Social Services Programs & Events -

Chit-Chat Playtime!

Tuesdays

Informal get together for parents of infants & toddlers, or expectant parents. Adults can chat and relax as kids play with featured toys from the FSN toy library, with occasional special play experiences.

9:30 - 10:30am, Family Strengths Network

FREE Admission

Beth Ladino Resource Library

Tuesdays - Saturdays

This library houses books on topics related to family well-being. The library includes a children's section that addresses emotions, coping, and anxiety.

Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Wednesdays, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Family Strengths Network

FREE

Los Alamos Teen Center

The Teen Center is located in the historic Community Building in downtown Los Alamos, where they have a specially designed program space to serve our teens. Amenities include: music recording studio, music performance space, movie/gaming room, two computer labs, art studio, video game streaming studio, snack bar, and an outdoor deck with amazing views. Various enrichment programs, activities, events and trainings are offered free to teens, in addition to youth-led projects with opportunities for teens to make a difference in their community.

Teen Center Hours

Monday-Saturday

For youth who have completed 8th grade, through youth who have just finished 12th grade.

Visit laymca.org and click on "Teen Centers" for more information.

Monday - Thursday, 2:00-8:00pm Friday, 2:00-11:00pm Saturday, 1:00-11:00pm

FREE Admission. Have questions - email latc@laymca.org

Arts & Resiliency Program

Mondays & Thursdays

Explore identity and self-expression through a variety of art mediums and styles in the art studio. Led by art therapist Ericka Becker, teens will have an opportunity to build stronger resiliency, coping skills and support systems.

3:00-5:00pm, Los Alamos Teen Center

FREE Admission

Recording Studio Mentoring

Monday - Thursday

Learn how to use the Teen Center's full-feature recording studio and professional grade recording software.

3:00-5:00pm, Los Alamos Teen Center

FREE Admissions

Teen Council Meetings

Monthly - Third Wednesday

Be a part of shaping what the Teen Center does, by helping plan special events and activities for you and your peers.

4:00-5:00pm, Los Alamos Teen Center

FREE Admission

Themed Tea Parties

Monthly - Fourth Thursday

Join the Teen Center’s Youth Mobilizers for monthly themed tea parties. The fun events are planned and organized by teens and staff.

4:00-5:00pm, Los Alamos Teen Center FREE Admission

Youth Activity Centers

The activity centers, located both in Los Alamos and White Rock, provide safe, supervised environments and positive adult role models for youth in grades 3-8.

Activity Center Hours

Monday-Friday

Come hang out, and enjoy a variety of fun activities!

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3:00-6:00pm Wednesdays, 12:00-6:00pm

School conferences & other weekdays when school is not in session - Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm

FREE Admission - Check YAC newsletter for exceptions and updates. Closed legal holidays, Saturdays and Sundays

LOS ALAMOS RETIRED & SENIOR ORGANIZATION

The Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Centers are places for adults who are 50 years and older to socialize, learn, share meals, have fun, and support each other. It’s run by a respectful and service-oriented staff and many wonderful volunteers.

Dance Programs

FREE Admission, but donations appreciated

LINE DANCING

No experience needed

Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00pm, Betty Ehart Senior Center

ZUMBA

Everyday, 9:00 - 11:00am, White Rock Senior Center

Fitness Programs

Available Monday-Friday

FREE Admission, unless otherwise noted

WEIGHT ROOM

Mon. - Fri., 9:00am - 3:00pm, White Rock Senior Center

Call to schedule a slot.

NUEVO THURSDAYS

Mon. - Fri., 9:00am - 3:00pm, White Rock Senior Center

Call to schedule a slot.

CARDIO PLUS EXERCISE

Mon & Wed, 8:45am, Betty Ehart Senior Center

GENTLE PILATES

Monday, 10:00am, White Rock Senior Center

Friday, 10:00am, Betty Ehart Senior Center

VARIETY TRAINING

Tuesday, 8:45am, Betty Ehart Senior Center

SILVER SNEAKERS

Tuesday, 10:30am, Los Alamos Family YMCA

GENTLE YOGA

Wednesday, 10:30am, White Rock Senior Center

Suggested Donation $5, but not required

HIKING

Thursday, 8:30am, Betty Ehart Senior Center

Meet downstairs, call for details.

Miscellaneous Programs

STRENGTH & BALANCE DVD

For purchase, $15

WOOD CARVERS

Tuesday, 10:00am - 12:00pm, White Rock Senior Center

UKULELE PRACTICE

Tues. & Fri., 10:00 - 11:00am, Betty Ehart Senior Center

QUILTERS

Wednesday, 9:00 - 11:00am, Betty Ehart Senior Center

HOOKERS & STITCHERS

Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00pm, White Rock Senior Center

Los Alamos Jjab

The Los Alamos JJAB provides youth and their families with programs and services that work to reduce youth risk behaviors, facilitate positive development, and build resiliency. Their focus is on providing prevention, intervention, and diversion programs, by partnering with community organizations to collaborate, leverage, and coordinate resources.

