September 2016
Volume 43 - Issue 9
Los Alamos Retired
and Senior News
T H E
N E W S L E T T E R
R E T I R E D
A N D
O F
T H E
S E N I O R
L O S
A L A M O S
O R G A N I Z A T I O N
Pauline Schneider, Executive Director
Web Site: losalamosseniorcenter.com
September is Senior Center Month
“Find Balance at Your Center”
LARSO Special Senior Center Events
Aug. 31 – BESC “Not Quite Right” staged reading at 12:30 p.m.
Sept. 1 – WRSC “Not Quite Right” staged reading at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 6 – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fitness Fair at the WRSC. Instructors
will be offering beginning instruction and Q&A after their regularly
scheduled classes, Senior Olympic reps on site from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m., and Yoga info from 10:45 –11:15 a.m.
There will also be staff on site to register seniors for the new lunch program coming to the WRSC this fall.
Sept. 15 – LAVA Volunteer Fair at the BESC
Sept. 22 – WRSC Fall Prevention
Sept. 29 – Day of Learning: Both Senior Centers Come by and try a
new class, activity, or game. Instruction available!
BESC – Beginning Tap 1:30, Beginning Ball Room Dancing 2:00 – 4:00
p.m., Beginning Duplicate Bridge 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
WRSC – Beginning Cribbage 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Beginning Fiber Arts 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Personal instruction available in beginning Crochet, Knitting, Embroidery, Needle Tatting, Silk
Ribbon Embroidery
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Day Out
We are going to have so much fun in September! We will be showing the Harry Potter series of movies on Fridays! Please join us on
Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for music with
Charlie G! Everyone is welcome to join us for
any of our activities – just give me a call the
day before so I can make sure we have room.
661-0081 is the direct number to our front
desk. If you would like to know what activities
we are up to every day, feel free to stop by
about 2 days before the end of the month. I
will have our new activity calendar available
for the next month. You can also go to our
web page at www.losalamosseniorcenter.com
and look under the What’s Happening tab.
Then go to the Day Out Program and you will
see our activity calendar. Activities are always subject to change, so please give a call
if you want to join us for a special field trip or
art project. Here is a picture of our Program
Assistant Doris dancing with Gene who used
to really cut the rug when he was younger!
Laurie Hochhalter
Day Out Program Director
Tips on Travel
Jonathan Ice from the NM Commission for
the Blind will be here to talk about your travelling experiences: Arranging the trip, requesting help if needed, and many other things to
consider when you take a trip – short or long.
The Low Vision & Hearing Support Group will
meet on Tuesday September 27 at 10 a.m. in
the BESC classroom.
Newsletter Dates
Items Due: Monday, September 19
Editing: Wednesday, September 21
Folding: Wednesday, September 28
Movies
12:30, Fridays,
BESC
September 2, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s
Stone, 2001
152 min., rated PG
Richard Harris, Maggie Smith,
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint
This is the tale of Harry Potter, an ordinary 11-year
-old boy, serving as a sort of slave for his aunt and
uncle, who learns that he is actually a wizard and
has been invited to attend the Hogwarts School for
Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry is snatched away
from his mundane existence by Hagrid, the
grounds keeper for Hogwarts, and quickly thrown
into a world foreign to him.
September 9, Harry Potter and the Chamber of
Secrets, 2002
161 min., rated PG
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,
Rupert Grint
Forced to spend his summer holidays with his
muggle relations, Harry Potter gets a real shock
when he gets a surprise visitor: Dobby, the houseelf, who warns Harry Potter against returning to
Hogwarts, for terrible things are going to happen.
Harry decides to ignore Dobby's warning and continues with his pre-arranged schedule.
September 16, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
Azkaban, 2004
142 min., rated PG
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,
Rupert Grint
Harry Potter is having a tough time with his relatives (yet again). He runs away after using magic
to inflate Uncle Vernon's sister, Marge, who was
being offensive towards Harry's parents. Initially
scared for using magic outside the school, he is
pleasantly surprised that he won't be penalized
after all.
September 23, Harry Potter and the Goblet of
Fire, 2005
157 min., rated PG-13
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,
Rupert Grint
Hogwarts is hosting 'The Triwizard Tournament', a
magical tournament between three well-known
schools of magic: Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, and
Durmstrang. The contestants have to be above the
age of 17, and are chosen by a magical object
called Goblet of Fire.
