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Giving Tortuga Love Campaign Helps Local Gallery/Event Space Improvements

Tortuga Gallery in Albuquerque has hosted more than 60 visual artists’ shows, provided for poetry readings, musical events, yoga and even belly dancing. For nearly five years, this little gallery that could, did what it set out to do – provide a place for the local creative minds to showcase their talents in a warm and pleasing environment.

Now it is the Tortuga that needs a little help. The Giving Tortuga Love fundraising campaign, which started in February, will help keep one of Albuquerque’s most unique art spaces growing and going well into the future.

The gallery is the labor of love for owners Pax Garcia and Jill Logan, who purchased the rundown building at the corner of Edith and Pacific in 2011. It was in a major state of disrepair.

Garcia and Logan took on the barely breathing building, fixed its bones, cleared its unnecessary guts and restored it to the flesh of its bare walls. What they never gave up on was the soul and the vibe inside.

“We think it was the right place for us, and despite all the hard work to get it up and running we

are certainly glad we did,” said Garcia. “Like a tortuga (Spanish for turtle), slow and steady – do it once, do it right.”

The improvements have come largely on the couple’s own dime, so several of the appreciative artists who have had shows at Tortuga believe it is time to give back.

“We want to show our love for Tortuga by helping Pax and Jill with some needed improvements and repairs to the building,” said local artist Denise Weaver Ross. “This special place needs a roof, new flooring and other mechanical and structural things, and what better month to show our love for Tortuga than February.”

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We all have our personal “what ifs”: a person methere, a job change there, etc. Whole books havebeen written about such things. This presentationis about my personal list of six “what ifs.” The firstis astronomical at 3.5 billion years ago, the 2nd and3rd are geological at 65 and 4 million years ago re-spectively, the 4th, 5th and 6th are historical at 1554,1776, and 1909 AD, respectively. Quite a range! Oneof the six might be familiar to SCHS members, butthe rest are likely to be new. All though should bethought-provoking!

By Shannon Wagers

Adjusting clocks twice a year when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends is one of

the minor annoyances of modern life. I count no fewer than 14 timepieces of various kinds in my home that have to be reset every March and November. But early-day New Mexicans, whatever other hardships they had to endure, were at least spared that chore. Although mechanical clocks had existed in Europe since the Middle Ages, so far as historians have been able to determine there were none here at all until the 19th century.

It’s safe to say that the agrarian world of colonial New Mexico had a conception of time quite different from ours. The rhythm of daily life was regulated by the sun, and on the Sabbath the ringing of church bells told the faithful when it was time to go to Mass. That was all most people needed to know.

Possibly—although there’s no record of it—water clocks featuring elaborate alarm mechanisms might

have been used by the Franciscan friars who served in colonial mission churches to announce the canonical hours of prayer during the nighttime, as was done in some European monasteries. Or perhaps not, since the Franciscans weren’t as punctilious about such things as were the stricter monastic orders.

Another method of telling time was by observing the position of the star Kochab, one of the “guard stars” of the Little Dipper, as it swings around Polaris, the North Star, during the night. Ships of the day commonly carried an instrument for this purpose, called a “nocturnal,” which was inscribed with convenient markings indicating the hour. It could be adjusted to read the time, correct to within about 15 minutes, at every season of the year. Even without such an instrument, sheepherders and vaqueros could become proficient at judging the approximate time of night simply by noting the angle of the Little Dipper’s handle.

It is not unreasonable to suppose

that there might have been sundials here. Unlike a mechanical clock, a sundial has no moving parts, requires only simple tools to make, and would have been well suited to our sunny climate. However, some knowledge of astronomy and mathematics is required to construct an accurate one, and the dial has to be properly calibrated for the latitude where it is located.

Probably there were few people in the province with sufficient learning to do that. The earliest sundial of which we have any record was erected in the center of the plaza at Santa Fe in 1826, five years after the end of the colonial era.

It was probably around the same time that the first manufactured clocks came to New Mexico. By

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then clocks were small enough and affordable enough that it became practical to import them from the United States by wagon over the Santa Fe Trail. By the 1830s, “Yankee clocks” had begun to appear in the homes of wealthy citizens in the capital. But to ordinary folks, a clock or a watch was still a novelty, and it’s doubtful that many people even knew how to read one.

Santa Fe got its first public clock in the 1840s, when one was installed in the bell tower of the parish church, which occupied the site where St. Francis Cathedral now stands. It featured a mechanical boy who popped out and danced on the hour, and was a source of great amusement to the townspeople.

Accurate timekeeping became of more crucial importance as railroads crisscrossed the continent in the decades after the Civil War,

the first arriving in New Mexico in 1879. Previously, every city and town kept its own local solar time. But if trains were to run safely and on schedule, some uniformity in timekeeping was required. Consequently, representatives of 25 countries met in Washington, D.C., in 1884, and established the worldwide system of 24 standard time zones which, with some modifications, we continue to use today.

Daylight Saving Time was first implemented in the U.S. during World War I, and again during World War II, as an energy-saving measure. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which made DST official across the nation except in those states that vote to exempt themselves. From time to time, bills to do so have been introduced in the New Mexico Legislature, but none has ever passed.

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By Nichole Humphrey

The poses selected this month are two variations of hip openers you can

do with support from a wall. By practicing these poses in a passive manner, the body is able to release deeper into the opening through the musculature. Yogic tradition holds that hips are where we store negative emotions and that more open hips leads to creative expression. Many of us don’t have a choice in our daily occupation but to remain seated for long periods of time, but we can counteract this daily damage through yoga. These poses are a treat to add to the end of a busy day or a day that didn’t involve enough movement. An added bonus, you can read a book or a magazine while doing the poses.

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Why your fountain of youth may be in a coffee cup.

The following are excerpts taken from an online article written by Joseph Nordqvist for Medical News Today.

Numerous recent studies continue to support claims of the health benefits of moderate coffee drinking.

Antioxidants: According to researchers at the University of Scranton, coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S., Joe Vinson, Ph.D., lead author of the study, said that “Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source. Nothing else comes close.” Caffeinated and decaffeinated versions provided nearly the same levels of antioxidants.

Parkinson’s: According to a study conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC) that was published in the journal Neurology, caffeine in coffee may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson’s. Researches have also concluded that “higher coffee and caffeine intake is associated with a significantly lower incidence of Parkinson’s disease”.

Liver Health: Italian researchers found that coffee consumption lowers the risk of liver cancer by about 40%. In addition, some of the results suggest that if you drink three cups a day, the risks are reduced by more than 50%.

The lead author of the study, Dr. Carlo La Vecchia, said “our research confirms past claims that coffee is good for your health and particularly the liver.”

