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04/1978 Senior News Senior Citizen Newsletter s Friendly s Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450 in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14 FApril, 1978 olum� Volume III, Number 4 jAPRIL BIRTHDAYS APRIL PREVIEW Tuesday, April 4 - Business Meeting, 7 pm Katherine Evan oft, April 1 Fridley United Methodist Church Gen Kielty, April 6 Wednesday, April 5 - Senior Slim, 10-11 Del.pah Almy, April 7 Parkview School, Rm. 17 Ezra Yarns, April 7 Game Session - 9:30-11 :30 am, Parkview Agnes Kavchar, April 9 School, Rm. 20 Mabel Laursen, April 11 Thursday, April 6 - Cards, Coffee, and (Carl Morphew, April 11 Conversation - 1 pm, Parkview School, Rni.17 Alfred Tromsness, April 11 Tuesday, April 11 - Trip: Fairbault Wooled Ellen Harvey, April 15 Mills - Depart at 8:30 am Mable Erickson, April 16 Wednesday, April 12 - Senior Slim, 10-11am Mark LaMont, April 16 Parkview School, Rm. 17 -Laura Dallman, April 20 Game Session - 9 :30-11:30 am, Parkview Bernice Briesemeister, April 24 School, Rm. 20 (Dorothy Moberg, April 24 Thursday, April 13 - Cards, Coffee, and Ethel Grassini, April 27 Conversation - 1 pm, Parkview School, Rm 17 Lida Robidoux, April 29 Tuesday, April 18 - Meeting, 12 noon, Fridley United Methodist Church NEW MEMBERSWednesday, April 19 - Sr. Slim, 10-11 am Parkview School, Rm. 17 Alvin and Helen Gulsivg Game Session - 9:30-11:30 am, Parkview Gerhard Pragal School Rm. 20 Hazel O'Br.ian Thursday, April 20 - Cards, Coffee, and Harold and Ruth Kendrick Conversation, 1 pm, Parkview School Rm.17 Nellie Lindsey Blood Pressure Tests - 12 :30-2:30 pm, Mr. & Mrs . F. M. Ballinger Sr. Parkview School, Rm. 17 Sr. Spring Fling Dance - 7-9 pm, Parkview ,SENIOR MEETINGS Wednesday, April 26 - Sr. Slim, 10-11 am Parkview School, Rm. 17 Meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Game Session - 9:30-11:30 amParkvew School month at 7:00 p.m. and 12 :00 noon respec- Rm. 20 , tively. Meetings are held at the Fridley Thursday, April 27 - Cards,_ Coffee, and Methodist Church, 666 Mississippi St. Conversation, 1 pm, Parkview School The third meeting is to be held at Redeemer ,.Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way NE, on Thursday, April 20, at 12 :00 noon. A luncheon will be scheduled, details will be forthcoming. NEW MEMBERSHIPS METROPOLITAN SENIOR 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 improved con- join, you must be 55 years or older. ditions for Minneapolis and Minnesota. The Yearly dues are $2 .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, disigned to make Recreation office at 571-3450. living easier for those on a fixed income, offers comprehensive health care in area hos- HEALTH HAPPENINGS pitals paid completely by Medicare, lowest prescription durgs ; hearing care, low cost eye FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS care, discounts on homeowners and renters in- surance and discounts in hundreds of stores Free Blood Pressure tests will be of- in the Metro Area. fered at the Parkview Elementary School, 6085 - 7th St. NE, room #20. In April, The Friendly Fridley Folks are group members they will be taken from 12:30 to 2 :30 pm of the Metro Sr. Federation, therefore, your on Thursday, April 20. It is FREE to all annual membership dues would be $3.00/person Seniors . or $4.00/couple. Application for membership should be sent to the: Metropolitan Senior 1,7ELL SENIOR CITIZEN CLINIC_ Federation: 1951 University Ave. €323 Coon Rapids Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55104 Telephone: 755-5300 For further information, contact Rickie Services offered: Annual Physical Bergquist, 571-3450, ext. 125. Examination, Health Counseling, Blood 11'ressure Screening, Information and TELE-CARE -- A NEW SERVICE FOR SENIORS Referral. Tee: Suggested fees range from $3.5Q A new program, sponsored