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03/1986 Senior News � `ti, i 5•ti awl Fridley Senior News e. Fridley Recreation Department 571 -3450 OLD LOG THEATER PRESENTS "PAINTING CHURCHES" "PAINTING CHURCHES" IS THE STORY OF AN ELDERLY COUPLE, FANNY AND GARDNER CHURCH, WHO ARE PACKING UP THEIR HOME TO RETIRE TO THEIR SUMMER COTTAGE . THEIR ARTIST-DAUGHTER COME --AND TO PAINT A PORTRAIT OF HER PARENTS . LIKE "ON GOLDEN POND, ` "PAINTING CHURCHES" DRAWS ITS GENTLE HUMOR FROM THOSE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN . WRITTEN BY TINA HOWE, THE PLAY HAS BEEN ACCLAIMED BY CRITICS AS , , , "A RADIANT, LOVING AND ZESTFULLY HUMOROUS COMEDY " THE DON STOLZ PRODUCTION IS FUNNY, HAS ITS POIGNANT MOMENTS, AND YOU, LL FEEL GOOD ABOUT IT ALL WHEN YOU LEAVE THE THEATER . WHEN : WEDNESDAY, MARCH 191 1986 11 :00 - DEPART FROM ST . WILLIAMS CHURCH (SOUTH PARKING LOT) (FOLLOWING - PICK-UP AT VILLAGE GREEN) 12 :00 - LUNCH AT OLD LOG THEATER 1 : 30 - CURTAIN FOR "PAINTING CHURCHES" 4 :30 - ARRIVE AT ST , WILLIAMS CHURCH (APPROXIMATELY) COST : $19 . 00 PER PERSON/ $18 . 00 FOR SENIORS 62 & OVER . INCLUDES LUNCH, THEATER, DELUXE MOTORCOACH "TRANS- PORTATION AND TOUR GUIDE . REGISTRATION' : FRIDLEY RESIDENTS *MAY REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP ON MARCH 3 AT 8 :00 AM AT THE FRIDLEY RECREATION OFFICE . NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS ON IIARCH 10 . PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL REGISTRATIONS . MAIL IN REGISTRATIONS ARE WELCOME AND HANDLED ON A FIRST-COME- FIRST-SERVE BASIS FOLLLOWING THE FIRST MORNING OF REGISTRATION . # RESIDENT - RESIDES WITHIN FRIDLEY CITY LIMITS . REGISTRATION : OUT ON THE TOWN - OLD LOG THEATER NAME ; OD ADDRESS : TELEPHONE : AMOUNT ENCLOSED : "" - (ENJOY A DAY OUT ON THE TOWN ! ) SENIOR SHOPPING 500 CLUB Transportation is provided to Holiday A 500 card club meets on Wednesdays in the Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the Community Education Center's Room 10. Novice month and to Target the second Tuesday of the and experienced players are encouraged to month. The bus will leave the Congregate attend. The session is held on Wednesdays Dining site at 12:30 p.m. on Target days and from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. home pick-up will begin at approximately 12:45. CRIBBAGE Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club, Every Friday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. seniors there is no charge for this program. For a are invited to play the delightful game of bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension cribbage at the Community Education Center. 122• Join in the Fun! A recent addition to the Senior Shopping Program is Northtown/Bob's Produce on the lst RAMBLERS WALKING PROGRAM Thursday of each month. The bus will leave Walk for fun, relaxation, challenge, & the Senior Nutrition site at 12 :30 p.m. exercise while attaining a distance goal of Shopping at Northtown will be from 100, 500 or even 1000 miles. Upon reaching approximately 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ending the your goal, you will be eligible for an award. trip with Bob ' s Produce & specials for our mileage personal 1 sheet over seniors! Logg y g on a °`� a four month period. Mileage accumulated in FRIDLEY SENIOR NUTRITION PRCX;RAM the 100 mile level is included in the 500 Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at mile level. We have mapped out walks in the 12.00 noon in the gymnasium of the Community area, including indoor walks, or you can Education Center. Everyone under the age of measure your own. For more details, call 60 is asked to pay $2.50 - all others are 571-3450 X122. requested to make donations. Menus are SENIOR CITIZENS FORUM published weekly in the Sun Newspaper and Star and Tribune. Reservations must be made The Senior Citizens Forum program for the at least two work days in advance. To