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In this issue we also catch up with Ray Corliss. Ray is an 88-year old entrepreneur who somehow finds enough hours in a day to operate two businesses. He has a furniture repair business specializing in Cane, Wicker, Danish Cord and Fiber Rush and has just started a new business as the representative for World of Products, a web-based mail order business.

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“Art as a Way to Get Out of a Bad Place” Dr. Mark VonnegutOctober 4, 6:30 PMFree @ UNM Continuing Education Auditorium1634 University Blvd NEOctober 7, 10:30 AM“How Important is Diagnosis? How Good Are We at It?”Dr. Mark Vonnegut Free @ Domenici Center Auditorium - Room 1220, UNM CampusRegister at http://IDEASinPsychiatry.unm.edu or call 505-272-3592. This will enable IDEAS in Psychiatry to notify you of any changes or cancellations due to unanticipated events.

Mark Vonnegut, MD, has lived with voices for much of his life. There

are the voices of strangers making assumptions about him due to his famous father author Kurt Vonnegut. There are the voices of children and parents in his

successful pediatric practice in Quincy, Massachusetts. And there are the voices, mostly silenced by lithium, that have spurred him to use writing and painting as therapeutic responses to his own mental illness. It will be Dr. Vonnegut’s own strong voice that New Mexicans are invited to listen to this month.

IDEAS in Psychiatry, an institute at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center dedicated to educating health care professionals and the public about mental illness, will host Dr. Mark Vonnegut for two illuminating – and free – public presentations in Albuquerque. The first, “Art as a Way to Get out of a Bad Place,” will be at the UNM Continuing Education Auditorium, Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 PM. During this talk, Dr. Vonnegut will show slides of his paintings to illustrate his points.

The second presentation, “How Important is Diagnosis? How Good Are We at It?,” will be the Psychiatry Grand Rounds on

Friday, October 7, 10:30 AM in the Domenici Center East Building, Auditorium: Room 1220.

In his first book, The Eden Express: A Memoir of Insanity, Vonnegut chronicled the astounding journey he took as a young adult, and self-described “hippie,” through the first episodes of what was then thought to be paranoid schizophrenia. Thirty-five years later, the award-winning pediatrician has published Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness, Only More So. In some ways, this second memoir is a continuation of the first. However, Dr. Vonnegut brings a new maturity to his topic, born of more experience and living. There are the descriptions of Vonnegut’s often chaotic childhood, his self-doubt and courage at Harvard Medical School, and the gut-wrenching details of his fourth psychotic break when he was taken to the same hospital at which he worked.

However, Vonnegut has now lived decades with what was ultimately diagnosed as Bipolar Disorder. His upcoming presentations, like his vivid paintings, are sure to provide those willing to read, listen or look, an inside-out understanding of the day-to-day struggles and successes in a life touched by mental illness.

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Pari Noskin is the Program Manager, IDEAS in Psychiatry


In going over a list of New Mexico’s 33 counties recently, I noticed that three of them were named for prominent territorial politicians -– Solomon

Luna, Jose Francisco Chaves, and Thomas B. Catron.A closer look revealed that a total of 16 counties

bear the names of men who made some mark on our history. I decided there was a story here.

For instance, five counties have the names of U.S. presidents: Lincoln, McKinley, Grant, T.R. Roosevelt,

and Harding. The first two were probably so honored because there were martyred in office.

Presidents Grant and Roosevelt were war heroes and much admired in New Mexico. The undistinguished 29th president, Warren G. Harding, however, seems to have gotten his name on a New Mexico county simply because he came to office in the year it was created, 1921.

Puzzling is the reason for the naming of Colfax County, on its forming in 1869. At that date, the U.S. vice-president-elect was Schuyler Colfax of New York, then making a tour of the West. Later, he would be accused of involvement in shady deals, accepting bribes, and peddling influence.

In 1917, De Baca County was established on the Pecos River with its seat at Ft. Sumner. It was named for Gov. Ezequiel C. de Baca, New Mexico’s second governor after statehood. He died in Santa Fe of tuberculosis only 49 days after assuming office. (Editor’s note: C. de Baca did serve a full term as the state’s first Lt. Governor and played a major role in writing the state’s constitution which includes the requirement that all Spanish speaking children be taught in Spanish until they learn English.)

Some of the individuals who left their names on New Mexico counties would have to be judged fairly obscure by today’s standards. Among them was Francis J. Torrance, a plumbing-fixtures executive who came out from the East to speculate in New Mexico for land and railroads. He was a key figure in development of the Santa Fe Central Railroad, which ascended the Estancia Valley to the capital in 1903.

Even more obscure was the name attached to Quay County, whose seat is Tucumcari. Matthew S. Quay was a powerful and unscrupulous U.S. senator from Pennsylvania. He exerted pressure in Congress to push forward New Mexico’s long bid for statehood, earning him the undying gratitude for New Mexicans.

In reality, the senator owned stock in the Santa Fe Central and hoped that with statehood his railroad investment would soar.

Curry County on the Texas line was named in 1909 for our next-to-last territorial governor, George Curry, who was still in office when the Legislature acted. Although well known in his time, had Curry not seen his name bestowed on a county, he would be almost forgotten today.

Other men who achieved permanent fame by leaving their names on New Mexico counties were Joseph C. Lea and Charles B. Eddy, both ranchers and developers in southeastern New Mexico.

It is perhaps worth noting that New Mexico’s two most recently formed counties, Los Alamos and Cibola, were given nonpersonalized names. That seems to conform to new socio-political attitudes that emerged in the 20th century.

Oh! And we are still waiting for a county to be graced with a woman’s name.

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Ray Corliss is an institution at La Vida Llena Life Care Retirement Community. He

was there 15 years ago when it was being built and they employed him to do the striping of the parking lot. But that was just one of his many careers; Ray has embarked on at least two more since then.

Newly arrived at La Vida Llena15 years ago, he observed a 92 year-old resident by the name of Richard Wareham caning chairs. Ray befriended Richard and asked if he could teach him the caning business – which Richard was most happy to do. And the rest is history as they say – Ray has been caning chairs ever since and last year, through November and December, he had more business than he could handle. Ever the businessman, he has been advertising in Prime Time for more than 10 years as Corliss Enterprise, specializing in Cane chairs, Fiber Rush, Danish Cord and Wicker furniture repair. He of course is the best salesman for his work and will

take the time to graphically show you the process of canning from beginning to end.

At 88 years old, and at the consternation of his adult children, Roy has become the representative for World of Products, a web-based, mail order catalog business that features knick-knacks and a veritable cornucopia of other decorative and useful products.

