Messenger the - City of Las Cruces

November 2015
the
Messenger
The newsletter of City of Las Cruces Senior Programs
Lisa Padron,
Editor
SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST
 Activities, p 2 &
3
 Lunch Menu, p
7
 The Network
Volunteer
Center, p 4 & 5
 Nutrition News,
p 6-7
 Centers and
Contacts, p 8
DANCE
Thu, Nov. 19,
2pm —4 pm
Dance at Munson
Center

Door Prizes

Light
refreshments
It is that time of the year again for our:
SPECIAL
THANKSGIVING
Es el tiempo de ano de Nuevo para nuestro:
DAY
MEAL
COMIDA ESPECIAL DEL DIA DE GRACIA
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Jueves, Noviembre 19, 2015
11 AM—12:30 PM
11 AM—12:30 PM
One seating for all four centers.
Solo un turno para todos los cuatro centros.
The Office Assistant at your center will have
a special signup sheet for you to sing up
for this meal or you can call us before the
deadline at 528-3012.
La Asistente de Oficina tendrá la especial para que
haga su reservación. O puede llamar antes de la
fecha y hora de plazo al número 528-3012.
We will be taking reservations until Monday,
November 16, 2015 at 1 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Anyone calling in their reservation after the
deadline will be placed on a waiting list and
will have to wait to be served until 12:15
PM.
Tomaremos reservaciones hasta el día lunes,
Noviembre 16 del 2015 hasta la 1 PM. ¡NO EXCEPCIONES!
Cualquiera que llame para hacer reservaciones
después del día y tiempo de plazo será puesto en
una lista de espera y tendrá que esperar que le
sirvan hasta las 12:15 PM.
Medicare Open Enrollment
November 12, 2015
Eastside Center
9 am—4 pm
Walk-Ins Welcome!
All this fun for $3
per person!
The line dance
class is having a
howling good time
at their Halloween
party!
Medicare Open Enrollment
November 17, 2015
Munson Center
9 am—4 pm
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Medicare Open Enrollment
November 20, 2015
Munson Center
10 am—2 pm
Appointments Only! For Appointment, please call Lena at
575-528-3011.
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
Presentation by Lawrence
Kronen from Pegasus Legal
Services for Children. Presentation on November 20, 2015
at 10:30 am, with a question
and answer period to follow.
If you have any questions,
please call Luis Castro at
575-541-2365.
AARP General Meeting
November 18, 2015
Munson Center, Meeting
Room 1
1:30 pm
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ARTS & CRAFTS
China Painting
Clay Works—Open Studio
Clay Works—Open Studio
Clay Works—Open Studio
Crocheting (this is not a
class)
Knitting (this is not a class)
Quilting ( this is not a class)
Lapidary Certification Class
Jewelry Making (Silver)
Activities
DAY
TIME
1:30 pm-3:30
pm
8:00 am-12:00
Tue & Thu
pm
12:00 pm-4:00
Tue & Thu
pm
8:00 am- 4:00
Fri
pm
8:30 am- 11:30
Tue & Thu
am
10:00 am–
Thu
12:00 pm
8:30 am-11:30
Tue& Thu
am
12:00 pm- 3:30
Mon
pm
9:00 am- 12:00
Fri
pm
Mon
Jewelry Making & Lapidary
Lab
Tue & Thu
Faceting
Fri
Gourd Painting
Wed
Mosaic—Open Studio
Fri
Mosaics
Tue
Painting—Open Studio
Mon
Into to Painting (beginner)
Wed
Landscape Art (painting)
Fri
Stained Glass
Mon
Stained Glass
Wed
Stained Glass
Wed
Stained Glass
Fri
Wood Carving
Wed & Fri
8:00 am –4:00
pm
9:00 am–12:00
pm
1:00 pm-4:00
pm
1:00 pm– 4:00
pm
1:00 pm– 4:00
pm
8:30 am–11:30
am
11:30 am-1:30
pm
11:30 am-1:30
pm
8:30 am-11:30
am
8:30 am-11:30
am
1:00 pm-4:00
pm
1:00 pm-4:00
pm
8:00 am-12:00
pm
Class Registration dates for next
session are Mon-Fri November
2-6 at the Munson Front Desk!