place month of March is posted on the bulletin your reservations, please call 571-6085 board in the Congregate Dining Room for your between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more convenience. You may also find it in the TV information, call 546-3242. Guide. SENIOR TRANSPORT t 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 571-3450, extension 122, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will be Senior Nutrition charged. MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS You may have thought about joining us for dinner but just haven't made a reservation Free blood pressure tests are offered at the yet. Check out our March menu and I ' 11 Community Education Center, Room 10, 6085 7th suggest some special days. Street. The March schedule is: Tuesday, Mar. 4. .. .. . . . . .11:30-12:00 Noon Friday, March 7th: In honor of the U.O.A. Thursday, Mar. 20. . . . . . . . .12:30-1:15 p.m. Anniversary, we'll be having Barbeque Riblet, Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms baked potato, mixed vegetables, rye roll anddecorated cake. to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups are necessary for detection. Thursday, March 13th, will be our "2nd Annual" Beach Party. If you are as sick of PARTY WHIST winter as I am, you'll be ready for a little "sun" and "surf" and "silliness. " Anyway, Every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. , all we'll have a contest with a prize for the seniors are invited to play whist or just best beach costume socialize at the Community Education Center. A donation of 25 cents is requested. Get out Wednesday, March 26th is the day we celebrate and join us for an afternoon of fun. all of the March birthdays. INSECTS CAN BE A PROBELM IN FOODS IN WINTER , •• Sunday Concert If that box of cereal has been in the Many people in Fridley aren't aware of the cupboard for some time and colder weather • ; fact that we have two of the finest music • organizations in the state. The Northeast inspires hot, cooked cereal, check the cereal • Chamber Orchestra under the leadership of for insects before you cook it. • • Nicolette Larson and the Fridley City Band That 's the advice of Betty Tischer , home • with Dave Olson , combined on Sunday economist, Ramsey County, University of afternoon, February 9 at the Fridley High Minnesota's Agricultural Extension Service. • School Auditorium f o r a concert of very In last fall, pantry-infesting insects move • . listenable music. The Chamber Orchestra indoors. Then there's a lag of several weeks • played some rather complicated passages before one notices them in foods such as • making some very pleasant music . The cereal. musicians are to be highly complimented for Food that has sat on the shelf five to eight •� their dedication to their craft producing weeks is especially susceptible to great music. infestation. Infestation is not always related to age of food; what matters is how The City Band certainly demonstrated its food is stored. Containers made of glass, ' • remarkable capabilities in band music by metal or heavy plastic with tight-fittingperforming many moods of music. The four lids are generally safe from insects. • . numbers played by the Orchestra and five by Often, insects are in food when it ' s • . the band were all great pieces of music, but purchased. Examine foods such as cornmeal, I found the Civil War Fantasy especially coarse cereals and macaroni to be sure they are insect-free after you buy them. Look at • enjoyable and expressive. There was an the packaging date to establish freshness. • intermingling of ballads and anthems from the Civil War period. First melodic, swinging to Don't shake the package before you look t ' • the stirring, back to heartstring strains and through it by pouring it into a large bowl • then again to the full force of emotion. One because adult insects are normally found on • the surface and may be