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The Bonnie Dallas— This center is a multicultural and dynamic environment. There are opportunities to learn and express yourself in various ways. We encourage understanding and diversity embracing all people from whatever walk of life you have been a part of. The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center offers a multi-dimensional program with a wide variety of leisure activities. The minimum age to participate in these activities is 50. The activities range from recreational to educational, active to passive, individual to group. Some of the activities are held at other locations in the community and the center provides transportation to these activities, whenever possible. Transportation services are also provided for participants to the Senior Center, hospital, and local doctors’ offices with a 24-hour advance reservation. Adult Programs Manager (505) 599-1380 / [EMAIL REDACTED] Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: Main Hall opens for Billiards 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fitness Center - Mon.—Fri. 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Sat. 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. City of Farmington (505) 327-7701 - www.fmtn.org Police/Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency (505) 334-6622 Electric (505) 599-1353 Water (505) 327-7701 Parks Main office (505) 599-1197 Library (505) 599-1270 www.infoway.org Public Works (505) 599-1062 Human Resources (505) 599-1132 Motor Vehicle Department (505) 599-9712 - www.mvd.newmexico.gov Convention & Visitors Bureau (505) 326-7602 - farmingtonnm.org - (Welcome to Farmington) www.fmtn.org/bdsc 109 E. La Plata Street I 208 Wall Street I Farmington, NM 87401 I [PHONE REDACTED] 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. Services - The center provides information on area services that are available to seniors. State Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P.) counseling and practical problem solving assistance is provided to participating seniors by appointment. Advocacy representation on issues pertaining to income, Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, Social Security, and low income housing is offered on specific dates which are advertised in the calendar distributed at the center the first of each month. All activities, meetings of various clubs, day trips, and daily menus are posted on this calendar. Free income tax services for seniors are provided during the months of February, March, and April by Tax- Aid® volunteers. Call for more details. Ideas about how to make friends at the Bonnie Dallas 1. Join the lunch program. 2. Wednesday during lunch there is a band to socialize during. 3. Ask for help or information from patrons, volunteers and staff. 4. Join a class or group 5. Keep up your hobbies, dig up old ones or create new ones. 6. Join the exercise class or fitness center. 7. Take the initiative – what would happen if it didn’t ---PAGE BREAK--- Brief History of the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center— In the 1970s, Mrs. Bonnie Gene Dallas had approached the Mayor and City Council of Farmington to for a building for seniors. She was a volunteer for the Altrusa Club, a professional women’s organization, in the 1960s. Bonnie with other members of that club organized activities and wanted to serve lunch for a growing number of seniors in the community. In 1974 the City of Farmington asked Bonnie to become the first director and created the “Farmington Senior Center” at 109 East La Plata Street. In its inception Bonnie Dallas was dealing with retirees from the Traditionalist and Silent Generation – People who had struggled through the Great Depression and making do with little. The generations wanted things done the way they had always been done. The center grew from a few people meeting and deciding what to have for lunch to around 60 people a day getting fed with many activities. In 1988 Bonnie Dallas retired and the City of Farmington named the building after her, ‘The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center’. This year, the torch was passed to Mr Larry Bomberger, a young man with a young family. Larry was 30 years of age and had worked for 3 ½ years in the Recreational Center as a Recreational Program Specialist within the Parks and Recreation department. He brought his love for exercise and activity to the center and had created the San Juan County Senior Olympics. Larry spent the next 26 ½ years expanding the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center to a campus of around 30,000 square feet. It comprised of 4 individual buildings which included: Dining Facility, ceramic building, Annex building with Serenity Garden, community garden and an Activity Center. In December of 2014 Larry Bomberger retired after 30 years with the City of Farmington and 26 ½ of those years at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center. At this time, of his retirement, his longtime assistant, of 16 years, Judi Zeigler also retired. The City of Farmington, Parks and Recreation, did a nationwide search for the next director and the process took almost a year. In 2015, Mr Homer Post was given the challenge to embrace the Baby boomer changes and transformation. Homer came to the City of Farmington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs from Los Angeles, California, wherein he was the Manager of the City of Compton Parks Recreation and Special Services, City of Los Angeles Recreation and Department of Parks, where he was a Recreation Facility Director and Cluster