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MARY ANN YOUNG
Senior Center Newsletter
9150 Central Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434
763763-786786-9375—
9375—763763-780780-4318
January 2015
Senior Center Staff
Shelley Johnson, Director
Ann Genosky, Coordinator
Jim Grant, Custodian
MISSION STATEMENT
“To enrich the lives of older
adults by providing educational,
recreational, nutritional, social,
informational, and volunteer
opportunities in a relaxed,
friendly environment”
Newsletter Assemblers
David Allen
Betty Allen
Jackie Durkot
Margo Arett
Shirley Engberg
Mary Fettig
Kathy Gakin
Lois Hawkins
Marion Kruse
Bob Kruse
Lori Schintgen
Marcia McKee
SNOWBIRDS: If you have a
newsletter mailed to you, please
tell us when you leave for the
winter so we can keep our
mailing list current.
We get
charged for undelivered mail.
The Mary Ann Young
Senior Center is open Monday
through Friday from
8:30 am—4:30 pm and other
specified times.
Stop in and check us out!
Website: blaineparks.com
This newsletter is
made possible through
the continued support
of the City of Blaine.
CURRENT AND COMING EVENTS
DATES CLOSED: We are closed on Thursday, January 1st for New Year’s Day
and on Monday, January 19th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
TAKE DOWN DECORATIONS: Help is needed to put away the holiday
decorations on Friday, January 2nd at 9:30a.m. Please join us.
CAREGIVER GRIEF-GROWING THROUGH LOSS : To remain balanced and resilient
we need to take a moment to step aside and care for ourselves. Come and learn how to reflect
upon and acknowledge your losses and learn to creatively manage your grief.. Register for
this important session to be held on Monday, January 12th at 11a.m., brought to you
by Catholic Elder Care.
KING AND QUEEN NOMINATIONS: Ballots will be available from January
12th through January 20th to nominate a male and female for king and queen of the
Senior Center. Photos of those accepting nominations will be ported prior to our
Valentine Party, and voting will take place at the party on Thursday, February 12th.
TOURCO TRAVEL SHOW: Enjoy a wonderful travel show of the Spectacular
National Parks of the Southwest including: Cathedral of the Plains, Mesa Verde Ntl.
Park, Four Corners Ntl. Monument, Oak Creek, Glen & Escalante Canyons and
more, at 11am on Thursday, January 22nd.
MOVIE OF THE MONTH: View the film “If I Stay” about a young woman who
survives a car accident and must make life-altering choices about everything and
everyone in her life, on our 70” T.V.! We will show this film at 1p.m. on Thursday,
January 22nd with refreshments at intermission.
WINTER WONDERLAND WEEK OF FUN:
Monday, January 26th Sing-a-long with Mary T., Inc-11am Prize/Nickel Bingo-1pm
Tuesday, January 27th Wii Tournament-10am
“500” Tournament-1pm
Thursday, January 29th Cribbage Tournament-1pm
BIRTHDAY PARTY: Register to join us for our monthly Birthday Party to be held
Wednesday, January 28th , with entertainment by country artist Kevin Wegman at 11
am, followed by a beef pot roast meal at noon, and prize bingo at 1 pm sponsored by
Edgewood Senior Living.
SUPER BOWL PARTY: Fun football trivia for a chance at prizes, and
“stadium style” refreshments will be on the agenda for this January 30th event
at 11a.m. Wear your favorite football team colors!
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INCOME TAX SEASON: Tax assistance is especially for seniors and low
to moderate income levels in Anoka County, no complicated forms please, as
this is a half hour appointment with preparers. Assistance is available by
appointment on specified Mondays from February 2nd through April 13th.
You must bring your photo I.D., Health Insurance Card, 2013 completed
taxes, proof of social security number, and all 2014 forms needed to file.
Income taxes will be E-Filed. This service is brought to you by AARP and the
Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Anoka County. If you live in Clover Leaf
Courts, Blaine Courts, or Banfill Crossing Apartments, do not sign up here, as
a preparer will come to your site. Property Tax and Rent Credit assistance
will be offered in late April or early May, watch for the date in a future issue.
