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01/1988 Senior News FRIDLEY SENIOR NEWS " Coming Together " CENTERy'O9 CITYOF (612) 571-1304 FRIDLEY JANUARY MONTHLY CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT Cribbage - a game born many years ago, seems to fascinate many card players Clubs have been formed over nearly all the world and thousands of tourna- ments have been held, Fridley's Senior Center will host a monthly tourna- ment starting on Tuesday, January 26, The tournament will begin at 1 ; 15 p,m, and will be held on the fourth tuesday of each following month. Full particulars will be on sign-up sheets which will be available at the Fridley Senior Center shortly after the new year begins . Open to all seniors, A CHORE REPORT - PAUL JOHNSON The Fridley Senior Center through its Chore Coordination project can help you with various household chores/maintainence to enable you to live independently in your house or apartment,. The subcontractors provide services at a reasonable rate that persons may not be able to perform themselves due to physical or mental limitations. Assistance is available for seasonal outdoor work, indoor house cleaning, minor home repair, and snow shovelinThis time of year, snow shoveling is one of the main services we can provide. If you feel that you will be needing help for snow removal, please call NOW and we will assign a Chore Services Worker who will automatically shove your pro pertyr if the snow exceeds 2 inches , If you are interested in having snow shoveling or other chores done, Alease call the- 00Chore Services Coordinator, PaulJohmson, at 571-1304 on onday-Thursday Friday between 1 . 00 p,m, and p, . NEWS FROM SOUTH ST, PAUL Fridley-TM ix Members of our Board of;Directors including spouses, visited the Fridley Senior Center on Friday, November 6. What they saw was astounding a Chamber Orchestra of 35 to 40 people practicing for their next concert. There was a tour of the program and they saw ceramics, craft classes, wood carving, quilting, and a project called "Round-to-it": if they can't complete a project at home, they are inspired tocomplete it with friends at the Center, and a "graduation"button is awarded when the project is completed. The leadership is basically from the seniors themselves who decide hat they want to do, and their efforts are facilitated by their director. Because of the leadership by the participants themselves, Fridley has a high -quality program that -attracts people, Their funds come from the .Lions Club, the city, donatarensaidebyrthesmembersiofather�lasses bheynteach, and the instructors p It was an inspirational visit to see the groups organized and led by participants, - -- ---------- NEW YEARS RESOLUTION; EAT HEALTHIER?? The Arthritis Education and Support group is continuing to grow in numbers and active participation of its members, We are finding warm encourage- ment from each other and becoming well informed by our outside speakers. The education schedule has had to change slightly only because of speakers available time. On Wednesday, January 20, we will be privileged-to have two speakers , A registered dietician from Unity Hospital and Dr. Lori Robbins, a chiropractor with a special interest. in nutrition will both present to us . The issue of how to manage a. .healthful diet is becoming more and more of a question for us consumers . The debate continues between what has traditionally been "a well-balanced diet" and what we hear about foods that "cure arthritis" or are toxic + make our symptoms worse. Please come with your list of questions on January 20 to what I 'm sure will be a lively debate about the use of something we all must have every day: food. Apologies are extended because of the change of schedule. But really, who wanted to be told before Christmas that we shouldn't eat chocolate ? , Remember that friends and family are welcome at the educational sessions on the third Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. The support group meets on the first Wednesdays at 10:00 a,m, The groups are free to charge to the participants. For transportation call the Senior Center at 571-1304, For more information call Terry at the Center or at 572-2434, FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS The Friendly Fridley Folks bid a Lucille Zander will be the new vice special thanks to Corrine Prindle, president, Vivian Ellenwood consent- the outgoing Club president, ed to remain as club secretary and Last year when the senior club Vivian Baker will be the clubs new experienced a vexing deadlock in treasurer. The Friendly Fridley their attempts to complete a Folks thank the past year,-'s , officers candidate slate, Corrine stepped for a Job well done and greet the new in and graciously offered to .take officers with renewed confidence and over the presidential duties, faith. Calling upon her past -experience in the teaching field, Corrine artfully instilled confidence in club members who followed in accepting other official positions . GOLDEN LIONS Corrine's uncluttered manner as president seem to bring new life to The first Golden Lions, an entit of the club and officers who functioned the Fridley Senior Center, had t�ieir so well this past year. first