Senior Center Newsletter - 2013 March

Mary Ann Young Senior Center Newsletter March 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 Luvern Fischer Al Korts Ginny Korts Jim Grant Rhona Marie Gloria Stoddard Fran Tadych Ken Kittelson Maxine Nystrom

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

Mondays 8:45a 11:00a 1:00p 1:00p 1:00p 2:30p 3-9 p 7:00p

Income Tax appts.-Mondays St. Patrick’s Day Party-3/18 Penny Bingo Nickel Bingo-3/25 Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone Health Insurance Appts.3/4, 3/18 Quilting Group-3/25 Garden Club-3/11

Tuesdays 9:00a Line Dance 9-2 Wii Bowling League-3/5, 3/26 9-noon Wii Mini tourney-sign up!-3/19 11:00a Wii Winter Banquet-3/12 1:00p Blood Pressure Cks-3/5, 3/19 1:00p Progressive “500” Cards 1:00p “500” Card Tourney-3/19 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-3/6 Enhanced Fitness-Mar. 6, 13, 20 State Services-Blind-3/20 B-Day Entertainment-3/27 Bunco Dice Game -3/6 Woodcarving Group Birthday Bingo w/prizes!-3/27 Hand and Foot Card Game Line Dance-varied levels

Thursdays 9-noon Home Movie Transfer Service3/14, 3/28 9:30a Beginning Bridge 10:00a Defensive Driving Class-3/7 11:00a Estate Planning Basics-3/14 1:00p Cribbage Tourney-sign up!-3/21 1:00p Movie: “Life of Pi”-3/28 1:15p Activity Comm. Meeting-3/14 6-8p Intermediate Line Dance

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

9:00a 10:00a 10:00a 1:00p 1:00p

Foot Care appointments-3/8 Plastic Canvas/Crafts–3/1, 3/15 T-Shirt Scarf Making-3/8 sign up!

Enhanced Fitness Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone

Saturdays 9:00a Beginner Line Dance 10:00a Advanced Beginner Line Dance 11:00a Intermediate Line Dance 12:30p Cribbage League-3/9, 3/23 1-5p Line Dance Party-3/16

Sundays 1-4:30p North Country Jamboree performs- 3/17 2:00p MN Woodcarver’s Assoc.

Meeting-3/10

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FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM: For Seniors 60+: Would you like to “Stretch Your Food Dollars?”

Would you like to have some extra dollars to buy fresh fruits and vegetables? Are higher prices for gasoline, heating & a/c, etc. leaving you with fewer dollars to buy quality food?

Contact your Senior Outreach Worker for more information about this program at 763-783-4741, or for those under 60 call Karen at 763-783-4892.

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.

Senior Dining 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.

4th Salisbury Steak w/Onion Gravy 6th Ham Steak w/Honey Mustard Glaze, Au Gratin Potatoes 7th Build Your Own Coney Dog, Baked Beans 8

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Vegetable Lasagna

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12 Sliced Roast Pork OR Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Creamed Corn, Apple Pie! 13th Chicken & Dumplings, Biscuit

Wood Carving News 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, March 10.

15th Battered Pollock OR Mac & Cheese 18th Irish Beef & Potato Stew-St. Pat’s!

19th Chicken Breast w/Apricot Tomato Chutney, Sliced Carrots, Red Potatoes 20th Swiss Steak w/Tomato Sauce 21st Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Cookie 22nd Healthy Baked Fish OR Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Grapes, Gelatin 25th Swedish Meatballs, Scalloped Potatoes th

27 Beef Pot Roast w/Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Spice Cake-Birthday! th

28 Chicken Chow Mein, Rice, Pineapples

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!

Get in the Zone 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 Paul Mattson from the Minnesota State Services for the Blind will be available by 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 March 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 March 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 March 16th from 1-5p.m.

Current Events: *T-Shirt Scarf Making Class: Learn to make two different kinds of decorative neck scarves from t-shirts on Friday, March 8th at 10a.m. Items needed: 1 seamless t-shirt for rope scarf, any 2 complimentary colored t-shirts-spiral scarf), fabric scissors, beads of various colors/sizes to decorate your scarf. Ask to see samples at Senior Center!

Wire to thread beads, and some sample beads will be available for use. Cost: Free!

