WFL April 27, 2009

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

April 27 - Monday – What You’ve Always Wanted to Know about

Manners & Proper Etiquette

Ann Edenfield Sweet, Wings Executive Director

Have you ever wondered if you were using ‘proper manners’? Questioned where you should put your napkin or what fork to use? How to butter your roll or cut your steak? Come and review table manners, learn about ‘conversation starters’, and review proper etiquette. The 5^th annual Spring for Wings Fundraising Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 2, 5:00 pm at Central United Methodist Church. (Reservations are still being taken.) Everyone can use a quick review of TABLE MANNERS and we want everyone to be comfortable at our banquet, the prom, graduation, a wedding, or your next family gathering. Youth and adult volunteers will be servers and we will review serving tips at Wings for L.I.F.E. too. Bring your whole family so you all learn manners together!

May Schedule

Wings for L.I.F.E.—2 New Sites!!

Second Presbyterian Church 812 Edith Blvd. NE
Corner of Lomas & Edith. Park in N. lot off Page Rd. Enter Social hall through East door.
YMCA 4901 Indian School NE—1/2 block W. of San Mateo & S. of I-40
If you want to walk with us, please be at each meeting site by 5:25.
We’ll walk before dinner for some exercise. Dinner starts at 6:00.
Program 6:00—7:30.
For the WHOLE FAMILY! Reading Club for the kids.

May Calendar:
5/4 Mother’s Day Potluck— YMCA Bring Appetizer, Salad,Veggies, Fruit or Dessert
For all members of the family—
Raffle Drawings—Gifts



5/11 Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to
Know about Health-care in our NM
Prisons—Yolanda Herrera, RN—NMCD
Second Presbyterian
High Noon Restaurant- Dinner Sponsor


5/18 Making the Most of Summer— YMCA Domino’s Pizza
Ann Edenfield Sweet


5/25 Memorial Day—No meeting
PLEASE RSVP to Ann at 291-6412 to make sure we have enough food. THANKS!

other events

When: April 25th, 2009

Where:

National Hispanic Cultural Center

Family Fun & Wellness Day

1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque, NM

11am-3pm

&

AARP Grandparents

Raising Grandkids Forum

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

5415 Fortuna Road NW Albuquerque, NM

12pm-3pm

Please help us to Insure more New Mexicans by spreading the word about this event. Please announce and distribute the information, place the flyer in public areas and, if possible, forward this flyer to other people in your community and surrounding areas (community centers, youth programs/events, local businesses, libraries, museums, churches, schools/teachers, day-care centers, clinics, county/city offices, etc).

If you would like copies of these flyers mailed to you for distribution, please reply to this email with the quantity needed, name and mailing address of person distributing, and how they will be distributed.

Thank you for your assistance in this endeavor. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly. If anyone is in need of more information regarding this event or any of our programs, they may attend the enrollment event or call the Insure New Mexico! Solutions center at 1-888-997-2583, or visit www.InsureNewMexico.net.

Anisa Goodman

Office: (505) 476-7198

Fax: (505) 827-7222

WFL April 20, 2009

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

April 20 - Monday – Suicide Prevention

In 2007, 19.3% of New Mexican high school students admitted seriously considering suicide. Being incarcerated or having a loved who is incarcerated can put someone at an increased risk for attempting suicide. But did you know that 90% of the people who attempt suicide have a diagnosable mental health issue? Learn the warning signs and find out how you can help friends and loved ones. Sabrina Strong, Chair of the NM Suicide Prevention Coalition and Joan Murphy will discuss this difficult, but important issue. If you want a little exercise before the meeting, come about 5:15 and we’ll do some walking in the neighborhood before dinner.

YMCA

4901 Indian School NE – Exit I-40 S. at San Mateo, first right on Indian School

6:00 – 7:30pm

Albuquerque, NM 87102

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. – Life-skills Imparted to Families through Education, is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

Wings is also collaborating with New Heart, Inc. We have started walking groups before Wings for L.I.F.E., provide healthy and nutritious hints and cooking ideas, and offer a new reading club for kids ages 6 – 12! Wings for L.I.F.E. is expanding and growing and we hope that YOU will join us!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts and reading club for kids.

PLEASE call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly and make sure we have enough food.

Spring For Wings Celebration Banquet

5th Annual Spring for Wings Celebration Banquet

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Tickets only $10
Contact Ann 291-6412

WFL April 13, 2009

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

April 13 - Monday – Need a Job?

