About the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO)

 

Our Mission and Vision

Our Vision We reimagine aging so that our older adults realize how important they are to the vitality of our communities.

Our Mission is to promote positive living for the seniors in Los Alamos and White Rock.

Our Values

Community

Helping older adults remain independent by working with families, volunteers, funders, and other community partners.

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Compassion

Demonstrating a passionate and empathetic commitment to the quality of life of older adults and their caregivers

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Inclusion

Embracing the diversity of those we work with and those we serve through the lens of equity.

Innovation

Using imagination and creativity to design and deliver affordable quality services

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Stewardship

Maximizing the efficient use of funds and time entrusted to us while maintaining high ethical standards.

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Volunteerism

Engaging volunteers in vital and meaningful roles

 About the Center

The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, civic involvement, creativity, and lifelong learning. Since opening in 1998, the Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Activity Centers have worked to provide numerous services, including day out/daycare, transportation, community meals, home-delivered meals, activities, and entertainment, and a safe place to be in the community with others.

LARSO Staff

  • Jacci Gruninger

  • Stacy Frers

    Stacy Frers

  • Headshot of staff member,  Aliki Benjamin

    Aliki Benjamin

  • Karen Breault

  • Ana Costa - Driver

    Ana Costa

  • Headshot of staff member, Joann Garcia

    Joanne Garcia

  • Keith Haynes

  • Headshot of staff member, Stephen Jackob

    Stephen Jakob

  • Jennifer Johnston

  • Patricia Jordan

    Trish Jordan

  • Tony

    Tony Magnan

  • Jenn Neil - admin

    Jenn Neil

  • Istvan Robel - driver

    Istvan Robel

  • Dave Shepard - driver

    Dave Shephard

  • Headshot of staff member,  Tom Scherrer

    Tom Scherrer

  • Jack Smith

  • Lindsay Smith - Transport Coor

    Lindsay Smith

  • Headshot of staff member, Amy Vigil

    Amy Vigil

  • Headshot of staff member, Leroy Valdez

    Leroy Valdez

 

Board of Directors

 
  • Headshot of board member, John Baillie

    John Baillie

  • Lee D'Anna

  • Headshot of board member, Donald Dudziak

    Donald Dudziak

  • Jerry Fleming

  • Headshot of board member, Katie Fry

    Katie Fry

  • Headshot of board member, Donna Haynes

    Donna Haynes

  • Headshot of board member, Tom McLaughlin

    Tom McLaughlin

  • Headshot of board member, Kay Reiswig

    Kay Reiswig

Friends of the Senior Center Board of Directors

Visit www.lafosc.org for more information

  • Janet Harris

  • Donna Haynes

  • Jean Johnson

  • Susan Krohn

  • Patricia Rathborne

  • Florence Riebe

  • Cathy Walters