November, 2014 Volume 41 - Issue 11 Los Alamos Retired and Senior News T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E L O S A L A M O S R E T I R E D A N D S E N I O R O R G A N I Z A T I O N Pauline Schneider, Executive Director Web Site: beseniorcenter.qwestoffice.net The Area Agency on Aging needs an Advisory Council Member from our County! The memorial funds for Julia Gehre has purchased the above grill for the BESC kitchen. Thank you to the contributors. Festival of Trees The 2014 Festival of Trees is coming! Tree Lovers and Chocolate Lovers must mark their November calendars for the LARSO annual fundraisers at the BESC. Our week-long Festival of Trees will kick off with an evening of danceable music and delicious chocolate on Saturday, November 15, and end on the afternoon of Saturday, November 22, with a craft fair, Santa Claus, and the ending of the silent auction for all the trees and wreaths. Donations of holiday décor are most welcome and should arrive to be included in the auction by Friday, November 14. Craft table reservations and tickets for the Festival of Chocolate can be obtained by calling 662-8920. Seniors in our County benefit greatly each year from meals, rides and adult day services that are funded by the Non Metro Area Agency on Aging (NMAAA) in Santa Fe. In order to ensure that the needs of each community are heard, the NMAAA has an Advisory Council that meets 3-4 times/year with representatives from each community where their funds are used. Los Alamos County does not currently have anyone to represent us on this Advisory Council. The person cannot be a staff member of our senior centers, but certainly can be someone who goes to one or both centers and has an interest in seeing that services are meeting the needs of our seniors. Training is provided for Advisory Council members and travel expenses for meetings are covered. We are looking for two representatives – the second is a back-up to the first in case they cannot make a meeting. Please call Pauline Schneider at the BESC 662-8920 if you would consider this opportunity. There are materials that you can review to give you a better idea of what is expected. Newsletter Dates Items Due: Monday, November 17 Editing: Wednesday, November 19 Folding: Wednesday, November 26 Page 2 Day Out If you are aware of anyone in need of our Adult Day Care Services, please recommend us; We have room and we have a wonderful program. If you have any questions in regards to caring for a loved one, please come talk to me or give me a call. Complete enrollment packets are available at the front desk of our program. After the enrollment packet is complete, just come in or give me a call to schedule time in our program. I will also have some packets available on the table with other info just outside our door. This month we will be working on our Festival of Trees submissions and possibly be going on a couple of field trips! One is to San Ildefonso Pueblo for another driving tour and the second is to Rose Chocolatier to see some candy making! Peace and Love, Laurie Hochhalter, 661-0081 Day Out Director An afternoon at BESC’s Downton Abbey Tea Sunday, January 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Adult $20.00 Child $10.00 Butter Braid Pastry Fundraiser Treat yourself with the homemade taste of a Butter Braid® pastry. Each pastry is a handbraided treat filled with your choice of 8 delicious flavors: Apple, Bavarian Creme, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon, and Strawberry Cream Cheese. The latest flavor is Chocolate pastry with Chocolate filling. All Butter Braid® pastries are made with 100% real butter and only the finest ingredients. Your taste buds will surely thank you! Orders made by November 12 will be delivered by November 17, just in time for your holiday guests. Contact Kay, 662-8920, at the BESC or the receptionist at the WRSC, 662-8200, to place your order. Prepayment required. Cost is $13.00 per pastry Movies 12:30, Fridays, BESC November 7, Dad, 1989 117 min., rated PG Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Olympia Dukakis A busy, "always-on-the-run" executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him. November 14, The Trial of Old Drum, 2000 89 min., rated PG Bobby Edner, Ron Perlman, Randy Travis Inspired by a true story set in Missouri, "The Trial of Old Drum" tells the story of a valiant golden retriever, Old Drum, an orphan dog that becomes a boy's best friend and is then forced to stand trial for killing a neighbor's sheep. Charlie Burden is a typical eleven-year old boy growing up on a farm in Western Missouri. His summer days are spent helping his dad run the family farm, while also finding time to go fishing at nearby Miller's Lake, always accompanied by his faithful golden retriever, Old Drum. November 21, Funny Girl, 1968 151 min., rated PG Barbra Streisand, Omar Sharif This is the life of comedienne Fanny Brice, from her early days in the Jewish slums of the Lower East Side, to the height of her career with the Ziegfeld Follies. The Newsletter Staff Layout Editor - John Stewart Proof Readers - Patsy Casias, Judy