Are you looking for a job? Want to get a better job? Find out what Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest private employer, looks for in an employee. Fran Perea, Wal-Mart Human Resource Manager, will help us understand what an employer is looking for today.

Call to RSVP today! High Noon is providing dinner.

Second Presbyterian Church

(Church is on the corner of Lomas and Edith. Park in lot on N. side of church off Page Rd. Enter social hall through E. door.)

6:00 – 7:30pm

812 Edith Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 242-8005

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

Wings is also collaborating with New Heart, Inc. We hope to start walking groups before Wings for L.I.F.E., provide healthy and nutritious hints and cooking ideas, and a new reading club for kids ages 6 – 12! Wings for L.I.F.E. is expanding and growing and we hope that YOU will join us!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts and reading club for kids.

PLEASE call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly

and make sure we have enough food.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL April 6, 2009

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

April 6 - Monday – Single Parenting, Discipline & Independent Children

Ann Edenfield Sweet raised four boys on $800/month with a husband in prison. She will share her parenting tips and give you a chance to share yours! Please join us for this informative night! If you want a little exercise before the meeting, come about 5:15 and we’ll do some walking in the neighborhood before dinner.

YMCA

4901 Indian School NE – Exit I-40 S. at San Mateo, first right on Indian School

6:00 – 7:30pm

Albuquerque, NM 87102

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

Wings is also collaborating with New Heart, Inc. We hope to start walking groups before Wings for L.I.F.E., provide healthy and nutritious hints and cooking ideas, and a new reading club for kids ages 6 – 12! Wings for L.I.F.E. is expanding and growing and we hope that YOU will join us!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts and reading club for kids.

PLEASE call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordinglyand make sure we have enough food.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

THANKS to our Sponsors: Zanios Foods, High Noon Restaurant & Saloon, Domino’s Pizza (Coors Rd.) Family Life Radio 91.5 FM,

Hobby Lobby, General Mills, and HELP-NM (CCF Funding).

March 23 WFL

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

March 23 - Monday – How I’ve Made it on the Outside – Surviving Prison

Taylor Caudill is a success story! But that’s not the label the judge would have given him in 1995 when he sentence Taylor to 20 years in prison! Find out how Taylor survived and is now thriving. He’ll share about prison life and what it taught him to make it on the outside. Join us for this uplifting night. If you want a little exercise before the meeting, come about 5:15 and we’ll do some walking in the neighborhood before dinner.

YMCA

4901 Indian School NE – Exit I-40 S. at San Mateo, first right on Indian School

6:00 – 7:30pm

Albuquerque, NM 87102

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

Wings is also collaborating with New Heart, Inc. We hope to start walking groups before Wings for L.I.F.E., provide healthy and nutritious hints and cooking ideas, and a new reading club for kids ages 6 – 12! Wings for L.I.F.E. is expanding and growing and we hope that YOU will join us!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts and reading club for kids.

PLEASE call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly and make sure we have enough food.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL March 9, 2009

Free- Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

March 9 - Monday – Food for Thought

Lisa Harmon, R.D. will discuss tips on healthy eating, reading labels, and portion control.

Have you ever really wondered how much sugar is in a Coke? How many calories in a Big Mac?

What those food labels really mean? Sign up to attend today! High Noon is providing dinner.

Second Presbyterian Church

(Church is on the corner of Lomas and Edith. Park in lot on N. side of church off Page Rd. Enter social hall through E. door.)

6:00 – 7:30pm

812 Edith Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 242-8005

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

Wings is also collaborating with New Heart, Inc. We hope to start walking groups before Wings for L.I.F.E., provide healthy and nutritious hints and cooking ideas, and a new reading club for kids ages 6 – 12! Wings for L.I.F.E. is expanding and growing and we hope that YOU will join us!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts and reading club for kids.

PLEASE call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly and make sure we have enough food.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL February 23, 2009

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

Feb. 23 - Monday – More Than Organized!

Have you always wished you could hire a professional organizer to ‘organize your house or office’? Do you:

· Want more organization in your life and want to spend less time looking for things?

· Want a clean house without spending hours each week cleaning it?

· Are you tired of trying to get the kids to clean up their mess?

Join us Monday night! Organizing expert Miriam Ortiz y Pino will share all her tips about how we can organize and simplify our lives. Don’t miss this exciting meeting! It could change your life!