COST/6 wk
session
REGISTER AT MUNSON FRONT DESK
$6
Munson, Studio 2
$6
Munson, Studio 3
$6
Munson, Studio 3
$6
Munson, Studio 3
No charge
Eastside Center classroom; items donated locally
No charge
Sage Café
No charge
Munson, Studio 2; items donated locally
$12
Munson, Studio 1. Limit of 6 students
$12
Munson, Studio 1. $50 kit required
$4/day
Munson, Studio 1. pay $4 at front desk on day you use
lab.
(proficiency test required for independent use of lab.)
$12
Munson, Studio 1. $16.50 supplies fee
$9
Munson, Studio 4
$6
Munson, Studio 4
$9
Munson, Studio 4
$6
Munson, Studio 2
$6
$6
$6
$6
$6
$6
Sage Café, see instructor for list of supplies. Class limited to 12 participants. Class begins September 30.
Sage Café, see instructor for list of supplies. Class limited to 12 participants. Class begins October 2.
Munson, Studio 1. $5 kit for beginners. Class limited to
12 students, with a limit of 4 new students included.
Munson. Studio 1, $5 kit for beginners. Class is limited
to 12 students, with a limit of 1 new student included.
Munson, Studio 1, $5 kit for beginners. Class limited to
12 students, with a limit of 4 new students included.
Munson, Studio 1, $5 kit for beginners. Class limited to
12 students, with a limit of 4 new students included.
No Charge
Eastside Center classroom; join anytime
Ceramic Glaze $2 per cup, Kiln firing $2. $3, $4 depending on size; Clay $13 for 10 pound bag.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED—JOIN ANYTIME
Sage Café—one free pastry and one free coffee for a
limited time only! Join Jean for a lively discussion of
current events.
Munson, Room 2. Come join this great group of gardeners!
Munson, Room 1. Class dates Nov. 9—Nov. 25. Registration required.
Supplies and Materials
LIFELONG LEARNING
Coffee & Conversation
Tue-Fri
9:30am10:30am
SPECIAL!
Community Garden Meeting
Munson Center Garden
3rd Wed
1:00pm-2:00pm
No charge
Computers (Basic)
Mon &
Wed
9:00am11:00am
No charge
Spanish (Conversational)
Tue
1:30pm-3:00pm
No charge
Munson, Room 4; Join anytime
Spanish (Intermediate)
Spanish (Spoken for Beginners)
Mon
No charge
Munson, Room 4; Join anytime
No charge
Munson, Room 2; Join anytime
Desert Writers
Wed
1:30pm-3:30pm
10:00am11:00am
9:00am11:00am
No charge
Munson, Studio 2; Join anytime
Fri
FITNESS
Enhance Fitness
Enhance Fitness
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED—JOIN ANYTIME
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Tue, Wed,
Fri
8:00am-9:00am
No charge
Munson, auditorium
9:45 am–10:45
am
No charge
Sage Café, dining area
Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center
$30/4-week session, $15/4-week session for
age 60+,
Meet at Munson Center
Tai Chi
*NEW LOCATION*
*NEW TIME*
Mon. &
Fri.
5:30 pm—
6:30 pm
$15/4week
session
for 60+
Walking Group
Wed & Fri
6:30 am-8:00
am
No Charge
More Activities
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FITNESS CONTINUED
5:30pm-6:30pm
$1 ages
60+
$2 under
age 60
Munson, auditorium
Mon
2:00 pm—3:00
pm
No charge
Munson, auditorium
Fri
2:00 pm-3:00
pm
No charge
Munson, auditorium
Zumba Gold
Mon &
Tue
Line Dance (Beginning)
Line Dance (Intermediate)
GAMES
Billiards (Daily)
Billiards (Daily)
Mon-Fri
Mon-Fri
8:00am-2:00pm
8:00am-5:00pm
Billiards Tournament
Last Wed.
9:00am-1:00pm
Bingo (Weekly)
Wed
Bingo (Weekly)
Thu
Bridge
Mon &
Wed
Canasta
Wed
Chess
Fri
Horseshoes
Wed & Fri
Mah Jongg
Thu
Mah Jongg
Fri
Michigan Rummy
Fri
Pinochle
Fri
Train Dominoes
Tue
12:45pm1:45pm
12:45 pm-1:45
pm
11:30am3:30pm
11:00am3:00pm
8:30am12:00pm
1:00 pm–
3:00 pm
9:00 am-12:00
pm
11:00 am-1:45
pm
11:00 am-1:45
pm
11:30 am-4:30
pm
11:00 am-1:45
pm
No charge
No charge
$3 per person
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED—JOIN ANYTIME
Eastside Center
Munson Multipurpose Room
Munson Multipurpose Room—last Wed of the month
No charge
Benavidez Center
No charge
Sage Café—join Jean for a FUN game of BINGO with
prizes!
