ALAMOSA — Once again SLV Federal Bank will set aside $30,000 for their Spirit of Giving program to be allocated to local non-profit organizations. The bank’s members are able to cast one vote per account held with the bank for a non-profit of their choice. Ballots will be available beginning Monday, November 19th and end Wednesday, December 19th. New this year, members can vote on line at www.slvfed.com. The Alamosa Senior Citizens have been a recipient of these funds in the past and would greatly appreciate your support this year!

Thanks so much to all of you who have sold and purchased raffle tickets. Raffle items include an original Steve Quiller Framed Etching, Handmade Quilt (Caffeine Frenzy) by Rhonda Borders, $50 City Market Card, $50 Amazon Card and several smaller items. Tickets are 5 for $10 or 1 for $3. Please drop by if you would like to purchase some. We are accepting items for our Silent Auction and would love to hear from you if you plan on donating baked goodies. The event will be Saturday, Dec. 1. Our breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and includes burritos with red or green chili, coffee, juice, milk, tea and hot chocolate for $7/person. Beta Sigma Phi will be donating cinnamon rolls for sale at $2 each. What a great way to kick off December and get a head start on your shopping!

The following weekly activities are for all seniors whether you are a member or not. Please come and join us! And if you suggestions for new classes, please let us know!

* Billiards Play.

* Coffee social hour @ 8:30 a.m.

* Puzzle construction.

* M, W & F Strong Bones @ 9:30 a.m.

* Tuesdays @ 10 am, line dancing with Karen Stills.

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

* Tai Chi with Lyn Johnson Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings @ 5:30 p.m.

* Free 5 point ear acupuncture conducted by Rick Wertz each Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m. for veterans and seniors 50 & over. Those who participate note less stress & anxiety, & better sleep.

* Sewing Group (includes Knitting, Crocheting, Quilting and anything you want to work on) meets each Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m. and the Mah Jongg group @ 1 p.m.

* Rock Painting Group meets each Thursday @ 10 a.m.! You may join in at any time!

* No Chair Yoga for the month of November!

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

* Daily transportation is available for seniors 60 and over within Alamosa City limits between 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please call ahead at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride for errands, Dr. visits, grocery shopping, dining and participating in events at the Center, etc.

* 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. 719-589-3277.