Introduction
50+ SPORTS & FITNESS CATALOG
The 50+ Sports & Fitness Program provides opportunities to learn safe, effective and fun ways to exercise. Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle and help maintain independence in the later years of life. Through physical fitness the older adult improves their emotional, mental and spiritual health while establishing a fitness level that allows them to lead an independent life.
City of Albuquerque
The 50+ Sports & Fitness Program is operated by the City of Albuquerque, Department of Senior Affairs, Recreation Division; with partial funding from the Area Agency on Aging. The 50+ Program headquarters is located at the Palo Duro Sports & Fitness Center at 3351 Monroe NE. The program designs and implements activities to keep adults, aged 50+, active and healthy.
Our Vision
To be the community leader, who, in partnership with others, involves seniors in creating and sustaining a community where there is a growing spirit of interdependence that enhances everyone's quality of life.
Our Mission
Provide opportunities that involve and assist seniors to achieve their potential, live in dignity and share their wisdom.
The City of Albuquerque, Department of Senior Affairs, has been serving Albuquerque and Bernalillo County residents for more than thirty years. Through innovative programs and quality services, we have evolved into an exemplary model, dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors.
The services and opportunities listed in this catalog are especially designed for 50+ seniors. Many of our programs have a minimum age requirement of 50 years to participate. Other programs, including Home-Delivered Meals, Transportation, and Care Coordination, which are funded by the Older American's Act, have a minimum age of 60. The Albuquerque 50+ Games are open to those who are age 50, or older, by the first day of the New Mexico State Senior Olympic Games in early August. Some services may request a contribution; however, no one will be denied services for not contributing. If at any time you would like additional information on how to access services, please call Senior Information at 764-6400 or the 50+ Sports & Fitness Program at (505) 880-2800.
Volunteer Opportunities
Gain the satisfaction of helping others improve their health and fitness level! The 50+ Sports & Fitness Program offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Senior Volunteers are encouraged to join the R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), which may offer insurance to and from work, meals and mileage reimbursements to qualified individuals.
Adapted Aquatics
Adapted Aquatics Program volunteers are needed to serve as additional and/or substitute instructors, help distribute equipment, keep track of records and attendance.
Albuquerque 50+ Games
The Albuquerque 50+ Games is looking for volunteers to coordinate or assist in coordinating the 29, 50+ sporting events.
Special Events and Front Desk
Volunteers are also needed to help with special events and work at the front desk at the Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center, the Los Volcanes 50+ Fitness Center, the Manzano Mesa Fitness Room. If you are interested call us at 880-2800.
Drivers
Volunteer drivers are needed to drive the participants to and from different program activities.
Winter Sports
The 50+ Winter Sports Program is looking for volunteers to help lead winter trips. Volunteers are also needed for winter competitions in hockey, snowshoeing, downhill and cross country skiing. If you are interested call us at 880-2800.
Exercise Classes & Assistant Trainers
The 50+ Sports & Fitness Program is looking for volunteers to lead exercise classes. Volunteers are also needed to keep track of attendance reports, and help the instructor with special reports, equipment or projects. Volunteer Assistant Trainers are trained to assist clients in learning how to use the weight training equipment. Call the 50+ Sports & Fitness Office for more information.
Assistant Trainers are needed at these sites:
1. Palo Duro 50+ Sports & Fitness Center
3351 Monroe NE • Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 880-2800
2. Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center Fitness Room
501 Elizabeth SE • Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 275-8731
3. North Valley Center Fitness Room
3825 4th Street NW • Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-4025
4. Los Volcanes 50+ Sports and Fitness Center
6500 Los Volcanes NW • Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87121 (505) 839-3710