He launched this business to fill in the summer months when furniture repair business slows down.

Of his new business Ray says, “It’s like being able to access a world of products from your easy chair.” To market this new venture he distributes catalogs to whoever is interested. He says he is targeting manicurist facilities in the area, which seem to be open to providing a catalog for their customers to peruse, while they get their nails done.

Retired at 73, Ray has health

problems that confine him to oxygen and a wheelchair, to maintain his strength. Originally a farmer, Ray has seen occupations come and go – some of which included running an office cleaning business and a parking lot striping company. He says his ability in geometry helped him in the latter. Today he continues to explore other options to pay the bills as well as staying involved and mentally healthy.

“I’m a full-blooded maniac,” says Ray, whose origin was in Maine. There he went to school and met his wife, Elizabeth. She applied to Maine schools as a teacher and they settled down in the most northern part of the state where she perceived she would be least affected by her allergies.

Ultimately the couple would move to Albuquerque and La Vida Llena, where Elizabeth succumbed to illness last April. Her essence and

memorabilia are still very much a part of Ray’s surroundings. As you enter his room there is an award in an old frame for the “Best

English teacher.” A nameplate from what must have been her desk still peeks out of a computer shelf unit. And, of course, her picture is prominently displayed.

The struggle to stay alive and to contribute to society still lives in Ray. “My goal has always been to make the world a better place for others because of my being here, and as a result I’ve enjoyed what I’ve done always.”

Ray lives his philosophy – as treasurer of La Vida Llena’s employee appreciation committee, he raised $116,000 last year and has a goal of $120,000 for this year

Ray is available to do caning, for a catalog of World of Products, contact him at The Corliss Corner Store, 505-977-5161 or go to his website: www.corlisscorner.com.

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This year the Albuquerque In-ternational Balloon Fiesta is celebrating its 40th anniver-

sary. To commemorate this Balloon Fiesta is releasing an official com-memorative and beautiful book documenting that history. The book features almost 200 photographs from the event, highlighting some of the most exciting moments in the Balloon Fiesta’s rich history.

This book will be a walk down memory lane for many and an education for others, describing in detail the people who, over all these years, shaped this spectacular event. It is edited by Dick Brown, a licensed commercial balloon pilot since 1973 and former submariner and engineer; Tom McConnell, a balloon pilot since 1973 and retired professor of pathology; Paul Rhetts, a balloon crew member since 1991 and award-winning book author;

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Music in Corrales, the Corrales Cultural Arts Council’s (CCAC)

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Our venue, the iconic Historic Old San Ysidro Church which was remodeled, is central to Music in Corrales. Evelyn Curtis Losack, then-president of the Historical Society, and musician and teacher Beth Scott believed the renovated building would be a perfect place for a concert series that brought together the people of Corrales.

Losack and Scott joined with other local musicians and teachers in 1987 to form the first Corrales Cultural Arts Council (CCAC)

under the auspices of the Cor-rales Historical Society. The first season, beginning in January 1988, consisted of only two concerts, but by the next year the CCAC was presenting eight or nine concerts a season, as it does today.

Over the last 10 years the CCAC, still completely staffed by vol-unteers, has become larger and more complex, attracting members with diverse skills. Included in this group are experts in busi-ness practices, finance, data base management, grant writing and fundraising. The CCAC is no lon-ger part of the Historical Society, having acquired its own status as a nonprofit organization. The group is now organized into a variety of committees such as artistic selec-tion, Music in Schools, public-ity, production and development. However, the original goals of the organization are still central to our vision: to present exceptional mixed genre music in a beautiful setting.

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Recently I was working on a crossword puzzle. (I resisted these exercises for the longest

time, seeing them as a too idle pas-time for old fogies, but I finally got hooked. I guess it's official now, the fogie stuff).

The clue was "African cattle pen" and what finally emerged, not easily, was the Afrikaans word "kraal." I thought, now wait just a minute, we have an English word for cattle pen "corral" that's just a wee bit too similar to be a mere coincidence. So, I laid the puzzle down and launched my own word expedition. And this is where that historic trail of breadcrumbs took me.

It turns out that our word "corral" came, by way of Spanish, from a 17th century Latin word for wagon. (And what do you get when you circle the wagons but a corral, of sorts, a word, which we also use as a verb in that same way). But we're still a long way from Africa. Could a word travel that far?

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Southwest, it all starts with a little bit of spice. What other language borrowed heavily from Latin? In the 17th century, the Portuguese used the same word in the same way and they were heavily involved in the maritime spice trade. In fact they made so much loot from it that a number of other countries got into the act. After all, a little bit of spice traded for a whole lot of currency, and it was much easier to ship than a galley full of slaves.

That still doesn't quite get us to Africa though. Probably not much there to trade for spice.

But one of the countries diving into the spice trade was the Dutch. They muscled their way into this Portuguese enterprise big time. In fact, the Dutch government went so far as to grant their trading company practically the full powers of a government entity, including minting its own currency, and establishing its own colonies. And one of their stopovers turns out to be in West Africa. It turns out that the Dutch, along with their spicy goods and a few Portuguese words, it would

seem, brought their own homegrown colonizers to West Africa, where they settled and intermarried with the local population. It has been said that the Afrikaans language, for all respects, is a dialect of Dutch. Out in this outpost I suppose they could get pretty creative and come up with their own language, borrowing from any number of sources.

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little livestock, for which they would be able to put to good use one of those . . . kraals.

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I’ve always been a half-full kind of person. A positive and an optimistic outlook have been

my moniker. Now I’ve become aware of how important this demeanor may be to my longevity.

Over the last couple of years, many studies have reported positive benefits of a positive attitude. In a recent issue of Archives of General Psychiatry researchers from the Netherlands reported “a predisposition toward optimism seemed to provide a survival benefit in elderly subjects with relatively short life

expectancies otherwise.” A group of 100,000 women participated in the Women’s Health Initiative study. The survival benefit was 14 percent better for women who were optimistic compared to pessimistic. In addition, optimists developed less heart disease over the eight-year study. When we are in a positive mood, people like us better, and friendship, love, and associations are more likely to become established. In contrast, negative emotions impair our tolerance of situations, and limit our creativity. Positive emotions open us up to new ideas and new experiences.

By definition optimism is “an inclination to anticipate the best possible outcome.” Ornstein & Sobel define optimism as “the tendency to seek out, remember, and expect pleasurable experiences. It is an active priority of the person, not merely a reflex that prompts us to look on the sunny side.” The practice of “positive denial” helps keep hopes up, sustains morale, improves health, and reduces anxiety.