by the Unity Hospital f person's income is $350/month or Auxillary Volunteers, has begin. It is called Wider ($450/couple) and up to $25.00 Tele-Care and is primarily disigned .for those if the patient's income is over. $1000/ people who have little or no contact with Tmnth. others during the course of a day. lours : Open on Mondays and Tuesdays )y appointment. The clinic has office How the program works : Each morning the sours during business hours . For in- participant is to call a special Unity Hospital. formation and appointments, pail telephone number to check in for the day. If :155-5300. the call is not made, the volunteers will con- tact the participants neighbors, relatives and CONGREGATE DINING finally notify the police, if they are unable to reach the participant. Tie Friendly Fridley Folks are invited :o come join in the fun and. companion- This program then is an assurance, that, if ,«ip offered at the Blaine Congregate something might happen to a participant, the ;dining location, 611 - 112th Ave. NE, proper authorities would be notified. Uaine. If you wish more information or an application, the menu schedule appears weekly in the or know of someone who might find this service Tuesday Star and Tribune. Blaine dines beneficial, contact Unity Hospital at 786-2200, at 12:30 p.m. For reservations, call ext. 335. full working days ahead of time. Genevive Bruce is the coordinator. Call PROPEI:TY TAX REFUND ASSISTANCE 755-3954. Donations will be accepted. Mr. Mike O'Bannon, Anoka County C:oi-anissioner will be at the Fridley Civic Center to help Seniors and disabled citizens with their Propert Tax Refunds . He will be available on the fol- lowing dates: Wednesday, April 19 - from 9 a.m. to 12:00 Wednesday, April 26 - from 9 a.m. to 12:00 Wednesday, May 3 - from 9 a.m. to 12 :00 Vvdnesday, P-lay 10 - from 9 a.m. to 12:00 NORTH f SUBURBAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTER SENIOR SLIM CONTINUES Johan Baudhuin, Sr. Citizen counselor for ' The Sr. exercise classes will continue to meet N�)FSC, has designed many counseling ser- for your enjoyment and fitness . The class vices. Among his offerings are support meets every Wednesday morning at Parkview groups disigned to help people deal with School, room #17, from 10 - 11 a.m. grief and loss, workshops on the subjects of Lonliness, Relationships and Communica- GAME SESSION tions, Emotional Aspects of Aging, Family Systems, and dealing with Depression. Upon request a new time schedule has been For further information, contact John at set for pool, shuffleboard, and dartball . 755-5300. The Game Session will be held every Wednesday morning from 9 :30 to 11:30 a.m., at Parkview SENIOR MEETINGS School, room 20. See you all there! Our first meeting in April will be on CARDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Tuesday, April 4. We will meet at 7 pm - POOL AND SHUFFLE BOARD at the Fridley United Methodist Church, 666 Mississippi Ave. The business meeting Every Thursday afternoon at Parkview School, will be first. Following the meeting, we corner of 61st and 7th Streets, room 17, we will have a guest speaker. Kenneth Benner will meet from 1.00 to 4.00 p.m. for an will be speaking on "Midwest Fraud"; about afternoon of cards or other various games of the various ways people are cheating the your choice. Or, if you're not interested system. in cards, just come for the enjoyment of being with other people. Coffee and cookies The second meeting is Tuesday, April 18 at will be served for 25(�. 