missed if they are . could simply feel the composite energy being mixed with the product. If the food is •• transmitted leaving a lasting pleasant infested, return to the store and exchange it • 0 impression. for an insect-free package. If it's not, put • • Ten members of the Senior Theater Club it in a tight container. • attended this concert. Everyone expressed Also, check dry dog and cat food and feed for caged and wild birds for insects . . their complete satisfaction with the Occasionally, flour and carpet beetles .' Performance. One lady commented that she had attended a concert at Orchestra Hall which survive and reproduce in vacuum cleaner bags, • was not any better than the one she attended so be sure your vacuum is emptied at least of right here in Fridley and for free. We as every 30 days. • seniors should promote and attend more of Heavily infested food should be wrapped in these concerts. They really are great! plastic and put in the garbage. Lightly • infested food can be disinfested with heat or . cold treatment. ••� Bowling Notes - by Bernie Cake mixes and spices should be frozen at 0 • degrees Fahrenheit or below for three days • (seven days for larger packages. ) Usually, Fred Schultz paced the men's action these refrigerator temperatures are not low enough �• • past weeks when he recorded a high series of to kill all insect stages, but they do slow 589(160-205-224) . Fine counts were also made insect development. • by Clarence Fisher 229/574 and Art Smith Heat-treat dried fruits by placing them in a • 202/551. cheesecloth bag and dipping in boiling water Tillie Lindberg for about six seconds. • g led the women bowlers when These treatments are a good idea for any she logged her 532 series (189- 176-167) . susceptible foods that have been around 60 �• Dorothy Smith followed with a 195/528. days, even if they do not appear infested. : Evelyn Proux posted a 194/494 set. The best way to prevent the problem is to use flour-based foods within three to five weeks ' • • There's still many lanes open on Mondays and of purchase. Flour beetles and meal moths Fridays at 1:00, so come on all Seniors (55 are most apt to be problems with these foods. ' • years and over) and "Have a Ball!" It also helps to check and clean your • . cupboards frequently. • Lions Dinner TAX AIDE PROGRAM There is no doubt that the seniors enjoyed Free tax assistance for seniors is the Christmas Dinner that the Lions and being offered by volunteers from AARP, RSVP Lionesses put on in December, 1985. Not only and VITA every Wedneday morning from do the seniors appreciate the excellent lunch 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at City Hall and the special attention given to them by February 5 - April 9. their hosts and hostesses but just knowing that somebody really cares enough to make Please bring with you: such as event possible is balm to the heart * Tax forms you have received and soul. This is true giving - so much * W-2 provided without anything asked for or * Interest statements expected in return except a simple thanks. * Real estate tax statement Wouldn't it be a nice gesture on the part of * Copy of last year's return seniors to recognize the Lions Club with * Record of other income, social letters of thanks. There were 375 guests of Security, etc. the Lions, and assuredly the mail could cope * List of deductions with that many extra letters. Address to Jack Young 6549 Lucia Lane, Fridley, MN If you have the proper CRP forms already, 55432. Let them know you care too. bring them and the renter or home tax credit Bill Campbell Lti information can be completed also. SENIORCIZE Senior Golf League 1986 Designed to increase flexibility, strength and endurance without over exertion by chair With the continued growth of the Fridley exercises and walking. Add years to your Senior Golf League, important changes may life and life to those years. Class will be need to be addressed to