Ride, Read, Give and Love Living in Santa Fe
This May expand your heart, body or mind with these local events in Santa Fe!. Santa Fe is buzzing with activities to enrich your life. Here are a few ideas for expressing your joy through physical challenge, intellectual exploration, compassionate care, and charitable giving. There's something going on for every interest.
Santa Fe Century, May 17-19
Join this scenic course that highlights the landscape of northern New Mexico, starting and finishing in downtown Santa Fe. Riders will pass through the Ortiz Mountains and the Galisteo basin. There are several distance options to choose from, plus outstanding food stops, medals, prizes and awards—and of course, great camaraderie with thousands of fellow cyclists.
www.santafecentury.com
Santa Fe International Literary Festival, May 17-19, Santa Fe Community Center
This fantastic three-day festival features big-stage presentations, intimate conversations, and walking tours with 39 of your favorite writers who gather from New Mexico and from afar. In all, more than 30 Festival events will take place over the weekend. See the full roster of authors and schedule of events here:
www.sfinternationallitfest.org
Dementia Care Support Classes, Five Saturdays, 11:00 am–12:30 pm, beginning May 25
While most people tend to think that dementia means having to accept what is lost, it is also, and perhaps more importantly, about discovering what’s left. This series of classes by Laura Hendrie, includes lively discussions about creatively solving individual issues, all kinds of fascinating brain facts, practical dementia care tips, interactive skill practices, and post-session resources.
partneringincare.com
100 Women Who Care Santa Fe, Five Saturdays, 11:00 am–12:30 pm, beginning May 25
May is the month of Hope. What better time to start contributing to Santa Fe’s charities? Each Member or Team (2 or 4 women) commits to donating $100 per quarter ($400 per year total). Since 2012, 100 Women Who Care have raised $685,194 for Santa Fe! Click below to see how the program works, and the many organizations that have benefitted.
100womenwhocaresantafe.com