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11/1978 Senior News r g� Y i Senior Citizen Newsletter Friendly Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450 in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14 MOVEMBER 197&- -- Volume II , Number 1.1 NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER PREVIEW George Hengels - November 3 WED. NOVEMBER 1 - Sr. Slim, 10 - 11 a.m. Parkvie Roy Larson - November 3 Rm. 18. Game Session, _10 a.m. Parkview, Rm. 2 Joan Lubinski - November 5 THURS. NOV EfyiBER 2 - Nature Walks, 10 a.m. , Civic Nora Leverson -- November 6 Center. CCC 1 p.m. , Parkview, Rm. 18 Adelvne Peterson - November 7 TUES. NOVEMBER 7 - X-mas Crafts Workshoa, 1 - 3 Edward Foote - November 8 p.m. , Parkview, Rm. 20. Meeting. , 7 p.m. Fridley Mary Behrend - November 10 United Methodist Church. Gerhard Pragal - November 11 WED. NOVEMBER 8 - Sr. Slim, 10 a.m. , Parkview, Alvina Swedeen - November 14 Rm. 18. Game Session, 10 a.m. , Rm. 20. Brid Ulalter Ho., owicki - November 15 - 500, 1 - 3 p.m., Rm. 18. Matt Szc_'ech - november 18 THURS . NOVEMBER 9 - Nature Walks . 1G a.m. , Civic, i Carolina Grega - November 16 Center. CCC, 1 p.m. , Rm. 18 Hazel O'Brian - November 23 TUES. NOVEM5ER 14 - X-mas Crafts-, 1-3 p.m. , Rm 2 Rea Hoch - November 26 WED. NOVEMBER 15 - Sr. Slim, 10 a.m. , Rm. 18. Ruth Kendrick November 27 -Game Session, 10 a.m. , Rm. 20, Bi:Ldqee500, Ludivig Ask - November 29 1 p.m. , Rm. 18 THURS. NOVEMBER 16 - Nature Walks, 10 a.m. , Civic NEW MEMBERS Center. CCC, 1 p.m. , Rm. 18 FRI . NOVEMBER 17 •- POT LUCK, 6 p.m. , Fridley Inga Hokanson, Eleanor Bender, Edwin & United Methodist Church. Martha Grabowski , William & Mabel TUES. NOVEMB'R 21 - Meetin , 12 noon, Fridley Hoffmann, Faye Kapp United Methodist Church. WED. NOVEMBER 22 - Sr. Slim, 10 a.m. , Park- view, Rm. 18. Game Session , 10 a.m. , Rm. 20. SENIOR MEETINGS Bridge - 500, 1 p.m. , Rm. 18. TRIGutnrie - Departure: 11 :30 a.m. Fridley Seniors meet every lst and 3rd THURS. NOVEMBER 23 - Thanksgiving Day Tuesday of the month at =1:00 p.m. and CITY OFFICES CLOSED. 12:00 noon respecti4/ely. Meetings are FRI & SAT. NOVEMBER 24, 25 - Christmas Bazaar, held at the Fridley United Methodist Apache Plaza, Church, 666 Mississipi Street. WED. NOVEML=ER 29 - Sr. Slim, 10 a.m. , Rm. 18 Game Session, 10 a.m. , Rm. 20. Bri_dq e - 500, All other activities are held at Park- 1 - 3- p.m. ,F Rm. 20. view School , 6085 - 7th Street. All THURS. NOVEMBER 30 -• CCC - 1 p.m. , Rm. 18.* programs are open to everyone 55 years y B ` and ever. If ou would like ke to Join l , 4 , � 4 us or desire further information, Ion contact Rickie Bergciuist, Fridley * ' — ° ;A Recreation, 571.-3450, ext. 123. i 6: a +. NEW MEMBERSHIPS "HEALTH HAPPENINGS" New members for the Friendly Fridley FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS Folks are welcome at all times. To join, you must be 55 years or older. Yearly Free blood pressure tests will be offered at dues are $2. If you wish to join, you Parkview School , Room #20, 6085 - 7th Street. can complete the forms at the meetings, In November, they will be taken from 12:30 or call the Parks and Recreation Office to 2:30 p.m. , on Thursday, November 16. It at 571-3450. is FREE to all Seniors. CONGREGATE DINING IN FRIDLEY WELL SENIOR CITIZEN CLINIC The future dining site at Parkview School has 1323 Coon Rapids Boulevard run into a few snags. The Salvation Army is Telephone: 755-5300 still looking for a coordinator. If you Services Offered: Annual Physical Examination know of anyone who might be interested in Hea th Counseling , Blood Pressure Screening, this position, call Rickie at 571-3450. Information and Referral . Fee: Suggested fees range from $3.50, if Currently we anticipate that the site might person 's income is $350/month or under ($450/ begin serving mid November. More information couple) and up to $25, if the patient' s income will be forth coming as it becomes avail- is over $1,000 per month. able. Hours: Open Wednesday and Thursdays by appoint ment. The clinic has hours during business 1979 MEMBERSHIP DUES hours. For information, and appointments, call 755-5300. Membership dues for 1979 are being collected now. Dues are $2.00 per person. This money NORTH SUBURBAN COUNSELING-SERVICES