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Mary Ann Young Senior Center Mission Statement:

“To enrich the lives of older adults by providing educational, recreational, nutritional, social, informational, and volunteer opportunities in a relaxed, friendly environment.”

Senior Center Staff: Shelley Johnson, Director Ann Genosky, Coordinator

Newsletter Assemblers: Shirley Gatzke Ivan Arndt Marcia McKee Gloria Schmidt Frank Schmidt Maxine Nystrom Fran Tadych Jim Grant Patti Sandin Alice Nasland Lori Schintgen Joyce Bachelor *If you visit the Center weekly, please save on postage and let us know you will pick up an issue of the newsletter.*

This newsletter is made possible through the

continued support of the City of Blaine.

Mondays 9:00a Walking Group-8/5, 8/12, 8/19 10:45a Enhanced Fitness 1:00p Penny Bingo 1:00p Nickel Bingo-8/26 1:00p Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone 2:30p Health Insurance Appts.-8/5, 8/19 3-9 p Quilting Group-8/26 6:00p Garden Club Tours-T.B.D.

Tuesdays 9:00a Line Dance 9-2 Wii Bowling (Make up)-8/13 11:15 Wii Bowling Banquet-8/20 9-2 Wii Open Bowling-8/27 11:15 National Noon Out-8/6 1:00p Blood Pressure Checks-8/13, 8/20 1:00p Progressive “500” Cards 5:30p T.O.P.S. weigh-in, 6:00 pm mtg. 7:00p Woodcarving Group

Wednesdays 10:00a Computer Q & A Session-9/4 10:00a State Services-Blind-8/21 11:00a Leaving a Lasting Legacy-8/14 11:00a B-Day Party entertainment-8/28 12:45p Bunco Dice Game -8/7 1-3p Woodcarving Group 1:00p Birthday Bingo w/prizes!-8/28 2-4p Hand and Foot Card Game 6-8p Line Dance-varied levels

Thursdays 8:15a Harvest Dinner Ticket Sale-8/15 9-noon Home Movie Drop Off-8/15 9:30a Beginning Bridge –except 8/22 10a Defensive Driving Class-8/8 11-2 Bring a Youth Day-8/22 12:30p Canvas Oil Painting Class-8/29 1:00p Movie: “The Guilt Trip”-8/15 1:15p Activity Comm. Meeting-8/8 6-8p Intermediate Line Dance

Fridays 9:00a Foot Care appointments-8/9 9:00a Jewelry prep.-8/23 10:00a Plastic Canvas/Crafts–8/2, 8/16 1:00p Enhanced Fitness 1:00p Senior Bowling at Brunswick Zone 1:00p Open Cribbage-play 6 games

Saturdays 9:00a Beginner Line Dance 10:00a Advanced Beginner Line Dance 11:00a Intermediate Line Dance 1-5p Line Dance Party-8/17

Sundays 1-4:30p North Country Jamboree

performs- 8/18

Access our Website Direct Link: http://www.BlaineParks.com and then click on the Senior Center page. Choose from the list of topics by clicking on your selection: � Amenities � Current Menu � Calendar of Events � Current Newsletter � Programs and Events � Anoka County Services --------------------------------------------------------

Looking for Something to Do ? The Mary Ann Young Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and at other specified times. Stop in and check it out!

FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM: For Seniors 60+: Would you like to “Stretch Your Food Dollars?” Would you like to have some extra dollars to buy fresh fruits and vegetables? Are higher prices for gasoline, heating & a/c, etc. leaving you with fewer

dollars to buy quality food? Contact your Senior Outreach Worker for more information about this

program at 763-783-4741, or for those under 60 call Karen at 763-783-4892.

August 2013

Wood Carving News

Plan to join us for Woodcarving Group on Tuesday evenings from

7-9 pm lead by J.D. Hughes: 763-434-4202, and/or on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm lead by Wes Spadgenske. They will be on hand to assist as needed and to answer questions about carving. Start from the beginning, or continue to work on your own project with people sharing a common interest. All levels are welcome! Join us for some relaxed conversation. The MN Woodcarver’s Association does not meet in the summer months. See you in September!

Country Music at its Best!

Join Gary Clark and musicians for a real taste of country music on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1-4:30p.m. It’s awesome, it’s free…don’t miss out, join the fun! Next date is August 18th.

PICKLEBALL!

The City of Blaine Publics Works department has resurfaced and repainted the courts at Carrara East Park and Centennial Green Park to be used for Pickleball. The courts can be used on a first come, first serve basis. For more information call Jerome at the Parks and Recreation office at 763-785-6161.

