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A DANCE-FILLED CELER►RATIlJ"; OF THE UNSUNG HEROES OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL
THEATRE - THE CHORUS DANCERS . A CHORUS LINE THE DANCE-FILLED MUSICAL
THAT IS BASED ON THE LIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF BROADWAY DANCERS IS THE
LONGEST-RUNNING SHOW IN THE HISTORY OF BROADWAY , , ,THE WINNER OF NINE
TONY AWARDS AND THE PULITZER PRIZE!
COME AND ENJOY ONE OF THE GREATEST MUSICALS EVER TO HIT BROADWAY! ITS A DAZZLING
SHOW; DRIVING, COMPASSIONATE AND FINALLY THRILLING!
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 291 1986
10:3U - DEPART FROM ST, WILLIAMS CHURCH (SOUTH PARKING LOT)
(FOLLOWING - PICK-UP AT VILLAGE GREEN)
12:00 - LUNCH AT THE CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRE
1:45 - PERFORMANCE OF "A CHORUS LINE"
5:15 - ARRIVE AT ST. WILLIAMS CHURCH (APPROXIMATELY)
COST: $25,50 PER PERSON - INCLUDES LUNCH, ORCHESTRA SEATING, DELUXE
MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION AND TOUR GUIDE
REGISTRATION: FIRST DAY TO REGISTER IS MOPIDAY, JANUARY 6. WE WILL GLADLY
ACCEPT MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONS ON OR AFTER JANUARY 6, CITY HALL
OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00-5:00 PM, MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "CITY
OF FRIDLEY", 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE, FRIDLEY, MN 55432,
REOISTRQT31ON OUT ON THE TOWN - "A CHORUS LINE"
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ALWAYS WANTED TO BE ON T.V „ NOW' S YOUR CHANCE, WE WILL WATCH THE
TAPING OF TWO VERY POPULAR HOSTS STEVE AND SHARON ON `"GOOD COMPANY,`"
DON ' T FORGET THE FAMOUS BARGIN HUNTER, VICKI., AND ALL THAT SHE HAS
TO OFFER , THE HUMOROUS GARY LUMPKIN WILL TELL MANY SURPRISING WORDS
TO TOP OFF THIS EXCITING SHOW, AFTER THE SHOW, WE WILL ENJOY A
BUFFET LUNCHEON AT THE MOST POPULAR LEEANN CHI9S RESTAURANT, ] HE
LUNCHEON WILL CONSIST OF THREE APPETIZERS, TWO ENTREE'S, CHINESE
SALAD, FRIED RICE, HOT TEA AND A FORTUNE COOKIE!
COME AND ENJOY THIS FUN-FILLED DAY !
WHEN : WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1986
9: 30- DEPART FROM ST , WILLIAMS CHURCH ( SOUTH PARKING LOT)
10 :30- TAPING OF "GOOD COMPANY"
1 : 00- LUNCHEON AT LEEANN CHINS RESTAURANT
2 :40- ARRIVE AT ST, WILLIAMS CHURCH (APPROXIMATE)
COST : x15 , 50,!PER PERSON INCLUDES ""GOODCOMPANY" TAPING, BUFFET
LUNCHEON, BEVERAGE, TAX, GRATUITY,
DELUXE MOTORCOACH TRANSPORATION AND
GUIDE,
REGISTRATION : FIRST DAY OF REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1986,
WE WILL GLADLY ACCEPT MAIL- IN REGISTRATIONS ON OR AFTER
JANUARY 27, CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS ARE 8 :00-5 : 00 , PLEASE
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "CITY OF FRIDLEY, 6431 UNIVERSITY
AVENUE NE, FRIDLEY, MN 55432 ,
REGISTRATION : OUT ON THE TOWN-GOOD CO,"1PANY/LEEANN CHINS
NAME :
ADDRESS :
® TELEPHONE : AMOUNT ENCLOSED :
(ENJOY A DAY OUT ON THE TOWN! )
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SENIOR SHOPPING 500 CLUB
Transportation is provided to Holiday A 500 card club meets on Wednesdays in the
Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the . Community Education Center's Room 10. Novice
month and to Target the second Tuesday of the and experienced players are encouraged to
month. The bus will leave the Congregate attend. The session is held on Wednesdays
Dining site at 12:30 p.m. on Target days and from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
home pick-up will begin at approximately
12:45. CRIBBAGE
Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club, Every Friday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. seniors
there is no charge for this program. For a are invited to play the delightful game of
bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension cribbage at the Community Education Center.
