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10/1985 Senior News o FridleySenior News Fridley Recreation Department 571 -3450 40The Historic Cedarhurst Mansion GIFTS PROM . THE REINDEERHOUSE! Am .: ----- - We begin ouA bun-bitted day with a guided tou)L a6 the Hi,5to)Li.c Cedarhmst Mansion. The 26- room manzion has thAee 6 Aeptaca, nine ba.thAooms, an etevator, and a 100-600t veAanda ,in addition to the battuom with an 8 rank theatAe pipe organ. Atzo on the estate iz a waUed, 6ormat rose garden and various out-buitdi.ngz .inceudi.ng the oxig.inat ,ice house. Demo";ftation o6 the Robee t Morton theateA pipe ongan wiU be given to our group. Pottow.ing the touA and pipe ongan demon,stAat.ion we wiU enjoy a bu66et .luncheon which consists o� a hot entAee, zaead, %ottz, ,teUsha, dasent and beverage. To add to this special day we wiU visit the ReindeeA Howe, .in which we witt be given a a tour ob the pAi ting o6 the Uamouz Anita Beck'4 Re.indeeA House cardz and gi6ts. PoUow,ing the touA, you wiU be given timeto bAowse ata-variety o6 gi6t�s and ca)Lds boA b,inthdays, Thanksgiving, and Chx stmas. Come and exp.E'ore aP.Y. the preciouz g-i6ts. WHEN: Thwcsday, NovembeA 21, 1985 9:30 - DepaAt 6Aom St. Williams ChuAch south packing .dot (V,i,uage. Gu. pick-up) 10:30 - TouA o6 the CedarhuAzt Mansion and pipe organ demonzthat%on 12:00 - Buj6et .luncheon 1 :45 - TouA o6 the Re in.deeA Howe Printing Puzz and shopping time 3:45 - Return to St. w,iUi.am�s ChuAch (approximate) COST: $16. 50 peA petuson - ,includes touA o6 the CedoAhu ust Man,6.ion, Bub bet .luncheon, Pipe ongan show, Tows o6 the Rein.deeA Howe pti.n.ting presz, and Motorcoach tPcan,spontati.on. REGISTRATION: Fiat day to regizteA is MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1985. City Hall open6 at 8:00 a.m. we wiU happily accept maW--in AegZKTAations on or a6teA OctobeA 7th. you wiU be noti6.ied by mail .i6 the outing hay, 4 iUed. !Please make checks payable to "City o6 FA.i ey", 6431 Univeu ity Avenue, Pr,idtey, MN 55432. (Space is Z m,ited) (weaA com6ortabte walking shoes! ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REGISTRATION - OUT ON THE TOWN - CEDARHURST MANSION/REINDEER HOUSE NAME(S) : ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: AMOUNT ENCLOSED: - 1 - SENIOR SNO PT , PARTY WHTRT Transportation is provided to Holiday Every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. , all Warehouse each Wednesday afternoon of the seniors are invited to play whist or just month and to Target the second Tuesday of the socialize at the Community Education Center. month. The bus will leave the Congregate A donation of 25 cents is requested. Get out Dining site at 12:30 p.m. on Target days and and join us for an afternoon of fun. home pick-up will begin at approximately 12:45. --- — - Thanks to the generosity of the Lions Club, senior �tr;t;nn there is no charge for this program. For a October Inouncements bus reservation, call 571-3450, extension 122. Tuesday, October 15th - Oct ob rfpst FRTDLEY SENT Our menu will consist of bratwurst, parsley Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at buttered potato, saurkraut, rye roll & apple 12:00 noon in the gymnasium of the Community strudel. Join us for Octoberf est - Come Education Center. Everyone under the age of early about 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the 60 is asked to pay $2.50 - all others are festivities. requested to make donations. Menus are Wednesday, October 30 is our celebration for published weekly in the Sun Newspaper and y� all of the October birthdays. After dining Star and Tribune. Reservations must be made at least two work days in advance. To place we'll be playing SOCKO, a fun dice game. your reservations, please call 571-6085 Thursday, October 31 is our Halloween Part between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more y. information, call 546-3242. We'll be having a costume parade of the SENIOR TRANSPORT kiddies from the creative play center. Transportation is provided to the Fridley Senior Dining site. Anyone wishing to ride Fridley Senior Center the bus to dining must notify Connie two Classes in learning to play pool started on working days in advance. Calls should be Monday afternoons 1:00 to 2:30. Everyone directed to 571-3450, extension 122, Monday welcome. through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 50 cent round trip fare will be Ceramic classes start Oct. 1st at 9:00 a.m. charged. in Room 23. MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSIME STS Free blood pressure tests are offered at the Beginners wood carving start Oct. 23rd at Community Education Center, Room 10, 6085 7th 9:00 to 12:00. Please come, its sure a lot Street. The October schedule is: of fun! Tuesday, Oct. 1. . . . . . . . . .11:30-12:00 Noon Advanced Wood Carvers start Oct. 20th 9:00 to Thursday, Oct. 17.. . . . . . . .12:30-1:15 p.m. 12:00. George Morin is hoping everyone comes Remember high blood pressure has no symptoms back. to warn of its presence. Regular check-ups are necessary for detection. Everything is the same on the schedules. '*of Please pick up the new ones at the Center. 