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City of Albuquerque Mayor,
Tim Keller
Department of Senior Affairs Director, Anna Sanchez
North Valley Senior Center Department of Senior Affairs City of Albuquerque
DSA Assistance Contact Info:
Information & Assistance: 764-6400 Senior Centers Contact Info:
Barelas: 764-6436
Bear Canyon: 767-5959
Highland: 767-5210
Los Volcanes: 767-5999
Palo Duro: 888-8102
Multigenerational Centers
Contact Info:
Manzano Mesa: 275-8731
North Domingo Baca: 764-6475
Senior Transportation/Nutrition
DSA Transportation: 764-6464
Sports & Fitness Program
Contact Info:
Palo Duro Fitness: 880-2800
Los Volcanes Fitness: 767-5990
RSVP Program:
RSVP: 767-5225
Foster Grandparents Program:
Foster Grandparents Program:
764-6412
City of Albuquerque Info:
Please Contact: 311
Non-emergency Police assistance:
242-COPS (2677)
Regular Business Hours
Monday - 8:00am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday - 8:00am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday we are CLOSED
Sunday 12:30pm - 5:00pm
ABSOLUTELY
NO SMOKING
ON
CITY PROPERTY
North Valley Senior Center‘s 20th Annual
Festival International North Valley’s Main Social Hall
9:30am to 3:00pm
Friday, April 26
Festival Internationals featuring entertainment
by:
9:30 am - Chuy Martinez Master of Ceremonies
10:00 am - New Mexico Marimba Band
10:30 am - Glendon Toya - Native American Dance
11:00 am - Albuquerque Chinese Folk Dance
Ensemble
11:30 am - Baila! Baila! Dance Company
12:00 pm - Irene Romano- Solo performer (Italian)
~ Short Intermission ~
1:15 pm - Dance with Sangre Joven
Dance to Rancheras, Cumbias, country, and much
more!
Reminder: If you will be having lunch here please make
your reservation ASAP! Thank You!
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In order that all users may have a pleasant experience at a
center participants are expected to respect the rights of
others, use the center for the purposes of the center only,
and to adhere to the following behaviors:
1. Maintain personal hygiene that is not offensive or
unhealthy.
2. Wear attire that is not offensive or overly reveal-
ing.
3. Use language and behavior that other participants
and staff will not find obscene, abusive or sexually
offensive.
4. Show courtesy to other participants and staff; re-
spect decisions made by center management and
bring issues involving the operation of the center to
management’s attention for resolution.
5. Show consideration for the diversity of staff and
fellow participants.
6. Treat the center materials, equipment, furniture,
ground, and facility with respect.
7. Use the center and center equipment in a safe and
appropriate manner.
8. Keep the building and grounds neat, clean, and
litter free.
B . All participants need to be able to:
1. Function without one-on-one assistance (staff); or
have the help of a caregiver. Walk safely and inde-
pendently in the Center or use assistive devices
independently.
Participant Conduct: ABQ Job/Career
The Senior Affairs Advisory Board shall consist of twelve members to be as follows:
1. The City of Albuquerque shall appoint eight (8) members;
2. The County of Bernalillo shall appoint two (2) members;
3. The Village of Los Ranchos shall appoint one (1) member; The Village of Tijeras shall appoint one (1) member.
If interested in becoming a Council member go to:
www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-commissions
Once you get to this page, scroll down to Senior Affairs Advisory
Council. Click on SAAC membership. Then click on the box that
reads “Apply to Serve”
2019 DSA Advisory Council Meetings
The Next Advisory Council Meeting:
Palo Duro Senior Center
Date: April 15th, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm
Located at: 5221 Palo Duro NE
Phone: 888-8102
Be part of the largest volunteer
network for people 55 and
older
Apply your skills to make a
difference in the community
Volunteers who serve, frequently
live longer and report better
health
Volunteering can also lead to more
friendships and a positive
attitude
For more information see page 7
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Qi Gong Temporarily Cancelled ………..W 9:00 am
Reflexology Massage ………………..……..F 10:15 am
4th Wednesday of each month
Stained Glass……………………………….….T, Th 9:00 am
Senior Law Office …………… 3rd. Th of month. 9:00 am
Call for an appointment : 265-2300
Sunday Dance ……………………………………. S 12:30 pm
T’ai Chi Ch’uan ............................................. M, T 9:30 am
1st Friday of each month
Woodworking .................................................... T 8:30 am
Yoga (Gentle Hatha) ……………………………. F 3:30 pm ………………………………………………………….…T 4:00 pm
Yoga (Dahn) ...........................................…...T, Th 3:15 pm
Zumba (Gold) …………………..……..………. Th, 9:40 am ………………………………………………………..…..F 9:30 am Zumba ……………………………………………….T 5:30 pm
NM Aging and Long Term Service
Department
Benefit Counseling: State Health Insurance
Program answers to questions and
concerns regarding private and government
benefit programs
Call: 1-800-432-2080
AcuPressure ………………………………F 10:00am
Donation of $15 for 30 minutes or $25 for an hour
Alzheimer’s Support Group…3rd Th of the month 2:00 pm
Aquatics …………..…………M,W, & F 8:30am & 12:45 pm
Arts & Crafts………………………………………..W 9:00 am
Billiards ……………………...Open to current members daily
Bingo…………………………………………………..W 1:30 pm
Birthday Party ……………………………..3rd. F 10:30 am
Ceramics ......................................................... T, W 12:00 pm
Chair Message ……………………………………….W 8:30 am
Dance for Parkinson’s ……….1st & 3rd Th 2:00 pm
Defensive Driving ………………………….1st. M 12:15 pm
Doctor King’s Health Program ……4th. W 10:00 am
Enhanced Fitness…………………………..M, T, & F 8:15 am
Exercise for Parkinson’s ……...2nd & 4th Th 2:00 pm
Fishing Meeting ……………………………… M 10:00 am
Fitness Center Hours……............... M-F 8:00am- 5:00 pm
T 8:00am - 7:00pm S 12:30pm - 5:00 pm
Flea Market……………………………………….. W 8:00 am
Knitting & Crocheting ………………………. W 9:00 am
GEHM Clinic ………Tuesday April 2nd. T 8:00 am
Sponsored by: UNM Nursing School
Guitar Group…………………………………….T 10:15 am
Hiking …………………..……....Every other Th 8:00 am
Hispanic Folk Art………………………………..W 1:00 pm
Oil Painting…………………………………………F 9:00 am
Open Computer Lab……………...…M, T, W, & Th 1:00 pm
……………………………………………………………...T 9:00 am
Origami Club .… First Sunday of each month 12:30 pm
Photography Club ……….Every other Monday 10:00 am
Pilates …………………………………………….Th 8:30 am
Poetry Group …………………………2nd & 4th F 1:00 pm
Poker ........................................................... M-F 12:00 pm
Pottery ................................................................. ..M 9:00 am
Regular Schedule
Learn to use the
Fitness Room Equipment
Learn the proper way to use the machines in the
North Valley Fitness Center to prevent injury, as well
as maximizing fitness needs.
Training is by appointment only.
Contact Palo Duro Sports & Fitness @ 880-2800
to arrange a one on one training session at the center
of your choice.
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Healthy Mind & Body
Chair Yoga Seated yoga poses with some standing poses designed to
improve flexibility and balance. Practice breathing tech-
niques for peace of mind and relaxation. Please bring a
water bottle.
Every Monday
2:30 – 3:30 pm
$5.00 per class
Instructor: Lisa Wyer
Gentle Yin Yoga
Slow paced yoga with postures that are held for 35 se-
conds to 2 minutes. Quality of breath and focus on the
present are emphasized. Bring a yoga mat and water
bottle.
First 3 Sundays of the Month
1:00 – 2:00 pm
$5.00 per class
Instructor: Lisa Wyer
Yogalates - Beginning March 12th,
Jeannette comes to the North Valley Senior Center with
her knowledge of group fitness gathered over the past 16
years. While sharing the health benefits of connecting
the mind & body. Certified in Mat Pilates, Hatha Yoga,
Senior Fitness and Thai Yoga Massage.
Every Tuesday
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Jeannette Rawitt
Poetry Group (Voices of the Valley)
Trips
HOW TO STAY OUT OF THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE
Doctor King’s Health Improvement Program
End PAIN and ADD years to your life at ANY age
The Standard American Diet (SAD) has guaranteed that every
human who was raised in the USA is literally loaded with tox-
ins – in our blood, bones and organs. These toxins are the cul-
prits that give us premature cardiac disease, strokes, cancer,
diabetes, arthritis. When our aging bodies turn acidic, all these
toxins are rendered double the trouble. Mankind was designed
to live 120 years and more. So, why aren’t we seeing that to-
day? Well, we are. In the high Himalayas of northern Pakistan
live the Hunza people who regularly live to 120. How do they
do it? They don’t eat the way Americans and western Europe-
ans do. Their diet is rich in foods that keep their bodies free of
the toxins that are killing us. Come and learn how to eliminate
pain and add years to your life.