ONGOING SERVICES/PROGRAMS
LEGAL SERVICE
Anoka County legal service is available to residents of Anoka County age 60
and older by appointment on the first Tuesday of the month beginning at
11:15 am. Call the center for an appointment. Next date: Tues., January 6th.
FOOT CARE
Fridays, January 2nd & 9th, call for an appointment. Fee is $20.
Bring your own towel. You need to cancel 24 hours in advance
to avoid being charged.
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ACCAP—SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAMS
If you are age 60 or better and are looking for ways to stretch your dollar,
check out these programs:
*ENERGY ASSISTANCE: This program helps lower your utility costs and is
based on your income. If your monthly income is $1,946 (gross) or less for
one person or $2,545 or less for two people you may qualify! This program
runs from October-May.
*FOOD SUPPORT: The SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
is designed to help lower food/grocery costs. If your monthly income is
$1,605 (gross) or less for one person or $2,163 or less for two people, you
may qualify. There are many applicable deductions: mortgage, taxes, RX’s
Call Colleen, Senior Outreach Worker, at 763-783-4741 for information. She
will come to your home or meet you at the Senior Center to help calculate.
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FAMILY CAREGIVER CONNECTION
Support groups and group respite care are available in the Anoka County
area. Call Jill Agyekum at 763-422-6960 for more information regarding the
assessment process.
JEWELRY SALE THANK YOU! We raised over $1,400 at our sale! Our Lead
Organizers were Louise Howe and Dorothy Albers. Volunteer Helpers were: Gloria
Schmidt, Diane Weiss, Barb Carlson, June Jurek, Geri Hieb, Shirley Knoll, Joyce
Brown, Maxine Nystrom, Rochelle Taube, Rina, Savan, Sagar and Saya Sant, Doris
Buhl, Pat Campeau, Patty Sandin, and Martha Caouette. Jewelry Donators were:
Rita Ahles, Dorothy Albers, LaVonne Benike, Bernadette, Gayle Buekema, Jean
Blom, Martha Caouette, Peggy Compton, Adeline Copeland & relatives, Darlene
Dame, Jackie Durkot, Jane Ebert, Judy Erwin, Wende Ferguson, Pam flor, Isabelle
Freeberg, Bernice Fuehrer, Sally Grendler, Wanda Hadeen, Annette Haedtke, Geri
Hieb, Jack Heitzig, Louise Howe, Joann Jackson, Viola Karst, Eileen Kellsvig, Ginny
Korts, Myrna Kostuch, Lillian Krause, Jan Kujawa, Jean Langlois, Sandy Liesdon,
Marge Lunderborg, Ruth Magnuson, Geri Mueller, Eileen Nelson, Lotus Paulus,
Marge Peterson, Lucille Ppobuda, Cletus Putnamm, Margie Richels, Colleen Rybak,
Dorine Samson, Patty Sandin, Linda Sapp, Sandy Schirmers, Gloria Schmidt, Barb
Shellum, Connie Sherman, Cathy Sorenson, Louann Smith, Irene Sunt, Jeanette
Sutch, Irene Swanson, Lauri Taylor, Fran Tadych, Jean Tobish, Mary Tschida, Patsy
Walberg, Diane Weiss, Pearl Welcome, Carole Wojciak, and Rolainne Wright. Your
generosity is much appreciated...thank you one and all!!
OTHER NOTEWORTHY NEWS:
Van Service– Available to bring folks who live in Blaine & its boundaries to and
from the senior center for meals and events— with advanced notice. Cost is $1.50
round trip.
Noon Meals– Menus are available and a 3 day notice is needed to secure a meal,
which is served Monday—Friday at noon for a suggested $4 donation for age 60+.
