10/1981 Senior News Fridley Senior News
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 . 3450
OCTOBER 1931
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS THURS. , OCT. 1 - .Christmas Crafts, 9:30
Helen Deeg October 1 FRI. , OCT. 2 - Sr. Slim, 9:00. Bowling.
Blanche Tjosvold October 1 MON. , OCT. 5 - Candy Making, 10:00, Crochet
Micky Adair October 2 1:00. Bowling.
Don Swanson October 2 TUES. , OCT. 6 - Needlepoint, 9:30. BLOOD
Alice Peterson October 4 PRESSURE TESTS, 11:15. SR. MEETING, 7:00
Alice Townsend October 6
Myrle Rice October 7 WED. , OCT. 7 - Sr. Slim, 10:30. Bridge, 1 :00
Bill Heikkila October 10 THURS. , OCT. 8 - Christmas Crafts, 9:30.
Eva Simpson October 12
Orton Tjosvold October 12 FRI. , OCT. 9 - Sr. Slim, 9:00. Bowling.
James Beal October 13
Martha Geronsin October 13 MON. , OCT. 12 - Columbus Day - Cit: Hall Closed
Agnes Maloney October 13 TUES. , OCT. 13 - Needlepoint, 9:30. Silk
Ed Neisius October 13 1Flower Class, 1:00.
Alma Anderson October 16 WED. , OCT. 14 - Sr. Slim, 10:30. Bridge, 1:00.
Gladys Peek October 16
Arthur Forest October 17 THURS., OCT. 15 - Christmas Crafts, 9:30.
Vi Geyer October 19 BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS, 12:30.
Margaret Carlsen October 20 FRI. , OCT. 16 - Sr. Slim, 9:00. Bowling.
Alice Van V1eet October 22 `
Alpha Peterson October 23 MON. , OCT. 19 - Candy. Making, 10:00. Crochet
Ralph Yenor October 23 1:00. Bowling.
Henry Peterson October 24 TUES. , OCT. 20 - Needle _pint, 9:30. SR.
Alex Berberich October 25 MEETING, 1.00 p
Ardie Chesney October 28
Melva Hill October 29 WED. , OCT. 21 - Sr. Slim, 10:30. Bridge, 1:00.
Marion Anderson October 31 THURS. , OCT. 22 - Christmas Crafts, 9:30.
Elsie Smith October 31
FRI. , OCT. 23 - Sr. Slim, 9:00. Bowling.
MON. , OCT. 26 - Candy Making, 10:00. Crochet
1:00. Bowling.
TUES. , OCT. 27- - Needlepoint, 9:30.
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WED. , OCT. 28 - Sr. Slim, 10:30. Bridge, 1:00.
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THURS., OCT. 29 - Christmas Crafts , 9:30
9� FRI. , OCT. 30 - Sr. Slim, 9:00. Bowling.
m SAT. OCT. 31 - Craft A'Fair, 10:00 a.m, to
5:00 p.m.
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FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS FRIDLEY SENIOR DAY TOURS
Free blood pressure tests are offerd Seniors it's time to set up your fall tours.
at the Community Education Center in Here is what you are looking for, a fun day tour
Rm. #20, 6085 - 7th Street. In or mini tour. These tours are half to three
October, the schedule is as follows: fourths full , so if you wish to take one, please
get your money in.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1. . . . . . .11:15
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15. . . . . .12:30 Day Tours Now Bookin
Remember, high blood pressure has no Oct. 17 - "Mystery Tour" entertainment you have
symptoms -to warn of its presence. not seen. $25.00
Regular check-ups are necessary for Nov. 4 - Hawaiian at Bali Hai - $13.00
detection. Dec. 4 - Old Log Theatre - $16.50
Dec. 5 - A Christmas Carol Guthrie - $21.00
FRIDLEY CONGREGATE DINING Dec. 19 - "Old Fashioned Christmas at Cannon
Falls - $22.50
Hot meals are served Monday through Mini Tours Now Bookin :
Friday at 12:00 noon, in the gymnasium
of the Community Education Center. Every- Oct. 6-8 - Amana Colonies - $149.00
one under the age of 60 is asked to Pay Nov. 14-15 - Rochester - $89.00
S1.85, all others are requested to make Dec. 1-4 - Chicago (shopping, theatre, night tour)
a donation. Menus are published weekly $245.00
in the Sun Newspaper and in the Star
and Tribune. Reservations must be If you wish any information on these tours , please
made at least two working days in call Shirley at 881-7115 or Alice at her new
advance. To place your reservations, telephone number 572-8859.
