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Celebrating the Encore Years! Serving Ages 50+
Welcome to TPAC! November - December 2017 Panama Canal Then & Now
The Panama Canal’s expansion project, Third Set of Locks Project, was completed on June 26, 2016. This project doubled the capacity of the Panama Canal by adding a new lane of traffic, allowing for a larger number of ships, and increasing the width and depth of the lanes and locks, allowing larger ships to pass. Presenter: Dan Hartman Wednesday, Nov. 8 #1385-F17 Register by Friday, Nov. 3.
1 pm $10
Jane’s Button Collection
Come and hear more about Jane’s menagerie of buttons. Jane will share more about her buttons, which range in age from 1 year to 100 years old. She will share new pieces of art and give suggestions on how you can be creative with buttons yourself. Presenter: Jane Lagenback Wednesday, Nov. 15 1-2 pm #1400-F17 $5 Register by Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Tis the Season with “Just Dorothy”
Come for holiday entertainment. Hear and see movie pics & clips while Dorothy Fleming talks about movies, from Miracle on 34th Street to A Christmas Carol and more. Hollywood lifts our spirits with films of faith, hope, love and splendor of the stars with settings that deliver. Wednesday, Dec. 6 1:30 pm #1393-F17 $7 includes dessert Register by Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Metro Dining Cards
Metro Dining Cards (MDC) are available at TPAC for $25. Enjoy an entire year of 2-for-1 dining pleasure at 166 restaurants. Use the cards two or three times and it pays for itself. The cards make great gifts.
Thompson Park Activity Center 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-403-8300
TPAC Hours 9 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday Coordinator Lisa Grathen lgrathen@tridistrictce.org
Find Us Online www.tpac.tridistrictce.org To Register call 651-403-8300 or visit us online at www.tpac.tridistrictce.org
Announcements TPAC closed Nov. 23-24 Dec. 22-Jan. 1, 2018
The Umbrella Group will be collecting new and gently used heavy socks, winter hats, gloves and mittens, as well as travel sized toiletries for homeless adult men and women as their project. Please bring your items to TPAC starting Nov. 13th through Dec. 8th and place in marked cartons. All donations will go to Partner Street Team, which serves homeless people in Minneapolis and surrounding communities.
Tax Deduction
The end of the calendar year has snuck up on us already. This may be a great time to make a donation to TPAC. All donations to the center are tax deductible and support our programming here at Thompson Park Activity Center.
Inclement Weather and TPAC Closures
If School District ISD 197 is closed due to inclement weather, or cold temperatures, TPAC will also be closed. To confirm the closure please call 651-403-8300.
Tax Appointments
Thompson Park Activity Center will begin taking tax appointments on January 8, 2018.
TPAC Learning & Discussion Groups
Volunteer
Opportunities to Volunteer Call TPAC 651-403-8300
Technology Mentors Crafters Needed
See page 4 for Crafting for a Cause.
British History 2nd Tuesdays #1116
1:30-3:30 pm $8 per session
Nov. 14 - Viking Britain Dane Land, Dane Law, and Dane Geld are terms that exist today because of the invasion of the people from the north. At first, they only came to plunder. Later they came to settle. What do those settlements mean to Britain today? Dec. 12 - A British Christmas Let’s go to Britain for the Holidays! Food, customs and pageants. All will contribute to a very different Holiday experience.
Events Committee
Looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to set-up/ clean-up for special events at TPAC.
TPAC Umbrella Projects Committee Looking for volunteers who are interested in making an impact through service by helping others. If you have an interest in being part of the Umbrella Projects or see a project that interests you, contact Barb Eschle, quinneschle@gmail.com or call Lisa Grathen, 651-403-8302.
