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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