please call 571-6085 between the hours
of 10:00 a.m, and 2:00 p.m. , Monday Your Greyhound Travel Club Tour Guide - Alice
through Friday. If you have any
questions concerning this program,
call 332-2316.
TRANSPORTATION LIONS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Transportation has been reinstated to five Pancakes , sausage, juice, coffee and milk. All
days a week, To make your bus reservation You can eat pancakes.
to Congregate Dining, please: WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1) In order to have a smooth running WHERE: Community Education Center
schedule, anyone wishing to rfde
the bus to Congregate Dining must COST: $3.00 per adult
notify Connie, #122, 2 working days- $1.50 per child - 11 & under
in advance. $1.50 per senior citizen 65 & over
2) Calls should be made to 571-3450, 0122, Proceeds go to the National Honor Society.
between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.
3) A 25Q round trip fare will be charged
INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATIONS
to cover gas expenses. There will be influenza immunization shots
sponored by the Well Senior Citizens Clinic on
4) Be sure to call Congregate Dining to Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
make a dinner reservation. beginning on October 6, 1981 ending October 30,
1981. The shots will be given at the Northern
Suburban Family Services Center, 1323 Coon Rapids
Boulevard, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433. There
c� will be a $4.00 donation accepted. For more
'� information, please call 755-5300.
**FALL PROGRAMS** ADVANCED NEEDLEPOINT
The following classes will be held Further your skill in needlepoint while making
this fall beginning the week of projects such as pillows, handbags, pictures,
September 28. Registration will tissue box holders, glass cases, coasters and
begin on Monday, September 14, 1981 more. Class is limited to 15,
at 8:00 a.m.
WHEN: Tuesdays, September 29 for 8 weeks
SENIOR SLIM 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Designed for the participant's needs WHERE: Village Green
and capabilities. Simple exercise
programs will be worked on each session, COST: $8.00 per person (includes supplies)
gradually going to harder ones. (Registration is required)
WHEN: A) Wednesdays, September 30 for CHRISTMAS CRAFTS - Mini-Sessions
8 weeks, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
B) Fridays, October 2 for 8 Prepare for Christmas and join as many of these
weeks, 9:00 to 9:45 ora. mini-sessions as you would like. Samples of the
crafts will be on display at registration.
WHERE: A) Community Education Center Class is limited to 20,
B) Village Green 1) Soft Sculpture Face Ornaments, Thursday,
COST: Free (no registration required) October 1,9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
CANDY MAKING 2) Needlepoint Ornaments, Thursday, October 8,
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Frames not included)
Learn the art of candy making in time 3) Santa Wall Hanning:in needlepoint, latch hoo'
for holiday gift-giving. Introduction Thursda s October 15 and 22
will be made to cordials, bonbons, peanut and rya, y ,
a ,,,,,.,, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (two week session**)
butter cups, mints and chocolat l e u i NN Ingo
WHEN: Mondays, September 28 for 4 weeks 4) Christmas Variety Class, Thursday, October 2
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Village Green Kitchen 5) Cloth Poinsettias, Thursday, November 5,
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
COST: $5.00 for materials
(Registration is required) 6) Stuffed Felt Ornaments, Thursday, November 1.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
CROCHET
7) Glass Bead Ornaments, Thursday, November 19
Whether you are a beginning or advanced 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
crocheter, you will enjoy this popular class. WHERE: Village Green
Learn the basics, advance your present skills
and enjoy the friendship you'll develop.
