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Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
May, 1978 Volume II , Number 5
MAY BIRTHDAYS MAY PREVIEW
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Walter Olstead May 3 Tuesday, May 2 - Business Meeting, 5:30 p.m.'
Theresa Benner May 5 Pot Luck Dinner and Slide Travelogue.
Stella Dragan May 5 Wednesday, May 3 - Senior Slim, 10-11 a.m. ,
Bob Tuttle May 5 Parkview. Game Session, 9:30-11 :30 a.m. ,
Jo Campbell May 8 Parkview.
Gust Hyppa May 10
Della Bergin May 11 Thursday, May 4 - Cards, Coffee and Conver-
Alice Fugere May 12 sation, 1 :00 p.m. , Parkview.
Marie Kraft May 16 Wednesday, May 10 Senior Slim, 10-11 a.m. ,
Ed Baker May 17 Parkview. Gam Session, 9:30-11 :30 a.m.
Eurt Miller Ilay 18
Doris Bickerton May 19 Thursday, May 11 - Cards, Coffee and Conver-
Ray Reed May 19 sation, 1 :00 p.m. , Parkview.
Neola Maddison May 21 Tuesday, May 16 - Birthday Party, 12 noon.
Floyd Dallman May 25
Helen Szczech May 25 Wednesday, May 17 - Senior Slim, 10-11 a.m. ,
Leonard Grassini May 26 Parkview. Game Session, 9:30-11 :30 a.m.
Helen Gulsvig May 27 Thursday, May 18 - Trip to Hayward, WI -
Mary Reshetar May 27 "Lumbertown" & Museum, 8:30 depart.
NEW MEMBERS Wednesday, May 24 - Senior Slim, 10-11 a.m. ,
Parkview. Game Session, 9:30-11 :30 a.m.
Lola Sellentine, Edythe Robinson, Thursday, May 25 - Blood Pressure Testing,
Nettie Kesser, Mary Reshetar, Mary Hutchins, 12 :30-2:30 p.m. , Parkview. Cards , Coffee
Alice Townsend, Dorothy Van Tassel , and Conversation, 1 :00 p.m. , Parkview.
Fern Anderson, Joe & Elois Campbell ,
Harry & Mildred Briskey, George & Monday, May 29 - City Offices Closed
Maxine Quinlan , Katherine O'Shaughnessy Wednesday, May 31 - Senior Slim, 10-11 a.m. ,
SENIOR MEETINGS
Parkview. Game Session, 9:30-11 :30 a.m.
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Meet every lst and 3rd Tuesday of the E
month at 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 noon respec- 6 M O T H E R ' S
tively. Meetings are held at the Fridley �- -- - -- -- --
Methodist Church, 666 Mississippi St. 1A �
The third meeting is to be held at Re- E ;� v D A Y
deemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi M
Way N.E. , every third Thursday, at noon. F-
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NEW MEMBERSHIPS PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE
New members for the Friendly Fridley Mr. Mike O'Bannon, Anoka County Commissioner,
Folks are welcome at all times. To will be at the Fridley Civic Center to help
join, you must be 55 years or older. Seniors and disabled citizens with their
Yearly dues are $2. If you wish to Property Tax Refund. He will be available:
join, you can complete the forms at Wednesday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
the meetings or call the Parks and
Recreation office at 571-3450. Wednesday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
** HEALTH HAPPENINGS ** NOTICE TO SENIOR CITIZENS
FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS If you are 62 years of age or older, or
disabled and your combined yearly income
Free Blood Pressure tests will be of- is $7,000 or less, please contact the
fered at the Parkview Elementary School , Utility Billing Department for information
6085 - 7th St. N.E. , Room 20. In May, concerning Senior Citizen water and sewer
they will be taken from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. rates. Call 571-3450, Ext. 135 or 149.
on Thursday, May 25. It is FREE to all TELE-CARE A NEW SERVICE FOR SENIORS
Seniors.
WELL SENIOR CITIZEN CLINIC A new program, sponsored by the Unity Hospi-
tal Auxillary Volunteers , has begun. It is
1323 Coon Rapids Boulevard called Tele-Care and is primarily designed
Telephone: 755-5300 for those people who have little or no con-
Services offered: Annual Physical tact with others during the course of a day.
Examination, Health Counseling, Blood
Pressure Screening, Information and How the program works: Each morning the
Referral . participant is to call a special Unity Hos-
Fee: Suggested fees range from $3.50 pital telephone number to check in for the
r— � da If the call is not made, the volunteers
i� erson s income is : 350/month or y•
under ($450/couple) and up to $25.00 will contact the participants neighbors ,
if the patient's income is over $1 ,000 relatives and finally notify the police, if
per month. they are unable to reach the participant.
Hours: Open on Mondays and Tuesdays
by appointment. The clinic has office This program then is an assurance that, if
hours during business hours. For infor- something might happen to a participant, the
motion and appointments, call 755-5300. proper authorities would be notified.
