January 2010 - The Gillespie Center

THE GILLESPIE GAZETTE
VOL XVIII NO I
JANUARY 2010
WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY INFORMATION
*IN THE CASE OF EXTREME WEATHER:
PLEASE LISTEN OR WATCH YOUR LOCAL NEWS STATION
IF MOUND WESTONKA SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED
THE GILLESPIE CENTER IS CLOSED.
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YEAR WITH
A FEW GAMES OF Wii
BOWLING
AT THE CENTER:
JAN.9,11,22,27
AT 10:45 A.M.
*Everyone is welcome!
*We willteach you
how to play!
*Youcan even play
sitting in a chair.
PROGRAM:
"A JOURNEY
TO SPRING"
PROGRAM:
"REMEMBERING
.
SAT. JAN.9
9:30-11 A.M.
THE GILLESPIE CENTER
.VIEW BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS
OF DENVER BOTANIC GARDEN
&BETTY FORD ALPINE
GARDEN IN COLORADO.
Presented by Dr. Harold Pellett,
Director of the Landscape Plant
Development Center.
*Enjoy a hot drink & chat with
fellow plant lovers.
PROGRAM & BOOK SIGNING:
LEGENDARY HOMES OF
LAKE MINNETONKA
WED. JAN.20
10:45 A.M.
Presented by Bette Jones Hammel &
Photographer Karen Melvin.
*See the beautiful photos & hear the
stories behind the scenes.
TONKA TOYS"
WED. JAN.13
10:45 A.M.
THE GILLESPIECENTER
*Presented .by Gerry Babb
*Do you remember when
Tonka Toys was located in
Mound?
*Don't miss this fun program!
PROGRAM:
"MAKE YOUR OWN
FISHING LURES & TACKLE"
SAT. JAN. 16
9 A.M.-II A.M.
Presented by Harold Pellett
*Come and see how easy it is to make your own
fishing lures. Perhaps there willbe interest in starting a
group to buy bulk purchases, share ideas and swap lies
(fishing stories), etc. *There willbe a demonstration and
try your hand at making a lure. Bringyour family&friends!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JANUARY
- 2010
1. HOLIDAY- CENTER IS
CLOSED
Have a Happy New Year
6. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
8-12 Defensive Driving
9:45 Snapdragons
10-12 Hidden Treasures Open
11:30 Blood Pressure
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
1:00 Scrabble
7.9:00 Line Dancing
9:30 Crow River Banker
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
10:00 HUD/HRA
10:00 Quilting Group
1:00 Craft Group
3:15 Gillespie Singers
8. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
10:00 Wll Bowling
1:00 500 Card Players
12. 9 - 12 Gillespie Art Group
11-12 Grand Buddies Book
Club
13. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:00 MuseumofRussianArt
Trip
9:45 Snapdragons
10-12 Hidden Treasures open
10:45 RememberingTonka Toys
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
1:00 Scrabble
14.9:00 Line Dancing
9:30 Crow River Banker
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
10:00 Quilting Group
10:00 HUD/HRA
1-4 p.m. Health Insurance
Counsel
5:30 p.m. Board Meeting
15. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
10:00 a.m. Re-organization
Meeting for Pretenders.
1:00 500 Card Players
Sat. 9 to 11 Making fishing
Lures & Tackle
18. MARTIN LUTHER KING
19. 9 -12 Gillespie Art Group
20. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
10:45 Book Authors
"Legendary Homes"
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
1:00 Scrabble
21. 9:00 Line Dancing
9:30 Crow River Bank
10-3 Hidden Treasures Open
10:00 Quilting Group
1:00 Craft Group
3:15 Gillespie Singers
22. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
10:00 Pretenders practice
10:45 Wll Bowling
25. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9 to 3 Happy Feet
9:45 Snapdragons
10:00 Book Club
1:00 Cribbage
26. 9 to 12 GillespieArt Group
27. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
10-12 Hidden Treasure open
10:45 Wll Bowling
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
12:00 Birthday Celebration
12:30 Movie-"Bellsof St. Mary"
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
1:00 Scrabble
28. 9:00 Line Dancing
9:30 Crow River Banker
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
10:00 Quilting Class
29. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
10:00 Pretenders
4. 8-12 Defensive Driving
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
1:00 Stamping Class
1:00 Cribbage
5.8-12 Defensive Driving
9:00 Gillespie Art Group
1:00 Advisory Counsel
11. 8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snapdragons
10:45 Wll Bowling
1:00 Cribbage
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DAY- Center will be closed.
