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The Bonnie Dallas— This center is a multicultural and dynamic environment. There are opportunities to learn and express yourself in various ways. We encourage understanding and diversity embracing all people from whatever walk of life you have been a part of.
The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center offers a multi-dimensional program with a wide variety of leisure activities. The minimum age to participate in these activities is 50. The activities range from recreational to educational, active to passive, individual to group. Some of the activities are held at other locations in the community and the center provides transportation to these activities, whenever possible. Transportation services are also provided for participants to the Senior Center, hospital, and local doctors’ offices with a 24-hour advance reservation.
Bonnie Dallas Senior Center front desk phone number: (505) 599-1380
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: Main Hall opens for Billiards 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fitness Center - Mon.—Fri. 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. Sat. 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
City of Farmington (505) 327-7701 - www.fmtn.org Police/Emergency 911 Police Non-Emergency (505) 334-6622 Electric (505) 599-1353 Water (505) 327-7701 Parks Main office (505) 599-1197 Library (505) 599-1270 www.infoway.org Public Works (505) 599-1062 Human Resources (505) 599-1132 Motor Vehicle Department (505) 599-9712 - www.mvd.newmexico.gov
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109 E. La Plata Street | 208 Wall Street | Farmington, NM
87401 | 505.599.1380
Mission Statement— The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center is dedicated to developing and administering social, educational, and recreational programs for adults 50+ years of age. The center advocates services which promote independence, dignity, and promote choice. Ensuring that all seniors are treated with dignity; protected against abuse, exploitation, and fraud.
Services - The center provides information on area services that are available to seniors. State Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P.) counseling and practical problem solving assistance is provided to participating seniors by appointment. Advocacy representation on issues pertaining to income, Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, Social Security, and low income housing is offered on specific dates which are advertised in the monthly calendar distributed at the center the first of each month.
All activities, meetings of various clubs, day trips, and daily menus are posted on this calendar. Free income tax services for seniors are provided during the months of February, March, and April by Tax-Aid® volunteers. Call for more details.
Ideas about how to make friends at the Bonnie Dallas
1. Join the lunch program.
2. Wednesday during lunch there is a band to socialize during.
3. Ask for help or information from patrons, volunteers and staff.
4. Join a class or group
5. Keep up your hobbies, dig up old ones or create new ones.
6. Join the exercise class or fitness center.
7. Take the initiative – what would happen if it didn’t
Brief History of the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center— In the 1970s, Mrs. Bonnie Gene Dallas had approached the Mayor and City Council
of Farmington to for a building for seniors. She was a volunteer for the Altrusa Club, a professional women’s organization, in the 1960s.
Bonnie with other members of that club organized activities and wanted to serve lunch for a growing number of seniors in the
community. In 1974 the City of Farmington asked Bonnie to become the first director and created the “Farmington Senior Center” at
109 East La Plata Street. In its inception Bonnie Dallas was dealing with retirees from the Traditionalist and Silent Generation – People
who had struggled through the Great Depression and making do with little. The generations wanted things done the way they had
always been done. The center grew from a few people meeting and deciding what to have for lunch to around 60 people a day getting
fed with many activities.
In 1988 Bonnie Dallas retired and the City of Farmington named the building after her, ‘The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center’. This year, the
torch was passed to Mr Larry Bomberger, a young man with a young family. Larry was 30 years of age and had worked for 3 ½ years in
the Recreational Center as a Recreational Program Specialist within the Parks and Recreation department. He brought his love for
exercise and activity to the center and had created the San Juan County Senior Olympics. Larry spent the next 26 ½ years expanding the
Bonnie Dallas Senior Center to a campus of around 30,000 square feet. It comprised of 4 individual buildings which included: Dining
Facility, ceramic building, Annex building with Serenity Garden, community garden and an Activity Center.
In December of 2014 Larry Bomberger retired after 30 years with the City of Farmington and 26 ½ of those years at the Bonnie Dallas
Senior Center. At this time, of his retirement, his longtime assistant, of 16 years, Judi Zeigler also retired. The City of Farmington, Parks
and Recreation, did a nationwide search for the next director and the process took almost a year. In 2015, Mr Homer Post came to the
City of Farmington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs from Los Angeles, California, wherein he was the Manager of the City of
Compton Parks Recreation and Special Services, City of Los Angeles Recreation and Department of Parks, where he was a Recreation
Facility Director and Cluster Leader of West District Area No. 7. Homer worked hard to bring people
along in the process giving people a voice. The first step with the participation of the members of the
community he created the first ever Adult Programs Advisory Board. This comprises of patrons and
business professions that are aware and interested in creating programs and advising the Bonnie Dallas
with changes. This group has been hugely successful drawing the community together and reaching
out to people in the surrounding area. Mr. Post was with us for two years returning to California for
another position in Senior Programing. Natalie Spruell, Director of Sycamore Park Community Center,
has returned in the interim to supervise the Bonnie Dallas in the transition to find another director. She
has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is a huge asset to the City of Farmington.
