10/1986 Senior News FridleySenior News
Fridley Recreation Department
571 -3450
OCTOBER
MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS
Free blood pressure tests are offered at the
Energy Assistance Community Education Center, Roan 10, 6085 7th
Street. The October schedule is:
Anoka County Community Action Program will be
Tuesday, October 7th......11:30-12:00 Noon
administering the Energy Assistance Program Thursday, October 16th.....12:30-1:15 p.m.
in Anoka County. The amount of assistance is Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms
generally based on your annual income, the to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups
number of persons in your household, the type are necessary for detection.
fuel you use and a percentage of your actual
heating costs. If you feel you might need SENIOR yup U7TY`
assistance paying a portion of your energy Transportation is provided to Holiday
costs, please check the guidelines below to Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the
see if you are eligible. Income is figured month and to Target the second Tuesday of the
on a 12 month basis. month. The bus will leave the Congregate
HOUSEHOLD SIZE INCOME LEVEL, Dining site at 12:30 p.m. on Target days and
1 $ 7,620 home pick-up will begin at approximately
2 9,964 12:45.
3 12,312 Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club,
4 14,850 there is no charge for this program. For a
5 17,388 bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension
6 19,923 122.
If you are below the guidelines or have any A recent addition to the Senior Shopping
questions, call 784-2443, and ask for Energy Program is Northtown/Bob's Produce on the 1st
Assistance. Thursday of each month. The bus will leave
APPOINTM NTS WILL BE TAKEN the Senior Nutrition site at 12: 30 p.m.
STARTING SEPTEMBER 22, 1986 Shopping at Northtown will be f rom
approximately 1:00 - 3 :00 p.m. ending the
Ask for Darlene Zurawski if you would like trip with Bob ' s Produce & specials for
your applications filled out in your hone. seniors!
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New
Senior Coordinator
Debra Vandereyk was born in St. Cloud, MN The new Senior Coordinator has expressed
about the time that Harry Truman was our hopes for the development of new programs at
president. Along with her three brothers and the center, some of which are a book club,
three sisters, Debbie attended primary and movies on a regular basis, discussion groups,
secondary schools in St. Cloud finishing her a memory book accounting the growth of the
formative years at St. Cloud's Cathedral High Center and a coordinated volunteer group
School. From St. Cloud, Debbie took up which Debbie feels is an extremely important
residence in River Falls, WI, where she factor in any Senior Center.
attended the University of Wisconsin - River Debbie is now at her desk in the Senior
Falls and worked in nursing homes to augment Center at the Community Education Center.
her educational endeavors. In college. Her hours are from about 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
Debbie majored in art and sociology. m. Debbie would appreciate ppreciate a visit or a
After graduation from college, Debbie found call from the seniors that will eventually be
work in River Falls for three years and then her family.
tranferred to Minneapolis where she gained Bill Campell
experience in a variety of positions, all
related to social involvements. While
employed in Minneapolis, Debbie worked for
the Hennepin County Human Services CONGREGATE DINING
Department, gaining insight into the problems G
of troubled people . Some of the
responsibilities of such work included The Fridley Congregate Dining Program is
arranging housing for Indians, resolving sponsored by Volunteers of America , a
special problems of the aging and family non-profit organization serving Anoka and
counseling. Hennepin Counties.
During the course of her employment, Debbie Volunteers of America is not any type of
took advantage of an opportunity to study welfare program, but a program providing a
funding alternatives for organizations. nutritional hot lunch, socialization and a
While a VISTA Volunteer, Debbie experienced a place for friendship. Any person over the
close association with the Metropolitan age of sixty (60) is welcome. Spouses under
Senior Federation being especially the age of sixty are also welcome. The
appreciative of a close relationship with Fridley Congregate Dining Program is gearing
Grace Nelson, a noted figure in the up for their Fall Festivities, which include:
Federation. October 14 - German s y t l e menu f o r
Debbie has related that her prime interest "Octoberfest" - refreshments
was in being of service to seniors, where she will be served at 11:30 a.m.
has gained quite a lot of satisfaction in October 22 - "Native American pay" -
responses and results. celebrated with foods our
The Fridley Senior Advisory Board selected American Indians and the early
Debbie as their new full-time coordinator pioneers might have eaten.
feeling that she comes to Fridley well October 29 - "Monthly Birthday Party" -
qualified to carry on the nurtured beginnings refreshments will be served at
of the Fridley Senior Center. 11:30 a.m.
Besides her work, Debbie is interested in October 31 - "Halloween Dinner" - a time to
painting and singing, having had choir dress up and listen to spooky
experience in school and church choral music.
groups. Debbie has been active in other If you are interested in joining us for
church activities relative to social areas, lunch, please call us two working days in
Though her work has taken most of her time, advance for reservations at 571-6085.