Dudziak, Kari Lier, Ruth Parker, and the BESC Staff. Page 3 Let’s Eat lunch Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., BESC. For reservations call 662-8922. It is essential for seniors wishing to dine at the BESC to make reservations. These can be made as late as 10:00 a.m. on the day that you wish to eat. You can also make them a month or a week in advance. Please cancel your reservations when you are unable to come. If you arrive without a reservation, it is likely that we will be able to feed you but will ask that you wait until we have served most of our reserved patrons. Please be courteous and adhere to this request. Note: Only bread/pastries can be taken home. Fruit can be substituted for any dessert. Suggested donation for lunch is $4.00. Please do not request change for bills greater than $20.00. November 3 – 7 11/3 Monday—Green Chile Baked Potato Soup, Biscuit, Salad Bar, Vanilla Pudding 11/4 Tuesday—Chicken Enchilada, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Biscochito 11/5 Wednesday—Sausage Lasagna, Spinach Salad, Bread Sticks, Apple Crisp 11/6 Thursday—Tilapia, Hush Puppies, French Fries, Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw, Diced Pears 11/7 Friday—Frito Pie, Red or Green Chile, Cantaloupe/Pineapple November 10 – 14 11/10 Monday—Pepperoni Pizza, Salad Bar, Mandarin Oranges 11/11 Tuesday—BESC CLOSED Veterans Day 11/12 Wednesday—Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Blueberry Cobbler 11/13 Thursday—Grilled Pork Chop, Rice Pilaf, California Vegetables, Mixed Fruit 11/14 Friday— Spaghetti, Italian Sausage, Salad Bar, Bread Stick, Applesauce November 17 – 21 11/17 Monday—Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Soup, Spinach Salad, Biscuit, Tropical Fruit 11/18 Tuesday—Grilled Tuna Steak, Wild Rice, Apricot Salsa, Chocolate Cake 11/19 Wednesday—Sloppy Joe on a Bun, Tater Tots, Green Beans, Apricots 11/20 Thursday—Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Roll, Peach Crisp 11/21 Friday—Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie. Seatings at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Call soon to reserve. November 24 – 28 11/24 Monday—Potato Bar, Salad Bar, Wheat Roll, Peach 11/25 Tuesday—Fish and Chips, Tartar Sauce, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Plums 11/26 Wednesday—Polenta Lasagna, Biscuit, Chocolate Chip Cookie 11/27 Thursday—BESC CLOSED Thanksgiving Day 11/28 Friday—BESC CLOSED Thanksgiving Holiday Breakfast at White Rock Baptist Church—8:00 a.m. Wednesdays, WRBC Page 4 Activities and Announcements Regularly Scheduled Activities AARP Smart Driver Course On Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and Monday, November 17, 12:15 – 4:30 p.m., Gary Doolen will teach the Smart Driver Course at the BESC. Call 662-8920 for a reservation. This course may qualify you for a discount on automobile insurance. The 4-hour course is $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for all others. Checks must be made out to AARP, no cash. The course is open to those who are 55 or older as verified by their driver’s license. Seating space limits the class to 25 participants. Bring a pencil, a ballpoint pen, and driver’s license. AARP members should bring their AARP member cards. Adult Day Services The Day Out 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Daily, BESC Cards and Games Bingo 1:00 p.m. Third Tuesday, November 18, BESC Bridge 1:00 p.m. Monday, WRSC 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, BESC 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, WRSC 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, BESC (Duplicate Bridge) Bridge Lite 10:00 a.m. Monday, WRSC Cards Any time, any day BESC is open, BESC 10:00 a.m. Saturday, WRSC Chess 6:30 p.m. Thursday, BESC Dominos 10:00 a.m. Saturday, WRSC Lexicon 12:30 p.m. daily, BESC Pinochle 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, WRSC Pinochle Class 1:00 p.m. Friday, WRSC Poker 6:30 p.m. Thursday, WRSC The WRSC is open 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Committees and Boards AARP Board 10:30 a.m. 3rd Wednesday, November 19, BESC Friends of the Senior Center Board 1:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday, November 25, BESC LARSO Advisory Council 10:30 a.m. Third Monday, November 17, BESC LARSO Board of Directors 9:30 a.m. Third Thursday, November 20, BESC Computers Computer Users Group (CUG) All users or potential users are welcome. Meetings are at 10:00 a.m. first, third, and fifth Tuesdays at BESC; 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at WRSC. Various subjects are discussed at each meeting depending on the immediate interests of those present. On the first Tuesday a particular effort is made to deal with questions and problems from beginners. Beginners are always welcome. Mac Users Group (MUG) MUG meets on the third Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in the BESC classroom. Here is a place to discuss your Mac usage or problems. All are welcome. Projector: A multimedia projector and associated laptop computer are available through the BESC office for senior