Senior Center News
MondayFundayWineClub
Gatherwithotherwineloverstotasteandlearn aboutwines.Thismonthlyclubiseducational andohsofun!Checkoutpage4forregistrationdetails.
Youcanfindthetopicswe'lldiscussateachgatheringinourevent calendaratedenprairie.org/SeniorCenter.
Game Time
Interested in playing pinochle, scrabble or duplicate bridge? Call the Senior Center and we'll get you connected with a group.
Didyouknowthatsummeris Sue’sfavoritetimeofyear?Josh prefersno-buggolfseason.(Is thereactuallyano-bugseason inMinnesota?)
Thissummer,getoutandmeet someonenew,tryanewactivity orjusttakeawalkonadifferent path.It'shot,though,sostay hydrated.Makeeverydaya goodday!
Sue Bohnsack
SBohnsack@edenprairie.org
Josh Rockey JRockey@edenprairie.org
952-279-8058
July
Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. Fall Lunch Senior Center Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. Veterans Breakfast Senior Center
Don and Corinne Jacobson enjoy the warm weather at last year's Garden Party.
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Summer 2023
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SPECIAL EVENTS
ThemedBingo
BringyourlucktotheSeniorCenter!Youcouldwin donatedgiftcardsduringthesefunthemedbingo events!Registrationdeadlineisoneweekbefore eventdate.Costis$5persession.
Trivia
Bringabeveragetoenjoywhilechallengingyour mindwithsometriviaquestions,videos,and brainteasers.Thisfuneventisfilledwithvarious levelsofdifficultyandtriviacategoriesandfacts. RegistrationdeadlineAug.28.
Monday,July10 1:30–3p.m.
Registrationcode373214
Wearyourpatrioticattire!
AportionofeventsponsoredbySPARK.
Monday,Aug.21
1:30–3p.m.
Registrationcode373215
AportionofthiseventsponsoredbyEden PrairieLionsClub.
Senior Golf Classic
Joinusforthe31stAnnualSeniorGolfClassic! Signupasacouple,foursomeorsingle—wecan placeyouonateam.Greenfeepluslunchis included.Playersmustbe55orolderto participate.BackupraindateisAug.16. Aportion ofthiseventissponsoredbyHomeInstead, SouthWestTransit,Humana,ElimShoresandThe Key.RegistrationdeadlineAug.2.
Monday,Sept.18 1:30–3p.m.
Registrationcode373217
Wearyourcountrystylehatorattire!
AportionofthiseventsponsoredbyEdina RealtySeniorServices.
Wednesday,Aug.9
8a.m.shotgunstart
6940DahlgreenRoad,Chaska
Dahlgreenmembers$44
Non-members$74
Registrationcode371205
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Day Date Time Cost Code W Aug. 30 3:30–4:30 p.m. Free 371105
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SPECIAL EVENTS
LIFELONG LEARNING
Seniors Get Social
Learn more about your cell phone, texting, voicemail, email, photos, video calls and more! This program is in partnership with Eden Prairie High School students. Home visits are also available through Senior Community Services. Laptop available for check out. Meets on the first and third Wednesday every month. Register for a 30-minute time slot with the code below.
Enjoy a delicious picnic meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, watermelon, beverages and dessert. Event takes place rain or shine. A portion of this event is sponsored by Elim Shores, Prairie Bluffs, Hear Today and The Key.
Monday, July 17 4:30–6 p.m.
Cost $14
Registration code 371204
Registration deadline July 10
DriverSafety4-HourRefresher
Ifyou'vetakenthestate-approved8-hourcourse, youcanrenewwiththis4-hourcourse.Registration deadlineoneweekbeforeclassbegins.
F July14 Noon–4p.m. $24 379202
W Aug.16 5:30–9:30p.m. $24 379202
F Sept.15* 9a.m.–1p.m. $24 379202 Noon–4p.m. $24 479202
NOTE:Sept.15classtakesplaceattheCommunityCenter.
