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"How to Computer" Aug. 16-Sept. 20 OR Oct. 4-Nov. 8 Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Aug. 18-Sept. 22 OR Oct. 6-Nov. 10 Thursdays, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. $12.60 In this class, you will learn the basics of how to use a computer, even if you have never touched one before. The flexible, slow-paced curriculum is intended to take you from no knowledge to self-sufficiency and comfort. Open Studio Time Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Take your pick from painting, lapidary or stained glass open studios. Stained glass open studio available Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon.
Aerobics Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Beginning Sept. 1, we will open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturdays.
Introduction to Social Media
Drum over for this cardio-based program that combines physical activity with brain fitness. Increase your overall well-being by drumming away stress with an amazing soundtrack.
High Intensity Interval Training sessions. This involves short bursts of heart-pounding cardio workouts with short recovery times.
Video Walking Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Senior Dance Workout Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Enjoy some dancing to the oldies and maybe learn a few new steps. HIIT Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Grab your friends for this low-intensity virtual workout led by the technology of today. Through August, we are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. The recreation spot for active adults. 807 N. Missouri. Call 575-624-6718 or visit roswell-nm.gov/780
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Drop-In Activities (included with membership or drop-in fee) Classes Sign up at RoswellConnect.com. Technology Classes Fitness Classes Fitness classes/activities 18+, and are included with membership or drop-in fee unless otherwise noted. ROSWELL-NM.GOV 2
Beginning Yoga Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, noon-1 p.m.
Beginning Web Design Oct. 4-Nov. 8 Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $21 The web is at the center of modern communications and web designers are in highdemand. This course is designed tohelp beginners get comfortable with the many different applications of web environments. Come learn web code language and how to use images and otherelements within websitesto start building your own basic website.
Lapidary Lab Wednesdays, 9 Membership/Drop-Ina.m.-noonFee Our craftsman will help guide you through the process of cutting, shaping and creating beauty fromthe earth.
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Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Loosen those muscles and joints from head to toe with some relaxing guided stretches.
Tired of exercising in your living room? Join us for an exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic movement with stretching and strength training. Step Aerobics Starting Sept. 1 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Step up, around and down on a 4-inch platform in different patterns to boost your heart rate and strengthen your muscles. Line Dance Class Oct. 4-Nov. 8. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. $15.75 In this class you'll learn a variety of line dances and western struts. It's a fun way to exercise. No partner needed. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
Aug. 15-Sept. 23 OR Nov. 7-Dec. 3 Thursdays, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. $21 Check out our class on social media. Connect with old friends, find new ones and keep up with family happenings. Enjoy video examples, and learn how to create your own posts for the world to see.
Yoga enthusiasts of all levels welcome. If the thought of yoga has seemed intimidating, this is your class. Learn some of the most common poses in a class that is physically challenging, but with a slower pace to target a beginning yogi. Drum Fit Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Book Club Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Stretching
Stained Glass Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon. $26.25 Art is not what you see but what you make others see. In this course, you’ll learn techniques to create art with colored glass. All supplies provided.
Veterans Appreciation Lunch Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free Please join us for a luncheon in honor of our veteran heroes. Open to all hands.
Build upon skills from the intro class to expand your knowledge and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on using sewing machines.
Special Events
Hollidaze Trivia Night Oct. 7, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. I $7.35/person Calling all brainiacs! Register your team of four to compete in a trivia contest with prizes. We will use a mobile app to answer and score questions. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
Sessions Aug. 15-Sept. 23, Oct. 3-Nov. 7 unlessotherwise noted. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
Introduction to Photography Oct. 6-Nov. 10 Thursdays, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. I $21 Explore the history of photography and photographic techniques. This course will cover the basics of exposure and composition. Assignments may be given each week to gauge understanding. The last session will be an “out of classroom” hands on experience with the instructor.
