Senior Center Newsletter - 2013 February

Mary Ann Young Senior Center Newsletter February 2013 Mary Ann Young Senior Center Mission Statement: “To enrich the lives of older adults by providing educational, recreational, nutritional, social, informational, and volunteer opportunities in a relaxed, friendly environment.”

Senior Center Staff: Shelley Johnson, Director Ann Genosky, Coordinator

Newsletter Assemblers: Bert Albers Dorothy Albers Ivan Arndt Martha Caouette Kathy Gakin Bob Kruse Marion Kruse Marcia McKee Frank Schmidt Delores Yenor Jim Grant *If you visit the Center weekly, please save on postage and let us know you will pick up an issue of the newsletter.*

This newsletter is made possible through the continued support of the City of Blaine.

9150 Central Avenue NE – Blaine MN 55434 (763) 786-9375 – (763) 780-4318

Mondays (Closed 2/18) 2/18)

Saturdays continued:

8:30 8:45a 1:00p 1:00p 1:00p 2:30p 3-9 p 7:00p

10:00a Advanced Beginner Line Dance 11:00a Intermediate Line Dance 12:30p Cribbage League-2/9, 2/23 1-5p Line Dance Party-2/16

Treasure Island-2/11 Income Tax appts.

Penny Bingo Nickel Bingo-2/25 Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone Health Insurance Appts.2/4, 2/11 Quilting Group-2/25 Garden Club-2/11

Tuesdays 9:00a Line Dance 9-2 Wii Bowling League 1:00p Blood Pressure Cks-2/5, 2/19 1:00p Progressive “500” Cards 5:30p T.O.P.S. weigh-in, 6:00 pm mtg.

7:00p Woodcarving Group

Wednesdays 9:30a 10:00a 10:00a 10:00a 11:00a 12:45p 1-3p 1:00p 2-4p 6-8p

Adult Ice Skating-Fogerty Arena Computer Q & A Session-2/6 Enhanced Fitness-Feb. 6, 13, 20 State Services-Blind-2/20 B-Day Entertainment-2/27 Bunco Dice Game -2/6 Woodcarving Group Birthday Bingo w/prizes!-2/27 Hand and Foot Card Game Line Dance-varied levels

Thursdays

Sundays 1-4:30p North Country Jamboree performs- 2/17 2:00p MN Woodcarver’s Assoc.

Meeting-2/10

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Looking for Something to Do ?

The Mary Ann Young Senior Center is Beginning Bridge open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to Defensive Driving Class-2/7 4:30 pm and at other specified times.

T-Shirt Scarf Making-2/29 sign up! Stop in and check it out !-----------------Valentine Celebration-2/14 Gettysburg Session-2/21 Movie: “You May Not Kiss the FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM: Bride”-2/21 For Seniors 60+: Would you like to 1:15p Activity Comm. Meeting-2/14 “Stretch Your Food Dollars?”

6-8p Intermediate Line Dance Would you like to have some extra dollars to buy fresh fruits Fridays and vegetables? Are higher prices 9:00a Foot Care appointments-2/8 for gasoline, heating & a/c, etc. leaving 10:00a Plastic Canvas/Crafts–2/1, 2/15 you with fewer dollars to buy quality food?

1:00p Enhanced Fitness Contact your Senior Outreach Worker for 1:00p Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone more information about this program at 763-783-4741, or for those under 60 call Saturdays Karen at 763-783-4892.

9:00a Beginner Line Dance 9:30a 10:00a 10:00a 11:00a 11:00a 1:00p

Senior Dining

Foot Care Appointments are now available for Friday, March 8th for foot care. The cost for an appointment is just $20.

Appointments begin at 9:00a.m. Please call the Senior Center in advance at 763-786-9375 to register.

Bring your own towel.

FOOT CARE POLICY: If you make an appointment for foot care and do not call 24 hours in advance to cancel, you may be charged for the appointment.

Join us at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center M-F for a nutritious, well-balanced, tasty meal at 12:00 noon in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Make your dining reservations three business days in advance to secure your meal. The suggested donation is $3.50 for those 60 years of age and older, and the cost is $6.50 for those under age 60.

1st Build your own Coney Dog-super bowl!

4th Breaded Pork Cutlet OR Beef Riblet 5th Beef Patty OR Liver & Onions

Plan to join us for Woodcarving Group on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm lead by J.D. Hughes: 763-4344202, and/or on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm lead by Wes Spadgenske.

They will be on hand to assist as needed and to answer questions about carving. Start from the beginning, or continue to work on your own project with people sharing a common interest. All levels are welcome! Join us for some relaxed conversation. The MN Woodcarver’s Association is now meeting the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. Next date is Sunday, February 10.