DriverSafety8-HourCourse
Designedtorefineexistingskillsanddevelopsafe, defensivedrivingtechniques.Ifyou're55yearsor older,completionofthiscoursequalifiesyoufora 10%discountonyourautomobileinsurance premium.Registrationdeadlineoneweekbefore classbegins.
Puzzle Exchange
Leaveone,takeone!You'llnever runoutofpuzzleswhenyoutake advantageofthepuzzleexchange intheSeniorCenterlibrary.
Day Date Time Cost Code
SUMMERBBQ
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M, T Aug. 7, 8 5:30–9:30 p.m. $28 379201 Th, F Oct. 26, 27 5:30–9:30 p.m. $28 479201 Day Date Time Cost Code
W July 19 4–5 p.m. Free 379281 W Aug. 2, 16 4–5 p.m. Free 379281 W Sept. 6, 20 4–5 p.m. Free 379281 Day Date Time Cost Code
Live Well Health Series: Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Learn to identify certain behaviors that affect your brains and bodies. Walk away with healthy strategies and tips for healthy decision-making for sleep, mental health, physical activity, nutrition, cognitive engagement and social engagement. Registration deadline July 20.
Monday Funday Wine Club
Gather with other wine lovers to taste and learn about wines. This monthly club is educational and oh so fun! Register one week before event date.
Low Vision Information Group
Low Vision is defined as eyesight without 20/20 vision. Gather with others who are experiencing the same vision loss as you. Knowing what resources are available for you, your friends and other loved ones is key to getting the help you need. Led by Vision Loss Resources, this group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Registration deadline two days before each session.
Art Classes at the Senior Center
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Visit edenprairie.org/ArtCenter or call 952-949-8304 for more information.
How to register
Questions?CalltheSeniorCenterat 952-279-8050.
Cancellation and refund policies
A full refund for a program is given if you cancel before the registration deadline. No refunds are issued after the start of a program without approval.
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine programs, and change instructors.
For information on cancellations and refunds, visit edenprairie.org/Register.
Day Date Time Cost Code W July 26 1–2:30 p.m. Free 371219 W Aug. 23 1–2:30 p.m. Free 371219 W Sept. 27 1–2:30 p.m. Free 371219 LIFELONG LEARNING 4
Day Date Time Cost Code M July 24 4–5:30 p.m. Free 371103 M Aug. 28 4–5:30 p.m. Free 371103 M Sept. 25 4–5:30 p.m. Free 371103 Online edenprairie.org/Register InPerson SeniorCenter 8950EdenPrairieRoad 8:30a.m.–4p.m.,M–F CommunityCenter 16700ValleyViewRoad
5:30a.m.–10p.m.,daily
Day Date Time Cost Code M July 24 1:30–2:45 p.m. Free 378202
Coffee with the Cops
The EPPD's Senior Liaison Juliette Glynn discusses police topics and safety in the city. In this session, she focuses on fraud, particularly the McAfee scam that affects many in our community. Learn about the scam and how to prevent becoming a victim, as well as basic credit monitoring and local crime trends. Registration deadline July 31.
Senior Police Academy
Learn all about the EPPD through case studies, crime stats and a variety of police functions. Sponsored by the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund. Registration deadline Aug. 1.
BeginningBridge:Book1"Bidding"
Thiscoursecoversthecurrentapproachtobasic biddingandgameplaythrougheducationand actualplay.Itisdesignedforthosewhohave playedaswellforthosewhohavenotplayedina while.InstructorMignonNearmyerisaSilverLife Master,ACBLCertifiedInstructorandTournament Director.Thebookthataccompaniesthiscourseis availablefromtheinstructorfor$24.Registration deadlineAug.25.
Shuffle, Deal and Play Bridge
Improve your bidding, play and defense in a learning situation. Each class includes a questionand-answer period and approximately a half hour of actual play during which you can ask questions of and receive advice from the instructor.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the basics of the game or completion of Book One "Bidding" by Audrey Grant. Registration deadline Aug 25.