In addition, coffee consumption can lower the incidence of cirrhosis of the liver for alcohol drinkers by 22%, according to a study at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, California, USA. The researchers suggested that drinking two or more cups of coffee every day can reduce the risk of death from liver cirrhosis by 66%.

Heart Health: Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Harvard School of Public Health, concluded that drinking coffee in moderation protects against

heart failure. They defined ‘in moderation’ as two 8-ounce servings per day. People who drank four servings on a daily basis had an 11% lower risk of heart failure, compared to those who did not.

Summary: Nearly every day another scientific study releases results supporting the healthy benefits of drinking coffee, while reminding us that the benefits lie in the coffee itself, not in the creamer or sugar you may add to it. So go find a great, local coffee roaster, producing delicious coffee that can stand on its own without the additives - and live forever!

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In long-term investing, investors have to take steps to control those things they

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Controlling investment costs can include the use of exchange traded funds, lower cost mutual funds, and index funds, and avoiding transaction costs as much as possible. Managing taxes takes forethought and strategy and often the advice of a third party.

Over time, taxes have the effect of eroding wealth in taxable investments and can also reduce retirement income without a conscious effort to manage the taxation of benefits. The popularity of tax-deferred investments is testament to the important benefit of growing wealth without the concurrent erosion of taxation. Building principal and earnings with money that might have been lost to taxes

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In many cases, money that is accumulated in a tax-deferred retirement savings plan is saved while the saver is in a higher marginal tax bracket than when they retire. They can then withdraw their funds at a lower rate.

The same can be true when money is withdrawn from a retirement savings account. Some accounts, like Roth IRAs, can provide a tax free income that goes a lot further than its taxable counterpart during the withdrawal phase. Retirement savers should also be aware that making withdrawals from most retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 can result in a 10 percent penalty tax.

Some taxpayers use investments to offset their gains or income in particularly lucrative years. Many investors sell annually in September or even in early to mid-December those stocks that have losses and show no promise. This allows them to simply take the loss and resulting write-off. Tax-loss harvesting, as it is often

called, can be used to offset ordinary income by up to $3,000 when losses exceed gains. If the whole amount isn’t used in a single tax year, the remainder can be used the next year.

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Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers; now, those were some dancers with grace, beauty and

precision. The 6th Annual Dancing Stars Gala. Saturday, April 2, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., is an evening of fine dining, dancing and rollicking fun to benefit the New Mexico Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Dancing Stars Trophy is at stake for local celebrities in celebration of those who support the Association’s mission of a world without Alzheimer’s disease. However, the dancers will be collecting pledges throughout March in order to support the cause. To donate to a dancer, visit the event website at http://act.alz.org/2016NMGala .

The event will be at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. The presenting sponsor is Retreat Gardens. For more information and to buy tickets, contact: (505) 266-4473 or visit http://act.alz.org/2016NMGala.

Cost: $160 per plate, $1,500 per table of 10.

The event would not be possible without the support of Enchantment Dancing founder and proprietor, Chip Hindi, a premiere dance instructor in New Mexico. “Chip has been a huge supporter of ours for years,” says Anita Meyer, Community Engagement Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter, “We literally could not do this without him.”

It also is a chance for the misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease to be cleared up. “There needs to be an increased awareness about this disease,” said Chris Chaffin, Media Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. “Currently there are 36,000 New Mexicans who suffer from Alzheimer’s and they are being cared for by 106,000 unpaid family caregivers. Events like this fund important research that may one day lead to a cure.”

“I love the Dancing Stars Gala because it’s a fun way for family

and professional caregivers, and the community in general, to participate in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease,” said Nika Lawrie, Community Engagement Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. “It’s too often we are surrounded by hardship and sorrow. This events gives everyone the opportunity to leave that at the door, dress up and simply have a good time, all while helping to support a wonderful cause.”

The Dancing Stars are not professional dancers. They are community leaders and local celebrities who volunteer their time and efforts to help the Alzheimer’s cause. They train for months with the instructors at Enchantment Dancing to get their moves just right. This year’s gala dancers include local business owners, leaders in the geriatric healthcare community, physicians, a local meteorologist and the daughter of the man who ran one of Albuquerque’s most iconic car dealerships.

“We have such great community support on this event,” Chaffin said. “The dancers themselves are the chief fundraisers. So in addition to learning how to dance from scratch and then competing against one another in public; they raise valuable funds and awareness for our nation’s biggest underfunded health crisis. We urge people to support the dancers as much as possible.”

Here’s a snapshot biography of the dancers.

Ann Breen – Executive Director, Palmilla Senior Living

Breen is currently the Executive Director at Palmilla Senior Living, located on Albuquerque’s northwest side. Palmilla provides Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care services to over 158 individuals, and predominately runs full with

a waitlist. Prior to working at Palmilla, Breen supported The Alzheimer’s Association – New Mexico Chapter by assisting with the Veteran’s Outreach Program. She has a BS degree in Business from Elmhurst College, is also an alum from the University of Arizona, and has been caring for individuals with dementia/Alzheimer’s for over 15 years. She believes in encouraging individuals to be as independent as possible for as long as possible.

Breen is dancing in memory of her mother, Louise, who was a music major and loved to dance. After retirement, Louise spent many years with a dance studio in Tucson, enjoying the exercise and entering and winning many competitions. The day came when friends of Louise called several times indicating that Louise had lost her way to various meetings. For many of you, you can now picture the rest of the journey. Join Breen in her continued support for The Alzheimer’s Association. “Be a fan of Ann,” is her Gala motto.

Julie Harrigan, MD - ABQ Health Partners

Harrigan was born in Phoenix AZ, but moved to San Carlos, Sonara, Mexico when she was just 4-years-old. She stayed in San Carlos through high school and at age 18 moved to Guadalajara to start medical school at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. After graduating medical school in 2001 Harrigan moved closer to home and worked in a remote clinic practicing a year of Social Service. There she met her husband Erik and together they moved to Albuquerque.

Harrigan currently works for ABQ Health Partners. She is dancing because every day she sees patient’s with one form or another of

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Nolan has been a member of the Albuquerque medical community for over 20 years. After completing her medical training in San Francisco, she moved to Albuquerque for an Internship year but fell in love with New Mexico and the people who live here.

So instead of moving on to Chicago as planned, she made New Mexico her home. After completing her training and Board Certification in Internal Medicine, she practiced in primary care for 11 years before following her passion in Hospice care. Since then she has become Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care, has practiced in Hospice, Palliative Care and Geriatrics. Most recently she and two other Hospice Specialists have become owners of Hospice of New Mexico, where they are dedicated to quality specialty Hospice Care.

She is dancing to help reclaim the future for millions. By participating in this event, she has committed to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer research, care and support.

