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Mardi Gras Casino WEDNESDAYS
FEB. 5 - APR. 9
Party 9:OOAM - NOON
Tuesday, Feb. 11 First Come - First Serve
1:00PM — 5:50pm Be sure to bring you 1195 return and
pertinent 1996 material.
Copies of your 1995 return
Rouletfe - Wheel of Chance - - 1996 Tax forms
Craps - Blaakack • Wage and Tax Statement (w-2)
Btrn$o- • Pension Statement (W-P2)
Interest Statements (All 1099s)
Soc. Sec Benefits recd
• Interest/Medical Expenses
Come Play!
Records of contributions
Door prizes . CRP form from landlord
Refreshments
To avoid long lines, do not wait for
March Property Statements to be deliv-
ered. There will be another opportunity
to get Property Taxes done.
The Senior Center will be closed on
February 17th for Presidents Day.
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Video Theater 1:00pm
February 11 The next Cribbage Tournament is scheduled for
February 18 Alaska Tuesday, February 25th. Reservations need to
Quitters meet every Friday morning The made by Friday, February 21 by noon.
9:00am. On the 1 st Friday of every ;
month, they carpool to MN Quilters.
FFF meets on the 1 st Tuesday at a
1:00pm in the CEC library.
Woodcarving meets every Monday
and Friday at 9:00am.
Hardanger meets every Monday morn- 500 Tournament
ing at 9:00am in the Senior Center. Some interest has been expressed in having a
Cards meet each week. Bridge Mon- monthly 500 Tournament similar to our monthly
days at 1:00pm - 500 Wednesday at Cribbage Tournament. We need a volunteer to
coordinate this monthly activity. The Activity Co-
12:45pm - Whist Thursday at 1:00pm ordinators are responsible for table assignments
Cribbage - Friday at 1:00pm based on advanced reservations, prizes, and
Senior Crafter-meet-every-Thursdaymaking coffee. If you are interested in helping
at with this event, please call the Senior Center.
9:30am. We would also like to hear from you if you are
BINGO meets every Thursday at interested in playing in the monthly tournament.
10:OOam. An interest sheet will be circulated to the various
card groups or you can sign up in the Senior
Golden Lions meet on the 1st and 3rd Center.
Wednesday at 12:30pm
Golden Kiwanis meets every Thurs-
day at 10:00am Thanks!
Senior Advisory Board meets On the Jenny 1Cittleson would like to thank everyone who
r'Y "took a chance. The lucky winners were:
2nd Thursday of the month at 8:00am. Millie Carlson won the rose colored afghan with
The Program Committee meets on proceeds going to Cancer Cheer.
the 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00pm. Leann Hagger was the lucky winnerof the striped
afghan with proceeds going to the Anoka County
Legal Aid meets on the 1 st Wednes- Children's Christmas.
day at 9:30am - 10:30am. Appt. needed. Lucy Marchiniak wins the collector doll and Esther
Foot Care Clinic will be held on the Guzak won the clock with proceeds for both goin
4th Monday.. Appointments requested. to a needy family at Christmas.
Tax Assistance is held every All of the above items were donated.
Wednesday in Feb - April from 9:00am - Thanks Again!
12Noon. First come - First serve.
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Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February
tray! 4th at 1:00pm in the Community Education
Center library. We %*rill-celebrate Valentine's
Day! Please come dressed in red and white,
• the theme of the days Come prepared to have
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The Golden Kiwanis of Fridley/Columbia Heights Please pay your dues for 1997 at this meeting
meets every Thursday at 10:00am in the Fridley so we can get your name, address, and phone
Community Education Center. number in our 1997 Roster.
The Spaghetti Dinner is Thursday, February
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20th form 5:00 to 7;30pm. Reserved tickets
What a cold month January was, but some good are on sale at the Senior Center. Call 571-
news, it's only 6/12 weeks until spring! 7695 or 572-8862 for reservations. Tickets are
Ash Wednesday is the 12th and we have one • for adults and $2.50 for children and
Baked Fish or you can order Meatballs with
must be paid by February 4th. If you need a
gravy. Meal will be complemented with died ride, call Connie for the Traveler by the 13th of
potatoes Wonions, Green Bean Bake, and February.