accommodate new offered two times a week and participants are players interested in joining the league. At encouraged to attend once or twice. the meeting on April 7th - 10 : 00 a.m. - Community Education Library, we will discuss WHEN: Mondays - 10:00 a.m. possible alternatives. Hopefully 1985 League (Community Education Center) members will attend the Spring meeting and Wednesdays - 10:00 a.m. voice their opinions. (Community Education Center) Beginning January 20 for 8 weeks Fine From Dalbo COST: $7.50 A band of muscians comprised of five ladies NEATER CLUB entertained 74 members of the Friendly Fridley Folks on February 4. The Calamity A group of seniors who are interested in Jones, all from near Dalbo, a small town near attending local performances and assisting Princeton, have only been together as a group local community and school theater groups. for about six months, but they did a good job An excellent opportunity to enjoy the high of holding the attention of their senior quality of our local theater group audience. The girls played and sang music performances. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the from the period when seniors really enjoyed month 1:30 p.m. at the City Hall Community music - and there were no breaks for Room II. commercials, a welcome relief! HOUSING OPTIONS FOR SENIORS Bill Campbell The Metro Council has published a "Consumers Guide to Housing Options" for Older People". It can be purchased for $3.50 by calling 291-6464. They also have a "Consumers Guide T\Q to Nursing Homes" for $3.50. Copies of these may also be in the local libraries. - 4 - OMARIF�t Sun. Mondav luesdav1L av Thursdav FredaV Sat- 2 — 2 3 FFF Meeting 4 Holiday Shopping 5 Northtown/ 6 7 8 Bowling 1:00 P.M. Cards (500) Bobs Produce Cribbage Heart Health Heart Health Party Whist Blood Pressure Bowling Awareness Awareness- 11 :30 - noon Crafts Heart Health Tax Assitance CPR Training Awareness 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon Fridley City Hall _ 1 �15 9 10 11 Holiday Shopping 12 3 14 11' 7 � Target Shopping Cards (500) Crafts Cribbage N Bowling Sr. Theater Club Tax Assistance Party Whist Bowling r1 :30 p.m. 9:00arn-12:00 noon Fridley City Hall 16 17 18 Holiday Shopping 19 Memory 20 21 22 FFF Meeting Cards (500) Crafts Cribbage Bowling 1 :00 p.m. Tax Assistance Party Whist Bowling OUT ON THE TOWN Blood Pressure Old Log & 12:30 - 1 :15 The General Store 2VBowlin 25 26 27 28 29 3Health Awareness Holiday Shopping Memory Bowling toki $Cards (500) Crafts Good Friday - - EasteTax Assistance Party Whist - 5 - Volunteers of America MARCH 1986 Senior Nutrition Program TV, MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT-TAKE HOME THURSDAY Swiss Steak/Spanish Stacked Turkey/Whole Sauce Grain Bun Baked Potato Mayo Buttered Spinach Pickled Beets Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Orange Fresh Fruit Milk Milk 3 1 Baked Ham Beef Stew Vegetables Veal Bird Gravy Beef-Macaroni Casserole VOA ANNIVER§ARY Summer Sausage Whole Hash Brown Potato Coleslaw Mashed Potatoes French Cut Green Beans BBQ Riblet Grain Bun Stewed Tomatoes Baking Powder Biscuit/ Marinated Vegetable Salad Pickled Beets Baked Potato Mustard P.C. Bran Bread/Butter Butter Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Wheatberry Bread/Butter Mixed Vegetables Tomato Juice Ambrosia Dessert Peach Sauce Fresh Fruit Chocolate Mousse Rye Roll/Butter Golden Delicious Apple Milk Milk Milk Milk Decorated Cake Milk Milk 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sweet & Sour Meatballs Baked Chicken Meatloaf/Catsup Pork Chop/Gravy Battered Fish Roast Beef/Whole Grain Buttered Rice Potato Salad Scalloped Corn Mashed Potatoes Tartar Sauce Bun Oriental Mixed VegetableE Buttered Peas Carrot-Raisin Salad Waldorf Salad Au Gratin Potato Ketchup P.C. Pineapple Ring Salad Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Baking Powder Biscuit/ White Mountain Roll/ Broccoli Vegetable