Live Well Health Series: Dealing with Dementia-Related Behaviors
Learn to identify common triggers and challenging behaviors associated with dementia, and leave with strategies to respond to them. Knowing about this topic can not only help you understand the disease but also be more comfortable and compassionate for those around. Registration deadline Sept. 7.
Learn to Play Mahjongg
This game for two to four players that uses 152 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Learn the rules and strategies to the game. Participants can (optionally) purchase the official National Mahjongg League card for $15 at class.
deadline Sept. 5.
Landmark Travel Tours Showcase
Learn about unforgettable travel opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Ask questions about trips and increase your comfort with no-stress travel.
Landmark, a local, family-owned tour operator, has inclusive packages featuring round-trip airfare, quality accommodations, enjoyable meal experiences, admission to all itinerary attractions, deluxe motor coach transportation and the services of a professional tour manager.
Registration deadline Sept. 25.
LIFELONG LEARNING 5
Day Date Time Cost Code W Aug. 2 9:30–11 a.m. Free 379207
Day Date Time Cost Code F Sept.1–Oct.20 9:30-11:30a.m. $65 371214
Day Date Time Cost Code F Sept. 1–Oct. 20 Noon –2 p.m. $65 371210
Day Date Time Cost Code Th Sept. 21–Nov. 9 1–2:30 p.m. $54 371201
Registration
Day Date Time Cost Code M Sept. 11 1:30–3 p.m. Free 378202
Time Code
Day Date Time Cost Code W Aug. 23–Sept. 20 9 a.m.–noon Free 371237
Senior Center Fitness Classes
Getactivewithfitnessclassesdesigned specificallyforolderadults.
Walking Club
May–September Wednesdays,5:30p.m.(Free)
EdenPrairieparks
Visitedenprairie.org/Walkforschedule
SilverSneakers® Classic Tuesdays,9:30–10:15a.m.
Tuesdays,Thursdays,8:30–9:15a.m.
October–April
Wednesdays,4:30p.m.(Free)
EdenPrairieCenter(meetoutsideHallmark)
8251FlyingCloudDrive
SilverSneakers® Yoga
Zumba Gold Thursdays,9:30–10:15a.m.
Location:SeniorCenterCommunityRoom
Cost:FREEforCommunityCenter members;nonmemberspay$7atthedoor.
Biking Groups
Tuesdays, ride times vary
Old Spokes
Old Spokes is a group that rides approximately 10 miles per hour for 20–25 miles round-trip, with different routes each week. This group stops for a lunch/rest break during each trip. Call us to sign up for weekly detailed information emails.
Short Spokes
Looking for a shorter, slower-paced ride, this is the bicycling group for you. This group bikes about 10–15 miles on local routes within the west metro, at a pace averaging 8–10 miles per hour. Call or text Barb at 612-483-2482 for more info.
greeting cards are available for only $1 in the Senior Center resource room. Need a greeting card? SignuptoreceiveSeniorCenternewsfor programinformation,communityresources andmonthlycalendarofevents. Receivebymail 952-279-8050 Viewonline edenprairie.org/SeniorCenter Getemailandtextupdates edenprairie.org/Subscribe GetConnected!
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FITNESS
Theseweeklyeventsaredrop-inactivities–everyoneiswelcome!