Lemon Meringue Pie.
Come and join us for our Valentine Party on
Friday, Feb 14th. Besides a nice dinner of
Chicken Breat w/Broccoli and Cheese, peas and CF F DF
onions, Cranberry Gelatin, and a Frosted Cherry
Cupcake, we have some great entertainment. ,
welcome Sally!
The°Uff Da' Band with 14 Seniors ages 64 to 85
years young singing and playing Old Time
songs, Inspiratial, Patriotic. . . The program lasts During the next few months, we will
about 35 minutes. You're in for a good time with; have another new face , SaNy Swend-
this group! sen. Sally is a student intern from
A sincere thank you to the Fridley Senior Metro U studying Social Gerontology.
Crafters for their generous donation to Senior Sally's facie might seem familiar to some
Dining. If you ever need a nice gift, the Crafters
have a display case right by the office. They are of you. She has worked as a Fridley
very reasonable and make so many, many differ- Police Senior Office Assistant for 171/2
ent beautiful items. These people do so much years.
good in helping so many others. Thank you very
much. She says she hasn't had time.for much
Happy Valentine Day. Keep Warm! else than school lately but when she has
Senior Dining will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17.
time she enjoys traveling and reading.
Lois
571-6085 She will be at the Center on Mondays
Hours: 9:00am - 1:30pm and Thursday afternoons.
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Weekly Schedule
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8:00 Exercise 11:00 Arthritis Swim 8:00 Exercise 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise til
9:00 Cancer 1:00 FFF 9:00 Pool 9:30 Crafts 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Woodcarving Defensive Driving 9:00 Ctry Line 10:00 Bingo 9:00 Quilting
9:00 Hardanger 12:30 Golden Lions 11:00 Arthritis Swim 9:00 Ceramics
1:00 Bridge 12:45 500 11:00 Golden K 1:00 Cribbage
Defensive Driving 1:00 Whist
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8:00 Exercise 11:00 Arthritis Swim 8:00 Exercise 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise
9:00 Cancer 9:00 Pool 9:30 Crafts 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Woodcarving MARDI GRAS 9:00 Ctry Line 10:00 Bingo 9:00 Quilting
9:00 Hardanger CAS/pp PARTY 12:45 500 11:00 Arthritis Swim 9:00 Ceramics
1:00 Bridge 11:00 Golden K 1:00 Cribbage
1:00, Whist NAPPY _
Target Shopping VALENTINE'S DAY
17 18 19 20 21
Closed for 11:00 Arthritis Swim 8:00 Exercise 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise
PRESIDENT'S DAY 1:00 Video Theater 9:00 Pool 9:30 Crafts 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Ctry Line 10:00 Bingo 9:00 Quilting
12:30 Golden Lions 11:00 Arthritis Swim 9:00 Ceramics a
12:45 500 11:00 Golden K 1:00 Cribbage
1:00 Whist
KMart Shopping figg'
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8:00 Exercise 11:00 Arthritis Swim 8:00 Exercise 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise
9:00 Cancer 1:00 Cribbage 9:00 Pool 9:30 Crafts 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Woodcarving Tournament 9:00 Ctry Line 10:00 Bingo 9:00 Quilting
9:00 Hardanger 12:45 500 11:00 Arthritis Swim 9:00 Ceramics
1:00 Bridge 11:00 Golden K 1:00 Cribbage
Footcare 1:00 Whist y
Wal MArt Shopping
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Senior Dining Menu - February 1997 VolunteersW*Ameriva
Site Phone
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
3 4 5 6 7
SweetSour Meatballs on Hot Turkey Sandwich Hamloaf Baked Chicken Spaghetti and Italian