Brunswick Zone XL,

A state of the art facility featuring 38 bowling lanes, Brunswick sponsors Senior Bowling on Mondays and Fridays beginning at 1:00 p.m. for just $1.25 per game. Stop to bowl and enjoy free shoe rental, cookies, coffee and loads of fun.

Meet new people and plan on a good time. Brunswick Zone is located west of Hwy. 65 off 113th Street in Blaine.

Low Vision Help

7th Turkey Meatloaf w/Cranberry Glaze, Baby Paul Mattson from the Minnesota State Red Potatoes, Veggie Blend, Banana Pudding Services for the Blind will be available by 8th Sirloin Beef Tips w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll 12th Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast, Squash, Roasted Red Potatoes

Wood Carving News

Get in the Zone

14th Herb Roasted Chicken Quarter, Au Gratin Potatoes, Corn on the Cob-Valentine’s Day! 15th Battered Pollock OR Chicken Patty 20th Chicken Penne Pasta Bake 21st Sliced Roast Pork OR Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Apple Pie! 22nd Health Baked Fish OR Grilled Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Grapes 25th Swedish Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes 27th Beef Pot Roast w/Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Red Velvet Cake

There are other delicious entrees during the month. Check it out and join us as often as you can! Please specify entrée choice, skim milk, RCD (reduced calorie dessert) each time you order. Thanks!

appointment at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine on the third Wednesday of the month from 9a.m. to 12noon. If you or someone you know has a vision problem, please call Paul at (651) 642-0846 to schedule a visit with him. Paul will be glad to help with any questions or concerns you have regarding loss of vision, and research valuable tools to assist you in daily living skills. Next available appointment date is February 20th.

FAMILY CAREGIVER CONNECTION: Support groups and group respite care are available in the Anoka County area. Call Jill Agyekum, Family Caregiver Connection contact at 763-422-6960 for more information about the assessment process.

T.O.P.S. Country Music at its Best!

Join Gary Clark and musicians for a real taste of country music on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1-4:30p.m.

It’s awesome, it’s free…don’t miss out, join the fun! Next date is February 17th.

T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) currently meets on Tuesday evenings with weigh-in at 5:30pm and a fun, educational meeting at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in losing weight, this may be just the right group for you. For more details, contact Cindy Heckler at 651-310-9261 or Paulette Kotila at 651-259-6241.

HAND & FOOT CARDS: This canasta style card game is played on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

Join the fun in relaxed company. It is easy to learn, and fun to play, so come one, come all!

Evening & Weekend Line Dancing Wednesday night line dance features beginner class at 6pm, advanced beginner class at 7pm. The Thursday evening Intermediate Line Dancing is from 6-8p.m.

On Saturdays, Beginning Line Dance class is at 9:00 a.m., Advanced Beginner Line Dance class is at 10:00 a.m., and the “Keeping it Country” Class at 11:00 a.m. A FREE WILL donation per person is accepted for music and instruction. The next Line Dance Party is on February 16th from 1-5p.m.

Current Events:

Coming Events continued:

*Super Bowl Party: Wear your favorite team colors and plan on trivia with prizes and fun snacks as we prepare for the super bowl on Friday, February 1st at 11:00 a.m.

March Madness Week of Fun:

*Valentine Celebration and Coronation: Enter your choice for king and queen of the senior center, participate in the candy guess contest, and join us for the smooth, relaxing sounds of the Paul & Don Show along with light refreshments on Thursday, February 14th beginning at 11:00a.m. *Gettysburg: Join military historian Dan Hartman for a spectacular photo presentation on the “Gettysburg, the Turning Point in the Civil War” at 11:00 am. on Thursday, February 21st. Please R.S.V.P. your attendance. *February Movie: “You May Not Kiss the Bride”, a romantic comedy of an unassuming pet photographer who is thrown into serious action, adventure and romance when he is forced to marry a Croatian bride & spend his honeymoon at a remote tropical resort where she is kidnapped.

Movie will be shown at 1p.m. on Thursday, February 21st with refreshments at intermission-free!

*Prize/Penny Bingo: Monday, March 18th at 1:00 p.m. *Wii Tournament: 9a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 19th. *”500” Card Tournament: 1:00p.m.on Tuesday, March 19th. *Cribbage Tournament: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st-sign up w/partner.

