Connections Complete

CLASSES

Business
SCORE: Counselors to small business offers free business seminars. Visit Web site at www.santafescore.org.

Chi-lel
CHI-LEL QIGONG SELF-HEALING ART: Free practice sessions, Eldorado practices, 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Eldorado Community Center. Call 438-6258.

Dance
BELLY DANCE CLASS: Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. No previous experience necessary. Chamisa Elementary School Music Room, Los Alamos. Call 662-3100.

CONTRA DANCE: Traditional New England folk dance at 8 p.m., with live music every second and fourth Saturday. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Beginners instruction is at 7:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Road. Cost is $6. Call 983-5832.

DANCE STATION: Free classes in all styles of social dancing — Salsa, country Western, Swing and Tango at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 4:15 p.m. on Saturdays. No partner or previous dance experience necessary. The Dance Station is at 901 W. Alameda St., in the Solana Shopping Center. Call 989-9788.

FLAMENCO: Beginning level Spanish dance sponsored by the Los Alamos County Recreation Division is taught by professional dancer and instructor Ellen Walton. Fall sessions are held at the White Rock Activity Center. Adult classes are from 10:45 a.m. until noon. Classes for children and youth, ages 10-14 are from noon to 1:15 p.m. Call 412-0104.

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING: Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Road, Tuesdays. Instruction at two levels from 7-8 p.m.; programmed dancing from 8-10 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partners needed. Wear non-marking shoes. Cost is $3.

LOS ALAMOS SCOTTISH DANCING: Mondays, Fuller Lodge, across from Ashley Pond, downtown Los Alamos. Instruction at 7:30 p.m. General dancing at 8:45 p.m. Cost is $20 per semester. Call 662-7573 or 662-3476.

SWING DANCE PRACTICE: Odd Fellows Hall, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Call 473-0955.

-REBEKAH LODGE: Swing dance every first Saturday. Lessons from 8-9 p.m. Dance from 9-11 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Road. Cost is $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. Call 983-7493.

French
CLUB FRANCOPHONE DE SANTA FE: Improve your French speaking ability in a relaxed ambiance. Guided weekly conversations for intermediate and advanced levels. $10 per session. For more information, send an e-mail to drakoenig@aol.com or call 989-7933.

Gardening
Free gardening workshops: Offered at Payne’s Nurseries North Store at 304 Camino Alire is offering a series of free Saturday workshops from Feb. 10 through April 28 on topics from proper pruning techniques to bonsai trees. The informal talks start at 11 a.m. and last about an hour. Workshop participants receive a Payne’s gift card to use the day of the workshop. For more information, visit the Web site at www.paynes.com or call 988-8011.

IMPACT
IMPACT Personal Safety: A nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of violence by teaching awareness, violence prevention, personal safety and self-defense skills to adults and children. Classes are offered for children and teenagers. For more information, visit the Web site at www.IMPACTPersonalSafety.org or call 992-8833.

Judo
JUDO LESSONS: The Northern New Mexico Judo Club has classes in Judo and Jujitsu at 8 p.m. Mondays at 2890 Trades West, Unit 4. The first three lessons are free. Call 983-9672

Kabbalah
SANTA FE KABBALAH STUDY GROUP: Contact Steve Russell, the group tutor, at 466-3137.

Ki Aikido
KI AIKIDO: Gentle martial art for self-defense and self-awareness for adults and teenagers. All levels are welcome at this nonprofit club that has affordable dues and black-belt instructor. Practice is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call the Santa Fe Ki Society, 474-8531.

Literary
GAY BONES: A free gay and gay-men friends “readin’, writin’ and ruminatin’ ” group is forming. For those interested in dialogue and literary exploration, send e-mail to earthwalks1@yahoo.com or call 988-4157.

Labyrinth
Labyrinth Resource Group: Sponsors monthly labyrinth walks. Visit Web site at www.labyrinthresourcegroup.com or call 989-8231.

Music
EL DORADO COMMUNITY BAND: Rehearsal from 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday. Call 466-4257 or 466-1459.

HIGH DESERT SWEET ADELINES: Chorus practice, 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Methodist Church. Call 988-4331 and 983-4160.

SANTA FE CONCERT BAND: Open to all musicians high-school level and above. Bring your instruments, music stand and enthusiasm. Salvation Army Hall, 525 W. Alameda St. Rehearsals ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Saxophones and clarinets especially welcome. Call 988-2550.

SANTA FE HARMONIZERS: Four-part harmony singing and men’s a cappella group, Zia Methodist Church, 303 Richards Ave., Mondays, 7 p.m. Visitors and new members welcome. Call 983-1981.

SCORE
Santa Fe SCORE: Expand its free small business and nonprofit counseling services to a second location in the growing area south of downtown at the Santa Fe Business Incubator offices. SCORE counseling is offered from 9 a.m. until noon on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Specific dates are Feb. 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17, May 1 and 15, and June 5 and 19. SCORE is a national nonprofit organization that provides counseling, mentoring and training to small business and nonprofit organizations free of charge. SCORE counselors have expertise in a variety of business practices, both as generalists and specialists.
For a free confidential SCORE counseling appointment or for more information, call 988-6302.

Swimming
High Altitude Masters Swimming: A swim and social club for all levels of swimmers 18 years and older. All workouts meet at Salvador Perez Pool, 601 Alta Vista St. Workouts are from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays. Visit the Web site at www.zianet.com/pdjang/nmms, send e-mail to swimtechsantafe@yahoo.com pr call 982-0890 or 983-9744.

Tai chi
TAI CHI SWORDPLAY: Fun soft-sword fencing. Teens through seniors. Center for Classic Tai Chi Chuan. Free Saturday mornings. Call 466-0750.

Yoga
SHAKTI WHOLE LIFE CENTER: 1505 Llano St. Free community service kundalini yoga from 5 to 7 a.m. Sundays. Visit the Web site at www.yogasantafe.com or call 982-6369.

YOGA CLASSES FOR SENIORS: Two classes: “Inspire the Voice Within” and “Yoga with Frea Rosen” at the Kingston Residence, 2400 Legacy Court, from 11 a.m. to noon. Call 471-2400.

YOGA: 9-10:15 a.m., Eldorado Community Center, moderate all-levels class. Call 466-1657.