September 30, Harry Potter and the Order of
the Phoenix, 2007
138 min., rated PG
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,
Rupert Grint
After a lonely summer on Privet Drive, Harry returns to a Hogwarts full of ill fortune. Few of the
students and parents believe him or Dumbledore
that Voldemort is really back. The ministry had decided to step in by appointing a new Defence
against the Dark Arts teacher who proves to be the
nastiest person Harry has ever encountered.
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Let’s Eat
lunch
Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., BESC. For reservations call
662-8924. It is essential for seniors wishing to dine at the BESC to make reservations. These can be
made as late as 10:00 a.m. on the day that you wish to eat. You can also make them a month or a
week in advance. Please cancel your reservations when you are unable to come. If you arrive without a reservation, it is likely that we will be able to feed you, but we ask that you wait until we have
served most of our patrons who made reservations. Please be courteous and adhere to this request.
Note: Only bread/pastries can be taken home. Fruit can be substituted for any dessert. Suggested
donation for lunch is $4.00. Please do not request change for bills greater than $20.00.
SALAD BAR MOST DAYS
September 1 – 2
9/1 Thursday—Baked Chicken, Stuffing, Gravy, Asparagus, Corn, Roll, Pumpkin Cookie
9/2 Friday—Frito Pie (red or green), Lemon Jell-O
September 5 – 9
9/5 Monday—BESC Closed Labor Day
9/6 Tuesday—Fish and Chips, Tartar Sauce, German Coleslaw, Jell-O w/ Fruit
9/7 Wednesday—Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, Wheat Roll, Tropical Fruit
9/8 Thursday—Italian Marinated Chicken, Black-Eyed Peas, Italian Vegetables, Cherry Cobbler
9/9 Friday—Chicken Fried Steak, Gravy, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Roll, Peaches
September 12 – 16
9/12 Monday—Shaved Ham, Swiss Cheese on Kaiser Roll, Potato Chips, Pineapple
9/13 Tuesday—Polish Sausage, Bell Peppers and Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Cake
9/14 Wednesday—Tilapia, Tartar Sauce, Oven Fried Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Fruit Cocktail
9/15 Thursday—Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, 5-Way Vegetables, Applesauce
9/16 Friday—Chicken Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread Stick, Pears w/Cottage Cheese
September 19 – 23
9/19 Monday—Chicken Pot Pie, Roll, Peach Crisp
9/20 Tuesday—Egg Salad Sandwich on Rye, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Watermelon
9/21 Wednesday—Beef and Macaroni, Wheat Roll, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Pudding
9/22 Thursday—Lemon Cod, Oven Fried Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Orange
9/23 Friday—Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots w/Red Peppers, Roll, Applesauce
September 26 – 30
9/26 Monday—Beer Batter Cod, French Fries, Tartar Sauce, German Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit
9/27 Tuesday—Pork Loin, Black-Eyed Peas, Tomatoes w/Green Chile, Cornbread, Jell-O
9/28 Wednesday—Green Chile Chicken Cheese Soup, Biscuit, Blueberry Cobbler
9/29 Thursday—Chicken Fried Chicken, Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Plums
9/30 Friday—Roast Beef, Gravy, Oven Fried Potatoes, Broccoli Normandy, Wheat Roll, Fruit Cocktail
Breakfast at White Rock Baptist Church
8:00 a.m. Wednesday, WRBC
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Activities and Announcements
Regularly Scheduled Activities
AARP Smart Driver Course
On Thursday, September 22, 12:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Jan Basinger will teach the Smart Driver Course at
the WRSC. Call 662-8920 for a reservation. This
course may qualify you for a discount on automobile insurance. The 4-hour course is $15.00 for
AARP members and $20.00 for all others. Checks
made out to AARP are required, no cash. The
course is open to those who are 50 or older as verified by their driver’s license. Seating space limits
the class to 15 participants. Bring a pencil, a ballpoint pen, and driver’s license. AARP members
should bring their AARP member cards.
Adult Day Services
The Day Out
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily, BESC
Cards and Games
Bingo
1:00 p.m. Third Tuesday, September 20, BESC
Bridge
1:00 p.m. Monday, WRSC
1:00 p.m. Tuesday, “Party Bridge”, BESC
7:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, BESC
1:00 p.m. Wednesday, WRSC
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, BESC (Duplicate Bridge)
Bridge Lite
10:00 a.m. Monday, WRSC
Cards
Any time, any day BESC is open, BESC
10:00 a.m. Saturday, WRSC
Chat Room-WRSC
10:00 a.m. every day, Close 4:00 p.m. M, W, F.
