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November 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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Thanksgiving Feast For All Wednesday, November 16, 11am-1pm, cost $5 This event kicks off at 11AM with entertainment by Kent Appeldoorn who brings fun and creativity with his costume surprises to his one-man show! Staff ask that conversation be kept to a minimum so that all can enjoy the music. A scrumptious lunch will follow at noon with a traditional Thanksgiving meal of: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, a dinner roll, and pumpkin pie with topping. Yum! Register by November 10 to partake in this enjoyable event and bring your thoughts on what you are thankful for as we join in gratitude on this occasion.
PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID TWIN CITIES, MN Permit No. 32324
Registration required for all events. For questions and to sign up call 763-786-9375.
Lutefisk Dinner Thursday, November 17, 5:30pm, cost $14.50 It’s the holiday season and means all the traditional holiday foods! Turkey, ham, and...Lutefisk. Lutefisk is a Scandinavian food tradition that was imported to the United States. Historically, Minnesota has a large population of immigrants from the Scandinavian subregion of the world, and Lutefisk is still quite popular in the Twin Cities and the surrounding areas to this day.
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Literally meaning "lye fish" in Norwegian. Lutefisk is a dried stockfish, normally cod, that has been brined in lye, (an industrial chemical used to unclog drains) then soaked in water to remove the resulting caustic solution, and then steamed until it flakes. No one is quite sure where and when lutefisk originated. One legend is villagers found some of their dried fish buried in wet tree ashes after a Viking attack. The ashes became soaked in a lye slush. They rinsed the fish in water to remove the lye and made it edible and then boiled it. One of the most entertaining origin stories claimed St. Patrick attempted to poison Vikings who invaded Ireland with fish soaked in lye. The Vikings, according to the myth, enjoyed the taste of the fish so much that they adopted it as part of their diet. While the story sounds appealing, it most likely never occurred, as the Viking invasion of Ireland happened centuries after St. Patrick's death, but you should never let facts get in the way of a good story, especially when it's a fish story. Tickets are on sale now for this delicious meal of baked Lutefisk with melted butter and cream sauce, Swedish meatballs, boiled potatoes, lefse, herring, rye bread, dessert, and more. A favorite meal of many, don’t delay. Must pay and register in person for dinner ticket.
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Upcoming Outings and Tours Bentleyville and Brewery Tuesday, November 29 12:30pm - 9:15pm $67 w/Beer Tasting Tour $52 w/o Beer Tasting Tour Billed as America's largest free walkthrough lighting display, Bentleyville invites guests to stroll under the glow of over 5 million lights in a 20acre park. Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn and roasted marshmallows! Before Bentleyville enjoy a stop at Canal Park Brewing. Food and drinks will be available on your own. You can add a tour and tasting for $15. We'll arrive in Duluth around 3:15PM, head to Bentleyville around 5PM, with an estimated departure at 6:30PM. Register by November 18 and indicate at time of registration if you want the tour and tasting. No refunds thereafter.
Andy & Bing Christmas Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud Tuesday, December 13 10:35am-4:45pm, $96 If you love Christmas music, this show is sure to delight you. Delivered in a beautiful and remarkable way. Lead vocals are handled by former U of MN Gopher and Super Bowl Champion, Ben Utecht, and Minnesota Hall of Fame and Midwest Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Mick Sterling. This concert faithfully celebrates and recreates the perfect Christmas albums of Andy Williams and Bing Crosby with a one-of-a-kind 19 -piece band. Before the 1:30PM show, enjoy lunch at Green Mill. Lunch choices are parmesan walleye sandwich, cob salad with chicken, 4-cheese bacon burger, fettuccine alfredo, or pomodoro florentine. Indicate your lunch choice when registering. Registration deadline is November 11. No refunds thereafter.
Bell Museum and Planetarium January 2023, Watch for Details Minnesota’s official natural history museum and planetarium is now located at the University of Minnesota. Take amazing journeys from the far reaches of the cosmos to deep inside the human brain. Explore the origins of the universe, the diversity of life on earth, and take a walk through the state of Minnesota. Engage all your senses in the touch and see lab. Wander outside on the green roof and observation deck to explore. More details to come.
Save the Date Holiday Feast w/Entertainment Wednesday, December 14 11am-1pm Entertainment by popular performer, Monroe Wright III will start the celebration at 11AM. Lunch will follow at noon with: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, a dinner roll, and pumpkin pie. Registration opens soon.
