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Table of Contents FEATURES 3 Western Music Comes To Albuquerque
10 Senior Olympics,
Year Round to Better Health
14 Winter Blues
International Western Music Association Brings Western Music To Albuquerque By Prime Time Staff
COLUMNS 7 Shannon Wagers 20 Dr. Muraida 22 Herb Doc
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ince its founding in 1988, the International Western Music Association (IWMA) has
worked to preserve, encourage, create and promote the endemic American Western Music genre along with Cowboy Poetry. And since 2005, the second week in each November has seen the IWMA convene its worldwide membership and its fans in Albuquerque. November 13th through the 17th the organization returns to the Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town to present concerts, music jams, workshops and fellowship to its members and the public at large. The 4 1/2 days will feature nearly 100 top-ranked Western Music & Poetry acts. “People really love ‘Western’ when they get a chance to hear it,” (continued on Page 5)
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exclaims Western Music reviewer and columnist Rick Huff. “Folks love the music showcases, concerts, the Western Swing dance, the many vendors, the Western clothing boutique and the music mercantile. It’s the perfect chance to totally immerse yourself in a part of our American culture that too often gets pushed aside. You’ll find this music is anything BUT ‘dead’! More is being created today than ever!!” In the IWMA magazine The Western Way, a definition is offered: ‘Western Music is most often acoustic in its core instrumentation. Its lyrics typically deal with the lives, loves, lore, locales, legend and legacy of the Old & New West, its peoples, or Cowboying worldwide!’ With that the genre clearly sets itself apart from Country and much of Americana music as well.
Another feature of the annual Albuquerque extravaganza is the presentation of the Western Music & poetry Awards, the genre’s GRAMMYS. “The nonprofit IWMA is always looking for opportunities to educate and help the public and budding performers become involved with our music,” adds Mary Ryland of the IWMA’s New Mexico Chapter. “For example the third annual Youth Camp was held in June in Weatherford, Texas. We have astonishing young talent coming up, and their performance abilities will be on display in Albuquerque!”
Rick Huff adds “people like to come in their best Western outfits or buy them here! And there’s no shortage of native jewelry, art and other Western items people can take home with them along with the music! Simply put, there’s nothing quite like the big IWMA shindig!!” The IWMA event runs from noon Wednesday Nov. 13 through noon Sunday the 17th at Hotel Albuquerque. Tickets at the event, visit iwesternmusic.org or email Marsha Short, Executive Director (marsha@westernmusic.org).
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onsensical fads have been a part of American youth culture for a long time. Swallowing laundry detergent pods seems to be in vogue right now. Earlier generations amused themselves by swallowing live goldfish, or by stuffing themselves into telephone booths (remember telephone booths?), or by “streaking.” In the early 1950s, the fad that swept college campuses across the country was the “panty raid.” Male students would swarm through the women’s dormitories seizing bras, panties and other items from their lingerie drawers as trophies. Today that would surely be considered a form of sexual harassment, but back then most students, including the girls, apparently thought it was great risqué fun and a harmless way to shock the sensibilities of their elders, as young people always seem to want to do. The University of New Mexico was not immune from this silliness, but the antics became a little ugly on the night of May 22, 1952, when an attempted panty raid on the campus turned into a near riot. Perhaps it was spring fever or the drudgery of studying for final exams that made
the scholars so frisky and in need of excitement. According to contemporary newspaper accounts, shortly before midnight a raiding party estimated at between 300 and 500 male students advanced on Hokona-Marron Hall and Bandelier Hall, both women’s dorms at that time. Someone called the police, who turned out in force. City, county and state officers, and even a military police unit, converged on the campus and faced off with the panty raiders, while some of the girls heckled the cops “in strong language” from their dorm room windows. “Why don’t you get the militia out, you damn dogs?” one of them reportedly yelled. In the confrontation that ensued, rocks and firecrackers were hurled at the cops, injuring six of them. One officer responded by firing tear gas from his “gas billy” into the crowd. Several of the rock throwers were taken into custody and tossed into police cars. These reportedly included the vice president of the freshman class and a popular football player. The other students angrily demanded their release. The standoff continued for about an hour and 20 minutes. Meanwhile, one enterprising individual strolled through
