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Volume 13, Issue 2
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M C News
February 2015
A newsletter for the community of Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center
The Center For All Ages
Presentations to sign up for!
Managing Osteoporosis
Thursday, February 26th
1:30pm-3:00pm
Room 5
—February Closures—
Cleaning Week: February 9th-14th
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 16th
The center activities will resume Tuesday, February 17th.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
~Drivers Needed~
Interested in driving for our center’s trips?
Come by the front desk to sign up on your next
visit! A good driving record will be required
along with a City Operator’s Permit. This Permit can also help lower your car insurance..
Stop by and ask us today!
Trips to Join!_____________
El Camino Real Heritage Museum
Wednesday, March 4th
Check in: 9:00 am
Return: 4:00 pm
Cost: $15 Transportation_________________________
‘Happy Hookers’ Crochet Group
_______Mondays 1:00pm– 3:00pm_______
“This group was formed within the first few months
of the MMMC opening and has been growing since
then; we now have a membership of 24. though we
all work on our own projects at times, and assist
those ‘newbies’ to the crochet world, a good deal
of our time is spent creating lap robes, baby
things and other items which, on a twice-yearly
basis, we collect and donate to three of our charities: Ronald McDonald House, Casa Esperanza and
the VA hospital, especially for the wheel-chair
bound veterans. Donations of yarn are always welcome and put to good use by our members who
work on these projects. If you have yarn you wish
to donate to our cause, please leave them with
someone at the main desk– your donations are
always appreciated!”
AARP Foundation Tax Aide’s Free Tax
Available at Manzano Mesa!
——————————————————Tax Aide volunteers will prepare your Federal
and New Mexico State Income Tax Returns for
free during the upcoming tax season! While the
Tax Aide service is open to everyone whose returns are within the scope of our training, it is focused on taxpayers with low to moderate income, with special attention to those ages 60
and older.
Returns are prepared on-site by appointment
and are filed electronically. No client information
is kept on local computers.
Appointments are available February 2 through
April 13 on Mondays & Thursdays, 8:30 am–
2:00 pm. The Center is closed for cleaning on
February 9 & 12, and on President’s Day, February 16.
NEW THIS YEAR: Clients must bring a copy of
Form 1095-A if you purchased health insurance
for 2014 coverage from the New Mexico Health
Insurance Exchange [NMHIX-BeWellNM] for
yourself, spouse and/or dependents.
Tax Aide is sponsored by the AARP Foundation
and the IRS.
——————————————————A key point is that the IRS will never seek
payment using a telephone call.
Here is a link to more detailed information.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRSRepeats-Warning-about-Phone-Scams
You, or anyone, can go to www.irs.gov and
do a search on “scams” to get more information.
Inside this Issue:
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Managers Message.………..….…...p 2
Suggestion Box……………............. p 2
Computer Classes…………….…….p 3
Youth Program……………….….…..p 3
Fitness Opportunities…...….…….. P 4
MMMC Activities….………...... p 5 & 6
Lunch Menu ..……………..…....…… p 7
Who We Are………….………..….... p 8
Page 2
M3C News
A Message
From the
Manager
Suggestion Box &
Comments
We are very happy to
announce that we have a
new Center
Supervisor. Her name is
Natasha Montoya and she
comes to us from Palo Duro Senior
Center. Natasha has extensive experience as
a Program coordinator and has also worked
before at North Domingo Baca, so she
understands the Multi-Generational
concept. Many of you have asked for certain
trips and presentations here at Manzano and
for a time since we did not have this position
filled, it was a little difficult to grant those
requests. Having a Center Supervisor with
experience will definitely assist us in having
more activities, trips, presentations and will
make the center whole again as far as staffing
levels. Natasha has a lot of responsibilities
here and she will be ready to hit the ground
running. We are very excited to have her on
board. If you would like, stop by her office and
say hello. Have a great month!
Ed Nunez
Manager
New Employee:
Natasha Montoya
Hello! My name is Natasha Montoya, and I am
looking forward to joining
the Manzano Mesa team
and community as the
Center Supervisor! Just a
little about myself… I am
an Albuquerque native
with an adventurous spirit having lived in
NYC and abroad. I love to travel, enjoy art &
design, spending time with my family which
includes my two little doggies, and appreciate
a good green chili cheese burger. I come to
you with 10 year of experience working with
youth, seniors and families. I am eager to
meet and work with all of you. Please come
by and say hello. I cannot wait to hear your
ideas on how to make our center even better!