Sat. 9:30-11 West.Horticultural
Soc.-DenverBotanicalBetty Ford
AlpineGardens
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT THE GillESPIE CENTER
CRIBBAGE
Mondays at 1 p.m.
COFFEEHOUSE
Weekday mornings
8-9:30 a.m.
Stop in for coffee.
Enjoy conversation and a bakery
WEDNESDAY
BRIDGE GROUP
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Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Call David Cross at (952) 474-4898.
We play bridge just for fun and we pay
$1 for prizes and contributions to The
Gillespie Center.
500 CARD CLUB
Fridays at 1 p.m.
SCRABBLE ANYONE???
WEDNESDAYS AT 1 P.M.
*Bring a friend!
MOVIE: Bells of St. Mary's
WED. JAN.27
12:30 P.M.
*Enjoy a free movie!
*Family Classic (1945)
nominated for
8 Oscars including Best Picture,
Best Actor & Actress.
*Starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid
Bergman as Parish Priest Father
O'Malley and No-Nonsense Sister
Benedict trying to save the
financially troubled parochial
school.
pastry
.
BAKERYFUNDRAISER
Bakery available weekdays.
Everyone is welcome to buy the
bakery items from Cub Foods.
Suggested Donation for bakery
items is 50% of the price.
SUBSTITUTE BAKERY
DRIVERS NEEDED:
EVERYONEIS WELCOME!
*COME FOR LUNCH & STAY
FOR THE MOVIE!
ART GROUP
*IF YOU CAN HELP OUT
PLEASE CONTACT BARB AT
952-472-6152
GILLESPIE BIRTHDAYPARTY
TUESDAYS
9:30 A.M.-NOON
*UPSTAIRS IN LOST L\KE II
THE STAMPING GROUP
MONDAY, JAN.4
1 P.M.
*Make cards for every occasion!
WEDNESDAY,JAN.27
NOON
Come and help us celebrate our
members' birthdays in the month of
January and be honored at the
dinner.
*Reservations must be made by
noon on Monday. Sign up at the
front desk and if it is your birthday
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HAVE YOU TRIED
Wii BOWLING
AT THE CENTER???
*Everyonecan play! It is fun!
*You canevenplaysitting in
a chair.
*Checkit out this monthon
Jan.9,11,22,27 at 10:45 a.m.
PROGRAMS AT THE CENTER
HRA jHUD QUESTIONS
DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS
THURSDAV, JAN.7
10 A.M.-12 P.M.
Get your questions answered by
calling Richardfrom HRA/ HUD at
651-602-1625 to schedule an
appointment.
CROW RIVER BANKER
THURSDAYS, 9:30-10:30 A.M.
*Janie Skinner, from Crow River
Bank is here to help you with banking problems such as reconciling,
getting online, etc.
Classes will be held at
The Gillespie Center.
COMEJOIN THE FUN!
GRAND BUDDIES
BOOK CLUB
*Seniors& Children's
BookClub& activities
TUES. JAN.12
11 A.M.-NOON
Mon. Jan.4: 4 hour refresher class
8 a.m.-noon
TuesJan.5: 4 hour class
for full course 8 a.m.-noon
Wed. Jan.6: 4 hour class
(2nd day) of full course
8 a.m.-noon
*CaIl1-888-234-1294 to register.
*AN ECFE TEACHER LEADS
THE BOOK CLUB.
HAPPV FEET FOOTCARE
LMCC CABLE TV
MONDAV, JAN.25
9 A.M.- 3 P.M.
Call 763-560-5136 to schedule
CHANNEL12
WEEKLYSCHEDULE
GILLESPIEBOOK CLUB
MONDAV,JAN.25
10 A.M.
*The January book selection
is: Silver Bells by Luanne Rice
Questions call
Lois Kukuk at 952-495-8067
an appointment for foot care.
