MAYCConnect - December 2022

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December 2022

Mary Ann Young Center 9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434

Contact MAYC Staff 763-786-9375 MAYC@BlaineMN.gov Monday - Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM

Mission Statement To enrich the lives of older adults by providing educational, recreation, nutritional, social, informational, and volunteer opportunities in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Stay Connected Are you on our email and phone list? Call 763-786-9375 to make sure MAYC staff have your most recent contact information.

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Wednesday, December 14, 11am-1pm, $5 The classy sounds of Monroe Wright III will delight the crowd at this festive event. Likely a sellout, register early for this lovely meal of: turkey breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, peas, a dinner roll, and apple pie with whipped topping. The lunch will be served at noon. Cost is just $5 payable the day of the event. Wear red, white, and green attire to celebrate the season, and plan to come early for the holiday entertainment.

If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, consider helping staff trim the three trees at the Mary Ann Young Center on Monday, December 5 at 9:30AM, so that the building is decked out for the holidays! You can also contribute non-perishable food items to help re-stock the food shelves by dropping items off between now and December 6. Fire truck Santa and his elves will be picking up the food shelf items at the MAYC the morning of December 7.

Address Service Requested

Mary Ann Young Center 9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine MN 55434

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Holiday Luncheon & Volunteer Opportunities

Birthday & New Year's Party Wednesday, December 28, 11am-1pm, $5 A new entertainment offering will light up the crowd as CODA, with performers on saxophone and keyboard, take the stage to bring fun and lively music to you at 11AM. Birthday guests will be honored with a special frozen treat to take home. Ring in the New Year while enjoying the traditional beef pot roast dinner on birthday party day in December. Don festive attire if you please and share your New Year’s resolutions as we toast together at noon with non-alcoholic bubbly. It is sure to be a delightful event, so plan to register early before it fills!

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Upcoming Outings and Tours Bell Museum and Planetarium Wednesday, January 26 10:15am-3:30pm, $81 First stop is lunch at Longfellow Grill in Minneapolis. Make meal choice at time of registration: honey lime chicken salad, blue plate burger, grilled chicken sandwich, or oatmeal pancakes with a fruit cup. Next head to Minnesota’s official natural history museum and planetarium now located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Saint Paul. Explore the origins of the universe, the diversity of life on earth, and take a walk through the state of Minnesota, featuring world-famous wildlife dioramas. Lastly, an aweinspiring show at the planetarium will complete the day. Register by January 5, no refunds thereafter.

The Church Basement Ladies at Ames Center-Burnsville Wednesday, February 1 10:45am-4:15pm, $94 The Church Basement Ladies are at it again as they present the hilarious comedy “Plowin’ Thru”. In the 9th Installment of the highly successful series, the year is 1975 and all your favorite characters are back! Whether this is your first visit to the basement, or you’ve seen ‘em all, you won’t want to miss this brand-new show.

Come along as the ladies don their polyester pantsuits and sing, dance, and laugh their way through this hilarious and touching new musical.

Price includes lunch of Salisbury steak, potatoes, vegetables, salad, a cookie, and coffee or lemonade; show ticket, and transportation.

Registration deadline: January 9, no refunds thereafter.

Holiday Luncheon Music with the Silver Ukes Monday, December 19 11am, $5 Register for a scrumptious shepherd's pie luncheon and come in early for the show! The ukulele group (14-16 members strong) is working hard learning and practicing holiday songs and wants to share their music with you during this joyful season. Show your appreciation for their efforts by registering to attend.

Toes are sure to be tapping as guests will likely want to sing along to popular tunes.

Registration required for all events. For questions and to sign up call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister.

Cooking with Glo Friday, January 14 and 2nd Friday of Month thereafter, 1:15pm, $21 Glo’s love of cooking began over a 20-year span of travel. She lived overseas from the Pacific to the Middle East and areas in between, before settling down and growing roots in Minnesota. Glo will demonstrate the preparation of various types of cooking: Asian, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine. You will be able to enjoy eating what has been prepared. This stand-up cooking class will take place in the kitchen.