COST: $1050 per session
WHEN: Mondays, September 28 for 8 weeks **$3000 for session #3
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Registration is required)
WHERE: Village Green SILK FLOWERS CLASS
COST: $7.00 (Registration is required) WHEN: Tuesday, October 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.tr
BRIDGE FOR SENIORS
COST: $2.00 per person
WHEN: Wednesdays , September 30 for 8 weeks WHERE: Village Green
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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COST: $6.00 per person
THE SLIDE - a true accounting by Bob Toner HAVE YOU MADE YOUR VOICE COUNT???
We were with 43 other seniors who visited the By now all of you have received your copy of
Lutsen Skilift and summer sled slide. We were the Fall issue of the City of Fridley News-
there to ride the lift up a rather high hill letter in the mail . Enclosed in the news-
and then down the slide on individual sleds. letter was a copy of a questionnaire designed
The group had voted heavily in favor of riding to assess the needs of disabled and elderly
down this concrete troughed, meandering, waxed residents of Fridley.
well banked on the curves , quarter mile long
70 to 45 degree slide. The vote was not Have you filled out and returned your copy of
unanimous; I voted against it from the first the questionnaire? If not, you have until
mention. I believe it is a seriuos wrong for October 10, 1981 to mail it in (no postage
a younger wife to flaunt her daring-do. I is needed). It is important to get a good
could not dissuade her from responding to her return on the survey to justify any service
fascination with that slide. She really or funding that the City may consider
wanted to go down that thing ofsteepness and providing for the elderly and disabled. If
many curves , with only a little stick to push you have not received a questionnaire or if
one way or another to slow the sled. It sort you want additional information please call
of makes a fellow look like a sissy or some- Mary Cayan 571-3450, Lynn Boergerhoff 786-
thing to refuse to ride such a contraption 7167, or Barb Terpstra 571-9014. Make your
when his wife wants so much to do so. voice count!
Naturally, she went first, immediately
following an 86 year old lady. I waited till INVITATION FOR PUBLIC INPUT
she was out of sight down the slide. I 'm
glad I did; for I forgot which way to push The Community Development Commission of the
the lever to slow the vehicle. My speed City of Fridley is inviting the general public
seemed to hover at 170 miles per hour. Through to attend their meeting of Tuesday, October
tear-blurred vision I saw a sign that said 13, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fridley Civic
"DIP" , but there was no dip in me, or anything Center at 6431 University Avenue N.E. , for the
else except a yearning to live. At the "DIP" purpose of:
the sled was airborne for thirty feet and
kissed down on a 45 degree straightway in time Providing public input in the development
of a "Community Block Grant" piano This plan
to ride high on the banking of a sharp curve,
will recommend projects for the expenditure
I chanced a jiggling view of my wife, the 86 of Community Development Block Grant funds
year old lady and several others on the flat applied for by Anoka County.
below hurriedly attempting to be free of
their respective sleds. Many voices shouted, The purpose of the grant is to provide
"Pull back on the stick." This I did moments funds to assist in community development
before I slammed into my wife's empty sled. activities such as Rehabilitation, Neighbor-
I hit it hard enough, about as hard as I 'd hood Preservation, Economic Development,
like to hit the character who invented the Public Facilities and Improvements, Archi-
whole affair. tectural Accessibilities and other related
activities which serve or may provide benefit
SHOPPING TRIPS to low to moderate income and disadvantage
populations.
Shopping trips are now being provided once a
week with the Senior Transport Bus. On the For more information, contact Mary Cayan,
first Wednedsay afternoon of the month, the City of Fridley, 571-3450.
bus will be going to Target/Applebaums and
on all other Wednesday afternoons it will go WEATHERIZATION & HEATING COSTS
to Holiday Village North. We are greatful
to the Fridley Lions Club in helping to Cut energy costs for the next heating season!
finance this service. If you are interested Weatherization funds are still available to
please give Connie a call at 571-3450, X122. both homeowners and renters who qualify.
