COON RAPIDS SENIOR SERVICES Voice of Experience SEPT. & OCT. 2014 15th ANNUAL SENIOR SAFETY CAMP WITH WCCOвЂ™S MIKE LYNCH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10вЂ”9:30-2:30 Join us for a day packed with education and fun! This yearвЂ™s keynote speaker is WCCO RadioвЂ™s Meteorologist Mike Lynch. Mike has been working with WCCO Radio for almost 35 years and, during that time, he has covered all kinds of weather, from deadly tornados to record cold snaps. Having lived in Minnesota most of his life, it is no wonder he is so passionate about its weather! This event also includes other presenters and an expo. WeвЂ™ll have live entertainment by country musician Larry Rose and a continental breakfast (upon your arrival) sponsored by Mary T., Inc. WeвЂ™ll enjoy turkey sub sandwiches for lunch. Thanks to community donations, this event costs only $6.00 and includes lunch, refreshments, speakers and door prizes. Payment must be made by Wednesday, September 3. Registration begins immediately! Participants are required to attend the entire event. Safety Camp is hosted by the Coon Rapids Fire and Police Departments and Senior Services. SCHOOL HOUSE MEMORIES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 10:30 A.M. Travel back in time as photographer Doug Ohman brings you back to a time when all eight grades were in one class-room. Reminisce about school lunch, recess and of course вЂњthe three RвЂ™sвЂќ. Doug has many stories and beautiful photographs that will make you smile and laugh, but most of all remember a more gentle and simple era of education. The cost of $3 includes donuts and coffee. The payment deadline is Friday, September 12. 1 The Senior Center will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. FLU SHOTS AT THE SENIOR CENTER! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2. SEE PAGE 5 OVER 90s PARTY SEE PAGE 14 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2-3 4 6-7 8-9 10 13 15 Day Trips Casino Trips Lifelong Learning Calendar Services Super Senior Club Senior Dining DAY TRIPS CALL (763) 767-6473 HISTORY THEATER вЂњRADIO MANвЂќ FALL MYSTERY TRIP TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 If you like a little history with your mystery, This trip will be for you. A delicious lunch, a few surprises, A day to learn something new. THURSDAY, OCT. 9 Join the celebration of A Prairie Home CompanionвЂ™s 40th anniversary through a quirky and satiric journey into the memories of its creator. The вЂњOn AirвЂќ lights flash and the show begins. The host, played by Pearce Bunting (HBOвЂ™s Boardwalk Empire), presides over a parade of singing groups, the private eye Guy Noir, the cowboys Dusty and Lefty, and the people of Lake Wobegon. The lines between imagination and reality are blurred as a young boy reminisces about his radio dreams, a producer chastises the host, and the stage manager somehow keeps the show rolling along. (Written by Garrison Keillor). Lunch will follow at Keys Restaurant in St. Paul. Lunch includes a cup of soup and/or 1/2 sandwich/garden salad, cookie and beverage. (There are nine choices of soup and four choices of sandwiches). Sign Up: Begins 9:00 a.m. Tues. Sept 2 Cost: $46.00 Payment Deadline: Monday, Sept 15 Bus: Departs 8:30a.m./Returns 3:30p.m. Note: There are some steps involved Sign Up: BEGINS IMMEDIATELY Cost: $48.00 with tour. Payment Deadline: Tuesday, September 2 AUTUMN IN STILLWATER WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Our first stop will be at downtown StillwaterвЂ™s St. Croix Boat and Packet Company, where we will board a river boat. Sit back and enjoy the two hour cruise on the St. Croix River and a delicious buffet lunch. The menu includes deli meats and cheeses, breads, assorted salads, fresh fruit, dessert and coffee/pop. (Other beverages can be purchased on your own). After the boat trip, weвЂ™ll head to St. Croix Wineries and AamodtвЂ™s Apple Farm. These two attractions are right next to each other, so you can choose one or both! St. Croix Wineries is one of MinnesotaвЂ™s largest and most well known wineries. Take a stroll through their picturesque vineyards or enjoy the rustic tasting room in a restored century-old barn. Right next door is AamodtвЂ™s Apple Farm. It has been family owned since 1948. Visit their historic 1880вЂ™s apple barn and shop for a variety of specialty foods, locally produced honey, real maple syrup, unique gifts and, of course, Minnesota apples! YouвЂ™ll find their delectable Apple Bakery inside the barn, too! WeвЂ™re taking two buses, so join in the fun! Sign Up: Begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tues. Sept 2 Payment Deadline: Wednesday, September 17 Cost: $45.00 Bus: Departs at 10:00 a.m./Returns at 4:30 p.m. 2 DAY TRIPS CALL (763) 767-6473 TO REGISTER GERITOL FROLICS FALL COLOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY Join us for an autumn drive to Brainerd. Our day starts out with lunch at the Black Bear Lodge. YouвЂ™ll love the north woods atmosphere in this authentic log restaurant. Our meal includes Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Vegi, Beverage and ChefвЂ™s Choice Dessert. Then weвЂ™ll head to the Franklin Arts Center to see the Geritol Frolics show. This yearвЂ™s show is called вЂњRazzle DazzleвЂќ and includes songs from Broadway and from the 1960вЂ™s that will have you tapping your toes! This show is performed by talented seniors and, by the end, youвЂ™ll be a believer in their slogan: вЂњYouвЂ™re as young as you act, youвЂ™re as young as you feelвЂќ. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Arrive at the NW Wisconsin Regional Visitor Center in Trego, WI. for a quick stop before boarding the train. The historic railroad recreates the atmosphere of rail travel using rebuilt cars from 1912 to 1918. Ride the rails to Bean Creek. Have the Empire Builder Luncheon in the dining car. Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Long Grain and Wild Rice, California Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Cookie and Coffee or Lemonade. After lunch enjoy the relaxing scenery from the train as it travels into the changing colors of autumn. The last stop is the Burnett Dairy Cooperative near Grantsburg, WI to shop for cheese. Sign Up: Begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tues. Sept 2 Cost: $55.00 Payment Deadline: Thursday, October 9 Bus: Departs at 10:15 a.m./Returns at 6:30 p.m. Sign Up: Begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tues. Sept.2 Cost: $70 Payment Deadline: Wednesday, September 17 Bus: Departs at 8:30 a.m./Returns at 4:30 p.m. THEATER LATTE DA! HISTORICAL CHURCH TOUR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Join us for our first production by Theater Latte Da! The play is called вЂ�Master ClassвЂ™ and is a fictional account of Marie Callas, the most influential vocal artist of the 20th century. She was glamorous and commanding and instructed in the art of performing opera. WeвЂ™ll watch as she coaches the students while sharing recollections about the glories and struggles of her own life and career, including stories about her affair with Aristotle Onassis. Through a partnership with the MacPhail Center for music, this production will be staged in MacPhailвЂ™s Antonello Hall. Thanks to a grant, we have received our tickets at half price. There is no meal included with this trip. History buff and professional photographer, Doug Ohman will lead this trip, taking us to three historical churches in the Twin Cities. See the Lakewood Chapel and Cemetery and visit the graves of local and national figures such as Hubert Humphrey and Curt Carlson. Experience its beauty and learn about the history and art that is preserved there. Tour other churches and hear about their architecture and congregations. Lunch will be at one of the churches. Sign Up: Begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tues. Sept. 2 Cost: $52.00 Payment Deadline: Wednesday, September 24 Bus: Departs at 9:00 a.m./Returns at 4:00 p.m. Sign Up: Begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2 Cost: $35.00 (Includes show and bus. No meal.) Payment Deadline: Wednesday, September 24 Bus: Departs at 12:45 p.m./Returns at 5:00 p.m. 3 CASINO TRIPS MAD HATTER TEA Register in person or via phone at (763) 767-6473. Sign up begins immediately. Payment due one week in advance. BLACK BEAR CASINO (NEAR CLOQUET, MN) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Cost of $25.00 includes $20.00 slot play, snack, coffee, games, bus and host. Depart at 9:00 a.m. and return at 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 The Mad Hatter Tea Room started in 1999 by two friends who shared a dream to make a career out of something they loved. Formally located in downtown Anoka, The Mad Hatter moved to their new location on Ferry Street in mid May. See their beautiful new place and enjoy a four-course Queen of Hearts Tea. It includes Soup Du Jour, a variety of Sandwiches/Savories, Scones, Dessert, and choice of tea, coffee, or raspberry lemonade. (WeвЂ™ll be taking our Senior Bus-space is limited). Sign Up: Begins 9:00 a.m. on Tues. Sept. 2 Cost: $38.00 Payment Deadline: Friday, September 5 Bus: Departs 1:10 p.m./Returns 3:30 p.m. TREASURE ISLAND (NEAR RED WING, MN) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Cost of $6.00 includes $3.00 food coupon, bus and host. Sorry no snacks or games. Depart at 9:30 a.m. Return at 5:00 p.m. Four hours of gaming. ATTENTION: Please note that ALL casinos require your casino card number in advance. If you do not have a card, please provide us with your date of birth and address. Then the casino will have a card ready for you upon your arrival. Casino trips are subject to change. Thank you for your cooperation. CRAFTING BEE TUESDAY OCTOBER 21вЂ”1:00 P.M. Can you help? WeвЂ™re going to work on crafts that will be sold at the November Bazaar. Supplies and instruction provided. Proceeds from the Bazaar benefit local charities. If you can help, please sign up by calling (763) 767-6473. Thanks! OUT TO DINNER CLUB TEXAS ROADHOUSE BREAKFAST BUNCH MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 Join us as we head to BakerвЂ™s Square for a tasty breakfast! The bus will pick you up and drop you off at your Coon RapidвЂ™s home for a donation of $2.00. Or you can meet the group by 8:30 at the restaurant located at 12951 Riverdale Dr. in Coon Rapids. Please indicate your transportation preference at the time of registration. The meal, tax and gratuity are paid for on your own. Sign up begins immediately. 4 Enjoy a night out for a wonderful dinner. The bus will pick you up and drop you off at your Coon RapidвЂ™s home for a donation of $2.00. Or you can meet the group by 4:30 at the restaurant located at 2780 Main St. in Coon Rapids. Indicate your transportation preference at the time of registration. The meal, tax and gratuity are paid for on your own. Sign up begins immediately. OUT TO DINNER WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS FLU SHOTS AND PNEUMONIA SHOTS 4 SESSIONS TUESDAYS SEPTEMBER 9, 16, 23 & 30 1:00 P.M.