Christmas lunch together on Wednesday, December 2 at Leon's Along with the clubs' sincere thanks Supper Club, The Golden Lions, to Corrine it also acknowledges the initially formed this past summer, good work of Marqaurite Gilbert who invited their wives and other guests as vice president headed the enter- to share in their first Christmas tainment committee, and to Vivian gathering. Of the 23 members, 20 Ellenwood who managed the secretary members attended the lunch as well Job superbly, A special thanks to as 20 guests enJoyed the fine meal . Bernice Briesemeister who served Another new member met fellow Lions two years as club treasurer. For on this festive day, The first the coming year Margaurite Gilbert Golden Lions plan to make this an will rove up to president and annual affair, along with other social gatherings during the year, - - QUILTING CLASS - BITS & PIECING Straight line and applique tech- niques will be taught in this Popular hand quilting class . Students will have a number of patterns to choose from. If you missed out on our fall class here's your chance to catch up; When: Wednesdays Jan, 13-Mar.2 HEARING THROUGH OLDER EARS 9: 00 - 11 :00 a.m. Cost: $15.00 Hearing problems and the difficulties Location: Fridley Senior Center that result are common among older adults . Yet hearing and the aging process are little understood by the people most affected -- seniors V.F.W. BREAKFAST and their families . Sessions will provide information about hearing To anyone who considers breakfast and how it affects our communication, as their main meal should have been They will include simple, low cyst, to the one put on by Fridley V.F,W, tips to improve communication, Post 363 on Sunday, December 6. coping strategies, a chance to try The days culinary opener included, out different types of assistive scrambled eggs, ham and sausage, equipment and a guide to hearing two kinds of potatoes, rolls, resources in the community. NO bisquits and gravy, fruit, pancakes, PRODUCTS WILL BE SOLD OR RECOMMENDED , coffee,juice, and very special Series presented by the MN Foundation attention, Can you imagine all this for Better hearing and Speech, for under four dollars , Olga Krochalk of the Post 363 Auxiliary When: Fridays, Jan, 8-Feb, 12 says they hope to make this an annual 10: 30 - 11 :30 am, 6 Sessions affair in connection with their craft Where: Fridley Senior Center sales days usually held the first part of December, Cost : No charge to participant ALLEY CATS Eating for the 80's Fridley's own kitchen band, The Educational course on good nutrition Alley Cats, favored the Friendly for older adults , Discussion topics Fridley Folks with another of their include reducing -fat in your diet, really entertaining performances at nutrition labels, smart shopping the club's December 1 meeting. The and meal planning, eating out-- Alley Cats not only work together restaurants and fast food, cholesterol as a unit but have many good single and the heart, building a balanced performers . In their short one diet. Class instructor is a reg- year of existence they have played istered dietician technician. at many places around this area and all of the Cats seem to enjoy what When: Wednesdays,, Jan 13-Feb, 17 they' re doing, It's certain that 10:30 - 11 :30 a.m. the Friendly Fridley Folks will be Location: Fridley Senior Center looking forward to a return perform- Cost: X15,00 ance of the active "Alley Cats" , As I watched all of the Lions and Lionesses who were serving the seniors, there was wonder of how they could do such a wonderful Job and probably none or few of them with any previous waiter/waitress experience, to be faced with such a tremendous task would be scary, but they all tackled their Job and carried it off in rare excellence, I don t think a lot of the seniors really realize what a good and great thing was done for them. Why do they do it? They will never tell, we can only come to our own conclusions . Perhaps because they enjoy seeing others have a good time, or maybe they saw the need of people who are older or less fortunate than they are, There could be many reasons but the one probably uppermost is their willingness to share their good fortune with others , There is no greater thought than that . In concluding, I wonder how many seniors have ever sent a card of thanks to the Lions to let them know-how much their compassion and thoughtfulness to the seniors is appreciated. THE WINTER BLAHS OR AHS Do you continue to pay high utility costs and dread the thought of winter year after year? Here are a few HAPPY NEW YEAR 1988 ideas that will help you feel a little more comfortable during those cold winter months. Check all your doors and windows to see if the caulking or weather stripping is missing or broken. It is possible to save 15% of your heating bill, ` depending on if and how much caulking and weather stripping is replaced. � C - — l Insulate your hot water heater and your hot water pipes. Make sure you don't block any air vents. This 1 money saving idea usually pays for itself the first RDEKAT ,mE year- Another eaAnother thing many people forget to do is change TOWAKD JOHNSON their furnace filters. This should be done at least monthly to help the furnace operate more