classes and activities. Initial instruction for set-up and use is required, and prior reservation is recommended. Available Computers: When there is no scheduled use, the computers in the BESC Computer Lab are available for internet access, practice, and general purposes (see calendar next to Lab door). Several computers in WRSC are also available for internet access and general use. Crafts Wood Carving 10:00 a.m. Monday, WRSC Dance and Music Ballroom Dancing 7:00 p.m. Monday, BESC 2:00 p.m. Thursday, BESC Beginning Line Dancing 9:15 a.m. Friday, BESC Classes are geared toward those in attendance. Beginning Tap Dancing 1:30 p.m. Thursday, BESC Line Dancing 2:00 p.m. Monday, WRSC 9:15 a.m. Friday, BESC Music with Ruth Williamson 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, The Day Out Page 5 Tap Dancing 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, WRSC 1:30 p.m. Thursday, BESC Discussion Groups Socrates Café Need an organizer. Financial Investment Group 10:00 a.m. Thursday, WRSC Health Alzheimer’s Support Group 1:15 p.m. Second Wednesday, November 12, BESC Conference Room Benefits Counseling By appointment only. Call 662-8920 or 662-8200. Blood Pressure Check 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, WRSC Low-Vision and Hearing-Challenged Support Trip planned, see page 6. Massage 10:00 a.m. Second Thursday, November 13, WRSC with Sandi. Please sign up in advance. 1:00-5:00 p.m. Tuesday, BESC ($1.00/Minute) with Susie Eash. To make an appointment, call 500-7201. If no answer, leave a message including name and number. Oxygen Support Group To be determined. Toenail Clipping Suggested donation is $15.00. 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6 and 20, BESC. Call 662-8920 to schedule. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, WRSC. Call 662-8200 to schedule. Table Tennis 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, BESC 9:00 a.m. Thursday, BESC 10:00 a.m. Saturday, BESC 10:00 a.m. Saturday, WRSC Variety Training 8:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, BESC Vinyasa Yoga 10:45 a.m. Monday, WRSC 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, WRSC Weight Room Open Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a minimum of two people, WRSC Zumba Gold 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, WRSC 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Friday, WRSC Pool & Billiards Pool at WRSC 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Monday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday Pool at BESC - Every day but Sunday Quilting, Knitting and Hooking LAVA Quilters and Knitters 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, BESC Hookers and Stitchers 1:00 p.m. Thursday, WRSC Services Tire Pressure Check 10:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd Thurs., November 13,WRSC Physical Fitness Walking Cardio Plus Exercise 8:45 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, BESC Gentle Yoga 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, WRSC Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, WRSC 10:30 a.m. Friday, WRSC 2:00 p.m. Sunday, WRSC Shuffleboard Call Tom Pigott for information at 662-6962. Silver Sneakers 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, WRSC For information, call the YMCA at 662-3100. Strong Women Graduates 10:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, WRSC Early Walk: 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, WRSC Friday Walkers: 9:00 a.m. Friday, WRSC Walk-In-The-Woods: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, BESC No walk November 13 and 27. Holidays 2014 Date Veterans’ Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Year’s Day Tuesday, Nov. 11 Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 27 & 28 Thurs. & Fri., Dec. 25 & 26 Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 Page 6 More Information/Articles Trips for November Saturday, November 1, Dixon Studio Tour Depart BESC 8:00 a.m., WRSC 8:20 a.m. $6.00 van fare appreciated; lunch on your own. Thursday, November 13, Shopping, Lunch and Trader Joe’s Depart BESC 9:00 a.m., WRSC 9:20 a.m. Lunch place will be driver’s choice. Lunch is own pay; $6.00 van fare appreciated. On-Line Donations LARSO is currently evaluating whether or not to implement donations from our website. Many senior centers around the country do this so we want to know what our members think! Would you feel comfortable clicking on our webpage to make an electronic donation? Please, give Pauline your answer when you’re at the BESC, call and tell us at 662-8920 or email us at [email protected] with the subject line “electronic donation”. Help us Plan Delicious Meals Join Fred and Mike on Friday, November 7, and /or Thursday, December 11, at 1:15 p.m. to brainstorm on some menus for upcoming senior center lunches. Bring recipes, pictures, ideas, and samples of what you would like to see us serve. We will meet in the upper-level conference room in the BESC. If you can’t attend but would like to contribute ideas, please share them with Fred Ortiz, 662-8924, in our Food Service Department. Los Alamos American Legion Post 90 November Activities Veterans Day! Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. the Los Alamos American Legion Post 90 will host the county-wide Veterans Day celebration. All Los Alamos County Veterans service and support organizations will present the Veterans Day celebration within the parking lot of the American Legion located at 1325 Trinity Road. The American Legion will formally present to the Veterans and their families the remembrance and meaning of Veterans Day. Low Vision and Hearing Support Let's take a van trip Tuesday, November 18, instead of a regular meeting. Roy Cope will drive us toward Santa Fe, but depending on weather, may stop at Shidoni or an inside option if inclement. Lunch at a popular restaurant. Reservations to Janet, 672-9626, or Mary, 663-0107. Depart BESC 10:00 a.m., WRSC 10:15 a.m. Van donation $6.00. Lunch private pay. An Overview of the Second World War Join us at the BESC on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. for a talk by Alan B. Carr, an historian for the Los Alamos National Laboratory. World War II was history’s most violent and destructive conflict. The war, which ravaged much of the globe, claimed between 60 and 80 million lives. An Overview of the Second World War provides an introduction to the conflict by exploring its causes, introducing its major military and political leaders, and discussing the war’s major military campaigns. The hour-long lecture includes dozens of photographs. Before coming to Los Alamos, Carr completed his thesis on the development of early Soviet military doctrine at Texas Tech University. FOSC Annual Meeting Friday, December 19, Noon The Friends of the Senior Center membership will vote for President, Secretary, Members-at -Large, and proposed bylaws changes. The lunch is free for all members. To join, just sign the Roster Book. Call for reservations at 6628922. To review the proposed bylaw changes, a copy of the bylaws will be available at each Senior Center two (2) weeks before the annual meeting. Flu Shots Flu shots will be given at BESC on Wednesday, November 12. from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 2, 2:00 a.m. Set clocks back one hour Page 7 White Rock Senior Center 662-8200 Lunch Out and November Birthday Party Little Saigon Restaurant Friday, November 14, at 1:00 p.m. Birthday Party to follow at the WRSC Contra Dance at the BESC Monday, November 17 from 7:00—10:00 p.m. $8.00 donation per person No partner required. Beginners welcome. Yoga with Stephanie Krantz: Vinyasa Style, Monday, 10:45 a.m.-12 noon, and Wednesday, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Suggested donation for class is $8.00 The vinyasa-style class has an emphasis toward a flow-style series linked to breath. Gentle Yoga: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Suggested donation for class is $6.00 The gentle -yoga class will focus on slowing down and identifying proper form. This is a great class for beginners or anyone who would like to slow down their practice. Zumba Gold: Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 4:00 p.m. in the Activity Bldg. ZUMBA® GOLD class is less intense, with dance routines designed for beginners and older adults using modified movements. Recommended donation $5.00 per class or $45.00 for 10-class punch card. Instructor: Natalie Smith. Silver Sneakers: Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30 -11:15 a.m. Instructor: Renee Idar. For info call YMCA at 662-3100. Silver Sneakers classes are designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Spanish Speakers Group: Want to practice your Spanish speaking in a fun atmosphere? Thursday, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Led by Dean Carstens 672-9576. Page 8 LAVA Los Alamos Volunteer Association [email protected] Betty Ehart Senior Center Phone 662-8923 Irene Powell, Director "You have retired from a career but don’t retire from life, keep active, volunteer. You are needed.” SPOTLIGHT The LAVA Quilters Charlene Montague and Theresa Threadgill are a team. They love to sew and quilt. They met at the LAVA Quilters group and enjoy their Wednesday mornings sewing and chatting. Besides all the quilts they help sew, they are working on making Christmas tree skirts and table runners that will be sold at the Quilters annual fundraiser, The Festival of Trees, on Saturday, November 22, is here at the BESC. QUARTERLY REPORT The quarter that ended in September showed 351 volunteers doing 18,354 hours. Nice job! If you forgot to give us your hours, it’s not too late. Get them in and we will report them the next quarter. And, remember, we keep a tally of your lifetime hours so get those hours in to us. HELP Share some of your talents and time to make a difference in your community. Receptionists at BESC – meet and greet people, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. morning shift gets a free lunch. Afternoon shift, 12:30-4:30 p.m., is quiet. You can do your reading, crocheting, knitting. Meal Helpers – just 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. once a week. Get a friend