CLUBS

Bicycling
PEDAL QUEENS: A women’s bicycling club dedicated to bringing together local women cyclists of all levels for group rides and social shenanigans. For more information, visit the Web site at www.pedalqueens.com or send e-mail to info@pedalqueens.com.

Business
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION: Meets every third Tuesday, 6 p.m. New members and guests welcome. 2041 S. Pacheco in the PNM building. Call 473-1818.

Professional Business Network: Breakfast every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Space is limited. Call to make reservations at 466-1256.

Bridge
SANTA FE WOMAN’S CLUB SOCIAL BRIDGE: Meets 1 to 4 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at 1616 Old Pecos Trail. If you can’t bring your own foursome, call 473-1269 to coordinate. Cost is $2 per person. Bring snacks if you want. Free coffee, tea and parking.

OPEN DUPLICATE BRIDGE GAMES: Meets at 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesday, and Fridays, 3022 Cielo Court. Call Kay Enfield at 984-1016.

Chess
CHESS PLAYERS: All levels, bring your own sets for speed chess, slow chess and fun. From 7-9 p.m. at Borders Bookstore Cafe, 500 Montezuma St. Call 983-1402.

Christian
SANTA FE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB: Meets on the third Tuesday of each month. All women are welcome. Call 505-757-2752 or 466-2605.

Fiber arts
LAS TEJEDORAS FIBER ARTS GUILD: Open to all who are interested in fiber arts. Meets monthly. For information on activities and speakers, visit the Web site at www.lastejedoras.org or call 466-6719.

Go
NEW MEXICO GO ASSOCIATION: Play the board game “Go”. Peterson Student Center, St. John’s College, 1-6 p.m. Call 930-1933.

Greyhound
GREYHOUND COMPANIONS OF NEW MEXICO: An advocacy and adoption group hosts Greyhound Meet ‘n’ Greet from noon to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at TecaTu in Sanbusco Center, 500 Montezuma St. Visit the Web site at www.gcnm.org or call Pat Getz at 473-9419.

Humanist Society
HUMANIST SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO: Discussion group meets to discuss humanism — an ethical and progressive philosophy deriving its principles from science and reason, not theology. For more information, call 986-6024.

Jewish Women’s Circle
SANTA FE JEWISH WOMEN’S CIRCLE: Dedicated to sharing, exploring, fostering friendship and community with all Jewish women, regardless of background, knowledge or level of observance. Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. monthly — with a different program each month. The Circle meets at Chabad Jewish Center, 242 W. San Mateo Road. Call for schedule, 983-2000.

Jugglers
SANTA FE JUGGLING CLUB: Meets noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Herb Martinez Park off Camino Carlos Rey. All jugglers welcome. Call Dan at 690-9807.

Kiwanis
KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA FE: Meets at noon on Tuesdays at the St. Francis Hotel, 210 Don Gaspar Ave. Call Darlene at 424-1851.

La Leche
The Rio Arriba La Leche League: Offers mother-to-mother help at its monthly meetings. The meeting discussions include the latest breastfeeding research as well as personal experience. Other services include a lending library of books on breastfeeding, childbirth, child care, and nutrition. Call 505-747-8421 or 672-1647.

Lions
CAPITAL CITY LIONS CLUB: Men and women dedicated to serving those in need. In doing so, they enjoy fellowship and develop leadership. Our primary aim is to our community, then to those in need wherever they might be. The club meets on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at the Route 66 Sandwich Shop. Call Tom at 471-4813.

SANTA FE HOST LIONS CLUB: The oldest active Lions Club in New Mexico, chartered September 10, 1927. Meets at 6 p.m. the Desert Moon Bar & Grill at the Holiday Inn, 4048 Cerrillos Road on the first and third Mondays of each month. Call Vic at 989-8474.

Literary
THEMA LITERARY SALON: Intimate literary conversations offered in a comfortable setting. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Call 988-5185.

Moms
MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT: Local chapter of the International MOMS Club offers support and activities for stay-at-home moms. Send e-mail to AnnaWald@comcast.net or call Anna at 984-1535.

SANTA FE MOTHERS OF TWINS: Newly formed sister club to the Albuquerque Mother of Twins Club, a nonprofit group. Join for playdates, Mom’s night out, family outings and more. Visit Web site at www.amotc.org; send e-mail to santafemoms@yahoo.com or call Kimberly Silva at 833-0445.

Motorcycle
The Christian Motorcyclists Association: Forming a chapter in Santa Fe, all bikers and motorcyclists interested are welcome. Meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 730 Alto St. For information e-mail tillcruz@yahoo.com or call 471-9249.

Networking
NETWORKING LEADERS: Meets 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch on Tuesdays at The Lodge of Santa Fe. Must RSVP. Call Sherry at 982-4296.

Newcomers
NEWCOMERS CLUB OF SANTA FE: Meets at 11:30 a.m. for luncheon program on the second Tuesday of the month. Reservations required. Call Carolyn Nesselroth at 505-820-6163.

Plants
NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF NEW MEXICO-SANTA FE CHAPTER: Monthly meetings in Santa Fe and in Los Alamos are open to all. Visit the Web site at http://npsnm.unm.edu or send e-mail to tantonio@csf.edu or call 473-6465.

Peace
THE DEPARTMENT OF PEACE INITIATIVE: An organization creating a culture of peace through dialogue circles, education, outreach and working to establish a statewide Office of Peace. Meets 4:30-6 p.m. on the first and third Friday of the month. Call 438-9693 or 992-3001 for location.

Photography
PHOTOGRAPHY SALON: Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Read-Johnson Gallery, 1807 Second St. The meeting is open to all and includes forums, discussions, questions and answers. No charge. Call 820-0229.

Parliamentarians
SANTA FE PARLIAMENTARY UNIT of the National Association of Parliamentarians helps people involved with meetings understand and practice Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Meets the second Saturday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Rosemont Assisted Living Community, 2961 Galisteo St. in the second floor Community Room. The program presentation, open to the public, is followed by a business meeting. Call Jan Strand at 466-1326 or Bill Shrecengost at 470-5628.

Political action
SANTA FE BRANCH OF NAACP: Meeting every second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 645 Weber St. Call 424-6100.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN: Meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Call 982-1823.

