12/1978 Senior News u Senior Citizen Newsletter
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Fridley Recreation Dept. 571 - 3450
in cooperation with Community Education, Ind. School District No.14
ECEIIBER 1978 -- — ---- - Volume II, Number 12 -- --
{{DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS DECEMBER PREVIEW
JLeo Grzeskowiak - December 3 TUES. DECEMBER 5 - Meeting, 7 p.m., Fridley
i.Edith Scarbrough December 5 United Hethodist Church
Vietta Toner - December 6
Sony Hagen December 7 WED. DECEMBER 6 -- Bridge - 5001) 1 p.m. Parkvior
Bernard Stachowski - December 9
Freda Behrend - December 17 THURS. DECEMBER 7 - Cards. Coffee & Conver-
Georgia Foote - December 18 sation, 1 p.m., Parkview
Ann Hill - December 18
Harold Kendrick - December 18 FRX. DECEMBER 8 - Chtia;tmv. Ccncett, 10 - 11
Dorothy Van Tassel - December 18 a.ri., Parkview Gym
Arvilla Lepinski - December 20
Ray Delano - December 23 TUES. DECEMBER 12 - Li.onz C&b Chit,.a;bnas D.inn
Carol Lentz - December 23 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. , Sandees.
'Evelyn Dahlin - December 27
iFrank Novak - December 31 WED. DECEMBER 13 - Bridge & 500, 1 p.m. Park-
lkally Olson - December 31 view.
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�NE'�4 MEMBERS Parkview.
DECEMBER 14 - ChAis.mas Eftxg arr, 1 p.,f.,
Parkview. Cards, Coffee, ' Conversation,
Ella Carlson, Ray & Gladys Anderson, I p.m., Parkview
Dorothy Zacher, Marion Doli nage, TUES. DECEMBER 19 - SiAthday Meeti.na, 12 noon,
Fridley United Methodist Church.
SENIOR MEETINGS
WED. DECEMBER 20 Bridge & 500, 1 p.r^. Park-
Fridley Seniors meet every 1st and 3rd view.. ,
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and THURS. DECEMBER 21 - Blood Pressure 'rest, 12:3
12:00 noon respectively. Meetings are to 2.'30 p.m., Parkview.
held at the Fridley United Methodist
Church, 666 h1ississippi Street. MON. DECEMBER 25 - MERRY CHRISTPAS
All other activities are held at Park- WED. DECEMBER 27 - Bridge - 500, 1 p.m. Parkvi w
view School , 6085 - 7th Street. All
programs are open to everyone 55 years THURS. DECEMBER 28 - Cards, Coffee, & Conver-
and over. if you would like to join sation, 1 p.m., Parkview.
us or desire further information, r=te
contact Ri cki e Bergqui st, Fridley 'HAPPY 1979 TO YOU SILL:: ' $
Recreation, 571-3450, ext. 123. � A Q��� � RTCKIE
MEMBERSHIPS � � � *** CONGREGATE DINING TO OPEN Q ***
a members for the Friendly Fridley
elks are welcome at all time. To A target date has been set for the opening o'f
;oin, you must be 55 years or older. the Parkview Site, 6085 - 7th Street, N.E.
€early dues are $2/ per person. If you Dining is to start Wednesday, December 6. Hot
wish to join, you can complete the forms meals will be served Monday through Friday
at the meetings or call the Parks and at 12:00 noon. All meals will be served in
Recreation Office at 571-3450. the gymnasium/cafeteria. Everyone under the
age of 60 is asked to pay $1.55, all others
* * HEALTH HAPPENINGS * * are requested to make a donation.
FREE MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS Reservations must be made at least two days
ahead of time. To place your reservations
Free blood pressure tests will be offered please call 332-2316. If you have any questions
at Parkview School , Rm. 00, 6085 - 7th concerning the program, please call Rickie,
Street. In December, they will be taken 571-3450, ext. 123.
from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. , on Thursday,
December 21. It is FREE to all Seniors. e
Remember, that high blood pressure has
no symptoms to warn of its presence.
Regular check-ups are necessary for * * HELPFUL HINTS
detection. —
COLD WEATHER ENERGY SAVERS_:
1979 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Clean or replace the filter in forced-
Membership dues for 1979 are being air heating systems every month.
collected now. Dues are X2.00 per * Dust or vacuum radiator surfaces
person, This money is used to off set
the Friendly Fridley Folks expenses frequently.
such as entertainment, refreshments,
yearly membership in the Metropolitan * Keep draperies and shades open in
Senior Federation, Memorial contribu_ sunny windows, close them at night.
tions, Sunshine cards, film and film
processing and other special espenses. * For comfort in cooler indoor temper-
atures use the best insulation_of.
We ask that dues be paid no later than all • warm clothing.
the end of becember. Then .the new * * * * * * * * * * *
membership rosters can be completed
shortly after that. ADD HEAT TO YOUR HOUSE
We currently have 240 members in the * On electric clothes dryers pull the
Friendly Fridley Folks. The group vent back inside, put a stocking over
has grown very rapidly since last year the end to collect the lint plug up
when we had 124 members. New members the outside vent hole, and let the dryer
are always desired and welcomed. We warm up the room while drying your
have a great group, let's snare it with clothes.
others.
MEMBERSHIP
NAME PHONE
ADDRESS CITY & ZIP
MONTH & DAY OF BIRTHDAY
Mahe checks payable to F i.endty F&dZey Fo1'.f:.d and mait to Ri.crzi.e Bekgqui6t, 6431 11►7ivV1,sdt;1 Ave.
