Alamosa Seniors: Join Alamosa seniors for ladies Christmas tea

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Senior Citizens request the presence of your company (gals) this Friday, December 15th at 2 p.m. for our Annual Ladies Christmas Tea. Wear your favorite hat and bring your favorite tea cup! (We have cups to share if you don’t have one…) Tea delicacies will be provided, but if you have something you would like to bring, please do! There will be cool festive door prizes and special music!

Be sure to mark these coming events on your calendar:

* Ann Carter will be conducting a Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body class at the Senior Center on Thursday, December 14th @ 10 a.m. (The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet right after the class) For centuries we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement.

* The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) support group will begin @ 11 a.m. this Friday, December 15th. This is a group supporting those with either low vision or no vision. The program will include information and demonstrations regarding the latest technology available and offer encouragement and direction. If you live within Alamosa city limits and would like a ride, please call the Center (719-589-3277) and we can arrange one for you.

Weekly activities are for all seniors whether you are a member or not and include:

* Billiards – tournament team competition / free play.

* Puzzles construction.

* Line Dancing with Karen Stills each Tuesday @ 10 a.m.

* Dime Bingo, M-Th from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free to members. $2 fee for non-members.

* Free 5 point ear acupuncture each Tuesday @ 10:30 a.m. for veterans and immediate family

* Free 5 Point ear acupuncture each Wed @ 10:30 a.m. for those 50 and over.

* Bridge or dominoes – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

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

* Chair Yoga – December 15th @ 10 a.m.

* Daily transportation for seniors from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call ahead at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride for errands, Dr. visits, grocery shopping, dining at the Center, etc. In case of inclement weather, please call the Center for information regarding a possible closure or time delay, 719-589-3277. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining us! Regular annual membership is $30 per person or for an Ambassador membership $100 per person. We are located at 92 Colorado in Alamosa adjacent to Cole Park. Hours of operation are: M-Th 8 a.m.-3 p.m. & Fridays 8 a.m.-2 p.m.