08/1978 Senior News e +
Senior Citizen Newsletter
Friendly
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
August, 1978 Volume II , Number 8
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS AUGUST PREVIEW
Andrew Frischmon - August 1 Thursday, August 3 - Cards, Coffee, and
jGeorge Quinlan August 1 Conversation , 1 p.m. , Fridley Civic
Clara Nordell - August 5 Center, Community Room II.
Evelyn Rahietl = August 7
Lillian Hirth - August 7 Thursday, August 10 - Cards, Coffee, and
Fern Anderson - August 8 Conversation , 1 p.m. , Fridley Civic
Jennie Serley - August 17 Center, Community Room II.
Ethel Brower - August 19
Merton Mahurin - August 25 Friday and Saturday, August 11 and 12 -
Mary Hutchins - August 23 Metropolitan Senior Federati )n
Constance Anderson - August 29 Festival , Radisson, St. Paul
Mrs. F.M. Ballinger - August 29
Katherine O'Shaughnessy - August 30 Tuesday, August 15 - Seniar Meeting,
12:00 lunch, Fridley United Meth
SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE odist Church.
Fridley Seniors meet every third Tuesday Thursday, August 17 - Blood Pressure
of the month at 12:00 noon. The meeting Testing, Conference Room, Fridley
will be held at the Fridley United Civic Center, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Methodist Church, 666 Mississippi St. Cards, Coffee, and Conversation,
This schedule will continue through 1 p.m. , Fridley Civic Center, Com-
August. munity Room II .
All activities are open to everyone 55 - Trip:22 Tri Lunch at
years or over. If you would like to join Tuesday, August
us, or if you have any questions , call Chisa�o [louse and Taylor Falls Boat
Rickie Bergquist, 571-3450, ext. 123. Ride, 11 :30 a.m. depart, X8.50/perso .
Thursday, August 24 - Cards, Coffee, and
Conversation , 1 p.m. , Community
Room II, Fridley Civic Center.
SENIOR DAY AT THE STATE FAIR
Thursday, August 31 - Cards, Coffee, and
Conversation 1 p.m. , C ommu n i t
y
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' Room II, Fridley Civic Center.
SENIOR DAY AT THE STATE FAIR
NEW MEMBERSHIPS TAX BREAKS FOR SENIORS
New members for the Friendly Fridley When a person reaches age 65, he or she
Folks are welcome at all times. To join, becomes eligible for a number of state and
you must be 55 years or older. Yearly federal tax breaks. To take advantage of
dues are $2. If you wish to join, you them, it's necessary to keep good records
can complete the forms at the meetings, of both income and expenditures. The record
or call the Parks and Recreation office system need not be complicated, but must
at 571-3450. work for you and be kept up to date. By
attending a special seminar on taxation
** HEALTH HAPPENINGS ** and senior citizens you could learn easy
methods for keeping your own records.
FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS
DO YOU NEED HOME FIX--UP HELP??????
Free blood pressure tests will be offered CALL THE SKILLS BANK
at the Fridley Civic Center, 6431 University
Avenue, ConGmunity Room II . In August, they The Metropolitan Senior Federation has recent!
will be taken from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on begun a new service for Seniors, entitled
Thursday, August 17. It is FREE to all the "Skills Bank". They have lists of
Seniors. people who are capable of doing household
chores, fix-up, repairs, house maintenance,
WELL SENIOR CITIZEN CLINIC and other odd jobs. If you need something
done around your home, call the Metropolitan
132.3 Coon Rapids Boulevard Senior Federation at 645-0529. They will
Telephone: 755-5300 then give you the name and telephone number
Services offered: Annual Physical of the person who can help you.
Examination, Health Counseling, Blood
Pressure Screening, Information and STATE FAIR SENIOR DAYS
Referral .
Fee: Suggested fees range from $3.50, if Thursday, August 24 and August 31 , are Senior
person 's income is $350/66nih or under Days at the Minnesota State Fair. On both
($45O/couplet and up to $25, if the days, persons 65 and older will be admitted
pat.ient' s income is over $1 ,000 per month. without charge.
Hours: Open on Mondays and Tuesdays by
appointment. The clinic has office hours The Senior Citizens Euilding, located on
during business hours. For information Underwood Street near Judson Avenue, will
and appointments, call 755-5300. be the focal point for senior activities.
Handicrafts and artwork by senior citizens
NEED TRANSPORTATION?? The answer is here! will be on display there and this year's
The American Red Cross has volunteer trans- special host and goodwill ambassador,
portation available to people in N.W. "Mr. Senior Citizen" comedian Brian Brophy,
Hennepin County and Anoka County. Trans- will entertain and greet visitors each day.
portation will be provided for: Medical Free bus tours of the fairgrounds will leave
needs, non-medical needs, and social periodically from the building on both Senior
needs! This is a FREE SERVICE for you. Citizens Days.
Volunteers to drive and do dispatching
are desperately needed to make the project Recognition ceremonies for Minnesota's
work. Riders are also needed. To reserve outstanding senior citizens will be August 31
a ride or get more information, call at 2 p.m. at the Administration Park Band-
Floy Sims at 533-3048. shell , Finalists will be drawn from winners
selected by county fair boards.
DID YOU KNOW. . . . . . . . . Social Security and
Supplimental Security Income payments were
automatically increased by 612%' in July.
