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06/1986 Senior News i i j o FridleySenior News Fridley Recreation Department 571 -3450 JUNE The elderly in Minnesota can count their blessings; life expectancy is second only to �(til�C`l •LZ Hawaii in the United States. Another credit ti's given to Minnesota is that very few areas have a better record than Minnesota for t �- taking care of their elderly people. Though many Minnesota residents who retire and spend their early retirement years in the Sun Belt they unvariably return to Minnesota when they become seriously sick. _ TO HEALTH WITH A SMILE Taxpayers in our state foot a yearly bill of Many of us can read faces; we know when 300 million dollars that sets !Minnesota among someone is happy, sad, or angry by the the best in care of the elderly . The expression on their face. What most of us do excellent care, though not perfect, is one of not know is that expressions of the face seem the reasons for Minnesota ' s high life to effect our physical well-being . In expectancy, and of course, contributes to the experiments conducted by the University of higher cost. California, various facial muscles were recorded on a special machine. When face More Minnesota residents are reaching muscles formed a frown or scowl there was an advanced ages, up to ninety, and more and accompanying rise in heart beat. their health status improves with the years. Of the seniors who are 65 to 74, only 1 1/2 According to the specialist who conducted the percent of them require institutionalization; experiments, face muscles have some kind of in the bracket of 75 - 84, six percent need connection to the autonomic nervous system special care. that controls much of the inner machinery. In the ages of 85 and more, the percent It was also suggested that when anyone is esculates to 23$. So even in advanced ages, faced with an unpleasant situation they could ease the inward turmoil if they could force a senior has a 3 to 1 chance that he will not need to be subject to special care. themselves to put their face into a smile. Even though Minnesota rests on it's laurels, continued attempts are being made to furtherI I � improve the environment of the state' s ' ) institutions of care for the aged. At I present a long waiting line exists; in I �I others, personal care needs revamping. Several organizations are involved in trying /<, .� /• to effect the recommended changes. Probably one of the most earnest and persistent of l these organizations is the Metro Senior I ( IIII Federation. Taken from the Seniortli ht � 9 ( I�I I� I Illi A publication of the Minn. Board on Aging. 1 � II ..r L�QER To All Seniors of Fridley & Neighbors: DAYSThere are two events in the month of June JUNE - that should be a must on your entertainment 1986 ® ® calendar. On June 25th, there will be the 49er' s Day's Senior Dance at the American Legion Post _ #303. Starting time will be 8:00 p.m. and we will be dancing to the music of the Melodians. At intermission there will be a wonderful lunch. This is all furnished thru �T �A 1�! -N the generosity of Post #303 and the Ladies Auxilliary. The location of the hall is 7365 Central Avenue NE, Fridley. GRANDE PARADE WHEN: Monday, June 23; 7:30 p.m. June 26th is our annual 49er's Day Senior WHERE: Parade Route Bowling Tournament. This tournament is fast becoming a state tournament. Last year we MISS FRIDLEY FASHION SH had one hundred and eighty (180) bowlers. We WHEN: Wednesday, June 25; 11:30 a.m. hope to surpass two hundred (200) bowlers WHERE: Skywood Inn this year. Last year we had a prize for every bowler and it looks very good f or this WHEN: Wednesday, June 25 year also. WHERE: Athletic Field See you all at these Seniors' events! TALENT SHOW WHEN: Wednesday, June 25 WHERE: High School Auditorium SENIOR DANCE WHEN: Wednesday, June 25; 8:00 p.m. MINNESOTA ELDERHOSTEL 1986 WHERE: American Legion CAM An exciting summer awaits you if you get WHEN: Weds., June 25 - Sun., June 29 involved in the Minnesota Elderhostel 6:00 p.m. Program. Elderhostel, a program for people WHERE: Columbia Arena over 60 , is a combination of the best SENIOR BOWLING TOLMN= traditions of education and hosteling. WHEN: Thursday, June 26 Inspired by the youth hostels and folk WHERE: Maple Lanes schools of Europe, Minnesota Elderhostel provides one week experiences of campus life SHOPPING CENTER EVETlTS and academic stimulation. Elderhostel is for WHEN: Thursday, June 26 any older person who has not finished WHERE: Holly Center learning. CITY BAND CONCERT The colleges in this area which offer WHEN: Thursday, June 26; 7:30 p.m. Elderhostel Programs include: WHERE: City Plaza BLIP Augsburg College WHEN: Saturday, June 28; 12 noon Bethel College WHERE: Columbia Arena Hamline University RSt. Cloud State University WHEN: Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29 University of Minnesota 12 Noon College of St. Catherine WHERE: Columbia Arena College of St. Thomas STREET DANCE Concordia College WHEN: Saturday, June 28 Macalaster College WHERE: Columbia Arena There are no exams, no grades, and no FIREWORKS required homework. If you want to see the WHEN: Saturday, June 28 3 exciting brochure, call the Minnesota WHERE: Athletic Field Elderhostel office at 376- 2704 Senior Citizens - Bowling Tournament Maple Lanes / Fridley 49er's CO-SPONSORED BY : THE FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER THE FRIDLEY 49ERS, INC. WHEN: THURSDAY , JUNE 26, 1986 TIME: 10:00 A.M. & 1 :00 P.M. FEE : $4.25 (3 GAMES , INCLUDING SHOES & BOWLING BALLS) THE HANDICAP WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: MEN: 90%, BASED ON 200 SCRATCH WOMEN: 90%, BASED ON 130 SCRATCH NOTE : USE CURRENT AVERAGE OR LAST AVAILABLE AVERAGE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN AVERAGE, THEN YOU MUST BOWL WITHOUT HANDICAP. WHO. ALL MEN AND WOMEN, AGE 55 OR OVER CLOSING: ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY , JUNE 26, 1986 PRIZES: TROPHIES - MEN, FIRST PLACE WOMEN, FIRST PLACE THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES GALORE FURNISHED BY LOCAL SPONSORS AND DISTRIBUTORS ENTRY FORM NAME: MALE FEMALE ADDRESS : BOWLING AVERAGE Street (if no average, print "ZERO") City and Zip I PREFER TO BOWL AT: (CHECK ONE) 10:00 A.H. 1:00 P.M. PHONEL NOTE: COMPLETE ENTRY FORM (PLEASE PRINT) : TEAR OFF AND MAIL WITH $4.25 IN CHECK, CASH, OR MONEY ORDER TO: MAPLE LANES 6310 HIGHWAY 65, N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 TEL: (612) 571-3520 ENTRY FORMS MAY BE DUPLICATED 4 OCH "I E S IiMN , •.11 (/ 1 • • II M � ■ ` 1 M „ 11 t n t _-LL- � - ` _i•-_ !_ •c(`!,�'! � Ali *A"S.z y A busy r:ay is planned on July 24 in Rochester. Upon arrival , we will tour the beautiful Dr. Plummer Mansion said to be Rochester's only castle. Lunch will be at Hichael 's , famous for its Midwestern charm and fine dining. The Mayo Medical duseum is next on our agenda followed by a tour of the Mayo Clinic. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and come discover Rochester. DATE: Thursday, July 24, 1986 TIME: 8:00 a.m. - Depart from St. Williams Church 8:05 a.m. - Village Green pick-up 5:00 p.m. - Arrive in Fridley (.approx. time) COST: $20.00 includes admissions , lunch, tax, gratuity, & deluxe motorcoach transporta-Cion REGISTRATION: Fridley residents* may register for this trip on June 9th at 8:00 a.m. at the Fridley Recreation Office. Non-resident registration begins on June 16th. Payment must accompany all registrations. Mail-in registrations are laelcome and handled on a first-come-first-serve basis following the first morning of registration. *Resident : Resides within Fridley City limits. REGISTRATION: OUT ON THE TOWN ROCHESTER, MN NAME: ADDRESS: Street City Zip TELEPHONE #: - AMOUNT ENCLOSED: ENJOY A DAY OUT ON THE TOWN! FRTDT,F,Y SENIOR NUMITION PROGRAM SENIOR TRANSPORT The Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition Transportation is provided to the Fridley Program serves noon meals Mondays through Senior Dining site. Anyone wishing to ride Fridays at sites located throughout Hennepin the bus to dining must notify Connie two and Anoka Counties. The program is funded by working days in advance. Calls should be a grant from the Metropolitan Council Program directed to 571-3450, extension 122, Monday on Aging with funds through the Older through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 Americans Act and the Minnesota Board on a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will be Aging. charged. Persons 60 years of age and older and their spouses are invited to attend. Reservations can be made two working days in advance by calling the site nearest you. Participants SENIOR SHOPPING are encouraged to donate toward the cost of Transportation is provided to Holiday the meal. Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the For more information, call Paula at 571-6085. month and to Target the second Tuesday of the Summer is a great time to take advantage of monah. The eab s i 1 leave heCongregate the Senior Nutrition Program. Dining site p.m. on Target y a nd home pick-up will begin at approximately We offer a well balanced meal and friendly 12:45. company. Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club, Keep your own kitchen clean and cool by there is no charge for this program. For a joining us Monday through Friday at 12 noon. bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension Call two (2 ) working days ahead for 122• reservations, 571-6085. A recent addition to the Senior Shopping in g Some special menus for June are: Program is Northtown/Bob's Produce on the 1st Thursday of each month. The bus will leave Friday, June 13th Swedish Meatballs the Senior Nutrition site at 12 : 30 p.m. Fruit Pie Shopping at Northtown will be from Thursday, June 19th Lasagna approximately 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ending the Boston Cream Pie trip with Bob' s Produce & specials for Wednesday, June 25th "Birthday Party" seniors! BBQ Chicken Birthday Cake - FUNERAL LUNCH BUNCH Planning a lunch hour picnic at the Civic Our federal government recently passed laws Center Plaza? Why not join us for a Lunch that should help people who use the services B=ch activity this summer. Bring a bag of funeral directors. Even with the passage lunch and $5.00 for supplies to make an of these laws indescreptances still exist. elegant glass heart adorn with silk flowers The AARP publishes a book that is available and ribbon. The project will take 20 - 30 to members for $3.50 ($6.25 non-members) - to minutes to complete. Activity will be on- order contact AARP books, 400 South Edward going from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Depending St. Mount Prospect, Illnois 60056. on the response, more Lunch Bunch programs will be planned. AARP also has a slide-tape program relating to funeral plannning that is available to WHEN: Tuesday, June 24th local chapters. WHERE: Civic Center Plaza (City Hall Community Rm II if By joining a memorial service (one time fee inclement weather) of $10 - $25) a subscriber will receive assistance in funeral planning . For COST: $5.00 for supplies information on memorial societies write to: Please pre-register so we have enough Continental Association of Funeral and supplies available. Memorial Societies, 2001 S. St. N.E. Suite 5 530, Washington D.C. 20009. SENIOR CENTER INF013N1A= "THANK YOU" ,�j�',rE OH BOX The Senior Advisory Board would like to A suggestion box has been added to the extend a big "Thank You" to all those who Center. The Senior Advisory Board felt this helped make our first Bake Sale such a might be an aid for programming, settling a success. grievance, and etc. All material from suggestion box will be reviewed by the The sale, held on May 2nd at the Fridley Advisory Board each month. State Bank, was an effort to raise f unds for the Senior Center . We are pleased to SENIOR CHORE SERVICES announce that $780.00 worth of baked goods A new service will be added to the Senior were sold. Center this July. It will be called "Chore This is excellent ! It certainly was a Services for Seniors. " The money has been powerful witness that Seniors care about funded and the last problems are being ironed their center and willingly cooperate in out. This service will be for residence of efforts to support it. Fridley, Columbia Heights, and Hill Top. Special thanks to.. . Some of the services will be lawn mowing, snow removal, electric and plumbing repairs, - those who donated baked goods and/or cash. etc. Watch for full coverage in June. - the telephone callers who solicited home baked items. FRIDLEY ADVISORY COUNCIL, - the men who distributed flyers to advertise The Fridley Senior Center Advisory Council the event. invites you to attend their 1st Annual - the men who picked up and delivered goods. General Meeting on June 11, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. - the workers at the bank who were so in the Community Education Center library, pleasant to the customers and showed 6085 7th St. NE. enthusiasm with their warm smiles and All seniors of Fridley and other communities, friendly greetings. as well as any Fridley resident who has an And last, but not least, a big thank you to interest in the promotion and welfare of the A r d i e Chesney w h o said "yes " to