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Target presents .
Thursday, December 12th Senior Holiday Y
Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Shopping
$25.00 December 3 Y
Includes transportation, dinner
and performance. g:OOam - 10:00am
DEPARTURE AT 5:30 PM � � , Gift Wrapping - Refreshments - 10%� Y{.
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9.•30am - 3.•001
Marie Morin will be back again on Decem-
ber 6th to help out with your Holiday Gift
needs. Come for the bargains at 50% off
retail prices!
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The Senior Center will be closed on
December 24 and 25 (Christmas) t
December 31 and January 1 (New Years)
Program sponsored in cooperation with the City of Fridley, ISM 14 and the seniors in our community.
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Trees of Jo Senior Din`
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We are in process of plan- We'll be celebrating Christmas with our
ning for decorating the traditional dinner on Friday, Dec 13th.
m Trees of Joy. We could We'll be serving Chicken Breast stuffed
still use some decorations; with Wild Rice, Scandia vegetables,
and volunteers to designJ Cranberry sauce, croissant, Pecan pie
and decorate the trees on December 6. If with topping. We have wonderful
you are interested in helping us out, give entertainment for you. The "Senior
IConnie or Denise a call, 571-1304. i Alumni Aquatennial Singers" will perform.
We are also looking for people who would! There's approximately 20 past and
appreciate a tree this year. Usually we try i present Royalty under the direction of
to place them with homebound elderly in Marrion Koch. Make plans to join us at
our community or someone who has re- Senior Dining with good friends, good
Gently suffered a loss. If you can help us i times and good food.
to identify someone to deliver a tree to
during this holiday season, give Denise a i We'll also have a special dinner for
j call at 571-1304. J Hanukkah on Friday the 6th: Meatballs
and gravy, Potato Latkes, Baby Carrots,
Senior Companions Needed Cake Donut and Applesauce.
The Fridley Senior Center is seeking car- We have many good diners again this
ing individuals to assist in our Senior month. Some of the favorites are Baked
Companion Program. The companion Fish, BBQ Pork Riblets, Vegetable Soup,
must be at least 60 years of age, and Hot Roast Pork Sandwich, Swedish
willing to work at least 12 hours per week. Meatballs, Baked Chicken, Meat
An hourly stipend, transportation and meal Lasagna.
allowances are provided. As a Senior
Companion, you will provide service to As you know , we celebrate Birthdays on
members of your community as part of a the last Wednesday of every month. This
nationwide network of programs known as month, Christmas is on Wednesday so
the National Senior Service Corps. You we'll celebrate on Friday, December
will serve a set number of hours each 27th.
week and you will see your clients on an
ongoing and regular basis. What activi- I want to thank you so sincerely for all
ties you initiate as a companion will de- your help, your dedication, your kindness,
pend upon the needs of your client and the your love,
talents and abilities that you possess. All each one of your are so dear
training will be provided by NSSC. and special to me. I feel very fortunate to
work for Fridley Senior Dining.
For more information contact Denise at Have a wonderful Holiday.
the Fridley Senior Center, 571-1304. Lois (571-6085)
Site Phone 59 I—16n9 r
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
2 3 4 5 Hannukah
Swiss Steak Chicken ala King Fish Almondine/Lemon Macaroni and Cheese Meatballs/Gravy
Tater Tots Baking Powder Biscuit OR:Sliced Ham Lite Sausage Links(3) Potato Latkes
Stir Fry Vegetables Diced Beets Parslied Potato/Marg. Garden Peas Baby Carrots
12 Grain Bread Cranberry Gelatin with California Vegetables 3-Bean Salad Cake Donut
Tapioca Pudding with Topping Cracked Wheat Bread Sugar Cookie Applesauce
Topping Tropical Fruit Cup
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
SR Swiss Steak SR Chicken ala King None SR Macaroni& Cheese SR Meatballs/Gravy
RCD Peach Sauce RCD Cranberry Gelatin RCD Pineapple Sauce
9 10 11 12 13
Scalloped Potato and Turkey Chili with Kidney Baked Chicken Beef Stew -13 -
Ham Beans Sweet Potatoes Coleslaw
OR:Chopped Beef in Baked Potato/Marg. Italian Vegetables Spiced Apple Rings Chicken Breast Stuffed
Mushroom Sce Corn Bread Whole Wheat Bread Dinner Roll with Wild Rice
Scalloped Potato Apple Pie Peach Sauce M and M Cookie Scandia Vegetables
Green Beans Whole Cranberry Sauce
Whole Wheat Roll Petite Croissant
Gingerbread w/Lem. Sce Pecan Pie(Topping
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS j
SR Scalloped Potato and RCD Appleslices None RCD Gelatin OPTIONS
Ham RCD Cheesecake
RCD Pear Sauce
16 18 19 20
Salisbury Steak Stuffed Cabbage Roll Meat Lasagna Healthy Baked Fish Lumberjack Veg. Soup
Au Gratin Potato Stir Fry Vegetables Sliced Carrots Tartar Sauce Deli Roast Beef on
Broccoli Cuts Baked Potato w/Marg. Apple Juice OR: Bbq Pork Riblet Whole Wheat Bun
Oat Bread Whole Wheat Bread OR:Cottage Cheese Baked Beans Mayo
Apricot Sauce Chocolate Cookie Fruit Plate Sunshine Gelatin Salad Pea and Cheese Salad
RCD Fresh Fruit Bread Stick Dinner Roll Molasses Cookie
Choc.Pudding/Topping Lemon Bar
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
SR Steak RCD Tropical Fruit Cup SR/RC Sunshine Gelatin SR Soup
SR Au Gratin SR Green Beans SR Roast Beef
RCD Fresh Orange RCD Lorna Doones
23 24 25 26 27
Turkey Chow Mein on t Roast Pork Meatloaf/Catsup Fiesta Chicken with
Chinese Noodles S dwich Baked Potato/Margarine Cheese
Steamed Rice Soy Sce OR: t Rst Be and. Harvard Beets Parslied Potato/Marg.