"SENIORS ON THE GO"
*Monday, Wednesday, Friday
at 10 a.m.
*Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
BATTERY RECYCLING
"FRIENDSHIP
SET TO MUSIC"
*Monday and Friday at 5 p.m.,
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
*Thursday at 10 p.m., Saturday and
Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
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PROGRAM
Drop off all types and sizes of household
batteries. Look for our container
labeled "battery recycling".
It is located in our coat room (in the
front lobby) of the center.
MENU FOR JAN - 2010
WEDNESDAY
Jan 6
Reuben Casserole
Dessert
Beverage
Jan 13
Hot German Potato Salad
Dessert
Beverage
Jan 20th
Home Made Chicken Tenders
Gourmet Fries
Dessert
Beverage
Jan 22nd
Beef Stroganoff
Dessert
Beverage
Jan 2ih
Chicken Cacciatory
Dessert
Beverage
Jan 29th
Pizza
Dessert
Beverage
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JANUARY CELEBRANTS
1/01
1/01
1/01
1/02
1/02
1/02
1/02
1/05
1/05
1/05
1/08
1/09
1/10
1/11
John Quam
Betty Lansing
Donna Jean Lindstrom
Betty Drews
R. Terry Dunn
Jo Ellen LaGow
Harley Kukuk
Sue L. Gay
Eva Hasch
Rita H. Johnson
Mary DeVinney
Mary McCurdy
Barb Schneider
Beverly J. Dirkse
1/11 Bill Thorson
1/11 Jo Longpre
1/12 Jack Weist
1/12 Joseph L. Wudinich
1/12 Debi K. Tharalson-Heitz
1/14 Earl Taylor
1/16 Jan Melenich
1/17 Bob Badzinski
1/17 Jeanette Johnson
1/28 Millie Pooch
1/29 Ward Edwards
1/20 Elaine Snyder
1/21 Bill Roberts
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1/21 Muriel Senn
1/22 Helen Bostrom
1/22 Marjo Hubbell
1/23 Gloria Pond
1/23 Beth Bessesen
1/23 Dave Mesick
1/24 Jo Soderlund
1/24 Marlys Franklin
1/25 Judy Davisson
1/26 Bob Johnson
1/27 Gloria Werner
1/27 Nancy Oestreich
1/28 Patricia Timberg
1/29 Ella Richter
THE
PIE CENTERSUPPORT FUND
JANUARY2010
The staff and boards of The GillespieCenter are deeply
grateful to the followingpeople who donated to The Center
in the last month. These donations help tremendously with
our challenge of ongoing expenses to The Center operations. Thank you!
Wi\VSTO HELP THE GILLESPIECENTER
*Make a gift in memory of a friend, family member or a loved one.
*Request that memorials be given to The Gillespie
Center.
*Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special
achievement by making a contribution to The
Gillespie Center to honor someone special.
*Include The Gillespie Center in your estate plan.
MEMORIAMS
DONATIONS
Gert Frevert
Millie Morrison
Dick &MaryMcCurdy Josephine's Apparel
Sharon Holden
Joan Lee Carlson
Northwest Tonka Lions
MEMORIALS
Memory of Gayle Grady from Leone & Andrew Weinzierl
Arlene &Tom Donahue
GLORIA HEINRICH
Roxann Riddle Delores Shanley
Norcia Insurance Consultants
Memory of Vi Geyen from her Husband, Gene Geyen
Jerry & Diana Kohls
Memory of Edna Allan from Timothy & Sheryl Latterner
ZinPro Corporation
Barbara Garcia
Ruth Messick
Jerry & Diann Babb Janet & Warren Peterson
Memory of Ellen Nelson from Roy & Aleda Jacobson
Ellen's family: Karen Koch, Dennis Lange, David Lange
Byron & Gloria Petersen
Memory of E. Evelyn Halvarson (Mother of Dick) from Sharon Exel
Lynne Robertson
Jerry & Diana Kohls
Memory of Craig Henderson from Jerry & Diann Babb
David & Eleanor Willette
Larry Nygaard
Vern & Dee Strand
Memory of Angela Jangula from Jerry & Diana Kohls
Memory of Leone Ketcher from Donna & Gerry Smith
Memory of Gloria Heinrich from Eva Hasch Elaine & AI Kramer.