Farmington in the northwest corner of New Mexico is the commercial hub of the Four Corners, a growing community of 45,000 which swells to 150,000 shoppers on weekends. The metro area of about 115,000 includes Aztec and Bloomfield, Kirtland and Fruitland. With an altitude of 5306 feet, Farmington sits in the fertile, gas and oil rich of San Juan Basin. Monthly average temperatures range from 28.6 degrees in January to 74.1 degrees in July. The area's climate is mild averaging 273 sunny days a year, with only 7.5 inches of rain and 12.3 inches of snow annually.
Thumbnail History of Farmington— From 1050 to 1300 AD the center of the Anasazi culture was in the Four Corners area in Chaco Canyon, at the Aztec Ruins on the edge of Farmington in the town of Aztec and at Mesa Verde in Colorado. In 1868, the 3.5 million-acre Navajo Reservation was established, covering half of San Juan County, west and southwest of Farmington. The Navajo Nation has become an important a source of income for Farmington, first through trading posts and later as a customer base for Farmington’s growing retail, educational and medical services. After 1879, Anglo pioneers settled in the San Juan Basin, a place ideal for fruit growing and ranching. Farmington was incorporated in 1901. In the first half of the 20th-century, apples were the top crop with 53,000 apple trees reported to be in the area. In the 1950’s, development of a gas pipeline from the San Juan Basin to the West Coast brought boom times and Farmington’s population grew from less than 5,000 to more than 35,000. In the last three decades, Farmington has evolved into a center for education, health and tourism as well as commercial services.
(https://farmingtonnm.org/news-media/media/story-ideas/fast-facts-about-farmington-new-mexico)
EXTRAORDINARY ART & CRAFT GROUP IS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS TO BE INVOLVED. THIS INCORPORATES ALL TYPES OF ARTS AND CRAFTS TO
ALLOW PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND LEARN SKILLS.
THE PARTICIPANT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABLE BODIED PARTNER TO ASSIST THEM. WE
ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ASSIST IN PROJECTS, SET UP & SPEND SOCIAL TIME
WITH PARTICIPANTS.
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS. DO YOU HAVE TIME OR ARTS &
CRAFTS ITEMS THAT CAN BE USED IN THIS GROUP?
PLEASE STOP BY AND SEE OUR STAFF. THANK YOU.
CERAMIC GROUP!
Wednesday afternoon 12:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
Friday morning 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Located in the Art Studio. Great group of enthusiastic
ceramic painters enjoying their art. For more details visit the class.
SATURDAY 3RD JUNE
8AM—2PM
BLOCK PARTY & FLEA
MARKET!!!
We have re-imagined our Annual flea market and it is a lot of fun. Pick up a bargain or dance along with the live music. Grant and Randy, the popular comedic country
duo, will be back for one day only to entertain us. Otis and the Rhythm will be playing also with his unique local talent. Stop by and join in the fun.
You can also book a space to sell your knickknacks, whatnots or crafted items. Stop by the office or call (505) 599-1390
Bonnie Dallas Senior Center & Activity Center will be closed Saturday 27th through Monday 29th of May.
San Juan County Senior Olympics — San Juan
County Senior Olympics will be running from April
28th - June 9th. We will be having lots of fun
activities and finishing with a great Awards picnic.
This year we have added Pickleball and Disc Golf.
Stop by the Bonnie Dallas and sign up and get your
t-shirt. Thanks to the all the people who are
jumping in to make it work and make this year a
success.
Block Party—June 3rd Flea Market, live
entertainment and vendors. We will have 2 live
bands ‘Grant and Randy’ will be returning for one
day only show! Also Otis and the Rhythm will be
playing also. Call for more information and to sign
up for a booth (505) 599-1390 (Page 15)
AARP Drivers Safety Course—This course can will
help you keep driving and drive more safely. With
participation in this course most insurance
companies can give you a savings. Consult your
agent for details. Every 1st Friday of the month from
8am – 12pm. Class size is limited so called (505) 566
-2256 to make an appointment.
Master Gardener class (free)— Kandy Lemoine
will be at the Bonnie Dallas the 1st Friday of the
month instructing and advising on the best home
garden practices. 10:00am—11:00am. May 5th.
Saturday Evening Dances– Page 6.
FREE TRIP—Tuesday June 13th—Farmington Tour—Visit the College, Library and the Museum. Buy your own lunch out some where special. 9am—2pm Stop by the office to sign up. (505) 599-1380
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta—May 6, 2017 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm | Farmington Civic Center. Come out to the Farmington Civic Center for the 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Spring Mini - Contest Pow Wow—May 13, 2017 from 10:00am to 5:00pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center. Don’t miss this opportunity for local dancers, singers, and spectators to socialize and exercise during this American Indian dance.
Healing Field— May 26, 2017 from 7:00am to 10:00pm | Boys & Girls Club of Farmington—VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! Continuing Farmington’s tradition, the San Juan East Rotary Club will host the 5th annual Healing Field flag display.
Riverfest— May 26, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm | Berg Park and Animas Park. Area rivers are celebrated with a festival of music, food, activities and entertainment. This festive celebration takes place along the Animas river trails, from Berg Park to Animas Park in Farmington.