John Smith – Meteorologist, KRQE News 13

Smith has been a meteorologist

for KRQE since 2010. Originally from South Carolina, Smith has been interested in weather since 6th grade when several hurricanes scraped the Carolina coast. After obtaining a Physics Degree from Francis Marion University in Florence, SC, John earned his Masters of Science in meteorology from Florida State University.

Smith is a member of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association. While in Florida, John served as the secretary for the nationally recognized North Florida Chapter of the AMS, Smith also has earned his Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the AMS. He is dancing to help raise awareness for this devastating disease.

Valerie Compton – Owner, Body Language

Compton has been a successful competitive athlete for over 40 years. Using her experience in track & field and competitive tennis as well as her knowledge of weight loss and clean eating, she built a highly successful personal training business in Connecticut and NYC. After moving to Albuquerque in the 1990’s Compton formed several women’s relay teams that competed in and placed in every major running and multi-sport event they entered. Her teams have won or placed in the Duke City Marathon, Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon, Las Cruces Marathon, and local Duathlons. In 2006 Valerie developed the hugely successful BARREFUSION™ method and continues to add innovative ways to challenge the mind and body.

“I am dancing because my years of athletics led to a major surgery this year, with a total knee replacement in January,” she said. “I struggled all year to get my body back to where I could compete again, but had months of set-backs. I was asked to dance for this event and I thought my knee would not let me! After doing some research on Dementia and Alzheimer’s, I see not only the need for support for caregivers but also the need for a voice to speak on prevention. I have absolutely no dance experience, and have physical limitations, but I will use my influence in the community to bring attention and support to the Alzheimer’s Community as well as dance to my finest ability.”

Sharon Turner Davidson – Bob Turner’s Daughter

Alzheimer’s has touched Davidson’s life in more ways than one.

“My dad, Bob Turner, passed away last June from complications of Alzheimer’s disease and his Mother the same in 2001,” Turner Davidson said. “One of my best memories of my dad was his passion to dance. It gave him much joy in his life especially in his last years. I feel dancing in this year’s gala is such a wonderful way to honor him and others who have battled or are

battling the disease. Thank you so much for your support.”

Joe LiRosi – Owner, Toni & Guy

LiRosi was born and raised in NYC, Mr. LiRosi’s first career was as a producer making television commercials for such clients as Mattel’s Barbie doll, Chrysler, and Estee Lauder but found his true passion when he returned to UNM to complete a Master’s degree in Adult Education. Currently Mr. LiRosi owns the international Brand of TONI&GUY Academy in Albuquerque and was recently recognized by Modern Salon’s Excellence in Education with awards for Community Involvement, Academy Culture, and Best Facilities. More recently, Mr. LiRosi opened the TONI&GUY Salon on Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming.

“A close relative of mine was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and later passed away,” said LiRosi. “It is a heartbreaking illness that is extremely painful to witness a loved one go through. I am looking forward to participating in the Dancing Stars Gala and contributing to the ongoing effort to help those diagnosed with the disease and to one day prevent it from destroying lives.”

Alzheimer’s Association’s 6th Annual Dancing Stars Galacontinued from previous page

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503 on the high road to Taos, will have a busy March filled with wine tastings, tours and wine history discussions as well.

The vineyard is the home of the new Estrella Del Norte Vineyard tasting room. The wine is made from New Mexico grapes using unique artisan wine-making techniques. Santa Fe Vineyards is known for its history of contemporary labels from well-known artists Amado Pena, Virginia Maria Romero, Carrie Fell and Bruce King, giving each bottle a distinctive and cultural southwestern Santa Fe flair.

To RSVP online for any of the events, visit the website, www.estrelladelnortevineyard.com, or call 505-455-2826

Here are the March events:Estrella Del Norte Vineyard and Barrel Room TourMarch 5, 2-4 p.m.

The owners of Estrella Del Norte Vineyard host the tour through the vineyard and barrel room to learn about the wine-making process from vine to wine. Cost of $15 per person includes tour and a tasting of wine from the barrel and finished wines.

Mystery Wine TastingMarch 19, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Wine lovers can test their keen senses attempting to identify

the six wine varietals. The blindfold taste test will offer challenges and result in prizes. The cost is $15 which includes the six tastings and a glass of wine from our tasting. For this event, seating is limited.

New Mexico Wine History Sip and LearnMarch 27, 2:00 – 4 p.m.

Learn about New Mexico’s rich wine history as you taste six of delicious wines. The vineyard owners will share some tips and wine tasting techniques to

maximize guests’ wine tasting experience. The formal tasting includes six select Estrella Del Norte Vineyard wines. The staff will guide visitors on how to taste wine for a more enjoyable experience. The cost is $15, and RSVP is required.

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By Prime Time Staff

For 65 years the Good Shepherd Center Auxiliary, more than

200 people who support the Good Shepherd Center in Albuquerque, have been hosting one of Albuquerque’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day feasts. The auxiliary’s Annual Brother Mathias Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, also is a fundraiser for the Good Shepherd Center. The event is held on March 17, every year and the funds raised supplement

the center’s food service, emergency and special projects budget.

The meal is no small feat for the hundreds of volunteers. They serve about 2,000 pounds of corned beef and cabbage on this day, supplemented by 15,000 pounds of potatoes.

The meal also is in memory of Brother Mathias Barrett, whose motto for life was “Charity unlimited and dignity for all.”

Brother Mathias was born in Waterford, Ireland, migrated to Albuquerque and founded the Little Brothers of the Good

Shepherd here in 1951. Even after his passing, his work has continued through the auxiliary and other volunteers. Annually, the center provides about 200,000 meals, overnight shelter and clothing for more than 30,000 people.

This year’s dinner will be on Thursday, March 17, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased online at www.goodshepherdcenternm.org, or at the door on the day of the event. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Tickets also may be purchased at Garson’s, the Good Shepherd Center, FaithWorks, Immaculate Conception Church, Holy Family Religious Supplies.

The event is more than just dinner. There is live entertainment, music and children’s games.

Take-out dinners are available.

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By Barb Armijo

Face it, corned beef and cabbage as a holiday staple isn’t very sexy to many. But

it is enjoyed – especially when it is prepared well – by hundreds of thousands of people internationally in grand proportions on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

Here’s one recipe I found that at least does something creative with a boiled meat and potatoes dish. I might try this one. If anyone reading this tries it, email your review of the recipe (How did it work for you?) and a picture of your dish, and I’ll consider it for posting in next month’s issue of Prime Time. Email to: [email protected]. Thanks, let me know!

