JUNE 2019 VOL.12 ISSUE 6

D EPARTMEN T O F SEN IO R A FFAIRS • B E AR C AN YON SE NIO R C EN TE R

Hello all!

Summer is coming very quickly and

will be here before you know it.

There will be plenty to look forward

to in the month of June. The Nation-

al Senior Olympic Games are com-

ing to Albuquerque for the first time

from June 14 – June 25. There will

be 20 different events all across the

city at 16 different venues, with

anticipated record attendance for athlete participation as

well as spectators from all across the country. The City of

Albuquerque and the Department of Senior Affairs are

encouraging all those interested to either spectate or

volunteer !

To kick off summer, we will be having a “Food-Truck

Day” on Friday June 7 featuring “Punchy’s Pizza” along

with a car show!

Let us not forget to give gratitude to those fatherly figures

in our lives by celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday the

16.th. The official start of summer begins with the Summer

Solstice on the 21st.

Again, Bear Canyon staff and volunteers would like to

thank all members and participants for the continued sup-

port and transition of scanning/swiping cards for attend-

ance purposes. This process has helped our department

and center show our great participation through more

accurate attendance numbers with close to 4,000 visits in

the month of April alone. As we continue to move closer

and closer to solidifying the overall process, we anticipate

seeing our participation numbers increase and going pa-

perless in the upcoming months. We appreciate all of the

cooperation!

Tyler Dunn, Manager

The Bear Facts

Sunday, June 16

The Department of Senior Affairs is a community leader who, in partnership with

others, involves seniors and people of all ages in creating a community that

enhances everyone's quality of life by providing opportunities to achieve their

potential, share their wisdom, maintain their independence, and live in dignity.

Sign up for

TRIPS July 2

Father’s Day

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Mayor Timothy M. Keller

Department of Senior Affairs

Anna M. Sanchez, Director

Anthony Romero, Associate Director

Bear Canyon Senior Center

4645 Pitt NE; Albuquerque, NM 87111

Phone: 505-767-5959

Fax: 505-767-5964

Staff

Tyler Dunn, Center Manager

Anita Hamel, Program Coordinator

Sally Bartos, Office Assistant

Pauline Clements, Program Assistant

Vacant, Program Assistant

Ryan Espinda, Cook

Cecilia Ashcroft, Kitchen Aide

John Sanchez, General Service

Kelly Trujillo, General Services

Hours of Operation

Monday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

Tuesday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

Thursday 8 a.m.—9 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m.—5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.—3 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Articles are due by the 15th day of the month.

Any material submitted is subject to editing.

Inclusion of articles will be determined based on

appropriateness of material and relation to the

Center’s goals and objectives.

Advertising Disclaimer: Businesses that advertise

in this newsletter are not endorsed by Bear

Canyon Senior Center, the Department of Senior

Affairs, or the City of Albuquerque.

City of Albuquerque

Fundraiser Restaurant....................Front Page

Presentations.................................page 4

June’s Special Event .......................page 4

Friendship Coffee............................page 5

Thursday Night Dance.....................page 5

National Senior Games...................pages 6, 7 &8

Movie Matinee ................................page 8

Flea Market ......................................page 9

Pie Social ..........................................page 9

Teeniors........................................... page 11

Oso Canyon Art Fest.........................page 11

Welcome New Members! We are delighted you

decided to join us. An informative tour for new

members takes place each month on the 2nd Friday,

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Welcome!

Membership Cards Please have your membership card available

when purchasing meals and participating in activities. Any person

wishing to participate at a senior center is required to obtain a

membership card. Membership fee is $20 per year and is valid at all

Senior and Multigenerational centers.

Restaurant of the Month As you may know, each of our

“fundraiser restaurants” is carefully hand-picked by the Friends of

Bear Canyon. These restaurants generously donate 20% of your bill

back to the Friends, allowing them to purchase extras for Bear Canyon

Center. Enjoy a great meal with your friends, and please continue to

support this great fundraising effort!

Accredited by the

HTTP://WWW.BEARCANYONCENTER.COM Bear Canyon Senior Center – an activity center for the 50+community

Newsletter Online—www.bearcanyoncenter.com

This Month’s Highlights

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City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs

Advisory Council

Advisory Council

shall:

Promote awareness and educa-

tion on senior issues, in-

creasing community in-

volvement and commitment

to seniors.