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Program Spotlights Trim the Trees at the MAYC Monday, December 5, 9:30am What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to help staff at the Mary Ann Young Center trim the beautiful trees. There are three trees to decorate, so many hands are needed.
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If you are looking for details about a particular program or resource on the monthly calendar that is not already highlighted in this issue of MAYC Connect, you will find many descriptions available online at BlaineMN.gov/MAYC. Registration required for all events. For questions and to sign up call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister.
Beaded Window Art & Mary's Meals Tuesday, November 15, 9:30am-12pm, $5 Enjoy turning jewelry into art? Perhaps you have a piece of jewelry such as an old brooch that you would like to repurpose or recapture memories with instead of having it sit in a drawer unused. Register to join leader Deb McPeck and turn a brooch into a beautiful piece of art to hang in a window or from a plant. Deb will supply a piece of driftwood from Lake Superior or the Gulf of Mexico along with glass beads and jewelry findings. You supply the pendant. No pendant, no problem. A selection will be available for purchase for about $5 each. Near and dear to her heart, Deb will also make a short presentation about the international relief program, Mary’s Meals, which feeds over 2 million school children in over 20 countries for $21 per year. Maximum participation: 8.
Movie of the Month Top Gun: Maverick Thursday, November 10, 1pm An action-adventure movie for everyone! After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell played by Tom Cruise, is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears as he directs a mission that may mean the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it. Expect fantastic visual effects and a heartfelt story. For questions and to sign up call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister.
Veteran Spotlight Ken Edgren Ken Edgren was passing through the Mary Ann Young Center to pick up Lutefisk tickets and was wearing his Veteran’s hat. He immediately agreed to an interview and to be showcased in this issue of the newsletter. Ken joined the National Guard in 1948. He was called up in 1950 into the Army 194th Tank Regiment/Battalion for the Korean War. Ken taught tank driving and tank gunnery until leaving the service in 1952. During his time serving, Ken’s brother Howard was overseas specializing in Army Intelligence G-2 in the Korean War. Howard advised Ken to not come overseas if at all possible, as times were uncertain. Thank you for your service and for sharing your story, Ken! Many thanks go out to all the Veterans as we remember and appreciate all you have done to keep people safe on the home front.
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Healthier for the Holidays Friday, November 4, 10am The holidays will be here before we know it and along with it, all the wonderful foods we enjoy. Join Health and Wellness Consultant, Heather Carpentier, as she shares simple and easy ways to “healthify” your holidays through various diet and lifestyle strategies.
MAYC Jewelry Sale Huge Success MAYC’s biggest fundraiser of the year was again a huge success thanks to the efforts of volunteer leaders Geri and Jim Hieb, volunteer helpers, and the multitude of people donating jewelry to make sure there was quality and variety at the sale. Your efforts made a difference! Proceeds support programming at the Mary Ann Young Center. Jewelry Sale Volunteers: Pauline Rustad, Gloria Schmidt, Lori Schintgen, Laurie Hill, Colleen Timberhass, Laura Winter, Deb McPeck, Roxann Petersen, Dina Chhaniyara, Shirley Engberg, Rita Boyle, Catherine Lexvold, Arlene Holtum, Beverly Williams, Kathy Meyer, Brenda Eisenbeisz, Fran Tadych, Judy Hunt, Don Holtum, Kathy Saenger, Jeanette Sutch, Rochelle Taube, Mary Jo Gurney, Ella Vega, and Fran Glomb.
Jewelry Donors Emma Augustine, Virginia Bauer, Julie Bever, Shirley Bormes, Jan Claggett, Elaine Cook, Mary Dabrowski, Dee Dahle, Marlys Erickson, Gloria Eyer, Judy Frank, Bernice Fuehrer, Carol Powers Hall, Audery Halverson, Mary Jean Halverson, Cassie Henry, Jan Horner, Joyce Jackman, Trish James, Jan Johnson, Shelley Johnson, Mary Juneau Glenda Kelch, Joanne Klein, Jean Landsteiner, Dorothy Larson, Chris Martin Mary Mikkelson, Diana Nagle, Jeanette Newman, Rita Olson, Roxanne Peterson, Shirley Retter, Irene Revering, Kathy Revering, Cher Rundle, Larry Sable, Nancy Schaeppi, Marian Schultz, Susan Schumacher, Connie Sherman, Dorienne Smith, St. Phillips Lutheran Church of Fridley, Helen Stefanick, Lorraine Struss, Norma Stueland, Jeanette Sutch, Karen Teske, Kathy Wesen, Rolaine Wright, JoAnne Yates, Bev Zierhut, and those who wished to remain anonymous.