No charge
Munson, Room 3
No charge
Munson, Room 3
No charge
Munson, Room 3
No charge
Munson, outdoors on east side of Munson
No charge
Munson, Room 3
No charge
Sage Café
No charge
Sage Café
No charge
Munson, Room 3
No charge
Sage Café
No charge
Benavidez Center
No charge
Munson, Room 2
No charge
Papen Center
No charge
Munson, Room 2
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grandparents (Monthly)
2nd Tue
Low Vision (Monthly)
1st Tue
Low Vision (Monthly)
1st Tue
Stroke (Monthly)
1st Thu
10:30 am-11:30
am
2:30 pm-4:00
pm
9:30 am-11:00
am
1:00 pm-2:00
pm
SPECIAL EVENTS
Senior Programs Advisory
Board Meeting
2nd Thu
9:00 am-11:00
am
Medicare Enrollment
Vary
Vary
50+ Programming
TBA
TBA
Open to
Public
Open to
Public
No charge
November 12 at Frank O’Brien Papen Center
Contact 575-528-3000 for location, date, and time.
Sage Café
Munson, Keyboard Café. Bring in your phone, camera,
Electronic Friday
Fri
No charge
or other portable electronics for free assistance in set
up and use of features.
Senior Programs Monthly
Thurs.,
2:00 pm-4:00
$3 per per- Munson Center. Door prizes, light refreshments,
Dance
Nov 19
pm
son
games, and a haunted house.
For any questions about activities, please contact Jeneca Maya; Recreation Services Leader Senior at 575-528-3017.
Activities and programs at our centers are open to all who are age 50 plus. (Age 60+ for the nutrition program.) There are no
income or residency requirements to participate in senior programs.
9:00 am-10:00
am
www.las-cruces.org/Seniors
Email us at: [email protected]
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postings in your newsfeed!
Volunteer Happenings
Volunteer Spotlight: Munson Center Quilters by Ryan Steinmetz
Did you know that the Munson Center has its own quilting group? 12 Network Volunteers make up the Munson Center Quilters who come together
every Tuesday and Thursday to make quilts for the community. Last year alone, the quilters sent out over 280 quilts to the community. The quilts,
which are nearly all made from donated materials, are distributed to places like La Casa, Mesilla Valley Hospice, Gospel Rescue Mission, and Jardin de
los Niños with the goal of helping people feel comfort and warmth, especially during times of difficulty and distress.
The ladies of the quilting group talk much about finding comfort and warmth in each other’s company as they gather every Tuesday and Thursday.
Lynne Anderson of the quilting group noted, “We had just moved here, and I got connected to these lovely ladies who have become my dear friends.”
Joyce Harp talked about the loyalty of the group. “There’s lots of laughs. When you spend so much time with each other, your connection is quilted
into the fabric of the relationship.” “This group feeds our quilting addiction,” says Carmen Johnson, “and we’ve become best friends.”
Long-time quilter Renate Flores commented that in 1994 she attended a china painting class originally after she retired. It wasn’t for her. “Soon after, I
was introduced to the quilters by another senior and have been here ever since!” Margaret Hubbard also started with other interests. “I took a stained
glass class here at Munson and had to walk by the quilting room door. I got closer and closer and eventually got hooked!” In fact, when I came to interview the ladies, I was offered a quilting needle! They let me know that gentlemen are welcome to quilt too, even though they may be subject to a little
grief here and there. “We welcome all new members and donations of quilting materials, and you don’t have to have any experience in quilting.”
The Network Volunteer Center’s eldest volunteer, Maria Ickler (who turned 98 in July), is a regular. “I moved here from Tucson and wanted to find
friends. I found these quilters on the second try—my first quilting group was a failure! I love quilting with these ladies.” Renate Flores said of Ickler,
“She’s teaching us! She’s our inspiration. She paints too and has had some of her quilts shown at city hall.”