Advocate on behalf of seniors,

insuring the senior popula-

tion is represented and the

policies support the mission

of the Department of Senior

Affairs.

Support the program develop-

ment by acting as the ears

and eyes of the Department,

assessing needs of seniors,

become knowledgeable of

available services in the

community, assessing and

giving recommendations on

program development and

delivery of services and sup-

porting the funding devel-

opment activities.

Support the development of

strategic alliances, identify-

ing and encouraging essen-

tial partnerships between

the City of Albuquerque

Department of Senior

Affairs other entities.

Meet the

Department of Senior Affairs Advisory Council

North Valley Senior Center

Monday, June 17, 2019

11:30 a.m.– Visit with DSA Advisory Council Members during lunch

Noon – DSA Advisory Council Meeting

Public Comments are welcome, with advance notice, during the meeting.

Please contact 764-6469 for more information.

The DSA Advisory Council is established to advise the Department of

Senior Affairs and its funding entities which include the City of Albu-

querque, Bernalillo County, the Village of Los Ranchos de ABQ, and the

Village of Tijeras. Their purpose is to promote awareness and education

on senior issues, increasing community involvement and commitment to

seniors, advocate on behalf of seniors, insuring the senior population is

represented and the policies support the mission of the Department of

Senior Affairs, support the program development by acting as the ears

and eyes of the Department, assessing needs and skills of seniors, be-

come knowledgeable of available services in the community, assessing

and giving recommendations on program development and delivery of

services and supporting the funding development activities and support

the development of strategic alliances, identifying and encouraging es-

sential partnerships between DSA and other entities.

Interested in serving on the Council? Visit www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-

commissions

The meeting is open to the public.

Anna M. Sanchez, Director

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Life Planning A staff attorney from the Senior Citizens’ Law Office will provide information to prepare for inca-pacity and end of life. Topics include Powers of Attorney, Wills and Will substitutes. Please note: the presenter cannot give personal legal advice and can only answer general questions. Wednesday, June 5 10 am – noon Presented by Senior Citizens Law Office How to Outsmart the Scammers Find out how to keep your information, finances and identity safe. Wednesday, June 12 10 am –11:30 am Presented by Matthew Ports, Edward Jones Errol Flynn Come & listen as we delve into the surprising life of the fabled Errol Flynn. Presenter: Carol Venturini Wednesday, June 26 10 am - 11:30 am

June Presentations

NO Information and Assistance

information table in June.

Please call 764-6400

Bear Canyon’s

Food Truck

Day

Meet us in the Park!

Friday, June 7 11:30 - 1:30

Featuring “Punchy’s”

wood-fired pizza

CAR SHOW Live Entertainment

June’s Special Event

Civil War in New Mexico When most people think about the Civil War, New Mexico doesn't come to mind. Several battles took place here, and they were important to the outcome of the entire war. Join novelist and ed-ucator Jennifer Bohnhoff for the story of the quirky people and significant events that took place during this interesting time in our history. Jennifer Bohnhoff is a New Mexico native who's taught English and History at the Middle School and High School level. Her novel Valverde is the first in a trilogy about the Civil War in New Mexi-co. Wednesday, June 19 10 am - 11:30 am

NO Ala Carte menu on this day.

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Social

Blood Pressure Screening

Wednesdays 9 a.m.—11 a.m.

Thursday Night Dance 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Come on Thursdays for a whirl around the dance

floor. Your current membership card and $3 will

get you in for an exciting evening of music and

friends.

June 6 Swing Shift

June 13 Recorded

June 20 Swing Shift

June 27 Latin Soul

Friendship Coffee

Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Friendship Coffee is a great opportunity to gather

with old friends and make new ones while enjoying

a cup of coffee and a morning treat. The event is

free, thanks to the generosity of these sponsors:

June 4 MedCare

June 11 Edward jones

June 18 Bear Canyon Estates

June 25 Legal Shield

Birthday Celebration Thursday, June 13

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Rose Pearl

Have some cake and join us in wishing

members born in JUNE a very Happy Birthday.

Sponsored by DAVIS RIORDAN, SENIOR INSURANCE BROKER

A. In order that all users may have a pleasant experience

at a center, participants are expected to respect the rights

of others, use the center for the purposes of the center

only, and to adhere to the following behaviors:

1. Maintain personal hygiene that is not offensive or

unhealthy.