NEW Location - YMCA

4901 Indian School NE – Exit I-40 S. at San Mateo, first right on Indian School

6:00 – 7:30pm

Albuquerque, NM 87102

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

Wings is also collaborating with New Heart, Inc. We hope to start walking groups before Wings for L.I.F.E., provide healthy and nutritious hints and cooking ideas, and a new reading club for kids ages 6 – 12! Wings for L.I.F.E. is expanding and growing and we hope that YOU will join us!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts and reading club for kids.

PLEASE call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly and make sure we have enough food.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL February 9, 2009

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

Feb. 9 - Monday – Exercise and You!

Veronica Gonzales, fitness expert and staff member at New Heart, Inc., will share exercise tips in fun and exciting ways. Maybe this will give you a new start to a healthier you in 2009!

Second Presbyterian Church

(Church is on the corner of Lomas and Edith. Park in lot on N. side of church off Page Rd. Enter social hall through E. door.)

6:00 – 7:30pm

812 Edith Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 242-8005

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

WFL January 26, 2009

Free - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

Monday – Jan. 26, 2009 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Communication 101

Join us for this fun night of interaction and learn to communicate better with one another. We all will play games. Have fun. What can we learn from one another? Come and find out.

Dinner provided by Domino’s Pizza!

Bring the WHOLE family!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, & Reading Club & Crafts for Kids.

PLEASE RSVP to Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly.

Boys & Girls Club – Heights Branch

3333 Truman, NE 1 block W. of San Mateo, N. of Candelaria

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL January 12, 2008

Free - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

Kick-off of New Site!

Second Presbyterian Church

(Church is on the corner of Lomas and Edith. Park in lot on N. side of church off Page Rd. Enter social hall through E. door.)

812 Edith Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87102

(505) 242-8005

Jan. 12 – It’s a New Year – Taking That 1^st Step

Wings Ministry is moving to a new location – Second Presbyterian Church in Martineztown, as the Old Town Boys & Girls Club will soon be closing. Join us for this exciting, historic first night. The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it. High Noon Restaurant & Saloon has generously offered to provide dinner each month. Domino’s Pizza continues to be a monthly sponsor too, along with Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Group, and we are always looking for new dinner sponsors.

Wings is also collaborating with New Heart, Inc. We hope to start walking groups before Wings for L.I.F.E., provide healthy and nutritious hints and cooking ideas, and a new reading club for kids ages 6 – 12! Wings for L.I.F.E. is expanding and growing and we hope that YOU will join us!

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts and reading club for kids.

PLEASE call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly

and make sure we have enough food.

Bring the WHOLE family!

WFL December 22, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

Heights Boys & Girls Club 6:00 – 7:30 PM

3333 Truman, 1 block W. of San Mateo, between Candelaria & Comanche.

Christmas Party – Gifts & Potluck Dinner

Please join us for a year-end celebration and Christmas Party! KFLQ – Family Life Radio, 91.5 FM, did a ‘toy drive’ for us, and we have many lovely Christmas gifts for children. Bring one of your favorite dishes to share with everyone, and enjoy a delicious potluck dinner. We will also have time to say special thanks to our incredible part-time staff members – Jen Broderick, Dolores Hughes, and George White.

Monday, December 22

Last name A-J: Appetizer or salad

Last name K–Z: Main dish or desert

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

WFL December 15,2008

Free- Wings for L.I.F.E.

Empowering Youth & Families

Old Town Boys & Girls Club 501 Main St. (Rio Grande & Mountain Road)

Making the Most of the Holidays

Ann Edenfield Sweet will discuss family traditions and how to put joy into the holidays without spending a fortune. Ann will share how she made Christmas special for her four boys on $800/month. Ann will also share how inmates at MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center) shared their creativity in holding a Christmas Eve service in their pod, decorated their cells, hung out stockings, and even made a ‘con queso’ by sharing commissary items. Gifts will be given to all in attendance. Please join us for this special meeting.

Monday, December 15 – Dinner provided by

Domino’s Pizza! (5109 Coors Rd.)

6:00 – 7:30 PM

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes - Crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month – Old Town Branch.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

WFL December 8, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Heights Boys & Girls Club 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Holiday Blues

The holidays can be the happiest, but also the saddest part of the year for people. Join us as we discuss ways to get through the holiday blues. With the right information and support we can all make it through this holiday season, minimizing the stresses that bring us down. Also learn ways to make grief and loss bearable through this month.