500 CLUB Hope you all come back to participate in the classes and playing cards & etc. A 500 card club meets on Wednesdays in Community Education Center's Room 13 . Novice Center Manager, Tony and experienced players are encouraged to 571-6000 X222 attend. The session is held on Wednesdays - - from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Thank you all for your caring, prayers, and CRIBBAGE many cards I received during my stay at the hospital. I am very glad to be home and hope Every Friday from 1:00 to 3 :30 p.m. seniors to be back soon. are invited to play the delightful game of cribbage at the Community Education Center. Sincerely, Join in the Fun! Tony, Center Manager -- _ - 2 - Flu Shots SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Special influenza-immunization clinics AT THE FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER will be offered in Anoka County County during Monday - Classes in pool playing October by the Well Senior Clinic. 9:30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. The U. S. Advisory Committee on Beginners woodcarving Immunization Practices recommends influenza 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. vaccine for three high-risk groups, which are Tuesday - Ceramics - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. subclassified by priority. Calligraphy - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month) The highest priority group includes Friendly Folks (Senior Club) adults and children with chronic (1st & 3rd Tuesday-1:00-3:00 p.m.) Wednesday - Pool (Tournament Play) cardiovascular or pulmonary-system conditions Morning & Afternoon severe enough to have required regular pool - Men & Women 7.00-9.30 p.m. medical follow-ups or hospitalization during Cards (500) - Open-1.00-3:30 p.m. the preceding year. It also includes Thursday - Crafts - 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. residents of nursing homes and chronic-care Cards (Whist) - Open-1:00-3:30 p.m. facilities. Friday - Wood Carving - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The second-highest priority is for & 1:00p.m.Cards (Cribbage)-Open-1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. physicians, nurses and other personnel who Cards (Cribbage)-Tournament-Last Friday have extensive contact with high-risk every 6 weeks - 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. patients. - The third-highest priority group includes Bawling Notes otherwise healthy persons over age 65. This by Bernie group also includes adults and children with chronic metabolic diseases, such as diabetes The friendly group of Seniors bowling at Maple mellitus, renal dysfunction, anemia, Lanes every Monday & Friday at 1:00 p.m. is immunosuppression or asthma, which are severe still going strong and many new faces are seen enough to have required hospitalization or each week. regular medical follow-ups during the preceding year. Rea Norton holds first place for high series Annual influenza immunizations are for the women for the past month followed by Lori Halseth s 477 and Evie Proux s 467. recommended for these three groups. Hal Anderson leads the men with a 564 series to A donation of $4.25 per immunization at Howie Shultz's 560 and Art Smith's 552. the Well Senior Clinic is requested, but no one will be refused if unable to pay. Tillie Lindberg rolled a 20/game, Rea Norton a This is the schedule for October at the 195 and Lori Halseth a 178. Well Senior Clinic in Coon Rapids. Games of 222 was shot by Hal Anderson a 212 by Howie Shultz and a 2 0 8 by Art Smith Tuesday (Oct 1,8,15,22,29) respectfully. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. P� y� A Bowler's Prayer No appointments necessary It's not that I want to be a pro in this game, It's not that I'm looking for fame, Lord, I just want to bowl a little old 300 game. Annual Sr. Golf League Cribbage & Bowling Tournament Thursday, December 5, 1985 Further details in the November Newsletter or call Bill Campbell. � '- CRAFTS CLUBS RAMBLERS WALKING PROGRAM Here's your opportunity to share ideas, Walk for fun, relaxation, challenge, & borrow books & patterns, exchange materials, exercise while attaining a distance goal get help with a project and just have fun! of 100, 500 or even 1000 miles. Upon Come to an organizational meeting for more reaching your goal, you will be eligible details. for an award. Log your mileage on a personal log sheet over a four month period. Mileage WHEN: Tuesday Oct. 1 7:00 p.m. accumulated in the 100 mile level is included Thursday Oct. 3 1:00 p.m. in the 500 mile level. We have mapped out LOCATION: City Hall walks in the area for your convenience or you Community Roam II can check your own. For more details, contact Connie at 571-3450 Ext. 122 COMMUNITY CHORUS Craft A'fair A Community Chorus is being organized for Plan now to attend the 7th Annual Craft adults who enjoy music and can (preferably) A' fair on October 26, 1985, 9:00 a.m. to read music. There will be an organizational 4:30 p.m. at the Community Education Center, meeting on Monday, Sept. 30 at 7:00 p.m. at 6085 7th Street NE. A perfect time to begin the Community Education Center. your holiday shopping with handmade items. Double Wedding Ring Wall Hanging SENIORCIZE Learn a quick and easy machine quilting Designed for the participant's needs and technique for this traditional quiling capabilities. Simple exercise programs pattern. A wall hanging will be completed will be worked on each session. Gradually during class with instructions for a quilt becoming more difficult. available. (Sewing machine required) WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning WHEN: Thursdays 6:30 to 8:30 September 25 for 8 weeks, beginning October 17 for 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 2 weeks LOCATION: Community Education Center COST: $10.00 COST: $5.00 per person LOCATION: Community Education Center HEALTH ANARRNESS SERIES Lone Star Wall Hanging A lecture series on health issues of concern to seniors. Past sessions have included; A quick piece machine technique will be vision, hearing loss, bladder problems, used in constructing this wall quilt. coronary, diabetes, and hypertension. (Sewing machine required) Series continues in September. Check the senior newsletter for specific WHEN: Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. monthly topics. beginning October 31 for 2 weeks WHEN: Last Tuesday of the month COST: $10.00 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Community Education Center LOCATION: Community Education Center COST: Free THEATER CLUB HELP WANTID A group of seniors who are interested in The Fridley Recreation staff is always attending local performances and assisting looking for talented people for leaders local community and school theater groups. and instructors for our activities. If An excellent opportunity to enjoy the high you have a special skill that you would like quality of our local theater group to share, or an interest in working with performances. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the people of many ages, came in and talk with month 1:30 p.m. at the City Hall Community us. We are also interested in your ideas Room II. for classes and activities we can offer. Stop by and share your thoughts or call - 4 - 571-3450, Ext. 122. SENIOR CITIZEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS Senior Citizens Day at the October 1985 "Islands of Peace" Come and enjoy the beauty and splendor of 911 - THEN WHAT??? nature in this almost wilderness setting with varied wildlife, open water, beautiful trees, What happens when you dial 911? What do you flowers and shrubs. This handicap accessible do until help comes? How long before help park, complete with Reception Center arrives? overlooking the Mississippi offers serenity and a place to retreat from the busyness of We all have many questions regarding 911. life. Informational Meetings will be held at these Seniors Centers during October. Plan to Day will include a presentation called attend and get answers to your concerns "Appreciating the Seasons of Life" (looking before an emergency arrives. at change from a positive perspective) , group discussions, sing along, falling leaf picnic Dayton Thursday, Oct. 3 12:30 p.m. and lots of good fellowship. Applications will be taken on a first come, first serve Coon Rapids Friday, Oct. 11 12:30 p.m. basis. Limited to 35. Anoka Thrusday, Oct. 17 12:30 