122• Join in the Fun!
A recent addition to the Senior Shopping
Program is Northtown/Bob's Produce on the 1st
Thursday of each month. The bus will leave
the Senior Nutrition site at 12 :30 p.m.
Shopping at Northtown will be from
approximately 1:00 - 3 :00 p.m. ending the Fridley Senior Center
trip with Bob ' s Produce & specials for
seniors! The Senior Centers 3rd Anniversary party will
FRIDLEY SENIOR NLYIRI'T'TON be held on the 12th of Jan. 1986. There will
-- be a wonderful dinner, and dancing. Bingo
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at and other activities will be going on. For
12:00 noon in the gymnasium of the Community more information, call Tony at the Center.
Education Center. Everyone under the age of This anniversary party will be by reservation
60 is asked to pay $2.50 - all others are only. The Aux. of V.F.W. Post 363 will again
requested to make donations. Menus are be our host.
published weekly in the Sun Newspaper and
Star and Tribune. Reservations must be made The Fridley Senior Center wishes to thank the
at least two work days in advance. To place V.F.W. Post 363 for the beautiful flag that
your reservations, please call 571-6085 they have presented to our Center.
between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more
information, call 546-3242. A new card group has been added to the Center
SENIOR TRANSPORT activities. I have enough players for 3
tables of bridge. If there are more players
Transportation is provided to the Fridley interested, call the Center. A person by the
Senior Dining site. Anyone wishing to ride name of Clara signed to play bridge. If she
the bus to dining must notify Connie two reads this letter, will she call me so that I
working days in advance. Calls should be may get your last name and telephone number.
directed to 571-3450, extension 122, Monday,
through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 Another new activity is the Camera Club.
a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will be Call the Center if you are interested. This
charged. is not a teaching class. No fee involved.
MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS I am willing to start the Sunday afternoon
Free blood pressure tests are offered at the dance again, if there are enough interested
Community Education Center, Room 10, 6085 7th people. Call the Center and let me know.
Street. The January schedule is:
Tuesday, Jan. 7.. . . . . . . . .11:30-12:00 Noon Don't forget we have free legal aid at the
Thursday, Jan. 16. ... . . . . .12:30-1:15 p.m. Center, on the first Wednesday of each month
at 9:30 to 11:00.
Remember high blood pressure has no symptom;.
to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups I would like to start a Kitchen Band. If
are necessary for detection. there are any interested people, please let
me know, so that we can get started.
IHIST Tony Lorbeski
'hursday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. , all Senior Center Manager
_ are invited to play whist or just 571-6000 Ext. 222
socialize at the Community Education Center.
A donation of 25 cents is requested. Get out
and join us for an afternoon of fun. - 3
SENIOR BOWLING AND CRIBBAGE TOTRNAMM
SCHMQU OF ACTIVITIES The second combined Bowling and Cribbage
AT THE FRIDLEY SENTOR CENTER Tournament for seniors was held this year on
MONDAY Dec. 5 at Maple Lanes in Fridley. After the
Classes in 1 playing games, the players enjoyed a tasty buffet
poo p y' p - Classes will start lunch that was planned, cooked and arranged
Nov. 4, 1985 - 373) p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Glen by Maples own Phylis, the chief chef.
Schroeder - 784-4373) �
Beginners Wood Carving - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 This year 38 bowlers competed for small cash
p.m. - September 23rd. (George Morin) awards. There were 12 winners who won prizes
TUEMM of from $2.00 to $6.00. The cribbage players
Ceramics - 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. -JoAnn played for small stakes of fifty cents a
Johnson (571-2315) game.
Calligraphy - 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. - 1st
and 3rd Tuesday of each month Tournament directors, Connie Thompson and
Friendly Folks (Senior Club) - 1st and 3rd Bill Campbell express their gratitude for the
Tuesday - 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. really fine cooperation of all of the people
WEDNESDAY who entered the tournament, and for their
Pool - (Tournament Play) Morning and
spirit of neighborliness. The directors also
thank the most able staff at Maple Lanes,
Afternoon - Bill Campbell-786-0890, Bob
Gardner-572-1777 Bob, Helen, and Phylis for their valued
assistance. T h e main p u r p o s e o f t h e
Pool - Men and Women - 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. tournament is for people to get together and
Cards - (500) - Open - 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. have a relaxing and enjoyable time. We
sincerely hope everyone did. Thanks to all.
