Mary Ann Young Senior Center Newsletter June 2013 Mary Ann Young Senior Center Mission Statement: “To enrich the lives of older adults by providing educational, recreational, nutritional, social, informational, and volunteer opportunities in a relaxed, friendly environment.”
Senior Center Staff: Shelley Johnson, Director Ann Genosky, Coordinator
9150 Central Avenue NE – Blaine MN 55434 (763) 786-9375 – (763) 780-4318
Mondays
Saturdays
9:00a 10:45a 1:00p 1:00p 1:00p 2:30p 3-9 p 6:00p
9:00a 10:00a 11:00a 1-5p
Walking Group-6/3, 6/17, 6/24 Enhanced Fitness Penny Bingo Prize/Nickel Bingo-6/24 Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone Health Insurance Appts.-6/3, 6/17 Quilting Group-6/24 Garden Club Tours-T.B.D.
Tuesdays 9:00a 9-2 11:00a 1:00p 1:00p 1:00p 5:30p 7:00p
Line Dance Wii Bowling League Wii Bowling Tourney-6/25 Blood Pressure Cks-6/4, 6/18 Progressive “500” Cards “500” Card Tournament-6/25 T.O.P.S. weigh-in, 6:00 pm mtg. Woodcarving Group
Wednesdays Newsletter Assemblers: Margo Arett Kathy Gakin Jim Grant Maxine Nystrom Delores Yenor Dorothy Albers Frank Schmidt Gloria Schmidt Al Korts Ginny Korts Martha Caouette Ivan Arndt
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9:30a 10:00a 10:00a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 12:45p 1-3p 1:00p 2-4p 6-8p
Sundays 1-4:30p North Country Jamboree performs- 6/16
Access our Website Direct Link: http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/go/seniorce nter or Type in: www.BlaineParks.com and then click on the Senior Center page. Choose from the list of topics by clicking on your selection: Amenities Current Menu Calendar of Events Current Newsletter Programs and Events Anoka County Services
Adult Ice Skating-Fogerty Arena Computer Q & A Session-6/5 State Services-Blind-6/19 -------------------------------------------------------SNAP Food Program info.-6/5 Men’s Day Party!-6/12 Looking for “The Jug Band” performs-6/19 Something to Do ? B-Day Party entertainment-6/26 The Mary Ann Young Senior Center is Bunco Dice Game -6/5 open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to Woodcarving Group 4:30 pm and at other specified times. Birthday Bingo w/prizes!-6/26 Stop in and check it out !-----------------Hand and Foot Card Game Line Dance-varied levels
Thursdays 8:15a Pork Chop Ticket Sale-6/20 9-noon Home Movie Transfer Drop Off6/13, 6/27 9:30a Beginning Bridge 11:00a Wedding Anniversary Party-6/6 1:00p Movie: “Safe Haven”-6/20 1:00p Cribbage Tournament-6/27 1:15p Activity Comm. Meeting-6/13 6-8p Intermediate Line Dance
Fridays 9:00a 10:00a 1:00p 1:00p
Beginner Line Dance Advanced Beginner Line Dance Intermediate Line Dance Line Dance Party-6/15
Foot Care appointments-6/14 Plastic Canvas/Crafts–6/7, 6/21 Enhanced Fitness Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone
Country Music at its Best! Join Gary Clark and musicians for a real taste of country music on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1-4:30p.m. It’s awesome, it’s free…don’t miss out, join the fun! Next date is June 16th.
FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM: For Seniors 60+: Would you like to “Stretch Your Food Dollars?” Would you like to have some extra dollars to buy fresh fruits and vegetables? Are higher prices for gasoline, heating & a/c, etc. leaving you with fewer dollars to buy quality food? Contact your Senior Outreach Worker for more information about this program at 763-783-4741, or for those under 60 call Karen at 763-783-4892.
Senior Dining
Plastic Canvas/Craft Class
Join us at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center M-F for a nutritious, well-balanced, tasty meal at 12:00 noon in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Make your dining reservations three business days in advance to secure your meal. The suggested donation is $3.50 for those 60 years of age and older, and the cost is $6.50 for those under age 60.
Join Opal Peterson and friends on Fridays, June 7th & 21st at 10:00 a.m. to learn or share the art of plastic canvas or spend time with friendly folks working on a craft project of choice.