Helping a Young Person: Learning Buddies
Dementia Understanding & Support Group Bringing together caregivers, family and friends who seek guidance and support for caring for their loved one. Let's work together to help each other and exchange ideas. Presented by Brookdale Living Communities. 4th Tuesdays Nov. 28, No Dec. meeting
10:30-12 pm Free
Caregiver Support Group
Sponsored by Darts Family caregivers come together to discuss concerns with trained facilitators and to learn from others caring for an aging loved one. All group sessions will focus on mutual support for the attendees. 2nd Wednesdays Nov. 8, Dec. 13
TED TALKS: Cohousing TED TALKS Discussion
(Technology, Entertainment and Design) 3rd Tuesdays No registration needed.
1-2:30 pm $1 donation at door
The first 20 minutes is spent watching a popular pre-selected TED TALK Video. Next, our facilitator, Tom Johnson, will lead a discussion by posing a few questions to get the conversation started and the group will do the rest. Nov. - No Meeting Dec. 19 - How Cohousing Can Make Us Happier (And Live Longer) For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us -- and it is often the result of the homes we live in. She shares an age-old antidote to isolation: cohousing.
1:30-2:30 pm Free
Feel free to connect if you have any questions or want to set up a time for an informational session. Please contact Erin Wallock, program manager at 651-234-2227.
This newsletter is a limited open forum.
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TPAC Learning & Discussion Groups Aging in Place: How to Prepare your Home
Many people would prefer to stay in their home as long as possible as they age. Learn how to prepare your home and surroundings to meet this goal. Participants will be given a checklist to use as a helpful tool. This presentation will include information and a discussion led by Jess Luce, Communities for a Lifetime Initiative Program Manager, Dakota County Public Health. Thursday, Nov. 16 10-11 am #1396-F17 $3 Register by Thursday, Nov. 9.
American Politics in the Age of Trump
Donald Trump's election as President in November 2016 shocked many and it portended a significant shift in American politics. This talk looks at the Trump election and presidency one year later, asking what we can learn from it and how America has changed as a result. Presenter: David Schultz, Hamline University Professor of Political Science and author of more than 30 books and 150 articles on American politics. He is a frequent political commentator and analyst in the local, national and international media.
Your Identity and Genes How You Got To Be You!
Why should we care about genes, genetics and genetically modified organisms (GMO’s)? Because we want to know if we or our descendants are candidates for inherited diseases and, given the continuing population explosion, how are we going to get sufficient food for everyone. Instructor: Gary Gray Note: New date Wednesday, Jan. 31 10-11:30 am #1391-F17 1 session - $5 Register by Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Tuesday, Nov. 28 9:30-11 am #1398- F17 $12 Register by Tuesday, Nov. 21.
AARP TAX-AIDE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR 2018 SEASON AARP Tax-Aide is seeking volunteers to help people by preparing and filing their tax returns. Experience with accounting or tax preparation IS NOT necessary. We supply training and computers. We also need facilitators to help clients organize documents. For more information call David at 651-485-8680 or email: WoodburyTaxAide@aol.com You can also stop in to see Joe at Thompson Park on Monday mornings. He can answer questions and assist you with volunteer sign-up in the Thompson Park Activity Center computer lab.
TPAC Services
Free Memory Screening Provided by DARTS. Call 651-403-8300.
Free Legal Services Call 651-224-7301.
Foot Care by Happy Feet
Would you like to influence US foreign policy decisions? Great Decisions is a grassroots program sponsored by the US Foreign Policy Association since 1955. The purpose is to educate citizens and seek their feedback on critical global policy issues. There are study groups throughout the US; Minnesota has the greatest number of any state. The Great Decisions group at TPAC is inviting you to join us for the 2018 year. Please consider this efficient way of becoming an informed citizen. You may call the coordinator, Grace, at 651-451-2802 for additional information. Registration for the2018 Great Decisiongroup is $10/year and the optional briefing book is $20. A copy of the briefing book is also available at TPAC and at Wentworth Library.If you are interested in ordering a book, please contact TPAC by Nov. 13.
Call 763-560-5136 for appointment and fee.
Free Health Insurance Counseling Provided by Metro Area Agency on Aging. Call 651-403-8300.
