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03/1978 Senior News r Senior Citizen Newsletter Friendly Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450 in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14 Sarch 1973 Volume II, Number 3 LARCH BIRTITDAYS MARCH PREVIEW Ruth Trowbridge, March 3 Wednesday, March 1 - Game Session, Maude Williamson, March 3 "' 9:30 am to 11:30 am, Parkview School, Rm.20 Florence Tromsness, March 4 Sr. Slim -10 to 11 am,Parkview School, Sara Allen, March 3 Rm. 17 Chris Aasland, March 10 Stamp Club - 7 :00 pm, Fridley Civic Center Anna Johnson, March 14 Classroom Herbert Bergstrom, March 15 Thursday, March 2 - CCC, 1 pm, Parkview Jake Wojciak, March 17 School, Rm. 17 Gladys Nordgren, March 24 Tuesday, March 7 - Meetin 7 :00 pm, Lester Chesney, March 30 Fridley Methodist Church Wednesday, 1t,Iarch 8 - Uy - Chan-nasseii NE14 MEMI LE?:S Dinner Theatr;, "Fiddler on the Roof", Depart: 11:00 am. Robert and Vietta TonerThursday, March 9 - CCC, 1:00 pm, Parkview Mabel Crepeau Rm. 17 Edith McNaughton Sunday, March 12 - Melikin Puppets, Blanche Austin "AESOP FABLES" - 1:00, Sr. Social 2:00 Bernard and Veronica Sachowski Show - Parkview School., FREE! William and Adelynne Herkkila Wednesday, March 15 - Came Session, 9:30- 11:30, Parkview School, Rm. 20 FRIENDLY FRIDLNf FOLKS Sr. Slim -10:00, Parkview, Rm. 17 Staff Club - 7:00, Fridley Civic Center Meet every lst and 3rd Tuesday of the Thursday.March 16 - CCC, 1:00, Parkview month at 7 :00 p.m. and 12 :00 noon Free Blood Pressure Tests - 12:30-2:30 pm respectively. Meetings are held at the Parkview School, Rm. 20 Fridley Methodist Church, 666 Missis- Friday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Dance sippi St. Thursday afternoon activities sponsored by Coon Rapids Seniors - Refer to will be held at Parkview Elementary on flier the corner of 61st and 7th St. in room Tuesdav, March 21 - Meeting - 12:00 noon #17. All activities are open to every- Fridley Methodist Church one 55 years or over. If you would like Wednesday, March 22 - Game Session - 9 :30- to join us or if you have any questions, 11:30, Parkview School, Rm. 20 - call Rickie Bcrgquist, Fridley Parks and Sr. Slim - 10:00, Parkview, Rm. 17 Recreation Department, 571-3450, ext. 125. Thursday, March '23 - CCC-1 :00, Parkview ` �C� � kiv_rr6hWednesday, P-iarch 29 - Game Session, 9::30o / 11:30, Parkview School, Pon. 20 F Sr. Slim Session - 10 to 11 am, Parlrra_exa Thursday, march 30 - CCC, Pzrkview, 1:00pm NEW MEMBERSHIPS4. -- r MTROPOLITAN SFNIOIZ FEDERATION New members for the Friendly Fridley Seniors in the Twin City area are encouraged Folks are welcome At all times To , to unite their efforts toward imp:r:ovec� cort- join, you must be 55 years or older. ditions for Minneapolis and Minnesota. The Yearly dues arex2.00. If you wish to organization, Metropolitan Sr. Federation join, you can complete the forms at offers many benefits and opportunities to its the meetings or call the Parks and members. The V.I.P. Plan, designed to make Rccreation office at 571-3450. living easier for those on a fixed income, offers comprehensive health care in area hos-- HEALTH HAPPF,74INGS pitals paid completely by Medicare, lowest prescription drugs; hearing care, low cost eye ,"REE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS care, discounts on homeowners and renters in- surance and discounts in hundreds of stores .ree Blood. Pressure tests will be of- in the Metro Area. ered at the Parkview Elementary School, "085 - 7th St. NE, room #20. In March, The FFF are group members of the Metro Sr. hey will be taken from 12:30 to 2^30 pm Federation, therefore, your annual membership n Thursday, March 16. it is FREE to all dues would be $3.00/person or $4.00/couple. :Seniors. Application for membership should be sent to the: Metropolitan Senior Federation ,,.TELL S ITIOR CITIZEN CLINIC 1951 University Ave., St. Paul, MIS? 55104 1323 Coon Rapids Boulevard For further information, contact Rickie `�elephone: 755-5300 Bergquist, 571-3450, ext. 125. Services offered: Annual. Physical Txamination, Health Counseling, Blood TELE- CARE -- A NEW SERVICE FOR SENIORS ressure Screening, Information and " teferra7 . A new program, sponsored by the Unity Hospital _gee: Sug¢ested fees range from $3.50 Auxillar}- Volunteers, has begun. It is called :f person's income is $350/month or Tele-Care and is primarily designed for those sridar ($45-0/co ipler. anrd up to '25.010 people who have little or no contact with if the patient's income is over $1000/ others during the course of a day. month. ;!:ours : Open on Mondays and Tuesdays How the program works : Each morning the t:y appointment. The clinic has office participant is to call a special Unity Hospi.tai ;yours during business hours . For in- telephone number to check in for the day. If "�ormati.on and appointments, call the call is not made, the volunteers will con- 355-5300. tact the participants neighbors, relatives and finally notify the police, if they are unable .ONGREGATE DINING to reach the participant. 