Fordescriptionsanddetails,visitedenprairie.org/SeniorCenterorpickupaflyerfromSeniorCenter
7 17 18 20 26 26 MONTHLYACTIVITIESANDSPECIALEVENTS SUMMER
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday WEEKLYACTIVITIES 14 10 11 12 July2023 8:30a.m. 9a.m. 9:30a.m. 10a.m. Noon Noon 1p.m. SSClassic GreetingCards ZumbaGold Bikinggroups PartyBridge* Mahjongg* Cribbage* 9:30a.m. 12:30p.m. 12:45p.m. 1p.m. 5:30p.m. Quilting MexicanTrain 500Cards* Poker* WalkingClub 8:45a.m. 9a.m. 9:30a.m. 1p.m. CoffeeKlatch GreatCourses DiscussionGroup Crafting 8:30a.m. 9:30a.m. 10a.m. 12:30p.m. 1p.m. SSClassic SSYoga Mahjongg* Canasta Cribbage* 9:30a.m. Noon Noon Men'sGroup PartnerBridge* Mahjongg*
2023 CALENDAR
*Activityrequiresexperience
9:30a.m. Noon RedHatBreakfast DriverSafety 1p.m. FinanceGroup LunchandChat LowVisionGroup 9a.m. 4p.m. AdvisoryCouncil SeniorsGetSocial 12:15p.m. 1p.m. 10a.m. 1p.m. 4:30p.m. BookClub HealthInsuranceHelp CaregiverSupport 10a.m. BookClub 7 3 4 6 5 28 24 25 27 26 21 17 18 19 13 20 HappyFeet byappointment HappyFeet byappointment 1:30p.m. 4p.m. HealthyLiving WineClub 31 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday SENIORCENTER CLOSED SENIORCENTER CLOSED 1:30p.m. BlingoBingo 10a.m. ArtClass 4:30p.m. SummerBBQ 8:15a.m. LacrosseTrip
22 21 7 14 25 8 4 5 6 September2023 1 18 19 20 15 11 12 13 3 25 24 10 17 28 11 7 8 9 August2023 4 2 21 22 23 18 14 15 16 10a.m. 1p.m. ArtClass FinanceGroup LunchandChat LowVisionGroup 9:30a.m. 4p.m. CoffeewithCops SeniorsGetSocial 9a.m. 4p.m. 5:30p.m. AdvisoryCouncil SeniorsGetSocial DriverSafety 12:15p.m 1p.m. 10a.m. 12:30p.m. 1p.m. 4:30p.m. BookClub Let'sGoFishing HealthInsuranceHelp CaregiverSupport 7:15a.m. 8a.m. 10a.m. WindandLlamaTrip GolfClassic BookClub 29 5:30p.m. DriverSafety 1:30p.m. FruityBingo 10a.m. 12:30p.m. BookClub Let'sGoFishing 4p.m. SeniorsGetSocial DuluthTrip AdvisoryCouncil SeniorsGetSocial 7a.m. 9a.m. 4p.m. 9:45a.m. FlyingCloud AirportTour 10a.m. 1p.m. ArtClass FinanceGroup Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 26 27 28 29 1:30p.m. DementiaClass Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 1 HappyFeet byappointment HappyFeet byappointment LandmarkTours LunchandChat LowVisionGroup 10a.m. 12:15p.m. 1p.m. 9:30a.m. RedHatbreakfast 9:30a.m. RedHatBreakfast 30 31 5:30p.m. DriverSafety 4p.m. WineClub SENIORCENTER CLOSED HappyFeet byappointment 4p.m. WineClub 1:30p.m. Cowboy/Cowgirl Bingo 10a.m. 1p.m. 4:30p.m. BookClub HealthInsuranceHelp CaregiverSupport 9a.m. DriverSafety TriviaHour 3:30p.m. HappyFeet byappointment HappyFeet byappointment HappyFeet byappointment 8
TRIPS
TripNotes
If you're interested in attending a trip and it's past the registration deadline, please call the Senior Center for availability. Indicate any special physical accommodations at the time of registration. New destination ideas are always welcome!
WindandLlamas
WestopatShoppesonMainein RochesteronourwaytoruralMowerCountyfora windfarmtour.Learnaboutthefarmandseewhy windpoweriscurrentlythefastestgrowingsource ofelectricityproductionintheworld.Getyour questionsansweredasyouseetheturbinesup close.Besuretowearappropriateshoestowalk aroundthefarm.Thenwe’reofftoanauthentic ItalianlunchatBellaVictoriainAustin.Choose eitherameatballsandwichorchickenCaesarwrap meal.AfterlunchwevisitAdDe'sHummingLlamas tolearnaboutthesefun,intelligentanimalsthatcan carrypacks,pullcarts,guardlivestockandprovide warmwool.Thetripisn’toveruntilwestopin OwatonnatoshopattheRussellStoverCandy StorebeforereturningtoEdenPrairie.Registration deadlineJuly9.