The quilters make smaller “tied quilts” to be donated, and they work on larger quilts as well. They also work on special project quilts such as quilts for
breast cancer survivors. They repair each other’s old quilts and work on cross-group quilting projects with other quilters. They love to hear from those
who have received a quilt or see a quilt of theirs in use. “When you quilt for others, you give your whole heart,” says Joyce Harp, “no strings attached.”
The quilters meet at the Munson Center every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Come on by! They’ll make sure to give you a needle!
Above: Network Volunteer Renate Flores working on a quilt in progress!
Far left: Quilters from L to R, Margaret Hubbard, Nivedita Pai, Renate Flores,
Joyce Harp, Maria Ickler, Carmen Johnson, and Lynne Anderson standing in front
of their New Mexico quilt and showing one of their donation quilts.
SAVE THE DATE! Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast Tuesday, Dec. 15
The Network Volunteer Center will be holding a
Holiday Thank You Breakfast for our Volunteers on
Tuesday, December 15 at 8:30 am.
The breakfast will be held in the Munson Senior
Center meeting rooms.
Please RSVP with Ryan Steinmetz by doing one of
the following:
Call our office at 575-528-3035 (Ryan will be
out from Nov. 23-Dec. 2—you can also call
the front desk during this time—528-3000)
Send an email to [email protected]
We hope to see you there for the celebration!
THE MESSENGER
The Network Volunteer Center
PAGE
5
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES—We have lots of places who have been waiting for a volunteer like you! Contact Ryan Steinmetz at [email protected] or 528-3035 to schedule a time to discuss volunteer possibilities and to sign up for a volunteer orientation.
Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley
The local Animal Services Center is always in need of volunteers. Network Volunteers interested in volunteering with the Center must also go
through their volunteer orientation process in addition to the Network’s.
Branigan Cultural Center
Volunteer Cleaning Crew—Old books create a lot of dust! We need volunteers to help with the continuous cleaning of bookshelves and books
throughout the library.
Codes Enforcement—Senior Programs is developing a partnership with Codes Enforcement
Juvenile Citation Program—Office Volunteers are needed for this important program working with youth in our community.
Museums—All Museums—There is a huge need for greeters, tour guides and receptionist people for these museums, and on weekends in particular.
Museum volunteers are also especially needed for the afternoon hours.
Rat-on-a-Stick Booth—No it’s not really “rat”, but every year the museum has a booth at the Renaissance Fair (Nov. 7th and 8th) to fundraise for
museum expenses and events. Volunteers are needed to help with running the booth! It’s a fun event that also allows for you to get into the Renaissance Fair for free.
Railroad Museum—Many volunteers are needed for the upcoming Winterfest on Dec. 4 from 3:00-8:00. Volunteers will be helping with kids’ crafts,
serving cookies and assisting with crowd control for this amazing event that has Santa Claus coming in on a train! Volunteers are also needed on Saturdays, Dec. 12 and 19 to help with kids’ crafts making ornaments.
Senior Programs: General
Spanish Translator—Our Senior Programs Office Assistant, Lisa Padron, is looking for volunteers who will help in the Spanish Translation of articles
that will be going in to our monthly messenger. Help us make our Messenger more accessible for all of our community members!
Senior Programs: Nutrition and Meals
Meals on Wheels Respite Driver—Help deliver much-needed meals to our senior population. We are in need of a crew of volunteers willing to drive
their own vehicles to help with “mini-routes” that will deliver food to our seniors.
Breakfast Packer—Help to pack nutritious breakfasts for Meals on Wheels recipients. Help is needed on Mondays and Fridays.
Food 4 Paws Driver—Another volunteer driver is needed to help collect pet food donations and make deliveries of much needed pet food and
supplies for the four-legged friends of our Meals on Wheels recipients.
Weed and Seed Program and After-School Programs—Working with Youth
Tutor/Activity Support—Working on tutoring and other programming with area youth through Weed and Seed
Mentor—Working one-on-one with a youth matched with you through the Weed and Seed program
Office Assistant—Volunteers are needed to help run the front desk, organize youth registrations and answer incoming phone calls
The Network Volunteer Center
Volunteer Fair Steering Committee—Volunteers are needed to help plan this important event in our community highlighting volunteer
opportunities.
