesdays I
Senior Center I 10:30A–2:30P 7–8:45P • Palo Duro Senior Center
Fridays I 10:45A–12P Thursdays I 8:30A–12P
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Cherokees of NM
Roadrunner Strummers • Manzano Mesa Investment Club
Pounds Sensibly)
Peace, fun and harmony with Multigenerational Center Club follows the NAIC program.
Helping people take off
the ukulele. pounds sensibly. 3rd Saturdays I 12–3P • Palo Duro Senior Center
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