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Why not take some classes this fall?? Senior Spotlight
Decorative Painting Class, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Classes start on September 8 with an Open House
Thursdays
Annex
September October, 2011
We would like to introduce you to this creative painting technique. Each piece
is as unique as the artist who puts their personal style on it. The Open House
will display finished pieces by several students and they will be on hand to
answer questions. Refreshments will be served. If you are creative, you will
enjoy this class.
Documenting Family History, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, September 19
Annex Basic Stone Cutting Class with Pat Wilson 50+ Exercise Classes (pictured on this cover)
This workshop will help you record the important 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 10:30 - 11:30 am or 1:00 - 2:00 pm, M/W/F
details which need to be remembered for future Class starts September 9, Fridays
generations. Donnalee Wheeler, a local author and Senior Center Activity Center Senior Center Activity Center
genealogist, will lead you through the basic steps If you are 50+ and want to learn how to cut small This one hour class is taught by Jean Elise, from San Juan
to get you started so your family history is not lost. stones for jewelry or to display, you may enjoy this
You will also have the latitude to write other types of new class. There will be an Art Jewelry Class that College. Gain flexibility and strength, work at your own
stories or books. might interest you once you get your stones cut. level, and progress at your own speed. Cost: .50 per
Tai Chi Classes with Linda Welch, 9:30 – 10:00 am LINE DANCING session. Punch Cards may be purchased at the main
Thursdays Senior Center Activity Center or annex office for 12 sessions at $6.00.
Senior Center Activity Center Line Dance for Beginner Dancers, 1:00 – 2:30 pm
No Cost. Thursdays
Line Dance for Intermediate Dancers, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Tai Chi Classes with June Bayard, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Fridays THE FARMINGTON SENIOR CENTER
Tuesdays 109 E. La Plata St., Farmington, NM 87401
Senior Center Activity Center
No Cost. 505-599-1380
Senior Services & Staff
MAIN DINING CENTER MEMBERSHIP
Something new, yippee, everyone enjoys getting something new! As it is with each season of 109 E. La Plata Street 599-1380 Persons 50 years and older may join the
Larry Bomberger: Administrator center at any time. Spouses of members
life newness will be experienced. Some may think the winters are too cold, while others will Vernita Byrum: Senior Center Coordinator
say the summers are too hot. Yet, if we are patient and enjoy each day God has gifted us with, who are younger than 50 may also join. Any
Charlene Trujillo: Administrative Aide
we will be filled with contentment! person wishing to participate at the senior
KITCHEN center who is 50+ is welcome to join the
So it is, the Connie Mack World Series and the County Fair are over and our schools are now in Meals served Monday to Friday fun. We do not have a membership fee,
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. however we do have a client assessment
session. Thus the summer season will soon come to a close and the beginning of what will be a 60 years or older: $2.00 donation which we require. This can be done by the
welcomed autumn season will soon be upon us here in San Juan County. (One-time intake form mandatory) Administrative Aide or the Senior Center Clerk.
Under 60 years of age $6.00 fee This helps us with our state funding for our
We too have experienced newness within our staff; Michael Redhouse (Recreational Program Matthew Wheat: Food Services Manager
meal and transportation program. Activities
Coordinator) and Matthew Wheat (Food Service Manager) have joined our team and bring their Mary Ann Ulibarri: Assistant Cook
Yvonne Atencio: Assistant Cook are on a first come first serve basis. Some
specialties to our senior program. While Michael’s forte is fitness and exercise physiology, he classes have a class size limit. Some classes
Marilyn Cobianco: Senior Center Aide
is overseeing the various classes and programs hosted in our newly remodeled Activity Center, Dian Terrell: Senior Center Aide have supply fees.
he too is assisting us in setting up and equipping what will be our new Fitness Center. Debbie Taylor: Senior Center Aide
William Begay: Facility Aide Our instructors are volunteers. Some
Matthew on the other hand finds himself stepping into his new role of managing our Nutrition Peter Larvie: Senior Center Aide activities require advance reservations.
Program. Matt is not just overseeing the Nutrition Program but is a gifted chef. Many have Check our bi-monthly newsletter for classes,
already complemented on the tasty variety of homemade rolls and breads that are now being MEALS ON WHEELS special events, workshops, and trips.
