02/1979 Senior News Senior Citizen Newsletter
Friendly alks
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
FEB Ur,RY 1979 — — - -- Volume III, Number 2
=r.BRUARY BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY PREVIEW
Fulda Bangs: - February 2 T,HURS- FEBRUARY 1 - S.hell Crafts_ , 1.0:0^u to
•'ia.ry Fr i s,. ':°;!on - =e-bruar�y 3 11:30 a.m. , Prk
avi ew, Ria. 20. CCC, 1:00
4a.ry Hcrowicki - February 3 Parkview, Rm. 18�
°ercnic,a Olstead FrF}r:;ary 3 TUES. FEBRUARY" o - BLOND PRESSURE ";!:'�TS,
"i rovibri doe _ February 7 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. , Parkvi c,.y, i;n. 20.
Rose flavus - F,bruary 8 FFF He7:00 p;,m„ Fridley United
�,yyt;; I wyl-"Cr - February 9 Methodist Church.
! st"ei_ .,y }7s,c 1 - F=ebruary 10 ,1��. I=EG°�«�'�RY - Sr Slim, t0:ol to 11:3
lorei t , N "is lus - f .:L ai?Y'y 12 Pal".CVi?c';, R:T;, �c�,s ( iC, P�=r<v`ZW: 1.00
Cf E...,s�= Cil :.,.. February 14 TiBURS. FEBRUARY 8 S��3l Crafts, 7.0: 1i:) t.1;
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1 F. i;+. , c ,:i Fei�r ; a ry 1.4 11 :30 a.mo fa�r�vi eo, kg". _.
�i .ter•% ;°�:a-:nrtur� - f=rl>YuaY'y 15 'Ful-S. FEBRUARY 13 - Vcc.k r,�: r. ,� t1a,'tc_�°:, 7:(?C
ckson F�aN,uary 15 _ +Parkview. Gymiasiur!.
h February 17 WED. FEBRUARY 1.4 Sr. _Slim- 10:30 to 1.13.1
'1X1 n;' (1:ai "i i 3C3 ! : b;"E;F.'.ry 17 Parkview. CIGt-�PiL?;t l2t' " }� Ji,�ta r'` :?n Sal"i
t:r' is?b 'Ur}rv 20 rC?d!1i., 1 :Dr!Ta.rl?,�tC'" 4:00 p^, 1n
Luc; ,l<Ilnson - Bei.}rl.,ary 21 T URS FEBRUARY 1.5 (-rafts, 10-001t
Fl oi"crici lig) =n - Fcbr�;ary 25 ?i.30 a. . BL y,') _!'R SURE TEST( , 12:-0
Sel,:ru 01 so i February 26 to 1:30 p.m. -C'k^C', 1 00 p,m Par kvi em.
P1MI, FEBRUARY 19- -PRE-MOENTS DAY
`7W' MEfiBERS M M-1-Y�i1r
_._ TUES. _F?.=.�3RUAR'Y 20 ('}t,°r-,:h,1aq 1`aA!�, 12:00
Tony & Aive�,na Lorbeski , Virginia Daniels, noon, Fridley "Milled "ic'tl?pitiS': "",!!arch,
_.d card & Cavo rs
n ' ion & �'i E11 i s WEIR. FEB 7UAR`� 21 - Sr. i iia, 10:30 to 1.1. 30
° i R-i na,and, r. _. _. _- - w'�..__...
Parkview. CCC, 1:00 p.i}i. , Parkview, Rm .
SENIOR Pfi:ETINGS 18:,
THURS. FEBRUARY 22 - Table Decorations,
Fridley Seniors meet every 1st and � 10:00 to 11.:30 a.m. ,
zrd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.,m. and _CCC, Parkview, 1 :00 p.m,,
12:00 roan respectively. Meetings are 1",fi'F' - CHANHASSEN, "T D0; ? n0"
f eld at t'--e Fri al y United Plc:ttodist WED, E3RU RY 23 - Sr._Si iii, 10:: 0 to 11: .x;
Church, 6036 �1i.ssissif7p"i St:rpot. a.m. , Parkview,. CCC_, 1:00 P.m. , Parkvi _ V
All other a t•
GtlVltl�C are n;:lz d„
Par'Y�V1 f�tii, 608 7th Street. Al � r ��gr;°.1,?s < J /��� tpf� r i ) t f' ' �� �r_,1 ti,1
are open o ever one 55ears or over'. �� � , `a ` � � �� �� ' � �'��� �K�
Y` ti i,
11 �r;,1 t':()itid like tojoin us orC�E'Ssi"�'
M
fur"cf;cr `;i;�-oi °ea ion, contact fez ck i e f� .L.,
c,rgquist, Zecroation, 571-:3410 Ext. x:23
NEW MEMBERS FRIDLEY CONGREGATE DINING
6085 - 7th Street NE
New members for the Friendly Fridley
Folks are welcome at all times. We Pi(.- meals- are served flonday through Friday
currently have 256 members in the Friendly at 12:00 noon, in the gymnasium/cafeteria .
