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INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

The Paw Patrol

Cutest Self-Quarantined

Pet Contest Winner is...

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FREE Fitness &

Wellness Online

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Clubs and Groups 4

Game Time Online 4

Safety Shopping 4

Spring Spritzers 5

Cinco de Mayo

Quarantine Cuisine

6-7

Theatre Thrills 8-9

Artist’s Alley: Stars in the House

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MET Opera Nightly Opera Streams

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Hand-washing Helper: “The Twist” cover version by Chubby Checker (1960)

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Alegria Connection

Special Edition, Issue #6

Next Issue: Friday, May 15

M A Y 1 — M A Y 1 4 , 2 0 2 0

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T H E P A W P A T R O L

The “Cutest Self-Quarantined Pet” Photo Contest Winner is…

Koko was a 15 ½ year old chocolate lab and welcomed her kitty cat buddy, Dagger, almost instantly when he was brought home. Koko and Dagger lived together for almost three months, and Dagger followed Koko around nearly everywhere, loving to play with her.

Sadly, Koko recently left the world for the Rainbow Bridge, but Dagger was right by Koko's side in her last hours.

“Koko, I think, tolerated Dagger and was very gentle with him. They almost always cuddled together,” says Coni. “I am honored to have Koko and Dagger chosen.”

Thank you to everyone who submitted such wonderful photos, and to the rest of the Alegria community who emailed their votes.

#110 Koko and Dagger cozying up “I couldn't resist taking this particular photo with Koko guarding the front door,”

says photo contest winner, Coni Groves.

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FREE Fitness & Wellness Online

HASFIT believes that every Heart And Soul deserves to be fit.

HASFIT offers over 1,000 full length, free workout routines and complete

fitness programs for all goals and fitness levels. The free workout plans

also include exercise routines and meal plans.

Whether you have 8 minutes for neck pain relief-stretching & strengthening, or 40

minutes for a full body session, these programs focus on high-intensity interval training

(HIIT) and resistance training. Each workout features HASFIT founder and coach Joshua

Kozak and his wife, Claudia, showing modifications for all fitness levels. Search by

muscle group or workout length, and enjoy the feel of a personal training session.

Fitness enthusiast Jenny McClendon has over

26 years experience in fitness training, group

fitness instruction, and licensed physical therapy, and believes that exercise can be for

everyone, no matter what size or age.

Jenny’s videos are uploaded to her YouTube channel with exercise programs from 10

minutes to one hour, featuring chair strengthening, interval training, balance,

stretching, and more. Jenny also records many of her sessions outside of a fitness

studio in locations such as the beach, her garden, and even her driveway while the gym

is closed.

Please remember to onsult your physician or other health care professional before starting any fitness program to

determine if it is right for your needs.

PWR! MOVES INSTRUCTOR AND PERSONAL

TRAINER LINDA OZIER...

...has uploaded 2 videos (standing and seated) to her cloud for the Alegria

community. Simply click on a link below to download and

save before getting your move on. Seated w/warm-ups Standing Workout

Alegria fitness instructor JEANINNE GRAYSON is offering FREE live Virtual Chair Yoga classes through Zoom each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at

10:00am until the clubhouse reopens.

Jeannine welcomes anyone from the community to contact her by phone or email to receive a link for joining the sessions. After you contact Jeaninne to

receive the link, you will be virtually signing a waiver of release of liability when you sign in to your class.

Jeaninne Grayson (505) 410-3241

centernow@yahoo.com www.suite-success.com

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Clubs & Groups Alegria Hospital Outreach

Basic Bridge

Beading

Bible Fellowship

Bingo

Bocce

Bridge

Bunco

Cribbage

Curious Communicators

Discussion Group

Five Crowns

Friday Arts

Friday Morning Craft Group

Games Night

Genealogy Group

Mah Jongg

Mexican Train Dominos

Music Makers

Rare Bear Group

Rummikub and Pegs & Jokers

The Mystery Book Group

Travelers

Veterans Outpost

Water Volleyball

Words to Devour Book Club

World Cuisine Meeting

UFO

Jigsaw Puzzles https://thejigsawpuzzles.com/

Mahjong https://www.free-play-

mahjong.com/

Bridge https://www.247bridge.com/

Chess https://www.chess.com/play/

computer

Trivia https://www.sporcle.com/

Crossword http://freedailycrosswords.com/

Sudoku https://sudoku.com/

Game Time Online

Beat the crowds and reduce your exposure risk during these special

shopping hours, exclusively for those 60 years of age or older:

Smith’s Opening early on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 7:00am to 8:00am, including waiving pick up fees. Walmart Tuesdays (only) stores will open one hour early. Target Wednesdays (only) stores will open one hour early. Dollar General Opening one hour early every day, Whole Foods Opening one hour early every day, Albertson’s and Safeway Opening from 7:00am to 9:00am, Mondays and Thursdays (only). Big Lots Reserving first hour of every day.