All JJAB programs and services are FREE. Visit losalamosjjab.com for additional information and class schedules.

Restorative Justice

This is an approach to justice in which the response is an organized meeting between the victim and the youth offender. This approach aims to provide the offender the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, to understand the harm they caused, give them an opportunity to redeem themselves, and discourage them from causing further harm. As a victim, this provides an active role in the process.

Resource Specialist Program

The goal of this program is to surround the youth within our community with the support to empower them to thrive in school and life. We provide connections to services for mental health, basic life needs, academic needs, social skills, special needs, and MORE!

The Resource Specialist builds relationships with healthcare providers and others to provide assessments, identify challenges, resources needed, and assist with case coordination.

One Circle

These are structured support groups for boys (Boys Council) and girls (Girls Circle), ages 10-18. Sessions are guided by an adult facilitator, to promote a supportive environment and provide a safe place to speak about issues. Topics focus on improving decision-making, self-esteem, resilience, substance abuse, violence, bullying, definitions of success, and family & relationship dynamics.

Sessions are typically held at the Los Alamos Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

This Los Alamos affiliate program mails FREE books every month to children residing in Los Alamos County, from birth to age 5. It promotes and supports literacy, the love of reading, early age learning, and encourages adult-child engagement.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Classes are offered throughout the year to adults who regularly interact with young people, ages 10-18. The course introduces common mental health challenges, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan on how to help young people in a crisis and non-crisis situation.

Las Cumbres Community Services

Las Cumbres Community Services is a non-profit organization, providing Adult Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Child and Family Services for families facing social, emotional and developmental challenges. Las Cumbres is working for a world where everyone connects and thrives in their own communities.

Sensory Friendly Music and Movement

Wednesdays

Are large crowds too much for your child? Do you have a wandering little one? Las Cumbres staff have designed this sensory friendly music and movement program for your family. Join Las Cumbres staff for structured musical activities using instruments, scarves, sticks, and ribbons.

9:30 - 10:00am, 1060 Nugget St., Los Alamos FREE, appropriate for children ages 0-6 years of age and their caregivers. lascumbres-nm.org/las-cumbres-events

Autism Support Group

Thursdays

All parents and caregivers raising children with an Autism diagnosis are welcome!

10:00 - 11:00am, via Zoom

FREE

Child Development Drop-In Playtime with a Las Cumbres Specialists

Mondays

Engage in activities with your children, and ask questions of our staff – specialized professionals will be available to answer questions and connect families to additional supports. Art, sensory and other activities designed to address developmental milestones and enhance caregiver/child relationships will be provided.

9:00 - 11:00am, 1060 Nugget St., Los Alamos

On-Demand Child Development Resource Library - Ask a Specialist Workshops: All previously recorded workshops are archived here and available for on-demand viewing: lascumbres-nm.org/ask-a-specialist FREE

To register, contact: abbie.nelson@lccs-nm.org

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group

Thursdays

Learn to live in the moment, tolerate and cope with stress in a healthy manner, regulate emotions and develop enriching relationships with others. Best for parents, caregivers, and community providers.

11:30am - 12:30pm, via Zoom

FREE

Join the Zoom meeting via: lascumbres-nm.org/dbt-skills

Los Alamos Teen Connection Group

Thursdays

A group for teens ages 14-18 to take a break from social media and build peer connections. Learn mindfulness and life skills, make art, and get support. Snacks provided!

5:00 - 6:15pm, 1060 Nugget St., Los Alamos

FREE; call or text Rhianna, (505) 365-3662

Padres Unidos: Fatherhood Group

Fridays

The program welcomes any father of any age and background. An education and support group centered on parenting skills, coparenting communication, child development, discipline techniques, father rights, legal rights and responsibilities, and supporting a healthy parent-child relationship.

12:00 - 1:00pm, 1060 Nugget St., Los Alamos FREE, lascumbres-nm.org/padres-unidos

Las Cumbres Referral Services

Las Cumbres provides a variety of infant and early childhood referral services for families and caregivers. Additional information can be found via the Las Cumbres Website: lascumbres-nm.org/community-infant-early-childhood-programs-la

Seasonal Programs & Events (IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER)

(Unless otherwise specified, all events and classes at the Teen Center are for high school aged teens only)

February Birthday Luncheon

February 28

Seniors 60 and older, that are members can enjoy a FREE lunch to celebration of the 25th birthday of the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization AND the Betty Ehart Senior Center.

11:30pm - 12:30pm, Los Alamos Senior Center

FREE LUNCH-Must must be a member with current paperwork. Register by calling 505-662-8920 or 505-672-2034.