Jello Bran, Bread/Butter Fruit Soup Butter Butter Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Banana Sugar Cookie Milk Fresh Fruit Spice Cake Lemon Meringue Pie Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 10 11 12 13 14 15 ST. PATRICK' DAY Chili/Crackers Baked Chicken Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Ham Loaf Jr. Club Whole Grain Corned Beef/Cabbage Grated Cheese Mashed Potato/Gravy Parmesan Cheese Packet Baked Potato Bun Parsley Buttered Potato Fruited Jello Pickled Beets Buttered Wax Beans Italian Mixed Vegetables Mayo P.C. Buttered Carrots Corn Bread/Butter Bran Bread/Butter Tossed Salad/French Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Coleslaw S/S Oatgrain Bread/Butter Donut Pear Sauce Dressing Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple Lime Bavarian Pie Milk Milk Egg Bread/Butter Milk Milk Milk 17 18 19 Frikh Fruit 20 21 22 Salisbury Steak/ BBQ Beef/Bun Beef Burgundy Pork Cutlet/Gravy Seafood Newburg Liver Sausage & Cheese/ Mushroom Gravy Tritator Wide Egg Noodles Au Gratin Potato Rice Whole Grain Bun Mashed Potato Buttered Peas Buttered Carrots Buttered Broccoli Winter Mix Vegetables Mayo P.C. 3-Bean Salad Tapioca Pudding/Topping Coleslaw Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Tomato Juice Potato Salad Wheatberry Bread/Butter Milk Dark Rye Bread/Butter Fruited Jello/Topping Bran Bread/Butter Fruited Jello Peanut Butter Cookie Birthday Cake Milk Fresh Fruit Milk Milk Milk Milk 24 25 26 27 28 29 6 - Enri* chment Days. . . March 11, 18, 25th TUESDAY MORNINGS IO -w 11:30 FRIDLEY SENIOR CTR- Winter Blahs getting you down? Heed to get out of she house to break the monotony of it all? Well , set aside the above dates and treat your- self to a series of uplifting talks and dis- cussions especially designed for Seniors. Ac- tivities will be brief with frequent stretch breaks for those who do not like to sit a long time. Topics will include: Week Ore: "An Invitation to Grow" Week Two: "Enthusiasm. . .A Contagious Disease" Week Three:"The Friendship Factor" For the sake of continuity and community buiidinu, tie ask that, you make a sincere effort to attend all three sessions. There is no charge and bus transportation will he available. Why not stay for Senior Dinina? Make reservations by calling 571-6085 two days in advance. ALL SEHIORS t17ELCOME! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cl i p off and mail to: Fridley Senior Center 6085 7th St. N.E. Fridley, MIN. 55432 or call 571-6000, Ext. 222. Deadline is March 7, 3986. NAPE PHONE ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION NEEDED? - 7 - i I i Y GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1986 9 A.M. - 4 P.M COMMUNITY ED CENTER 6085 7TH ST. N.E. The Fridley Senior Center in an effort to RAISE OPERATING FUNDS is sponsoring a GARAGE SALE. The monies raised from the rental spaces will be used for Senior events and operation of the center. Seniors are encouraged to participate in a variety ways : 1 rent a space and sell your mechandise and keep the profits for self. 2- donate items to be sold at the Seniors table with proceeds going to center. 3- work in food booth day of sale. If you desire to participate, you may stop in or call the center at 571-6000, ext. 222. Rental space fees are: 8x12 - $10.00 12x12 - $15.00 Maybe you know a friend, relative or neighbor who wants to be a part of the sale. Have them fill out this form and mail it to the Center. Make checks payable to: "Fridley Senior Center" - 6085 7th Street NE - Fridley ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NAME PHONE ADDRESS 8x12 ($10.00) Space includes a standard 30"x 60" table. 