MAYC Connect - June 2023

Mary Ann Young Center

9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434

Contact MAYC Staff

763-786-9375

MAYC@BlaineMN.gov

Monday - Friday, 8:30AM to 4PM

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

Honoring Men Luncheon

Thursday, June 15, 11am, $5

Join us starting at 11AM as we “Roll out the Barrel” and enjoy Polka, Schottische, and waltz music by the ever-popular Dick Szyplinski on the accordion! A lovely noon meal of cheeseburger/bun, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, and dutch apple pie will follow. Don’t miss your chance, register by June 8 to secure your seat at the table. This event is open to everyone.

The first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington, thanks to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane. Sonora’s father was a Civil War veteran who raised five children alone following the death of his wife, which gave Sonora the idea that fathers should be celebrated. In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge gave his support to the observance. In 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson issued a proclamation that recognized the day. It wasn’t until 1972 that President Richard Nixon signed the legislation designating the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day. A great day is wished to all you dads.

Pork Chop Dinner Registration Begins

Thursday, July 27, 5:30pm - Dinner - $9, 5:45pm - Music on the Patio

This tasty, popular annual evening dinner will be prepared from scratch and is sure to be scrumptious! Ticket sales begin Thursday, June 1 in person at the MAYC at 8:30AM. The meal will include a seasoned grilled pork chop, potato salad, pasta salad, Captain Ken’s baked beans, fresh vegetables and dip, a dinner roll, watermelon, and a deluxe brownie. Seating will be available both indoors and outdoors. The community is invited to bring a lawn chair to enjoy polka music by the Wendinger Band on the north patio at 5:45PM. In the event of inclement weather, the band will play indoors. No charge for folks coming to enjoy the music.

Upcoming Outings and Tours

Minnesota Twins Baseball Game

Wednesday, July 26, 10:45am-4:45pm, $67

"Take me out to the ballgame" and other great songs will echo throughout Target Field as the Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle Mariners. The group seats are in section 204, along the first base line. Accessible seating is available with advanced notice at time of registration. Youth are welcome to attend if supervised by an adult. The plan is to arrive at the ballpark around 11:15AM so that you have time to explore and make purchases before the game begins. Target Field is a cashless venue so be sure to bring a credit or debit card for purchases. If the game is running long, the bus will depart after the 10th inning. Fee includes transportation and game ticket. Registration deadline June 28.

Basilica and Westminster

Guided Tours

Wednesday, August 16, 9am-3pm, $65

The day will start with a one-hour guided tour of the beautiful Basilica of St. Mary’s. Our lunch stop will be at the Prairie restaurant inside the Hyatt on Nicollet Mall. Make your lunch choice at time of registration: cobb salad, grilled chicken club, walleye po boy, or a burger, with or without cheese. A nonalcoholic beverage is included. The afternoon one-hour guided tour will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Price includes transportation and lunch. Both churches have donation boxes, please provide your own donation. Suggested is $2 per person, per church. Registration deadline is July 24.

Pepin Heights Apple Orchard

Thursday, September 21, 8am-3:45pm, $90

Start the day with a lovely drive to the Pepin Heights Apple Orchard in Lake City. It is Minnesota’s largest apple grower and largest distributor of Honeycrisp apples in the nation! There are also over a dozen other varieties of apple at the orchard. Time has been built in to explore and shop for apple products and specialized gifts. Next stop will be lunch at Chickadee Cottage Café for old fashioned chicken salad with grapes, almonds, and ring pasta in a delectable creamy dressing, along with fresh fruit, homemade nut bread, a dessert, and a beverage. Over the river and to Wisconsin we go next to Nelson Cheese Factory. The founders made cheese for 100’s of years! Learn about the history. Travel the scenic Great Mississippi River Road on the way home through small riverside villages. Weather permitting, we will make a few scenic overlook stops. Registration includes transportation and lunch. Standing and walking is required. Bring spending money if you would like to make personal purchases. Registration deadline is August 25.