Dijon-Glazed Corned Beef with Savory Cabbage and Red Potatoes Directions

Ingredients (For 4 people)Sauce:

2 tablespoons orange marmalade2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

Recipe:• 1boneless corned beef brisket with seasoning packet (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)• 6 cloves garlic, peeled• 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns• 2 cups water• 6 tablespoons butter• 1 cup thinly sliced green onions, including white and green parts• 1/2 cup horseradish• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper• 1/4 teaspoon salt• 1 head green cabbage, cored, cut into 6 wedges (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)• 1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, cut in half

1. Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place corned beef brisket in roasting pan; sprinkle garlic, contents of seasoning packet and peppercorns around and over brisket. Add water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Braise in upper third of 350-degree oven 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until brisket is fork-tender.

2. Meanwhile, place butter, green onions, horseradish, ground pepper and salt in glass measuring cup. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until butter melts; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 2 tablespoons for Rustic Corned Beef & Potato Bake. Place cabbage wedges on half of baking sheet and potatoes on other half. Drizzle remaining horseradish-butter mixture over vegetables, turning cabbage and tossing potatoes to coat. Cover with aluminum foil. Roast in lower third of 350-degree oven with brisket 55 minutes. Uncover vegetables; continue roasting 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown.

3. Combine glaze ingredients in small bowl. Remove brisket from roasting pan; place on rack in broiler pan so surface of brisket is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Brush glaze over brisket; broil 2 to 3

minutes or until glaze is bubbly and beginning to brown.

4. Carve brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Cover and refrigerate half of brisket (about 12 ounces) and 2 cups potatoes for Rustic Corned Beef & Potato Bake. Serve remaining brisket and potatoes with cabbage.

5. Nutrition information per serving: 568 calories; 34 g fat (16 g saturated fat; 12 g monounsaturated fat); 129 mg cholesterol; 1,344 mg sodium; 44 g carbohydrate; 9.3 g fiber; 22 g protein; 2.9 mg niacin; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg vitamin B12; 4.1 mg iron; 29.7 mcg selenium; 4.4 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of niacin and vitamin B6.

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Super Seniors Recreational Tennis (SST), previously known as Silver Racquets, is

beginning soon in Albuquerque. The Northern New Mexico Tennis

Association (NNMTA) is now taking registrations for low cost beginner and/or refresher tennis lessons for adults 60 and over. This year we will be offering separate beginner classes as well as classes for those players with some tennis experience.

A kick-off meeting will be held on Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at the Jerry Cline Tennis Center, located at the corner of Louisiana and Constitution NE.

The program consists of six weeks of one-hour lessons, twice a week. This is followed by six weeks of round robin play at a different location.

The cost is $56.00 for the 12-week program. Lessons start the week of April 4, twice a week. If needed, there will be a make-up week. Round robin play will follow immediately after the lessons. Dates and times will be provided at a later date. The last round robin date will

include a party at Sierra Vista West Tennis Center for all participants.

Lessons/Round Robins will take place at the following sites and times:

• Highpoint Sports and Wellness - 4300 Landau Street, NE, Mondays and Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Instructor: Wendy Thomas.

• Arroyo del Oso - Spain and Wyoming, NE, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm;Instructor: Dick Johnson. This will be a beginner class.

• Sierra Vista West Tennis Complex - 5001 Montano Road, NW, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Instructor: Joe Felice.

• Tennis Club of Albuquerque - Corner of Girard and Indian School, 2901 Indian School Road, NE, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon.Instructor: Joey Gorence.

• Tanoan Country Club, Academy east of Eurbank NE, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 a.m. to noon. Instructor: Robert Soneru.

For more information, contact Joe Felice at [email protected] or phone 331-4300.

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By Martin Frentzel

ABIQUIU, N.M. – “You have got to be a people person, or this isn’t going

to work,” says 72-year-old Harry Zimmerman. He is one half of a steadfast camp host team working at Abiquiu Lake’s Riana Campground for the last decade. In April, the team will begin its 11th year.

Harry and his wife, Norway-born Wenche, definitely are people persons. “Ninety-nine percent of campers are wonderful people,” Wenche says. “My favorite part of this job is greeting the little ones. I always ask them

if they know what the No. 1 rule is here at Abiquiu Lake. Their eyes get real big, and then I say, ‘You have to have fun.’”

The Zimmermans have had fun together for 35 years, although when they met in Oregon they were both divorced and raising young daughters. Friends brought them together to help raise a pole building, Wenche says, “and I made clam chowder and that was it.”

WELCOME TO NEW MEXICO

Harry and Wenche, two self-described nomadic travelers, live in a 31-foot motorhome. Before

buying it, they camped in Oregon and California using camp trailers. Switching to and paying off the motorhome was a priority that required they work physically taxing jobs until Wenche injured her back. After that, they headed south to San Diego to spend the winter away from the cold rains of Oregon.

At the Campground on the Bay in San Diego, they met a couple that worked summers for the Army Corps of Engineers in Georgia, and a year later Harry and Wenche drove across the country to work for the Corps at West Point Lake near the border of Georgia and Alabama.

“The next year we got a contract to work at Doll Mountain Campground 80 miles north of Atlanta,” Harry says. “But we realized we couldn’t do that all the time; we were spending all the money we made driving back and forth to Georgia.”

Already plugged into the Corps of Engineers camping program, the nomads searched the Internet and bid on a camp host opening at Abiquiu. When the lake manager called Wenche about coming to work, she asked him, “Why would I want to come to Abiquiu?”

Dave Dutton described Georgia O’Keeffe’s favorite crimson

cliffs, the clear sky and the friendly people. When they arrived on the mesa overlooking Abiquiu Lake, they took in the view, and Wenche told Harry, “Oh my gosh, Dave was right.”

“We have been absolutely welcomed here by the local people,” Wenche says. “The community has opened their homes to us, and they call us family. I get my grandkids fix at my best friend’s house in Coyote.”

“I call New Mexico magic,”

Harry says. “I see more people in their 80s walking around these hills, and I think the reason people live longer here has something to do with the chiles. You can flush yourself out with the chiles. Or maybe it’s the clean air. It has to be something.”

ACTORS AND ARTISTSRiana Campground is

frequently inhabited by artists participating in programs at Ghost Ranch, but Wenche also remembers 150 Native American movie extras camping at the lake during the filming of “Comanche Moon.”

“There were no wigs and no make-up,” she says. “They were handpicked from all different tribes, and at night you could hear their drumming and singing.”

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Harry Zimmerman will begin his 11th season at Abiquiu Lake in April.Photo by Martin Frentzel


Obviously, Harry and Wenche are not home bodies, and Harry comes by it genetically. His mom, Velma Von Mosch, drove an RV until she was 89 years old. Today the 94-year-old Velma is an Internet sensation, featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s

World’s Greatest Yodeling Grandma video, which has received more than 3 million hits.

“We do love camping,” Wenche says, “and we do live in a motorhome until we grow up and figure out what we are going to do.”

