03/1980 Senior News Senior Citizen Newsletter
Friendly
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
KARCH 1980
MARCH BIRTHDAYS MARCH PREVTEW
Dennis Di ttmer March 3 HIES, , MARCH 4 - SR. MEETTf;G, Fridley Unite '
Maude Williamson March 3 Methodist Church, 7:00 p.m. BLOOD 'RF.SSI' 'r
Ruth Trowbridge March 3 TESTS, 10:30-11 :30 a,.m.
Cludys Sorum March 4
Florence Tro:�:snoss March 4 VIED. MARCH 5 - Sr. Slim D,
Ruth Spencer March 5 � _. _
8;,a Gros;ie :n March 5 THURS, , I.1.ARCH 5 CCC. 1:00 po,t, `ir. Si it,.�
('ol . Will. Hoffmann March 8 1.30 pori. VGQ He car=. i 1i k:U 1 a Murch 8
Jo,Seph !11,,;rZvr. March 8 VIED< , MARCH 19 Sr, S?irn Disco, 10:30, PV,
sare Allen March 8 � 0 0
C+ s Aa:a 1 and Mare,It 10
SZ1.11y Di:sturly Murch 1.3 THURS. , IMAP,CH 13_ - CCC, 1:00 p.m. Sr.—S1_ im
Plarge Gepdenoags March 14 I:30 p.m.'1Go
Anna Johnson March 14
Herb, i5er•gstrom March 15 RUES— MARCH 13 SPo ME" ''TING, Fr iof ey 1.ni t ea
Delores Hengeis March 16 llie—Vtodist�Church, 1:00 dim+
Oake ktiojciak Via rcIt A7
Nettie Kesser !March 20 lvEDo , MARCII 19 - Sr. Slim Disco, 10:30, ?V.
Doval i ne Goode Marcie 22 _ Net✓ci i v'�o i n±, 1 :iii-3:C)C p.iii. , VG .
Gladys Nordgren March 24 _
Cl{oi 5 �,c�� qJ €�ri March 25 THUD S. , h!ARCH 20 - CC , GO pxi : BLOOD
I{;arriet Harttrtan March 27 �VP ;ESS�1}i -t E5 5, 11.30-1:30 pim•, SrY SIiili
I..4s Che,;ney March 30 1.:39 p.m. VG.
Alice Warrtn March 30
WED. , N RCH 26 - Sr. Slim Pi sc:o, 10:30, PV,
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Western is ccaiit, t:., 4-h-I- Ft, THURS MARCH .27 - CCC, 1.:00 p,rn Sr. Slir>>
Be on Mnd for 'i;he fun on March 4 at 1:30 ti�tii� VG
7:00 p�m�
SAT, , 11ARCH 29 - "Fridle,v-Ethsii Fes i_iyaP'
Oil march 13th, at 1:00 P�m. , the Police Parkv-iew ��
Departrt?ent wi l ( have a representative
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NEW MEMBERS
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New members for the Fri end ly Fridley ` ': d; 4t
Folks are always desired and wet nt d
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HEALTH5��- �� HEALTH HAPPENINGS
at all times. We have a great group, ,7
let' ,- share it with.others.
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To join, you must be 55 years or older. „ T �,a i -�� '`
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Yearly dues are $2/person. If you wish
to join, you can complete the forms at FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS
the meetings or call the Parks and
Recreation office at 571-3450. Free blood pressure tests will be offered at
Parkview School (CEC) in Rm. #20, 6085 - 7th
FRIDLEY CONGREGATE DINING Street. In March the schedule is as follov:
Hot meals are served Monday through Tuesday, March 4 o 10:30 - 11:3G
Friday at 12:00 noon, in the gymnasium/ Thursday, March 20 , 12:30 - 1:30
cafeteria at Parkview. Everyone under
the age of 60 is asked to pay $1.65, all Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms
others are requested to rrz'<e a donation. to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups
Menus are published weekly in the Sun are necessary for detection.
Newspaper and in the Star and Tribune.
