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Our next member meeting will be 14 July, Tuesday, at 6:00 to 8:00PM, at the Baca Center.

Our presentation will be a 20-30 introduction to GEMCAD presented  by Burt O’Neil.  We will take a few minutes to look at a couple of old newsletters that have been digitized. We are planning a show-tell of your latest Master Gems. If your Gems are a special cut, please bring a copy of the diagram. There will be several door prizes for the lucky members who show up.

PLEASE RSVP to George, by phone call or email, as it would be helpful to know how many members are coming.

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

7521 Carmel NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113

http://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers/north-domingo-baca-multigenerational-center

We had another full house for the April workshop. Carsten brought in a display case of our four beginner cuts for the group to see (photo below). He used this at the TotE show to illustrate to people what they would be making if they joined us. There were door prizes for everyone, and a lot of good work was accomplished.

NMFG had at least two members present during the three days of the AGMC TotE Show. We talked with many people who stopped by our booth, demonstrated faceting, and showed people examples of the gems we create using Carsten’s two display cases. Many thanks to Carsten for manning our booth for all three days. Also, thanks to all the members who helped out with one or more sessions at the booth, including: George, Andy, Craig, Deon, and Ed. Andy spearheaded the set-up of our gem collection which looked great (see photos below).

The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, April 26th, at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, with set-up starting at 8:30 AM and the workshop itself running from 9 AM to 3 PM.  We’ll follow the usual format of spending most of the time at your machines.  Instructors will be available to assist anyone needing help.  The cost is $15.00 per person to cover the cost of materials, lunch, and part of the cost for the use of the library. Please RSVP no later than Monday April 20, so we can do the necessary planning and know how many tables to set up.

Very important:  If you do not have a machine and want to come to the workshop you must let me know ASAP because there are only two available faceting machines, but instructors are limited.

Parking is in the gravel lot to the West side of the building.  You will enter the meeting room from the parking lot. You will be able to dump the wastewater in the dirt past the North end of the parking lot. There is a kitchen type setup where you will be able to get water.

For questions or to RSVP, please call or email George. If you are not a member and are interested in attending, please use our Contact form to make your request.

Directions to the Placitas Community Library:  Go North on I-25 to exit 242.  Exit and go East 4.3 miles and you will see a Green and White sign pointing to the library.

Google Link:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Placitas+Community+Library/@35.3073373,-106.4617844,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8718834f33d4dce5:0xdfb2150c0305f2c5!8m2!3d35.3072467!4d-106.45

We had a small but focused group at the March workshop. There were ten of us in attendance. Those present made plenty of jokes about how the “spring forward” time change had kept people at home. There was still a lot of good work and instruction that took place, and everyone received a door prize. Andy had some great handouts for the group as well.

The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, 8 March 2026, at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043.  Set-up starts at 8:30 AM with the workshop running from 9 AM to 3 PM.  We’ll follow the usual format of spending most of the time at your machines.  Instructors will be available to assist anyone needing help.  The cost is $15.00 per person to cover the cost of materials, lunch, and part of the cost for the use of the library.  Andy will have door prizes, book, magazines and GNWE.    Please RSVP ONLY IF YOU ARE COMING by Wednesday 4^th so we can do the necessary planning. 

Very important:  If you do not have a machine and want to come to the workshop you must let me know ASAP because there are only two available faceting machines, and instructors are limited.

Parking is in the gravel lot to the West side of the building.  You will enter the meeting room from the parking lot. You will be able to dump the wastewater in the dirt past the North end of the parking lot. There is a kitchen type setup where you will be able to get water.

Directions to the Placitas Community Library:  Go North on I-25 to exit 242.  Exit and go East 4.3 miles and you will see a Green and White sign pointing to the library.

RSVP to George by email or phone call, and call George if you have any questions.

Our next member meeting will be the 10^th  of March, Tuesday, at 6:00 to 8:00PM, at the Baca Center.

 Our presentation is Tucson.  We are planning a show-tell of your latest Master Gems. If your Gems are a special cut, please bring a copy of the diagram. There will be several door prizes for the lucky members.

PLEASE RSVP to George, by phone call or email, as it would be helpful to know how many members are coming.

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

7521 Carmel NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113

http://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers/north-domingo-baca-multigenerational-center

The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, 15 Feb 2026 (NOT 2/22 as previously posted), at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043. Set up will start at 8:30am with the workshop running from 9 AM to 3 PM.  We’ll follow the usual format of spending most of the time at your machines.  Instructors will be available to assist anyone needing help.  The cost is $15.00 per person to cover the cost of materials, lunch, and part of the cost for the use of the library.  Andy will have door prizes, book, magazines and GNWE.    Please RSVP ONLY IF YOU ARE COMING by Monday, February 16th so we can do the necessary planning. 

Very important:  If you do not have a machine and want to come to the workshop you must let me know ASAP because there are only two available faceting machines, and instructors are limited.

Parking is in the gravel lot to the West side of the building.  You will enter the meeting room from the parking lot. You will be able to dump the wastewater in the dirt past the North end of the parking lot. There is a kitchen type setup where you will be able to get water.

Directions to the Placitas Community Library:  Go North on I-25 to exit 242.  Exit and go East 4.3 miles and you will see a Green and White sign pointing to the library.

To RSVP or if you have questions, call or email George. If you are not a member and are interested in attending, please use the Contact form to reach us.

Our Christmas party will be on December 13, starting 5:30pm. The party will be held at O’Niell’s, 3301 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque.

Please bring a gift or two for a white elephant gift exchange.

Food and drinks are available for purchase, “pay as you go,” and we will have most of the regular menu to choose from for our orders.

Please text or email George if you are planning to attend.