Fare for All Express Grocery Program Tuesdays, 4-6 pm Nov. 22 Dec. 20
Central Square Comm. Center 100 Seventh Ave. N., SSP
Great Decisions meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Starting in January, new time 1-2:30 pm. THOMPSON TIMES - November - December 2017
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TPAC Learning & Discussion Groups The ABCs and 1-2-3s of Tending Our Treasures TPAC
umbrella PROJECTS Keeping in Touch Project Thompson Park Activity Center offers many things to many people: education, resources, humanities courses, creative outlets and a place to socialize. An underlying value within these opportunities is the relationships and connections participants make with each other.
This presentation takes an entertaining look at valuing your possessions. It will answer questions like: What determines value? How do you know what things are worth? How does the market influence value? What are the best avenues for selling treasures? Instructor: Sort Toss Pack Wednesday, Dec. 6 10-11 am #1399-F17 $5 Register by Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Discover Group Join Ph.D. Biochemist Gary Gray each month to engage in discussions on articles from the latest issue of Discover. So much is happening so fast: climate change, medical breakthroughs, space exploration, uncovering ancient civilizations and dinosaurs and much, much more - be a part of these exciting discoveries. The “Discover” magazine has short articles and is easily understood by people without a science background. Pay $1 at the door. Discover Group Discussions: 3rd Wednesday of each month Nov. 15, Dec. 20
10-11:30 am
ART & MUSIC
Barbra Streisand sang it best: ”People, people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world.” People connect because of shared interests and values. We know that our lives are enriched because of our friends, including the friends we’ve met at Thompson Park. Often, when we don’t see a familiar face for awhile, we wonder why. Maybe you are one of the people we’ve been missing. To help keep our connections with each other, we are working on a way to keep in touch. If you are wondering how a missing friend is or if you know someone who would appreciate hearing from us, please stop by the desk at TPAC and pick up a card for your friend. We will make sure it is mailed. If you haven't been able to attend a class or event at TPAC for any reason, please give us a call and let us know how you are. Keeping In Touch is sponsored by Umbrella Projects.
Watercolor class photo, from left to right: Instructor Linda Stout, Judy Bahnsen, Mary Gerlach, Donna Lindberg, Marne Welsh, Jayne Simser, Sumita Mitra, Aggie Puariea, Mary Ann Johansen and Tamara Temple
Beginning Watercolor
Introduction to the joys of painting with watercolor. Learn fundamental watercolor skills and much more! Materials not included. A materials list will be emailed upon registration. Tuesdays Nov. 7-28 Register by Tuesday, Oct. 31.
1:30-3:30 pm 4 sessions - $50
Dec. 5-19 3 sessions - $37.50 Register by Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Watercolor Wednesdays #1191
1-3 pm Drop-in $25
Nov. 1-15, 29 4 sessions - $50 No class Nov. 22 Register by Wednesday, Oct. 25. Dec. 6-20 3 sessions - $37.50 Register by Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Crafting for a Cause
Help Meals on Wheels by joining with us to decorate paper bags. We start with plain white bags and turn them into warm wishes for neighbors receiving their "Meals on Wheels." No RSVP necessary, all are welcome. Supplies provided.
Crafting Schedule: 3rd Monday of each Month
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Nov. 20, Dec. 18 11 am-12 pm Mendota Elementary 1979 Summit Lane, Mendota Heights
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TPAC FITNESS & HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES
Brain Fitness
Learn tips, tricks and games to keep our minds active as we age. There will be fun give-away items and prizes, and healthy brain-power snacks will be provided. Sponsored by Brookdale Living Communities. Mondays, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
No registration needed.
Our mission is to engage Baby Boomers as they create happy, healthy, fulfilling lives that build vibrant communities.
