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Pete and Rosemary Johnson have some retirement advice to share:
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Rosemary Johnson said her and her husband will need to live until they are 250 years old to complete their bucket list. Though Pete and Rosemary Johnson are technically Owatonna residents, you’ll need a lot of good luck finding them at their Owatonna residence. Whether it’s trips to Europe, Texas or Washington or just Sunday drives to the Twin Cities, the married couple
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loves to be on the move. “The good thing about being retired is you can do whatever you want whenever you want to,” said Rosemary Johnson. Even Pete’s post-retirement part-time jobs have him in motion. Thanks to a love of cars, he accepted a driving job for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He also voluntarily transports veterans to various VA homes and clinics in Minnesota.
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Left: Rosemary Johnson shows some emotion after zip-lining in Hawaii. ABOVE: Pete Johnson looks over a waterfall during a vacation. (Submitted)
Continued from page 4 “I’m not a veteran myself, but this is one way I can serve the vets for what they have done for us,” said Pete, who drove school buses before working 27 years for Josten’s. “I go up there and listen to them, try and help them out.” When asked why he loves to drive so much, Pete answered, “It sort of gets in your blood.” When they are not in their trusty Ford Taurus, the couple is on a plane or an Amtrak train or a zip line. Despite being in their 50s, Pete and Rosemary zip lined through the Hawaiian countryside. “We have a bucket list. We are going to have to live until we are 250 to do everything,” Rosemary said. “We decided we were going to make use of our time and health together while we were young enough to do it.”
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During a scuba diving trip, Pete Johnson rests on the dock. (Submitted)
Continued from page 5 Three years ago, the Johnsons traveled throughout Europe. They weren’t part of a group nor did they stay in a hotel every night. The Johnson found relatives throughout the continent. In the three weeks they were in Europe, they stayed in a hotel only three nights. They don’t always leave the house for a planned out trip, sometimes they just take a drive. Rosemary said many weekends, they will fill up their car with gas and head out. She leaves the driving and directions to Pete. When she asks him where they are going, she doesn’t always get an answer. “I tell her, you know me. I fly by the seat of my pants,” Pete said. “I just look for the right spot to turn.” Five years ago, Pete attended a “Discover Scuba” class put on by Owatonna Community Education. He fell in love. “He came home with a hop in his step and a grin from ear to ear,” Rosemary said. “I knew what we
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were going to do now.” Pete, 58-years old, has gone under water in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest and Lake Superior. More locally, he has swum in Square Lake and Perch Lake (Wis.) near Stillwater.
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people around here who know CPR, right?” Rosemary said. “OK, well, am I always going to wish that I had tried it or couldn’t, shouldn’t, would of done it. You just go for it.”
“If they had a suit my size in Germany, I would have dove over there,” Pete Johnson said. More locally, Pete has diving under the ice with the Reach reporter Derek Sullivan at 444-2372, or folOwatonna Diving Club on his bucket list. Unfortulow him on Twitter @OPPSullivan nately, a foot injury kept him above the water this winter. After five years of scuba diving, he can stay unWestside Board & Lodge Home derwater for up to an hour, which comes in handy when he dives into old iron ore pits. Diving into pits throughout the upper Midwest, Johnson has seen a jeep, fighter gun ship, school bus, shotguns, bikes and even a helicopter under water. Pete has connections to several diving clubs, so Where new beginnings begin... Are you at a place in your life where you need a little extra help in the if he has a few days off, he can find some guys to every day living needs? Like 3 home cooked meals a day, caring explore below the surface. helpful people around 24 hours a day, and an R.N. on staff, medication reminders, laundry, transportation to medical Rosemary has done snuba diving and snorkeling appointments and shopping. Westside Board and Lodge Home is but no scuba. Said she would still like to snuba divthat place and includes short & long-term stays. We also have private and double rooms Come and give us a visit!. ing again, but not scuba. We invite you to visit our homes & see if “You finally get to a point in your life where you Westside Board & Lodge is right for you! are like, ‘Well, tomorrow is going to come whether 3003 Hoffman Dr NW, Owatonna • 507-451-0832 I go for this experience or not. There are plenty of Senior Living 2013
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At 60 years old, Don Nollet’s joints began aching after working on concrete floors in boots for a couple years. “I started feeling aches in my joints, but I thought it was because I was working hard. Then my knees started to hurt, and I couldn’t kneel all the way. I thought it was just temporary, but it didn’t go away,” Nollet said. The pain motivated Nollet to see a doctor. The diagnosis: Nollet has osteoarthritis.