'he :friendly Fridley Folks are invited This program then is an assurance, that, if +o come join in the fun and companion- something might happen to a participant, the :hip offered at the Blaine Congregate proper authorities would be notified. <ining location, 611 — 112th Ave. NE, 31aine. If you taish more information or an applica tion, or know of someone who might find this h e menu schedule appears weekly in the service beneficial, contact Unity Hospital at 7uos&ky Star and Tribune. Blaine dines 786--2200, ext. 335. �.t 12 :30 p.m. For reservations, call full woa:king days ahead of time. TAX ASSISTANCE .'Tonevive Bruce is the coordinator. Call 55-3954. Donations will be accepted. Free tax assistance is available now to all Senior Citizens in the Fridley area. The volunteers will be available to help Seniors on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. until April 15 at Apache Plaza. If you are doing your own taxes , but just need a quick question answered, call 291 -1422. FOOD STAMPS GA,RDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION • POOL AND SHUFFLE BOARD Are rising utility bills and the high cost of medical care taking more and Every Thursday afternoon at Parkview School, more of your income and leaving you with corner of 61st and 7th Streets, room 17, we less money for. good food? Have you ever will meet from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for an a,ftei: wondered about a way to supplement your noon of cards or other various games of groceries, especially during those last your choice. Or, if you're not interested few days of the month? Maybe now would in cards, just come for the enjoyment of be a good time to call OUTREACH. They being with other people. Coffee and cookies can give you information on Food Stamps, will be served for 25Y. screen you for eligibility by phone, and j if you wish, mail you an application. ATTENTION! NEW PROGRLM! If you're homebound and unable to come to the office, they can help you apply Upon request a new time schedule has been in the privacy of your home. For infor- set for pool, shuffleboard, and dartball. mation, call 421-4760. The Game Session will be held every Wed- nesday morning from 9:30 to 11 :30 a.m. , FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS MEETINGS at Parkview School, room 20. See you all there'. Our first meeting in March will be on Tuesday, March 7. We will meet at the ST. PATRICK'S DAY DANCE Fridley United Methodist Church, 666 Mississippi Ave. at 7 :00 p.m. The busi- The Coon Rapids Senior Group have invited ness meeting will be conducted first. the Friendly Fridley Folks to attend their Following the meeting, the group will be St. Patricks Day Dance. The dance is to entertained by the musicans, "The Happy be held on Friday, March 17, from 7 to 9:30 Wanderers". They are a Bavarian song and p m. at Epithaj,y Catholic Church, 11001 dance group which have guaranteed to get Hanson an. your feet stomping. Admission is 50�/person. The Gearhear_t Lee Orchestra will perform. Let's have a good The second meeting will again meet at the turn out front Fridley. Fridley United Methodist Church. At 12:00 noon, join us for a bag lunch on Tuesday, March. 21. Following lunch we will be having the "Men's Cake Baking Contest". THE F- F'F PRESENT( Should prove to be quite interesting for. "Aesop's Fables the March birthday celebrations. by the likin puppets N SENIOR SLIM SESSION N On Sunday, March 12, the FFF will host E E the Meliken puppets presentation of W The 7 week Wt1Aesop's Fables". The program begins exercise program at 2:00 p.m. , at Parkview Elementary. geared especially for you, is held on It will be a perfect time to bring Wednesday. Beginning March I, they will be your grandchildren and enjoy art after- noon together. Yield at 10:00 a.m. at Parkview Elementary School, Room #20. Simple exercise programs will be worked on in class and personal At 1:00 p.m., before the performance, exercises for your needs will be discussed. there. will be a Social Baur for Seniors. The Seniors from Coon Rapids, Elaine and Leisure League have been invited to join us. Admission is free to all Seniors. 