Senior Center are invited to take part in chairing/organizing such a gigantic task. It this meeting. certainly was a successful venture! The purpose of this meeting will be to You are a wonderful group of people and a reflect upon and review the Senior Center fine example to the Fridley Community. history and to explore possibilities for its The Senior Advisory Board: future. Specific questions regarding funding Ron Bloom Bernie Lossing and operation of the Fridley Senior Center Esther Campbell Tom Myhra will be addressed by the Fridley Senior Ardie Chesney Corrine Prindle Center Advisory Board. Char Fitzpatrick Char Skurich This is the time to have your concerns and Jean Johnson Ruth Smith questions answered and become better Bob Kelsey Connie Thompson acquaited with your Center and its operation. Averna Lorbeski Paula Walde Please plan on attending the meeting on June Tony Lorbeski Norm Wegleitner 11, at 7:00 p.m. Darlene Zurawski O r ° MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS o Free blood pressure tests are offered at the 8 . Community Education Center, Room 10, 6085 7th Street. The June schedule is: Tuesday, June 3rd. .. .. .. . .11:30-12:00 Noon Thursday, June 19th.. .. .. . .12:30-1:15 p.m. Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms a niO r C h O r to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups Services r v i c e s are necessary for detection. 6 egin in Jul � Volunteers of America s, �J JUICE 1986 Nutrition Pro ram Senior MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Meatloaf/Catsup Packet BBQ Riblet Liver/Onions/Gravy Beef Burgundy Chicken Salad Baked Potato Au Gratin Potato Mashed Potatoes Wide Egg Noodles Baking Powder Biscuit/Butter 3-Bean Salad Buttered Broccoli Buttered Peas Buttered Carrots Winter Mix Vegetables Wheatberry Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Bran Bread/Butter Marinated Cucumbers Potato Salad Gingerbread/Lemon Sauce Fresh Fruit Fruited Jello/Whipped Topping Dark Rye Bread/Butter Spice Cake Milk Milk Milk Rice Pudding/Whipped Topping Milk 2 3 SUB.: BREAD IMBURGER 4 Milk 5 Baked Chicken Swiss Steak/Spanish Sauce Ring Bologna Turkey ala King Swedish Meatballs/Gravy Sweet Potato Baked Potato Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Mixed Vegetables Boiled Whole Potatoes Coleslaw Buttered Spinach Buttered Green Beans V-8 Juice Buttered Carrots Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Cornbread/Butter Bran Bread w/Butter Baking Powder Biscuit/Butter Dark Rye Bread/Butter Tapioca Pudding/Whipped Fresh Fruit Brownie-Frosted Plum Sauce Fruit Pie Topping Milk Milk Milk Milk Milk 9 10 11 12 Baked Ham Baked Chicken Beef Stew/Vegetables IT'S ITALIAN! Riblet/Sauerkraut Baked Potato Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Pineapple-Coleslaw Lasagna Parsley Buttered Potato Stewed Tomatoes Marinated Vegetable Salad Baking Powder Biscuit/Butter French Cut Green Beans Rye Roll/Butter Bran Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Peach Sauce Tossed Salad/Italian Dressing Pumpkin Bar Ambrosia Dessert Fresh Fruit Milk Egg Bread/Butter Milk Milk Milk Boston Cream Pie Milk 16 17 18 19 d b Sweet & Sour Meatballs California Burger BBQ Chicken Baked Fish/Lemon Sauce Pork Chop/Gravy Buttered Rice Lettuce & Tomato Potato Salad Baked Potato Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Sliced Cheese Corn Broccoli Carrot-Raisin Salad Tomato Juice Catsup Whole Wheat Bread/Butter Whole Wheat Roll/Butter Wheatberry Bread/Butter Bran Bread/Butter Mustard Birthday Cake Chocolate Pudding/Topping Fresh Fruit Oatmeal Cookie Baked Beans Milk Milk Milk MilkLemon Meringue Pie 24 25 SUB.: SLOPPY JOE 26 23 Salisbury Steak/Gravy Baked Potato Buttered Carrots Oatgrain Bread/Butter Apple Pie Milk 30 8 JUNE Id P-sda , 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bowling Blood Pressure Holiday Shopping Northtown/ 11 :15 - noon Bobs Produce Cribbage Sr. Golf Cards (500) Bowling Party Whist g 9 10 11 12 13 14 Bowling Sr. Theater Club Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage Sr. Golf 1 :30 p.m. Cards (500) Bowling Target Shopping 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Bowling I=FF fleeting Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage Sr. Golf 1 :00 P.M. Cards (500) Ordway Bowling 22 Sr. Golf 23 24 23 26 27 28 Holiday Shor�,?in Party Whist Cribbage Bowling Parade Cards (500) Sr. Bowling Bowling Sr. Golf Sr. Dance Tournament Health A:aareness