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Senior Center Spotlight May and June 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 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 / $3 a month. Pre-registration paperwork required, and then we will schedule your orientation on equipment guidance. Call Omega Soto (505) 566-2287 (505) 599 - 1380 North ---PAGE BREAK--- ALBUQUERQUE OLD TOWN TRIP June 20th, Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Leaving from Main Dining Facility - 60+ years old Leaving the center at 7:00 a.m. and back around 6:00 p.m. Buy your own lunch on site. Sign-up registration required $8.00 fee. Must be able to walk unassisted and wear good walking shoes. (505) 599-1380 AARP Drivers Safety Class May 1st, Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 10:.00 p.m. June 6th, Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Senior Center Annex - 50+ years old. Driver safety class for seniors to keep informed of new laws, changes, and to obtain their auto insurance discounts. $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members COMPUTER TUTOR 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Main Building Would you like to learn how to email? Come to the class and learn basic computer skills. Pre-registration required 50+ to attend. Call 599-1390 to register. MOTHER’S DAY DINNER FRIDAY - MAY 9 th, 2014 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Cost: 60+ suggested donation of $3.00 59 & under $6.00 fee. (Main Dining Hall) FATHER’S DAY DINNER FRIDAY - JUNE 13 th, 2014 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Cost: 60+ suggested donation of $3.00 59 & under $6.00 fee. (Main Dining Hall) Come and join in the celebration and fun. SPECIAL EVENTS FLEA MARKET Saturday June 7th 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Senior Center Campus - 50+ years old for booths, open to general public. Flea market is open for participation or just shopping. Booths: $10 for 60+; $20 for 59 and under. Registration required. (505) 599-1390 to rent a booth. 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 ---PAGE BREAK--- ---PAGE BREAK--- JUNE 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dance Night 7 pm – 10 pm 2 9:00 Oil Painting - AC 10:30 Exercise – AC 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 12:30 Wood Carving - AC 1:00 Exercise - AC 1:00 Bingo 3 9:00 Pilates/Stretch Class – AC $2.00 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy – AC 9:30 Writing Class – AC 9:30 Crafts Class – pre registration required 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 1:00 Choral Group “Joyful Noise” – AC 1:00 Hooks and Needles - AC 1:00 Mah Jongg 4 10:00 Garden Club Meeting 10:30 Exercise - AC 12:30 “42” Dominoes 1:00 Art Lab 1:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class – AC 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Exercise - AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Advanced - AC 5 9:30 Tai Chi - AC 10:00 Paper Crafting 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Bible Study 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 11:30 Pilates/Stretch Class-AC $2.00 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Art Jewelry- Encore 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners - AC 1:00 Art Class 6 8:00 Driver Safety Program Class - Annex 8:00 Weight Management “Weigh In” – AC 9:00 Ceramics 10:30 Exercise – AC 1:00 Music Club 1:00 Exercise - AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Intermediate - AC 7 NO DANCE ANNUAL FLEA MARKET 8:00am – 2:00pm 9 9:00 Oil Painting - AC 10:30 Exercise - AC 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 12:30 Wood Carving - AC 1:00 Exercise - AC 1:00 JUNE BUG BINGO $.50 per card. Senior center provides prizes and refreshments. Must be registered by 1:00 p.m. 10 9:00 Pilates/Stretch Class – AC $2.00 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy – AC 9:30 Writing Class – AC 9:30 Crafts Class – pre registration required 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 1:00 Choral Group “Joyful Noise” – AC 1:00 Hooks and Needles - AC 1:00 Mah Jongg 11 10:30 Exercise - AC 12:30 “42” Dominoes 1:00 Art Lab 1:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class – AC 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Exercise - AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Advanced - AC 12 9:30 Tai Chi - AC 10:00 Paper Crafting 10:30 Bible Study 10:30 NARFE 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 11:30 Pilates/Stretch Class-AC $2.00 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Art Jewelry- Encore 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners - AC 1:00 Art Class 13 8:00 Weight Management “Weigh In” – AC 9:00 Ceramics 10:30 Exercise – AC 11:45 FATHER’S DAY DINNER 1:00 Music Club 1:00 Exercise - AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Intermediate - AC 14 Vintage People $3.00 per person Doors open @ 6:30 pm In the new Activity Center Behind the Annex on Wall St. (AC) 16 9:00 Oil Painting - AC 10:30 Exercise – AC 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 12:30 Wood Carving - AC 1:00 Exercise - AC 1:00 Bingo 17 9:00 Pilates/Stretch Class – AC $2.00 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy – AC 9:30 Writing Class – AC 9:30 Crafts Class – pre registration required 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 1:00 Choral Group “Joyful Noise” – AC 1:00 Hooks and Needles - AC 1:00 Mah Jongg 18 10:00 Weight Management & Portion Control- AC 10:30 Exercise - AC 12:30 “42” Dominoes 12:30 DANCE “Country Jammers” 1:00 Art Lab 1:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class – AC 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Exercise - AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Advanced - AC 19 9:30 Tai Chi - AC 10:00 Paper Crafting 10:30 Bible Study 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 11:30 Pilates/Stretch Class-AC $2.00 12:30 Canasta 12:30 Duplicate Bridge – Lessons 11:00 am 1:00 Art Jewelry-encore 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners - AC 1:00 Art Class 20 7:00 ALBUQUERQUE OLD TOWN TRIP 8:00 Weight Management “Weigh In” – AC 9:00 Ceramics 10:30 Exercise – AC 1:00 Music Club 1:00 Exercise - AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Intermediate - AC 21 Off the Interstate $3.00 per person Doors open @ 6:30 pm In the new Activity Center Behind the Annex on Wall St. (AC) 23 9:00 Oil Painting – AC 10:30 Exercise - AC 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 12:30 Wood Carving - AC 1:00 Exercise - AC 1:00 Bingo 24 9:00 Pilates/Stretch Class – AC $2.00 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy – AC 9:30 Writing Class – AC 9:30 Crafts Class – pre registration required 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 1:00 Choral Group “Joyful Noise” – AC 1:00 Hooks and Needles - AC 1:00 Mah Jongg 25 10:30 Exercise - AC 12:30 “42” Dominoes 1:00 Art Lab 1:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class – AC 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Exercise – AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Advanced - AC 26 9:30 Tai Chi- AC 10:00 Paper Crafting 10:30 Bible Study 10:30 ZUMBAGOLD – AC 11:30 Pilates/Stretch Class-AC $2.00 12:30 Canasta 12:30 Duplicate Bridge – Lessons 11:00 am 1:00 Art Jewelry-encore 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners - AC 1:00 Art Class 27 8:00 Weight Management “Weigh In” - AC 9:00 Ceramics 10:30 Exercise - AC 1:00 Music Club 1:00 Exercise - AC 2:00 Line Dance/ Intermediate – AC 28 Grant & Randy $3.00 per person Doors open @ 6:30 pm In the new Activity Center Behind the Annex on Wall St. (AC) 30 9:00 Oil Painting – AC 10:30 Exercise - AC 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 12:30 Wood Carving - AC 1:00 Exercise – AC 1:00 Bingo FLEA MARKET - JUNE 7 8:00am to 2:00pm OVER 100 VENDORS (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE) HAMBURGERS ON THE GRILL OR FRITO PIE $5.00 Call 599-1390 for more information ALBUQUERQUE OLD TOWN TRIP JUNE 20 COST IS $8.00 & MUST BE 60+ YRS OF AGE You will be responsible to purchase your own lunch. Call 599-1390 for more information.