Outreach Corner Karen Pollesch, Senior Outreach Worker, ACCAP 763-783-4741 Looking for ways to stretch your dollar? Check out these possibilities for people age 60 or better: *Energy Assistance Program which helps with your utility costs. This is an income eligible program you may qualify for if your monthly income for one person is $1,854 (gross) and for two people is $2,424 (gross). The Energy Assistance application process runs from October 2012 to May 2013 so you need to reapply each year. *Food Support-SNAP-(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help pay for groceries. If your gross monthly income is less than $1,536 for one person or less than $2,081 for two persons you may qualify.

If you have questions about these programs as well as any other programs such as transportation, telephone assistance, medical assistance, housing options, etc. give Karen a call at 763-783-4741. She can come to your home or meet you at the Sr. Center in Blaine to discuss programs you might qualify for.

*T-Shirt Scarf Making Class: Learn to make two different kinds of decorative neck scarves from t-shirts. Sign up to participate for this fun class on Thursday, February 28th Computer at 10a.m. Items needed: t-shirts (without Question and seams-rope scarf, with seams-spiral scarf), fabric scissors, beads of various colors/sizes Answer Session to decorate your scarf, needle and thread.

Need help with e- Ask to see samples at Senior Center! Wire FREE ONE-ON-ONE HEALTH INSURANCE mailing photos? to thread beads, and some sample beads COUNSELING ABOUT MEDICARE Interested in will be available for use to attach to your Free health insurance counseling to Medicare buying a scarf. Cost: Free! Limited to 10 people. beneficiaries will be provided by state-certified computer, but not sure * Birthday Party: Join us as we celebrate Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging staff or what kind to get? Confused our monthly Birthday Party with volunteers at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center by all the talk in the news entertainment at 11:00 a.m. on in Blaine, on specified Monday afternoons. about online computer Wednesday, February 27th followed by a Appointments are required. Counselors will scams and what you should delicious beef pot roast luncheon and assist with the basics of Medicare and Medical be doing to protect your 1:00p.m. prize bingo.

Assistance, choosing a supplement and/or a Part privacy? Get answers to D plan, processing claims, assisting with forms, COMING EVENTS: your computer and and more. To schedule a one-hour appointment, technology questions in an *St. Patrick’s Day Party: Plan to wear call 1-800-333-2433 and ask to schedule an open forum Q & A session green and join us for a jolly fun time as we on Wednesday, February provide specialty music by entertainer Ken appointment at the Mary Ann Young Senior 6th at 10a.m. Please Wanovich along with refreshments at 11:00 Center.

R.S.V.P. your attendance. a.m. on Monday, March 18th.

Quilting Group Looking to learn the art of quilting, or already know how to quilt and want to join a group of ambitious people to make quilts for those in need?

The next scheduled quilting date at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center is Monday, January from 3-9p.m. You can also quilt at Blaine United Methodist Church on 115th Avenue (763-757-2170) on Wednesday evenings from 3-9 p.m., bring a dish to pass for the potlucks. Questions? Call Lucy at 612-220-6510. We accept fabric donations anytime throughout the year.

Outings & Tours!

“Mahalia” Old Log Theater:

Call 763-786-9375 for details.

Mahalia, the musical based on the life and career of legendary gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, returns to the Old Log Theater. This moving, humorous musical traces the life and career of the world’s best-loved gospel singer.

The granddaughter of plantation slaves, Mahalia’s expressive full-throated voice took her from her birth in a three-room shanty, to appearances before presidents and royalty.

Register by March 27th.

Depart: Thursday, April 18th-Blaine City Hall Time: 10:15a.m. – 4:45p.m.

Fee: $45 (transportation, ticket, lunch) Choose entrée: ___Chicken Divan, ___Windsor Pork Chop, ___Walleye Pike Almandine, ___Beef Stroganoff or ___Vegetarian Lasagna at time of registration.

Chocolate March “Bye Bye Birdie” at Chanhassen Dinner Theater

At its heart, Bye Bye Birdie is a romantic musical comedy, full of songs and dances that remind musical theater lovers of why they love the classics. (It’s the Broadway hit that made Dick Van Dyke a star). Publicity agent and songwriter Albert Peterson is in a pickle when his client, Elvis-like rock and roll star Conrad Birdie, is drafted into the Army.

Albert’s sweetheart Rose Alvarez comes up with a last-ditch national publicity scheme to save Albert and persuade him to give up the music business: Birdie will sing Albert’s new song live on “The Ed Sullivan Show”, where Thank you! the heartthrob will also grant one last kiss to a *To Benita Gregerson for the monetary donation in memory teenage fan before going overseas.

Date: Wednesday, March 27 of Carmon Gregerson. *Blaine Boot Scooters for Time: Depart Blaine City Hall -10 a.m. Return: spreading good will gifts to 5:15 p.m.