the crowd selling sandwiches. City Commission Chairman Clyde Tingley, never one to shy away from any opportunity to appear in public, also arrived on the scene. “I think the boys are having a lot of fun and I think the girls are enjoying it too,” Tingley told a reporter. Finally, Dean of Student Affairs Sherman Smith brokered a peace deal with Albuquerque Police Chief Paul Shaver. If the students would agree to call the whole thing off and go back to their own dorms, the cops would release their prisoners and no charges would be filed. Student leaders agreed, although some of the girls expressed disappointment at the settlement. “Chickens!” one co-ed reportedly yelled at the boys. “Aw, shut up,” a retreating male student yelled back. In an editorial two days later, the Albuquerque Journal called the incident “nauseating” and “disgusting,” and fulminated against both
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university administrators and the police for their “weak-kneed” response. “The rowdies should have been jailed,” wrote the newspaper, adding that the authorities should “crack down hard on this sort of lawlessness” if it happened again. In response, UNM President Tom Popejoy issued a public statement scolding the participants, but they apparently suffered no further consequences. Within a few years the panty raid craze had run its course. In comparison to the far more serious violence that was to convulse university campuses a couple of decades later, the mostly-forgotten panty raid “riot” of ’52 seems tame indeed.
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Practicing good oral hygiene habits is very important for dental health and even more so as we get older. Brush your teeth at least twice daily with a soft bristle brush. Some people find electric toothbrushes helpful. Clean between your teeth at least once a day with floss or another flossing tool. Many people find that water-based cleaning tools are very useful in cleaning their teeth and gums. If you use tobacco in any form, stopping will decrease your risk of losing teeth. Tobacco increases your risk for gum disease, and healthy gums are necessary for healthy teeth.
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he holiday season means it’s time for gathering family and friends for food and celebration. To make the process easier, incorporate recipes that can feed a crowd without lots of exotic, hard-to-find ingredients or long, laborious prep and cook times. These recipes for Hearty Roasted Winter Vegetables featuring Aunt Nellie’s Whole Pickled Beets and Caprese Bean and Salami Salad with READ 3 Bean Salad, for example, are ideal side dishes for holiday gatherings with enough to go ’round for everyone at the table. Plus, if you’re heading to a holiday potluck, they’re perfect for bringing along to share with the whole crew and versatile enough to be paired with a variety of main courses. Plus, the Caprese Bean and Salami Salad can also stand in as an appetizer. Find more holiday recipes at auntnellies.com and READsalads.com. Hearty Roasted Winter Vegetables Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45-55 minutes Servings: 6 • 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Whole Pickled Beets, drained • 1 small red onion, cut into 12 wedges • 2 cups baby portobello mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch chunks • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste (optional) • 1/8 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste (optional) • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and scored with cross-cut Heat oven to 400 F. Place beets, onion, mushrooms and squash on rimmed 15 1/2-by-10 1/2-by-1-inch baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil. Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper;
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toss to coat. Roast 15 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts, stir and continue to roast until vegetables are tender and browned, about 3035 minutes, stirring once. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.
Caprese Bean and Salami Salad Recipe courtesy of “The Reluctant Entertainer” Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 16 • 5 cans (15 ounces each) READ 3 Bean Salad (3 cans drained, 2 cans undrained) • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved • 1 pound small marinated mozzarella balls, drained • 3/4 cup (1 ounce) fresh basil, chopped • 8 ounces dried salami, sliced • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste • 2 whole-wheat baguettes (13 ounces each), sliced In large bowl, stir together bean salad, tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Before serving, add basil and salami. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Serve on large platter surrounded by baguette slices.