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

Program Spotlights

Basket Making

Specified Mondays, 10am

Join us for basket making on June 5 and/or 26. Learn to make quality woven baskets to keep for yourself or give as gifts. Frances Shirley is a great, patient, knowledgeable instructor and will help you complete quality baskets. Register in advance to attend.

Landmark Tours Travel Show

Wednesday, June 14, 10am

Leave your worries behind as you fly to exciting, well-planned vacation destinations with Landmark Tours, a high-quality company who cares about your experience. Full color brochures and a representative to answer your travel questions are the agenda for this event. Advanced registration required.

Blaine Bicycle Club

Specified Wednesdays, May - October, 10am

Ride on local trails led by volunteer bicyclists on Wednesdays. Rides are about 10 to 16 miles long and the pace is leisurely. Sometimes a beverage or lunch stop is added to the ride. To stay informed of ride dates and locations, get on the email list with Deb McPeck at debramcpeck@gmail.com

Blaine Trailblazers Walking

Specified Mondays May - October, 9am

Trails are approximately 1.5-3 miles in length. Wear comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Maps and trail schedules are available at the MAYC. There is no walking group. Monday, June 19. For more information contact group leader Beverly Kronstedt.

Registration is required to attend. To sign up, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Independence Week of Fun

Monday, June 26 - Thursday, June 29

Prize/Nickel Bingo

Monday, June 26, 1pm

Good neighbor rules apply. Win a prize on your first bingo, thereafter, the neighbor to the right who has not yet won, gets to choose a prize. Pay a nickel per card per round to win the collection cup. All are eligible to win one prize, collection cup each round, and coverall.

500 Card Tournament

Tuesday, June 27, 1pm, $2 per person

Register in advance to participate. Cash prizes awarded at end of play along with an ice cream treat.

Cribbage Tournament

Thursday, June 29, 1pm, $2 per person

Register in advance with your partner by June 22. Cash prizes awarded at end of play along with an ice cream treat.

Independence Day Party

Monday, July 3, 11am, $5

Wear red/white/blue if you please, as we celebrate the birth of our nation with patriotic music by the Silver Ukes (ukulele group). Refreshments will be available to enjoy as light and lively tunes such as Yankee Doodle Dandy and This Land is Your Land resound throughout the dining room. Register by June 27 to join us for this festive luncheon celebration.

Movie of the Month

80 for Brady, Thursday, June 8, 1pm, Free Starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field, this true story about four best friends living life to the fullest gets even more fun when they take a wild trip to see their hero, quarterback Tom Brady, play in the 2017 Super Bowl. Good laughs are sure to abound as you view this on the large screen TV at the MAYC. Popcorn will be served at intermission.

Also, due to having a wait list for the April movie

“A Man Called Otto”, a second showing (with no intermission) will be held to view this film on Thursday, June 8 from 10AM-12PM.

Register in advance to attend. To sign up call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

MAYC Silent Auction: Computer Package

Bid from Monday, May 29 - Thursday, June 8

Thanks to a generous donation from a MAYC participant, a silent auction on a computer package will take place as a fundraiser.

Computer Package: comes with Windows 10, a monitor, tower, printer, speakers, keyboard, and mouse. Only a few years old, the computer looks to be in great condition.

The starting bid for the computer package must be at least $100. Bids thereafter must be minimum $10 increases. The bid sheet and computer will be set up in the MAYC lounge during business hours Monday thru Friday, 8:30AM-4PM. To place a bid, simply add your name, phone number, and bid below the last name on the bid sheet. Bidding will end at 12:45PM on Thursday, June 8 with a countdown by staff. Last bidder on sheet will need to complete the purchasing process with staff.

