Center Spotlight Nov Dec 2015 Nwsltr

West 7th
Community Center
November-December 2015
30th Annual
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Spread
Holiday Cheer
Keystone’s West 7th Community Center
hosted its 30th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on
Thursday, October 8. Guests kept packing
the Center’s gymnasium throughout the
evening to enjoy delicious spaghetti,
delectable fixings and tempting desserts
in a colorful, warm atmosphere –and to
explore purchase possibilities at our
accompanying silent auction.
Project Noel
Wednesday, December 16
2:00-6:00 pm
West 7th Community
Center Gym
What’ s Inside
Spaghetti Dinner.......................... 1
Project Noel................................. 2
We sincerely thank all of our donors
for their considerate generosity. We thank
our big-hearted, hard-working volunteers
for their investment of time and labor.
Chat of Coffee.. ............................ 2
Thanks to all the folks who attended
the event and continue to make it the
warm, social gathering that’s made
it famous for 30 years!
Adult 55+ Programs..................... 4
Leave a Legacy............................. 3
Homecare Services . . ...................... 3
National Service Members............ 3
Block Nurse Program.................... 5
55+ Programs At-A-Glance........... 5
Family & Youth Programs..........6-7
Calendar for Nov/Dec............Insert
Project Noel will Spread
Holiday Cheer on Dec.16th
Keystone’s Project Noel will
operate a ‘Toy Shop’ where preregistered parents will select gifts
for their children from birth to
age 14. The distribution will be
held in the West 7th Community
Center gym on Wednesday,
December 16th from 2:00-6:00 pm.
Families in need of holiday gifts
for their children should register
by calling Salvation Army Clearing
House at 651-746-3595 between
9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday
through Friday, beginning Nov. 9.
Please go to their website:
SalvationArmyNorth.org/toyshop
for specific dates and times. Be
prepared to provide birth dates and
Social Security numbers for each
person in your household when you
call. You must have a child aged
14 or younger living in your home
to register. Only those who have
registered with Salvation Army
Clearing House can receive toys
through Project Noel. Registered
participants will receive cards in
the mail telling you what time to
come on December 16th.
We welcome new toys, hats, mittens,
and scarves for children of all ages,
as well as monetary donations.
Many volunteers are needed for
Keystone’s Project Noel to provide
toys and gifts to approximately
700 children. Call Lois Tschida
at 651-699-1264 to find out how
you can be involved in a most
rewarding volunteer opportunity.
Chat over coffee and help a student!
A class of students at the University of St. Catherine needs your help for a class project.
This group of about 20 college students is studying good communication skills. As part of
their class, they would like to practice their conversational communication skills with you.
What’s involved?
First, enjoy coffee and cookies in one of two structured
large-group meetings at Merriam Park Community Center.
Friday, November 20, 11:05 – 11:55 a.m.
Second, be available for a follow-up meeting or two with an individual student or small
group of students, to be completed before Thanksgiving. You and your student(s) will
be free to choose any subjects of mutual interest to discuss, such as hobbies now or in
your earlier life, your experiences as a young person compared to theirs, your families,
educational experiences or any other topics that spark interest.
Your responsibility as a participant will be to attend one or both of the largegroup meetings and be willing to meet with and have additional conversations
with college-age students. Please note: you must be willing to share your contact
information – (either phone number or email address) so that the student
may contact you to set up the meetings.
Questions? To sign up or get more information,
call us at the Merriam Park Senior Center at 651-645-7424.
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LEAVE A LEGACY
Remember Keystone
Community Services
in your will!
If the programs of West 7th
Community Center are
important to you, here’s a
simple but profound way to
express your appreciation –
make a planned gift.
Bequests through a will
or other planned giving options
provide much needed funding
for the West 7th programs
of Keystone.
To learn more, contact Greg
Wandersee, West 7th center
director, at 651-298-5493.
Matching Gifts Welcome!
Many local companies will
providing matching gifts when
their employees support area
nonprofits like Keystone
Community Services, with either
cash donations or donated
volunteer time.
Check with your employer
to see if you have a
matching gift program.