Leader of West District Area No. 7. He has a vast wealth of experience with both Local Government and Federal Government. Progress and change has been challenging and Homer has worked hard to bring people along in the process giving people a voice. The first step with the participation of the members of the community he created the first ever Adult Programs Advisory Board. This comprises of patrons and business professions that are aware and interested in creating programs and advising the Bonnie Dallas with changes. This group has been hugely successful drawing the community together and reaching out to people in the surrounding area. The voice of the people continue with surveys and an open door policy that Homer encourages for people to approach him and talk about ideas and challenges. Farmington in the northwest corner of New Mexico is the commercial hub of the Four Corners, a growing community of 45,000 which swells to 150,000 shoppers on weekends. The metro area of about 115,000 includes Aztec and Bloomfield, Kirtland and Fruitland. With an altitude of 5306 feet, Farmington sits in the fertile, gas and oil rich of San Juan Basin. average temperatures range from 28.6 degrees in January to 74.1 degrees in July. The area's climate is mild averaging 273 sunny days a year, with only 7.5 inches of rain and 12.3 inches of snow annually. Thumbnail History of Farmington— From 1050 to 1300 AD the center of the Anasazi culture was in the Four Corners area in Chaco Canyon, at the Aztec Ruins on the edge of Farmington in the town of Aztec and at Mesa Verde in Colorado. In 1868, the 3.5 million-acre Navajo Reservation was established, covering half of San Juan County, west and southwest of Farmington. The Navajo Nation has become an important a source of income for Farmington, first through trading posts and later as a customer base for Farmington’s growing retail, educational and medical services. After 1879, Anglo pioneers settled in the San Juan Basin, a place ideal for fruit growing and ranching. Farmington was incorporated in 1901. In the first half of the 20th-century, apples were the top crop with 53,000 apple trees reported to be in the area. In the 1950’s, development of a gas pipeline from the San Juan Basin to the West Coast brought boom times and Farmington’s population grew from less than 5,000 to more than 35,000. In the last three decades, Farmington has evolved into a center for education, health and tourism as well as commercial services. farmington-new-mexico) EXTRAORDINARY ART & CRAFT GROUP IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO BE INVOLVED. THIS INCORPORATES ALL TYPES OF ARTS AND CRAFTS TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND LEARN SKILLS. THE PARTICIPANT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABLE BODIED PARTNER TO ASSIST THEM. WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ASSIST IN PROJECTS, SET UP & SPEND SOCIAL TIME WITH PARTICIPANTS. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS. DO YOU HAVE TIME OR ARTS & CRAFTS ITEMS THAT CAN BE USED IN THIS GROUP? PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE OUR STAFF. THANK YOU. CERAMIC GROUP! Wednesday afternoon 12:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Friday morning 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Located in the Art Studio. Great group of enthusiastic ceramic painters enjoying their art. For more details visit the class. Enjoy making your own pottery projects from raw clay and letting loose that creativity you have inside. It is a chance to discover things about this versatile medium, as well as things about yourself. The clay activities will be taught in 4-week modules by me (John Bintz). I have been involved in creating with clay for over 20 years. In that time I have been in several juried shows, state art exhibits, galleries, sold at several art shows, taught in the post-secondary environment, and utilized clay in wellness programs as a means of personal expression and communication. I hope that you will join the group by signing up at the office and start your own personal journey with this great art form. I will be able to accommodate around 12-15 people. It will be a time of exploring; along with creating and fun social interactions. The total cost per module is $60, but everything will be provided. Sessions will be in the Activity Room on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30PM—5:00PM. Hope to have you in the group. John Call (505) 599-1380 for more information and to register. ---PAGE BREAK--- Bonnie Dallas Senior Center & Activity Center will be closed Friday 14th through Sunday 16th April. Discover Clay Arts—Enjoy making your own pottery projects from raw clay and letting loose that creativity you have inside. Artist instructor John Bintz. More information on page 15. AARP Drivers Safety Course—This course can will help you keep driving and drive more safely. It gives instruction on car safety, road safety and strategies to make you a better driver. With participation in this course most insurance companies can give you a savings. Consult your agent for details. Every 1st Friday of the month from 8am – 12pm. Class size is limited so called (505) 566-2256 to make an appointment. Master Gardener class (free)— Kandy Lemoine will be at the Bonnie Dallas the 1st Friday of every month instructing and advising on the best home garden practices. 