4th Wednesday of the month - Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Presenter: Dr. R. Barry King, PhD
Raised Bed Gardening & Composting
Raised Bed Gardening offers many excellent management op-
tions for high desert gardening. They are relatively inexpensive;
contain soil, mulches and irrigation devices as well. The
presentation will include a discussion about materials, design,
location and watering and shading options for high desert.
Thursday, April 11 - Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Presenter: John Bernalillo County Extension
The Energetic of Spring – The Wood Element We will be exploring the Energetics of Spring from a Chinese
Medicine Perspective. This awareness can improve our health
during he spring season. We will be looking at how our diet and
acupressure points can enhance our vitality and help reduce
stress. The stress can manifest in multitude of ways: headaches,
muscle, tension and digestion issues. There will be hands on
practical experiences for locating acupressure points so, come
wearing comfortable clothing.
Thursday, April 4 - Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Presenter: Deborah
Headaches Decoded Headaches are a common problem, but many people don’t
know much about why they happen and how to prevent them.
Find out about the different types of headaches and triggers that
might cause them.
Thursday, April 18
10:00 – 11:00 am
Presenter: Erica Gonzales
Santuario de Chimayo, Holy Thursday
El Santuario de Chimayo, the tiny shrine that is built on
the site of what many believe to be a miracle associated
with the crucifix of “Nuestro Senor Esquipuas”. El San-
tuario de Chimayo is also th e site of a small pit of Holy
Dirt which many people attribute as possessing remarka-
ble curative powers.
Thursday, April 18
Check in: 8:00 am • Return: 4:00 pm
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Will be here at North Valley
Date: April 11th, 2019
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
We will start giving out numbers at 1:30pm
Come and play Bingo with your friends. It’s Free,
win a shopping bag full of groceries.
Friday, April 19, 2019
10:00 am
Sponsored by: United Health Care
Food Pantry
Special Event Volunteer(s) Needed
Ralph Paytiamo, 81,
Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico Ralph Paytiamo is proud of his Acoma
Pueblo heritage, with history dating back
2,000 years.
He moved to Albuquerque to live with his
aunt and attend school, where he excelled in sports and was
state champion of the one-mile run. When Ralph graduated, he
joined the Navy. During a career lasting over two decades,
traveling to virtually every corner of the globe. At 62, Ralph
joined in the Indian Games and became a regular face at the
New Mexico Senior Olympics doing several sports and today,
Ralph is devoted to working with youth, teaching them his peo-
ples’ ways and values. He advocates exercise, and he leads by
example.
To read more of this amazing story be go to…
http://nsga.com/pbfeatures/when-i-walk-i-think-about-my-
tribe-i-think-about-the-youth
North Valley’s
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Join the fun as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Enjoy
festive snacks, dancing and music by La Raza.
North Valley, Social Hall
Thursday, May 2
10:30 – 12:30 pm
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Do you enjoy fish? Well Join the Club!
Do you want an opportunity to fish with a group of fel-
low fishermen & women, find new fishing spots, learn
new tips & tricks, make new friends and have a great
time?
Then check out the North Valley Fishing Club! We
meet every Monday morning at 10:00am to plan our next
day fishing trip. Give us a try - you can go once as a
guest for free.
Every Monday
Time: 10:00am
Classes
Transposing Keys/Chords Workshop (Treble
Clef) For ukulele or guitar., instrument for workshop optional.
Learn to change the key of a song and the chords within
that key to a comfortable playing or vocal range. A sim-
plified process and useful tool. One, 2-hour workshop.
For questions call 505-712-6253.
North Valley, Room 4
Monday, April 1
10:00 – 12:00 pm
Fee: $20 due at start of workshop
Instructor: Autum
Intermediate Ukulele
Learn to read notes on treble clef staff and to locate
notes on the fretboard in order to pick the melody of a
song (versus strum) and much more! Bring a one inch 3
-ring binder and ukulele (not baritone) to class. For
questions, 505-712-6253. (classes will range from 1-1.5
hours). Max. 12
North Valley, Room 4
Monday, April 8
10:45 – 12:15 pm
Fee: 6 Classes/$50 due at 1st class
Instructor: Autum
Vedic Astrology Explore and learn the mystical and scientific aspects of
your astrological chart. A beginner level Vedic astrolo-
gy class designed to teach you to interrupt your unique
path in life. Learn how the sister sciences of astrology,
Ayurveda and yoga connect and how to apply them to
your astrological chart and life path.