Limited to first 10 people to register. *St. Patrick’s Day Party: Plan to wear green and join us for a jolly fun time as we provide specialty music by entertainer Ken Wanovich along with refreshments, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 18th.

March Madness Week of Fun: *Prize/Penny Bingo: Monday, March 18th at 1:00 p.m. *Wii Tournament: 9a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 19th. Sign up to participate. *”500” Card Tournament: 1:00p.m.on Tuesday, March 19th. *Cribbage Tournament: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st-sign up w/partner by March 14th. * Birthday Party: Join us as we celebrate our monthly Birthday Party with entertainment at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27th followed by a delicious beef pot roast luncheon and 1:00p.m. prize bingo.

*March Movie: Our March movie “Life of Computer Pi” features a coming of age story surrounding the son of a Question and zookeeper who survives a Answer Session shipwreck by stowing away on a Need help with e- lifeboat with several dangerous mailing photos? animals! Movie will be shown at 1p.m. on Thursday, March 28th with refreshments at Interested in intermission-free! buying a computer, but not sure what kind to get? Confused COMING EVENTS: by all the talk in the news *Anoka County Cribbage Tournament: about online computer Friday, April 19th at 1:00 p.m. at Ham Lake, scams and what you should forms are available at your local Anoka be doing to protect your County Senior Centers. Sign up with your privacy? Get answers to partner. Lunch, snacks and payback prizes are your computer and included in registration fees. Cost: $12 per technology questions in an twosome. Lunch is at noon. Must be open forum Q & A session registered with an Anoka County Senior on Wednesday, March 6th Center to play in this tournament. at 10a.m. Please R.S.V.P. your attendance.

Coming Events continued: *Senior Dining Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Join us on the April Birthday Party day, Wednesday the 24th at 11:00a.m., as we enjoy entertainment by “The Keynotes” and honor our V.O.A. dining helpers.

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.

FREE ONE-ON-ONE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ABOUT MEDICARE Free health insurance counseling to Medicare beneficiaries will be provided by state-certified Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging staff or volunteers at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine, on specified Monday afternoons.

Appointments are required. Counselors will assist with the basics of Medicare and Medical Assistance, choosing a supplement and/or a Part D plan, processing claims, assisting with forms, and more. To schedule a one-hour appointment, call 1-800-333-2433 and ask to schedule an appointment at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center.

GET WELL: We extend get well wishes to the following friends on the mend: • Stan Aukland • Norm McCarthy

Thank you! *To Square Dance Federation of MN CE Region for donation for use of the facility. *To Culver’s Restaurant for sponsoring Custard Sundaes at the January Birthday Party. *To our bingo sponsors for the monthly prizes purchased. *To T.O.P.S. Group 1719 for the annual donation for use of the facility. *To Marvel Sarico and Roy & Joanne Cummings for donations toward “500” treats

Plastic Canvas/Craft Class Join Opal Peterson and friends on Fridays, March 1st & 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.

Outings & Tours!

Call 763-786-9375 for details.

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)

“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 the heartthrob will also grant one last kiss to a teenage fan before going overseas.

Date: Wednesday, March 27 Depart: Blaine City Hall -10 a.m.Return: 5:15 p.m.

Cost: $64: includes ticket, lunch, bus

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

Minnesota Twins vs.

Chicago White Sox Join us as we root for our Minnesota Twins.

We have great covered seats along 3rd base line, very few steps to the Skyline Deck. Two stops- Blaine City Hall and Coon Rapids Senior Center and then onto the Stadium.

Register by April 15.

DATE: Wednesday, May 15 TIME: 10:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Blaine) FEE: $50 (includes ticket & motor coach)

“Mahalia” Old Log Theater: 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.

Entertaining and Ethnic Chicago (10 tickets) July 11 – 14 Featuring Tommy Gun’s Garage, a roaring Twenties Speakeasy dinner and musical show, Navy Pier, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass, a guided tour of the ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago, Broadway Musical Show, and the Fireside Dinner Theatre. For a complete Itinerary please call 763-785-6164.

“Seniors in Mind” – MN History Center The Hillgrove Ensemble, featuring Diane and Erik Pearson, perform the songs of Civil War soldiers and the loved ones they left at home. Register by April 30 Date: Tuesday, May 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Fee: $20 (Depart: Blaine City Hall)

“This Side of Paradise”MN History Theater This new jazz musical, which premiered OffBroadway, tells the tale of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his muse Zelda, capturing both the joy of their romance and their struggles for artistic identity and fame.