efficiently. BY RON CLARK AND SAM BOBRICK The largest savings to any_homeowner in_todav,s All's fair in love, right?That's the question asked in this madcap rising energy costs is in having your home properly romp about a love triangle at a Howard Johnson motel. First, the insulated. The recommended R-value (the resistance wife and the lover attempt to "do in" the husband. Then the to the passage of heat) is R-19 for exterior walls and husband and the wife try to "bump off" the lover. And finally, the lover and the husband decide it's"curtains"for the wife.Of course, R-44 for ceilings and attics. The higher the R-value, they never succeed and what you are left with is pure fun! the more effective the insulation. Many of the above "Murderously entertaining." ideas can be done by the homeowner, if he or she is fairly handy. If you decide to use an outside Thursday, January 21 contractor, be sure you use a reputable firm. You can contact your local Better Business Bureau for a listing Depart Fridley Senior Center : 9 : 3 0 a m of reliable contractors in your area Return Fridley Senior Center : 5 : 30pm For other everyday energy saving ideas, contact your Cost: $3 0. o o includes theater , lunch local utility companies. They have brochures and and transportation. suggestions on how to conserve energy. LIONS CHRISTMAS DINNER It's a bird, it's a plane, - it's superman -- no, it's The Fridley Lions , Once again the Fridley Lions Club and their companion Lioness Club have surpassed in reality the deeds in imagery of televisions favorite visitor from another world, As we come away from this wonderful time that these two Fridley clubs Provided for the seniors, I couldn't help but wonder How do they do it and why do they do this highly commendable thing for so many people, Not a great deal of thought is necessary to recognize that this great dinner and all of the associative concern did not Just happen or come into being by Itself. To make an event such as this happen takes many hours of planning, many hours of work, none of which could be done by people who were not dedicated to a cause, In the sixteen years that the Fridley Lions and Lionesses have been providing this special day for the seniors, they have not faltered once; not even once. And every year these people of the Lions and Lionesses have strived to make each year better than the last one: and they succeed, This year was a big change in location; for thepast fifteen years the Lions Dinner was traditionally held at Sandees . With more and more seniors wanting to attend this gala event, space became a factor in the probable continuance of this great day. Demonstrating their earnest concern and consideration for the seniors the Lions made new plans each year that made It possible for them to manage yet another year. By changing to the Sunshine Place nearly one hundred more seniors were able to enjoy the Lions Dinner than could attend last year, For the first dinner sixty-two seniors were guests; this year nearlyfive hundred seniors met in two sessions and enjoyed a wonderful tabe treat and some very fine entertain- ment, The day began with Bob Cook, the Lions Proverbial master of ceremonies introducing Lion members who were instrumental in planning this eagerly awaited event, Immediately following Bob's announcements, The Chamber Singers from Fridley High School favored their listeners with a round of well sung Christmas carols, Then came the meal, always superb and nicely Presented along with wine. As soon as the dinner was finished the tables were cleared and Bob introduced Bob Payton, singer, banloist, harmonica player and story teller. Payton was great for the seniors, singing songs of the real old days (how enJo able again after being hidden so long) . Payton's time seemed all together too short, Right after Santa's visit and his round of greetings the drawings for prizes began with many lucky seniors winning some nice prizes and getting Christmas smacks (kisses) . The day ended with a thanks to us for coming and a round of applause from the seniors to their hosts and hostesses , How do they do it? With lots and lots of work and real dedication, All of the Lions and Lionesses devote many hours of their time and to many their time is quite valuable. Some have businesses of their own, which calls for forfeiture of opportunity that they trade for this time to be of service to their club. Other members have positions that require concessions when they take time off to be present when their club needs them. The ladies of the Lionesses, as home makers and professional women generally do, always have many things they could be doing but they too, give their time to this day for the seniors , Physical fitness important throughout lifetime "When a person turns 60 or 70 or 80, our •increase in resting pulse society sends out messages that he or she is •increased problems with digestive processes/ getting 'old: These messages imply that a constipation person should slow down, be more careful and At all ages, there are numerous benefits of act their age. in reality, people's health age has involvement in a consistent exercise program, much more to do with healthy living than how benefits that would positively affect many of the old