ALAMOSA — I’m so blessed to share life with my fellow senior citizens! Every day I learn something new from, share a chuckle with, get to pray for, empathize with and am amazed by them! Each day is filled with joy and I feel honored to be a part of this special place! 

Line Dancing with Karen Stills started off last week with a bang! There is plenty of room, so come on by! Class is each Tuesday from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Karen will be here at 9:30 a.m. for any folks who would like a step refresher or pre-class warm-up! Join us for this fun and beneficial program as we move and step our way through fox trot, 2 step, knee hitch, box step, reverse box, walking steps, cha-cha and waltz. Health benefits are: improved cardio, muscle strength, flexibility, bone density, and blood pressure. The social aspects of participating in a line dancing class will help to increase your sense of well-being, so don’t wait!

Learn to live FREELY with diabetes class is scheduled to take place from Thursday, Oct. 18th – Thursday Nov. 29th from 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. There will be no class on Nov 22nd. Do you have prediabetes or diabetes? These free self-management workshops can help you make small changes that lead to big rewards. Classes are interactive and led by trained facilitators. Topics include: balancing blood sugar, meal guidelines and planning, safe exercising ideas, reading food labels, dealing with depression and stress and many other self-management tips! Classes will be held at the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center located at 92 Colorado Ave. Call Monica Wolfe to sign up @ 719-589-4511 or Lynette @ 719-589-3277.

Kasey Hill, SHIP Rep, has appointments for Medicare Open Enrollment consultation available on Tuesday, October 23rd from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Thursday, October 25th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call to set up your time!

The Annual Membership Meeting takes place October 23rd @ 1 p.m. (No bingo that day!) There are three board positions open and three positions on the Membership Committee open. Ballots are available at the Center for nominations. Nominations will also be taken from the floor. Feel free to call with any questions!

The following weekly activities are for all seniors whether you are a member or not. Please come and join us!

* Billiards Play.

* Coffee social hour @ 8:30 a.m.

* Puzzle construction.

* M, W & F Strong Bones @ 9:30 a.m.

* Tuesdays @ 10 a.m., line dancing with Karen Stills.

* Dime Bingo, M-Th from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Free to members. $2 fee for non-members.

* Tai Chi with Lyn Johnson Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings @ 5:30 p.m.

* Free 5 point ear acupuncture conducted by Rick Wertz each Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m. for veterans and seniors 50 & over. Those who participate note less stress & anxiety, & better sleep.

* Sewing Group (includes Knitting, Crocheting, Quilting and anything you want to work on) meets each Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m. and the Mah Jongg group @ 1 p.m.

* Rock Painting Class each Thursday @ 10 a.m.! (These folks are having a blast!)

* Linda Falkenthal is here each Friday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to help with your computer, smart phone or tablet needs. Call to sign up for a session.

* No Chair Yoga for the month of October!

* Dominoes - Fridays @ 12:30 p.m.

* Daily transportation is available for seniors 60 and over within Alamosa City limits between 9 am – 12:30 p.m. Please call ahead at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride for errands, Dr. visits, grocery shopping, dining and participating in events at the Center, etc.

* If you are not yet a member, please consider joining us! Regular annual membership is $30 per person or for an Ambassador membership $100 per person. We are located at 92 Colorado in Alamosa adjacent to Cole Park. Hours of operation are: M-Th 8 a.m.-3 p.m. & Fridays 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 719-589-3277.