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Celebrating the Encore Years! Serving Ages 50+
Welcome to TPAC! July - August 2017
It's time to renew your Thompson Times Subscription. See page 10 for more information. Ice Cream Social
Come and top your ice cream with chocolate, strawberry or caramel. Enjoy the music and dancing while socializing with friends over a bowl of ice cream. If weather permits, this event will take place at Thompson Park Picnic Shelter. Wednesday, July 26 Ice Cream Served: 1-1:30 pm
1-3 pm $2, pay at the door.
Entertainer Jim Berner
Jim plays and sings hits from the 1940’s, 50’s, 60’s to present. He has a great voice with a very large range of sound. He has wonderful songs along with marvelous stories. Listeners say “What a great voice and we love the stories!” Wednesday, Sept. 13 #1370-S17 Register by Sept. 5.
1 pm $7 includes dessert
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 tridistrict.thatscommunityed.com
TPAC closed July 3-7
TPAC Advisory Council Suggestion Box Ideas Invited!
Do you have suggestions for making Thompson Park Activity Center even better? The TPAC Advisory Council welcomes your feedback and comments, whether for programming, policies, our services, operations or the facility. A new suggestion box is in the hall near the bulletin boards. Please use the forms available there to let us know your thoughts. If you include your contact information (optional), we can follow up with you.
Exciting Changes At Thompson Park Activity Center TPAC welcomes Brenda Myran to our staff as Older Adult Facilitator. Brenda lives in IGH, has three children and is excited to work at Thompson Park Activity Center. Brenda's schedule will be all day Monday and Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings.
Looking for office volunteers. Needed Wednesday AM and Friday PM.
As many of you know TPAC has said goodbye to office staff Barb Kasal and Kathy Packer in May. Brenda Myran will now be replacing both in the position as Older Adult Facilitator. She is joined by current staff member Donna Haugen, who will also be working in the position of Older Adult Facilitator on Wednesday pm, all day Thursday and Friday. Welcome and congratulations to Brenda and Donna.
Jam Band will be playing at Thompson Park this summer from 1-3 pm on:
Thank you Barb and Kathy for your years of service to TPAC, we will miss you!
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TPAC Learning & Discussion Groups
Volunteer
Opportunities to Volunteer
British History
TED TALKS Discussion
No July class.
(Technology, Entertainment and Design)
Aug. 8 - Dirty Old City: Plaque, Pestilence and Pollution sum up the City of London at the turn of the 20th Century. Where was the filth hiding?
Call TPAC 651-403-8300
1:30-3:30 pm #1116 Please register in advance.
Technology Mentors & Office Help needed
Dementia Understanding & Support Group
Crafters Needed
4th Tuesdays July 25, Aug. 22
See page 3 for Crafting for a Cause.
Events Committee
Looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to set-up/ clean-up for special events at TPAC.
Diversity Outreach Committee
Working to create and implement programming to increase ethnic and racial diversity at TPAC.
TPAC Umbrella Project 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 Project or see a project that interests you, contact Barb Eschle, quinneschle@gmail.com or call Lisa Grathen, 651-403-8302. No meeting in July and August
$8 per session
Presented by Brookdale Living Communities 10:30-12 pm Free
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. The monthly topics are posted on the bulletin board. 3rd Tuesdays July 18, Aug. 15
1-2:30 pm $1 donation at the door.
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 July 12, Aug. 9
1:30-2:30 pm Free
Understanding your Pension Rights
This presentation will help you understand your pension rights and claim benefits you’ve earned, regardless of the type of company you worked for or the type of pension plan involved. Presented by David Bonnello from the Upper Midwest Pension Rights Project, a nonprofit legal advocacy agency that assists individuals and their beneficiaries with pension related issues. Thursday, July 13 1-2 pm #1371-S17 $3 Please register by July 10.
Fascinating Mayanists! Unraveling The Maya Mysteries!
Many of you have heard about the Maya but have you heard about the Mayanists who discovered the Maya ruins, their civilization and their language? What are the Mayanists doing to help the Maya people? Instructor: Gary Gray Friday, Aug. 11 10-11:30 am #1373-S17 $5 Register by Aug. 4.
Items Needed at TPAC
Please consider donating the following items to TPAC. Regular & decaf coffee Candy
This newsletter is a limited open forum.
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DRIVING CLASSES
Coming this Fall!