Crafts - 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cards - Whist - Open - 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Connie and Bill
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Wood Carving - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. *********************************************
(ADVANCE) - Sept. 20 - George Morin Calligraphy meeting will be discontinued
Cards (Cribbage) - Open - 1:00 p.m. until the first Tuesday in February.
Cards (Cribbage) - Tournament-Last Friday - -
every 6 weeks - 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. MINDING HIS T'S AND 289
SATlTRi�AY o•
Center is Closed Q Item from the Dec. 1985 Readers Digest Dr.
SUNDAY a Irving Wright, President of the American
- Federation for Aging Research, tells the
Sunday Activities have been temporarily
story of a psychological test that was
suspended. Watch for new schedule. developed to measure the mental agility of
OTHER ACTIVITIES: elderly people. A young psycologist was
Referral Service chosen to try the test on a 91 year old man.
Food Drop for Southern Anoka Community
Assistance The psycologist explained that it was a
CONGR_ECATE DINIM verbal test and that some of the questions
Congregate dining is scheduled Monday through were easy while others were more difficult.The first question, for example, was "what
Friday. Transportation has a .50 round trip
fee. Reservations for dining and two days in the week begin with the letter
transportation must be two (2) days in
advance. Call Paula Walde, 571-6085 for "That's easy," the man replied, " Today and
dining and call 571-3450 , Ext. 122 for Tomorrow."
transportation. The Pyscologist paused to study his papers
F<_FPfTRF. ACTMTTF_S BEING PLANNED and then moved on to the next question.
Bingo, Silk Flower-making, Chess, Bridge. "This is much more difficult . How many
These activities are funded through Metro seconds in a year?"
Council Federal Title IIIB Program, private Without blinking an eye, the man answered,
contributions, and other sources. Some of "twelve."
these events are co-sponsored by Community The pyscologist asked the man to repeat the
Education. answer.
"Twelve," said the elderly man, smiling.
"The second of January, the second of
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FRIENDLY FR DLEY Fnr,xS Fridley Senior Cent r
January 1986 will be here when you read this The Senior Centers 3rd Anniversary art
y will
article. I would like to start with a poem by be held on the 12th of Jan. 1986. There
Trudy Johnson that has a lot of thought for the will be a wonderful dinner, and dancing .
coming year:
Bingo and other activities will be going on.
The more you give, the more you get \ . , For more information, call Tony at the
The more you laughthe less you fret \` Center. This anniversary party will be by
y g ' y reservation only. The Aux. of V.F.W. Post
The more you give unselfishly, •: 363 will again be our host.
The more you live abundantly,
The more of everything you share, The Fridley Senior Center wishes to thank the
The more you love, • '';. V.F.W. Post 363 for the beautiful flag that
The more you find that life is good, HAP ( they have presented to our Center.
What you give today from day to day, NEW.
Will make you happy always. YEAR A new card group has been added to the Center
All the officers and Committees hope that each of activities. I have enough players for 3tables of bridge. If there are more players
you had a very happy & blessed Christmas. May the interested, call the Center. A person by the
New Year be prosperous and healthy for each of name of Clara signed to play bridge. If she
you. reads this letter, will she call me so that I
January 7th the following officers will take over: may get your last name and telephone number.
Another new activity is the Camera Club.
President - Alverna Lorbeski Call the Center if you are interested. This
Vice President - Esther Campbell
Secretary - Myrtle Rapp is not a teaching class. No fee involved.
Treasurer - Bernice Briesemeister I am willing to start the Sunday afternoon
January 21st plans are being arranged, we hope to dance again, if there are enough interested
have a happy & enjoyable afternoon! people. Call the Center and let me know.
We are happy to hear our friends are all getting Don't forget we have free legal aid at the
better: Center, on the first Wednesday of each month Clara Nordell is home & getting along fine. Bill at 9:30 to 11:00.
Heikkila has had bypass surgery & is doing as well I would like to start a Kitchen Band. If
as to be expected. there are any interested people, please let
Bob Gardner is home & happy to have him back with me know, so that we can get started.
us. Goldie Henderson is at the St. Anthony
Nursing home. Bob Olmstead is home and doing Tony Lorbeski
well. Our prayers go out to all our friends that Senior Center Manager
are sick & in need of help. A telephone call or 571-6000 Ext. 222
card would be nice to send or a visit if possible.