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Winter Blues May Be Clinical Seasonal Condition By Autumn Gray
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s daylight hours shorten, many of us complain about driving home from work in darkness at 5:30 p.m., feeling like it’s time for bed earlier than usual or just generally missing the long sunny days of summer. For some people, however, the shorter days bring about darker moods, negative thoughts and feelings, bothersome physical symptoms and behavioral changes. These individuals may be suffering from a type of cyclical depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Though treatable, it may be misdiagnosed or undiagnosed for long periods, especially in New Mexico, because its symptoms can mimic other conditions and because its occurrence is rare here. I was diagnosed with SAD about eight years ago at the age of 40 by a psychiatrist in Albuquerque - but only after years of tests ordered by doctors trying to track down a medical cause for my vague physical symptoms. Determining
whether you, a son or daughter, or grandchild has SAD does not have to be that difficult – if you know what signs to look for, and when. It is estimated that about 5 percent of the U.S. population, or 10 million people, have SAD, with 10 percent to 20 percent suffering from mild, or ‘subsyndromal,’ cases. There is no data for how many people are afflicted in New Mexico, but SAD’s prevalence tends to be greater in areas further from the equator, that do not get much sunlight during winter. It is four times more common in women than in men and usually affects people in their 20s-40s. “SAD is specific to one’s environment and especially to how much outdoor light people get,” said Janis L. Anderson, an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital who specializes in mood disorders such as SAD. Anderson has also taught as a visiting professor on and off for 20 years in the University of New Mexico’s Psychology Department.
“Symptoms people get tend to start appearing around this time of year as days become shorter than the night. One of the hallmark difficulties is you find yourself increasingly unable to get up at your normal hour and feel energetic,” she said. Other common symptoms include a change in appetite, especially a craving for carbohydrates/sweets; weight gain; a heavy feeling in the arms or legs; slowed movements and speech; a drop in energy level; fatigue; a tendency to oversleep; difficulty concentrating; irritability; a loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed; and avoidance of social situations—not wanting to go out, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Symptoms tend to begin in September and last about five months, peaking in January and February. Individuals who may be at greater risk for SAD are those who have a low Vitamin D level, a personal or family history of depression/anxiety, or a personal or family history of substance abuse. “It puts a person in the ballpark to be more vulnerable (to SAD), but we don’t know for sure what it is that is the mechanism for this within the nervous system,” Anderson said. “The single most telling thing is a person’s history because ultimately it is a form of depression, but No. 2, it’s a pattern that specifically applies to the time of year that’s related to the length of the day. So, if every November you’re depressed, and every March, you’re OK, that is the signature.” Older people who are inactive, tend to stay indoors and don’t receive much sunlight in winter may also be more prone to SAD. People who get more light,
especially in the morning hours, may not develop symptoms to the same degree, Anderson said. In fact, light therapy has been the first line of treatment for SAD sufferers since the 1980s. It changed my life once I got diagnosed. Light therapy boxes that emit 10,000 lux of cool white bright fluorescent light and filter out harmful ultraviolet rays are available online. To be effective, they usually require the person to sit within one to three feet of them for 20 minutes to an hour daily, first thing in the morning. Improvement may be felt within a few days to two weeks. But Anderson cautions that not all lights are equal, people respond differently to time spent in front of the light, and they can have side effects. “It’s important for people to have equipment that’s safe for their eyes and of the proper intensity; brightness determines how long you need to use it and how close you need it to be. The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) hasn’t ruled on any devices, so they are not regulated, so it’s important for people to work with providers or sources of information that are reputable.” Anderson recommends starting with the Center for Environmental Therapy at www.cet.org, which offers videos and written information, rating scales for self-screening and information about reputable devices. It’s also important to make an appointment with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist if you believe you may have SAD. Cognitive behavioral therapy and medications commonly used to treat depression are also highly effective treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder, Anderson said.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! This pretty home located on the highly-coveted Green Belt of the Albuquerque Meadows Age 55+ Mobile Home Park won’t last long! Surrounded by grass, trees, and views of the mountains, you will love spending time on your fabulous front deck. This well-maintained home brags of new paint, new carpet and flooring, a Master Cool swamp cooler, and a shed. Enter into the spacious, bright living room that includes a ceiling fan and leads into a separate dining room. All appliances, including the washer and dryer and new refrigerator will stay. There is a roomy master bedroom with a ceiling fan and adjoining bathroom with a a tub/shower combination, new flooring, and resurfaced countertops. Your company will be comfortable in the nicesized guest bedroom and guest bathroom with a walk-in shower. Don’t miss this home! Call Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991.