LOW VISION HELP
Third Wednesday of the month from 9am-noon, Paul Mattson from the
Minnesota State Services for the Blind will be available at the Senior
Center. Call Paul at 651-539-2328 to make an appointment for January 21
HEALTH INSURANCE
COUNSELING
Specified Monday afternoons at
the Senior Center. Appointments
are required.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging staff will assist with the basics
of Medicare and Medical
Assistance, choosing a
supplement and/or Part D plan,
processing claims, assisting with
forms and more. To schedule an
appointment at the Senior Center,
call 1-800-333-2433.
ACCAP CHORES & MORE
Serving the 60 and over
population, Chores and More is
a program of the Anoka County
Community Action program with
funding from the cities of Anoka
and Coon Rapids. This is your
one stop shop for minor home
repairs, housekeeping, seasonal chores. To be on the snow
removal list, call Char or
Nancy at 763-783-4767.
VHS HOME MOVIE TRANSFER
Drop off your VHS, 8mm or 16mm
personal home movies at the
Senior Center the 2nd Wednesday
of the month between 9-noon. Eric
from North Metro TV will transfer
them to a disc and return them to
the Senior Center a month or so
later. Call to see if your tapes
are done. This service is also
available for smaller tapes that fit
into a VHS converter, but you must
provide your converter. Attach
your name and phone # to your
home movies. We have
completed, unmarked tapes from
the past several months waiting for
the owners to pick them up.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM
THE STAFF WHO
WORK AT THE
SENIOR CENTER:
Thank you for
another great year!
Ann, Shelley, Jim & Kristeen
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
GET FIT & FEEL HEALTHIER:
Our “Live 2B Healthy Senior Fitness
Class” is held three days
a week at the Center:
Tuesdays & Fridays at
1pm and Thursdays at
9am. Free to those with UCare, Humana
or Silver Sneakers, otherwise the cost is
$30 monthly-other insurances may
contribute toward fees.. Our certified
instructor will lead you in these one hour
classes. Register today!
CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC
Enjoy a live country western band on the
third Sunday of the month featuring: The
North Country Jamboree! Next date is
January 18th from 1-4:30 pm. Join Gary
Clark and musicians for a real
taste of country music. Free will
offering.
LINE DANCING
Tuesdays: 9 am-Intermediate
Wednesdays: 6-9 pm- Varied levels
Thursdays: 6-8pm -Intermediate
Saturdays: 9 am-Beginner
10am-Advanced Beginner
11 am-”Keeping it Country”
A free will donation is accepted.
Line Dance Party is January 17th, 1-5pm
COMMUNITY OUTINGS & TOURS
ST. CROIX CASINO TRIP-Turtle Lake, WI
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Cost: $7
Register by: January 14
Depart: Blaine Senior Center-8:30a.m.
Return: approx. 4:30p.m.
Includes coffee and donut prior to departure, and $5 slot play credit on player’s card.
TREASURE ISLAND CASINO TRIP-Red Wing, MN
Date: Monday, March 9th Cost: $7
Register by: March 2nd
Depart: Blaine Senior Center-8:30a.m. Return: approx. 4:30p.m.
Includes donuts and coffee prior to departure, $3 food coupon
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR-at the Old Log Theater
A romanc comedy about Anthony and Rosemary, neighbors in rural
Ireland, who are nearing their middle years. It is by turns poec, upliing,
dark and funny. Anthony is an introverted farmer and Rosemary is the
woman that vows to have him at all costs. Price includes transportaon,
cket, and lunch. Make your meal selecon at me of registraon: short
ribs, pan seared lapia, rolled penne pasta, or roasted chicken breast. Meal
includes bread, beverage, and dessert. Register by January 12.
DATE: Wednesday, January 28 TIME: 11 AM – 4:45 PM FEE: $59
GOD GIRL-at the the History Theater
Meet the bright and spirited Macalester College graduate who was one of
the first women accepted into the Master of Divinity program at Princeton
Theological Seminary. In 1975, when the war in Vietnam was over and the
women’s liberaon movement was in full swing, an idealisc and
determined young woman decided to change the world starng with her
ordinaon to ministry. Lunch on your own aer the show at Joseph’s Grill.