вЂ”4:00 P.M. Bring your enthusiasm and learn this fun, spontaneous and versatile medium. Instructor Helen Smith will teach you how to make flower-scapes using leaves as stencils. She will also show you how forgiving watercolor is. No experience necessary-only your desire to learn. Expect surprises and FUN!! Paper and some materials will be provided. A supply list for a few other items will be given to you upon registering. Cost for all four sessions is $55.00. Payment is due Tuesday, September 2. Sign up begins immediately. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT THE SENIOR CENTER Do you need to get a flu shot? Cub pharmacists will be providing flu and pneumonia shots by appointment (starting at 9:00 a.m.) at the Coon Rapids Senior Center. The cost is $29.99 unless covered by insurance. There is no charge if you have traditional Medicare Part B, a Railroad Medicare Card or other selected Medicare HMO plans. Make an appointment soon by calling the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473. DonвЂ™t forget to bring your insurance info to the appointment. ENERGY ASSISTANCE Winter is approaching and so are the high heating bills! The Energy Assistance Program is designed to assist low income households with energy costs during the winter months. Families, single people and seniors can apply if they meet the eligibility guidelines. If your gross income is less than $6,808 for 3 months for one person (or $8,903 for 3 months for two people) you could qualify for a credit on your energy bill. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis and are generally processed within 30-60 days. Call (763) 783-4712 to request an application. NEED HELP? If you would like help completing your Energy Assistance paperwork, please call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 and sign up for an appointment. Free help will be provided on Tuesday, October 14 starting at 9:00 a.m. Please bring the following items to your appointment: 1. Proof of income for everyone in the house (Example: Social Security award letter, check stubs, bank statements for past 3 months). 2. Copies of current energy bills (both heat and electric). 5 LIFELONG LEARNING - CALL (763) 767-6473 TO REGISTER Minnesota Safety Council SEPTEMBER TEA TALK DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES вЂњAUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALANDвЂќ Consumers 55+ years of age with a valid driverвЂ™s license can receive a 10% automobile insurance discount for 3 years by attending a MN Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. Anyone taking the course for the first time must attend an 8-hour session. Others may take a shorter, 4-hour refresher course every three years. Call for a reservation form. Registration and payment must be received 2 weeks prior to the class. Plan ahead! These classes fill up early. Call (763) 767-6473 to register or to get a complete listing of 2014 classes. WED., SEPTEMBER 17 AT 1:30 P.M. Australia and New Zealand are on the opposite side of the globe from people in Minnesota. There is a diversity of scenery, people and creatures. We'll explore all of these through photographs from a trip there in 1989. Some features include: kangaroos, emus, wallabies, a koala bear, an aboriginal dance festival, a temperate rainforest, and beautiful patterns and scenery. Presented by Richard Kain. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. The cost is $3 payable by Wednesday, September 10. Sign up begins immediately. 4-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE: $20.00 Monday, October 6: 5:30 p.m.вЂ”9:30 p.m. Monday, October 20: 8:30 a.m.вЂ”12:30 p.m. Monday, November 3 : 8:30 a.m.вЂ”12:30 p.m. Monday, November 17: 5:30 p.m.вЂ”9:30 p.m. 8-HOUR COURSE: $22.00 Mondays, September 15 & 22: 5:30-9:30 p.m. OCTOBER TEA TALK вЂњKILLER WHALESвЂќ BOOK CLUB WED., OCTOBER 22 AT 1:30 P.M. Everyone is welcome to join the Book Club on the 4th Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. After the meeting, lunch at a local cafГ© is optional. No sign up needed. SeptemberвЂ”The Storyteller by J. Picoult OctoberвЂ”The Goldfinch by D. Tartt SPANISH CLASSES RESUME Never had Spanish but want to learn? A new BeginnersвЂ™ class starts Thursday, October 2 at 12:30 p.m. and will meet the first and third Thursdays of the month thereafter. Spanish for intermediate/advanced students will meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning October 1 at 1:00 p.m. Please note that there are no classes in September. 6 One sub-species feeds in packs as do their land counterparts. The other subspecies feeds only on marine mammals, tossing seals into the air to вЂњtenderizeвЂќ them killer-whale style. Either form of these relatives of dolphins, are ruled by the oldest female. These are among the many fascinating pieces gleaned from being a student in the class of the top orca researcher in the world, numerous personal sightings, as the education leader for the Kodiak Whalefest and as the Education Coordinator for the Alaska Refuge, questioning the impact of these вЂњwolves of the seaвЂќ on a 90% drop in some marine mammal species. Melonie Shipman, a naturalist from Alaska and the North Woods will share with you the non-Sea World realities of killer whales Refreshments will be served afterwards. The cost is $3 payable by Wednesday, October 15. Sign up begins immediately. LIFELONG LEARNING-CALL (763) 767-6473 TO REGISTER вЂњLITTLE KNOWN PRESIDENTSвЂќ ON MONDAYS: SEPT. 8, 15 AND 22 FROM 1:00-2:30 P.M. Lectures will take a look at presidents who are off the radar such as John Tyler who had the most children. Guess how many? Franklin