Debbie hopes to someday spend more time with
the brush and oils. Debbie Graunke
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Sr. Center Information
UPCOMING EVENTS
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There will be a Halloween Party at the Senior
Citizen Center after congregate dining on
Halloween, October 31st.
Bring or wear your costumes. Come have
cookies and coffee; play cards; listen to
music and have fun . There will be
entertainment provided.
A FASHION SHOW HAPPY ANNEM&SMY
That's right - a fashion show! 363 Auxiliary In October, the VFW will be sponsoring a
VFW is having a fashion show on November 15th dinner for the Senior Center Anniversary
at noon, at 1040 Obsorne Rd. There will be a Party. A date has not been set yet. If
lunch provided. Tickets are $4.00. Come you are interested, please call Deb at the
one, came all. It should be a great time. Center. We will attempt to provide
Proceeds will go the the American Cancer transportation if there is a need.
Society.
New Programs
*It's new and fun - A Card Committee! *Rumor has it that a Senior Citizen Kitchen
There will be a committee devised to send Band will be starting up in the Fridley area
cards to Seniors. Get Well, Birthday and --- and the rumor is RIGHT!
assortecd greeting cards. If interested, You got it - a kitchen band. If interested,
stop by some time and talk to Deb. drop by or call Deb at the Fridley Senior
Center, 571-6418.
*For all you movie buffs, here is a chance to
get involved in a winter film group.
Fridley Library will be working in *We need a an-Up Committee to help Deb
conjunction with Deb in starting a f ilm keep the Center, pool roam and ceramics roam
club. Call the Senior Citizen Center for clean. Please call or stop by for coffee
further information. and cookies while you talk to Deb about
helping out, 571-6418
*Books, books, who's got the books?
A book club is starting up for all *Bridae classes will start in October. The
interested seniors. Contact Deb for teacher will be Lorraine Linderman,
details. 572-0659.
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SENATOR DAVE DURENBERGER
GUEST ON SENIOR CTTT7ENS FORUM < f
The Honorable Dave Durenberger, U.S. State
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Senator from Minnesota, will join Dutch`
Kastenbaum for the 1986-87 season premiere of
"Senior Citizens Forum", Saturday, October
4th at 8:00 a.m. on KMSP Channel 9.
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The subject for this forum will be national
health issues and their impact on the olderr
population. x�J
"Senior Citizens Forum", a unique community
affairs program, now in its 14th season, will
continue to provide current information on < `
legislative issues, as well as available
programs and services that have direct impact
on the lifestyles of older persons.
Also during the month of October will be: Caregivers
Saturclay, October 11th
Elva D. Walker, Chairperson of the MN Board
Skills Class
on Aging. The Anoka Branch of the Greater Minneapolis
Her subject will be the 1987-1990 proposed Area Chapter American Red Cross, along with
state plan on aging. the Coon Rapids Senior Center will offer the
Saturday. October 18th Caregivers Skills Class. The class will run
Carl E. Carlson, President and Peter Wyckoff, Wednesdays, October 22, 29, November 5 and 12from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Executive Director of the Metropolitan Senior '
Federation. All participants are welcome. The class is
They will talk about the 2nd Annual Senior geared to those giving care to another ,
Options Exhibition and about the Metropolitan friend, relative, neighbor, or for anyone
Senior Federation. interested in learning how to take better
Saturday. October 25th care of themselves.
Burnett Voss, Chairperson for the Legislative The class will be offered in four, two hour
Committee of the Minnesota Board on Aging. sessions, each one costing $2.50, the entire
His subject will be the Minnesota Board on series being $10.00 . The sessions will
Aging' s legislation priorities for the include the following:
upcoming session of the state legislature. Session I: Assessment of individual
Be sure to join Dutch and Senator Dave caregiver needs, the aging
Durenberger for this season's opening "Senior process, aging and alcohol and
Citizens Forum", Saturday, October 4th at drugs , assessing illness ,
8:00 a.m. on Channel 9. planning home care.
Session II: Basic bedside nursing skills,
body mechanics, bed making,
lifting - turning - walking,
temperature - pul se -
respiration.
A woman had ordered a book from a large Session III: Medications, simple treatment
publishing company. Several weeks later she procedures, safety factors.
received the following letter: "Many thanks for exercise.
your recent order. We wish we could fill it at Session IV: Basic nutrition , stress
once,but improvements in our procedures will management, use of community
mean a delay in shipping."
resources, evaluation.
