Bear Canyon Senior Center – an activity center for the 50+community

JANUARY 2020 VOL.13 ISSUE 1

BEAR CANYON SENIOR CENTER DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR AFFAIRS

The Bear Facts

The Department of Senior Affairs is a community leader who, in partnership with others, involves seniors and people of all ages in creating a community that enhances everyone's quality of life by providing opportunities to achieve their potential, share their wisdom, maintain their independence, and live in dignity.

All Centers Closed

No Classes or Activities on

New Year’s Day,

Wednesday, January 1

And

Martin Luther King Jr. Day,

Monday, January 20

A ttention Members,

Happy New Year! It is hard to be-

lieve that another year has come

and gone so quickly. We want to

thank everyone who is associated

with, volunteered, helped in one

way or another, participated or is a

part of Bear Canyon Senior Center and our community. It

is because of all of the wonderful people and organiza-

tions we interact with that made 2019 a great year for us.

We saw new facility improvements, staff retire from great

careers with the City of Albuquerque and welcomed

many new faces from members all the way to staff and

volunteers. These great experiences make us hopeful and

eager to see what 2020 holds in store. Just like every year,

a new year comes with new beginnings and resolutions,

and hopefully new and exciting adventures to come. A

new year can be like a fresh start for yourself should you

choose. It can be encouraging to set new goals and

accomplish new desires. Once you have set resolutions for

yourself, it is time to begin and accomplish them! If you

set new goals for yourself, here are a few tips to help you

succeed:

1. Make Attainable and Specific Goals

2. Share Your Resolutions

3. Reward Yourself

4. Make One Change at a Time

5. Take baby steps

Here is to another wonderful and positive year for all,

wishing everyone nothing but the best in 2020!

Tyler Dunn, Manager

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Mayor Timothy M. Keller

Department of Senior Affairs

Anna M. Sanchez, Director

Anthony Romero, Associate Director

Bear Canyon Senior Center

4645 Pitt NE; Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: 505-767-5959

Fax: 505-767-5964

Staff

Tyler Dunn, Center Manager

Anita Hamel, Program Coordinator

Ya Vette Bailey, Office Assistant

Pauline Clements, Program Assistant

Gabrielle Banuelos, Program Assistant

Ryan Espinda, Cook

Amanda Galindo, Kitchen Aid

John Sanchez, General Service

Kelly Trujillo, General Services

Hours of Operation

Monday 8 am—5 pm

Tuesday 8 am—5 pm

Wednesday 8 am—5 pm

Thursday 8 am—9 pm

Friday 8 am—5 pm

Saturday 9 am—3 pm

Sunday Closed

Articles are due by the 15th day of the month.

Any material submitted is subject to editing.

Inclusion of articles will be determined based on

appropriateness of material and relation to the

Center’s goals and objectives.

Advertising Disclaimer: Businesses that advertise

in this newsletter are not endorsed by Bear

Canyon Senior Center, the Department of Senior

Affairs, or the City of Albuquerque.

City of Albuquerque

Accredited by the

HTTP://WWW.BEARCANYONCENTER.COM

Special Thanks

Announcements

OUT TO DINNER

Monday, January 6

Starr Brothers Brewing CO

5700 San Antonio

Check in: 4:45 pm Return: 8:30 pm

LUNCH BUNCH

Thursday, January 23

Flying Star Cafe

3416 Central AVE SE

Check in: 10:45 am Return: 2:00 pm

Please sign up at the Front Desk.

Tops (take off pounds sensibly) - donated several goodie

bags as door prizes for our Very German Christmas

Luncheon.

Friends of Bear Canyon– donated gift cards for our Very

German Christmas Luncheon.

A heartfelt thanks, to Tops and the Friends of Bear

Canyon, for their generosity.

January's Fundraiser

Califonia Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of your check to the Friends of Bear Canyon

Not valid with any other offers or coupons

ABQ Uptown

Monday, January 6

& Tuesday, January 7

Fundraising

Many thanks to El Patron for the generous donation of $370.00 for the

November fundraising and Mykono’s for the generous $119.35 donation

for the October fundraising. This represents the sum of 20% spent by

everyone who participated.