Pierce whose campaign biography is the highest priced book among presidential literature. Why? Zachary Taylor who did not know he was nominated by a political party until a month after the convention. James Buchanan whose nieces burned all his correspondence and for what reason? James Garfield whose abilities will astound you! Harrison and Hayes, Harding and Coolidge will also be mentioned, along with several others. JB Andersen will present these lectures, along with showing slides. These are individual classes at a cost of $3 per session. The money is payable one week in advance of class. вЂњESTATE PLANNING, WILLS AND TRUSTSвЂќ ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 AT 1:00 P.M. What steps can you take to ensure your assets are properly taken care of if you become incapacitated or upon your death? Attorney Jill AdkinsвЂ™ presentation will provide a few tips about estate planning and getting your affairs in order. There is no cost to attend but sign up begins immediately GENEALOGY CLASS вЂњCHURCH RECORDSвЂќ ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 1:00 P.M. What kind of records can you find in churches? Learn how to access church records. Instructor: Cathi Weber. The cost is $5.00 payable by Thursday, September 11. PRE-PLANNING SEMINAR ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 AT 10:00 A.M. Join us for a FREE, no obligation, informal seminar on PRE-PLANNING YOUR FUNERAL. Learn the advantages of pre-arranging and how to reduce stress for your loved ones. Learn important Veterans Burial Benefits, and having a protection plan while away from home. Sponsored by Gearhart Funeral Homes and Morningside Memorial Gardens. Refreshments will be served. CAPTURING YOUR FAMILY STORIES ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 10:30 A.M.: Laurie and Chris Kemp, of Choice Connections, will teach ways to generate family stories using things you have around the house. First, you will do a memory generating exercise to help you remember family stories. Then learn a variety of creative ways to pass on the family stories. See samples and talk about ways of including family members in the process. There is no cost to attend but sign up begins immediately by calling 763-767-6473. Minimum of 12 people needed. ARMISTICE DAY BLIZZARD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 1:00 P.M. The morning of November 11, 1940 brought with it unseasonably high temperatures. By early afternoon temperatures had warmed into the lower to middle 60s over most of the affected region. However, as the day wore on conditions quickly deteriorated. The result was a raging blizzard that would last into the next day. In Minnesota, 27 inches of snow fell at Collegeville. Transportation and communications were crippled. The Armistice Day Blizzard ranks #2 in MinnesotaвЂ™s list of top five weather events of the 20th century. This 2-hour class is presented by Dan Hartman. The cost is $3 payable by Monday, September 29. GENEALOGY CLASS вЂњUSING TECHNOLOGYвЂќ ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 1:00 P.M. Using tools beyond paper and pencil. Computers, scanners, cameras, printers, flash drives, Internet, GPS...etc. Instructor: Cathi Weber. The cost is $5.00 payable by Thursday, October 16. SENIOR OLYMPICS AT CAMILIA ROSEвЂ“ This yearвЂ™s event takes place on Friday, September 12 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. If you would like to compete on our team, call Kris at 767-6473. 7 8 Exercise Quilting Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Tai Chi 29 Exercise Quilting Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Little Known Presidents Tai Chi Defensive Driving 22 Exercise Quilting Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Little Known Presidents Tai Chi Defensive Driving 15 Defensive Driving Exercise Quilting Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Little Known Presidents Tai Chi 8 CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 3:20 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 1:00 3:20 5:30 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 1:00 3:20 5:30 8:30 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 1:00 3:20 2 1 Square Dancing AA Meeting Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage Watercolor 30 Mystery Trip AA Meeting Pre-Planning Funerals Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage Watercolor 23 Square Dancing AA Meeting Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage Estates, Wills, Trusts Watercolor 16 AA Meeting Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage Masterpiece Book Club Watercolor 9 Registration AA Meeting Square Dancing Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage Tue Mon 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 8:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 1:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 1:00 9:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 3:20 TBA 8:30 9:00 9:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:30 3:20 8:30 9:00 9:00 11:00 12:45 1:00 3:20 24 Vets Coffee Exercise Stamping Club Birthday Party/Dining 500 Cards/Bunco Good Neighbors Tai Chi 3:30 Vets Coffee Exercise Stamping Club Dining 500 Cards/Bunco Good Neighbors Tea Talk Tai Chi 17 Tai Chi SAFETY CAMP 9:30-2:30 _______________ 10 Vets Coffee Mary T. Footcare Exercise Stamping Club Dining 500 Cards/Bunco Good Neighbors Tai Chi Walmart/Andover 3 Wed Goldentones Crochet & Knit Book Club Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle 25 Goldentones Crochet & Knit Over 90вЂ™s