Care Center residents! Kudos! Cost: $64: includes ticket, lunch, *To Darlene Morse and card transportation. club for jewelry donations. *To our bingo sponsors for the monthly prizes purchased. *To Soil and Sunshine Garden Group for the annual donation for use of the facility.

Plastic Canvas/Craft Class Join Opal Peterson and friends on Fridays, February st 1 & 15th at 10:00 a.m. to learn or share the art of plastic canvas or spend time with friendly folks working on a craft project of choice.

LEGAL SERVICE: Anoka County legal service is available to residents of Anoka County age 60 or better. Free legal consult is offered at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center by appointment generally on the first Tuesday of the month beginning at 11:15a.m. Call 763-786-9375 for an appointment. The next date is March 5th.

St. Croix - Danbury – Hole in the Wall Casino Trip Register by April 3 Rolls and coffee available prior to departure.

Depart: Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine on Wed., April 10th TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FEE: $5.00 ($5.00 back at the casino)

Sneak Peak & Spring Flower Show: KSTP T.V. tours behind the scenes in the 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS control rooms and newsroom, a live viewing of a newscast, plus a Questions & Answer session with the news anchors and meteorologist. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory occupies one full acre under glass, managing six indoor gardens and three outdoor gardens. Enjoy a delectable box lunch before meeting an animal ambassador for a close up encounter. Delight in the beauty and smells of the annual spring flower show currently in bloom in the Sunken Garden.

Choose your lunch sandwich: ___Roast Beef, ___Roast Turkey, ___Grilled Vegetable Date: Tuesday, April 9th Time: 10:15a.m.-4p.m.

Fee: $50(lunch, tours, transportation, guide) Departs: Circle Pines Credit Union4 South Pine Drive

A Day of Gaming and Fun at Treasure Island Casino Includes 5 hours of gaming, motor coach transportation, donuts and coffee prior to departure, a $3 food coupon and 10 free pull tabs at the casino.

Date: Monday, February 11th (Register by February 4th) Depart: Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine at 8:30a.m.

Cost: $5

Over 60 or an adult with a disability??

ACCAP Chores & More YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR: MINOR HOME REPAIRS HOUSEKEEPING SEASONAL CHORES CALL ANN OR JUDY at 763-767-6521 **Sign up now to be on the snow removal list!

We are sorry to announce that we are no longer serving the under 60 population due to funding issues.

FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT GRANT THROUGH THE MINNESOTA BOARD ON AGING AND THE METRO AREA AGENCY ON AGING. CHORES & MORE IS A PROGRAM OF THE ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITIES OF ANOKA AND COON RAPIDS. ACCAP Chores & More does not discriminate based upon a persons race, color, national origin, sexual preference, or religious affiliation.

Recycling Program: The Spring Lake Park Lions have provided a bright yellow box outside the east entrance of the Senior Center to collect used eye glasses, eye glass cases, hearing aids and cell phones. If you have any of these items and no longer need or use them, please consider recycling them in the available container. Thank you!

Curling League for Seniors: Call Fogerty Ice Arena for details to get signed up on a team. Brand new curling rink in Blaine just behind the Senior Center.

Check it out! Call 763780-4442 with questions.

ICE SKATING AT FOGERTY! Free ice skating is offered for adults on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Fogerty Arena. Piped in music, coffee, and light refreshments are offered.

Register in advance and join us at the senior Center for a lovely noon lunch following skating.

GET WELL: We extend get well wishes to the following friends on the mend: • Donna Thompson • Elaine Parks • Sharon Gray

--Land near 109th and Lexington now belongs to Allina Medical.

--Senior Center bus-lift is causing problems so The meeting was called to bus will go to P.W. shop tomorrow. order by Mayor Tom Ryan on --Restaurant not yet open at Curling Rink.

Thursday, January 10th at 4p.m.

--Park and Ride at Paul Parkway will hold Present: Dick Swanson, Bob Therres, Jim around 400cars and will go straight to Mpls.

Kappelhoff, Ann Genosky, Shelley Johnson, --Mary T. stated road in need of repair on 97th Joanne Lero, Martha Caouette, Shirley Knoll, between Polk and Hwy. 65.

Jim Grant, Jerry & Lou Schilling, Mary The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Tschida, Patty Sandin.

May 16th at 4:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Minutes from the September 6th meeting were Motion made by Dick Swanson and seconded approved as written by Mary Tschida and

by Martha Caouette. The meeting adjourned seconded by Shirley Knoll. at 4:45 p.m.

The activity report was approved after Respectfully Submitted: additions of program totals that were not Shelley Johnson available at the time they were sent out.

