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FridleySenior News
Fridley Recreation Department
571 -3450
JUNE
The elderly in Minnesota can count their
blessings; life expectancy is second only to �(til�C`l •LZ
Hawaii in the United States. Another credit ti's
given to Minnesota is that very few areas
have a better record than Minnesota for t �-
taking care of their elderly people. Though
many Minnesota residents who retire and spend
their early retirement years in the Sun Belt
they unvariably return to Minnesota when they
become seriously sick. _
TO HEALTH WITH A SMILE
Taxpayers in our state foot a yearly bill of Many of us can read faces; we know when
300 million dollars that sets !Minnesota among someone is happy, sad, or angry by the
the best in care of the elderly . The expression on their face. What most of us do
excellent care, though not perfect, is one of not know is that expressions of the face seem
the reasons for Minnesota ' s high life to effect our physical well-being . In
expectancy, and of course, contributes to the experiments conducted by the University of
higher cost. California, various facial muscles were
recorded on a special machine. When face
More Minnesota residents are reaching muscles formed a frown or scowl there was an
advanced ages, up to ninety, and more and accompanying rise in heart beat.
their health status improves with the years.
Of the seniors who are 65 to 74, only 1 1/2 According to the specialist who conducted the
percent of them require institutionalization; experiments, face muscles have some kind of
in the bracket of 75 - 84, six percent need connection to the autonomic nervous system
special care. that controls much of the inner machinery.
In the ages of 85 and more, the percent It was also suggested that when anyone is
esculates to 23$. So even in advanced ages,
faced with an unpleasant situation they could
ease the inward turmoil if they could force
a senior has a 3 to 1 chance that he will not
need to be subject to special care. themselves to put their face into a smile.
Even though Minnesota rests on it's laurels,
continued attempts are being made to furtherI I �
improve the environment of the state' s ' )
institutions of care for the aged. At I
present a long waiting line exists; in I �I
others, personal care needs revamping.
Several organizations are involved in trying /<, .� /•
to effect the recommended changes. Probably
one of the most earnest and persistent of l
these organizations is the Metro Senior I ( IIII
Federation.
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A publication of the Minn. Board on Aging. 1 � II
..r L�QER To All Seniors of Fridley & Neighbors:
DAYSThere are two events in the month of June
JUNE - that should be a must on your entertainment
1986 ® ® calendar.
On June 25th, there will be the 49er' s Day's
Senior Dance at the American Legion Post
_ #303. Starting time will be 8:00 p.m. and we
will be dancing to the music of the
Melodians. At intermission there will be a
wonderful lunch. This is all furnished thru
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Auxilliary. The location of the hall is 7365
Central Avenue NE, Fridley.
GRANDE PARADE
WHEN: Monday, June 23; 7:30 p.m. June 26th is our annual 49er's Day Senior
WHERE: Parade Route Bowling Tournament. This tournament is fast
becoming a state tournament. Last year we
MISS FRIDLEY FASHION SH had one hundred and eighty (180) bowlers. We
WHEN: Wednesday, June 25; 11:30 a.m. hope to surpass two hundred (200) bowlers
WHERE: Skywood Inn this year. Last year we had a prize for
every bowler and it looks very good f or this
WHEN: Wednesday, June 25 year also.
WHERE: Athletic Field See you all at these Seniors' events!
TALENT SHOW
WHEN: Wednesday, June 25
WHERE: High School Auditorium
SENIOR DANCE
WHEN: Wednesday, June 25; 8:00 p.m. MINNESOTA ELDERHOSTEL 1986
WHERE: American Legion
CAM An exciting summer awaits you if you get
WHEN: Weds., June 25 - Sun., June 29 involved in the Minnesota Elderhostel
6:00 p.m. Program. Elderhostel, a program for people
WHERE: Columbia Arena over 60 , is a combination of the best
SENIOR BOWLING TOLMN= traditions of education and hosteling.
WHEN: Thursday, June 26 Inspired by the youth hostels and folk
WHERE: Maple Lanes schools of Europe, Minnesota Elderhostel
provides one week experiences of campus life
SHOPPING CENTER EVETlTS and academic stimulation. Elderhostel is for
WHEN: Thursday, June 26 any older person who has not finished
WHERE: Holly Center learning.
