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Fridley Recreation Department
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OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Reminder that the delicious buffet luncheon at the Edgewood Inn in Cannon
Falls will be held on December 14, 1984. A special entertainment group, Santa
Claus and his helpers, hot cider and a hayride/sleighride make this an all-
around old fashioned Christmas.
WHEN: Friday, December 14, 1984
1:30 p.m. - Bus leaves Fridley United Methodist
6:30 p.m. - Bus returns (approximate)
FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS
Attention Ladies
Special Event - December 18, 1984
Hang on to your bonnets ladies the men are going to be your devoted and dedicated
servants for one day. On that day, the men will cook and serve a light buffet type
lunch and the ladies, for a change, can just sit and relax. The lunch will be
served:
Where: Community Ed. Center
When: December 18, 1984
Time: 4:00 p.m.
There will be a club meeting following the lunch in the library. The entertainment,
of a Christmas theme, is now being planned. The lunch menu is to be a surprise (maybe
even to the cooks) . Connie needs to know how many plan to attend, so all of you
brave ladies can sign up anytime by December 10, 1984. Yes, you men of courage are
also welcome.
LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER
SENIOR SHOPPING pfl/
Transportation is provided to Holiday --- -
Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the THE ANNUAL LION'S DINNER WILL BE HELD ON
month and to Target the second Tuesday of the TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH AT S A N D E E ' S
month. The bus will leave the Congregate RESTAURANT. THERE WILL BE THREE SEATINGS AT
Dining site at 12:30 p.m. on Target days and 11:30 A.M. , 2.00 P.M. A N D 4 : 3 0 P . M .
home pick-up will begin at approximately TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR 11:30
12:45. A.M. SEATING ONLY.
Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club, If you find you must cancel your reservation,
there is no charge for this program. For a please call the Recreation Office as soon as
bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension possible to allow another senior to enjoy
122. this event.
FRIDLEY SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM We are requesting that all diners enter
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at Sandee' s through the door closest toMississippi Street and leave the building
12:00 noon in the gymnasium of the Community through the door closest to Sandee' s parking
Education Center. Everyone under the age of lot. No one will b e allowed into t h e
60 is asked to pay $2.50 - all others are building until 15 minutes prior to their
requested to make donations. Menus are reservation (11:15, 1:45 and 4:15) . This is
published weekly in the Sun Newspaper and due to the congestion between seatings of
Star and Tribune. Reservations must be made people entering and leaving the area. Please
at least two work days in advance. To place help us out!
your reservations, please call 571-6085
between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more SENIOR CRAFTS
information, call 546-3242.
Senior craft sessions have started on
SENIOR TRANSPORT Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Transportation is provided to the Fridley For more information call Esther Campbell at
Senior Dining site. Anyone wishing to ride 786-0890 or Caroline Holzheu at 571-6516.
the bus to dining must notify Connie two
working days in advance. Calls should be CRIBBAGE
directed to 571-3450, extension 122, Monday Every Friday from 1.00 to 3 .00 p.m. ,
through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 seniors are invited to play cribbage at the
a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will be Communitv Education Center.
charged.
MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS
Free blood pressure tests are offered at the
Community Education Center, Room 10, 6085 7th A ver special p PE ople, the
Street. The November schedule is: Y P group of
Fridley Senior Befrienders, have completed
Tuesday, December 4... . . . . . .11:30 a.m. their Glasswork and are now read to begin
Thursday, December 20. . . . .. .12:30 p.m. their practicum. The classroom work f ocuses
Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms on teaching befrienders communication and
to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups listening skills and factors common to the
are necessary for detection. aging process, preparing them to provide
PARTY WHIST personal support to other seniors in the
community. The practicum is the befriender's
Every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. , all opportunity to apply the skills learned in
seniors are invited to play whist or just class.
socialize at the Community Education Center. During the practicum, bef rienders will
A donation of 25 cents is requested. Get out be working very closely with their sponsor
and join us for an afternoon of fun. site supervisors. In Fridley, this includes
500 CLUB Ruth Smith, St William' s Catholic Church,
571-5600 or Char Skurich and Alverna
A 500 card club meets on Wednesdays in the L o r b e r s k i , District 1 4 Community
Community Education Center's Room 10. Novice Education/Fridley Senior Center, 571-6000,
and experienced players are encouraged to ext. 222 or 223.
attend. Two sessions are held each Wednesday If you are interested in having a
at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. befriender or know someone who might want to
avail him/herself of this program, call one
_of the above mentioned people.
