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Palo Duro Buzz Make every day a good day

April 2019

General Info ..……..……………..Page 2

Events …..…………………………..Page 3

Trips ………………………………...Page 4

Classes …………………...………...Page 5

Menus …………………………..…..Page 6

Presentations …………..……….Page 7

Features ………………….………..Page 8

New News …………..……………..Page 9

Announcements ……...……….Page 10

Inside this Issue:

The

Palo Duro Senior

5221 Palo Duro NE

Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26

For Cleaning Week

Normal business hours will resume again on

Saturday, April 27

We apologize for the inconvenience.

$20/Year M/T/TR/F: 8 a.m.– 5 p.m.

Wed: 8 a.m.– 7 p.m.

Sat: 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Knights of the Round

Table Luncheon

Thursday, April 11 11:30 a.m.

$4 Reservations Required

Live Medieval and Traditional Ballads

Menu: Soup, Rosemary Boneless Pork Chops with

Apples, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cauliflower and

Broccoli, Fruit Cobbler.

Breakfast with a Badge

Join us for breakfast with our neighborhood APD

officer followed by a personal safety presentation.

Tuesday, April 16 8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m.

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Department of Senior Affairs

Mayor Tim Keller

Anna Sanchez Director

Angel Montoya

Acting Division Manager

Palo Duro Senior Center

Natasha Montoya Center Manager

Theresa Smith Program Coordinator

Vacant Office Assistant

Dave Ellis Program Assistant

Brenda Carroll Program Assistant

Manuel Ibuado General Services

Ted Casey Cook

David Martinez Assistant Cook

Open Computer Lab Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

1 p.m. -3 p.m. Thursdays 9:30 –11:30 a.m.

*Thursday lab hours will resume April 18

Please bring your membership card

Friendship Coffee Wednesdays 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Gather with friends old and new for a

cup of coffee and treats courtesy of our

generous sponsors.

3– Edward Jones, 10– Walgreens,

17– ABQ Grand

Bingo

Tuesdays 1:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.

2– NY Life, 9– Clear Caption,

16– NY Life , 30-TBA

Adapted Aquatics Taught at UNM’s Therapeutic Pool, members will participate in a series of range of motion exercises that will increase joint mobility and develop muscle strength. *You can pick up and complete a lotto form to register from any senior center!

M, W, F: 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

M & F: 12:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Palo Duro Sports Fitness 880-2800

Popcorn Days Grab your bag at the front desk– we’re popping

Tuesday through Thursday beginning at 10:30 a.m.!

$0.25 Bag

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Ice Cream Social Thursday, April 18

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: Davis Riordan– Insurance Broker

What’s The Buzz? Join us for these exciting free events that will be taking place this month…

Birthday Party Join us for some birthday cake as we celebrate the April birthdays at Palo Duro.

Friday, April 5 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: Med Care

Movies at Palo Duro Join us at 1:30 p.m. for these movies! Refreshments will be provided. Movies are shown every 1st & 3rd Thursday. *Movie Titles are Subject to Change

April 4 “Robin Hood” (PG-13) 1 hr 56 min

Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish

commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English

crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind

-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.

Popcorn Provided

April 18– “The Wife” (R) 1 hr 41 min Joan and Joe remain complements after nearly 40 years of marriage. Where Joe is casual,

Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public

role as the great American novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm and

diplomacy into the private role of a great man's wife. As Joe is about to be awarded the No-

bel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work, Joan starts to think about the shared

compromises, secrets and betrayals.

Popcorn Provided

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Traditions! Folklórico Dance Spectacular Performance at Hispanic Cultural Center

Saturday, May 4 Depart: 1 p.m. Return: 5 p.m.

FREE Tickets Sponsored by Home Instead

A Fare to Remember - Cafe Sonder: Santa Fe Wednesday, May 28 Depart: 8:15 a.m. Return: 4 p.m.

Ride & Roam-Mr. Ron’s Choice Thursday, April 18

Depart: 8:15 a.m. Return: 4 p.m.

Coronado Historic Site Wednesday, April 24

Depart: 9:15 a.m. Return: 4 p.m. *Please note: bring a sack lunch

Hays Honey & Apple Farm Thursday, May 2 Depart: 8:45 a.m. Return: 3 p.m.

Palo Duro Trips.

*Reservations must be made in person with a valid membership card.

A Fare to Remember– The Hollar: Madrid Thursday, April 4

Depart: 10:15 a.m. Return: 4 p.m.

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On-going Daily Schedule Monday Monday

8:15–9:15 Aerobics

8:30–11:00 Lapidary

9:00–10:00 Yoga, Belts and Blocks $3

9:00–11:00 Choralaires

9:15–11:15 Blood Pressure Check

9:30–10:30 Gentle Exercise

11:00–3:00 Ceramics

11:15–2:30 Philatelic Society

11:30–1:00 Jug Band Practice

11:45–1:00 T.O.P.S.