Camp Hosts: Only ‘People Persons’ Need Applycontinued from previous page

‘Nitty, Gritty Nature’ Awaits Camp HostsThere are several things to consider before becoming a camp host. • Is your trailer or motorhome large enough to accommodate you and any additional persons who will live with you?• Do you really want to help other people from breakfast until 9 p.m. or later?• Can you remain calm when a campfire escapes, or a child goes missing? If those questions have not discouraged you, here’s a short review of how you, too, can become a camp host and cut expenses while enjoying the outdoor life.Harry and Wenche Zimmerman work at an Army Corps of Engineers

project. The Corps considers hosts independent contractors, says Austin Kuhlman who works at Abiquiu Lake. Potential hosts will need to visit FEDBISOPPS.gov, he says, to find what positions are open for bids. Those who win the bids get five-year contracts, and the website makes it clear that your success is dependent upon filing a “complete and proper registration.”

The U.S. Forest Service obtains hosts in several ways: On the Carson National Forest some host positions are filled by a campground concessionaire who has a 10-year contract; some hosts are volunteers, and some are hired directly. Amy Simms, recreation program manager for the Carson, says it is not unusual for hosts to compete for the same host position. To select a candidate, she says, the Carson writes a prospectus and asks the potential hosts to respond.

What do they look for? “They need to be a people person,” Simms says. “And they should be wonderful communicators and know how to rough it – most of our campgrounds do not have full hook-ups. The hosts need to enjoy that nitty gritty nature experience.”

New Mexico State Parks also uses camp hosts, and Amanda Calderon is the person to call at 888-667-2757. She can guide you through the online application process, but she also has an excellent piece of advice for prospective camp hosts. “You can get ahold of the park directly,” she says.

Wenche Zimmerman keeps a watchful eye over the Riana Campground at Abiquiu Lake.Photo by Martin Frentzel

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There are times when you just don’t know what to say.

Paul Bearce, deputy chief of the Rio Rancho Fire Department, experienced that about five years ago when a friend called to say his son had cancer. The phone call that came 10 days later was worse, announcing the boy had died of leukemia.

“You never know what to say,” said Bearce, who is a father and grandfather. “To me, that brought it all home as to how devastating childhood cancer can be.”

By the time his friend’s tragedy occurred, Bearce had already been volunteering for years with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money to combat childhood cancer. But when cancer takes a child close to you, he said, one recognizes just how important the work is. BALD IS BEAUTIFUL

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation was founded in New York in 2004. The now nationwide foundation raised its first $100 million by

2012. Volunteers like Bearce raise money via haircuts, as in shaved-head haircuts, to show solidarity with cancer patients who often go bald due to treatment. Family and friends donate money recognizing each shavee.

The New Mexico event is scheduled March 13 at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit the St. Baldrick’s website, www.stbaldricks.org, and the need to fund childhood cancer research becomes clear: A child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes; two-thirds of young patients suffer long-term effects like sterility; only three new drugs for young patients have been developed in the last 20 years.

Even before his friend’s tragic loss, Bearce was participating when St. Baldrick’s was organized by the Albuquerque Fire Department. In keeping with the events’ St. Patrick’s Day theme, it was held at O’Neill’s Pub at Nob Hill for a few years, until Bearce and the Rio Rancho Fire Department were

asked to handle organizing.O’Hare’s Pub was the first Rio

Rancho location for what had always been an outdoor event. Spring winds, however, sent hair spinning through the air and into the participants’ eyes and mouths, so the next move was indoors to the Santa Ana Star Center, which has plenty of room for barbers, bands and other cancer fighters.

“It has been an incredible success since we moved inside,” Bearce says. “There is room for firefighting apparatus, which the kids can climb on, and rock walls and jumpers. Of course, we still have Irish bands and bagpipes.”

In 2015, the event raised $63,000. A lot of that money stays local, donated to pediatric cancer research at the University of New Mexico.MORE SUCCESS STORIES

The event isn’t limited to firefighters from Rio Rancho, either. “It’s open to everybody,” Bearce says. “Police officers, EMTs and hospitals from the entire metro area participate.”

Of course, those who attend the

St. Baldrick’s events leave with a sense of satisfaction, but the real success comes when cancer patients and firefighters celebrate those who become cancer free. Brian Gonzales and Kamari Lucero are two Rio Rancho success stories, and they are recognized on the New Mexico events portion of www.stbaldricks.org.

Firefighters from Santa Fe, Corrales, Sandoval County, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque and Rio Rancho are registered to participate this March.

“This is my ninth year participating,” Bearce says. “I dedicate a great deal of time to this because it does mean something to me.”

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March is the start of home gardening season, though it seems difficult to

believe when snow and freezing temperatures can still occur any day.

Experts recommend using this month to start planning the plantings, building garden frames, ordering and starting seeds,

cleaning up from winter, and amending soil. A little work on the back-end will save you time in the long run, said Caroline Lewis, an urban gardener and landscape designer. She writes a blog at culinate.com to help home planters have successful gardens.

If you wait until April, she says, you run the risk of missing out on the all-important early-spring veggie season. “If you have never

tasted home-grown peas, you’ll just have to trust me that this is well worth doing,” Lewis said. “Remember, the key to growing vegetables year-round is planning — and to understanding that planting is not just something that takes place when the tomatoes go in the ground in May.”

Her most important tip for this month is to think about a plan for the entire year. Successful gardens don’t get planted all at once.

For example, let’s assume a summer garden is filled with tomatoes, onions, basil, Swiss chard and carrots. They’re all growing at the same time, but the onions were likely planted in March, and the tomatoes and basil in May and June, respectively. These may have been preceded with peas or spinach in the same areas. The chard and carrots, on the other hand, may have been succession-planted any time from April through August.

Here are other tips:Clean up your garden: If you

already have a garden, I’m sure

you did a wonderful job last fall removing those old tomato vines and cages and other assorted debris. Because you did, the slugs had no place to hide all winter in your garden beds. Even so, March is the perfect month to clean up those beds and get them ready for spring planting.

To do so, remove all plant debris, leaving only over-wintering onions, garlic, kale and anything else you want to keep. If your beds have been strung to mark off the square feet, remove the string. If possible without damaging them, gently move drip lines out of the way. Now you’re ready to add spring amendments.

Amend your soil: One disadvantage of raised beds is that nutrients tend to leach out over time because the beds drain so well. The beds should be amended in spring and, as needed, later in the season. Also add compost and worm castings as well as some feather meal or other nitrogen-rich

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organic fertilizer and bone meal. Note: There is virtually no such thing as adding too much compost, so add enough to get your soil level where you want it. Mix everything, being careful to avoid the roots of established plants. Then reposition your drip lines and restring the beds.

