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ALBUMOAA Photo Gallery
Another great ski trip planned by Reg Rider & Jack Menako. The weather was single digit cold - 4 inches of new snow the second night improved snow conditions considerably! The 3rd day was the favorite with new snow & sunshine.
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A great trip to Telluride planned by Helena Strati, Karen Brown & Jim Eddings. In spite of lack of snow this season, Telluride did a great job of covering the ski slopes! Beautiful weather!!
Created on 17/03/18, last changed on 17/03/18.
A great turnout of ~100 MOAA members enjoyed beer, brats, and more at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial on a beautiful day. Chuck Wood directed numerous volunteers who helped put on this event. President, Walter Paul, presented donations to Blue Star Mothers, Gold Star Mothers and Veterans Integration Center. The College Scholarship was also presented for Anna Turner (granddaughter of Karen Brown).
Created on 13/11/17, last changed on 13/11/17.
Iceland was born through volcanic action. The resulting land of peaks, geysers, glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and astonishing scenery is breath-taking. Here nature is unspoiled by pollution or development. This definitive tour circles the island to see all the best sights at the season of maximum daylight.
Created on 01/07/17, last changed on 02/07/17.
MOAA's Annual Memorial Service in memory of the deceased members and spouses was held at the beautiful NM Veterans Memorial. It was a beautiful morning! CDR Michael Cochrane, USN Ret (2nd Vice President, Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA) welcomed everyone & lead Pledge of Allegiance. 377 ABW Chaplain gave opening prayer & Memorial Address. COL Roger Knight read names of deceased. The 47th NM Regiment performed a gun salute, which was followed by a Bagpipe Lament (Mike Henry & Molly Kearney). It was a very moving service. A Social with refreshments followed the Memorial.
Created on 09/05/17, last changed on 09/05/17.
CDR Michael Cochrane, USN (Ret), presenting Midshipman Second Class Bret Williams the MOAA ROTC Medal, a certificate and $800 Award at the UNM awards ceremony on May 4, 2017.
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An enjoyable evening with about 45 participants, who all brought their favorite hors d'oeuvre to share. Frank Fines and Linda Babin from Sun Tours presented upcoming 2018 tours, Washington DC and South Africa, which have been set up for MOAA. See detailed information under Clubs (top link).
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Great skiing at both Breckenridge & Keystone with lodging at the Doubletree by Hilton at Breckenridge (on the slopes), planned by Karen Brown & Tom & Phyllis Popp. Lots of powder again, so fantastic skiing!
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Another great 3-days of powder skiing at Telluride, planned by Helena Strati & Jim Eddings. Due to a snow blizzard on the way, our FTS coach slid a little off the road at Lizard Head Pass, about 15 miles from Telluride - it took about 4+ hours before we all were safely rescued by many local rescue groups & brought to the Victorian Inn. Another memorable trip!
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Another fantastic Purgatory Ski Trip, planned by Phil Vitale & Ron Salley. There was new snow daily! Accommodations were at the Best Western Rio Grande Inn in Durango.
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A wonderful 3-day trip to Alamosa enjoyed by 40 participants, which included a full day train ride on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad with lunch plus visits to San Luis Valley Museum, Fort Garland, Millicent Rogers Museum and Taos Plaza. We also had dinner stops at Ninos Restaurant in Alamosa, CO and El Paragua Restaurant in Espanola, NM.
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We are sad to announce that Col Roger W Mickelson, USA (Ret) passed away on
November 26, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. Roger was a Past President of
the Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA, a board member of the MG John S. Lekson Chapter of
the Association of the United States Army and an active member of the New Mexico
Military Council of Chapters and was very active in the monitoring of both state and
national legislature. He will be missed by all!
Created on 02/12/16, last changed on 11/12/16.
Another great trip planned by Sun Tours & guided by Clay Bernard!
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An enjoyable, educational 2-day trip with guided tours in Fort Stanton and Lincoln Historical Parks plus a delicious dinner & fun performance by PAPA DO RUN RUN (one of California’s legendary “beach party” bands).
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Our accommodations were again at The Springs Resort, set up by Tonya & Karen. Saturday was a very snowy day & we had difficulty getting up to the ski area, due to snow-packed roads & a not-so-great FTS coach & chains. However, Sunday was beautiful sunny weather & fantastic snow conditions, which made up for the disastrous day before.
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There were ~60 participants at our August Ski Club meeting, where we enjoyed good food & socializing. Trip Chairs were there to sign up folks for upcoming ski trips.