SANTA FE TOBACCO-FREE COALITION: Works toward healthy smoke-free lifestyles, meets the second Tuesday of each month at BF Young Professional Development Building, 1300 Camino Sierra Vista. Meets from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Call 982-1413.

Quilters
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO QUILTER’S GUILD’S WEEKLY MORNING STITCH-IN: LaFarge Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 424-6326 or 986-8908.

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO QUILTERS’ GUILD: Evening meetings, first and third Thursday of the month at Santa Fe Quilting, 3018 Cielo Court at 7 p.m. Call 424-6326 or 995-9977.

The Northern New Mexico Quilter’s Guild: Meets at the Rodeo Fairgrounds on Rodeo Road in Santa Fe once a month. Visit the Web site at www.nnmqg.org or call Deb at 471-1077.

Red Hats
SANTA FE RED HATS: “I shall wear purple and a red hat that doesn’t suit me.” A club for women who are 50 years old or older and who live in Santa Fe. For information, send an e-mail to SFRedHat@aol.com or call Queen Mum Carol at 982-9256.

Retired educators
THE CITY DIFFERED RETIRED EDUCATORS: Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at Furr’s Cafeteria in the upper level at noon for lunch at 1 p.m. for the meeting. All retired school employees are welcome.

Rose Society
SANTA FE ROSE SOCIETY: Presents topics on growing roses of all kinds both in the ground and in pots. Meets are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Santa Fe Greenhouses Conference Room, 2904 Rufina St. Call Sandy at 438-7300.

Rotary
ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA FE DEL SUR: Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary del Sur meets at noon on Wednesday at the Santa Fe Country Club. For more information about membership call Victoria at 473-4646, ext. 196.

Scrabble
NATIONAL SCRABBLE ASSOCIATION CLUB NO. 542: Novices and experienced players welcome. Bring any game equipment you have (Scrabble boards and Scrabble clocks). Meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the office space in Century Plaza, next to the Baskin Robbins, 4056 Cerrillos Road. Call 471-9170.

Singles
QUE PASA SINGLES CLUB: A Los Alamos club for singles with weekly dinners, breakfasts, investor meetings, lectures and other fun events. Locations change. For listings of monthly events, send an e-mail to chrisj4@earthlink.com or call Chris Judson at 662-7072 or Ken Kalash at 662-3127.

SANTA FE SINGLES: A club for people in the Santa Fe area with activities designed to meet new single friends, events for people with common interests, and offer an informal way to meet Mr. or Ms. Right. For calendar information on potlucks, movie and dinner nights, hikes, TGIF gatherings, poker nights and special discounts on groups activities, send an e-mail to timelessjourneys@gmail.com or call Deborah or Bob at 466-3263.

Stamp
SANTA FE STAMP CLUB: Meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Call 471-0267 for this month’s location.

Stars
STARS — SENIORS TAKING ACTIVE RETIREMENT SERIOUSLY: Meets monthly in the Gathering Room of St. John’s United Methodist Church, at the corner of Cordova Road and Old Pecos Trail, for food and fellowship. New STARS are always welcome to join. Call Janet Dennison at 982-5397.

Social and benevolent
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Meets at 1 p.m. every third Monday of the month. For membership inquiries and directions, call Pat Farr at 438-4448.
MONTEZUMA LODGE NO. 1 AF & AM: Regular communication, first Monday of every month, 431 Paseo de Peralta. 982-0971.

SANTA FE WOMAN’S CLUB: Meetings every fourth Monday at 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon and program. Visitors welcome. Meets at 1616 Old Pecos Trail. Call 983-9455.

SANGRE DE CRISTO KENNEL CLUB: Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Singing Scissors Grooming Shop, 1908 Chamisa St. Call 982-2961.
KIWANIS CLUB OF SANTA FE: Meets at Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave., every Tuesday at noon. Call 424-1851.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN: Santa Fe Branch meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.aauw-sf.org or call 984-3157.

SANTA FE CIVITAN CLUB: Meets at noon on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesday of the month and at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at The Lodge at Santa Fe. Call for reservation, 983-3650. Civitans is a service organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Meets second Wednesdays of the month, noon, St. Francis Hotel. For information call Santa Fe Chapter President Jon Foyt at 995-9973.

CHAPTER P, PEO: Meets the first and third Monday of the month. Call 982-4139.

Swim
HIGH ALTITUDE MASTERS SWIMMING: A swim and social club for all levels of swimmers age 18 and older. All workouts meet at Salvador Perez Park and Swimming Pool, 610 Alta Vista St. Meetings are from 1 to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit the Web site at www.zianet.com/pdjang/nmms or send e-mail to swimtechsantafe@yahoo.com or call 982-0890 or 983-9744.

Theosophical
THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY in America has a provisional study center. The Santa Fe Study Center of the Theosophical Society in America, Wheaton, Ill., meets twice a month. The group comes together with the vision of wholeness rooted in service, study and meditation and to share in open minded inquiry into the integration of religion, philosophy, and science. The center meets on the first and third Sunday of each month. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For more information, visit the Web site at www.theosophical.org or call Sev at 424-9596.

Toastmasters
LA TIERRA TOASTMASTERS: Meets from 12:05 to 1 p.m. Mondays at the Church of the Holy Faith Episcopal, 311 E. Palace Ave. Public speaking is fun. Call Roger Lacy at 216-7913.

CAPITOL TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Improve your public speaking skills in a supportive, non-threatening, environment from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Guild Room at the Church of Holy Faith, 311 E. Palace Avenue. Call 820-1036.

OH PIÑON TOASTMASTERS CLUB: A positive and supportive learning environment in which to practice the arts of listening, thinking and speaking. 1120 Cerrillos Road, Training Room No. 2. Meets at 11:45 a.m. Call Rusty at 827-3274.

POWERTALKERS ADVANCED TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Toastmasters who have achieved their CTM or higher, but guests are welcomed. Instead of table topics, round-robin evaluation sessions follow each speech. Meets twice a month at 11 a.m. on the first and third Saturday at The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Drive. Call Bill Shrecengost at 470-5628.

QUINTOCENTENARIO TOASTMASTERS: Improve your Spanish in a supportive environment. At the Community Room at Rosemont Assisted Living, 2961 Galisteo St., meeting from 7-8 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call 982-3094 or 690-2763 for information.