CITY BAND CONCERT The colleges in this area which offer
WHEN: Thursday, June 26; 7:30 p.m. Elderhostel Programs include:
WHERE: City Plaza
BLIP Augsburg College
WHEN: Saturday, June 28; 12 noon Bethel College
WHERE: Columbia Arena Hamline University
RSt. Cloud State University
WHEN: Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29 University of Minnesota
12 Noon College of St. Catherine
WHERE: Columbia Arena College of St. Thomas
STREET DANCE Concordia College
WHEN: Saturday, June 28 Macalaster College
WHERE: Columbia Arena There are no exams, no grades, and no
FIREWORKS required homework. If you want to see the
WHEN: Saturday, June 28 3 exciting brochure, call the Minnesota
WHERE: Athletic Field Elderhostel office at 376- 2704
Senior Citizens - Bowling Tournament
Maple Lanes / Fridley 49er's
CO-SPONSORED BY : THE FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER
THE FRIDLEY 49ERS, INC.
WHEN: THURSDAY , JUNE 26, 1986
TIME: 10:00 A.M. & 1 :00 P.M.
FEE : $4.25 (3 GAMES , INCLUDING SHOES & BOWLING BALLS)
THE HANDICAP WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
MEN: 90%, BASED ON 200 SCRATCH
WOMEN: 90%, BASED ON 130 SCRATCH
NOTE : USE CURRENT AVERAGE OR LAST AVAILABLE AVERAGE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AVERAGE, THEN YOU MUST
BOWL WITHOUT HANDICAP.
WHO. ALL MEN AND WOMEN, AGE 55 OR OVER
CLOSING: ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY , JUNE 26, 1986
PRIZES: TROPHIES - MEN, FIRST PLACE
WOMEN, FIRST PLACE
THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES GALORE FURNISHED
BY LOCAL SPONSORS AND DISTRIBUTORS
ENTRY FORM
NAME: MALE FEMALE
ADDRESS : BOWLING AVERAGE
Street (if no average, print "ZERO")
City and Zip I PREFER TO BOWL AT: (CHECK ONE)
10:00 A.H. 1:00 P.M.
PHONEL
NOTE: COMPLETE ENTRY FORM (PLEASE PRINT) : TEAR OFF AND MAIL WITH
$4.25 IN CHECK, CASH, OR MONEY ORDER TO:
MAPLE LANES
6310 HIGHWAY 65, N.E.
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
TEL: (612) 571-3520
ENTRY FORMS MAY BE DUPLICATED 4
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A busy r:ay is planned on July 24 in Rochester. Upon arrival , we will tour the
beautiful Dr. Plummer Mansion said to be Rochester's only castle. Lunch will
be at Hichael 's , famous for its Midwestern charm and fine dining. The Mayo
Medical duseum is next on our agenda followed by a tour of the Mayo Clinic.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and come discover Rochester.
DATE: Thursday, July 24, 1986
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - Depart from St. Williams Church
8:05 a.m. - Village Green pick-up
5:00 p.m. - Arrive in Fridley (.approx. time)
COST: $20.00 includes admissions , lunch, tax, gratuity,
& deluxe motorcoach transporta-Cion
REGISTRATION: Fridley residents* may register for this trip on June 9th at
8:00 a.m. at the Fridley Recreation Office. Non-resident
registration begins on June 16th.
Payment must accompany all registrations. Mail-in registrations are laelcome
and handled on a first-come-first-serve basis following the first morning of
registration.
*Resident : Resides within Fridley City limits.
REGISTRATION: OUT ON THE TOWN
ROCHESTER, MN
NAME:
ADDRESS:
Street City Zip
TELEPHONE #: - AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
ENJOY A DAY OUT ON THE TOWN!
FRTDT,F,Y SENIOR NUMITION PROGRAM SENIOR TRANSPORT
The Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition Transportation is provided to the Fridley
Program serves noon meals Mondays through Senior Dining site. Anyone wishing to ride
Fridays at sites located throughout Hennepin the bus to dining must notify Connie two
and Anoka Counties. The program is funded by working days in advance. Calls should be
a grant from the Metropolitan Council Program directed to 571-3450, extension 122, Monday
on Aging with funds through the Older through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00
Americans Act and the Minnesota Board on a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will be
Aging. charged.
