04/1987 Senior News ® FRIDLEY SENIOR NEWS
Coming Together " CENTER
CITYOF (612) 571-1304
FRIDLEY
SENIOR ROVERS
"The nicest thing about the pum i a e WITH WARM WEATHER APPROACHING
of Spxing is that .sooneA on tatetc OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ARE APPEAL I NG .
she'tt have to keep it." JOIN US FAR OUR SPRING WALKING
- Manfi Bettaitce CLUB. PACE IS GEARED TO THE
PARTICIPANTS. MILEAGE CAN BE USED
TOWARD THE RAMBLERS WALKING CLUB
GOALS . ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING IS
A THOUSAND THANKS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 23,
10:00 A.M. AT THE SENIOR CENTER.
THE SENIOR CENTER H A S BEEN VERY "Aptit t ptcepauz he& green t,%a.j jd e
FORTUNATE IN THE LAST MONTH BECAUSE tight and the wotrtd t i.nk,6 GC!"
OF THE GENEROSITY OF MANY PEOPLE .
SPECIAL THANKS T0:
- Cbv tophetc Montey
-ALL THE VOLUNTEERS HELPING TO MAKE BEFRIENDERS TRAINING
OPERATIONS AT THE CENTER SO SMOOTH
AND ASSISTING IN OUR TREMENDOUS A BEFRIENDER IS AN INDIVIDUAL, 55
GROWTH. OR OLDER, WITH A WEALTH OF SKILLS :
-THE FRIDLEY LIONS CLUB FOR THEIR LIFE ' S EXPERIENCES AND CARING THAT
ASSISTANCE WITH O U R M N D O T CAN BE SHARED WITH OTHERS WHO ARE
TRANSPORTATION GRANT AND THEIR $300 HAVING PROBLEMS COPING WITH THEMANY KINDS OF LOSSES THAT CAN OCCUR
DONATION TO COVER PUBLICITY COSTS. LATER IN LIFE . IN THIS INTENSIVE
-THE FRIDLEY LIONESSES FOR THE TRAINING COURSE DEVELOPED THROUGH
GENEROUS DONATION OF A NEW VCR. T H E PEER COUNSELING TRAINING
-THE FRIDLEY VFW POST 363 FOR PROJECT AT THE UNI V . OF MN . , THE
OFFERING THE CENTER THE USE OF PEER COUNSELORS LEARN SENSITIVITY.
THEIR HALL FOR OUR ST. PATRICK ' S ENHANCE AND LEARN LISTENING SKILLS,
DAY DANCE. REFERRAL SKILLS AND GAIN AN
UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY
-THE FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS FOR RESOURCES. THEREFORE BEFRIENDERS
THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH THE ST . LEARN TO HELP OLDER ADULTS TO HELP
PATRICK' S DAY DANCE. THEMSELVES THROUGH EFFECTIVE
-SUE & BRUCE JOHNSON FOR DONATING A NON-JUDGEMENTAL LISTENING TRAINING
STETHESCOPE FOR BLOOD PRESSURE IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAYS 1 : 00 -
TESTING. 4.00 P.M. , APRIL 23 - JUNE 11TH AT
THE FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER .
-UNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION APPLICANTS MUST CONTACT RUTH SMITH,
FOR THE GIFT OF A MERCURY BLOOD 571- 5600 OR CONN I E THOMPSON
PRESSURE KIT WITH STETHESCOPE . 571-1304 BY APRIL 9TH.
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HMO'S
THE HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR APRIL WILL BE PRESENTATIONS FROM SEVERAL
HMO PROVIDERS . WE HAVE SELECTED SHARE, PHP, GROUP HEALTH, MED CENTER,
SENIOR HEALTH PLAN AND HMO MINNESOTA. THEY WILL EACH GIVE A FIVE MINUTE
PRESENTATION ON THE SERVICES OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PROVIDERS . HANDOUT
INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AND YOU MAY ASK QUESTIONS FOLLOWING THE
TALKS.
IF YOU ARE PRESENTLY LOOKING FOR THE "RIGHT° HMO FOR M, THIS IS AN
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR WHAT IS AVAILABLE AND MAY HELP YOU MAKE A
DECISION.
DUE TO THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS MANY SPEAKERS, WE CAN ONLY OFFER THIS AT
TWO CENTERS.