Curator’s Choice Lecture Series: The American West in Fact or Fiction—June 3, 2017 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm | Farmington Museum & Visitor Center—VOTED A JOLT WORTHY EVENT! The West is a physical region whose landscape is as diverse as its people, but it is also a romanticized notion that has come to symbolize the American experience around the world. Join Farmington Museum to explores the region, from the frontier to the future, to show why the West has played such a pivotal role in world history and how it continues to permeate all aspects of American life, at home and abroad.
Summer Art Walk—June 9, 2017 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm | Downtown Farmington—
Celebrate summer and local artisans at the Summer Art Walk and enjoy art receptions and
open houses throughout “The Heart” of Farmington.
Farmington Growers Market—June 10, 2017 from 8:00am to 12:00pm | Farmington
Museum & Visitor Center—The Farmington Growers Market is a public market that brings
together locally grown food, hand-made crafts, and our community.
Car Show & Craft Fair—June 10, 2017 from 9:00am to 3:00pm | Sycamore Park Community
Center. Come support the Park Project and enjoy a car show, craft fair and day full of
activities for the entire family.
Meetings
The Garden Club, ‘Dirt Diggers’, the 1st Wednesday of every month. During
growing season they have two meetings a month to discuss their
community garden and new activities for the garden.
10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. BDSC Annex Building Conference Room.
The Adult Advisory Board meet the last Wednesday of the Month. This
group are involved in promoting the Bonnie Dallas and programs. The
board are involved in all aspects of the Senior Center and are helping to
shape and drive the programming and focus of the center. 10:00 a.m.—
12:00 p.m.
NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) meet the
second Thursday of the month in the Annex Building. 10:30 a.m.—11:30
a.m.
ART JEWELRY - This course presented through Encore builds beginning skills using simple pieces of metal, using hands on
experience. Bring your own supplies. Register with Encore at San Juan College or at class (505) 566-3214 Day Time Location Instructor
Thur 12:30-3:20pm & 4:30pm—7:30pm Art Studio Catherine Thomas-Kemp Fee Varies with age; NM Residents 65 & older $5.75
Art Jewelry Open Workshop— This group work on their own individual jewelry / art projects. Bring your own supplies.
Day Time Location Instructor
Tues 4:30pm—7:30pm Art Studio Volunteer
CERAMICS PAINTING – All students work on individual projects. Students work in preferred media. Bring your own greenware/project, Visit the class for more
information.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Wed 1:00–3:30pm Art Studio Volunteer $2.00
Fri 9:30a.m.—12:00p.m. Art Studio Volunteer $2.00
BEADING CIRCLE—This group shares their love for beading. Bring your supplies and join in with socialization and creating beautiful things. Bring your own supplies.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Wed 1:00–3:00pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None
CRAFTY LADIES—Make and take craft projects. Pre-registration required. Class limit 16 students. (505) 566-2256
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues 9:30–11:00am BDSC Annex Volunteer None
DRAWING CLASS + CALLIGRAPHY GROUP—This group enjoys drawing with different medias and styles. Bring your own supplies.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues 9:30-11:00am Art Studio Volunteer None Extraordinary Art & Craft Group—This is a great opportunity for people who have physical or mental challenges to participate in a creative group. Everyone works
at their own pace at the activities that they want to participate in. See page 15 for more information. Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues 1:30pm-3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None HOOKS AND NEEDLES GROUP—Love to knit, crochet, or stitch creative patterns? This group works on their own projects. Bring your own supplies.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues 1:00-2:00pm Art Studio Volunteer None OIL PAINTING GROUP— focuses on color mixing, composition, and achieving painterly effects. Bring your own supplies.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Mon 9:00 - 10:00am Art Studio Volunteer None
WOOD CARVING GROUP — Interested in wood carving? Join others with like interests Learning together and creating. Bring your own supplies.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Mon 12:30 - 2:00pm Art Studio Volunteer None
PAPER CRAFTING— Make paper craft items that you can use or give as gifts. Learn card making skills, supplies furnished.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Thurs 9:30–11:00am BDSC Annex Volunteer None
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America.”
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” ― Abraham Lincoln
DANCE CLASSES—(505) 566-2287
Line Dance/Advanced —This class is for participants who have been dancing for years
and know all the basic steps.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues 10:30–11:30am BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None
Line Dance/Upper Intermediate—This class is for participants who have been dancing for years and know all the basic
steps.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Wed 2:00–3:00pm BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None
Line Dance/Beginners—This class instructs on the basic steps and keeping rhythm. New dancers are welcome.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Thur 1:00–2:00pm BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None
Line Dance/Intermediate—This course is for the avid dancer who knows the basic steps and would like to learn newer
dances and review the classics.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Fri 2:00–3:00pm BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None
Writing Group This group allows participants to write their life stories and share them in a creative writing class. Day Time Location Coordinator Fee
Tues 9:30-10:30am BDSC Activity Center Volunteer None
ICAN stands for "Ideas for
Cooking and Nutrition." ICAN is
free, fun, hands-on nutrition
education. ICAN is funded by
EFNEP and SNAP-Ed and reaches limited-resource
audiences in New Mexico. With the mission to reduce
nutritional health disparities in New Mexico and make a
measurable positive impact on the well-being of our
communities through evidence-based, hands-on
nutrition experiences for adults and youth.