CONGREGATE DINING If you wish more information or an application.
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The Friendly Fridley Folks are invited beneficial , contact Unity Hospital at 786-2200,
to come join in the fun and companion- Ext. 335.
ship offered at the Blaine Congregate
Dining location, 611 - 112th Ave. N.E. , HOT MEALS FOR SHUT-INS
Blaine.
This program is designed for those people
The menu schedule appears weekly in the who are unable to prepare a well balanced
Tuesday Star and Tribune. Blaine dines meal for themselves. Meals are prepared by
at 12;30_ p.m. For reservations, call Unity Hospital and delivered to your door
two full working days ahead of time. weekdays at 12:00 noon. Donations of $1 .60
Genevive Bruce is the coordinator. Call per meal are requested. For further infor-
755-3954. Donations will be accepted. mation , call Eve Frank, 757-1437 or Unity
Hospital , 786-2200.
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SfNInR MEETINGS FRIDLEY 49'ers CELEBRATION JUST AROUND THE
CORNER
Our first meeting of the month will be
held on Tuesday, May 2. We will meet: The Fridley 49'ers yearly celebration has
at 5:30 p.m. at the Fridley United been scheduled for June once again. The
Methodist Church. A "pot luck" dinner activities begin the week of June 19th.
will. be served. A brief business meeting Once again the Friendly Fridley Folks will
will follow. We will then have a slide be participating in the festivities.
presentation featuring "Greece and Italy".
We will be sponsoring the annual Senior Bowl-
The second meeting is Tuesday, May In at ing Tournament, an Arts and Crafts Fair, a
12:00 noon. Bring a bag lunch and join float in -the Parade and possibly a Senior
us for the May birthday celebration. City Street Dance.
Naturalist, Jeri Pearson will present a
slide show on wild flowers and edible Anyone interested in participating in these
wild foods. activities or wishing to help with the or-
ganization needed for each activity, please
The third meeting will be held on Thursday, contact Rickie Bergquist, Fridley parks and
May 18 at 12:00 noon at Redeemer Lutheran Recreation Department, 571-3450.
Church. The group will be traveling to
Minnehaha Falls. BIRDING HIKES
CARDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Travel to different locations and habitats
POOL AND SHUFFLE BOARD around Fridley to see the various types of
birds within the City. Meet the Naturalist
Every Thursday afternoon at Parkview at the Fridley Civic Center: Tuesday, May 2,
School , corner of 51st and 7th Streets, at 7:00 a.m. There is no charge. gust call
Room 17, we will meet from 1 :00 to 4:00 p.m. Jeri , 571-3450, Ext. 125 to reserve a space.
for an afternoon of cards or other various
games of your choice. Or, if you're not HAVE YOU MET YOUR CITY'S NATURALIST'S??????
interested in cards, just come for the —
enjoyment of being with other people. On Thursday, May 18, from 12:00 noon to
Coffee and cookies will be served for 25¢. 7:00 p.m. , the Fridley Natural Resource
Center, 5815 Arthur Street, is sponsoring
SENIOR SLIM CONTINUES an Open House! Everyone is invited to
stop by and experience a nature walk, or
The Senior exercise classes will continue see the wild flower albums, listen to a
to meet. for your enjoyment and fitness. talk on wild edibles, maybe even taste a
The class meets every 'Wednesday morning few cattails. The center is yours to enjoy;
at Parkview School , Room 17, from 10:00 stop by and bec 'me familiar with it. For
to 11 :00 a.m. further information, call 571-3450, Ext. 125.
GAME SESSION POT LUCK DINNER,
Upon request a new time schedule has been Our first meeting of May is Tuesday, May 2,
set for pool , shuffleboard, and dartball . We will be havipg the annual spring Pot
The Name Session will be held every Wed- Luck Dinner. Anyone interested in attending,
nesday morning from 9:30 to 11 :30 a.m, , please contact Theresa Benner, 571-0800 to
at Parkview School , Room 20. See you there! let her know what you wish to bring. Every-
one attending must supply their own dishes
!- and silverware. The dinner will be held
at the Fridley United Methodist Church at
5:30 p.m.
PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT ONCE IN A SMILE
We will be starting off this beautiful Lots of Time
spring month with a pot luck dinner on
May 2, at 5:30 p.m. Be sure to call
Theresa Benner, 571-0800, and let her Lots of time for lots of things;
know what your donation will be - whether Though it's said that Time has wings;
a main dish, salad, breads, dessert or trim- There is always time to find
mings. Also remember to bring your own Ways of being sweet and kind;
dishes and silverware. There is always time to share
Smiles and goodness everywhere;
Our trip to Hayward will be an exciting, Time to send the frowns away,
fun day. Reservations can be made by Time a gentle word to say,
calling Rickie. Remember there will be Time for helpfulness , and time
no refunds or cancellations after May 15. To assist the weak to climb;
Time to give a little flower;
We are also looking for energetic and Time for friendship any hour;
willing workers to help our 49'ers commit- But there is no time to spare
tee with the programs being planned for For unkindness anywhere.