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Social

Thursday Night Dance

6:00pm to 8:45 pm

Come on Thursdays for a whirl around

the dance floor.

Your current membership card and $3 will get

you in for an exciting evening of music.

January 2 Swing Shift

January 9 Roger Burns

January 16 Paul Pino

January 23 Latin Soul

January 30 Recorded

Friendship Coffee

Every Tuesday, 9:30am to 10:30am

Friendship Coffee is a great opportunity to gather

with old friends and make new ones while

enjoying a cup of coffee and a morning treat. The

event is free, thanks to the generosity of these

sponsors and supporters:

January 7 Bear Canyon Estates

January 14 Medicare Health Plan

January 21 Sun Tours

January 28 Clear Caption

Birthday Celebration

Thursday, January 9, 11:30am to 12:30am.

Have some cake and join us in wishing members

born in January a very Happy Birthday.

SPONSORED BY DAVIS RIORDON, SENIOR INSURANCE

BROKER

Pie Social

Friday, January 17 1:30pmto 2:30pm

Stop by for free pie, ice cream, or both. Enjoy Fun,

Fellowship and Friends.

SPONSORED BY GILLOGLY REALTY

Volunteer Opportunities

AARP FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE

needs volunteers in Albuquerque and

other New Mexico areas to help prepare

taxes for low and moderate income tax-

payers this upcoming tax season. FREE

tax training will be provided in

December and early January. Basic

computer skills are needed. Volunteers

are asked to work one day per week

from February through mid-April at

nearby senior, community, or multigen-

erational centers, libraries, or other sites.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is an

all-volunteer nonprofit free tax

preparation service supported by grants

from the IRS and the AARP Foundation.

In 2019, we served more than 33,000

taxpayers in New Mexico. Please join us

by submitting your application at

aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer or

call us locally at 505-830-3096. We appre-

ciate your interest in Tax-Aide and

thank you for volunteering.

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Up Coming

Board Game Day

Wednesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Multi-Purpose Room

Sign up for the January, February, & March

trips will be:

Numbers will be issued on a first-come,

first-serve basis and you must be present to

receive a number from a staff member. The

sign up process will begin at 9am, right

after breakfast has been served.

Ron's Ride & Glide-

Jan 9, Feb 11, Mar 3

Wheels Museum-

Tuesday, January 21

NM Museum of Natural History and Science-

Wednesday, January 29

ABQ Sunport - Behind the Scenes Tour-

Tuesday, February 4

Senior Day at NM Legislature-

To be announced

The Turquoise Museum-

Thursday, February 20

NM Roundhouse Tour-

Thursday, March 5

Ojo Caliente-

Tuesday, March 17

The Castaneda Hotel Tour-

Thursday, March 19

Rancho Los Luceros-

Monday, March 23

Santa Fe Opera- “Rusalka”

Tuesday, August 11

JANUARY PRESENTATIONS

NEW TO MEDICARE

Wednesday, January 8 10 to 11:00 a.m.

Presenter: MedCare

The Captivating and Tragic Life of Judy

Garland

Wednesday, January 15 10:00 to 11:30

Presenter: Carol Venturini

“For God, Country and the Thrill of It” (The

Women Airforce Service Pilots of WW-II )

Wednesday, January 22 10:00 to 11:30

Smart DriverTEK

Wednesday, January 29 10:00 to 11:30

Presenter: AARP

Please see catalog and bulletin board postings for details. Reserve your space for classes and

presentations at the front desk, or call 767-5959.

Free introduction meeting to the enjoyable

sport of Bowling, No experience necessary. All

levels are welcome.

Meeting January 8, 1:30 p.m. Room 5

Interested? Sign up at the front desk.

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Special

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MEET THE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Los Duranes Community Center

Monday, January 27

11:30 a.m. Visit with Council members

Noon: Advisory Council Meeting

The meeting is open to the public. Comments,

with advance notice given are welcome during

the meeting. Please call 764-6469 for more

information.