Cricut Aug. 15-Sept. 23 only Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $26.25 Mix crafting with tech and you have a Cricut project. Learn the precision of computer controlled cutting of vinyl, leather, card stock and wood. Leave with basic knowledge and your own art piece.
$5.25/person or $9.45 couple Holiday Cricut Nov. 21-Dec. 16 only Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. I $21 Decoration options are plenty when crafting and tech mix. Learn the precision of computer-controlled cutting for your winter wonderland art pieces.
Stitch the stress away in this introductory course. Learn basics of stitching layers of fabric together. Hand and machine techniques will be used.
Intermediate Sewing Wednesdays, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. I $31.45
Introduction to Sewing Mondays, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. I $31.45
Two-step over for a night of music and dancing. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
Crochet Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon I $18.90 Get hooked on crocheting. Learn basic techniques while making simple, fun projects.
All Pockets Pool Tournament Sept. 10, 10 $5.25/persona.m. Show your skills and compete against others to see who can make the shots to win prizes. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com. Clue™ Oct. 22, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. | $9.45 Who did it? Join Col. Mustard and the "Clue"characters for a night of mystery. Use your detective skills to solve the murder. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
End of Summer Dance Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $5.25/person or $9.45/couple Celebrate the end of summer with dancing and socializing. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com. Halloween Luncheon Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Included with membership/drop-in fee Bring your Halloween goodies and recipes to share, and socialize with friends.
Origami Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. I $14.70 Enjoy the art of origami with live demonstrations and find your own artistry in the folds.
Law Series First Thursdays (Sept. 1, Oct. 6), 5 p.m. I Free Guest lawyers speaking on different legal topics. Topics include what to do in case you're in an accident (September) and estate planning (October).
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Old Fashioned Hoedown Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Art Classes
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Special Events
LateFall: Oct.6-Nov.10
Ages$31.45/session3-4:Thursdays,3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Ages 5-6: Thusdays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Ages 7-8: Thursdays, 4:15 p.m.-5p.m.
WaterPilates Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-10a.m. This exercise emphasizes developinga strong core through exercises that focus on precision. All abilities
Skateboarding Early Fall: Aug. 16-Sept. 20 Late Fall: Oct. 4-Nov. 8
T-Ball EarlyFallsession: Aug. 17-Sept.21 LateFall session: Oct.4-Nov.8 $31.45/session Ages 3-4: Tuesdays,3:30p.m.-4p.m. Ages 5-6: Tuesdays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Ages 7-8: Tuesdays, 4:15p.m.-5p.m.
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Rock Wrapping Early Fall: Aug. 18-Sept. 22 Late Fall: Oct. 6-Nov. 10 Thursdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. $15.75 I Ages 14+ Take an ordinary rock and make it uniquely yours with techniques including leather, yarn, string, sticks or whatever inspires you. Water Aerobics Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Looking for a low-impact exercise in the water? Water aerobics is the place for you. This is similar to an aerobics class, but places less stress on the joints since it’s in the water
HIIT Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. High Intensity Interval Training sessions. This involves short bursts of heart-pounding cardio workouts with short recovery times. Hero's Therapy Swim Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon Calling all heroes. We encourage you to join us foran instructor-led therapy swim. Anyadult who suffers from prolonged pain as a resultof an injuryormedical issue is encouraged to attend. Our introductory claasses are not leaaguues, but a way to help children figure out what sports they like Sign up at RoswellConnect com Homeschool P.E. Early Fall session: Aug. 15-Sept. 23 Late Fall session: Oct. 5-Nov. 9 Wednesdays, 10a.m.-11 a.m. Grades K-8 I $31.45/session Get up, get out, get moving withour Homeschool PE program! This six-weekclass helps homeschool children socialize and interact with others whileengaging inmovement activities. Hip Hop Dancing Oct. 3-Nov. 14 | $31.45 Ages 3-4: Mondays, 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Ages 5-6: Mondays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Ages 7-8: Mondays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Soccer Early Fall session: Aug. 15-Sept. 19 Late Fall session: Oct. 3-Nov. 7 Ages$31.45/session3-4:Mondays, 3:30 p.m-4 p.m. Ages 5-6: Mondays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Ages 7-8: Mondays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
Kettle Bell Mondays noon-1 p.m. Swing your way over to our live kettle bell class. This workout can help meet your toughest fitness goals with functional, compound exercises that work multiple muscle groups. Yoga Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Calling yogis of all abilities.Joinus for a relaxingmind andbody experience. Movement, meditation and benefittechniqueswillbepracticedbreathingwiththeofaliveinstructor.
