02/1978 Senior News f senor,Citizen Newsletter
Friendly
Fridley
Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
February, 1978 Volume II Number 2
FEBRUARY BIRTIRDAYS FEBRUARY PREVIEW
Hulda Bangsund, February 2 Wednesday, February l - Game Session,
Mary Frischmon, February 3 9 :30 am to 11 :30 am, Parkview School,, Rm. 20
!Veronica Olstead, February 3 Sr. Slim - 1 to 2pm, Parkview School, Rm. 17
;Harry Trowbridge, February 7 Stamp Club - 7 pm, Fridley Civic Center
,Rose Hayes, February 8 Classroom
Thelma Olson'. February 14 Thursday, February 2 - CCC 1 pm, Parkview
Paula Reed, February 14 School Rm. 17
Wybert Bickerton, February 15 Monday_, February 6 - Polka for Fun, 7 :30 pri,
,Millie Kokesh, February 17 Junior High Cafe
Marge Johanson, February 20 Tuesdays February 7 - Meeting, 7 pm, FUI
,Lucy Johnson, February 21 Wednesday, February 8, - TRIP, Hennepin
Florence Hogen, February 25 County Government Center, Depart 8 :4.5 am
! Selma Olson, February 26 Game Session - 9 :30 to 11:30 am, Parkview
School, Rm. 20. Sr. Slim - 1 to 2 pm, Park-
! NEW MEMBERS view School, Rm. 17
Thursday., February 9 - CCC - 1 pm, Parkview
Leonard and Ethel Grassini School, P.m. 17
, Paula and Ray Reed Mondays, February 13 - Polka for. Fun, 7:30pm
Elaine and Arthur Forest Junior High Cafe
Brother Mark LaMont Tuesday February 14 - Our Fine Feathered
! Ruth Martin Friends, 1 to 2 pm, Parkview School, Rm. 17
Florence and Jake Wojciak Wednesday, February 15 - Game Session,
9:30 to 11:30 am, Parkview School, P.m. 20
! FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS Stamp Club - 7 pm, Fridley Civic Center
Sr. Slim - 1 to 2., pm, Parkview, Room 17
; Meet every lst and 3rd Tuesday of the lugs .a February 16 - Blood Pressure Tests'
,' month at 7 :00 p.m. and 12 :00 noon 12 :30 to 2 :30 pm, Parkview School, Rm. 20
', respectively. Meetings are held at the CCC - 1 pm, Parkview School, Rm. 17
Fridley Methodist Church, 666 Missis- Monday February 20 - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
sippi St. Thursday afternoon activities Tuesday I'ebruary 21 - Meeting, 12 .00, FUMC
( will be held at Parkview Elementary on Wednesday, February 22 - Came Session,
the corner of 61st and 7th St. in room 9 :30 to 11:30 am, Parkview School, Pin. 20
#17. All activities are open to every- Sr. Slim - 1. to 2 pm, Parkview School, Rm. 17
one 55 years or over. If you would like Tt;ursday, February 23 - Our Fine Feathered
to join us or if you have any questions, Friends, 10 to 11 :00 am, Parkview School,
call Richie Ber,;quist, Fridley Parks and Fun. 17
( Recreation Department, 571-3450, ext. 125.
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NEW MEMBERSHIPS SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
New members for the Friendly Fridley We currently have 7 volunteers who serve
Folks are welcome at all times. To the Fridley Seniors. However, the demand
join, you mist be 55 years or older. for volunteer drivers is increasing. We
Dues are $2.00 a year. If you wish need more interested people to drive fel-
to join, you can complete the forms low seniors to meetings, banks, shopping
at the meetings or call the Parks and and the like. If you are able to drive
Recreation office at 571-3450. and would volunteer to share your car
with a friendly passenger, or if you need
HEALTH HAPPENINGSwith
ride, please contact Rickie Bergquist,
FREE MONTIUY BLOOD PRESSURE TF,STS 571-3450, ext. 125.
free Blood Pressure tests will be of-
HOT MEALS FOR SHUT-INS
frAxed at the Parkview Elementary School, Is a service specifically designed for
f;35 7th St. NE, Room #20. In February, those people who are unable to prepare
1t,ity will be taken from 12 :30 to 2 :30 pm, a well-balanced meal for themselves.
a Thursday, February 16. It is FREE to Meals are prepared by Unity Hospital and
=31 Seniors. delivered to your door weekdays, Monday
through Friday at 12:00 noon. Donations
FLL SENIOR CITIZEN CLINIC of $1.00 to $1.60/meal are requested.
For further information call Eve Frank
.;_73 Coon Rapids Boulevard 757-1437 or Unity Hospital, 786-2200.
'eUhore: 755-5300
Xices offered: Annual Physical NORTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SERVICE CENTER
.amination, Health Counseling, Blood
is}essure Screening, Information and This center is located at 1323 Coon
�,ferral. Rapids Blvd., in Coon Rapids. They of-
_ : Suggested fees range from $3.50 fer a wide variety of services ranging
.:.;:`: person s income is $350/month or from counseling services to workshops.
