Alamosa Seniors: Seniors celebrate October birthdays

Thursday is my mom, Marie Buck’s birthday. I’m so thankful for her. I’m thankful that she loves me, that she still checks to make sure I got home safely (and have locked all of the doors), that she led me to have faith in Jesus Christ, that she provided a great example to follow while raising my children and the list could go on and on….  Happy Birthday mom! I love you!

Come and join us as we celebrate October birthdays with a Harvest Soup Potluck on Thursday the 26th at 5 p.m. Soup provided by the Bridge, San Luis Care Center, and the Rio Grande Inn, birthday cake by the Alamosa Senior Citizens and music by Barb Terpstra! Bring a favorite side dish and enjoy a great evening of food & fun with friends!

The Annual Christmas Bazaar takes place on December 2nd from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join us for breakfast burritos & homemade cinnamon rolls from 7 – 10 a.m., silent auction items, hand crafts, baked goods and raffle drawing. Raffle prizes include: 1st - “Barnyard boss” framed painting donated by Jim Gilmore, 2nd - “Social Circle Blues” handmade quilt donated by Rhonda Borders, 3rd - $50 Amazon Gift Card, 4th-$25 Gift card donated by Valley Meat. Tickets are $3 for one & $10 for five. Stop by the center to purchase yours!

Coming Events:

* Free flu shot clinic provided by SLV Health on October 18th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. According the CDC, October is the prime month be vaccinated so join us and say “Boo to the flu.”

* Travel to Branson, Missouri with the seniors November 11th – 19th. Join us for a fabulous Holiday Extravaganza! Seats are available through October 27th.

* October 24th the Annual General Membership meeting takes place @ 1 p.m. Come and find out what’s happening at the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center, share your thoughts and vote for Membership Committee members.

* Taos excursion takes place October 31st! Give us a call to reserve your seat!

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

* 8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour.

* Billiards – tournament team competition / free play.

* Puzzles.

* Craft Projects – October 17th & 31st @ 10 a.m.

* “Write Your Story” class each Monday through December 11th @ 10 a.m.

* 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 Wed @ 10:30 a.m. for those 50 and over.

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

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

* Chess - Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

* Daily transportation 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, 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, we want you to be! 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.