Please notify one of the officers if you are ill
or need some assistance.
WE need volunteers for Chairman & Committees this
coming year. Do come forward and join us in
planning our meetings and entertainment. Our club
is a place to have fun, fellowship and friendship
working together. Officers alone cannot make a Fridley Senior Crafters
club, let's make 1986 a bigger and more successful
year with more participation by members Congradulations and a heart-felt thank you to
all the Senior Crafters, for their hard work
Alverna Lorbeski in 1985. Our Woodcrest Sugar Plum Shoppe was
President a big success grossing over $600.00. We will
-- be starting up again on January 23 after the
well deserved holiday break. See you then
and once again thank each and every one of
you.
Esther Campbell
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LONE STAR WALL HANGING THEATER CLUB
A quick piece machine technique will be used A group of seniors who are interested in
in constructing this wall quilt. (Sewing attending local performances and assisting
machine required) local community and school theater groups.
An excellent opportunity to enjoy the high
WHEN: Mondays, beginning february 3 quality of o u r local theater group
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for 2 weeks performances. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the
COST: $10.00 month 1:30 p.m. at the City Hall Community
Room II.
LOCATION: Community Education Center DISCUSSIONS FOR SENIORS
SWEATSHIRT CREATIONS Try to Remember-Memory Retention for Seniors
Create a signature sweatshirt! One that has Lapses of memory, common to all ages, occur
you written all over it. Basics is applique more frequently with the normal aging
and collar designs will be taught. process. The exact cause is unclear but
there are ways to cope with it. Goals of the
WHEN: Mondays, beginning January 20 course are to provide strategies and devices
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for 2 weeks that can lessen the number and of fect of
memory lapses.
COST: $10.00 '
WHEN: Mondays, beginning January 20
LOCATION: Community Education Center 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for 6 weeks
, LOCATION: Community Education Center
RAMBLERS WALKING PROGRAM
COST: FREE
Walk for fun, relaxation, challenge, &
exercise while attaining a distance goal of _- - ----
100, 500 or even 1000 miles. Upon reaching
your goal, you will be eligible for an award. Dr. William Dietz of the New England Medical
Log your mileage on a personal log sheet over Center and Steven Gortmaker, a behavorial
a four month period. Mileage accumulated in scientist from Harvard conducted a survey in
the 100 mile level is included in the 500 which they found that there was a close
mile level. We have mapped out walks in the relationship in TV viewing and obesity in
area, including indoor walks, or you can teenagers. In a study of 13 , 000 young
measure your own. For more details, call people aged to 12 to 17. It was found that
571-3450 X122. the prevalence of obesity increased two
- --- percent for each hour of TV. One reason for
this was the advertising of foods, especially
snack foods, which definitely influenced
SENTORCIZE viewers habits. One cannot help thinking
that older people may have this same problem.
Designed to increase flexibility, strength
and endurance without over exertion by chair
exercises and walking. Add years to your
life and life to those years. Class will be HOUSING OPTIONS FOR SENIORS
offered three times a week and participants
are encouraged to attend once, twice or The Metro Council has published a "Consumers
thrice. Guide to Housing Options" for Older People" .
It can be purchased for $3.50 by calling
WHEN: Mondays - 10:00 a.m. 291-6464. They also have a "Consumers Guide
(Community Education Center) to Nursing Homes" for $3.50. Copies of these
Wednesdays - 10:00 a.m. may also be in the local libraries.
(Community Education Center)
Fridays - 10:00 a.m. _-
(Village Green) z
Beginning January 20 for 8 weeks
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COST: $7.50 'SEW
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JANUARY
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Bob's Produce Cribbage
New Year's Day
Party Whist Bowling
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
FFF Meeting Holiday Shopping
Bowling 1 :00 P.M. Cribbage
Blood Pressure Cards (500) Party Whist
Bowling
11 :30 - noon
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Target Shopping Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage
Bowling Cards (500) Blood Pressure
12:30 - 1:15 Bowling
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Martin Luther FFF Meeting Holiday Shopping Crafts Cribbage
King B-day 1 :00 P.M.
