Senior Center Newsletter - 2013 May

Mary Ann Young Senior Center Newsletter May 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: Margo Arett Jackie Durkot Mary Fettig Kathy Gakin Jim Grant Edith Ireland Marcia McKee Maxine Nystrom Lori Schintgen Gloria Stoddard Isabelle Freeberg Alice Nasland Anna Frank

*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 5/27) 9:00a 10:45a 1:00p 1:00p 1:00p 2:30p 3-9 p 7:00p

Walking Group-5/13, 5/20 Enhanced Fitness Penny Bingo Nickel Bingo-5/20 Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone Health Insurance Appts.-5/6, 5/20 Quilting Group-5/20 Garden Club-5/13

Tuesdays 9:00a 9-2 11:00a 1:00p 1:00p 5:30p 7:00p

Line Dance Wii Bowling League Wii Bowling Banquet-5/28 Blood Pressure Cks-5/14, 5/21 Progressive “500” Cards T.O.P.S. weigh-in, 6:00 pm mtg.

Woodcarving Group

Fridays continued 1:00p 1:00p

Enhanced Fitness-except 5/3 Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone

Saturdays 9:00a 10:00a 11:00a 1-5p

Beginner Line Dance Advanced Beginner Line Dance Intermediate Line Dance Line Dance Party-5/18

Sundays 1-4:30p North Country Jamboree performs- 5/19 2:00p MN Woodcarver’s Assoc.

Meeting-5/12

Access our Website

Direct Link: http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/go/seniorce nter or Type in: www.BlaineParks.com and then click on the Senior Center page.

Wednesdays Choose from the list of topics by 9:30a Adult Ice Skating-Fogerty Arena clicking on your selection: 10:00a Computer Q & A Session-5/1

Amenities 10:00a State Services-Blind-5/15

Current Menu 11:00a Honor 80 + Party-5/22

Calendar of Events 11:00a B-Day Party entertainment-5/29

Current Newsletter 12:45p Bunco Dice Game -5/1

Programs and Events 1-3p Woodcarving Group

Anoka County Services 1:00p Birthday Bingo w/prizes!-5/29 -------------------------------------------------------2-4p Hand and Foot Card Game 6-8p Line Dance-varied levels

Thursdays 8:30a Safety/Wellness Fair-full-5/2 9-noon Home Movie Transfer Drop Off5/9, 5/23 9:30a Beginning Bridge 10:00a Defensive Driving Class-5/16 10:30a A,B,C’s of Fitness-sign up-5/30 11:00a Ladies Luncheon-5/9 12:30p McKinley Elementary Choir-5/23 1:00p Movie:“Parental Guidance”-5/23 1:15p Activity Comm. Meeting-5/9 4:00p Sr. Center Advisory Mtg.-5/16 6-8p Intermediate Line Dance

Fridays 9:00a Foot Care appointments-5/10 9-11:30a Property Tax/Rent Credit-5/3 10:00a Plastic Canvas/Crafts–5/10, 5/24

Looking for Something to Do ?

The Mary Ann Young Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and at other specified times.

Stop in and check it out !------------------

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 14:30p.m. It’s awesome, it’s free…don’t miss out, join the fun! Next date is May 19th.

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 763783-4741, or for those under 60 call Karen at 763-7834892.

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, May 12th.

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.

Foot Care Appointments are now available for Friday, May 10th 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 Turkey Meatloaf w/Cranberry Glaze, Baby be charged for the appointment.

1st Red Potatoes, Vegetables, Roll, Pudding

2nd Salisbury Steak w/Onion Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Two Tone Beans, Bar th

7 Sirloin Beef Tips w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Roll th

8 Ham Steak w/Honey Mustard Glaze OR Sliced Turkey, Au Gratin Potatoes, Broccoli 9th Roast Quarter Chicken, Corn, Roasted Potatoes, Roll, Yellow Cake-Ladies Day! 10th Turkey Pasta Salad Coleslaw, Fruit , Roll 14th Roast Pork w/Gravy OR Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Squash, Roll, Apple Pie 15th Swiss Steak w/Tomato Gravy 16th Bacon Cheddar Pasta Salad OR Turkey Pasta Salad, Pickled Beets, Diced Pears th

17 Battered Pollock OR BBQ Chicken Patty 20th Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Brown Rice, Blend Vegetables, Fresh Fruit, Streusel Bar 22nd Chicken Cacciatore w/Penne Pasta, Green Beans, Angel Food Cake w/Sauce 23rd Chicken Caesar Salad 24th Spaghetti w/Meatballs, Marinara Sauce 29th Beef Pot Roast-Birthday Party!

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!

Plastic Canvas/Craft Class Join Opal Peterson and friends on Fridays, May 10th & 24th 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.

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 May 15th.

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. 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 651-3109261 or Paulette Kotila at 651-259-6241.

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 May 18th from 1-5p.m.

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 May 7th.