to work with you and you can enjoy a free lunch together once a week. Historical Museum Docents – work once a week or even once a month. Morning or afternoon shifts are available. Great place to meet people from all over the world. Hospital Auxiliary Docents – be a part of a proud team of volunteers that help in so many capacities at our Medical Center. PEEC – Our new Environmental Center will be finished in no time; volunteers are needed for the many programs that they do for the community. Board members are also needed. LARSO - Board members for the Advisory Council to LARSO are needed. Call 662-8923 if interested. QUILTER TRIP October 8, the LAVA Quilters took 17 quilts and 20 crocheted hats to the Youth Shelter in Santa Fe and then went on to Albuquerque to deliver 20 quilts, 70 hats, booties/ animal packs, pop tabs, books, and other gifts to the Ronald McDonald House. The ladies have been busy. They plan two trips a year to deliver their goods. They are now working on items to sell at their booth at the Festival of Trees. Come by and see the beautiful quilts, hats, scarves, table runners, tree skirts, crocheted and knitted hats, and knitted booties/animals. NEW VOLUNTEER FORMS If you have not filled out a new LARSO form and want to continue to be a volunteer, please fill out our new form and return it to the LAVA office, formerly the RSVP office. We are in the same place, same phone, same email. Thanks, Irene and Kay, 662-8923. A copy of the form on the next page. LARSO – Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization Volunteer Enrollment Form Please print clearly and complete all sections. Name _________________________________________ Birthdate __________________________ Street Address ___________________________________ City, Zip _____________ ___________ Mailing Address _________________________________ City, Zip _____________ ___________ Home Phone ____________________________ Cell Phone _____________________ Email Address ________________________________ Member of the Senior Center? Yes No Veteran? Yes Youth helper (under age 18)? No? Community helper (age 18-55)? Yes No Yes No Claiming mileage reimbursement? Yes No We need a copy of your driver’s license if you are transporting people for your volunteer work or asking for mileage reimbursement. Emergency Contact ___________________________________ Phone ________________________ Beneficiary for Supplemental Accident Insurance (only for senior volunteers, over age 55): Name ________________________________________ Relationship __________________ Address ______________________________________ Phone ________________________ Employment Experience _____________________________________________________________ Skills/Interests/Languages ____________________________________________________________ Volunteer Experience ________________________________________________________________ Preferred volunteer assignments: 1. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________ 4. ______________________________________ Days/Hours Available________________________________________________________________ LANL Match program: Are you a LANL retiree? Yes No If yes, what 501 c(3) organization would you like to specify to receive your donation if you have enough annual hours (at least 100 hours a year)? _______________________________________________________________________ I understand that I am not an employee of the county, state or any organization that I am doing volunteer work for and agree to serve without compensation. I further agree that if I use my personal automobile to drive to and from my volunteer station or during my service, I will keep in effect automobile liability insurance equal to or greater than the minimum required by the state. ____________________________ Signature of Volunteer _________ Date ____________________ Signature of Staff ______ Date Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization 1101 Bathtub Row Los Alamos, NM 87544 Non-Profit US Postage Paid Permit No. 15 Los Alamos, NM 87544 Address Service Requested Addresses, Phone Numbers and More Betty Ehart Senior Center 1101 Bathtub Row Los Alamos, NM 87544 Information - 662-8920 Fax - 661-7677 Cell - 412-2200 Meal & Transportation reservation - 662-8922 Pauline Schneider, Director E-mail - [email protected] Web Site - beseniorcenter.qwestoffice.net Hours - M-F - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. LAVA 1101 Bathtub Row Los Alamos, NM 87544 Phone - 662-8923 Irene Powell, Director Notary Public by Appt. E-mail - [email protected] White Rock Senior Center 137 Longview Drive Los Alamos, NM 87544 Phone - 662-8200 Hours - M,T,W,F - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours - Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Day Out 1101 Bathtub Row Los Alamos, NM 87544 Phone - 661-0081 Laurie Hochhalter, Director Hours - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Computer Help: [email protected] Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) 1101 Bathtub Row Los Alamos, NM 87544 Trent Latimer, President
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