Party/Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle Genealogy 18 Goldentones Crochet & Knit Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle Parkinsons 11 Mary T. Footcare Goldentones Crochet & Knit Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle 4 Thu 9:15 10:00 10:30 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 9:15 10:00 11:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 1:00 9:15 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 2:00 9:00 9:15 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 Exercise Feed Children Walking Club For ArtвЂ™s Sake Yoga Hand & Foot 26 Black Bear Casino Exercise Walking Club For ArtвЂ™s Sake Yoga School Days Hand & Foot Travel Show Shopping/Cub 19 Walking Club Exercise For ArtвЂ™s Sake Yoga Workshop Hand & Foot Mad HatterвЂ™s Tea 12 Breakfast Bunch Walking Club Exercise For ArtвЂ™s Sake Super Sr Club Yoga Hand & Foot 5 Fri 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:15 12:15 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:15 10:30 12:15 1:00 TBA 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 12:15 1:10 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:15 12:15 9 Exercise Quilting Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Tai Chi 27 Defensive Driving Exercise Quilting Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Tai Chi Out to Dinner 20 Exercise Quilting Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Tai Chi 13 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 3:20 8:30 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 3:20 4:30 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 3:20 Mpls. Churches AA Meeting Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage 28 AA Meeting Square Dancing Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage Crafting Bee 21 Northern Railway Energy Assistance AA Meeting Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage Masterpiece Book Club 14 Square Dancing Treasure Island AA Meeting Craft Club Stamp Cutting Dining Bridge Cribbage 7 9:00 10:00 10:30 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 1:00 2:00 3:20 5:30 6 Exercise Quilting Family Stories Dining Bingo Chess Creative Writers Armistice Day Speaker Red Cross Tai Chi Defensive Driving Tue Mon 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 9:30 9:30 9:30 10:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 Vets Coffee Exercise Stamping Club Birthday Party/Dining 500 Cards/Bunco Good Neighbors Tai Chi 29 Vets Coffee Exercise Stamping Club Dining 500 Cards Bunco Good Neighbors Tea Talk Tai Chi 22 Vets Coffee Exercise Stamping Club Dining Theater Latte Da 500 Cards/Bunco Good Neighbors Spanish 15 Vets Coffee Exercise Stamping Club Dining 500 Cards/Bunco Good Neighbors Senior Dance Tai Chi 8 8:30 9:00 9:00 11:00 12:45 1:00 3:20 8:30 9:00 9:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 1:30 3:20 8:30 9:00 9:00 12:00 12:45 12:45 1:00 1:00 8:30 9:00 9:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 3:20 Goldentones Crochet & Knit Halloween Party/Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle 30 Goldentones Crochet & Knit Geritol Frolics Book Club Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle Genealogy 23 Goldentones Crochet & Knit Dining Spanish Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle 16 History Theater Goldentones Crochet & Knit Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle Parkinsons 9 Mary T Footcare Flu Shots Goldentones Crochet & Knit Spanish Dining Bingo Woodcarving Pinochle 2 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:00 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 3:20 TBA 1 Vets Coffee Mary T Footcare Exercise Stamping Club Stillwater Dining 500 Cards/Bunco Good Neighbors Spanish Tai Chi Walmart/Andover Thu Wed 9:15 10:00 11:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 9:15 10:00 10:15 10:30 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 1:00 9:15 10:00 12:00 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:00 8:30 9:15 10:00 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 2:00 9:00 9:00 9:15 10:00 12:30 12:00 12:45 1:00 1:00 Exercise Walking Club For ArtвЂ™s Sake Yoga Hand & Foot 31 Exercise Walking Club For ArtвЂ™s Sake Yoga Hand & Foot Shopping/Cub 24 Exercise Walking Club For ArtвЂ™s Sake Yoga Hand & Foot 17 Exercise Feed Children Walking Club For ArtвЂ™s Sake Yoga Hand & Foot 10 Exercise Walking Club For ArtвЂ™s Sake Super Senior Club Yoga Hand & Foot 3 Fri 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:15 12:15 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:15 12:15 TBA 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:15 12:15 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:15 12:15 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:15 12:15 SERVICES CHORES & MORE: Fall is approaching fast. Give a call after September 1, 2014, for fall raking and snow removal. One stop shopping for minor home repairs, housekeeping, and seasonal chores for people over 60 years of age. We utilize independent contracts and, when available, volunteer groups. Give us a call for more details. Contact Nancy Shaw at 763-783-4767. Their new address is 1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 345, Blaine, MN 55434. COUNSELING: Experiencing sadness or worry? Feeling overwhelmed with stress? Talking with someone who specializes in older adult issues can be helpful in addressing lifeвЂ™s challenges such as the death of a loved one, health problems, or a recent move. Therapist, Caroline Johnson, MSW, LICSW (from Volunteers