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Continued from page 8 According to the Arthritis Foundation, osteoarthritis is one of the oldest and most common forms of arthritis and is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. Cartilage provides cushioning between joints, and over time it begins to wear causing bones to rub together, and pain to set in. Nollet is one of 27 million Americans affected by osteoarthritis, which is the most common type of joint disease. Although the cause of osteoarthritis isn’t exactly known, the foundation suggests age, obesity, muscle weakness, injury, overuse or genetics, may be common risk factors for the disease. Sheryl Mans, a physical therapist at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute-Owatonna, said almost everyone between the ages of 75 and older have some kind of osteoarthritis, whether it disables them or just causes pain. “It is the natural wear and tear of your cartilage over time,” she said. Denise Rokke, occupational therapist at Sister Kenny, said it is most commonly seen in individuals more than 50 years old. “We don’t see too many with it in their 20s and
30s, but we do see some in their 40s, and then 50s, 60s and 70s is where we see it the most,” Rokke said. Rokke said arthritis is also commonly seen in the weight-bearing joints like ankles, hips, knees, the back and hands. So, Nollet isn’t an unusual case. In fact, he is quite the norm. But once arthritis sets in, there is no stopping it. “It’s a progressive illness,” Mans said. “There isn’t one specific thing that will stop it, but protecting your joints is important.” Nollet said he tries to avoid doing things that hurt his knees.
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strengthen arthritic joints. She also said swimming is good because it reduces the strain on an individu“It’s difficult to stand for long periods of time, and al’s body. running is out of the question,” he said. “Walking is Are your joints feeling stiff? Do you think you easier, but I can’t walk long distances.” might have arthritis? Rokke said the best way to prevent arthritis from Mans and Rokke provided these warning signs of progressing is to keep moving. osteoarthritis: Nollet agreed. Stiffness in a joint after getting “The worst thing to do out of bed in the morning or sitis stop moving because ting for a long time — normally when you start up again lasts no more than 30 minutes. it’s painful from degeneraSwelling, tenderness or persistion,” he said. “The key is tent pain in one or more joints. not to stop.” The pain worsens when the And Nollet hasn’t affected joint is used. stopped. He even admits A crunching or crackling that his life hasn’t changed sound and/or sensation is experiall that much from before enced in the affected joint. his diagnosis. Affected joints are larger than “I focus more on usual. strengthening my knees Don Nollet participates in a Tai Chi class offered at Joints are warm. SeniorPlace twice a week in Owatonna. Nollet does Tai more, and not doing the Loss of muscle bulk. Chi to help with his arthritis. (Al Strain/People’s Press) things that hurt,” he said. Mans said “no pain, no gain” Nollet started yoga in the 1970s and karate in the isn’t the motto when an individual may have arthri1980s. After being diagnosed with osteoarthritis, tis. She recommends seeing a physician. he began “gentle exercises” like Tai Chi, a form of More information about the different types of Chinese physical exercise that focuses on slow and arthritis is available at www.arthritis.org. deliberate body movements, and Chi Gong, a Chinese healing exercise. Reach reporter Ashley Stewart at 444-2378 or fol“I do Tai Chi twice a week at SeniorPlace and Chi low her on Twitter.com @OPPashley Gong on my own,” Nollet said. “Chi Gong is better for the pain because it helps me relax at night.” Nollet also tries to bike and swim on a regular basis, and hopes to take a Pilates class at SeniorPlace, too. “I want to avoid knee replacement if I can for as long as I can,” he said. Rokke said surgery is the end result. “Sometimes your joint is so far gone that surgery may be necessary because nothing else you do will make it better,” she said. “If you can manage (your arthritis) before it gets to surgery, then you are better off.” Mans said developing an individualized exercise program is a good way to manage arthritis and
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Competition Event offers outlet for area, state athletes By AL STRAIN astrain@owatonna.com
Greg Louis and Don Overlie will be going for gold this summer, and they’re encouraging fellow seniors from across the state to do the same. The Minnesota Senior Games, an annual athletic competition for men and women aged 50 or older, will be held in Owatonna this year. The event will bring in visitors from across Minnesota and the United States from June 19 through June 22. Louis and Overlie, who are co-chairs for the event, will be among local seOverlie niors able to show off their athletic abilities in a variety of sports this summer that will take place all over Steele County. The event is presented by SeniorPlace, the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, and OwatonLouis na’s Parks and Recreation Department. Overlie, who took home the gold medal in pickleball during his first Senior Games four years ago, said the events are important for athletes and any potential spectators who may turn up to support people while they compete. “It’s very important that the young people see that we are not over the hill,” Overlie said. There are more than 20 events available for individuals or teams. Louis said people shouldn’t worry about how good they are at a particular event, the important thing is to try something and have fun.
