08/1979 Senior News e.
Senior Citizen Newsletter
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Friendly'
ridley
olks
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
AUGUST 1 x)79
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS AUGUST PREVIEW
Andrew, F r•i schmon August 1 TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 - BLOW PRESSURE Tf:S`I'
George Quinlan August 1 Parkview, R:n. #20, 10:30 - 1
Florence Murzyn August 2
In"a Nokanson August 5 THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 - CX Paxlkview,
Clara Norde.11 August 5 1:00
Frena Kirayon August 6
Lillian Hirth Aug-j:,t 7THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 - BLOOD? PRESSURE
Evelyn Da'hietl August: 7 'PESTS,'4Parkview. Rri. #20,Y1.:2.*30_._
Fern Anderson AugUat 8 .:30 nis (.\C, ParKv,.eo;,; 1:00 p.p:.
Mar gareti I'me-11 AuguS1: 11.
Jennie. .;Lr l ey AugustE.i.. TULSIDAY, AUGUST 21 �- SENIOR: ?.-TIETI.NG,
Ethel i;rctver AugL!st 19 ��?:00 .dam. , r-i they Uiil. e,d ,7c-Ti10 lisC
Josephine 7_.ani sl ka August 20 Church.
Frank Lewis August 24
Merton Ma.hari n August 25 THURSD Y, AUGU�-)T 23 - STATE FAIR TRj P,
Joe Richter August 26
Mary Hutchins August 28
Constan:.e Anderson August 29 Tt-fFitNKS TO?
F.M. Ballinger August 29
Katherine O'Shaughnessy August 30 CaA.G Nel,!,on �o.t the use c4 hZ6
{jaird.f.t.e,s cabin 60h. NIA picnic.
SENIOR MEETINGS Bea SoAzo.aid, and Ur,P-U'le /VdhiA-ort
Jolt. coo.dt.d1'.vt«ting btu. Pe'", Luck,
During August, the Fridley seniors will
ineet the third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 The. Dons Ctub !o.fL the uAc o6 theZt
p�ru, iSectings are held at the Fridley United &:.ngo ertut.t'-'irelnt.
Methodist Church, 666 Mississippi Street.,
f{ap;.k Pofe'uon jjo)L being out r'�tLO�t?S
All other activities are held at -6-o eat iii'rolo u'?,,xvL,rr
Parkview, 6085 - 7th Street. For farther
i nforr!ati on contact Connie McH i l l i on, 571- AnwvLU can Lcg.if-, the Sei2t.ox
3450, Extension 123. °.`. . Sanquvt.
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Evetfone tolto con1','LEbutc.4 �ood oA
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NEW MEMBERS FRI""LCY 'wNGREGATE DINING
New members for the'Friendly Fridley Hot meals are served !Iondayy through friday at
Folks are welcome at all times. We 12:0 ) neon, in the gymnasium/cafeteria at
currently have 305 members in the Friendly Parkview, Everyone under the ag > of 60 is aske
1=ridley Folks. The group has grown very to p)ayI..65, a]1 others are requested to iiaktF
rapidly since last year when we had 124 a donation. Menus are published i,j,eeklfy in the
members. New members are aiways desired Sun New .paper and in the Star and Tribune.
and welcomed. We have a great group, Reservations must be made at least two work ni
let's share it with others. days ahead of time. To place your reservation:,,
please call 571-6085, between the hours of
To join, you must be 55 years or older. 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. , Monday through Frida;,.,
Yearly dues are $2/person, $1/person after IF you have any questions concerning the progrr.
July 1. If you wish to join, you can call 332-2316.
complete the forms at the meetings or call
the Parks arid Recreation office at 571- TRANSPORTATION
350. -'--�
The bus to Congregate Dining will run only on
* *HEALTH HAPPENINGS* * * �` , Tuesdays and Thursdays until September. To
make your bus reservations to Congregate Dining:
FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS g
�A 1. In order to have a smooth running
Free blood pressure tests will be schedule, anyone wishing to ride the
o-fered at Parkview School in Rm. 00, 4� bus to Congregate Dining must notify
0085 -- 7th Street. In August the Connie 2 working days in advance.
schedule is as follows: —
2. Calls should be made to 571-3450,
Tuesday, August 7 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ext. #123, Monday through Friday
Thursday, August 16 - 12:30-1:30 p.m. between 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Remember high blood pressure has no 3. A .25� round tri- fare will be
S''rr1;?t0ms to ��.!a.rn of its presence, Re(aularCf'aY"^E?G to c V r i;-is PXperis�S.
check-ups are necessary for detection.
