Tribal Programs

Elderly Services

Department of Elderly Services

Mission Statement

The Pueblo of San Felipe Elderly Services Program commits to provide services to senior citizens of the community where they will be allowed to maintain an independent, healthy, productive and quality lifestyle through love, compassion, and respect. Services will be a tailored to provide elders of the Pueblo with a comprehensive, multifaceted, and effective Elderly Services program which meets the needs and expectations of all elders including those with the greatest social and economic needs in a manner that is reflective of the culture and traditions of the Pueblo od San Felipe, so that elders can remain in their home and continue to make valuable contributions to the Pueblo. 

You are not alone! We are here to help! Stop by and meet new friends or visit with old ones! Take advantage of the many activities we have to offer. Here’s some of what you can expect:
  • Educational Presentations
  • Health Screenings with the field nurses
  • Arts and crafts activities
  • Sewing
  • Exercise and Zumba classes
  • Daily meals
  • Monthly recreational outings and fieldtrips
  • Nutrition presentations
  • Shopping trips
  • Intergenerational activities

Call us for an appointment on (505 ) 867-2349 to see how we can help you or (505) 867-2349 for a monthly activity calendar. You will never be bored! 

Programs

Programs are available to promote independence to older adults who live at home.

Homemaker / Chore Services: We can assist you with the activities of daily living such as, general personal hygiene, dressing and transferring.

Respite Care: When a primary care giver needs a break we can provide needed companionship, supervision and/or assistance for disabled/frail elderly persons.

Family Caregiver Support: We can be an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. We offer family support to unpaid caregivers and connect them to resources to help make their caregiving a little easier. Training sessions on care giving are also available.

Hot Meals

Join Us For A Meal

We serve nutritiuous and delicious meals daily, why not join us?

Breakfast is served Fridays – 9am to 11am.

Lunch is served Monday – Thursday 11am to 1:30pm and Fridays 8:30am to 10am.

Home Delivered Meal Program

Just because you can’t come to the center doesn’t mean you can’t get our great meals! We provide home bound meal delivery to elders who are eligible for this service.

Hot meals are delivered Monday – Thursday 11am to 12:30pm and Fridays 8:30am to 10am

Call 505-867-2349 and make an appointment to see if you are eligible.

Positions

Program Director

Sara Candelaria

Office Manager

Jeanine Esquibel

Outreach / Data Entry

Bethany Garcia

Case Management Specialist

Cherilyn Valencia

Activities Coordinator

Mary Crespin

Cook

Andria Sandoval

Cook

Brison Valencia