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Continued from page 11 “You’ve got to get out there and try it. Just because you haven’t done it in a long while or you’re not that familiar with the sport, come out and do it. Who cares?” Louis said. “If you’re lousy at it, we don’t care. Just come out there and have fun.” Efforts to bring the event to Owatonna began back in 2009, and representatives from Owatonna put a proposal together to bring the games to the city in 2012. Owatonna came in second to Mankato last year, but this year they will host the Senior Games for the first time. “This is a great opportunity for Owatonna and Steele County to showcase what we have to offer,” said Anne Pleskonko, director of SeniorPlace, the senior citizens center in Owatonna. “It also encourages seniors who are in their 50s, who don’t think they’re seniors, and all the way up to learn about all the great programs and activities that are available for them to participate in.” Lisa Havelka, tourism director for the chamber, helped put the proposal together to bring the games to Steele County.
Havelka said the games offers the chance for seniors to recapture the energy they had when they competed in some of these sports earlier in their lives. “Everybody wants to be a little bit healthier and folks are living longer,” Havelka said. “This is an opportunity to take that sporting event you were great at in high school ... and have the opportunity to come back and participate with the same people in your age group.” Seniors are encouraged to participate as much as possible. For $35, an individual can register for up to five sports. Team sports have a higher registration fee. As of mid-April, 76 athletes from eight different states had registered to compete in the games. The most popular sports for those already registered were cycling, track & field and pickleball. Last year, the event brought 450 people to Mankato for the competition that took place almost entirely on campus at Mankato State University. Louis said they are hoping to draw 250 people for the event. “If we get more than that, we’ll be tickled to death,” Louis said.
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While there are advantages to having all the events at a central location like MSU’s campus, Havelka said the Senior Games offer an opportunity for people to visit many different venues in Steele County and even other parts of southern Minnesota. The shooting competitions, which will be held at the Owatonna Gun Club in Hope, are events that were added to the competition specifically for this year’s games. “Those are not typical Senior Games events. We put those in for Owatonna because we have a healthy rifle club,” Overlie said. “We want people to participate.” Along with being able to travel to Hope for the firearm contests, the archery competition will take place in Medford, racquetball will be played at the Faribault Community Center and many events will be spread out throughout Owatonna. The base of operations for the event will be the Four Seasons Centre on the Steele County Fairgrounds.
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Continued from page 13 “They will get to spread out and see all the community,” Havelka said. “This will touch not only our community, but a lot of other areas as well.” Organizers are looking for volunteers to help out with the games as well as sponsors to donate money to help fund the activities. Registration for the event closes on June 3, but those that are interested are encouraged to register early in the event that events need to be cut due to lack of competitors. To register, volunteer or provide money as a sponsor, go to SeniorPlace or go to the Senior Games’ website at www.mnseniorgames.com. A full schedule of events can be viewed at the website or in the games’ brochure. “This opportunity may not come around for a while,” Havelka said. “You just don’t know, you have to bid on it. We hope for great participation but this may truly be a once in a lifetime for some folks locally and for the folks that are coming from all over the country to participate and see our community.” Reach reporter Al Strain at 444-2376 or follow him on Twitter.com@OPPalstrain
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When the phone rang sometime in July 2012, Sondra von Arb was where she often is — at the computer working on things for Grandparents for Education, the organization that she helped to found with her husband Ron.