Safety Shopping

If your group is adapting to meeting in the virtual world, or if you just want to relay information about your club, you can communicate through the Special

Edition newsletter, published bi-monthly in May.

All clubs and groups are welcome to submit articles with information relevant to their interests. Please email articles to hphillips@associatedasset.com

by May 13 for publication on Friday, May 15.

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Spring Spritzers

When you think of cocktails, your first thought probably isn't your immune system. The trick to creating a wellness elixir is to use simple, natural mixers, like fresh fruits and herbs, and go easy on the sugar. These

ingredients carry natural sweetness and a burst of flavor, but can also pack some serious immune-boosting properties.

BLACKBERRY CUCUMBER SKINNY MOJITO

DESCRIPTION A low-calorie, low-sugar mojito with fresh blackberries, cucumber, sparkling water and Key Lime Rum. Only 90 calories and 7 grams of sugar. If you use plain, light rum it will only have 1 gram of sugar but won’t taste as sweet.

BOTANICAL WATER COLLINS (NON-ALCOHOLIC MOCKTAIL)

1.5 oz. botanical water*

1 oz. fresh lemon juice

1 oz. simple syrup (this can be regular simple or spiced up any way you choose)

Pinch of sea salt

Sparkling water

*Botanical water: You can make a substitute for botanical water at home. Simply infuse filtered water with citrus, fresh herbs and botanicals in your fridge for at least eight hours, and then strain the solids out. This adds depth and complexity to any beverage.

In a shaker over ice, combine botanical water, lemon juice, simple syrup and salt. Shake until cold. Strain into a Collins glass over ice. Top with sparkling water. If you want to finish off your drink with a garnish, thinly slice the fruit of your choice — pear and pineapple work well — brush the sliced fruit with simple syrup and bake on the lowest setting (usually 200 F) for 2-3 hours.

recipe courtesy of NPR’s

INGREDIENTS

2 blackberries

3 cucumber slices

3 springs of fresh mint

1.5–3 oz of Key Lime Rum (or Light Rum)

1 Blackberry Cucumber sparkling water (LaCroix)

Ice

INSTRUCTIONS Add blackberries and mint to your glass and muddle them together using the back of a spoon. Place two cucumber slices into the glass, add ice, rum and top with sparkling water. Garnish the rim of the glass with a slice of cucumber and serve.

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Cinco de Mayo Quarantine Cuisine

Celebrate at home this year on Taco Tuesday, May 5 with this easy-to-make recipe

Green Chile Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast

2 cloves garlic

1 fresh jalapeno

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

Water

1 can (7-ounce) diced green chiles

8 warm corn tortillas

1 small avocado, sliced

1 cup red cabbage, shredded

Fresh cilantro, to taste

Preparation

1. In a medium saucepan, add chicken, garlic, jalapeno, and broth. Add water to cover the chicken. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Discard garlic and jalapeno, re-serving cooking liquid.

2. In a skillet, add green chiles and shredded chicken. Cook over low heat, stirring until warmed through and sauce is thickened. Add reserved cooking liquid as needed to keep the chicken moist.

3. Serve with warmed corn tortillas, avocado, cabbage, and cilantro.

Ingredient Variations and Substitutions

Use any type of tortilla that you like. Look for whole grain options, if possible.

You can also leave out the tortillas and serve the chicken on top of lettuce to make a taco salad

or with brown rice and beans to make taco bowls.

Cooking and Serving Tips

Serve tacos with a side of low-sodium canned black beans for a quick and easy meal. Add any toppings you like, such as your favorite salsa, tomatoes, or a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.

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Coconut Margarita

Ingredients

1 cup ice 2 ounces tequila 1 ounce Cointreau 3/4 ounces lemon juice 1½ ounces coconut milk 1 spoon shredded coconut Instructions

Place all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth and serve.

To create a mocktail version, replace the tequila with 3 ounces of coconut water and replace the Cointreau with orange juice.

CINCO DE MAYO QUARANTINE COCKTAIL

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Theatre Thrills

As lockdowns continue to keep theaters dark on Broadway and beyond, arts institutions have helped

keep the ghost light burning by providing filmed versions of stage shows to audiences at home. Now

composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is pitching in as well.

The composer is offering free broadcasts of the greatest Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals,

including such megahits as

A different Lloyd Webber musical streams each week on THE SHOWS MUST GO ON!, a new YouTube channel devoted to this project. Each show goes live on the channel on Friday at

12:00pm MT and usually remains viewable for 48 hours afterward.

In addition to full-length videos, the channel streams clips and behind-the-scenes footage (The Maestro has already shared several individual songs & performed by himself at his piano).

Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration will be available on YouTube for 48 hours starting Friday, May 1 at 12:00pm MT

To access The Shows Must Go On! YouTube channel for live streaming and more:

and

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Theatre Thrills

Free access to five PBS Great Performances versions of major theatrical productions plus much

more is now available online!