Cards (500) Party Whist Bowling
City Hall Closed!
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Health Awareness Holiday Shopping Crafts Cribbage
Bowling Mental Health
Players 12:30 Cards (500) Party Whist Bowling
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Volunteers of America `J\
Senior Nutrition Program
4w$; JANUARY 1986
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT-TAKE HOME THURSDAY
Battered Fish Pork Chop/Gravy Roast Beef/Whole Wheat
Tartar Sauce Mashed Potatoes Bun
SUB: Sloppy Joe Waldorf Salad Ketchup P.C.
H O L IDA Y Au Gratin Potato White Mountain Roll/ Vegetable Jello
Broccoli Butter Banana
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Spice Cake Cookie
Lemon Pudding/Topping Milk Milk
1 Milk 2 4
Salisbury Steak/Gravy Scalloped Potato & Ham Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Baked Chicken Tuna-Noodle Casserole Jr. Club/Whole Wheat
Parsley Buttered Potato Cooked Cabbage Parmesan Cheese Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Italian Mixed Vegetables Bun
Buttered Carrots Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Buttered Wax Beans Pickled Beets Peach Salad (' ) Mayo P.C.
Oatgrain Bread/Butter Donut Tossed Salad/French Bran Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Coleslaw SIS
Apple Pie Milk Dressing Pear Sauce Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple
Milk Egg Bread/Butter Milk Milk Sugar Donut
Fresh Fruit Milk
6 7 Milk E 9 10 11
Meatloaf/Gravy BBQ Turkey/Bun Pork Cutlet/Gravy Beef Burgundy Chicken ala King Bologna/Whole Wheat
Baked Potato Tritators Au Grain Potato Wide Egg Noodles Baking Powder Biscuit Bun
3-Bean Salad Buttered Peas Buttered Broccoli Buttered Carrots Winter Mix Vegetables Mayo P.C.
Wheatberry Bread/Butter Fruited Jello/Whipped Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Coleslaw Tomato Juice Potato Salad
Jelly Roll Topping Rice Pudding/Topping Dark Rye Bread/Butter Frosted Banana Cake Fruited Jello
Milk Milk Milk Fresh Fruit Milk Brownie
13 14 15 Milk 16 17 Milk 18
Swiss Steak/Spanish Sauce JANUARY BREAK Baked Chicken Turkey Tetrazzini Swedish Meatballs/Gravy Meatloaf/Whole Wheat
Parsley Buttered Potato Jambalaya Scalloped Corn Buttered Mixed Vegetables Boiled Whole Potatoes Bread
Buttered Spinach French Cut Green Beans Tossed Salad/1000 Island V-8 Juice Buttered Carrots Ketchup
Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Corn Bread/Butter Dressing Wheatberry Bread/Butter Dark Rye Bread/Butter Pickled Beets
Fresh Fruit Sweet Potato Pie Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Fruit Pie lums range
Milk Milk Tapioca Pudding/Whipped Milk ilk udding
Topping ilk 25
20 21 Milk 22 23 24
Baked Chicken Beef Stew/Vegetables Baked Ham Beef-Macaroni Casserole BBQ Riblet
Bread Dressing/Gravy- Coleslaw Hash Brown Potatoes Green Beans Baked Potato
Sweet Potatoes Baking Powder Biscuit/ Stewed Tomatoes Pickled Beets Peas & Carrots
Marinated Vegetable Butter Bran Bread/Butter Wheatberry Bread/Butter Rye Roll/Butter
Salad Peach Sauce Birthday Cake Chocolate Pudding/Whipped Pumpkin Bar
Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Peanut Butter Cookie Milk Topping Milk
Ambrosia 27 Milk Milk
Milk 28 29 30 31
SURVIVING MINNESOTA WINTERS HYPOTHERMIA
Winter is upon us. With Minnesota winters If someone is exposed to very cold
being so cold, its wise to review some temperatures, hypothermia can occur, which
survival & safety tips. could result in death. Check for hypothermia
in the following ways:
CHANGE YOUR DRIVING HABITS * Bloated face, pale skin color.
If you drive in fog, sleet, or snow, reduce * Trembling on one side of the body.
your speed and keep your headlights on low * Irregular heartbeat.
