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FEATURES

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When Golfing, Walk Don’t Ride

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Shannon Wagers

Elf To Be Presented In December Ballet Repertory – Nutcracker Festival Ballet – Nutcracker Christmas In Albuquerque

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When Golfing, Walk Don’t Ride

By Dan Vukelich

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uring a recent physical, my doctor and I found ourselves once again talking about the benefits of walking. I told her I walked while playing golf and she asked how far that is.

When I told her, she did a double take.

“Between five and seven miles,” I said. “I don’t walk every time.

Mostly I ride, but when I walk, that’s how far it is.” She made me promise to walk every other round.

I’m going to work on that.

Like my doctor, most people don’t realize how much walking a round of golf entails.

To start, there’s the straight-line yardage on the scorecard. For a middle-aged golfer playing from a reasonable set of tees, that could be 6,000-6,300 yards, which comes to 3.4 to 3.6 miles. But add the distance between greens and tees, plus zig-zagging from shot to shot, pacing the green to read putts and looking for lost balls and you can nearly double that.

In 2012, Golf Digest found that a walking golfer logs between 5.5 and just over 6 miles during 18 holes. One of the magazine’s

findings I found surprising: Golfers who ride in carts still manage to walk between 1.5 and 2.5 miles during a round.

On a course where carts are restricted to cart paths to prevent turf damage, a player will walk farther. That’s because he or she is repeatedly forced to grab a handful of clubs and walk as far as 60-100 yards roundtrip from cart to ball on each and every shot. Mileage for that golfer: between 2.5 miles to just under 3.5 miles, Golf Digest found.

But hold on. There’s the burden of lugging your golf bag, the equivalent of carrying a 20-pound backpack, right? True, but there are other options.

Collapsible push carts cost as little as $30 and take the weight off, although you have to burn carbs pushing them up and down hills. Battery-powered carts that you can guide with a TV-like remote control involve no carrying or pushing, provided you’re willing to pop for their $400 to $1,200 pricetag.

Bottom line: If you’re thinking about trying golf for the walking benefits but the thought of a 5-mile march is daunting, an easy way to start is by walking the nine-hole

executive courses at Ladera, Los Altos or Puerto del Sol, or try the full-size 9-hole courses at Arroyo del Oso or UNM North.

For anyone thinking about taking up golf for the first time, UNM Continuing Education offers adult group golf classes in the spring.

It’s a good place to get grounded in the game.

Here’s my list of 18-hole courses in the Albuquerque Metro area ranked from easiest to most difficult to walk, based on distance between holes and number and severity of hill climbs: 1. Los Altos 2. Ladera 3. Arroyo de Oso 4. Tierra del Sol 5. Santa Ana 6. Paradise Hills 7. Isleta 8. Cochiti 9. Sandia 10. Twin Warriors 11. UNM Championship 12. Paa-Ko Ridge Dan Vukelich is editor of NewMexicoGolfNews.com, an online news source for New Mexico golfers.

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Elf To Be Presented In December

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usical Theatre Southwest will present the Albuquerque premiere of Elf - The Musical December 14-30 at the African American Performing Arts Center, 310 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque.

A title known the world over, Elf - The Musical is a must-see holiday musical for the whole family. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit film starring Will Farrell, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer), with a book

by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). The original production of the show ran on Broadway during the holiday seasons of 2010 and 2011 and has toured the country several times since its original production.

Elf is the story of Buddy, a young orphan child, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s

bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The wouldbe elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toymaking abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City in search of his birth father and to discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their own inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

The cast for Elf includes Danny McBride as Buddy, Amy Carter as Jovie, Robert Landry as Walter Hobbs, Megan McCormick as Emily Hobbs, Allen Dominguez as Michael Hobbs, Angie Alley as Deb, Jerome Lovato as Manager,

Angela Robinson as Ms. Greenway and Riley Robinson as Santa Claus. Rounding out the Ensemble are BrieAnn Gillespie, Ashley Lopez, Shirley Roach, RaeAnna Sanchez, Jordan Wadsworth, Devon Griste, Angela Johnson, Dakotah Lopez, Tanner Sroufe, Lando Ruiz, Nicolas Olson, Seth Hanson and Daniel Wright.

Elf is directed by Zane Barker, with musical direction by Shelly Andes, choreography

by Jackie Church and Thomas Porras and Stage Management by Laura Nuzum.

Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Doors will open for seating 30 minutes before curtain. Tickets are on sale now at musicaltheatresw.com or by calling (505) 265-9119. Prices

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Remembering Our Jewish Pioneers

By Shannon Wagers

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n late October, as I was trying to come up with a topic for this month’s column, several senseless hate crimes occurred in other parts of the country, including the murder of 11 worshipers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. At least two of the men arrested for these crimes had posted vitriolic antiSemitic rants on social media

in recent months. The AntiDefamation League and the FBI have reported that anti-Semitic incidents and hate crimes directed at Jews are on the rise nationally.

