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Computer Users Group
Bring your computer questions. Newcomers welcome!
Location: Conference Room
Blood Pressure Checks, BESAC
The only way to know for sure if you have high blood pressure is to check your numbers regularly. LARSO & LAVNS have teamed up to offer monthly Blood Pressure Checks at both Senior Activity Centers. Get a blood pressure reading from a friendly local nurse. No sign-ups needed, just walk in!
Location: Downstairs Lounge
Annual Member Meeting, BESAC
Join us for the LARSO Annual Member Meeting. Come for the Green Chile Cheeseburgers, and stay for the Board of Directors Election, Annual Update, Member Survey, and Prize Drawing! Please call 505-662-8920 to sign up for lunch at Betty Ehart.
FOSC Board of Directors, BESAC
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, BESAC
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!
Call 505-662-8920 to sign up; $25
Location: Day Out
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.
Monthly Birthday Celebration, BESAC
Join your LARSO friends at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center for a monthly Birthday Celebration! Be sure to sign up for lunch by 9am that day. Betty Ehart: 505-662-8920
April Birthday Lunch: Beef Nacho with red chile, pinto beans, guacamole, Capri vegetables, mangos
Location: Great Room
Blood Drive with Vitalant
Vitalant Blood Donation is joining us for the 2025 Health Fair! Sign up to donate blood here. Use code 10053774 to search for the blood drive.
Vaccine Clinic, BESAC
New Mexico Department of Health is offering FREE Covid-19 Moderna vaccines to anyone age 65 and older! NM DOH Mobile Vaccine Unit will be at the Health Fair. Please bring insurance information if available. Covid-19 Moderna vaccine is available regardless of insurance status.
What are the CDC recommendations for the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine?
People ages 65 years and older are up to date when they have received two doses of any 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine 6 months apart.
Senior Health & Wellness Fair
Come to the 2025 Senior Health & Wellness Fair to connect with over 40 vendors! There will be information, resources, health services, and FREE lunch. Open to all community members age 55+, caregivers, and family members.
Weight Room Tutorial with YMCA Personal Trainer, LARSO
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!
First Friday Movie: Queen Bees
Join us every First Friday for a movie screening at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center! Popcorn included.
June Movie: Queen Bees
Location: Day Out
Taos Opera Institute Ensemble
Enjoy an evening of Arias and Broadway gems. FREE, donations gratefully accepted.
Call 505-662-8920 to RSVP
Location: Great Room
Computer Users Group
Bring your computer questions. Newcomers welcome!
Location: Conference Room
S.A.F.E Book Club
S.A.F.E. Book Club is BACK! Whether you read the first book or want to join in the next round, all LARSO members are welcome to sign-up! The upcoming book is Fool Me Once by Kelly Richland Pope. Participants receive a free copy of the book.
Call 505-662-8920 to sign up.
Blood Pressure Checks, BESAC
The only way to know for sure if you have high blood pressure is to check your numbers regularly. LARSO & LAVNS have teamed up to offer monthly Blood Pressure Checks at both Senior Activity Centers. Get a blood pressure reading from a friendly local nurse. No sign-ups needed, just walk in!
Location: Downstairs Lounge
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.
Location: Classroom
Follow-Up Discussion: Avoid an Imposter Scam, BESAC
Whether you attended the Lunch & Learn on Imposter Scams or want to join the dialogue about scams, please come to the follow-up conversation at Betty Ehart. All are welcome, please call 505-662-8920 to sign up for a lunch time discussion.
Location: Classroom
Toenails with Tina, BESAC
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!
Call 505-662-8920 to sign up; $25
Location: Day Out
Science of Tea: Boston Tea Party
Join us for a time-traveling, global adventure beginning in 18th century North America. Discover the connections between science & social change as you savor five unique teas expertly paired with refreshments. Creative costumes encouraged!
Lunch & Learn: Bee City, BESAC
Join Bee City for a special lunch presentation in honor of National Great Outdoors Month. Bee City will give a brief presentation on what they do for local pollinators, then lead a mini field trip to tour the Pollinator Garden Project right outside the Senior Activity Center! Call 505-662-8920 to sign up.
Location: Classroom/Outside
Brown-belted Bumblebee, on Purple Coneflower in Los Alamos| Photo by Dana Ecelberger
Low Vision Game Day
Join us for an afternoon of low vision friendly games! We have lots of Low Vision friendly games to choose from: Chess, Dominoes, Connect Four, Scrabble, and Large Print Crosswords! Come make some new friends & see what Low Vision Game Day is all about. Call 505-662-8922 for a ride.
Location: Game Tables
LARSO Board of Directors, LARSO
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.
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Lunchtime Music: Old Friends [Americana]
Join local Americana band Old Friends for a lunchtime performance!
Menu: Pork Chops, gravy, cornbread, brown rice, asparagus, glazed carrots, applesauce
Please call 505-662-8920 to sign up for lunch!
Location: Great Room
Monthly Birthday Celebration, BESAC
Join your LARSO friends at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center for a monthly Birthday Celebration! Be sure to sign up for lunch by 9am that day. Betty Ehart: 505-662-8920
June Birthday Lunch: Green Chile Cheeseburger, three bean salad, potato wedges, watermelon
Location: Great Room
Prepare to Care
Learn caregiving skills and develop a deeper understanding of dementia-related illness at this FREE one-day retreat. Lunch is provided.