Child Respite

A flexible family support service for short-term, temporary care of children with or at risk for intellectual or developmental disabilities lascumbres-nm.org/childrespite

Community Based Prevention, Intervention, and Reunification

Strengthening and preserving families through a wide range of case management services. lascumbres-nm.org/communitybasedprograms

Family Infant Toddler and Early Intervention

Serves families who have concerns about the development of their young children ages birth to 3, to achieve optimal physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. lascumbres-nm.org/family-infant-toddler

Santuario del Corazón Program

A program dedicated to immigrant and refugee families. Bilingual and bicultural navigators and licensed clinicians offer wide range of wraparound supports, including legal aid. lascumbres-nm.oorg/borderland

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health/ Children’s Behavioral Health

Licensed clinicians with specialized training in infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-focused therapy, and evidence-based practices provide counseling for children and families. lascumbres-nm.org/community-infant-early-childhood-program-la lascumbres-nm.org/behavioral-health

Circle of Security Parenting Group

The Circle of Security® Parenting™ group is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. See upcoming groups at lascumbres-nm.org/circle-of-security-parenting

Spring Fling Dance Activities

March 4

Los Alamos Teen Center will host a variety of JJAB sponsored activities during and after the LAHS Spring Fling Dance. More details to come as plans for the dance firm up.

Time TBD, Los Alamos Teen Center

FREE Admission

Becoming a Love & Logic Parent of School Age Kids

Tuesdays, March 7 - 21

Join Michelangelo Lobato for this evidence-based course designed to help you raise children who are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the real world with this win-win approach to parenting.

6:00 - 8:00pm, Via Google Meet

FREE, registration required at www.lasfsn.org

Becoming a Love & Logic Parent of Teens

March 11

Join Michelangelo Lobato for this evidence-based course designed to discuss specific answers to common challenges, including how to determine when teens are ready for more responsibility and how to set appropriate limits regarding school, parties, driving and other issues.

9:00 - 11:00am, Via Google Meet

FREE, registration required at www.lasfsn.org

Toddler Tunes - Pop Up

March 29

Children and parents sing, play instruments and dance together, while Rachel Josephson shares simple ways to engage children in music and movement.

10:30 - 11:00am, Family Strengths Network FREE

Drone Flying & Videography Class

April 3 - 6

This class is a collaboration between PAC8 & the Teen Center. Students will learn drone safety, regulation and flying skills, flight maneuvers, how to capture film quality drone footage and basic video editing of footage in this course. You must be a member of the Teen Center to participate, limit 6 students.

9:00am - 12:00 pm, Los Alamos Teen Center

FREE Admission

New Family Open House

April 13

The Youth Activity Center will be holding an open house for second graders going into third grade and their families. The open house will have a youth guided tour and free popcorn.

4:00 - 5:30pm, Los Alamos & White Rock Youth Activity Centers

FREE

Early Intervention Fair

April 15

Find many local providers of early intervention services in one place. Get information about speech & motor delays, autism, and various other early childhood challenges in a casual, low-pressure atmosphere.

10:00am - 12:00pm, Family Strengths Network FREE

JAZZ Spectacular

April 28

Join LAPS music educator Ryan Finn and his student jazz band, as they host a fun and fundraising event. Snacks will be sold to benefit the LAPS Music program and the senior center. Early evening, Los Alamos Senior Center

FREE Admission

Safe Prom Activities & Midnight Movies

April 29

Los Alamos Teen Center will host a variety of JJAB sponsored activities during the LAHS Prom, followed by Midnight Movies at SALA! More details to come as plans for the dance firm up.

Time TBD, SALA

FREE Admission

Betty's Birthday Celebration

May 1

Please drop by and help the Senior Center celebrate Betty’s Birthday and 25 years young. Buy a $1.00 raffle ticket to win prizes, have a cupcake and see WTF-Where’s the Fun!?

All Day, Los Alamos Senior Center

A FREE lunch from 11:30am - 12:30pm, will take place for members 60 and over. You must have current paperwork on file. Call either center to register (LA 505-662-8920 or WR 505-672-2034).

Clothing & Small Item Swap

May 2 - 6

Bring gently used clothing and small items that you no longer need to swap for new things. Shop and swap during the FSN regular business hours. Drop and shop on Tuesday and Wednesday, shop ONLY Thursday - Saturday.

Starts 9:00am on Tuesday and Ends 12:00pm Saturday

FREE

Evening Clothing & Small Item Swap

May 3

Bring gently used clothing and small items that you no longer need to swap for new things. Shop and swap during this special event.

5:30 - 7:00pm, Family Strengths Network

FREE

End of Semester De-Stress

May 22 - 26

Los Alamos Teen Center will host various fun activities and offer a variety of food and snacks throughout the last week of the fall school semester. Activities will include henna, puppies & kittens, comfort foods, movies, games & more.

After School, Los Alamos Teen Center

FREE Admission