ART & MUSIC
Adult “Behind the Wheel” Class
Senior Tour of Homes
This class does not offer any certification towards renewing your license. This class is for those wanting to practice or troubleshoot areas of driving with a supportive instructor. Call 651-306-7870.
Driver Safety Courses To register, call 1-888-234-1294 or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org 4 Hour Refresher Courses: $22 1 session Thursday, July 20 Thursday, Aug. 3 Thursday, Aug. 17 Thursday, Sept. 7 Thursday, Sept. 21
12-4 pm 12-4 pm 12-4 pm 12-4 pm 12-4 pm
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 #1302 July 11-25 Aug. 1-29
TECHNOLOGY 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. Monday Mornings Monday Afternoons Wednesday Mornings
Beginning Watercolor
9-11 am 12:30-2:30 pm 9-11 am
Watercolor Wednesdays #1191 July 12-26 Aug. 2-30
1:30-3:30 pm Drop-in $25 3 sessions $37.50 5 sessions $62.50 1-3 pm Drop-in $25 3 sessions $37.50 5 sessions $62.50
Free Memory Screening Provided by DARTS. Call 651-403-8300.
Free Legal Services Call 651-224-7301, 9 am-noon.
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. June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 TPAC
11 am-12 pm
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Foot Care by Happy Feet Call 763-560-5136.
Free Health Insurance Counseling Provided by Metro Area Agency on Aging. Call 651-403-8300.
Fare for All Express Grocery Program Wednesdays, 4-6 pm July 26 Aug. 23 Sept. 27
iPhone Camera: Take Amazing Pictures
Wednesday, Aug. 9 9:30-11:30 am #1378-S17 $19 Register by Aug. 1.
Wednesday, Sept. 27 9:15 am-2:45 pm #1377-S17 1 session - $15 Register by Sept. 20.
TPAC Services
Crafting Schedule:
Time-lapse, slow-mo, video, photo, square, pano, burst, live, HDR, flash, focus. Attend this workshop and learn how to use these features (and more!) so that you can start taking amazing photos with your iPhone. Please bring your fully charged iPhone and get ready to start clicking! Instructor: Carole Scott, Alive & Clicking
Tour five senior living communities in Northern Dakota County in a fun, entertaining way. The route will showcase independent living, assisted living, a residential home and memory care. During the day you’ll receive refreshments, lunch, transportation, marketing information on each site visited and prizes. Seats are limited. Tour provided by Choice Connections (advocating for seniors to have independence and control in their home of choice as they age). After completion of the tour, Eunice from Choice Connections will follow up with you regarding additional information or resources you may need. Tour meets at TPAC.
Central Square Comm. Center 100 Seventh Ave N SSP, MN
Piano Sing-Along
Join others in a fun and casual piano sing-along. Refreshments provided. No July meeting. Tuesday, Aug. 1 $1 donation appreciated. No registration needed.
1:30-2:30 pm
Save the date!
TPAC Annual Waffle Breakfast and craft sale. Sunday, October 8, 2017
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TPAC FITNESS & HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES
Thank You! Coffee Cart Donations Mary Ellen Gutzmann
BRAIN FITNESS Tips, tricks and games to keep our minds active as we age. There will be fun giveaway items, prizes and healthy brain-power snacks. Sponsored by Brookdale Living. $.50 donation to TPAC is appreciated. No registration needed. 2nd Monday of each month July 10 and Aug. 14
Thompson Times
May & June Collators
Len Bohrer Betty Booher Bill Booher Jack Neihart Pat Tiller Dennis Jaeger
Thank you to our wonderful Flea Market, Popcorn & Hot Dog Cookout Volunteers! Mary Lou Sabin Norma Lee Barb Erickson Mary Martin Tom Johnson Bob Doffing Carol Isaak Ann Wederspahn
Refunds
Request for cancellation and refunds must be recieved by our office 7 days prior to the first class session. A $10 service charge may be added if you must cancel a class. No refunds are issued after the first session or registration deadline.
12-1 pm
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 July 13 - Aug. 31 Registration required.
#1317-W17 8 sessions - $56
Pickleball - Open Play
Come out and play for fun! Beginner to advanced pickleball players will have an opportunity to work on their games with other pickleball enthusiasts in a casual setting! No scheduled matches. Free! No registration needed. Questions call MH Park
Balance and Brains 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 Fridays July 14-August 25 Registration required.