Wednesday 'hopping spree times are approximately For further information, please call 572-0060.
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
*It .c6 a .taw o6 human ti6e, as ee tain as gnay.ity: To t%ve bu.tty, we mu6t
.teaAn to u6e things and Love peop.te; not .cove things and use peopte.*
QUADNA MOUNTAIN
R SOR T
October 18 - 19 - 20
DEPARTS: City Hall on SUNDAY, 'OCTOBER 18, 1981 at 10:00 a.m.
RETURNS: City Hall on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1981 at 5:00 p.m.
COST: $95.00 per person based on double occupancy ($110.00 - single)
DEADLINE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1981
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Day One - Sunday, October 18:
10:00 a.m. - Depart from City Hall via coach bus
11:30 a.m. - Stop at scenic site where you'll have a chance to stretch and
eat lunch
2:00 p.m. - Check in at Quadna Mountain Resort
2:30 p.m. - Welcome Punch Party
3:00 p.m. - Afternoon open for mini-golf tournament, pontoon ride, or movies
5:30 p.m. - Relaxing dinner in the Northwoods Room
7:00 p.m. - Bingo Night - win Quadna gifts,
Day Two - Monday, October 19:
8:00 a.m. - Good Morning Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Tours of the Forest History Center, the Old Central School Tour, and
Grand Rapids Scenic Fall Color Tour
- Lunch on your own
4:00 p.m. - Fondue Party
5:30 p.m. - Relaxing dinner in the Northwoods Room
7:00 p.m. - Las Vegas Night
Day Three - Tuesday, October 20:
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Depart for Scenic Drive to Duluth
10:30 a.m. - Tour Glensheen
5:00 p.m. - Arrive Home
SPONSORED BY: Fridley Recreation Department, 571-3450, extension 122.
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QUADNA MOUNTAIN RESORT
NAME: TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: ENCLOSED: $
PLEASE RETURN TO: Fridley Recreation Department, 6431 University Avenue NE, Fridley,
Minnesota, 55432. Telephone: 571-3450.
OCTOBER
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Christmas Crafts Sr. Slim, VG. ,
9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Village Green
Bowling
4 Candy Making, VG. , 5 Needlepoint, VG. , 6 Sr. Slim, CEC 7 Christmas Crafts 8 Sr. Slim, VG. , 9 10
10:00-11:00 a.m. 9:30-11 :30 a.m. 10:30-11 :00 a.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Village Green
Crochet, VG. , BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS Bridge, CEC, 1:00 to Bowling
1:00-3:00 p.m. 11:15 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Bowling SR. MEETING, 7:00
11 ** 12 Needlepoint, VG. ,13 Sr. Slim, CEC 14 Christmas Crafts 15 Sr. Slim, VG. , 16 17
Columbus Day 9:30-11:30 a.m. 10:30-11:00 a.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:00-9:45 a.m.
City Offices will be Village Green Quadna
Closed. Silk Flower Class, Bridge, CEC, 1:00 to Bowling Mountain
VG. , 1:00-3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS Trip
Leaves
12:30
p.m.
18 Candy Making, VG. , 1 Needlepoint, VG. ,2 0 Sr. Slim, CEC 21 Christmas Crafts 22 Sr. Slim, VG. , 23 24
10:00-11:00 a.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m. 10:30-11 :00 a.m. 9:30-11 :30 a.m. 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Village Green
Crochet, VG. , SR. MEETING, 1:00 Bridge, CEC, 1:00 to Bowling
1:00-3:00 ' p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Quadna Mountain Trip
Bowling Returns - 5:00 p.m.
25 Candy Making, VG. , 2 Needlepoint, VG. ,2 7 Sr. Slim, CEC 2 8 Christmas Crafts 2 9 Sr. Slim, VG. , 30 31
10:00-11:00 a.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m. 10:30-11:00 a.m. 9:30-11:30 a.m. 9:00-9:45 a.m.
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