A positive attitude and belief in the body’s own healing abilities can certainly supplement medical treatment, but should never replace it. Cancer patients have been studied using a portion of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) called Optimism-Pessimism scale (PSM). Over 500 patients who had completed the MMPI almost 18 years prior to receiving their lung cancer diagnosis between 1997 and 2006 were included. Patients (both women and men) classified as having an optimistic attitude survived an average of six months longer compared with the patients with a pessimistic attitude.

The principal investigator Paul Novotny MS of this Mayo Clinic study stated "this six-month potential benefit related to an optimistic attitude is more impressive when one considers that the median survival time for this patient population with lung cancer is less than one year."

Cancer patients often suffer pain and fatigue that can profoundly impact their quality of life as well as their functional ability both physically and mentally. There are well established methods both traditional and complimentary aimed at relief for these patients.

A Michigan State University study has found that cancer patients with more optimistic outlooks were better able to manage their cancer pain, while those patients who had a strong sense of mastery, or control over their environment,

experienced less severe fatigue on top of being able to better manage their pain. This study like others studied personality traits including dispositional optimism and mastery. The Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, found that those participants who had higher levels of mastery reported feeling less severe pain as well as lower levels of fatigue. Of note, the researchers stated that there was not much difference in the degree of optimism and mastery detected between patients whose cancers were detected early and those who were suffering from late stage disease. This is an important point as it rules out, to some degree, the possibility that optimistic attitudes may have been caused by less severe disease and pain, rather than vice versa.

In another study, seniors who believed they were in “poor” health were nearly three times more likely to die within seven years than those who rated their health as “excellent.” The self-ratings more accurately predicted who would die than the doctors’ objective reports. People who thought they were in poor health (despite the fact that their doctors had given them a clean bill of health) had a slightly greater risk of dying sooner than health optimists. Those who saw themselves as well (even though doctor’s reports suggested that they had poor health) lived slightly longer. Please remember that optimism does have limits on what it can accomplish. Biological factors often dominate, and no amount of positive thinking will reverse them. Still, optimistic thinking can help you to prevent some illnesses, and cope better with others. Healthy thinking may not prolong your survival, but it can help you maximize your health and functioning in the meantime.

So what are we to do with this information? Physicians treating seniors with or without cancer should encourage, promote, and take advantage of optimistic traits in their patients to help them more effectively manage their care. Even if this intervention doesn’t result in an increase in longevity and if biology obtains the upper hand what have we lost? We‘ve laughed more, shared more and “lived” more. Abraham Lincoln once said “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

Remember the glass is half-full and smile, for someone may just come by to fill it up!

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recognized for both exceptional client and employee satisfaction gives me and my staff tremendous gratification. We have worked hard to achieve excellence in all we do and we appreciate this recognition by our clients and caregivers,” said David Foster, Maroland’s President.

The selection process for the “Best of Home Care” includes the evaluation of client and employee satisfaction in areas such as agency training, communication, overall quality of care, caregiver performance, caregiver morale, response to problems and recommendation of services to name a few.

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Often my patients ask me about remedies for their pets. I always refer them

to their veterinarian and I often recommend they try to go as natural as possible and choose products with the NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) seal. The animal supplement industry has created great low risk products that consumers can count on. If armed with the correct information, you can make a wise choice for your animal.

Many pet formulas are similar to human formulations. If the pet has digestive issues, enzymes are appropriate. For example, Protease, Lipase and common with dogs and cats, Alpha-Amylast is a wonderful prescription. Formulas for joints

often contain Glucosamine, Chondroitin. For pain, aspirin is commonly added to mixtures. For skin ailments, or to create a luxurious coat, EPA and DHA are wonderful. Other skin issues might respond wonderfully to Aloe Vera or Oatmeal baths. Omega Fatty acids actually help to keep excessive shedding down. Believe it or not, even a restless animal can be calmed with herbal remedies containing chamomile or valerian root! To keep teeth healthy, with the sweet taste dog’s love without sugar, try products containing sorbitol. Many natural animal products became popular with pets, because of their history of use for similar human conditions.

Not all pet symptoms match human symptoms and not all treatments that are used for similar presentations are appropriate, or even safe for that matter, with animals. This is where expert guidance can be really useful. Expert guidance might be a two-pronged approach if you are dealing with something serious, including seeing a professional and then evaluating the products

prescribed afterwards. What is wonderful for the

consumer of these products and ultimately your animal is that there is a checks and balances system in place for natural pet health solutions. The focus of the NASC is with non-human food chain animal health products. These primarily provide supportive maintenance for dogs, cats and horses. The NASC is driven to protect animals and find ways to continually improve the quality of supplements available on the market.

The database developed by the NASC contains member information, products, along with full ingredient disclosure, as well as an Adverse Event Reporting System that links complaints, to physical effects, to products. The events are confidentially aggregated by ingredient, product, SKU and member, and made available to the FDA. These events are required for reporting for an NASC member.

When you are looking for a health product for your animal friend, choose wisely. Look into

adequate dosage and make sure you don’t make the mistake of choosing a dog product for your cat, or vice versa. Even though some products are recommended that way by your vet because of animal weight or other factors, leave that thinking to the pros. Keep your product lines straight and dispense responsibly to your pet. More isn’t always better. Stick with the NASC seal and if you notice a problem with the product, do your part, and report anything that causes alarm. Staying on top of animal health is a wonderful way to extend your own personal healthy lifestyle. A healthy animal is a happy animal!

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At Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital, it is well known that a little fur goes a long way toward health and

happiness.Bonnie Hughes takes her Labradoodle,

Mocha, around the hospital to visit the patients a few times a week. It is evident that just having Mocha and his friends around gives patients the energy and comfort they need for days full of rehab therapy.

Through Therapy Dogs Inc., Bonnie leads a pack of volunteers whose dogs are trained, tested and registered for just this kind of work. They sit, they stay, they comfort. There are now about 55 volunteers throughout the city; five volunteers are regulars at Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital.

On a recent visit to Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital, patients welcomed Mocha, a Chihuahua named Adobe, a Goldendoodle named Bailey and a

Bedlington terrier called Ricky into their hearts. The patients talked about missing their dogs at home. They reminisced about childhood pets. They were removed, if but for a moment, from the circumstances of hospital life.