4th Ham Steak w/Honey Mustard Glaze 5th Swiss Steak w/Diced Tomatoes OR Chicken Patty, Baked Potato 6th Chicken Veggie Pasta Salad, Fruit Cup, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Cake-Wedding Day! 7th Build Your Own Coney Dog! th
10 Roast Pork w/Gravy OR Sliced Turkey, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Cookie 12th Braised Sirloin Tips w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Sliced Beets-Men’s Day!
Wood Carving News Plan to join us for Woodcarving Group on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm lead by J.D. Hughes: 763-4344202, and/or on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm lead by Wes Spadgenske. They will be on hand to assist as needed and to answer questions about carving. Start from the beginning, or continue to work on your own project with people sharing a common interest. All levels are welcome! Join us for some relaxed conversation. The MN Woodcarver’s Association does not meet in the summer months. Enjoy the nice weather!
14th Healthy Baked Fish OR Herbed Chicken Breast, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas 17th Herb Roasted Chicken Quarter, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Squash, Dinner Roll, Pie 21st Beef Meatloaf w/ Tomato Glaze, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Corn 25th Chicken Breast w/Cordon Bleu Sauce OR w/Mornay Sauce, Wild Rice Blend, Salad 26th Beef Pot Roast, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cake-Birthday Party! 28th Chef Salad, choose with or without ham
There are other delicious entrees during the month. Check it out and join us as often as you can! Please specify entrée choice, skim milk, RCD (reduced calorie dessert) each time you order. Thanks!
FAMILY CAREGIVER CONNECTION: Support groups and group respite care are available in the Anoka County area. Call Jill Agyekum, Family Caregiver Connection contact at 763-422-6960 for more information about the assessment process.
Foot Care Appointments are now available for Friday, June 14th for foot care. The cost for an appointment is just $20. Appointments begin at 9:00a.m. Please call the Senior Center in advance at 763-786-9375 to register. Bring your own towel. FOOT CARE POLICY: If you make an appointment for foot care and do not call 24 hours in advance to cancel, you may be charged for the appointment.
Get in the Zone Brunswick Zone XL,
A state of the art facility featuring 38 bowling lanes, Brunswick sponsors Senior Bowling on Mondays and Fridays beginning at 1:00 p.m. for just $1.25 per game. Stop to bowl and enjoy free shoe rental, cookies, coffee and loads of fun. Meet new people and plan on a good time. Brunswick Zone is located west of Hwy. 65 off 113th Street in Blaine.
Low Vision Help Paul Mattson from the Minnesota State Services for the Blind will be available by appointment at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine on the third Wednesday of the month from 9a.m. to 12noon. If you or someone you know has a vision problem, please call Paul at (651) 642-0846 to schedule a visit with him. Paul will be glad to help with any questions or concerns you have regarding loss of vision, and research valuable tools to assist you in daily living skills. Next available appointment date is June 19th.
Current Events:
T.O.P.S. T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) currently meets on Tuesday evenings with weigh-in at 5:30pm and a fun, educational meeting at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in losing weight, this may be just the right group for you. For more details, contact Cindy Heckler at 651-3109261 or Paulette Kotila at 651-259-6241.
- Birthday Party: Join us for our monthly Birthday Party with new entertainer, Joe *SNAP Food Program: For Seniors there Nayduciak at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June may be a gap in expenses vs. income so folks 26th followed by a delicious beef pot roast may not have the funds they need to purchase luncheon and 1:00p.m. prize bingo. healthy food. The benefit you may receive -Cribbage Tournament- June 27-1p.m. from the SNAP program can help you stretch (sign up in advance with your partner) your food budget. Even a small benefit can really add up to help. The SNAP program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance COMING EVENTS: program. Folks are given a plastic EBT card *Independence Party: Wear patriotic to use, formerly called food stamps. Come & colors and stop by for fun refreshments talk to Nancy or Cheryl about applying for this and piped in music on Wednesday, July benefit on June 5th from 11:00-12:00 rd
3 as we honor our flag at 11:00 a.m.