APR. 9TH BLAINE SENIOR CENTER 12:30
APR. 28TH FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER 12:30
HORE SERVICES
STIMULATING WATER ACTIVITY THE CHORE COORDINATION- PROJECT IS
FOR SENIORS AT JOHANNA SHORES RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING ,
MONITORING AND COORDINATING THE
T H E SENIOR T R A N S P O R T A T I ON PROVISION OF CHORE/HOME MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM/FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER WILL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS
BE PROVIDING RIDES TO JOHANNA ( OVER 60) AND DISABLED PERSONS
SHORES FOR THEIR THERAPEUTIC ( UNDER 60) . THE SUBCONTRACTS
AQUATIC PROGRAM ON THURSDAYS PROVIDE CHORE/HOME MAINTENANCE
BEGINNING MARCH 19. PARTICIPANTS TASKS THAT PERSONS. DUE TO PHYSICAL
WILL BE PICKED UP AT THEIR HOME ( IF OR MENTAL LIMITATIONS , ARE UNABLE
NECESSARY), AT VILLAGE GREEN OR AT TO PERFORM THEMSELVES , THUS
THE SENIOR CENTER AT 7:30 A. M. AND ENABLING PERSONS TO CONTINUE , TO
RETURN BY 10 : 30 A . M . COST LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN
INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION IS HOMES. ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR
$4.50/TRIP. SEASONAL OUTDOOR WORK, INDOOR HEAVY
CLEANING, MINOR HOME REPAIR AND
PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF THERAPEUTIC MODIFICATION, YARDWORK AND SNOW
AQUATICS INCLUDE : REMOVAL , AND ROUTINE INDOOR
HOUSEKEEPING. THIS IS A REFERRAL
- STRENGTHENING WEAKENED MUSCLES SERVICE-CONNECTING WORKERS WIT H
- MAINTAINING MUSCLE TONE AND JOINT CLIENTS. WORKERS ARE PAID DIRECTLY
FLEXIBILITY BY THE CLIENT WITH SOME SUBSIDY
- EASING THE PAIN OF ARTHRITIS MONEY AVAILABLE. FOR MORE DETAILS,
- STIMULATING RESPIRATORY AND CALL 571-6418.
CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS GONE FISHIN'
- IMPROVING BALANCING SKILLS
- POOL TEMPERATURE IS KEPT AT 90 F. A CHANCE TO SWAP FISH STORIES AND
- PHYSICIAN PERMISSION IS REQUIRED DISCUSS FISHOLOGY -- LIKE FISH ONLY
BITE ON FRIDAYS ! GROUP WILL PLAN
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ALSO CHECK INTO OUTINGS AND SHORE LUNCHES . ENJOY
INSURANCE COVERAGE TO COVER PROGRAM THE FISHING SEASON EVEN MORE THIS
COSTS . FOR MORE INFORMATION .- YEAR! FIRST MEETING OF THE SEASON
CONTACT CONNIE - 571-1304 AT THE- WILL BE FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH, 10 :00
SENIOR CENTER. A.M. IN THE SENIOR CENTER.
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SENIOR TRANSPORT
J TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO THE
FRIDLEY SENIOR DINING SITE. ANYONE
WISHING TO RIDE THE BUS TO DINING
- ' MUST NOTIFY CONNIE TWO WORKING DAYS
IN ADVANCE . CALLS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO 571 - 1304 , MONDAY
SENIOR OUTING _` THROUGH FRIDAY, BETWEEN 8 :30 A. M.
AND 10 : 00 A . M . A FIFTY CENT
THEATER 65 PRESENTS. . . ROUND-TRIP FARE WILL BE CHARGED .
"TWO BY Two" � SENIOR NEWSLETTER
A DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL ABOUT NOAH & ! A NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE EACH
HIS FEUDING FAMILY -- WHO STRUGGLE MONTH THROUGH THE RECREATION
WITH GOD, THE ARK AND SURVIVING THE DEPARTMENT LISTING SERVICES
GREAT FLOOD. ORIGINALLY PRESENTED AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY ,
IN NEW YORK WITH DANNY KAYE AS CLASSES , TRIPS AND INFORMATION
NOAH. ONE OF NOAH ' S REMARKS , AT VALUABLE TO SENIOR CITIZENS . IF
AGE 600, TO HIS SON IS "YOU ' RE 105 YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE
YEARS OLD -- ACT YOUR AGE ! AS FOR ; MAILING LIST CALL 571-1304.
ME, I FEEL LIKE I 'M 90 AGAIN!
COME SEE THE RECENTLY RESTORED
WORLD THEATER AND ENJOY THE FIRST SENIOR SHOPPING
OFFICIAL, WELL SEASONED" , SEASON
OF THEATER 65, A PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO
THEATER FOR " CHRONICALLY HOLIDAY WAREHOUSE EACH WEDNESDAY
ADVANTAGED" PERFORMERS IN THEIR AFTERNOON OF THE MONTH AND TO
PRIME . :TARGET THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE
MONTH. THE BUS WILL LEAVE THE
DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 SENIOR CENTER AT 12 : 30 P . M . ON
TIME: 11 : 15 - DEPART SR CENTER TARGET DAYS AND HOME PICK-UP WILL
5:00 - RETURN SR. CENTER BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 1 :00.