So I thought this might be a good time to look back at the history of the Jewish experience in New Mexico and the vital role Jews have played in the development of our state.

The earliest settlers of Jewish ancestry probably arrived with Don Juan de Oñate in 1598, although they did not openly identify as Jews. They were “conversos” who had been forced by a royal edict of 1492 to either accept baptism as Christians or face expulsion from Spain and the forfeiture of their property.

Not surprisingly, many chose Christianity, but without much enthusiasm. Genealogical records as well as DNA testing indicate that a number of our founding families had Jewish roots.

The restrictions against Jews and other outsiders entering New Mexico were relaxed after Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821. This opened the way for commerce with the United States over the Santa Fe Trail, and Jewish merchants were among those who took advantage of the opportunity.

The first non-Hispanic Jew whose residency in New Mexico can be documented was Solomon Jacob Spiegelberg, an immigrant

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Like the Spiegelbergs and their cousins, nearly all the Jews who came to New Mexico before 1880 had emigrated from Germany.

Most were affluent and educated and followed the Reform branch of Judaism. A second wave of immigration began near the end of the 19th century and brought Jews from Russia and Eastern Europe who tended to be more religiously conservative than the German Jews who had preceded them.

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the Territory. Besides establishing networks of retail and wholesale trade, which made affordable manufactured goods available for the first time, these men also brought banking and a cash-based economy to a region that had previously operated mostly on the barter system. They also created markets for the export of New Mexico products like wool, hides, beef and piñon nuts. The Charles Ilfeld Company, originally based in Las Vegas, NM, was notably active in this area, establishing branch operations across the region. Other Jewish pioneers engaged in ranching, mining, politics, law, medicine, journalism and the arts.

Although there have been occasional instances of antiSemitism, for the most part relations between New Mexico’s Jewish and non-Jewish citizens have been cordial. Perhaps the tone was set by Bishop (later Archbishop) Jean Baptiste Lamy, who came to Santa Fe in 1852 and held his Jewish neighbors in

high esteem. He regularly sent them flowers and baskets of fruit on the Jewish High Holidays and often dined in their homes.

Santa Fe’s Jewish community contributed generously to Lamy’s ambitious building projects, including Loretto Academy and the monumental St. Francis Cathedral. Some believe that the Tetragrammaton—four Hebrew letters representing the name of God—inscribed above the cathedral’s main door is a subtle acknowledgement of their support. But the Tetragrammaton was a common feature of Catholic church architecture of that era, so perhaps not.

The booming community of Albuquerque had little time for the hateful nonsense of antiSemitism either. Most fraternal and civic organizations welcomed Jewish members, and Jews were among the founders and officers of the Commercial Club— forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce—and the Albuquerque Country Club. Henry Jaffa,

who with his brother operated a general store on Railroad Avenue, became the town’s first elected mayor in 1885. He was followed

by Mike Mandell, another Jewish merchant, in 1890. Both were organizers of Congregation Albert, Albuquerque’s first formal Jewish religious body, in 1897.

column will be taking a closer look at the lives of a few more of New Mexico’s remarkable Jewish pioneers.

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ased on a novel by 19thcentury romantic fabulist E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. It begins when young Clara receives the Nutcracker from her godfather, a wizardly toymaker named Drosselmeyer. Sneaking downstairs to see the toy after everyone else has gone to bed, she suddenly finds herself caught in the middle of a pitched battle between toy soldiers and an army of mice. After saving the Nutcracker, Clara and her now-living prince venture into the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets to celebrate.

Throughout their adventures, Tchaikovsky’s dazzling inventiveness propels the dances of nimble flowers and regal fairy queens. The “Waltz of the Snowflakes” floats weightlessly above the angelic voices of a youth choir, whereas the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” tiptoes to the haunting, music-box chimes of a celesta. A medley of exotic national dances—including a Spanish bolero and Russian Trepak—add to the phantasmagoric celebration before the whole dream ends, as all dreams must.

Ballet Repertory Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker

with choreography by Katherine Giese will be performed in the cozy atmosphere of the historic downtown KiMo Theatre, where audiences feel the connection to this fun filled tale, adventure, laughter and love. Celebrating the sights and sounds of the holiday season Ms. Giese’s choreography takes an innovative approach to the presentation of this yearly classic bringing a fresh experience to the audience.

The run of The Nutcracker performances at the KiMo Theatre culminate in a final show at 1:00 PM on December 24th with a special Nutcracker Tea following the performance for the audience to sample delights from the “Kingdom of Sweets” and join the dancers for autographs and photos. Additional charges apply for the December 24th matinee.

