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FridleySenior News
Fridley Recreation Department
571 -3450
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LOWELL INN - STILLWATER
A tour of the fall colors on the beautiful drive to Stillwater, lunch at the
LOWELL INN, shopping in the quaint Stillwater shops and a stop at Pine Tree
Apple Orchard on the return trip.
WHEN: Monday, October 15, 1984
10:30 a.m. - Bus leaves Fridley United Methodist `
11:30 a.m. - Lunch at the Lowell Inn
3:00 p.m. - Tour of Pine Tree Apple Orchard
4:15 p.m. - Bus returns (approximate)
COST: $13.50 per person - includes lunch, tax and gratuity at
Lowell Inn, orchard tour and motorcoach transportation
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Enjoy a delicious buffet luncheon at the Edgewood Inn in Cannon Falls. A
special entertainment group, Santa Claus and his helpers, hot cider and a
hayride/sleighride make this an all-around old fashioned Christmas.
WHEN: Friday, December 14, 1984
1:30 p.m. - Bus leaves Fridley United Methodist
6:30 p.m. - Bus returns (approximate)
COST: $26.00 per person - includes lunch, show, tax, tip and
transportation
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 16, so register early. Limited space is
available.
REGISTER: At the Fridley Recreation Office, or mail your check, payable
to "City of Fridley" to 6431 University Avenue N.E. , Fridley
55432. No telephone reservations will be accepted.
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SENIOR CENTER NEWS
It seems that the September weather is too nice and the seniors are taking
advantage of it. Activities at the Center should have a flying start in October.
Crafters are really in full swing, getting ready for the Craft A'Fair. The
crafters invite new members to come and join them - both men and women. They meet every
Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Classes in ceramics and oil painting have not been finalized as of now. I am
hopeful that they will begin in October. Watch for more information.
Congregate Dining is now five years old in Fridley. Participation by the seniors
has slowly been declining. We need to bring our attendance up. It is said that aids to
good health are hugging and laughing, as well as eating. Come to Congregate Dining and
enjoy some of each. Look for more information on dining in this newsletter.
EAST CENTRAL LEGAL SERVICES - JERRY SPEGMAN, CAMBRIDGE MINNESOTA
Senior citizens in Anoka County can now get free legal help with certain problems
through a new program which is a joint effort of the Cambridge office of the Legal Aid
Society of Minneapolis and Judicare of Anoka County. This program is funded by the
Metropolitan Council under Title III of the Older Americans Act.
Seniors can receive assistance by calling one of two numbers depending upon the
nature of their problem. If the problem involves any type of public benefits such as
Social Security, Medicare, medical assistance or subsidized housing, or if it concerns
health insurance or nursing home issues, seniors should call 427-4613.
Seniors who need help with a consumer problem such as debt collection or
repossession, or have questions about conservatorship/guardianship should call 421-4760,
extension 1380. Either number can be called for problems relating to landlord/tenant
rights or Conciliation Court cases.
Although the above list of problems is by no means a complete description of what
this new program handles, there is a short list of problem areas in which the program
specifically will not be able to assist seniors. This list includes estate planning,
probate, real estate, taxes and criminal matters.
Finally, the program will also conduct legal education seminars on topics within
its expertise to senior groups in the county. Examples of such seminars would be ones
dealing with supplemental health insurance and the medical assistance program as it
relates to nursing home care. Groups seeking a speaker to conduct a seminar should call
427-4613.
Jerry Spegman will be at the Fridley Senior Center the last Wednesday of each
month, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. The 427-4613 number
will be the number to use. If you need legal help call me at the Center and I will
notify Jerry when he calls or call him direct at his toll free number, 1-800-622-7772.
Tony Lorbeski
Senior Center Manager
571-6000, extension 222
SENIOR OUTREACH WORKER
The Anoka County Community Action Program has hired a Senior Outreach Worker to
serve the seniors of Fridley. The current contract will run through the end of May,
1985. Her name is Darlene Zurawski, a resident of Fridley, and she is anxious to meet
and talk with the seniors in the community.
The purpose of the outreach program is to link seniors with needs to programs and
services designed to meet those needs. ACCAP is able to provide this service because of
a Community Development Block Grant fund allocation by the City of Fridley to ACCAP
specifically for this function.
If you would like Darlene to pay you a visit, call 572-0060, extension 15.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
The State Legislature passed a law this year, which requires insurance companies to
reduce auto insurance premiums for seniors 65 and older who complete an accident
prevention course every three years. This law applies to policies issued, delivered or
renewed after January 1, 1985.
In response to this, the senior coordinators in Anoka County have encouraged a
defensive driving course be set up for Anoka County area seniors.
This is an eight hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. Students
who attend a minimum of seven hours will receive a card to certify completion. The
instructors will be Captain Jerry Wallin from the Blaine Police Department and a
Minnesota State Trooper.