Close 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 9:00 p.m. Thursday
Chess
See Tom Pigott for an appointment, 662-6962
Dominos
10:00 a.m. Saturday, WRSC
Movie
7:00 p.m. Second Tuesday, September 13, WRSC
12:30 p.m. Friday, BESC
Pinochle
1:00 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, WRSC
Committees and Boards
AARP Meeting
10:30 a.m. Second Wednesday, September 14,
BESC
Friends of the Senior Center Board
1:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday, September 27, BESC
LARSO Advisory Council
10:00 a.m. Monday, September 19, BESC.
LARSO Board of Directors
9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29, BESC
Computers
Computer Users Group (CUG)
All users or potential users are welcome. Meetings
are at 10:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday at BESC;
10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday at WRSC. Various
subjects are discussed at each meeting depending
on the immediate interests of those present. A particular effort is made to deal with questions and
problems from beginners. Beginners are always
welcome.
Mac Users Group (MUG)
MUG meets on the third Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in
the BESC classroom. This is a place to discuss your
Mac usage or problems. All are welcome.
Projector: A multimedia projector and associated laptop computer are available through the BESC
office for senior classes and activities. Initial instruction for set-up and use is required, and prior
reservation is recommended.
Available Computers: When there is no scheduled use, the computers in the BESC Computer Lab
are available for internet access, practice, and general purposes (see calendar next to Lab door). One
computer is also available for internet access and
general use in WRSC.
Crafts
Wood Carving
10:00 a.m. Monday, WRSC
Dance and Music
Ballroom Dancing
6:00 p.m. Monday, Argentine Tango, BESC
7:00 p.m. Monday, BESC
2:00 p.m. Thursday, BESC
Beginning Line Dancing
9:15 a.m. Friday, BESC
Classes are geared toward those in attendance.
Line Dancing
2:00 p.m. Monday, WRSC
9:15 a.m. Friday, BESC
Music with Ruth Williamson
10:30-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, The Day Out
Recorders
1:30 p.m. Friday, BESC
All are welcome. Call Marge Agnew, 662-7144
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Tap Dancing
12:00 p.m. Tuesday, WRSC
1:30 p.m. Thursday, BESC
Discussion Group
Senior Civic Discussion Group
10:00 a.m. 1st and 3rd Mondays, BESC
Financial
Investment Group
10:00 a.m. Thursday, BESC
Health
Alzheimer’s Support Group
1:15 p.m. Second Wednesday, September 14, BESC
Benefits Counseling
By appointment only. Call 662-8920 or 672-2034.
Blood Pressure Check
1:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday, WRSC
Low-Vision and Hearing-Challenged Support
10: a.m. FourthTuesday, September 27, BESC
Massage
10:00 a.m. Second Thursday, September 8, WRSC
with Sandi. Please sign up in advance.
Toenail Clipping (Donation $15.00)
9:00 a.m Thursday, September 1 and 15, BESC
For an appointment at BESC call 662-8920.
9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 22, WRSC.
For an appointment at WRSC Call Annie at
672-2034.
Physical Fitness
Cardio Plus Exercise
8:45 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, BESC
Gentle Yoga
11:00 a.m. Wednesday, WRSC
Low Impact Aerobics
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, WRSC
10:30 a.m. Friday, WRSC
2:00 p.m. Sunday, WRSC
Silver Sneakers
10:30 a.m. Tuesday, WRSC
8:30 a.m. Friday, WRSC
For information, call the YMCA at 662-3100.
Strong Women Graduates
10:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, WRSC
Table Tennis
7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, BESC
10:00 a.m. Saturday, BESC
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, WRSC
Variety Training
8:45 a.m. Tuesday, BESC
Vinyasa Yoga
10:45 a.m. Monday, WRSC
4:30 p.m. Wednesday, WRSC
Weight Room
Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Call 6722034 for closing time, WRSC
Zumba Gold
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, WRSC
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Friday, WRSC
Pool & Billiards
Pool at WRSC - None till renovation is done
Pool at BESC - Every day but Sunday
Quilting, Knitting and Hooking
LAVA Quilters and Knitters
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, BESC
Hookers and Stitchers
1:00 p.m. Thursday, WRSC
Services
Tire Pressure Check
10:30-11:30 a.m. 2nd Thursday, September 8,
Metzgers in White Rock
Walking
Early Walk
7:05 a.m. Wednesday, WR Baptist Church
Ad Hoc Hikers
8:30 a.m. Thursday, BESC downstairs. Usually 3-4
miles and back before noon. For more information
call Pam at (505) 500-6979.