9:30-10:30 am 7 sessions - $49
and Rec. at 651-454-9822.
June 13-Aug. 31, Tues. & Thurs. June 14-Aug. 30, Wed.
9 am 6:30 pm
Marie Park, 1780 Lilac Lane, Mendota Heights
Wednesday Walkers
Each Wednesday we carpool to a different scenic walk in the metro area. We walk a total of 2 to 4 miles at an easy pace and take a midpoint break to rest and socialize. No registration required. Meet at 9 am outside the TPAC entrance. Wednesdays 9 am, FREE
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage the risk of falls and reduce the fear of falling. Participants learn to: view falls as controllable, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, increase strength and balance to prevent falling, and set realistic goals for increasing activity. Who should attend? Anyone who: is concerned about falls, has fallen in the past or fears falling, or is interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength. Mondays, Sept. 18- Nov. 6 1-3 pm #1376-S17 8 sessions - $15 Register by Sept. 11.
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MONTHLY Activities Monday
Great Decisions 2nd Monday, 1:30 pm
No meeting July-Aug. Brain Fitness 2nd Monday, 12-1 pm $.50 donation, No Class July and Aug.
Tuesday
Red Hot Peppers 1st Tuesday, 10:30 am
WEEKLY Activities Monday Technology Learning Center See page 3 for more information
Social Scrabble 9:30 am $.50 donation Knitting & Crocheting Club 1 pm Home Before Dark - Bridge 3 pm
No meeting July
Mystery Book Club 2nd Tuesday, 10:30 am Ted Talks 3rd Tuesday, 1-2:30 pm Dementia Support 4th Tuesday, 10:30 am Penny Bingo 4th Tuesday, 1-3 pm $.50 donation
Book Ends 4th Tuesday, 10:15 am Wentworth Library
Wednesday
3x3 Fitness DVD 9:15 am
Caregiver Support 2nd Wednesday, 1:30 pm Discover Group 3rd Wednesday, 10-11:30 am Colored Pencils 3rd Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 pm
Open Watercolor 9:30 am-12 pm
Thursday
Tuesday No class July-Aug.
Bring your own supplies. $2 per session: Pay at the door.
Wednesday Wednesday Walkers 9 am Duplicate Bridge 9 am-12:30 pm, $8
Thursday Line Dancing 9 am, $2 per session No class July-Aug.
3x3 Fitness DVD 9:30 am No class July-Aug. Mah Jongg 1 pm
Friday 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
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$2 donation
Cooking Capers 3rd Thursday, 11 am
Our mission is to engage Baby Boomers as they create happy, healthy, fulfilling lives that build vibrant communities. 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 Lisa at 651-403-8302.
Engaging Activities this Summer! July 12 - Core and Pelvic Floor Strengthening July 12 - Fitness to Go July 20 - Pickleball Open Play Aug. 14 - ABCs and 1-2-3s of Tending our Treasures
Please call Joan Miller at 651-686-7354.
Friday
Out and About Travel 4th Friday, 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.