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This home is covered with beautiful Sear’s siding on the outside and new paint on the inside. Entertain your guests on the nice big patio or in the large, bright & open living room that features new carpet and lots of windows. The kitchen/dining area has new vinyl flooring and all the appliances, including the washer & dryer, will stay. There is a nice guest room that has a built-in 3-drawer chest and new carpet. A king-sized bed will fit into the master that has a 9-drawer built-in dresser and new carpet. The bathroom has a tub/shower, new flooring, and a tall, low-flow toilet. An additional bonus room was added on the carport side and could be used as an office/ craft room. There is a newer water heater and refrigerated air unit, and a Tufshed for all your extras. Located in the Albuquerque Meadows Age 55+ Mobile Home Park. Call Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991
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Relax on the front porch of this beautiful new Cavco Home located in the Albuquerque Meadows Age 55+ Mobile Home Park. Cathedral ceilings accentuate the open floor plan that includes a large living room that flows into the dining room. Located in the front of the home, the kitchen brags of new stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet & counter space, and room for a breakfast table. This home has 2 guest bedrooms and a master bedroom that can accomodate a king-sized bed and has a walk-in closet and a ceiling fan. The master bathroom has double sinks and a walk-in shower. Your overnight visitors will enjoy the nice guest bathroom that has a tub/shower combination. This home comes with a manufacturer’s one-year warranty, tape & textured walls, refrigerated air, and a covered carport. Call Pat or Craig at (505) 821-1991.
SELL YOUR HOME “We will buy your house, no commission, quick closing, no updates or improvements needed, no realtors no hassles. We also have nice rooms for rent.” 505 234-1150 HOME SERVICES Haircuts For Homebound Call Rose at 505-263-6570 WANTED TO BUY Vintages Tools, fishing, hunting items. Also buying old metal toys, watches, jewelry, military items and all license plates. Please call 505-363-4813 WEIGHT LOSS Drop A Dress Size Now! No Gimmicks! ABQ LIPOLIGHT treatments are non-invasive, targeted fat reduction and body sculpting. We use the ONLY authorized and verified system in NM. AbqLipoLight.com Call Judy 505-710-5377
The City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is recruiting volunteers 55 years of age and older for the following opportunities. For more information call 767-5225. Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association NM Chapter invites those interested to become volunteers. Volunteer positions are varied and can involve clerical work, event participation, health fairs, group facilitators and Helpline counselors. Some positions require background check. Hours of work are flexible to meet the needs of the volunteer and the association. Positions are available Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You have been touched by this disease or know of someone with the disease we would very much like to talk to you. For more information call 767-5225. Benefits Connection Center: Help Seniors and People with Disabilities get the benefits they need Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis for the Benefits Connection Center. As a volunteer at Adelante’s Benefits Connection Center, you can help seniors and people with disabilities find out what benefits they are eligible to receive. Working in the Center. To volunteer, you must be able to answer calls pleasantly, following a basic script, and perform administrative tasks like keyboarding, printing, and faxing. Training will be provided. You must be able to speak clearly and hear well on the phone. Doing outreach. Several individuals are needed to help with outreach. This important volunteer role would help educate seniors and people with disabilities about the Benefits Connection Center and what it can do to help them apply for benefits for which they may qualify. Come make a difference in the lives of low-income New Mexicans! Volunteer at Adelante’s Benefits Connection Center. Call 505.341.7186 or send an email to Volunteer@GoAdelante.org Catholic Charities Senior Transportation Service Driver: (Use of your own vehicle is required) Provide transportation for individuals age 60+ to medical appointments, grocery shopping and business office. Volunteer must have a good driving record, patient, courteous, polite, and pleasant. Volunteers are needed any day of the week and