,:, der ($450/coupie) and up to $25.00
the patient's income is over $1000/ John Baudhuin is a new member of the
th. team. His primary focus is to work as
;urs : Open on Mondays and Tuesdays a counselor with the older people. A
appointment. The clinic has office new "Grief Group" has been organized.
: curs during business hours. For Call for an appointment.. If he can be
iformation and appointments, call of assistance to you, call him at 755-5300.
-7:.5-5300.
SAGA - Southern Anoka Community Assistance
VGREGATE DINING Inc. What services does SACA offer?
Emergency Food Shelves, Suburban Information
`ie Friendly Fridley Folks are invited and Referral, and Operation Reassurance.
<, come join in the fun and companion- Can they help you? Call 789-2444 or
.ilip offered at the Blaine Congregate 789-2445.
'`�_ning location, 611 - 112th Ave. NE.,
,wine.
menu schedule appears weekly in the
`,�Aesday Star and Tribune. Blaine dines
112:30 pm. For reservations, call
w full working days ahead of time.
.:revive Bruce is the coordinator. Call
"x.5-3954. Donations will be accepted.
FOOD STAMPS CARDS, COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
s POOL AND SHUFFLE BOARD
Are rising utility bills and the high
cost of medical care taking more and Every Thursday afternoon at Parkview
more of your income and leaving you with School, corner of 61st and 7th Streets,
less money for good food? Hxve you ever Room 17, we will meet from 1:00 to 4:00
wondered about a way to supplement your p.m. for an afternoon of cards or other
groceries, especially during those last various games of your choice. Or, if
few days of the month? Maybe now would you're not interested in cards, just
be a good time to call OUTREACH. They come for the enjoyment of being with
can give you information on Food Stamps, other people. Coffee and cookies will
screen you for eligibility by phone, and be sewed for 25(,%.
if you wish, mail you an application.
if you're homebound and unable to come *ATTENTION! NEW PROGRArio*
to the office, they can help you apply
in the privacy of your home. For in- Upon request a new time schedule has
formation, call 421-4760. been set for pool, shuffleboard, and
dartball. The Game Session will be held
FRIENDLY FOLKS MEETING every Wednesday morning from 9 :30 to
11:30 a.m. at Parkview School, room 20.
Our first meeting in February will be on See you all there'.
Tuesday, February 7. We will meet at the
Fridley United Methodist Church. At 1:00 POLKA FOR FUN
p.m. First on the agenda will be a bus-
iness meeting. Following this will be Have fun and learn the basic 1, 2, 3, of
Jeri Pearson of the Fridley Naturalist the Polka in two activity sessions.
Department. She will give a slide pre-
sc-atation titled, "Our Fine Feathered WHEN: Mondays, February 6 and 13,
Friends" which will introduce the 7:30 p.m.
classes she is beginning for us this
month. LOCA'T'ION: Fridley Junior High Cafeteria
Our second meeting in February will again COST:
meet at the Fridley United Methodist $3000 per participant
Church at 12:00 noon for a bag luncheon Please register with Rickie or in the
on Tuesday, February 21. Reverend James Park and Recreation office.
McChesney and Reverend Allen Jades from
the church and graduates of Northland STAI�r'i CLUB
Leadership Laboratory will lead our group
in various popular folk dances. February The Fridley Stamp Club is a new group re-
birthday celebration will follow. cently formed by a number of stamp
"OUR FINE FEATHERED FRIENDS" enthusiasts. There is plenty of room for
All About Minnesota Birds new members, those who are willing to
take up a new hobby or those who already
This new class is being offered by Fridley collect. February meetings are Wedh-cesday,
February 1 and 15 at 7:00 pm, in the Class-
Naturalist, .Jeri Pearson. It will be held xoom at the Civic Center. Come join the
on Tuesday, February 14 from 1 to 2 p.m., fun.
and again on Thursday, February 23, 10 to
11 a.m. at Parkview School, Rm. #17.
The workshop will deal with Minnesota
birds. Such topics as where to find them.,
how to attract them, what to feed them,
and which bird is which will be covered.
The class is free to all, so come and
enjoy the experience.
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February Trip
THIS MONTH THE FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS WULL BE TAKING A TOUR OF TIIE HENNEPIN COUNTY
C0VERN1,ENT CENTER. THE TOUR WILL INCLUDE VISITING WITH A COMMISSIONER., A JUDGE,
AND SITTING IN ON AN ACTUAL IM ARINC. AFTER THE TOUR, WE WILL BE GOING TO LUNCH AT
THE SPAGHETTI EMPORIUM. LUNCH WILL INCLUDE:
Spaghetti And Meat Sauce, Sourdough Bread, Beverage, And Ice Cream
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1978
TIME: DEPART FROM FRIDLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 8:45 AaM.