There are seven full length shows of BRT’s The Nutcracker to choose from in December.

Evening performances are at 7:00 PM on December 15th, 21st, and 22nd. Matinees are at 2:00 PM on December 16th, 22nd, and 23rd, with a special matinee at 1:00 PM on December 24th.

Tickets are on sale at KiMoTickets.com and the KiMo Theatre. Premier Seating: $22 $30. Standard Seating $17 - $25.

For special assistance call 768-3522 or 311 locally. (Voice/Relay) NM 1 800-659 8331 or 711. All seats are reserved so make sure you get your tickets early to bring your family and friends to BRT’s Nutcracker, an Albuquerque favorite since 1996.

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Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Ticket prices range from $14 to $47, with $2 discounts for seniors, children and NHCC members. They are available from the NHCC Box Office by calling (505) 724-4771, or visit www.nhccnm.org.

he Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment will again be performed on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre stage this holiday season, December 14-16.

Last year’s production, presented

by Festival Ballet Albuquerque and the NHCC, with choreography by Patricia Dickinson Wells and full live orchestra under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, sold out. An

The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment transports the beloved holiday classic Nutcracker to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s. With added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions, it is also resplendent in classical tradition with lavish Victorianera western costumes.

D.S. Crafts previously wrote in the Albuquerque Journal: “This Nutcracker … works splendidly. … Far from distorting the story to fit the idea of the director, this production breathes fresh life into an often-overdone classic.

Choreographer Patricia Dickinson Wells has added just enough local color to create a spectacular staging of a beloved classic. … The beloved holiday ballet, set in 1890’s territorial New Mexico honoring local heritage and traditions, is classical, traditional and fresh! The orchestra is conducted by Guillermo Figueroa. Choreographer Patricia Dickinson Wells is the consummate story-teller.”

In the story, young Maria and her Nutcracker travel to the Land of Enchantment to discover the magic of swirling Snowflakes, waltzing Flowers and Hummingbirds, Spanish flamenco dancers, Jackalopes, a roadrunner, southwestern snakes, baby sheep and bumblebees, lively Fandangos,

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and a Cochiti Storyteller doll with children. Beautiful sets, costumes and pyrotechnical effects light up the stage in this unique and creative classical production.

Now in its eighth year at the NHCC, the production showcases New Mexico heritage and traditions while maintaining the classical grace and family appeal of its origins. The live orchestra brings the production to life. Maestro Figueroa, the former music director of the NMSO and current principal conductor for Santa Fe Symphony, is an internationally renowned conductor and violinist and a 2012 Latin Grammy nominee.

Lead principal dancers in this year’s production include Rosalinda Rojas as Granny, Dominic Guerra as Senor Pacheco, Kevin Gallacher, Christo McMaster, Eric Mazzie rotating as Cavalier, Lora Sturm and Antionette Segura rotating as Sugar Plum Fairy, Jordan Slocum and Kyle Linzer as Lead Snakes, Juliana Witiuk and Maya Espinosa-Chavez as Maria and Joe Nava in the title role as the Nutcracker.

For more information or group sales for The Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment, contact Festival Ballet Albuquerque at festivalballetabq@gmail. com or call 505-296-9465.

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Christmas In Albuquerque Is A Magical Time

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he holidays are upon us, and Christmas in Albuquerque is a magical time. For many Burqueños, cruising around Albuquerque to view our city’s hanging light displays and luminarias is a favorite family tradition that stirs up fond memories of our youth. These traditions transcend time and embrace our beautiful Southwest culture, letting us know the holiday season has arrived.

Celebrate the holidays with the many festivities scheduled

throughout the Duke City. Whether taking a tour on foot or by bus, car, or bike, it’s easy to experience our twinkling winter wonderland.

Here’s a list of some of Albuquerque’s brightest holiday celebrations:

• Christmas Eve Luminaria Tour, Nochebuena en Nuevo México: For 54 years, the City of Albuquerque has sponsored the Luminara Tour, which has been a time-honored tradition for many on Christmas Eve. Luminarias, called farolitos in Northern New Mexico, are paper bags filled with sand and a single votive candle that date back about 300 years. The tour begins and ends at the Albuquerque Convention Center and lasts

about an hour. ABQ Ride takes you through the Old Town and the Country Club neighborhoods adorned with lights and luminarias.

Six tours are scheduled starting at 5:30 p.m. Admission costs $3.50 for adults and $2.20 for children. Tickets sell out fast, so book early by calling (505) 886-1251 or go to luminariatour. com, holdmyticket.com or cabq.gov/transit/luminaria-tour.

