05/1983 Senior News FridleySenior News
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 . 3450
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HILL MANSION TOUR
Tour the mansion of James Hill , founder of Burlington Northern
Railroad, and enjoy lunch at the University Club.
WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 1983
TIME: 11:30 a.m. - bus leaves Fridley United Methodist
Church
4:00 p.m. - bus returns
COST: $10.50 per person - includes lunch, tour and bus
REGISTER: Register at the Recreation Department at City Hall ,
or mail your check, payable to "City of Fridley" to
6431 University Avenue N.E. , Fridley, 55432.
Questions? Call 571-3450, extension 122.
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REGISTRATION - Hill Mansion Tour - May 19
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SENIOR GOLF LEAGUE
PARTY WHIST A senior golf league is being ,
Every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. , all organized for Monday mornings beginning
seniors are invited to play whist or just late April through September , weather
socialize at the Community Education Center. permitting. Golf experience is not a
A donation of 25 cents is requested. Get requirement of the league. Scheduling is
out and join us for an afternoon of fun. flexible to allow for vacations. For more
/ information, call Connie at 571-3450 ,
500 CLUB extension 122.
A 500 card club has been organized on wUZING CLUB
Tuesday afternoons in the Community Join us in the fresh spring air for
Education Center 's Room 10 . Novice and
our weekly hikes on nearby trails. Club is
experienced players are encouraged to
attend. Play begins at 1:00 p.m. geared at the participant's level. We will
meet at City Hall at 9 : 30 a.m. each
FRID= CONG REGM DINING Thursday morning. The schedule is as
follows:
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday
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at 12 : 00 noon in the gymnasium of the April 28 - RicSpre Creek
Community Education Center. Everyone under
Y 5 - Rice Creek east
the age of 60 is asked to pay $2.30 - all May 12 - Shingle Creek
others are requested to make donations. May 19 - Islands of Peace/Mahonmen
Menus are published weekly in the Sun May 26 - Rice Creek west
Newspaper a n d Star a n d Tribune . June 2 - Lake of the Isles
Reservations must be made at least two work
days in advance . To place your CRIBBAGE
reservations, please call 571-6085 between Every Wednesday from 1 . 00 to 3 : 00
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. , Monday through p.m., seniors are invited to play cribbage
Friday. If you have any questions at the Community Education Center.
concerning the program, please call
332-2316. NOTICE TO CRAFTERS
SENIOR TRANSPORT This is to inform all the members of
the Friendly Fridley Folks crafters that we
Transportation is provided to the Fridley will not be meeting until further notice.
Congregate Dining site. Anyone wishing to Thanks for all your help!
ride the bus to dining must notify Connie
two working days in advance. Calls should Alverna and Esther
be directed to 571-3450 , extension 122 ,
Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and MAY FFF MEETING
10:00 a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will The Friendly Fridley Folks meeting on
be charged. May 3, 1983 will be a pot luck supper at
SENIOR SHOPPING 5:00 p.m. at the Fridley United Methodist
Church, 666 Mississippi Street . Please
Transportation is provided to Holiday contact a club officer with your pot luck
Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the contribution and bring your own plate and
month and to Target the first Tuesday of silverware.
each month for seniors . For more
information, call Connie at 571-3450 ,
extension 122.
MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS LATCH HOOK
Free blood pressure tests are offered at the Learn the technique of latch hook while
Community Education Center, Room 20, 6085 making an excellent present for friends or
7th Street. The May schedule is: family. Limited to 15.
Tuesday, May 3.. .. . . . . . . . . . .11:30 a.m. WHEN: Tuesdays, beg. May 3 for 4
Thursday, May 19.. .. .. . . . . . .12:30 p.m. classes, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms WHA. Community Education Center
to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups
are necessary for detection. COST: $5.00 per person
C)iTTT TTNG CLASSES
DISCOUNT MFATS TO SENIORS
Take a modern look at the early American
folk art of quilting. We will teach quick Beginning in late February, Unity Medical
and easy techniques which can be used for Center began offering discounts on cafeteria
pillow covers, vests, wall hangings, purses meals to senior citizens aged 62 and over.
or quilts. We encourage you to review our According to Linda Schaub, director of food
samples at the office. A list of supplies is services at Unity, eligible persons should
available at registration. Each class present proof of age at the Information Desk
limited to 15. and they will then be issued a Unity Discount
Back Stitch Ouiltina Card which must be presented to the cashier
The beauty of this quilt technique is the in order to receive the discount.
stitching patterns created by a plain This low cost dining will be offered each
material embellished by embroidery floss. A evening between the hours of 4:30 and 6:30
simple one-step quilting method will be p.m. and will feature a variety of balanced,
taught in this class. nutritional meals. These hours include
WHEN: Mondays, May 16 and 23, weekends and holidays. Additional dining
9.30 to 11:30 a.m. will be available from 11 :00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Information
WHERE: Community Education Center on the daily menu may be obtained by calling
COST: $5.00 per person the Unity food services department at
786-22_00, extension 2247.