Let'sGoFishing
Thisnon-profitorganizationallowsseniorsand veteranstoexperiencethejoyofbeingonthe water.Joinusandseewhatit’sallabout!Gatherat theSeniorCenterandridetoLakeRileyforafully accessibleboatrideandopportunityforfishing. Equipmentandlifejacketsareprovided.Theboat ridelaststwohours.Wearahatandsunscreenand bringyourownbeverage.Optionaldonationsto “Let’sGoFishing”areacceptedattheboat.Bus leavesandreturnstotheSeniorCenter.
Registrationdeadlineoneweekbeforeeventdate.
ExploreEdenPrairie'sownregionalFlying Cloudairport.FlyingCloud(FCM)isthebusiest airportintheMAC’srelieverairportsystemwith morethan100,000takeoffsandlandingsperyear andishomebaseformanycorporatejetsandflight schools.Onthiswalkingtour,youvisitseveral airportbusinessessuchasElliottAviationand Flywise,alongwithvisitingtourguideLaura Herrmann’sprivatehangar.Laststopisatthe controltowertotalktooneofthecontrollers.Lunch isatalocalrestaurantwhereyouorder,payandtip onyourown.RegistrationdeadlineAug.31.
Day Date Time Cost Code FlyingCloudAirportTour W Aug.9 7:15a.m.–5:45p.m. $88 371288
CoachBus
Day Date Time Cost Code Th Aug.17 12:30–3:30p.m. $10 371301 W Sept.13 12:30–3:30p.m. $10 371301 Van
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Day Date Time Cost Code Th Sept.7 9:45a.m.–2p.m. $10 371362 Van
TRIPS
DuluthVistaFleetCruise
HeadtoDuluthforacolorfulskylinedrive overlookingtheTwinPorts,sittingonthelargest freshwaterlakeintheworld.Thenarrated sightseeingcruiseupontheVistaStaris approximately60minutes.Experiencethewonders ofLakeSuperiorasTheVistacruisesnextto1,000footlakefreightersandotheroceangoingvessels. PassunderneaththeAerialLiftBridge,whichlifts uptoallowyoutopassthrough.TheVistaStar returnstothedockforyoutoboardthemotor coachtotheBlackwood'sRestaurant.Registration deadlineAug.20.
CapitolTour
SeefamousartofMinnesotaregimentsdepictedin battle,originalbattleflags,andtheplaquesand statuesaddedovertheyearstoremember Minnesota'sroleintheCivilWar.Learnaboutthe governorswho,asyoungmen,participatedin someofthepivotaleventsofthewar,andseea battleflagstaffthatsurvivedtheBattleof Gettysburg.Afterthetour,enjoylunchatJoseph's GrillinSt.Paulwhereyoupayandtiponyourown. Youcangiveasuggested$5donationtothe Capitolonsite.RegistrationdeadlineSept.20.
GreatNorthernRailway
AllaboardtheGreatNorthernRailroad! Thehistoricrailroadrecreatestheatmosphereof railtravelusingrebuiltcarsfrom1912–1918.After lunchinthediningcars,enjoytherelaxingscenery fromthetrainasittravelsintoruralWisconsin.We'll stopatBurnettDairyCooperativeretailstoreonthe waybackhomewhereyoucanpurchasevarious treatssuchascoffee,icecreamandfriedcheese curds.RegistrationdeadlineSept.11.
OldLogTheatre: MillionDollarQuartet
ExperienceaTonyAward-winningmusicalinspired bytheremarkabletruestoryofElvisPresley, JohnnyCash,JerryLeeLewis,andCarlPerkins comingtogetherforanunforgettablejamsession atSunRecords.Heariconichitslike"BlueSuede Shoes,""Fever,""GreatBallsofFire,""Walkthe Line,""WholeLottaShakin'Goin'On,""HoundDog," andmore.RegistrationdeadlineSept.28.
