Corrales Old Church Art Fest

Old Church

966 Old Church Road, Corrales – Map

Sat. & Sun., June 2-3, 10am-5pm.

Discover a wonderful array of crafts and fine arts by favorite local artists. Handcrafted creations include pottery, stained glass, jewelry, gourd art, silk painting, furniture, watercolor, photography, retablos, and more.

Free admission.

Call 505-688-4117 for information

In its second season, the New Mexico Philharmonic is launching a full schedule of concerts at UNM’s Popejoy Hall that include seven Classics Series and three Pops Series concerts, plus an additional two Pops concerts presented at the Kiva Auditorium.

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Meditate with Shiva Rudra Balayogi

June 3, 4:00PM.

Learn the ancient practice of Jangama Dhyana (meditation of eternal existence) from a self-realized Yogi from the Himalayas at beautiful Los Poblanos. Babaji will answer spiritual questions, offer techniques to improve concentration, increase energy, enhance inner peace. Free. Donations appreciated.

4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW

Phone: 307-8892 or 220-2866

www.shivarudrabalayogi.org

Family Caregiver Support Retreats 

The retreat offers a supportive group experience where you can meet and talk with other family caregivers. The retreat is free of charge and includes lunch and refreshments. Facilitated by Curtis Graf, Ph.D. At St John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 318 Silver Ave SW. Space is limited, reserve your space by calling 842.8206.
March 14 and 15

9:30 AM-3:30 PM

The Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates their fortieth season with music from Spain and Latin America.

Date of Event – May 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Location – National Hispanic Cultural Center 1701 4th St. SW Alb. NM 87102     (Map)

A history of APO will be on display in the lobby, as well as birthday cake at intermission. After the concert, enjoy light appetizers and a chance to mingle with musicians and former conductors. Music to be performed include works by Moncayo, Piazzola, Marquez, De Falla, and Ginastera.

Admission is free,  but donations are greatly appreciated.
(505) 271-4592 or www.nmapo.org

Click Here to Register Online for the EXPO

March 24
Film presentation “Funny Films for Serious Funeral Planning Conversations”

1:00 PM

at Las Colinas Village, 500 Paisano NE. Call, 291.0600.

The Albuquerque 50+ Employment Connection Job Club assists senior workers age 50 and over in their job hunt, 10-11:30AM. Services provided include: help with resumes, job searching and a weekly Job Club. Sponsored by the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department; free. E-mail Richard.Gregory.  Call 505.222.4500.

The Sandia Peggers Cribbage Club would like to invite all cribbage players to come and & play cribbage with our club. We play every Saturday morning at the Christ Lutheran Church NE in Albuquerque which is located at the NW corner of Candelaria & Pennsylvania NE. We play nine games against nine separate opponents. Tournaments start promptly at 9:00am & are finished by 12:15pm. Fees are $5.00 per tournament. We are a friendly club and welcome new members & encourage those of you who play the game to attend at least one session to see if this is something you’d like to continue doing! There is no requirement to play every week. Questions are very welcome.

Please contact Tom Lewis by email atcribbage or telephone at 858-0459.

50 Plus tap dancing classes & jazz exercise.

Marshall Performing Arts

2637 Texas Street NE.
Call for information, 299.7671
marshallperformingarts.com

ROCKIN’ ROBICS

Boomer Style! Fun aerobic workout to Latin, Zumba and old rock n’ roll music.

6 PM Taylor Ranch Community Center.

2/$5.
Julie 363-4449

Sundays every month
Kadampa Meditation Center New Mexico, 8701 Comanche NE. Call 292.5293 or visit meditationinnewmexico.org.
• Sundays – Prayers for World Peace with Gen Kelsang Gomlam, practical Buddhist teachings to nourish compassion and wisdom. Teachings are easily understood in an environment conducive for beginners, 10–11:30 AM. Free admission, donations welcome.
• Mondays – Meditation for beginners, 7-8:30 PM, includes simple prayers, a short teaching, and guided meditation, $7/class.
• Wednesdays – Just Breathe. Quick and easy guided meditations to provide a peaceful state of mind & light vegetarian lunch ($4), noon-1 PM, $5/class.
• Fridays – Meditation for beginners, & light vegetarian lunch ($4), noon-1 PM, includes simple prayers, a short teaching, and guided meditation, $5/class.

Family FunDays at Balloon Museum highlighting different themes like science, flight, weather and art, and hands-on fun.

Second Saturdays of every month.

Call  768.6028.

MAP

First Friday
The American Recorder Society meets at 7:15 PM in the adult annex at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy NE. All skills levels welcome. Call 228.816 or visit rgrecorders.org/abq.

Mondays every month
The Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus invites women singers in the Albuquerque area who enjoy acapella singing and performing to rehearsals on Mondays from 7-10 PM, at The Netherwood Park Church of Christ, 5101 Indian School Road NE. Visit www.enchantedmesa.org or call 323.7960.

Tuesdays every month
Crazy Eights Square Dance Club, 6:30-9:30 PM, at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4909 Hawkins NE. Call Bill at 881.0137.

Square Dance Club
Tuesday evening, 7 to 9 PM
VFW in Rio Rancho at 76 Unser Blvd.
Call Call Lynne @ 892-5086

Looking for Volunteers

The Breast Cancer Resource Center is a nonprofit organization

located at 1009 Bradbury SE, Suite 16.

Call -  Deborah Openden, 242.0605 or email dopenden.

Third Saturday of every month
The Buffalo Range Riders, a SASS affiliated mounted shooting club, holds a practice/fun match the 3rd Saturday (usually) of each month at Founders Ranch in Edgewood. Warm up at 10 AM, match at 11 AM. Practices depend on weather conditions. Call Icelady, 263.5619 to confirm dates.

First Friday every month
Vaccination Clinic at Animal Humane Main Campus, 615 Virginia Street SE (one block West of Wyoming), 8-11 AM. First-come-first-served; no appointment needed or offered. Vaccines, microchips, and canine heartworm testing/preventative medication are the only services available; for any other service, you must qualify and make an appointment during regular business hours. Vaccination clinics are open to the public regardless of income – prices are the same for everyone.

Fourth Thursday

Adoption Support Group – Operation Identity is a peer led support group for all members of the adoption triad: adult adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, grandparents or for anyone with an adoption connection, 7 PM,

Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Conference Room B, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE. Call 281.7227.

Second Thursday of every month
The NM Alliance for Retired Americans building a progressive senior movement. AFSCME Council Hall, 1202 Pennsylvania NE 1-3 PM. Call 266.2505.

The “Albuquerque 50+ Employment Connection Job Club” assists senior workers age 50 and over in their job hunt, 10-11:30 AM. Services provided include help with resumes, job searching, and a weekly Job Club. The Job Club is sponsored by the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department and all services are free. For more information email amara.whitney.

First Tuesday of every month
Albuquerque Newcomers Club Welcome Coffee, 10 AM. Monthly luncheons, dining, book and movie groups, walking, wine tastings and much more. Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte. Call 321.6970 or visit albuquerquenewcomersclub.org.

Sandia Resort & Casino supports gambling responsibly. If you are experiencing problems caused by gambling, call NM Helpline 1.800.572.1142.