• River of Lights, New Mexico’s Largest Walkthrough Light Show: Nothing shines brighter in the Southwest than ABQ BioPark’s River of Lights. Stroll the ultimate walk-through light show to catch the most spectacular holiday light displays featuring millions of holiday lights, as well as hundreds of light displays and animated sculptures. Each year, twinkling lights flood the Albuquerque Botanic Gardens, stretching around

the 36-acre park at 2601 Central Avenue NW. The displays run nightly through Dec. 30 (except Dec. 24 and 25) from 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for children and may be purchased at holdmyticket.com or riveroflights.org. Call 1-877466-3404 or go to cabq.gov/ culturalservices/biopark/events/ river-of-lights.

• Mesmerizing Holiday Lights Tour: From Dec. 17-24 to Dec. 27-30, the ABQ Trolley’s Trolley of Lights Tour takes you to see Albuquerque’s glimmering lights along Rio Grande Boulevard, the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and the Old Town Plaza Christmas tree and decorations. The fee for the 75-minute tour is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Call 2002642 or go to abqtrolley.com or holdmyticket.com. (continued on next page)

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• ¡Iluminarte!: A New Christmas Event Celebrating Luminarias—Farolitos: On Dec. 8, the National Hispanic Cultural Center celebrates Luminarias/Farolitos and Illuminated Bike Parade — Una celebración de farolitos/luminarias y Desfile de bicicletas illuminadas.

The little paper bag lanterns with sand and candles will be celebrated, as well as other events including workshops, hands-on art, and a Luminaria-versus- Farolitos Poetry Slam offering a $200 cash prize for the winning Poem. Hot chocolate and biscochitos will also be served.

Join the Barelas neighborhood for this new festive celebration from 3-7 p.m. Learn more about this free event by calling 724-4771 or visiting nhccnm.org.

Out of Town Events: It’s Christmas time in the city but if you’d rather take a short trip out of town, here are a couple of New Mexico traditions that are sure to make you jolly:

Farolito Walk — Drive north to take a stroll down Canyon Road, where tens of thousands of people converge on Christmas Eve to enjoy one of Santa Fe’s most cherished holiday traditions. Farolitos galore will line Canyon Road for the annual Farolito Walk beginning at dusk. See farolitowalk.com.

The Bugg Lights — If you head south, the Belen Harvey House Museum will once again be host to the 5th annual Bugg Light Festival, named for the Albuquerque family that started the tradition more than four decades ago. It features more than 300,000 holiday lights, vintage and homemade Christmas decorations, multiple Christmas trees and nativity scenes, music, food, crafts and so much more. This free event is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6-9 p.m. through Dec. 30. Donations are appreciated. Go to belen.nm.gov/the-bugg-lights.

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The large master bedroom can accommodate a king-sized bed and has a ceiling fan and a walkin closet. The large master bath has a big linen closet, a walk-in shower, and a Jacuzzi tub. There is a small back deck, a TufShed for all your extras, and pretty vinyl fencing for your pet. The house has refrigerated air and ceiling fans throughout, 2 x 6 construction, and a newer roof with a 30-year warranty. Call Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991.

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Spend time with your guests on the great front deck of this brand new 2018 Cavco home located in Albuquerque Meadows age55+ mobile home park. When you enter the living room, the cathedral ceilings give the open floor plan a very spacious feeling, and a homey ambiance. The gorgeous kitchen with all stainlesssteel appliances, is enough to make any novice want to try their hand in the culinary arts. Accommodate your over-night company in the nice guest bedroom. Low-flow, high toilets are featured in both the master and guest bathrooms and the large master bathroom has a walk-in shower. The master bedroom has a ceiling fan and a large walk-in closet. This home comes with a manufacturer’s oneyear warranty. Call Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991.

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Located in Albuquerque Meadows age55+ mobile home park, this home brags of pretty laminate wood floors and ceiling fans throughout.

The kitchen has an eating bar/passthrough to the living room, a nice pantry & utility closet, and plenty of cabinets and counter space. The appliances, which include a new refrigerator and new stove, will stay. The washer and dryer will not stay. The master bedroom is large enough for a king-sized bed and the master bathroom has a tub/ shower while the guest bathroom has a walk-in shower. Enjoy your summers on the private deck which has newer flooring and carpet. The swamp cooler is only a year old and there is a back deck with a ramp and a large Tufshed to store all your extras. Call Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991.

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The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteers 55 years of age and older for the following opportunities.

For more information call 767-5225.

Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association NM Chapter invites those interested to become volunteers.

Volunteer positions are varied and can involve clerical work, event participation, health fairs, group facilitators and Helpline counselors. Some positions require background check.

Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the volunteer and the association. Positions are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You have been touched by this disease or know of someone with the disease we would very much like to talk to you. For more information call 767-5225.

Benefits Connection Center: Help Seniors and People with Disabilities get the benefits they need Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis for the Benefits Connection Center. As a volunteer at Adelante’s Benefits Connection Center, you can help seniors and people with disabilities find out what benefits they are eligible to receive.