Current Events: *Property Tax and Rent Credit Assistance: No appointments taken, this service is a first come, first served event being held on Friday, May 3rd from 9-11:30a.m. and is sponsored by your local county commissioners. *Ladies Luncheon: Come one, come all as entertainer, Betty Rydell delights us with her talent on Thursday, May 9th as we honor the ladies at 11:00 a.m., along with refreshments! *Celebrate & Honor 80+ Day! We hope to see many friends join us on Wednesday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. for special entertainment by Guitarist & Vocalist, Andy Patnaude, including Elvis songs as well as Country as we honor those turning 80 or better. *McKinley Elementary Choir: Enjoy the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade choir on Thursday, May 23rd. *May Movie: Our May movie “Parental Guidance” will star Billy Crystal and Bette Midler in this cute comedy of “grand-parenting” with 21st century parental rules and all the conflicts that apply. This movie will be shown at 1p.m. on Thursday, May 23rd with refreshments at intermission-free! * Birthday Party: Join us for our monthly Birthday Party with concertina music by Bob Sibinski at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29th followed by a delicious beef pot roast luncheon and 1:00p.m. prize bingo.

*A, B, C’s of Fitness: The Cities of Anoka, Blaine and Coon Rapids are hosting this event along with Comfort Keepers and Epiphany Senior Housing, at the Coon Rapids Senior Center on Thursday, May 30th from 10:30a.m.

– 1:00 p.m. An interactive day of food, fun and games; learning how to stay active in mind, body and spirit. Bag lunch is included.

Register at participating sites beginning May 1st. Cost: $5

COMING EVENTS:

*Blaine Blazin’ Week of Fun: June 24-Prize/Nickel Bingo June 25-Wii Tournament, “500” Tourney June 27-Cribbage Tournament-sign up!

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.

*Wedding Anniversary Celebration: We will honor all married couples on Thursday, ICE SKATING AT FOGERTY! June 6th at 11:00 a.m. with lovely piano entertainment by Nellie Spexet as well as light Free ice skating is offered for adults on refreshments. Come one, come all and enjoy Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the day!

Fogerty Arena. Piped in music, coffee, and light refreshments are *Honor Men’s Day: Enjoy songs from the offered. Register in advance and 40’s, 50’s, & 60’s featuring Country, Pop, and join us at the senior Center for a lovely Jazz with Jim Bernier’s “full band sound”. noon lunch following skating. The new Party starts at 11a.m. on Thursday, June 13th, restaurant-Gabes- is now open at the Curling sign up today! All are invited!

Arena. Check it out.

Billiards: Interested in playing 8 ball in a 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.

Outings & Tours!

Call 763-786-9375 for details.

Treasure Island Casino

Delightful Hudson Hudson, WI

Start the day in vibrant Hudson with a backstage tour of The Phipps Center for the Arts - a premier performance and visual arts DATE: Monday, May 20 center. We will take in the Art Gallery that TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. offers a glimpse of changing exhibits which FEE: $5 ($3 food coupon & 10 pull tabs) may include oils, pastels, textiles, pottery or Depart: Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine sculptures. We may be treated to a short organ demonstration on the mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ. Lunch will be at a local restaurant in town before stepping into the unique and historic 1855 Octagon House. On July 11 – 14 Featuring Tommy Gun’s Garage, a roaring the National Register of Historic Places, a tour of this distinctive eight-sided home, Twenties Speakeasy dinner and musical furnished with items from early St. Croix ACCAP Chores & More show, Navy Pier, the Smith Museum of County settlers, will offer an authentic Stained Glass, a guided tour of the ethnic YOUR ONE STOP glimpse of what life was like during the SHOPPING FOR: neighborhoods of Chicago, Broadway Victorian era. The Carriage House and Garden MINOR HOME Musical Show, and the Fireside Dinner House is also part of this tour. A local guide REPAIRS Theatre. For a complete Itinerary please will board the bus to share Hudson’s HOUSEKEEPING call 763-785-6164.

SEASONAL CHORES architectural treasures and learn of the people who built and inhabited them.

CALL ANN OR JUDY Register by July 9. Pick up will be at the at 763-767-6521 Circle Pines Credit Union - 4 South Pine **Sign up now to be on the Drive. lawn care list!

Valkommen! The American Swedish Institute DATE: Wednesday, July 24 We are sorry to announce is housed in the historic Turnblad mansion, TIME: 10:00 a.m. - approx. 4:30 p.m. that we are no longer the former home of wealthy publisher Swan J. FEE: $58 (includes guide, lunch and serving the under 60 Turnblad and his family.

It is the only castle admissions) population in the Twin Cities, and is on the National due to funding issues.