Santa's Food Shelf Pick Up November 28 - December 5 Help restock the food shelves before the holidays. Your contributions are needed and appreciated. Bring non-perishable food items to the Mary Ann Young Center the week of November 28-December 5 and staff will collect the items for fire truck Santa and crew to pick up on the morning of Tuesday, December 6. Thank you in advance for your service to the community!
Featured Resources Energy Assistance November 15, 11:30am-1:30pm Looking for assistance to help pay your heating and electric bill? Senior Outreach Worker Lisa D. from Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) is available to help. You can register to meet at the MAYC on November 15, or have Lisa come to your home to help you fill out the paperwork. Items to bring to the appointment include recent gas and electric bills, proof of income for the past three months, your social security award letter, and three pension/retirement statements, or tax return or bank statement. Please call the MAYC to schedule your 15-minute appointment at 763-786-9375. If you have questions about the process, contact Lisa at 763-783-4724 ext. 3.
Family Caregiver Connection Wednesdays, November 9, December 14, 28, 10am Family Caregiver Connection will be starting a new caregiver support beginning on Wednesday, November 9 from 10AM-12PM. Caregiver support groups help caregivers build support networks, provide comfort, and share information about caregiving issues. This support group will be led by Jill Agekum, coordinator of Family Caregiver Connection of Anoka County. Register in advance to attend.
MN State Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired 3rd Wednesday, 10am Need assistive devices to help with your vision challenges? A wide variety of equipment is available for free. A representative will meet with you by appointment at the MAYC on the third Wednesday of the month between 10AM-12PM to view and test equipment that may help you. Call Cindy to discuss or schedule an appointment at 651-341-4932.
Resources Brochure Available at the MAYC Available at the Front Desk Looking for a resource or assistance? Stop by the MAYC during normal business hours and the staff will be happy to help connect you with the right resources. We have many brochures and contact information for area organizations that provide support for the senior community.
Advanced registration and payment required. Class minimum: 5.
Medicare Counseling 1:1 Assistance 1st & 4th Tuesdays 10am-1:15pm In-person appointments are now available at the MAYC by online registration to help you navigate the Medicare process. Get your questions answered by a professionally trained representative of Trellis, a partner of the MN Board on Aging. Appointments are informational and neutral. You will be given facts about insurance options available, so that you can make informed decisions. Time slots are 45 minutes in length. Register early as appointments are expected to fill quickly. Visit Trellisconnects.org/get-help/ medicare/ and complete the online form. Choose Mary Ann Young Center as the location in the prompt. Upcoming dates: November 1, 22 and December 6, 27.
Thank You • To Carole Wymann, Brenda Eisenbeisz, Mary Juneau, and Geri Hieb for recent prize/raffle donations. • To Judy and Ted Fruth for the monetary donation.
Thinking of You On the Mend We wish you the best in your recovery. • Pat Campeau • Eugene Erickson • Ted Erickson • Jean Isakson • Jan Johnson • Louie Kropelnicki • Marcie Sowada Sympathy Our sympathy goes out to the following families who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. • Cliff Jacobson, regular senior diner, loved country music and making new friends. • Rohila Shanaz, sister of Gulshan Ara . • Geri Tomala, age 100, former card player who especially liked cribbage.