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SENIOR BOWLING BILL CAMPBELL has been writing O
for the Senior Newsletter for r
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a long time. It is time he e
was recognized for all his
hard work. Look for Bill's r
articles each month in the
A lot of seniors are taking up their "Campbell's Corner". You
abodes in a southern climate, but more new never know, you could be his
poeple are showing up at Maple Lanes on next subject!
Mondays (1:00 PM) and Fridays (1:00 PM) so
the attendance still remains at about eighty
bowlers per week. Mondays is still a special
day with extra prizes and extra challenges.
Some of the high scores for the past WEDDING AN►J7ZMMRY
two months are: Coletta Ethier 198, Loretta
Reed 188, Bea Norton 182 , and Tillie
Lindberg 181. Art Smith is riding high with
a 257 game. Men with high series are
Clarence Fisher 570-569, Fred Schultz 565,
George Antinozzi 560, Bill Campbell 560, and Memorable events or dates are usually
Howie Schultz 549. Not bad for people whose
main interest is just to have fun! important part of our lives and we like to
recall them in a pleasant light. Betty and
The senior bowling and cribbage
Ernie Powell chose a unique way to observe
tournament is scheduled for January 10,
1984. The time will be 10:00 AM at Maple and celebrate their fiftieth wedding
anniversary on Saturday November 17, 1984 at
Lanes and final sign up date is December 28,
1984. Bowling will cost $4.25 ($3.25 fee the Fridley Convenant Church. Friends and
and 51.00 prize) . Cribbage will cost $1.00 relatives were greeted by large panels of
(all returned in prizes) . If enough people pictures relating to each of their fine
want a buffet lunch, Maple Lanes will decades of marriage companionship. The
provide that at a cost of $4.25, but we must Powells have kept many of their household and
have at least 30 people sign up for it. Our Personal items from their first years
together and had them on display. Slide
neighboring senior groups will be invited to
pictures highlighted some of the Powell's
enter which will give many of our local
bowlers and card players a chance to meet travels and family gatherings. Also on
new people. If more information is needed display were some of Betty' s craft work and
call Connie at 571- 3450 ext. 122. some of Ernie's hobby articles in which they
are both adept. The Powells' three sons,
Bill, Bob, and John were instrumental in
planning this unusual and interesting
celebration for their parents which was
surely appreciated not only by Betty and
Ernie but, also by all who attended the
event. The seniors of Fridley all wish Betty
and Ernie many more happy and pleasant years
JW of married life.
Christmas has a way of bringing long thoughts. Busy as you are, you will recall
from the past a special Christmas day, an unforgettable hour or moment and hold it in
reverie.
What is there about a particular memory that makes Christmas mean more forever
after? Childhood delights, the suspense, the smells, the sounds, the shine of
Christmas. The special doll or toy. The first Christmas you spent among strangers
or welcomed a newcomer to your circle. A time when your thoughts blended with
anothers - a spiritual sharing.
Remember the Christmas when somebody (you?) smoothed life's seamy side for
someone, or when a little miracle turned sadness into joy.
Such memory standouts emphasize the good-will theme: Heaven and earth are not
far apart. The ways in which we reflect God's love bring us closer to him-Christmas
and every day.
From "This Way of Life" --
FRIDLEY NEIGHBORS
In the spring of 1885 the family of Leonard and Emma Wolf rom, along with five
month old Freda, left their home town of Wurzbach which is a city located in
Rauschengeses, Germany and sailed to America. Shortly after settling in Jordan,
Minnesota the Wolfroms enjoyed the company of two more daughters and in 1895 a fourth
daughter, Clara, joined the family at the tender age of one day.