SANTA FE SUNRISE TOASTMASTERS CLUB: Meets at 6:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the lunchroom at Ventana de Vida, 1500 Pacheco Street. Call Thelma at 989-1263.

Women
SECOND WIND: Discussion and support for active older women will hold an initial planning meeting at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 17 in the conference room of the Women’s Health Services in Solana Center, 901 W. Alameda St. All are welcome — women 55 and older are invited to share their experience and concerns about the aging process. Learn about the resources you can tap inside yourself and within the Santa Fe community to ensure continued independence and fulfillment. Help formulate an agenda for the group that meets your needs and also provides for an occasional luncheon or concert in town. For more information, call 988-8852.

Writers
CRITIQUE GROUP: Writers needed for critique group that will meet once a month in Santa Fe. If interested, send e-mail to kouklani@aol.com or call Wendy at 424-0678.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Abortion
SUPPORT GROUP: For women and men facing a crisis pregnancy or grieving a past abortion. Free and confidential services include pregnancy tests, peer counseling and community referrals. 3500 Trinity Drive, Suite A-4, Los Alamos. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and evenings by appointment. 662-2300.

Adoption
ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP: Free and open to searching/reunited adoptees and parents affected by adoption. St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Atrium Conference Room, first Monday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., call 660-8136.

Aging
CONSCIOUS AGING DISCUSSION GROUP: 9:15-11:15 a.m. Fridays. Call Niels at 982-5639.

Al-Anon
AL-ANON/AL-ATEEN MEETINGS: Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship of people whose lives have been affected by the disease of alcoholism in family members and friends. In Santa Fe, there are 12 English-speaking meetings, two Spanish-speaking meetings and one Al-Ateen meeting every week. Call 473-0101.

Alcoholics Anonymous
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop drinking, help is available. For times and locations of meetings in and around Santa Fe, visit the District 2 Web site at www.santafeaa.org or call 982-8932. Schedules can also be obtained at Central Office of Santa Fe, 505 Camino de la Marquez, or the Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St., both in Santa Fe. If you want to talk to someone right now, call 982-8932 or call the AA Hotline number, 989-5656.

Alzheimer’s Disease
ALZHEIMER’S MEMORY LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS: New group. First Monday, 1:30-3 p.m. 10 Camino de Vaca at Mi Casa Bonita. Call Jan Olsen at 424-0577.

ALZHEIMER’S Family Support Group: If your family member is experiencing confusion or memory loss join a professionally facilitated family support group, third Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., 402 E. Rodeo Road. Call Ruth or Velma of Sierra Vista Retirement at 986-9696.

Anxiety/Compulsions
ANXIETY AND PANIC SEMINAR: For those looking for the latest treatments for the most prevalent problems of our time, along with how to control the basic cause: Worry. Presented by Richard C. Raynard, Ph.D., Clinical psychologist. Friendly discussion and literature. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month, 1800 Old Pecos Trail, Suite B. Call 231-8625.

NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION PRACTICE GROUP: Facilitated by Jack Lehman from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. CEUs available. How to get free of violence, including the violence of judging, criticizing self and others and communicate what is truly important through honesty and radical empathy. Donation requested. Call 995-8200.

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL: Meets 7-9 p.m. second Monday for education and fourth Monday for sharing and caring, La Luz/Life Link, 2325 Cerrillos Road, on southwest corner at traffic light across from College Plaza Shopping Center. North entrance from parking lot behind building.

RECOVERY INC.: A free self-help group, not a 12-step program, for those suffering from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, anger and nervousness. The recovery method, developed by psychiatrist Abraham Low, uses many of the techniques of cognitive behavior therapy, helping participants identify the thoughts that trigger symptoms and teaching participants to change the way they think about and react to stressful events. Meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at Temple Beth Shalom, 205 E. Barcelona Road, in the classroom with the blue door. Call 988-2748.

Brain Injury
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 2-3 p.m. Mondays at New Vistas, 1205 Parkway Dr., Suite A. Call Terri Moore, 471-1001, ext. 39.

Cancer
Cancer Institute of New Mexico Foundation Support Groups: Survivors Mixed Group (male and female), self-facilitated, every Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Navigating Through Cancer Treatment, facilitated by Jan McGough, RN, BA, OCN, every third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m., Nutritional Support Group, facilitated by Janet Esperanza, RD, CNSD, LD, last Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m. to noon. Groups are held at 490 A Zia Road in the Community Room on the second floor. Call 955-7958.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Fourth Wednesdays: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Facilitated by Bob Mallin, M.D. St. Vincent Cancer Treatment Conference Room. Call 466-4242.

Cocaine Anonymous
COCAINE ANONYMOUS: A 12-Step recovery program. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. A 12x12 Step study. Open. Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St.; Thursdays: 7 p.m. Institution panel/speaker meeting. Open. Santa Fe Recovery Center, 4100 Lucia Lane; Fridays: 7:30 p.m. Big Book study, topic and discussion meeting. Atrium Room, St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, 455 St. Michael’s Drive. Visit Web site at www.newmexicoca.org or call information hotline: 473-4422.

Co-Dependents
CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS: For men and women, Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, Galisteo Street and Barcelona Road, Fellowship Hall. Call 438-2736.

CODA: Open 12-step group for recovery from co-dependency. Meets at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at White Rock United Methodist Church, 580 Meadow Lane. Call 672-3874.

Compulsive eaters
COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONYMOUS-HOW: A fellowship of individuals who share experience, strength and hope as they recover from compulsive eating and food addiction. Meets from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursdays at Unity Santa Fe, 1212 Unity Way. Call 820-7232. For directions to Unity Santa Fe, call 989-4433.

Debtor’s Anonymous
DEBTOR’S ANONYMOUS: A 12-step program for people with financial problems: Being in debt, overspending, under-earning and other related issues. Thursdays: Business Owners’ Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. John’s United Methodist Church, 100 Old Pecos Trail. Call 424-7366 for information. Fridays: Fragrance free meeting, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., newcomers welcome, Friendship Club, 1915 1/2 Rosina St. Call 982-5653 for information.

Depression
BIPOLAR SUPPORT: A support group for people with bipolar disorder and depression meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays St. John’s United Methodist Church. Send e-mail to somebodywannabe@gmail.com or call Doris at 466-4822.

