MAYCConnect - September 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

Annual Jewelry Sale

Tuesday, October 10, 8:30am-5pm

Come one, come all to the 19th annual Mary Ann Young Center Jewelry Sale Fundraiser. Open to the public, all are invited to browse the amazing selection of items on display. Expect a wide variety of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches, sets, and more, all at very reasonable prices. This sale is possible thanks to the donations of dozens of individuals. Donations of jewelry are accepted throughout the year. Our jewelry leader spends an enormous amount of time with recruited volunteers to sort, clean, price, and organize for the sale. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the MAYC. Proceeds go to the MAYC Activity Fund for entertainment and programming needs. Help is needed to set up for the event on Monday, October 9 from 9AM-12PM, and again on the day of the sale on Tuesday, October 10 from 8AM-6PM. If you are interested and able to help with the sale, please contact staff to let them know your availability. Spread the word to family, neighbors, and friends. Hope to see you at the sale!

Long History Serving the Blaine Community

Jerry Schilling has a long history of serving the Blaine community. He drove the MAYC bus for many years, was a food handler for the VOA program, and served at the MAYC and other dining sites in the area. A member of the City of Blaine Senior Advisory Board for many years, he also served on the Senior Housing Planning Committee when plans were being made to build Clover Leaf Courts Apartments in 1999. Jerry and his beloved wife Lou became residents of that complex two years later, and Jerry continues to live there. Another activity he really enjoyed was the Blaine Safety Camp, serving for over 10 years at that event. Jerry was also an election judge for nearly 20 years, delivered food to the food shelf, helped with Blaine World Fest, was a former King of the MAYC, has assisted with evening dinners for the past 30 years, helps staff with participation and volunteer hour statistics, and more. When asked his favorite thing about volunteering he replied, “just to be here, this is my whole outlet now and I look forward to it” said Jerry.

His favorite volunteer activity is cooking. Jerry is also an avid reader making sure to never read the same book twice. His favorite dinner is the Harvest Dinner. Those attending the September Harvest Dinner will enjoy Jerry’s culinary skills as he assists in preparing dessert again for 180 lucky people! Thank you, Jerry, for your 30-year commitment to serving the Blaine community and the MAYC. We hope to enjoy your talents and skills for many more years to come!

Upcoming Outings and Tours

Jersey Boys

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

Wednesday, November 1, 9:45am-4:15pm, $99

Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Trip includes motorcoach, play, and lunch. Dessert is on your own. Register by October 3, no refunds thereafter.

Ozark Country Jubilee

Treasure Island Event Center

Thursday, November 9, 10:30am-5pm, $99

This dynamic show salutes the music of the great legends of country music including bluegrass and gospel in addition to a variety of Christmas music. World-class fiddler, Doofus Doolittle will showcase his talent as well. Lunch menu: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dessert, and coffee or tea will be served prior to the show. Deadline to register is September 27.

Church Basement Ladies at Ames Center-Burnsville

Thursday, November 30, 10:45am-4:15pm, $94

The Looney Lutherans are back with a brand-new Christmas show, “I’m Dreaming of a Looney Christmas.”

Full of lots of family friendly music and comedy, including the smash hit "All I Want for Christmas are Some New False Teeth" and the game show, "What's in Your Stocking?" Don’t let the season go by without adding this trip to your Holiday wish list. Price includes lunch of chicken breast, mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, cookie, and coffee or lemonade, show ticket, and transportation. Registration Deadline October 30, no refunds thereafter. Registration required for all events.

Bentleyville Holiday Lights

Duluth, Minnesota

Tuesday, November 28, 12:15-9:30pm

$68 to $88/call for details

Bentleyville invites guests to stroll under the glow of over five million lights in a 20-acre park situated on the shores of Lake Superior, while enjoying complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn, and roasted marshmallows!

Start the day with a visit to Hoops Brewing for a BBQ buffet dinner served by OMC Smokehouse which includes pork and brisket with sides. For $20, add a tour with tasting of: 3-5oz tasters of the beer that’s on tap in the brewery and one 10oz beer of your choice from the entire tap list. After lunch walk Bentleyville’s spectacular light displays from 5-6:30PM. Food and toy donations are accepted. Register by November 17, no refunds thereafter.

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

Program Spotlights

Painting with Fabric

Tuesday, September 12, 1-2:30pm, free

Join Allina Health/Aetna staff as they teach this relaxed, fun painting project using fabric. All supplies/ materials provided as well as instruction. This class will likely fill quickly, so don’t delay, register today!

