01/1980 Senior News Senior Citizen Newsletter
Friendly alks
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
JANUARY 1980
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS JANUARY PREVIEW
Nellie Lindsay January 2 TUES_..JAN, 1 - Neu, YawL'� Day
Ervin Lentz January 4
Martha Grabowski January 5 TUES. , JAN. 15 - Sr. Meet p_ , 1:00 rp.;ti„
Tris Bowra=an Januar,} 6 Fridley Uni ted 11 tho i st Church
Edwin Grab:)wski January 6
i_ci;th 111d'rau�hton January 9 WED. , JA
. 16 Sr. Slim Disco, 10:30 to
rlla Carl sore January 10 11:15 a.m. , Parkview
Al Sa icns Jarruary 10
nne f e i kki l a Janu:.ary 13 THURS. , ' IMo 17 Blood Pressure Test.?
ng
Pr ,a., ;=alesnik Jan�aa,•y I'
aiEr ,�: oerso�,n !?>30 to 1:30 p.r,�.
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61ar i,rs Kryzer- January 16V-4ED+ ,ili}:h� ?_3 - Sr. Sl inn Disco, 10:30 to
Ld-)ra Vac;ovich January 17 11:1a a,m, y Parkvi�Iv
Eleanor gender January 18
Ell-is Fur•nsworth January 19 TMRS 2 . �a 24 - Excursi olr: try the Cu-i;hr i e
Guy Senear January 19 Theater to see _"You Ca;i't; Ta! r t
Acmes Seger January 21 You" Departs: 1.0:30 a.r;i w
Evelyn Biste January 23
Hazel fi4artman January 24 MM JAI'!. 28 - Needle Point c i Gass be ins
Peter Kavchar January 25 7.:00 toy{.0() y.-r. ,�Vi l lace Grear,
Florence U� ojci ak January 26
Delores 1"rt bees January 28 Wf=uo JAN. 30 - Sr. S,in, C)iscr, 10:30 to
Fruth F1ar-11. Jan u a ry 29 11 :15 a.m� , Parkvic_tr? ttTC��
Veronica S Fackowski Jaruary 30 Printing class begins, 1:00 to 3:00 p:m
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V i l i age G��een
SENIQR MIE:TTNG
Due to New Years Day falling on a
ucF.day, there will be only one ,sleeting
in January. Tira Turnbull rra+r 4he
Fridley Police Department, will be *Senicr Disco classes have been cancelled
tiri th us at tha January J.5, 1:00 p.,ii, until the week of January 14, clue to the
nieeti ng to discuss criirje preventi ons hhol`day season.
and hot: the seniors can boconre involved.
*Blood- pressure tr'l l be canel l ed for Tues.
January 1. Janu=ary 17 at 12:30 will be the
only Jar�uary blood pressure op portUrli ty.
NEW MEMBERS I 1 5", Q s' * ; ,►� ,,
New members for the Friendly Fridley r 'a
Folks are always desired and welcomed ���}�' y HAPPENINGS
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at all times. We have a greet group, _ �
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To join, you must be 55 years or older,
Yearly dues are $2/person. If you wish
to join, you can complete the forms at FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS
the meeti nys or call the Parks and —`�` V`- -�
Recreation office at 571--3450. Free blood pressure tests will 'be offered at
Parkview School (CEC) in Rm. #20, 6085 - 7th
F.RIDLEY CONGREGATE DINING Street. In January. - the schedule is es follows
Hot meals are served Monday through Tuesday, January 4 . . . . 10:30 - 11:30
Friday at 12:00 noon, in the gymnasium/ Thursday, January 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 make 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 WELLSENIOR CITIZENS CLINIC
working days in advance. To place your �
reservations , please call 571•-6085, between 1323 Coon Rapids Boulevard
tho hours of 10:00 a.m, and 2:00 p.m. , Telephone: 755-5300
Monday through Friday. If you have any Services Offered: Annual Physical Examination
questions concerning the program call Health Counseling, B1 ocd Pressure Screening,
332-•2316, Information and Referral .
Fee: Suggested fees range from $3.50, if
TRAM{SPORTATIOH person's income is 5350/month or under ($450/
coupe) and up to $25, if the patient's incoms
The bus to Congregate Dining is running is over -01,000 per month. .
Monday hrough Fridays. To make your bus hours: Omen Wednesday and Thursdays by
reservations to Congregate please: appointment. The clinic has hours during
business hours. For more information and
1) In order to have a smooth running appointments, call 755-5300.
schedule, anyone wishing to ride
the bus to Congregate Dining must 1980 FFF DUES - DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 8, 1980
notify Connie (#122) 2 worki nc2 -
dayys_in advance! Dues for the Friendly Fridley Folks are
due by Tuesday, January 8, 1980. The $2.00
2) Calls should be made to X71-3450, due must be in at this time in order to have
ext, #122, Monday through Friday due
name printed into the Friendly Fridley
b..t, �en 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Folks 1980 roster.