4. Be sure to call Congregate Dining
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EN CLINIC for a dinner reservation
Boulevard FISHING IrJITiiOUT A !_?CENSE
5300 Annual ysica? Exami- State residents age 65 and ever are alio�:ed
ing, Blood Pressure to fish in Minn sota lakes arid streams without
>creening, Information and Referral . a license. OlderMinnesotans can also camp
Fee: Suggested fees range from $3,50, if free in state parks Monday through Thursdays if
person's income is $350/month or under, they have a park sticker. The stickers Bre
($450/couple) and up to $25, if the patient's free with proof of acre.
income is over $1,000 per month. r ter{
Hours: Ogren Wi�dnesday and Thursdays by NEtd M-EM )ERS
appointment. The clinic has hours dur �ng
business hours. For information and ` Marge Goodenough, Sally Bistany, Mildred
appointments, call 755--5300. Erickson, Margarot Lindewan, Josephine Zav-!islak
Elvira E. Viscio, Delores E. ?rebers,
DENTAL DISCOUNTS Gerhard and Bence :.essinq.
'he Chicago Dentists have started a Special ,�Te
Discount Program for senior citizens. For
more information you can call the Chicago
Dentists at 332-2631.
Chicago Dentists
1031 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55430
le-phone: Ila
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CARDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Party Whist is the name of the game Hello Again -
every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30
p.m. , at Parkview, Rm. #18. Well the Fall will soon be on us with
the red leaves and cool air. The Mille i
RESOURCE GUIDE FOR WOMEN: Lac Lake fish trip came off okay, although
we caught no fish and it rained all the way
Available within the 7 county metro- home, we had fun.
politan area. This guide covers the
financial , social , counseling, and gener- The 49'er Parade came off with 2nd Place
al community resources for Older Women, trophy for Western garb.
•It is FREE! ! ! WRITE:
_ We are planning a fun time for this fall
All University Council on Aging and Winter, if you have anything on your
304 Walter Library (CURA) mind that we could do let me know, and I
University of Minnesota will try and get it going.
117 Pleasant Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55455 The Bowling came off with everyone in it
getting a prize and the club with a few
CENSUS JOBS OPENINGS dollars besides.
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As the U.S. Bureau of Census revs up for The Picnic. at Carl 's place had a very
the 1980 census, a lot of jobs are opening good turn out, about 80 people and all told
up. This year workers are needed to update me that they had a good time, the rain held
and put together mailing lists - especially off till we were ready to go home.
in rural areas where commercial mailing lists
are not available. Next year temporary Well , I 'll close and go fishing. See
workers will be hired as office personnel and you at Congregate Dining.
as census-takers. For information about these
jobs contact: Alex B.
Stanley Moore Dear Friends,
Code No. 2500, Regional Director
.Bureau of Census I realize that it has taken me forever
55 East Jackson Blvd. to personally thank you all for the gift
Suite 1304 for Brad. But, we were waiting to buy
Chicago, Ill . 60604 something so we could keep you informed of
what we did. You gift helped us buy his
or your local State Employment office, car seat and stroller. Thank you all .
STRESS, CANCER, EXERCISE, AND LIFESTYLES. Brad is growing by leaps and bounds, [Ile
now weighs 101bs. , 712 oz, and is 23 inches
Are only a few of the topics discussed in a new long. He does look like his daddy.
health booklet. "Help Yourself" , put out by
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. The We've been so busy just trying to get
92-page booklet describes paths to better health him on a schedule, but all seems to be
and is available free from its publishers. For leveling off now. So, with some luck, ,I
your copy write: hope to be able to pop in with him for a
visit soon.
IV , "Help Yourself"
�Department 3-32 I hope that you all have had a pleasant
_ 31ue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota spring and that you have a fun and safe f
fix:;r box 43560, 3525 Blue Cross Road summer.
St Paul , MN 55164
ti Love to you all ,
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- THE FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLI:S FUN DAY AT THE FAIR
Come and join us for an enjoyable
day. The Fridley Recreation Department
will reserve the bus. You will be
responsible for paying admission at the
gate (admission is free for those 65 and
over) and for your lunch.
MIEN: Thursday, August 23, 1979
BUS DEPARTS: 9:00 a.m. , Fridley United Methodist
BUS DEPARTS FAIR: 3:00 p.m.
ARRIVES BACK: 4:00 p.m. , approximately
COST: $1.50 for transportation
REGISTRATION - STATE FAIR
N1,ME TELEPHONE
ADDRESS
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