Helpful Numbers

DSA Advisory Council

Information & Assistance

DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR AFFAIRS ............. 764-6400

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE GENERAL INFO ........... 311

NON-EMERGENCY POLICE ......... 242-COPS (2677)

EMERGENCIES ..................................................... 911

V.F.W. Post 10763

New Members—An informative tour for

new members takes place every month on

the 2nd Friday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

WELCOME TO BEAR CANYON!

Post meeting are held at Bear Canyon on the

first Thursday of every month at 10 am. All

Veterans with service in a war, campaign or

expedition on foreign soil or in hostile wa-

ters are eligible for membership. If interest-

ed, the next meeting is on January 2, 2020.

Newcomers welcome!

Driver Safety Classes

First Saturday of the month, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

Third Thursday of the month, Noon to 4 pm

Cost: AARP members $15; non-members $20 Call (505) 767-5959 to register.

Thursday, January 2 Room 5, 3 to 4:45 p.m.

Patient, knowledgeable teens will help you with your electronic devices.

Sign up at the front desk

Handouts available at front desk

- Catalog of activities for all City Centers

- List of Ongoing Activities at Bear Canyon

Senior Center

- DSA Guide to Senior Services

Membership Cards are required when

purchasing meals and attending activities at the

Center. Membership fee is $20 per year and is

valid at all Senior and Multigenerational centers.

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SPANISH BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE

Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but were unsure where to start?

Join our Beginning/Intermediate Spanish class and spend 6 weeks getting

a feel for the language and the grammar. $45 includes texts and

supplemental material

Monday, January 13 - March 2

Monday, March 9 - April 13

Monday, April 20 - June 1

Instructor: Carlos A. Johnson

ONGOING OPEN

WORKSHOP

Thursdays, 8:30 -11:30 a.m.

Room 5

Enjoy learning the art of Stained

Glass in this hands-on open

workshop. You will learn how to

make a pattern, cut glass, use a

grinder, and piece your project

together using copper foil and

working on your soldering skills.

Fee: $10 plus supplemental materials

Leaders: Roger Kramer and Larry Merry

New Classes and Workshops

Asian Mahjong

Come learn the traditional Asian Mahjong, a tile-

based game played by four players. Developed in

China, similar to the Western card game rummy,

Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy and calculation

and involves a degree of chance.

Saturdays, January 18 - February 22, 12-2pm

Instructor: Josie Tennant

HEAT-High Energy Active Travel Group

Come join other adventurers who want to

explore and travel together “it’s not about

the destination, but the journey.”

Bear Canyon

1st and 3rd Friday of

each month.

1:00-3:00pm

Room 2

Intermediate Colored Pencil

This fun art class leads students from learning to look at shapes, using basic drawing techniques of

analyzing shapes from photographs, shading techniques, fundamental color theory and colored

pencil application in realistic drawing. Jean Thurow has 35 years of award winning art teaching

experience and is an international award winning artist. A $95 supply fee will be required for this

class.

Mondays, January 27 - May 18 12 weeks

ROOM 4 9:00 - 12:00 pm

Instructor - Jean A. Thurow

INTRO TO WATER COLOR

Introduction to watercolor

painting is for anyone interested

in learning the basic watercolor

painting techniques and general

practices. You need no prior

experience or special talents to

enjoy this class. The objective is to give a foundation

to those interested in water color painting and art in

general such that, at the end of the 6 weeks you

should feel confident to join in other water color

groups or just be able to enjoy painting gat home.

Cost is $10

Thursdays, February 6-March 12

Room 3 9:00am-11:00am

Instructor– David Wimsatt

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Participant Conduct PIE, ICE CREAM AND REAL ESTATE!

Yep that’s me, Greg Gillogly, your Senior Real Estate Specialist. I’m the guy that brings the goodies for Bear Canyon Ice Cream Socials.