Reservations must be made at least two WELL SENIOR CITIZENS CLINIC
working days in advance. To place your
reservations , please call 571-6085, between 1323 Coon Rapids Boulevard
the hours of 10:00 a.m, and 2:00 p.m. , ielenhone: 755-.5300
Monday through Friday. If you have any Services Offered: Annual Physical Examination
questions concerning the program call Health Counseling, Bloed Pressure Screening,
332-2316. Information and Referral .
Fee: Sugge� cd fees range from $3.50, if
IRA!LSPORTATION person's income is $350/month or under ($450!
_�^-- -_--- couple) and up to $25, if the patient's i ncofIX
The bus to Congregate Dining is running is over $1,000 per month.
Hionday if.rough Fridays. To make your bus Hours: Open Wednesday and Thursdays by
reservations to Congregate please: appotntl'ieilU. The. clinic has ,hours during
business hours. For more information and
1) In order to have a smooth running appointients, call 755-5300.
schedule, anyone. 1, ishing to ride
the bus to Congregate Dining i,ust PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT
notify Connie (#122) 2 worth
days in advance! Hi Everybody -
2) C_,lls should be made to 571-3450, Here I am again, the weather has been swel '!
ext. #122, Monday through Friday and the fishing has been good.
between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. The Gong Show came off very good. I think
we all liked it. It just proves that we have
3) A .25� round trip fare will be talent in the Club. We will have to do it a( i
charged to cover gas expenses, soon.
We are starting to put the 49'er Day
4) Be sure to call Congregate Dining together. I would like those that have an open
for a dinner reservation. top car or know someone who does to let me kno.,r,.
I will need help with the Parade and
Bowling Tournament, so let's have a lot of you
all volunteer. It will be the week of June
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23rd.
The dance at V.F„W. , put on by the Spring
Lake Park Seniors, was enjoyed by 50 members
IAof our Club.
'i"Yle Bingo and Card Party at the school for
Y Valentines Day also went off good.
Sc� long, I think I will go fishing.
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Alex B.
SR. SLIM DISCO NRTA AND AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM
Move to the disco beat while slimming down. Income tax assistance under the Tax Aide Program
Come and join us to learn the newest line of the National Retired Teachers Association
dances and exercises. There is no fee. and the American Association of Retired Persons
in cooperation with the Greater Minneapolis
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m. ,,at Senior Citizen Program is scheduled as follows
Parkview (CEC). for the period February 4 through April 15, 1980
SR. SLIM Rockford Road Library, 6401 42nd Avenue No. in
Crystal , on Tuesdays, from 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. '
A Senior Slim Class has been started at and on Thursdays, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Village Green at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
This class is mainly concerned with Apache Plaza Shopping Center, Upper Leval in
exercises. Come on over and slim with St. Anthony, on Tuesdays a0 Fridays, from
Mary! 10:00-to 2:00 pom.
CARDSCOFFEE AND CONVERSATION RrgQl vn Cen ter Cq mnun i tv Cr�n�ter 6301 Shingle
Creek C aa,'way In a;rooklyn Center, on Mondays,
Party Whist is the name of the game every from 9:00 to 12:00 noon and Fridays, from 1.0:00
Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. , at to 2:00 p.m.
Parkview (CEC) in Rm. #18,
First National 00 or Anoka, 2015 0d Avenue,
*SPRING CLASSES* Anr.=Y:t�., or. 9 oridays � :om 10:i1U to 2:00 porn,
NEEDLEPOINT F ;J National flank, Chamnl i n Of 1 i c e, Dean Ave,
:ampl rn, ore�Thu sdays' ar, joir : t).00 to 2:00.
We're starting a new class! Learn the
basic needlepoint stitches while S: Anthony National Rank on the corner of
making a sampler that can be made into LerTJ and Sti nso-n Avesnue i n Minneapolis on
a wall hanging, pillow, purse or chair Tuesdays, from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.
cushion.
The_rommun i ty Resoqrce Centor, 701 8th Ave. NW.