That, Bonnie says, is the goal. Kathy Calande, an LPN at Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital, agrees that the visits are tremendously helpful for the patients. Kathy said the dogs help motivate the patients and help them work on their motor skills through simple acts, such as petting, holding and giving treats. “A lot of these patients have pets at home and they don’t get to see them,” she said. “They are so uplifted by the therapy dogs. They just bring such joy. You should see them afterward. It really makes an enormous difference.”

For more information about volunteering, call Bonnie Hughes at 505.922.0322 or visit www.therapydogs.com.

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By William Conner

The Senior Olympics, now in its 23rd year, gives active seniors from across the

country a chance to compete in everything from badminton to the triathlon. The games are the largest multi-sport event for seniors in the world and have been growing in popularity since their inception in 1987.

The games are held in every state in the country with winners advancing to the National Senior Games, which were held this year in Houston. This July, hundreds of seniors braved the unspeakable heat and downright impolite humidity Texas prides itself on for a chance to bring home the gold. As it should be in a right and just world, a New Mexican was on hand to steal some of the spotlight from the Lone Star State.

With her infectious and ever-

present laugh and seemingly boundless energy, at 64, Gloria Analla is putting an arrow straight through the picture of a senior passively growing old in a rocking chair. Like more and more baby boomers, Gloria never considered a quiet and mundane trek through the golden years a viable option.

Gloria discovered the Senior Olympics in 2004 through her involvement with the Elderly Program at Isleta Pueblo were she worked teaching elderly Tiwa tribal members about healthy and active living.

“I didn’t know what to do at first, so I started with horseshoes,” she recalls. Gloria took to the sport immediately and soon found herself at nationals in Pittsburg with a shiny new gold medal around her neck and a sense that she could do just about anything. Anything, it just so happens, includes picking up a totally new

sport she’d never so much as attempted before.

After exploring other sports such as air rifle and Frisbee, in 2008, Gloria decided to try her hand at archery. She’d grown up watching her brother bow hunt, but had never picked up a bow. The sport seemed like a worthy challenge, so she became determined to compete, even if it meant being the lone female on the pueblo team. As a self-described tomboy, keeping up with the guys—even those a few years her junior—has

always been something that comes naturally to her and soon she was on the range once again making the men folk step up their game.

Under the tutelage of Senior Olympic veteran, Herman Lente, Gloria began training three days a week and lifting weights on off days to build up the strength needed tp master the 48-pound pull of her compound bear bow. Though 48 pounds might not seem a herculean amount at first blush, keep in mind that Gloria is often required to fire 90 shots (30 shots from 40, 50 and 60 yards) in a single competition. Taken cumulatively, that’s like lifting a full-sized sedan…with one arm.

But archery isn’t just a test of strength. “It’s all about feel,” Gloria says as she slowly and deliberately takes aim at the target 30 yards in the distance. She lets the arrow fly and it finds home just above the bull’s-eye. When asked what the secret to mastery archery is, she replies with just a single word, “practice.”

Soon, sooner in fact than anybody could ever have expected, all that practice and hard work started paying off big time. One short year after taking up the sport, Gloria found herself making room on her shelves for a variety of medals including two golds won at nationals.

She attributes much of her success is being able to

communicate with her coach, Herman, in Tiwa, the ancestral language of the Isleta. “It really helps because nobody knows what we’re saying.” With the familiar sound of her native tongue soothing her nerves and giving her focus, she was able to perform under pressure just as though she was alone in her backyard back on the pueblo and outshoot much more seasoned competitors.

When asked what her three granddaughters, Deandra, 11, Briana, 6 and Hayley, 4 think of what grandma’s accomplished, she beams, “Oh, they’re very proud of me.” Gloria makes sure her grandkids stay as active as she does during their time with her. “We play softball, soccer—there’s no sitting around.” Just from talking to her and seeing her boundless energy first hand, one gets the impression that it might be the kids who do the keeping up with Gloria most of the time.

As for her son, Dominic, Gloria blushes, “He’s always keeping up with me when I’m away. He’s always calling me to see how I did.”

She says the only secret to staying young is “never sitting still, never slowing down.”

True to that philosophy, Gloria plans to follow up her gold medal performance at last August games with another win next year and doesn’t plan to hang up her bow any time soon.

Taking Aim on Life

Gloria Analla practicing with her modern bow and arrows.

Gloria Analla hopes to be adding to her medal collection.

Photography by Ashley Benjamin


By Cecilia Acosta

New Mexico Senior Olympics (NMSO) provides adults 50 to 90+ years old with the opportunity to participate in

three team sports in addition to 26 individual sports. The annual Team Tournaments for Volleyball, Softball and Basketball are underway now and in full force around the state.

NMSO is a sanctioned member state organization with National Senior Games and every two years qualifies athletes for the National Games held in various cities throughout the country. New Mexico is considered an “Open” state for Team Tournaments and allows teams from outside of New Mexico. In 2004 the NMSO State Board of Directors decided

to separate Team Sports from the Annual Summer Games where individual sports are played and so Open State Team Tournaments were created for Men and Women. Team Tournaments attract some 45 Basketball teams, 30 Softball teams and 25 Volleyball teams. Teams play in 5-year age categories starting at 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75+. Senior teams that have visited New Mexico include Michigan, Utah, Illinois, Indiana, Washington, Nevada, California, Texas, Colorado, and Arizona.

The 2011 Senior Olympics Volleyball was held in August at Rio Rancho and Cleveland High Schools and attracted 37 Teams - 13 Women’s, 11 Men’s and 13 Co-Ed teams from ages 50 – 85. The oldest player was Al Beechetle from Las Cruces at 85 years young and he played on the Afterburners Men’s 75+ team.

Team Softball will be held in Rio Rancho Sept. 9-11 and Basketball will be in Santa Fe Nov. 4-6, 2011.

Spectators are welcome at no charge.Senior Olympics Team Tournaments

are open to all seniors 50+ with no pre-qualifying necessary. To register, print registration and roster forms from www.nmseniorolympics.org or call 888-623-6676.

In addition to the competition, athletes attending the Senior Olympics Tournaments have the chance to catch up with friends and share in the camaraderie of the games at the Tournament Social Mixer, free to the players. Awards go to first, second and third place winners.

Volunteers are always needed and welcome at the Team Tournaments. For more information call New Mexico Senior Olympics in Roswell, NM at 888-623-6676 or email us at [email protected].

Senior Olympics State Games contribute to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of senior adults by focusing attention

on the importance of regular and constructive activity and sports competition.

The Senior Olympics Summer Games are funded in part by the NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department for health promotion activities.