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Classifieds and faxing. Training will be provided. You must be able to speak clearly and hear well on the phone. Doing outreach.

Several individuals are needed to help with outreach. This important volunteer role would help educate seniors and people with disabilities about the Benefits Connection Center and what it can do to help them apply for benefits for which they may qualify. Come make a difference in the lives of low-income New Mexicans!

Volunteer at Adelante’s Benefits Connection Center. Call 505.341.7186 or send an email to Volunteer@GoAdelante.org Catholic Charities Senior Transportation Service Driver: (Use of your own vehicle is required) Provide transportation for individuals age 60+ to medical appointments, grocery shopping and business office. Volunteer must have a good driving record, patient, courteous, polite, and pleasant. Volunteers are needed any day of the week and weekends are optional. Mileage reimbursement if required.

Senior Transportation Ride Coordinator: Answer phones, confirm ride requests and match rider and driver. (Coordinate rides). Enter information into the data base, complete rider intakes over the phone and mail packets.

Volunteer must have good phone etiquette, patient, and be familiar with data entry. You must take an Abuse Awareness training class.

2-3 volunteers are needed 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. For more information call 767-5225.

CASA (City of Albuquerque Senior Affairs) Kitchen Looking for volunteers to support a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that prepares food for seniors in the community. Hours are anytime between 4:00a.m. – 12p.m, Monday through Friday.

Participate in preparation and distribution of food. Follow proper procedures in handling of food, portion control, sanitation, nutritional requirements and safety procedures. Some food handling experience is preferable; however volunteers will be trained for areas of help where are needed. Most volunteer activities will involve food prep (slicing, dicing, serving, and packaging) and kitchen sanitation (wiping, sweeping, mopping and dish washing). Call the RSVP office

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The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Council Needs members to join its efforts in promoting awareness and educating the community about FGP and senior issues. Council members advocate on behalf of FGP volunteers, evaluate the Program’s effectiveness, and assist in the recognition of Foster Grandparents by raising funds and in-kind resources. The Council currently meets once a month at the Barelas Senior Center. For more information call 767-5225.

Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is looking for volunteers age 55 and older who are interested in making a difference in a child’s life.

Foster Grandparent volunteers must be willing to serve an average of 20 hours per week and must be able to pass a background check, physical, and tuberculosis test. Foster Grandparent volunteers serve one-on-one with children, working with them to build their social and emotional development as well as help improve their literacy skills.

Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement, supplemental liability insurance, meals while on duty, pre-service and monthly trainings, and recognition throughout the year.

Volunteers can also receive a small stipend if they meet the income guidelines. Call 7646412 for more information and to apply today.

Department of Senior Affairs Home Services is looking for volunteers to assist with yard work, minor home repairs, painting, building of wheel chair ramps and modified steps.

Experience in minor home repairs and yard cleaning the use of yard tools, shovels, rakes and painting preferred but not required. Days/hours are open depending on volunteer.

Time commitment: M-F 7:30-3:00. On the job training will be provided.

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Kitchen Volunteer: Assist in cupping salads/desserts (7 a.m.-9 a.m.) or plating meals (9 a.m.-10 a.m.).

For more information, call 505-767-5255

Ombudsman Program Ombudsmen are advocates and problem solvers for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Please apply if you are looking for a rewarding experience that makes a difference in the lives of the elderly.

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Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Presbyterian and UNM Hospitals The Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Presbyterian and UNM hospitals offer a place for parents to rest and regroup right at the hospital, just moments away from their sick child. The Family Rooms are open seven days a week and are staffed by hospital volunteers. The Family room volunteers greet families, maintain visitor data, stock food, drinks, and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one, three hour shift per week. The shift times vary slightly at each hospital and are between the hours of 9:00 a.m.– 9:00 p.m. Please call 505767-5225 for more information.

Shalom House: David Specter Shalom House offers a complete package of senior living and care services.

Residents are independent seniors who need a little help sometimes. Shalom house is looking for a volunteer to help serve meals on Thursday’s from 11a.m.-1p.m. Duties would include checking in meals from delivery source, setting up the meal site, serving meals and calling in the meals for the next day. Please call 505-767-5225 for more information.

Silver Horizons - Silver Helping Seniors: Every month, Silver Horizons partners with the City of Albuquerque to provide free groceries to over 3,500 seniors, and to about 1,200 grandchildren many of these seniors are raising. Together, we are making a big, positive difference in the lives of so many of our elderly. But we can’t help these struggling seniors without volunteers. Opportunities to help include volunteering in

Silver Horizons’ food warehouse, distributing food and helping seniors shop at food markets, and joining our volunteer staff at Silver Horizons’ thrift store. Please call 767-5225 to learn more.