COST: $20.00 ( INCLUDES LUNCH AT THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF THE
ST. PAUL HOTEL, THEATER LIONS CLUB, THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR
& TRANSPORTATION) THIS PROGRAM . F O R A BUS
RESERVATION, CALL 571-1304.
NOTE: THERE WILL ALSO BE A VILLAGE IN ADDITION, THE SENIOR SHOPPING
GREEN PICK-UP. PROGRAM GOES TO NORTHTOWN & BOB ' S
PRODUCE ON THE 1ST THURSDAY OF EACH
MONTH. THE BUS WILL LEAVE THE
MQILTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS SENIOR CENTER AT 12 : 30 P . M .
SHOPPING AT NORTHTOWN WILL BE FROM
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS ARE APPROXIMATELY 1 : 00 - 3 : 00 P . M .
OFFERED AT THE FR I DLEY SENIOR ENDING THE TRIP WITH. BOB ' S PRODUCE
CENTER, ROOM 10, 6085 7TH STREET. & SPECIALS FOR SENIORS !
THE APRIL SCHEDULE IS : -
TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH. . 11 :30-12:00 SENIOR SERVICE$ PHONE NUN�iERS
NOON SR. PROGRAM/CENTER. . . . . . . . .571-1304
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH . . 12 :30- 1 : 15
P.M. SR. TRANSPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . .571-1304
REMEMBER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE HAS NO CHORE SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . .571-6418
SYMPTOMS TO WARN OF ITS PRESENCE . SR. DINING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .571-6085
REGULAR CHECK-UPS ARE NECESSARY FOR CAP/OUTREACH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .784-2443
DETECTION. BEFRIENDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .571-5600
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES
NEEDLEWORK ASTER CROSS GARAQE/CR FT/BAKE S LF
AN INTRODUCTION TO CUTWORK THE FRIDLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ,
EMBROIDERY AND CROSS-STITCH IN THIS FRIDLEY SENIOR CRAFTERS AND THE
HOLIDAY MOTIF. SENIOR CENTER ARE CO-SPONSORING A
WHEN: MONDAY, APR. 6 GALA SALES EVENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL
9 A.M. - 11 :45 A.M. 25TH AT THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER CENTER. F O R DETAILS , C A L L
COST: $5.00 571-1304.
( INCLUDES MATERIALS) ABOUND TUIT
COUNTRY RAC RUG HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU THOUGHT
MAKE A COTTON RAG RUG USING " I ' LL FINISH THAT PROJECT WHEN I
NEEDLEPOINT TECHNIQUES , CLASS GET AROUND TO IT, �� OR MAYBE " I ' D
PARTICIPANTS CAN MAKE UP THEIR OWN LOVE TO FINISH THAT PROJECT I
DESIGN OR USE COUNTRY MOTIF STARTED IN CLASS, BUT I NEED SOME
PATTERNS IN CLASS. HELP. " WELL HERE ' S YOUR CHANCE !
WHEN: WEDS. , APR. 22 TERRY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU
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FINISH OR START ANY PROJECT. BRING
A.M. 10:30 A.M. YOUR KNITTING ,
CROCHETING .-
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER STITCHING, QUILTING, OR ANY OTHER
COST: $5.00 HANDCRAFT AND JOIN THE GROUP .
FINISH A PROJECT AND RECEIVE AN
COUNTED CROSS STITCH AROUND TuIT AWARD.
LEARN LITTLE TRICKS AND TIPS TO WEDNESDAYS, BEGINNING MARCH 11
MAKE YOUR STITCHING EASIER. QUICK 10:00 A.M. - 11 :30 A.M.
AND EASY TO DO . COME AND GET AN FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER
INTRODUCTION TO THIS POPULAR CRAFT, SENIORS AND COMPUTERS
WHEN: WEDS. , APR. 8TH
9 A.M. - 10 A.M. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TECHNOLOGY
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER OF COMPUTERS . A FUN YET
COST: $1 .50 EDUCATIONAL APPROACH TO BREAK DOWN
THE MYTHS AND MYSTERY. JOIN YOUR
HARDANCER COURSE - GRANDKIDS IN THE COMPUTER AGE AND
SHARE THE FUN , TRANSPORTATION IS
STITCH A DELICATE DOILY USING POSSIBLE FOR THIS EVENING CLASS .
NORWEG I ON CUTWORK TECHNIQUES . WHEN; WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 15 22
MATERIALS INCLUDED IN CLASS FEE.