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Classifieds weekends are optional. Mileage reimbursement if required. Senior Transportation Ride Coordinator: Answer phones, confirm ride requests and match rider and driver. (Coordinate rides). Enter information into the data base, complete rider intakes over the phone and mail packets. Volunteer must have good phone etiquette, patient, and be familiar with data entry. You must take an Abuse Awareness training class. 2-3 volunteers are needed 2.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. For more information call 767-5225. CASA (City of Albuquerque Senior Affairs) Kitchen Looking for volunteers to support a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that prepares food for seniors in the community. Hours are anytime between 4:00a.m. – 12p.m, Monday through Friday. Participate in preparation and distribution of food. Follow proper procedures in handling of food, portion control, sanitation, nutritional requirements and safety procedures. Some food handling experience is preferable; however volunteers will be trained for areas of help where are needed. Most volunteer activities will involve food prep (slicing, dicing, serving, and packaging) and kitchen sanitation (wiping, sweeping, mopping and dish washing). Call the RSVP office at 505-767-5225 for more information. 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 767-6412. 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
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Department of Senior Affairs Home Services is looking for volunteers to assist with yard work, minor home repairs, painting, building of wheel chair ramps and modified steps. Experience in minor home repairs and yard cleaning the use of yard tools, shovels, rakes and painting preferred but not required. Days/hours are open depending on volunteer. Time commitment: M-F 7:30-3:00. On the job training will be provided. Meals on Wheels Of Albuquerque Looking to fill three volunteer positions: Each position only requires volunteering your time one day per week, Monday –Friday, Driver: Deliver meals to hungry neighbors in our community (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.). Use of personal vehicle is required. Site Coordinator: Liaison between Staff and Drivers at one of 4 pickup locations (9:45 a.m.- 1 p.m.) Kitchen Volunteer: Assist in cupping salads/desserts (7 a.m.-9 a.m.) or plating meals (9 a.m.-10 a.m.). For more information, call 505-767-5225 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 Family Rooms at Presbyterian and UNM Hospitals The Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Presbyterian and UNM hospitals offer a place for parents to rest and regroup right at the hospital, just moments away from their sick child. The Family Rooms are open seven days a week and are staffed by hospital volunteers. The Family room volunteers greet families, maintain visitor data, stock food, drinks, and help families with their needs. Volunteers are asked to work one, three hour shift per week. The shift times vary slightly at each hospital and are between the hours of 9:00 a.m.– 9:00 p.m. Please call 505-767-5225 for more information. (continued on next page)
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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.
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Classifieds Shalom House: David Specter Shalom House offers a complete package of senior living and care services. Residents are independent seniors who need a little help sometimes. Shalom house is looking for a volunteer to help serve meals on Thursday’s from 11a.m.-1p.m. Duties would include checking in meals from delivery source, setting up the meal site, serving meals and calling in the meals for the next day. Please call 505-767-5225 for more information. Silver Horizons - Silver Helping Seniors: Every month, Silver Horizons partners with the City of Albuquerque to provide free groceries to over 3,500 seniors, and to about 1,200 grandchildren many of these seniors are raising.
Together, we are making a big, positive difference in the lives of so many of our elderly. But we can’t help these struggling seniors without volunteers. Opportunities to help include volunteering in Silver Horizons’ food warehouse, distributing food and helping seniors shop at food markets, and joining our volunteer staff at Silver Horizons’ thrift store. Please call 767-5225 to learn more. Storehouse New Mexico: Support New Mexico’s largest food pantry. Storehouse provides FREE food to people who are struggling. Customers select their own food once a calendar month. Storehouse is a private pantry, not a government agency. Changes in food supply/donations result in changes in food service. Volunteer hours include Wednesday through Friday from 8a.m.-4p.m. Please
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Calendar COMMUNITY EVENTS November 3 - 10
Attend the Before I Die New Mexico Festival, November 3-10, 2019! Events include Death Cafes, a Mortuary Mall, “Millennial Morticians with ABQ Brews,” and fascinating speakers. Attendees can enter a drawing to win valuable prizes. View the complete schedule and register online at www.BeforeIDieNM.com.
