10/1982 Senior News FridleySenior News
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 . 3450
Good Day Readers
We are going to make a small change in the senior newsletter. We
will no longer be printing the calendar of events on this page. All
activities are listed on the calendar on the back page and most
activities have a write up inside the newsletter. Hopefully, this will
help consolidate the newsletter and make room for more information.
If any reader has articles or items of interest for this page,
please contact the Recreation office.
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of the years 1 have seen,I am one of the oldest x
men who has ever lived;but 1 do not t
feel old, and 1 propose to give you the recipe
by which I have preserved my youth. '
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ideas, and 1 have endeavored not to feel t i
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with the shows of so many winter upon x'`I
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FgTMy FR T.RY FOLKS
PAR'1'�t WHIG
The Friendly Fridley Folks will resume its
Every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. , all two meeting per month schedule this month.
seniors are invited to play whist or just The evening meeting is held on the first
socialize at the Community Education Center. Tuesday of the month at 7.00 p.m. in the
A donation of 25 cents is requested. Get Community Education Center library. The
out and join us for an afternoon of fun. second meeting is held on the third Tuesday
of the month at 1:00 p.m. in t he Community
500 CLUB Education Center library.
A 500 card club has been organized on
Tuesday afternoons in the Community SENIOR ADVISORY PROGRAM COUNCIL
Education Center's Room 10 . Novice and I
experienced players are encouraged to The Recreation Department has formed an
attend. Play begins at 1:00 P.M. Advisory Program Committee for its senior
programming. The purpose of the group is
FRMLEy CONMEGA'T'E DINING to provide input into current and future
programs for seniors in the City of
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday Fridley. If you are interested in serving
at 12 : 00 noon in the gymnasium of the or know of someone who is, please contact
Community Education Center. Everyone under Connie at 571-3450, extension 122 . The
the age of 60 is asked to pay $1.85 - all next meeting will be held Thursday, October
others are requested to make donations . 7th at 9:00 a.m. in Community Room II of
Menus are published weekly in the Sun Fridley City Hall.
Newspaper and Star and Tribune .
Reservations must be made at least two work NOTICE TO CRAFTERS
days in advance . To place your
reservations, please call 571-6085 between The Crafts Club has resumed its activities
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. , Monday through for the fall. We meet each Tuesday and
Friday. If you have any questions Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00
concerning the program, please call noon at the Community Education Center. We
332-2316. would like anyone that would be interested
SENIOR TRANSPORT in in making articles at home to pick up
-- material at the center . Call Esther
Transportation is provided to the Fridley Campbell at 571-6865 or Alverna Lorbeski at
Congregate Dining site. Anyone wishing to 571-1408.
ride the bus to dining must notify Connie We wish to invite every Senior in Fridley
two working days in advance. Calls should to come t o help this fall . A s a
be directed to 571-3450 , extension 122 , participant, we have a lot of fun and
Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and friendship and enjoyment of being able to
10:00 a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will sell our articles at the differents fairs
be charged. and at the school.
SENIOR SHOPPING CRAFT A'FAIR
Transportation is provided to Holiday
Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the An opportunity for local artists and
month and to Target the first Tuesday of crafters to exhibit and sell their work.
each month for seniors. The program is Saturday, October 30.. .10:00 to 5:00 p.m.
free. For more information, call Connie at Sunday, October 31.. .. .12.00 to 5.•00 p.m.
571-3450, extension 122.
Location: Community Education Center
MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTSDisplay space rental: $10.00 for seniors
Free blood pressure tests are offered at the
Community Education Center, Room 20, 6085 DROP-IN CENTER GRAND OPENING
7th Street. The September schedule is:
Tuesday, October 5 .. .. .11.30 a.m. Come and celebrate the official grand
opening of the Fridley Senior Drop-In
'Thursday, October 21....12.30 p.m.
Center. The day will be full of activities
Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms and fun. Limited transportation will be
to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups available.
are necessary for detection. Saturday, October 2, beginning at 10:00 am
Community Education Center
6085 7th Street N.E.
HOME IMPRQVEME 1' EMS AVAILABLE CHRISTMAS CRAFTS S.SFS
The City of Fridley has received a total of Prepare for Christmas and join as many of
$78,000 in federal Community Development the sessions as you would like . We
Block Grant funds with which to award grants encourage you to review our samples during
for both the weatherization and retrofit of registration to help you decide on the
single family homes. class(es) appropriate for your interest. A
The weatherization funds are targeted to list of supplies needed will be available at
senior citizen homeowners who need energy registration. Each class limited to 15.
conserving improvements for their home.
Examples of such improvements include:
insulation, caulking, weatherstripping, and A) Christmas Long Stitch
window and door replacement.