2. Use voice and behavior that will not disturb other

participants.

3. Use language and behavior that other participants

and staff will not find obscene, abusive or sexually

offensive.

4. Show courtesy to other participants and staff;

respect decisions made by center management and

bring issues involving the operation of the center to

management’s attention for resolution.

5. Show consideration for the diversity of staff and

fellow participants.

6. Treat the center materials, equipment, furniture,

ground, and facility with respect.

7. Use the center and center equipment in a safe and

appropriate manner.

8. Keep the building and grounds neat, clean, and litter

free.

B. All participants need to be able to:

1. Function without one-on-one assistance (staff); or

have the help of a caregiver.

2. Walk safely and independently in the Center or use

assistive devices independently.

Participants Conduct

Department of Senior Affairs ...................764-6400

City of Albuquerque Info....................................311

Non-emergency Police.................242-COPS (2677)

Helpful Assistance

The Spiel Foundation recently donated several new board

games to us. We’ll enjoy

Game Days on Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30am

in the Multi Purpose Room beginning June 5

Rose

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National Senior Games

Dennis Diaz Hometown: Las Cruces Age: 61 National Senior Games: Shot Put, Discus, Hammer Throw The nickname of Pastor Dennis Diaz’ at the Mesilla Park Community Church in Las Cruces is “Big D.” (The church is soon to be renamed Real Life Church.) The reason is pretty obvious when you see him. He is a big man. Alongside his 39-year ministry in the church, Diaz has also been a life-long athlete. Since high school he has specialized in track and field events, in-cluding discus, shot put and javelin, and in weight lifting. He qualified for the 2019 National Senior Games shot put, discus and ham-mer throw, despite having what he considered several off-years for train-ing. In 2016, his wife TJ died after an 11-year battle with cancer. And last July, he remarried. “This past year has been devoted to my wife Teresa. Some things are more important than training for a track competition,” he explained in an email. As a college student at New Mexico State University, Diaz was a stellar track and field athlete. In 1994, he was elected to the NMSU Sports Hall of Fame and continues to hold school records in the shot put and discus. Dur-ing his 26 years as senior pastor at the 2,000-member congregation in Las

Cruces, he also made time to serve as a track and field coach on the staff of UC Irvine, Baylor University and New Mexico State University. Diaz keeps in shape by working out six days doing cardio, and stretching and three day a week in the gym concentrating on heavy weight lifting. He enjoys competing in Master's and Senior track and field competi-tions, playing golf, basketball, hiking and watching sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys. (He attended seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.) “My greatest, most enjoyable hobby is hanging out with my wife Teresa,” said Diaz. For Diaz, the key to success as a senior athlete is to train smarter, not harder. After turning 50, Diaz said he tried to train like he was still in his 20s. He was working harder but his performance wasn’t improving. Fel-low senior athletes cautioned not to over-train, which was exactly what he was doing. “I have to figure out what works in every season of my life,” said Diaz. Sometimes, he said “it pays to back off.”

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Wendell Osborn Home Town: Clovis Age: 81 National Senior Games: Shot Put, Discus, High Jump, Triple Jump, Standing Long Jump, Hammer Throw Last year, the Board of Directors for the Clovis 50+ Senior Olympians nominated Wendell Osborn for Golden Male Athlete of the Year for his dedication to seniors and senior sports. In his 25 years of participating in Senior Olympics in Clovis, he has won more than 400 medals in dozens of different sports and recreational activities. The retired farmer, who has lived in Clovis since 1959, has a chest full of medals but has never been heard to brag about any of them. In his Clovis gym, he is famous for racking up points in back-to-back free throws in basketball. “Well, I’m still on the top side of the dirt, so I guess I’m doing great,” folksy Osborn remarked recently. Last summer in the New Mexico Senior Olympics, the taciturn native New Mexican qualified for the National Senior Olympics in several field events, including shot put, discus and long jump. “He’s amazing. He’s the one of the oldest in his age group and he’s still winning,” said Jan, Os-born’s wife of 46 years and his greatest fan. The Osborns married when he was 35 and she was 22. Jan is a retired educator at Clovis Municipal Schools. The couple have two adult children and four grandchildren. Like many senior athletes, Osborn is a life-long athlete. He started playing basketball in high school. As he grew older, he simply remained active, and stayed fit and kept in shape through physical hard work. Now that he is retired from farming, Osborn hits the gym every day concen-trating on lifting weights and toning his legs and core. He is always the first to encourage newer athletes and to offer his help with volunteering and coaching senior sports. In addition to Osborn’s talents in sports, he is an accomplished musician, singer and song writer, who has recorded a Christian CD with his wife. She sings and plays the piano. He is an active member of his Baptist church and belongs to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a 120-year-old interna-tional fraternal organization. In nominating Osborn for the Golden Male Athlete, the Clovis50+ board noted that he is a “big man with a kind and gentle heart. … We are proud to nominate Wendell Osborn.”