Bowling 49er _ — _ _ — — _ _ _ — _ _ — — — — — _ — Walk ,Day— Days f 7 NOTICE OF PART-TIME JOBS FOR SENIORS BILLIARD NEWS The Anoka County Job Training Center is On May 7, nine of Fridley' s Senior Cue Men actively recruiting low-income county journeyed to St. Cloud to pit their billiard residents who are 55 and over for the Senior mastery against those of the seniors at Community Service Employment Program Whitney Senior Center. Following a breakfast (S.C.S.E.P.) . at Denny's the men headed north, arriving at The program places people in 20-hour per week their destination where they were welcomed jobs in non-profit or government agencies. with a tour of the center, and then rolls, There are a wide variety of jobs which are doughnuts, and coffee. The billiard buffs closely matched to the person' s skills, then enjoyed about two hours of friendly interests and abilities. The program pays competition on the felt table at Whitney minimum wage, but sometimes wage supplements Center with the Fridley guys losing by a are provided by sponsoring agencies. score of 8 to 5. After a break for lunch at the Center, the fellows all played a round The intent of the progrm is to help robin with mixed partnership which enabled individuals gain in skills, experience and the players to become better acquainted with self-confidence, and to enable them to move their former opponents. Just before our on to private-sector employment. Vocational departure Jeff Frompton, Whitneys program assessment, placement assistance and skills director, favored us with another tray of training are also part of the program. Since goodies and fresh coffee. Further accounts the program began in January 1984, many could be provided by the men who made the participants have found permanent employment trip: Morris Bangsund, Claude Nelson, Norm in their sponsoring agencies or at jobs in Montain, Bill Campbell, Ray Hartley, Harry their communities. Westman, Bob Gardner, Ed Baker , and Alex A full range of additional employment Berberich. Tentative plans are being made services is available at the Job Training for future meets which would include, golf, Center for people 55 and over who are seeking bowling, and cribbage tournaments. work. Anyone interested in S.C.S.E.P. or other employment services, should call the Job Training Center, 784-1800 and ask for intake. They should identify themselves as FRIDLEY 55 or over and be ready to answer questions regarding income in the past 6 or 12 months to determine eligibility. CITY BAND C NCERTS "Senior Discount Day" Every Tuesday at the ARC Warehouse Seniors receive a 50% discount on all clothing items. The ARC Warehouse is a thrift store sponsored by the Anoka County ARC (Association for The Fridley City Band will perform their Retarded Citizens) . The store is located in summer concert schedule as follows: the newly remodeled Skywood Mall just off of I-694 and Central Avenue N.E. in Fridley. Mon. , May 26th (noon) Springbrook Tours. , June 19th City Ctr. Plaza The long range goal is to make the store self Tours. , June 26th City Ctr. Plaza supporting and to have it staffed by Senior (491er Event) Volunteers. The store is also planned as a program to train developmentally disabled Mon. , June 30th Summit Square adults in retail sales. The ARC Warehouse's Mon. , July 7th Benjamin/Briardale success is widely due to community support Thurs. , July 10th City Ctr. Plaza and donations which are tax deductable. Mon. , July 14th Moore Lake Any Senior Citizen willing to volunteer his Concerts begin at 8 : 00 p.m. with the or her time at the store should call the ARC exception of the Memorial Day concert at 12 Warehouse at 571-4538. noon. 9 NIX 'OSb£-lzS `a-'UUoD -ro me-bSL `Uaw)/ :�ab:�Uoa mol-.TwwogU'r -a-vow -ro3 • • 'hr?'J a y �0 � a y -Dig 14T �'614Y Uno1(7(n� s. • �n}aabad UT W��ruroj aye �anoasrypa�r 3 cvraU aye auo�clx3 • maucl 0:� VwCY307 j P rm PMV -021vw 0:)� max 0q uamo�p `�00a 0:;� spoop prm `'ya�nm 0:�' rpv-rq 0:;� va�? aq a'd?'m awa j • • bS8£-b�G ha�'P?'u3 � • 3N 'any W§3 001 70P-DD aun:nN V0-ug6VTVdS :3Dy7d • • 'W'd 00:3 00:6 :3YV11 • • ZZ - 31sm6ny 31yQ ::�n dwba TPPV VDP70 anT:�Db U7J s-.�Va"-wl Paw'-wdaa n jvro nd 2'nun�nN PUb Uor,�nau�ad hasp wj PO hm -0y1 S3unLN3A dooa.Lno 040. City of Fridley BULK RATE Recreation Department U. S. POSTAGE 6431 University Avenue N.E. PAID Fridley, Mn. 55432 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Permit No. 2886 i I i