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September is ruled by Virgo until the 23rd when it

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the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are of equal length. The word equinox comes from the Latin meaning "equal night." This also occurs in the Spring, of course, with the vernal equinox and the beginning of Aries. September is known for its big beautiful Harvest Moon, which is full on the 12th. Virgo is symbolized by a Virgin with a shaft of wheat. Virgo is a practical, earth sign. Virgos like to "discard the chaff from the wheat." Because of this innate tendency, Virgos have to be careful of not being overly critical and throwing the baby out with the bath water. They are typically perfectionist and very clean. This is a good thing in the medical profession, where a lot of Virgos are employed, but not such a good thing in personal relationships. However, despite these negative characteristics of typical Virgos, the positives are that they are solid, reliable people. You can count on a

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Read the Manual Your owner’s manual and service booklet carefully is a good read. The auto manufacturer created this information specifically for your car, and it can answer a lot of questions, including which maintenance services you can do at home and which ones require a trained service technician. Heeding this advice can save you time and money in the long run.

Pump or Deflate TiresMake sure your car’s tires are

inflated to the proper pressure (measured in pounds per square inch or PSI). Improperly inflated tires wear out more quickly and can increase the possibility of a dangerous blowout. To find the recommended inflation pressure for your tires, check the tire information decal that is likely located on the driver’s doorjamb, or in your owner’s manual. Do not, however, rely on the PSI figure molded into the sidewall of the tire. You’ll need just one small tool—an air pressure gauge—to check your tire pressure.

Do Not Ignore Signals Becareful with the "check engine" light just because you don’t know what it means. It can actually alert you to a variety of different problems, from a loose gas cap to a faulty oxygen (02) sensor. If the check engine light comes on, first tighten the gas cap to see if that solves your problem. If that doesn’t work, visit your auto technician for further diagnosis, as the problems at-hand could cause increased exhaust emissions and decrease your fuel economy by up to 40 percent (according to the U.S. Department of Energy), potentially costing you more money in the long run than a professional repair would.

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Makes 6 servings Total Recipe Time: 45 to 50 minutesMarinade Time: 6 hours to overnight1 can

(14-1/2 ounces) RoTel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided1/3 cup fresh lime juice2 tablespoons olive oil1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)2 cups cooked brown rice1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium or

regular black beans, drained and rinsed6 medium poblano chili peppers (about 4

inches long)Toppings:Toasted shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds),

crumbled queso frescos and lime wedges (optional)

Drain tomatoes, reserving juice for marinade. Set aside diced tomatoes with green chiles.

Combine reserved tomato juice, 1/2 cup cilantro, lime juice and olive oil in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/3 cup marinade for rice. Place beef steak and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.

Combine rice, reserved 1/3 cup marinade, diced tomatoes, black beans and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Set aside.

Cut slit lengthwise down 1 side of each poblano pepper to create pocket, leaving stem and tip intact. Make another small crosswise cut just below the stem to form T-shaped opening. Remove and discard seeds and membranes, being careful to keep peppers intact.

Spoon rice mixture evenly into peppers. Wrap each tightly in aluminum foil to seal.

Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak in center grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange peppers around steak. Grill steak, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Grill peppers, covered, 25 to 30 minutes (20 to 25 minutes on gas grill) or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through, turning occasionally.

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September always signals the beginning of fall, whether we're in the middle of Indian

summer or feeling a slight crisp-ness in the air. Whatever the tem-perature is outside, our hearts and minds think of falling leaves and the smell of green chile roasting. It is also the time to consider adding a few pieces to your wardrobe to carry you through the holidays and winter.

Question: I love accessories and how they seem to give a finishing touch to an outfit. What is new for the fall?

Fashion Maven: Fur, feathers, and more fur! We started seeing fur and feathers last year and this fall it is stronger than I've seen it in 20 years. Whether real or faux the element of fur always brings excitement to an outfit. Look for fur donuts and fur cuffs that you can slip on virtually any sweater or coat to give it a more dramatic feel. Belts are still big. Look for them in exotic skins or with Milanese-inspired strong buckles and don’t forget skinny little belts with textured studding.

Bright scarves are popular in classic designs.

Q: What is new in purses?FM: The "power clutch," and

structured satchel bag are big this fall. Gucci set the trend with the satchel in bright colors and exotic

skins. Valentino created a very architectural type clutch. You will find popular-priced variations in boutiques and mass retailers so look for something that makes a statement.

Q: Anything new in eye wear?FM: Huge sunglasses have

reappeared, oversized rounds with cat-eye details. Also popular are eye wear with wide side decorated with jewels. Surprisingly, this look goes well with sportswear and late afternoon and evening ensembles.

Q: What are the important pant silhouettes for fall?

FM: Equestrian pants have re-emerged with fabrics that roar "Spanx on turbo charge!" I sold and sold them during my fall show, as they easily took 10-15 pounds off of everyone who tried them on. Leggings will still be important, and ponte knit provides the perfect structure to give your leg a long and lean look without showing every single flaw you have. The high-waisted wide leg pant is the perfect camouflage for those of us with curves. It lengthens the body and hides a multitude of sins. A pair of flowing chiffon pants provides that perfect piece to work with everything in your closet for a comfortable and elegant evening look.

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because it isn't humid enough for them. They do occasionally come into the state on dogs from other parts of the country and occasionally will be found in homes, but not very often. However, if you do get them, you need to know how to control them without having to hire an exterminator.

Steam clean the carpets. This will remove dried blood, carpet fibers and other debris, diluted excrement, some flea larva and their silk, eggs, pupal cocoons, adults, feces and other food sources. Note: Most flea larvae coil themselves around carpet fibers and are not easily removed. Carpet is the perfect flea environment!

• Spray pets with (1 oz. per qt.

water) with a natural flea spray available at www.greenbugallnatural.com.

• Use a hose-end sprayer and spray the yard with citrus-based oils or soaps or dust with neem seed powder to control outside flea sources.

• Put a goose-neck lamp 8" to 10" (with a green light) over a pan of "fizzy" seltzer water with a few drops of dish soap at night. The fleas are attracted to the heat and carbon dioxide and drown.

• Sprinkle salt where animals lie; salt dehydrates the fleas and they die.

• A handful of leaves from the black walnut tree, southernwood, rue, camphor, lavender, sage, rosemary, catnip, pennyroyal, eucalyptus, peppermint, feverfew and tansy can be brewed in a tea pot with boiling water. Steep overnight, strain and spray to repel fleas. Check for allergies and stains before spraying.

• To monitor infestations, slowly walk through suspected areas wearing white knee socks. When the fleas jump on you, you should clearly be able to see them on the socks.

