Senior programs

Join the senior program and reap the benefits for your mind, body, spirit and community. The program is open to anyone 50 years or older and offers a variety of programs. Call 952.928.6444 or visit www.slpcommunityed.com for information or to register.

Senior program updates Twice a month we will be calling our senior program members with updates on everything concerning the program. If you are not a member but would like to be included in the updates, call Toni Nelson at 952.928.6443.

Metro Dining Club cards Good news, the Metro Dining Club cards are here! The senior program is selling the cards once again, but with a different procedure than before as the coronavirus pandemic has forced the temporary closure of the Lenox Community Center. Call Toni Nelson at 952.928.6443 and leave a message with your phone number and order, and she will return your call with more information. Two different sets of cards are available, one for the Minneapolis/west metro area and the other for Anoka/northwest. Each set is $25 with 138 area restaurants to choose from and are good now through May 2021. Proceeds go to the senior program.

Lenox Caring Cards Club As we do our part to “Stay Safe Minnesota," the Lenox Community Center staff has created an opportunity to meet a need in our community. Many adult seniors living in skilled care facilities are experiencing loneliness in this time of isolation. The Lenox Caring Cards Club is a way to connect them with someone who is willing to write them a cheerful note to help lift their spirits. If you would like to participate or have questions, contact Toni Nelson at nelson.toni@slpschools.org or 952.928.6443. Minneapolis Pops Orchestra We are very excited to announce our first-ever digital concert season! We will be publishing new videos featuring the wonderful musicians of the orchestra. The videos are freely accessible to the public at mplspops.org/minneapolis-popsorchestra-digital-season.

Craft kits Each kit has everything you need to complete your project from start to finish! We will have five kits available: a fabric wreath, fairy jar, colorful glass sun catcher, useful tote to decorate and a bird house complete with bird! Make them for yourself or as a gift. Order by Tuesday and pick up your kit on Thursday at the Lenox Community Center. To order, call Toni Nelson at 952.928.6443. Activity# Order by Tuesday and pick up on Thursday L205F20 FEE $15 per person (member) / $18 (non-member)

Life Lessons from Coach Roy Griak Lenox Little Theater, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. Coach Roy Griak led the St. Louis Park Orioles in cross country and track and field from 1952–1963 and then coached the University of Minnesota Gophers from 1963–1996. He remained on Gophers athletic staff as an administrative consultant from 1996 until the time of his death in 2015. The talk will be given by Don Timm who ran on Coach Griak’s Gopher cross country and track teams from 1967–1971 and is the author of the recently published book, “Ten Yards Beyond the Finish Line – Coach Roy Griak.” DAYs DATEs+TIME Activity# M Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – noon L401F20 F Oct. 21, 6 – 8 p.m. L402F20 FEE Free Doug Ohman travel shows Doug Ohman is an avid speaker, storyteller and photographer with deep roots in Minnesota. Along with being an award-winning photographer, Doug’s been a part of the creation of eight books featuring his photography. His work has been widely published in books, calendars and numerous state and national magazines. Because we are unable to meet in person, Doug has created travel logs for you to enjoy.

Minnesota from the Road A magnificent road trip that takes you through Duluth and beyond.

Minnesota From the Road Part 1

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC4aeh74pZo

Journey Down the Mighty Mississippi Doug hops in a kayak and takes you down the Mighty Mississippi from its headwaters all the way through the Twin Cities in this three-part series. Sit back and enjoy!

Journey Down the Mississippi Part 1

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca9oHi3CrJE&t=2s

Journey Down the Mississippi Part 2

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciaWTJfzvPI&t=4s

Journey Down the Mississippi Part 3

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-pr0U97hY&t=1s

“My English Bulldog” Lenox Little Theater, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. “My English Bulldog” examines one of the most important relationships of the 20th century which existed between United States President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Their decisions helped win World War II for the free world. Was it a friendship that saved the world or a continuous association and personality clash? Learn the answer directly from our 32nd president. Instructor: Gary Stamm DAY DATE+TIME Activity# M Oct. 12, 1 – 3 p.m. L204F20 FEE $13 senior program (member) / $15 (non-member)