12 noon. Bring a bag lunch and join us for the April birthday party. The Anoka Chora- THE FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS liers will entertain us with songs and fun. Present Come join in the good times ! "The Spring Fling Dance" The thir-1 rn •ting is to be held at Rede­2mer f Thursday, Apr' 20th Pte- 7_n �Z3 , April�1 , .i„G^,: p.iii. the Lutheran Church, 6I. Mississippi Way NE, on Seniors of Fridley are invited to kick off Thursday, April 20, at 12 :00 noon. A their shoes. and .let their hair down'. Come luncheon will be scheduled, details will join in the fun of dancing, socializing, and be forthcoming. listening to the sounds of the Gearheart Lee Orchestra. The dance is to be held at FRIDLEY 49ner's CELEBRATION JUST AROUND THE Parkview School. A donation of 50�_ will be COP.N1:R collected at the door. Please call Ri.ckie Phe Fridley 49her yearly celebration has Bergnuist, 571-3450, if you plan to attend. been scheduled for June once again. They TRIP BEING PLANNED activities begin the week of June 19th. Once again the Friendly Fridley Folks will be The excursion for May has been set for participating in the festivities. Thursday, the 18th. The group will be traveling to Hayward, Wisconsin to the We will be sponsoring the annual Senior Bowling Lumbertown where we will have a family style Tournament, an Arts and Crafts Fair, a float in lunch. There will be more to eat than you the Parade and possibly a Sr. Street Dance. have ever dreamed of. Following the luncheon, we will head home with a stop at Spooner to Anyone interested in participating in these activities or wishing to help with the organi- see the Museum of Woodcarving. zation needed for each activity, please contact Reservations for this trip will be taken in Rickie Bergquist, Fridley Parks and Recreation May. Department, 571-3450. NOTICE TO SENIOR CITIZENS If you are 62 years of age or older or disabled and your combined yearly income is $7,000 or less, please contact the Utility Billing Department for information concerning Senior Citizen water and sewer rates. Call 571-3650, ext. 135 or 149. PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT ONCE IN A SMILE Last month was so filled with activities BIRTHDAYS for our Friendly Fridley Folks . Our Tuesday, March 7th meeting was well Count- your garden by the flowers, attended and entertained by the "Happy Never by the leaves that fall.; Wanderers". Count your days by golden hours, Wednesday, March 8th, "Fiddler on the Don't remember clouds at all. Roof", at Chanhassen. Sunday, March 12th, "Melikin Puppets". Count the night by stars, not shadows ; Thursday, March 16th, United Methodist Count your life by smiles, not tears ; Church Women's annual luncheon. Many thanks And with joy on every birthday to these women. Count your age by friends, not years . Friday, March 17th, the Coon Rapids Seniors invited our group to their dance at Parkview. Submitted by Evelyn Burkstrand Tuesday, March 21st, cake baking contest. Now for April - Our April 4th business meeting AND ALL IT TAKES IS ONE HELLO at 7 pm will be held as usual, with refreshments following with entertainment. This time we have I took the time to say hello a very special program which should be of benefit To someone that I didn't know, to all. of us . Mr. Kenneth Benner, son of our To someone who was walking by, dear member, Theresa Benner,. is going to give A look of sadness in her eyes . us some facts and warnings against "FRAUD". So many of our Seniors have been "ripped off" in And when she smiled back gratefully many ways , and he has offered to give us some And said a warm hello to me, pointers on how to cope with situations as they I realized my "little gift" arise. Had given both of us lift'. At our next noonday meeting, April 18th, we will You never know just whom you'll meet have the usual Birthday Party and be entertained Throughout your day on any street, by the Anoka Choraliers . People just like me and you With loneliness and problems, too. On Thursday, April 20th, you will have a chance to dance the "Light Fantastic" again at Parkview Yet life is always better when with good music, at 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. We take the time to be a