November 7
Hospice of New Mexico is having an open house to celebrate ‘National Hospice Month’. There will be food, beverages and door prizes, and best of all our team will be there to catch up with you. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. November 7th, 2019. 2900 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite 100, South Building, Albuquerque, NM. RSVP to Sarah by 11/5/19. 505-872-2300.
November 7
Lecture by Vincent Valdez, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, 6 p.m. Visual artist Valdez from Houston, Texas, presents at the NHCC. Admission is free. For more information, call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org.
Book Reading and Signing: Jaima Chevalier and her Book “Fringe,” at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, 6:30 p.m. Chevalier’s book is a tribute to flamenco legend María Benitez and includes almost 200 rare and exclusive images from locally famous to world-renowned photographers. Admission is free. Call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org.
November 10
Return of the Sandhill Crane Celebration, at Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd. NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Welcome the Sandhill Cranes back to their winter habitat along the Middle Rio Grande river valley with this annual family-friendly event. Featuring presentations, kid’s activities, viewing scopes, crafts, workshops, and more. Admission is free. Call 897-8831, 311; visit cabq.gov/events.
November 15,16,17
The Albuquerque coin club sponsors the New Mexico coin show held at the Marriott Pyramid North Friday, November 15, 12:30 – 5:30, Saturday, November 16, 8:30 a.m – 5:30 p.m., Sunday, November 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Buy, sell, or trade with over 35 dealers from 5 states For more information go to abqcc.org
November 21
NHCC Book Club, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth Street SW, 5:30 p.m. The NHCC Book Club meets once a month to talk about that month’s selected book. Book for November: Her Body and Other Stories (2017) by Carmen Maria
call 505-767-5225 for more information. Mileage reimbursement is available to RSVP volunteers. RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The purpose of RSVP is to recruit senior volunteers into public, government and non-profit organizations to meet community needs. For information on these and more volunteer opportunities call 767-5225. Road Runner Food BankHealthy Food Center (HFC): HFC is a medical referral food pantry. People experiencing both food insecurity and a nutrition related chronic condition are screened and referred to HFC. Clients are then able to visit the Machado. Members who purchase their books through Bookworks get a 10% discount. To join the NHCC Book Club, register online at nhccnm.org; call 246-2261.
November 23-24
38th Annual Placitas Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Sale, at three locations in the Village of Placitas, Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Some of the finest artists and artisans in the Southwest juried to be one of the 80 exhibitors. This annual art festival has been known for its high-quality fine arts and crafts, good food, and a friendly atmosphere. Admission is free. Visit placitasholidaysale.com.
November 30-December 30
River of Lights 2018, at ABQ BioPark, 6-9:30 p.m. Enjoy the magic of millions of twinkling lights and holiday displays at NM’s largest walk-through light show. Experience light displays, animated sculptures, synchronized music light show and more. (Closed Dec. 24-25). Admission is $6-$12. Call 311; visit cabq.gov/culturalservices/ biopark/events/river-of-lights.
December 7
Twinkle Light Parade will roll through Historic Nob Hill starting at 5:15 p.m. It’s time for Albuquerque’s most dazzling celebration. This free, familyfriendly holiday event brings the sparkle to a mile-long stretch of Central Ave. Look both ways for glimmer, dancing elves and, of course, Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. Call 311; cabq.gov search twinkle light parade.
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Tuesdays: ¡Baile! Rueda de Casino, at National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth
pantry once a week to select fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein and other healthy items Volunteers are needed Monday thru Saturday for various positions including Front Desk, Checkout, and Stocking. Shift hours vary. Please call 505-767-5225 for more information. Los Volcanes Fitness Center: Looking for a volunteer to serve on Saturdays between the hours of 8am to 4pm for 2 to 4 hours based on need. Duties would include: Scanning members as they enter the facility to workout, help answering member questions, giving a tour of the facility to interested members and answering phones. Additional assistance may be required by staff when busy and things arise. For more information, call 505-767-5255. Street SW, beginners 6-7 p.m., intermediate 7-8 p.m. Admission $5-$10, (pay what you can). Call 246-2261; visit nhccnm.org.