DATE: October 24 and 25, 1984
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Blaine City Hall
COST: $6.00 for materials
Lunch will be available at the Blaine Senior Center through Congregate Dining at an
additional cost. A reservation is required.
Registration deadline is October 17. Please call Connie if you are intere:,ted and
if you need a lunch reservation. Telephone is 571-3450, extension 122.
"SENIOR DAY IN THE CITIES"
"Senior Day in the Cities" sponsored by HMO Minnesota is a day for seniors to
explore new avenues to improved health and well-being.
The program will be held at the City Center in Minneapolis and Town Square in St.
Paul on Wednesday, October 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Events include a variety of health-oriented activities including ballroom dancing
lessons, health screening for diabetes, vision, pulse and blood pressure, emergency
first-aid procedures and exercises for the older adult.
Also featured will be booths providing senior citizens with information about
special dietary needs such as dealing with low sodium, low cholesterol, low sugar and
diabetic exchanges.
A registered dietician will visit both sites and will provide individual counseling
and complete computerized nutritional analyses. These analyses will assess lifestyles,
comparing age with health habits.
Transportation can be arranged through Connie at 571-3450, extension 122.
INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATIONS
Influenza immunizations will be available at the North Suburban Family Service
Center, 1323 Coon Rapids Boulevard N.W. , Coon Rapids, on Tuesday mornings, beginning
October 2 through October 30 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary.
These immunizations are available to all senior citizens or chronically ill persons. A
$4.25 donation is accepted. This program is sponsored by the Well Senior Citizen
Clinic. For more information, call 755-5300.
SENIOR CITIZENS FORUM
This is your show on subjects essential to the living patterns of older Americans.
'Dutch' Kastenbaum is your host every Saturday morning on KMSP Channel 9 at 8:30 a.m.
Check your local listings for additional information.
YOUR FRIDLEY NEIGHBORS
EARL AND HELEN DEEG
Helen and Earl moved to Fridley just three years before the Great Tornado of 1965 and
lost their home but survived due to good fortune. But let' s go back to where it all
started.
Earl was born in 1899 on a farm located near Lamberton, Minnesota, a fairly small town
located just west of Mankato. By the time Earl was of school age his family had moved to a
farm near Brainerd. As there was no school in the immediate area, some local men, Earl's
dad included, built a school, where Earl's education began. After a brief residence at
Wahpeton, North Dakota, the Deeg family returned to Lamberton where Earl entered high
school, taking two years of agriculture study. In 1922 Earl went with his family to
Springfield, Minnesota where his dad operated a much bigger farm. After six years of
farming with his dad, Earl decided to try a new field when a job with the telephone company
became available. Enter Helen.
Helen was born on a farm near Springfield in the year of 1911 . Helen' s first
experience in education was in a two room schoolhouse where eight grades were taught - four
grades in each room. Helen remembers that the school also had a basement and an upstairs
auditorium where most of the town events took place. When Helen started high school she
stayed with her grandmother who lived in Springfield. Upon graduation, Helen entered
Mankato Commercial College where she took courses in office and business interest. Helen' s
dad was paralyzed and needed help to run his farm and a fellow by the name of Earl Deeg was
available and agreeable to terms. Helen's dad arranged the meeting of his daughter and his
new hired keeper. That was in 1931 and one year later the newlyweds started a life of their
own. Two years later Helen's brother was old enough to run his dad's farm and Earl was free
to strike out on his own. An opportunity to enter the electrical field with the R.E.A. came
about. Earl helped and in many cases supervised the building of many thousands of miles of
rural electric lines.
From the R.E.A. Earl branched out in other parts of the electric field such as
installing motors and generators in large plants and wiring buildings. In his line of work,
Earl found it necessary to travel around a lot, which he and Helen and a daughter born in
1936 did in a mobile home. Some of the places the Deeg family have lived and worked in are
Slayton, Braham, and New Brighton in Minnesota, Camp McCoy and Madison in Wisconsin and
several towns in Iowa and Illinois. Besides working in buildings, Earl has worked in ship
yards, rail yards, refining plants and power plants. At East St. Louis the Deeds found
roots for 14 years from 1946 to 1960. After work was finally completed there, the Deegs
spent two more years in Peoria where Earl worked for the Catterpillar Co. Helen divided her
time between being a housewife, mother to daughter Diane, husband comfortor and working off
and on at various jobs.
Helen and Earl moved to Fridley in 1962 and took up residence in Fridley Terrace. Earl
continued to work in the vicinity and some outlying jobs until his retirement at the age of
71 years. Earl took up the job of woodworking which kept him off the streets and out of the
bars until failing eyesight forced him to cut down. Earl served as general repairman at
Fridley Terrace for many years, mostly volunteer status. He was also one of the first Anoka
County transportation drivers. Earl and Helen were among the charter members of Friendly
Fridley Folks, where Earl was elected the first treasurer. He remembers their first deposit
in the bank was $18.20. Helen served two years as the club's second secretary. Before the
completion of her term as secretary, she became the first club representative to the Well
Clinic, a position she still holds. Helen and Earl are active in a senior club at St.