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Basketball Early Fall session: Aug. 17-Sept. 21 Late Fall session: Oct. 5-Nov. 9
Ages$31.45/session3-4:Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Ages 5-6: Tuesdays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
4 ROSWELL-NM.GOV Youth Sports Recreation&AquaticCenter 1402 W. College Blvd. Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday noon-8 p.m. Call 575-624-6719 or visit roswell-nm.gov/1170. Aerobics Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 6 p.m.–7 p.m. Are you tiredof exercisingin your livingroom? Our live instruction combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines. ClassesFitnessClasses (Included with membership or drop-in) fee) ROSWELL-NM.GOV 4
Volleyball Early Fall:Aug. 18-Sept.22
Ages$31.45/session3-4:Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Ages 5-6: Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m.
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3v3 TournamentBasketball Sept. 3, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. $9.45 | Ages 14 + Come show off your hoops skills and compete in this 3-on-3 tournament. Indoor Broom Hockey Sept. 17, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. $5.25 | Ages 5 + Bring your tennis shoes for a family broom hockey game. Played in the gym with tennis shoes, with a broom as the stick. A small ball will be provided as the puck. Brooms will be provided.
Level Tuesdays2 & Thursdays 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. OR 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Level 2 teaches floats without support and how to recover to a vertical position. Participants further develop alternatingarm and leg actions on the front and backthat lay the foundation for future strokes.
Level Tuesdays1 & Thursdays 3;30 p.m.-4 p.m. OR 5 p.m.-5:30 p.m. SPLASH on in! This courseis designed for students with limitedwater experience. Activities help participantsfeel comfortable in the water and introduce basicswimming skills. Lessons cover supportedfloats and glides, alternating arm andleg techniques, and retrievingsubmerged objects.
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ROSWELL-NM.GOV 5 Glow Dance Party Sept. 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $9.45 | Ages 11-13 Show up, show out and shine on as you dance the night away at our glow-in-the-dark dance party. Dress in your most creative, outrageous outfit to be the shining star of the party.
Monster Mash Pet Dash Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. $10.50 per entry (owner/pet) Dash into Halloween with your pet in your best costumes. Pet costumes will be judged and awards will be given for first through third place.
Beginning Sept. 3, the outdoor poolwill only open on weekends. The outdoor pool and splash pad will close for the season Sept. 25. Openings contingent on staff availability and patron demand. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
Recycled Materials Costume Contest Oct. 29, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. $10.50 | Ages 5 + Make your own Halloween costume out of recycled materials. Then, show off your costume and bring a list of the materials you used. Awards will be given for first through third place. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
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Glow Dodgeball Sept. 5, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. $49 + tax/team | Ages 14 + This is our second such event. There will be two age brackets, 14-17 and 18-and-up. Teams will be comprised of 6-10 players. Skate Park Competition Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | $5.25 | Ages 5 + Grind it out and show off your tricks and skills. Open to skateboarders, rollerbladers and roller skaters. Bring your own equipment and safety gear. Top three places receive a trophy. Sign up at RoswellConnect.com.
