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November-December, 2013 Events for Adults The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 Wall St. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 Information Numbers: Main Building: (505) 599-1380 or (505) 599-1390 Senior Center Annex: (505) 566-2256 Senior Activity Center/The Silver Fitness Center: (505) 566-2287 50+Saturday Night Dances 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. November 2 - NO DANCE, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR November 9 - Off the Interstate November 16 - Otis & the November 23 - Forever Young November 30 - NO DANCE, HOLIDAY WEEKEND December 7 - Grant and Randy December 14 - The Vintage People December 21 - NO DANCE December 28 - NO DANCE Info: (505) 599-1380 Special Event Dance (New Year’s Eve) 8:00 p.m. – Midnight (Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.) Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. December 31 (Tuesday Night) – Off the Interstate Cost $ 3.00 per person 50+ Free Wednesday Daytime Dance 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata November 6 – Forever Young November 20 – Country Jammers December 11 – Forever Young December 18 – Country Jammers Info: (505) 599-1380 Christmas Craft Fairs 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata and Farmington Recreation Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Rd. There will be beautiful handmade gifts, antiques, amazing jewelry, and original art will be available for purchase. Over 100 talented vendors will tempt you with gifts you won’t find anywhere else. The Senior Center will have Breakfast Burritos for $3.00 and Hamburgers On the Grill for $5.00. Info: (505) 599-1380. Medicare Part D Benefits Counseling by Appointment Mondays, November 4 - December 2, by appointment only Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Program Volunteers) will be available and ready to help you analyze your current plan and compare it to 2014 plans, so you can more easily make a decision to stay, or switch plans. If you need help and can't get to one of these appointments, call the Medicare Help Desk at 1 (800) 633- 4227 for assistance from your home. Make sure you have your Medicare Card and your prescriptions, or a list in front of you so they can enter them into the plan finder. Bring the Medicare card and a list or your prescriptions to the Senior Center if you make an appointment with us. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information or to make an appointment. Lung Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. This course will teach preventive measures and treatments. Topics include signs, and questions to ask your Doctor. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by San Juan Cancer Center; Glenda Allies-Fox RN. For more information call (505) 566-2287. ---PAGE BREAK--- 50 +AARP Drivers’ Safety Class 6:00 – 10:00 p.m Thursday, November 7 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Cost: $14.00, $12.00 for card carrying AARP Members. Pre-registration is required by calling (505) 566-2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. Old School vs. New School, Part 1 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. This presentation will cover the topic of Compare and Contrast between Then and Now. Sexualized media culture and messages such as gender stereotyping will be topics discussed. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by; Heather DePeal, BA. For more information call (505) 566-2287. Thanksgiving Dinner 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 15 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata Lunch is a $3.00 donation for anyone 60+ and a $6.00 fee for anyone younger. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings. Call 599-1380 for more information. Gobble Gobble Bingo Party 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 18 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata Cost $2.00 per card – Please bring a non-perishable food item for Echo Food Bank. Half of the Black Out game proceeds will be awarded to Echo Food Bank. Prizes and refreshments furnished by the Senior Center. Please be checked in and seated by 1:00 p.m. to play Blackout. Diabetes Awareness and Prevention 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. This course will teach preventative measures and treatments. They will talk about risk factors and ways to reduce the risks of developing diabetes. What questions to ask your doctor if you have concerns? Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by San Juan Regional Medical Center, Nicole Clark, RD. For more information call [PHONE REDACTED] 50 +AARP Drivers’ Safety Class 8:00 a.m. – Noon Thursday, November 21 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Cost: $14.00 - $12.00 for card carrying AARP Members. Pre-registration is required by calling (505) 566- 2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. This course will teach preventative measures and treatments for COPD. Topics include risk factors, ways to reduce the possibilities of developing COPD, what questions to ask your physician, and how to discuss your concerns. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by San Juan Regional Medical Centers Cardiopulmonary Rehab: Carol Cherrey, RN For more information call (505) 566-2287 Christmas Bingo Party 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 2 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata Cost $2.00 per card, prizes and refreshments furnished by the Senior Center. Must be checked in and seated by 1:00 p.m. to play Blackout. 50 +AARP Drivers’ Safety Class 8:00 a.m. – Noon ---PAGE BREAK--- Friday, December 6 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Cost: $14.00 - $12.00 for card carrying AARP Members. Pre-registration is required by calling (505) 566- 2256. Pay cash or check to the instructor on day of class. A discount on your insurance can be good for 2 to 3 years, check your policy. Please note this is last month for current cost, there will be 2014 rate increase. Old School vs. New School, Part 2 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11 Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. This presentation will cover the topic of Compare and Contrast between Then and Now. Sexualized media culture and messages such as gender stereotyping will be topics discussed. Handouts and refreshments will be available. Presented by; Heather DePeal, BA. For more information call (505) 566-2287. Christmas Dinner 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 13 Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata Lunch is a $3.00 donation for anyone 60+ and a $6.00 fee for anyone younger. Merry Christmas to you from the staff at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center. Call (505) 599-1380 for more information. On-going Classes at the Senior Center Activity Center & Annex 208 Wall St. Call (505) 566-2256 for more information The Silver Fitness Center 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. We feature exercise equipment that is extremely safe and easy to use. Perfect for improving your overall health, stamina, and range of motion. Cost is $20 a year. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. Exercise Class – with Jean Elise 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Cost: .50 per session. Are you losing flexibility and want more energy to do the things you enjoy? If so, this class is what you need to get back into a good exercise program. Work at your own level and build up to where you want to be. Call (505) 599-1390 for more information. Drawing & Calligraphy 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Bring your own materials and learn some new techniques! Call (505) 599-1380 for more information. Pilates 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Achieve total muscle conditioning and flexibility with light weights. Strengthens your muscles and improve your core, with emphasis on stretching and breathing techniques. There are modifications for various fitness levels, so everyone can participate. Class is taught by Patti Glover Tai Chi 9:30 a.m. Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Tai Chi is a series of fluid movements that can help with balance, flexibility, and muscle tone. These gentle exercises will leave you feeling refreshed. Free to anyone 50+. Info: (505) 599-1390 ZUMBA Gold 50+ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. ---PAGE BREAK--- Party on the floor with Latin dance music that will make you smile. This exhilarating exercise class will get you moving to the beat. Cost is $2.50 per session. Info: (505) 566-2288 Bible Reading in Navajo 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Fridays Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 Wall St. Bible reading in the Navajo Language, taught by Dorothy Tewangoitewa. Info: (505) 599-1380