Storehouse New Mexico: Support New Mexico’s largest food pantry. Storehouse provides FREE food to people who are struggling. Customers select their own food once a calendar month. Storehouse is a private pantry, not a government agency. Changes in food supply/ donations result in changes in food service. Volunteer hours include Wednesday through Friday from 8a.m.-4p.m.

Please call 505-767-5225 for more information.

Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers.

RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For information on these and more volunteer opportunities call 767-5225.

The Desert Willow Gift Shop in the Palo Duro Senior Center: Senior volunteer needed for Gift Shop. Duties include, working as a salesperson in the Department’s consignment gift shop. Knowledge of cash handling, reconciling of monthly account statements, retail sales and quality customer service are desireable skills. This position requires specialized training that will be provided. If interested, please call the RSVP office at 505-767-5225.

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Holiday Calendar The Land of Enchantment is even more enchanting around the holidays. Albuquerque celebrations are set and here’s a list of some of the festivities taking place around town.

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December 1, 2 30th Annual Winter Craft Show at Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road, and Casa San Ysidro, 973 Old Church Road, Corrales, 10 a.m.- 4p.m. The annual holiday craft show will showcase pottery, woodwork, jewelry, folk art, stained glass, homemade jams, and much more. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices or corraleshistory.org.

HOLIDAY SHOP & STROLLS December 1, 2 2018 North Fourth Holiday Stop & Shop features more than 27 businesses and restaurants along North Fourth Street NW offering holiday specials, unique gifts, prizes, entertainment and sweet treats and more.

Visit losranchosnm.gov.

December 7 Old Town Holiday Stroll & Albuquerque Museum, 5-9 p.m. The annual lighting of the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. in Don Luis Plaza kicks off an evening of entertainment with discounts offered, dining and shopping. Explora, The NM Museum of Natural History and Science and The Albuquerque Museum will be open and joining in the festivities with activities and entertainment with free admission.

Free event. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/historic-old-town/old-townholiday-stroll.

December 7 Pueblo Shop & Stroll: A Fireside Tradition, at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, 5-8 p.m.

Featuring Native artists selling handcrafted clay ornaments, nativity sets, jewelry, art, activities for kids, hundreds of luminarias and more. Also featured is a nighttime Native dance.

Free with museum admission.

Call 843-7270; visit indianpueblo.org.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Through December 30 River of Lights 2018, at ABQ BioPark, 6-9:30 p.m. Enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and holiday displays at NM’s largest walkthrough light show. Experience light displays, animated sculptures, synchronized music light show and more. (Closed Dec. 24-25).

Admission is $6-$12. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/events/ river-of-lights.

December 1 Twinkle Light Parade will roll through Historic Nob Hill on Central Avenue from Washington Street to Girard Boulevard, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy one of Albuquerque’s brightest holiday celebrations featuring hundreds of floats, marching bands, cars, bikes, and Santa Claus!

The event is free. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices/events/twinklelight-parade.

December 8 ¡Iluminarte! A Celebration of Luminarias/ Farolitos and Illuminated Bike Parade, events at National Hispanic Cultural Center, A Celebration of Luminarias/ Farolitos and Illuminated Bike Parade1701 4th Street SW, 3-7 p.m. All events are free.

Call 724-4771; visit nhccnm.org.

December 24 54th Annual Luminaria Tour begins and ends at the Albuquerque Convention Center, six tours are scheduled leaving from 5:30 p.m.-7:25 p.m. Enjoy this annual New Mexican tradition without worrying about parking, driving conditions or traffic delays.

The tour takes approximately 45 minutes and travels through Old Town and the Country Club area. Admission is $3.50, adults; $2.20, children.

Call 311 or 886-1251; visit luminariatour.com, cabq.gov or visitalbuquerque.org.

NUTCRACKER BALLET PERFORMANCES

December 1, 2 Nutcracker Ballet, at Popejoy Hall, Saturday, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Presented by the New Mexico Ballet Company and the New Mexico Philharmonic and conducted by David Felberg, featuring current principal dancers from the New York City Ballet. Admission is $11-$50, child, $9. Call 277-3824, 925-5858, 292-4245; visit newmexicoballetcompany.com, Popejoypresents.com.

December 14-16 The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2 p.m.

Festival Ballet Albuquerque is partnering with NHCC to present this beloved holiday classic that comes to life in the late 1800s in territorial

New Mexico, with many surprises including Spanish dancers, southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, hummingbirds, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll and more. Admission is $14-$47, $2 discount for seniors, children, members. Call 724-4771; visit nhccnm.org.

December 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 Ballet Repertory Theatre presents the beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker at the historic downtown KiMo Theatre December 15th– 24th; an Albuquerque favorite since 1996. The December 24th performance includes a special Nutcracker Tea following the performance.