Swim Lessons Lessons Sept. 6-22 or Oct. 11-27. Cost $34.65 (members), $68.25 (non-members) Pumpkin Pool Patch Oct. 22 | $11.55 | 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Kids can pick out their own pumpkin from the “pool patch” in our indoor pool. Also provided are a variety of paints, stickers, glitter and markers to decorate the pumpkins in our craft room. Dive-In Movie Nov. 11, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. | Free Come enjoy a family movie at the pool. We will set up a big screen for you to watch a Concessionsaquatic-themedfamily-friendly,moviewhileyoufloataroundinthepool.Nolaporopenswimmingduringevent.willbesoldbutmustbeconsumedonthebleachers. Picnic at the Pool Aug. 20, noon-6 p.m. Standard entry fees Enjoy a family picnic at the outdoor pool. Bring your cooler with non-alcoholic beverages and homemade picnic food items. Glow Pool Party Sept. 4, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. $7.35 | Ages 14-18 Wear your glow-in-the-dark pool accessories for this end of pool season party for teens.
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Third Thursday Gallery Talk Aug. 18 and Sept. 15, 5 p.m.-5:45 p.m. All Ages | Talk included with admission Explore Future Shock with a 45-min thematic tour led by Curator of Collections and Exhibitions AAaron Willder. The summer sci-fi exhibition features 16 national and international artists exploring humanity's shared future and our connection to space, science and technology. The exhibition includes a diversearray of concepts and media—virtual reality and installation art to sculpture, film and drawing—each with a unique aspect on the ways in which technology impacts our experience of the world.
Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-4p.m. | Free
Special Exhibits Family Events
"A Machine to Live In" Screenings Thursdays, 6 p.m. (through Sept. 15) Saturdays, 3 p.m. (through Oct. 29) Screening included with admission As part of Future Shock, watch "A Machine to Live In" a hybrid documentary/art film about Brazil's capital city, Brasilia, a sixties-era “cosmo-futurist” utopia.This “sci-fi” documentary provides a complex portrait of life, poetry, and myth set against the backdrop of the space-age city of Brasília and a flourishing landscape of UFO cults and transcendental spaces.
The Roswell Science and Art Festival is back and better than ever. Enjoy the amazing science displays byareaorganizations, aperformance by“Kate the Chemist,”a professor from theUniversity ofTexas wholoves to ignite things, the Make Lab ofhands on science activities, and the classicssuch as our Chalk theWalk competition, TinkerTots for the little ones and The WonderonWheels Mobile Museum. Plus the Planetarium will have specialscreenings.
Adults | $65 Members, $90 Non-Members
Sunday Afternoon Yoga Second and Fourth Sunday, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 11 & 15, Oct. 9 & 23, Nov. 13 & 27 Museum Members FREE, non-members $5 Gentle yoga moves slowly and mindfully, allowing you to move safely into a variety of standing, seated, andsupine poses, calmingthe mind andbody. Join200-hourcertifiedyoga instructorAlice Buckfor this all-levels gentle yoga class in the museum's galleries.
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Every second Saturday of the month Roswell residents can enjoy a day of free admission to the museum where we will host a fun and creative family activity such as building a community collage or creating alien friends out of clay from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Saturday it’s something new. Then sit back and enjoy a special planetarium screening at 11 am. Be sure to check out the amazing artwork throughout the museum and take a peek into Robert Goddard’s workshop. Make every second Saturday an adventure.
Section I: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon
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1011 N. Richardson, Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Call 575-624-6744 or visit roswellmuseum.org
Adult Clay: Tableware Sept. 6-Oct. 27
Note: Artsupplies not included Explore a variety of techniques in this two-day watercolor workshop with artist and teacher Barbara Posuniak. Students will usewashes, layering, dry brushing and more to createfeathers and flowers taken from the natural world.
Future Shock: (Re)Visions of Tomorrow Through Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily All Ages | $10 for non-residents, $7 for residents, seniors, active military, veterans and students 16+, FREE for Children 15 and under and Museum Members If you are missing the sci-fi thrill of the UFO festival, come by to see the Future Shock exhibition open now until October 30th. Exploring humanity's shared future and our connection to space, science and technology, the show includes virtual reality and installation art, sculpture, film and drawing.