Jan Anderson
Marion Poteete
HONOR & GIFTS
Honor of The Gillespie Singers from Presbyterian Homes
Sojourn Adult Day Services
Honor of Matt Rasmussen & the Rakers from Dotty O'Brien
Honor of Judy & Bill Niccum's 50th Wedding Anniversary from Gerry & Diana Kohls
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Roy & Aleda Jacobson
YRIPS
TRIP TO
THE MUSEUM OF RUSSIANART
WED. JAN.14
9 A.M.
*Plan Ahead!
TRIP TO TURTLE LAKE CASINO
WED. FEB.10
TIME: 8:20 A.M
*Cost:$5 for Chartered Coach Bus
Upon arrival receive $10 to play.
* Sign up at The Center front
desk at 952-472-6501.
UPCOMING
SCS
TRIPS
*Visitthe Museum of RussianArt in
Minneapolis, the only museum in North
America dedicated to the preservation and
presentation of RussianArt & Artifacts.
There is a gift shop at The Museum.
Call 952-541-1019
Lunch will be on your own at Moscowon the
Hill Restaurant (serving authentic Russian
food). Lunch prices start $4.95 and up.
*Cost: $25 includes bus & admission.
Sign up at the Front Desk.
*Jan. 27-Feb. 8, 2010: Florida
*Feb.11-25: Texas & Rio Grande Valley
JANUARY
SHOPPING TRIP
TO BE
Feb.13-14: Valentine's Mystery Trip
Feb.26-Mar.14: Arizona
ANNOUNCED.
*Please contact the
Front Desk for more
information.
Mar.16-18: Down on The Farm:
Iowa and John Deere Factory
*Mar. 19-27: New Orleans
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
lUCKY SWEEPSTAKES
WINNERSFOR
2009-2010
*WEEK:
"'OV.30: GERALDREVIER
DEC.7: JAMES RICHTER
DEC.14: MARGIERI"'ES
*Over the year's time there are 52
drawings for $100 and four
quarterly drawings for $250.
*300 tickets are sold every year. Call
Jeanne Brustad at 952-471-7019.
*IM:JYYOl:JRJEbf' fa. WfNTER Gff'T!
HIDDENTREASURES
OPENWED. 10 A.M.-NOON
THURS. 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY
THE GILLESPIE CENTER IS A
GREAT PLACE TO RENT FOR...
FESTIVAL OF TREES
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU TO
THESE BUSINESSES
DESIGNERS:
* PARTIES
*WEDDINGS
*ANNIVERSARY
* REUNION
*BUSINESS
MEETINGS
CALL WEND IE,
RENTAL/EVENT
COORDINATOR
AT
THE CENTER
AT
952-472-7563
&
*Bayside Floral..Just Because,
Denise Young, Spring Park
*Candlelight Floral,
Vicki Bizek and Gregory Servin,
Wayzata
*Tami Dvorak and Carrie Burns
*Diane Heeter
*Jackie's, Mound
*Kathryn's Interior Solutions,
Kathryn Welbourn
*Lakeshore Interiors,
Pam Cherba, Navarre
*Nature's Harvest, Wayzata
Thank you to
of Trees Vendors:
*LizNead
The Country Cupboard
Festival
*Extra Dough,Karen
Loomis
*Woodland Hill Winery, Delano
Hidden Treasures is the place to be if
you are looking for something new,
handmade, antique, household, etc.
or something you didn't plan on buying but couldn't resist. Or maybe,
you want to just visit and have coffee, or do crafts. Come on down, we
want you to be part of our downstairs group. No clothes or exercise
equipment and some electrical items
not accepted at this time.
*Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria
*Otten Bros., Long Lake
*Tonkadale Greenhouse and
Nursery, Minnetonka
*Dalchow Trees, Mayer
DONATIONS:
*Ridgeview Foundation
*Presbyterian
Homes
*Crossroads
Deli
*Spasso
PAYA VISIT TO...
