MAYC Connect - March 2023

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.

Stay Connected

Are you on our email and phone list? Call 763-786-9375 to make sure MAYC staff have your most recent contact information. Follow or like BlaineParksMN on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. BlaineMN.gov/MAYC

Musical Events Highlights

Register in Advance to Attend Events

Sing-alongs Held the second Monday of the month at 10:30AM, join pianist Ardy Vos as she hands out seasonal song sheets and plays popular/lively tunes for participants to sing along to.

Jubilee

Dan Fish with the North Country Jamboree are leading this country music event featuring local, accomplished artists, on Thursday, March 16 from 1-2:30PM. Register to play and/or attend and get ready for a foot-stomping good time! Suggested donation $2.

Monthly Birthday Parties

Held the last Wednesday of each month featuring live entertainment by local artists at 11AM. Enjoy a delicious noon meal of beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, a dinner roll and dessert for just $5 for those age 60+. Bingo begins at 1PM with prizes donated by local sponsors. Upcoming entertainers include 2 Believe - March, Tom Paquin - April, Monroe Wright - May, Vinnie Rose - June, Blue Wolf - July.

Musical Variety Show

Performers are needed for this show to be held on Thursday, April 20 from 1-3PM. Singers and musicians should call the MAYC by April 13 to sign up to perform in the show. This is a fun, non-competitive musical show. Suggested donation $1 at the door.

Senior Safety and Wellness Fair

Thursday, May 4, 8:30am-3pm, $12-$14

Many dynamic speakers will present on a variety of topics that address safety and wellness. This event is held at the SBM Fire Station #3 in Blaine. The day starts with a vendor fair that will give participants the opportunity to talk to and collect information from a variety of local vendors who serve adults 55+. Get your blood pressure taken and check out the other screenings available. City officials will welcome you and give updates about happenings in the City. Refreshments will be served throughout the day along with a delicious luncheon. Door prizes will be drawn at the end of the event. This is a full day packed with information, resources, and fun.

Registration opens March 1 and is available in person at MAYC or at SBMFire.org

Registration is limited so sign-up early!

Upcoming Outings and Tours

American Swedish Institute and Bachman's

Thursday, March 23, 9am-3pm, $75

The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is a historic museum, a cultural education center, a café, a destination store, a historic mansion, and more. Located in Minneapolis, ASI presents art and cultural exhibitions and offers innovative educational programming. It is home to the historic Turnblad Mansion, FIKA Café, and ASI’s Museum Store. Following ASI will be a lunch from Patrick’s Bakery and Café, located within Bachman’s. State your meal preference at time of registration from the following options: classic ham sandwich on a croissant, turkey sandwich on bacon cheese bread, chicken ranch wrap, bistro salad with greens, chicken, cranberries, walnuts, blue cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette, or chicken caesar salad. Choose a cookie for dessert, chocolate chip or craisin oatmeal. Shop the many quality items on display after lunch. Registration deadline is March 2, no refunds thereafter.

Sidekick Theatre Comedy

Show and Minnesota Heritage Center

Thursday, April 27

9:45am-4:15pm, $88

A volunteer guide will tell us about the Heritage Center, then you will have time to explore the exhibits and learn about its rich history. Lunch will be served before the 1PM show.

“Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual

Help” is a family comedy that will keep audiences laughing from start to finish. When young Linda’s mother instructs her to tell her sister about the birds and the bees, things quickly snowball into a potential crisis after the conversation is overheard by the parish priest. Registration deadline is March 27, no refunds thereafter.

Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery Tour

Thursday, May 25

9:30am-4:30pm, $90

Our first stop is in St. Peter, MN for lunch at 3rd Street Tavern. Choose between beer battered fresh Alaskan cod or slow smoked pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, french fries, and a non-alcoholic beverage are included. Following lunch, we head to the Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery in Kasota, MN. Enjoy a tour of the property and the production floor. The trip will include seeing the vines that produce the amazing grapes, tastings on the patio, and seeing the barrel room. Registration includes transportation, guided tour, lunch, and wine tasting. Registration deadline: April 21.

Registration required for all events. For questions and to register call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Program Spotlights

Volunteer Van Drivers

MAYC Bus Driver

Looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Are you familiar with using a navigation system? Do you have a good driving record? If so, consider joining the fleet of MAYC bus drivers. Choose to be a substitute driver, or to be in the regular rotation. More drivers are needed to fill days when other drivers are on vacation or have an appointment. Basic hours are 9:45AM-4PM and one perk of the program is a free lunch at noon for drivers.

Nutrition Session:

Does Diet and Lifestyle Affect Arthritis?

Friday, March 10, 10am, $6

The number of people with arthritis is growing. Following a healthy diet and staying active are recommended for treatment, to maintain quality of life, and may help with prevention. In this class with Health and Wellness Consultant Heather Carpentier, participants will look at holistic options that are available for arthritis. Advanced registration required. Minimum class size is 5.