Start planting: Try to plant all of your onions and peas before the end of March. Onions require as

long a season as possible to fully mature. Because peas tolerate very chilly conditions, you can get them in and out in time to plant other warm-season crops later on. Other early-spring veggies to plant include spinach, arugula, any cold-tolerant salad greens, radishes, kale, collards, broccoli, beets, carrots and turnips. Getting these into the ground soon — and then continuing to plant throughout the growing season — will help ensure

you have your most productive garden yet.

Visit the New Mexico State University College of Agriculture website for a growing chart that has specific planting dates for most vegetables. The site is http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_circulars/CR457/. The professors and experts at the NMSU Department of Extension Plan Sciences are also a good resource to get your garden started

this month and if you need help throughout the growing season.

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Perhaps you would not expect

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In the art world and beyond, Ré is best known for his book The Dance Of The Pencil: Serene Art, and his acclaimed traveling exhibit of Touchable Art For The Blind And Sighted. Ré’s latest volume, Art, Peace

and Transcendence: Réograms that Elevate and Unite, is now available from UNM Press.

In four decades of work promoting harmony in the world through his art, Ré has been honored by the University of New Mexico Foundation with the Paul Bartlett Ré Peace Prize, which will be endowed to operate in perpetuity. The prize will honor others who, like Ré, promote unity and harmony through art. Ré has said that beyond the joy of creating art, his greatest reward is hearing from people who are moved by his work towards peace and fulfillment.

Paul Ré (pronounced Ray) was born in 1950 in Albuquerque, where he still lives. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in physics with honors (fifth in class) from California Institute of Technology in 1972. And to be certain, science has been the major influence in his art.

Ré has been called a virtuoso of the pencil. Local art critic Allan Pearson said Ré’s art offers “quiet greatness and noble simplicity.”

Dennis Wepman, coauthor of Contemporary Graphic Artists, Vol. 3, said of Ré’s work: “The singular purity of Ré’s simple, highly stylized designs gives them a unique place in modern art… The extraordinary sensitivity of their line and composition appeals to the senses with a haunting directness.”

Ré has had 22 solo exhibits in 13 states, including those at the UNM Jonson Gallery, Albuquerque Museum, Triangle Gallery, Wichita Museum, Sumter Gallery, J. B. Speed Museum, the Colorado Springs Museum and the Karpeles Museum. His traveling exhibition of Touchable Art For The Blind And Sighted has been shown 18 times in

North America. A documentary film on his Touchable Art was produced by SCETV in 1990 and a companion book was created. He is now making a second tactile exhibit, Inspired By Nature, which is dedicated to environmental conservation.

His writings and art, especially in his latest book, are great book partners. Ré also is an accomplished guitarist, poet and humorist. He is editing his collected poems The Iris Ballet and compiling his 52 volumes of aphorisms and micro–essays into The Récycled Dictionary.

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Spring is almost here, so here is some information on a few pests that may show up soon.

CockroachesYou can help prevent

cockroaches from coming into your home by inspecting all incoming food products, boxes, and any used furniture or appliances for the presence of either cockroaches or their egg capsules. Do not store paper bags anywhere in the kitchen. Seal any holes or crevices around plumbing under sinks and behind toilets. Regularly vacuum and clean floors beneath kitchen appliances. Keep all of your drains closed at night to prevent cockroaches from coming up from the sewer system.

There are a number of good baits available for controlling cockroaches. You can put out equal amounts of baking soda and sugar in flat containers and they will take it. Niban Bait is a very good roach bait available commercially. It is made from boric acid. You can’t buy Niban in stores, but it is available online. One good supplier is www.pestcontrolsupplies.com. When using Niban, put it under and behind appliances, around hot water heaters, inside lower

cabinets, in the garage and in other places roaches will hide.

One of the best ways to control cockroaches outside is to place several pie pans filled with beer around your home. Roaches love beer, and they do not check IDs. You can also put some duct tape down, sticky side up, in the house or garage where it won’t get stepped on. Roaches are attracted to the glue and will get stuck on the tape. It will also catch crickets.Silverfish

Silverfish are small insects, up to ¾ inch long and silvery in color. They are covered in scales that are difficult to see with the naked eye, and they have three appendages protruding from their abdomen.

They feed on fungus, sugar and starch products, such as flour, glue and paste. They can also feed on some synthetic fabrics; cellulose, including paper, books, photographs and cardboard boxes; and even dead insects. Silverfish are attracted to moisture, so you want to make sure you repair any plumbing leaks as soon as possible. The insects are frequently found in crawl spaces under a home if it is damp there. You have to make sure no moisture is available for these insects, and try to keep items such as paper, books, and food products as far from the floor as possible.

You can trap them by putting some flour in a small glass jar and wrapping it with duct tape so they can climb up the sides. They will get in the jar but will not be able to get out. Niban Bait is a good commercial bait for controlling silverfish. Use the fine grade Niban for silverfish.

Clover mitesClover mites are pests in various

grasses. They often enter homes in large numbers as they may be concentrated in the grass next to a building. They are pests of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass as well as clover. Although these mites will invade homes, they do not bite, transmit diseases or do any damage. They can be wiped up in a house with a soap and water rag. Treating the grass around the house with a mixture of diatomaceous earth and water will help keep them under control.Weeds

Here are two recipes for controlling weeds in your yard so you don’t have to use dangerous herbicides:

You can mix ½ gallon of vinegar with ¼ cup of salt and a teaspoon of liquid dish soap. This mixture will kill dandelions and other

weeds. The soap removes the protective oils from the weeds so the vinegar can work. These recipes are for weeds only, so be careful as they will damage plants you want. There is also a good organic commercial product called Avenger. You can find it online and where it is sold in your area. Of course, picking weeds also works.

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Inspection and repairs have already been done, so this great 2BR/2Bth home is ready to move in! The large living room has newer carpet and a ceiling fan and the kitchen/dining combination offers plenty of cabinet and storage space. All the appliances, including the washer and dryer, will stay. The large guest bedroom has bay windows that let in lots of light and the guest bathroom has a tub/shower. The master bedroom is large enough to accommodate a king-sized bed and the big master bathroom has a walk-in shower, double sinks, a built-in vanity, and a linen closet. This home offers refrigerated air and a brand new hot water heater. There is an 8x22 ft. shed/workshop combination. Priced at $17,900, don’t miss this great deal that has a lot to offer for the price!! 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.Adelante Development Center, IncBenefits Counseling Center:Volunteers are needed to answer phone calls and questions and help people complete a benefits check –up, which is easy to use, computer – based form. You must be able to answer phone calls pleasantly, following a basic script, and perform administrative tasks like printing & faxing. Typing, to complete computer forms and other data entry tasks, is required.