FOR SENIORS is used to off set the Friendly Fridley Folks expenses such as entertainment, refresh- The North Suburban Counseling Services current!; ments, yearly membership in the Metropolitan offer the Senior Support and the Senior Recover. Senior Federation, Memorial contributions, Groups. A new series began on October 17, Sunshine cards, film and film processing and based on the Bible and concepts of Aging. Cal other special expenses. John Baubhium for further information, 755- 5300. Fees are negotiable but suggested fees We ask that dues be paid no later than the are $25.00 for adult sessions, and $10.00 for end of December. Then the new membership workshops. rosters can be completed shortly after that. We currently have 236 members in the Friendly Regular counseling sessions fees are based on Fridley Folks. The group has grown very income levels as follows: rapidly since last year when we had 124 0 - 4,999 - $10.00/session members. New members are always desired and welcomed. We have a great group, let's 5,000 - 9,999 - $10.00/session share it with others. 10,000 -14,999 - $15.00/session 15,000 -19,999- $20.00/session 20,000 -29,999 - $25.00/session 30,000 - over - 130.00/session MEMBERSHIP NAME TELEPHONE ADDRESS CITY & ZIP MONTH & DAY OF BIRTHDAY Make checks payable to FFF and mail to Rickie Berg quist, 6431 University Ave. N.E. MEETING SCHEDULE NATURE WALKS The Friendly Fridley Folks meet twice Each Thursday morning from 10:00 11:30 a.m. monthly at the Fridley United Methodist a Fridley Naturalist will be conducting nature Church, 666 Mississippi Street. The first walks in selected areas of Fridley. Meet at meeting will be held Tuesday,, November 7th the Fridley Civic Center at 10:00 a.m. These at 7:00 p.m. Following the business meeting hikes are open to all seniors and are free to we will have a presentation on insurance for all participants. The last hike will be Seniors. Thursday, November 16. Our second meeting will be Tuesday, November THANKSGIVING POT LUCK 21st at 12:00 noon. We will celebrate November birthdays. Following the party In the true spirit of Thanksgiving, you are we will be entertained by Tessies Trillers, invited to share in a time of fellowship and a kitchen band from St. Theresas. gala festivities. On Friday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fridley United Methodist SENIOR SLIM & GAME SESSION Church we will be having a Pot Luck Dinner. Everyone is asked to bring a hot dish, salad, Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. you have relish, rolls, or dessert. Call Theresa Benner your choice of activities. Exercise classes 571-0800 to let her know what you 'd like to are held in Rm. #18 and pool , shuffleboard bring. Following our meal , we will be enter- etc. are in Rm. #20 of Parkview School . tained by a fantastic singing group called Come join in the fun. the "Hobby Singers." CHRISTMAS CRAFTS WORKSHOPS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Each Tuesday afternoon we will be working Everyone is invited to attend the Craft Fair on our Christmas ornaments and decorations at Apache Plaza on Friday and Saturday, for the bazaar the end of this month. November 24th and 25th. The Friendly Fridley Volunteers are needed. The workshops begin Folks will be having a booth. We will be at 1:00 p.m. in ism. #20 at Parkview School . selling all of the Christmas ornaments and They are free to all participants. decorations we have been making since September. Come give us your support anytime on Friday CARDS, COFFEE & CONVERSATION and Saturday. Thursday afternoon Party Whist session will FRIDLEY JAYCEES SPONSOR continue to meet at 1:00 p.m. in Rm. #18 at Casino Nite" Parkview School . Coffee and cake are served for 25�. All Fridley Seniors are invited to attend an BRIDGE & 500 evening of entertainment "Las Vegas" style. All your favorite sporting events will be Every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. you featured. No money required. Prizes will are invited to play bridge or 500. It be awarded for all events. Refreshments is held in Rm. #18 of Parkview School . will be served as well . Bring your friends and let's make it a fun afternoon. WHEN: Tuesday, November 14 ******************************** ************ TIME• 7.00 - 9:30 p.m. * WACKY