Class

Time/Day

Rm

Instr

Other Information

Painting, Oil

Wednesday

9:00 am - 12:00pm

Rm. 3

Vargas

Instruction is given on perspective, composition, form and color mixing and blending. New students are welcome at any time in this ongoing painting class that is open to all levels.

Materials

Retablos

Wednesday

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Vargas

Based on Hispanic Folk Art, learn the fine art of making Retablos. New comers may join at any time.

Surfing the Internet

Friday

 9:00 - 11:00 am

4 weeks ( May 5, 12, 19 and 26)

Mills

Have you decided to merge onto the information superhighway? This is the class for you. The student of this hands on class will learn internet terminology, configuring your browser, web pages and links, downloading and saving files and graphics, setting and using bookmarks, e-mail and using search engines.

$2.50 per class

Introduction to Windows

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Friday

9:00 - 11:00 am

3 Weeks

 (April 14, 21, & 28)

Mills

Introduction to all Windows operating systems: Window 98, Windows ME, and Windows XP. Basic computer skills will be introduced using windows software. WordPad, NotePad, and Paint. This is a hands-on class with exercises provided to assist in the learning process Cost: $2.50 per class

Introduction to Windows

Tuesday

9:00 - 11:00 am

3 Weeks-April 14, 21, & 28

Mills

Introduction to all Windows operating systems: Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows XP. Basic computer skills will be introduced using windows software, WordPad and Paint. This is a hands-on class with exercises provided to assist in the learning process.

$2.50 per class

Introduction to Computers

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Tues

 9:00 - 11:00 am

2 weeks

 ( March 7 and 14)

Mills

This class is for beginning computer students. Students will learn about major components of computers and how they fit together. A glossary of commonly used terms is presented to help the student understand the “jargon.” Assistance in selecting the correct computer will be provided. The student will learn the purpose of the keys on the keyboard and how to use the mouse effectively.

$2.50 per class

Open Computer Lab

Open Daily

(unless class is scheduled)

The computer lab is open for students who wish to practice their computer skills or access the web. For those who need one-on-one assistance with certain tasks, a computer instructor can be in the lab to answer questions or assist you in your endeavors if you make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

Ceramics

Monday - Tuesday -Wednesday - Friday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ceramics Rm

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Terpstra

Students will learn all aspects of ceramics, starting with care and use of molds, pouring items, preparing items for firing, glazing, over-glaze and/or staining, decorating, decals, etc. Registration required.

Fee for materials

Crocheting

Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rm 2 & 3

Join our fun-loving group for a lot of shared experiences, socializing and learning new techniques of crocheting. Let’s not forget "Project Linus." A project where crocheted quilts and blankets are donated to traumatized and seriously ill children in our own community. "Come Hook Up With Us!"

Knitting

Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 am

Rm. 3

Beginners to advanced are welcome in the class. Beginners are taught the basics of knitting and techniques for creating sweaters, afghans, baby blankets, etc. Some of the groups also knit for charitable organizations such as Project Linus, where blankets are knitted for traumatized children in our community.

Quilting Class

Tuesday/Thurs.,

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rm. 3

Alvarez

Punch Quilting is a simple “no sew” way to create fabric pictures and wall hangings. Simply score your design on foam board, cut shapes from batting and fabric, and punch the edges of fabric into the foam board for a 3-dimensional look to your picture.

Materials

Sewing

Tuesday, Thurs.,

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dance, Afternoon

Friday,

1:30 - 4:00 pm

Social Hall

Various bands

Dance to top 40’s, Spanish, Country Western, and oldies. Check out the bulletin board for our monthly listings of bands.

$2.50

Line Dance, Beginning

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Mon.,

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Social Hall

Lucero

Billiards

Mon. – Friday,

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Billiards Rm

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A variety of games are played at each center. Billiards Rm. is open daily. Donation

Bingo

Tuesday

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Social Hall

Table Tennis

Available anytime

Join in for some fun. Table tennis is an active fast paced game. It is easy to learn if you don’t know how to play. New players are welcome.