12:15–4:00 Duplicate Bridge

1:00–3:00 French, Advanced $5 materials fee

1:00–3:00 Open Computer Lab

1:30–3:15 Line Dancing, Advanced

2:45–4:30 Retired Physicians

3:00- 4:00 New Member Orientation (1st only)

3:00–4:00 French Language Book Club

3:15–4:30 Line Dancing, Beginning

Tuesday Tuesday

8:00–9:00 Flex & Tone

8:00–12:30 Quilting (and more!)

8:15–4:00 Hiking (every other)

8:30–11:30 Tuesday’s Angels

10:00–12:30 Sewing & Alterations

12:00–2:00 Leathercraft $1/month; $5 new student fee

1:00–3:00 ABQ Travel Partners (2nd & 4th)

1:00–3:00 Open Computer Lab

1:00–3:00 Visiting Artists Series

1:15–4:00 Bingo $3 minimum to play

1:30–2:30 Mystery Book Club (2nd only)

2:15–4:30 Rio Grande Players

3:00-4:30 Essential Oils (2nd only)

Wednesday Wednesday

8:00–11:30 Pottery Lab; firing fee

8:15–9:15 Aerobics

9:15–10:15 Friendship Coffee

9:30–10:30 Gentle Exercise

10:00–12:00 Investment Club (BCIC) (3rd only)

11:30–4:00 Metalsmithing/Jewelry Lab $1/week

12:00–3:00 Busy Bees - Crochet & Knit

12:00– 5:00 Game Time: Scrabble, Mexican Train, etc.

12:30-2:45 Bridge Group

Note: Days and Times are subject to change.

1:00- 3:00 Open Computer Lab

1:00– 3:00 Palo Duro Palettes

3:00– 4:15 Tai Chi Chih, Begin

4:30–5:30 Tai Chi Chih, Cont; (5/15–6/19) $60

5:15–6:15 Yoga, Belts and Blocks $3

Thursday Thursday

8:00–9:00 Flex & Tone 50¢

8:00–1:00 Ceramics

8:15–4:30 Rockhounds Trip (2nd & 4th) $ varies

8:30–12:00 Deaf Seniors

9:00–12:00 Lapidary

9:00–11:30 German, Intermediate

9:30– 11:30 Open Computer Lab

10:00-11:00 Easy Peasy Bicycling (to be announced)

12:00–1:00 Rockhounds Meeting (1st & 3rd)

12:00–3:30 Mah Jongg (2nd & 4th)

12:30–4:00 Senior Men's Bridge (1st only)

1:00–4:30 Metalcasting $4 per casting

1:00–3:00 Discussion Group, Open Topic

1:30–3:30 Movies (1st & 3rd)

Friday Friday

8:15–9:15 Aerobics

8:30–12:30 Defensive Driving (1st only) $20, $15 AARP

9:00–11:30 Pottery; firing fee

9:30–10:30 Gentle Exercise

9:30–10:30 Tai Chi, drop-in (no 1st Friday) $5

9:30–11:30 Stained Glass

10:30-12:00 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group (1st & 3rd)

12:15–4:00 Duplicate Bridge

1:00–3:00 Spanish, Intermediate

1:00–3:30 Cribbage

1:00–3:00 Open Computer Lab

2:15–4:30 Swedish Weaving $10 materials fee

Saturday Saturday

9:00-3:00 Hiking

9:00-10:30 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

9:00–10:30 Line Dancing, Beginning

9:00–1:00 Quilting

10:00–11:30 ABQ Recorder Orchestra

10:00–11:00 NARFE Board Meeting (1st only)

10:30–12:00 Line Dancing, Advanced (no 1st Sat.)

11:00–12:30 Red Hatters (1st only)

11:00–12:45 NARFE Chapter 80 Meeting (1st only)

11:30-12:30 Sewing & Alterations

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Breakfast 8 a.m. –9 a.m.

Regular Combination…..$1.50…..….Mini.... $0.75

egg, bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast or tortilla

Burrito (meatless available)....………………... $1.50

eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes, cheese, chile

English Muffin Sandwich……………………..... $1.00

Oatmeal with Milk, raisins optional..……….. $0.70

French Toast or Pancake or……………….…... $0.25

Side of Chile (Red and Green, every morning)

Waffles served on Fridays………………………….$1.00

Lunch 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m.

Salad..….Large….$2.00………..Small…. $1.00

Soup or Pie of the Day……………………... $0.50

Sandwich of the Day………………………... $1.50

half sandwich…………..……………. $0.75

Grilled Cheese…………………………………. $1.25

Beverages during all meals

Milk or Juice……………………………………. $0.25

Coffee or Tea…………………………………... $0.30

Other options without a reservation — Monday thru Friday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy

2

Rotisserie Chicken

3

Turkey Chef Salad

4

Frito Pie

5

Garlic Tilapia

8

Sloppy Joe

9

Egg Salad Sandwich

10

Chicken Fajitas

11

Special

Luncheon

12

Breaded Cod

15

Carne Adovada

16

Roast Beef with Gravy

17

Chicken Salad

18

Spaghetti w/meat sauce

19

Omelet

22

23

24

25

26

29

Salmon w/ Dill

30

Loaded Bake Potato

1

Swedish Meatballs

2

BBQ Chicken Thigh

3

Green Chili Cheeseburer

Daily Hot Lunch- $3.25 *Reservations Required

Please call before 1 p.m. by previous weekday to make your reservation: 505.888.8102

The Honeycomb Cafe Menu items subject to change. Please arrive before 12:30 p.m.