Natasha Montoya
Center Supervisor
We welcome your comments
and suggestions. Please drop
them off in the Suggestion Box
located at the front desk. Suggestions will not be printed un
less signed.
Please leave your contact
information such as a
phone number or email and the
manager will respond as soon
as possible.
Spray Park Reservations
Coming Soon!
Interested in renting the Spray Park for a birthday party or private event?
 2 1/2 hours (including set-up & clean-up)
 $100 Rental Fee
 $100 Damage Deposit (Refundable if no
damage to Spray Park has been done)
More information will be released soon!
Sign-ups begin Monday, April 6th.
**Space Limited**
2015
SUMMER PROGRAM LOTTERY:
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The Summer Program will begin on Monday,
June 22 and will end on Friday, July 31,
2015.
Lottery forms will be available at the front
desk from Friday, May, 8, 2015 through Friday, May, 22, 2015. Children must be between the ages 6 to 12 and siblings are included on the same lottery form.
The drawing for the program participants will
be on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:00 am
in the lobby. Parents are invited to attend
but do not have to be present to win.
If you have any questions please contact
Angelina Poulin at 505-275-8731.
Volume 13, Issue 2
Youth Program News
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who share their hearts with the kids in the After
School program!
Every Wednesday, which is the early dismissal
day for the kids, they put together creative art
projects for the kids.
Their latest project is to have the children sew
blankets for the puppies and kittens at the Animal
Humane Center. Not only are the children
learning sewing skills they are being given the
opportunity to learn compassion. The project will
end with a field trip to Animal Humane to give the
blankets to the animals in the shelter.
Nellie Lang, Lawanda Strong, and Linda Ellis
holding a puppy blanket the kids have made.
THREE CHEERS FOR OUR
GREAT VOLUNTEERS!
February is Manzano Mesa’s Volunteer
Appreciation month. The Youth Program
wants to honor these three wonderful ladies
*FREE COMPUTER HELP SESSIONS*
Schedule Monthly FREE
First Saturday of each month - 12:30—2:30 p.m.
No prior registration or appointment needed. Just
show up with your questions or problems and get
answers. If you have a laptop computer, you can bring
it in with you.
New Computer Classes!
Fill out application now. Applicants will be called for
registration date and time. Classes may be held if at
least 5 or more prospective students sign up by
submitting their application. Leave your application
in the box outside the computer room . Applicants
will be notified by phone about the class start date etc..
Listed are perspective classes:
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MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2007-10
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Skype Basics
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Email Basics
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Files and Folders
We are looking for contributions of fabric and yarn
and as always if you would like to volunteer to
work with the kids please contact Angelina or any
of the Youth Program staff. Thanks!
If you need further information –
please contact Angelina Poulin, Youth
Program Coordinator at 505-275-8731.
OPEN COMPUTER LAB
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 TO 12:00
Wednesdays 1:00 TO 3:00 ***THIS IS A NEW
TIME!
Please have membership card available for
instructors to view.
Complete Computer Class Schedule at
manzanomesacenter.com/classes.html
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Digital Camera Basics
EBay and Craigslist selling techniques
Windows 8 Differences
Beginners Computer– Windows 7 & XP (6
meetings)
Internet Level 1 (6 meetings)
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M3C News
Fitness Opportunities
Yoga (Beginning)
Monday 6:15—7:15 p.m.
Weight Room Orientation
$7.00 per class
by Appointment call 880-2800
East Social Hall
Ann Owens 266-3649
Badminton – Monday - 1:30 - 4:00pm
Tuesday - 6:00 - 8:30pm & Thurs. - 7:00 - 8:50pm Yoga (Kundalini)
Wednesday 10—11 a.m. Room 4
Friday - 1:00 - 4:00pm
Sueshila Stubbe 797-7738
Basketball (Open)—W. Court - 49 & Under
Yoga (Hatha)
Monday 11:45am - 1:30pm & 7:00 - 8:45pm
Wednesday 11:50 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00am - Room 5
Tuesday & Thursday - 11:00 - 1:00pm
Dee Cappell 265-5453
Friday 11:00 - 1:00pm & 7:00 - 8:45pm
Yoga (Hatha Plus)
Basketball (Senior)—E. Court - 50+
Friday - 9:00 - 10:00am - Room 5
Monday through Friday
Jan Porter 293-5789
11:00am—1:00 pm
Exercise to Music (S&F) - 8:15 - 9:15am
Zumba
Monday-Thursday - Gym
Saturdays, 11:15- 12:15
Friday - East Social Hall
$3.00 per class
Fitball –
Jenny
Friday 4:45 pm East Social Hall
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00pm
$2.50 per class
$3.00 per class
Ann Owens 266-3649
Jenny
Stability Ball (S&F)
Thursday
Zumba Gold
8:15—9:15 a.m.