MEETING SCHEDULE LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS DINNER
'-The Friendly Fridley Folks deet twice Hear Ye, Hear Ye - The 5th Annual Lions Club
monthly at the Fridley United 11athodist Dinner is just around the corner. Once
"Church, 666 Mississippi Street. The again it will be at Sandees. Fridley resi-
first meeting will be held Tuesday, dents and members of the club are invited
December 5, at 7:00 p.m. First on the to join in the festivities. All participants
agenda will be the election of officers. H U S T register prior to the dinner. Dead-
Following the business meeting, Brad line is : FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th.
Horner, a student intern in Parks & Register at - the meeting or call 571-3450,
Recreation, will give us an idea of what ext. 123.
tie has been doing and learning for 10
weeks while with our department. WHEN: Tuesday, December 12th.
Our second meeting will be Tuesday, WHERE: Sandee'z
December 19, at 12:00 noon, December
birthdays will be celebrated, as well TIME: Sessioji I - 1:00 p.m.
as joining in the Christmas spirit. Susion II - 3: 15 p.m.
To help us get into the Christmas
mood, we will be entertained by the COST: FREE ;
St. Phillips Bell Ringers.
Each session limited to 100 people.
BRIDGE & 500
SPECIAL CHRISTIMAS CELEBRATION
Every Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
you are invited to play bridge or 500. The North Hennepin Senior Chorus will be
It is held in Rm, . #18 at ;parkview School . performing a beautiful selection of their
Bring you friends and let's maize it a favorite musical pieces for us. Following
fun afternoon• the performance, a Christmas Social will be
held with punch and cookies.
CARDS, COFFEE, COilti`ER SA.TION
WHEN: Thu>voday, DecembeA 14th
Thursday afternoon Party Whist session
will continue to meet at 1:00 p.m, in TIME: 1:00 P.M.
Rm. #18 at Parkview School . Coffee and WHERE: PvLkview EtemeaaAy Gymnazium
cake are served for 25�. —--
COST: Datzatiion 4o)t Reine�slvnent�s
{tea CHRISTMAS PARTY CONCERT
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The Northeast Chamber Ensemble will be present-
ing their annual Christmas Concert this year
on Friday, December 8th, from 10:00 - 11:00
'-4 a.m. The concert will be held in the Parkview
School Gymnasium. Various types of Christmas
A music will be performed. The audience will
be encouraged to participate in singing their
J favorite carols.
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Refreshments will he served followini
I the concert by the Friendly Fridley
Folks. Everyone is encourage to stay
following the concert and share in a
bag lunch.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1979
The nominating committee has been hard at work selecting candidates for the election
to be held Tuesday, December 5.
The positions to be filled are:
The President - Nominees are: Clara Ncrdeli , Alex Berberich
The Vice-President - Nominees are: Brother Mark LaMont, Hazel Markeson
Secretary - Nominees are: Marge Carlier
Treasurer - Nominees are: Helen Szczech, Nellie Aitchison
If you wish to make a nomination, please contact any member of the nominating
committee prior to December 5.
PRIORITIES FROM THE PRESIDENT ONCE IN A SMILE
My, hoer the time does fly, especially when Recipe Cyon a Happy Home
we get to be Seniors. We start a new week
and before you know it the week has ended 2 pinches of Tendennezz
and another one starts. 3 cups of Love
5 Teaspoons of Happiness
Our club has had many activities of fun I quark: of Patience
and interest to us all , but once in a b ounces of Faith
while a program sneaks in which is rather 3 tea6pooms of Fongivenes.5
boring, like the one on November 17. I 4 cups of Undenstand.ing
wish to apologize for that one. It seems 1 bal et of LaughteA
the Program Committee got a great build- Mix Love and Happ,inezz, add Faith. Blend
up on the slices which were to be shown and
the wonderful Insurance Plan for Seniors in Undehstanding, Tendetne z and Patience
and entertainment and prizes , etc. It Add Fong.ivenesz. Toss .in Laughte,
turned out to be a trick to get out Genevouty suve the whole 6cun-ity.
names. They really put it over on us SUBMITTED BY: HeCen BuAt6on
and you may rest assured, it will not
happen again. So please keep on coming
to all of our meetings
Our wonth of December looks like a happy SUBMITTED By: Atice Fugue
time for all and I sincerely wish you
all a very happy Holiday season. Ifl the,ke is vighteouaness .in the hecvct
Sincerely, theme KU be beauty in the chatLactstc.
Clara Nordell
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I ' there be beauty in the ch vzactVc, theAe
WE be ha&mony in the hone. 14 diene
is harrmony in the home, theme witt be
oh.den in the nation. t9hen there is
ondet .in the nation, there wift be
�r ' peace in the ruohtd.
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aUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Bowling 1:00 pm l
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Bowling 1:00 p.m, fleeting 7:00 p.m. Bridge - 500 1:00 pm Cards, Coffee, « Bowling 1:00 pm
Fridley United Parkview, Rm. #18 Conversation, 1:00
Methodist Church . Parkview, Rm. #18 CHRISTMAS CONCERT
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Parkview Gym
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Bowling 1:00 p.m. ( LGn'z CEccb Clvt r s umctz Bridge - 500 1:00 pm CGA E6,tmm Ptogk= Bowling 1:00m
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Dinner Parkview, Rm. #18 Niorth Hennepin
Sandees, 1:00 p.m. & Senior Chorus
3:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Parkview
Gymnasium `
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Blood Pressure Tests
Bowling 1:00 p.m. IBirthday Meeting � Bridge - 500, 1:00 pm 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Bowling 1:00 pm ..
12:00 noon Parkview, Rm. #18 Parkview, Rm. 420
1 Fridley United
Methodist Church Cards, Coffee, &
Conversation, 1 p.m.
: Parkview, Rm. #18
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