For further information, contact Lori Richman
of the Anoka County Branch of the American
Red Cross at 421-3398.
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SENIOR OPTIONS SEMINARS
FLP SENIORS GAIN UNDERSTANDING
Instead of resigning themselves to an easy Senior Options is a program of the
chair, more seniors are looking for new Metropolitan and Minnesota Senior Federations
outlets for their energy, creativity and and the Health Futures Institute. It is made
interests. The Senior Options Expo was possible, in part, through a grant from the
developed with these seniors in mind. The Medtronic Foundation.
expo, to be held October 27 and 28 at the Other Twin Cities organizations providing
Minneapolis Auditorium and Convention Center, support include: Blue Cross and Blue Shield
will present the full range of activities, of Minnesota, Group Health Seniors, Healthone
services and opportunities available to
seniors. Corporation -- Metropolitan Medical Center
and United Hospital, HealthEast -- a joint
In addition to keynote speakers Eric Sevareid venture of Health Resources and Baptist
and Jane Brody, more than 300 exhibits and Hospital Fund, Inc. , J.C. Penney Company,
hourly entertainment will be available. But KSTP Television, MedCenters Health Plan,
what truly makes Senior Options unique are Methodist Hospital Senior Connection,
the 30 educational seminars. There is Minnegasco, Northwestern National Life
something for everyone, from "Communicating Insurance Company, Norwest Banks, PHP +
With Your Adult Children, " to "Investments Medicare, Senior Health Plan, The St. Paul
and Money Management." Companies, Walker Methodist Residence and
Our seminars are designed to give seniors a Health Services -- Walker Methodist Health
more in-depth look into areas that interest Center and Walker Management, WCCO Radio and
them," said Carl Carlson, president of the Willows Companies.
Metropolitan Senior Federation. "we are
fortunate to have many top local senior r r ', r r r �. �. r P P It r
authorities presenting these seminars. I
think seniors who attend will find them very
rewarding."
Experts include: Carmen Madden, Hennepin �, P
County Adult Protection, who will conduct a
seminar entitled "How to Protect Vulnerable
Adults." Madden's agency is responsible for P
investigating problems. This seminar will Autumn
acquaint seniors with protective measures and
support networks available to them. It will �. 11 In r a
also help them learn how to report abuse.
In another seminar Sefra Pitzele, author of Oh, sptendot ob the un,iven,6e
"We Are Not Alone; Learning to Live With �' when 6pxing and 6ummen nun theZt couue,
Chronic Illness, " will speak about chronic God dips W paivitbruah stowty .in,
illness. The seminar is designed to help Fon autumn is the wokk o6 him.
seniors deal positively with the lifestyle r The bndtiawt aumac, 6can.eet thence, P
changes a chronic illness brings. The gongeoua aumet, none compare,
Senior Options will also feature a series of The h,i.M ane aptashed .in gold and brown, P
seminars Monday evening tailored for White teavea ob aab4non tumbte down.
preretirees. The series, entitled "Planning P Oh, woktd ob cAiwon, golden hue,
for a Retirement: A Process, Not an Event," P Just nothing can compare with you. �.
will include topics such as "Adjusting to a Most toveey time ob att the year,
New Lifestyle," "Income--Stretching Your when autumn coma .to btas " here.
Money," and "Managing Good Health." My gout en i.ched, I watch .it aU,
Senior ions Tickets are $4 ($3 in advance) The btaAinga ob the gongeou�5 baF.e-
and are good for both e days. Tickets to The rain :splashed kitLs, then
g Y golden curs,
the Eric Sevareid luncheon, October 27, are A 6mif-ing wowed -- when autumn coma.
$10. Bus transportation from convenient
locations throughout the Twin Cities is P,
available. For more information, contact
Senior Options, c/o Metropolitan Senior
Federation, 1885 University Avenue, St. paul 5
or call (612) 645- 0530. -
OCTOBER
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Holiday Shopping Northtown/
Cards (500) Bob's Produce Bowling
Party Whist Cribbage
5 6 7 3 9 10 11
FFF Meeting
Bowling Blood Pressure Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage
11 :15 - noon Cards (500) Bowling
Seniorcize
12 13 14 15 16 17 13
Target Shopping
Bowling Sr. Theater Club Holiday Shopping Party Whist
1 :30 p.m. Cards (500) Fall Foliage Cribbage
Seniorcize Blood Pressure Bowling
12 :30 p.m.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Bowling Seniorcize Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage Craft A'
10 :00 a.m. Cards (500) Bowling Fair
FFF Meeting
26 27 23 29 30 31
Seniorcize Holiday Shopping Party Whist
Cribbage
Bowling Health Awareness Cards (500)
Bowling
12 :30 p.m.