In 1901 Leonard and Emma decided to venture to the big city and took up
residence in the north side area where Clara began her education at the old Jordan
school, completing her first two grades there. The Wolfroms next moved to the East
area where Clara continued grades three and four at the Everett School, and finishing
the remaining primary grades at the old Sheridan School. All of these schools have
long since been demolished or rebuilt. Clara desclaims any responsibility for the
circumstances that brought about rezoning of these buildings. After a year of high
school at East High (now also past history) , Clara decided to enter the Mineapolis
Business College where she studied courses in typing, shorthand, english and
bookkeeping. Upon completion of this course, Clara went to work as a stenographer at
age sixteen. Two of Clara's sisters married and another sadley had succumbed to TB;
that gave Clara a lot of time to herself which she used to an advantage by reading
and meditating.
In 1913 Clara's parents decided to visit their home land, and along with Clara,
they sailed for Germany on a boat that took the same route as the Titanic which had
sank a few years earlier. Clara reports that she did not see any icebergs as she was
busy combating a condition prevalent among unseasoned sea travelers.
While in Germany Clara reached her transition age, eighteen and she was now
ready to get in the role of an independent person. Soon after Clara' s return from
Germany she was employed at the M.W. Savage mail order establishment where her
earlier training in learning the German language proned valuable acting as a
translator for orders that came in the German language. After nearly a year at the
Savage house, Clara obtained a better job at the W.S. Nott Co. , makers of leather
belts. During Clara's seven years of employment at the Nott Co. she met another
employee named Howard Wirth and this meeting later developed into a four year romance
that led to their marriage in 1919. Three years later the happiness of their
marriage was increased by the birth of their daughter, Eleanor. A year after this
happy event Howard Wirth, after fighting a stubborn illness, passed away. Clara was
thankful for a caring family of parents and sisters that provided the needed
attention during the trying days of this sad event. For the next twelve years Clara
was employed at the Minneapolis branch of the Firestone Fire and Rubber Co.
In 1935 Clara and Gil Nordell were married, and Clara resumed the role of mother
to three older step children.
Following fifteen years in the tavern business, where Clara was bookkeeper and
business counselor. The Nordell's bought land near Hayward Wisconsin and built a
resort. Trying to run both resort and tavern proved to be detracting so the tavern
was turned over to a Nordell's son. In 1952 Bill and Clara were divorced with the
resort remaining in Clara's possession with a cash settlement.
For the next twenty years Clara divided her working days in running the resort
and holding bookkeeper jobs at a trucking firm, Beth El Synagoge, and a steel and
Machinery Co, and for her son-in-law.
In 1972 Clara became seriously ill and was hospitalized three times in one year,
the last seige being nine weeks long with five weeks of intensive care. It was then
that Clara realized that her working days were over and that it was time to enjoy the
ensuing years.
After living with her daughter and family for twelve years, Clara took residence
at the Village Green where she has lived for nearly six of her eighty nine eventful
years.
Among the things that Clara likes to recall are; her opportunity to learn the
German language at her church, the decision to enroll in the Dale Carnegie Course,
her active days as a nurses aide during World War II, her volunteer work in the
churches she has been a member of, and the many friends she has madeduring these
years. Since her residence in Fridley, Clara has served as President of Friendly
Fridley Folks and has done volunteer work for several projects. Going on tour trips
since her retirement, Clara has seen a lot of our country and can recount many events
of those trips.
Clara enjoys a close relationship with her family and they have many enjoyable
visits and gatherings. All things considered Clara states that her life has been
quite satisfactory, she takes the better with the better and has learned to adjust.
Though Clara may experience some physical curtailment, she has a spirit that
will never fold up.
METRO SENIOR FEDERATION
CONVENTION REPORT
As many of you may already know, the Metro Senior Federation is comprised of
more than one hundred senior organizations throughout a seven county area. The
federation's main concern is the present and future welfare of all seniors in the
area and throughout Minnesota. The purpose of the convention is twofold; to acquaint
delegate members with the work that is being done and to offer anyone the opportunity
to help in the efforts that are needed if we are to hope for a better future for
seniors.