Call 505-310-9752 or email admin@thememorycarealliance.org to sign-up.
This course is presented by David Davis, Founder and Executive Director of the Memory Care Alliance.
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.
Location: Classroom
First Friday Movie
Join us every First Friday for a movie screening at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center! Popcorn included.
May Movie: Bless Me, Ultima
Location: Day Out
Low Vision Game Day
Join us for an afternoon of low vision friendly games! We have lots of Low Vision friendly games to choose from: Chess, Dominoes, Connect Four, Scrabble, and Large Print Crosswords! Come make some new friends & see what Low Vision Game Day is all about. Call 505-662-8922 for a ride.
Location: Game Tables
Monthly Birthday Celebration, BESAC
Join your LARSO friends 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. Be sure to sign up for lunch by 9am that day! Betty Ehart: 505-662-8920
April Birthday Lunch: Spinach Quiche, California blend vegetables, vanilla yogurt, strawberries, granola
Location: Great Room
Vaccine Clinic, BESAC
Nambe Drugs is offering a spring Vaccine Clinic at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center! Nambe will have Covid-19, TDAP, and Pneumonia vaccines available.
Call 505-662-8920 to sign up!
Location: Great Room
Lunch & Learn: Tips for Seniors Selling Their Homes, BESAC
Deciding to sell your home is a significant decision, and for seniors, it includes a unique mix of emotional, financial, and practical considerations. Join Hope Rapp from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services for a special presentation on what seniors should consider when preparing to sell their home. Call 505-662-8920 to sign up.
Location: Classroom
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.
Lunchtime Music: SaxAtomix
Join local sax quintet SaxAtomix for a lunchtime performance!
Menu: Chicken Parmesan, fettuccine noodles, Italian mix vegetables, vanilla pudding, banana
Please call 505-662-8920 to sign up for lunch!
Location: Great Room
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!
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.
Location: Classroom
Workshop: Declutter & Downsize, BESAC
Attend this free presentation on home organization practices to minimize clutter or prepare for moving and creating a safe, clean, and accessible living space. Learn strategies for preparing your house and possessions for downsizing into a smaller living space, including sorting, disposing, and donating household items. Call 505-662-8920 to sign up.
Location: Classroom
Blood Pressure Checks, BESAC
The only way to know for sure if you have high blood pressure is to check your numbers regularly. LARSO & LAVNS have teamed up to offer monthly Blood Pressure Checks at both Senior Activity Centers. Get a blood pressure reading from a friendly local nurse. No sign-ups needed, just walk in!
Location: Downstairs Lounge
First Friday Movie
Join us every First Friday for a movie screening at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center! Popcorn included.
April Movie: The Milagro Beanfield War
Location: Day Out
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.
March Birthday Lunch: Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms, roasted asparagus, brown rice, vanilla yogurt, orange
Be sure to sign up for lunch by 9am that day! Betty Ehart: 505-662-8920
Low Vision Game Day
Join us for an afternoon of low vision friendly games! We have lots of Low Vision friendly games to choose from: Chess, Dominoes, Connect Four, Scrabble, and Large Print Crosswords! Come make some new friends & see what Low Vision Game Day is all about.
Location: Game Tables
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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 505-662-8920 to register.
Location: Conference Room
Toenails with Tina, BESAC
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!
Call 505-662-8920 to sign up; $25
Location: Day Out
Acrylic Painting Class
Acrylic painting with Susanne Egan. Call 505-662-8920 to sign up. $30 for members, $35 for non-members.
Location: Game Tables
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.
Location: Classroom
Coffee & Conversation with Jacci, BESAC
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
Unlike other health conditions that pop up with warning signs, high blood pressure rarely comes with symptoms, which is how it earned the name “the silent killer.” 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. It is recommended for people over 40 to get their blood pressure checked annually. LARSO & LAVNS have teamed up to offer monthly Blood Pressure Checks at both Senior Activity Centers. Get a blood pressure reading from a friendly local nurse.
No sign-ups needed, just walk in!
Location: Downstairs Lounge
Computer Users Group
Bring your computer questions. Newcomers welcome!
Location: Conference Room
Lunch & Learn: Arthritis & Diet, BESAC
If you struggle with arthritis, you know how frustrating joint pain and stiffness can be. While there’s no magic cure, the good news is that what you eat can make a difference in how you feel. Certain foods can help reduce inflammation in the body, while others may make symptoms worse.
Join Kate Cleveland from Kiss Your Food for a special Lunch and Learn on how diet influences arthritis symptoms.
Please call 505-662-8920 to sign up!
Location: Classroom
First Friday Movie
Join us every First Friday for a movie screening at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center! Popcorn included.
March Movie: Mother
Elena, a theatre director, finds out at the age of 32 that she cannot conceive in a natural way. Trying therapies and failing to convince her husband Leon, to stay with her in Bulgaria, Elena develops a theatre program for orphans.
Thank you to the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring this event!
Location: Day Out
High Tea: Sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust, BESAC
Join LARSO for an afternoon of High Tea! Participants can look forward to caffeinated and herbal tea, delightful desserts, and live music by Santa Fe pianist Billy Turney. This event is FREE to members of the Senior Activity Centers, please call the Center you would like to enjoy High Tea at to sign up.
Location: Great Room
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.
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!