Monday & Wednesday
Jan Porter - 293-5789
10:45—11:45 a.m. Gym
Flex & Tone (S&F)
Dee Williams
Tuesday 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Gym
$1.00 per class
Get Moving Cardio–
Zumba Gold Toning Monday & Wednesday
Fridays - 8:00 - 9:00am, Gym
5:00pm East Social Hall
$1.00 per class
Ann Owens 266-3649
Dee Williams
Gentle Exercise (S&F)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Gym
(S&F) indicates a class offered by
Personal Self Defense Club
DSA Sports & Fitness.
Monday 7-9 p.m. Room 4
A 50 cent contribution is appreciated!
Sean Ross 710-1877
Pickleball Training –
Tuesday & Thursday - 9:15—11:00am
FITNESS ROOM HOURS
Saturday 12:30- 2:50pm
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8:50 p.m.
(closed from 1:30 -2 p.m. for cleaning)
Pickleball - Thursday - 2:00 - 4:00pm
Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 am - 11:00am
Must be 18 years & older
Shuffleboard –
PLEASE
HAVE MEMBERSHIP CARD
Tuesday - 1:00 - 4:00pm
READILY AVAILABLE.
Tai Chi Chuan
50 cent contribution appreciated
Tuesday 9:30—10:30 a.m. East Social Hall
Ilene Dunn
Volleyball (Open) (16 years & up)
Age Qualification for Gymnasium
Monday & Friday 5 - 7 p.m.
To participate in the Gym Activities, all
members must be at least 16 years of age.
Memberships must be valid & id will also be
checked.
Volume 13, Issue 2
Music
Sing-A-Long Tuesdays 1:00 pm
Activities/Classes
AARP Defensive Driving –
1st & 3rd Saturdays
9:00 am Room 5
Amateur Telescope—
1st & 3rd Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Room 3
Project Linus—2nd Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Dance Classes
Ballroom/Swing/Country Dancing
Saturday
Beginning - 10:00 - 11:00am
Intermediate - 11:00am - 12:00pm
$20/4weeks, includes patterns and disk.
Instructor: Barbara Weiss - 506-0049
Line Dancing Beginning
Wednesday - 1:30 - 3:00pm
Instructor: Georgette Smith
Line Dancing Intermediate 1
Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30pm
Line Dancing Intermediate 2
Friday- 1:30 - 3:00pm
Instructor: Wylene Santistevan
Wise Women Belly Dance
Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00pm
Instructor : Amaya - 280-3638
Sophisticated Ladies
Monday– 1:00-3:00pm
Instructor: Janet Porter
Games
Bingo – Thursday 1:30 p.m.
West Social Hall
Bridge – 1st and 3rd Friday 10:00 a.m.,
Bridge Saturday- 9:30 a.m.
Pinochle – Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
Vintage Players- 4th Saturday 10:00 am
Instructor: Janet Porter
Please be courteous to others and do
not enter classrooms or gym until your
scheduled time!
Thank You
Arts & Crafts
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Artist’s Corner – Thursday 1:00 p.m.
Beading – Monday 8 a.m.
Beginning Tile Class – Fri 8:30 a.m.
Brilliance of Pastel—Mondays
1:30-4:00p.m. call Sharon Jensen
323-7522
Happy Hookers Crochet—Mon
1:00 p.m.
Vickie Schmidt - 884-4599
Knitting/Needle Craft – Fridays 1:00 p.m.
Machine Quilters—Thursdays, 11:00am 2:30 pm, Rm 4 Shirley 288-8517 Bunny 2000995
Open Crafts/ Tile Painting – Mon 9:00 a.m.