Persons 60 years of age and older and their
spouses are invited to attend. Reservations
can be made two working days in advance by
calling the site nearest you. Participants SENIOR SHOPPING
are encouraged to donate toward the cost of Transportation is provided to Holiday
the meal. Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the
For more information, call Paula at 571-6085. month and to Target the second Tuesday of the
Summer is a great time to take advantage of monah. The
eab s i 1 leave heCongregate
the Senior Nutrition Program. Dining site p.m. on Target y a
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home pick-up will begin at approximately
We offer a well balanced meal and friendly 12:45.
company. Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club,
Keep your own kitchen clean and cool by there is no charge for this program. For a
joining us Monday through Friday at 12 noon. bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension
Call two (2 ) working days ahead for 122•
reservations, 571-6085. A recent addition to the Senior Shopping
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Some special menus for June are: Program is Northtown/Bob's Produce on the 1st
Thursday of each month. The bus will leave
Friday, June 13th Swedish Meatballs the Senior Nutrition site at 12 : 30 p.m.
Fruit Pie Shopping at Northtown will be from
Thursday, June 19th Lasagna approximately 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ending the
Boston Cream Pie trip with Bob' s Produce & specials for
Wednesday, June 25th "Birthday Party" seniors!
BBQ Chicken
Birthday Cake
- FUNERAL
LUNCH BUNCH
Planning a lunch hour picnic at the Civic Our federal government recently passed laws
Center Plaza? Why not join us for a Lunch that should help people who use the services
B=ch activity this summer. Bring a bag of funeral directors. Even with the passage
lunch and $5.00 for supplies to make an of these laws indescreptances still exist.
elegant glass heart adorn with silk flowers The AARP publishes a book that is available
and ribbon. The project will take 20 - 30 to members for $3.50 ($6.25 non-members) - to
minutes to complete. Activity will be on- order contact AARP books, 400 South Edward
going from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Depending St. Mount Prospect, Illnois 60056.
on the response, more Lunch Bunch programs
will be planned. AARP also has a slide-tape program relating
to funeral plannning that is available to
WHEN: Tuesday, June 24th local chapters.
WHERE: Civic Center Plaza
(City Hall Community Rm II if By joining a memorial service (one time fee
inclement weather) of $10 - $25) a subscriber will receive
assistance in funeral planning . For
COST: $5.00 for supplies information on memorial societies write to:
Please pre-register so we have enough Continental Association of Funeral and
supplies available. Memorial Societies, 2001 S. St. N.E. Suite
5 530, Washington D.C. 20009.
SENIOR CENTER INF013N1A=
"THANK YOU"
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The Senior Advisory Board would like to
A suggestion box has been added to the extend a big "Thank You" to all those who
Center. The Senior Advisory Board felt this helped make our first Bake Sale such a
might be an aid for programming, settling a success.
grievance, and etc. All material from
suggestion box will be reviewed by the The sale, held on May 2nd at the Fridley
Advisory Board each month. State Bank, was an effort to raise f unds for
the Senior Center . We are pleased to
SENIOR CHORE SERVICES announce that $780.00 worth of baked goods
A new service will be added to the Senior were sold.
Center this July. It will be called "Chore This is excellent ! It certainly was a
Services for Seniors. " The money has been powerful witness that Seniors care about
funded and the last problems are being ironed their center and willingly cooperate in
out. This service will be for residence of efforts to support it.
Fridley, Columbia Heights, and Hill Top. Special thanks to.. .
Some of the services will be lawn mowing,
snow removal, electric and plumbing repairs, - those who donated baked goods and/or cash.
etc. Watch for full coverage in June. - the telephone callers who solicited home
baked items.
FRIDLEY ADVISORY COUNCIL, - the men who distributed flyers to advertise
The Fridley Senior Center Advisory Council the event.
invites you to attend their 1st Annual - the men who picked up and delivered goods.