10:00am— 11:00am. March 3rd, April 7th & May 5th. Saint Patrick’s Day Lunch—Friday, March 17th—Dress up and come and enjoy the fun. Lunch: 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 60+: $3.00 suggested donation 59 & Younger: $6.00. Saturday Evening Dances– More information on Page 6. Stay tuned for upcoming trips. AstroFriday—March 3, 2017 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm I San Juan College Planetarium, Room 1723— Show will take place in the San Juan College Planetarium with a stargaze to follow, weather permitting. This is a free event! Planetarium show offered at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. with stargaze at 8:30 p.m. Alice in Wonderland—March 9, 2017 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm I San Juan College Little Theatre. Lewis Carroll’s classic adventure, Alice in Wonderland is proudly presented by San Juan College. Boat & Float Fest and Annual Beach Party—March 10, 2017 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm I Farmington Aquatic Center. Join Farmington Aquatic Center for Boat & Float Fest and annual Beach Party. Dancing with your Farmington Stars— March 11, 2017 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm I Farmington Civic Center. The Utah Ballroom Dance Company will produce an evening of fun using local stars! Cinco de Mayo Fiesta—May 6, 2017 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm I Farmington Civic Center. Come out to the Farmington Civic Center for the 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Riverfest— May 26, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm I Berg Park and Animas Park. Area rivers are celebrated with a festival of music, food, activities and entertainment. This festive celebration takes place along the Animas river trails, from Berg Park to Animas Park in Farmington. 50+ AARP TAX AIDE—Tax preparation at the Bonnie Dallas will end on April 13th. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday appointments while available. 8:00 – 10:45a.m. Receive free tax preparation assistance from an AARP Volunteer preparer. AARP Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, at 208 Wall. Please call or stop in to make an appointment and pick up a list of the documents you need to bring to get your taxes done. Remember, if you need a copy of your return from last year, you can call 1-800- 908- 9946 to order it. Appointments and information: (505) 566-2256. Meetings The Garden Club, ‘Dirt Diggers’, the 1st Wednesday of every month, March 1st & April 5th. During growing season they have two meetings a month to discuss their community garden and new activities for the garden. 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. BDSC Annex Building Conference Room. The Adult Advisory Board meet the last Wednesday of the Month. This group are involved in promoting the Bonnie Dallas and programs. The board are involved in all aspects of the Senior Center and are helping to shape and drive the programming and focus of the center. 10:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) meet the second Thursday of the month in the Annex Building. 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. ART JEWELRY - This course presented through Encore builds beginning skills using simple pieces of metal, using hands on experience. Bring your own supplies. Register with Encore at San Juan College or at class (505) 566-3214 Day Time Location Instructor Thur 12:30-3:20pm & 4:30pm—7:30pm Art Studio Catherine Thomas-Kemp Fee Varies with age; NM Residents 65 & older $5.75 Art Jewelry Open Workshop— This group work on their own individual jewelry / art projects. Bring your own supplies. Day Time Location Instructor Tues 4:30pm—7:30pm Art Studio Volunteer CERAMICS PAINTING – All students work on individual projects. Students work in preferred media. Bring your own greenware/project, Visit the class for more information. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Wed 1:00–3:30pm Art Studio Volunteer $2.00 Fri 9:30a.m.—12:00p.m. Art Studio Volunteer $2.00 BEADING CIRCLE—This group shares their love for beading. Bring your supplies and join in with socialization and creating beautiful things. Bring your own supplies. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Wed 1:00–3:00pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None CRAFTY LADIES—Make and take craft projects. Pre-registration required. Class limit 16 students. (505) 566-2256 Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues 9:30–11:30am BDSC Annex Volunteer None DRAWING CLASS + CALLIGRAPHY GROUP—This group enjoys drawing with different medias and styles. Bring your own supplies. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues 9:30-11:00am Art Studio Volunteer None Extraordinary Art & Craft Group—This is a great opportunity for people who have physical or mental challenges to participate in a creative group. Everyone works at their own pace at the activities that they want to participate in. See page 15 for more information. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues 1:30pm-3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None HOOKS AND NEEDLES GROUP—Love to knit, crochet, or stitch creative patterns? This group works on their own projects. Bring your own supplies. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues 1:00-2:00pm Art Studio Volunteer None OIL PAINTING GROUP— focuses on color mixing, composition, and achieving painterly effects. Bring your own supplies. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Mon 9:00 - 10:00am Art Studio Volunteer None WOOD CARVING GROUP — Interested in wood carving? Join others with like interests Learning together and creating. Bring your own supplies. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Mon 12:30 - 2:00pm Art Studio Volunteer None PAPER CRAFTING— Make paper craft items that you can use or give as gifts. Learn card making skills, supplies furnished. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Thurs 10:00–11:30am BDSC Annex Volunteer None “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” ― Abraham Lincoln ---PAGE BREAK--- DANCE CLASSES—(505) 566-2287 Line Dance/Advanced —This class is for participants who have been dancing for years and know all the basic steps. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues 10:30–11:30am BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None Line Dance/Upper Intermediate—This class is for participants who have been dancing for years and know all the basic steps. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Wed 2:00–3:00pm BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None Line Dance/Beginners—This class instructs on the basic steps and keeping New dancers are welcome. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Thur 1:00–2:00pm BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None Line Dance/Intermediate—This course is for the avid dancer who knows the basic steps and would like to learn newer dances and review the classics. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Fri 2:00–3:00pm BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None Writing Group This group allows participants to write their life stories and share them in a creative writing class. Day Time Location Coordinator Fee Tues 9:30-10:30am BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None ICAN stands for "Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition." ICAN is free, fun, hands-on nutrition education. ICAN is funded by EFNEP and SNAP-Ed and reaches limited-resource audiences in New Mexico. With the mission to reduce nutritional health disparities in New Mexico and make a measurable positive impact on the well-being of our communities through evidence-based, hands-on nutrition experiences for adults and youth. Every other Thursday March 2nd, 16th, 30th, April 13th, 20th, 27th (10:00 .a.m.—12:00 p.m.) Contact (505) 599- 1380 for more details. ican.nmsu.edu Walgreens Health Corner Every 3rd Tuesday of the month a Walgreens Pharmacist and staff come to the center and instruct on various topics. Educating and informing you on many different areas concerning your health. Topics range from Medication Safety, Cost Saving Medication to Arthritis and Osteoporosis Prevention & management. Thanks to Curtis and Walgreens Pharmacy Staff of 4221 East Main Street, Farmington. (505) 325-1749 www.walgreens.com Meals On Wheels The Meals On Wheels program benefits our homebound seniors who are 60+ years of age and unable to shop or prepare their own meals. The program is run by the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center and City of Farmington Volunteers. Volunteers give of their time to deliver lunch meals using their own vehicles. Meals On Wheels Volunteers drive the same route, visiting the same seniors, the same day of the week each time. Deliveries take no more than one hour to deliver; drivers deliver 10– 16 meals. The Meals On Wheels Volunteer also checks on the well- being of every senior on their delivery route. All concerns will be reported to the Meals On Wheels Coordinator. The service is provided Monday thru Friday: 10:45 a.m.— 12:30 p.m. The office is open 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Clients 60 years and older are not required to pay for Meals on Wheels. All donations are 100% voluntary. If a donation is made, a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal or what the client can afford is appreciated. The Meals on Wheels Volunteer will drop off a donation envelope each month. The Meals on Wheels Site Coordinator will visit the Senior in the home for an assessment of services. The Coordinator will also link the Seniors with other resources and services in the area. Meals are not left if no one is home to answer the door. Service will not be reinstated until client calls the office to resume the delivery. The Meal Program The purpose of the Elderly Nutrition Program is to: Reduce hunger and food insecurity. Promote socialization of older individuals. Promote and maintain independence. Promote the good health and well- being of older individuals. Everyone age 60 or older is welcome to participate. The Nutrition Program is funded by Federal Older Americans Act dollars, State Grants, and by participant donations. The City of Farmington partners with the state to provide this service to our patrons. Page 10 has information about eligibility for meal program. Monday-Friday 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Main Hall Dining Hall 60+ years of age - Donation of $3.00 59 & Under: $6.00 Fee Volunteers Needed: The Meals On Wheels Program is made possible by people who give their time to make a difference. This can be accomplished by individuals as well as local and corporate groups. If you or someone you know wants to Volunteer with the Meals on Wheels Program the qualifications are: A valid NM Driver’s License A Volunteer application with a background check Automobile Insurance Ability to read a map and locate address of clients Dependable, giving notice as soon as possible if you are not available for your scheduled route delivery. Must be able to maintain confidentialty of clients Commitment: Volunteering for Meals On Wheels is a very important . The senior client relies on you to bring them a hot meal and a smile. Visit www.fmtn.org/Volunteer and enroll as a volunteer. The site coordinator will always be available to answer questions or give assistance. Echo Food Bank - 401 S Commercial Ave (505) 325-8222 Food Stamps (Electronic Benefits Transfer Card/ EBT) (800) 283-4465 / (800) 843-8303 Medicaid office / Food Stamp office (505) 566-9600 Meals on Wheels Contact (505) 599-1380 Email [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- POOL ROOM / BILLIARDS In the BDSC dining facility there are billiard tables with chalk and cues for use. It is a great place to socialize and have fun. 25c donation per day. Mon—Friday 8:00am—4:00pm & Sat. 10:00am— 3:00pm Canasta—Card game (Hand & Foot) Limited availability, check with group for new players. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Thur 12:30–3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None Duplicate Bridge—Card game. Limited availability, check with group for new players. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Thur 12:30–3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None Duplicate Bridge Lessons—Learn to play this card game. Limited availability, check with group for new players. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Thur 11:00–12:00pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None Mah jong—Tile matching puzzle game. Limited availability, check with group for new players Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues 1:00–2:00pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None Mexican Train Dominoes—Table game played with dominoes. Limited availability, check with group for new players. Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues 12:00–3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None Bible Study—Non-denominational group study the King James Bible. Everyone welcome. Day Time Location Instructor Thurs 10:30–11:30am BDSC Annex Volunteer Computer Lab.—Computers available for internet browsing and word processing. Everyone welcome. (505) 599-1380 Main Hall, (505) 566-2256 Annex. Day Time Location Instructor Fee M-F 8:00–4:00pm BDSC Main/Annex Staff None, 11c page for printing. Please submit your stories for the News Letter. Check out the writing class every Tuesday Morning, 9:30-10:30am in the Bonnie Dallas Annex Building. Located at 208 North Wall Street. Farmington New Mexico. ADULT COLORING Coloring books are no longer just for the kids. In fact, adult coloring books are all the rage right now. And while researchers and art therapists alike have touted the calming benefits for over a decade, it's childhood favorite Crayola that's gotten adult coloring books some serious grown -up attention. Mon—Friday 8:00am— 4:00pm in the dining facility. What is ‘Take a friend to lunch’? This is an initiative to encourage members of our community to show kindness to friends, family, neighbors, church members or unknown people. Inviting someone to lunch at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center in Farmington and spending an hour with someone to show that you care. You could also help with the Meals on wheels. You can volunteer to brighten up someone’s day. San Juan County is a wonderful place to live with fantastic people. This is something that we all don’t think about. A lot of these fantastic people actually feel the opposite and are isolated. Our goal is to bring people together and share how fantastic we all actually are with everyone. Back when mom and dad, or your grandparents, where young, before technology took over daily life, we knew our neighbors and spent time with our family. Sometimes all it takes is a nudge, a gentle reminder to think of others. That time is now. Random acts of kindness and spending time with people you do think about can change someone’s life. The following information is from Agingcare.com: Here are some of the more recent findings regarding loneliness and aging Americans: 18 percent of seniors live alone, while 43 percent report feeling lonely on a regular basis, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Lonely seniors are more likely to decline and die faster. The aforementioned UCSF study also found that people 60-years-old and older who reported feeling lonely saw a 45 percent increase in their risk for death. Isolated elders also had a 59 percent greater risk of mental and physical decline than their more social counterparts. 1 in 7 people with Alzheimer's disease live alone, according to a recently released report from the Alzheimer's Association. Loneliness is contagious. Older adults who feel lonely are more prone to behave in ways that may cause other people to not want to be around them. from the University of Chicago who analyzed data from the ‘Farmingham Heart Study’, a long-term, ongoing cardiovascular study, found that solitary seniors have a tendency to further isolate themselves by pushing people away and not making efforts to engage with others. You can take a friend to lunch any day of the week but we have suggested that every Wednesday, The purpose of this initiative is to help us all think of others. The greater scheme is to build community. The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center staff serve lunch from 11:30am—1:00pm. It is a donation of $3.00 for people over 60 years old and $6.00 for 59 years of age and younger. The price includes drinks and dessert. If you cannot make it drop of $3.00 and buy someone’s lunch for them. ---PAGE BREAK--- Fitness Center—50+ years of age Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exercise machines including Ellipticals, treadmills, NuStep, SciFit, resistance machines and much more. 