Clubs and classes, 08/01/2007

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.

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.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: At 7 p.m. Fridays at Oddsfellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Road at Baca Street. Instruction throughout the evening. No partner necessary. $4 per person. Call 983-2671.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Roller Derby

SANTA FE ROLLER DERBY: Wanna skate? Open practice from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Herb Martinez Park, 2240 Camino Carlos Rey.

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.

Rugby

SANTA FE RUGBY CLUB: Training from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come to training sessions. No fees and equipment are required until a person participates
in matches. Visit the Web site at www.santaferugby.com or call 288-2333.

Running

SANTA FE STRIDERS: Local running club designed for runners of all abilities meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Running Hub, 333 Montezuma Ave. The club also meets on Sunday mornings. Check the Web site at www.santafestriders.org or call 231-6166.