The President of the United States has proclaimed that May is Older Americans Month. The following is an excerpt taken from the Daily Postal News:

“Older Americans are our nation’s memory. Some of today’s grandparents and great-grandparents were born during the Great Depression, lived through the Second World War, witnessed the rise and fall of Communism, fought in Korea and Vietnam, marched with Martin Luther King, Jr., and watched the first man walk on the Moon. Now, they surf the internet and share family photos on their phones in a world that is richer and freer than the one into which they were born. Listening to the stories of our older citizens allows younger Americans to appreciate the country they inherited and gain the wisdom necessary to make it even better for their children and grandchildren.

“As we celebrate Older Americans Month, let’s take the opportunity to thank our seniors and recognize the enormous contributions they make to the nation. Indeed, one of modern life’s greatest blessings are the medical advancements that make it possible for older people to remain healthy and active well into the later stages of life. We are blessed to have their presence, their love, and their unmatched perspective for our families.

“Our elders also have an unprecedented opportunity to make a difference in our communities by sharing their talents, wisdom, and time. America’s seniors give back in a myriad of ways, working with children in our schools, providing assistance to the sick and shut-in, and inventing new and innovative products.  They have made our Nation stronger through their experience, knowledge, and willingness to share with others.”

I couldn’t agree more!

Please join us each week for the following:

* 8:30 am Coffee Social Hour.

* Billiards play

* Puzzle construction

* Dime Bingo, M-Th from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free to members.

* Free 5 Point ear acupuncture each Wed @ 10:30 a.m. for those 50 and over. After this treatment, you may find yourself less stressed, sleeping better, and less anxious. It has also proven to promote mental clarity, memory and energy.

* Dominoes - Fridays @ 12:30 p.m.

* Chair Yoga - Fridays @ 10 a.m. Yoga can benefit anyone, regardless of age, inflexibility or even disability. There’s a saying among yoga teachers that “If you can breathe, you can do some form of yoga.” For those who can’t get on the floor to do a traditional mat yoga class, chair yoga offers wonderful health benefits. Thank you, Chayne Boutillette for donating your time to teach this awesome class!!

* Fridays from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–2 p.m., Linda Falkenthal is available to teach individual classes on the use of: Computers, Smart Phones, Tablets, & Social Media. Call to schedule your session.

Looking ahead into May and June:

* Thursday, May 11th the Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets @ 11 a.m. This group is for caregivers, family or friends who deal with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Please call 719-544-5720 with any questions.

* Tuesdays in May @ 10:30 a.m. Rick Wertz of Sunshine Acupuncture, conducts a Free 5 point ear acupuncture clinic for Veterans & their immediate family members.

* Friday, May 19th the Alamosa Senior Citizen’s bus will depart the Center at 1:15 p.m. for a tour of the  Luther Bean Museum at Adam’s State University. The trip is free so call in to reserve your seat!

* May 23-24, come along as we journey West to the Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio! The fee for this trip is $100 which includes your room and trip fee. Please call soon as seating is limited and this favorite fills up quickly!

* On June7th, our monthly museum trip will take us to the Bradford Science Museum in Los Alamos, N.M. The technical areas of the Lab are not open to the public. However, the Laboratory’s Community Programs Office operates the Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos to provide a window into the history of the institution, its national security mission, and the broad range of exciting science and technology research to improve our nation’s future.

Visitors experience more than 40 interactive exhibits within the museum’s three galleries—History, Defense and Research. Two 16-minute films shown throughout the day tell the stories of the race to build the first atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project and the work the Lab does today to ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. This trip is also for those who prefer to stay and play at the Cities of Gold Casino. Cost for the trip is $25 and the museum is free of charge. Seating is limited so call soon!

* It’s not too soon to reserve your place for our upcoming trip to Branson, Missouri! Join us for what is sure to be a fun and memorable experience. The luxury coach departs the center on November 11th and returns on the 19th. Call for more details, 719-589-3277.

We are located at 92 Colorado Ave in Alamosa. Hours of operation are: M-Th 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 719-589-3277 for information regarding membership and/or programs.