they are:' concerns listed above. Joint flexibility can be GROWING YOUNGER HANDBOOK maximized through stretching and range-of- motion exercises. Strengthening exercises Many of the physical changes accompanying promote lean muscle mass, and minimize aging are thought to be "normal:' when in fact, increased body fat. Weight-bearing exercise has research supports that many of these conditions been shown to have a positive correlation with can be altered through healthy lifestyle increased bone mass, ultimately minimizing the behaviors including physical fitness. When a risk of osteoporosis and related bone fractures. young or middle-aged adult becomes "out of Regardless of age, aerobic exercise increases the shape:' it is considered their "fault" and they metabolism for as long as six hours following are encouraged to assume responsibility in exercise, ultimately playing a significant role in adopting new, healthy, lifestyle behaviors that weight control and reduced body fat. Aerobic improve their physical fitness. Yet, when an exercise also improves vital lung capacity and older person experiences similar physical overall endurance. changes, it is assumed to be a normal part of Older adults have much to gain through the aging process. Throughout life, efforts must adopting a wellness lifestyle. Exercise is only one be made to maintain health and physical fitness. component of wellness, yet its benefits are Changes typically associated with "normal" widespread, touching upon the psychological, aging include the following: social and physical aspects of the individual. •decreased endurance and vital lung capacity Prolonged independence and improved quality •decreased joint flexibility and increased joint of life are valuable outcomes to be achieved stiffness/pain through maintaining physical fitness throughout •weight gain, decreased lean muscle mass and the lifespan. increased body fat •high blood pressure Taken .from the "Reflections" publication of Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota. COMING IN JANUARY CHANGE YOUR WEIGHS Weight Reduction program for seniors Low-ImpaCt AEROBICS FOR SENIORS An active exercise and walking program EATING FOR THE EIGHTIES A nutrition class for older adults Contact the Senior Center for more details, times and cost , Classes will begin by mid-January. Sponsored by Class Action Fitness and the Fridley Senior Center. WHAT ? What did you soy ? WHAT ? I can hear, but I can't understand wfiot you say! WHAT ? There's so much noise in the background .1 U Ofi, (lever mind ! Sound familiar? Fin six free sessions KSJN 1330 AM TO BROADCAST SUCCESSFUL AGING SERIES The reflections of many of our country's most dynamic seniors are shared in two consecutive radio series entitled "I 'm Too Busy To Talk Now," to be broadcast on KSJN 1330 AM beginning 6 :30 p.m. Jan. 3, 1988. The 26-part series of half-hour sound portraits will run through June 26, 1988 and will be repeated in its entirety, July 3 through Dec. 25, 1988. The series will show these models of successful aging, sharing their creative, fresh outlook and spirited optimism. "This is a wise and worldly group of unique individuals, " notes producer Connie Goldman, "and what they teach us may increase our knowledge of the active creative life and how it sustains and renews. " • GROWING YOUNGER GRADUATES, WE "KNEAD" YOU. . . To be part of the first Growing Younger refresher session, Tuesday, January 19 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. The guest speaker is Sister Rosalind Gefre speaking on the benefits of therapeutic touch. The program will include laughter, massage demonstrations, innovative exercises, a wellness update, the magic elixir and a door prize. The location is Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1900 NW 7 St., New Brighton. If you need transportation, call a Growing Younger Graduate in your ,neighborhood. This program is for graduates of the program only and you are asked to bring your graduation cards with you. A donation of $1.50 is suggested. For more information, call Diane Bjorkman or Paula Shepperd at 631-6104. � I TOASTMASTERS ADDS POWER TOYOUR SPEAKING AND TURNS �. FEAR INTO SUCCESS! r Became a more successful managerl No matter what busl- r em you're In.you need to communicate.Your success as a manager depends on hc►w well you can mpress yourself. Toastmasters gives you the toots you need to become an effective speaker. Toastmasters improves your performance in: !� • Business meetings • Professional seminars ,,�. • Presentations • Telephone conversations l • Interviews • Problem-solving situations ,► `� v • Training programs • Brainstorming sessions Manage a more success:;ii team—Toastmasters is the perfect training grouna iv j ur employees ix�ii i ilve - rif-------- --- — _ _ ___ ciency only effective communications can produce. The Senior Center Enroll now in a special Speechcraft would like to form a program to be presented by: a Speaker ' s Bureau- If you are interested call Connie, 571-1304 . t CITY OF FRIDLEY BULK RATE PARKS& RECREATION DEPARTMENT 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N. E. U. S. POSTAGE FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 PAID MINNEAPOLIS, IVIN Permit No.2886 I �i i r