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A Babylonian youth named Elmesu carved the first known Fa-ther’s Day card in clay nearly 4,000 years ago. His special message wished his father good health and a long life. William Jackson Smart of Spokane, Wash., a man ahead of his time, is the inspiration for modern-day Father’s Day. Smart was a widower and Civil War veteran who was both father and mother to his six children for 21 years after the death of his wife. Smart’s daughter, Sonora Louise (Mrs. John Bruce Dodd), got the idea for Father’s Day in 1909 while lis-tening to a Mother’s Day sermon at church. She en-couraged local churches to institute a Father’s Day observance the following year (1910) on one Sunday in June, the month of her father’s birth. Through her efforts, interest in the celebration of Father’s Day grew and spread to other cities and states.

https://ideas.hallmark.com/articles/fathers-day ideas/history-of-fathers-day/

Lillian Jaramillo Age: 72 Hometown: Pueblo of Isleta National Senior Games: Did Not Qualify Chalk up Lillian Jaramillo’s disappointing perfor-mance at last summer’s New Mexico Senior Olym-pics State Summer Games to “the agony of defeat.” A six-time Gold Medal winner in Shuffleboard and Doubles Shuffleboard, Lillian Jaramillo said some-thing just didn’t click for her in the last year’s New Mexico Senior Olympics State Summer Games. She didn’t qualify for the 2019 National Senior Games in

Albuquerque. “I don’t know what happened. I just didn’t have it that day,” Jaramillo said of the sport she has played consistently for six years since retiring from teaching special education. However, her long-time domestic partner and shuffleboard partner, Jose Martinez, did qualify in the men’s shuffleboard competition in his age group, so he will be able to play in the National Senior Games. “It’s Jose’s turn to shine,” said Lillian. “I’ll be there in the cheering section.”

Refreshments

sponsored by

Movie Matinee

Tuesday, June 18 1:30 Room 5

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PIE, ICE CREAM AND REAL ESTATE!

Yep that’s me, Greg Gillogly, your Senior Real Estate Specialist. I’m the guy that brings the goodies for Bear Canyon Ice Cream Socials.

The Real Estate Market has really improved over the last year. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist I offer a free Compara-tive Analysis on homes. If you or someone you know is thinking about selling and want to know what the home is worth in today’s market, give me a call and I will be more than happy to sit down with you over a cup of coffee and review your home val-ue.

Greg Gillogly, Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Gillogly Realty 5850 Eubank Blvd, NE, Ste. B24

Albuquerque, NM 87111

Cell 505-328-5277

Friday, June 21 1:30 pm Sponsored by Gillogly Realty

Sign up June 3 for July tables

New Card-Playing Group!

Join us for Hearts Friday mornings

9 am - 12 noon

in the Lobby Call Patrick Williams 227-1773

Pie Social

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Computer Lab

OPEN COMPUTER LAB

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

9a.m.–11a.m.

iMac, PC, and iPAD are available for members’ use.

WINDOWS

PC COMPUTER WORKSHOP

3rd Wednesday every month

1:30p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This is a FREE monthly workshop forum where you

have the opportunity to get your Windows PC-

related questions answered. Donations are

appreciated. No registration is needed. Seating

is limited to the first 25 who arrive.