*Wedding Anniversary Celebration: We will honor all married couples on Thursday, June 6th at 11:00 a.m. with lovely piano entertainment by Nellie Spexet as well Evening & Weekend as light refreshments, followed by a delicious Line Dancing pasta salad luncheon. Come one, come all and Wednesday night line dance enjoy the day! features beginner *Honor Men’s Day: Enjoy songs from the class at 6pm, advanced beginner 40’s, 50’s, & 60’s featuring Country, Pop, and Jazz with Jim Bernier’s “full band sound”. class at 7pm. The Thursday Party starts at 11a.m. on Wednesday, June evening Intermediate Line 12th, sign up today! All are invited! Dancing is from 6-8p.m. On Saturdays, Beginning Line *The Jug Band: Join us for this fun, lively Dance class is at 9:00 a.m., “kitchen band style” performance by twin Advanced Beginner Line cities entertainers who gather together for Dance class is at 10:00 practices through the efforts of Catholic Elder a.m., and the “Keeping it Care. Performance starts at 11am on Country” Class is at 11:00 Wednesday, June 19th. Let’s cheer them on! a.m. A FREE WILL donation *Pork Chop Dinner TICKET SALE: per person is accepted for th music and instruction. The Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 20th for the next Line Dance Party is on event to be held on Thursday July 25 at 5:30p.m. Following dinner, the Wee Willie June 15th from 1-5p.m. Band will perform in Aquatore Park for the community, so bring a lawn chair and make a fun night of it. Dinner Tickets are $7 each and LEGAL SERVICE: need to purchased in advance.
Anoka County legal service is available to residents of Anoka County age 60 or better. Free legal consult is offered at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center by appointment generally on the first Tuesday of the month beginning at 11:15a.m. Call 763-786-9375 for an appointment. The next date is June 4th.
*June Movie: Our June movie “Safe Haven” tells the story of a young woman plagued by her past, who unexpectedly finds solace and refuge in North Carolina, as a handsome widower helps her face her fears in this Nicholas Sparks romantic drama. This movie will be shown at 1p.m. on Thursday, June 20th with refreshments at intermissionfree!
*Blaine Blazin’ Week of Fun: -Prize/Nickel Bingo -June 24-1:00 p.m. -Wii Tournament-June 25th -9a.m. - “500” Tourney- June 25th -1p.m.
*Veteran & Surviving Spouses Benefits: Wartime veterans may qualify for up to $1,732 monthly and Surviving Spouses may receive up to $1,113. Find out if benefits apply to you at this educational seminar on Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. Please register in advance so adequate seating is prepared. *Pork Chop Dinner: Register in advance beginning June 20th for this popular dinner complete with potato salad, pasta salad, vegetables/dip, fruit, dinner roll, dessert and more. Event will be held July 25th followed by Wee Willie Band in the park.
Karen Pollesch, Senior Outreach Worker, ACCAP 763-783-4741 Looking for ways to stretch your dollar? Check out these possibilities for people age 60 or better: *Energy Assistance Program which helps with your utility costs. This is an income eligible program you may qualify for if your monthly income for one person is $1,854 (gross) and for two people is $2,424 (gross). The Energy Assistance application process runs from October 2012 to May 2013 so you need to reapply each year. *Food Support-SNAP-(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help pay for groceries. If your gross monthly income is less than $1,536 for one person or less than $2,081 for two persons you may qualify. If you have questions about these programs as well as any other programs such as transportation, telephone assistance, medical assistance, housing options, etc. give Karen a call at 763-783-4741. She can come to your home or meet you at the Sr. Center in Blaine to discuss programs you might qualify for.
Billiards:
Outings & Tours!
Call 763-786-9375 for details. Interested in playing 8 ball in a relaxed, St. Croix Casino – friendly atmosphere? Up Turtle Lake Register by July 31 to 8 people can take turns playing DATE: Wednesday, August 7 at the Senior Center in TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Blaine on Tuesdays at 1p.m. FEE: $5 ($5 back at casino) Call ahead to let us know if Pick up at Blaine Senior Center you plan to stop in to play.