Friday Walkers
9:00 a.m. Friday, WRSC
The Newsletter Staff
Layout Editor - John Stewart
Proof Readers - Patsy Casias,
Judy Dudziak, Kari Lier, Joan Upham
and the BESC Staff.
Holidays 2016
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Date
Monday, Sept. 5
Monday, Oct. 10
Friday, Nov. 11
Thursday and Friday,
Nov. 24 and 25
Friday and Monday,
Dec. 23 and Dec 26
Monday, Jan. 2, 2017
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More Information/Articles
Trips for September
Monday, September 12, New Mexico State
Fair
Senior Appreciation Day
Entrance fee $2.00, Van fare $6.00
Depart BESC 8:00 a.m., WRSC: 8:20 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 14, Dinner Out
Los Ojos Restaurant, Jemez Springs
Van Fare $6.00
Depart BESC 4:30 p.m., WRSC 4:50 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21, Salman Raspberry Ranch ($6.00 a pound, pick you own)
Lunch at Salman Ranch Café
Van fare $6.00
Depart BESC 8:30 a.m., WRSC 8:50 a.m.
Cleveland Millfest
(Corrected date)
Saturday, September 3. Cleveland, NM
(100 miles NE of Santa Fe)
60+ artists, variety of native foods, dance exhibitions, and continuous musical entertainment. We will visit the Cleveland Roller Mill (a
3-story, adobe, water-powered historic flourmill in current operation) and Museum. A
nominal fee is charged.
Depart BESC 8:00 a.m., WRSC 8:20 a.m.
Donation $6.00 towards transportation is appreciated. Reserve by Thursday, September
1. More infomation at
www.clevelandrollermillmuseum.org
Durango-Silverton Train Trip
Save these dates....October 4, 5 and 6, Durango-Silverton Train trip, Colorado
Let's take the historic train ride round trip from
Durango to Silverton. Lodging in the famous
Strater Hotel in Durango for 2 nights. Home,
Thursday late after noon, October 6. Prices
are high during this peak tourist season, but it
is a special treat.
Price per person if sharing a room:
Room ( each room has 2 beds)
$182
Train ticket
96
Georgia's room, ticket and fee
60
Meals private pay
?
Total $338
per person
Reservations to Karen 662-8922 starting
Monday, September 12 with a $50 deposit.
Healthy Hearts
Mondays and Wednesdays, September 12 to
December 7, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at BESC.
This class is designed for men and women 50
years and older who are interested in improving cardiovascular health through exercise,
healthy eating, and weight loss. Each session
includes both a physical activity and nutrition
component. Taught by Helen Idzorek, Family
and Consumer Sciences Agent. Cost $40.00.
Limited to 12 participants. Call 662-2656 for
more information or to register.
Grief Support Group
Provided by Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service (LAVNS). A six-week session that begins
Wednesday, September 7, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
in the BESC upper-level conference room. A
support group is a safe space to listen, share
and learn from others who are experiencing
grief and can help find ways to cope and
move forward on this journey. Confidentiality
is assured. Please call LAVNS at 662-2525
for preregistration.
Ukulele Lessons For Seniors
9:30 a.m., September 23 thru November 18 in
the BESC Classroom.
Ready to try something new? Here is a wonderful opportunity to acquaint yourself with the
“oo-koo-le-le,” the delightful little instrument
that is fun, inexpensive, portable, and retaking the country by storm!
What you WON’T need:
¨ a ukulele – we have free loaners
¨ a great singing voice
¨ the ability to read music
¨ past experience with any instrument
¨ a convenient excuse—such as, “I’m not musical”
Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Ruth
Lier at 505-662-7114, or [email protected].
Class begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Come early to tune your uke & ask questions.
Hospital-Sponsored Lunch Talk
Los Alamos Medical Center will again sponsor
a lunch for seniors at the BESC on Friday,
September 9. The topic will be: “End of Life
Issues and Compassionate Aid in Dying - An
Overview.”