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just like they were doing in their own grandchildren’s schools. The von Arbs — never known for doing things The caller identified himself and halfway — began to formulate a plan told her that she was in the top 10 for what would become Grandparents for the Artists Music Guild Heritage for Education. Award. That November, they held their first “I thought it was my prankster meeting, with the von Arbs accountbrother, who was doing just that ing for two of the six people who were — pulling a prank on his big sister,” there. The goal was to establish an Sondra recalls. organization that would place senior She was not going to be fooled. So citizen volunteers in the school at the she hung up thinking, “You aren’t beginning of the 2009-2010 academic going to catch me this time,” she year, if they were needed. said. Back home in Owatonna — and in And they were needed. Then, the phone rang again. The more comfortable clothes — Ron and By June 2009, with their first year caller again identified himself and Sondra von Arb, the founders of the looming on the academic horizon, the assured her that his call was not a Owatonna-based Grandparents for Education, take a break from their von Arbs and others in the organizajoke. A little sheepish, she replied work with the organization to pose that she thought he was her brother. with the 2012 Education Association tion had recruited about 35 people who were interested in volunteering. The caller commenced to tell her of the Year Award from the Artist By the end of that first year, the numthat she had been nominated for the Music Guild. The guild awarded the organization the award in ceremonies ber had grown to about 50. Today, in AMG Heritage Award for Educain Fort Mills, S.C., in November of last its fourth year, about 120 volunteers tion 2012 because of her work with year. The award is kept in a room in Grandparents for Education — an their home that the von Arbs use as an — including one woman in her 90s office for Grandparents for Education. — give their time to Grandparents for organization that had only officially (Jeffrey Jackson/People’s Press) Education. begun in November 2008. And it’s something that caught the As the von Arbs tell the story, they eye of someone who nominated Sondra von Arb for were approached during the Steele County Free Fair the AMG Heritage Award. of 2008 and asked if they would like to help get other
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Continued from page 16 More than 12,000 people or organizations across the country were nominated for the award and that a panel of 30 people had culled the list until just the top 10 were left. She was in the top 10. “I asked him who it was who nominated me, and he said that information was confidential, and I will probably never find out,” she says. The one thing he did tell her to “narrow it down” was that the nomination came to the guild, an international organization, from somewhere within the United States. The nomination, he told her, was coming because of her work with Grandparents for Education and that the organization was also part of the nomination. But she had questions. The big one: Why was the American Music Guild interested in Education? He told her that the guild has a college and has members who go into schools and help with music programs. But there was more. “Music, he said, was math,” Sondra remembers. “I have never thought about it, but he is right. It is a lot of counting and putting these numbers together on a sheet of paper. The outcome is different in the many, many different ways math is used.” The process now involved winnowing that top 10 down to the top five — another process that would involve a panel of 30 people. But to find out if they were in that top five, they would have to go to the award ceremony on Nov. 12 in Fort Mill, S.C. If they were not in attendance, then the award would be forfeited. The von Arbs decided they had to go, not only for Grandparents for Education, but also for themselves. “Ron also has put a lot into organizing Grandparents for Education,” Sondra says, “much in the form of keeping me sane.” Here, we let, Sondra pick up the story: The trip down was beautiful. I had never been in either of the Carolinas. Ron was in the military there at Fort Jackson. Once at the headquarters of the awards ceremony, we met so many wonderful people. They were all very helpful to us as we were the Minnesota Norskes in a place which seemed to be eons away from all we knew. The president of the organization was there to meet
Ron and Sondra von Arb, the founders of the Owatonna-based Grandparents for Education, wait to hear if the organization won the 2012 Education Association of the Year Award from the Artist Music Guild in ceremonies in Fort Mills, S.C., in November. Grandparents for Education did win the award. (Submitted photo)
nominees, performers, artists, authors and people with Oscars and Emmys to claim, and even Ron and I who had nothing of fame to claim. Some nominees did not arrive until the day of the ceremony. Having arrived a couple of days before was a great advantage for us and for Grandparents for Education.