Entertaining and Ethnic Chicago Over 60 or an adult with a disability?? ACCAP Chores & More YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR: MINOR HOME REPAIRS HOUSEKEEPING SEASONAL CHORES CALL ANN OR JUDY at 763-767-6521 **Sign up now to be on the lawn care list! We are sorry to announce that we are no longer serving the under 60 population due to funding issues. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT GRANT THROUGH THE MINNESOTA BOARD ON AGING AND THE METRO AREA AGENCY ON AGING. CHORES & MORE IS A PROGRAM OF THE ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITIES OF ANOKA AND COON RAPIDS. ACCAP Chores & More does not discriminate based upon a persons race, color, national origin, sexual preference, or religious affiliation.
July 11 – 14 Featuring Tommy Gun’s Garage, a roaring Twenties Speakeasy dinner and musical show, Navy Pier, the Smith Museum of Stained Glass, a guided tour of the ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago, Broadway Musical Show, and the Fireside Dinner Theatre. For a complete Itinerary please call 763-785-6164.
NORTHSHORE FALL COLORS: Date of this event is October 1st – 3rd. Register with Tourco at 763780-2985.
Blaine Festival: Be part of history as the Blaine Festival celebrates 43 years of fun. The weekend festivities will again be held at beautiful Aquatore Park, June 28 – 30 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza – Thursday, July 4th at the National Sports Center (Starts at DUSK)
WALKING GROUP:
NEW THIS YEAR! If you are a seasoned “walker”, then consider joining this Delightful Hudson fun, active group just getting started. Hudson, WI Plan to walk a loop of 1-1.5 miles at various trails around Start the day in vibrant Hudson with a the Blaine area. Beverly backstage tour of The Phipps Center for the Kronstedt is organizing a Arts - a premier performance and visual arts walking group at each of the center. Take in the Art Gallery that offers a local senior centers Monday through glimpse of changing exhibits which may Friday. The “Blaine Trail Blazers” will include oils, pastels, textiles, pottery or start off at the Mary Ann Young Senior sculptures. We may be treated to a short organ demonstration on the mighty Wurlitzer Center on Mondays at 9 a.m. Plan to meet at the Center on designated Theater Pipe Organ. Lunch will be at a local Mondays to carpool to various local restaurant in town before stepping into the trails. Paths are paved for unique and historic 1855 Octagon House. On easier/safer walking, but wear good the National Register of Historic Places, a walking shoes and comfortable tour of this distinctive eight-sided home, clothing. You can walk M-F with other furnished with items from early St. Croix folks if you wish: Tuesdays-Fridley County settlers, will offer an authentic trails, Wednesdays -Columbia Heights glimpse of what life was like during the Victorian era. The Carriage House and Garden trails, Thursdays- Spring Lake Park trails, and Fridays at Coon RapidsHouse is also part of this tour. A local guide meet at Coon Rapids Senior Center at will board the bus to share Hudson’s 9a.m. to carpool, or pick your day(s) architectural treasures. and let’s get fit! If you have Register by July 9. Pick up will be at the Circle Pines Credit Union - 4 South Pine Dr. questions about which trail they are taking on a certain day, call Beverly DATE: Wednesday, July 24 at 763-571-7502. TIME: 10:00 a.m. - approx. 4:30 p.m. FEE: $58 (Includes guide, lunch, & admission)
Recycling Program:
IN SYMPATHY:
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family The Spring Lake Park Lions and friends of: have provided a bright yellow • Anthony (Tony) Holm box outside the east entrance of • Maurice DuBois the Senior Center to collect • Doris Olson used eye glasses, eye glass • John B. Wozniak cases, hearing aids and cell • Ben Hangslebenphones. If you have any of brother of Ed Schroeder these items and no longer need • Marion Melin or use them, please consider • Grace Crosby recycling them in the available container. Thank you! • Roger Fremo, preceeded in death by wife, Shirley • Edythe (Eddie) Newstrom Thank you! They were special people and will be missed *To Marlys Hetland for the by many. monetary donation. *To Carol Wyman for prizes. HAND & FOOT CARDS: *To Lucille Pobuda for the This canasta style card game is donated yarn scarves for played on Wednesday afternoons prizes. from 2-4 p.m. Join the fun in *To anonymous donator of relaxed company. It is easy to learn, and three rose plants for the fun to play, so come one, come all! ladies lunch drawing. To the anonymous donator of prizes for the A,B,C’s of Quilting Group Fitness event. *To anonymous donators of Looking to learn the art of quilting, or already know how to quilt and want to fabric, yarn, cross-stitch help make quilts for those in need? The books, reading books, next scheduled quilting date at the Mary jigsaw puzzles, snacks for Ann Young Senior Center is Monday, June activities/events, prizes, 24th from 3-9p.m. You can also quilt at coffee fund donations and Blaine United Methodist Church on 115th more. Avenue (763-757-2170) on Wednesday from 3-9 p.m., bring a dish to Curling League for evenings pass for the potlucks. Questions? Call Seniors: Lucy at 612-220-6510. We accept fabric Call Fogerty Ice Arena for donations anytime throughout the year.