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 (505) 566-2287 for more information. EXERCISE - This class focuses on low impact exercise, held at the Bonnie Dallas Activity Center. Emphasizes range of motion, agility and flexibility with balancing skills. Register with Encore at San Juan College or at class. (505) 566-2287 or (505) 566-3214 50+ Day Time Location Instructor M.W.F. 10:30–11:30am & 1:00–2:00pm BDSC Activity Center Jean-Elise Smith PILATES - This course, held at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, instructs on a system of controlled exercise that engage mind and condition the total body. Registration required. (505) 566-2287 50+ Day Time Location Instructor Fee Tues .Thurs 9:00–10:00am & 11:30am—12.30pm BDSC Activity Center Judy Higgins $5.75 TAI CHI - This class, held at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, is a form of martial arts applications and improves overall health and reduces tension. Registration required. (505) 566-2287 50+ Day Time Location Fee Thurs 9:30–10:30am BDSC Activity Center See instructor “The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy. “ - Kenneth H. Cooper New Mexico Senior Olympics - nmseniorolympics.org You don’t stop playing because you grow, you grow old because you stop playing. Every year San Juan County participates in this wonderful activity which finishes with games in Roswell. Now is the time to get started to participate in the New Mexico Senior Olympics 2017. Talk to Fitness center staff about exercises to get you ready to be an Olympian. (505) 566-2287 March 4th Otis & the 11th Off the Interstate 17th Saint Patrick’s Day lunch—Otis & the 18th Vintage People 25th Robert Stallings April 1st Otis & the 8th Off the Interstate 15th closed (Easter Holiday) 22nd Robert Stallings 29th Breez-n May 6th Otis & the 13th Off the Interstate 20th Robert Stallings 27th Memorial Day June 3rd Day time Flea-market both Otis & the and Grant and Randy. 10th Off the Interstate 17th Vintage People 24th Robert Stallings July 1st Otis & the 8th Vintage People 15th Vintage People 22nd Robert Stallings 29th Off the Interstate August 5th Otis & the 12th Off the Interstate 19th Vintage People 26th Robert Stallings September 2nd Closed (Labor Day) 9th Off the Interstate 16th Breez-n 23rd Otis & the 30th Robert Stallings October 7th Vintage People 14th Off the Interstate 21st Otis & the 28th Breez-n November 4th Closed (Craft Fair) 11th Off the Interstate 18th Otis & the 25th Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday) December 2nd Robert Stallings 9th Off the Interstate 16th Breez-n 23rd Closed (Holidays) Stay tuned for San Juan County Senior Olympic Announcements. ---PAGE BREAK--- Bonnie Dallas Transportation— Monday – Friday, 9:00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Rides available to come for lunch for 60+, within city limits. Medical appointments or shopping trips require 24 hour notice. Client registration and interview required. No fee. (505) 599-1380 Red Apple Transit (Bus System) (505) 325-3409— Monday – Friday 7:00a.m. – 6.30p.m. - www.fmtn.org/279/Red-Apple-Transit Dial a Ride (Scheduled services) (505) 325-3409—Within City of Farmington, Paratransit & general reservations made with 24 hours’ notice required. (Part of Red Apple Transit) Care Express Transportation— 213 S Schwartz, FMTN —(505) 325-1941 / (866) 513-9922 - www.careexpresstransportation.com 4 Corners Cab Company - (505) 325-2499 KB Cab – (505) 564-3999 Shima Transport—(505) 722-8902— www.shimatransport.com ABQ Express Shuttle Service - (505) 850-3880—abqexpress.com Farmington - Four Corners Regional Airport - (505) 599-1395 - www.fmtn.org/172/Airport Durango – La Plata County Airport - (970) 382-6050 - www.durangogov.org Hospital & Medical Services San Juan Regional Medical Center 801 W Maple St. FMTN (505) 609-2000 www.sanjuanregional.com Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) - 1001 W Broadway, FMTN (505) 327-4796 Reliance Medical - 3751 N Butler Ave, FMTN (505) 324-1255 www.reliancemedicalgroup.com San Juan Health Partners Urgent Care - 4820 E Main St., FMTN (505) 609-6495 www.sanjuanhealthpartners.c om/urgent-care The Northern Navajo Medical Center (SHIPROCK-IHS) P.O. Box 160, Hwy 491 North Shiprock, NM 87420 (505) 368-6001 www.ihs.gov/navajo/ healthcarefacilities/shiprock/ BPL Plasma - 753 W Broadway, FMTN 505) 325-9408 Additional Resources State Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P./Medicare) Counseling – (505) 566-2256 Call to schedule an appointment. Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) (800) 432-2080—www.nmaging.state.nm.us Social Security—(866) 931-7656 — www.ssa.gov Medicare (800) MEDICARE / (800) 633-4227 — www.medicare.gov Alzheimer’s Association - (505) 326-3680 / (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org/newmexico North West New Mexico Seniors - (505) 326-7462 (Home Makers Services & Senior Companion Program.) 742 W Animas, FMTN Family Crisis Center -208 E Apache St., FMTN (505) 325-354—familycrisiscenternm.org Suicide Hotline - (800) 327-8255 — www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Adult Protective Services - (866) 654-3219 www.nmaging.state.nm.us/Adult_ProtectiveServices.aspx Sexual Assault Services of NWNM - (566) 908-4700— Drug & Alcohol Abuse Rehab Programs: Totah Behavioral Health Authority (505) 564-4804 Four Winds Recovery Center (505) 327-7218 www.fourwindshealthcenter.