THE GillESPIE WEBSITE
AT
www.gillespiecenter .org
*Scotty B's
*True Value Hardware,
*Minnetonka
Drive-In
*N ed Butterfield
Any questions call Linda at
612-720-6012.
*PROGRAM INFO, MENUS,ETC*
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FORYOUR INFORMATION
Free AARP Tax-Aide Federal and State Tax Preparation
Available At Gillespie Center
AARP Tax-Aide, free tax preparation, will be available for seniors and low-income again in
2010 at the Gillespie Center on Fridays starting February 5, 2010 thru April 9, 2010. Trained and
I.R.S. certified Tax-Aide counselors will be available from 9:00 to 3:00 to assist you with your
federal and state income tax and state property taxJrent rebate preparation. This free service is
available to all seniors and low-income persons; you do not have to be a member of AARP to
take advantage of this free service. If you would like to have trained tax counselors prepare your
taxes, without cost to you, call the Gillespie Center at 952-472-6501 to make an appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome, but people with appointments will be given preference.
Reminder..Please bring thefollowing documents with you to expe4ite the reparation time
and decrease the chance for errors.
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Your2008 Stateand Federaltax returnsif you had to file them.
Q Again in 2010, we are requesting that you bring in a valid Picture ID and your
Social Security Card. This request is to help prevent ill theft.
Q W2' s, 1099' s, SSA-I099 fonns and any other income and/or tax documents for 2009
Q Again for 2010 The amount you received an Economic Recovery Payment from the
Social Security Administration, $250 for singles or $500 for Married.
Q Rent receipts (CRP's) for 2009 or propertytax statementsfor 2009 and 2010.Your 2010
Property tax statement(s) are required to complete the Property Tax Rebate form.
Your 2010 property tax statements should be received around the middle of March.
If you need transportation to the Gillespie Center, you can schedule door-to-door pick-up
through Dial-A-Ride.
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PRETENDERS
RE-ORGANIZATION
MEETING
FRI. JAN.15
10 A.M.
*Stop in and join the fun with
Story Theater Group.
*Pretenders read/perform
in schools, etc.
GILLESPIE SINGERS
PRACTICE
JAN.7 &JAN.14
THE GILLESPIE CENTER
*Everyone is welcome!
THE SINGERS WILL BE
PERFORMING IN DELANO
ON JAN.28 AT I :30 P.M.
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DO YOU HAVE AN
IDEA FOR A NEW
GROUP?
*Scrapbool<ing?
*Photography?
*Business?
Contact Mindyat The Center
with your ideas.
RECEPTIONIST 4. HOSTS:
RECEPT:
A.M. Sue Schmidt
P.M. JoAnne Porter
I 5. HOSTS:
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RECEPT:
A.M. Rose Radke
P.M. Arlyss Myers
11. HOSTS:
12. HOSTS:
RECEPT:
A.M. Sue Schmidt
P.M. JoAnne Porter
18. CENTER IS CLOSED
Martin Luther King Day
RECEPT:
A.M. Arlyss Myers
P.M. Rose Radke
19. HOSTS:
RECEPT:
A.M. Rose Radke
P.M. Marty Gilbertson
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6. HOSTS:
7. HOSTS
8. HOSTS
Dorothy Hallin
RE('PT:
A.M. NilaPaselk
P.M. Margaret Thorne
Dorothy Hallin
RECEPT:
A.M. Donna Smith
P.M. Marion Potete
June Messick
RECEPT:
A.M. Helen Hanus
P.M. Elaine Kramer
13. HOSTS:
Ovella Hanson
RECEPT:
A.M. Nila Paselt
P.M. Marion Poteete
20. HOSTS:
Esther Anderson
RECEPT:
A.M. Nila Paselk
P.M. Marty Gilbertson
14.HOSTS:
15. HOSTS:
Ginnie Simondette
RECEPT:
A.M. Helen Hanus
P.M. Elaine Kramer
22. HOSTS:
Suzie Erickson
& Ginny LaFavor
RECEPT:
A.M. Helen Hanus
P.M. Betty Davis
RECEPT:
A.M. Donna Smith
P.M. Bettv Iverson
21. HOSTS:
RECEPT:
A.M. Donna Smith
P.M. Marion Poteete
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25. HOSTS;
RECEPT;
A.M. Sue Schmidt
P.M. JoAnne Porter
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26. HOSTS:
A.M. Arlyss Myers
P.M. Rose Radke
I RECEPT,
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127. HOSTS:
Rose Radke
A.M. Nila Paselk
P.M. Marion Poteete
I.RECEPT'
28. HOSTS:
RECEPT:
A.M. Donna Smith
P.M. Betty Iverson
29. HOSTS;
Rose Radke
RECEPT:
A.M. Helen Hanus
P.M. Betty Davis
HEALTH AND FITNESS
OVER 50 & FIT
MONDAY,WEDNESDAY,AND
FRIDAY 8:30-9:30 A.M.