Diabetes
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: County Extension Office, Rodeo Grounds, fourth Wednesday of every other month, 10 a.m. to noon. 471-4711.

FOOD ADDICTS
FOOD ADDICTS IN RECOVERY ANONYMOUS: Meets 9 a.m. Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Mondays in the atrium, Room 1911, at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, 455 St. Michael’s Drive. Call 474-3639.

Gambling
COMPULSIVE/PROBLEM GAMBLING PSYCHOTHERAPY: Support group with licensed therapist. Meets 6 p.m. Tuesdays in Los Alamos. The group is free and open to the public. Call 662-1419.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: If gambling is causing problems in areas of your life (or life of a loved one), we encourage you to attend our open meeting. Mondays: 1418 Luisa St., Suite 3, 7:15 p.m. If you cannot make it, call 984-7277. Tuesdays: Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St., 7:15 p.m. 984-7277. Wednesdays: Compulsive gambling psychotherapy group, free psychotherapy group for compulsive and problem gamblers. Los Alamos, 7 p.m. For details, call 662-1419. Thursdays: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Española. Call 984-7277.

Gays, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender
GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL OR TRANSGENDERED PERSON SUPPORT GROUP: Tuesdays: If you are in an abusive relationship, free help is available. Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. 474-5536.

GAY ELDER CIRCLE: Group forming. For more information, call 660-2212 or 988-4157.

Grandparents
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN: Free support group Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. followed by light dinner. Baby-sitting provided. Call Diane Dennedy-Frank at Catholic Charities, 424-9789.

Grief support
ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Free and ongoing group meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Facilitated by Southwestern College graduate students. Open and free. Call 471-8575 to register.

GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE SUPPORT GROUP: Wednesdays: Sponsored by the Hospice Center. Call 988-2211.

GRIEF SUPPORT FOR ALL AGES: Gerard's House offers free, weekly grief support groups for children, teens, and families who have experienced a death in their lives or are affected by living with life-threatening illness . Individual support for children, teens, and their caregivers is also available. For information, call 424-1800.

Homeschoolers
Homeschooling: Families interested in being part of a cooperative, contact Kirsten at kirsten.r.hansen@gmail.com or call 466-1110.

Parent Support: Meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month in the La Farge Library Community Room. All parents are welcome. Free homeschool information and magazines also available in the Children’s Room of the library. Call Tamieka with the Santa Fe Homeschool Association at 438-2589.

La Leche
LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SANTA FE: Offers breastfeeding support through monthly meetings and a referral line. Meetings are at 10 a.m. on the second Friday of each month at the Vitamin Cottage Community Room, 3328 Cerrillos Road. For more information, visit the Web site at www.lalecheleague.org or call 989-5808.

Male abuse survivors
MALE ABUSE SURVIVORS SUPPORT CIRCLE (MASSC): Free, anonymous, peer-run support group for all male victims of sexual, physical, emotional, or religious abuse. Meets from 7 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday, at the Friendship Club New Room, 1915 Rosina Street. Call Rand at 438-7038.

Menopause
MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month — Nov. 8 — at Women’s Health Service, Solana Center, 901 W. Alameda St., Suite 24. Visit the Web site at www.WomensHealthSantaFe.org/seminars or call 955-9490.

Midlife Transition
Women in Midlife Transition: Pre-to-post menopausal, ages 45 to 60. There will be discussion, art projects, writing exercises and sharing, facilitated by two Southwestern College Master’s program students, Melinda and Barbara. Meetings will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays at Southwestern College Counseling Center, 1628 St. Michael’s Drive. Call 471-8575.

Mothers Only
MOMS OFFERING MOMS SUPPORT: Local chapter of international MOMS Club offers support and activities for stay-at-home mothers. Send an e-mail to AnnaWald@comcast.net or call Anna at 984-1635.

FIRST-TIME MOMS OVER 40: Support group to explore the complex and demanding physical, emotional and spiritual issues that come with raising children as mature women. Eight weeks. Call 471-0928.

MOTHERS SUPPORT GROUP: For pregnant and postpartum moms and their babies to get support with mothering fears and demands, pregnancy related mood disorders (postpartum depression) and anxiety and parenting stressors. Donations accepted. Group held Fridays 11 a.m. until noon at Sacred Transitions, Inc., 2019 Galisteo St. Bldg. E-2, near the hospital. Facilitated by Kate Dow Ph.D., LPCC. Call 982-9375.

MS
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the second Saturday of each month at St. John’s Methodist Church. For information, call Liz Wray at 983-3740 or Jane South 466-4014.

Narcotics Anonymous
For daily meeting times and locations, call 984-2098. The NA Helpline is 984-2098 or 800-258-2971 .

New Vistas
New Vistas: Offers the following classes in February: Meditation and Healing Support Group from 1 to 2:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Call Kathy at 471-1001, ext. 129. Disability counseling individual and couples by a licensed professional counselor serving persons with disabilities in Santa Fe and outlying counties. Free to adults with disabilities. Putting the Fun Back Into Physical Activity, a six week class starting Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. Space is limited. Child care not available. And a six week class starting Feb. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on anger management for adults with disabilities and family members. Space is limited. For these classes, call Mary at 471-1001, ext.124.

Nicotine Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous: A 12-step program that meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Clare Hall behind the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. All you need to attend is a desire to stop using nicotine. For more information, visit the Web site at www.nicotine-anonymous.org or call Dave at 690-4082.

TEEN SMOKING CESSATION GROUP: Open to all Santa Fe teens who are thinking about quitting or want to help someone quit. Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club multipurpose room, 730 Alto St., 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 983-6632.

Overeaters Anonymous
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Every day: 8-9 a.m. Open Meeting, Friendship Club, 1915 Rosina St., Sundays: Open Step Study, Friendship Club, Thursdays: 7-8 p.m., Open meeting, Indian Hospital, (in the library) 1700 Cerrillos Rd., Saturdays: 10-11 a.m. Open fragrance-free meeting, United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso Road. No Fees. Call 984-1215.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Is food a problem for you? Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting our life? No dues. No fees, no weigh-in. We are a fellowship that meetings 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Wild Oats Community Room. Call 438-8092.