WHEN: MONDAYS, APRIL 27 THROUGH TIME: 6;30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
JUNE 8 COST: $10 ( INCLUDES A FLOPPY DISK)
TIME: 9:30 - 11 :30 A.M.
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER WHERE; FRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
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COST: $16<P50 KN I TT I NO/CROCHETING
MOTHER'S DAY HEA13T KNITTING OLEARN
TTINGOR CROCHETING, OR TO BRUSH_
TOUCH THE HEART OF A MOM THIS UP ON SKILLS THAT YOU HAVEN ' T USED
MOTHER ' S DAY WITH THIS UNIQUE FOR AWHILE ,
HARDANGER/CROSS-STITCH DESIGN. WHEN: FRIDAYS, 9:30-11 :30 A.M.
WHEN: THURSDAYS, APR. 30 & MAY 7 BEGINNINGAPR. 24 FOR
TIME: 9:30 - 11 :45 A.M. 6 WEEKS
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER WHERE; SENIOR CENTER
COST: $8.00 COST: $7.50
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CERAMICS CLASS MEETS ON MONDAYS AT
EDU0 A.M. I N T H E COMMUNITY
MOTHER 'S DAY, MAY 10, 1987
CATION CENTER RM . 23 . THE 2:00 P.M.
SENIOR CENTER IS ALSO EXPLORING THEIDS CRYSTAL COURT
POSSIBILITY OF AN EVENING CLASS . DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CERAMICS.
DAY OR EVENING HOURS , PLEASE THIS FREE AND ONE-TIME ONLY PUBLIC
CONTACT CONNIE 571-1304. PERFORMANCE PAGEANT WILL FEATURE
560 MINNESOTA WOMEN OVER 65 YEARS
LUNCH BUNCH OF AGE, OF ALL RACES, CULTURES AND
ABILITIES. THE CRYSTAI QUILT HAS
TRY A CREATIVE LUNCH BREAK ! BRING BEEN CONCEIVED TO CELEBRATE AND
A SACK LUNCH AND JOIN THE LUNCH MAKE VISIBLE THE ABILITIES, TALENTS
BUNCH FOR A CRAFT PROJECT ON THE AND CONTRIBUTION OF OLDER WOMEN.
j FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH .
PROJECTS WILL TAKE 20-30 MINUTES TO
' COMPLETE . ACTIVITY IS ON -GOING
FROM 11 :00 A.M. -1 :00 P.M. JOIN US COOKING FOR ONE OR TWp
EARLY, LATE OR AT HIGH NOON. GREAT
BAZAAR AND GIFT IDEAS . NO PREVIOUS RECIPES, SHOPPING TIPS, ADVICE FOR
ARTS AND CRAFT EXPERIENCE SPECIAL DIETARY PROBLEMS WILL BE
NECESSARY! GIVEN ,1 AND WE WILL EAT WHAT WE
WHEN: MAY 7, JUNE 4 COOK ! . . SPECIAL APPEAL FOR MEN .
LOCATION: FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER WOMEN AND COUPLES WELCOME. LESSONS
COST: DEPENDS ON CRAFT INCLUDE MUFFIN-TIN C-OOKERY, ST-I-RFRY
(APPROX. $5.00) MEALS , CH I L I AND SOUPS , AND
QUICK-EASY MEALS .
ALLEY-CES KITCHEN BAND WHEN: THURSDAYS, APRIL 16,23,30
PLAY A KAZOO, DANCETHEHULA, SING AND MAY 7TH
A LITTLEDITTY . WHATEVER YOUR TIME: 4:00 - 5:30 P.M.
TALENT OR', INTEREST WE ' LL FIND A WHERE: SENIOR CENTER
PLACE FOR You! A WONDERFUL OUTLET COST: $15 INCLUDES FOOD COSTS
FOR THE SULLIES , AND JUST PLAIN ,
FUN. JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY AT ,
1 :00 P.M. 11 N THE COMMUN I TY '
EDUCATION CENTER LIBRARY.
SALE SALE SALE
SENIOR W IK FRIDLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY GARAGE
SALE , FRIDLEY SENIOR CRAFTER ' S
LAST JANUARY A TELEPHONE CRAFT SALE , AND FRIDLEY SENIOR
CONVERSATION WITH A LONG TIME CENTER BAKE SALE. . .