12-1 pm
$.50 donation
Balance and Brains
Fitness and Balance for Life
A combination of yoga and Tai Chi that focuses on range of motion and balance. Participant chooses chair or standing position. No floor exercise. Instructor: Phyllis Cooper Thursdays 10:30-11:30 am Please note this class is full. Nov. 2-Dec. 21 (no class Nov. 23)
A one hour class designed for the unique needs of older adults desiring to remain active, agile and mentally sharp. Each class will consist of: strength training, cardiovascular exercise, balance, and brain training games. Exercises aim to improve balance, strength and improve memory, reasoning and problem solving skills. Please bring your own exercise mat or towel or choose to use a chair. Space is limited so register early. Instructor: Angela Croisant Wednesdays #1404-F17 Nov. 8-Dec. 20
9:30-10:30 am 7 sessions - $49
Our purpose is to offer active, entertaining and engaging activities for Boomers More or Less who work hard, play hard and love to learn.
Join our Boomer Advisory Council, call Hayley at 651-403-8312.
Engaging Activities this Winter Nov. 8 - Core & Pelvic Strengthening Nov. 8 - Fitness to Go Nov. 9 - Library Tour Nov. 11 - Paint Night Nov.18 - Antique Appraisal Event Dec. 4 - Wine Bottle Chimes
Fridays 9:30-10:30 am #1332-F17 5 sessions - $35 Nov. 10-Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24)
Mobility & Balance™
Strength, balance and physical endurance are sure to improve in this one hour class. With the goal of improved daily living, an ideal participant has functional impairments or is unable to stand for 30 minutes, or unable to get down to the floor and back up. Modifications are provided for all exercises and seating is available. Instructor: Angela Croisant Fridays 11 am-12 pm #1397-F17 5 sessions - $35 Nov. 10-Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24) Register by Friday, Nov. 3.
T​ PAC Welcomes Micheal, Jeremy, and Nester from the Branch Out Program
Micheal, Jeremy, and Nester are participants of the ISD 197 Branch Out Program. Branch Out is a program that serves young adults with disabilities whose goals are: achieve independent living skills, community participation and jobs, and From left to right: Micheal, Jeremy, Nester. job training. You may see Micheal, Jeremy, and Nester working at Thompson Park Activity Center preparing our classrooms for a days activities, i.e set-up, cleaning etc. Don't be shy about welcoming them to our building and thanking them for their service to TPAC. THOMPSON TIMES - November - December 2017
Refunds
Request for cancellation and refunds must be received by our office 7 days prior to the first class session. A $10 service charge will be added if you must cancel a class. No refunds are issued after the first session or deadline.
Register Online tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com
To ensure our classes and activities are running as scheduled, please call or register if you plan to attend. Click on Browse All Programs then Courses - Boomers More or Less or call 651-403-8300.
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9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 11 am - Crafting for a Cause @ Mendota Elementary 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 10 am - Umbrella Projects Mtg. 12 pm - Brain Fitness 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 1:30 pm - Great Decisions 2 pm - Senior Surf Day 3 pm - Home Before Dark
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 1 pm - A Matter of Balance 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
Monday
9:15 am - 3x3 Fitness 9:30 am - Open Watercolor 9:30 am - American Politics 10:15 am - Bookends @ Wentworth Library 10:30 am - Dementia Support 1 pm - Penny Bingo 1:30 - Beginning Watercolor
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9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9:30 am - Balance and Brains 1 pm - Watercolor Class
9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9:30 am - Balance and Brains 10 am - Discover Group 1 pm - Jane's Button Collection 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:15 pm - Colored Pencils
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9:15 am - 3x3 Fitness 9:30 am - Open Watercolor 10:30 am - Red Hot Peppers 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor
9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9:30 am - Balance and Brains 1 pm - Watercolor Class
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NOVEMBER
9 am - Line Dancing 9:15 am - 3X3 Fitness 10 am - Advisory Council Mtg 10 am - FB 4 Life 1 pm - Mah Jongg
CLOSED THANKSGIVING
9 am - Out & About Travel 9 am - Line Dancing 9:15 am - 3X3 Fitness 10 am - Aging in Place 10:30 am - FB 4 Life 12 pm - Drivers Safety 1 pm - LLS Mtg 1 pm - Mah Jongg 2:30 pm - ACT on ALZ
9 am - Line Dancing 9:15 am - 3X3 Fitness 10:30 am - FB 4 Life 11 am - TIS Trip- Day Trippers 12 pm - Drivers Part 2 12:30 pm - Happy Feet 1 pm - Mah Jongg
9 am - Line Dancing 9:15 am - 3X3 Fitness 10:30 am - FB 4 Life 12 pm - Drivers Safety 1 pm - Mah Jongg
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9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Hand & Foot Cards 10 am - Breakfast for the Brain 11 am - Mobility and Balance 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Hand & Foot Cards 11 am - Mobility and Balance 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Hand & Foot Cards 10 am - Breakfast for the Brain 11 am - Mobility and Balance 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
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Thompson Park Activity Center 1200 Stassen Lane West St. Paul, MN 55118 651-403-8300
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Thompson Park Activity Center Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm
WINTER BREAK
CLOSED
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 11 am - Crafting For a Cause @ Mendota Elementary 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 10 am - Umbrella Projects Mtg. 12 pm - Brain Fitness 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 1:30 pm - Great Decisions
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting
Monday
WINTER BREAK
CLOSED
9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9:30 am - Balance and Brains 10 am - Discover Group 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:15 pm - Colored Pencils
9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9:30 am - Balance and Brains 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:30 pm - Caregiver Support
9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9:30 am - Balance and Brains 10am - Tending our Treasures 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:30 pm - "Tis the Season"
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9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Hand & Foot Cards 10 am - Breakfast for the Brain 11 am - Mobility and Balance 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Hand & Foot Cards 11 am - Mobility and Balance 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Hand & Foot Cards 10 am - Breakfast for the Brain 11 am - Mobility and Balance 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
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WINTER BREAK
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9 am - Line Dance 9:15 am - 3X3 Fitness 9:30 am - Out & About Travel 10:30 am - FB 4 Life 11 am - Cooking Capers 1 pm - LLS Mtg 1 pm - Mah Jongg
9 am - Line Dance 9:15 am - 3X3 Fitness 10:30 am - FB 4 Life 12 pm - Happy Feet 1 pm - Mah Jongg
9 am - Line Dance 9:15 am - 3X3 Fitness 10:30 am - FB 4 Life 1 pm - Mah Jongg
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MONTHLY Activities Monday
Thank You!
Great Decisions 2nd Monday, 1:30 pm Brain Fitness 2nd Monday, 12-1 pm $.50 donation
Coffee Cart Donations Alice Baier George Droubie Donna Haugen Mary Nichols Carol Slater Dennis Yeager
Thompson Times
Sept.-Oct. Collators
Betty Booher Bill Booher Colleen Grams Carol Isaak Jack Neihart Pat Tiller John Whitson Dennis Yeager Event Committee Volunteers Carol Beaves Norma Lee
Waffle Breakfast Postcard Collaters
Len Bohrer Delores Eckstrom Jack Neihart Clint Swartz John Whitson Dennis Yeager
Thank You!
Tuesday
WEEKLY Activities Monday
Technology Learning Center See page 10 for more information Social Scrabble 9:30 am, $.50 donation Knitting & Crocheting Club 1 pm Home Before Dark - Bridge 3 pm Last meeting Nov. 13
Tuesday 3x3 Fitness DVD 9:15 am Open Watercolor 9:30-11:30 am
Bring your own supplies. $2 per session. Pay at the door.