Parkinson’s Disease
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: Meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month in the Atrium Room, lower level of St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Call Zalla Galya, group coordinator at (866) 899-5669.

Pflag
PFLAG: Parents, families, friends of lesbians and gays meets 7-9 p.m. every fourth Tuesday. St. Bede’s Episcopal Church. Call 424-8951.

Post-abortion
POST-ABORTION SUPPORT GROUP: For women and men facing a crisis pregnancy or grieving a past abortion. Free and confidential services include pregnancy tests, peer counseling and community referrals. 3500 Trinity Drive, Suite A-4, Los Alamos. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and evenings by appointment. Call 662-2300.

Rape Survivors
RAPE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: Free therapeutic support for survivors of rape, including spousal, date, stranger and acquaintance rape. Support is crucial to recovery. 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. Call 984-5525.

Relationship/Communication
NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION PRACTICE GROUP: Facilitated by Jack Lehman, LPCC from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday. CEUs available. How to get free of violence, including the violence of judging, criticizing self and others and communicate what is truly important. Donation requested. Call 995-8200.

Sex Addicts Anonymous
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 12-Step support for sex addiction, love and relationship addiction. Mondays: Noon, closed. First and third Tuesdays: Women only, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Men only, 5:30 p.m., De Vargas Center Community Room. Fridays: 5:30 p.m., closed. Sundays: 12:30 p.m., closed. For all locations and more information, call 466 3042.

SEXAHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 12-step program patterned closely after AA, where relief from destructive sexual compulsion can be found. Mondays: 7:30 p.m., Closed. White book study and sharing. Call 466-3042.

Shoplifting
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING: Do you take things that aren’t yours? Southwestern College Counseling Center Master’s Level students Melinda and Nicholas are offering a therapy group for shoplifters. The group will explore behavior triggers, emotional connections, strategies for staying “safe” and ways to deal with your life without shoplifting. There will be group discussion, creative expression exercises, journaling and support. This new on-going group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Center on St. Michael’s Drive. There will be a $10 fee. Call 471-8575.

Stroke Support
STROKE SURVIVORS GROUP: Exchange experiences and ideas for making and sustaining a good recovery. Meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month in the Atrium Room at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Call Carol Weber at 989-3604.

Suicide Support
SANTA FE SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE: A support group for people who have lost loved ones through suicide meets the first and third Thursday of each month. The meetings take place from 6-7:30 p.m. at Southwest Counseling Center, 1628 St. Michael’s Drive in the St. Michael’s Village Shopping Center. There is no fee to attend this group. For information, call Southwest Counseling Center at 471-8575 or Joan Murphy at the N.M. Department of Health at 476-7889.

Teenagers Only
IS YOUR PARENT’S DIVORCE UPSETTING YOU? PLEASE LET US HELP: We offer age related weekly summer support groups; trained volunteers to facilitate nonjudgemental and confidential discussions of feelings, fears, coping mechanisms and solutions to difficult situations; a chance for you to discuss what you are experiencing in the presence of peers and facilitators who understand because they have been there. The groups are free and sponsored by Children First: Co-Parenting Support Services. Call 473-7630.

TEENS AT RISK/STRUGGLING: First Saturday of each month. Monthly support group and resources for parents whose children are doing drugs, getting into trouble or causing problems. Call 992-3506.

TOPS
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS): Meets Thursdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 1701 Arroyo Chamiso Road. Weigh in at 10 a.m. Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Call the group’s leader, Elna Strand, at 424-7095.

Transgender
SANTA FE TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP: Informal support group for those who identify as transgender, as well as parents, friends, family members, spouses and those who are gender questioning. The group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. for a potluck on the fourth Sunday of every month. For more information, send an e-mail to Mekah at TGWSGSantaFe@aol.com.

Women Only
Women’s Support Group for Complex Pain Disorders: Emotional support for conditions relating to fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and myofacial pain. Ongoing every other Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., call 471-5805 or 982-1722.

LESBIANS LIVING SOBER: An AA group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at The Religious Science Center of Santa Fe, 505 Camino de los Marquez. If you want to talk to someone right now, call 982-8932 or call the AA Hotline number, 989-5656.

VOLUNTEER

Animal care
ASSISTANCE DOGS OF THE WEST: Need volunteers. Lots to do, flexible hours, community involvement. 986-9748.

BRIDGING THE WORLDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY: Volunteers needed to do laundry to help this organization that finds homes and sanctuary for healthy, adoptable dogs scheduled to be euthanized. Visit the Web site at www.bridgingtheworlds.org or send and e-mail to Beverly@BridgingTheWorlds.org or call 501-1887.

ESPAÑOLA ANIMAL SHELTER: We are looking for people who can drive our vans to mobile adoption sites. We presently need people who can assist with mobile adoptions in Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Española. We are particularly interested in those who can assist at the shelter in Española with grooming and walking dogs. If interested, call 505-753-8662.

FELINES & FRIENDS: Reliable people needed for scheduled daily care of kittens and cats on display at Petco, 2004 Cerrillos Road. People also are needed to set up and staff the mobile adoptions from noon to 3 p.m. on alternating Saturdays and Sundays. Foster homes also are needed as well a volunteer fundraiser. For more information, send an e-mail to bobbi@felinesandfriends.org or call 316-CAT1.

KINDRED SPIRITS ANIMAL SANCTUARY: Elder-care and hospice for dogs, horses, and fowl. We need volunteers for animal care and cuddling; massage, bodywork, creative sewing, grounds-keeping and handy person help. Please call Ulla, 471-5366.

SANTA FE ANIMAL SHELTER & HUMANE SOCIETY: Exciting, ongoing trained animal-care volunteer opportunities include dog walkers and trainers, pet brushing and grooming, cat and kitten cuddlers, house rabbit handling, staffing satellite dog and cat adoption center at PetSmart, in-shelter pet supply store, adoption counseling, assisting in spay/neuter clinic and mobile spay/neuter van, humane education, customer relations, clerical assistance. Other appealing volunteer options are available. Visit the Web site at www.sfhumanesociety.org or stop by the shelter at 100 Caja del Rio Road. Call 983-4309, ext. 610.