OzarkCountryJubileeat TreasureIsland
TheOzarkJubileeshowcasesastar-studded lineupofBransonentertainers.Thisdynamicshow paystributetocountrymusiclegendsandoffersa mixofChristmasmusic.World-classfiddlerDoofus Doolittledelivershissignaturehumoralongside mesmerizingfiddleandviolinperformances.Enjoy nostalgicnodstocomedianslikeArchieCampbell, StringBeanandMinniePearl.Registration deadlineOct.1.
Day Date Time Cost Code Th Oct.26 11:15a.m.–4:30p.m. $88 471342
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Day Date Time Cost Code W Oct.4 8:45a.m.–2:30p.m. $24 371321 Van
Day Date Time Cost Code W Sept.20 7a.m.–7:15p.m. $103 371349 CoachBus
Day Date Time Cost Code W Nov.8 10a.m.–5:30p.m. $102 471315 CoachBus
Day Date Time Cost Code Th Oct.12 7:15a.m.–5:15p.m. $104 471317 CoachBus Van
ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Community Woodshop
A complete list of community resources is available at the Senior Center or online at edenprairie.org/SeniorResources.
Senior Community Services
H.O.M.E.–indoorandoutdoorchoreassistance 952-746-4046orhome@seniorcommunity.org
Socialworkerassistancewithmostseniorneeds 952-934-3370orl.eiden@seniorcommunity.org
CareNextion.org–Freeonlinetoolthathelps caregiverscoordinateandconnectwithlovedones
SeniorLinkAgeLine,Healthinsurancecounseling 800-333-2433ormetroaging.org
Great Courses
Mondays, 9 a.m.
Watch educational videos on a variety of topics, with discussion to follow. Call Senior Center for topics.
Happy Feet Inc. Footcare
Mondays, by appointment
Call 763-346-3390 to schedule an appointment.
Wednesday Book Club
SecondWednesdayofthemonth,10–11:30a.m.
July12—“Where'dYouGo,Bernadette”? byMariaSemple
Aug.9—“Homefront”byKristinHannah
Sept.13—“TheLastThingHeToldMe” byLauraDave
Ourfully-equippedcommunityresourcehasshop toolsandequipment.Trainingrequired.
Monday–Friday,8:30a.m.–4p.m.
Lunch and Chat
FourthWednesdayofthemonth,12:15p.m. Champps,8010GlenLane,EdenPrairie Noneedtoregister;justshowup!
FinanceDiscussionGroup
Second Thursday of each month, 1–3 p.m. Call the Senior Center for more information.
Health Insurance Counseling
ThirdThursdayofthemonth Visittrellisconnects.comorcalltheSeniorCenter tomakeanappointment.
ThursdayBookClub
ThirdThursdayofthemonth,10–11:30a.m.
July20—“WestwiththeNight”byBerylMarkham
Aug.17—“StrengthinWhatRemains” byTracyKidder
Sept.21—“TheGreatGatsby”byF.ScottFitzgerald
Caregiver Support Group
Third Thursday of each month 4:30–6 p.m. Call 952-934-3370 to schedule an appointment.
RedHatGroup–CrimsonChapeaux
Second Friday of each month, 9:30 a.m.
Original Pancake House, Eden Prairie Contact Barbara Felker at dollroom@sprynet.com or 952-929-2813 to reserve a spot.
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The Senior Center lends computer tablets and laptops for up to three weeks. When checked out, Senior Community Services staff are available at the Senior Center or at your home to help you use the device.
TechDeviceLoaners
CityofEdenPrairie SeniorCenter
8950EdenPrairieRoad
EdenPrairie,MN55347
952-279-8050
TTY:952-949-8399
The City of Eden Prairie does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or accessto,ortreatmentoremploymentin,itsprograms, activitiesandservices.
CITYWIDE OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Oct. 7 11 a.m.–2 p.m. City Center
OR CURRENT RESIDENT
Saturday, Oct. 14
Time TBD
Riley Lake Park
Historic home tours . Wagon rides
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID HOPKINS, MN PERMIT NO. 241
Treat stations . Fall crafts . Food trucks
Refreshments . Demonstrations Police, Fire and Public Works vehicles