Every Wednesday
11:00 – 12:00 pm
Limit 10 per class $5.00
Instructor: Lisa Wyer
RAIN AT GHOST RANCH
Rain paints magenta
ragged rusty stripes
on the canyon walls
clads the earth
in velvety quiet.
Crystal drops linger
drop in benediction
as I descend the mesa,
my footsteps stay
cast in clay.
The cottonwoods stand
curtained in gauzy moist
grey green sentinels
circling the meadow
hushed and waiting.
Pedernal wears a ruff
of mist below its waist
that lifts to reveal
the familiar silhouette.
Chimney Rock continues
to rise.
Viola Morris
Voices of the Valley (Poetry Group)
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CASA Nutrition Tip
Storehouse New Mexico: Support New Mexico’s largest
food pantry. Storehouse provides FREE food to people who
are struggling. Volunteer opportunities include sorting and
repackaging food, helping and directing clients during food
distribution. Volunteer hours include Wednesday through
Friday from 8am-4pm and Saturday’s from 8am-1pm. Please
call 505-767-5225 for more information
OASIS - Intergenerational Tutoring Volunteer: Description In partnership with school districts, Oasis volunteer tutors are
paired with children in grades K-3 who teachers feel would
benefit from a caring, one-on-one mentoring relationship. You
can change a life by providing the individual attention that
helps children build confidence and experience success. The
commitment is for one hour, one day a week for the school year.
Oasis will train all reading mentors/tutors, process the re-
quired background check, and then coordinate your placement
in an elementary school. Please call 505-767-5225 for more
information.
Road Runner Food Bank-Healthy Food Center (HFC):
HFC is a medical referral food pantry.
Volunteers are needed Monday thru Saturday for various
positions including Front Desk, Checkout, and Stocking. Shift
hours vary. Please call 505-767-5225 for more information.
Silver Horizons-Silver helping Seniors: Every month, Sil-
ver Horizons partners with the City of Albuquerque to provide
free groceries to over 3,500 seniors, and to about 1,200
grandchildren many of these seniors are raising. Opportuni-
ties to help include volunteering in Silver Horizons' food ware-
house, distributing food and helping seniors shop at food
markets, and joining our volunteer staff at Silver Horizons'
thrift store. Please call 767-5225 to learn more.
Los Volcanes Fitness Center: Looking for a volunteer to serve
on Saturdays between the hours of 8am to 4pm for 2 to 4 hours
based on need. Duties would include: Scanning members as
they enter the facility to workout, help answering member
questions, giving a tour of the facility to interested members
and answering phones. For more information, call 505-767-
5255.
Mealsite Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to serve at vari-
ous mealsites providing clerical support for the meal site coor-
dinator, in the kitchen during meal times, calling bingo, assist-
ing as a driver or leading activities. For more information, call
505-767-5225.
Help where it’s needed most! Benefits for RSVP members
include excess accidental and liability insurance and lim-
ited mileage reimbursement.
The City of Albuquerque, Department of Senior Affairs Re-
tired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is recruiting
volunteers 55 years of age and older for the following oppor-
tunities. For more information call 505-767-5225
.Top 3 health benefits of coconut milk
Research suggests that coconut milk has three main
health benefits. Below, we describe the effects on
weight loss, heart health, and the immune system.
1. Weight loss
Coconut milk contains medium-chain triglycerides
(MCTs), which researchers have linked with weight
loss. MCTs stimulate energy through a process
called thermogenesis, or heat production.
2. Heart health
Some people may not consider coconut milk to be
heart-healthy, because of its high fat content.
However, different sources of saturated fats may af-
fect the body in different ways. Also, genetics play a
role in how a person metabolizes saturated fats and
the extent to which these fats impact health.
HDL cholesterol protects the heart and removes
LDL cholesterol from the blood. It carries LDL cho-
lesterol to the liver, which breaks it down, and the
body eventually eliminates it.
Boots immune system
Coconuts contain a lipid called lauric acid, and many
researchers believe that lauric acid can support the
immune system.
Some findings indicate that lauric acid has antimi-
crobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
In a study of the antimicrobial effects of lauric acid
from coconuts, the researchers isolated various bac-
terial strains and exposed them to lauric acid in petri
dishes.