p.m. WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 1985 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Blaine Friday, Oct. 18 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Islands of Peace Fridley Tuesday, Oct. 29 12:30 p.m. Reception Center 200 Charles St. NE - Fridley, MN 55432 (one mile north of I-694 & "Friendly Fridley Folks" one block west of East River Rd.) Oct. 1 - 1:00 Business Meeting COST: $3.00 per person, includes lunch. Payable upon arrival. Twenty four Oct. 15 - 1:00 Bus tour to Stillwater hour notice of cancellantion requested. Lunch at Bavarian Hunters Guest House Send application to: Darlene Zurawski COST: $12.50 Sign up at Drop-in 6767 - 7th St. NE Center before Oct. 9th Fridley, MN 55432 or call Lucille Milford or Alverna. Name See you all at our meetings and may you Address all be blessed with good health. Alverna Lorbeski, President Telephone G�III`// bar I will need transportation (_Please check) ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER I will need wheelchair assistanceT HOW TO FIND ISLANDS OF PEACE PARK The Lions Club will once again be ,� NON„ISUBUp9T ,� sponsoring their annual Senior Christmas Dinner at Sandees on Tuesday, December 10, CHAHLEL6T. ,,� 1985. There will be three dinners at 11:30 s . " a.m. , 2:00 p.m. , and 4:30 p.m. E Q FRIDLEY Transportation is provided for the 11:30 a.m. dinner only. The Recreation Department will begin to accept reservations on Friday" MINNEAPOLIS November 1, 1985 at 8:00 a.m. Reservations may be made friday by calling 571-3450 , L� Extension 122, beginning November 1st. Do sa s5T.PAUL wum= i not call before friday, November 1st at 8:00 i 5 TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR FIRST SENIOR OPTIONS SPO MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. , September 18, 1985 -- Tickets are now available for Senior Options, the first major expo designed to acquaint seniors, pre- retirees, their families and friends with the wide variety of senior lifestyle opportunities. Senior Options, which will be held October 21 and 22 at the Minneapolis Auditorium and Convention Center, will feature more than 200 exhibits, 25 seminars and hourly entertainment. The Expo will explore areas of prime interest to seniors including: housing, health care, finance, nutrition, fitness, employment, travel and leisure. Three renowned speakers will appear at the Expo: "Dear Abby, " Abigail VanBuren; Albert Myers, author of Success Over Sixty and Pat Moore, 32, who protrayed herself as a senior for two years to gather firsthand experience in how to better design consumer products for seniors. The speakers will all appear on the main entertainment stage adjacent to the exhibitor booths. Throughout the Expo the stage will feature entertairument by professionals and senior groups. The Expo will close each night with a dance and concert from 8-11 p.m. , presented by the Don Cavitt Orchestra and the Jules Herman Band. Senior Options tickets are $4, or $3 in advance and are good f or both days of the Expo. Tickets to the "Dear Abby" luncheon, October 21, and Expo are $9. Bus transportation, from convenient locations throughout the Twin Cities, is also available. The bus locations are indicated on the reverse side of the Senior Options ticket. Tickets can be purchased at any Norwest Bank locations or from the Metropolitan Senior Federation office, 1885 University Avenue in St. Paul. For more information, call Senior Options at: (612) 645-6962. 1 Senior Options is a program of the Metropolitan Senior Federation and The Health Futures Institute. It is made possible in part, through a generous grant from The Medtronic Foundation. Other Twin Cities corporations that have provided support include: Active Seniors, Health One Corporation (Home Health Plus, Metropolitan Medical Center, Pref ere One) , MedCenters Health plan, Minnegasco, Northern States Power Company, North Memorial Hospital, Norwest Corporation, The Pillsbury Company and Willows Canvalescent Centers, Inc. A Special Thank You As many of our readers are aware, we have a group of very dedicated volunteers that help us with the Senior Newsletter each month. Its again time to recognize their efforts with thanks and a special priviledge. All newsletter volunteers will be permitted to register for Out-On-The-Town trips on the day they help assemble the newsletter. All other perspective participants will have to wait 9 for the designated reservation date which appears on the tri flier. If you are PP P Y interested in helping with the newsletter, contact