Every other Thursday (10:00 .a.m.—12:00 p.m.)
Contact (505) 599-1380 for more details. ican.nmsu.edu
Walgreens Health Corner
Every 3rd Tuesday of the
month a Walgreens
Pharmacist and staff come to
the center and instruct on various topics.
Educating and informing you on many
different areas concerning your health.
Topics range from Medication Safety, Cost
Saving Medication to Arthritis and
Osteoporosis Prevention & management.
Thanks to Curtis and Walgreens Pharmacy
Staff of 4221 East Main Street, Farmington.
(505) 325-1749
www.walgreens.com
Meals On Wheels
The Meals On Wheels program benefits our homebound
seniors who are 60+ years of age and unable to shop or
prepare their own meals.
The program is run by the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center and
City of Farmington Volunteers. Volunteers give of their
time to deliver lunch meals using their own vehicles.
Meals On Wheels Volunteers drive the same route, visiting
the same seniors, the same day of the week each time.
Deliveries take no more than one hour to deliver; drivers
deliver 10– 16 meals.
The Meals On Wheels Volunteer also checks on the well-
being of every senior on their delivery route. All concerns
will be reported to the Meals On Wheels Coordinator.
The service is provided Monday thru Friday: 10:45 a.m.—
12:30 p.m.
The office is open 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Clients 60 years and older are not required to pay for
Meals on Wheels. All donations are 100% voluntary. If a
donation is made, a suggested donation of $3.00 per meal
or what the client can afford is appreciated. The Meals on
Wheels Volunteer will drop off a donation envelope each
month.
The Meals on Wheels Site Coordinator will visit the Senior
in the home for an assessment of services.
The Coordinator will also link the Seniors with other
resources and services in the area.
Meals are not left if no one is home to answer the door.
Service will not be reinstated until client calls the office to
resume the delivery.
The Meal Program
The purpose of the Elderly Nutrition
Program is to:
Reduce hunger and food insecurity.
Promote socialization of older
individuals.
Promote and maintain independence.
Promote the good health and well-
being of older individuals.
Everyone age 60 or older is welcome to
participate.
The Nutrition Program is funded by
Federal Older Americans Act dollars, State
Grants, and by participant donations. The
City of Farmington partners with the state
to provide this service to our patrons.
Page 10 has information about eligibility
for meal program.
Monday-Friday
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Main Hall Dining Hall
60+ years of age - Donation of $3.00
59 & Under: $6.00 Fee
Volunteers Needed: The Meals On Wheels Program is made possible by people who give their time to make a
difference. This can be accomplished by individuals as well as local and corporate groups.
If you or someone you know wants to Volunteer with the Meals on Wheels Program the
qualifications are:
A valid NM Driver’s License A Volunteer application with a background check
Automobile Insurance Ability to read a map and locate address of clients
Dependable, giving notice as soon as possible if you are not available for your scheduled route delivery.
Must be able to maintain confidentialty of clients
Commitment: Volunteering for Meals On Wheels is a very important . The senior client relies on you to bring them a hot meal and a smile.
Visit www.fmtn.org/Volunteer and enroll as a volunteer. The site coordinator
will always be available to answer questions or give assistance.
Eligibility requirements
for Home Delivered
meals. Call for more
information about home
delivered meals.
Meals on Wheels Contact
(505) 599-1380
POOL ROOM / BILLIARDS
In the BDSC dining facility there are
billiard tables with chalk and cues for
use. It is a great place to socialize and
have fun. 25c donation per day.
Mon—Friday
8:00am—4:00pm &
Sat. 10:00am—
3:00pm
Canasta—Card game (Hand & Foot) Limited availability, check with group for new players.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Thur 12:30–3:00pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None
Duplicate Bridge—Card game. Limited availability, check with group for new players.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Thur 12:30–3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None
Duplicate Bridge Lessons—Learn to play this card game. Limited availability, check with group for new players.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Thur 11:00–12:00pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None
Mah jong—Tile matching puzzle game. Limited availability, check with group for new players
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues 12:30–3:00pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None
Mexican Train Dominoes—Table game played with dominoes. Limited availability, check with group for new players.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues 12:30–3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None
Fri 12:30–3:30pm BDSC Annex Volunteer None
Bible Study—Non-denominational group study the King James Bible. Everyone welcome.
Day Time Location Instructor
Thurs 10:30–11:30am BDSC Annex Volunteer
Computer Lab.—Computers available for internet browsing and word processing. Everyone welcome.
(505) 599-1380 Main Hall, (505) 566-2256 Annex.
Day Time Location Instructor Fee
M-F 8:00–4:00pm BDSC Main/Annex Staff None, 11c page for printing.
Please submit your stories for the News Letter. Check out the writing class every Tuesday
Morning, 9:30-10:30am in the Bonnie Dallas Annex Building. Located at 208 North Wall Street.
Farmington New Mexico.