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A wonderful trip planned by Sun Tours. Sights included Niagara Falls, VIA Canadian train right from Toronto to Vancouver - only downfall was that the train was late! We had 3 days in Canadian Rockies, staying at Jasper & Banff, visiting Athabasca Glacier & falls, Lake Louise, Sunwapta Falls, Peyto Lake and more. From Vancouver, we ferried over to Vancouver Island to see beautiful Butchart Gardens & Victoria.
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We had a great participation of ~75 MOAA members who brought delicious hors d'oeuvres for our annual MOAA Tours Party at the NM Veterans Memorial. We all enjoyed socializing and hearing Karl Storch (Sun Tours President) tell us about the 2016 trips planned for MOAA Tours: Australia/New Zealand (March 14-30, 2016) & New York City - Deluxe Theater Tour (August 22-28, 2016).
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This tour included coach transportation, 1 night at Quality Inn, Page, AZ; 1 night at Bryce Canyon (motel); UT and 2 nights at North Rim Grand Canyon (Frontier cabins), AZ. On the way we stopped at Navajo National Monument. We had guided tours of Antelope Canyon(near Page) and step-on guides at both Bryce Canyon and North Rim Grand Canyon. The weather was perfect & a great time was had by 41 participants.
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To celebrate a successful ski season, a Barbeque Buffet from Powdrell's was set up at the NM Veterans Memorial, Free to 2014-2015 paid-up MOAA Ski Club members. It was a very nice social, followed by birthday cake, in honor of Fred Brown's 75th birthday. Fred Green also celebrates his birthday this month.
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MOAA's Annual Memorial Service in memory of the deceased members and spouses was held at the beautiful NM Veterans Memorial. It was a beautiful morning! LTC Walter Paul, USA Ret (President, Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA) welcomed everyone & lead Pledge of Allegiance. Chaplain Gregory Brunson gave opening prayer & Memorial Address. COL Roger Knight read names of deceased. A buglar from 47th NM Regiment played TAPS, which was followed by a Bagpipe Lament (Mike Henry & Molly Kearney). A Social with refreshments followed the Memorial.
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Our SF School of Cooking demonstration with Brunch was outstanding - Chef Michelle Roetzer was both educational & entertaining! There were 36 participants who really enjoyed the class as well as the food. We also visited the Spanish Colonial Art Museum where were had great docent-lead tours (one docent was Kay Lewis, a MOAA member). The newly built SF Botanical Gardens were also explained by docents.
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Monarch was a new adventure planned by Ron Salley & Jackie Sommers. We stayed at the Days Inn in Salida. Skiing Monarch Ski Area was great fun with wonderful snow conditions & beautiful views, enjoyed by 35 participants. It's a definitely a trip that should be repeated.
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50 participants enjoyed 3 days of great skiing (snowy 1st & 3rd days, sunny 2nd day) at Crested Butte, CO, with lodging at Old Town Inn. It was another fun ski trip planned by Reg Rider & Jim Eddings.
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About 45 participants enjoyed socializing with good food & beverages at NM Veterans Memorial. Duane Kinsley gave a talk on new skis & boots at Sport Systems. Margaret Emrick announced she is selling wreaths for the Adaptive Ski Program.
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There was a great turnout for Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA's Membership Appreciation "Beer & Brat" at the NM Veterans Memorial. In addition to Election of Officers, there were speakers explaining "Lawyers Helping Warriors" and KAFB Benefits. Roger presented donations from MOAA to Gold & Blue Star Mothers and NM Integration Center. Service plaques were presented to Karen & Rett. Thanks to Chuck & his helpers, we all enjoyed delicious brats, Italian sausages, side dishes & dessert.
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Cruising on the Seine, Saone and Rhone Rivers, we visited, Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Normandy Beaches, Les Andelys, Dijon, Beaune, Lyon, Vienne, Tornon, Arles, & Avignon. Except for a few rainy days, it was a wonderful trip with great sights.
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This 2-day motorcoach trip spent night at Red Lion Hotel in Farmington. On Friday, sights included Aztec Ruins National Monument, Farmington Museum, a BBQ Dinner & a wonderful performance of "Footloose" at Lions Wilderness Park. On Saturday, we enjoyed seeing Bolack Ranch's incredible Fish & Wildlife Museum and time for a stroll along Farmington's River Walk to see their Veterans Memorial. After a delicious lunch at Zebadiah's, we stopped briefly at the Bisti Badlands on our return back to Albuquerque.
