Upcoming Special Events
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Energy Incentives & Rebates, WRSAC
Looking to save money while making your home or business more energy efficient? Discover a range of tax incentives and rebates available for energy-efficient programs and products through the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management (ECAM) Division.
Abbey Hayward, Water and Energy Conservation Coordinator with the Department of Public Utilities, will be available to help utility customers complete applications with ECAM by scanning and uploading necessary documents for them.
Energy Incentives & Rebates, BESAC
Looking to save money while making your home or business more energy efficient? Discover a range of tax incentives and rebates available for energy-efficient programs and products through the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management (ECAM) Division.
Abbey Hayward, Water and Energy Conservation Coordinator with the Department of Public Utilities, will be available to help utility customers complete applications with ECAM by scanning and uploading necessary documents for them.
Field Trip: Senior Day at the Roundhouse
Join us on January 27, 2025, for Senior Day at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe! This special event is an opportunity for older adults, caregivers, and community members to engage directly with legislators, connect with local service providers, and discuss key issues that impact New Mexico’s senior community. As the 2025 Legislative Session begins, Senior Day is your chance to make your voice heard and learn about important topics affecting older adults across the state. Please call 505-662-8922 to sign up!
Acrylic Painting Class
Canvas painting with Susanne Egan. Call 505-662-8920 to sign up. $30 for members, $35 for non-members
S.A.F.E. Kickoff Event
You are invited to the Scam Awareness For Elders (S.A.F.E.)
Kickoff Event! Join us for a FREE screening of the nationally acclaimed film Thelma, plus a special presentation with an FBI Agent on scam prevention for older adults.
Tickets are FREE!
Reserve your seat at: sala.losalamos.com/tickets
Monthly Birthday Celebration, BESAC
Join your LARSO family at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center for a monthly Birthday Celebration! We will sing Happy Birthday and give chocolate bars to those celebrating another trip around the sun.
Monthly Birthday Celebration, WRSAC
Join your LARSO family at the White Rock Senior Activity Center for a monthly Birthday Celebration! We will sing Happy Birthday and give chocolate bars to those celebrating another trip around the sun.
Jack’s Tall Tales
If you like local history, please come to Jack's Tall Tales for a personal account of life in the Secret City over the past seven decades. Coffee & treats are always available to enjoy!
First Friday Movie
Join us every First Friday for a movie screening at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center! Popcorn included.
Weight Room Tutorial with YMCA Personal Trainer, BESAC
Have you been meaning to try out our Exercise Room but don't know where to start? Join YMCA Personal Trainer Corinn for a free tutorial on the equipment in the Exercise Room!
Blood Pressure Checks, WRSAC
Stay on top of your health and get your blood pressure checked by a friendly nurse from Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service! About 1 in 3 people who have hypertension don't know it and therefore aren't being treated for it. The only way to know for sure if you have high blood pressure is to check your numbers regularly.
Coffee & Conversation with Jacci, WRSAC
Join LARSO Director Jacci Gruninger for a monthly conversation about the Senior Activity Centers. Jacci will be available for questions, concerns, good thoughts, and accolades for staff! This is an opportunity to share your ideas in a positive and constructive manner. Jacci will alternate every other month between the Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Activity Centers.
Blood Pressure Checks, BESAC
Stay on top of your health and get your blood pressure checked by a friendly nurse from Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service! About 1 in 3 people who have hypertension don't know it and therefore aren't being treated for it. The only way to know for sure if you have high blood pressure is to check your numbers regularly.
Socrates Cafe
Socrates Cafe is a discussion group with topics proposed and selected through vote of the participants. It involves civil discussion of current social, economic, cultural, legal, and other issues of interest, under the guidance of a moderator. Please join us for cookies, coffee and stimulating conversation.
LARSO Board of Directors, BESAC
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) Board of Directors meets every third Thursday of the month. Public is welcome to attend these meetings to learn more about the Senior Activity Center leadership and key initiatives the Board is addressing in 2025.
The LARSO Board of Directors alternates meeting at the Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Activity Centers.
Smart Driver Course [AARP]
The Smart Driver course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. The cost is $20 for AARP members, $25 for nonmembers. Call 505-672-2034 to register.
LARSO Board of Directors, WRSAC
The FOSC Board of Directors manages all funds and approves all expenditures made to the Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Activity Centers. Board meetings are held each month on the 3rd Thursday. The meeting location alternates between Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center and White Rock Senior Activity Center.
Toenails with Tina
This is a great service for anyone who has mobility limitations or experiences conditions that make it difficult to care for their toenails. It's also great for those who just like the convenience of a friendly professional!
Field Trip: Local Farm
Join LARSO Staff as we take a trip to Sombrillo, NM to visit one of the local farms that provide our chefs with fresh produce! Learn about winter agriculture and the cold-hardy vegetables, greens, and herbs that Khalsa grows throughout the cool season! Please call 505-662-8922 to sign up!
AARP Driver’s Safety
The AARP Smart Driver course is designed specifically for drivers aged 50 and older. It teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.
Toenails with Tina
This is a great service for anyone who has mobility limitations or experiences conditions that make it difficult to care for their toenails. It's also great for those who just like the convenience of a friendly professional!
LARSO Board of Directors, BESC
The LARSO Board of Directors will meet at the White Rock Senior Center on November 21, 2024.
Lunch and Learn: Estate Planning, WRSC
Join us for an informative lunch and learn session focused on estate planning, designed specifically for seniors. This event will cover essential topics and provide practical guidance to help you make informed decisions about your future.
Lunch and Learn: Estate Planning, BESC
Join us for an informative lunch and learn session focused on estate planning, designed specifically for seniors. This event will cover essential topics and provide practical guidance to help you make informed decisions about your future.
Public Forum: Holiday Cookies and Cider
Join us for holiday cookies, cider, and a discussion about issues relevant to seniors.
Winter Holiday Lunch, BESC
Join your LARSO family at the White Rock Senior Center for a Winter Holiday lunch!
Winter Holiday Lunch, WRSC
Join your LARSO family at the White Rock Senior Center for a Winter Holiday lunch!
Increase Your Local Impact
Learn how to invest in local causes with Liz Martineau from LACF.
LARSO Board of Directors, WRSC
The LARSO Board of Directors will meet at the White Rock Senior Center on November 21, 2024.
Thanksgiving Lunch, BESC
Join your LARSO family at the Betty Ehart Senior Center for a Thanksgiving lunch!
Thanksgiving Lunch, WRSC
Join your LARSO family at the White Rock Senior Center for a Thanksgiving lunch!
FOSC Board Meeting
The LARSO Board of Directors will meet at the White Rock Senior Center on November 21, 2024.
Lunch & Learn: Financial Planning, BESC
Join us for a financial planning lunch and learn designed specifically for seniors who want to better understand their financial future. This engaging session will provide valuable insights into managing finances during retirement, with a focus on practical strategies and resource
Toenails with Tina
This is a great service for anyone who has mobility limitations or experiences conditions that make it difficult to care for their toenails. It's also great for those who just like the convenience of a friendly professional!