Facilitators: Harold Gottlieb and Gary Day

Contact: Harold Gottlieb – hbgottl2@q.com

WINDOWS PC CLASSES AT BEAR CANYON

For a calendar of Bear Canyon computer

activities, visit:

www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/bcsc

We conduct classes on a variety of Windows PC

topics. To join our email list and receive course

notifications, contact:

Gary Day garylday@msn.com

or Walter Garett bcwinclasses@gmail.com

CHROMEBOOK USERS GROUP

A FREE monthly workshop forum where you have

the opportunity to get your Chromebook related

questions answered. No reservations

needed. Seating is limited to the first 25 who

arrive.

2nd Wednesday every month,

1:30 p.m.–3:30p.m.

Facilitator: Bill Miller

Contact: Bill Miller: bearcanyonclasses@gmail.com

APPLE MAC

APPLE IPAD & IPHONE WORKSHOP

2nd Thursday of every month

10 a.m.– Noon

iPad and iPhone users, bring your iPad or iPhone

and join the fun! This is a FREE workshop format

where your iPad, iPhone, and iOS questions may

be answered. Note: Kindle, Nook, Windows

tablets, or Android devices are not covered.

Seating is limited to the first 25 who arrive.

Contact: Bob Reed – reed1936@comcast.net

APPLE MACINTOSH DAY

3rd Saturday of each month

9:45 a.m. to Noon

Open to Mac users of any experience level—

FREE. An open, interactive Apple Macintosh Users

meeting and workshop.

Activities include a question & answer session,

demonstrations of various Mac Tips & Tricks, and

useful presentations of other “how to” Mac

related topics.

Contact: Bob Reed – reed1936@comcast.net

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Twist and Shout!

A great time was had by ALL as we danced the day

away to the wonderful sounds of Paul Pino and

the Tone Daddies!

Our Older Americans Celebration was the

toast of the town! Two hundred free green chile

cheese burgers, thick, hot steak fries, and baked

beans fueled the party-goers. The car show was

rained out, but we’ll have those classic cars back

during our Food Truck Day on Friday, June 7th.

Hope to see you there!

ARTISTS: GET READY!

$40 tables will go on sale Mon-

day, August 5

Show will be

Saturday, November 2

Thursday, June 6 Room 5, 3 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Patient, knowledgeable teens will help

you with your electronic devices.

Sign up for

TRIPS July 2

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breakfast Menu Served 8 a.m.. to 9:00 a.m. Monday - Friday

Full Breakfast 1.50

2 eggs. 2 pieces of bacon or sausage,

Hash browns, toast or tortilla

Mini Breakfast .75

1 egg, bacon or sausage. Hash browns, toast or tortilla

Breakfast Burrito 1.50

1 egg, bacon or sausage, hash browns (Chile optional)

A-la-Carte

Egg .25

2 Pieces of bacon or sausage .50

Pancake .25

French Toast .25

Toast or Tortilla .20

Hash Browns .30

Hot Cereal w/milk .70

Side of Chile .25

Waffle Wednesday:

Plain $1.00 /with Strawberries & Cream $1.50

Drinks: Orange Juice .25 Milk .25 Coffee or tea .30

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Cajun Spiced Tilapia

Greek Pasta Salad

with Ham

Meatloaf Turkey Tetrazzini

Red Chile Omelet

NO ala Carte

Salisbury Steak with

Mushroom Gravy

BBQ Chicken

Sandwich

Spaghetti with Meat

Sauce

Tossed Salad with Turkey, Strawberries

and Oranges

Green Chile

Cheeseburger

Beef Tips over

Noodles

Jerk Chicken Turkey and Avocado

Wrap Red Beef Enchiladas

Pork Roast with

Gravy

Frito Pie Caesar Salad with

Chicken

Pasta Pizza with Pepperoni and

Sausage

Salmon with

Dill Sauce Carne Adovada

Oso Canyon Café - Lunch Daily Specials - $3.25 Reservations for daily specials must be made by1p.m. the previous day - Call 767-5959

Reserved meals not purchased by 12:30 pm are cancelled. Lunch Daily Specials are subject to change without notice

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25 26 27 28

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Lunch A-la-Carte NO reservations needed

Salad

Bowl 1.00

Plate 2.00

Sandwiches

Cold Turkey 1.50

Turkey Melt 1.50

"Salad" Sandwich of the Week 1.50

Grilled Cheese 1.25

½ Sandwich .75

Slice of Pie (daily selection varies) .50

Bowl of Soup (daily selection varies) .50

Drinks

Milk .25

Coffee or tea .30