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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.Animal Humane New Mexico is in need of donations of dry cat and dog foodTo make a donation, please call Ellen Schmidt at 938-7863. Grain-free food is especially needed.Catholic CharitiesSenior 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.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 764-6412 for more information and to apply today.Meals on WheelsKitchen Aide: volunteers in the kitchen any day Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Drivers: Are needed to deliver meals to the homebound and day, Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. (Use of personal Vehicle is required). For more information call 767-5225.

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. Time commitment: 3 hours per week, any day Monday-Friday. For more information call 767-5225.Ronald McDonald House Family Room Volunteers Volunteers are needed to greet families and sign them in, maintain laundry room, stock food and drinks and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one three hour shift per week. Please call 767-5225. 9:00 a.m. – 12: p.m., 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Silver Horizons New Mexico Food Pantry:Volunteers are needed for the food pantry to sort and package food and make food boxes for low income seniors. The ability to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet is desired. Deliver food boxes/bags to home bound seniors. Volunteers are asked to work 3 to 5 hour shifts. Please call 767-5225.The StorehouseVolunteers are needed to help sort food and clothes, package and distribute food to clients and directing traffic. Days/Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. -12 noonYou will receive hands on training. For more information call 767-5225. 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

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ARTFeb. 27 – March 26Placitas Artists Series Arts Exhibit and Reception, at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church (six miles east of I-25 on NM 166/Exit 242 in Placitas), gallery hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday. Artists Reception on Sunday, March 20, from 2-3 p.m., free admission. The exhibit features the art of Barb Belknap, stained glass and mosaic; Claudia Fluegge, painted silk, Ilena Grayson, acrylic and mixed media; and Karl Hofmann, acrylic painting. The March 20 reception precedes a 3 p.m. concert featuring Willy Sucre & Friends performing trios for piano, violin and viola by Mendelssohn, Hindemith and Brahms. (Tickets are required for the concert.) For details, call 505-867-8080, e-mail [email protected] or visit http://www.placitasartistsseries.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursdays in MarchConquer Anger Those who truly wish to be happy should make the effort to free their minds from the poison of anger. Thursdays in March 7-8:30 p.m. | $10/drop-in class Kadampa Meditation Center 142 Monroe NE, Albuquerque 505-292-5293meditationinnewmexico.orgMarch 1-31Women & Creativity 2016 -- Women & Creativity is an annual, month-long series that celebrates women’s creativity across the disciplines. Women & Creativity places an emphasis on the innovation and leadership of our community’s most visionary women. Event times vary, check the website. Visit womenandcreativity.org.March 8Pueblo Book Club at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th Street NW, 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Inaugural meeting of a new book club at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center dedicated to Native American authors and books about the Pueblo experience. The book club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 2 & 6 pm. Admission is free. Call 843-7270; visit indianpueblo.org.March 10Presentation: The Harvey Girls-Opportunity Bound, at 516 ARTS, 516 Central Ave SW, 6 p.m. 516 ARTS presents filmmaker Katrina Parks, and writer Carolyn Meyer, who will share stories and

history about one of the first all female American workforces which started in the 1880s and ended in the 1960s. Admission is free. Call 242-1445; visit 516arts.org.March 1110 a.m. Tax Tips from H&R Block 12 p.m. Raising

Backyard Chickens Classes meet at the Greater ABQ Habitat for Humanity Restore, 4900 Menaul NE, 87110. Sponsored by State Farm and Bank of the West.March 12Lucy Lewis - Celebrating the Legacy, at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St. NW, 1 p.m. Pottery legend Lucy Lewis of Acoma Pueblo is known for revitalizing handmade Pueblo pottery and bringing worldwide attention to an ancient art. Hear from members of Lewis’ family and her students about her art and legacy and how she continues to be an inspiration. Admission is free. Call 843-7270; visit indianpueblo.org.March 19-20 Southwest Chocolate & Coffee Fest, March 19 & 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Expo NM, 300 San Pedro NE. The southwest’s largest gathering of chocolatiers, coffee roasters, tea houses, cake, donut and candy makers, wineries & more. Featuring cooking demos, baking contests, chocolate eating contests and a barista latte art contest and activities for kids. Tickets $10. Ages 4-12, $2. Under 3, Free. Seniors 60+, $8 (ID required) Parking, $5. Visit chocolateandcoffeefest.com.June 20UnFOREgettable Golf Classic. Monday, June 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter invites you to their annual golf fundraiser. 18 holes, Awards Luncheon, Raffles & Fun! Tanoan Country Club, 10801 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Contact: (505) 266-4473. Cost: $150 Individuals $600 Foursomes.September 17Albuquerque Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Saturday, September 17, 8-11 a.m.The nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s. Join a Team. Start a Team. Walk with Us. 1 Civic Plaza, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Contact (505) 266-4473 or Pre-register NOW at alz.org/walk. Cost: Free.

DANCEFirst and Third SundaysBallroom Dancing first and third Sundays, at Albuquerque Square Dance Center, 4915 Hawkins NE, 6-9 p.m. USA Dance Chapter 5047, North Central New Mexico, presents an evening of dancing to a variety of ballroom dance music. For more information visit usadancenm.org or call 288-0313.

HEALTHAdapted Aquatics taught at the UNM’s Therapy Pool. The warm water and buoyancy help the participants increase strength, mobility, flexibility and range of motion. 50+ Sports and Fitness Program instructors conduct all classes. Call for costs and times, 880-2800.

MUSICMarch 4, 6Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra Series III Concerts - March 4, at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, 7:30 p.m.; March 6, V. Sue Cleveland High School, 4800 Laban Road NE, Rio Rancho, 7:30 p.m. Free, donations appreciated. Call 433-7445; visit nmapo.org.March 6, 13, 20, 27Sunday Chatter, at The Kosmos, 1715 5th St NW, 10:30 a.m. Chatter weaves together traditional and contemporary classical music with programs that include a reading by the poet/speaker. Admission is $5-$15. Visit chatterabq.org.March 22Latin Diva Concert Series: Vanessa Zamora, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, 7:30 p.m. Zamora is an acoustic folk-pop singer/songwriter. Admission is $12. Call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org.

MUSEUMSMarch 4First Friday Fractals, at The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, 1801 Mountain Road NW, 6 p.m. Explore the world of fractals in this award-winning planetarium show. Admission is $5-$10. Call 841-2800; visit nmnaturalhistory.org.March 12ShamRock Fest, at Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Paint Enjoy themed activities throughout the day - Pot O’Gold silent auction, beer, wine & spirits for purchase, music, a kids zone, animal area, food trucks and more. Admission is $2-$10. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.

THEATREMarch 4-27West Side Story at Albuquerque Little Theatre, 224 San Pasquale Avenue SW, Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but find themselves caught between the warring Jets and the Sharks.