CLOSED FOR CLEANING

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Cats Rule Dogs Drool!

Presented by: Vickie Fisher

Wednesday, April 17 10 a.m.

Power of Attorney

Presented by: Senior Law Office

Wednesday, April 10 10 a.m.

Home Composting Basics Presented by: Bernalillo County Master Composters Wednesday, April 10 10:00 a.m.

Pollinators Presented by: Bernalillo County Extension

Wednesday, April 3 10 a.m.

Retirement: Making your Money Last

Presented by: Edward Jones

Thursday, April 11 10 a.m.

Palo Duro Presentations Please make a reservation at our front desk or call 505.888.8102

Interested in Pre-Planning? Presented by: Ken Gonzales

Thursday, April 18 10:00 a.m.

Check out our bulletin board to see what other presentations are also available!

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UPDATE Manage Your Chronic Disease (MyCD) Workshop

If you have (or care for someone with) a chronic health condition, this is the workshop for you. Learn from specially trained group leaders. Put Life Back Into Your Life.

To enroll, please call 505-880-2800.

Visiting Artist Program Tuesdays: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. There are many exciting and creative activities offered by outstanding artists from our community. This series of programs is suitable for beginners as well as those with art experience. It is free and open to all Senior Center members. Date Program Artist April 2 Mixed Media Ann Jeffries

April 9 Collage Cards Lannie Alexander

April 16 Watercolor Todd Tibbals

April 23 CENTER CLOSED

April 30 Open Studio

Palo Duro Features

Mystery Book Club The books we read are available

at the public library next door. Everyone is welcome, so please join us!

2nd Tuesdays: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

April 9: Strip Jack by Ian Rankin May 14: Every Last Secret by Linda Rodriguez

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Watercolor *New Session Session II Level II, Inter.

March 18– May 6 Mondays: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Session II Level I, Beg. March 26-May 14 Tuesdays: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bee sure to check these out!

DSA Advisory Council: Noon on April 15 – Palo Duro Senior Center

Promote awareness and education on senior issues, increasing community involvement and commitment.

Advocate on behalf of seniors, insuring the senior population is represented and the policies support

the mission of the Department of Senior Affairs.

Support the program development by acting as the ears and eyes of the Department, assessing needs

and skills of seniors, become knowledgeable of available services in the community, assessing and

giving recommendations on program development and delivery of services and supporting the funding

development activities.

Support the development of strategic alliances, identifying and encouraging essential partnerships

between the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs other entities.

The Council is looking for members! Attend this meeting to find out how you can

join or apply online at: www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-commissions

“That the World May Know” Dr. James Dobson Video Series

Drop in and see Ray Van Anders tour historical and archaeological sites in Israel.

Tuesdays 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Beginning Spanish Discussion *New Session

Session III

April 23-May 28th

Tuesdays: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

$45 per each session

Instructor: Carlos Johnson

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Palo Duro Announcements

Participants Conduct: In order that all users may have a pleasant experience at the center,

all participants are expected to respect the rights of others and use the center for the purposes of the center only, and

adhere to the following behaviors: Maintain personal hygiene that is not offensive or unhealthy.

Use voice and behavior that will not disturb other participants. Use language and behavior that other participants and

staff will not find obscene, abusive or sexually offensive. Show courtesy to other participants and staff.

Respect decisions made by center management and bring issues involving the operation of the center to management’s

attention for resolution. Show consideration for the diversity of staff and fellow participants. Treat the center material,

equipment, furniture, grounds and facility with respect. Use the center and center equipment in a safe and appropriate

manner. Keep the building and grounds neat, clean and litter free.

All participants need to be able to: Function without one-on-one assistance (staff) or have the help of a caregiver.

Walk safely and independently in the center or use assistive devices independently.

Silver Horizons Senior Food Market Tuesday, April 16 Numbers will be given out at 1 p.m.

Waiting Room opens at 1 p.m.

Market begins at 2:30 p.m.

Please keep hallways clear

Rise to Occasion Volunteer Today! Albuquerque is delighted to be host city for the 2019 National Senior Games. We need your help to make this event possible. 3,000 volunteers are required (hospitality, scorekeeping, venue coordination, awards etc.) Support the mission to promote physical fitness for adults age 50+.

To Register, Visit: NSGA.com/volunteer or call (505) 210-1930

Introducing Palo Duro’s Artisan Cabinet Looking for a way to sell your handmade goods? Place them in our new

artisan cabinet! You must be a member and willing to display your contact information. Due to limited space, a lottery system

will be in place rotating artists every 3 months.

Please come to the front desk for more information and to pick up a lottery form

Part-time Bingo Caller Needed Have some spare time? Love bingo? Come be a part time

bingo caller! For more information see bingo volunteers on Tuesday