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November Activities Calendar Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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8am-4pm Movie Drop 9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am V. Fitness 10am Medicare Counseling 11am Legal Aid - Phone 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group
Baked Meatballs & Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Bread, Nectarine
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10am V. Fitness 10am Beg/Ref Pinochle 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1pm Nickel Bingo 1:15pm Fitness On-Site
Shepherd’s Pie with Shredded Cheese, Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Warm Spiced Peaches
14
10am V. Fitness 10am Beg/Ref Pinochle 10am Basket Making 10:30am Sing-a-long 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Nickel Bingo 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 6:30pm Garden Club
Meatloaf w/ Ketchup, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Grapes
21
10am V. Fitness 10am Beg/Ref Pinochle 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Nickel Bingo 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1:15pm Fitness On-Site
Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Crisp/ Whipped Topping
28
10am V. Fitness 10am Basket Making 10am Beg/Refresher Pinochle 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Nickel Bingo 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1:15pm Fitness On-Site
Spaghetti & Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, Green Beans, Tossed Salad/Italian Dressing, Banana Pudding/Whipped Topping
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7am-8pm Elections 10am V. Fitness 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site
Crunchy Tilapia, Rice Pilaf, Peas & Carrots, Fruit, Blonde Brownie ALT: Breaded Chicken Patty
15
9-11am Wii Bowling 9am-12pm Table Tennis 9:30am Beaded Window Art 10am V. Fitness 11:30am-1:30pm Energy Assistance 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group
Pork Loin with Gravy, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Apple Pie ALT: Salisbury Steak
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9-11am Wii BowlingFinale 9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am Medicare Counseling 10am V. Fitness 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group
Swiss Steak/Tomatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes, Vegetables, Bread, Butterscotch Pudding/ Whipped Topping
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9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am V. Fitness 1pm 500 Cards 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group
Chicken Stir Fry, Jeweled Rice, Mini Egg Roll, Pineapple Tidbits, Chocolate Pudding/ Whipped Topping
Thursday
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8am-4pm Movie Drop 9am Skating Fogerty Arena 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving
Stuffed Green Pepper, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Rye Bread, Banana Cake
9am Senior Companion Group 9am Skating Fogerty Arena 10am Caregiver Support Group 10am Tech Lab 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving
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Chicken & Dumplings, Broccoli/ Cauliflower Mix, Fruit, Dutch Apple Pie
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9am Skating at Fogerty Arena 10am State Service for the Blind 11am-1pm Thanksgiving Celebration, Entertainment Kent Appeldoorn 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving
Friday
8am-4pm Movie Drop 8am-4pm Foot Care 9:30am Bridge Cards 10am-12pm Bean Bags 10am Beg Macrame Class 10am V. Fitness 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1-30-3:30pm Creative Corner
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Chicken Chow Mein, Brown Rice, Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Chow Mein Noodles, Cookie
11 MAYC Closed Veterans Day Holiday
Beef & Bean Chili, Warm Cornbread, Rosy Applesauce, Rice Pudding
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9:30am Bridge Cards 10am-12pm Bean Bags 10am Macrame Class 10am V. Fitness 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1-30-3:30pm Creative Corner 5:30pm Lutefisk Dinner
Beef Stew, Biscuit, Coleslaw, Warm Cinnamon Apples
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24 MAYC Closed Thanksgiving Holiday
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9-11am Billiards 10am Beg Ukulele 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 11am Novel Nook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble 2-4pm Computer Use
Potato Crusted Fish, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Bread, Carrot Cupcakes/Cream Cheese Frosting ALT: Chicken Patty
25 MAYC Closed Thanksgiving Holiday
BBQ Pork Riblet on Whole Grain Hoagie Bun, French Fries, Chuckwagon Corn, Cinnamon Sugar Cookie ALT: Hamburger Patty
9am Skating Fogerty Arena 11am Birthday Entertainment Vinnie Rose 1pm Prize Bingo 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving
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Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Corn, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cupcakes/ White Frosting
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Beef Hamburger/w Sliced Cheese on Whole Grain Bun, Tri Tators, Glazed Carrots, Cantaloupe
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8:45am Defensive Driving 9:30am Bridge Cards 10am-12pm Bean Bags 10am V. Fitness 1pm Movie: Top Gun - Maverick 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 1-30-3:30pm Creative Corner
Turkey Breast/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Green Peas, Dinner Roll, Pumpkin Pie/Whipped Topping
9am Skating Fogerty Arena 10am Caregiver Support Group 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving
8am-4pm Movie Drop 9-11am Billiards 10am Beg Ukulele 10am Healthify Your Holidays 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble 2-4pm Computer Use
Activities Schedule Dining Menu provided by VOA MAYC Programming Advanced registration is required, Call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister. Virtual/Provider Programming Contact provider to register for programming. Programs not held at MAYC. North Metro Woodcarver's Association Meetings, second Sundays at 2pm
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