Rail Fence
This patchwork block is one of the easiest COMMUNITY GARDENS
used in quilting. There are still a few garden plots
WHEN: Thursdays, May 19 and May 26 remaining in the Fridley community garden in
1.30 to 3:30 p.m. Locke Park. Plots are 15 by 20 feet. Rental
WHERE: Community Education Center cost is $12.00 per person with a senior
citizen rate of $8 . 00 . Contact the
COST: $5.00 per person Recreation Office for further information.
HOUSING DEC'ISTnNS FOR THE 80" THANKS AGAIN LIONS CLUB
"There's No Place Like Home: Housing A heart felt thank you once again goes
Decisions for the 80s" will be the theme of a out to the Fridley Lions Club. Because of
half day program especially designed for their generosity, beginning May 1st we will
persons 55 and older. no longer be charging 50 cents for the
Theram ro will occur the morning of Holiday and Target shopping trips. Three
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Saturday, May 7 at Columbia Heights Senior cheers to the Lions!
High School, 1400 49th Avenue NE in Columbia SPRING SPECIAL
Heights.
You are invited to enjoy a presentation
Participants will attend two of four
workshops, choosing from the topics, "How to of original written works by students from
Maintain an Independent Living Situation", Fridley Junior and Senior High Schools under
the direction of author Marisha Chamberlin on
"To Sell or Not to Sell", "Home Security",
and "Seniors as Renters". Transportation Thursday, May 5th at 11 :00 a.m. at the
will be provided from Village Green and the Community Education Center. Light snacks
Community Education Center. will be provided by Fridley Senior High Key
Club.
This program is free and has been made If you are interested in attending this
possible through a grant from the Medtronic special event, please call Char at 571-6000,
Foundation. If you wish to be placed on the extension 223.
mailing list to receive a free brochure, call
Mary Lou Gorski at 755-8220.
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CITIZEN ACTIVITY CENTER 755-5300*****
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Bowling, ML 1:00 Latch Hook, PV 9:30 Cribbage, PV 1 :00 Party Whist, PV 1:00 Bowling, ML 1:00
Bargello, PV 1:30 Blood Pressure, 11:30 Holiday, 1 :30 Peer Counseling, PV
Target, 1:00 Hardanger, PV 1:30 1:30-4
500 Club, PV 1:00 Twins Game
FFF Potluck, 5:00 Walking Club, CH 9:3
ROAST PORK BEEF MACARONI CSRL TURKEY CHOW MEIN SWISS STEAK BAKED CHICKEN
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Mothers Bowling, ML 1:00 Latch Hook, PV 9:30 Cribbage, PV 1:00 Walking Club, CH 9:3 Bowling, ML 1:00 11
Day Bargello, PV 1:30 500 Club, PV 1:00 Holiday, 1:30 Party Whist, PV 1:00 _
Hardanger, PV 1:30 Peer Counseling, PV -
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Back Stitch Quilting Latch Hook, PV 9:30 Cribbage, PV 1:00 Blood Pressure 12:30 Bowling, ML 1:00
PV 9:30 500 Club, PV 1:00 Holiday, 1:30 Party Whist, PV 1:00
Bowling, ML 1:00 FFF Meeting Hardanger, PV 1:30 Walking Club, CH 9 :3
Bargello, PV 1:30 Rail Fence Quilting,
PV 1:30
Peer Counseling 1:30
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500 Club, PV 1:00 ML = Maple Lanes HOUR OR TWO OF THEIR TIME TO THIS
PROJECT. IF YOU 'MOULD BE INTERESTED
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RECREATION OFFICE,
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Recreation Department U. S. P O S T A G E
6431 University Avenue N.E. PAID
Fridley, NN. 55432 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Permit No. 2886
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