Painting Miniature Figurines

Tuesday, September 26, 10:30am-noon, free Paint donated seasonal ceramic figurines with help from volunteer Brenda who will provide simple instructions with sample photos of the finished product, acrylic paints, and brushes to create these miniatures for you to take home. Class size limit is 10, so register early!

Fall Watercolor Classes

Tuesdays, October 17, 24, 31, 1-3pm, $48

Join Rum River Art Center instructor, MaryLeah for this 3-week class. Students will learn fun techniques to create beautiful watercolor paintings. MaryLeah is a patient teacher and has great understanding in helping students learn how to paint. A sample painting is available for viewing at the MAYC. Ask staff if you would like to see the sample. Minimum class size: 5. Register in advance. Payment due at time of registration. Registration for programs at the MAYC is required unless otherwise noted. To sign up, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

How to Search the Internet

Wednesday, October 4 10:30am-12pm, free

How do you find just what you're looking for? How do you know which search engine to use? Which results are ads? And is what I'm looking at true or is it fake? Eric Houston from North Metro TV will help you navigate the world of Google, Bing, Duck Duck Go, and more. Learn the best ways to search the internet, how to find reliable resources, and what you can do to find the answers you need. Class is designed for beginning internet users but open to everyone. Advanced registration required.

To sign up, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Movie of the Month: Air

Thursday, September 14, 1pm, Free Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture. Produced, directed, written by, and starring Ben Affleck. Requested by movie participants, view this R rated film on the MAYC large screen TV with overhead speakers. Popcorn break at intermission. Register in advance.

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

Musical Variety Show

Call for Performers

Thursday, October 12, 1-3pm

$1 donation

There will be a variety of talented individuals performing various types of music during this two-hour production with a short intermission. Performers are volunteering to share their talent and the only request is to have an appreciative audience. Included will be the Jamboree Band, vocal solos with guitar/piano accompaniment, sing-along performers, the ukulele group, and more. There will be an area cleared for dancing. If you would like to be a performer in the show, please call MAYC staff by October 5.

Bev Eberhard Playing Guitar

Flu Shot Clinic

Monday, September 25, 9-11am

Cub Foods Pharmacy will be offering this flu shot clinic at the MAYC. Call to register. Regular and high dose flu shots will be available in addition to pneumonia shots for those who are eligible. Time slots are every 15 minutes beginning at 9AM. Wear clothing that easily exposes your arm. Bring all health insurance cards so your insurance can be billed. If you have questions as to whether a shot is covered, you can call your provider in advance of making an appointment.

To sign up, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Liver and Onions Luncheon

Wednesday, October 18, noon, $5

The popular liver and onions luncheon is back. A specialty lunch of homemade liver and onions, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, bread, and a cookie. Register by October 11 in person or by calling 763-786-9375 to attend. Alternate entrée is a beef patty with mushroom gravy, which needs to be ordered at time of registration.

Medicare 101

Thursday, October 5, 10:30am-noon, free

This presentation introduces Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare. The enrollment process and options for enrollment in Medicare will be discussed along with the personal costs of the program and eligibility for prescription drug costs. Learn about the Senior LinkAge Line, using the Medicare.gov website, and the Health Care Choices booklet published by the Minnesota Board on Aging.

To sign up, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Fall Prevention

Thursday, September 21, 11am, free

Are you afraid of falling? Do you find yourself worried about going places or doing certain tasks to avoid a fall? Have you fallen recently? Learn some practical strategies you can immediately take home and implement to reduce your risk! See what makes up balance, determine your risk factors for having a fall, and start making simple changes that can really add up, such as home safety modifications, medication reviews, and referral recommendations. Presented by M Health-Fairview, this course will be led by Dr. Stephanie LeVasseur, specializing in treating neurological disorders and balance problems. Advanced registration recommended.

To sign up, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Featured Resources

Medicare Open Enrollment

October 15 - December 7

Help is available to review options in plans available to you if you are looking to change providers during open enrollment. You may also schedule an appointment at any time if you are new to Medicare. Schedule your 1:1 appointment with a professional, neutral, knowledgeable representative of Trellis, a partner of the MN Board on Aging. You will be given facts about the insurance options available so that you can make informed decisions. Time slots are 45 minutes in length between 10AM-1:15PM. To register for an appointment at the MAYC visit Trellisconnects.org/Get-Help/Medicare. Once on the site, follow these steps:

1. Scroll down to “make an in-person appointment” and click on “schedule an appointment”.

2. Choose a date on the calendar, either the 1st or 4th Wednesday.

3. Next click on the select staff drop-down menu and scroll to the site: Mary Ann Young Center.

4. Select an available time, complete the form, and submit.

ACCAP Chores and More

A service provided by the Anoka County Community Action Program, Chores and More is your one-stop shop for minor home repairs, housekeeping, and seasonal chores. Call 763-783-4767 to get on the snow removal list for this fall/winter.