Old Business: Income Tax Assistance: *Welcome new custodian, Jim Grant, who has Income tax appointments are applied to sit on the Advisory Council. now being taken at the Mary *Kitchen A/C unit was installed for a cost of Ann Young Senior Center for $3,117.77 with the Senior Center Donation specified Mondays beginning February 4th.

Account paying half the bill.

Call 763-786-9375 to make a 30 minute *Recent sponsors for activities/events: appointment.

Plan to arrive 15 minutes Meadowwood Shores of New Brighton, Catholic Elder Care, Comfort Keepers, Joann prior to your scheduled appointment time to complete needed paperwork to enable Weseman, Walgreens, CVS, SBM Fire Dept., preparers to stay on schedule. Our site is all White Pines, The Jug Band, McKinley Choir.

E-Filed, and information is cross-checked with New Business: another tax preparer present. You will A. Replacement dishes for the kitchen receive a copy of your filed taxes at the purchased from donation account totaling: completion of your appointment time. Please $303.22. bring your 2011 return, all 2012 tax B. Family member of Gloria Stoddard information as well as purchased and donated bowls, knives and W-2’s from employment, 1099’s for pensions, spoons for dining. social security, interest and dividends, and C. Received $100 from Carmon Gregerson memorial fund for use toward the Gettysburg misc. income, records of contributions and medical expenses. This free service is photo session in February. sponsored by the AARP Tax Aide Foundation, D. Request Funds from donation funds for: the IRS, and the MN Dept. of Revenue for Entertainment-$200, Senior Safety and taxpayers with low and middle income, Wellness Fair-$200, Volunteer Appreciation persons with disabilities with special Gifts-$650-approved. attention to those 60 years of age or older.

E. Jim Kappelhoff, Parks & Recreation

Senior Center Advisory Council Minutes:

Supervisor is retiring February 28th, 2013. His job duties will be divided between existing Blaine Triathlon: parks & recreation staff until 2014. He has Where: LAKESIDE COMMONS PARK served 29 years with the City of Blaine-best wishes on his retirement. Bob Therres will be Triathlon distances include; .3 mile swim, 16.7 mile bike, and finishes with a 3.5 mile overseeing the department in the interim.

F. New applications were due in December for run. the Senior Center Advisory Council. Joanne Questions please call Nate at (763) 785Lero did not recall receiving an application, so Jane Cross, City Clerk will be contacted to 6151. For more information and to register go to blainetriathlon.com see if it can still be submitted. Council approves new applications in January, 2013.

DATE: Saturday, May 18 G. City of Blaine happenings: TIME: 8 a.m.

--Discussions are still taking place re: the FEE: $75/indiv. Team Relay: $100 Walmart intended near Fleetfarm.

--Discussion will take place with Clover Leaf and Blaine Courts residents re: rent increase.

Beginning Bridge: --Patty Sandin complimented the Fire Dept. on the nice float/parade for stocking the food Are you a beginning bridge player? If so, you are welcome to continue honing your skills on shelves.

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Mary Ann Young Senior Center

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Defensive Driving Refresher Course Our Defensive Driving Classes fill quickly, so plan ahead for when you are due. Upcoming dates for refresher classes are: February 7th, March 7th, April 4th. You must have taken the full 8-hour class in order to be eligible to take the 4-hour refresher. The Refresher classes are held from 9:45a.m to 2:30p.m., with a half hour lunch break. You must register and pre-pay for the class, which will be conducted by an instructor from the American Association of Retired Persons. Upon completion of the class, a certificate is issued and will be accepted by Insurance Companies for a discount on premiums for person’s 55 years of age and older. This certificate is good for (3) years and therefore must be repeated. This is a lecture-video class.

The AARP rate is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Make all checks payable to “A.A.R.P.” You must show and record your AARP member number (if applicable) on the form you complete at the refresher class. Lunch is available for the refresher class for a suggested donation of $3.50 per person age 60 and up. If you are not age 60, the lunch cost is (763)780-4 $6.50.

Please pay for lunch on the day of class, but you must register at least three days in advance for the meal. Checks for the meal need to be written out to “V.O.A.”. Coffee and treats are provided for a suggested donation of $1. Please bring your driver’s license and AARP Card (if applicable) to class with you. Because classes fill so quickly each month, be sure to plan at least six to eight weeks in advance of your needed date. To register, call the Senior Center first, then mail in your AARP payment to the Mary Ann Young Senior Center address: 9150 Central Ave. N.E., Blaine, 55434, or stop by the Center in person to complete your transaction. Pre-payment is required to secure your reservation. A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund. ** Senior Center office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Would you like a lunch reservation? ___Yes ___No Date of Class_____________ Date of Birth______________ Name

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