The Real Estate Market has really improved over the last year. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist I of-fer a free Comparative Analysis on homes. If you or someone you know is thinking about selling and want to know what the home is worth in today’s market, give me a call and I will be more than happy to sit down with you over a cup of coffee and review your home value.

Greg Gillogly, Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Gillogly Realty 5850 Eubank Blvd. NE, Ste. B24

Albuquerque, NM 87111

Cell 505-328-5277

A. 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. Use voice and behavior that will not disturb

other participants.

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;

respect 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.

2. Walk safely and independently in the Center or

use assistive devices independently.

“Be so busy loving your life that

you have no time for hate,

regret or fear.”

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P lease feel free to give us your helpful ideas to

make Bear Canyon a more enjoyable activity

center. Sign and place your written comments in the

suggestion box located at the front desk. We ask

that more personal matters be brought directly to

the management’s attention.

GERIATRIC EDUCATION AND HEALTH

MAINTENANCE (GEHM)

No GEHM for January

February meeting scheduled for the 24th.

GEHM provides a wide variety of health

services to help seniors achieve and

maintain a high level of health and

independence. UNM nursing and pharmacy

students provide the services.

Suggestion Box Health & Fitness

Numbers will be issued on a first-come first-served

basis, starting at 1 p.m.

Bring your own grocery bags/boxes.

No Food Pantry

January 2020,

February date TBA

Blood Pressure Screening Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.

There are Zumba classes 3 times/week starting at

8:10am. Most students don’t eat before the exercise. I

would like to suggest that the kitchen be open until

9:30am so that many Zumba class students can have

a nice and peaceful breakfast after they exercise.

We understand the reason for this suggestion , to give

those in the class an opportunity to eat breakfast after

Zumba class. However, this is a standard set time within

our department and at all of centers which is designated

for only 1 hour between 8am and 9am Monday through

Friday.

May we pick some restaurants that are not too

pricey? Too many places are too expensive for me

and others.

Those who organize the outings try to plan a variety of

different restaurants all over the city to include different

prices, cuisine and locations,. Staff will bring this

suggestion to the group organizers for the “out to lunch

and dinner bunch” and ask them to keep in mind that not

all may be able to afford higher priced restaurants.

Have some low carb snacks that diabetics can have:

bags of nuts or chips– candy bars have too much

sugar

We will be sure to forward the suggestion to The Friends

of Bear Canyon who provide the snacks as a part of the

fundraising for the center in hopes that there is more of a

variety for all to enjoy.

How about a Motown Dance!

Thank you for the great suggestion on a theme for a center

activity/dance. I believe we have done this in the past and

it was very enjoyable and successful. Staff will try to plan

a Motown themed event in the future.

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The Bear Canyon Fishing Club went to Fenton Lake on Nov 5,

2019 with 8 members. Debra caught a beautiful trout and her

mother Lucy caught a beautiful fish as well. It was a fun and

successful trip with a total of 25 fish caught!

Center Activities

Our Very Merry German Christmas

luncheon was a huge success. Thank you to

all who participated and thank you to our

wonderful volunteers who served the

luncheon, to Swing Shift for the wonderful

music, to the Kitchen staff who prepared a

delicious meal, and a special thank you to

Santa and his energetic elf for taking time to

make an appearance. Everyone really had a

great time!

A Very German Christmas Luncheon

December 13, 2019

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Computer Lab

OPEN COMPUTER LAB

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

9:00–11:00 am iMac, PC, and iPAD are available for

members’ use.

APPLE MAC

APPLE IPAD & IPHONE WORKSHOP

2nd Thursday of every month

10:00 am – Noon

iPad and iPhone users, bring your iPad or iPhone

and join the fun! This is a FREE workshop format

where your iPad, iPhone, and iOS questions may

be answered. Note: Kindle, Nook, Windows

tablets, or Android devices are not covered.

Seating is limited to the first 25 who arrive.

Contact: Bob Reed – reed1936@comcast.net

APPLE MACINTOSH DAY

3rd Saturday of each month

9:45 am to Noon

Open to Mac users of any experience level—

FREE. An open, interactive Apple Macintosh Users

meeting and workshop.