of AmericaвЂ”MN Senior Mental Health Services), helps adults, 55 and older, navigate lifeвЂ™s challenges through age-specific mental health counseling. Services are covered by Medicare, Medical Assistance, and most major health insurance plans. For more info or to make an appointment, please call (763) 225-4054 or check us out at www.smhvoamn.org. Appointments held at the Senior Center. FOOTCARE SERVICES: Mary T. Home Health provides foot care services the first week of each month at the Senior Center. This includes a foot soak, nail trim and care of corns and calluses by a nurse. Appointments can be made by calling the Coon Rapids Senior Center at (763) 767-6473. The cost is $20.00 and is payable to Mary T. Inc. at the time of the appointment. Bring your own towel. HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING: Get help with Medicare questions, choosing or changing supplemental carriers, prescription drug cost options, Medicare billing questions, and more! To schedule a free individual appointment, please call the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433. The insurance counselor will meet you at the Senior Center. This program is not associated with any insurance company and is made possible by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging and the Senior Linkage Line. TRANSPORTATION: Did you know that we have bus transportation to and from the Senior Center for Coon Rapids residents? The suggested donation is 75 cents each way. Please call Cindy at (763) 767-6473 if you would like more information! PARKINSONвЂ™S SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets at the senior center on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. OUTREACH WORKER: Patty Marz works for Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP). The goal of Senior Outreach is to connect seniors with resources in the community to help them remain in their own home as long as possible. If you need assistance with food support, housing, health care programs, energy assistance, or other questions regarding resources in the community, contact Patty at 763783-4741. GROCERY SHOPPING TRIPS: Take the Coon Rapids Senior Center Bus shopping. We go to WalMart in Andover once a month and Cub/Wal-Mart at Riverdale once a month. You can shop for 75 minutes. The cost is $3.00 round trip. Reservations need to be made two days in advance by calling Cindy at (763) 767-6473. IN OUR THOUGHTSвЂ¦ We extend our thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of those who passed away recently including Richard Broberg, Joseph Crary, Shirley Watts and Gen Wiemelt. 10 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT THE COON RAPIDS SENIOR CENTER ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 6: Call (651) 291-4607 for an appointment. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10: Pack meals for children around the world and be part of this worthwhile cause! Volunteers need to stand for two hours and wear close-toed shoes: also, no jewelry allowed. If you are ill or have any food allergies, you are asked not to attend. Our bus will depart the Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. and return at approximately noon. If you prefer to drive on your own, please tell us when you sign up. Their location is 401 93rd Ave in Coon Rapids. To sign up, please call Senior Services at (763)767-6473. HEALTH & WELLNESS WALKING CLUB: HereвЂ™s a chance to get more exercise, meet new friends and enjoy nature, all at one time! The Coon Rapids Roamers will meet at the Coon Rapids Senior Center every Friday at 9:00 a.m. (except Aug. 29) and walk approximately 1 or 1.5 mile hike. We might hike on the trails behind City Hall or take the Senior Center Bus to another park. Feel free to call Volunteer Leader Beverly at (763) 5717502 for more details. TAI CHI Shibashi Tai Chi means 18 movements. Learn about Tai Chi through these gentle stretch movements that will help relieve stress, gain balance and flexibility, and connect your breath to the flowing movement. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Instructed by Karine Platt. Sign up begins immediately. Call (763) 767-6473. BEGINNERS Mondays at 3:20 p.m. Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 8 SessionsвЂ”$48.00 (Due at 1st session) CONTINUING Wednesdays at 3:20 p.m. Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 No Class October 15 8 SessionsвЂ”$48.00 (Due at 1st session) RAJA YOGA WORKSHOP FOR BODY & MIND & SPIRIT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 10:00 A.M. Western science is currently turning to yoga to understand the body, mind and spirit. Raja Yoga is a system of holistic health techniques that integrate the well being of the individual. Its processes, tested and tried over two thousand years, work with the physical and subtle energies of the body. This workshop will take you through simple body movements, breath-energy processes, techniques of meditation and deep relaxation. You will learn specific techniques to: - Relieve/manage physical pain - Enhance your immune system - Reduce hypertension and stress - Relax at several levels and - Energize body, mind and spirit Presenter Gita Kar conducts workshops and seminars nationwide. Cost of the seminar is $5.00 and includes healthy snacks. 