ADULT COLORING
Coloring books are no longer just for the
kids. In fact, adult coloring books are all
the rage right now. And while researchers
and art therapists alike have touted the
calming benefits for over a decade, it's
childhood favorite Crayola that's gotten
adult coloring books some serious grown
-up attention. Mon—Friday 8:00am—
4:00pm in the dining facility.
What is ‘Take a friend to lunch’? This is an initiative to encourage members of our community to show
kindness to friends, family, neighbors, church members or unknown people. Inviting someone to lunch at the
Bonnie Dallas Senior Center in Farmington and spending an hour with someone to show that you care.
You could also help with the Meals on wheels. You can volunteer to brighten up someone’s day.
San Juan County is a wonderful place to live with fantastic people. This is something that we all don’t think
about. A lot of these fantastic people actually feel the opposite and are isolated. Our goal is to bring people
together and share how fantastic we all actually are with everyone. Back when mom and dad, or your
grandparents, where young, before technology took over daily life, we knew our neighbors and spent time
with our family. Sometimes all it takes is a nudge, a gentle reminder to think of others. That time is now.
Random acts of kindness and spending time with people you do think about can change someone’s life.
The following information is from Agingcare.com: Here are some of the more recent findings regarding
loneliness and aging Americans:
18 percent of seniors live alone, while 43 percent report feeling lonely on a regular basis, according to a
study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Lonely seniors are more likely to decline and die faster. The aforementioned UCSF study also found that
people 60-years-old and older who reported feeling lonely saw a 45 percent increase in their risk for death.
Isolated elders also had a 59 percent greater risk of mental and physical decline than their more social
counterparts.
1 in 7 people with Alzheimer's disease live alone, according to a recently released report from the
Alzheimer's Association.
Loneliness is contagious. Older adults who feel lonely are more prone to behave in ways that may cause
other people to not want to be around them. Psychologists from the University of Chicago who analyzed
data from the ‘Farmingham Heart Study’, a long-term, ongoing cardiovascular study, found that solitary
seniors have a tendency to further isolate themselves by pushing people away and not making efforts to
engage with others.
You can take a friend to lunch any day of the week but we have suggested that every Wednesday, The purpose
of this initiative is to help us all think of others. The greater scheme is to build community.
The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center staff serve
lunch from 11:30am—1:00pm. It is a donation of
$3.00 for people over 60 years old and $6.00 for
59 years of age and younger. The price includes
drinks and dessert. If you cannot make it drop
of $3.00 and buy someone’s lunch for them.
Fitness Center—50+ years of age Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exercise machines including Ellipticals, treadmills, NuStep, SciFit, resistance machines and much more. Fee: $20 annually / $10 every 6 months / $5 every 3 months / $3 a month. Pre-registration paperwork required, and then we will schedule your orientation on equipment guidance. Call (505) 566-2287 for more information.
EXERCISE - This class focuses on low impact exercise, held at the Bonnie Dallas Activity Center. Emphasizes range of motion, agility and flexibility with balancing skills. Register for this Encore class at San Juan College or at the class. (505) 566-2287 or (505) 566-3214 50+ Day Time Location Instructor Fee
M.W.F. 10:30–11:30am & 1:00–2:00pm BDSC Activity Center Jean-Elise Smith $5.75
PILATES - This course, held at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, instructs on a system of controlled exercise that engage mind and condition the total body. Registration required. (505) 566-2287 50+ Day Time Location Instructor Fee
Tues .Thurs 8:30–9:30am BDSC Activity Center Judy Higgins $5.75
TAI CHI - This class, held at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, is a form of martial arts applications and improves overall health and reduces tension. Registration required. (505) 566-2287 50+ Day Time Location Fee
Thurs 9:30–10:30am BDSC Activity Center See instructor
“The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy. “ - Kenneth H. Cooper
New Mexico Senior Olympics - nmseniorolympics.org You don’t stop playing because you grow, you grow old because you stop playing. Every year San Juan County participates in this wonderful activity which finishes with games, this year in Albuquerque. Now is the time to get started to participate in the New Mexico Senior Olympics 2017. Talk to Fitness center staff about exercises to get you ready to be an Olympian. (505) 566-2287
March
4th Otis & the rhythm
11th Off the Interstate
17th Saint Patrick’s Day
lunch—Otis & the rhythm
18th Vintage People
25th Robert Stallings
April
1st Otis & the Rhythm
8th Off the Interstate
15th closed (Easter Holiday)
22nd Robert Stallings
29th Breez-n
May
6th Otis & the Rhythm
13th Off the Interstate
20th Robert Stallings
27th Closed—Memorial Day
June
3rd Day time Flea-market both
Otis & the Rhythm and Grant
and Randy.
10th Off the Interstate
17th Otis & the Rhythm
24th Robert Stallings
July
1st Otis & the Rhythm
8th Otis & the Rhythm
15th Otis & the Rhythm
22nd Robert Stallings
29th Off the Interstate
August
5th Otis & the Rhythm
12th Otis & the Rhythm
19th Vintage People
26th Robert Stallings
September
2nd Closed (Labor Day)
9th Off the Interstate
16th Breez-n
23rd Otis & the Rhythm
30th Robert Stallings
October
7th Otis & the Rhythm
14th Off the Interstate
21st Otis & the Rhythm
28th Breez-n
November
4th Closed (Craft Fair)
11th Off the Interstate
18th Otis & the Rhythm
25th Closed (Thanksgiving
Holiday)
December
2nd Robert Stallings
9th Off the Interstate
16th Breez-n
23rd Closed (Holidays)
Stay tuned for San Juan County Senior Olympic Announcements.