Seat Belt Safety
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A marvelous fall day has been planned f sday, October 16th. We' ll
start out early and head south to L . There we will board
a historic paddle wheeler and trav 1(_63Pepin to the Anderson House,
Minnesota' s oldest operating hotel , basha. We'll return to Fridley
via Red Wing, HN with stops a n Ap Orchard and the Pottery Place.
DATE : Thursday, Octob 6
TIME: 7:30 a.m. (qDrom St. Williams Church
7:35 a n age Green Pick-up
5:30 ` ( - Arrive in Fridley (approx. time)
COST: 28.00 (includes lunch..)
STRA N: Fridley residents* may register for this trip on September 2
m. at the Fridley Recreation Office. Non-resident registration
4ymb7in on September 9th.
ent must accompany all registrations. Mail-in registrations are
welcome 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 - FALL FOLIAGE
NAME:
ADDRESS: _
STREET CITY ZIP
TELEPHONE: AMOUNT ENCLOSED: _
ENJOY A DAY OUT ON THE TOWN!
City of Fridley Recreation Department 6431 Univ. Ave. Fridley, MN 55432 7
of l u e n z a FgMI Ey SENTOR NU=ION PROGRAM
The Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition
Immunization Program serves noon meals Mondays through
Fridays at sites located throughout Hennepin
The Well Senior Clinic will be sponsoring and Anoka Counties. The program is funded by
Influenza Immunization Clinics for all a grant from the Metropolitan Council Program
persons 60 years of age and older living in on Aging with funds through the Older
the Anoka County area. Americans Act and the Minnesota Board on
The Public Health Services Advisory Committee Aging.
on Immunization Practices recommends annual Persons 60 years of age and older and their
vaccinations for all older persons and those spouses are invited to attend. Reservations
who are at a high risk of developing a severe can be made two working days in advance by
case of influenza. calling the site nearest you. Participants
Flu shots will be offered during the month of are encouraged to donate toward the cost of
October and the first week of November on the meal.
Tuesdav mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Debbie at
An appointment is NOT NECESSARY. The cost 571-6085.
per immunization will be $4.00. The first
clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7 ,
1986 and will continue through Tuesday,
November 4, 1986.
The Well Senior Clinic is located at 1323 SUGGESTION BOX
Coon Rapids Blvd. , Coon Rapids, MN 55433. A suggestion box has been added to the
Van pick-up is available from Village Green Center. The Senior Advisory Board felt this
on October 7th at 10:15 a.m. Sign up at might be an aid for programming, settling a
Village Green. Van pick-up is also available grievance and etc. All material from the
from the Senior Center on October 28th at suggestion box will be reviewed by the
10:30 a.m. Sign up at the Senior Center. Advisory Board each month.
For more information, please call 755-5300. - - -- -
ELDER QUEST
"Who can help?"
"Where do I go?"
"What happens if .. .?"
"What is ?"
"When does...?"
Have a question? We'll try to answer. Send your questions or concerns to:
ELDER QUEST /
C/O Fridley Recreation
6431 University Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
571-3450 X122
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13th Annual
Lions Club
Christmas Dinner
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The Fridley Lions Club will once again
sponsor their annual Senior Christmas Dinner
at Sandee's on Tuesday, December 9th. There a-rs #
will be three dinners, at 11:30 a.m. , 2:00
p.m. and 4:30 p.m. SEFORE 16ET YOUR BIRTHDAY PRESENT, IS IT o
Transportation is provided for the 11:30 a.m. THE EVEN 001WIDERED YEARS OR THE ODD
dinner only. The City of Fridley Recreation NUMSEREP YEARS WHEN YOU HAVE A BIRTH DAY?."
Department will begin to accept reservations
on Monday, November 10th at 8 : 00 a. m.
Reservations can be made in person at the
Fridley Recreation office in City Hall or by AUCTION
calling 571-3450 . Remember -- Monday,
November 10th - 8:00 a.m. CITY OF FRIDLEY
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•POLICE SQUAD CARS •OFFICE EQUIPMENT
*MAINTF;A';CE EQUIPMENT *FOUND PROPERTY
•FOUND BICYCLES
NUTRITION & EXERCISE FOR SENIORS
Fridley Community Education is holding a
Nutrition & Exercise lecture series for
seniors Thursdays, beginning November 13th
for 2 weeks from 7 : 00 - 8: 30 p.m. The
nutrition session will discuss general diet g AT U R DAY, OCT. 4, 19BB
and specific recommendations for anemia, S:00 A.M. (REQISTCATIOA AND INSPFCTION)
arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. Second 10:00 A.M. -,e Tlo,BE ,Ns)
session includes simple home care and CITY GARAGE — 400 719T
exercises, life style and specific exercises Ji
for arthritis and osteoporosis. Audience
participation, hand-outs and visual aids are -C_ICNHP: X!PETEPSON
LIC. H02-16 427-6770
included. For further information, contact A'IOKA FRIDLEY AUCTIONS
Fridley Community Education at 571-6000. FOR ADDITITIAL INFORMATION CALL: r�K�
WI-3450, exT. 106
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HFALTH AkMRENESS SERIES
A lecture series on health issues of concern
to seniors. Past sessions have included:
vision, hearing loss, bladder problems, III
coronary, diabetes, and hypertension. Series
continues on the last Tuesday of each month I
beginning again in October. I I...