DEFINITIONS * WHERE: Parkview Gymnasium NOSTALGIA - When you find the present tense * and the past perfect. * COST: Free * * TRAVEL BROCHURE - A trip tease. * Everyone is asked to pre-register by calling * ******************************************** Rickie at 571-3450, ext. 123. PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT ONCE IN A SMILE We are going into November still dreaming 14 you want to keep on tec n%ng, -tJou must about the October tour to New England. continue to xi6L 4ai&Ae - ALL YOUR LIFE! We covered 13 states in all . The scenery Jim Winkta was something to be long remembered. The whole thing was great and I hope the next one can include some of the rest of you Peopte ate about as happy as they decide who could not make it this time. they ate going to be Abe Lincotn Speaking of trips, do you remember the snow storm of 1940 on November 11th? Let's hope it holds off for a while so It is a taw o4 human ti6e, " ceAtai.n as gravity: we don't have to be postponed! To ti.ve 4u ty, we must teann to use things and Love people; not .love things and use people. Let's all work on bringing in new members. The more the merrier. Also, if you are not receiving your newsletter, be sure A Fa t, Memo&y to call Rickie and give her your correct address, phone and birth date. Each color on tint that a t&ee has (mown Have a ha Thanksgiving,vi n Cheers: In the heatct oU a wood-6ilte gtow�s happy 9 9 Look into the 4 mez and you witZ dee Clara Nordell , Btue dusk and the dawn'd pate froze, President The golden tight o1 the noonday sun, The pu&pZe o4 doAkening night, * Flu shots available November 2, 3, & 4 * The cALwon glow o6 the sunzet, The sheen a6 the so4t moan?,%ght. at Well Senior Clinic in Coon Rapids.ds. Ec P he b,%ings 4onth Urom the heart o4 a tree Cost is $2.25/person. Beauty atoned there .in memory. P.4acy S. Edga& •------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOVEMBER TRIP Guthrie Theatre presents "A Clv :z;b7i s Ca, oZ" We will spend the afternoon at the Guthrie enjoying their rendition of Dickens' "Christmas Carol ." Before going, however, we will stop at Becky's Cafeteria for lunch. Lunch will be on your own. After you have dined to your hearts content we will be off to the Guthrie. WHEN: Wednesday, November 22 DEPART: 11:30 a.m. /4rom FxidZey United Methodist Church COST: $5.25, .includes tAanspoAtati,on and you& theatre ticket DEADLINE: Wednesday, NovembeA 1 •----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Guthrie Theatre NAME TELEPHONE # OF RESERVATIONS Af1OUNT ENCLOSED Make Checks Payable To: CITY OF FRIDLEY flail to: Fr.idtey Reckeati.on, 6431 University Ave. N.E., Fridley 55432 (ke. VII L \/I B R SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 1,,!EDiIjESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Sr. Slim - 10 a.m. Nature Walks, 10 am Bowling - 1 p.m J Parkview, Rm. 18 City Hall Bridge - 500 - 1 p.m. CCC - l .p.m. Parkview, Rm. 18 Parkview, Rm. 18 5 6 7 8 9 X10 1 Bowling - 1p.m. Crafts Workshop 1 Sr. Slim - 10 a.m. Nature Walks, 10 amBowling - 1 p.m. 1 - 3 p.m. Parkview, Rm. 18 City Hall Parkview, Rm. 20 City Offices ° Bridge - 500 1 p.m. CCC - 1 p.m. CLOSED Meeting - 7 .m. Parkview Rm. 18 Parkview Rm. 18 Veterans Da P u � > � y Fridley Methodist Church 12 13 4 .. � _ Bowling - 1 p.m. Crafts Workshop Sr. Sr. Slim - 10 a.m. h6 bNature Walk, 10 am 17Bowlin - 1 .m.g18 1 - 3 p.m. Parkview, Rm. 18 City Hall g p Parkview, Rm. 20 Thanksgiving Pot Bridge - 500 - I pm CCC - 1 p.m. Pot Luck Meeting - 7 p.m. Parkview, Rm. 18 Parkvievi, Rm. 18 Fridley Methodist Fridley Methodist Blood Pressure` Tes Church, 6 p.m. ChurchParkview, Rm L—. 20 19 20 21 22 23 X24 25 Bowling - 1 p.m. No Sr. Slim Thanksgiving *Craft Sale* Meeting - 12 noon Day Apache laza *Craft Sale Fridley Methodist Trip - Guthrie Apache F1—az Church. Depart: 11:30 a.m. C Iffices p CL0Sk�ED- Bridge - 500 - .1 p.m. .. Parkv;ew., ..Rm• 18 J- 26 27 28 i29 30 Bowling - 1 p.m. Sr. Slim - 10 a.m. CCC - 1 P.M. Parkview, Rm. 18 Parkview, Rm. 18 Bridge - 500 - 1 p.m. # Parkview, Rm. 18 . CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BULK RATE 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N. I- U. S. POSTAGE FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 PAID MINNEAPOLIS, NIN Permit No. 2886