Community Volunteer Needs
CARE Las Cruces
The Cancer Aid Resource and Education organization, serving local cancer patients, survivors and their families by helping them obtain services or other
assistance as they cope with their cancer diagnosis. A fully volunteer organization, CARE is currently looking for office assistants to help with various
office tasks so that more people are aware of the services that are offered by CARE in our community.
Catholic Charities Legal Program
Bilingual volunteers are needed to help with the coverage of the receptionist desk and assist in translating documents that will be sent as a part of
clients’ immigration packets. Catholic Charities Legal Program offers affordable immigration services for families as well as VAWA (Violence Against
Women Act) clients.
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope
The Mesilla Valley Community of Hope serves homeless individuals in our community. Volunteers are needed to help serve area homeless individuals
and families by serving at the front desk and connecting people to needed services.
Nutrition News
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Roger Bishop, Nutrition and Meal Services Program Manager
A special note to our Congregate Consumers
A Message from Roger Bishop:
This is, without question, my favorite time of
year in Las Cruces. What a joy to see the
deep blue skies fading into the horizon against
the backdrop of 70 degree day time weather.
Each weekend tends to be packed with
community events, festivals and all things that
are special to the place we call home. Senior
Nutrition enters its busiest time of year as well,
with a series of special events and activities all
aimed at making it a little better to 60 or older
and enjoying a productive and meaningful
retirement. We hope that you will participate in
the many wonderful activities Senior Programs
has to offer. Drop a line in the suggestion box
and give us feedback about how we can make
things better for the community.
Este es, sin duda, mi época del año favorita
en Las Cruces. Me da un gusto ver los cielos
azules cuando se desvanecen en el horizonte
en el clima cálido del otoño. Cada fin de
semana tiende a estar lleno de eventos
comunitarios, festivales y todas las cosas que
son especiales al lugar que llamamos nuestro
hogar. Senior Nutrition entra en su temporada
más ocupada también, con una serie de
eventos especiales y actividades inclinadas a
mejorar la vida de las personas con 60 años o
más de edad, al igual que ayudarlos a
disfrutar sus vidas de jubilación. Esperamos
que usted participará en las muchas
actividades maravillosas que tiene Senior
Programs para ofrecerle. Deje una idea en la
Speaking of events, our annual Thanksgiving caja de sugerencias y denos retroalimentación
Day meal will be Thursday, November 19, de cómo podemos mejorar nuestra
2015 from 11 am to 12:30 pm at all four comunidad.
community meal sites. Participants can expect Ya que estamos en el tema de eventos, la
a delicious meal of cranberry salad, roast comida anual del Día de Acción de Gracias
turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, peas and será jueves, 19 de noviembre, 2015 de 11 de
carrots, clover roll and a slice of pumpkin pie. la mañana a 12:30 de la tarde en los cuatro
Wow! The suggested donation for this meal is sitios comunitarios de comida. Los
$2.50. For guests who are under age 60, the participantes pueden esperar una comida
price is $7.50. Be sure you make your deliciosa de ensalada de arándanos, pavo
reservation for this special feast no later than rostizado, puré de papas, relleno, chícharos y
Monday, November 16, by 1 pm. Call our zanahorias, y una rebanada de torta de calabaza. ¡Que rico! La donación sugerida para
reservation hotline, 528-3012 today.
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driver for esta comida es $2.50. Para los invitados
our Meals-on-Wheels Program? We serve over 400 menores de 60 años, el precio es $7.50. Aseseniors, 60+ who are homebound. The growing gúrese de hacer su reservación para esta
number of clients is making it impossible to stay comida especial antes de lunes, 16 de
within the required 2 hour delivery time. We are seek- noviembre, a la 1:00 de la tarde. Llame a
ing caring volunteers to complete small nuestra línea telefónica para hacer su
neighborhood routes on the same day each week. It reservación hoy al (575)528 – 3012.
takes approximately one hour. Currently we need
help Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
and Friday. If you want to make a difference in
someone’s life, call Ryan Steinmetz, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 528-3035 or stop in the Munson
Center at 975 S. Mesquite to get more information.
Please note that our centers will be closed on
Wednesday, November 11 in observance of
Veteran’s Day and again on Thursday and Friday,
November 26 and 27 in observance of
Thanksgiving. I would like to take this opportunity to
thank all Veterans as well as wish each and every
one a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Roger Bishop
Nutrition and Meal Services Program Manager
¿Está usted interesado en hacerse conductor
voluntario del programa Meals-on-Wheels?