At the Metro Senior Federation Convention of October 3, 1984 a formal format was
followed with election of proper convention officers, adoption of agenda, reading of
reports, invocation, and welcoming address by President, Mary Ellen Padman. Just
before morning break, Mayor George Latimer of St. Paul gave a brief address of
accreditation to the Federation and also to a number of the organization leading
officers. Mayor Latimer gave his assurance that he would support all favorable
legislation regarding senior benefits.
Following the Mayors talk the general assembly had a choice of attending anyone
of three workshops; one about taxes, another about health, and the third concerned
consumer affairs. We attended the workshop on health which was coordinated by
Malcolm Mitchell, an expert on health matters, Bob Boyer chairman of health
committee, and Carl Carlson, president elect of M.S.F. As a detailed report of the
near hour and a half meeting would take up much space it is hoped that a general
resume was suffice. All of the resolution presented to the workshop assembly were
formed by a committee that has much available information and has studied each
proposal thoroughly. The resolutions are presented to the assembly for either their
approval or rejection following a question and discussion opportunity.
Seven resolutions were read before the workshop, all of which concerned health
care; its cost, medicare proposed changes , nursing home improvements, and
administering of medicine. All resolutions passed as was recommended and were later
read before the general assembly and again given approval. From the assembly the
resolutions will go on record as recommendations to our national and state
legislation representatives.
Assuming that all of the other fifty states in our country has the same
organizational momentum that Minnesota has, there can be little doubt that such
recourse will certainly be felt in applicable places. Members and non-members can
rest assured that the Metro Senior Federation is on the ball. Their present efforts
and past accomplishments should be greatly appreciated.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES AT THE FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER
Community Education Center
6085 7th Street N.E.
For Information Call Tony Lorbeski - 571-6000, Ext. 222
The ceramics class has started under the direction of JoAnn Johnson. We have about
ten (10) attending class at the present time. There were more that had signed up but
have not attended class, and there is room for more. Classes are every Monday
morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come in and visit the class to see all the
beautiful things they are making.
One more student is needed for the oil painting class, which is held on Mondays at
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
I have a wood carver who wishes to teach the art of wood carving. I believe this
will be a very interesting class, and it is open to men and women.
A silk flower making class is scheduled to start soon!
The Senior Center will be having their second annual "New Years Eve Party" to be held
on December 31, 1984. Last year we had a great time dancing, dining, and celebrating
the new year.
I am still hopeful that a transportation program, in addition to congregate dining,
will take shape soon. If you need transportation to the center, please notify Tony.
For information on any of the above programs, call the Senior Center at 571-6000 Ext.
222.
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participants in Hennepin County. Social Health
Maintenance Organization.
Guest: John Selstad, Exec. Director Medicare Partners
12/8 - Employment Action Program for Adult Workers.
Guest: Jim Zentner, Assoc. Director.
12/15 - Senior Peer Counselor Training Project in Minnesota.
Guest: Ann C. Strelow, Program Direcotr.
12/22 - Health and Medicare Program for Medicare Participants.
Social Health Maintenance Organization.
Guest: William Gedge, Exec. Director Select Care.
12/29 - The Elderly of the Spanish Speaking Community: Programs iN. ;y
and Services.
Guest: Samuel 0. Verdeja, Activities Coord. Spanish Leadership kM
Council.
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In small heads what dreams assemble
Children sleeping Christmas Eve
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Ceramics Blood. Presure Tests Holiday CCC Woodcrest Sugar
FFF Meeting Plum Shoppe
VEAL CUTLET BEEF STEW TURKEY BREAST BEEF MACARONI CSRL. BAKED HAM
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Ceramics Lions X-mas Dinner Holiday CCC O'1 Fashioned
Senior Adv. Board Christmas
ROAST PORK/GRAVY BATTERED FISH SWEDISH MEATBALLS BBQ CHICKEN BRATWURST
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Ceramics FFF Meeting Holiday Blood Presure Tests
CCC
SALISBURY STEAK HAM SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE BONELESS CHICKEN BREASP BEEF BURGUNDY
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CITY OF FRIDLEY BULK RATE
PARKS& RECREATION DEPARTMENT
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N. E. U. S. POSTAGE
ERIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 PAID
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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