• Outdoors, organic matter can

harbor flea larvae. If you dry out these areas or saturate them with salt water, you will kill flea eggs and larvae.

• As a last resort spray food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE) using a dust mask and goggles to the carpeting (litter boxes, roosts, bedding, furniture and other areas your pet frequents) and then rub some dust (or diluted DE) through your pet’s fur to the skin, especially on the scalp and tail, behind the neck and in any area where your pet can’t bite or scratch. Caution: Diatomaceous earth can dry out your pet’s skin, so lightly use it no more than once a month.

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CALENDARCOMMUNITY EVENTS

Compulsive Gambling. Sandia Resort & Casino supports gambling responsibly. If you are experienc-ing problems caused by gambling, call NM Helpline 1.800.572.1142.

WeekdaysSeniors’ Tai Chi Chuan with

Master Dug Corpolongo. Tuesdays at Manzano Mesa Multigenera-tional Center, 501 Elizabeth Street SE; Thursdays at Highland Senior Center, 131 Monroe NE; and Fri-days at Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro NE, all from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Donations appreciated. Call 266.7271.

First TuesdayAlbuquerque Newcomers Club

Welcome Coffee, 10 AM. Monthly luncheons, dining, book and movie groups, walking, wine tastings and much more. Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte. Call 321.6970 or visit albuquerque-newcomersclub.org.

ThursdaysThe “Albuquerque 50+ Employ-

ment Connection Job Club” assists

senior workers age 50 and over in their job hunt, 10-11:30 AM. Services provided include help with resumes, job searching, and a weekly Job Club. The Job Club is sponsored by the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department and all services are free. For more information email [email protected].

ThursdaysThrough October - Cultural Sun-

sets in Old Town, 6:30–8:30 PM, featuring a variety of multi-cultural performances in music and dance. Each week colorfully costumed groups take the stage to express their native culture. Also make & take crafts. Free. Call 311, visit cabq.gov/cultural-services for a list of performances.

Second ThursdayThe NM Alliance for Retired

Americans building a progressive senior movement. AFSCME Coun-cil Hall, 1202 Pennsylvania NE 1-3 PM. Call 266.2505.

Fourth ThursdayAdoption Support Group - Oper-

ation Identity is a peer led support

group for all members of the adop-tion triad: adult adoptees, birthpar-ents, adoptive parents, grandpar-ents or for anyone with an adoption connection, 7 PM, at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Conference Room B, 8300 Constitution Ave. NE. Call 281.7227.

Third SaturdaysThe Buffalo Range Riders, a

SASS affiliated mounted shooting club, holds a practice/fun match the 3rd Saturday (usually) of each month at Founders Ranch in Edge-wood. Warm up at 10 AM, match at 11 AM. Practices depend on weather conditions. Call Icelady, 263.5619 to confirm dates.

Looking for VolunteersThe Breast Cancer Resource

Center is a nonprofit organiza-tion located at 1009 Bradbury SE, Suite 16. Call Deborah Openden, 242.0605 or email [email protected].

September 11Quintessence: Choral Artists of

the Southwest presents a perfor-mance of Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace and other selections, 3 PM. Free admission or donation accepted for the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Location: V. Sue Cleveland Concert Hall, 4800 Laban Rd. NE, Rio Rancho. Visit, nmsingforpeace.org.

Sept. 227 PM CHS Speaker Series.

Barbe Awalt and Paul Rhetts reveal 400 years of Santos in New Mexico, highlighted with examples from their personal art collection. Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road. www.corraleshis-tory.org, free.

Sept. 24 & 2510 AM to 4 PM12th Annual Mercado Antigua.

At Old Church during Harvest Festival. Shop NM's best artists, including Jerry Montoya, Santero; Diana Lujan, Straw Inlay; Yvonne Martinez, Weaver. Fun kids’ activities! 966 Old Church Road, Corrales. www.corraleshistory.org, free.

September 25Arts in the Park at Carlos Rey

Park, 10601 Benavides Road SW, 1-5 PM. Meet some of Albuquer-que's local artisans, musicians, and performers as well as an Artisan Market and hands-on demonstra-tions. Free. Call 311, visit cabq.gov.

Oct. 16Volcano Vista Talons Dance Team1st Annual Golf Tournament •• Four Man ScrambleLadera Golf Course. Registration: 7 AM •• Tee-off: 8AM •• Cost: $400 per teamor $100 per person, we will be glad to pair you up with someone. This includes 18-holes of golf, riding cart, and lunch. A raffle will be held to win various prizes!A silent auction will also be held! * Longest Drive * Closest to the Pin * Par 5 buy inHole sponsorship will be available for $100. Great for advertising!!For more information please call Henry Lucero @ (505) 934-3300

DANCE

TuesdaysCrazy Eights Square Dance Club,

6:30-9:30 PM, at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4909 Hawk-ins NE. Call Bill at 881.0137.

Square Dance Club 7 to 9 PM at the VFW on 76 Un-

ser Blvd in Rio Rancho. Call Lynne @ 892-5086

HEALTH

September 7, 21First and third Wednesdays -

Caregiver Support Group, 6:30–8 PM. Share feelings, needs and concerns in a supportive nonthreat-ening, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Learn to reduce stress while caring for an aging loved one. No entry fee, refreshments served. At The Albuquerque Grand Senior Living, 1501 Tijeras NE. RSVP to Sharon, 836.5794 or Colleen, 321.0333.

MUSIC

First FridayThe American Recorder Society

meets at 7:15 PM in the adult an-nex at Heights Cumberland Pres-byterian Church, 8600 Academy NE. All skills levels welcome. Call 228.8196 or visit rgrecorders.org/abq.

SaturdaysThrough October - Saturday Ser-

enades in Old Town, all day. Stroll-ing mariachis, live music in patios and courtyards. The music adds to the Old Town ambiance, whether shopping, dining or strolling. Call 311, visit cabq.gov.

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City of Albuquerque, Cultural Services Department

Saturday, September 24 • 1 - 9:30 p.m.

Fun for the Whole Family!• Home Made Salsa Tasting and Judging •

Salsa Music and DanceShowcasing New Mexican Performers

Children's Area Includes Face Painting • Arts & Crafts • Hands on Activities

Special Performance by

Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Cultural Services Department, City of Albuquerque, Richard J. Berry, Mayor.