(505) 599-1380
discovered on their trays. Please take a minute to stop in and extend a warm welcome to both Vernita Byrum: MOW Coordinator
these fine gentlemen and experience first-hand the many talents they possess as they strive to Must be homebound & live in city limits. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
take our programs to newer heights. 60 years or older: $2.00 donation We want to invite you to volunteer at our
Please call before 9:00 a.m. to cancel. Senior Center. Volunteers don’t have any
May the newness of life become the gift God intended it to be, and provide each of us the more time than anyone else but, they have
opportunity to bestow blessings and warm smiles to our “circles of influence”! There is a song TRANSPORTATION a heart for helping others. You can call Judi
(505) 599-1380
of joy that God puts into the hearts of those who believe. Mary England: Transportation Coordinator Zeigler at 566-2256 to pick up an application
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Jerry Tilson: Senior Center Worker I and talk about opportunities where you can
Myrle Francis: Senior Center Worker I make a difference. We are currently looking
**Bus pickups: Call before 9:00 a.m. Monday - Friday for more Meals On Wheels Volunteers to take
God Bless Each of You! Must live in Farmington city limits.** meals to our homebound seniors one day a
week. You can call Vernita Byrum 599-1380
INFORMATION & REFERRAL if you are interested in driving for Meals On
Larry NM Aging & Long Term Services Department:
Wheels.
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For information call 1 (800) 432-2080
regarding Medicare, Social Security, or Insurance Issues.
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For local assistance call 566-2256 to make an The Farmington Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
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appointment. is a division of the
City of Farmington’s Parks, Recreation,
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ANNEX BUILDING and Cultural Affairs Department.
208 N. Wall St. 566-2256
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A monthly schedule of events is available
Judi Zeigler: Program Coordinator by e-mail. Send an e-mail to:
Carolyn Tilson: Senior Center Clerk PRCA@fmtn.org with your full name
Louella Pettigrew: Senior Center Aide and e-mail address.
My
Hannah Blackburn: Senior Center Aide
Ada Barbone: Senior Center Aide
Please note: To join any of the classes
provided through the Senior Center, patrons
ACTIVITY CENTER must be 50 years of age or older and must
Behind 208 N. Wall St. 566-2288 also be capable of actively participating in
Michael Redhouse: Recreation Program Coordinator the class activity.
September 2011 Activities Visit us at www. fmtn.org/prca
Saturday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Dance Night 7 pm – 10 pm
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Wednesday, September 21–10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8 – 1:00 p.m. 9:30 Tai Chi 8:00 Drivers Safety Program Class
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DECORATIVE PAINTING CLASS 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Ceramic
10:00 Blood Pressure 10:00 Quilting – Open Lab NO DANCE!
BP Day of Caring Picnic Annex Open House
10:30 Bible Study 10:30 Exercise
Please come learn how to recognize abuse, Annex
for Seniors ONLY! neglect or exploitation of incapacitated We would like to introduce you to this 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Bernina Embroidery Class LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!
No Children Please! seniors and adults. Many seniors live with creative painting technique. Refreshments 1:00 Art Jewelry (1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri)
risks to their health and safety because they will be served. If you are creative, you will 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners 1:00 Music Club - CANCELLED
cannot manage their own care and have no enjoy this class. 1:00 Decorative Painting 1:00 Exercise
assistance. To report suspected abuse 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice
Call 1-866-654-3219. 2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate
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9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 9:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class – AC
10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:00 Garden Club Meeting 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Ceramics Ramblin Fever
1:00 Hooks and Needles 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Exercise
CENTER CLOSED!! 1:00 Mah Jongg 11:00 Professional Case Management – 10:30 Bible Study 1:00 Music Club - RESUMES $3.00 per person
1:00 Tai Chi MAIN BLDG 11:30 Hillbilly Band Entertains 1:00 Exercise Doors open @ 6:30 pm
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY! 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Canasta 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice
12:30 “42” Dominoes 1:00 Art Jewelry 2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate In the new Activity Center
1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners Behind the Annex
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Decorative Painting – OPEN HOUSE on Wall St. (AC)
1:00 Art Class
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9:00 Oil Painting 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 9:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class - AC
10:30 Exercise 10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Ceramics Off the Interstate