Sliced Carrots Mash Po o ravy Christmas 12 Grain Bread Broccoli Cuts
Pineapple Rings Green Be Pear Sauce Oat Bread
Vanilla Pudding/Topping Christ Coo Closed OPTIONS Birthday Cake
OPTIONS OPTIONS None OPTIONS
SR No Soy Sauce N Io�cd RCD Angel Food Cake
RCD Pudding
30 Kwanzaa Feast
Swedish Meatballs /de
am
Mash Potato/Gravy Turkey
Diced Squash Peas a
Bran Bread Fruited Gelatin/Topping ieOPTIONS TIONSSR Swedish Meatballs sRCD Fruited Gelatin
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, light 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.
Thank you for dining with Senior Dining[
Volunteers of America Senior Dining Is funded through the federal Older Americans Act'by a grant from the Metropolitan Council Area Agency on Aging,state appropriations and participant contributions.
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December 1996
Weekly Schedule
Mon Tue I Wed Thu Fri
2 3 ! 4 5 6
8:00 Exercise ;11:00 Arthritis Swim 8:00 Exercise 9:00 Pool Holiday Decorating
9:00 Cancer 1:00 FFF 9:00 Pool 9:30 Crafts Trees of Joy I
9:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Ctry Line 10:00 Bingo 8:00 Exercise
9:00 Hardanger 9:30 Legal Aid 11:00 Arthritis Swim, 9:00 Woodcarving
1:00 Bridge 12:30 Golden Lions 11:00 Golden K 9:00 Quilting
1.00 500 1.00 Whist 9:00 Ceramics
1:00 Cribbage
9 -- �Q - �._1- 12
8:00 Exercise 11:00 Arthritis Swim 8:00 Exercise 1 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise
9:00 Cancer 1 Lions Senior 9:00 Pool 9:30 Crafts 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Woodcarving ]Holiday 9:00 Ctry Line 10:00 Bingo 9:00 Quilting
9:00 Hardanger y 12:45 500 11:00 Arthritis Swim 9:00 Ceramics
1:00 Bridge Party 11:00 Golden K 1:00 Cribbage
12tOO & 1:00 Whist
- 205pm 5:30 Living Nativity
16 17 18 19 20
8:00 Exercise 11:00 Arthritis Swim 8:00 Exercise 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise
9:00 Cancer j 1:00 Video Theater 9:00 Pool 9:30 Crafts i 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Woodcarving , 9:00 Ctry Line 10:00 Bingo j 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
1:00 Whist i
23 1 24 25 26 27
8:00 Exercise ; Center Closed for 1 Center Closed for 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise
9:00 Cancer Christmas Eve Christmas 9:30 Crafts 9.00 Woodcarving
9:00 Woodcarving I10:00 Bingo 9:00 Quilting
9:00 Hardanger 11:00 Arthritis Swim 9:00 Ceramics
1:00 Bridge 11:00 Golden K 1:00 Cribbage
1:00 Whist
DEC 30 DEC 31 Jan 1 Jan 2 Jan 3
8:00 Exercise Center Closed for Center Closed 9:00 Pool 8:00 Exercise
9:00 Cancer i New Years Eve for New Years Day 9:30 Crafts 9:00 Woodcarving
9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Bingo 9:00 Quilting
9:00 Hardanger 11:00 Arthritis Swim' 9:00 Ceramics
1:00 Bridge 11:00 Golden K 1:00 Cribbage
1:00 Whist
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December Cribbage Tournament
October Cribbage Results
16- 20th
1st Place
Don Steeves / John Porter
Holiday 2nd Place
Marie Harves / Florence Peterson
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Open 3rd Place
\� Ardie Chesney / Fern Swanson
House 4th Place
Harry Westman /Angie Westman
_ 5th Place
Pete Krochalk / Phil Dierling
6th Place
We would like to have Holiday cookies Lorraine Weiss / Nora Anderson
for our Open House and are asking for,
volunteers to help bake them. If you can Next Tournament
donate about 6 dozen for the week of January 28
December 16-20, please call the Center We will not have a December Tournament due
and let us know so that we can plan for to the Christmas Eve holiday.