The Speaker wil be Barack Wolf, MPH, Policy
Analyst for the New Mexico Senate Public Affairs Committee. Please call 662-8924 to
make your lunch reservation.
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White Rock Senior Center 672-2034
WRSC Lunch out Friday, Sept. 23 at 1:00
Don Villa’s Restaurant, White Rock
September Birthdays to follow at the WRSC
Movie at the WRSC
Tuesday
September 13
7:00 p.m.
“Walking Tall”
Soldier comes home to
crime and corruption in
his home town. 2004
rated PG13
WRSC Friday Walkers
Hikes beginning in September
Fridays at 9:00 a.m.
Starting from WRSC (Hive location)
Sept. 9 Canyon Rim Trail East Road, 3 miles, easy
Sept. 16 Frey Trail, Bandelier, 2 miles, take shuttle.
Sept. 23 Horse Mesa, Los Alamos, 4 miles, moderate
Sept. 30 Power Line Road, 4 miles, moderate
The Lockhart Report
Annie Bard, Denny Erickson, and Glenn Lockhart attended a group meeting for an update on the
progress of the White Rock Municipal Complex on August 11 conducted by Anthony Strain
(Project Manager). Most of the demolition has been completed. The exterior walls of the kitchen are
complete. Project completion of October 31 - November 15 is anticipated.
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LAVA
Los Alamos Volunteer Association
[email protected]
Betty Ehart Senior Center
Phone 662-8923
Linda Boncella, Director
Spotlight on Computer Volunteers
Sometimes it is the behind-the-scenes volunteers who make such a difference to an organization.
Two such individuals have helped tremendously with LARSO’s technical side. Dave Delanoy and
Alan Hack both became involved with computers at LARSO when
they began going to the Computer User’s Group at the BESC and the
WRSC after retiring in 2000 and 2003, respectively.
Dave moved to Los Alamos from southern New Mexico in 1970. Upon retirement and with a career in data management, the computer
users group was a natural fit for Dave. At first he was a participant
and then, when the leaders of the group transitioned out, Dave
stepped in to run the group. Over time, the need for volunteer computer help for the LARSO staff became evident and Dave has generously helped to keep the computers running efficiently, troubleshooting where necessary.
Alan moved to Los Alamos in the late 60’s and was involved in safety
Dave Delanoy
analysis at the lab, when OSHA was a relatively new organization.
He retired in 2003 and, like Dave, found a niche helping with the
computer users group. Subsequently, he began to help with the staff
computers as well. Alan calls helping people with computer questions “a labor of love”. In addition, Alan has volunteered with the
Socrates discussion group (now the civic discussion group) at BESC
where he has enjoyed meeting people and learning. He also was involved for a number of years as a volunteer with Ham Radio Search
and Rescue.
Dave and Alan continue to help with the LARSO computers, most
recently with the Windows 10 update. Look for upcoming changes in
the computer lab, where the number of computers will be sized appropriately for the volume of people using them.
Alan Hack
United Blood Services Blood Drive – 7/21 & 7/22
The United Blood Services Blood Drive exceeded the goals set for the two-day drive: On Thursday,
7/21, the donor goal was 69, and the actual number of donors was 79. On Friday, 7/22, the donor
goal was 50 and the actual number of donors was 69. Los Alamos is unique for blood drives because there are more “O” donors per capita than anywhere else in the state. Since “O” is the universal donor, this is an extremely important distinction! A big thank you goes out to the volunteers
who helped to register donors and to the volunteers who made sandwiches kept the snack and
drink supply going, as well as keeping an eye on the donors to make sure that they were doing o.k.
LAVA would also like to mention that the LAMC Hospital Auxiliary donates $100.00 for each blood
drive, which covers the majority of food costs – thank you so much!! Thank you, too, to our Kitchen
Chefs for steaming eggs for the egg salad, for the use of the BESC kitchen for preparation, and for
excellent suggestions! Finally, thank you to Day Out who provided and peeled the eggs (5 dozen!).
Volunteer Opportunities
Please consider helping out with these volunteer opportunities with stations that LAVA partners
with:
UNM-LA – There is a tremendous need for tutors to help with the English-as-a-SecondLanguage (ESL) classes as well as the High School Equivalency (HSE – formerly GED) clas-
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ses. The tutoring takes place during class time, so there are always students to be helped.