Bonnie Dallas Transportation— Monday – Friday, 9:00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Rides available to come for lunch for 60+, within city limits.
Medical appointments or shopping trips require 24 hour notice. Client registration and interview required. No fee. (505) 599-1380
Red Apple Transit (Bus System) (505) 325-3409— Monday – Friday 7:00a.m. – 6.30p.m. - www.fmtn.org/279/Red-Apple-Transit
Dial a Ride (Scheduled services) (505) 325-3409—Within City of Farmington, Paratransit & general reservations made with 24 hours’ notice required. (Part of Red Apple Transit)
Care Express Transportation— 213 S Schwartz, FMTN —(505) 325-1941 / (866) 513-9922 - www.careexpresstransportation.com
4 Corners Cab Company - (505) 325-2499
KB Cab – (505) 564-3999
Shima Transport—(505) 722-8902— www.shimatransport.com
ABQ Express Shuttle Service - (505) 850-3880—abqexpress.com
Farmington - Four Corners Regional Airport - (505) 599-1395 - www.fmtn.org/172/Airport
Durango – La Plata County Airport - (970) 382-6050 - www.durangogov.org
Hospital & Medical
Services
San Juan Regional Medical Center 801 W Maple St. FMTN (505) 609-2000
www.sanjuanregional.com Presbyterian Medical Services
(PMS) - 1001 W Broadway, FMTN (505) 327-4796 www.pmsnm.org Reliance Medical -
3751 N Butler Ave, FMTN (505) 324-1255
www.reliancemedicalgroup.com San Juan Health Partners
Urgent Care - 4820 E Main St., FMTN (505) 609-6495
www.sanjuanhealthpartners.com/urgent-care
The Northern Navajo Medical Center (SHIPROCK-IHS) P.O. Box 160, Hwy 491 North Shiprock, NM 87420 (505) 368-6001
www.ihs.gov/navajo/healthcarefacilities/shiprock/
BPL Plasma - 753 W Broadway, FMTN 505) 325-9408
www.bplplasma.com
Additional Resources
State Health Insurance Program (S.H.I.P./Medicare) Counseling – (505) 566-2256 Call to schedule an appointment.
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) (800) 432-2080—www.nmaging.state.nm.us
Social Security—(866) 931-7656 — www.ssa.gov
Medicare (800) MEDICARE / (800) 633-4227 — www.medicare.gov
Alzheimer’s Association - (505) 326-3680 / (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org/newmexico
North West New Mexico Seniors - (505) 326-7462 (Home Makers Services & Senior Companion Program.) 742 W Animas, FMTN
Family Crisis Center -208 E Apache St., FMTN (505) 325-354—familycrisiscenternm.org Suicide Hotline - (800) 327-8255 — www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Adult Protective Services - (866) 654-3219 www.nmaging.state.nm.us/Adult_ProtectiveServices.aspx
Sexual Assault Services of NWNM - (566) 908-4700— sasnwnm.org/ Drug & Alcohol Abuse Rehab Programs: Totah Behavioral Health Authority (505) 564-4804 www.pmsnm.org/locations/totah-behavioral-health-authority
Four Winds Recovery Center (505) 327-7218 www.fourwindshealthcenter.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous (505) 327-0731— www.nm-aa.org/ Recovery.org (888) 978-3685
Drug disposal - Farmington Police Department 900 N Municipal Dr, FMTN (505) 599-1070
Veteran Services - 4251 E Main Suite A, FMTN (505) 327-9684 / 327-9684 After hours: 1(877) WAR-VETS / 1(877) 927-8387
Veterans Crisis Line 1(800) 273-8255 press 1
Benefits Counseling in Issues with Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Program) counselors assist with questions, referrals
and resources. by appointment. (505) 566-2256. Confidential.
Medicare Part D Clinic Benefits Counseling—(505) 566-2256
S.H.I.P. (State Health Insurance Program) counselors assist with choosing a Part D
(Prescription Drug Plan) or comparing your current plan to the new plans available
each year. Bring list of medications to appointment. Every Monday in November.
Age 65+, or Disabled 50+ with Medicare Benefits . Get Medicare Part D help in any
of these ways :
Make an appointment with the Senior Center Annex
Call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227
Go online www.medicare.gov enter your prescriptions
Go to your local pharmacist for assistance
(Please have your Medicare Card and prescription bottles or a list of prescriptions
from your pharmacist for any of the above) Pick up for lunch
Enjoy lunch at the Bonnie Dallas and let us drive. Call (505) 599-1380 between 8:00am—9:00am for a ride to the center. A city van will pick you up. Enjoy your lunch and then return home after 1:30pm. We can transport any eligible patron within the City limits.
What is an Eligible Patron ?
