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October 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.
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Pictured above: Jewelry Organizer Geri Hieb (left) and Volunteer Helper Paulette Rustad (right)
Come Get Fancy at the Jewelry Sale Tuesday, October 4, 8:30am-5pm You are invited to attend the 18th annual Mary Ann Young Center Jewelry Sale Fundraiser. Open to the public, all are welcome to browse the huge selection of jewelry donated by a multitude of people. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, sets, and more will all be on display for sale at very reasonable prices. Spread the word! Jewelry donations are accepted throughout the year. Donors and volunteer helpers will be recognized in the November MAYC Connect. Pictured in the photo is Geri Hieb (left), volunteer leader and organizer of the sale for the past several years, and volunteer helper, Paulette Rustad. These women and others faithfully work countless hours to sort, clean, and price donated jewelry in preparations for the annual sale, which is the biggest MAYC fundraiser of the year. Proceeds are used toward entertainment and activity costs at the MAYC. You can show your appreciation of the hard work put in by the volunteers by shopping at the sale on Tuesday, October 4 from 8:30AM-5PM. Hope to see you there!
Musical Variety Show Thursday, October 27, 1-3pm Back by popular demand, this show is for you! There will be a variety of talented individuals performing various genres of music during this two-hour production, complete with a short intermission. Performers are volunteering to share their talent and the only request is to have an appreciative audience. Expect the Jamboree Band, vocal solos with guitar or piano accompaniment, sing-a-long performers, the ukulele group, and more! Dancers welcome as there will be an area cleared for you. Register today to be sure there is a seat for you at the show! If you would like to perform in the show, call MAYC staff by October 17 to register and describe your musical act at 763-786-9375.
Pictured left to right: Pat Anderson, Tom Vesely, Tom Cash, and Tom Repucci
The ukulele group pictured above, performed at the first Musical Variety Show in October 2021 and participants asked if they would consider showing off their skills at a MAYC noon luncheon, which they did. This group was such a big hit that they are planning a repeat performance in December!