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A fun adventure enjoyed by 37 participants. We especially enjoyed the waterfalls and beautiful sights at both parks! Our stay at Wonder Valley Resort included all meals, hosted happy hours, cowboy entertainment, hayride & wonderful accommodations. The drive down the California coast (Highway 1) was another beautiful sight. Our stay at the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort was a nice surprise, just a short walk to the ocean!
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This MOAA Tour included coach transportation; 1 overnight Golden Nugget Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas, NV (with Fremont Street Experience); 2 nights in Furnace Creek Resort, CA; and 1 night at Golden Nugget Hotel in Laughlin, NV. It also included guided tour of Scotty’s Castle and all-day step-on guided tour of Death Valley National Park. The weather was perfect & 39 participants had a great time!
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Every month, usually 3rd Mondays, about 8-10 MOAA members come to the NM Veterans Memorial to trim roses & other bushes plus help to clean up the Grounds. This worth-while project is headed up by Chuck Wood.
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COL Roger Mickelson, USA (Ret), President of the Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA presented the Manzano High School, Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps with a check for $500. Receiving the check is Major Bill Barker, District Military Instructor, Mr. Ken Tuley, Cadet Ensign Jonethan Cleaver and Commander Mike Beno, NJROTC, Senior Naval Science Instructor.
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MOAA Chairman Steve Abbott (ADM, USN, Retired) presents the Five Star Chapter Award to Albuquerque Chapter President Roger Mickelson, who accepted it on behalf of the diligent, dedicated, and hard-working Board and Chapter members who truly earned this prestigious award.
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May
28
Mon
9:00 am
Memorial Day Service
@ NM Veterans Memorial
Memorial Day Service
@ NM Veterans Memorial
May 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Monday, May 28, 2018 9 A.M. – 10 A.M. Musical Prelude 10 A.M. – 11 P.M. Memorial Day Ceremony New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial 1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE 505-256-2042 Parking & continuous
May
29
Tue
7:30 am
MOAA Breakfast
@ Weck's
MOAA Breakfast
@ Weck's
May 29 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am
MOAA Breakfast Club Speaker: May 29 – Loretta Hall, author: Loretta’s books have won awards, as she has become an in-demand speaker on “space” subjects, of which New Mexico has played a long role in
Jun
9
Sat
5:00 pm
MOAA Tours Hors d’oeuvre Party
@ NM Veterans Memorial
MOAA Tours Hors d’oeuvre Party
@ NM Veterans Memorial
Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
June 9, 2018 (Saturday) – 5:00 p.m.: MOAA TOURS’ ANNUAL HORS D’OEUVRE PARTY at the NM Veterans Memorial, (Louisiana, just north of Gibson). Everyone please bring your favorite hors d’oeuvre to share. Beverages provided. Casual
Jun
13
Wed
7:30 pm
Yanni’s 25th Anniversary of “Liv...
@ Popejoy Hall
Yanni’s 25th Anniversary of “Liv...
@ Popejoy Hall
Jun 13 @ 7:30 pm – Jun 14 @ 10:30 pm
* June 13, 2018 (Wednesday), 7:30 p.m., Popejoy Hall – Yanni’s 25th Anniversary of “Live at the Acropolis”: “Legendary performer and composer Yanni returns to Popejoy Hall to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Live at
Jun
16
Sat
11:00 am
Military Coalition Luncheon
@ Marriott Hotel
Military Coalition Luncheon
@ Marriott Hotel
Jun 16 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
You and Your Friends are Cordially Invited to the Military Coalition’s June 2018 Luncheon Sponsored by: Navy League of the United States, New Mexico Council (host) Tuskegee Airman, Inc, General Lloyd W “Fig” Newton Chapter
Jun
21
Thu
7:30 pm
“The King and I” – June 21, 2018...
@ Popejoy Hall
“The King and I” – June 21, 2018...
@ Popejoy Hall
Jun 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
* June 21, 2018 (Thursday), 7:30 p.m., Popejoy Hall – THE KING AND I: “One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works…. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I
Jul
6
Fri
4:45 pm
Santa Fe Opera – Madame Butterfly
@ Meet at Tanoan Country Club
Santa Fe Opera – Madame Butterfly
@ Meet at Tanoan Country Club
Jul 6 @ 4:45 pm – 1:00 am
* July 6, 2018 (Friday) – Santa Fe Opera “MADAME BUTTERFLY” (8:30 pm Performance): “Featuring Puccini’s longest and most passionate love duet, much of his most lyrical music, including the ‘Humming Chorus’ and ‘Flower Duet’, a
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