The Seventh Annual

Albuquerque Singles Over 60

Sept 107:30 PMBobby Shew & John ProulxHistoric Old San Ysidro Church966 Old Church Rd, CorralesFor tickets call 898-0660 $22 in ad-vance and $25 at the door. Bobby Shew, trumpet & flugelhorn; John Proulx, piano & vocals;Michael Glynn, bass; Cal Haines, drums. These four talented jazz performers are recognized for their emotionally evocative renditions of classics as well as improvisa-tional flourishes. Together these renowned musicians bring be-witching interpretations of Disney film themes to start this season by taking us on a spellbinding trip to the Magical Kingdom. For more in-formation contact: Bobby Shew, 28 Villa de Paz, Corrales, NM 87048 or call 505-898-1548. Email [email protected] or visit website www.bobbyshew.com. Program: to be announced from stage

MUSEUMS

Second SaturdaysFamily FunDays at Balloon Mu-

seum highlighting different themes like science, flight, weather and art, and hands-on fun each month. Call, 768.6028.

SPIRIT

MondaysMeditation for beginners,

7-8:30 PM, includes

simple prayers,

a short teaching, and guided medi-tation, $7/class. At Kadampa Medi-tation Center New Mexico, 8701 Comanche NE. Call 292.5293, visit meditationinnewmexico.org.

THEATRE

September 3An Evening with George R.R.

Martin at KiMo Theatre, 7:30-9:30 PM. An evening with #1 New York Times Bestselling author George R. R. Martin. This event is a fundrais-er for the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Libraries' Friends for the Public Library. VIP Tickets are limited. Includes a reception (light refreshments) with the author in the KiMo Gallery and reserved seating during the lecture. General admis-sion, $20; VIP $120. Call KiMo Box Office, 768.3544, visit cabq.gov.

September 10A Journey to the Roof of the

World: Sacred Dances and Chants of Tibet, at KiMo Theatre, 8-10 PM. This incredible performance, filled with elaborate costumes, rich sounds, and movement, will transport you into the heart of their sacred land. Tickets, $15 - $25, at KiMo Box Office, 768.3544.

September 22Over The Rhine with Mary Gau-

thier and Richard Shindell at KiMo Theatre, 7:30-9:30 PM. A journey through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado and New Mexico. Tick-ets, $16 - $26, at KiMo Box Office, 768.3544.

Albuquerque Singles over SixtyJoin a singles meetup group that

offers the opportunity for social networking. If you would like to attend one of our events, join the main Meetup at http://www.meetup.com. After joining Meetup.com, you can then go to Albuquer-que Singles Over Sixty’s website at http://meetup.com/albuquerque singles-over-sixty/ to join SOS. All of the details of events of-fered by SOS will be posted on the SOS website. So if you are sitting around alone, and you are 59 or above, then come on and join Albu-querque Singles Over Sixty! To be a part any of these events contact Susan at [email protected].

Regular events:Thursday strolls at 9:30 AM con-

tact Gail at [email protected] 6 PM Free Line

Dancing Lessons at the Caravan contact Susan at [email protected]

Special events this month include:• Sept. 6SOS Reader’s Book Club, contact Gail at [email protected]• Sept 9Dinner at French restaurant, con-tact Susan at [email protected]• Sept 11Brunch Noon, contact Susan at [email protected] Card Game, contact Susan at [email protected]• Sept 13Lunch at steakhouse at noon, con-tact Susan at [email protected]


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Caregivers

Eldercare by Victoria. Experienced, dependable, honest, spiritual, compassionate. (References) 831-5383

Part/Time companion/caregiver, house sitting. Office or light house cleaning. Clerical, notary, and bonded. Excellent references Call KJ @ 505-836-8672

Loving and patient caregiver with excellent references. Can do PT, OT, range of motion, transfers, etc. Prefer 12 to 13 hour night shift. Call 319-9416

Continuing Ed

SPANISH LESSONS by Native Teacher 10 hours / $90 917-513-4119.

Community Events

Come join fun & friendly Niners 50+ golf group, 9 holes, city courses mthly, yearly membership $10, call Bob 266-7375 or Jim

884-0027Handyman/Yard/Landscape

Handyman - Swamp cooler, winterized, electrical, plumbing, carpentry. Affordable door and window replacement, bath and kitchen remodels. Free estimates. Call 463-4744

Carpenter-Cabinet Maker Handyman, free estimates - small jobs welcome. Established 1969. Call Mike at 884-4138.

Health

Life Insurance for diabetics.For info call Steve 505 986-8011

Seniors’ Tai Chi Chuan with Master Dug Corpolongo Donation Basis: Donations appreciated, but not expected Tuesdays 9:30 to 10:30 am Monzano Mesa Multigenerational Center Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30 am Highland Senior Center Fridays 9:30 to 10:30 am Palo Duro Senior Center Call 266-7271

AGE WELL - FEEL BETTER - STAY STRONGPersonal Training

for 50+ and Post Rehab Fitness for aging parents or for yourself. Rachel Mittleman, M.Ed., CFS 505.401.9828 www.globalmotionfitness.com

Help Wanted

Atencion Family Services Now Paying Self-Directed Caregivers $10.00 per hour. Call 505-301-7308

Caregivers needed for several shifts. Must pass background checks and reference checks. Integrity, honesty & love of elders required. Will need auto with current N.M. driver’s license and current auto insurance. Send resume to [email protected] Do you have a big heart? VistaCare Hospice wants you as a volunteer! Read to a patient or listen to their stories, provide clerical services, run errands, make a difference. Call Wilda at 821-5404.

Volunteers Wanted: Contribute your time and talents to Adelante, a nonprofit agency supporting people with disabilities! Opportunities include administrative, food rescue, gardening/landscaping, homebound friendship, etc. Must pass

background check. Contact Lacey Daniell at 449-4021 or [email protected].

Hospice Volunteer Opportunities“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world” Become a companion on the journey of Life with our patients and families. For more information call our volunteer coordinator. At (505) 217-2490 Hospice de la Luz

Legal

Miscellaneous Services

Free Medical & Adaptive Equipment available for low income seniors and people with disabilities-wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc. Equipment donations also needed, especially

computers! For more information visit www.backinuse.com or call (505) 341-7171.

Lighten Up Window Cleaning20% off with ad. Reasonable ratesImpeccable results. Tim 352-4901

Retail

Bella Diamonds & WatchesWe pay top dollar for gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, gemstones, watches, and more! We make an offer while you wait and pay cash. Call Robert at 884-1024 for more information.

Corliss Enterprises. Specializing in Cane Chairs, Fiber Rush, Danish Cord and Wicker. 977-5161/710-6194 (cell).