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY Register of Historic Places. This grand 33 DREAMCOAT-CHANHASSEN THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT room old house showcases beautiful stained GRANT THROUGH THE glass, intricately carved wood, ornate ceilings DINNER THEATER: MINNESOTA BOARD ON and a unique collection of kakelugnar Wednesday, August 28th event, departing AGING AND THE METRO (Swedish porcelain tile stoves). The Swedish for City Hall at 9:45a.m. Limited tickets.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING. Immigrant Trunk presentation offers an Fee: $55 Register by: July 31st CHORES & MORE IS A opportunity to reminisce and handle centuryPROGRAM OF THE ANOKA old objects from the 1860’s. Learn about Quilting Group COUNTY COMMUNITY immigration and the importance of preserving Looking to learn the art of quilting, or ACTION PROGRAM WITH already know how to quilt and want to FUNDING FROM THE CITIES the history and traditions of all cultures. help make quilts for those in need? The Lunch at the Swedish Institute includes a OF next scheduled quilting date at the Mary sampling from the offerings available and ANOKA AND COON RAPIDS. ACCAP Chores & More does prepared by the staff of their own Fika Café. Ann Young Senior Center is Monday, May 20th from 3-9p.m. You can also quilt at not discriminate based Enjoy a unique shopping experience at the Blaine United Methodist Church on 115th upon a persons race, color, Museum Shop. Register by May 20th.

Avenue (763-757-2170) on Wednesday national origin, sexual Pick up will be at the Circle Pines Credit evenings from 3-9 p.m., bring a dish to preference, or religious Union - 4 South Pine Drive pass for the potlucks. Questions? Call affiliation.

DATE: Tuesday, June 4 Lucy at 612-220-6510. We accept fabric TIME: 10:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. donations anytime throughout the year.

FEE: $60 (includes guide, lunch and admissions)

Register by May 13

Entertaining and Ethnic Chicago

Over 60 or an adult with a disability??

Swedish for the Day – Swedish Institute

**Pork Chop Dinner Tickets: On sale Thursday, June 20th at 8:15 a.m.

Mark your calendar!

WALKING GROUP:

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.

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!

IN SYMPATHY:

Recycling Program:

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family NEW THIS YEAR! If you The Spring Lake Park Lions have provided a and friends of: are a seasoned “walker”, bright yellow box outside the east entrance of • Rhona Marie then consider joining this the Senior Center to collect used eye glasses, • Ray Olson fun, active group eye glass cases, hearing aids and cell phones.

• Cecelia Simning If you have any of these items and no longer just getting • Nancy Steger started. Plan to need or use them, please consider recycling They were special people and will be missed them in the available container. Thank you! walk a loop of by many.

1-1.5 miles at various trails around the Blaine area. Beverly Kronstedt is organizing a walking group at each of the local senior centers Monday through Friday.

The “Blaine Trail Blazers” will start off at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center on Mondays at 9 a.m. Plan to meet at the Center on May 13th to carpool to Lockness Park, and meet at the Center on May 20th to carpool to Pioneer Park. Paths are paved for easier/safer walking, but wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothing. You can walk M-F with other folks if you wish, leaving from the Senior Centers on the following days: Tuesdays, meet at Fridley, Wednesdays at Columbia Heights, Thursdays at Spring Lake Park, and Fridays at Coon Rapids, or pick your day(s) and let’s get fit! If you have questions about which trail they taking on a certain day, call Beverly at 763-571-7502.

“Personal” 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 personal home movies to a disc, he is just the guy to handle it. Drop off your home movies at the Senior Center on the second Thursday of the month between 9a.m.noon, and Eric will pick them up, transfer the movies to a disc at the T.V. station using their sophisticated equipment, and return the updated movies to the Center the following month for you to take home.

No purchased movies, just home movies such as family reunions, birthdays, picnics, family weddings, etc. Eric does not have the copyright privileges for anything else.

This is a wonderful service and we thank Eric and North Metro T.V. for their time and generosity.

Thank you! *To the Family of Rhona Marie for the significant donation in her memory. *To Joanne Pausche for the lovely donation in memory of Ken Pausche. *To Diane & Ken Kittelson for the donation in memory of their grandson, Cody.

To Jerry & Lou Schilling for the new fan for the kitchen. *To our bingo sponsors: Epiphany Senior Housing, Mary T., Inc., and Walgreens for the monthly prizes donated. *To Walgreens for the donation of eggs. *To Mary Tschida for the coffee fund donations.

A,B,C’S OF FITNESS: The cities of Anoka, Blaine and Coon Rapids have joined forces with Comfort Keepers and Epiphany Senior Housing to bring to a fun day of activity and education, along with a tasty lunch on Thursday, May 30th from 10am-1pm. Cost is just $5 and includes lunch, but space is limited, so register at one of the three hosting senior centers beginning May 1st! .

. GET WELL: We extend get well wishes to the following friends on the mend: • Luvern Fischer • Doris Olson • Bob Jones • Allen Simonson • Ellen Simonson

Computer Question and Answer Session Need help with e-mailing photos?

Interested in buying a computer, but not sure what kind to get?

Confused by all the talk in the news about online computer scams and what you should be doing to protect your privacy? Get answers to your computer and technology questions in an open forum Q & A session on Wednesday, May 1st at 10a.m. Please R.S.V.P. your attendance.

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Defensive Driving Refresher Course Our Defensive Driving Classes fill quickly, so plan ahead for when you are due. The May 16th class is full. Next class is scheduled for August 8th. 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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