Monday, December 8 – Dinner provided by Cross of Hope Koinonia

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Bring the WHOLE family!

WFL December 13, 2008

Wings Ministry
Christmas Party
Saturday December 13, 2008
Joshua's Vineyard
7737 Zuni SE (between Wyoming & Louisiana on Zuni)
Volunteers- 2pm-4pm Set-up/training
4pm Party
Singing-Games-Puppet Show- Crafts- Pizza- Cookies- Fun for everyone!
RSVP to Ann at 291-6412

WFL November 24, 2008

Free - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Heights Boys & Girls Club 6:00 – 7:30 PM

3333 Truman NE (One Block West of San Mateo & just north of Candelaria)

How to Enjoy Holiday Delights without Gaining Weight!

Pam Fletcher, RD – New Heart dietitian

You’re going to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving and you know she’ll have all your favorite pies and desserts. The office party is going to be at your favorite restaurant…You have 3 Christmas party invitations already…Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without all your favorite cookies…Oh dear! You just bought a new Christmas outfit and you’re afraid it will be two sizes too small after all the upcoming parties. Do not despair – Pam Fletcher, RD, dietitian at New Heart, will teach us all how to enjoy every party we are invited to without gaining extra pounds! Pam will share tips about eating that we can use for the holidays and throughout the year.

Monday, November 24– Dinner provided by Cross of Hope Koinonia

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Bring the WHOLE family!

WFL November 17, 2008

Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Old Town Boys & Girls Club 501 Main St. (Rio Grande & Mountain Road)

Surviving the Rape of a Child

by Creating Positive Memories

Your child is raped. How does your child and how do you deal with it? Jack and Sandi Booth will share their 30+ years in dealing with this experience. How did they keep their marriage intact? How did they help their daughter? They will share their survival skills and give us tips on how to help others in similar situations.

Monday, November 17

Dinner provided by Cross of Hope Lutheran Koinonia Tapestry

6:00 – 7:30 PM

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes - Crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month – Old Town Branch.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL November 10, 2008

Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner

5:30pm Monday Nov. 10.

Heights Boys & Girl's Club Gym

Games, Crafts, Great food.

Families from Boys & Girls Club, Wings, Wings for LIFE & the community are welcome

Bring a Side or Dessert to Share

Celebrate all we have to be thankful for this year!

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday of the month at the Heights Branch.

3333 Truman, 1 block W. of San Mateo, between Candelaria & Comanche.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL October 20,2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Old Town Boys & Girls Club 501 Main St. (Rio Grande & Mountain Road)

Domestic Violence

It Happened to Me – It Could Happen to You!

Rose Smith, Boys & Girls Club Director, will share her life experiences of surviving domestic violence. Rose has written a book about her life – domestic violence – how to help loved ones – how to identify abuse in others – how to overcome the trauma and the stigmas. You won’t want to miss this important meeting!

Monday, October 20 – Dinner provided by Dominos Pizza

6:00 – 7:30 PM

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes - Crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month – Old Town Branch.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

WFL October 13, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Heights Boys & Girls Club 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Identifying Barriers to Employment

Have you had trouble finding that perfect job? Andrea Cetera Jines, of the New Mexico Employment Institute, will help us identify barriers to employment. Andrea has years of expertise preparing and training people for employment. Don’t miss this exciting program. It could change your future.

Monday, October 13 – Dinner provided by Cross of Hope Koinonia Tapestry.

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday of the month – Heights Branch.

3333 Truman, 1 block W. of San Mateo, between Candelaria & Comanche.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL October 6, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Old Town Boys & Girls Club 501 Main St. (Rio Grande & Mountain Road)

Citizen Action & Involvement

Joella Redman, from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will be speaking on resolving conflicts and social problems with non-violence, one of the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the League of Women Voters will talk about the upcoming election, the importance of voting, and why it is important to get involved in your local community. If you haven’t registered to vote, this is your chance.

Also, many linens, blankets, misc. items, clothes and books have been donated that will be given away on Oct. 6. Please join us for this informative, fun night!

Monday, October 6 – Dinner provided by High Noon Restaurant & Saloon.