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous (505) 327-0731— www.nm-aa.org/ Recovery.org (888) 978-3685 Drug disposal - Farmington Police Department 900 N Municipal Dr, FMTN (505) 599-1070 Veteran Services - 4251 E Main Suite A, FMTN (505) 327-9684 / 327-9684 After hours: 1(877) WAR-VETS / 1(877) 927-8387 Veterans Crisis Line 1(800) 273-8255 press 1 Benefits Counseling in Issues with Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Program) counselors assist with questions, referrals and resources. by appointment. (505) 566-2256. Confidential. Medicare Part D Clinic Benefits Counseling—(505) 566-2256 S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Program) counselors assist with choosing a Part D (Prescription Drug Plan) or comparing your current plan to the new plans available each year. Bring list of medications to appointment. Every Monday in November. Age 65+, or Disabled 50+ with Medicare Benefits . Get Medicare Part D help in any of these ways : Make an appointment with the Senior Center Annex Call Medicare at 1-[PHONE REDACTED] Go online www.medicare.gov enter your prescriptions Go to your local pharmacist for assistance (Please have your Medicare Card and prescription bottles or a list of prescriptions from your pharmacist for any of the above) Pick up for lunch Enjoy lunch at the Bonnie Dallas and let us drive. Call (505) 599-1380 between 8:00am—9:00am for a ride to the center. A city van will pick you up. Enjoy your lunch and then return home after 1:30pm. We can transport any eligible patron within the City limits. What is an Eligible Patron ? First of all, if you are under 60 you are able to participate in any of our classes or lunch. Fees or charges may apply. The term ‘Eligible Patron’ refers to the a person who will be able to get a discounted lunch or be able to go on the Senior Center Trips. This a State definition for their participants. What makes a person ‘Eligible’ for the lunch program or to be picked up? A person is Eligible if: All persons aged 60 & older are eligible for Title III-B Services. Any person age 60 or older and his/her spouse regardless of age qualify for Title III services as long as the older spouse is registered at an area senior center. Individuals, regardless of age, providing volunteer services during meal hours are eligible based on procedures established by the area agency. Individuals with disabilities, regardless of age, who reside at home with or accompany eligible, older individuals, are eligible based on procedures established by the area agency. Individuals, age 60 or older or their spouses, who have been determined to be homebound because they are unable to leave their home due to a disabling physical, emotional, or environmental condition, shall be eligible for home delivered meals. In the case of the surviving spouse of an older individual where the spouse is under 60, nutrition services may continue to be provided even after the older person’s death, providing that the living spouse has not remarried a person younger than 60. Client assessment is required for eligible patrons. SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS AND DONORS! These supporters are making a difference in the local community in many different ways. Disclaimer information: Neither the City of Farmington nor its contributors shall be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information described and/or contained herein and assumes no responsibility for anyone's use of the information. These Resources are intended to provide contact information to connect people with what resources that are available. Aging and long-term services department Do you need help with any of the following? We can help. Call us toll-free & confidential at 1-[PHONE REDACTED] www.nmaging.state.nm.us The ADRC can help you with: Long-Term Care Options , Homemaker Assistance, Home Modifications, Transportation, Home-Delivered Meals, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Facilities, Independent Living Centers, Medicare and Medicaid Help, Prescription Drug Assistance, Centennial Care Waiver for Community Benefit, Legal Services, Social Security, Veterans Services, Senior Centers, Respite Care, Community Information & Education, New Mexico Social Services Resource Directory AAA & Senior Services can help you with: Adult Day Care, Case Management, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Homemaker/Chore Services, Transportation, Health Promotion, Disease & Injury Prevention, Nutrition Education, Caregiver Support, Respite Care, Employment Services, Volunteer Opportunities, HIV/ AIDS Education & Services ---PAGE BREAK--- Senior Center Listings: Aztec Senior Center, 101 S Park, Aztec NM 87412— (505) 334-2881 Blanco Senior Center, PO Box 433, 7338 Hwy 64, Blanco NM 87412 (505) 632-9146 Bloomfield Senior Center, 124 W Ash, Bloomfield NM 87413 (505) 632-8351 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E La Plata St, Farmington NM 87401 ( 505) 599-1380 Lower Valley Senior Center, PO Box 526, 17 CR 6668, Fruitland NM 87416 (505) 598-0054 Northwest New Mexico Seniors, Inc, 742 W Animas, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 326-7462 San Juan County Housing Authority - 7450 E Main St, Farmington NM 87402 (505) 327-5654 The mission of San Juan County Housing is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination to all San Juan County. H. U. D. APARTMENTS— Low Income Housing APPLE RIDGE APARTMENTS 1600 Cliffside Dr. (505) 327-0151 BRENTWOOD MANOR APARTMENTS 610 E. 30th St. (505) 326-0329 CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENTS 309 E. 28th St. (505) 325-2180 CONQUISTADOR APARTMENTS 2525 E. 16th St. (505) 325-2375 CORONADO APARTMENTS 2630 N. Dustin (505) 325-6654 NORTHGATE APARTMENTS 2500 W. Apache (505) 327-4197 SAN JUAN APARTMENTS 2614 E. 20th St. (505) 325-8590 VILLAGE APARTMENTS 2800 N. Dustin Ave. (505) 325-2180 Assisted Living & Caregiving Facilities The Bridge – Assisted Living— 1091 W Murray Dr. Farmington NM 87401 (505) 324-6200 The Beehive – Assisted