Activity Groups
Grape Expectations
Our fun wine tasting and educational group meets five or six times each year, bringing together neighbors who enjoy learning about wine while sharing great company and delicious food. On May 29, we visited our local winery, Noisy Water Winery, where we learned about New Mexico’s outstanding wines. One of the highlights was tasting the winery’s exclusive Besito Caliente Green Chile Wine, a uniquely New Mexican blend that was both sweet and spicy. Several of us also couldn’t resist trying the Tighty Whitey white wine—its playful label definitely sparked plenty of laughs and proved that great marketing can be just as memorable as great wine! Then, on July 25, Anita Rothe-Smith graciously hosted a beautiful Sunset Sangria Social at her home. Guests enjoyed sampling five delicious and refreshing styles of sangria while relaxing together on a perfect summer evening.
We have two more exciting events planned for this year: tentative-Friday, October 30 (Total Wine in Uptown – featuring California Uncorked) and Saturday, November 28 – TBD
We’re always looking for hosts! If you’d like to open your home and share your favorite wine or theme with the group, we’d love to hear from you. To join the group or learn more, contact Michelle Abreu at michellegmassage@gmail.com or reach out to Laura Trawicki.
Crafter’s Anonymous
Crafter’s Anonymous is a make and take crafting group that meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10am. Most supplies are provided with a small charge. Come join us.
For more info email Michelle Montgomery at Mr.mrs.monty@gmail.com
Garden Club
In November, the Garden Club learned about essential oils. We used lavender and other oils to make bath salts. We have had a lot of fun. I am looking forward to getting together this coming year. In January, we lost our former Garden Club activity lead, Terry Foxx. She was a wealth of knowledge and a fierce gardener. She will be missed by all. If you are interested in joining, please contact Gloria Copeland at 9glo456@gmail.com
Tables of Eight
Tables of Eight is making changes.
A new name and new guidelines will be presented in September. Come join us for a kick-off meeting!
When: Sunday, September 6th
Where: Home of Merrill & Jerry Gallegos – 808 Keely Rd SE
Time: 4 PM to 6PM
If you haven’t joined our group and want to know more about us, please put this on your calendar!
For more information: Contact Lynn Massey at 505-280-2930 or g_lynnmassey@live.com
Ladies Night Out
Ladies Night Out, a fun way to experience new restaurants, meet new friends and catch up with friends you haven’t seen in awhile. We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month for dinner or lunch.
Each September we get together and those who wish, pick a month where they host and decide what restaurant they want to introduce the group to. This past year we have experienced some rare jewels in dining. In July we went to the Paako Country Club and enjoyed great food with great views.
Come join us for our planning meeting for the 2026-2027 year on September 17th at Nancy Kluck’s home, 1628 Sagebrush Trail SE at 5:30pm. Drinks will be provided. Bring something yummy to share. This is a great group to jump start your friendships as a member of the Four Hills community.
Hope to see you there.
Nancy Kluck 505-298-1629 nancy.kluck@gmail.com and Joan Douglas 505-550-2444 joandouglas056@gmail.com
Bowling League
Our Bowling league meets Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM until 11:30ish. We have 12 teams of 4 women each. The cost is around $13.50 each week for 3 games. We will have our planning meeting on August 20th and will start our weekly bowling sometime in September and continue through April. This is an ongoing league, so we ask for a commitment to bowl most weeks. We are always in need of subs too, as sometimes our regular members cannot make it.
We have lots of fun while we are there with bowling, eating, and lots of visiting. Please contact Shirley Salzbrenner (505)228-3341 if you would be interested in joining a league that bowls every Thursday or if you might want to just be available as a sub.
Bunco
Bunco is going strong with new members joining almost every month. Joyce Wolfe hosted in May with Meg Dahrling as her co-host. Brand new member Adrianna Neiderman sure can roll the dice and rolled her way to win big bucks with Most Buncos! Meg Dahrling, Karen Rice and Patty Culp were winners as well.
Anita Husby hosted in June with Gerri Boden helping out. Once again, a brand new member took the prize money for Most Buncos – congratulations to Taya Ohms for excellent dice rolling! Other winners were Joan Douglas, Margo Olsen and Karen Rice, who rolled 7 Bunkettes.
No one wanted to stay away in July, so Carolyn Rigirozzi hosted 23 (!) people with Ginger Grossetete assisting. Carolyn may have started a new trend, by asking the substitute players to come join the party anyway. That was smart thinking because the substitutes were needed at the very last minute – and they were already there! New players Wendy Lippold, Karen Hartsoch and Michele Montoya caught on quickly, but the winners were Sonje Beal, Patty Culp, Margo Olsen, and Brittany Rocco.
Bunco is fun, super easy, very casual, and right here in Four Hills. Please join us if you’re interested in playing – new members often win big time! If you have questions or wish to be added to the email list, email Margo Olsen. There’s no commitment and you can sign up as a substitute when the emails go out.
Margo
Day Book Group
This month we begin with our selections for the current FHN year. We selected our books for this year in June, as we do every year. We have 10 books selected, one Classic, Gone With the Wind, four Non- Fiction, and five Fiction. We meet every month on the third Wednesday at 10:00 at various members’ homes. One of our members also reviews or leads a discussion on the book for that month. In September, our Book is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. In October, we will be reading The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston, and in November, our selection is Rediscovery of America by Ned Blackhawk. We love welcoming new members!
