Alamosa Senior Citizens are excited to welcome many new members! Membership is open to any person who is 50 years of age or older. Annual dues are $30 per person or if you wish to join at the Ambassador level, $100.

The following activities are offered weekly and we are always looking for new and fun activities to begin. I recently received a phone call from someone who moved here from Arizona looking for folks interested in learning Mahjong. Give us a call if that sounds like something you might enjoy and let’s get a group started!

* 8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour

* Billiards play

* Puzzle construction

* Dime Bingo, M-Th from 1-3 p.m. Free to members. Non-members pay $2.

* 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! You are an awesome teacher!

* Fridays from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–2 p.m., Linda Falkenthal is available to instruct seniors in the areas of Computers, Smart Phones, Tablets, & Social Media. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us, Linda! Call or drop by to schedule your session.

Looking ahead into May and June:

* 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. Many have found relief from anxiety, insomnia and stress.

* 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 and so is the museum, but bring along some cash, as we plan a stop at the Nestle Toll House Café on the way home! Call to reserve your seat!

* May 23-24, come along as we journey west to the luxurious Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio! The fee for this trip is $100, which includes your room. Please call to reserve your seat.

* June 7th, the Alamosa Senior Citizens travel to the Bradford Science Museum in Los Alamos, NM. 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.

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 Missour! Deposits must be in by July 11th to secure your place! 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.

If you are interested in becoming a member or a volunteer, please drop by the center or give me a call @ 589-3277.  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.