COST: $5.00 PER PERSON FOR LUNCH AND TRANSPORTATION
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1978
FEBRUARY TRIP
NAME
ADDRESS PHONE
NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS AMOUNT ENCLOSED
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CITY OF FRIDLEY
HAIL TO: FRIDLEY PARKS AND RECREA` ION DEPARTMENT
6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
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1978 Membership dues were due in January. The fee is $2.00 per person for the year.
This fee entitles all members to a monthly newsletter, membership roster card, and
entrance to certain "members only" activities.
Please, do try to have your dues paid by the end of the month so your name will be
included in the new membership roster. The rosters will be completed and issued to
each member the later part of February.
Dues will be collected at the meetings by Helen Szczech, Treasurer, or they can be
sent to the Fridley Parks and Recreation Department. To mail, complete form and
make checks payable to "Friendly Fridley Folks".
Send to : Fridley Parks and Recreation Department
Rickie Bergquist
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Friendly Fridley Folks Membership 1978
NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE:
CITY: ZIP CODE:
BIRTHDAY: APPLICATION DATE:
FEBRUARY
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
i Game Session, 9:30 - CCC - 1:00 pm Bowling - 1.00p�
11:30, Parkview, Rm,20 Parkview, Rm, 17
Sr, Slim 1 - 2 p.m.
Parkvi.ew
I
1 Stamp Club - 7 :00 pm
Civic Center Classroom
5 i 6 7 8 9 10 11
Bowling - 1:00 pm Meeting - 7 :00 pm Game Session, 9 :30 CCC - 1:00 pm Bowling - 1 :OOpn
Fridley Methodist 11:30 am, Parkview Parkview II
; Polka for Fun - 7:30p Church
Trig - 8:45 Departure
Jr, High Cafeteria Hennepin Co. Gov't
Center
Sr. Slim - - 2 pm
Parkview
12 13 14 15 16 , 17 18
Bowling - 1:00 pm Fine Feathered Friends Game Session, 9 :30 CCC - 1:00m
P � Bowling - 1:00p
1 - 2 pm, Parkview 11:30 am, Parkview Parkview
Polka for Fun - 7 :30p Fano 17
Jr. High Cafeteria Sr. Slim, 1-2 pm ' Free Blood Pressure
Parkview Tests, 12 :30-2 :30pm
Stamp Club - 7 :00 pm Parkview, Room 20
Civic venter Classroom —
19 20 21 122 23 24 25
CITY OFFICES Meeting - 12:00 noon Game Sassion - 9 :30 o Fine Feathered Friends Bowling - 1pmi
CLOSED 11:30 am, Parkview, 10.00 - 11 .00 am
Rm. 20 Parkview, Room 17
Sr. Slim - 1 - 2 pm CCC - 1 :00 pm
Parkview Parkview, Room 17
26 127 28 i
Bowling - 1:00 pm
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PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT _ ONCE IN A SMILE
Our Friendly Fridley Folks Senior Citizens Love is a
group has come into the New Year 1978 with
a slate of all new officers. Speaking magic candle -
for myself, I am rather green on the job,
so please bear with me. I do hope to get it grows longer
our whole group working together, in order
to become better acquainted. You will be the longer
approached from time to time to assist on
our programs. You all have some talents you burn it.
that can be put to use. Let ' s all pull
together and see if we cannot make the by Robert Schuller
year 1978 one of the best ever.
* * * * * *
With our 1978 membership fees due, please
remember to report any changes in address, Has the year brought sadness?
phone numbers and birthdays. Joy is yet in store.
Has it given gladness?
February is also the shortest month of the Next year giveth more.
year, but it is also one to remember for Let your Father measure
special events - Valentines Day, Washing- All your pain and care,
ton' s Birthday, and Lincoln's, "the Let {aim weigh the burden
emancipator". That your heart must bear,
Sending light or shadow
Respectfully submitted, As he deemeth best,
For in his sure wisdom
Clara Nordell , President You can safely rest.
Friendly Fridley Folks Peace for all the morrows,
Strength for all the days,
These shall be your portion
Through the New Year's ways.
--Annie Johnson Flint
COMING IN MARCH
Make Your Reservations Now!
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre presents "Fiddler On The Roof"
Our trip in March will be taking us to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre for their presenta-
tion of "Fiddler On The Roof". We will be leaving from Fridley United Methodist Church
at 11 :00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 1978. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. The
performance begins at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $9.00 per person for lunch and the performance. Transportation will be free.
LIMIT OF 24 PEOPLE! DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28.
Make checks payab e to City o ri dl ey, a_6TTeturn toE'ar—Fs__�_ned 'creation Department,
6431 University Avenue N.E. * There will be NO refunds for cancellations. *
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MARCH TRIP - CHANHASSEN
NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE:
CITY OF F IDLEY f�t1�K ------------PARKS & RECFE;�MN DEFARTNERT
6431 UNIVERSI(Y AVENUE N. E. U. S. POSTAGE
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 PA a l�
1AINNEAPOLI S, PAN f
Permit No. 2386
Arthur Carlier
314 65th Ave. N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
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