Morrell Eggert 505-401-1937
Neighborhood Bridge
The Monday Bridge group’s goal is fun, socialization, and mental stimulation. We do all three, including listening to the joy and excitement coming from the next table, while we bemoan getting bad cards, a partner who suddenly forgets how to count, and wonder when it will be our turn to crow with laughter over setting our opponents down 3, doubled and vulnerable, or make an impossible slam. Bridge is never boring, makes you think, and is always fun.
Our last notable activity was a Valentine luncheon followed by bridge. We ate too much of the delicious food our hostesses (Sharon Quiroga, Pam Wedertz, Cindy Wood and Lynn Jones) provided, enjoyed the decorations, and spent the afternoon with our friends and favorite game. Since I wasn’t hostess, I even got to keep the deuce prize I won.
Our next event is on May 11 when we are having an Italian themed potluck at my house to celebrate year-end (although as activity chairperson, I started cheating by continuing bridge into the summer). It is also time for me to let go of three years in that position. My goals were to recruit more players and provide opportunities for increasing bridge knowledge. I wrote TIPS, Nancy Kluck and I gave free classes, and naturally gave free bridge advice whether it was wanted or not. All I can say is thanks to everyone who helped me and “yea” to no more Christmas luncheons at restaurants that can’t keep track of their reservation’s. Contact Emily Giese at begiese@msn.com
Time to do a little brain exercise? Have some fun with friends while doing it? Then try taking Bridge lessons with Nancy on Monday afternoons from 1-3. You actually have to learn a bidding language and what could be better for those brain cells? It’s a game of strategy with a bit of gambling. Language, strategy, & luck and every hand is different!
Call Nancy Kluck to get the details: Home: 505-298-1629
Happy Hour Hijinx
Our Happy Hour Hijinx has been going strong thanks to our great hosts and members!
We’re still in need of hosts for:
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Saturday, June 12, 2027
If you are not a member and are interested in joining, the group meets every second Saturday at a host’s home. It’s a great way to meet neighbors and you’re welcome to bring your spouse or a guest.
To find out more about becoming a member or a host, contact Martha at marthaebarrera@gmail.com.
Needlework
Needlework is a group of ladies that meet the third Monday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at members’ homes. Any and all kinds of handwork is enjoyed. If you are interested in joining this talented group, please contact:
Karen Berry 505-554-2054 kberr39@comcast.net or:
Nancy Knowles 505-299-6343 knowles.dm@gmail.com
“Card”- iology Club
Whether you’re an experienced paper crafter or have never stamped a card before, our card-making group is a wonderful place to learn, create, and have fun! Using stamps, ink, paper, and a little bling, we make beautiful handmade greeting cards and creative paper projects together.
I prepare all of the supplies and project materials in advance, so all you have to do is come, create, and enjoy the experience. This spring and summer we’ve explored fun techniques including securing with belly bands, using embossing folders, and coloring techniques that added beautiful detail to our projects. We also made projects that were New Mexico images and colors. Best of all, we’ve shared plenty of laughs along the way!
Everyone is welcome—from beginners to experienced crafters. Class size is limited to 12 participants, so be sure to RSVP early. Class is $10.00. Upcoming Classes: August 17, October 26, November 23. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Michelle Abreu at michellegmassage@gmail.com.
Evening Book Club
The Evening Book group, aka LOTN, or Ladies of the Night, meets at 6pm on the second Thursday of each month at various member’s homes. With roughly 40
members, we have chosen to allow each host to determine the number of attendees she is able to accommodate in her home. We thank all for understanding that RSVPs and cancellations are imperative.
In the spring we discussed The Huntress by Kate Quinn, a historical fiction
selection. Thanks go out to Kathleen Hessler for stepping in at the last moment when the scheduled host had a family emergency. In celebration of the new FHN year, Carolyn Rigirozzi hosted a potluck meeting as the group discussed The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. A good time was had by all!
Bonnie Blackledge served as host for John Boyne’s All the Broken Places. Bonnie always goes above and beyond as a host!
The group has selected books through October. In September we will be voting for our next round of books. Stay tuned for what’s next!
Joyce Wolfe at mailto:jkwolfe5@aim.com
Marathon Bridge
Marathon bridge is a group of women bridge players who have teamed up with a partner and play a match against another team each month. We host in our own homes September through May and enjoy the competition and camaraderie. When our season is over, we have a luncheon and give out awards. Please call or text Lynn Jones if you would like to join this group. 505-331-2135.
Ladies Adventure
June started with an outing to the ABQ BioPark Botanical Gardens, a beautiful venue, to see Nosotros. In July, we went to see a Fleetwood Mac/Tom Petty tribute band at the Winrock Park, a new venue with food trucks and a pond and playground. In August (on the 21st), we will be going to an Isotopes game where we will sit high above home plate with our own air-conditioned bar.
Moms’ Playgroup
The children of Four Hills have been busy enjoying all the activities our wonderful community has to offer this summer! Mom’s Play Group exists for friendship, fun, and encouragement. We meet for casual playdates, creative activities, and occasional outings — all with the goal of building connection and offering support wherever you’re at in your motherhood journey. New ideas and input are always welcomed and encouraged. Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for community, you’re welcome here! If you would like more information, please reach out to either Caitlin Blevens 702-370-1010 CaitRoss66@gmail.com or Emily Bosman 602-799-3564 ebosman1212@gmail.com