A face mask is required during class. The first class on January 14 will feature an Asian favorite: egg rolls with dipping sauce. Participants will choose recipes from Glo’s list for her to prepare/demonstrate in future classes.

Register at least one week in advance. Class size: 5-8.

Movie of the Month Elvis, Thursday, December 15, 1pm

Volunteer Opportunity MAYC Bus Driver Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Have a good driving record and are familiar with using a GPS? Then look no further! The Mary Ann Young Center needs to increase the pool of drivers to fill in days when someone has another function.

Drivers transport people to and from the MAYC for meals and programming weekdays. Choose to be on the call list or a regular driver on a specific day.

Basic hours are 9:45AM-4PM with a free lunch at noon. The bus holds 1 wheelchair and 12 seated passengers.

Call staff at 763-786-9375 to learn more.

An American icon, enjoy this movie with all the right moves and outstanding vocals as you learn about Elvis from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi to his rise to stardom in Memphis, Tennessee and his conquering of Las Vegas, Nevada. Changing the world as the first rock n’ roll star, you won’t want to miss this show. Popcorn will be served during a short intermission due to the length of this film. Register to attend.

Holiday Choir Music Specified Dates in December, 11-11:30am The holiday season is fast approaching and this year a special treat is in store for diners. Register for lunch and plan to arrive early to enjoy the youthful voices of three different Anoka/Hennepin Community Education 4th and 5th grade choirs of between 30-40 singers! Upcoming dates are Friday, December 9: McKinley Elementary Bulldog Choir, Thursday, December 15: Rum River Elementary Wolf Choir, and Friday, December 16: Crooked Lake Elementary Eagle Choir. Register four business days in advance for lunch.

December 2022

Swanson Dog Park Sculpture Carved by Eddie Turner Eddie Turner began woodcarving with knives in 2018.

After a storm on his Wisconsin property resulted in many available sections of wood, Eddie completed nine chainsaw carvings. Armed with these new skills, Eddie then saw the stump at the Swanson Dog Park and decided it would be a great place for a chainsaw carving of a dog. After entering discussions with city staff and weighing liability issues, Eddie decided completing a chainsaw carving on his own property was the best course of action. He chose a golden retriever for the carving. As he was working on the project, Eddie discovered the cavity of the stump was rotten, so he set to work filling the cavity with auto body filler. The six-foot stump needed its bark removed, and to be sanded, tapered, and sealed. A wedge base was then built to level the sculpture, and the stump painted to match the wood finish of the dog. Lastly, the carving was secured to the stump.

What a great result! On behalf of all the people who get to enjoy the new golden retriever sculpture on display at the Swanson Dog Park, we thank you and appreciate the beautiful addition!

Senior Advisory Board Terms Expire in January 2023 The Senior Advisory Board has been established by the Blaine City Council to recommend programs and services for the senior residents of Blaine. It is the intent of the advisory board to make every effort to provide equal program opportunities for all Blaine area senior residents. The Senior Advisory Board also recommends guidelines for use of the Mary Ann Young Center. The Blaine City Council appoints a councilmember to sit on the advisory board. Advisory board members serve a term of two years and may elect to run for additional terms pending city council approval. There is not an established limit to the number of members that can sit on the advisory board. Members are given notice prior to the expiration of their term, and a period to resume membership should they so desire. Interested applicants should apply by December 31 online at BlaineMN.gov/BoardsandCommissions.

Featured Resources Foot Care 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month by Appointment, 8am-4pm, $35 Holistic Foot and Nail Care Nurse, Laura Newton, offers half hour foot care appointments on specified Thursdays each month. Included in the visit is a foot and leg cleansing spritz, examination, toenail trim, and lower leg and foot lotion and massage. Appointments fill quickly, so plan when registering. Please note the fee will increase to $40 beginning in January 2023. Bring a towel to your appointment.

Defensive Driving Refresher Classes Specified Thursdays, 8:45am-1pm, $25 Four-hour refresher classes will be held on specified Thursdays. Classes fill quickly, so plan ahead and register early. These classes are led by an instructor from MN Highway Safety and Research Center. Participants receive a discount of 10 percent on car insurance for three years from the date of taking this class, in addition to learning new tips for driving safely. Winter/spring class dates: January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13.