Registration required for all events. For questions and to sign up call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

St. Patrick's Day Fun

Friday, March 17, 11am, $5

Top O’ the Day to Ye! Test your wits as you play trivia and learn fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day and spring while enjoying light refreshments and fellowship! Prizes to those who play trivia. Dress in shades of green and may the luck of the Irish be with you! Register in advance for lunch. For questions and to register, call 763-786-9375

Cooking with Glo

Fridays, March 10 & April 14, $21/session

In this fun, relaxed cooking class, Glo will demonstrate the preparation of various types of cooking. You will be able to enjoy what is prepared. This stand-up cooking class will take place in the kitchen. A face mask is required during the class. Participants will choose recipes from Glo’s list for her to prepare/ demonstrate in future classes. Size is limited to 8 participants. Registration and payment are due at least one week prior to class.

Doug Ohmann Presentation

Friday, March 24, 10:30am, $3

The final leg of the “Mississippi in Minnesota” journey begins as Doug paddles from St. Paul through the historic river towns to the Iowa border. His full color presentations and storytelling are sure you bring nostalgia and smiles as the photos are viewed on a large screen TV. Advanced registration required.

Movie of the Month

The Good House, Thursday, March 2, 1pm

Sigourney Weaver delivers a stellar performance as Hildy Good, a New England realtor, whose lively personality and seemingly successful life masks her one dark truth, she enjoys her wine a bit too much. A rekindled romance with high school flame Frank Getchell (Kevin Kline) sets a chain of events in motion that will challenge Hildy’s buried past and present the reality that her life will never change if she doesn’t ask for help. Enjoy this movie on the large screen TV at the MAYC. Registration required.

Register in advance to attend.

For questions and to sign up call 763-786-9375 or visit

March Madness Week of Fun and Food Drive

Monday, March 20 thru Friday, March 24

Prize/Nickel Bingo

Monday, March 20, 1PM

Good neighbor bingo rules apply for prizes. Win a prize on your first bingo, thereafter, pass your prize to your neighbor on the right who has not yet won. Pay a nickel per card per round to win the collection cup. All are eligible to win a prize and cover all money collected.

Food Drive-in honor of MN Food Share Month

March 21-24, 8:30am-4pm

With the holiday season behind us, March is a good time to help re-stock the food shelves. Bring nonperishable food items to the MAYC during business hours. Food items will be collected through March 24 and delivered to the food shelf on March 27. Thanks in advance to those able to help.

Wii Bowling Tournament

Tuesday, March 21, 9:30am, $1

Everyone is invited to register to participate in this fun tournament using a handheld controller and viewing your ball on the large screen TV as you compete individually for payback prize money! Best poker hand from drawing cards for every strike or spare will also be awarded. Register in advance.

500 Tournament

Tuesday, March 21, 1PM, $2

Cash prizes awarded at end of play along with an ice cream treat.

Cribbage Tournament

Thursday, March 23, 1PM, $2

Register with your partner by March 16. Cash prizes awarded at end of play along with an ice cream treat.

Plan Your Move and Decluttering Session

Wednesday, March 15, 10am

Whether you are thinking of selling this spring or later in the year, it is never too early to start thinking about one of your biggest investments and what changes it will mean for your future when you decide to sell your home. You will hear from Renee Miller of Keller Williams Realty Elite, as she touches on understanding home values, timing your move, market statistics in the area, and how to get top dollar for your home. You will also leave with valuable resources to help you downsize and declutter in preparation for your move.

Advanced registration required. For questions and to register, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Featured Resources

Blaine Bicycle Club

Wednesdays at Various Destinations, Weathering Permitting

Last year was the first year for this club. Organizer Deb McPeck invites interested bicyclists to join the email list to be notified of details for rides. Leaders are needed to host rides. Share where you have enjoyed riding and learn where others have been. Helmets are mandatory on these sponsored rides, and bright clothing is encouraged along with headlights and taillights. Bike locks are recommended. Some rides include lunch on the trail. This is a great way to meet people with common interests. If you are interested in being informed of club rides, email Deb at: debramcpeck@gmail.com

ACCAP Services for Seniors

Senior Outreach Worker

The Senior Outreach Program aids seniors 60 years of age and older, helping people remain in their homes in the healthiest and safest manner possible. Meetings can be scheduled with an outreach worker to identify needs and discuss the appropriate services needed such as home-delivered meals, food programs, economic assistance, energy assistance, chore services, and more. There is no charge to visit with an outreach worker. Residents of Blaine, Ham Lake, Circle Pines, and Lexington can contact Lisa DesRosier at 763-783-4767 extension 3 or ldesrosier@accap.org

Chores and More

A program of the Anoka County Community Action Program. This is a one-stop shop for minor home repairs, housekeeping, and seasonal chores. Call 763-783-4767 now to get on the summer lawn mowing list or for other needs this spring.