12x12 ($15.00) Vendors may bring more. - 8 - Senior Citizen Health Awareness Program Q� HEART HEALTH: DISEASE PREVENTION, NUTRITION, SYMPTOMS, RISK FACTORS, SAVING A LIFE.... LEARN ABOUT THESE DURING THE FEBRUARY HEALTH AWARENESS SERIES. PROGRAMS WILL HAVE P EXCELLENT SPEAKERS, FILMS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. LEARN TO HELP THOSE YOU CARE ABOUT, AND TO HELP YOURSELF! Day #1: WHAT YOUR MOTHER NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT FAT. Learn to lower serum levels of fat in your body. -- Mary Goble, R.N. , Mercy Medical Center THE FITNESS CHALLENGE: Seniors and exercise. -- Cindy Fitzpatrick, Program Director, NE Branch YMCA Day #2: NUTRITION: ITS EFFECT ON YOUR HEART v Learn about sodium, cholesterol, and fat in your diet. -- Roxanne Trautman, Dietitian, Anoka-Hennepin District 11 HOW THE LIBRARY CAN HELP -- Cookbooks and nutrition books for heart health. -- LaVonne Leary, Outreach Librarian, Anoka County Library Day #3: HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES. What are the risk factors for heart attack? Can they be controlled? What are the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, and what should you do when they occur? Answers to your concerns, and a chance to ask questions. - Brian Anderson, M.D., Midwest Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular HEALTH CENTRAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES will have an ambulance and paramedics available to talk about ambulance service, demonstrate, and answer questions. r *THIS SESSION (Day #3) is REQUIRED for those taking CPR training. Day #4: CPR TRAINING: CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT. Become a heart saver! Learn the techniques for rescue breathing and chest compression to save lives when the heart has stopped. -- Sharon Henry, R.N., Mercy Medical Center *Allow a maximum of 4 hours for CPR training. Training requires physical practice of the procedures on a manikin. If you have a medical or cardiac history that may be aggravated by the course, or are doubtful , consult your physician before registering. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CPR TRAINING (not for other parts of the series). * Sponsored by the American Heart Association, Northern Anoka County Branch "HAVE A HEART - SAVE A HEART" -- HEALTH AWARENESS LOCATIONS, DATES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.. .. "Have a Heart - Save a Heart" programs will be held Mondays through Wednesdays at each senior center listed below (Tuesday through Thursday at Coon Rapids). CPR training will be held at two locations on Thursdays. S Feb. 3 - 5 Dayton Senior Center 12:30 p.m. AV Feb. 10 - 13 Anoka Senior Center 12:30 p.m. *CPR for Dayton and Anoka seniors on Feb. 13 at Anoka A .r1 Feb. 18 - 20 Coon Rapids Senior Center 12:45 p.m. Iq Feb. 24 - 26 Blaine Senior Center 12:45 p.m. Rp Mar. 3 - 6 Fridley Senior Center 12:30 p.m. *CPR for Coon Rapids, Blaine and Fridley seniors on Mar. 6 at Fridley If you wish to take CPR training, you must_ attend the Day #3 session of the series, and you must register for the CPR session. Registration deadline for CPR training is Feb. 27 . Call Connie at 571-3450 to register: * Sponsored by the American Heart Assoc.. Northern Anoka County Branch i 9882 *ON llwjad NW 'SIIOdV3NNIW Z£V S S *UW 'AOTpi.z3 Q 1 dd •g•N anU@AV AgTSaOATUn T£V9 30b'1SOd 'S 'fl quauzgJPd@Q UOTgPOJOOU 31VN )nna AOTPTJd 30 A4TD r- N&k .r►\ /Iv �\ //rr •it The Mystery of Alzheimer's Disease • !1 j �\ f \�► The March Health Awareness is dedicated to answering some of the many11 \ . ' questions revolving around this disease affecting 2.5 million Americans , • most older than 65. Members of the Speakers Bureau of the Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association will be on hand along with an informative videotape. • The following sessions have been scheduled: • Dayton Senior Center Thursday, March 6 12:30 p.m \ 0 Blaine Senior Center Thursday, March 13 12:30 p.m. • Coon Rapids Senior Center Friday, March 14 12:30 p.m. j • Anoka Senior Center Thursday, March 20 12:30 p.m. • Fridley ?nior Center Tuesday, March 25 12:3(1 p.m. • • • • • • % PJAW te•► il$��•► r•► •.r/ \r.•, Air/ \�► �.r i 'i