details to get signed up on a team. See the brand new curling rink in Blaine just behind the Senior Center. Check it out! Call 763-7803328 with questions.
FREE ONE-ON-ONE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING ABOUT MEDICARE Free health insurance counseling to Medicare beneficiaries will be provided by state-certified Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging staff or volunteers at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine, on specified Monday afternoons. Appointments are required. Counselors will assist with the basics of Medicare and Medical Assistance, choosing a supplement and/or a Part D plan, processing claims, assisting with forms, and more. To schedule a one-hour appointment, call 1-800-333-2433 and ask to schedule an appointment at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center.
“Personal” Home Movie Transfer Service: Eric from North Metro TV is making a service available for seniors at our Center. If you are interested in transferring your VHS personal home movies to a disc, he is just the guy to handle it. Drop off your home movies at the Senior Center on the second Thursday of the month between 9a.m.noon, and Eric will pick them up, transfer the movies to a disc at the T.V. station using their sophisticated equipment, and return the updated movies to the Center the following month for you to take home. No purchased movies, just home movies such as family reunions, birthdays, picnics, family weddings, etc. Eric does not have the copyright privileges for anything else. This is a wonderful service and we thank Eric and North Metro T.V. for their time and generosity
Jewelry Donations Accepted:
Our annual sale will be here before you know it. We are now accepting donations of jewelry for our sale, which is our main fundraiser for GET WELL: the year and will be We extend get well held in October. If you or wishes to the following someone you know has unwanted friends on the mend: jewelry items, we would love your • Kenneth Hiller donation for our sale. Thank you in advance to those who have already • Marge Walentiny donated items this year or in past • Janet Doble years. Recognition for 2013 donations • Helen Vroman will be listed following the October sale.
Computer Question and Answer Session Need help with e-mailing photos? Interested in buying a computer, but not sure what kind to get? Confused by all the talk in the news about online computer scams and what you should be doing to protect your privacy? Get answers to your computer and technology questions in an open forum Q & A session on Wednesday, June 5th at 10a.m. Please R.S.V.P. your attendance.
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Defensive Driving Refresher Course Our Defensive Driving Classes fill quickly, so plan ahead for when you are due. The next class is scheduled for August 8th. You must have taken the full 8-hour class in order to be eligible to take the 4-hour refresher. The Refresher classes are held from 9:45a.m to 2:30p.m., with a half hour lunch break. You must register and pre-pay for the class, which will be conducted by an instructor from the American Association of Retired Persons. Upon completion of the class, a certificate is issued and will be accepted by Insurance Companies for a discount on premiums for person’s 55 years of age and older. This certificate is good for (3) years and therefore must be repeated. This is a lecture-video class. The AARP rate is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Make all checks payable to “A.A.R.P.” You must show and record your AARP member number (if applicable) on the form you complete at the refresher class. Lunch is available for the refresher class for a suggested donation of $3.50 per person age 60 and up. If you are not age 60, the lunch cost is $6.50. Please pay (763)780-4 for lunch on the day of class, but you must register at least three days in advance for the meal. Checks for the meal need to be written out to “V.O.A.”. Coffee and treats are provided for a suggested donation of $1. Please bring your driver’s license and AARP Card (if applicable) to class with you. Because classes fill so quickly each month, be sure to plan at least six to eight weeks in advance of your needed date. To register, call the Senior Center first, then mail in your AARP payment to the Mary Ann Young Senior Center address: 9150 Central Ave. N.E., Blaine, 55434, or stop by the Center in person to complete your transaction. Pre-payment is required to secure your reservation. A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund. ** Senior Center office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Would you like a lunch reservation? ___Yes ___No Date of Class_____________ Date of Birth______________ Name
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