FRIDLEY RESIDENT LED TO THE START
OF A NEW PROGRAM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL ALL ROLLED
- SENIORS W.A. L. K. (WALK AROUND , INTO ONE
LOOK AT KIDS) WAS STARTED SO SENIOR
CITIZENS COULD COME INSIDE THE HIGH MAJOR EVENT
SCHOOL FOR THEIR DAILY WALK, RATHER
THAN FIGHT THE COLD OF WINTER . WHEN: APRIL 25, 1987
EVER SINCE THE REQUEST WAS MADE WE TIME: 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
HAVE HAD TERRIFIC WEATHER, BUT IF
THE COLDER WEATHER RETURNS AND WHERE: COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER SENIORS WANT TO WALK IN THE 6085 7TH ST. NE
EVENINGS, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, CALL COME FIND A BARGAIN, A GIFT, OR A
THE PRINCIPAL ' S SECRETARY , FRAN -'ITREAT WHILE SUPPORTING THESE FINE
AHO, FOR DIRECTIONS . LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS .
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CHORE SERVICES
THE CHORE SERVICE PROJECT PROVIDES NON-EMERGENCY HOME MAINTENANCE TASKS
THAT SENIORS ARE UNABLE TO PERFORM THEMSELVES , THUS ENABLING PERSONS TO
CONTINUE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES . THESE TASKS ARE
NORMALLY COMPLETED WITHIN A WEEK AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES :
A. SEASONAL OUTDOOR WORK (ONE-TIME JOBS ) ; CLEAN AND CHANGE STORM
WINDOWS, RAKE LEAVES, CLEAN GUTTERS, TRIM SHRUBS, ETC.
B. INDOOR HEAVY CLEANING ( ONE-TIME JOBS ) ; WASH WALLS , CLEAN
BASEMENTS, HELP PACK AND MOVE, SPRING CLEANING, SPECIAL CLEANING
OF UNHEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS, ETC.
C. MINOR HOME REPAIR AND MoDIFICATION (ONE-TIME JOBS) ; REPAIR BROKEN
WINDOWS , LEAKY FAUCETS OR UNSAFE PORCH STEPS , PERFORM MINOR
ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY, OR PLUMBING JOBS, INSTALL LOCKS OR HOME
SECURITY DEVICES , DO MINOR WEATHERIZATION TASKS AND INTERIOR
PAINTING, ETC.
D. YARDWORK AND SNOW REMOVAL (ON-GOING) ; LAWNMOWING, TRIMMING WEEDS,
SNOW REMOVAL.
E. ROUTINE INDOOR HOUSEKEEPING (ON-GOING ) ; VACUME, CLEAN FLOORS .-
KITCHEN,
LOORS ,KITCHEN, BATHROOM, LAUNDRY, FOOD SHOPPING . NO FOOD PREPARATION,
PERSONAL CARE OR MOBILITY ASSISTANCE .
THESE TASKS ARE DONE BY VOLUNTEERS OR FOR MODERATE RATES (BETWEEN $4 - $6
PER HOUR) . THE WORKERS ARE PAID DIRECTLY BY THE CLIENT. THERE IS SUBSIDY
MONEY AVAILABLE FOR CLIENTS NOT ABLE TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT.
THE FRIDLEY SITE SERVES FRIDLEY, COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND HILLTOP.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BESSIE KENNEY
FRIDLEY CHORE SERVICE COORDINATOR
6085 - 7TH STREET NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
PHONE: 571-6418 (BETWEEN 8:30 AM & 4:30 PM)
SENIOR GOLF LEAGUE
THE ANNUAL SPRING MEETING OF THE SENIOR GOLF LEAGUE WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY,
APRIL 6 AT THE SENIOR CENTER IN THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER . THE
MEETING WILL START AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE LIBRARY. FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS
WE HAVE HAD A GOOD ATTENDANCE AND IT IS HOPED THAT THIS WILL CONTINUE
BECAUSE THIS MEETING PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH THEIR BEST CHANCE TO DISCUSS NEW
IDEAS . THE LEAGUE HAS GROWN FROM ITS 22 ORIGINAL MEMBERS IN 1981 TO LAST
YEAR 'S ( 1986) ROSTER OF ABOUT 90 MEMBERS, WHICH, OF COURSE, NECESSITATED
SEVERAL CHANGES . IT IS THE MANAGEMENTS INTENT TO ACCOMODATE AS MANY
GOLFERS AS POSSIBLE .
IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE FOR ANYONE TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE
CALL CONNIE AT 571 - 1304 TO INDICATE YOUR INTENTIONS OR TO REQUEST
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT SEASON AT HAYDEN HILLS ALONG WITH
DON, DELORES, KATHY AND JUDY, HAYDEN ' S GREAT HOSPITALITY ARTISTS .