For a world of special merchandise from the comfort of your easy chair call Ray Corliss at 977-5161

Transportation

“Need A Lift”Senior and over 50 Transportation

service. Advance notice required. Monday – Friday 505 400-8163

Wanted WWII Memorabilia WWII military items, including guns, knives, bayonets, jackets and other memorabilia. Contact Bert at 505-254-1438.

Gently Used Items Wanted: Furniture, tools, electronics, household items, baby goods, and clothing for the whole family. Drop items off at Adelante, 3900 Osuna Rd NE. To arrange pickup of furniture or large items call 259-6495.

Wanted old postcard collections1900’s – 1950’s preferred440-8540 ask for Rich

The CollaborativeThe Collaborative provides

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Lynne LaFountaine505-803-2191

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By Alexandra Kiska

The Senior Corps is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

In 2009, President Obama signed into law the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, a sweeping expansion of national service that has engaged millions of Americans in addressing local needs through volunteer service.

The Senior Corp has three programs sponsored by the Department of Senior Affairs under the City of Albuquerque. The week of September 19 is Senior Corp Week where three programs that are “Making a Difference for Generations” will be honored. These three programs have made a major impact in the community. This celebration will honor the Foster Grandparent Program, the Senior Companion Program and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Foster Grandparent ProgramThis program provides loving

and experienced tutors and mentors to children and youth with special needs. Seniors assist one-on-one up to two children or youth and

serve between 15 to 40 hours per week. Foster Grandparents provide support to schools, hospitals, drug treatment centers, and child care centers. They review schoolwork, reinforce values, teach parenting skills to young parents and care for premature infants and children with disabilities. Foster Grandparents often maintain an ongoing intensive relationship with the children and youth served for a year or longer. Volunteers must be 55 years of age or older and can receive a small stipend for their work. All Foster Grandparent volunteers receive accident and liability insurance, meals while on duty, reimbursement for transportation and monthly training. This year marks its 45th Anniversary in Albuquerque. Currently there are about 95 volunteers and if you would like to be a part of this program contact Alexandra Kiska 505-764-6412.

Senior Companion ProgramThis program began its life in

1968 as part of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare Administration on Aging. In March of 1973, President Richard Nixon asked Congress to expand the role

of low-income older volunteers who provide person-to-person services. Seven months later the Senior Companion Program was signed into law. Today, the Senior Companion Program helps frail seniors and other adults maintain independence primarily in their own homes. Senior Companions serve between 15 and 40 hours per week and receive a stipend of $2.65 per hour. One volunteer typically provides services to three to five clients. They generally assist with activities of daily living, such as grocery shopping and bill paying, provide friendship and companionship, alert doctors and family members to potential problems and provide respite to family caregivers. The Senior Companion Program is celebrating its 37th year and to participate, contact Josie Cauron Lyons at 764-1612.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

This program was an outgrowth of efforts by private groups and government agencies to create opportunities for engagement, activity, and growth for older Americans. After a successful pilot project, an amendment to the Older Americans Act was made in 1969 making the Retired Senior Volunteer Program a nationwide program. Today, RSVP is one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the nation, engaging more than 400,000 people age 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities. RSVP

volunteers choose how, where and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. The volunteers do not receive monetary incentives, but sponsoring organizations may reimburse for transportation. Seniors interested in becoming an RSVP volunteer may contact Robert Sandoval at 764-1616.

The Corporation is a catalyst for change and a champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give. All volunteers are recognized at annual recognition events for the individual programs. To that end, the Serve America Act increases service opportunities for older Americans by expanding age and income eligibility for Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions. Along with RSVP, these three programs have provided an incredible service to the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County community. A total of 282,490 volunteer hours have been provided by these active volunteers over the past year. This is a monetary value of $4,830,579.

Alexandra Kiska is the Program Manager for the Foster Grandparent Program in Albuquerque

Foster Grandparent Marjorie Williams surrounding by loving students.

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Tuesday Angels have been serving

the Albuquerque community for the last 21 years from the Palo Duro Senior Center. The group began mending clothing and then evolved into creating handmade items from donated fabric and yarn. By 2010 the Angels had donated 1,670 handmade items. These items included; hundreds of pillows, tote bags and backpacks for young HeadStart students. The pillows are used for naps and have pockets to hold small stuffed bears. Older APS students who are homeless receive hats, sleeping bags, and blankets either directly or through Title One or Project Linus. Other recipients include

Carrie Tingley Hospital, homeless shelters, police sub-stations, and the Women’s Housing Coalition; babies who are hospitalized receive knitted hats, baby afghans or quilts; donations to patients receiving Hospice Care include adult bibs, hand and foot warmer pillows, and Foley bag covers; cancer patients receive knitted and crocheted chemo hats and women who have had mastectomies receive arm pit and foot warmer pillows. Tuesday Angels exemplifies the belief that to give is to receive.

After retiring and running out of things to do around the house, Ralph Dodson,

joined the city’s senior companion program. Some of his first clients were retired female officers who he could relate to having served in the military himself. In addition to the usual senior companion duties, Ralph has worked with the Veterans Administration Medical Center to help his ex-military

clients find services to receive free hearing aids and computers and he takes all the time it needs to be with his clients during their doctor visits. Ralph also assists in a variety of events that include fundraising and recruiting for the city’s senior companion program. Ralph has been gracious enough to appear on TV on the government channel and on radio to promote the program and the volunteers. He says the senior companion program is the best way he knows to help get clients out of the “four wall syndrome.” He also assists in the training of new volunteers.

On his own time Ralph and his wife Jeanette, feed and care for homeless cats in their community.

Barbara Pierce is a veteran of the military and a veteran volunteer. She started volunteering with the Albuquerque Senior Companion Program in 2009. She is one of the program’s leaders and assists staff in the orientation of new volunteers. Barbara has had several clients who were very challenging physically and emotionally. In the most difficult situations she has been able to maintain a diplomatic and professional attitude.

Trying to provide a service and keep a particular client safe in unkempt environments while trying to foster a relationship with a clients family can be tough. While Barbara has had medical issues of her own she continues to be very devoted to meeting the needs of her clients and the requirements of the senior companion program. For these reasons Barbara is a delight to have in the program.

Outstanding Companions

RSVP Group of the Year

Tuesday Angels caring for the community.

Ralph Dodson

Barbara Pierce


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NMCDHH provides effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual well-being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Mexicans and their families, friends and colleagues. For more information, call NMCDHH at 1-800-489-8536 or visit http://www.cdhh.state.nm.us/TEDP.aspx.

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Lovelace Medical Center.

The Heart Hospital of New Mexico is now part of Lovelace Medical Center.

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2011 09 september

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