Seat Belt Safety will be presented I I'
on Tuesday, October 28th at 12:30 ,
p.m. at the Community Education II
Center. 'II
Volunteers of America
OCTOBER 1986
Senior Nutrition Pro ram . TO
' MONDAY TUESDAY W D FRIDAY
�/--N Baked Ham Beef-Macaroni Casseroleff BBQ Riblet
Eacholthe 4V items meet slandards for&.cholesterol.sodium, Hash Brown Potato Mixed Vegetables Baked Potato I
serving size and cooking methods developed by the American Heart Cooked Cabbage/Peas— Beets
Asspcialion,.Minnesota Affiliate and the Minnesota Hear,Healtn French Cut Green Beans
Rolle
Program.Because some garnishes and foods served vrith hearted items Bran Bread/Butter Wheatberry Bread/Butter Ry Roll/
Butter
may not meet standards.substitutes are available upon request.
For more information.ask for a Dining a fa All breads Ambrosia Dessert Heart brochure. • Butterscotch Pudding/ Pumpkin Bar
American Heart Association All Milk ff Milk Whipped Pudding Milk
Minnesota Affiliate,Inc. 1 Milk
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Sweet & Sour Meatballs Country Style Chicken Pepper Steak Baked Fish/Lemon
RicBreaded Pork Portion
Rice Potato Salad Whole Kernel Corn Au Gratin Potato Baked Potato s
Oriental Mixed Vegetables Peas Carrot-Raisin Salad Broccolif* Applesauce V
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Pineapple Ring Salad If
Dark Rye Bread/Butter Whole Whe t Bread/Butter White Mountain Roll/Butter
Bran Bread/Butter Fruit SoupFresh Fruit Lemon Meringue Pie Spice Cake
Sugar Cookie Milk IV Milk
Milk Milk Milk
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Salisbury Steak/Gravy Bratwurst Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Baked Chicken Seafood Casserole
Baked Potato German Sauerkr t Parmesan Cheese Packet Mashed Potato/Gravy Italian Mixed Ve etables
Carrots Parsley Potato Wax Beans Cranberry Jello Peach Salad ( )
Oatgrain Bread/Butter Rye Roll/Butter Tossed Salad/French Dressing Bran Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Brea /Butter
Fresh FruitApple Pie Egg Bread/Butter Pear Sauce Cookie
Milk Milk Donut-plain :silk
Milk
Milk
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Riblet/Country Gravy Meatloaf/Catsup Packet Ba ed ChickenBeef Burgundy Chicken ala King
Mashed Potato Au Gratin Potato Wild Rice Cass rod le Wide Egg Noodles Baking Powder Biscuit
Broccoli Three Bean Salad Fried Corn Carrots� Winter Mix Vegetables
Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Wheatberry Bread/Butter Applesauce T Coleslaw Cranberry Juice
Fresh Fruit Fruited Jello/Topping Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Bran Bread Butter Brownie VP
Milk Milk Blueberry Pie Plum SauceMilk
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Baked Chicke Piroshki/Gravy Swiss Steak/Spanish Sauce Turkey Tetrazinni Swedish Meatballs/Gravy
Sweet Potato Green Beans Baked Potato/ cheese sc. Mixed Vegetables4W Boiled Whole Potatoes r
Tossed Sala 000 Island Pineapple Coleslaw Spinach Apple Juice Carrots
Dressing Bran Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Wheatberry Bread/Butter Dark Rye"Bread/Butter
Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Fresh Fruit Birthday Cake Molasses Cookie Frosted Orange Cake
Tapioca Pudding/Topping Milk Milk Milk Milk
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FRIDLEY LIONS CLUB
PANCAKES EGGS
BREAKFAST
ALL YOU CAN EAT
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1986
8:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Community Education Center
6085 7th Street NE., Fridley
$2.50
Children 5 and under-Free