The increase means the average benefit
paid to a single retired worker is $254
per month and the maximum federal SSI pay-
ment per individual rose to $189.
AUGO i MEETING SCHEDULE rALL PROGRAMMING UNDERWAY
In August, we will again be meeting only New ideas for Fall are now being accepted.
once during the month, Tuesday the 15th, If you have a program suggestion, a seminar
at 12:00 noon to celebrate birthdays. Bring or class subject you would like to see
your bag lunch and join the group. Bob introduced, please contact Rickie .Bergouist,
Torgorson will demonstrate how easy self 571-3450, ext. 123. .
defense can be.
ONCE IN A SMILE
OTHER SUMMER CHANGES
A Volunteer
CARDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATTON will continue
to meet every Thursday at 1 :00 p.m. Ilowever, V is for Volunteer, a chosen task
until September we will be meeting in Com- O is for Opportunity to do my best.
mur.ity Room II at the Fridley Civic Center. L is for Love I put into each day
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. U is for Understanding in most every way
Coffee and cookies will be served for 25�. N is for Need to be able to listen
T is for Talk when something is missing
SENIOR SLIM E is for Everyone who needs some cheer
E is for Everything true and sincere
The senior exercise class rvil'1 take a break R is for Reward when I see a smi1F
this month. The exercise class will Then I know that it was all worth while.
begin again in September. Watch for details P.angna Gadbois
in the September newsletter. Participant
GAME SESSION Hennepin-Anoka
Congregate Dining Program
The 4;ednesday morning game sessions have also PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT
gone on hreak. They v:ill be resumed in the
fall , so watch for details in the Septemher Four score and three years �,go the 54 h, day
news i et-er.
of this month, the :Mate ofi lurinnesota. brought
METROPOLITAN SENIOR FEDERATION SPONSORING forth the 1978 President of the Frie nilly
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Fridley Folks.
It has been scheduled for Friday and Saturday, I will deem it an honor to sit at the
August 11 and 12. It will again be held at birthday ;able at our next meeting Tuesday,
the St. Paul Radisson. Steve Edelman and August 15, a bit crochety for wear and
Sharon Anderson from KSTP's Twin Cities . tear, but still rearing to go whenever there
Today Show and Dave Moore of WCCU-TV Evill is occasion to be with the Friendly Fridley
be the hosts. Entertainment will be pro- Folks.
vided by Jim Murray and the Cosmopolitan
Troubadours. It will be a grand performance. There are some real goodies coming up in
the near future.
This year's festival is going German! A
number of drawings will be made on Saturday. On August 12th, we will be going to the
Winners will receive such prizes as trips to 5th Annual International Festival of the
Germany and Switzerland, tours to Winnipeg, Metropolitan Senior Federation at the
Canada, and $50 Savings Bonds. St. Paul Radisson Grand Ballroom and if you
wish to get in on it, contact Wally Olson,
Tickets are $8.50. This includes entrance 784-2218 at once. He may have a few
into the festival , your noon meal , and makes reservations left for our group. 0n September
you eligible for the drawings. Additional 5, 6, and 7, is the camp-out at Camp Kings.-
chances can be purchased at 3 for a $2.00 wood right after Labor Day. ;lex Berberick,
donation. 571-0536, can give you details. Then comes
the 10 day motor bus tour via Greyhound
Charter round trip transportation is also starting September 29th. You may call TheresU
available for an additional $1 .50. Tickets Banner for further details, 571-0800. Be
may be purchased by calling Wally Olson, Sure to mark you calendars and keep cool
784-2218. this hot month by keet,ing in touch with us.
Clara Nordell
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RIVER EXC URSION
t h rough t h e Dailes
of the St . Croix
WHEN: Tuesday, August 22
DEPART: 11 :30 a.m. from Fridley United Methodist Church
COST: $8.50/person; includes: transportation, lunch at
The Chisago House and boat tour
LUNCH INCLUDES: Roast Beef Salad
Potato Roll , Butter
Vegetable Dessert
DEADLINE: Thursday, August 17
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St. Croix Trip RESERVATION $8.50/person
August 22 Depart: 11 :30 a.m.
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# OF RESERVATIONS: AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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Sun. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat.
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NO BUSINESS MEETING Cards , Coffee, and
Conversation - 1 p.m. , Bowling - 1 p.m.
Community Room II
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Coffee a
Bowling - 1 p.m. Convversation - 1 Bowling - 1 p.m.
p.m.
Community Room II Metropolitan Senior
Federation -
"International
Festival "
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Cards, Coffee and
Senior Meeting - Conversation - 1 p.m.
Bowling - 1 P.M. Community Room II Bowling - 1 p.m.
Birthday Celebration r
12:00 noon Blood pressure tests -
12:30-2:30 p.m. , Confer-
ence Room - Civic Center
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Cards, Coffee and
Bowling - 1 p.m. Trip to Taylor Falls Conversation - 1 p.m.Community Room II Bowling - 1 p.m.
Bus departs -
11 :30 a.m. SENIOR DAY AT MINNESOTA
STATE FAIR
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Cards , Coffee and
Conversation - 1 p.m.
Bowling 1 p.m. Community Room II
SEN CR DAY AT MINNESOTA
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