Register Online tridistrict.thatscommunityed.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 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 11 am - Crafting for Cause 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 10 am - Umbrella Projects Mtg 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
Monday
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11 9:30 am - Memory Screening 9:30 am - Open Watercolor 10:30 am - Mystery Book Club 12 pm - Health Insurance 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor
18 9:30 am - Open Watercolor 9:30 am - TIS-Taylors Falls 10 am - Collating 11:30 am - Lunch & Learn @ DARTS 1 pm - TED Talks 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor
25 9:30 am - Open Watercolor 10:15 am - Bookends at Wentworth Library 10:30 am - Dementia Support 1 pm - Penny Bingo 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor
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9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 12 pm - JAM Session 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1 pm - Ice Cream Social
9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 10 am - Discover Group 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:15 pm - Colored Pencils
9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:30 pm - Caregiver Support
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10 am - TPAC Advisory Mtg. 10:30 am - FB 4 Life 1 pm - Mah Jongg
10:30 am - FB 4 Life 11 am - Cooking Capers 12 pm - Drivers Safety 1 pm - LLS Mtg 1 pm - Mah Jongg
10:30 am - FB 4 Life 12:30 pm - Happy Feet 1 pm - Mah Jongg 1 pm - Pension Rights
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9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Out & About Travel 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 10 am - Breakfast for the Brain 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
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9:30 am - Open Watercolor 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor
9:30 am - Open Watercolor 10:15 am - Bookends at Wentworth Library 10:30 am - Dementia Support 1 pm- Penny Bingo 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor
8:45 am - TIS Llovable Llama/ Barn Quilt Art 9:30 am - Open Watercolor 11:30 am - Lunch & Learn @ DARTS 1 pm - TED Talks 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor
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9:30 am - Open Watercolor 9:30 am - Memory Screening 10:30 am - Mystery Bookclub 12pm - Health Insurance 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor 1:30 pm - British History
9:30 am - Open Watercolor 10:30 am - Red Hot Peppers 1:30 pm - Beginning Watercolor 1:30 pm - Piano Sing-along
Thompson Park Activity Center Open Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 11 am - Crafting For Cause 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 10 am - Umbrella Projects 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - Scrabble 12:30 pm - Technology Center 1 pm - Knitting & Crocheting 3 pm - Home Before Dark
Monday
9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 1 pm - Watercolor Class
9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 12 pm - JAM and Rootbeer Floats 1 pm - Watercolor Class
9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 10 am - Discover Group 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:15 pm - Colored Pencils
9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 9:30 am - iPhone Camera 1 pm - Watercolor Class 1:30 pm - Care Giver Support
9 am - Wednesday Walkers 9 am - Duplicate Bridge 9 am - Technology Center 1 pm - Watercolor Class
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10:30 am - FB 4 Life 12 pm - Happy Feet 1 pm - Mah Jongg
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9:30 am - Balance and Brains 9:30 am - Out & About Travel 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 for Fun 1 pm - 500 Cards
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 10 am - Breakfast for the Brain 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 For Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 10am - The Mayanists 12:30pm - Open Bridge 1pm - 500 Cards 1pm - 500 for Fun
9:30 am - Balance and Brains 10 am - Breakfast for the Brain 12:30 pm - Open Bridge 1 pm - 500 Cards 1 pm - 500 for Fun
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10:30 am - FB 4 Life 11 am - Cooking Capers 12 pm - Drivers Safety 1 pm - LLS Mtg 1 pm - Mah Jongg
10:30 am - FB 4 Life 12:30 pm - Happy Feet 1 pm - Mah Jongg
10:30 am - FB 4 Life 12 pm - Drivers Safety 1 pm - Mah Jongg
Thursday
General Trip Information 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.
Trips & Tours
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All TPAC trips are fragrance free.
Llovable Llamas & Quilt Barn Art
Our first stop will be at the Carlson’s Llovable Llama Farm in rural Carver County. Their mission is to raise gentle, friendly llamas. They have the largest llama 4H Program in the county and students will be on hand to demonstrate how these unique animals are good with both adults and kids. Since they are highly alert and curious, they make excellent guards for sheep and other pasture animals. You will see the baby llamas and hear about individual adults. They have yarn for sale and other items made from llama fiber. Next, we will have a local guide narrate a riding tour of the Carver County Quilt Barns. The first Quilt Barn is at Parley Lake Vineyards & Deardorff Orchards. See this open-air-gallery of Folk art and hear how local farms have come to present colorful pieces and what they represent. It is a new and creative way to showcase larger-than-life replicas of quilt blocks on barns throughout the county. Enjoy beautiful countryside and the agricultural icons in their new role as public art. We will arrive at Lola’s Lakehouse Restaurant for lunch at 1:15 pm. It has a nautical feel with glass garage doors. Tuesday, Aug. 15 #1900 Depart TPAC at 8:45 am/Return 4:15 pm
$64 includes transportation/lunch/tour Register by Thursday, July 13.