11 TAKE NOTE DONATIONS NEEDED VOICE OF EXPERIENCE DELIVERY METHODS WANTED: New, 100% cotton fabric for quilting projects that are donated to charity organizations. Please note that there are four ways to receive your Voice of Experience Senior Newsletter: 1. Online free at the City of Coon Rapids Website www.coonrapidsmn.gov 2. Emailed free to your email address 3. Pick up a free copy at CRSS WANTED: The Civic Center office is looking for ornate frames to be used for wall dГ©cor. Thank you to everyone who donated cans of coffee! Whew! That should keep us warm over the winter months. Please know that your generosity is appreciated! 4. Mailed to your address (a donation of $10.00 per year is suggested) SCENT FREE ZONE-When visiting the Senior Center, please keep in mind that some seniors are TRAVEL SHOWS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH Join your friends at CrossPoint Tours & Travel for three different travel show presentations: 1:00 PM ~ FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS SHOW IN WISCONSIN! NOVEMBER 13 & 14 2014 Experience the beautiful and moving Fireside Dinner Theatre Christmas Show including the mouth watering Thursday Night Fireside Buffet! 1:30 pm ~ A WEEK IN BRANSON AT CHRISTMASTIME! NOVEMBER 16 ~ 22 2014 Enjoy a wonderful week-long tour to Branson for only $779 per person sharing a room! Experience Showboat Branson Belle, Yakov Smirnov, The Dutton Family, Haygoods and more! 7 Shows, 10 Meals! 2:00 PM ~ STAR CLIPPER TALL SHIP CRUISE! FEBRUARY 7 ~ 14 2015 Escape the cold Minnesota weather by taking a cruise on an authentic Clipper Ship in the Caribbean. The ship holds only 140 passengers, so if you like River Cruising, you will love this! Fly into St. Martin and visit the Treasure Islands of Virgin Gordo, St. Kitts and St. Brats. A once in a lifetime experience! SENIOR DANCES! LIVE MUSIC! $5/PERSON! COON RAPIDS AMERICAN LEGION, 11640 Crooked Lake Blvd NW 2ND WEDNESDAYS: 1:00-4:00 p.m. EVERY SUNDAY: COUNTRY MUSICвЂ”3:00-7:00 P.M. For Info Call 421-6260 12 SUPER SENIOR CLUB LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CORRECTION: I wrote in our July/August letter that Bill Reichenborn and Marge Rosendahl attended the Senior Recognition Night at Coon Rapids High School and handed out 2 scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 each; the scholarships were $1,000.00 each. I apologize for the error. More new Super Senior Members joining in 2014 are Dede De Grote, Pat Lake, Pat Pasiewicz, and Paulette Pikus. WELCOME! At the July meeting, Bill Reichenborn reported that the gift shop sold $735.00 more than what was forecasted to sell. Congratulations to Jordy Powell and Mary Tucker, managers, and to the hard-working volunteers, Shirley Garner, Karen Graham, Louise Pleimling, and substitutes, Pat Lake, Dorothy OвЂ™Connor, Rachel Raveling, and Diane Strandberg. Also at the July meeting, Bernice Olson said a $250.00 grant would be given that day to Stepping Stones Homeless Shelter, as they are now able to remodel the buildingвЂ™s basement for kitchen space, storage space, etc. Members that went to present the grant and take a photo on behalf of the club were: Karen Graham, Lavonne Hayes, Bernice Olson, Mary Tucker and Joyce Ulmer. IвЂ™m still full. Our annual picnic was held August 1st and was a great success with chicken, potato salad, beans, and ice cream to eat! Yummy. We had fun playing Bingo afterwards. Thank you Bob Powell for being our Bingo Caller. What a great job Helen Swaim has done organizing this event, as she does every year. Thank you. The September Super Senior Club Meeting will be held on September 5th at 10:00 a.m. with great entertainment after, starring guitarist and variety singer, Bill Cagley. Revised membership directories will be passed out. For those unable to attend the meeting, they will be available for pick up Monday вЂ“ Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon beginning September 8th at the Gift Shop. The date for this yearвЂ™s bazaar is THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH with set up on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH. Our first bazaar meeting will also take place September 5th at 9:00 a.m. in the room behind the gift shop for chair people, helpers, and anyone who wants to have input regarding the bazaar. Regarding donations, we depend on your generosity to make this a success. We welcome all the books, jewelry, Christmas items, new craft items, flea market items, and new raffle items that you can donate. All items may be brought to the senior center beginning October 1st. There will be a designated area set aside for Christmas and flea market items. Craft items should be taken to the gift shop and marked as bazaar items. Raffle items should also be taken to the gift shop and marked for the bazaar. Questions about the raffle should be directed to Karen Graham at 763-767-0266. Last year we were short on baked goods and sold out early, so we definitely need everyoneвЂ™s help with this. Baked goods need to be dropped off the morning of the bazaar between 8:00 вЂ“ 8:30 a.m. A sign-up sheet for bazaar help will be posted Monday, October 13th at the gift shop. We really need some strong folks to deliver the donated items to the designated selling areas the morning of set up. OctoberвЂ™s meeting will be held October 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. with the Windjammers tentatively scheduled to entertain afterwards. At 9:00 a.m. there will be a bazaar meeting in the room behind the gift shop. The Super Senior Club operates the gift shop throughout the year and holds a bazaar in November to raise funds that we use to give back to the community through grants and scholarships. We need many people to do this, and would appreciate your help. To join you can meet with our Membership Chairperson at a meeting or simply stop by the gift shop from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Monday through Wednesday and a volunteer sales associate can assist you. Our dues are only $7.00. Our meetings are held the first Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m., just pop into a meeting, we would be so glad to have you. Sharri Ziegler, President IвЂ™ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which havenвЂ™t happened. - Mark Twain 13 COON RAPIDS SENIOR DINING OPEN: 9:00 A.M.