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Hooks and Needles 11:30 Dance – “Country Jammers” 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Exercise
12:30 Wood Carving 1:00 Mah Jongg 12:30 Bridge 10:00 NARFE 1:00 Bernina Embroidery Class $3.00 per person
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Tai Chi 12:30 “42” Dominoes 10:30 Bible Study (1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri) Doors open @ 6:30 pm
1:00 Bingo 6:00 50+ Singles Potluck 1:00 Ceramics 11:00 BP Day of Caring Picnic 1:00 Music Club
1:00 Exercise 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Exercise In the new Activity Center
1:00 Art Class 1:00 Art Jewelry 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice Behind the Annex
1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners 2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate on Wall St. (AC)
1:00 Decorative Painting
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9:00 Oil Painting 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 7:00 Color Trip to Silverton 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class - AC Grant & Randy
9:30 Documenting Family History – 10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:00 Adult Protective Services–MAIN BLDG 9:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Ceramics
ANNEX BLDG 1:00 Hooks and Needles 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Paper Crafting 10:30 Exercise $3.00 per person
10:30 Exercise 1:00 Mah Jongg 12:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Pressure 1:00 Bernina Embroidery Class Doors open @ 6:30 pm
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Tai Chi 12:30 “42” Dominoes 10:30 Bible Study (1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri)
12:30 Wood Carving 1:00 Ceramics 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Music Club In the new Activity Center
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Exercise 1:00 Art Jewelry 1:00 Exercise Behind the Annex
1:00 Bingo 1:00 Art Class 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice on Wall St. (AC)
1:00 Decorative Painting 2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate
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9:00 Oil Painting 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 9:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class - AC 7:00am COLOR TRIP TO
10:30 Exercise 10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Ceramics SILVERTON
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Hooks and Needles 12:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Exercise Main Hall
12:30 Wood Carving 1:00 Mah Jongg 12:30 “42” Dominoes 10:30 Bible Study 1:00 Music Club
Join us for the annual fall color trip.
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Ceramics 12:30 Canasta 1:00 Exercise
1:00 Bingo 6:00 50+ Singles Potluck 1:00 Exercise 1:00 Art Jewelry 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice
We eat lunch in Silverton and you
1:00 Art Class 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners 2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate are responsible to purchase your
1:00 Decorative Painting own lunch. Cost is $6.00 per
person due at time of registration.
October 2011 Activities Visit us at www. fmtn.org/prca
Saturday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Dance Night 7 pm – 10 pm
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Monday, October 10 – 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 31 – 10:30 a.m. Vintage People
BOO BOO BINGO HALLOWEEN DINNER AND DANCE
Main Dining Hall Main Dining Hall $3.00 per person
Play to win fabulous prizes furnished by the Come in costume and win a prize. Dinner and Doors open @ 6:30 pm
senior center. Also, we play blackout at the dancing to Grant Groblebe.
end and you must have been present and Lunch is a $2.00 donation for anyone 60+ and a In the new Activity Center
seated by 1:00 pm to get in the blackout game. $6.00 fee for anyone younger. Behind the Annex
Cost is $2.00 a card and we provide Don’t miss the fun! on Wall St. (AC)
refreshments.
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9:00 Oil Painting 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 9:30 Tai Chi 8:00 Drivers Safety Program Class
10:30 Exercise 10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:00 Garden Club Meeting 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class - AC Otis & the Rythms
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Hooks and Needles 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Blood Pressure 9:00 Ceramics
12:30 Wood Carving 1:00 Mah Jongg 11:30 Dance – “Country Jammers” 10:30 Bible Study 10:00 Quilting – Open Lab $3.00 per person
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Tai Chi 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Canasta 10:30 Exercise Doors open @ 6:30 pm
1:00 Bingo 12:30 “42” Dominoes 1:00 Art Jewelry 1:00 Bernina Embroidery Class
1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners (1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri) In the new Activity Center
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Decorative Painting 1:00 Music Club Behind the Annex
1:00 Art Class 1:00 Exercise on Wall St. (AC)
2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice
2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate
10 11 12 13 14 15
9:00 Oil Painting 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 9:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class - AC Country Jammers
10:30 Exercise 10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Ceramics
