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Senior Center Spotlight March and April 2014 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center offers a multi-dimensional program with a wide variety of leisure activities. The activities range from recreational to educational, active to passive, individual to group. The Center is a fun and friendly place that you can come down and get involved. If you want an outlet for artistic and creative abilities we have various classes to join. If you have a desire to get fit or stay in shape we have exercise classes and an affordable fitness center. The minimum age to participate in these activities is 50. Mission Statement The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center is dedicated to developing and administering social, educational, and recreational programs for adults 50+ years of age. The center advocates services which promote independence, dignity, and promote choice. Ensuring that all seniors are treated with dignity; protected against abuse, exploitation, and fraud. Customer service with a caring compassionate heart is our utmost priority and making sure we are a “Home away from Home” for our patrons. Senior Center Campus 109 E. La Plata Street 208 Wall St. Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 599-1380 Larry Bomberger Senior Center Administrator Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: Main Hall open for Billiards 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Services: Lunch served Monday – Friday 11:45 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Main Dining Hall. Serving time: 11.45am – 1:00pm Cost: 60+ donation of $3.00 59 & under $6.00 fee. Meals On Wheels: For seniors who are Homebound, within the city limits & unable to prepare meals. Delivered Mon. – Fri. Cost: 60+ donation of $3.00 Transportation: To and from the Senior Center for those who no longer drive. Call for more details. Benefits Counseling: Helps you with Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security questions. Call (505) 566-2256 for an appointment. Check our Website at www.fmtn.org/bdsc 2014 Senior Olympics (Men & Women 50+) April 15th – May 16th The Senior Olympics is dedicated to provide adults 50+ with opportunities for a healthy active lifestyle. Our mission is to promote physical fitness for seniors in San Juan County: provide year-round opportunities and motivation for adults 50+ to participate in local, state and national games. 2014 Senior Olympics - (Men & Women 50+) April 15th – May 16th. There are various events and activities. An application available at the Senior Center or online at www.fmtn.org/bdsc Entry fee: $7.00 (Entry fee covers ALL events entered, including dance & awards picnic, plus a T-Shirt.) (505) 599-1380 ---PAGE BREAK--- I, Larry Bomberger, Senior Citizens Administrator, would like to welcome you to the Bonnie Dallas Senior Campus. Whether this is your first time visiting or you have enjoyed our programming for years I wish to thank you for your patronage. I have had the wonderful pleasure of serving the senior community for the past 26 years. My vocation has become my passion, and I find my employment to be extremely enriching and rewarding. I fondly tell the public that I do not work with old people, but people who have been younger longer than me – for we all strive to be young at heart. Our campus is owned and operated by the City of Farmington, and over my tenure we have grown our programs which now encompass 4 separate buildings: 1. Main Center: the home of our nutrition program (kitchen and dining room), administrative offices, as well as our billiards room. 2. Ceramic Shop: we hold classes and kiln fire the products. 3. Annex: this is our meeting room facility, where we host trainings such as Defensive Driving Classes, Tax-Aide Assistance, Medicare Part D workshops, club meetings and classes. 4. Activity Center: this facility is comprised of 4 large rooms one of them housing our Silver Fitness Center. All of our exercise offerings take place in this facility as well as our larger class programs. We are firm believers in “motion is lotion” and “use it or lose it”. So join in on one of our exercise programs! The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center provides senior citizens in the area, a place to eat a nutritious meal, socialize, learn, play, and feel valued. It is a “Home away from Home” where the staff truly cares and gives great customer service. I am extremely blessed to be surrounded by a wonderful staff and volunteers, who offer a variety of skills and are trained and equipped to be of service to each of you. I trust that through our program offerings, information, referral, and