Fridley Folks. The group has grown very Everyone under the age of 60 is asked to
rapidly since last year when we had 124 pay $1.65, all others are requested to make
members. New members are always desired a donation. Menus are published weekly in
and welcomed. We have a great group, the Sun Newspaper and in the Star & Tribune.
let's share it with others. Reservations must be made at least two work-
ing days ahead of time. To place your
To join, you must be 55 years or older. reservations please call 571-6085, between
Yearly dues are $2/per person. If you the hours of 10:00 a.m, and 2:00 p.m. ,
wish to join, you can complete the forms Monday through Friday. If you have any
at the meetings or call the Parks and questions concerning the program, call 332--
Recreation Office at 571-3450. 2316.
* * HEALTH HAPPENINGS * * TRANSPORTATION TO SOON BE AVAILABLE
FREE HONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS The bus donated to the City by the Lions
Club is now back in Fridley. Therefore,
Free blood pressure tests will be offered we are trying to establish routes and pick
at Parkview School , Rm. #20, 6085 - 7th up times for those who could use a trans-
Street. In February the schedule -is as portation system. This bus is capable. of
follows: facilitating the handicapped as well . If
you are interested, please call Rickie
Tuesday, February 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bergquist at 571-3450, Ext. 123.
Thursday, February 15, 12:30-1 :30 p.m.
Remember high blood pressure has no MEDICARE HANDBOOK--- —
symptoms to warn of its presence. Regular i�ec►icare helps pay most of �.�n+�r m=jog l;ea? t,:
check-ups are necessary for detection. care expenses after you are 65 or, if you a), .
severely disabled, before 65. However, Med;
WELL SENIOR CITIZEN CLINIC care won't cover all of your meth,cal costs.
—v- - - - - There is a handbook available called "Y00,'
1323 Coon Rapids Boulevard MEDICARE HANDBOOK" which explains in detail
Telephone: 755--5300 what Medicare does not cover. If you would
Services Offered: Annual Physical Exami- like a handbook, you can get one at any
nation, Health Counseling, Blood Pressure Social Security Office. In the Twin Cities
Screening, Information and Referral . area, call 378-1151.
Fee: Suggested fees range from $3.50, if
person's income is $350/nonth or under _NORTH SUBURBAN COUNSELING SERVICES FOR SENIOR.
($450/couple) and up to $25, if the patient's
income is over $1,000 per month. The North Suburban Counseling Services
Hours: Open Wednesday and 'Thursdays by currently offer the Senior Support and the
appointment. The clinic has hours during Senior Recovery Groups. New series are alway
business hours. For inforn;ation, and being offered. Call John Baudhiu,i for furthe
appointments, call 755-5300. information, 755-5300. Fees are negotiable
but suggested fees are $25.00 for adult
NEW DENTAL PLAN sessions, and $10.00 for workshops.
A new dental plan is being offered by the Regular counseling sessions fees are based o
;,iinnesota Senior Federation to all of its income levels as follows :
senior members. This plan entitles you
to 2-0°S discount from 25'. of the dentists 0 - 4,999 - $10.00/session
in the state. If you are 62 5,000 - 9,999 - $10.00/session
y years old or 10,000 -14,999 - $15.00/session
older, single, with an annual income under 15,000 -19,999 - $20.00/session
$6,000 or married with an income under $7,000 20.^O0 -29,999 - $25.O0/session
per year, you are eligible. Contact the
Metropolitan Senior Federation, 645-02.61. 30,000 - over - $30.00/session
MELTING SCHEDULE CONTINUING PROGRAMS
The Friendly Fridley Folks meet twice SENIOR SLIM EXERCISE CLASS
monthly at the Fridley United Methodist
Church, 666 Mississippi Street. The A special exercise session geared exclusively
first meeting will be held on Tuesday, to your physical capabilities. Not only
February 6, at 7:00 p.m. Following the should it help you relax and become more
business meeting, Ed Dunn will give us limber, but it's fun. Come join the "get
a preview of his Lawn and Garden series. fit crew."
Our second meeting will be held on Tuesday, WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. j
February 20. February birthdays will be
celebrated. We will then be entertained WHERE: Parkview, Room #18
by guitarist, Barbara Friedman.
COST: Free
1979 MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS CARDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
The new membership roster is now complete. Bridge & 500 are played each Wednesday after-
All members can pick theirs up at any of noon from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Parkview,
the meetings or in the Recreation office. Room #18.
VALENTINES DAY CELEBRATIONS Party Whist is the name of the game every
----- Thursday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Parkview
** COME DANCE "* Room #18.
TO: GeAhand Lee Onchnt,,La New players are welcome anytime
WHEN: Ttces- day, Feun.cca,zy 13,
7:00 to 9:00 P.M. UPCOMING PROGRAMS
WHERE: Pcftkview Gyinna ittrn A new series of crafts is scheduled to begin
February 1, 1979. Pledse call Rickie at 571-
COST: 501/pek6on Jon ent y F 'ne } eA-1wientAo 3450 if you are interested in attending. All
*- Came eetebAate. w �s
ith otheA eniou PLom courses are freed
Btai.ne aid Coon Rapids. ART HINI-COURSES***
Suburban Community Services Sponsors A SHELL CRAFTS •- February 1, 8, and 15
"Sweetheant Batt" WHEN: Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
WHEN: Wednesday, Febouany 14, WHERE: Parkview, Room #20
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 pom.
