Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids Cancer - Mar. 14

Intermodal Bike/Pedestrian Transportation Advisory Task Force Mtg. - Mar. 15

Parks & Recreation Commission Mtg. (Canceled) - Mar. 15

Sign Ordinance Advisory Task Force Mtg. - Mar. 16

Utilities Commission Meeting - Mar. 16

St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Mar. 16
Wear your green and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day singing along to Irish jigs performed by Coreen Baum! Refreshments will be provided by Sol Amor Hospice.

Governing Body Special Meeting: Budget Workshop - Mar. 17

Arts Commission Mtg. - Mar. 18

Getting Ready for Your Job Search (Part 1) - Mar. 18
Looking for a Job without Losing Your Mind: Job Search Skills to Keep You on Track
A four-part series of workshops. Learn practical job hunting techniques and have an opportunity to network with other job seekers! Free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, please stop by or call the Adult Information Desk at 891-5013, Ext. 3033. You may attend individual sessions or all four workshops.

Part 1: Getting Ready for Your Job Search

Identify your skills, focus on your priorities, and manage the stress of job-hunting

Outdoor Lighting Task Force Mtg. - Mar. 18

Sign Ordinance Advisory Task Force Mtg. - Mar. 18

Celebrate the 80's Belly Dancing - Mar. 19
Come join the fun! Farfesha Belly dancers will be at MSC as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration. Bring your dancing slippers and watch this exciting show or participate in a variety of belly dancing techniques.

All About Bats! - Mar. 20
Bats are not scary....at Esther Bone!

Art Exhibition Reception: Artists 'Round Town - Mar. 20
Meet the members of Artists 'Round Town and view the variety of traditional and contemporary mixed media works currently on display. Refreshments will be served.

Census Committee Meeting - Mar. 23

Planning & Zoning Board Mtg. - Mar. 23

March Birthday Bash! - Mar. 23
Sing along to songs made popular in the 80’s and more! Dance to the music from some of your favorite entertainers! Refreshments sponsored by Presbyterian Health Service.

Governing Body Meeting - Mar. 24
Meetings take place on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month

MSC 25th Anniversary - Mar. 24
We invite you to join us for our very special 25th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of MSC. We are pleased to welcome Gene Corbin to the MSC stage to lead the festivities. Gene is no stranger to MSC or to the music scene as he performs throughout the region with his own special brand of music. Principally a performer of Americana, his music fuses the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical ethos: folk, country, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and other influential American musical styles. Gene is a crowd pleaser recognized for his amazing renditions of some of America’s most important songs.

This event is free of charge and refreshments will be served. Sign up for a ticket starting at registration.

David Erskine Piano Concert - Mar. 25
Join us for an evening of beautiful music! Mr. Erskine will play original compositions having a romantic-impressionistic flavor, many inspired by themes of nature. Free tickets will be available at the Adult Services and Quick Answer Desks beginning February 16.

Developing Your Resume and Cover Letter (Part 2) - Mar. 25
Looking for a Job without Losing Your Mind: Job Search Skills to Keep You on Track
A four-part series of workshops. Learn practical job hunting techniques and have an opportunity to network with other job seekers! Free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, please stop by or call the Adult Information Desk at 891-5013, Ext. 3033. You may attend individual sessions or all four workshops.

Part 1: Getting Ready for Your Job Search

Identify your skills, focus on your priorities, and manage the stress of job-hunting

A Tribute to MSC's 25th Anniversary "the Sophisticated Ladies & A Gent" - Mar. 25
Choreographed by Roland Dupree, a top Hollywood choreographer, this dance troupe will perform Broadway Theater routines during this one hour long show. Come along and join the fun!

New Mexico Humanities Council: Mabel Dodge Lujan in Taos - Mar. 26
In celebration of MSC’s 25th Anniversary and “Women’s History Month”, enjoy Chautauqua speaker, Rosemary Keefe, Ph.D. as she depicts the life of Mabel Dodge Lujan (1879 – 1962) who fell in love with New Mexico in 1917. In Taos she hosted artists inspired by the landscape: Mary Austin, Willa Cather, D.H. Lawrence, John Marin, Ansel Adams, Georgia O’Keefe, and others. In this program, Mabel interacts with “guests” and reveals her search for psychic and spiritual integrity through her passionate relationships.

Networking Yourself Into Your Next Job - Mar. 30
Networking and Job Search workshop

New Horizon's Senior Band - Mar. 30
This ever-expanding group of talented musicians will perform a wide variety of musical favorites during this return appearance to MSC. Come and enjoy the wonderful music.

Getting Ready for Your Job Search (Part 1) - Mar. 18
A four-part series of workshops. Learn practical job hunting techniques and have an opportunity to network with other job seekers! Free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, please stop by or call the Adult Information Desk at 891-5013, Ext. 3033. You may attend individual sessions or all four workshops.

All About Bats! - Mar. 20
Bats are not scary....at Esther Bone!

Art Exhibition Reception: Artists 'Round Town - Mar. 20
Meet the members of Artists 'Round Town and view the variety of traditional and contemporary mixed media works currently on display. Refreshments will be served.

David Erskine Piano Concert - Mar. 25
Join us for an evening of beautiful music! Mr. Erskine will play original compositions having a romantic-impressionistic flavor, many inspired by themes of nature. Free tickets will be available at the Adult Services and Quick Answer Desks beginning February 16.

Developing Your Resume and Cover Letter (Part 2) - Mar. 25
A four-part series of workshops. Learn practical job hunting techniques and have an opportunity to network with other job seekers! Free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, please stop by or call the Adult Information Desk at 891-5013, Ext. 3033. You may attend individual sessions or all four workshops.