Wednesday
Wednesday Walkers will be back in Spring Duplicate Bridge 9 am-12:30 pm, $8
Red Hot Peppers 1st Tuesday, 10:30 am No Dec. meeting - offsite
Mystery Book Club 2nd Tuesday, 10:30 am Nov. - Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier
Dec. - Social get-together
Ted Talks 3rd Tuesday, 1-2:30 pm
No Nov. meeting
Dementia Support 4th Tuesday, 10:30 am
No Dec. meeting Penny Bingo 4 Tuesday, 1-3 pm $.50 donation th Bookends 4 Tuesday, 10:15 am Wentworth Library, No Dec. meeting th
Wednesday
Caregiver Support 2nd Wednesday, 1:30 pm Discover Group 3rd Wednesday, 10-11:30 am Colored Pencils 3rd Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 pm $2 donation
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Line Dancing 9-10 am, $2 per session 3x3 Fitness DVD 9:15 am Mah Jongg 1-3:45 pm
Friday
Hand and Foot Cards 9:30 am-12 pm Breakfast for the Brain 10-11:30 am First and third Fridays of the month Open Bridge 12:30-3 pm, $.50 donation Serious 500 Club 1-3 pm, $.50 donation 500 for Fun! 1-3 pm, $.50 donation
For serving root beer floats for us in August, Kay Bingham and Norma Lee!
Cooking Capers 3rd Thursday, 11 am
Please call Joan Miller at 651-686-7354.
Friday
Out and About Travel
3rd Thursday in Nov. at 9 am 3rd Thursday Dec. at 9:30 am Meeting to plan day trips to local attractions. No cost except your admission and lunch on each trip.
Varied Schedules TPAC Birders
All beginners and good birders are welcome. We try to cover everyone's interest levels on the trips we choose. To learn more, call Ken Marble at 651457-1813.
Hand & Foot Cards
Hand & Foot is a card game played between two-to-six players, that uses multiple decks of cards. It is similar to Canasta and very fun and social. Fridays #1401-F17
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9:30 am-12 pm $.50 at the door
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GET YOUR Metro Dining Cards FOR ONLY $25 You get 166 cards that can be used for discounts while dining out at a variety of different local restaurants. Use the card two or three times and it pays for itself.
What a great gift idea!
Metro Dining Cards (MDC) are available at Thompson Park Activity Center. Pick one up at the front desk before they are gone!
For more information give us a call at 651-403-8300.
Thank You Waffle Volunteers
Carol Beaves David Byrne Roseann Byrne Phyliss Cooper Bob Doffing Barb Eschle Barb Erickson Ellen Geier C Leigh Gerber Warren Gerber Colleen Grams Kathy Haak
Carol Hayes Bonnie Holt Carol Isaak Darlene Lewis Pearl Hallett Pat McMurray Joan Miller Joe Murray Judy Murray David Myers Mike Myhre
Breakfast Volunteers!
Joyce Patten Ken Patten Christine Paasch Bev Sauvageau Barb Schiller Dorothy Scott Harry Scott Carol Slater Pat Tiller Joyce Walquist Mady Weaver
Also thank you to any additional volunteers who may not be listed above. We could not have done it without you!
Breakfast profit: $968.58 Bake Sale profit: $257.40 Craft Sale profit: $65.00 Total profit for the day: $1440.98 Bake Sale Volunteers
Carol Beaves Betty Booher Cathy Derr Sue Doffing Barb Erikson Barb Eschle Joey Frost Lisa Grathen Karen Griffin Mary Happach
Sharon Kennedy Darlene Lewis Hannah McGraw Pat McMurray Joan Miller Mike Myhre Brenda Myran Joyce Patten Bev Sauvageau Anne Wederspahn
Thank you to any additional people who helped out with baking items who are not listed above.
A special thanks to Willwerscheid Funeral Home for donating the coffee for the Waffle Breakfast. THOMPSON TIMES - November - December 2017
Thank You!
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TECHNOLOGY
General Trip Information ◆◆ All
adults are welcome on any trip or tour. ◆◆ Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled trip departure and check in. ◆◆ Check-in will take place in TPAC. After everyone is checked in, we will board the bus as a group. ◆◆ No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. ◆◆Trip registration closes when maximum numbers are reached or at registration deadline. ◆◆ You are required to provide your own assistance due to any mobility issues.