Steamed Rice Mash Potato/Gravy OR:Salisbury Stk/Gravy American Potatoes Meatsauce
Peas and Carrots Scandia Vegetables Sweet Potatoes Catsup Parmesan Cheese
Peach Half Pumpkin Pie with Succotash Diced Beets Broccoli Cuts
Cracked Wheat Bread Topping Rye Bread Egg Bread Apple Juice
Almond Cookie Applesauce Lemon Fluff Pudding French Bread
Tropical Fruit Cup
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
RC/SR SS Meatballs SR Turkey SR Gravy None RCD Lemon Fluff SR Spaghetti Sauce
RCD Orange Gelatin RCD Peach Sauce
10 11 12-Ash Wednesday 13 14-Valentine's Day
Pork Riblet in Beef Stew with Healthy Bake Fish/Lem. Swiss Steak Chicken Breast Slufled
Sauerkraut Vegetables OR:Meatballs/Gravy Mash Potato/Gravy with Broccoli/Cheese
Baked Potato/Marg Creamy Coleslaw Diced Potato/Onions Diced Squash OR:Broccoli Ch Fish
OR:Cott.Ch.Fruit Plate Corn Bread Green Bean Bake Cracked Wheat Bread Peas and Onions
Bran Bread Molasses Cookie 12 Grain Bread Cinnamon Baked Apple Cranberry Gelatin Salad
Rice Raisin Pudding with Lemon Meringue Pie Dinner Roll
Topping Frosted Cherry Cupcake
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
SR Pork Riblet/Gravy RCD Pear Sauce SR Green Beans SR Swiss Steak RCISR Cranb Gelatin
SR Corn RCD Peach Sauce RCD Cinn.Appleslices RCD Angel Food Cake
RCD Pudding
17 Winter Picnic 19 20 21
Jumbo Beef Hotdog/Bun Meatballs Jardienere Tater Tot Casserole Fish'n Clieese Patty on
OR:Chicken Patty/Bun Mash Potato Pickled Beets Bun Tartar Sauce
Catsup/Mustard Oriental Vegetables Whole Wheat Roll OR:Hamburger/Bun
German Potato Salad Oat Bread Gingerbread with Lemon Catsup/Mustard
Closed Corn O'Brien Butterscotch Pudding Sauce Baked Beans
Presidents'Day M and M Cookie with Topping Sunshine Gelatin Salad
Apple Pie
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
SR Chicken Patty/Bun SR Meatballs Jard. SR Casserole RC/SR Sunshine Salad
RCD Lorna Doone RCD Pudding RCD Pear Sauce SR Green Beans
RCD Applesauce
24 25 26 27 28
Meatloaf/Catsup Beef Vegetable Soup Beef Pot Roast Macaroni and Cheese Baked Chicken
OR:Chicken Brst/Sauce Crackers with Gravy Lite Sausage Links(3) OR:Cheese Omelet
Baked Potato/Marg. Deli Turkey/Cheese Whole Potatoes Garden Peas Tritators
Mixed Vegetables on Croissant Baby Carrots 3-Bean Salad California Vegetables
Cracked Wheat Bread Mayonnaise Whole Wheat Bread Sugar Cookie 12 Grain Bread
Apricot Sauce Orange Juice Birthday Cake Peach Sauce
Fruit Ambrosia
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
None SR Soup RCD Angel Food Cake SR Mac and Cheese None
1%milk and margarine is served with each meal. Skim milk is available upon request. Some days there are two choices for the entree,
indicated by the word OR Please state your selection when you make your reservation. Other food options are as noted:SR=salt
restricted,RC=restricted calories and RCD=restricted calorie dessert These options are available at your choice and may also be
ordered when you make your meal reservations. We use only fresh,;fight or juice packed fruits;vegetables are served without added salt
or fat We are happy to serve you delicious,healthy and nutritious foods. If you have questions regarding meals or options.feel free to
ask your site manager or our Dietitian. Your comments are welcome,call 546-3242.
Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition is funded through a contract with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging,Inc,
as part of the Older Americans Act Program,and participant contributions.