Income Tax Assistance 2023

Thanks to a volunteer coordinator from AARP leading the charge, in-person income tax assistance will be offered at the Mary Ann Young Center beginning in February. Tax preparers and quality assurance personnel are being recruited and trained. Staff at the MAYC will begin taking appointments on January 18, 2023. Do not call for an appointment until January 18 or after. Once an appointment has been secured, you must stop by the MAYC to pick up a packet. Carefully look through the packet and collect all the information needed to file your taxes. You will need to bring your completed packet of information to your scheduled appointment. Additional details will be published in the January MAYC Connect newsletter.

Medicare Health Insurance Counseling 1st and 4th Tuesdays in December or 1st and 4th Wednesdays beginning in 2023 In-person appointments are now available at the MAYC by online registration to help you navigate the Medicare process. Get your questions answered by a professionally trained representative of Trellis, a partner of the MN Board of Aging. Appointments are informational and neutral. You will be given facts about insurance options available, so that you can make informed decisions. Time slots are 45 minutes in length. To register for an appointment at the MAYC, visit Trellisconnects.org/Get-Help/Medicare/. Once on the site follow these steps: Scroll down to “make an in-person appointment” and click on “schedule an appointment”. Choose a date on the calendar, 1st or 4th Tuesday in December or 1st or 4th Wednesday beginning in January 2023. Next click on the drop-down menu and scroll to the site: Mary Ann Young Center. Select from an available time. Complete the form. Submit.

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Building a Strong Immune System Nutrition Class: Friday, January 6, 10am, $6 Your overall health, productivity, and happiness are closely tied to the strength of your immune system.

Register to attend this session led

by Health and Wellness Consultant, Heather Carpentier as she helps you uncover foods and natural solutions to get your immune system in tiptop condition. Advanced registration required. Minimum class size: 5.

January class will determine title of next session, which will be held on Friday, March 10 at 10AM.

Winter Reminders • If you regularly are mailed a newsletter and will be gone from Minnesota for a month or more, please call the MAYC to stop delivery. The newsletters are “bulk mailed” thus will not be forwarded and a fee is charged for each returned piece of mail. Thank you!

• If you are scheduled to ride the MAYC bus, be prepared to wait longer when roads are not cleared or slippery.

Thank You • To Cindi Shubert who donated a multitude of jewelry for the 2022 sale.

• To Ralph and Judy Tschida, Cynthia Larson, Judy Hunt, Brenda Eisenbeisz, and Carole Wyman for prize and raffle donations.

• To the family and friends of Cliff Jacobson for the memorial donations to be put toward special entertainment and special programs at the Mary Ann Young Center.

• To the family of Peggy Elias for miscellaneous donations in her memory.

Thinking of You On the Mend We wish you the best in your recovery.

• Jean LaBeau • Eugene Erickson • Bill Gibson • Louie Kropelnicki Sympathy Our sympathy goes out to the following family who recently experienced the loss of a loved one.

• To the family of Virginia “Ginny” Korts age 79, former MAYC volunteer. Preceded in death by husband, Al.

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December Activities Calendar Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 8am-4pm Movie Drop 8am-4pm Foot Care 9:30am Bridge Cards 10am Bean Bags 10am Macrame 10am V. Fitness 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1:30pm Creative Corner

Activities Schedule Dining Menu provided by VOA MAYC Programming Advanced registration is required, Call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister.

Virtual/Provider Programming Contact provider to register for programming.

Programs not held at MAYC.

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Beef Cabbage Rolls, Stewed Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Dinner Roll, Rosy Applesauce

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8am-4pm Movie Drop 9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am-1:15pm Medicare Counseling 10am V. Fitness 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group

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Swedish Meatballs in Gravy, Buttered Noodles, Green Peas, Rye Bread, Fresh Fruit, Chef’s Choice Cookie

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10am V. Fitness 10am Basket Making 10:30am Sing-a-long 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Nickel Bingo 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 6:30pm Garden Club

9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am V. Fitness 10:35am Andy & Bing Outing 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group

Chicken Strips/ Honey, Mustard Packet, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Bun, Banana, Orange Fluff