General Meeting on June 11, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. - the workers at the bank who were so
in the Community Education Center library, pleasant to the customers and showed
6085 7th St. NE. enthusiasm with their warm smiles and
All seniors of Fridley and other communities, friendly greetings.
as well as any Fridley resident who has an And last, but not least, a big thank you to
interest in the promotion and welfare of the A r d i e Chesney w h o said "yes " to
Senior Center are invited to take part in chairing/organizing such a gigantic task. It
this meeting. certainly was a successful venture!
The purpose of this meeting will be to You are a wonderful group of people and a
reflect upon and review the Senior Center fine example to the Fridley Community.
history and to explore possibilities for its The Senior Advisory Board:
future. Specific questions regarding funding Ron Bloom Bernie Lossing
and operation of the Fridley Senior Center Esther Campbell Tom Myhra
will be addressed by the Fridley Senior Ardie Chesney Corrine Prindle
Center Advisory Board. Char Fitzpatrick Char Skurich
This is the time to have your concerns and Jean Johnson Ruth Smith
questions answered and become better Bob Kelsey Connie Thompson
acquaited with your Center and its operation. Averna Lorbeski Paula Walde
Please plan on attending the meeting on June Tony Lorbeski Norm Wegleitner
11, at 7:00 p.m. Darlene Zurawski
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MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS o
Free blood pressure tests are offered at the 8 .
Community Education Center, Room 10, 6085 7th
Street. The June schedule is:
Tuesday, June 3rd. .. .. .. . .11:30-12:00 Noon
Thursday, June 19th.. .. .. . .12:30-1:15 p.m.
Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms a niO r C h O r
to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups
Services
r v i c e s
are necessary for detection.
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Volunteers of America
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Nutrition Pro ram
Senior
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Meatloaf/Catsup Packet BBQ Riblet Liver/Onions/Gravy Beef Burgundy Chicken Salad
Baked Potato Au Gratin Potato Mashed Potatoes Wide Egg Noodles Baking Powder Biscuit/Butter
3-Bean Salad Buttered Broccoli Buttered Peas Buttered Carrots Winter Mix Vegetables
Wheatberry Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Bran Bread/Butter Marinated Cucumbers Potato Salad
Gingerbread/Lemon Sauce Fresh Fruit Fruited Jello/Whipped Topping Dark Rye Bread/Butter Spice Cake
Milk Milk Milk Rice Pudding/Whipped Topping Milk
2 3 SUB.: BREAD IMBURGER 4 Milk 5
Baked Chicken Swiss Steak/Spanish Sauce Ring Bologna Turkey ala King Swedish Meatballs/Gravy
Sweet Potato Baked Potato Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Mixed Vegetables Boiled Whole Potatoes
Coleslaw Buttered Spinach Buttered Green Beans V-8 Juice Buttered Carrots
Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Cornbread/Butter Bran Bread w/Butter Baking Powder Biscuit/Butter Dark Rye Bread/Butter
Tapioca Pudding/Whipped Fresh Fruit Brownie-Frosted Plum Sauce Fruit Pie
Topping Milk Milk Milk Milk
Milk
9 10 11 12
Baked Ham Baked Chicken Beef Stew/Vegetables IT'S ITALIAN! Riblet/Sauerkraut
Baked Potato Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Pineapple-Coleslaw Lasagna Parsley Buttered Potato
Stewed Tomatoes Marinated Vegetable Salad Baking Powder Biscuit/Butter French Cut Green Beans Rye Roll/Butter
Bran Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Peach Sauce Tossed Salad/Italian Dressing Pumpkin Bar
Ambrosia Dessert Fresh Fruit Milk Egg Bread/Butter Milk
Milk Milk Boston Cream Pie
Milk
16 17 18 19 d b
Sweet & Sour Meatballs California Burger BBQ Chicken Baked Fish/Lemon Sauce Pork Chop/Gravy
Buttered Rice Lettuce & Tomato Potato Salad Baked Potato Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables Sliced Cheese Corn Broccoli Carrot-Raisin Salad
Tomato Juice Catsup Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Wheatberry Bread/Butter
Bran Bread/Butter Mustard Birthday Cake Chocolate Pudding/Topping Fresh Fruit
Oatmeal Cookie Baked Beans Milk Milk Milk
MilkLemon Meringue Pie 24 25 SUB.: SLOPPY JOE 26
23
Salisbury Steak/Gravy
Baked Potato
Buttered Carrots
Oatgrain Bread/Butter
Apple Pie
Milk
30
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Bowling Blood Pressure Holiday Shopping Northtown/