Root Beer Floats and Trivia

Thursday, July 6, 1-2pm

Program sponsors from Allina Health/Aetna will lead this fun and refreshing event at the Mary Ann Young Center. Enjoy a rousing game of trivia as you sip on one of Minnesota’s most popular summertime beverage: root beer floats. Advanced registration required.

Ukulele Donation Request

If you have a ukulele not being used and are interested in donating it to the Mary Ann Young Center, please let staff know by calling 763-786-9375. When interested participants join the beginning ukulele class on Fridays, they often do not have a ukulele. At that time, they may not know if it is an instrument they wish purchase. Donated ukuleles will be loaned to new participants for practicing, until they decide to purchase their own. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Featured Resources

Health Care Directives and Advance Care Planning

Friday, June 9, 10:30-11:30am

Leaving instructions about your health care choices helps ensure decisions are made that are based on your values and preferences, even if you are unable to make your wishes known. Led by Mary Madill, a representative with Senior Linkage Line of Minnesota, this presentation will discuss advance care planning and health care directives. Additional topics will include, who can be a health care agent and what the responsibilities are for that role, why advance care planning is important, and topics to consider when completing a health care directive. Register in advance to participate.

Defensive Driving Refresher Classes

Specified Thursdays, 8:45am-1pm, $25

Looking for continued discount on your vehicle insurance? Once you have taken a full eight-hour class, you are eligible to take a four-hour refresher class every three years to continue to receive discounts. Classes are led by an instructor from the MN Highway Safety and Research Center. Participants receive a discount of 10 percent on car insurance for three years from the date of taking this class, in addition to learning new tips for driving safely. Classes fill quickly, so plan when registering. Summer and fall dates listed below.

Summer/Fall Dates | June 8 | August 10 | September 14

October 12 | November 9 | December 7

Property Tax and Rent Credit Assistance

Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, July 19, 9am-12pm, Free

No appointments taken. Participants will receive a number upon entering through door #2 and will be served in numerical order. Checklists are available at the MAYC counter to ensure you have what you need to file.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Wednesdays, July 12 - August 16, 10am-12pm, $50

Cost is $50 which includes The Caregiver Helpbook valued at $30 plus valuable class materials. Facilitated by Jill and Amber, trained leaders of the Anoka County Family Caregiver Connection program. Register by July 5.

Vision Loss Product Demonstration

Tuesday, June 13, 10:30am, free

Cindy Kauffman, from State Services for the Blind, will be offering this seminar on common eye ailments, what to do now, who can help, tips and tricks, and tools and equipment. She will bring and demonstrate various products such as: large print and talking clocks, magnifiers, glare reduction glasses, audio talking books, and more. In addition to attending this presentation, Cindy is available to meet with you on the third Wednesday of the month at 10AM at the MAYC or in your home to show and help you obtain visual aid devices. Call Cindy at 651-341-4932 to discuss and schedule an appointment.

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

Special Schedule

June 19 - 25

Monday, June 19 - MAYC closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Tuesday, June 20 - Regular programming

Wednesday, June 21 - Regular programming, enter Lincoln Street, park on west or south side of building.

Thursday, June 22

Diners enter Lincoln Street and pick up carry outs at west door 7. On-site fitness enter Lincoln Street, park on west or south side of building.

Friday, June 23

Diners enter Lincoln Street and pick up carry outs at west entrance door 7.

5pm - Blaine Festival starts

8:30pm-midnight - Johnny Holm Band

Saturday, June 24, Blaine Festival

10am - Carnival, Concessions, Booths and more.

noon - Parade starting at Jefferson St

12:30-2pm - Heartless Band, 70s/80s

2:45-4:15pm - Rock Godz: 80’s Rock

5-6:30pm Southern Express, southern rock

8:30-midnight - Good for Gary, top 40s

Sunday, June 25, Blaine Festival

10am-noon - The Dirty Shorts Brass Band, New Orleans style

1-5pm The Covers, 6-piece band, all ages

5:30pm Bald Eagle Program

For more information, visit Blainefestival.org

Thank You

• To Select Senior Living and United Health Care for sponsoring birthday bingo.