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SENIOR CRAFTERS CARD PLAYING REF EESHER
SENIOR CRAFTERS WILL START THEIR: HAVEN'T PLAYED FOR YEARS, BUT WOULD
SUMMER VACATION ON APRIL 23RD UNTIL LIKE TO START AGAIN? LITTLE RUSTY
FALL. EVERYONE HAVE A GOOD SUMMER ON RULES F O R 500 , WHIST O R
;AND HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU BACKS CRIBBAGE ? COME TO A CARDS
WITH LOTS OF FRESH IDEAS. REFRESHER FOR BEGINNERS AND
THANK YOU, NOT-SO-BEGINNERS :
ESTHER 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
"ftephant6 and gxandckitdnen 1 :00 P.M.
never janget."
Raav�ey FR I DLEY SENIOR CENTER
- Av�dy
ATTENTION RENTERS
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REBATE FROM ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION ' S
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
THERE ARE A FEW CHANGES IN THIS YEAR' S ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT YOU
MIGHT NOT BE AWARE OF. WE CAN NOW DEDUCT 10% OFF YOUR TOTAL GROSS WORKING
WAGE INCOME. OTHER DEDUCTIONS INCLUDE PAID MEDIAL & PHARMACY BILLS AND
MEDICAL INSURANCE PAYMENTS . AS IN THE PAST, THE AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE YOU
RECEIVE IS BASED ON THE ACTUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME, THE NUMBER OF PERSONS IN
THE HOUSE, YOUR HEATING TYPE AND THE ACTUAL HEATING CONSUMPTION FOR A 12
MONTH PERIOD.
RENTERS IN SUBSIDIZED HOUSING WHO PAY THEIR OWN HEAT BILLS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
THIS PROGRAM.
RENTERS WHO ARE NOT IN SUBSIDIZED HOUSING AND HAVE THEIR HEAT INCLUDED IN
THEIR RENT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM.
RENTERS IN SUBSIDIZED HOUSING WITH HEAT INCLUDED IN THEIR RENT ARE NOT
ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM.
IF YOU ARE BELOW THE INCOME GUIDELINES, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE ENERGY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
HOUSEHOLD SIZE INCOME LEVEL
1 $ 7,620.
2 9,964
3 12,312
4 14,850
5 17,388
6 19.926
REMEMBER, DEDUCTIONS COME OFF THE FIGURE GUIDELINES.
OUR TRAINED TELEPHONE STAFF WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND SET UP AN
APPOINTMENT FOR YOU. DON'T DELAY, CALL TODAY.
784-2443
CALL BEFORE MAY 31 , 1987
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SENIOR ART CLASSES "SOMETHIN' FROM THE OVEN"
THE FOLLOWING SENIOR ART CLASSES THE SENIOR CENTER IS ORGANIZING ITS
ARE CO-SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF ANNUAL PROGRAM FUND RAISER ,
FRIDLEY RECREATION DEPARTMENT, THE "SOMETHIN' FROM THE OVEN" BAKE SALE
FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER AND THE NORTH SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 9 A . M. - 4
SUBURBAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS . - P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION
CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE FRIDLEY CENTER, 6085 7TH STREET NE
_SENIOR CENTER.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED ! WE WILL NEED
BEGINNING DRAWING LOTS ( YES LOTS ! ) OF HOME BAKED
GOODS TO SELL . PROFITS WILL GO
DEVELOP HAND/EYE COORDINATION WHILE TOWARD CONTINUED FUNDING F O R
DRAWING STILL LIFES ( NO PREVIOUS OPERATION OF THE SENIOR CENTER .
ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE NEEDED) . OUR HOPE IS THAT FRIDLEY SENIORS
WHEN: THURSDAYS, FOR 3 WEEKS WILL SUPPORT THIS EFFORT.
BEGINNING APRIL 9TH DONATIONS MUST BE HOME BAKED ,
TIME: 12:45 - 2:45 P.M. NON-REFRIGERATED ITEMS COVERED
COST: $5.00 THOROUGHLY IN SARAN WRAP OR
BAGGIES. ACCORD I NG TO HEALTH
n�n,•'' ^'r REGULATIONS, NO CREAM PIES , CHEESE
ilk CAKES , PUMPKIN PIES , ETC . THAT
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS BY DRAWING MORE COULD SPOIL IF LEFT SETTING OUT CAN
COMPLEX SUBJECTS . ( BEGINNING BE SOLD . COLORFUL RIBBONS OR
DRAWING OR OTHER DRAWING EXPERIENCE DECORATIONS WILL ATTRACT BUYERS
ENCOURAGED. ) ATTENTION, SO BE CREATIVE IN YOUR
WHEN: MONDAYS, FOR 3 WEEKS PACKAGING IF YOU LIKE.