June. If you wish to help organize the
Arts and Crafts Fair, the Bowling Tourna- --Author Unknown
ment, or the Street Dance, contact Rickie.
After the Hayward outing we can all con- HEADS OR TAILS
centrate on the first long weekend holiday
of the summer - Memorial Day. Please be We have two ends
careful when driving, camping or what-not. with a common link
With one we sit
As always , your friend, with one we think
Success depends
Clara Nordell on what we use;
President Heads we win,
tails we lose.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations must be extended to the
winners of the Men 's Cake Bakinq Contest. "ELDERHOSTEL
lst Place - Wally Olson The University of Minnesota is co-spon-
2nd Place - Jack Markeson spring an educational summer experience
3rd Place - Arvid Pearson for Seniors between June and Augusta The
Elderhostel is a program of residential
For those other contestants, your cakes living and learning. Participants will
were superb - keep on baking! live in college dorms for a week and
will be able to e„nroll in 1 to 3 specially
Special Thanks goes out to all the ladies dtisigned courses. Such topics as: "Clowtl
who helped with the judging of the cakes. and Humorists - Living through Laughter" ,
It was truly appreciated. "Wildflowers of Minnesota" , and "The
Small Town in Poetry and Fiction" will be
offered. For information or an application:
�`� call Rickie at 571-3450, Ext. 123.
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 accommodations Planned activities
3 meals/day Baggage handling and tax
Guided tours of scenic points
WHEN: Monday through Wednesday, June 12-14
,0S • $82.50/person for double occupancy
=INE: Friday, May 26
Call Rickie Bergquist for reservations and further information, 571-3450, Ext. 123.
**A deposit of $25 reserves you a place**
BALANCE DUE BY JUNE 2, 1978
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MAY EXCURSION
This month the Seniors of Fridley will be going out of state to visit "Lumbertown"
in Hayward, Wisconsin. We will be having lunch "logging style" at Lumbertown. Then,
on our return to the Twin Cities, we will be stopping in Spooner, Wisconsin to tour the
Museum of Woodcarving.
**Lunch will be family style - all vnij can eat:
COST: $8.00
HEN: Thursday, May 18
DEPART: 8:00 a.m. from Fridley United Methodist Church
DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 9
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"LUMBFRTOWN EXCURSION"
8.00/person
NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE:
# OF RESERVATIONS: AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
**Make checks payable to: City of Fridley
Mail to: Rickie Bergquist
Fridley Civic Center
6431 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesoi:a 55432
Sunday Monday Tuesday �rdednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Sr. Slim - 10-11 a.m.
Bowling - 1 :00 p.m. Pot Luck Meeting - Cards, Coffee and
a 5:30 p.m. Game Session - 9:30 - Conversation - Bowling -
11 :30 a.m. , Parkview 1 :00 p.m. , Parkview, 1 :00 p.m.
--------------------- Room 17
Property Tax Assist-
ance 9-12 noon,
Civ-'Ic Center
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Sr. Slim - 10-11 a.m.
Bowling - 1 ;00 p.m. Cards, Coffee and
Game Session - 9:30 - Conversation -• Bowling -
11 :30 a.m. , Parkview 1 :00 p.m. , Parkview, 1 :00 p.m.
--------------------- Room 17
Property Tax Assist-
ance - 9-12 noon,
Civic Center
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Bowling - 1 :00 p.m. Meeting - 12 noon Sr. Slim - 10-11 a.m. TRIP - Hayward, WI
MOTHER'S Logging Camp Bowling -
DAY Birthday Celebrations Game Session - 9:30 - Depart_ 8_ -
8:00 a.m. 1 :00 P.M.
11 :30 a.m. , Parkview ------------------
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Card3 - 1 :00 p.m. ,
Parkview, Room 17
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Bowling - 1 :00 p.m. Sr. Slim - 10-11 a.m. Cards , Coffee and
Conversation - Bowling -
Game Session - 9:30 - 1 :00 p.m. , Parkview, 1 :00 p.m.
. 11 :30 a.m. , Parkview Room 17
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Blood Pressure Tests
12:30•-2:30 p.m. ,
Parkview, Room 20
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Bowling - 1 :00 p.m. Sr^_Slim-_-10-11- ----
- Game Session - 9:30 -
11 ;30 a.m. , Parkview
Dear Reader:
Several months have past since the first publication of this
newsletter. I am interested now in hearing your comments and
suggestions for improvements or additions. Please take a moment
to complete this form, if you would like, and return it to:
Rickie 3ergquist
Fridley Parks and Recreation Department
6431 University Avenue Northeast .
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
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