Activities include a question & answer session,

demonstrations of various Mac Tips & Tricks, and

useful presentations of other “how to” Mac

related topics.

Contact: Bob Reed – reed1936@comcast.net

Register with Bob Reed at

reed1936@comcast.net

WINDOWS

PC COMPUTER WORKSHOP

3rd Wednesday every month

1:30 to 3:30 pm

This is a FREE monthly workshop forum where you have

the opportunity to get your Windows PC questions

answered. Donations are appreciated. No registration

is needed. Seating is limited to the first 25 who arrive.

Facilitators: Harold Gottlieb and Gary Day

Contact: Harold Gottlieb – hbgottl2@q.com

WINDOWS PC CLASSES

For a calendar of Bear Canyon computer activities,

visit: www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/bcsc

We conduct classes on a variety of Windows PC

topics. To join our email list and receive course

notifications, contact:

Gary Day (505-292-4909 or garylday@msn.com

or Walter Garett bcwinclasses@gmail.com

CHROMEBOOK USERS GROUP

A FREE monthly workshop forum where you have the

opportunity to get your Chromebook related questions

answered. Donations are appreciated. No reservations

needed. Seating is limited to the first 25 who arrive.

3rd Monday every month

1:30–3:30pm

Facilitator: Bill Miller

Contact: Bill Miller: bearcanyonclasses@gmail.com

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Center Closed

Happy New Year Smoked Chicken

Breaded Cod

Nuggets

Lemon Pepper

Tilapia

Beef Tips w/ bowtie

pasta

Turkey Stew w/

vegetables

Omelet w/cheese,

mushrooms & spinach Salmon filet

Salisbury Steak Chicken Green Chile

Posole

Loaded Baked Potato W/cheese

and broccoli Roast Beef W/au jus

Glazed Roasted

Pork

Center Closed

Martin Luther King

Jr. Day

Meatloaf Red Beef Enchiladas Spinach Lasagna BBQ Riblet

Sandwich

Rotisserie Chicken Carne Adovada Pork Loin Chunky Vegetable

Minestrone

Italian Chicken w/ Marinara &

Cheese

Oso Canyon Café - Lunch Daily Specials - $3.25 Reservations for daily specials must be made by1p.m. the previous day - Call 767-5959

Reserved meals not purchased by 12:30 p.m. are cancelled. Lunch Daily Specials are subject to change without notice

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Lunch A-la-Carte

NO reservations needed

Salad

Small Garden Salad .......................................... 1.00

Large Chef’s Salad ............................................. 2.00

Sandwiches

Cold Turkey .......................................................... 1.50

Turkey Melt ........................................................... 1.50

Sandwich of the day ......................................... 1.50

Grilled Cheese ..................................................... 1.25

½ Sandwich ........................................................... .75

Slice of Pie (daily selection varies) .................. .50

Bowl of Soup (daily selection varies) ................. .50

Drinks

Milk .25

Juice .25

Coffee or tea .30

Breakfast Menu Served 8 to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday

Full Breakfast ................................................................... 1.50

2 eggs. 2 pieces of bacon or sausage,

Hash browns, toast or tortilla

Mini Breakfast .................................................................. .75

1 egg, bacon or sausage. Hash browns, toast or tortilla

Breakfast Burrito .............................................................. 1.50

1 egg, bacon or sausage, hash browns (Chile optional)

A-la-Carte

Egg ............................................................................................... .25

2 Pieces of bacon or sausage ................................................... .50

Pancake ............................................................................. .25

French Toast....... .25 Biscuits & Gravy (Thursdays) .... 1.00

Egg Muffin Sandwich .................................................... 1.00

Toast or Tortilla .................................................................. .20

Hash Browns ..................................................................... .30

Hot Cereal w/milk ............................................................. .70

Side of Chile................................................................... .25

Waffle Wednesday:

Plain $1.00 /with Strawberries & Cream $1.50

Drinks: Orange Juice .25 Milk .25 Coffee or tea .30

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