11 :15 - noon Bobs Produce Cribbage
Sr. Golf Cards (500) Bowling
Party Whist
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Bowling Sr. Theater Club Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage
Sr. Golf 1 :30 p.m. Cards (500) Bowling
Target Shopping
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Bowling I=FF fleeting Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage
Sr. Golf 1 :00 P.M. Cards (500) Ordway Bowling
22 Sr. Golf 23 24 23 26 27 28
Holiday Shor�,?in Party Whist Cribbage
Bowling
Parade Cards (500) Sr. Bowling Bowling
Sr. Golf Sr. Dance Tournament Health A:aareness
Bowling 49er _ — _ _ — — _ _ _ — _ _ — — — — — _ — Walk ,Day—
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NOTICE OF PART-TIME JOBS FOR SENIORS
BILLIARD NEWS The Anoka County Job Training Center is
On May 7, nine of Fridley' s Senior Cue Men actively recruiting low-income county
journeyed to St. Cloud to pit their billiard residents who are 55 and over for the Senior
mastery against those of the seniors at Community Service Employment Program
Whitney Senior Center. Following a breakfast (S.C.S.E.P.) .
at Denny's the men headed north, arriving at The program places people in 20-hour per week
their destination where they were welcomed jobs in non-profit or government agencies.
with a tour of the center, and then rolls, There are a wide variety of jobs which are
doughnuts, and coffee. The billiard buffs closely matched to the person' s skills,
then enjoyed about two hours of friendly interests and abilities. The program pays
competition on the felt table at Whitney minimum wage, but sometimes wage supplements
Center with the Fridley guys losing by a are provided by sponsoring agencies.
score of 8 to 5. After a break for lunch at
the Center, the fellows all played a round The intent of the progrm is to help
robin with mixed partnership which enabled individuals gain in skills, experience and
the players to become better acquainted with self-confidence, and to enable them to move
their former opponents. Just before our on to private-sector employment. Vocational
departure Jeff Frompton, Whitneys program assessment, placement assistance and skills
director, favored us with another tray of training are also part of the program. Since
goodies and fresh coffee. Further accounts the program began in January 1984, many
could be provided by the men who made the participants have found permanent employment
trip: Morris Bangsund, Claude Nelson, Norm in their sponsoring agencies or at jobs in
Montain, Bill Campbell, Ray Hartley, Harry their communities.
Westman, Bob Gardner, Ed Baker , and Alex A full range of additional employment
Berberich. Tentative plans are being made services is available at the Job Training
for future meets which would include, golf, Center for people 55 and over who are seeking
bowling, and cribbage tournaments. work. Anyone interested in S.C.S.E.P. or
other employment services, should call the
Job Training Center, 784-1800 and ask for
intake. They should identify themselves as
FRIDLEY
55 or over and be ready to answer questions
regarding income in the past 6 or 12 months
to determine eligibility.
CITY BAND
C NCERTS
"Senior Discount Day"
Every Tuesday at the ARC Warehouse Seniors
receive a 50% discount on all clothing items.
The ARC Warehouse is a thrift store sponsored
by the Anoka County ARC (Association for
The Fridley City Band will perform their Retarded Citizens) . The store is located in
summer concert schedule as follows: the newly remodeled Skywood Mall just off of
I-694 and Central Avenue N.E. in Fridley.
Mon. , May 26th (noon) Springbrook
Tours. , June 19th City Ctr. Plaza The long range goal is to make the store self
Tours. , June 26th City Ctr. Plaza supporting and to have it staffed by Senior
(491er Event) Volunteers. The store is also planned as a
program to train developmentally disabled
Mon. , June 30th Summit Square adults in retail sales. The ARC Warehouse's
Mon. , July 7th Benjamin/Briardale success is widely due to community support
Thurs. , July 10th City Ctr. Plaza and donations which are tax deductable.
Mon. , July 14th Moore Lake Any Senior Citizen willing to volunteer his
Concerts begin at 8 : 00 p.m. with the or her time at the store should call the ARC
exception of the Memorial Day concert at 12 Warehouse at 571-4538.
noon.
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