вЂ”1:00 P.M. MONDAYвЂ”THURSDAY LUNCH SERVED AT: 12:00 NOON SUGGESTED DONATION: $4.00 (with NAPIS form on file) (Under 60 yrs old is $7.00) CALL: (763) 767-6524 by noon, AT LEAST three business days in advance, for a reservation. Current NAPIS form must be on file to participate. WIN A PRIZE AT THE SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY OVER 90вЂ™S CELEBRATION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Everyone is welcome to join us for a special celebration for our friends who are 90 years of age or more! The program begins at 11:00 a.m., with some oldtime favorites by the Goldentones Choir and a special recognition of those вЂњOver 90вЂќ! At noon, weвЂ™ll share in a delicious dinner, which includes Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing, Green Beans, Grapes and a Pumpkin Bar. If you are over 90 years of age, please let us know at the time of your meal registration, so you can be involved in our special recognition. Make your reservation by calling (763) 767-6524 before noon on MONDAY, September 15. Cost for everyone over 60 years of age is $4.00 and can be paid on the day of the Wear a costume and brew up some howling good fun at our Halloween Party! The Golden tones will scare up some spooky music at 11:00 a.m. Then weвЂ™ll serve a noon meal (menu to be announced). If you wear a costume, you get your name in a drawing for a Cub Gift Card! Make your reservation by calling (763) 7676524 before noon on Monday, October 27. Cost for everyone over 60 years of age is $4.00 and can be paid on the day of the event. Notes From The Goldentones If you love to sing and love to bring joy to others, please consider joining the Goldentones Choir. They will resume their rehearsals on Thursday, September 4 at 9:15 a.m. This group of seniors performs at nursing homes, senior apartments, assisted living facilities and the Senior Center. New members are always welcome! 14 SEPTEMBER MENU Tues 2 Spaghetti W/Meatballs Wed 3 Thur 4 Potato-Sausage OR Turkey-Sausage Casserole Turkey Meatloaf W/Cranberry Glaze Mon 8 Tues 9 Healthy Baked Fish OR Herb Chicken Breast Swiss Steak W/Tomato Gravy Wed 10 No Senior Dining Thur 11 Seafood OR Chicken Fettuccine Mon 15 Beef Lo Mein Tues 16 Hot Dog OR Turkey Dog Wed 17 Lemon Pepper Tilapia OR Lemon Herb Crusted Chicken Breast Thur 18 Pulled Turkey W/Gravy Mon 22 Cheese Ravioli Tues 23 Wed 24 Thur 25 Mon 29 Tues 30 BBQ Pork Riblet OR Beef Riblet Birthday Meal-Beef Pot Roast Sausage Scramble OR Turkey Scramble Salisbury Steak W/Onion Gravy Tator Tot Casserole BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Join us as we celebrate birthdays! Live entertainment begins at 11:00 a.m. Then weвЂ™ll enjoy a delicious meal including Birthday Cake with Ice Cream. Yummy! Our Birthday guests will get to put their name in a drawing too. Thanks to Culvers of Coon Rapids, Land OвЂ™ Lakes and the Coon Rapids Super Senior Club for donating prizes. Entertainment is provided by the Rita Tonn Memorial Fund. Suggested donation for this event is $4.00! Everyone is welcome to join us by making a reservation at least three business days in advance by noon by calling (763) 767-6524. DonвЂ™t miss out on the fun! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 ANGIE SENGER Country Music *Menus Subject To Change* WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Complete menus are available in the brochure rack next to the Senior Services information counter. The October Menu will be available in mid-September вЂњTHE STRINGMANвЂќ Paul Immolate Plays more than 12 instruments! SUPER SENIOR CLUB BAZAAR AND FLEA MARKET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 9:00 A.M.вЂ”3:00 P.M. CRAFTSвЂ”REFRESHMENTS - RAFFLES BAKE SALEвЂ”FLEA MARKET & MORE! 15 11155 Robinson Drive Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3761 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Need to be removed from our Mailing List? Call us at (763) 767-6473. COON RAPIDS SENIOR SERVICES: (763) 767-6473 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M.вЂ”4:30 P.M. PROGRAM SPECIALISTвЂ”KRIS NIEBLER PROGRAM ASSISTANTвЂ”CINDY OLSON SENIOR DINING PROGRAM (763) 767-6524 Coon Rapids Senior Services is made possible through the continued support of the City of Coon Rapids. ANOKA COUNTY OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZENS Virgil and Marion Rasmussen won the Anoka County Outstanding Senior Awards at the Anoka County Fair on Wednesday, July 23. They were nominated by Coon Rapids Senior Services as they are the leaders of the Hot Foot Stompers Square Dancing Club that meets at the Senior Center. As part of this group, they also perform at nursing homes, senior living facilities, intergenerational events with the Hamilton 4th Graders and with Coon Rapids Royalty and Firefighters/Police at the Senior CenterвЂ™s National Night Out event. They have also danced in over 23 states and Japan! They will represent Anoka County on Senior Day at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 28. Congratulations and thank you to these exceptional volunteers! 16