counseling, we can provide hope, encouragement, and support. Please take the time to review our Center Spotlight, I am certain you will find fulfillment in getting involved, whether as a participant or volunteer. God Bless Each of You, “A Friendly Place Where Friends Meet Friends” Our Senior Center does not have a membership fee; we do have a client assessment interview that you must complete to participate in our nutrition program. Lunch is a suggested donation of $3.00 for 60+ years of age. 59 and under will be charged a $6.00 fee. From the ADMINISTRATOR’S DESK Larry ---PAGE BREAK--- SENIOR SERVICES & STAFF SENIOR CENTER Larry Bomberger: Administrator Stephen Dick: Senior Center Coordinator KITCHEN – MAIN DINING Matthew Wheat: Food Services Manager SENIOR CENTER ANNEX Judi Zeigler: Assistant Senior Citizens Supervisor ACTIVITY CENTER Omega Soto: Recreational Program Coordinator MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We serve over 100 seniors, 60+, who are homebound. The hot meals are delivered daily. From the senior center kitchen our caring volunteers do the same route (neighborhood) on the same day each week. It takes approximately one hour. Currently, we are in need of help on the following days of the week. Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday If you want to make a difference in someone’s life please either go to www.fmtn.org to fill out an online application to volunteer listing the position as Meals on Wheels Delivery at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center or stop in to see Stephen Dick (Senior Center Coordinator) at 109 E La Plata Street, Farmington NM, 87401 (505) 599-1380 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center “A friendly place where friends meet.” The Silver Fitness Center Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 50+ years of age. Exercise machines including Ellipticals, treadmills, Nu Step, SciFit and resistance machines. Fee: $20 annually / $10 every 6 months / $5 every 3 months / 25¢ a day. Pre-registration paperwork required, then we will schedule your orientation on equipment guidance. Call Omega Soto (505) 566-2287 (505) 599 - 1380 North ---PAGE BREAK--- Easter Bingo Party Monday, April 7th 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 50+ years of age (Main Dining Hall) Cost: $2.00 a card. No limit but one card used for blackout, must be checked in by 1:00 p.m. Prizes furnished by Senior Center. Rules apply and available upon request. Refreshments served. (505) 599-1380 ST. PATRICK’S DINNER AND DANCE Monday, March 17th, 10:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. Cost: 60+ suggested donation of $3.00 59 & under $6.00 fee. Come enter the contest to be crowned as Mr. Leprechaun or Ms. Leprechaun. (Main Dining Hall) SENIOR PROM March 1st, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Theme – “Red Carpet” San Juan College (Sunroom) OFF the INTERSTATE Must be 50+ to attend. Call 566-3403 for more information. “MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS” & “LOW INCOME SUBSIDY” MARCH 6, 2014 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Main Dining Hall Senior Center) Medicare Savings Programs can help pay for your Part B or Part D Premiums if you qualify. There are eligibility guidelines based on your income. Low Income Subsidy is also known as extra help. This can assist with all or part of your premium for your prescription drug coverage. Come to this presentation at the senior center to see if you qualify or you know someone who could benefit by one or both of these programs. This is brought to you by Debra Hendricks, the Outreach Coordinator for the NW region and she is with the State of New Mexico Health Insurance Program, known as S.H.I.P. Call 599-1380 for more information. SPECIAL EVENTS St. Patty’s Bingo Party Monday, March 3rd 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 50+ years of age (Main Dining Hall) $2.00 a card. No limit but one card used for blackout, must be checked in by 1:00 p.m. Prizes furnished by Senior Center. Rules apply and available upon request. Refreshments served. (505) 599-1380 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center “Home away from Home” SAN JUAN COUNTY SENIOR OLYMPICS (Men & Women 50+) April 15th – May 16th There are various events and activities. Entry fee: $7.00 (Entry fee covers ALL events entered, including dance & awards picnic, plus a T-Shirt.) Entry forms available at area Senior Centers & Farmington Recreation Center. Call (505) 599-1380 or www.fmtn.org/bdsc The Bonnie Dallas is a division of the City of Farmington’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department. The schedule of events is available on the www.fmtn.org/bdsc