community CALENDAR
MARCH 11
“PLANTING THE RESURRECTION” LENTEN RETREAT. Saturday, Mar.11-8:30am-12:30. United Church of Santa Fe. Take a few hours on the second Saturday of Lent to “plant the seeds” of new life. How have you experienced new life in the past? How do you cultivate good ground for that life? Reflection, worship, silence, and solitude - a great way to dig deeper for new life. Open to all. Childcare offered (let us know in advance). Please register by Wed., March 8 at 505-988-3295 or unitedchurchsf@gmail.com, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso (at St. Michael’ s Drive ). united church of santa fe. org. Facebook, too. United Church--for a faith that is relevant, progressive, and life-giving.
MARCH 12
FREE CONCERT! The Santa Fe Symphony Chorus will fill the rafters of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe on Sunday, March 12 at 4 p.m. Enjoy three European masses: two modern French works, Duruflé’s Messe “Cum Jubilio” for male voices and Fauré’s Messe basse for women’s choir, are complemented by Mass in F by Monteverdi. A treblechoir setting of Magnificat by British composer Gerald Finzi will close this afternoon of great music led by Choral Director Dr. Linda Raney. Please join us! It’s pay-what-you-wish. NO TICKETS REQUIRED! Location: 208 Grant Ave. in downtown Santa Fe.
MARCH 21
MOVIE AND CONVERSATION ON BEING MORTAL – March 21, 3-5 p.m. Kingston Residence of Santa Fe and Comfort Keepers Caregivers invite you to the documentary Being Mortal. A panel of professional care providers will lead a discussion about what matters most at times of life-threatening illness and the sensitive conversations that need to happen so a person’s wishes can be honored. This free event is Tuesday, March 21, 3-5 p.m., at Kingston Residence, 2400 Legacy Court, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Community resources, advance directives, and refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Eileen, eileenjoyce@comfortkeepers.com or 505-428-0670.
MARCH 28
THE SANTA FE GIRLS’ SCHOOL IS HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE for current 4th and 5th grade girls and their families from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 28th, on the school’s campus at 310 West Zia Rd. The evening will include handson experiences replicating authentic classroom activities, and the chance to discover how our all-girl middle school enhances a girls’ success in achieving her highest expectations of herself. Refreshments are provided. Call 505-829-3188 or visit www. santafegirlsschool.org for more information.
ONGOING & UPCOMING
VALLECITOSCENTER. Always MOUNTAINwanted to go on RETREATretreat or learn more about meditation? Find your way to the stunning wilderness landscape of Vallecitos deep in the majestic Tusas Mountains outside of Taos, NM. Mindfulness and Meditation Retreats May through October. Full Schedule at www.vallecitos.org. Register Today! Scholarships Available.