The retrofit funds are targeted to Class participants will learn the basic
homeowners with a disabled family member in designing techniques for this quick and
need of barrier removal to increase the easy neelepoint technique while creating a
accessibility of the home. Examples of such wall hanging for their homes.
improvements include: widening doorways, WHEN: A) Tuesdays, beginning October
installing accessible bathroom and kitchen 26 for 4 weeks, 12:45 to 2:45
fixtures, and ramping entry doors. p.m.
B) Thursdays , beginning
The Anoka County Community Action Program November 4 to December 2 (no
(CAP) is administering the funds for the class November 25) , 1 :30 to
City of Fridley. All Fridley residents in 3.30 p.m.
need of weatherization or retrof it home LOCATION• A) Village Green
improvements are urged to contact Kathy B) Community Education Center
Brown at CAP at 572-0060 to apply for a
COST: $10.00 per person
grant.
B) Sunbonnet Sue and Farmer Frank
CANDY MAKING
Here is a perfect project for learning the
Learn the art of candy making in time for techniques for applique and quilting.
holiday gift-giving. Introduction will be These make excellent Christmas gifts tool
made to cordials, bonbons, peanut butter
cups, mints and chocolate dipping. WHEN: A) Tuesdays , b e g i n n i n g
WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning October 13 September 28 for 4 weeks, 12:45
for 4 weeks, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m, ) 2:45 p.m.
B
LOCATION: Village Green B) Thursdays , beginning
COST: $6.00 per person September 30 to October 28 (no
class October 21, 1:30 to 3 :30
p.m.
LOCATION: A) Village Green
B) Conmunity Education Center
DISCUSSIONS FOR SENIORS
"In the Old Ways" COST: $6.00 per person
This group will focus on the the variety of
traditions and customs in the American D) Need?�point Christma Or_na,rwnt-�
ethnic heritage and how they change over the These ornaments are fun for the beginner or
generations. Each ethnic group has customs advanced needlepointer.
and traditions surrounding weddings ,
funerals and holidays that the group can WHEN: A) Wednesdays , beginning
recall, compare and share. Materials from October 20 for 2 weeks, 9:30 to
the Senior Center Humanitarian Program of 11:30 a.m.
the National Council on the Aging, Inc. , B) Wednesdays, beginnings
will be used. Class limit is 10. October 20 for 2 weeks, 1:30 to
WHEN: Fridays, beginning October 1 for
3:30 p.m.
8 weeks, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: A) Village Green
LOCATION: Community Education Center B) Community Education Center
COST: Free COST: $4.00 per person
E) Hardanger Christmas Ornamnts
Get an introduction to the Norwegian Come and enjoy the friendship while making a
embroidery with this quick Christmas small crewel project. Class limited to 15.
ornament. WHEN: Mondays, beginning November 1
WHEN: A) Wednesday, November 3 , 9:30 for 4 weeks, 1:30 to 3.30 p.m.
to 11:30 a.m. LOCATION Village Green
B) Wednesday, November 3 , 1:30 COST: $5.00 per person
to 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: A) Village Green
B) Community Education Center
COST: $3.00 per person
F) Christmas Variety Class
A variety of small Christmas decorations and
ornaments will be made in this class. Take
a look at the samples at registration.
WHEN: A) Wednesday, November 10, 9:30
to 11:30 a.m.
B) Wednesday, November 17 , 1:30
to 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: A) Village Green
B) Community Education Center
COST: $3.00 per person
G) Pine Cone Wreath +
Make a beautiful wreath for Christmas the
easy way, with no wire.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 17 , 1:30 to
3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Community Education Center FRIDLEY LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
COST: $4.00 per person
H) ��nninQ Christmas Macrame The Fridley Lions Club is sponsoring a
pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 17th
Here's your chance to learn the basic knots from 7 : 00 a.m. to 12 : 00 noon at the
of macrame just in time for Christmas. Community Education Center, 6085 7th Street
Projects will include wreaths, trees , N.E. Enjoy all the pancakes you can eat -
candycanes and othe ornaments perfect for scrambled eggs too! Cost is $1 .50 for
the holidays. senior citizens and students under 12, $3.00
WHEN: Thursdays, beginning September for adults, and children under 5 are free.
30 to November 18 for 7 weeks Proceeds go to the Fridley Senior High
(no class October 21) , 9:30 to National Honor Society.
11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Community Education Center
COST: $7 .00 per person ( includes
supplies) Very few people find someone
who they can totally trust
I) Rudoli>h Macrame and depend on.
This adorable reindeer makes a perfect door Someone who cares
or wall decoration during the holiday and loves everything
season. Knowledge of basic macrame knots is about them.
a prerequisite for this class. I am very lucky
WHEN Mondays, beginning November 1 for I am one of the few
for 4 weeks, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. who have found someone
LOCATION: Community Education Center And that someone
COST: $5.00r is you.
Pe person -Jolene Roehlke-