Much Ado About Nothing: This delightful 2019 Shakespeare in the Park staging of the Bard's tart-tongued romcom stars Orange Is the New Black's radiant Danielle Brooks and an adorably goofy Grantham Coleman as two too-witty longtime enemies whose friends plot to get them together. Director Kenny Leon's all-black production is powered by strong women of color.

Present Laughter: Kevin Kline pops bon mots like bonbons as an egotistical actor in this splendid 2017 Broadway revival of Noël Coward's witty 1939 comedy, directed by Moritz Von Stuelpnagel. Kline deservedly won his third Tony Award for this performance; the marvelous party of a supporting cast includes Cobie Smulders, Kate Burton, Kristine Nielsen and Reg Rogers. Harold Prince: The Director’s Life: Few people have had as enormous an impact on Broadway history as the late Hal Prince, who produced or directed shows including West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Company, Sweeney Todd and The Phantom of the Opera. This documentary tribute includes archival footage as well as interviews with Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Angela Lansbury and many more. Red: John Logan’s biographical two-hander about the abstract expressionist painter Marc Rothko won a 2010 Tony Award for Best Play. The writing is a little blocky, with plenty of heavy talk about art and commerce, but Alfred Molina is excellent (as usual) as the raging artist; in this recording of the 2018 West End revival, Alfred Enoch plays Rothko’s bullied young assistant and foil (a role for which Eddie Redmayne won an Olivier and a Tony).

The Sound of Music: You know the story: Stern dad falls for governess, kids learn music, Nazis rise, sixteen goes on seventeen. Even if the smash Julie Andrews film version is one of your favorite things, you might enjoy this 2015 live U.K. broadcast of the stage version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1959 musical, which differs from the movie in several ways. The cast includes Kara Tointon, Julian Ovenden, and British musical-theater stalwart Maria Friedman as the Mother Abbess.

Click here for free access through May 27

or clink any link above for a specific performance

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ARTIST’S ALLEY

cross-platform

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their

curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley have created the daily live-streamed

series STARS IN THE HOUSE.

Stars in the House is a combination of music, community, and education, with musical

performances by stars remotely from their home and conversations with Seth and James between each tune.

Upcoming on Saturday, May 2 @6:00pm: An Evening with Chita Rivera and Friends

Unlike the Stars In The House series, the PLAYS IN THE HOUSE readings are only available to view as a live-stream. Please make sure you mark your calendar for

12PM Mountain Time on Wednesdays and Saturdays so you don't miss these amazing performances!

Upcoming Plays:

5/6 - TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS: By Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) 5/9 - BLITHE SPIRIT: By Noël Coward, Starring Leslie Uggams

For access:

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Nightly Opera Streams

Friday, May 1 Viewers’ Choice: Verdi’s Aida

Starring Leontyne Price, Fiorenza Cossotto, James McCracken, & Simon Estes Conducted by James Levine

Saturday, May 2 Verdi’s Luisa Miller

Starring Sonya Yoncheva, Piotr Beczała, & Plácido Domingo Conducted by Bertrand de Billy

Sunday, May 3 Borodin’s Prince Igor

Starring Oksana Dyka, Anita Rachvelishvili, & Ildar Abdrazakov Conducted by Gianandrea Noseda

Monday, May 4 Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro

Starring Renée Fleming, Cecilia Bartoli, Susanne Mentzer, Dwayne Croft, & Sir Bryn Terfel Conducted by James Levine

Tuesday, May 5 Thomas’s Hamlet

Starring Marlis Petersen, Jennifer Larmore, Simon Keenlyside, & James Morris Conducted by Louis Langrée

Wednesday, May 6 Saariaho’s L’Amour de Loin

Starring Susanna Phillips, Tamara Mumford, & Eric Owens Conducted by Susanna Mälkki

Thursday, May 7 Strauss’s Capriccio

Starring Renée Fleming, Sarah Connolly, Joseph Kaiser, Russell Braun, Morten F. Larsen, & Peter Rose Conducted by Sir Andrew Davis

Friday, May 8 Viewers’ Choice: Puccini’s La Bohème

Starring Renata Scotto and Luciano Pavarotti Conducted by James Levine

Saturday May 9 To Be Announced

Sunday, May 10 Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci

Cavalleria Rusticana: Starring Eva-Maria Westbroek, Marcelo Álvarez, & George Gagnidze Pagliacci: Starring Patricia Racette, Marcelo Álvarez, & George Gagnidze

Conducted by Fabio Luisi

The streams are also available through the Met Opera on Demand apps for Apple, Amazon, Roku devices, & Samsung Smart TV. To access without logging in, click “Browse and Preview” in the apps for connected TV, and

“Explore the App” on tablets and mobile devices.

For more information and to access the performance streams:

Streams become available at 5:30pm MST and remain accessible for on-demand viewing until 4:30pm the following day.

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