Servimos a más de 400 personas de la
tercera edad que no pueden salir de casa. El
creciente número de clientes hace imposible
que nos quedemos dentro del límite de 2
horas para hacer entregas. Estamos
buscando a voluntarios que hagan entregas
en rutas pequeñas el mismo día, cada
semana. La ruta dura aproximadamente una
hora. Actualmente necesitamos ayuda los
lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves, y viernes. Si
usted quiere hacer la diferencia en la vida de
alguien, llame a Ryan Steinmetz, el
coordinador de voluntarios, al (575)528-3035
o llegue al Munson Center, localizado en 975
S. Mesquite para adquirir más información.
Many of our cooks are hearing things like, “give me a little more of this,
and a bit more of that”, or, “you just gave him more than me, I want
more too.”
All of our Food Service Workers are instructed to use portion control
tools on the serving line. In addition, standardized recipes are utilized to
produce a consistent, high-quality product in the amount shown on the
recipe. The tools on the serving line can predict the exact number of
servings a recipe yields. This helps reduce leftovers and minimize variance.
The bottom line is that we cannot give our guests more food on the serving line just because they are requesting it. At the end of the serving
period, the Senior Cook may allow second portions to be served to our
guests if that meal cannot be made into a weekend frozen meal for our
homebound clients. The decision to offer seconds is at the discretion of
the Senior Cook.
If you should have any questions regarding this procedure, feel free to
give me a call at 528-3013. Thank you.
Roger Bishop
An important message to our
Meals-on-Wheels Clients
To cancel or resume your meal call Teresa Carrillo at 541-2301 by
9 AM.
If you call 541-2451, 528-3012 or a Case Manager, Senior Nutrition may
not get your message before your meal is prepared for you. The best
person to call is Terry. When she is not in the office, her phone line
automatically rings to her backup. If you should have any questions
about this please call Ms. Terry at 541-2301.
Una nota especial para nuestros consumidores,
A muchos de nuestros cocineros les gusta escuchar, “dame un poquito
más de esto, y un poquito más de aquello,” o “a él le diste más que a mí.
Yo también quiero más.”
Todos nuestros trabajadores de servicio de comida y alimentos están
advertidos a practicar el control de porciones mientras sirven. Además,
las recetas están estandarizadas para producir un producto de alta
calidad en la cantidad que enseña la receta. Estas herramientas en la
línea de servicio pueden predecir el número exacto de porciones que
produce una receta. Esto ayuda a minimizar diferencias y que se queden
sobras.
Esencialmente, no podemos servirles a nuestros consumidores más
comida en la línea de servicio simplemente porque nos lo pidan. Al final
del periodo de servir, el cocinero principal decidirá si se puede servir una
segunda vez si la comida no se puede congelar para los clientes que no
pueden salir de casa. Está decisión será hecha con la prudencia del
Por favor tenga en mente que los centros
cocinero principal.
estarán cerrados miércoles, 11 de noviembre
para observar el Día de los Veteranos y de Si tiene alguna pregunta en cuanto a este procedimiento, favor de
nuevo se cerrarán el jueves y viernes, 26 y 27 llamarme al 528-3013.
de noviembre para festejar el Día de Acción Gracias,
de Gracias. Me gustaría tomar esta
oportunidad para agradecer a los veteranos, y Roger Bishop
también desearles a cada uno de ustedes un
Día de Acción de Gracias maravilloso.
Un mensaje importante para nuestros clientes de Meals-on-Wheels
Sinceramente,
Para cancelar o continuar de recibir su comida, llame a Teresa CaRoger Bishop
rrillo al (575)541-2301 antes de las 9 de la mañana.
Gerente de servicios de nutrición y comida
Si llama al 541-2451, 528-3012 o al gerente de casos, puede que la
oficina de Senior Nutrition no reciba su mensaje antes de que se le
prepare su comida. La mejor persona para contactar es Terry (Teresa).
Cuando ella no está en su oficina, su línea telefónica automáticamente
se transfiere a otra persona encargada. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre
esto, por favor llame a la señorita Terry al 541-2301.