SectionIV: Thursdays, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Adults | $160 Members, $195 Non-Members Taught by artistAria Finch, this eight-week adult clay class will allow students to create a variety of tableware usingdifferent high fire glazes and under glazes.
Feathers and Flowers in Watercolor Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sept. 25, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Table Top Games Day Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5,1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Sew Crafty Pin Pals Wednesdays,1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Second Saturdays Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 | All Ages | FREE for Roswell residents Hands-On Activities, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Planetarium Screening, 11 a.m.
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Seniors 60+ and Museum Members FREE Non-members $5 This adult-centered group is open to everyonemakinganything with a needle! Crochet, knitting, sewing, etc.
Don’tmiss thisamazing event that is bothfun and educational.
Members and children 15 and underFREE Non-members $5 Join local game designerMatt Bromleyof Wildbird Games for a fun afternoon playing board games. Games vary each month, and one table is devoted to DnD. Participants are welcometo bring their owngames toshare.
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Holiday Artisan Market Artist Call Sept. 12 deadline to enter selections | $40 Entry Fee
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The Roswell Museum and the Roswell Museum Foundation, in partnership with the PecosValley Potters Guild, invite artists, artisans, contemporary craftspeople and makers to apply to be a part of the annual Roswell Museum Holiday Artisan Market. The Market is a juried art exhibition and saleheld at the Roswell Museum showcasing up to 45 regional artists, artisans and makers. Theevent willrunall December andincludea festiveopening night reception. Sales will be split60/40betweentheartist and the Foundation in benefit oftheRoswellMuseum. Enter at roswellmuseum.org.
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1306 E. College, Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Call 575-624-6760 or visit springriverzoo.com
1306 E. College Blvd, Open 10 a.m.-4p.m. daily. Call 575-624-6760 or visit springriverzoo.com
1306 E. College Blvd, Open 10 a.m.-4p.m. daily. Call 575-624-6760 or visit springriverzoo.com Night of the Living Zoo Oct. 28 and 29,5 p.m.-9 p.m. All Ages | $5/person We’ll have fun and games, andcandy, during our annual celebration. Costumes encouraged. Members Appreciation Brunch Nov. 12, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Free for Friends of the Zoo members Our brunch is a small way to thank our zoomembers of all levels. Enjoy a continentalbreakfast and meet with the staff before an early access zoo trip. PreKritters Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Ages 3-5 w/parent | $12.60 per child Animal-themed craftstory that includes an encounter with one of our educational animals. Admission for one accompanying adult included inprice.
First Saturday Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE admission for Roswell residents Oktobearfest Sept. 24, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ages 21+ | $40 Tickets at friendsofspringriverzoo.org
WANT THE CITY TO ADDRESS YOUR QUESTIONS, CONCERNS AND IDEAS? Join us at the Roswell Convention Center at 912 N. Main St. or watch online. Some forums will only be online as prerecorded virtual Public Forums. Hosted by City Manager Joe Neeb, each forum will feature appropriate experts from the various city departments and/or other entities. Some forums will cover specific topics while others will be open discussions for all wards of the city. Each forum will be accessible on the city’s YouTube channel. That channel can be accessed on the city website (roswell-nm.gov) by clicking on the “Live Stream” button for those forums that are streamed live. The City of Roswell cares about your opinions and invites you to participate in a series of in-person and virtual Public Forums. HELP IMPROVE OUR roswell-nm.govCOMMUNITY!All Forums Start at 5:30 PM All GeneralWards,TopicsAUG18 Hispano Chamber, Library PartnershipMAR21 DevelopmentCommunity20SEP All GeneralWards,TopicsAPR18 andFoundationstheirRolesOCT18 DevelopmentEconomicJAN17 SituationHomelessnessFEB21 2022 2023 Forum topics are subject to change. 2022-2023 ROSWELL-NM.GOV 8
