TAI CHI
Thursdays at 10:00am in the family life center

It’s a great time to join the Tai Chi class. Tai Chi does not require physical fitness or coordination and may be done standing or seated with some modification. All age groups are welcome. No special clothing or equipment is required.

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MEMORY CAFÉ
First Saturday of the month from 1:30 - 3pm in the Sonshine Café

Memory Café Albuquerque will meet Saturday March 1, 2025, from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the SonShine Café at St. John’s United Methodist Church. We will be celebrating the first day of spring and St. Patrick’s Day with games and activities. We will also have special music, snacks, and information for caregivers and loved ones will be available.

 

Memory Café meets the first Saturday of each month at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in the SonShine Cafe at St. John's. It is a supportive fellowship for anyone affected by memory loss/Alzheimer’s and their caring partners. Meet and share with others on a similar journey. This is not a drop-off event. Information for caregivers and loved ones will be available.

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Mountain Cathedrals Hiking Group
Hikes Announced Monthly Across Albuquerque

Mountain Cathedrals is a monthly hike in and around the Albuquerque area ranging from 2-6 miles. Each hike includes reflections on scripture, prayers and communion. Hikes vary in difficulty and in location. For more information read the latest edition of our e-newsletter.

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MARCH 15 HIKE: Piedra Lisa Trail

Lent commemorates Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), and is a chance for us to face ways we are wandering in the wilderness and facing temptation. The real-life wilderness of the Sandia Mountains provides a wonderful setting for such meditations, and the Piedra Lisa Trail traverses a sublime corner of this region under magnificent cliffs of the Shield.

 

We'll start at the Piedra Lisa South trailhead near the La Luz trailhead, and hike to the Rincon (2.1 miles, 1300 feet of climb), a beautiful rocky ridge visible from much of Albuquerque. We will either return or continue to the Piedra Lisa North trailhead near Placitas (3.5 miles, with 2300 feet of descent). Meet at the St. John's UMC (Albuquerque) East parking lot at 7:30 or at the trailhead at 8:10. Plan to be done with the hike by about 2:00 and back at St. John's by 3:00pm.

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Please join us for this hike of meditation, wilderness, and time apart from our normal schedules. Contact the church office for more information and to RSVP at 505-883-9717.

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SPRING HIKES
April 20 - Easter Sunrise walk to Travertine Falls

April 26 - Labyrinth Day

May 18 - Tapia Canyon
 

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Practice of Presence Meditation Group

Fridays on Zoom from 9:30 - 10:00am

A time to gather online over Zoom, participate in a guided mindfulness meditation, and reflect together on what we noticed. This session meets on Friday at 9:30-10:00 a.m. and is led by St. John's resident counselor Susan Brumbaugh. To join the weekly session online, click here.