Living— 400 N Locke Ave. Farmington NM 87401 (505) 591-7900 Namaste House—Assisted Living - 800 W 30th St, Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 327-3658 Cedar Ridge – Long term nursing home— 800 Saguaro Trail, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 598- 6000 Life Care Center of Farmington— Long term nursing home— 1101 W Murray Dr. Farmington NM 87401 (505) 326-1600 Good Samaritan Society - Four Corners Village— Assisted living and Long term nursing home— 500 Care Ln, Aztec, NM 87410 (505) 334-9445 Basin Home Health & Hospice - Home health—200 N Orchard Ave, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 325-8231 Guardian Angels Home Health & Hospice – Home health—2800 N Hutton Ave, Farmington NM 87402 (505) 564-9002 Comfort Keepers – Home Health Care Services— 902 San Juan Blvd Ste. C, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 515-0008 Horizon Home Care – Home Health Care Services— 727 E Ute, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 326-2525 Southwestern Home Health 408 N Auburn Ave Farmington NM 8701 (505) 326-6024 San Juan Center For Independence - Resource center- 1204 San Juan Blvd, Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 566-5827 NW New Mexico Hospice & Home Care (PMS) —608 Reily Ave (505) 327-0301 Farmington Animal Shelter & Animal Control Farmington Animal Shelter & Animal Control— 133 Browning Parkway, Farmington NM 87401 - (505) 599-1098—http://www.fmtn.org/173/Animal-Shelter San Juan Animal League— (505) 325-3366 Public Wi-Fi Wi-Fi available for IPads, tablets, laptops and other wireless devices throughout Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Campus. Password: gratislink7592 Food Pantries Echo Food Bank—401 S Commercial Ave— (505) 326-3770 www.echoinc.org Daily Bread—405 S Behrend—(505) 327-0956 Front Line Mission—129 N Behrend (505) 564-3740 American Red Cross San Juan Chapter—626 E Main St.—325-9605 www.redcross.org/local/az-nm-el- paso Clothing Salvation Army—319 W Broadway—(505) 327-5117 (Emergency Assistance) www.salvationarmyusa.org San Juan Baptist Association Crisis Closet—1010 Ridgeway Pl —(505) 327-4530 www.sanjuanbaptistassociation.com Homeless Shelters People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) - 520 Hydro Plant Rd, Farmington NM 8701 (505) 327-3104 Winter Homeless shelter - The Roof - 310 W Animas St, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 325-0622 “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” ― Barack Obama Domestic Violence Services Family—Crisis Center—208 E Apache St—(505) 325- 3549 DV Hotline (505) 564-9192 Hwy491 N, Shiprock, NM (505) 368-5124 Counseling PMS—1001 W Broadway Ave—(505) 325-8022 Pharmacies/Prescription Help PDS NM Medbank Program— Toney Anaya Bldg—Santa Fe (505) 476-4912 PMS Pharmacy—1001 W Broadway Ave (505) 325-8022 Who can Help? This is a list of resources in San Juan County. For further resources you can call (505) 566-9600 or 1(800) 231-6667 The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is a free, statewide helpline for New Mexico residents age 55 and older. The Program does not have any income restrictions. LREP can be contacted at [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. The State Bar General Referral Program assists those who need legal help but are unsure where to find it. The program can be contacted at (505) 797-6066 or 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. www.nmbar.org Advocacy, Inc.— Provides Guardian Ad Litem services for children who are subjects of cases alleging abuse, neglect or abandonment in the Second Judicial District. 6301 4th St NW Ste 3, Albuquerque 87107 [PHONE REDACTED] Fax [PHONE REDACTED] www.nmadvocacy.org The Arc of New Mexico- Advocates for developmentally disabled persons and their families. Assists parents in getting SSI benefits and Medicaid benefits for children with disabilities. 3655 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque 87110 [PHONE REDACTED] I 800- 358-6493 Fax [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] I www.arcnm.org Better Business Bureau Helps to resolve disputes between New Mexico consumers and businesses of $25,000 or less. 2625 St NE Ste 205, Albuquerque 87110 [PHONE REDACTED] (24 hours) I [PHONE REDACTED] (NM only) Fax [PHONE REDACTED] I Dental - PMS Farmington Community Health Center— comprehensive dental services consist of oral health screenings, cleanings, basic and major restorative care and denture services. (505) 327-4796 1001 W Broadway Ave, Farmington NM 87401 health-center Grieving Support Groups—www.serenityandcompany.com/Local-Grief-Services Comfort Zone: Widows & Widowers meet and comfort one another. (505) 320-5140— Alita Fiorini Grieving Support Group San Juan Hospital. 1st Wednesday of each month and the Cancer center. (505) 609-6089—Fran Robinson. Compassionate Friends—Tres Rios 608 Riley Ave, Farmington 326-1074—Kelly & Bev Vansickle. Focus: Grief support for the loss of a child of any age Northern New Mexico Hospice—711 E 30th St, Farmington 566-0445 / 325-6848—Ann Evans, Facilitator & Pastor's Wife. SOS Survivors of Suicide (505) 860-2887- Liz Tafoya . Focus: Grief recovery for suicide survivors Word of Life Christian Center—317 Murray Drive, Farmington NM (505) 564-9513— Ethelyn Cardoza . Focus: Family or single counseling & prayer sessions RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND: New Mexico Commission for the Blind. (505) 841-8844 (888) 513-7958 www.cfb.state.nm.us National Federation of the Blind—San Jan Chapter Nathalie Martin (801) 574-1268 Support, friendships, understanding, share tips. Get involved in a group and find purpose.