National Foot Health Awareness - Foot Care

Generally 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month, 8am-4pm, $40 Holistic Foot and Nail Care Nurse, Laura Newton, offers half hour foot care appointments on specified Thursdays each month. Included in the visit is a foot and leg cleansing spritz, examination, toenail trim, and lower leg and foot lotion and massage. Appointments fill quickly, so plan at least a month out when registering. Bring a towel to your appointment.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

Tuesdays by Appointment, 9am-12pm

In-person appointments are back! Appointments are 30 minutes each. Be prepared by having all your items needed to file your income taxes including health insurance card, Social Security card, license/ photo ID, copy of last year’s 2021filed taxes, all 2022 documents to file. At time of printing, appointments at MAYC are nearly filled. Appointments may be available by calling the Fridley/Columbia Heights Intake Tax Line at 612-460-1287

Liver and Onion Day

Thursday, March 9, 12pm, $5

A favorite meal for many, staff will be preparing a homemade meal of liver and onions, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, bread, and a cookie. The meal alternate is beef patty with mushroom gravy. Specify alternate at time of registration, which is due by March 2.

For questions and to register call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Winter Weather

Closing Information

With the winter season still upon us and given the challenging weather we have experienced this season, it has been determined that when Anoka/Hennepin School District closes, the MAYC will be closed.

If you are uncertain if MAYC and/or dining will be closed, call staff before venturing out on the roads at 763-786-9375

This weather closing policy is done with your safety in mind. Thank you!

Thank You

Thinking of You

On the Mend

We wish you the best in your recovery.

• Donna Matson

• Barb Wood

• Sharon Alpers

Sympathy

Our sympathy goes out to the following families who recently experienced the loss of a loved one.

• Marilyn Blincow, beloved wife of cribbage player and woodcarver, David Blincow.

• Gertrude “Jeri” Tomala, age 99, was an avid 500 and cribbage player.

To Kathy Wesen, Marian Schwartz, Ralph and Judy Tschida, and Judy Hunt for donating prizes for MAYC programs.

March Activities Calendar

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.

MAYC Meals

Meals are served at noon for a suggested donation of $5 for those age 60+ and $8 for those under age.

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Sliced Carrots, WG Dinner Roll/ Butter, Apple Pie, Fresh Fruit, Soy Sauce Pack

Chicken Burger on WG Bun, French Fries, Green Peas, Chef's Choice Cookie, Ketchup & Mayo Packs

Beef Stew, Buttermilk Biscuit, California Veggies, Mandarin Oranges, Chefs Choice Cookie

Sloppy Joe on WG Bun, Whole Kernel Com, Tater Gems, Berry Blue Jell-O w/Whipped Topping, Ketchup Pack

Breaded Chicken Patty on Fettuccini Noodles w/Alfredo Sauce, Italian Blend Veggies Garlic Breadstick/Butter, Chef's Choice Cookie

Pork Loin w/Brown Gravy, Whipped Sweet Potato, California Veggies, WG Dinner Roll/Butter,Apple Crisp w/ Whipped Topping ALT: Breaded Chicken

Spaghetti Casserole, Mixed Veggies, Garlic Toast/Butter, Fruit Cup, Chocolate Pudding

Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Wild Rice, Broccoli, Fresh Fruit, White Bread/Butter, Brownie, Tartar Sauce Pack

ALT: Baked Chicken Breast

Cheeseburger on WG Bun, Potato Wedges, Sliced Carrots, Vanilla Pudding w/ Whipped Topping, Ketchup & Mustard Packs

Potato Crusted Fish, Rice Pilaf, California Veggies, WG Dinner Roll/Butter, Fresh Fruit, Chef's Choice Cookie, Tartar Sauce Pack ALT: Chicken Tenders

Shepherd's Pie w/Cheese Topping, Brussel Sprouts, White Bread/Butter, Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Cake w/White Frosting

Baked Chicken Breast w/ Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Green Peas, Garlic Toast/ Butter, Tropical Fruit

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Parslied Boiled, Potatoes & Baby Carrots, Rye Bread/ Butter, Lime Jell-aw Fruit ALT: Potato Crusted Fish

Chicken Enchilada w/Cheese, Spanish Rice, Mexican Com, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberry Jell-O w/Whipped Topping, Sour Cream Pack

Ham& Potato Casserole, Peas & Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Multigrain Bread/Butter, Chef's Choice Cookie ALT: Chicken Casserole

Chicken Stir Fry, Confetti Rice, Vegetable Egg Roll, Fresh Fruit, Boston Cream Pie, Sweet & Sour Pack

Salisbury Steak w/Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, WG Dinner Roll/ Butter, Applesauce

Cheese Ravioli, California Veggies, Tossed Salad/ Ranch Dressing Pack, Garlic Breadstick/Butter, Brownie

Beef Goulash Whole Kernel Com

Cheese Omelet, Turkey Sausage, Hashbrown Casserole, Apple Juice, Fruited Muffin/Butter

Garlic Toast/Butter Fresh Fruit Butterscotch Pudding w Whipped Topping

Beef Pot Roast w/Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Sliced Carrots, WG Dinner Roll/ Butter, Spice Cupcake w Cream, Cheese Frosting

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans, WG Dinner Roll/Butter, Chef's Choice Cookie

Potato Crusted Fish, Scalloped Potatoes, Italian Blend Veggies, MG Bread/ Butter, Mandarin Oranges, Tartar Sauce Pack ALT: Breaded Chicken