3) A .250 round trip fare will be
charged to cover gas expenses.
4) Be sure to call Congregate Dining _
'for a dinner reservation.
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SR. SLIM DISCO -EXTRA TIME???
Move to the disco beat while slimming down. Do you have some extra time to give in putting
Come and join us to learn the newest line together newsletters and or assisting with
dances and exercises. There is no fee. programs? Perhaps, you have a special skill
you'd like to share. Please call Connie
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30 11:15 a.m. , at 571-3450, Ext. 122, and get involved.
Parkview (CEC) & Mondays, 10:00 to
10:45 a.m. , at Village Green. HAVING TROUBLE PAYING FUEL BILLS?
*Classes will resume Monday, January 14.
If you are having trouble paying your fuel bill
CARDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION this winter, there are two places you could
contact.
Pasty Whist is the name of the game every
Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. , at One is the Community Action Agency (often callF
Parkview (CEC) in Rm. #18. a "CAP" agency) nearest you. CAP's will give
households whose incomes are below a certain
NEEDLEPOINT level up to $275 if they heat with gas or up
to $400 if they heat with oil , electricity or
Learn the basic needlepoint stiches and make other fuels. The money must be used to pay
a sampler that can be made into a wall fuel bills. Households that receive Supple-
hanging, pillow, purse or chair cushion. mental Security Income automatically qualify
for CAP help.
WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning January 30
for 6 weeks, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The second place to contact is the Welfare or
Social Services Department in your county.
LOCATION: Village Green Since October 1, each department has been
instructed to pay fuel bills for people who
COST: $6.00 per person have an emergency fuel need. But they will
ask whether you've contacted your local CAP, so
PRINTING use the CAP program first, if you can.
Experin.ent with silk screen, vegetable
printing, block printing and paper batik. PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT
An excellent time to make gifts galore.
Dear Folks:
WHEN: Mondays, beginning January 28
for 6 weeks, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The winter is here and the ice on the
lakes are hard enough to walk on so I was
LOCATION: Village Green out fishing on the 15th on White Bear Lake,
with a catch of one Northern and one Sunny.
COST: $6.00 per person
We have a good program coming up for 1980
NOTICE:*** I think you will enjoy them.
The date has been changed for the dues I want to wish every one a Merry Christmas
being due. The new date is: and Happy New Year.
JANAURY 15, 1980 I want to thank all of you for having the
faith in me and having me as your President
again this coming year. I will try and serve
A BIG THANKS TO THE LIONS CLUB you the best I know how.
Well I'll sign off and get my fishing
We would like to extend a big thanks to tackle ready for another trip.
the Lion's for their Christmas dinner .
on December 11, 1979. Love You All ,
Approximately 300 people were fed, in Alex B.
three different seatings.
Thanks again!
JANUARY 'EXCURS ION
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This play surrounds the life of the irrepressible
Sycamores, who are busy writing plays, making fireworks,
collecting snakes, and entertaining a Grand Duchess.
The Depression won' t touch them and the tax
collectors can' t stop them.
WHEN: Thursday, January 24, 1980
COST: $6. 00 per person, which does not include the ; _�_' uEt_L '
price for your lurch.
DEPARTURES : 10: 30 a.m. , at Fridley United Methodist
Church & Village Green. t.
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RETURNING: Approximately 4 : 30 p.m.
LUNCH: At Becky' s Cafeteria, at your own expense.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 , 1980.
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REGISTRATION FORM
"you. Can't Take it With you."
NAME: _ TELEFHONE:
ADDRESS :
OF SPACES :— AMOUNT ENCLOSED:. $
*REMEMBER TO BRING MONEY FOR YOUR LUNCH*
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1 2 3 4 5
CCC, 1:00 P.M. Bowling, 1:00 p.m.
7 8 9 10 ll 12
CCC, 1:00 P.M.
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. FFF DUES DUE** Bowling, 1:00 p.m.
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CHANGED TO THE 15th
13t 14 15 16 17 18 19
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. Sr. Meeting, 1:00 p.m. Sr. Slim Disco, 10:30 BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS Bowling, 1:00 p.m.
Fridley United to 11:15 a.m. , at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Methodist Church Parkview (CEC)
CCC, 1:00 P.M.
2' 22 23 24 25 26
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. Sr. Slim Disco, 10:30 EXCURSION: Bowling, 1:00 p.m.
to 11:15 a,vi. , at The Guthrie
Parkview (CEC) to see:
"You Can't Take it
With You"
CCC, 1:00 P.M.
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28 29 30 CCC 1:00 m
Needlepoint Class Sr. Slim Disco, 10:30 � •. 31
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 a.m. , at
at Village Green Parkview (CEC)
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. Printing Class,
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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PARKS & RECREATION CFEPARTWENT
6431 UNiVUSITY AVENUE N. E. U. S. PGSTAG�
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55452 PAID
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Permit No. 2826
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7551 Alden Way
MN 55432