Arts and museums
FASHION — 19th century: The Palace of the Governors/New Mexico History Museum is looking for volunteers to assist with the storage upgrades of an historic costume collection. Learn skills to use at home with family heirlooms. Volunteer slots of three hours are open from 9 a.m. untiil noon and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Send an 3-mail to deborah.king@state.nm.us or call Deborah King at 476-5111.

WHEELWRIGHT MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN: Volunteers are needed as gallery hosts and docents, as support staff in the Case Trading Post, at special events, and in the library and offices. Volunteers are invaluable to making the Wheelwright Museum function smoothly. Volunteers can serve on a weekly, monthly, or as-needed basis. For information, send e-mail to Sara at pr@wheelwright.org or call 982-4636, ext. 107.

KSFR 90.7 FM: Santa Fe public radio seeks volunteers for the news department. Will train in all aspects of reporting, writing and audio production. Call 428-1383.

FINE ARTS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS: Seeks volunteers to help children in visual-art studio classes for approximately four hours a week at schools and other sites. Training and supervision is provided. Send an e-mail to teacher@factsantafe.org or call Keelan at 992-2787.

GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM: Volunteer opportunities are available, including assisting with education programs, working in the Research Center, interacting with visitors at the Visitor Services desk or in the Museum Store, assisting with special projects, working on Special Events and much more. For more information, send an e-mail to sward@okeeffemuseum.org or call Sylvie at 946-1013.

SANTA FE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Adults and teenagers are needed to help children interact with exhibits, facilitate visitors’ experiences in the greenhouse and gardens, help care for plants and animals, assist visiting artists and scientists and work in the museum shop. The staff provides monthly orientation and training sessions for new volunteers. To volunteer or for more information, call 989-8359, ext. 117.

SANTA FE PLAYHOUSE: Volunteers are needed to be house managers, light and sound technicians, lobby personnel and more. Santa Fe Little Theatre, d.b.a., Santa Fe Playhouse, was founded in 1922, and is at 142 E. DeVargas St. For information, send an e-mail to playhouse@santafeplayhouse.org, visit the Web site at www.santafeplayhouse.org or call 988-4262.

SENIORS REACHING OUT (SRO): SRO needs performers and readers for Readers Theater to perform in elementary schools and for elders. Call Suzanne at 988-5522.

WINDHORSE TEAM: Forming a team of people with youthful energy, abstract artists, dancers, etc. to help a youth recovering from psychosis. He needs people who can do everyday chores with him in a way that grounds his spirituality. Call Anhara at 983-5564.

Caregivers
CASA REAL HEALTH-CARE CENTER: Looking for volunteers to help with activities such as birthday parties, outings, bingo, reading to residents, writing letters, answering phones and simply visiting with our residents. If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact Ramona McLaren at 984-8313.

CHALLENGE NEW MEXICO: Volunteers needed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program. The program provides therapy and recreation to persons with disabilities. Volunteers receive training, experience is not necessary. Call 470-1815 or 988-7621.

YOUTH SHELTERS AND FAMILY SERVICES: Volunteers needed for outreach to at-risk and homeless youth. Caring people are needed to offer direct service for our shelters; help in the Kids Can Cook program; and, give assistance with development/funding and human resources. Visit the Web site at www.youthshelters.org or call 983-0586, ext. 11.

LOS RIOS OF HOSPICE: The hospice of Española is seeking volunteers in a loving community service environment. Call Dick Lumaghi, 505-747-2525.

ODYSSEY HOSPICE: Discover the life-expanding work with terminally ill patients. Join the next hospice volunteer training class. Call Phoebe Girard at 988-5331.

PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES EARLY HEAD START: Volunteers are needed to provide child care on group family nights, held twice a month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ability to speak Spanish is helpful. Call 982-4484, ext. 12 or 955-1201.

QUALITY CONTINUUM: Hospice & Home Healthcare at 522 St. Francis Drive is a hospice provider in Santa Fe and also Las Vegas, N.M. It seeks people with a gift to comfort others who have only a short time to live. Volunteers spend a few hours a week and are offered free classes to get certification in this special calling. For more information, call Renee Padilla, bereavement coordinator at 888-425-1211.

UPAYA METTA REFUGE PROGRAM: We offer support to those with life threatening and chronic illness and their care-givers. Weekly support group. Quarterly workshops. Contact Jean or Judith at 986-8518.

Firefighters
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICTS: All Santa Fe County Fire Districts need volunteers — men and women interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or an EMT volunteer. Support volunteers also are needed to help with administrative duties. For more information, call Peter Hodge, volunteer coordinator, at 780-1402.

Food banks
KITCHEN ANGELS: Dependable and enthusiastic volunteers are needed to assist with the preparation or delivery of meals to homebound Santa Feans living with chronic conditions. It is about a 2-hour commitment, once a week. Kitchen Angels is at 1222 Siler Road. For more information, visit the Web site at www.KitchenAngels.org or call 471-7780.

BIENVENIDOS OUTREACH: In need of volunteers help in our food pantry on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., or any hours you are willing to donate. We accept food donations and clothing. Call 986-0583 or come to 1219 Luisa Street, Suite No. 8 during those hours.

Foster care
NEW MEXICAN CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT: Each year, thousands of abused and neglected children in custody need short or longer-term foster care, and hundreds of these children become available for adoption. Foster parents receive a monthly stipend plus financial help with daycare. Medical coverage is provided for each child in the home. All foster- and adoptive-parent training is free and takes place evenings and weekends. To learn how you can make a real difference in the life of a New Mexico child, call 800-432-2075.

TEAMBUILDERS COUNSELING SERVICES: Children in need of short-term and long-term treatment foster care. Treatment foster parents receive training, support and compensation. All foster-parent training is free and takes place monthly. Call 471-5006.

Mentoring
CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates program for volunteers who serve the abused and neglected children of Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties. Child advocacy, in and out of the courtroom, is a gift a volunteer makes to the community and to the young victims. No specialized background is needed. Training is provided. Send e-mail to info@CASAfirst.org or call 820-1500.

READY FOR A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE?: Who played ball with you? Who gave you game? Each day Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico teaches children skills to stay in the game. You can help. Call 983-8360. Who kindled your imagination? Who stimulated your creativity? Each day Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico stimulates children and empowers them to pursue their dreams. You can help. Call 983-8360.