friend To someone we don't even know ----- It has -been called to .may attention that the Sr. And all it takes is one hello. Citizen Newsletter is not getting to all of our friends . You are all aware of the fact that our By Amanda Bradley dues are $2.00 per year, payable January 1st. Submitted by Flossie Richardson This year when preparing the 1978 roster, there were many names on the old list who had not paid Chinese _Proverb for several years, so these names were left off, hoping that those still interested would contact All the flowers of tomorrow us for memberships . Also, if your name is not Are in the seeds of today on the roster, you are not on the mailing list. Please, if we have been in error, will you let us The 1978 membership dues were due in know? Just pay your dues for this ,year and get January. Have you paid yours? If you in on all the fun and socializing. are in doubt, call Rickie Bergquist, 571-3450 or Helen Szczech at 560-6628. There are some real good plans for the future. Please make sure! Sometime in May there will be a trip to the Logging Camp at Hayward Wisconsin, with a dinner (Lumber Jack Style) and on the return trip a stop at the Hand Carving Museum in Spooner. More complete information comes later. Stick with us and you will really get around and never be lonely. Sincerely, Clara Nordell, President . Y Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 34 . 5 6 7 8 Bowling - 1 pm - Business Meeting - Senior Slim 10-11 am Cards, Coffee, and Bowling - 1 pm 7 pm Conversation - "1 pm Game Session 9:30- Parkview, room 17 11:30 am Parkview School I I 10 1� 12 13 14 1s Bowling - 1 pm TRIP: Faribault Woolen Senior Slim - 10-11 am Cards, Coffee, and Bowling - 1 pm Mills, Depart at Conversation - 1 pm 8:30 am Game Session - 9:30 - Parkview, Room 17 11:30 am f 161 17 18 19 20 21 22 Bowling - 1 Cards Coffee and pm Meeting - 12 noon Senior Slim - 10-11 am Conversation-1 pm Bowling - 1 pm Game Session 9:30-11:3D Parkview, Room.17Blood. pressure Test Property Tax Assistanc 12:30-2:30 pm 9-12 noon Sr. Spring Fling Civic Center Dance, 7-9pm Meeting - 12 noon Redeemer Luth.Churc 7023 24 25 26 27 28 29 Bowling - 1 pm Senior Slim 10-11. am Cards, Coffee, and Bowling - 1. pm Conversation. - Game Session 9:30-11:3,0 1 pm Property Tax Assista.r. e 9-12 moon Civic Center UP COMING TREPS AND EXCITRSIONS APRIL EXCURSION This month the Friendly Fridley Folks will be traveling to Fatibault, Minnesota to tour the famous Faribault Woolen Mills . The tour does involve some light walking, but if you are unable to do that, their woolen shop is interesting enough to keep you busy. Following the tour, the group will go to the Lavender Inn for lunch. * Lunch will be your choice of: Chicken or Fish PotaLo Salad Rolls Beverage and Ice cream Cost of the trip is $5.00 WHEN: Tuesday, April 11 DEPIaT: 8:30 am from Fridley United Methodist Church DEADl,Il`dE: Friday, April 7th $5.00 Faribault Woolen Mills - Reservations NAME ADDRESS PHONE nnJ1BER. OF RTSEPt%'ATIONS AMOUNT ENCLOSED Make Payable to: City of Fridley Mail to: Rickie Bergquist Fridley Civic Center Fridley, MN 55432 CASCADE LODGE The Friendly Fridley Folks, in conjunction with the Seniors of Coon Rapids, Osseo and Brooklyn Park, will be traveling to the north shore for 3 days . The trip includes : Round trip charter motor coach Evening coffee hours 2 nights accomodations Planned activities 3 meals/day Baggage handling and tax Guided tours of scenic points WHEN: Monday thru Wednesday, June 12-14 COST: $82.50/person for double occupancy DEADLINE: Friday, May 26 Call Rickie Bergquist for reservations and further infurther information, 571-3450, ext. 125. r CIT)' OF FRIDLEY BULK' RATE PARKS & RECf-IFATION DEPARTMENT 6431 UNIVF;RSIIY AVENUE N. E. U. S. POSTAGE FRIDLEY, MINNOOTA 55+32 PAID � MINNEAPOLIS, NIN I Permit No. 2885 Marge Johanson 374 - 66th Ave. N.E. Fridley, MN 55432