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Adapted 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, 767-5990 or 880-2800.
MUSIC
November 13-17
International Western Music Association 2019: All Roads Lead To Albuquerque! Nearly 100 acts, music & cowboy poetry shows, CD & clothing mercantiles, vendors, jams! Noon Wednesday to noon Sunday, November 13-17, Hotel Albuquerque Old Town. Come one come all! Tickets/schedule: iwesternmusic.org or at the event. Acoustic music reigns!!!
MUSEUMS
November 1 First 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.
November 6
Free First Wednesday at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Road NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Start your month with free general admission to Albuquerque Museum. At 11 a.m., enjoy a stroll in the sculpture garden with a friendly docent who will share stories on the artists and their works. No reservations are necessary. Call 311; visit cabq.gov.
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Military Writers Society Honors USMC Veteran At Annual Conference By Beverly Custer
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he Military Writers Society of America honored decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran, author, actor and Hollywood film consultant Dale Dye as Writer of the Year at its annual conference held this year in Albuquerque, two months shy of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. The author of more than a dozen published books and consultant for Academy- and Emmy-award winning films, Dye’s mission is the authentic portrayal of service men and women in print and film and to make war movies more realistic. The writers group recognized Capt. Dye, 75, for his book, Bangkok File, the eighth in his Shake Davis series. The event was co-sponsored by SouthWest Writers, an Albuquerquebased nonprofit devoted to helping writers improve their craft. A “lifelong movie buff with a special penchant for war movies,” Dye said he started making movies when he retired from active duty in 1984, after serving with the Marines in Vietnam and having survived
31 major combat operations. His impressive list of feature films for which he has consulted via his technical advisory company, Warriors, Inc., includes multiple Hollywood blockbusters: Saving Private Ryan, Platoon, Jacob’s Ladder, Born On the Fourth of July, Last of the Mohicans, Always, Under Siege, Sgt. Bilko, Guarding Tess, Natural Born Killers, Forrest Gump, Outbreak and Mission Impossible. “The idea is to advance my personal mission of shedding some long overdue and richly-deserved light on the men and women who serve in uniform, in the past and present,” Dye said. Too often, he said, the American public tends to romanticize warfare and/or portray military men and women as mere grunts who blindly follow orders. Nothing is romantic about war, and those who serve are “creative, intelligent and full of heart,” he says. “I’ll always think of the Purple Hearts I wear for wounds suffered in combat as the ultimate reality check. It just takes one wound – assuming you survive it - to remind you that
combat is the ultimate life-or-death reality. The stirring images of war as a glorious campaign, with bugles blowing and flags waving, dissipate immediately when the bleeding starts,” Dye said. To that end, Dye also founded Warriors Publishing Group, which publishes military-themed books written by veterans. Additionally, as part of his TV and film consulting business, actors who portray service men and women must participate in boot-camp style training before filming begins, in preparation for their roles. This conditioning, he said, helps the actors better understand the rigors our military service members experience. The result is a more realistic depiction on screen. “So few Americans these days serve or even know someone who served, that the sacrifices made by those who do seems remote. That’s the battle I fight every day,” Dye said. “I’m blessed and privileged to be able to attract public notice with the stories I tell in one form or another, so I’ll continue to serve my brothers and sisters in uniform
in that fashion until I finally run out of ammo.” Among the plethora of awards received by Dye over the course of his prestigious career are his vast array of military honors. They include the Bronze Star with “V” for Valor (Vietnam, 1968), three Purple Hearts, a Meritorious Service Medal (Okinawa), two Navy Commendation Medals with Combat “V” Device (Vietnam and Beirut), a Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V” Device (Vietnam), a Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and Combat Action Ribbon (Vietnam and Beirut), to name a few. “I have an award or two for what is called valor or bravery in combat. I appreciate those, particularly since they serve to remind me of the good friends or brothers in arms that did not live through the experiences with me. Whenever I pin those decorations on my uniform, I think of those guys and I’m humbled. I stand today and do what I do today because I once stood in the shadow of those great Americans.”