6:00 – 7:30 PM

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes - Crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month – Old Town Branch.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL September 15, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Old Town Boys & Girls Club 501 Main St. (Rio Grande & Mountain Road)

Mother & Daughter Survive Crystal Meth

Parent Linda Pena will share her dramatic experience surviving her daughter Darlene’s first time addiction to meth and how it almost destroyed both of them and their family. Darlene, age 26, will share the gruesome details of what methamphetamine personally did to her and how she overcame this horrible addiction to redeem her life.

Monday, September 15

Dinner provided by Domino’s Pizza (5109 Coors Rd.)

6:00 – 7:30 PM

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes - Crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month – Old Town Branch.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Bring the WHOLE family!

WFL September 8, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.Helping Youth & Families

Heights Boys & Girls Club 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Internet Safety - For the Whole Family

Patricia Rael, from the New Mexico Attorney General's office, will talkabout all the issues we need to be aware of concerning the internet. Do youor your children use the internet? If so - YOU ALL need to hear the mostcurrent information about internet safety!
Monday, Sept. 8 - Dinner provided byHigh Noon Restaurant & Saloon.
The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy familyrelationships and communication. Each night we'll share a delicious dinnertogether, learn something new, and have fun! Don't miss it.
PLUS - Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts for kids.PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Bring the WHOLE family!
Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL Monday August 25, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Heights Boys & Girls Club 6:00 – 7:30 PM

No Cost – Low Cost Health Insurance

Jesse Haines can answer all your questions about how to get insurance for family members from birth to age 64! He will even have paperwork available for you to fill out right away. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet an expert in the field who actually can help you and your loved ones.

Monday, August 25 – Dinner provided by Wings Staff.

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Bring the WHOLE family!

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday of the month – Heights Branch.

3333 Truman, 1 block W. of San Mateo, between Candelaria & Comanche.

Call 291-6412 or sign up today at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

Volunteers of all ages are needed!

WFL Special Event August 26, 2008

WINGS for L.I.F.E. and DISMAS HOUSE NEW MEXICO SPONSOR SPECIAL EVENT

Albuquerque, NM – Wings for L.I.F.E., a program for inmate families, probationers, and former inmates and Dismas House New Mexico, a nonprofit organization located in Albuquerque that assists adults on probation to transition successfully into society will host Adam Gonzales, a gang expert, presenting “From Gangs to Prison” at an informational event about the work of the nonprofits. Interested community members, service providers and law enforcement are welcome to attend.

WHO: Dismas House New Mexico and WINGS for L.I.F.E.

WHAT: Informational event

WHEN: Tuesday, August 26^th, 6:30 – 8pm

WHERE: North Valley Senior Center, 3825 4^th St. NW

WHY: To inform the public about gangs and services provided by Dismas House and WINGS for L.I.F.E.

RSVP: Call North Valley Senior Center - 761-4025

Refreshments will be served; children are welcome.

WFL August 18, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Old Town Boys & Girls Club 501 Main St. (Rio Grande & Mountain Road)

Safety is No Accident!

Sharon Rogers, from PNM’s speaker bureau, will share many tips to keep you and your family safe. What do you do if you smell gas? What is a GFCI? How will it keep you safe? When might flu symptoms indicate something more serious? If there is a safety issue, do you know what to do? Sharon will discuss all of this and more! Join us for this important night of safety. It could save your life or the life of a loved one!

Monday, August 18 – Dinner provided by

Dominos Pizza. 6:00 – 7:30 PM

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we'll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don't miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes - Crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month – Old Town Branch.

WFL August 11, 2008

FREE - Wings for L.I.F.E.

Helping Youth & Families

Heights Boys & Girls Club 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Fearless Parenting!

Meet author Patricia Green and learn all about fearless parenting! Her practical, helpful ideas will help all family members, and also start the new school year off with a bang! A lucky participant will win one of Patricia’s books and she will autograph the book for you.

Monday, August 11 – Dinner provided by

Cross of Hope Koinonia.

The focus of Wings for L.I.F.E. is to promote and strengthen healthy family relationships and communication. Each night we’ll share a delicious dinner together, learn something new, and have fun! Don’t miss it.

PLUS – Free dinner, Door Prizes, and crafts for kids.

PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Bring the WHOLE family!

Every 2^nd & 4^th Monday of the month – Heights Branch.

3333 Truman, 1 block W. of San Mateo, between Candelaria & Comanche.

Volunteers of all ages are needed! Call Jen at 293-5233 to RSVP