Senior Dining Join us at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center M-F for a nutritious, well-balanced, tasty meal at 12:00 noon in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Make your dining reservations three business days in advance to secure your meal. The suggested donation is $3.50 for those 60 years of age and older, and the cost is $6.50 for those under age 60.

1st Western Omelet OR Cheese Omelet, Breakfast Potatoes, Juice Cup, Muffin, Orange

2nd Lemon Pepper Tilapia, Wild Rice Pilaf

7th Roast Sliced Pork w/Apple Rhubarb Glaze OR Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Squash

8th Chicken Parmesan, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Carrots, Cake

9th Pulled Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

13th Ham Steak OR Chicken W/Honey Mustard Glaze, Baby Reds, Mixed Vegetables

14th Salisbury Steak w/Onion Gravy, Mashed Potatoes

15th Herb Roasted Quarter Chicken, Buttered Corn, Herbed Potatoes, Roll, Apple Pie!

16th Sliced Turkey on Bun, Potato Salad

19th BBQ Beef Riblet OR Pork Riblet

21st Kielbasa & Sauerkraut OR Beef Patty

22nd Beef Hotdog, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fresh Melon for “Bring a Youth to Lunch Day”

28th Beef Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dinner Roll, Red Velvet Cake - B-Day Party!

29th Healthy Baked Fish OR Chicken Breast

There are other delicious entrees during the month. Check it out and join us as often as you can! Please specify entrée choice, skim milk, RCD (reduced calorie dessert) each time you order. Thanks!

Get in the Zone-

Brunswick Zone XL,

A state of the art facility featuring 38 bowling lanes, Brunswick sponsors Senior Bowling on Mondays and

Fridays beginning at 1:00 p.m. for just $1.25 per game. Stop to bowl and enjoy free shoe rental, cookies, coffee and loads of fun. Meet new people and plan on a good time. Brunswick Zone is located west of Hwy. 65 off 113th Street in Blaine.

Foot Care

Appointments are now available for Friday, August 9th for foot care. The cost for an appointment is just $20. Appointments begin at 9:00a.m. Please call the Senior Center in advance at 763-786-9375 to register. Bring your own towel.

FOOT CARE POLICY: If you make an appointment for foot care and do not call 24 hours in advance to cancel, you may be charged for the appointment.

FAMILY CAREGIVER CONNECTION:

Support groups and group respite care are available in the Anoka County area. Call Jill Agyekum, Family Caregiver Connection contact at 763-422-6960 for more information about the assessment process.

Plastic Canvas/Craft Class Join Opal Peterson and friends on Fridays, August 2nd & 16th at 10:00 a.m. to learn or share the

art of plastic canvas or spend time with friendly folks working on a craft project of choice.

Thank you!

*To the Wednesday Woodcarving Group for the auction that raised funds totaling $199, in memory of carver Arthur Meierdiercks.

*To Jerry Schilling for the significant donation in memory of wife, Lou.

*To Jerry Hess for multiple jigsaw puzzles donated.

*To our Birthday Party Sponsors for July & August: Homestead of Anoka and Brightondale on New Brighton.

*To Joan Cameron for significant donations in memory of husband, Bill.

*To Gladys Holm for bingo prizes.

*To Charlotte Zabel for miscellaneous donations of books, craft supplies, etc.

Low Vision Help Paul Mattson from the Minnesota State Services for the Blind will be available by appointment at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine on the third Wednesday of the month from 9a.m. to 12noon. If you or someone you know has a vision problem, please call Paul at (651) 642-0846 to schedule a visit with him. Paul will be glad to help with any questions or concerns you have regarding loss of vision, and research valuable tools to assist you in daily living skills. Next available appointment date is August 21st.

T.O.P.S. T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) currently

meets on Tuesday evenings with weigh-in at 5:30pm and a fun, educational meeting at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in losing weight, this may be just the right group for you. For details, contact Cindy Heckler at 651-310-9261 or Paulette Kotila at 651-259-6241.

LEGAL SERVICE: Anoka County legal service is

available to residents of Anoka County age 60 or

better. Free legal consult is offered at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center by appointment generally on the first Tuesday of the month beginning at 11:15a.m. Call 763-786-9375 for an appointment. The next date is August 6th.

Current Events:

*Cribbage: Open cribbage will be offered on Fridays at 1:00 p.m. beginning August 2nd. Play 6 rounds and enjoy snacks and payback prizes for just $1 per person. No advanced sign up required.