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Sondra and Ron von Arb, the founders of the Owatonnabased Grandparents for Education, rise when their names are announced as the winners of the 2012 Education Association of the Year Award from the Artist Music Guild in ceremonies in Fort Mills, S.C., in November. (Submitted photo)
Continued from page 17 We were able to form a network of people from the U.S. and abroad. We listened to them perform, promote themselves and just plain visit with you and wanting to find out as much as they could about Grandparents for Education. One radio announcer who was up for an award in the media division was especially interested. We exchanged more emails and business cards than I ever have in one place. Of course, I had brochures ready to give anyone interested. The day of the ceremony was so hectic. People were arrivingm and the theatre was putting on its make-up for the event. Sound systems were checked, cameras were placed, chairs put up, and the entire place was decorated with lights and you name it. It was fun just to watch the excitement. Of course, many people had “been there, done that” and went about their daily things, but we clung to the excitement. Watching them get ready for the after-party was very exciting. We wondered if the food was going to be as nice as the decorations all were. Of course, we — or I should say I — had to get polished also. We found a shopping mall with Dillard’s and Macy’s and knew I could get a hairdo and a free makeup job — well, for the cost of an Estee Lauder makeup, something that you felt you had to do for getting a miracle performed. When I looked in the mirror when
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she was done I asked, “Who is that?” After starting Grandparents for Education, Ron and I have been very frugal as most of our spare money went into the organization. I guess that is why I dug out a black Kathy Gifford dress I bought at Wal-Mart for about $20 for our 40th wedding anniversary and the cruise we took. Kohl’s had a nice dress jacket I bought for less than $35 and crossed my fingers that the dress would still fit. It did. What a shocker! I felt like it cost as much as the evening gowns and glitter we saw others come in with. In fact, the restroom floors were all full of glitter, sequins and the like by the end of the evening and I still had my entire dress on without leaving any of it in the bathroom.
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Continued from page 18 Ron looked so dashing in the tuxedo he bought out of the Owatonna Area Shopper for about $30, worn 4 times. We had to buy the shirt, bowtie and cumberbund, but he looked like a millionaire. When we arrived at the theater, we were greeted by a staff member and we had a photo taken before we went to walk on the Red Carpet. I had to call our grandson who has the dream of an Oscar on his shelf and tell him I was sorry, but Papi’ and I walked the Red Carpet before him. When on the Red Carpet they photographed you, and it was followed by a reporter interviewing you for some television show. I never did find out more about it. We were then escorted to our seats and watched everyone else come in. Quite a show of dress and tuxedos — all colors and all styles. Some were attractive, others not so much — not so much to a midwesterner anyway. Once the show started and the cameras were rolling it all sunk it. What was it going to be? We watched and listened to each category called and artists going to the stage to collect their prize and give a thank you. The young man sitting next to us was up for the Model of the Year. He won and we were so excited for him. He was sure surprised and elated. The education award was given toward the end of the show. Several people had already left their seats and some did not return after their acceptance speech. The anticipation grew. Grandparents for Education was on the big screen along with four other groups. The top five were also announced by the emcee and each group sat as excited as we were. It seemed an eternity for them to open the envelope. But they did and announced the Educational Organization of 2012 based on Excellence and Achievement. We were the first announced. We did not understand what was all happening, but the young man sitting alongside of us was so taken up in the entire ceremony that he got up and walked with us to the stage. When we just about got to the stage, he said, “What am I doing here?” We told him to just come along with us for support. I thanked the guild and asked how they ever found Owatonna on the map and learned about what we were doing. We will never know the answer to that question.
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Sondra and Ron von Arb, the founders of the Owatonna-based Grandparents for Education, accept the 2012 Education Association of the Year Award from the Artist Music Guild in ceremonies in Fort Mills, S.C., in November. (Submitted photo)
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Continued from page 19 We were given an award certificate and told that the award would be engraved and mailed to us from Italy where they are made. It came just before Christmas. It is a glass statue made by Swarsky and Co. They also have something to do with making of the Oscar award or so we were told. After we returned to our seats I believe we were so much in shock that we just heard the end of the show from a distance. When walking to the after-party a group of young women who came just to watch the show called Ron and me over to them. We went and spoke with them. They began the conversation by saying that when I walked up to the stage they all agree that there went an elegant lady. They asked Ron if he agreed. Well, you know he had to say yes, didn’t he? We talked for a while and found out they were from another state and had to drive several hours to get to the ceremony, but will come back again. We found the shrimp and the fancy food layout and
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to be truthful we were hungry by this time. We will our plates and looked for a place to sit and eat. There was an opening at a table in the rear of the room so had to make a long entrance among all of the winners and losers, Oscar winners, Emmy winners performers and you name it.