• To Marlene Nickel and family for donating computer for fundraiser.

• To anonymous donors of musical instruments for fundraiser, raising $285.

• To Culvers Restaurant in Blaine for scooping ice cream treats for 120 birthday party guests.

• To those who called Representatives and Senators to ask for increased funding for Senior Nutrition programs.

• To Jim Hieb for donating new cribbage pegs.

• To Judy Steffen for the memorial donation in memory of loving husband of 65 years, Al Steffen.

• To Barb Rassat for yarn donations

Sympathy

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

• To the family of Jean Langlois, age 91, former senior diner.

• To the family of Bob Therres, age 60, former City of Blaine supervisor of the MAYC.

• Linda Latz

• Mary Juneau

• Sharon Rockstad

• Fran Tadych

June Activities Calendar

Activities Schedule Dining Menu provided by VOA

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.

Sloppy Joe on Bun, Tater Gems, Sliced Carrots, Pineapple Tidbits

Chicken Strips, Mac & Cheese, Glazed Carrots, Diced Pears, Pudding/Topping

MAYC Closed in Observation of Juneteenth

Cheese Omelet, Turkey Sausage, Tri Taters, Apple Juice, Fruited Muffin/Butter

Chicken Piccata, Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetables, Banana, Dinner Roll, Fruited Gelatin/Topping

Shepherd’s Pie, Broccoli, Fresh Apple, White Bread, White Frosted Cupcake

Taco Bowl with Shredded Cheese/Seasoned Beans/ Mexican Corn Tortilla Shell, Lemon Bar, Sour Cream, Taco

Chicken Alfredo Sauce over Breaded Chicken Patty on Fettuccine Noodles, Mixed Veggies, Orange, Garlic Breadstick, Lemon Bar

Potato Crusted Fish, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Fruit, Chef’s Choice Cookie ALT: Chicken Patty

Spaghetti Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Fresh Strawberries, Pudding/Oreo Cookie Crumbs

Honor Men Day Cheeseburger/Bun, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Watermelon, Dutch Apple Pie

10am

1:15pm

Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Applesauce

Turkey Chef Salad, Fresh Grapes, Dinner Roll/Butter, Chef’s Choice Cookie, Ranch Dressing

Meatloaf/Ketchup, Whipped Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli, Pudding/Topping

5pm

Blaine

Festival Begins No MAYC Activities All diners and those participating in on-site activities, please enter thru West Door #7

Beef Lasagna, California Blend Veggies, Tossed Salad, Garlic Breadstick, Brownie, French Dressing

9am Walking Group 10am V. Fitness 10am Basket Making Class 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Int Pinochle 1pm Int Ukulele 1pm Prize/Nickel Bingo 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 9am-12pm Table Tennis 10am St. Croix Boat Trip 10am V. Fitness 1pm Int 500 Card Tourney 1:15pm Fitness On-Site 7pm Woodcarving Group 10am Caregiver Support 10am Medicare Counseling Apt 11am Birthday Party Ent. Vinnie Rose 1am Birthday Bingo 1pm Hand & Foot 1pm Mah Jongg 1pm Woodcarving 9:30am Bridge Cards 10am V. Fitness 11am Bean Bags 1pm Cribbage Tourney 1:30-3:30pm Creative Corner 9am Beg Ukulele 9-11am Billiards 11am Novel Nook 1pm Bowling Blainbrook 1pm Cribbage 1pm Scrabble 1-4pm Computer Use

Chicken Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Bread Pudding

Birthday Meal

Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Frosted Cupcakes

Cold Meal

Chicken Caesar Salad, Caesar Dressing, Croutons & Parmesean Cheese Packs, Cantaloupe, Dinner Roll, Cookie

Pulled Pork/Bun, Potato Wedges, Baked Beans, Blonde Brownie ALT: BBQ Chicken

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