Ideally, tutors help one time per week for an hour and are provided with training beforehand.
The tutor training lasts approximately one hour.
Los Alamos Historical Society – Are you a history buff? Do you have an interest in educating
the general public about the origins of Los Alamos? Volunteers are needed to serve in the
Museum Shop or as tour guides – both at the homestead-era Romero Cabin and the historic
Hans Bethe House. The Historical Museum will have its grand re-opening later this year and
the Historical Society is in need of more volunteers!
Manhattan Project National Historic Park – Volunteers are needed to greet visitors and provide information to the general public about the new park. This volunteer position will include
running a short informational video as well as some time outdoors answering questions about
the Manhattan Project and the national lab history and future. A parks uniform and hat completes this volunteer position.
PEEC – Do you have a love of nature? Would you consider helping as a volunteer docent (either
for a regular shift or as a substitute)? PEEC is in need of docent volunteers or to help with educational programs such as Nature Playtimes on Monday mornings.
Please contact the LAVA office at 662-8923 for further information about these and other volunteer
opportunities at the many stations that partner with LAVA.
Thank you so much to the LAVA volunteers that give so generously of their time to help
make Los Alamos such an interesting and wonderful place to visit and live!
Linda and Sarah
NOT QUITE RIGHT Live Stage Performances
The September production of Los Alamos Little Theatre is a stage play that most seniors will find
engaging. NOT QUITE RIGHT by Elaine Jarvik and local playwright Robert F. Benjamin, directed
by Dennis Powell, is an upbeat, humorous family drama posing several difficult predicaments in
couple relationships and intergenerational clashes. Two older couples grapple with marital issues,
their adult children making seemingly unwise decisions and the meaning of "What's enough, anyway?" Family eventually comes together for a boisterous, not-quite-resolved finale. Intense expectations undermine love relationships among family members – until we remember what it means to be
family. The play has lots of twists and turns, and plenty to talk about after the show.
Matinee performances:
Monday, September 5 (Labor Day), 2:00 p.m. at the ToolShed Theatre in Dixon, NM, is a
"preview performance."
Sunday, September 18, 2:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Nectar St., Los Alamos.
Evening performances:
Friday and Saturday nights, September 9-24, at 7:30 p.m. in Los Alamos.
Free Preview Performance of a 10-minute scene:
Betty Ehart Senior Center, Wednesday, August 31, at 12:30 p.m. (immediately after lunch)
White Rock Senior Center, Thursday, September 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Details at: www.lalt.org.
Worried About Falls – There’s a Class for That!
Loretta Stubbs and Pauline Schneider will offer “A Matter of Balance” fall prevention course for 8
weeks starting on Monday, September 12, at 9:45 a.m. in the BESC classroom. This is a nationally
recognized curriculum developed at Boston University. Topics to be covered include: Concerns
About Falling, Preventing Falls & Fractures, Improving Your Balance, Recognizing & Changing Fallty Habits, Home Safety Issues & Solutions and lots of Balance Promoting Exercises. The suggested donation for the training is $40. Each class is 2 hours in length and participants should wear
loose clothing and shoes appropriate for exercising and walking. If you’ve already had a fall or are
worried that you will, this course is just what you need! Call 662.8920 to sign up.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization
1101 Bathtub Row
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Non-Profit
US Postage Paid
Permit No. 15
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Address Service Requested
Addresses, Phone Numbers, and More
Betty Ehart Senior Center
1101 Bathtub Row
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Front Desk - 662-8920, Fax - 661-7677
Meal Reservation - 662-8924
Transportation Rreservation - 662-8922
Transportation Weekend/Evenings Cell - 4122200
Pauline Schneider, Director
E-mail - [email protected]
Web Site - losalamosseniorcenter.com
Hours - M-F - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
LAVA
1101 Bathtub Row
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone - 662-8923
Linda Boncella, Director
[email protected]
White Rock Senior Center
134 State Rd 4 Suite A-2
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone - 672-2034
Hours - M,W,F - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hours - Tuesday - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Hours - Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hours - Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Day Out
1101 Bathtub Row
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone - 661-0081
Laurie Hochhalter, Director
Hours - 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization
(LARSO)
1101 Bathtub Row
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Ann Shafer, President