BEGINNING MAY 4TH IF YOU COULD HELP US BY DONATING
TIME: 12:45 - 2:45 P.M. ITEMS TO THE SALE, PLEASE FILL OUT
COST: $5.00 THE FORM BELOW AND MAIL TO THE
ADDRESS-ABOVE-(SR. -CENTER) -
WATERCOLOR NAME :
ENHANCE YOUR PAINTING SKILLS AND ADDRESS :
COMPLEMENT YOUR DRAWING ABILITY
THROUGH THIS MEDIUM . ( SOME CITY:
WATERCOLOR EXPERIENCE HELPFUL . )
WHEN: MONDAYS FOR 3 WEEKS PHONE :
BEGINNING APRIL 13 PLEASE FILL IN A NUMBER( S) NEXT TO
TIME: 12:45 P .M. - 2:45 P.M. THE ITEM(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO BAKE
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER AND CHECK WHETHER OR NOT YOU WILL
COST: $5.00 NEED A DRIVER TO PICK- UP YOUR
- - DONATION.
CAKE ( ) COFFEE CAKE ( )
BEGINNING OIL PAINTING PIE ( ) CUP CAKES ( )
LEARN THE BASICS OF USING OIL PAINT BARS ( ) COOKIES ( )DOZ.
BREAD ( ) OTHER
ON CANVAS .
WHEN: THURSDAYS FOR 3 WEEKS PICK UP? YES ( ) NO ( )
BEGINNING MAY 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL CONNIE
TIME: 12:45 P .M. - 2:45 P .M. AT 571-1304 OR ADDIE AT 574-1680.
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER YOUR -PARTICIPATION WILL MAKE THIS
COST: $5 EFFORT A SUCCESS !
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Ole '%4*1# Aft lap BUNKER HILLS ACTIVITY CENTER
550 BUNKER LAKE BLVD.
ANOKA, MN 55303
$S.50 PER PERSON
COME HELP CELEBRATE OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 1987 BY
PARTICIPATING IN THE FIFTH ANNUAL ANOKA COUNTY
SENIOR CELEBRATION.
******FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Evelyn Swing
421-4135
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Dear Senior Citizens :
We would like to invite you to the Fifth Annual Anoka County
Senior Citizen Celebration. The Senior Citizen Celebration is
a chance for all of Anoka County and several outlying Senior
Centers to get together and celebrate Older American month , 1987.
We sure hope you will take part in this extravagangza of fun
activities for seniors .
Following is a schedule of activities for the Senior Citizen
Celebration :
11 :00 - 11 :30 a.m. Registration
11 :30 - 12 :00 noon Social time and punch
12 :00 - 1 :00 p.m. Luncheon
1 :30 - 4 :00 p.m. Dancing
1 :30 - 4:00 p.m. Bingo and 500 Cards
ONLY 250 registrations can be accepted, so get your registrations in soon.
Transportation is the responsibility of each group or individual .
Hope to see you at the FIFTH ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN CELEBRATION!
Sincerely,
Anoka County Council on Aging
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Returd registration• by April 24th, 1987 to : Mary Ann Yoijng
Make CHECKS payable to Mary Ann Young. Coordinator for Blaine Sr. Ctr
9150 Central Ave. N. E.
Blaine, MN 55434
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Please fill in- completely.
NAME
NAME OF CLUB OR ORGANIZATION (SENIOR CLUB, CONGREGATE DINING OR CHURCH)
ADDRESS
If a group is registering together, please mail registrations
together. ,
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Around Tuit 1 Johanna Shores 2 3 4
500 Crafts Bowling
Holiday Shopping Whist Cribbage
Pool ML Cr:'ibbage Adv. Woodcarvers
Tax Assistance Northtown
Legal Assistance Bob's Produce
Kitchen Band
5 Ceramics 6 7 Computer 8 Johanna Shores 9 10 11
Bowling (Moonlight) Sr. Adv. Board Bowling
Bridge Penny Bingo 500 Beg. Drawing Cribbage
Beg. Woodcarvers Holiday Shopping Crafts Adv. Woodcarvers
Friendly .Fridley Folk Pool Whist Gone Fishin'
Senior Golf Mtg. Calligraphy Tax Assistance ML Cribbage KARE Health Fair
Easter Cross Blood Pressure Around Tuit Kitchen Band
Counted Cross Stitch
12 Ceramics 13 14 15 16 17 18
Beg. Woodcarver Penny Bingo Hospitality Team Crafts
500 Whist I�
Bowling Theater Holiday Shopping ML Cribbage Good Friday
Bridge Travel Pool Blood Pressure
Watercolor Target Around Tuit Beg. Drawing
Camera Club Computer Johanna Shores
Cooking 1 or 2
Kitchen Band
19 . 20 21 22 Cooking 23 24 25
Bowling (Moonlight) Penny Bingo 500 Senior Rovers