WHEN: Mondays, beginning April 7 for in New Brighton, on ,"lohlys from 9:00 to 1:00,
6 weeks, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The Senior's Place, 1801 Central Avenue NE, on
WHERE: Village Green Tuesdays, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
COST: $6.00 per person
optional additional supplies
$6.00
Class is limited to 100
CROCHET 1
Now is your chance to learn to crochet. Lospit
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Come join the fun and learn a new art. ., a M
WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning April 94 ,�
for 6 weeks, 1:00-3:00 p.m,
WHERE: Village Green
COST: $6.00 per person
Class is limited to 8.
*YOU MUST REGISTER AT CITY BALL BY
MARCH 31, 1980.*
ONCE Irl A SMILE
In 1980 - I resolve to:
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- willingly volunteer (without being prodded, begged, or pushed) to. help out with some
committee, task force, etc. in my senior citizen group.
- think of and be thankful for two blessings every time I complain.
- make weekly phone contact with at least one shut-in person from my church, senior group,
relatives, etc.
j - meet and become acquainted with at least 5 new people, inviting them to participate with me
in one of my activities.
refusing to dwell on what is going wrong with the world.
promote positive thinking, re g g g
assess my talents and strengths and offer them to others, in a constructive way.
- exercise daily and keep my mind and body active.
- concentrate on smiling instead of frowning, doing what I can make my own life more
meaningful.
- expect 1980 to be one of the most enjoyable years of my life.
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MARCH EXCURSION
Lunch will be at:
We will then go to the Omnitheater to see:
The giant octopus one of the sea' s most dangerous and interesting
creatures. Help capture one in OCEAN . . . but do it gently.
Eavesdrop on the eerie conversations of killer whales.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 1980
DEPART: 11: 00 a.m. , from Fridley United Methodist Church
RETURN: Approximately 4 : 30 p.m.
LUNCH: A) (quiche
B) Chicken Pheasant Style
COST: $10. 50 per person
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REGISTRATION SLIP — MARCH
NAME TELEPHONE
ADDRESS # OF SPACES
LUNCH: A) B) AMOUNT ENCLOSED $
RETURN TO: FRIDLEY RECREATION OFFICE BY MARCH 18 , 1980.
A CELEBRATION OF OUR HERITAGE
Saturday, March 29th
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$1 & $.50 admission Day of Family Fun
A Special Afternoon & Evening
Booths to wander through
Various Foods Available
All Day Long
Music
Crafts to Participate In
Dance
Customs Costumes
Young people's art works on an ethnic
theme will be on display.
Doors open at 1000 a.m.
Open Folk Dance 8:00p,m.
Community Education Building Sponsored By
(Parkview Elementary School) Fridley Community Arts
6085 - 7th Street N.E. In Cooperation with
Fridley, Minn. 55432 Dist. 14 Community Education
For more information call: and
571-6000,
Ext- 232 Fridley Parks & Recreation
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PrY�,II C OUNSI LOR PROGRAM SEEKS SUNIO"`f FOR TRATNTNU
This is a program to train persons 60 and over to be counselors to other older persons. Calle''
Pecs Counselors, these persons willlearn listening g and verbal skills necessary to help ethers
with prohjom , They will be expected to be primarily effective and careful Listeners. They
waii lean about the network of re errals, and about follow-up techniques.
Thera are two yarns to the training program. Ih'n first pari consists o one 21 hour session
for 13 weeks, Applicants accepted ipto the program will b.: e _pecced to attend all 13 sessions,
as Weil as a 2-day workshop at the end of the 1.3 weeks, Participants in the traini_Ing t"prcgra�n
.13_ll. thi',Ii `verve in a 40-hour supervised counseling experience.
UM completion of training, peer counselors will be, asked to volunteer their services about
one- if day per week in agencies which serve senior citizens, They will hcllTe the support
and assistance of trained professionals with all of their volunteer wort/ Training sessions
:ill I}e conducted in the Fridley area from April 7 through June 17,
if you are interested in participating in the program, please call for an application:
Brother. Mark Lab?ont at 571-5500 or 571-0125
DEADLINE, FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 1.2, 1080
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