WHERE: Mads a Ba.CP,°wornf Danc i,ng to SPRING TABLE^DECORATIONS
Gekhand tee & BuQet Luncheon
WHEN: Thursdays, February 22, March 1, 8,
COST: $5.50/pokson 15, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 5 WHERE: Parkview, Room #20
Call Alex Berberich to be added to the EASTER CRAFTS
list. Let him also know if you'd like —
bus transportation, 560-0058.
WHEN: Thursdays, March 22, 29, April 5, 12
I
WHERE: Parkview, Room 120 �
�� REQaF:: BER TO REGISTER �`
FMlJ EY EKU 1 S �0M
Chanhaz,sen Dinrnek T6iea.t4e
P&es encs
"I DO, I DO"
For those who have registered for this trip, please take
note :
## DATEC1,QTJCE ####
Due to some construction work at the theatre, we will now be
going on Thursday, February 22nd ! ! ! The bus will depart from the
Fridley United Methodist Church at 11 : 30 a.m.
PRIOP ES FROM THE PRESIDENT " Vaftntine.,6 Day Exti•'ca►►
The Spring Lake Park VFW
Dear Members & Friends - and Auxiliary have invited the
Friendly Fridley Folks to a
We are starting a new year dance and social . Live music
and I hope I can serve you as will be featured and a free
well as the past President . buffet lunch will be served.
FREE transportation will be
For the first three months available from the Fridley
of the year , the Program Com- United Methodist Church.
mittee h�,,.s lined up a very good
program . l,Fj�: Wednesday, 1=ebnuany 14
What I would like from you, TIME: 6 : 30 - 9 : 30 p.m.
is to let us know what you
would like i n the spring . summer , ER Knaus Nan.tig UF(U
and fall in the way of trips , 8100 P.-ea6antview D,tive
snows , and programs after each Spning Lake Pa)Lk
meeting . Don ' t forget the cards
every Wednesday and Thursday COST: FREE
after a swell meal at our Con-
gregate Dining site . We also *** REGISTER for sour meal and
would like to have you come transportation by calling
and bowl 4vith us every Monday Rickie by Friday, February
and Friday at Maple Lanes at 9th. (571 -3450 , Ext 123)
1 : 00 P .M.
0'C!CE 11'1 A SM I LE
God bless you all and hope
to see you at the next meeting .
LOVE IS A
Alex Gerberich , MAGIC CANDLE -
President IT GROWS LONGER
THE LONGER
YOU GUPN IT
Robert Schut evL
FEBRUABN '
Y �M�' DA TUESDAY �� Fp_JAII-,SpAYzTHURSDAY FRIDAYSATURDAY
1 2 3
Shell Crafts, Bowling, 1:00 pr
10-11:30 a.m. , Park-
view, Rm. 20
CCC, 1:00 P.M.
--4-- -_,-5 6 8 g 10 -
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Tests Sr. Slim, Parkview Shell Crafts, Bowling, 1:00 p
1. 10:30-11:30 a.m. , 10:30-11:30 a.m. , #18 10-11:30 a.m. , Park-
Parkview view, Rm. 20
Bridge & 500, 1:00 p.
Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Parkview CCC, 1:00 p.m.
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11 12 13 14 15 • 16 7 _-.�......
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. VALENTINES DANCE Sr. Slim, Parkview Shell Crafts, Bowling , 1:•00 pm:
X7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. , #18 10-11:30 a.m. , Park-
PaULkV Leto Gymnazi= Bridge & 500, 1.00 pm view, Rm. 20
Parkview �
CCC, 1:00 P.M.
VALENTINES PARTS/ $
Mect,na BaUkoom
18 19 � 20 21 22 23Y� 124 -
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. 1 Meeting, 12:00 noon Sr. Slim, Parkview Table Decorations, Bowling, 1.00 pm
I Fridley United Church 10:30-11:30 a.m. , #18 10-11:30 a.m. , Park-
PAe ide,Lta Day view, Rm. 20
City 0'6icea C.2osed Bridge & 500, 1:00 p.m.
Parkview CCC, 1:00 p.m.
TRIP-"I DO, I DO"
, DEPART: 11 :30 a.m.
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25 ' 26 27 28
Bowling, 1:00 p.m. Sr. Slim, Parkview
i c 10:30-11:30 a.m. , #18
Bridge & 500, 1:00 pm
Parkview
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PARKS & RECIRWION D`PART�44 lT BULK I2AT�
6431 UNIVERS0 AVENUE N. El U. S. POSTAGE
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 PAID
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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