Lunch on your own after the show at the Macy’s River Room.

Date: Thursday, May 2 (Register by April 4) Time: 8:45a.m.-3:15p.m.

Fee: $30 (Depart Blaine City Hall)

Over 60 or an adult with a disability??

Anoka County Senior Expo.

Income Tax Assistance:

Income tax appointments are now being taken at This free event is open to senior citizens and the Mary Ann Young Senior Center for specified th ACCAP Chores & More their families on Saturday, April 20 from Mondays beginning February 4th. Call 763-7869a.m. to noon at Lord of Life Church, 14501 YOUR ONE STOP 9375 to make a 30 minute Nowthen Blvd., Ramsey, MN. Expect SHOPPING FOR: appointment. Plan to arrive information booths, free pancake breakfast, MINOR HOME 15 minutes prior to your blood pressure checks, mini massages, scheduled appointment time REPAIRS entertainment and more. Call Mary with to complete needed HOUSEKEEPING questions: 763-323-6042. paperwork to enable preparers to stay on SEASONAL CHORES schedule. Our site is all E-Filed, and information CALL ANN OR JUDY is cross-checked with another tax preparer Recycling Program: at 763-767-6521 present. You will receive a copy of your filed **Sign up now to be on the The Spring Lake Park Lions have provided taxes at the completion of your appointment snow removal list! time. Please bring your 2011 return, all 2012 tax a bright yellow box outside the east We are sorry to announce that information as well as W-2’s from employment, entrance of the Senior Center to collect we are no longer serving the 1099’s for pensions, social security, interest and used eye glasses, eye glass cases, hearing dividends, and misc. income, records of under 60 population aids and cell phones. If you have any of contributions and medical expenses. This free due to funding issues.

FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE these items and no longer need or use service is sponsored by the AARP Tax Aide OLDER AMERICAN ACT GRANT them, please consider recycling them in the Foundation, the IRS, and the MN Dept. of THROUGH THE MINNESOTA Revenue for taxpayers with low and middle available container. Thank you!

BOARD ON AGING AND THE income, persons with disabilities with special METRO AREA AGENCY ON attention to those 60 years of age or older.

AGING. CHORES & MORE IS A Property Tax/Rent Credit Assistance will be Billiards: PROGRAM OF THE ANOKA available on a first come, first served basis on COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION Interested in playing 8 ball in a Friday, May 3rd from 9:30a.m.-11a.m.

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.

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, March 25th 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.

relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Up to 8 people can take turns playing at the Senior Center in Blaine on Tuesdays at 1p.m. Call ahead to let us know if you plan to stop in to play.

Home Movie Transfer Service: Eric from North Metro TV is making a service available for seniors at our Center. If you are interested in transferring your VHS movies to a disc, he is just the guy to handle it. Drop off your movies at the Senior Center on the second or fourth Thursday of the month between 9a.m.-noon, and Eric will pick them up, transfer the movies at the T.V. station with their sophisticated equipment, and return the updated movies to the Center two weeks later for you to take th home. This service starts March 14 . Call the Center with questions.

ICE SKATING AT FOGERTY!

Senior Safety and Wellness Fair: Plan on great speakers on a variety of safety and wellness topics, blood pressure checks, vendor fair, lunch, snacks, door prizes, and more.

Registration is limited, so be sure to sign up now, by picking up a flyer at the Senior Center. Cost is just $10 and program runs from 8:30a.m. – 3p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd! Sponsored by the Fire, Police, Parks & Recreation Depts. of the cities of Spring Lake Park, Blaine, and Mounds View.

Event to be held at Fire Station #3-Blaine.

Curling League for Seniors: Call Fogerty Ice Arena for details to get signed up on a team. See the brand new curling rink in Blaine just behind the Senior Center. Check it out! Call 763780-3328 with questions.

Free ice skating is offered for adults IN SYMPATHY: on Wednesday mornings from 9:30We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family 11:00 a.m. at Fogerty Arena. and friends of: Piped in music, coffee, and light • Natalie Almedina, former Senior refreshments are offered. Register in advance Center Queen and bingo caller and join us at the senior Center for a lovely noon lunch following skating.

• Orville Crosby, former senior diner.

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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: March 7thand 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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