Note: no instructors, each individual can work
on a craft project of their choice.
Pottery – Thurs. 9:00 a.m.
Punch Quilting – Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Tile Painting - Tuesday - 9:00am
Woodcarving/Jewelry/Beading –
Wednesday 8:00am– 11:30 am
~DOODLE ART CLASS~
Friday, February 20, 2015
1:00 pm– 4:00 pm
Room 4
Class is Free!
Supplies will be available for purchase
at the start of class for $5.00
To register: Contact Paula Jarvis at
(586) 212-0219
pjarvis@comcast.net
(Put “Doodle Art Class” in subject line)
~Arts and Crafts Sale~
2nd Thursday of the month
8:30 am– 12:00 pm
$5.00 per table
All items must be made from classes here at
the center. Tables are limited. Must have a
valid membership id and cost is due at sign
up.
Gymnasium Closures
The gymnasium will be closed the following:
Saturday, February 21st:
10:00-1:00pm
For the ABQ 50+ Games
Any Activities scheduled during
this time will be cancelled.
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M3C News
Manzano Mesa Classes
Clubs/Discussions
Bible Discussion Group -
Thursday 10 a.m. Room 5
Free Thinkers Toastmasters1st and 3rd Thursdays Room 4
5:30pm-6:30pm
Friendship Coffee every Thursday in the
Social Hall starting at 10 a.m.
Kirkland New Horizons Toastmasters
1st and 3rd Fridays, 11:45 am - 1:30 pm,
Room 5 Larry Luna, 872-0193
Red Hat Society – 3rd Thurs 10 a.m. ESH
Society of Creative Anachronism - 3rd
Tuesday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
TOPS #216 – Friday 10:00 a.m. Room 4
UFO/Paranormal Group - 3rd Saturday.
1:15 - 3:00 pm
Vietnamese Seniors – Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Women’s Bible Discussion –
Tuesdays, 10:30—12:30
Youth Classes
All Star Jazz and Ballet
Thursdays - 6:00pm
Mistie Gallegos- 899-1666
All Star Karate
Wednesdays-6:00pm
Mistie Gallegos- 899-1666
Iron Olympian Karate
Tuesdays- 6:00pm
Johnny: 750-4820
Kendo Kai
Fridays - 6:00—8:00
Davis Begay -293-2322
*Memberships ARE REQUIRED for children
attending any of these classes.
Please note: Registration and class payments
are arranged through contact person listed.
REMINDER:
Manzano Mesa is a
smoke-free facility!
Attention Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteers: Volunteer hours are due to the RSVP office no later than the fifth (5th) day
of each month. When you report your hours to us, the City of Albuquerque can demonstrate how many hours that RSVP volunteers contribute
to serving our community. If you are unsure whether or not you have
turned in your volunteer hours or would like to register to be an RSVP
volunteer, call 505-764-1616.
The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Council needs members to join its efforts in promoting awareness and educating the community about FGP and senior issues. Council members advocate on
behalf of FGP volunteers, evaluate the Program’s effectiveness, and
assist in the recognition of Foster Grandparents by raising funds and in
-kind resources. The Council currently meets once a month at the
Barelas Senior Center. For more information call 764-6412.
Catholic Charities needs volunteers for the following position. Senior
Transportation Services Driver (Use of personal vehicle is required);
agency gives mileage reimbursement. Volunteers will provide transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping etc. door to door
service. Please call 764-1616.
For at least three hours a week
Any day Monday – Friday
The Storehouse: Volunteers are needed to help sort food and clothes,
package and distribute food to clients and directing traffic.
Days/Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8am -12 noon
You will receive hands on training. Please call 764-1616.
Manzano Mesa Senior Center Van Drivers: Van drivers are needed at
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center to drive for various in-town
and out- of-town trips. Volunteers are reimbursed for lunch and admission on trips they drive. Volunteers are required to join the Retired
and Senior Volunteer program and must obtain a City of Albuquerque
City Operators Permit, (COP). Please call 764-1616.
The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is looking for volunteers age
55 and older who are interested in making a difference in a child’s
life. Foster Grandparent volunteers must be willing to serve an average of 20 hours per week and must be able to pass a background
check, physical, and tuberculosis test. Foster Grandparent volunteers
serve one-on-one with children, working with them to build their social
and emotional development as well as help improve their literacy skills.
Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement, supplemental liability insurance, meals while on duty, pre-service and monthly trainings, and
recognition throughout the year. Volunteers can also receive a small
stipend if they meet the income guidelines. Call 764-6412 for more
information and to apply today.
Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers.
RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation
for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to
recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For this and other volunteer opportunities call 764-1616.
Volume 13, Issue 2
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February Lunch Menu
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE
CALL 275-8731 BY 4:00 pm the day before TO RESERVE
Suggested donation: $2 for 60 & older, $3.25 Fee for 50-59, all others $7.67 Fee.
Monday
Tuesday
Green Chile
2
Chicken Posole
Mixed Veggies
Flour Tortilla
Warm Apple
Cobbler
Mushroom
3
Burger
Tater Tots
Crinkle Cut Carrots
Cantaloupe
9
10
Wednesday Thursday
Baked
4
Turkey Ziti
Brussels sprouts
Wheat Roll
Warm Peaches
Pork Chop 5
w/Apple Glaze
Mashed
Potatoes
Cauliflower
Dinner Roll
Apple
11
Friday
Sweetish
6
Meatballs over
Rice
Oriental Veggies
Biscuit
Pears
12
13
-CLOSED-
CLEANING WEEK
Center
Closed
16
Presidents’ Day
Pork Stir Fry 23
Steamed Rice
Crescent Roll
Hot Pineapple
Santa Fe Steak
Spanish Rice
Spinach
Tortilla
Yogurt
17
Salmon w/
18
Lemon Butter
Sauce
Au Gratin Potatoes
Mixed Veggies
Dinner Roll
Fruit Cocktail
Biscuit
Pot Pie
Peas
Crackers
Cinnamon
Applesauce
19
Cheese
20
Omelet
Sautéed Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Wheat Bread
Banana
Spaghetti w/
Meatballs
Zucchini
Caesar Salad
Wheat Roll
Warm Apricots
24
Green Chile
Chicken
Enchiladas
Pinto Beans
Mexi-corn
Tortilla
Peaches
Bratwurst 26
Baked Potato
Broccoli
Mandarin
Oranges
Chile Beans 27
Cornbread
Mixed Veggies
Apple
25
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M3C News
CASA Nutrition Tip
Healthy Eating Snack Ideas
Who we are...
Snack Ideas from Each Food Group
Grains dry cereal, whole grain crackers, mini rice cakes, sliced bread, mini
bagels, graham crackers, whole wheat
tortillas
Vegetables veggie "matchsticks" (thin
Richard J. Berry, Mayor
sticks) made from fresh carrots or zucDepartment of Senior Affairs
chini, bell pepper rings, cherry tomaJorja Armijo Brasher, Director
toes, steamed broccoli, green beans,
Rhonda Methvin, Recreation Division Manager
sugar peas, avocadoes
Fruits apple slices, tangerine sections,
Manzano Mesa
strawberry halves, bananas, pineapple,
Multigenerational Center
kiwi, peach, mango, nectarine, melon,
Ed Nunez, Center Manager
grapes, berries, dried apricots
Natasha Montoya, Center Supervisor
Dairy low-fat cheese slices or string
Angelina Poulin, Youth Program Coordinator
cheese, mini yogurt cups, fat-free or
low-fat milk, low-fat cottage cheese
Hope Santillanes, Office Assistant
Larissa Martin, Program Assistant
Protein Foods egg slices or wedges,
peanut butter, bean dip, hummus, slices Matt Berget, Program Assistant
of lean turkey or chicken, shelled
Ruben Arguello, General Service Worker
pumpkin seeds
Michael Berry, General Service Worker
Snack ideas that combine two or
Tony “Tee” Wilkins, Custodian
more of the food groups:
Teri Chavez, Cook
-yogurt topped with diced peaches or
berries
-whole grain bread spread with peaCONTACT MMMC
nut butter and sliced bananas
501 Elizabeth SE
-graham crackers to dip in yogurt
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-a small portion of last night's leftovers (make sure leftovers are safe
505-275-8731 (Phone)
to eat)
505-275-8734 (Fax)
As a general guideline, make snacks
Hours of Operation
that include at least two food groups.
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
For example, pair apple slices with
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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material submitted is subject to editing. Inclusion of
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material and relation to the Center’s goals and
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