Beg. Woodcarvers Holiday Shopping Crafts Bowling Garage
Bridqe cool Whist Cribbage Craft
Around Tuit ML Cribbage Adv. Woodcarvers Bake
Ceramics Calligraphy Rag Rug Beg. Drawing Knit/Crochet Sale
Friendly Fridley Folk Computer Johanna Shores
Befrienders
Kitchen Band
26 Beg. Woodcarvers 27 28 Around Tuit 29 Cooking 30
Hardanger Penny Bingo Rag Rug Moms Heart
Bowling. (Moonlight) Card Refresher Pool
Health Awareness 500
Bridge Johanna Shores
Befri
Watercolor (HMO Panel ) Holiday Shopping Whist Ceramics
I Kitchen Band
_ LEGACY OF ATM
WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR? TEE
THE LEGACY LATER LIFE :
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. OLDER PERSONS AS RESOURCES, EMPOWERMENT AND
I1:11.E-29T_H INSTITATE WILT TAKE P nrF nN THF ST C nU STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
ON JUNE 4TH AND 5TH THE 29TH ANNUAL INSTITUTE ON AGING WILL PROVIDE
ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION ASKED BY SO MANY OF US AT SOME POINT IN LIFE :
"WHAT ARE WE HERE FOR?" THE GENERAL SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS WILL ADDRESS
THE THEME : THE LEGACY OF LATER LIFE -- OLDER PERSONS AS RESOURCES ,
EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. ALL SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS PROMISE
TO PROVIDE UPDATED INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS ON HOW ONE MAY PUT
THE NEW INFORMATION INTO ACTION.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS IMPORTANT FOR THOSE ARRIVING ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING AS WELL AS FOR ALL OTHERS. THIS YEAR'S RE-REGISTERED GUESTS WILL
SAVE $10-00 IF REGISTRATIONS AR RECEIVED BY MAY 15TH. REGISTRATION COVERS
THE INFORMATION PACKETS, THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OVER
WORKSHOPS AND 3 GENERAL SESSIONS AND THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT
BREAKS. ORMITORY HOU SING' A DINNER THEATER AND TWO LUNCHEON TICKETS ARE
AVAILABLE ON THE
AT 571-1304. REGISTRATION FORM ALSO. CALL CONNIE-- FOR MORE INFORMATION
HEALTH FAIR OUTING
A HEALTH FAIR IS COMING TO NORTHTOWN MALL APRIL 10TH & 11TH. HERE IS YOUR
CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A TV 11 HEALTH FAIR IN YOUR COMMUNITY.
THIS FAIR WILL INCLUDE :
SCREENINGS
-HEIGHT & WEIGHT
-VISION
-BLOOD PRESSURE
-BLOOD CHEMISTRY TESTS (FINGERSTICK BLOOD -- NO FASTING)
-SUMMARY & REFERRAL STATION
DEMONSTRATIONS
DISPLAYS
FREE INFORMATION
-ROBOTS
PLUGGY - FIRE PREVENTION
FUBAR - FAIR INFORMATION
MCGRUFF - CRIME PREVENTION
PENNY BINGO
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POPULAR ACTIVITY. \
WHEN: TUESDAYS
BEGINNING APR. 7TH
'TIME: 9:30 A.M.
WHERE: SENIOR CENTER
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OMVITHEATER DOUBLE FEATURE
"WATER AND MAN" $ "SKYWARD"
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LA CARROUSEL RESTAURANT THE SENIOR CENTER NEEDS YOU!
BUFFET LUNCH THE SENIOR CENTER IS LOOKING FOR
LOTS OF SENIORS TO GET INVOLVED .
DATE: APRIL 20, 1987 THERE ARE MANY VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CENTER AND IN
TIME: 10: 15 A.M. DEPART FROM ST. THE COMMUNITY , ARTS AND CRAFTS
ST. WILLIAMS CLASSES, TRIPS , HEALTH PROGRAMS ,
3:30 P.M. RETURN TO ST. LEGAL ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL INTEREST,
ST. WILLIAMS (APPROX. ) GROUPS AND PARTIES.
COST: $20.00 - INCLUDES LUNCH, TAX THE SENIOR CENTER HAS NO MEMBERSHIP
GRATUITY, COFFEE, OMNITHEATER AND DUES (MEMORIALS AND DONATIONS ARE
SCIENCE MUSEUM ADMISSION.. GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED) . ALL WE ASK
IS YOU COME GET INVOLVED - AND
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT BRING A SMILE TO THE DOOR.
THE CITY OF FR I DLEY RECREATION THE SENIOR CENTER, 6085 7TH ST. NE,
DEPARTMENT AT 571-3450, EXTENSION IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH 'FRIDAY, 8:30
122., A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
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