you. We would also like to have a host /
hostess each morning and afternoon. If
you would like to help greet people and a`
restock the serving trays, please call
Connie or Denise to volunteer for a a
morning or afternoon shift.
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Video Ueafer New Starting Time for 500
Tuesday, December 10 Due to slower play lately, the 500 Cards on
No movie due to the Lions Dinner Wednesdays will begin at 12:45pm
starting November 6th. This will enable
Tuesday, December 17 cards to finish by 3:OOpm for those who
Christmas Surprise - TBA need to catch the Traveler or get home to
tend to grandchildren.
Foot Care Clinic will be
held on Eppy
Monday, December 30th ,.,New Year
1997
December 1996
Golden K wanis Friendly Fridley Folks
The Golden Kiwanis of Fridley/Columbia
Heights meets every Thursday at 10:00am Our next meeting will be a noon potluck
in the Fridley Community Education dinner on Tuesday, December 3rd at
Center. the Fridley VFW on Osborne Road.
December 5th The Roseville Squares will entertain us.
Kid from Fridley will perform for us. Come and enjoy!
We will meet at the Community Ed Center Eleanor Brandt - Vice President
and go up as a group.
December 12th Skaters
Steve Haas - Disabilities and Attitudes Open Skating Times are available at
Columbia Arena on Tuesday and
December 19th Thursdays from 9:30am - 11:45pm.
Brian Reed - Humor and Magic Cost is $2.00 for seniors on Tuesday
when live music is played and $1.50
December 26th
Video - To Be Announced on Thursdays. Come join the fun and
get some great exercise too.
Seniors Night Job Openings
Out Skating Rink Attendants
Basketball
Hours: 4:00pm - 8:3 0pm
Schooldays
Come join the parents and students of 12:00 Noon - 8:30pm
Fridley High School for an evening of fun
with free sports passes to all Home Non-school days and weekends
Games. Included in the evening will be Pay: $7.06 an hour
free pop and popcorn.
December 12 Edison Apply at the Recreation Department
January 7 Cambridge in City Hall
January 14 Spring Lake Park
January 23 Buffalo
January 28 Irondale
Come cheer the TIGERS on to victory. . .
Here their RRROARRRRR!
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Excerpts From Children's Handyworks
Letters to Santa
I know I said I didn't believe in you, The HandyWorks Program has added
but I changed my mind. I think I'll many new workers to help with housekeep-
keep on believing in you for 8 more ing and handyman projects. If you had
years. been on a waiting list or gave up, please
put in another request and we can get you
If you get tired delivering all those the help you need. The list for snow shov-
toys, you can unload a bunch at my eling is moving rather slowly, but hopefully,
house. I don't mind. those workers will begin to come in too!
Call Denise at the Senior Center, 571-
You must be eating slot on a full 1304.
stomach and that;'s why you are so
fat. I worry about your health. Keep Many Thanks to all who helped
up the good work!
with the 1996 Holiday Wreath
Don't worry about stipping and Sale.
falling down the chimney. If you get
unconshunsed, well, I can give you We have been very busy at the Senior Center
mouth-to-mouth recitation and bring with our Wreath Sale and Delivery. This major
you back. project would never be successful without the
hard work of many of you.
Do you plan on having any hang- Char Fitzpatrick Ione Wadniazak
overs between flights? If you do, Paul Corbett Pearl Hicks
just stay at my house. I promise not Dolly Shimanski Esther Campbell
to feed you any liver or pees. Doris Bergman Virginia Horton
Ruth DeMars Sig Hart
Kay Parks Eino Efraimson
I will try to make real shure we won't Bob Persgard Vi Larson
have a fire in our fireplace when you Gen Duffy Zona Koernig
come down it, or you'll say YIKES. Chris Gerrety Marguerite & Dave Gilbert
If I forget, I guess it's tough luck. Joy Kennedy Bob & Irma Kelly
Chet Burmis Audrey Ringdal
Jackie Buckman George and Marie Morin
Oh, I forgot to tell you I grooved up Caroline Johnson Sally & Jack Woodard
alot this year, so forget clothes. I Ardella & Barney Buss
can't wear any now. Bring toys in-
stead.
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Santa To Rudolph: Elves Salute
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