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Hooks and Needles 12:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Exercise $3.00 per person
12:30 Wood Carving 1:00 Mah Jongg 12:30 “42” Dominoes 10:00 NARFE 1:00 Music Club Doors open @ 6:30 pm
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Ceramics 10:30 Bible Study 1:00 Exercise
1:00 BOO BOO Bingo 6:00 50+ Singles Potluck 1:00 Exercise 11:30 Hillbilly Band Entertains 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice In the new Activity Center
1:00 Art Class 12:30 Canasta 2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate Behind the Annex
1:00 Art Jewelry on Wall St. (AC)
1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners
1:00 Decorative Painting
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9:00 Oil Painting 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 9:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class - AC Grant & Randy
10:30 Exercise 10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Ceramics
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Hooks and Needles 12:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Exercise $3.00 per person
12:30 Wood Carving 1:00 Mah Jongg 12:30 “42” Dominoes 10:30 Bible Study 1:00 Bernina Embroidery Class Doors open @ 6:30 pm
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Ceramics 12:30 Canasta (1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri)
1:00 Bingo 1:00 Exercise 1:00 Art Jewelry 1:00 Music Club In the new Activity Center
1:00 Art Class 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners 1:00 Exercise Behind the Annex
1:00 Decorative Painting 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice on Wall St. (AC)
2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate
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9:00 Oil Painting 9:30 Drawing Class + Calligraphy 9:30 Writing Class 9:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Basic Stone Cutting Class - AC Forever Young
10:30 Exercise 10:00 Crafts w/Val 10:30 Exercise 10:00 Paper Crafting 9:00 Ceramics
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Hooks and Needles 12:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Pressure 10:30 Exercise $3.00 per person
12:30 Wood Carving 1:00 Mah Jongg 12:30 “42” Dominoes 10:30 Bible Study 1:00 Bernina Embroidery Class Doors open @ 6:30 pm
1:00 Exercise 1:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Ceramics 12:30 Canasta (1st, 3rd, & 4th Fri)
1:00 Bingo 6:00 50+ Singles Potluck 1:00 Exercise 1:00 Art Jewelry 1:00 Music Club In the new Activity Center
1:00 Art Class 1:00 Line Dance/ Beginners 1:00 Exercise Behind the Annex
1:00 Decorative Painting 2:00 Hillbilly Band Practice on Wall St. (AC)
2:00 Line Dance//Intermediate
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9:00 Oil Painting
10:30 Exercise
10:30 HALLOWEEN Dinner & Dance
12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes
12:30 Wood Carving
1:00 Exercise
1:00 Bingo - CANCELLED
Please WELCOME new Activity C , Myk! Please WELCOME new Kitchen st
enter staff member aff member, Matt!
Myk Redhouse, CHA-DM, CSportsNutrition, BS Matt Wheat
Recreation Program Coordinator, (505)599-2288 Food Services Manager, 505-599-1381
I was born of the RedRunningIntoWater Clan, born and raised in Shiprock, NM. I was born in Farmington, NM and graduated from Rocinante High School May,
Maternal grandparents, Gene & Mabel Begay are from Beclabito, NM and 2001. I am married to Janessa (Wright) Wheat, father to three children Charlotte,
paternal grandparents, Leon & Eva Redhouse are from Teec Nos Pos, AZ. I Nathanial, and Lacey. I am the grandson of Jack and Arlena Wheat, son of
attended and graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Biology as well Sherman Wheat. I studied Culinary Arts at Ashford University and was introduced
as Mesa Community College studying Community Health Advocacy in Diabetes to food services while assigned as a Food Service Attendant to the Commanding
and Simmons College in Boston, MA studying Sports Nutrition. I have worked with Officer of the USS Antietam. Upon
the US Department of Health & Human Services in diabetes prevention, education, (disability) retirement from the Navy, I began working at the Palace Restaurant in
exercise, and nutrition. I enjoy triathlons, cooking, eating, traveling, and socializing Durango and was trained by Executive Chef Will Nolan. After leaving the Palace I
with friends & family! worked as the Dining Service Supervisor at Fort Lewis College for approximately
three years where I won the Inaugural “FLC Iron Chef” Competition. I look forward
Please note that September is Healthy Aging Month and October is National to growing with the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center and would like this to be a place
Physical Therapy Month. Maintain your health by staying physically active by where good friends and great food come together. I enjoy spending time with
gardening or attending our weekly exercise classes and always do your best to family, golfing, shooting and of course cooking.
keep your doctor’s appointments and regular annual checkups! Please stop by
the Activity Center to meet me. I am always available to answer your questions on It is always the right time for food safety. Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold
health and fitness! to prevent food borne illness. Avoid cross contamination by washing your hands
and food prep areas regularly. Feel free to stop by the kitchen anytime to say
Keep Moving! – Myk “hello.” I welcome suggestions about anything from recipes to my golf swing.
Bon Appetit! - Matt