Register by January 13
DATE: Thursday, February 19
TIME: 9 AM – 3 PM
FEE: $32
THE DEBUTANTE’S BALL-at the History Theater
WOOD CARVING
Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm led by
J.D. Hughes (763-434-4202) and/or on
Wednesdays from 1-3 pm led by Wes
Spadgenske. All levels are welcome.
Join us for some relaxed conversation!
The MN Metro Woodcarving Meeting will
be held on Sunday, January 11th - 2p.m.
Enjoy a glimpse into the pageantry, customs, and teenage restlessness that
are all part of the Valenne’s Ball and Presentaon of Debutantes and
Escorts. Haranas (tradional Filipino love songs), the waltz and even a bit of
hip hop, while finding the balance between tradion and assimilaon,
parental pressure and personal independence. Lunch on your own aer
the show at Fabulous Ferns. Register by March 18.
BOWLING: Brunswick
Zone in Blaine, 11351
Ulysses St. N.E., offers
Senior Bowling Mondays
and Fridays beginning at
1 pm for $1.25 per
game. Enjoy free shoe rental.
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DATE: Thursday, March 26
TIME: 9 AM – 2 PM
FEE: $32
All Outings Subject to Change **
WATER COLOR CLASS ANYONE???
We are checking to see if anyone would be interested in a series
of 4 classes lead by an experienced instructor, perhaps on Friday
mornings from 8:30am-11:30am. Instructor fees per person: $60
Participants would need to purchase/bring their own supplies:
paints, brushes, pallet, etc. Call if you are interested! If enough
are interested, we could schedule for February.
ICE SKATING:
For active older adults on
Wednesdays from 9:3011:00am at Fogerty ArenaFREE!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND CONTRIBUTIONS:
Benita Gregerson for the donation in memory of Carmon & Leah
Darlene Glanz & Ivy Johnson for monetary donations
Holiday Raffle donators: Jean Tobish, Jackie Durkot, Lori Schintgen,
Alvina Frank, Ken Kittelson, Shirley Engberg, Rina Sant, Martha
Caouette, Dorothy Knapp and anonymous others.
Mary Ann Young
Senior Center
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage Paid
Twin Cities, MN
Permit #4190
9150 Central Avenue NE
Blaine, MN 55434
763-786-9375
Address Service Requested
DEFENSIVE DRIVING REFRESHER COURSE
An instructor from the American Association of Retired Persons will conduct this 4-hour refresher course. This is a lecture-video
class. Upon completion of the class, a certificate is issued and will be accepted by insurance companies for a discount on
premiums for those 55 years of age and older. This certificate expires in 3 years and therefore, the course must be repeated in
order to continue receiving the premium discount. You must have taken the 8-hour class in order to be eligible to take the 4-hour
refresher course.
DATES: Thursdays: January 8th, February 19th, or March 5th
TIME: 10:30 am—3:00 pm (includes 1/2 hour lunch break).
FEE:
$15 for AARP members
$20 for non-AARP members
Make checks payable to “AARP”. Bring your driver’s license and your AARP card (if applicable) to class. You will need to show
and record your AARP member number (if applicable) on your form at class.
Lunch is available for a suggested donation: $4 ages 60 and up; $7 under age 60. You must register for lunch at least 3 days in
advance, but can pay the day of the class. For lunch, make checks payable to “V.O.A.”
Coffee and treats are provided for a suggested donation of $1.
To register: Call or stop by the Senior Center to make your reservation.
Mail or drop off your AARP payment: Mary Ann Young Senior Center, 9150 Central Ave., NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
Payment must be made prior to attending this class. A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund.
NAME:_________________________________________________PHONE__________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________
DATE OF CLASS_____________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH_____________________________
WOULD YOU LIKE A LUNCH RESERVATION? YES__________
NO__________
THESE CLASSES FILL VERY QUICKLY, SO PLAN A COUPLE MONTHS IN ADVANCE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.