* Low body temperature, 95 degrees or lower.
beam. * Drowsiness, coma-type reactions
Keep an emergency kit in your car. It should
contain: a flashlight; a scraper and brush; Precautions you can administer to protect
Yourself against cold weather include:
a tow chain or strap; jumper cables; tire
chains; a shovel; a bag of rock salt, sand,
or cat litter; some high energy food; such as Wear plenty of warm clothing and have
raisins or a candy bar; and extra clothing extra clothing available in your car
and a blanket. at all times.
* Avoid tight fitting clothes, including
Check your brakes and tires. A pull to one footwear.
side can cause a dangerous skid. * Eat hot meals and drink hot liquids.
A diet high in proteins, fruits, and
Get a charge in your battery. Or maybe it's vegetables can help your body in
time for a new one.
resisting the cold.
HOME HEATERS BILL PAYMENTS
Never defeat the grounding feature of a Budget plans establish a 12-month billing
3-prong plug. If you do not have a 3-hole plan. You pay an equal amount each month,
outlet, use an adapter. instead of less in the summer and more in the
winter. The average of your high and low
Check for leaks on fuel burners. Check bills is taken.
chimneys on wood burners. If you are in danger of having your heat shut
All heaters should be properly vented, with a off due to unpaid bills, call your utility
window or door slightly open if other company for guidelines to prevent this. Each
ventilation is not provided. utility company has its own regulations
regarding shut-off. Call the CAP Energy
All heaters should be properly located where Assistance to get help paying your bill.Eli Eligibility is based
they cannot be knocked over, as well as away g y upon household income,
from passageways and flammable materials. number in household, type of heating source.
Don't assume that legally you can't have your
- heat shut off during the winter. This is
FUEL ASSISTANCE only true if you ' ve followed certain
policies. There is NOT a law to prevent
Persons who need help paying their fuel bills utility companies from shutting off your
should contact their county welfare power supply.
department or community action agency. * * * * * * * * * * *
Stick
During the winter of 1985- 1986, the maximum y zippers will slide easily if rubbed
income a one-person household can have and with some parafin or a lead pencil.
still qualify for fuel assistance is $7,088
(some medical deductions are allowed as well Use a solution of equal amounts of vinegar
as 10 percent of earned income) ; for a and water to remove salt from shoes and
two-person household the maximum is $9,518. boots.
Income guidelines change slightly each year. \\ _
The amount of fuel assistance applicants
receive is based on the type of fuel they
use, where they live, and their heating costs ,a o
in relationship to their income. During the
winter of 1984-85, assistance ranged from w',
$125- $830 per household. Call Darlene
�iraski for more details at 784-2443.
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ORIGIN OF LUTEFISK WHAT TO DO WITH THAT LEFTOVER LUTEFISK
Centuries ago, many Norwegians came to --The kids will really enjoy some cold
Ireland to escape the bitter , Norwegian Lutefisk in the school lunchbox.
winters. A famine gripped Ireland at the --Remember what Granny did with leftover
time and food was scarce, fish and potatoes roast beef? She make roast beef stew.
being just about all there was. To make Try it with Lutefisk. (Add 4cups of
matters worse, the Norwegians were eating all cornstarch to thicken.)
the fish, leaving the Irish with nothing to --Leftover Lutefisk juice cleans paint
eat but potatoes. Then the Norwegians brushes as good as any turpentine.
started taking over the potato crop and (CAUTION HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! !!)
making lefse. Try it as an oven cleaner.
Freeze some lutefisk on a stick for cool,
This was too much for the Irish and they refreshing summer treat for kids.
decided the Norwegians had to go. They --Two drops of Lutefisk juice per gallon
organized a secret society called IRATION water makes an excellent glass cleaner.
(Irish Republican Army to Rid Ireland of (CAUTION Too much will dissolve the
Norwegians) . The army members sabotaged all glass.)
power plants so the fish in the Norwegians' Smash a piece and apply it to those
refrigerators would spoil and force them to sticky zippers.
move some place else. The fish spoiled, all --A solution of Lutefisk juice and carbon
right, but as everyone knows, the Norwegians tetrachloride will remove paint, tar and
thrive on spoiled fish. grease from any surface.
--A cold chunk of Lutefisk can be placed
The Irishmen then tried a new tactic -- they over a bruise or abrasion for immediate
sneaked into the fish storage houses in the relief. It can also be used on saddle
dead of night and sprinkled the rotten fish sores and hangnails.
with lye, hoping to poison the intruders. Mashed Lutefisk makes a wonderful mud
This didn' t work either , because what pack. Just remember to put the cat
resulted was the Norwegian delicacy, out before applying it.