Meatballs & Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Multi Grain Bread, Fresh Banana

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10am V. Fitness 11am Silver Ukes Perform 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Nickel Bingo 1pm Pegs & Jokers 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1:15pm Fitness On-Site

Shepherd’s Pie/ Cheese Topping, Mixed Veggies, Dinner Roll, Warm Cinnamon Peach Slices

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Chicken Corn Chowder, Warm Peach Slices, Saltine Crackers, Brownie ALT: Chicken Patty

North Metro Woodcarver's Association Meetings, second Sundays at 2pm

8am-4pm Movie Drop 9:30am Trim Trees 10am V. Fitness 1pm Holiday/Nickel Bingo 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Pegs & Jokers 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1:15pm Fitness On-Site

Friday

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9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am V. Fitness 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group

Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Tartar Sauce Packet, Rice Pilaf, Peas & Carrots, Fruit, Blonde Brownie

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8am-4pm Movie Drop 9am Skating Fogerty Arena 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving 2:30pm Santa Food Drive Pickup

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Chicken Stir Fry, Jeweled Rice, Soy Sauce Packet, Mini Vegetable Egg Roll, Mandarin Oranges, Chef’s Choice Cookie

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9am Senior Companion 9am Skating Fogerty Arena 10am Caregiver Group 10am Tech Lab 11am Holiday Luncheon w/Monroe Wright III 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving

Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Stuffing, Peas, Roll, Apple Pie w Whipped Topping

10am State Service for the Blind 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving

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Chicken & Dumplings, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Fresh Fruit, Dutch Apple Pie

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9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am-1:15pm Medicare Counseling 10am V. Fitness 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group

10am Caregiver Group 11am Birthday & New Year's w/CODA 1pm Prize Bingo 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving

Roast Pork/Gravy Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Bun, Cherry Pie ALT: Salisbury Steak

Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Peas & Onions, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cupcake/ Chocolate Frosting

8:45am Defensive Driving 9:30am Bridge Cards 10am Bean Bags 10am V. Fitness 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1:30pm Creative Corner

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Breaded Chicken in Alfredo Sauce, Fettuccini Noodles, Italian Blend Veggies, Fresh Grapes, Lemon Bar

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8am-4pm Foot Care 9:30am Bridge Cards 10am Bean Bags 10am Macrame 10am V. Fitness 11am Elementary Choir Concert 1pm Movie: Elvis 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1:30pm Creative Corner

Beef Chow Mein, Brown Rice, Oriental Blend Veggies, Chow Mein Noodles, Mandarin Oranges, Chef’s Choice Cookie

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9:30am Bridge Cards 10am Bean Bags 10am V. Fitness 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1:30pm Creative Corner

Baked Lasagna, French Style Green Beans, Garden Salad/Italian Dressing, Garlic Breadstick, Fresh Fruit

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9:30am Bridge Cards 10am V. Fitness 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1:30pm Creative Corner

Beef Stew, Warm Buttermilk Biscuit, Creamy Coleslaw, Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices

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8am-4pm Movie Drop 9-11am Billiards 10am Beg Ukulele 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble 1-4pm Computer Use

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Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, Sliced Carrots, Tropical Fruit Cup, Chef’s Choice Cookie

9-11am Billiards 10am Beg Ukulele 11am Elementary Choir Concert 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble 1-4pm Computer Use

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Pork Bratwurst on Bun Sauerkraut, Warm German Potato Salad (NO PORK), Fresh Apple, Chocolate Cake/ Chocolate Frosting ALT: Beef Hot Dog

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9-11am Billiards 10am Beg Ukulele 11am Elementary Choir Concert 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble 1-4pm Computer Use

Turkey Burger on Bun w/ Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato, Hashbrown Casserole, Glazed Carrots, Melon

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9-11am Billiards 10am Beg Ukulele 11am Novel Nook 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble

Beef & Bean Chili, Warm Cornbread, Rosy Applesauce, Rice Pudding

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9-11am Billiards 10am Beg Ukulele 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble 1-4pm Computer Use

Potato Crusted Fish, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Multigrain Bread, Carrot Cupcake ALT: Chicken Breast