Fishing Club

Friday, 12:30 pm

Meets one Friday – fishing the

next. Call us

for next meeting date

All you fisherman and fisherwomen, join the Fishing Club for a lot of fun and camaraderie. The group decides where the trips will go. New members are encouraged to attend meetings before going on trips. Men and women are welcome.

Hearing Impaired Group

Thurs.

 9:00 am - 12:00pm

Rm. 4

This group meets every Thurs. for companionship, information sharing, crafts, exercise and the planning of field trips.

Los Volcanes Golf Club

Tuesday beginning at 9:30 am Ladera Golf Course

Los Volcanes Golf Club (LVGC) has begun its 2006 league season. LVGC will play until further notice at Ladera Golf Course located at Ladera and Sequoia NW on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 am weather permitting. When warmer weather arrives some adjustments to tee times may occur. League play is open to members of Albuquerque senior centers, male or female. Handicaps are established weekly based on past performance in league play. USGA handicaps are not required. Seniors are entitled to discounts on greens fees and cart rentals, if desired. Club rentals are available if you don’t have your own. This is not an instructional league. Some golf experience is useful, thought talent is not prerequisite. Tim Mahoney is coordinating the league this season. Call him at 480- 7082 if you wish to play or if you have any questions. Call before Sundays if you wish to play the following Tuesday. We need to confirm how many will be playing with the Ladera Pro Shop.

Adapted Aquatics

Mon./Wednesday/Fri

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The Adapted Aquatics program, part of the Senior Sports & Fitness Program, is taught at the University of New Mexico’s therapy pool and transportation is provided from all seven Senior Centers. Exercises are done in a heated pool of approximately 92 degrees. The warm water and buoyancy help the participants increase strength, flexibility and range of motion. The class works all parts of the body with special emphasis on increasing mobility. It is an excellent class for those suffering from arthritis and range of motion problems. All classes are conducted by Senior Sports and Fitness instructors, who are evaluated yearly for safety and effectiveness. Each participant must complete a registration form before attending his/her first class. The cost for each class is 50¢ for transportation and 50¢ for the pool. Call the Senior Sports and Fitness Center at 880-2800 for more information.

Gentle Exercise Classes

Mon., Wednesday and Friday

10:30 - 11:00 am

Social Hall

Dolly Sanchez de

Rivera

This is a fun, non-impact, primarily chair exercise class set to music. Classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, cardiovascular capacity, endurance, and bone density. All classes are conducted by Senior Sports and Fitness instructors who are evaluated yearly for safety and effectiveness. Each participant must complete a registration form before attending his/her first class. Call the Senior Sports and Fitness Center at 880-2800 for more information.

Exercise To Music Classes

Tuesday

 Friday, 9:15 - 10:15 am

Soc. Hall

Sanchez de Rivera 

These classes place emphasis upon stretching and strengthening the entire body. Exercises are designed to improve flexibility, agility, range of motion, posture, coordination, endurance, bone density, muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. All classes are conducted by Senior Sports and Fitness instructors who are evaluated yearly for safety and effectiveness. Each participant must complete a registration form before attending his/her first class. Call the Senior Sports and Fitness Center at 880-2800 for more information.

Blood Pressure

1st & 3rd Thurs., 11:45 am

Have your blood pressure checked by a retired nurse. Sponsored by AmberCare

GEHM Clinics

Call Barelas Senior Center

UNM College of Nursing faculty and students provide free blood pressure/weight monitoring, health counseling, health and social service referrals, nursing assessments and health education. For more information call one of these centers.

Weight Rm.

Wednesday

9:15 - 10:45am

Go to Barelas Community Center

Restorative Yoga

Mon. & Thurs.,

 9:15 - 10:45 am

Dolly Sanchez de Rivera

APS CESS-Special Ed Art Class

Tues

 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Thurs.

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Ceramic Rm.

Mark Woody

Hispanic Council on Aging

2nd Tuesday each month, 11:00 am

Conference Rm.