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Ongoing Events

HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY '500'

When: 12:45 p.m. Thursday April 20; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month

Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee served. All senior citizens from the area invited. Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbcon nolly1958@yahoo.com

DROP-IN 55+ FITNESS CLASSES

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays

Where: Rice Lake Centre, east end of Hugo Public Works building, 6900 137th Street N.

Details: Free fitness classes for Hugo-area adults 55+ by Live 2B Healthy. Class designed for seniors to help improve balance, strength, and flexibility in a group setting. Periodic fitness tests so partici pants can track their progress. Contact: Barb @ 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

Current Events

'BUT IT FELL IN MY CART!' TIPS FOR SMARTER PLANT PLANNING

When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11

Where: Online

Details: Join guest speaker Diana Grundeen to discuss the difference between plant shopping and plant deigning, and ways to get the most out landscapes. Free.

Contact: vlawmo.org/events/it-fell-mycart-tips-smarter-plant-planning/

NORTH SUBURBAN NEIGHBORS CLUB

SPRING COFFEE

When: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13

Where: Shoreview Community Center, Fireside Lounge, 4580 Victoria St. N.

Details: NSNC, a non-profit friendship organization for women in the northern suburbs, invites prospective members to learn about their activities.

Contact: 651-247-9601

THE JOLLY POPS CONCERT

When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday,

Where: St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School, Mahtomedi

Details: Free children's concert with nationally-known dad band, The Jolly Pops, hosted by Lake Area Discovery Center. Activities, snacks and preschool tours. Bring a stuffed animal. RSVP.

Contact: bit.ly/3E7Y7LC

ANOKA COUNTY SENIOR EXPO

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 15

Where: Lord of Life Church, 14501

Nowthen Blvd., Ramsey

Details: Information booths, live entertainment, free pancake breakfast, blood pressure checks, mini massages, eyewear repair and cleaning. Open to

SONGBOOK LIVE: THE WOMEN WHO WROTE THE SONGS

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16

Where: Lakeshore Players, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Top performers present tribute to iconic female songwriters in a musical celebration.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

RESILIENT YARDS: BLUE THUMB WORKSHOP

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18

Where: Online

Details: Participants will learn DIY skills for assessing yards and creating a project plan, learn about ways to redirect runoff, select and place native trees and shrubs, design a native garden, incorporate turf alternatives, and more. Registration online.

Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/ events/resilient-yards-blue-thumbworkshop3/

SIP & LEARN

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19

Where: The Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Dr., Lino lakes

Details: Monthly event for seniors hosted by the Quad Chamber includes educational speakers, fellowship and networking opportunities. Contact: quadareachamber.org

LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: WARBLER IDENTIFICATION

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday,

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701

Details: Free naturalist-led program for those 50+. May include trail hike. Registration not required; equipment

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacoun typarks.com

FAT TIRE BIKING

When: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 19

Where: Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, 7373 Main St., Lino Lakes

Details: Introductory class for novice bike riders. Registration and cost infor mation online. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacoun typarks.com the decision is ultimately up to each newspaper. Ads may need to be decreased/increased slightly in size to fit your column sizes. Please do not bill for these ads. If you have questions, please call MNA at 800/279-2979. Thank you.

Saturday at 4:30 pm Parish Community Center

6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Sunday at 8:30 am St. John’s Site 14383 Forest Blvd N, Hugo

Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Community Center

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