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Sonia Saldana
Roger Bishop
Lora G. Palacios
Senior Programs
Nutrition and Meal
Long Term Care
Administrator
Services Program
Services
541-2464
Manager
Manager
[email protected]
528-3013
541-2459
Office location:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Munson Center
Office location:
Office location:
Eastside Center
Munson Center
PLUS nearly 50 staff members—office assistants, case managers, living assistance workers, hostesses, senior cooks, food
service workers, supervisors, and delivery drivers who work to promote and enhance the physical, intellectual and social well
being of people 50+ who live in Las Cruces.
Munson Center
Eastside Community
Center
Frank O’Brien Papen
Center Dining Room
Henry Benavidez Community Center
Sage Café
Senior Program Facilities
975 S. Mesquite Street
575-528-3000
Las Cruces
31 N. Tornillo
575-541-2304
Las Cruces
304 W. Bell
575-541-2454
Las Cruces
1045 McClure Road
575-541-5185
Las Cruces
6121 Reynolds Drive
Las Cruces
575-528-3151
Open Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Open Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Open Monday – Friday
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Open Monday – Friday
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Open Tuesday – Friday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
No Congregate Meals.
Resource Phone Number
Information and Referrals
Meal Reservations and
Cancellations
Dial A Ride
Meals On Wheels Intake
575-528-3011, 975 S. Mesquite Street, Las Cruces
575-528-3012
575-541-2777
575-541-2451, 975 S. Mesquite Street, Las Cruces
Refer-A-Friend Back in Action
The refer-a-friend incentive is up and running now through December 18, 2015. The contest is simple.
Refer a friend or family member who you think will participate in the congregate meal program. Ask the
Office Assistant at the meal site for a postcard. Fill in the blanks on the front of the card. Have your friend
bring in the postcard when they register for Senior Programs. Then, the new client gives the card to a
Senior Program staff member. Sign up for a meal and enjoy! Both the inviter and invitee will be eligible to
win a prize. Earlier this year, Senior Nutrition gave away two Kindle Fires as the prize. The more people
you refer, the more chances to have to win. Good Luck!
.Refiere-A- un Amigo Patras en acción.
El incentivo a Refiere-A-un Amigo será disponible hasta el 18 de diciembre del 2015. El concurso es
fácil. Los participantes refieren a un amigo o pariente para que se registre y participe en el programa de
la comida de congregación. Pidale a la asistente de oficina una tarjeta. Llene el frente de la tarjeta y dele
a su amigo o familiar la tarjeta y dígale que la traiga cuándo se registre en el Programa de Nutrición. El
cliente nuevo le entrega la tarjeta al empleado del Programa cuando llene los papeles de registración.
Ambos serán parte de una rifa para recibir un regalo impresionante. A principios del año, el Programa
de Nutrición dio dos Kindle Fires (Aparato para leer) como premio. Entre más personas refiere más
oportunidades lleva para ganar. ¡Buena suerte!
William Sears, MD
Nutrition Education Presentation
Nine Simple Steps to Prime-Time Health
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Where: Eastside Community Center Classroom
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Enjoy a DVD presentation by Dr. William Sears for helpful
tips on how to prevent disease, sharpen thinking, boost
energy and take charge of your life.
Dr. Sears received his pediatric training at Harvard
Medical School’s Children’s Hospital in Boston and The
Hospital for the Sick Children in Toronto. He serves as an
associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University
of California—Irvine School of Medicine and has appeared on numerous television programs including
Oprah, Good Morning America, Today, 20/20, Dateline
and The Doctors.
Presentación Educativa de Nutrición
Nueve pasos sencillos para mejorar la salud
Cuando: Miércoles, 4 de noviembre, 2015
Dónde: Eastside Community Center en el
Salón de clase
Hora: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Disfrute una presentación en DVD por Dr. William Sears
que le proveerán consejos para ayudarlo a prevenir
enfermedades, agilizar su mente, aumentar su energía y
tomar control de su vida.
El Dr. Sears recibió su entrenamiento de pediátrico en
Harvard Medical School’s Children’s Hospital en Boston y
en El Hospital para Niños Enfermos en Toronto. Él sirve
como un profesor asociado de pediatría en La
Universidad de California Irvine Escuela de Medicina y se
ha presentado en numerosos programas de televisión,
incluyendo Oprah, Good Morning America, Today, 20/20,
Dateline y The Doctors.