50; for all others will be •..P collected. HOSTESSES NEEDED Hostesses are needed to help with the coffee and cookies for the Meliken Puppet presentation Sunday afternoon, March 12. If you would like to help, please contact Rickie Bergquist, 571-3450, ext. 125. PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT ONCE IN A SMILE Here we are already into the month of I Am Unique' March v,hich brings us one step closer to our spring and summer activities. There is no one else in the world just like me. Our attendance and membership is in- creasing, and a general interest is You Are Unique! being shown to get in on all the festivities are have planned. There is no one "in the world just like you. Wednesday, March 8 - Fiddler on the Roof at Chanhassen with a dinner. If I don't share my perception of the world with you , you will never Friday, March 17 - The Coon Rapids have it. Senior Citizens group have invited the Friendly Fridley Folks to their If you don 't share your perception St. Patrick's Day Dance. with me, I will never have it. Tuesday, March 21 - Be sure to come to this regular monthly birthday party meeting. We will have a special cake The best way to save face is to keep baking contest with six of our good the lower half closed. chefs in the group volunteering to share with us their culinary arts. These goodies will be judged by "Pro- fessionals" frcm the club and will then He who kindles another must first glow. be devoured by all present. Attributed b1N; March 26 is Easter Sunday, so get your Donna Barnes bonnets ready. Hopefully we won't need Roseville our fur hats and ski caps. * * * * * * Keep up the good work, folks, attend all of our meetings regularly. Also A man who is pulling his own weight never bring a. friend or friends. has any left to throw around. Be seein' ya there. Clara Nordell , President *Y***�:*�3:*****�:t�;x Y;�:*�c�c�c�'c*�Y******k�:l;�;F�c**�:�c�c;F****�c�ct�c�c***�c********�c**�c��'c**�:�l•**k**:�*:�**�c�c "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" Presented by CIM,HASSEN DINNER THEATRE For those of you who have registered for the trip to see "Fiddler on the Roof", it is just around the corner. WIZEN: Wednesday, :larch 8 DEPART: 11:00 a.m. from Fridley United Methodist Church �� Remember: There will be NO refunds for cancellations . Gad�'J� �e �, ` ` r `� .-•} l r...,� �`,' t � �t.��� LIall L , M 0�- AN LL I i a EE t j ���� i!� � )� y� �� .�'v.��!tel :..► l� ' ' :" ����1 WAN: Sunday, 14a1-ch 1 ��✓ 2:0u p.m. LOCATION: Parkvi eW Elementary Su fool r i r COST: 50�, Per person per fam, Free to all Self s C `{ Citizens S{'ONSO1 tD L>Y:' Fft?ENDL.Y FRIDLEY FOLKS J:RIDLLY PARKS AND kLCRDkl,-jON DEPARTMENT �I H SU�N'DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 i Senior Slim - 10-11 a.m. Cards, Coffee and Bowling - 1 p.m. Conversation - 1 p.m Game S.- ion - 9:30 - Parkview, Room 17 11 :30 a.in , Parkview 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Bowling - 1 p.m. , Business Meeting - Trip to Chanhassen - Cards, Coffee and Bowling - 1 p.m. . 7 p.m. Depart: 11 a.m. Conversation - 1 p. ! Parkview, Room 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Melikin Bowling - 1 p.m. Senior Slim - 10-11 a.m. Cards , Coffee and Bowling - 1 p.m. Puppets - Conversation - 1 p-ri . 2-3 p.m. Game Session - 9:30 - Parkview, Room 17 St. Pat's Dance- Social Hour- 111 :30 a.m. Blood Pressure - 7-9:30 p.m. , 1-2, Park- 12:30-2 :30 p.m. Coon Rapids view G m i9 20 21 22 23 24 25 Bowling 1 p.m. Meeting - 12 noon Senior Slim - 10-11 a.m Cards, Coffee and Bowling - 1 p.m. Conversation - "Men 's Cake Baking Game Session - 9:30 - 1 p.m. , Parkview, Contest" 11 :30 a.m. I Room 17 26 27 28 29 30 31 Bowling - 1 p.m. Senior Slim - 10-11 a.m Cards, Coffee and Bowling - 1 p.m. . Conversation - Game Session - 9:30 - 1 P.M. 11 :30 a.�:�. r } H w Ri PAIRKS & t EZ;Rc IT.ION OEPART1,41UNT ? LKATE � 6,'231- UNVVIRISITY .1?WEN'UE P. E U. G. POSTAGE Hi:x EY, MINNESO?A 55432 PAID ' MHNNEAP OLIs, MN P�n•riii tir�. �8S}�a P Y Mr. & Mrs. Art Carlier 374 - 66th Ave. NE Fridley, ITV 55432