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Continued from page 20 At our table was a song writer who has won an Oscar. She is blind and had her son along to help her. We talked at length with him. When we told them what Grandparents for Education was, they were amazed and thought we were doing a great deed for our children. Once back at the hotel, we were tired, but hated to see the day end. So for the first time ever I left my make-up all on because I knew I would never be that made up again for a long time, if ever. I really don’t envy stage performers with all that make-up because it is hard to get off even though mine was regular make-up. Anyway, the next day was a new day and we were up early to leave the hotel and come back to Minnesota with so much to talk about and we did not want to forget a thing. I recently was called and told Grandparents for Education was nominated for the second time. The top ten has not been selected yet, but if anyone cares to you can vote for us by going to AMG Heritage Awards website and click on nominees and voting. We have not looked at it yet, but so far their web has been user friendly. That’s all, folks! A sort of celebrity for a while then back to work it is.
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Ron and Sondra von Arb proudly display the Heritage Award for Educational Organization of the Year, given to them by the Artists Music Guild for the work the von Arbs do with Grandparents for Education. (Jeffrey Jackson/People’s Press)
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From Page 6A SeniorPlace. Plan on reading the 4055 or Bill Traetow at 413-0888 game, sign the book and leave volunteer table located on first following books: “War Brides” by for more information. Two Rules: your score card. Any questions, Annual meeting Newsletter via Email Lois Battles. Any questions, call No floor, SeniorPlace. Volunteer practice if there’s standing wa- Willie On Thursday, May 16, SeniorPeterson at 507-213-4507. DeNell Schroeder at 451-1213 Center Members, if you would ter or under 55 degrees. Softball Orientation Meeting WednesPlace, Inc. will be holding its 24th like to receive our quarterly newsPractice on Tuesday, April 23. If Bowling day, May 29, Balloon Volleyball at Spare Time annual SeniorPlace, Inc. meeting letter via email, please call Seniorweather permits. from 1 to 3 p.m. in the multiat 5:30 p.m., Place OR / email Anne at anne. Balloon Volleyball will be held Entertainment purpose room. SeniorPlace from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday pleskonko@ci.owatonna.mn.us in Tai Chi • League — Mondays, 9 a.m., The program includes Min- and MPR Room, the west meeting room, your name will be added to second Wednesdays and Fridays at Cost is $ 9. nesota Senior Games and Sefirst floor. floor. Come get your exercise our distribution list. sit• Individuals — Fridays, niorPlace’s 25th Anniversary We have 80 ting on a chair stretching, using 9:30 a.m. Cost is $1 per class. (1988-2013). Entertainment will Like The dictionary states: Tai Chi 9 a.m., Cost is $10. volunteers your reflexes and of course your Us on Facebook is a noun; a Chinese martial art Includes three games of bowl- be provided by the SeniorPlace and count- laughter. If you are on Facebook, “like” PLESKONKO and form of stylized, medita- ing, coffee and rolls. This program Golden Tones. ing. Thanks the SeniorPlace. You will see upThree members are up for retive exercise, characterized by sponsored by Hy-Vee, Seniorto all of you Silver Streaks-Softball coming events that we ‘post’. election and are running: Herb for volunteering your time for www.facebook.com/SeniorIf you are a softball player over methodically slow circular and Place and Spare Time. Budig, Judy Erck and Kathy Unthis great experience called Se- age Place. The more the merrier. 50 and a member of Senior- stretching movements and posiderland. Other SeniorPlace MemRelay For Life nior Games. Place, think about joining us. The tions of bodily balance. bers running for the Board are: We will Anne be folding Pleskonko is Director of rules Relay are a bit different to avoid Golfing For Women’s Book Club Life Luminaries Wednesday, April Roxie Peterson, DeNell Schroeder SeniorPlace in Owatonna. She can injuries. Tuesday Mornings 9 a.m. and LaVonne Trotter – Thanks for be The Women’s Book Club meets at Monday is senior day at the 24, and Thursday, April reached by calling SeniorPlace Diamond 2. 25, from running for the board. at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday at Havana Hills Par 3 Golf Course. 12 to 4 p.m. If at 444-4280. The SeniorPlace Web you are able to join Call Bill Steinbronn at 451Absentee Ballots will be made site is http://ci.owatonna. Come when you can, play the us, we’d appreciate the help. mn.us/ available by May 3. parksrecreation/senior-place /
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