Admission is $12-$24. Call 242-4750; visit albuquerquelittletheatre.org.March 5, 6Ballet Repertory Theatre presents “The Little Mermaid,” at KiMo Theatre, March 5, 7 p.m.; March 6, 2 p.m. Choreographer Alex Ossadnik premieres The Little Mermaid, a ballet in two acts inspired by the fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson. Join the Little Mermaid on her journey exploring the mysterious world above her colorful ocean. Admission is $17-$30. Call 311 or 768-3522. Visit KiMotickets.com or brtnm.com/Home.aspx.March 9, 10National Geographic & The North Face presents “Banff Mountain Film Festival World,” at KiMo Theatre, brought to you by SACG, REI, & NMKI, A benefit for NM Wilderness Alliance & The Mtn Fund, 7 p.m., both days, Admission is $15 each day or $25 two-day pass. For more information call 768-3522 or 311; visit kimotickets.com.March 25Cinema at the KiMo, “Strangers on a Train,” (1951), Hitchcock Hits, 6 and 8:30 p.m. A psychotic socialite confronts a pro tennis star with a theory on how two complete strangers can get away with murder - a theory that he plans to implement. Admission is $6-$8. Call 311 or 768-3522.March 31-April 10Siembra, Latino Theatre Performance: Yo Soy Joaquín!, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. An epic poem by Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales famously associated with the Chicano movement of the 1960s. The play is presented by Patricio Tlacaelel Trujillo y Fuentes. Admission is $10-$18. Call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org.

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Nasal passages laden with profuse thick, or even hardened, mucous can be

difficult to clear. This debris can cause constant irritations, such as headache, sleeplessness, and disruptions in natural breathing and speaking. If you have an active sinus infection, or a chronically inflamed sinus, it’s time to try this lucky method that has changed my life (and my snoring). It is jala neti.

Jala neti is Sanskrit for “nasal cleansing.” The practice may date back 5,000 years. Ancient yogi masters in India practiced jala neti to prepare the body for spiritual focus. The practice became more popular in the West in 1972, when the Himalayan Institute marketed ceramic neti pots for their yoga students.

Nasal irrigation can help greatly with preventing and eliminating some seasonal allergies by removing dust, pollen, and mucous that blocks nasal passages and hinders sleep. Blockage can also lead to acute upper respiratory tract infection, common cold and acute sinusitis in adults and children.

Treatment starts with a ceramic pot, warm water and a dash of salt. The salt is added to balance the acidity of the solution. One may create an isotonic (matching osmotic pressure of the body), or hypertonic (exceeding osmotic pressure of the body) solution based on preference.

There is a specific tonicity to human cells. Salt water more closely matches the tissues and secretions of the body, therefore reducing irritations. Salt helps to thin mucous and also has antimicrobial properties, helping to remove irritations that lead to inflammation; cut down on bacterial and viral populations; and remove local irritants and allergens.

Dealing with the source via nasal cleansing is a great way to begin resolving nasal issues (versus taking an oral medication that may or may not be marginally

effective in masking symptoms). The National Institute of Health analyzed 10 nasal irrigation studies in 2012, and determined that the practice can be a “safe and inexpensive” way to treat upper respiratory symptoms. To get these benefits safely, one must be aware of dangers associated with neti pot usage.

Tap water is not a safe ingredient for saline irrigation. Sterilized, distilled or water boiled to purity are one’s only options when introducing foreign waters into the nasal passages. There have been two deaths in Louisiana from neti pot usage due to the use of tap water that was contaminated with Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba known to enter the brain through the sinus, causing death.

Whatever device one uses, whether it is a neti pot or a plastic kit (sold at pharmacies), it is imperative to understand the need to properly (with soap and warm water) clean and fully dry the device. This is to prohibit the growth of bacteria, reinfection or even to prevent protozoa.

Additionally, it is not recommended to share neti-pots. The Food and Drug Administration states on its website, fda.gov, that “some tap water contains low levels of organisms, such as bacteria and protozoa, including amoebas, which may be safe to swallow because stomach acid kills them. But these bugs can stay alive in nasal passages and cause potentially serious infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).”

Hundreds of thousands of people use neti pots safely in the U.S. alone, and many more do so around the world. Steven Osborne, a medical officer in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological

Health, states, “These devices are generally safe and useful products, but they must be used and cleaned properly.” So take the necessary precautions and be informed of safe practice.

The first time you try neti, you’ll learn what water temperature and acid-base balance works best for you to prevent stinging or burning sensations. I teach adults and children the technique outlined below, and the key is to relax. Once you gain the benefits, you will be a neti pot user for life. Enjoy this lucky technique to enjoy deep breaths of spring like never before. Abundant Blessings! Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac.The action and posture of Jala Neti:

• Warm 8 ounces of sanitized water, and pour into neti pot;• Add ¼ teaspoon of salt to the warm water, and allow it to dissolve about two minutes;• Bend at waist over a sink (bow head);• Turn head at a 45-degree angle (forehead and chin are at the same level);• Place the neti pot into the top nostril;

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While writing this month’s article I feel a little like the seven dwarfs.

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As winter has not quite left us and our homes have remained closed to the external environment, we may be exposed to winter allergens. During the winter, dust mites, mold and animal dander may accumulate right under our noses. These substances can cause our immune system to overreact and initiate a cascade of events that we refer to as “allergies.”

More precisely, an inflammatory response occurs after an allergen (i.e. dust mites) activates mast cells

and basophils to release sensitized substances including, but not limited to, histamine, leukotrienes and prostaglandins. Shortly thereafter, sneezing, copious nasal drainage, and tearing and

itching of the eyes ensue. How can you tell whether this

is a garden variety cold or, worse, a bacterial infection? Allergens, viruses and bacteria can all set the final common pathway of symptoms in motion: nasal congestion, nasal discharge and cough. Allergic symptoms are often accompanied by itchiness of the eyes, ears and throat. Fever and body aches often indicate an infectious process is present. An infection usually has an insidious beginning, a defined full-blown course and a recovery period. Winter allergies begin with a bang and often persist longer than a cold. Sinus infections differ in their presentation. Pressure behind the cheeks, headaches, cough, bad breath along with thick yellow or green mucous may indicate that a bacterial infection is present.

What steps can one take to survive winter’s gift to your sinuses?

Minimize exposure to dust mites. Vacuum your upholstered furniture and your carpets frequently. Keep pets out of your bedroom and any room where you spend the majority of your day. Consider a HEPA filter

to remove unwanted particulate matter from the air.

Nasal irrigation and steroid nasal sprays should be first line therapy. Antihistamines may be considered, but seniors should be wary of these medications. Side effects include drowsiness, confusion, constipation and urinary difficulty. Should these symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek out the services of your primary care provider who may consider de-sensitization treatment.

Minimize your exposure, shrink your nasal lining with nasal sprays, and you will dwarf your problems with winter allergies. Be Happy!

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