Tickets are on sale at www.kimotickets.com.

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Through December 23 A Tuna Christmas, presented by The Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Fri daySaturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Admission is $22.

Call 247-8600; visit vortexabq.org.

December 8, 9 Performers Ballet & Jazz Company presents 34th annual Christmas Joy, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, Saturday, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

More than 50 classically trained dancers will entertain with a repertoire of classical ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance performances choreographed to traditional and contemporary Christmas music. Admission is $25, $33 with a $2 discount for students, seniors, and NHCC members.

Call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org.

December 9 Mariachi Christmas, at Popejoy Hall, 3 p.m.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of a New Mexico tradition – Mariachi Christmas! The swirling skirts, violins, and trumpets set the stage for delightful holiday music and dance. Featuring Mariachi Aztlan and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Ballet Folklorico.

Tickets start at $25.

Call 277-3824; visit popejoypresents.com. or unmtickets.com.

December 14-30 Musical Theatre Southwest Presents Elf-The Musical MTS will present Elf - The Musical December 14-30 at AAPAC, 310 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque.

Tickets at musicaltheatresw.com or by calling (505) 265-9119. Prices: $25 for General Admission; discounts for students, Seniors, STG members and children age 10 and under.

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20 December 2018

Meaty Gifts

Shellie Rosen, DOM

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Shellie Rosen is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She can be reached via her website at Bodyvolve.com

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nack foods are often highly processed and laden with preservatives and chemicals that add flavor. A healthful tried and true snack food to consider is jerky.

Jerky gets its name from a native tribe called ‘Quechua’ that resided in South America. Their jerky was made from alpaca and llama meat that they dried in the sun or over a fire. The charred meat was called ch’arki, which Spanish conquistadors later called ‘charqui.’

Eventually, all forms of meat were preserved using drying and smoking techniques. Some types of jerky are made from sliced or ground meats and then blended with spices and berries. This practice is said to relate to those of the Cree Indians of North America.

They called this blend ‘Pemmican.’

Jerky has stood the test of time. Don Reeves of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum notes that cowboys in the 1820s referred to it as “sun-dried meat” and used it as a staple during cattle runs.

Jerky provides a low carbohydrate, high protein snack; 30 grams of jerky contain about 10-15 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat and 0-3 carbohydrates.

Many processed store-bought versions of jerky contain chemical preservatives like monosodium glutamate (MSG), sodium nitrate, and bulking agents like gluten and sugar that increase the caloric content. If chemical-free, highquality jerky is too pricey, perhaps you can make your own.

Making your own jerky for treats, gifts Making jerky gives you an opportunity to control the quality and keep costs down. Choose lean cuts of wild, pastured or grass-fed meats for the best quality. Since fat doesn’t dry, it can attract bacteria and encourage spoiling. Most butchers can slice lean jerky for

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you. The strips need to be about 1/8-inch thick, sliced against the grain.

Another helpful trick for preservation is to add sea salt, a natural preservative and aid in bacterial resistance. The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety division recommends to steam or roast meat to 160 degrees and poultry to 165 degrees, as measured with a food thermometer, before dehydrating it.

“Dry meats in a food dehydrator that has an adjustable temperature dial and will maintain a temperature of at least 130 to 140 °F throughout the drying process,” the department states. These methods are recommended to prevent illnesses due to salmonella, E. coli and other bacteria.

To cook in the oven, lay your meat strips on a wire rack placed on a baking sheet to collect juices and allow the jerky to dry. Set the oven temperature to 175 degrees, and check your jerky after three hours. Let it cool before seeing if it is ‘dry’ without being too hard. Cook jerky up to four hours.

Vacuum pack jerky after it is

thoroughly dry to extend shelf life, or store it in the refrigerator as an additional preservation method.

Commercially bought jerky usually can last up to a year; home-produced versions last one to two months.

Jerky makes a beautiful holiday gift if you are looking for a new creative outlet. If you dial in a great recipe, you have an encouraging snack ready to go for your New Year resolutions!

Abundant Blessings this holiday season! Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac. Warning: Those with blood pressure concerns need to look for sodium content in jerky.

Spices to consider for your jerky recipes.

• Salt • Black pepper • Chile flakes • Onion powder • Garlic powder • Paprika • Coconut aminos • Liquid smoke • Gluten free soy sauce • Worcestershire sauce

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recent study shows that children exposed to pesticides in home or in schools are much more likely to develop leukemia or lymphoma. There is no reason to have a pest control company spray pesticides in or around any schools.

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“prevent” pests is a gimmick and has no function at all. If you have a pest control company treating your public schools or charter schools, that is fine. But have them inspect the entire school system each month and only treat any areas where they find a pest infestation. If they find a black widow, centipede or scorpion, they can spray that particular bug.