Connie, 571-3450 X122. , o DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE Last year the Minnesota Legislature passed a law stating that Insurance companies must provide a discount on premiums to persons 65 and older, who have completed an approved Safe Driving Course. So far, two courses have been approved for certification. They are "55 Alive" AARP Program and "Defensive Driving" - National Safety Council. The "Defensive Driving Course" is being offered at Blaine City Hall on October 29th and 30th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is an 8 hour course, four hours each day. Each participant must complete the 8 hours of instruction to receive certification and be eligible for an insurance discount. There is a fee of $7.50. Class is limited to 75. To register for the Defensive Driver 's Course, please complete the form below and mail with your remittance to: Mary Ann Young, Blaine Senior Center by October 24th. Dinner is available thru Congregate Dining. Please indicate on form and Reservations will be made for you. -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ -- DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE Blaine City Hall 9150 Central Avenue N. E. October 29 and 30th NAME: PHONE NO. ADDRESS: ZIP: Please make reservations at Congregate Dining for me. October 29th Yes No October 30th Yes No AMERICAN RID CROSS - ANOKA COUNTY CLASSES AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The following safety courses, sponsored by the American Red Cross, are being offered to the public during the month of October. For registration or course information, call the Anoka County Branch office at 421-3398. CPR CLASSES MOD October 14, 16 6:00-10:00 pm Blaine Senior Center M/W 9150 Central Avenue (Behind City Hall) Blaine MOD October 23, 24 6:30-10:00 pm Fridley KC Hall 6831 Hwy. 65 Fridley MULTI-MEDIA FIRST AID October 15, 17 6:00-10:00 pm Fridley KC Hall T/Th (address above) In addition to course offerings, the American Red Cross, Anoka County Branch, also has numerous volunteer opportunities, including tasks which can be completed in your own home. Please call Jo Ellen Christiansen, 421-3398, for a complete listing of opportunities and job descriptions. - 6 - LM4 film 1 2 3 4 5 Blood Pressure 11 :30 - noon Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage FFF P9eeting Cards (500) Crafts Bowling 1:00 P.P.I. Seniorcize Guthrie Trip 6 7 3 9 10 11 12 Theatre Club Holiday Shopping Bowling 1:30 p.m. Party Whist Cribbage Target Shopping Cards (500) Crafts Bowling Seniorcize Canterbury Downs L P B 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 i a r Bowling Party Whist o n e FFF Meeting Holiday Shopping Crafts Cribbage n c a Columbus Day 1:00 P.M. Cards (500) s a k City Hall closed Blood Pressure Bowling k f Seniorcize (12:30-1 :15) e a V s 4 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CA Holiday Shopping Party Whist Cribbage r f Bowling o D Cards (500) a a Crafts Bowling f i 1✓ Seniorcize t r Legal Aid 27 28 29 30. 31 Party Whist Holiday Shopping Crafts 5 Bowling Cards (500) Springbrook Seniorcize Halloween Nature Walk - 7 - 9WZ "ON I!wJad NW 'S1l0dV3NNIW Z E V S S *UW 'AE)TPTJd Q I dd .H.N anuanV A-4zsJ;DAzun TCV9 39b'1SOd 'S *n -4u@wq_TudaQ uoz-4PG-T3GH 31VN inns AOTPTJ,4 ,Jo A-4zO 019- cl 6c/I" cl t_ a c/6W ALL-YOU-CAN-FAT (3" The Guthrie Theater "PANCAKE BREAKFAST" OCTOBER 13 — 8:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. ARE YOU INTERESTED? ! OPENINGS REMAIN FOR THE OCTOBER 3RD OUTING TO THE GUTHRIE THEATRE TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER x* SEE THE PRESENTATION OF "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM"* AND WE WILL ALSO VISIT THE LITTLE APPLE RESTAURANT 61ST & 7TH STREET a FOR A LUNCH SELECTION OF YOUR CHOICE: LONG ISLAND: Ham and Cheddar sandwich on a bakery SPONSORED BY onion roll . ' STATEN ISLAND FERRY - Homemade tuna topped with FRIDLEY LIONS CLUB lettuce, tomato, and AND bermuda onion. SOUP & SALAD - Soups are sometimes hearty, sometimes' FRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL light, but of course, they are NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY homemade. A bakery with many fine selections is available if ONE LOW PRICE $2.50 you desire to bring some homemade goods home with 5 AND UNDER FREE you. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SHARING** * THIS FUN-FILLED DAY WITH US, PANCAKES, EGGS, SAUSAGE, JUICE, COFFEE, MILK * PLEASE CALL LYNDA AT THE FRIDLEY*. * Qff RECREATION OFFICE - 571-3450 * FOIA-0.0. * * *