LUTEFISK, and the Norwegians thrived on that, Lutefisk juice can be used as a whitener
too. for clothes. (Warning: Do not add to
colored clothes - unless you want
The poor, poor Irish! They were desperate! everything white! !)
But Saint Patrick came to the rescue. On
March 17th he blew his top and told all the "Let Them Eat Lefse," - Marie
Norwegians where to go --, so they all went Lutenette
to Minnesota and Wisconsin where to this day
they eat Lutefisk and lefse at church dinner! These Lutefisk stories came to us from
Immanuel Lutheran Church.
HEALTH AWARENESS - MENTAL HEALTH
Come join us for the January Health Awareness Program. The topic will
be "Mental Health," with the Mental Health Players from Anoka State
Hospital as our guests.
The programs are being held at the following locations:
Blaine Sr. Center - Thursday, January 9 - 12:30 p.m.
Coon Rapids Sr. Center - Friday, January 10 - 12:30 p.m. \\ �
Dayton Sr. Center - Tuesday, January 14 - 12:30 p.m.
Anoka Sr. Center - Thursday, January 16 - 12:30 p.m.
Fridley Senior Center - Tuesday, January 28 - 12:30 p.m.
The Mental Health Players are staff from Anoka State Hospital who do
humorous skits connected with a variety of topics. The topic for
these presentations will center around mental health issues.
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VOLUNTEERS NE—ED FOR THE ADULT N01T7RE8iL AMERICAN RED CROSS - ANOKA COUNTY
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CLASSES AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Consider the far-reaching limitations of the The following safety courses, sponsored by
adult nonreader, not able to read a telephone the American Red Cross, are being offered to
book, a shopping ad, a letter, an insurance the public during the month of December. For
claim, a novel, comic, or newspaper. And registration or course information, call the
these adults, neighbors, and friends are Anoka County Branch office at 421-3398.
struggling to fit into a society where being
able to read is assumed of everyone over the CPR CLASSES
age of six.
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Those adults seeking help with their reading $18. 6.30 - 9.4, 6,2
often respond to the ads for one-to-one ley KC Hall
tutoring using volunteers trained in the Fridley
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often, the adults are placed on a waiting $18.00 January 21, 23
list because of the shortage of volunteer 6.00 - 10.00 p.m.
tutors. Col. Heights H.S.
METRO NORTH ADULT BASIC AND CONTINUING Room #2501400 - 49th Ave. , Col. Heights
EDUCATION IS SPONSORING A 12 HOUR VOLUNTEER
TRAINING WORKSHOP AT: February 3, 5 M/W
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE O Blaine Sr. Center
11200 MISSISSIPPI BLVD. NW9150 Central Ave. NE - Blaine
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER, ROOM 155 �`` (Behind City Hall)
COON RAPIDS, MN
MULTI-MEDIA FIRST AID
DATES: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 6:30-9:30 P.M. $20.00 February 3, 5 M/W
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 6:30-9:30 P.M. 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 6:30-9:30 P.M. Parkview Comm. Ctr.
6085 - 7th St. NE - Fridley
There will be a workshop and materials fee of
$12. Please contact Elaine Koehn, 422-5244, The Anoka Branch is still in need of
to register. volunteers. Everything the Red Cross offers,
from classes to disaster services , is
dependent upon volunteers. Please help us
keep these vital community services
operational. Call Jo Ellen Christiansen at
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RF.TLRFD PERSONS 421-3398 for specific volunteer opportunities
and further information.
AARP, American Association of Retired
persons, has been a growing organization for
many years and has been active in promoting Senior Nutrition Tid-Bits
reforms for seniors. Many of the seniors are Wednesday, January 8
members of this fine association, but there
are still many who are not yet enrolled. The Celebrate December birthdays.
cost of a membership, $5. 00 per year , Tuesday, January 21
includes a subscription to their magazine,
Modern Maturity, which brings a wealth of Join us for dinner New Orleans style
information to its readers. From time to
time when space permits our newsletter will Wednesday, January 29
carry some condensed articles from Modern January birthday party.
Maturity.
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please contact Alex Berverich. Alex can
inform anyone about the National Association
or
ma-
or the local chapter located in Coon Rapids.
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