School buildings should be inspected by the maintenance department, and any areas where pests can get into a building should be sealed or screened. Possibly put door sweeps on any doors that do not close tightly. Make sure that tree branches don’t touch the buildings, and that there is no litter laying on the ground.

Pests in the winter will be minimal and easy to control without using toxic pesticides.

There are safe products that are natural and that do not contain inert ingredients, which can be toxic.

These are considered EPA Exempt pesticides. Basically, if your school uses an exterminator, it should require that EPA Exempt pesticides be used.

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with a signal word - caution, warning or danger - on the label should be avoided. Examples include Roundup and RangerPro.

Traps, bait most effective for mouse control Here are some recommendations for managing mice in your home or business: • Keep rodents out of garages, sheds or barns by keeping access to water, food, and nesting materials and harborage areas away from them, especially within 100 feet of your occupied buildings.

• Repair all holes in buildings that would allow rodents entry. The territory of mice rarely extends further than 30 feet from the nest and more often is about 10 feet. If mice are sighted throughout a building, it means that there are numerous discrete locations where you will have to set traps.

• When using live traps, oatmeal is a very effective bait. On snap traps, a piece of Slim Jim is almost irresistible to mice. It is much more effective than cheese or peanut butter.

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• When you find a mouse in a snap trap, spray it with a disinfectant and put it in a plastic bag before disposing of it.

Never use rodenticides for several reasons. First, if a mouse dies where you can’t find it you will have an odor problem. Also, if the mouse (particularly deer mice) have ectoparasites, such as fleas or mites, they will leave the dead carcass and may attack the human occupants of the house. Mice should always be controlled with snap or live traps. If you have a crawl space under your house, you should have it mouseproofed. Trapping with snap traps or live traps will work for rats as well.

Basically, the control methods are similar with both animals.

There are many non-toxic methods of controlling pests without using toxic pesticides and I will help anyone that wants to go in that direction.

Email me at askthebugman2013@ gmail.com if you have any pest questions. You can also join my Bug Club on my website at www.askthebugman.com.

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A Look At The Brighter Side The Doc Of Health For The Holidays Is In

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Dr. Muraida is a Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist and is the Senior Medical Director of Kindred Hospice in ABQ, NM

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ith each holiday season, I like to share a few tips on health and how to take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, those usually revolve around negative topics – the evils of over-indulgence, the dangers of excessive drinking, the resulting cardiac episodes. So, this year, I’m focusing on more positive topics, including how to safely decorate your home, cook more healthfully and care properly for your pets.

Injuries can happen anywhere, and many occur around the holidays. Plan your decorating for a clear weather day early in the season when weather is warmer.

Use step stools instead of climbing on furniture when hanging decorations. This advice should

also apply to outside light-hanging.

Be sure that your ladder is on level ground. Check the recommended limits noted on extension cords.

If the cords are outdoors, be sure to place them into a ground–fault circuit interrupter.

Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Never leave fireplaces, stoves or candles unattended. Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test them once a month, and replace batteries twice a year. Don’t use generators, grills or other gasolineor charcoal-burning devices inside your home or garage. Remember to let these items cool fully before storing them away.

If a Christmas tree is part of your holiday tradition, be aware that it can be a seen as a playground opportunity for your pet. Tinsel and lights add a nice sparkling touch to the tree, but make sure you hang the decorations out of your pet’s reach. Ingesting the

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tinsel can potentially block their intestines, requiring surgical intervention. Ornaments can also break, and shards can be ingested, resulting in intestinal obstruction.

If your Christmas tree is live, be aware that the pine needles are potential causes of intestinal perforation. Also note that other holiday decorations, such as holly, mistletoe and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs or cats.

If you plan to travel, take care.

Many people are coughing and sneezing this time of year, so wash your hands often for up to 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer frequently. Don’t forget to sneeze into your sleeve if tissue isn’t available.

Be aware of the ever-changing weather. Dress in layers, with mittens/gloves and or a head covering. Plan your outdoor activities for dry, sunny days. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and reflective outer clothing. Non-skid foot gear is also recommended.

In addition to planning activities, plan your expenditures.

Don’t overtax yourself or your checkbook. Well thought-out gifts mean more than expensive options.

Give donations to charities in your family’s name as a gifting gesture. Homemade gifts are also well received.

Get plenty of sleep and try to keep on a schedule that doesn’t stray too far from your normal routine.

Drink lots of water, and avoid excess caffeine and alcohol.

Please designate a driver and/or call for assistance getting home.

Eat sensibly and be aware of the sugary treats that lurk around every holiday table. If you are anticipating a large banquet, eat something light beforehand. A turkey leg doesn’t fall into the “light-meal” category, but a serving of vegetables might just be what the doctor ordered.

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