First of all, if you are under 60 you are able to participate in any of our classes or lunch. Fees or charges may apply. The term ‘Eligible Patron’ refers to the a person who will be able to get a discounted lunch or be able to go on the Senior Center Trips. This a State definition for their participants.
What makes a person ‘Eligible’ for the lunch program or to be
picked up?
A person is Eligible if:
All persons aged 60 & older are eligible for Title III-B Services.
Any person age 60 or older and his/her spouse regardless of age qualify for Title III services as long as the older spouse is registered at an area senior center.
Individuals, regardless of age, providing volunteer services during meal hours are eligible based on procedures established by the area agency.
Individuals with disabilities, regardless of age, who reside at home with or accompany eligible, older individuals, are eligible based on procedures established by the area agency.
Individuals, age 60 or older or their spouses, who have been determined to be homebound because they are unable to leave their home due to a disabling physical, emotional, or environmental condition, shall be eligible for home delivered meals.
In the case of the surviving spouse of an older individual where the spouse is under 60, nutrition services may continue to be provided even after the older person’s death, providing that the living spouse has not remarried a person younger than 60.
Client assessment is required for eligible patrons.
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THANKS TO
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DONORS!
These supporters are making a
difference in the local community in many different
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Disclaimer information: Neither the City of Farmington nor its contributors shall be held liable for any improper or incorrect use of the information described and/or contained herein and assumes no responsibility for anyone's use of the information. These Resources are intended to provide contact information to connect people with what resources that are available.
Aging and long-term services department
Do you need help with any of the following? We can help. Call us toll-free &
confidential at 1-800-432-2080 www.nmaging.state.nm.us
The ADRC can help you with: Long-Term Care Options , Homemaker
Assistance, Home Modifications, Transportation, Home-Delivered Meals,
Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Facilities, Independent Living Centers,
Medicare and Medicaid Help, Prescription Drug Assistance, Centennial Care
Waiver for Community Benefit, Legal Services, Social Security,
Veterans Services, Senior Centers, Respite Care, Community
Information & Education, New Mexico Social Services Resource
Directory
AAA & Senior Services can help you with: Adult Day Care, Case
Management, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals,
Homemaker/Chore Services, Transportation, Health Promotion,
Disease & Injury Prevention, Nutrition Education, Caregiver Support,
Respite Care, Employment Services, Volunteer Opportunities, HIV/
AIDS Education & Services
Senior Center Listings:
Aztec Senior Center, 101 S Park, Aztec NM 87412— (505) 334-2881
Blanco Senior Center, PO Box 433, 7338 Hwy 64, Blanco NM 87412 (505) 632-9146
Bloomfield Senior Center, 124 W Ash, Bloomfield NM 87413 (505) 632-8351
Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E La Plata St, Farmington NM 87401 ( 505) 599-1380
Lower Valley Senior Center, PO Box 526, 17 CR 6668, Fruitland NM 87416 (505) 598-0054
Northwest New Mexico Seniors, Inc, 742 W Animas, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 326-7462
San Juan County Housing Authority - 7450 E Main St, Farmington NM 87402 (505) 327-5654
The mission of San Juan County Housing is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic
opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination to all San Juan County.
H. U. D. APARTMENTS— Low Income Housing
APPLE RIDGE APARTMENTS 1600 Cliffside Dr. (505) 327-0151
BRENTWOOD MANOR APARTMENTS 610 E. 30th St. (505) 326-0329 CEDAR RIDGE APARTMENTS 309 E. 28th St. (505) 325-2180
CONQUISTADOR APARTMENTS 2525 E. 16th St. (505) 325-2375
CORONADO APARTMENTS 2630 N. Dustin (505) 325-6654 NORTHGATE APARTMENTS 2500 W. Apache (505) 327-4197
SAN JUAN APARTMENTS 2614 E. 20th St. (505) 325-8590 VILLAGE APARTMENTS 2800 N. Dustin Ave. (505) 325-2180
Assisted Living & Caregiving Facilities
The Bridge – Assisted Living— 1091 W Murray Dr. Farmington NM 87401 (505) 324-6200
The Beehive – Assisted Living— 400 N Locke Ave. Farmington NM 87401 (505) 591-7900
Namaste House—Assisted Living - 800 W 30th St, Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 327-3658
Cedar Ridge – Long term nursing home— 800 Saguaro Trail, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 598-6000
Life Care Center of Farmington— Long term nursing home— 1101 W Murray Dr. Farmington NM 87401 (505) 326-1600
Good Samaritan Society - Four Corners Village— Assisted living and Long term nursing home— 500 Care Ln, Aztec, NM 87410 (505) 334-9445