Get active! Facilitator Dotty
O'Brien leads this aerobic fitness
program.
*New members and former members welcome.
Cost: $6 for a lifetime membership.
HEALTH INSURANCE
COUNSELING
THURSDAY,JAN.14
LINE DANCING
THURSDAYS AT 9 A.M.
*Dance to a variety of music!
Join in the fun!
1-4 p.m. by appointment
*Do you need help selecting
which type of insurance,
Medicare forms, prescription
drug cards, etc.?
We have trained volunteers to
help you (one-on-one) here at
the center by appointment on
the 2nd Thursday of each
month.
Pleasecall Mindy at 952-4726502 to schedule a one hour
appointment.
Everyone is welcome!
*Line Dancing group guided by an
instructor. Check it out!
BLOOD PRESSURE
SCREENINGS
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"SNAPDRAGONS EXERCISE CLASS"
Wed. Jan.6 at 11:30 a.m.
Wed. Jan.13 at 11:30 a.m.
Wed. Jan.20 at 11:30 a.m.
Wed. Jan.27 at 11:30 a.m.
WITH LINDA MATTHIAS
9:45-10:30
A.M.
*Get your blood pressure
checked before lunch.
MONDAYS,WEDNESDAYS& FRIDAYS
This class is now known as the
"Snapdragons". There is some history
behind it. In the aerobic class on
Wednesdays,participants join in a fun
and energizing Tai Bo routine. The instructor, Linda Matthias, A.C.E. Certified
Personaland Group Fitness Trainer will
ask, "Are you ready, Snapdragons"? This
classhas been presented at The Gillespie
Center for about seven years. It's fun,
effective and a great way to get to know
other people. If you are interested in this
classcall Linda at 952-443-3310.
The Essence Of A New Day
"This is the beginning of a new
day. You have been given this
day to use as you will. You can
waste it or use it for good. What
you do today is important because
you are exchanging a day of your
life for it.
When tomorrow comes, this day
will be gone forever; in its placeis
AVADAHEARINGCARE AT
THE GILLESPIE CENTER
*Avadaoffers free hearingtests
by appointment on Tuesdays
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Call 763-971-7878 to make an
appointment.
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somethingthat you haveleft
behind...let it be something good."
MESSAGES FOR yOU...
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THANK YOU
FESTIVAL OF
TREES
ELVES
&
2010 GILLESPIE CENTER
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Chair: Beverly Mierzejewski
Vice Chair: Donna Smith
Secretary: Shelley Lindberg
Treas.Liason: Lee Greenslit/Roger
Anderson
VOLUNTEERS!
THE GILLESPIE CENTER DESIGNER ELVES WHO
WORKED FOR MONTHS TO MAKE THE CENTER A
SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND:
* CAROLYN LEOPOLD
*ANN EBERHART
SHARON HUTCHSON
*SNOOKY CURSON
*KAREN BUCKHOLTZ
*JODY KRUSE
*DARLENE ROlLAND
*CHAR MASICA
*MERRY PETERSON
*BARB KIMBALL
*DONNA EASTHOUSE
*JUUE HANUS
* MARCIA JERDEE
*SHARON EXEL
*DENISE WESTMAN
*AUDREY OGLAND
*SALLY BEDELL
*CAROL LENZEN
*VICKI WENSTERN
*PEGGY SELLWOOD
* PETER CALGREN/TAMMY
VOLUNTEERS
*BARB CALHOUN
*RHYS EVANS
*SHARON THALER
*CINDY PALM
*JO SODERLUND
*MWHS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
*MWHS STUDENT SENATE
* ROGER ERICKSON
*JIM LUNDBERG
*DONNA & GERRY SMITH
*JEANNE BRUSTAD
*GREG SLETTEN
*THOM FLUG
Karen Bucl<holtz
Karen Carsik
David Cross
Mary Dalbec
June Dahlquist
Jackie Greenslit
Delores Lind
Rose Radke
Dotty O'Brien
Bill Thorson
Emilie Weiler
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR....