Have You Seen These e nird?
A NON VIOLENT person. . .
• Learns and uses mediation skills
• avoids videos, movies, TV programs and other media that glorifies violence
• reports acts of violence against people or property to authorities.
A good CITIZEN. . .
• participates in community events and affairs
• cares about self, neighbors and the community
• contributes to the community sharing personal talents and skills by volunteering
• educates oneself about issues and participates in discussions
• votes
A person shows SELF CONTROL by. . .
• not giving in to pressure from others when I know it's wrong
• trying to understand what contributes to issues ruled by emotion and impulse
• thinking through my own actions
• exercising control over my own actions without outside direction or restraint
A CARING person . . .
• shows by their actions that they value others Values First is a grass-
• gets involved roots effort by the commu-
• listens nities of Fridley, Columbia
• takes the time to be there when needed Heights, and Hilltop to
A person with INTEGRITY. . . practice and promote ba-
• contributes to society through personal example sic values community
• is an authentic seeker of truth and wisdom wide.
• is honest about who I am
• encourages and affirms honesty The goal is to promote II
these seven identified core
A person who shows RESPECT. . .
• shows consideration for self, others, and property values consistently across
all sectors of the commu-
• displays courtesy to others nity so that youth and
• is kind and understanding toward others adults have a common in-
• gets to know new people clusive foundation upon
A RESPONSIBLE person . . . which to operate.
• is dependable
• follows through on commitments and promises If you are interested in be-
accepts the consequences and rewards of decisions ing a part of the Values 1 st
• fulfills obligations. Senior Project contact Bar-
ney Buss or the Senior
Center.
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77777777,
Sen for Golm pa n ions Needed
The Fridley Senior Center is seeking car- I In-Home Hairdresser
ing individuals to assist in our Senior t
Companion Program. The companion ' The Handyworks Program has had 1
must be at least 60 years of age, and some requests for a hairdresser '
willing to work at least 12 hours per week. that would be willing to help
An hourly stipend, transportation and ( homebound Seniors with hair care. ,
meal allowances are provided. As a Se- This would include washing,
nior Companion, you will provide service trimming, setting or styling of hair. '
to members of your community as part of If you or someone you know would
a nationwide network of programs known J,be interested in this position,
as the National Senior Service Corps. please call Denise at the Senior
You will serve a set number of hours Center for more information. This
each week and you will see your clients is an ideal job for a retired
on an ongoing and regular basis. What hairdresser or someone looking for
activities you initiate as a companion will a part-time position.
depend upon the needs of your client and
the talents and abilities that you possess.
All training will be provided by NSSC.
For more information contact Denise at Tai Chi Exercise Class
the Fridley Senior Center, 571-1304. The Gentle Art of Balnce
T e ex ive r
Thursdays
3.00pm - 4.00pm
This course developed by the Natl. Safety People over 70 who practice tai chi can
Council has a proven record with reduc- reduce their risk of falls by over 48 per-
tion in accident and traffic violations. cent. Tai Chi enhances balance and
Upon completion participants receive a lbody awareness.
certificate for their insurance company for
the 55+ auto insurance discount. You Video Theater
must register in advance and include your
Driver's License Number with the regis-
tration. February 11
No Movie due to Mardi Gras
8 hour Complete Party
February 4-5
$20.00 includes lunch February 18 1 :00pm
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The Fridley SaIllor Center would like to begin a new program called
"Fridley Senior tReWs". There are many Seniors that are homebound,
alone or unable to get out and about without assistance. This program is a
volunteer program that encourages it's volunteers to visit, play cards, take
someone shopping or just be a friend to one person that.needs a friend. This
can be a very rewarding andgiving experience. Please contact Denise at
571-1304 to help get this wonderful new program started.
Fridley Senior Program Non-Profit Organization
Fridley Public Schools U.S. Postage
6000 W. Moore Lake Drive PAID
Fridley, MN 55432 Minneapolis, MN
Permit No. 2613
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