*National Noon Out: The Parks & Recreation Department team up with the Police and Fire Departments to bring you a fun safety game with safety education and a chance at prizes, on Tuesday, August 6th at 11:15a.m. Come join us!

*Leaving a Lasting Legacy: Informational session on wills, trusts, and more on Wednesday, August 14th, see article this issue.

*Harvest Dinner Ticket Sale: Tickets go on sale for this favorite dinner, on Thursday, August 15th at 8:15a.m. Limit 12 tickets per person. Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 26th at 5:30 p.m. with the entertaining, “Four Plus One Band”.

*August Movie: “The Guilt Trip” starring Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen depicts a road trip of a lifetime until Andy Brewster (Seth) gets guilted into inviting his mother (Streisand) along for the 3,000 mile trip. This comical movie will be shown at 1p.m. on Thursday, August 15th with refreshments at intermission-free!

*Bring a Youth to Lunch Day: Plan to join us on Thursday, August 22nd as we enjoy games, lunch, bingo and ice cream from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a fun day for the youth, so get signed up early! Cost is $3.50 for lunch and $1 for ice cream.

*Birthday Party: Join us at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28th as we enjoy music by Wayne & Barb Maresh and friends, followed by a delicious beef pot roast meal and then prize bingo at 1:00 p.m.

*Oil Painting Class: On display the months of July & August is a sample of the painting the class participants will complete. All levels invited; no experience necessary. All materials will be provided. Each finished canvas oil painting will be 16”x20”. Cost is just $50 per person for full instruction. Class time is from 12:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. on Thursday, August 29th. Sign up!

Karen Pollesch,

Senior Outreach Worker, ACCAP

763-783-4741 Looking for ways to stretch your dollar? Check out these possibilities for people age 60 or better: *Energy Assistance Program which helps with your utility costs. This is an income eligible program you may qualify for if your monthly income for one person is $1,854 (gross) and for two people is $2,424 (gross). The Energy Assistance application process runs from October 2012 to May 2013 so you need to reapply each year. *Food Support-SNAP-(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help pay for groceries. If your gross monthly income is less than $1,536 for one person or less than $2,081 for two persons you may qualify. If you have questions about these programs as well as any other programs such as transportation, telephone assistance, medical assistance, housing options, etc. give Karen a call at 763-783-4741. She can come to your home or meet you at the Sr. Center in Blaine to discuss programs you might qualify for.

Computer Question

and Answer Session Need help with e-mailing photos? Interested in buying a computer, but not sure what kind to get? Confused by all the talk in the news about online computer scams and what you should be doing to protect your privacy? Get answers to your computer and technology questions in an open forum Q & A session on Wednesday, September 4

th at

10a.m. Please R.S.V.P. your attendance. Evening & Weekend

Line Dancing

Wednesday night line dance features beginner class at 6pm, advanced beginner class at 7pm. The Thursday evening Intermediate Line Dancing is from 6-8p.m. On Saturdays, Beginning Line Dance class is at 9:00 a.m., Advanced Beginner Line Dance class is at 10:00 a.m., and the “Keeping it Country” Class is at 11:00 a.m. A FREE WILL donation per person is accepted for music and instruction. The next Line Dance Party is on August 17th from 1-5p.m.

“Personal” Home Movie

Transfer Service:

Eric from North Metro TV is making a service available

for seniors at our Center. If you

are interested in transferring your personal VHS tapes (such as for family events, parties, etc.) to a disc, he is just the guy to handle it. Drop off your VHS personal home movies at the Senior Center on the second Thursday of the month between 9a.m.-noon, and Eric will pick them up, transfer the movies to a disc at the T.V. station using their sophisticated equipment, and return the updated movies to the Center at a later date. *SNAP Food Program: For seniors there may be a gap in expenses vs. income so folks may not have the funds they need to purchase healthy food. The benefit you may receive from the SNAP program can help you stretch your food budget. Even a small benefit can really add up to help. The SNAP program is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program. Folks are given a plastic EBT card to use, formerly called food stamps. Call for more details: 1888-711-1151 or visit www.mnfoodhelpline.org

Prizes, Anyone? We welcome prizes for our Bring a Youth to Lunch Day…any ages, but especially for teenagers and adults. THANK YOU!!

Outings & Tours! Call 763-786-9375 for details.