Free Technology Support at TPAC’s Tech. Learning Center 1:1 Computer, Smartphone and Tablet Mentoring. No appointment needed. Bring your own laptop/phone/tablet or use one of our computers. Our mentors will individually help you with your questions. Learn computer basics to more advanced skills. Our older adult mentors speak your language and are very patient and friendly, using hands-on teaching methods. Call 651-403-8300 if you have further questions. Note new hours. Monday Mornings
Senior Surf Day
You are invited to a session on learning to use a computer and surf the internet! Senior Surf Day is sponsored by the Minnesota Board on Aging. Please register in advance. Monday, Nov. 13 2-4 pm #1225-F17 1 session - $5 Register by Monday, Nov. 6.
9-12 pm
DRIVING CLASSES
All TPAC trips are fragrance free. Board the bus at the center where you made your reservation. TIS designates trips with the Thompson Park Activity Center, Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul Older Adult Programs.
TAKE A TRIP OF A LIFETIME Join Thompson Park Activity Center and Landmark Tours in an inclusive air/motorcoach vacation. Specializing in North America trips. Call Landmark Tours at 612-230-2040 or pick up catalog at TPAC. “Landmark Tour Trips are so inclusive that there’s nothing for you to do but ENJOY! My husband and I have taken twelve Landmark Tours and we are already talking about our 2018 plans." ~ Kathy Haak
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Adult “Behind the Wheel” Class
This class does not offer any certification toward renewing your license. This class is for those wanting to practice or troubleshoot areas of driving with a supportive instructor. Call 651-306-7870.
Four Hour Refresher Courses - $22 Thursday, Nov. 2 Thursday, Nov. 16 Thursday, Dec. 7
12-4 pm 12-4 pm 12-4 pm
Initial Eight Hour Courses - $26 (made up of two 4 hour classes) Wednesday, Nov. 8 (part 1 of 2) Thursday, Nov. 9 (part 2 of 2)
12-4 pm 12-4 pm
TRIPS & TOURS Day Trippers Dinner Theatre Bloomington - Drinking Habits Join us for our zany, laugh out loud new farce Drinking Habits. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing Convent have been secretly making wine to keep their convent open, but when two snooping reporters show up everything goes wrong. This show is filled with mistaken identities, lies, romance and a big plot twist at the end. Can the two Sisters keep their big secret and keep the convent open? Buffet lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 $59 includes transportation/lunch/show Depart TPAC at 11 am / Return 4:15 pm Register by Tuesday, Feb. 27. www.tpac.tridistrictce.org
Registration Policies Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellations You will be notified by phone and given a refund if TPAC cancels a class or activity.
Refunds No refunds are given seven days prior to an activity, or after the "Register By" date, for trips or tours. There is a $10 cancellation charge per person per trip/activity for any eligible activity or trip.
Scholarships Partial scholarships for some classes may be available, call 651-403-8302.
TPAC E-NEWS!
Ways to Register
ONLINE
Visit tridistrict.ce.eleyo.com and click on Active Older Adult. This secure site is available 24/7 and accepts Visa, MasterCard & Discover. If you would like assistance registering, stop by our computer lab on Mondays or Wednesdays between 9-11 a.m.
To receive monthly e-mails about TPAC's activities and upcoming events, stop by the front desk or call 651-403-8300 and share your e-mail address with us!
PHONE
Call with Credit Card information, 651-403-8300.
BY MAIL or IN PERSON
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118 Office hours - 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday - Friday
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President - Tom Johnson Vice President - Bob Doffing Secretary - Joyce Wahlquist Treasurer - Judy Murray
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Thank you to all our Contributors! Total Donations to Date: $3,040 Goal by June 30, 2018: $12,000
Friend ($1-49) Barb Bernardy-Rose Sharon Green Kathy Haak Mary Ann Johansen Colleen Kaiser Roxanne Sands South St. Paul Study Club Barbara Tuzinski Shirlee Urness
Contribute Today! Thompson Park Activity Center
We count on your support to offer many different classes and activities. If you have questions about making a donation, please call TPAC at 651-403-8300. Your donations are tax deductible; please ask for a receipt when donating.
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May 15, 2018
Our Generous Contributors as of Oct. 16, 2017
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Patron ($100 +) Jim and Elaine Bryan Judith Lee Judy Murray Wednesday Walkers
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