ADVISORY/MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
*TUES. JAN.S AT 1 P.M. &
TUES. FEB.2 AT 1 P.M.
*MON. JAN. 18: CENTER CLOSED FOR
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
* UST SUBMITTEDBY CAROLYN LEOPOLD
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Greetings
2009 has been a great year at the Center. The year is ending with a flourish of
excellent events during the latter part of November and December. These
started with the Autumn Pizzazz, the Festival of Trees, the Boutique, Santa's
Hidden Treasures and will be followed (as I write this) with the holiday turkey
dinner with over 100 people scheduled to attend. We are ending the year with
an increase in our fund reserves thanks to these and other events during the
year. The many events have been very successful in raising funds, but equally
important, they have provided great fun and joy for all participants. The
Center has many wonderful volunteers who make this all happen.
As always, a new year brings new challenges and new opportunities. Fitting
both an opportunity and a challenge is our agreement with the cities of
Mound, Spring Park and Orono. These three cities have agreed to "contract
for services" with The Gillespie Center to provide services, programs and
activities to senior and other citizens of the Westonka community. These
contracts will provide The Center with $63,500 of additional income to help
support our costs of operation of providing the services that we provide to
citizens of the Westonka communities.
However, there is also a requirement
that we raise additional funds so that we can put 115% of this increased
funding into an endowment fund. This will require The Center to raise
$10,000 in additional money over our costs of operations. Although it will put
additional burden on our fund raising challenges in the immediately future, it
provides a great opportunity to create an endowment fund to ensure that The
Center can continue to provide services, programs and activities for the
Westonka community forever. As members you can help us achieve this
requirement in many ways : You can increase your level of membership and
make additional donations as your budget allows. Please attend the various
events and encourage others to become members and attend the various
events.
We have a great Center because we have great members that are involved.
We can become even better with your help and suggestions. With a broader
range of activities, we can attract more members and help more people to
become involved. Please forward your ideas of how The Center can expand
and improve.
Harold Pellett, Co-President of the Board of Directors
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Hello,
The New Year is here!! It is a time for new beginnings and new resolutions. Resolveto not
miss a minute of the good times with your friends at The Gillespie Center. Volunteering for
activities and events would be another good resolution. You might be surprised at what you
can do. Just imagine what we can do together. I wish you a very happy, prosperous, and
healthy new year.
Hope to see you at the Center!
Barb Calhoun, Board Co-President
Hello everyone,
Happy New Year to you! I hope your New Year is off to a good start! Pleasestop in and check out
the programs/activities at The Gillespie Center. The Gillespie Center also offers a wide variety of
services such as seasonalAARPincome tax assistance, health insurance counseling, caregiver services, etc. We are very fortunate to have Marian Danielson, SCSOutreach Worker based at The
GillespieCenter to discuss community services, caregiver coaching and counseling, finances, housing
options, future planning, Medicaid/Medicare and health directives, to name a few.
Throughout the year, please keep The Gillespie Center is mind when you are planning a party,
wedding, re-union, sports banquet, business meeting, etc. Wendie, our Rental
Coordinator is always to happy to help you plan your party or event.
Remember everyone is always welcome at The Gillespie Center. Bring your friends for
coffee or stop in for a delicious homemade lunch or a program. The more the merrier!
Thanks again to everyone who helped out with the Santa's Hidden Treasures Event! It was so
wonderful to have the community come together and celebrate the holidays!
Take care, Mindy Anderson, Center Director
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