Networking Yourself Into Your Next Job - Mar. 30
Networking and Job Search workshop

Parks & Recreation Commission Mtg. (Canceled) - Mar. 15

7th Annual New Mexico Pork & Brew BBQ State Championship - Mar. 26 - Mar. 27
Join us for the 7th Annual New Mexico 2010 Pork & Brew BBQ State Championship in Rio Rancho. Come and experience the best of the best BBQ food. Fifty-plus barbecue competitors from as far away as Minnesota and Kansas will be descending upon Rio Rancho to compete for over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Come join us for some great entertainment, tons of fun for the kids, pig races and arts and crafts vendors. For additional information, please contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 891-7258.

Rio Eyecare - Mar. 16
Rio Eyecare will be at MSC to offer free minor eye glass adjustments or repairs. They can help with eye glass positioning on the face and give your glasses an overall “tune up.”

Becoming a Peer Counselor - Mar. 16
Becoming a Peer Counselor is a 4-week course designed to expand on the skills gained from The Power of Listening (POL). It is for persons seriously interested in volunteering with other seniors. Completion of the POL course or permission of instructor required for participation. Aging-related topics will be explored and participants will learn basic counseling skills.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Mar. 16
Wear your green and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day singing along to Irish jigs performed by Coreen Baum! Refreshments will be provided by Sol Amor Hospice.

AARP - Mar. 17
AARP Chapter 663, the longest operating chapter in New Mexico, will have Jack Thomas, State Representative from District 30 as their guest speaker. He will be updating everyone on the 2010 Legislative session looking at both the past and future here in New Mexico. It will be an interesting presentation and refreshments will be served.

Senior Citizen's Law Office - Mar. 18
The Senior Citizen’s Law Office will be here to talk about changes in credit card laws. There will be a question and answer session that follows the presentation. Meadowlark Senior Center members will also be seen for private consultation on a first-come, first- served basis. No appointments will be taken.

Celebrate the 80's Belly Dancing - Mar. 19
Come join the fun! Farfesha Belly dancers will be at MSC as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration. Bring your dancing slippers and watch this exciting show or participate in a variety of belly dancing techniques.

Albuquerque Hearing Associates - Mar. 22
Carol Clifford, Au.D, CCA-A, FAAA of Albuquerque Hearing Associates will provide complimentary services, available only at MSC: video otoscopy, electroacoustic testing, hearing screenings, hearing aid cleanings and repair evaluations. Hearing aid batteries will also be available at a discount to Meadowlark members. For additional information or immediate needs, please call 890-0003. Sign up at the front desk.

Becoming a Peer Counselor - Mar. 23
Becoming a Peer Counselor is a 4-week course designed to expand on the skills gained from The Power of Listening (POL). It is for persons seriously interested in volunteering with other seniors. Completion of the POL course or permission of instructor required for participation. Aging-related topics will be explored and participants will learn basic counseling skills.

March Birthday Bash! - Mar. 23
Sing along to songs made popular in the 80’s and more! Dance to the music from some of your favorite entertainers! Refreshments sponsored by Presbyterian Health Service.

Cell Phone Education - Mar. 24
The students from the Rio Rancho High School, Cyber Academy will be here in March to help with your cell phone. Bring your questions, and your cellular phones because the students will help you set them up and show you some of the features you may not even know the phones have. Be prepared to have some fun!

Do You Want More Information About the Medicare Card? - Mar. 24
The Department of Aging and Long Term Care’s HIBAC (Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Corps) program provides MSC with a volunteer counselor twice a month. Items for discussion include Medicare/Medicaid, claim denial appeals, HMO information, nursing home and home health care coverage, SSI, and help with medication, utility bills, food assistance, and housing. Sign up at the front desk.

MSC 25th Anniversary - Mar. 24
We invite you to join us for our very special 25th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of MSC. We are pleased to welcome Gene Corbin to the MSC stage to lead the festivities. Gene is no stranger to MSC or to the music scene as he performs throughout the region with his own special brand of music. Principally a performer of Americana, his music fuses the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical ethos: folk, country, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and other influential American musical styles. Gene is a crowd pleaser recognized for his amazing renditions of some of America’s most important songs.

This event is free of charge and refreshments will be served. Sign up for a ticket starting at registration.

A Tribute to MSC's 25th Anniversary "the Sophisticated Ladies & A Gent" - Mar. 25
Choreographed by Roland Dupree, a top Hollywood choreographer, this dance troupe will perform Broadway Theater routines during this one hour long show. Come along and join the fun!

New Mexico Humanities Council: Mabel Dodge Lujan in Taos - Mar. 26
In celebration of MSC’s 25th Anniversary and “Women’s History Month”, enjoy Chautauqua speaker, Rosemary Keefe, Ph.D. as she depicts the life of Mabel Dodge Lujan (1879 – 1962) who fell in love with New Mexico in 1917. In Taos she hosted artists inspired by the landscape: Mary Austin, Willa Cather, D.H. Lawrence, John Marin, Ansel Adams, Georgia O’Keefe, and others. In this program, Mabel interacts with “guests” and reveals her search for psychic and spiritual integrity through her passionate relationships.

Becoming a Peer Counselor - Mar. 30
Becoming a Peer Counselor is a 4-week course designed to expand on the skills gained from The Power of Listening (POL). It is for persons seriously interested in volunteering with other seniors. Completion of the POL course or permission of instructor required for participation. Aging-related topics will be explored and participants will learn basic counseling skills.

New Horizon's Senior Band - Mar. 30
This ever-expanding group of talented musicians will perform a wide variety of musical favorites during this return appearance to MSC. Come and enjoy the wonderful music.

Tool Time for Ladies: Lets Get Ready for Spring! - Mar. 31
Sweep out the dust bunnies and clean up the yard to get ready for planting flowers and shrubs. This series is brought to you by Ray’s Ace Hardware.