St. Croix Casino – Turtle Lake Register by July 31

DATE: Wednesday, August 7

TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FEE: $5 ($5 back at casino)

**Pick up at Blaine Senior Center

Hutchinson, MN Day Trip Chosen as the Official Best Small Town in Minnesota, Hutchinson has a unique mix of small town community, industry, historical significance, and modern convenience. Sit back and enjoy as a member of the Historic Hutchinson Society joins us for a detailed look at the many sights, buildings and homes that are woven throughout this community situated along the Crow River. Your driving tour will be filled with charming anecdotes, rich history and unique tales. The Crow River Golf Club is the setting for lunch. Downtown Hutchinson’s Library Square is bustling with the 39th annual Arts & Craft Festival and the Taste of Hutchinson. Shop for unique selections of art and enjoy a wide array of tasty treats. You will have a short period of time to enjoy these events. Register by August 30. Pick up will be at the Circle Pines Credit Union - 4 South Pine Drive DATE: Friday, September 13 TIME: 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. FEE: $66 “Cowgirls” at Old Log Theater COWGIRLS is a musical comedy that

focuses on a trio of classically trained female musicians that is mistakenly booked to play Hiram Hall, a country western concert bar in Kansas. The

owner of the club, Jo Carlson, must raise enough money during the weekend to pay off debtors or the hall will be closed. Though mostly unfamiliar with country music, the trio convinces Jo and her employees, Mickey and Mo, to allow them the chance to transform themselves into legitimate cowgirl performers in time for the first performance. Lunch options include: chicken, pork chop, fish, beef and vegetarian. Registration by September 17. DATE: Wednesday, October 2 TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FEE: $46 (includes ticket, lunch and transportation)

TREASURE ISLAND CASINO: Register by September 2th. DATE: Monday, September 9th TIME: 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. FEE: $5 ($3 food coupon and 10 pull tabs) DEPART: Blaine Senior Center

“Baby Case” at History Theater In 1932, a 20-month-old baby was taken from his crib; his devastated parents, Col. Charles and Anne Lindbergh, were suddenly at the center of a media frenzy the like of which the country had never seen. This Barrymore Award-winning musical follows the sensationalized searches, investigations, and accusations which led up to America’s first “trial of the century.” The infamous story also includes Bruno Richard Hauptman, Norman Schwarzkof, Sr., Walter Winchell, Violet Sharpe, J. Edgar Hoover, Herbert Hoover, Dr. John “Jafsie” Condon, Will Rogers, William Randolph Hearst, Ginger Rogers and more! Lunch after the show at St. Paul Grill. Registration due by September 18. DATE: Thursday, October 24 TIME: 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. FEE: $50 includes ticket, lunch and transportation

Branson Christmas Tour December 3 – 7

Visit historic Branson and experience

some great holiday shows, holiday lights tours, shopping, excellent dining, and much more! The holiday shows will

include: Daniel O’Donnell, The Presley Family Jubilee, Shoji Tabuchi Show,

Showboat Branson Belle, and Twelve Irish Tenors. For a complete Itinerary, please

call 763-785-6164.

Cribbage League for Seniors:

Our Saturday cribbage league will start up in

September, two Saturdays a month for the months of Sept., Oct., Jan., Feb.,

March and April. League play is 8 games starting at 12:30p.m. Call Della if

interested at 763-783-0189.

WALKING GROUP: Seasoned walkers should consider joining this fun, active group just getting started. Plan to walk a loop of 1-1.5 miles at various trails around the Blaine area. Beverly Kronstedt - (763-571-7502) is organizing a walking group at each of the local senior centers Monday through Friday. The “Blaine Trail Blazers” will start off at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center on Mondays at 9 a.m. on August 5th, 12th, & 19th. Plan to meet at the Center on designated Mondays to carpool to various local trails. Paths are paved for easier/safer walking, but wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothing.

Oil Painting Class: Paint a professional looking work of art on canvas in one

day! All supplies and instruction included.

Go home with a beautiful finished product that

measures 16” x 20”! Register to participate in this class to be held on Thursday, August 29th from 12:30-3:30p.m. Cost: $50.

Quilting Group All levels of experience welcome! The next

scheduled quilting date at the Mary Ann

Young Senior Center is Monday, August 26th from 3-9p.m. You can also quilt at Blaine United Methodist Church on 115th Avenue (763-757-2170) on Wednesday evenings from 3-9 p.m., bring a dish to pass for the potlucks. Questions? Call Lucy at 612-220-6510.

Bring a Youth to Lunch: We have planned a fun, intergenerational day on Thursday, August 22nd beginning with games at 11:00 a.m., noon “state fair style” luncheon (hot dog, chips, watermelon for the kids) for $3.50 each, 1pm prize bingo and 2pm Ice Cream Sundae for just $1 each. Register in advance and plan on a good time!!