Phillip's Church and help or have helped wherever there was a need, such as newsletter
assembly, craft group, Girl Scouts and RSVP. Helen and Earl are proud of their two
granddaughters, both of whom attend universities in Illinois, one to be a nurse and the
other preparing for education work.
Two years ago Helen and Earl observed their 25th wedding anniversity with an open house
at St. Phillip's where more than 300 friends and relatives helped them celebrate the
occasion. Also in that year, Helen was chosen as outstanding senior lady (Queen) to
represent Fridley at the Anoka County contest.
While in Illinois on one of their sojourns there, Helen and Earl were flooded out of
their home, and then came the tornado in Fridley that destroyed their mobile home. Luckily
they were away when the storm hit.
Now they continue to be the kind of solid citizens that have been so instrumental in
the carrying on of the American tradition. We of Fridley appreciate people like that.
DISCUSSIONS FOR SENIORS CATHEDRAL WINDOW QUILTED BASKET COVER
"The Remembered Past (1914-45) " Make a poinsettia basket cover for your
Materials from the Senior Center Christmas table using a quilting technique
Humanitarian Program of the National Council called Cathedral Window.
on the Aging, Inc. , will be used. This group WHEN. Fridays, beginning October 5 for
will focus on World War I, the Roaring 3 weeks, 1.30 to 3.30 p.m.
Twenties, Lindberg, the Depression and World '
War II. Participants are urged to add their LOCATION: City Hall Community Room II
recollections , interpretations and COST: $5.00
experiences. Class limit is 10.
WHEN: Fridays, beginning September 28 COUNTED BEAD CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
for 7 weeks, 10 : 00 to 11 : 30 The newest trend in counted work. Learn
a.m. : this simple technique and make a glittering
LOCATION: Senior Drop-In Center i ornament for your tree.
COST: Free WHEN: Thursdays, beginning September
T ' 27 for 2 weeks, 9:30 to 11:30
a.m.
SNOWY SLEIGH (SHADOW QUILTING) LOCATION: City Hall Community Room II
Shadow quilting combines applique and COST: $7.50 (includes materials)
quilting using a sheer overlay to soften the BACKSTITCH QUILTING
look. We will use a pin dot overlay to create
a snowy effect. Come learn this technique and The beauty of this quilting technique is
make a Christmas hanging or pillow. the stitching patterns created by a plain
WHEN: Fridays, beginning November 2 for material embellished by embroidery floss.
3 weeks, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is a simple one-step quilting method.
There will be a variety of patterns to choose
LOCATION: City Hall Community Room II from.
COST: $7.50 WHEN: Thursdays, beginning November 8
for 2 weeks, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
HARDANGER EMBROIDERY
LOCATION: City Hall Community Roam II
Learn basic and some advanced stitches of COST: $5.00
this Norwegian needleart. Projects can be
used for coasters or small doilies. NET DARNM LACE 'NOEL' GUEST TOWEL
WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning October 2 for
8 weeks, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Add this lacy embroidered Christmas look
to your holiday decorating ideas. It is an
LOCATION: City Hall Community Room II easy and quick weaving technique done on a
COST: $15.00 (includes materials) lace net.
WHEN: Thursdays, October 18 and 25,
OPERA STITCH ORNAMENT 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
A form of counted needlework using a LOCATION: City Hall Community Roam II
variety of embroidery stitches. We will make COST: $7.50
three ornaments in class to teach all the
basic stitches. BATIK WORKSHOP
WHEN: Thursdays, beginning October 18
for 3 weeks, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. An introduction to a fabric decorating
technique using wax and dyes.
LOCATION: City Hall Community Room II
WHEN: Thursdays, beginning September
COST: $8.00 (includes Aida fabric) 27 for 5 weeks, 7.00 to 9: 00
p.m.
LOCATION: Community Education Center
COST: $15.00 (includes materials)
SENIOR SHOPPINGIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER
Transportation is provided to Holiday
Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the I THE ANNUAL LION'S DINNER WILL BE HELD ON 1
month and to Target the second Tuesday of the THE
, DECEMBER 11TH AT S A N D E E ' S
month. The bus will leave the Congregate ' RESTAURANT. THERE WILL BE THREE SEATINGS AT
Dining site at 12:30 p.m. on Target days and 11:30 A.M. , 2:00 P.M. A N D 4 : 3 0 P . M .
home pick-up will begin at approximately ' TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR 11:30'
12:45. A.M. SEATING ONLY.
Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club, RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE BY CALLING
there is no charge for this program. For a ' 571-3450, EXTENSION 122, BEGINNING NOVEMBER'
bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension 1ST. DO NOT CALL BEFORE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
122. 1ST AT 8:00 A.M.
FRIDLEY SENIOR NUTRITION
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at LIONS CLUB PANCAKE & EGG BREAKFAST
12:00 noon in the gymnasium of the Community —
Education Center. Everyone under the age of The Lions Club breakfast will be held
60 is asked to pay $2.50 - all others are Sunday, October 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30
requested to make donations. Menus are p.m. at the Community Education Center. Cost
published weekly in the Sun Newspaper and for seniors is $2.00.
Star and Tribune. Reservations must be made CRAF.r A'FAIR
at least two work days in advance. To place
your reservations, please call 571-6085 For local artists and crafters to
between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more exhibit and sell their work. Residents are
information, call 546-3242. encouraged to do their holiday browsing and
SENIOR TRANSPORT buying. Admission is free to the public.
Transportation is provided to the Fridley WHEN: Saturday, October 27
Senior Dining site. Anyone wishing to ride 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
the bus to dining must notify Connie two LOCATION: Community Education Center
working days in advance. Calls should be COST: $15.00 per exhibitor space
directed to 571-3450, extension 122, Monday
through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 SENIOR CRAFTS
a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will be Senior craft sessions have started on
charged. Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS For more information call Esther Campbell at
Free blood pressure tests are offered at the 786-0890 or Caroline Holzheu at 571-6516.
Community Education Center, Room 10, 6085 7th OCTOBER HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM
Street. The October schedule is:
Tuesday, October 2.. .. . .. . . .11:30 a.m. This month's Health Awareness will focus
Thursday, October 18. ..... . .12:30 p.m. on Diabetes in the Older Adult. Concerns to
Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms be addressed include emotional a n d
physiological changes, onset symptoms, type
to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups of treatment a n d prevention . A
are necessary for detection. representative from the Diabetes Association
PARTY WHIST will be our guest.
Every Thursday from 1.00 to 3.00 p.m. , all October 16 Anoka Senior Center 12:45
seniors are invited to play whist or just October 17 Coon Rapids Senior Center 12:30
socialize at the Community Education Center. October 19 Blaine Senior Center 12:45
A donation of 25 cents is requested. Get out October 23 Fridley Senior Center 12:30
and join us for an afternoon of fun. CRIBBAGE
500 CLUB Every Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ,
A 500 card club meets on Wednesdays in the seniors are invited to play cribbage at the
Community Education Center's Room 10. Novice Community Education Center.
and experienced players are encouraged to
attend. Two sessions are held each Wednesday
at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
OCTOBEK
1 2 3 4 5 6
Crafts, 9:30 Remembered Past
Bowling FFF Meeting Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cathedral Window
Befrienders Blood Pressure Tests 500 Beaded Ornament Class Class
Cribbag
Hardanger Class Senior Slim Square Sancing
Bowling
MEAT CHOW MEIN ROAST PORK/GRAVY BBQ CHICKEN FISH SWEET & SOUR MEATBAL S
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
CITY OFFICES CLOSED Target Shopping Holiday Shopping Crafts, 9:30 Remembered Past
Cathedral Window
COLUMBUS DAY Hardanger Class 500 Party Whist Cribbage
OBSERVED Senior Slim Bowling
Square Dancing
SALISBURY STEAK HAM SPAGHETTI/MEATBALLS BAKED CHICKEN TUNA NOODLE CSRL
14 15 16 17 Blood Pressure Tests 19 20
8 Remembered Past
Bowling FFF Meeting Holiday Shopping Crafts, 9:30 Cathedral Window
Hardanger Class 500 Party Whist Cribbage
Befrienders Bowling
STILLWATER TRIP Senior Slim Opera Stitch Class Square Dancing
Net Darning Class
MEATLOAF BRATWURST PORK CUTLET SWEDISH MEATBALLS CHICKEN ALA KING
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Crafts, 9:30
Senior Bowling Hardanger Class Holiday Shopping Party Whist Remembered Past
Square Dance
Sunday Befrienders Health Awareness 500 Opera Stitch Class Cribbage CRAFT
Annivers ry Clinic Senior Slim g Net Darning Class Bowling A'FAIR
-- Defensive Driving, Blaine --
SWISS STEAK BAKED FISH BAKED CHICKEN TURKEY TETRAllINI BBQ BEEF ON BUN
28 29 30 Foggy River 31
Boys - Prom
Bowling Hardanger Class Holiday Shopping
Befrienders 500
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Senior Slim '
BEEF STEW VEAL CUTLET SLICED TURKEY BREASTI J_
City of Fridley B`JL RATE
Recreation Department U. S. P O S T A G E
6431 University Avenue N.E. PAID
Fridley, W. 55432 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Permit No. 2886