MENTORMOMS: A unique volunteer-based support program that matches community volunteers with pregnant teenagers. Volunteers provide one-on one support to a teen through the pregnancy, birth and first year of the child’s life. Volunteers receive ongoing training. Call Lisa at 424-9789, ext. 107.

Office staff
AMERICAN RED CROSS: The Tierra Del Sol Chapter is seeking volunteers for the main office and the disaster-services division. For information, visit the Red Cross office, or call 505-747-7106 or 866-895-7106.

CASA CERRILLOS: A community for previously homeless people, is a branch of St. Elizabeth Shelter. Volunteers are needed to drive residents to various appointments, to do office work and to assist with community activities. Call Katherine at 471-3456.

NEW MEXICO STATE AGENCY ON AGING: Volunteers needed to help protect Medicare. Work part-time in the Santa Fe office, taking information from callers about Medicare fraud, waste and abuse. Call 866-842-9230, ext. 112 for more information.

Outdoors
ECOVERSITY: Volunteer work parties and potluck picnics are held from 4 to 8 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month. Join EcoVersity for outdoors, for the land planting, weeding, digging and harvesting. Bring something delicious to share. Call 424-9797. EcoVersity is at 2639 Agua Fría St. between Osage Avenue and Siler Road.

RANCHO CORAZON RIDERS: A certified NARHA certified therapeutic riding program is looking for volunteers to work with horses and handicapped children and adults. No experience is necessary. Call Jeanne at 983-4384.

Prison outreach
PRISON PROJECT OF SANTA FE: We need volunteers to respond to requests for information from prisoners nationwide and organizing the newsletter. Call 982-9520, or mail to P.O. Box 1911, Santa Fe, N.M. 87504.

Rape
SANTA FE RAPE CRISIS & TRAUMA TREAMENT CENTER: Needs dynamic, engaged volunteers to support new mothers, help families, make presentations in schools, answer the help line, monitor court cases of sexual violence, do puppeteering and jewelry making and handle various administrative duties. For more information, call Cristina at 988-1951.

Seniors
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAMS: This program recruits seniors to work with children in classrooms at school, at Head Start or at a day-care center. Seniors provide guidance and support to students who are at risk of falling behind in their school work. In sum, the seniors fill the roll of grandparent to the at-risk student. Volunteers must be 60 years old or older and qualify by income for federal programs. A tax-free stipend of $2.65 an hour will be paid as well as $5 a week for mileage reimbursement. Call Melanie Montoya at 955-4761.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM: This program recruits seniors to visit other seniors in nursing homes and private homes. Volunteers are matches with the seniors who need companionship on a regular basis. Volunteers must be 60 years old or older and qualify by income for federal programs. A tax-free stipend of $2.65 an hour will be paid as well as $5 a week for mileage reimbursement. Call Melanie Montoya at 955-4761.

Seniors Reaching Out (SRO): Needs performers and readers for Readers Theater to perform in elementary schools and retirement communities. Call Jackie at 428-2347.

Schools and tutors
LET’S READ: Volunteers needed to teach adult reading, GED or ESL. Minimum 1 hour per week. Training and supervision provided. Please call Española Let’s Read office at 505-753-9300. Ask for Frances or John.

THE SANTA FE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: We need math and reading tutors. Reward yourself by giving a child the gift of learning. Tutors in reading program for first- and second-graders are needed from 4-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the club, 730 Alto St. No commitment is needed. Volunteers just come when they can. For more information, call Lou Finley at 988-7278.

AROUND TOWN

Children and teens
KID OPERA THEATRE: 1024 Cielo Azul. 989-7873.

NATIONAL MOMS CLUB: Local chapters of the national MOMS Club offers play groups, park dates, museum visits, outings, service projects and other activities for moms and their children. Call Marjolijn at 466-3864.

THE PLANETARIUM: At Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave. 428-1777, ext. 6.

SANTA FE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: 1050 Old Pecos Trail. 989-8359.

SANTA FE YOUTH SYMPHONY: 1050 Old Pecos Trail. 982-8483.

SKATEBOARD PARKS: In De Vargas Park, 302 W. DeVargas St.; Franklin Miles Park, 1027 Camino Carlos Rey.

WAREHOUSE 21: Santa Fe Teen Art Center. 1614 Paseo de Peralta. 989-4423.

Health and fitness
BREAST-FEEDING IS BEST FEEDING!: For breast-feeding help, referral or information, call toll-free, 24 hours a day at (866) BEST-FED.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC: First and second Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; third and fourth Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to noon. Appointment required. Sliding-scale fee. Santa Fe County Health Office, 827-3560.

Free-Energy Clinic: Holistic, spiritual healing events and classes. Call (505) 988-9272. Web site is www.HealingEnergyProducts.com.

HAPPY HOUR AT THE FAMILY YMCA: Everyone is invited to work out and wind down from the work week. Full use of facility including racquetball and squash courts, weight room, bench conditioning class, hot tub and steam room available. YMCA, Los Alamos, 5-8 p.m. Cost: $3.

HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER SERVICES: Helps women, men and families who are facing unplanned pregnancies. Post-abortion support groups are available. 3500 Trinity Drive, Suite D, Los Alamos. For appointment, call 662-2300. Walk-ins are welcome Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LA LECHE LEAGUE: Information and support for breastfeeding mothers. Meets second and third Fridays of each month, Vitamin Cottage, 3328 Cerrillos Road, 10 a.m. For information, call 989-5808.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC: By appointment only. No fee. Santa Fe County Health Office, Mondays and Thursdays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 827-3560.

VILLA THERESE CLINIC: Offers well-child and sick-child care to families unable to pay. Eye exams, dental extractions, foot care and high-blood-pressure screenings are offered to adults. For details, call 983-8561.

Libraries
FRAY ANGELICO CHAVEZ HISTORY LIBARY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVES: 120 Washington Ave. 476-5092.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS LIBRARY: 107 W. Palace Ave. 476-5061.

NEW MEXICO STATE LIBARY: 1209 Camino Carlos Rey. 476-9700.

OLIVER LAFARGE BRANCH LIBRARY: 1730 LLANO ST. 995-4860.

SANTA FE PUBLIC LIBRARY: 145 Washington Ave. 955-6780. www.santafelibrary.org

ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE LIBRARY: 1160 Camino de la Cruz Blanca&a