Basin Home Health & Hospice - Home health—200 N Orchard Ave, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 325-8231
Guardian Angels Home Health & Hospice – Home health—2800 N Hutton Ave, Farmington NM 87402 (505) 564-9002
Comfort Keepers – Home Health Care Services— 902 San Juan Blvd Ste. C, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 515-0008
Horizon Home Care – Home Health Care Services— 727 E Ute, Farmington NM 87401 (505) 326-2525
Southwestern Home Health 408 N Auburn Ave #B, Farmington NM 8701 (505) 326-6024
San Juan Center For Independence - Resource center- 1204 San Juan Blvd, Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 566-5827
NW New Mexico Hospice & Home Care (PMS) —608 Reily Ave (505) 327-0301
Farmington Animal Shelter & Animal Control
Farmington Animal Shelter & Animal Control— 133 Browning Parkway, Farmington NM 87401 -
(505) 599-1098—http://www.fmtn.org/173/Animal-Shelter
San Juan Animal League— (505) 325-3366
Public Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi available for IPads, tablets,
laptops and other wireless devices
throughout Bonnie Dallas Senior Center
Campus. Password: gratislink7592
Food Pantries
Echo Food Bank—401 S Commercial Ave—
(505) 326-3770 www.echoinc.org
Daily Bread—405 S Behrend—(505) 327-0956
Front Line Mission—129 N Behrend (505) 564-3740
American Red Cross San Juan Chapter—626 E Main
St.. 325-9605 www.redcross.org/local/az-nm-el-paso
Food Stamps (Electronic Benefits Transfer Card/ EBT)
(800) 283-4465 / (800) 843-8303
Medicaid office / Food Stamp office (505) 566-9600
Clothing
Salvation Army—319 W Broadway—(505) 327-5117
(Emergency Assistance) www.salvationarmyusa.org
San Juan Baptist Association Crisis Closet—1010
Ridgeway Pl —(505) 327-4530
www.sanjuanbaptistassociation.com
Homeless Shelters
People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) - 520 Hydro
Plant Rd, Farmington NM 8701 (505) 327-3104
Winter Homeless shelter - The Roof - 310 W Animas St,
Farmington NM 87401 (505) 325-0622
“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” ― Barack Obama
Domestic Violence Services
Family—Crisis Center—208 E Apache St—(505) 325-3549 DV Hotline (505) 564-9192
Hwy491 N, Shiprock, NM (505) 368-5124 Counseling PMS—1001 W Broadway Ave—(505) 325-8022
Pharmacies/Prescription Help
PDS NM Medbank Program—Toney Anaya Bldg—Santa Fe (505) 476-4912
PMS Pharmacy—1001 W Broadway Ave (505) 325-8022
Who can Help? This is a list of resources in San Juan County. For further resources you can call (505) 566-9600 or 1(800) 231-6667 The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is a free, statewide helpline
for New Mexico residents age 55 and older. The Program does not have any
income restrictions. LREP can be contacted at 505-797-6005 or 1-800-876-6657.
The State Bar General Referral Program assists those who need legal help but are unsure where to find it. The
program can be contacted at (505) 797-6066 or 1-800-876-6227. www.nmbar.org
Advocacy, Inc.—Provides Guardian Ad Litem services for children who are subjects of cases alleging abuse, neglect or abandonment in the Second Judicial District. 6301 4th St NW Ste
3, Albuquerque
87107
505-256-9369
Fax 505-254-2559
www.nmadvocacy.org
The Arc of New Mexico- Advocates for developmentally disabled persons and their families. Assists parents in getting SSI benefits and Medicaid benefits for children with disabilities. 3655 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque 87110 505-883-4630 | 800-358-6493 Fax 505-883-4655 [email protected] | www.arcnm.org
Better Business Bureau Helps to resolve disputes between New Mexico consumers and businesses of $25,000 or less. 2625 Pennsylvania St NE Ste 205, Albuquerque 87110 505-346-0110 (24 hours) | 800-873-2224 (NM only) Fax 505-346-0696 [email protected] | www.bbbnm.com
Dental - PMS Farmington Community Health Center—
comprehensive dental services consist of oral health
screenings, cleanings, basic and major restorative
care and denture services. (505) 327-4796
1001 W Broadway Ave, Farmington NM 87401
http://www.pmsnm.org/locations/farmington-community-
health-center
Grieving Support Groups—www.serenityandcompany.com/Local-Grief-Services
Comfort Zone: Widows & Widowers meet and comfort one another. (505) 320-5140—
Alita Fiorini
Grieving Support Group San Juan Hospital. 1st Wednesday of each month and the
Cancer center. (505) 609-6089—Fran Robinson.
Compassionate Friends—Tres Rios 608 Riley Ave, Farmington 326-1074—Kelly & Bev
Vansickle. Focus: Grief support for the loss of a child of any age
Northern New Mexico Hospice—711 E 30th St, Farmington 566-0445 / 325-6848—Ann
Evans, Facilitator & Pastor's Wife.
SOS Survivors of Suicide (505) 860-2887- Liz Tafoya . Focus: Grief recovery for suicide
survivors
Word of Life Christian Center—317 Murray Drive, Farmington NM (505) 564-9513—
Ethelyn Cardoza . Focus: Family or single counseling & prayer sessions
RESOURCES FOR THE BLIND:
New Mexico Commission for
the Blind. (505) 841-8844
(888) 513-7958
www.cfb.state.nm.us
National Federation of the Blind—San Jan
Chapter
Nathalie Martin (801) 574-1268 Support,
friendships, understanding, share tips. Get
involved in a group and find purpose.