They found that lauric acid effectively inhibited the
growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus
pneumoniae, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Other researchers found that lauric acid triggers
apoptosis, cell death, in breast and endometri-
al cancer cells. The findings suggest that this acid
inhibits cancer cell growth by stimulating certain
receptor proteins that regulate the growth of cells.
North Valley Senior Center • 3825 4th St. NW • Albuquerque, NM 87107 • Phone 505.761.4025 Fax 505.761.4031
Please make your reservation one day ahead before 2:00pm
You Can Call: 761-4025 Lunch is served, Monday - Friday from 11:30am to 1:00pm
The City reserves the right to alter menu due to food availability
BREAKFAST MENU:
FULL BREAKFAST: 2 EGGS, HASHBROWNS, 2 BACON OR SAUSAGE,
TORTILLA OR 2 TOAST - $1..50
MINI BREAKFAST: 1 EGG, HASHBROWN, 1 BACON OR SAUSAGE,
TORTILLA OR TOAST - $.75
BURRITO: SCRAMBLE EGG, HASHBROWN, CHEESE, BACON OR SAUSAGE, RED
OR GREEN CHILI $1.50
HOT CEREAL: OATMEAL W/ MILK .70 - COLD CEREAL: VARIETY TO SELECT
FROM .70
ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH: BACON OR SAUSAGE $1.00
BISCUIT & GRAVY (Wednesday’s) $1.00
HUEVOS RANCHEROS (Friday’s) $1.50 No Bean w/ Potatoes
AL LA CART MENU:
FRENCH TOAST .25 - PANCAKE .25 - WAFFLE (Monday’s) 1.00 - EGG .25 -
BACON (2) .50 - SAUSAGE (2) .50 - HASHBROWNS .30 - CHILI (Red or Green)
.25 TORTILLA .20 - BISCUIT .20 .25 ENGLISH MUFFIN .20 -TOAST .20 JUICE .25 - MILK .25 - COFFEE .30 - HOT TEA .30
April 2019 Menu 0l Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1. Salisbury Steak w/Gravy Roasted Potatoes Mixed Vegetable Mixed Fruit
2. Rotisserie Chicken Brown Rice Beets Dinner Roll Banana
3. Turkey Chef Salad Orzo Pasta w/ Peppers Croissant Tapioca Pudding
4. Frito Pie Mixed Vegetables Orange
5. Garlic Tilapia Pasta w/ Tomatoes Green Beans Grapes
8. Sloppy Joe Ranch Beans Mixed Vegetable Yogurt
9. Egg Salad Sandwich Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Red Onions 3 Bean Salad Honey Dew
10. Chicken Fajitas Spanish Rice Mexi-Corn Banana
11. Chicken Tender w/ BBQ Sauce Parsley Red Potatoes Crinkle Cut Carrots Sliced Peaches
12. Breaded Cod w/ Tartar Sauce Orzo pasta w/ Olives Cole Slaw w/ Pineapples & Raisins
15. Carne Adovada Spinach Pinto Beans Cookie
16. Roast Beef w/Gravy Mashed Yam’s Collard Greens Dinner roll
17. Chicken Salad on Croissant Mandarin Orange Carrot & Raisins
18. Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce Mixed Vegetables Garlic Bread Stick Sliced Pears
19. Omelet w/ Cheese & Peppers Stewed Tomato Hash brown Grapes
22. Turkey And Swiss Sandwich Pasta with Tomato Peppers and Onions Apple Slices
23. Beef Tips w/ Noodles Mixed Vegetables Peach Crumble Wheat Roll
24. Pork Loin Garbanzo Beans w/ Red Peppers White Rice Apple
25. Baked Ziti w/ Mozzarella Cheese Mixed Vegetables Garlic Bread Stick Cantaloupe w/
26. Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas Pinto Beans Cornbread Apricots Slices
29. Salmon w/ Dill Sauce Steamed Rice Brussel Sprouts Dinner Roll Pear
30. Loaded Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Biscuit Apple Crisp
1. Swedish Meatballs Noodles Green Beans w/ Mushrooms Apricots
2. BBQ Chicken Thigh Baked Beans Collard Greens Watermelon
3. Green Chili Cheeseburger Steak Fries Corn Orange
Sunday Dance
Schedule
Sunday, April 7,
Milagro
Sunday, April 14,
Rider & Company
Sunday, April 21,
Closed for Easter
Sunday, April 28,
Paul Pino &
Tone Daddies