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Thomas Bell Community Center

3001 University SE (University & Gibson)
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Phone: (505) 848-1332 Fax: (505) 244-6632
Contacts: Ronell Brown, Community Recreation Center Supervisor (rjbrown@cabq.gov)
Susan Solomon, Recreation Services Program Supervisor (ssolomon@cabq.gov)
Ricky Sanchez, Community Recreation Activities Coordinator (richardsanchez@cabq.gov)

The Center has ceramics room, computer lab, game room, gym and multi-purpose room, and serves as a senior meal site.

Center Hours

  • Regular Hours Monday to Thursday 730am-7pm; Friday 730am-6pm

Youth Programs

  • After School Program: M-F, 3-6 pm
  • Arts and Crafts: Once a week (varies)
  • Home work, Tutoring, Computer and Literacy Class: M-T 3-6 pm

Adult Programs

  • Adult Buffalo Soldiers: 1st Wednesday each month; contact Van Sanders at 848-1332
  • Arts and Crafts and Sewing Class: Friday, 9am-12pm
  • Sewing Class: 3rd Wed each month, 9am-12pm
  • Senior Meal Site: M-F, 10am-2pm; contact Ronell Brown at 848-1332
  • Exercise Room (Adults Only): M-F, 8am-7pm
  • UNM Law Students Free Advice Clinic: Semi-annually - dates to be announced.
  • Karate: T/Th, 6pm-7pm

Community Meetings

  • Kirtland Community Neighborhood Association: 3rd Tuesday each month, 7-9 pm
  • Kirtland Board Meeting: 2nd Tuesday each month, 7-9 pm

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