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 651-490-5408 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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Skyrock Horsefarm and Carousel
We arrive at Skyrock Farms near Hamel. It is located in a beautiful countryside with rolling hills, maple trees and grazing horses. It is a premier horse hunter-jumper training facility. You will be welcomed into the Skyrock Carousel building by your host, Bill Nun. He will give you an informative and historical look at the antique dance organs. These beautifully restored musical marvels play the happiest music on earth. Learn about the restoration process of gold leafing and how the onehundred-year-old art is preserved. The intricate pipes are made and voiced to replicate the sounds of the piccolo, flute, violin, saxophone, and trombone. See a carousel horse collection and learn why the men who carved the ornate figures have a place in history. At 11:30 a.m. we will have a hearty home cooked pot roast meal prepared Minnesota style which includes beverage and dessert. Next we will continue the experience and conversation as you watch a horse jumping program. See beautiful animals and talented riders. They will demonstrate how Skyrock Riding Academy teaches horsemanship. They develop the horse’s natural athletic ability and train riders of all ages. The goal is to achieve compassionate, knowledgeable riders with effective teachers and relaxed horses. You will enjoy this demonstration. Tuesday, Sept. 19 #1899 Depart TPAC at 8:45 am/Return 2:45 pm
$69 includes transportation/lunch/tour Register by Thursday, Aug. 17. www.tpac.tridistrictce.org
Trips & Tours
Day Trippers Dinner Theatre – Bloomington – “Monky Business”
Heartsongs: The Legendary Women of Country at Plymouth Playhouse A brand new musical tribute to your favorite women of country music. This Plymouth Playhouse original centers around the lives and music of the legendary women that made country music great. Nostalgic, transcendent tunes and stories are guaranteed to leave a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Luncheon Menu: Buffet of pulled pork, buns, baked beans, corn, coleslaw, kettle chips, dessert, iced tea and coffee. Thursday, Oct. 12 #1902 $69 includes transportation/lunch/show Depart TPAC at 10:30 am/Return 4:00 pm Call TPAC at 651-403-8300. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 19.
The fun-loving monks of Saint Bernard’s monastery are in a jam. Abbott Costello and his four beleaguered brethren have just learned that a real estate developer is about to turn their monastery into a gambling hall called Bernie’s Casino Royale. Unless the merry Men in Brown can raise $250,000 by midnight, they are done for. Luckily, the Brothers have a divine plan. They have rented religious radio station WGOD for the night and are hosting a radiothon fundraiser with plenty of singing, dancing and vaudeville routines. Abbott Costello, Brother Lee Love, Brother Brooks, Brother Clarence and Brother Forte all take turns strutting their stuff, and the pledged donations from the listeners started streaming in. But, unbeknownst to the other four, one of the monks is really a devil in disguise and is out to sabotage their plan. Good and evil race to beat a midnight deadline in this hilarious hit musical. Thursday, Nov. 9 #1901 $59 includes transportation/lunch/show Depart TPAC at 11:00 am/Return 4:15 pm Register by Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Country Christmas: Music and Stories of Christmases Past at Plymouth Playhouse This show is a good old-fashioned country Christmas special! Celebrate the sweet times of Christmases past with these nostalgic songs and stories. This brand new Christmas special is sure to give you a dose of holiday cheer. Luncheon Menu: Buffet of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole along with dessert, iced tea and coffee. Tuesday, December 12 #1903 Depart TPAC at 10:30 am Return approximately 4 pm $69.00 includes transportation/lunch/show Register by Thursday, November 16 CALL TPAC at 651-403-8300
THOMPSON TIMES - July-August 2017
Umbrella Projects
Kindness Project Report
TPAC's "kindness project" concluded at the end of June. This project was an idea developed by our Umbrella Projects members with the hope that its message would provide an incentive for all of us to remember others with kindness. 2017 has been designated as the Year of Kindness. Let's keep it going! Here is just a sprinkling of what some of you posted on our kindness board: Called someone homebound. Visited with an elderly neighbor. Gave a financial donation. Served as a driver. Tutored second graders. Sent three 'thinking of you' cards. Helped a friend with a project. Wrote to a 4th grade penpal. Worked with an English learner. We know there were many other kindnesses which took place. Thanks to all who participated! Our Umbrella Projects group welcomes new members and new ideas for ways to accomplish our mission: MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH SERVICE. Watch the Thompson Times and look for future displays at TPAC for news about upcoming events sponsored by this group. To learn more about the Umbrella Projects Group, join us for a meeting on Monday, Sept. 11 at 10am at TPAC or call Lisa at 651-403-8302.
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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.
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Ways to Register
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Total Donations to Date: $9,898.00 Goal by June 30, 2017: $12,000 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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Our Generous Contributors as of July 1, 2017
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Tom & Phyllis Dosch Mike & Janice Faust Mary Ellen Gutzmann, in memory of Gerald Gutzmann and in honor of tax volunteers. Joan Miller Tom & Julie Weisbecker
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