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November Is National Hospice Month Cicely Saunders began a hospice program in England focusing on a holistic approach to caring for the terminally ill. After a lecture to nursing students at Yale University in the mid-1960s, the first hospice in the United States was established in 1974. There are well over 3,500 hospices in the country today. Close to 1.4 million individuals receive hospice care annually in the U.S. Nevertheless, many individuals die without the benefit of specialized end-of-life care due to misconceptions regarding hospice. Hospice is a philosophy of care, a Medicare benefit and in some instances a location where care can be provided for those with a life expectancy of six months or less. When a cure is not possible, hospice provides pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support and spiritual care to the terminally ill. Palliative care brings this holistic model to people earlier in the course of a serious illness when the
life expectancy is greater than six months. Specialized hospice training exists for doctors, nurses and aides. The hospice team also incudes social workers and chaplains. The Medicare benefit for hospice was established in the mid-1980s. It covers the cost of the hospice team, medications related to the terminal diagnosis and any medical equipment deemed necessary. Most private insurance plans also offer a hospice benefit. When symptoms can’t be controlled at home, the option for in-patient care is available where intensive symptom management can be administered. This is often done in a hospital, a nursing facility or a free -standing hospice unit. How and when does an individual contact hospice? Now is the best time to learn more. Although end-of-life care may be difficult to discuss, it is best for patients and their family members to fully understand their care
options well before they actually need them. Having a discussion early on provides the patient the opportunity to share their wishes, priorities and goals. When you learn more about hospice care early, it can greatly reduce stress when the time for hospice is needed. Patients can make an educated decision that includes the advice and input of family members and loved ones. Hospice care at any stage, but particularly early on, can significantly lighten the burden of both the patient and primary caregivers. Hospice care is a journey where the team accompanies the patient and their family. Hospice does nothing to speed up or slow down the process of dying; hospice care manages symptoms and discomfort for the best quality of life and to minimize suffering. A simple way to explain hospice care is that the emphasis is placed on care, not cure. For more information, contact a hospice provider near you.
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Gawande tells a story about a homesteader named Thomas, a doctor so focused on his love of farming that he gave up a prestigious position in medicine for a job at a nursing home, which offered a schedule that allowed him to work around his livestock and land management obligations. He wore overalls under his white lab coat and had a bushy beard. He spent hours per day living a full life outdoors with animals and fervently believed it was essential that care facilities inspire a purpose for living. Thomas proposed that facility directors bring in birds, cats and dogs to cure the “three plagues of nursing homes: boredom,
loneliness and helplessness.” When Thomas was met with shock or resistance from his team, he clapped back, “Just put it down.” Magically his center was awarded the opportunity to implement all the requests. They got 100 parakeets, four dogs, two cats, some rabbits and hens delivered to the center. Hilariously, 100 parakeets arrived on the same day without a single cage. (The cages arrived later.) Thomas said the elders “laughed their butts off,” watching the staff catch the birds. The also introduced plants, a vegetable garden and an on-site daycare for staff children. The changes brought about a complete shift in the atmosphere of the facility and led to a 50 percent drop in prescription use, 30 percent decrease in drug costs and a 15 percent decline in death rates. Thomas described the old nursing home model as having the capacity to preserve human life without addressing what it means to be alive. The animals, plants, garden and children were ways for both the caregivers and the guests
to engage in life-giving activities throughout the day and to focus on what it means to live. Sometimes it takes a champion like Thomas to remind us that the purpose of life can be simple. For those moments when we feel a need for greater meaning, a walk around the block or a visit to a park to hear children play might be just the trick. Abundant Grateful Blessings! Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac.
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