Volunteer Bus Driver

for the MAYC Bus

Looking to give back to the community? Have a good driving record and able to use navigation to find your way around the City of Blaine? A few more drivers are needed either as substitute drivers, or to take a day of the week, to drive participants to and from the MAYC during business hours, M-F, between the hours of 9AM-4PM. The main requirements are a basic background check and a D.O.T. Health Card Physical, which is a reimbursable expense. A free lunch is provided to all drivers. Call staff at the MAYC for more information at 763-786-9375

Plan Your Move and Decluttering Session

Thursday, September 7 10-11:30am, free

Whether you are thinking of selling this fall or next 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.

To sign up, call 763-786-9375 or visit BlaineMN.gov/MAYCRegister

Thank You

• To Brenda Eisenbeisz, Macscine Zachar, Sue Lashinski, Donna Gerads, Sharon Wong, and Devlin Stitt for prize donations.

• To Cynthia Larson for magazine and word puzzle donations.

• To Culvers of Blaine for frozen yogurt treats.

• To Joe Carlson with United Health Care for birthday bingo sponsorship.

• To Tammy Foley and Benita Jackson with Allina Health/Aetna for sponsoring root beer floats and trivia.

• To Tom Ryan and adult grandchildren Danielle and David Scare for cooking 200 pork chops for the July dinner.

• To all the volunteer helpers for the pork chop dinner, serving 180 participants.

Thinking of You

On the Mend

We wish you the best in your recovery:

• Sue Gulczinski

• Mary Juneau

• Joanne Pausche

Sympathy

• Lori Schintgen

• Helen Schmidt

• Karin Swanson

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

• Jeanine Duff, wife of cribbage player, Howie Towle.

• Marilyn Hamm, age 92, editor of the Blaine Banner newspaper publishing MAYC events for many years.

• Marjorie Harris, long time volunteer tax preparer for MAYC.

• Nancy Heintz, senior diner who most recently lived at North Gables Apartments.

• Joyce Muehlin, recent senior diner from Legends of SLP.

Dining Menu provided by VOA

September Activities Calendar

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.

BBQ Chicken Drumstick, Mac &

Peas, Pears, Cornbread, Chocolate Pudding/Oreo Topping

Sloppy Joe on Whole Grain Bun, Sweet Potato Tots, Green Beans, Pound Cake/ Strawberry Topping & Whipped Cream

Meat Lasagna, Side Salad/ Ranch Dressing, Mixed Veggies, Garlic Toast, Fresh Grapes

Chicken Cordon Bleu In Alfredo Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Orange, Blonde Brownie ALT: Chicken Cordon Bleu No Ham

Southern Breaded Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Country Gravy, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Chefs Choice Cookie

Beef Goulash, Whole Kernel Corn, Apple, Garlic Toast, Strawberry Jell-O w Whipped Topping

Chicken Parmesan w/ Marinara ovr Egg Noodles, Carrots, Peaches, Garlic Breadstick, Choc Cream Pie

Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Rice Pilaf, Mixed Veggies, Dinner Roll, Fresh Melon, Lemon Bar ALT: Lemon Pepper Chicken

Grilled Chicken Fajita Bowl, Spanish Rice, Mexican Corn, Tortilla Chips, Shred Cheese, Pineapple Tidbits, Churro

Bratwurst/ Sauerkraut on WG Bun, Tater Gems, Carrots, Brownie Alt: Beef Hot Dog

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Fried Rice, Vegetable Egg Roll, Apple, Fortune Cookie, Sweet & Sour Sauce

Spaghetti & Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Breadstick, Diced Peaches, Cookie

Cheeseburger on WG Bun, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Jell-O Fluff, Ketchup

French Toast, Hashbrown Triangles, Turkey Sausage, Fruited Muffin, Grapes, Syrup

Dijon Pork Loin, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Banana Pudding/ Whipped Topping

Beef Hot Dog on WG Bun, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cookie, Ketchup & Mustard

Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes & Brown Gravy, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Choc Cupcake/White Frosting

Chicken Pasta Salad, Dinner Roll/Butter, Watermelon, Cookie

Ham & Potato Casserole, Peas & Carrots, Orange, Multi Grain Bread, Blonde Brownie