GET WELL:

We extend get well wishes to our friends on the mend:

• Opal Peterson • Alice Arndt

Jewelry Donations Accepted: Our annual sale will be here before you know it. We are now accepting donations of jewelry for our sale, which is our main fundraiser for the year and will be held in October. If you or someone you know has unwanted jewelry items, we would love your donation for our sale. Thank you in advance to those who have already donated items this year or in past years. If you are interested in helping prepare for the sale, come in on Friday, August 23rd at 9 a.m.

LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY: Wills, Trusts, Probate, Incapacity Planning, and Documenting Your Life Story. Join us on Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 at 11am. At this presentation you will learn: ·The difference between a Will and a Trust and discover which one is handled privately and which one is of public record. ·How to avoid probate and pass the maximum amount of your estate to your family? ·How you can plan for incapacity and make sure your wishes are carried out exactly as you want? ·About Long-term care planning including government benefits such as MNCare and medicare and long-term care insurance. ·The value of building your legacy as part of your estate plan. This complimentary presentation is provided by attorney Chuck Roulet. Please register early to reserve your seat.

FREE ONE-ON-ONE HEALTH INSURANCE

COUNSELING ABOUT MEDICARE

Free health insurance counseling to

Medicare beneficiaries will be provided by

state-certified Metropolitan Area Agency

on Aging staff or volunteers at the Mary

Ann Young Senior Center in Blaine, on

specified Monday afternoons.

Appointments are required. Counselors

will assist with the basics of Medicare and

Medical Assistance, choosing a

supplement and/or a Part D plan,

processing claims, assisting with forms,

and more. To schedule a one-hour

appointment, call 1-800-333-2433 and ask

to schedule an appointment at the Mary

Ann Young Senior Center.

IN SYMPATHY: We extend our heartfelt

sympathy to the family and

friends of:

• Angie Ryan age 94, mother

of Mayor Tom Ryan

• Lucille (Lou) Schilling, survived by

husband of 58 years, Jerry.

These special people will be missed by

many.

Over 60 or an adult

with a disability?? ACCAP Chores & More

YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR:

MINOR HOME REPAIRS

HOUSEKEEPING

SEASONAL CHORES

CALL JUDY- 763-767-6521

We are sorry to announce that we are no

longer serving the under 60 population

due to funding issues.

FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE OLDER

AMERICAN ACT GRANT THROUGH THE

MINNESOTA BOARD ON AGING AND THE

METRO AREA AGENCY ON AGING. CHORES &

MORE IS A PROGRAM OF THE ANOKA COUNTY

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM WITH

FUNDING FROM THE CITIES OFANOKA AND

COON RAPIDS.

ACCAP Chores & More does not discriminate

based upon a person’s race, color, national

origin, sexual preference, or religious

affiliation.

Mary Ann Young Senior Center

9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine MN 55434 (763) 786-9375

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Defensive Driving Refresher Course

(763)780-4

Our Defensive Driving Classes fill quickly, so plan ahead for when you are due. The next class is scheduled for August 8th and is full. The fall dates are as follows: September 5th, October 3rd, November 7th. You must have taken the full 8-hour class in order to be eligible to take the 4-hour refresher. The Refresher classes are held from 9:45a.m to 2:30p.m., with a half hour lunch break. You must register and pre-pay for the class, which will be conducted by an instructor from the American Association of Retired Persons. Upon completion of the class, a certificate is issued and will be accepted by Insurance Companies for a discount on premiums for person’s 55 years of age and older. This certificate is good for (3) years and therefore must be repeated. This is a lecture-video class. The AARP rate is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. Make all checks payable to “A.A.R.P.” You must show and record your AARP member number (if applicable) on the form you complete at the refresher class. Lunch is available for the refresher class for a suggested donation of $3.50 per person age 60 and up. If you are not age 60, the lunch cost is $6.50. Please pay for lunch on the day of class, but you must register at least three days in advance for the meal. Checks for the meal need to be written out to “V.O.A.”. Coffee and treats are provided for a suggested donation of $1. Please bring your driver’s license and AARP Card (if applicable) to class with you. Because classes fill so quickly each month, be sure to plan at least six to eight weeks in advance of your needed date. To register, call the Senior Center first, then mail in your AARP payment to the Mary Ann Young Senior Center address: 9150 Central Ave. N.E., Blaine, 55434, or stop by the Center in person to complete your transaction. Pre-payment is required to secure your reservation. A 48-hour cancellation notice is needed to receive a refund. ** Senior Center office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Would you like a lunch reservation? ___Yes ___No

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