HOMECARE
SERVICES
West 7th offers the following
HomeCare services:
• HOMEMAKING
• MEALS ON WHEELS
• CARE MANAGEMENT
• LIVING AT HOME/BLOCK
NURSE PROGRAM
• CAREGIVING SERVICES
To inquire, contact
West 7th Community Center
at 651-298-5493
or [email protected]
WEST 7TH COMMUNITY CENTER
Americorps members “at bat” for Keystone’s Youth Program,
left to right, Kou Thao, Angelina Cantu and Paja Xiong.
National Service
Members in Action
We have three AmeriCorps members
dedicating a year of service with
Keystone Community Services.
Paja Xiong and Kou Thao are
AmeriCorps VISTAs, and Angelina
Cantu is an AmeriCorps Promise
Fellow.
Paja, the youth programs Evaluation
Specialist, is working on aligning
the three Keystone youth programs.
Her project includes improving
quality to ensure that program
goals are being met. This includes
integrating program evaluation tools
to ensure that outcomes are aligned
with logic models and youth goals,
and developing and implementing
a comprehensive evaluation plan.
Kou’s project involves growing
opportunities for youth to volunteer
with Keystone and supporting overall
volunteer opportunities within the
agency. Kou works together with
schools and community groups to
design service activities for youth
that are meaningful and engaging.
Angelina, as a Promise Fellow,
works with 6th-10th grade students
in the Community Kids after
school program to help them remain
connected to school and on track
to achieve high school graduation.
She collects and analyzes student
attendance, behavior, and course
performance data; meets regularly
with students and parents; and
plans and implements intervention
strategies if a student is struggling.
Thank you to all of these dedicated
AmeriCorps members for the
expertise they are contributing to
make our agency stronger.
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November-December
55 + Special Events
651.298.5493
West 7th Book Club
T’ai Chi Ch’uan
November 12 and December 10
Time: 6-8 pm
Interested in belonging to a book
club? We will meet on the 2nd
Thursday of each month.
Contact Pam for more information,
651-224-2056.
Every Thursday; ongoing
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Fee: $40 for four weeks; class
is prorated – start anytime!
T’ai-Chi Ch’uan first gained
immense popularity in China.
Today, the popularity of this gentle
exercise system continues to grow
worldwide. T’ai-Chi offers many
health benefits, including stress
relief, lower blood pressure, more
relaxed breathing, improved balance
and lower body strength, and help
with pain management for even
beginning T’ai-Chi students.
Lunch N’Bingo
Time: Lunch begins at 11:30 am
Bingo starts at 12:00 pm
Fee: $6 for lunch (paid in advance)
Vegetarian meals available upon
request. $1 for bingo cards
Thursday, November 19,
Skinner’s Pizza
Register by November 16
Thursday, December 17,
Roast Beef Holiday Dinner
Register by December 14
Drive Smart Driver Safety
Beginner Class from AARP
Friday, December 11
Time: 9:00-1:00
Fee: $20, for AARP members
(must present your AARP
to receive discount)
$23 for non-AARP members.
Call the center to register.
This classroom training program
is designed to help persons 50 and
older improve their driving skills.
Course completion is required to
initiate auto insurance discounts.
Auto insurance companies in most
states provide a multiyear discount
to AARP graduates! No written
or behind the wheel tests will be
given. Classes are intended to be
non-threatening, interactive and
informative. Instructors are trained
volunteers. Please feel free to bring
a snack or lunch.
4 Lunch Bunch
Time: 11:30 am
Fee: $3 donation if you would
need a ride to the restaurant.
Lunch is on your own.
Meet once a month to enjoy good
friendship and good food. We are
looking for new friends to join us!
If you’ve been wondering about
our group or about what restaurants
are good in the area, come join us.
We try something new every month
and are always looking for new
ideas and new faces.
November 12:
Highland Café
Register by November 16
December 10:
Bay Street Grill
Register by December 7
This class will introduce students
to the principles and movements
from the Yang Style T’ai-Chi
Ch’uan system and related practices.
Students are encouraged to learn
at their own pace. You don’t need
special equipment or experience
to start feeling the benefits of
T’ai-Chi right away!
Instructor Julie Cisler has been
practicing T’ai-Chi since 1986,
and teaching people of all ages
and abilities full-time since 2007.
KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Happenings at Merriam Park Community Center
Call Merriam Park to reserve your spot at these events: 651-645-7424
Jewelry Making
for Beginners
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Fee: $15 per class
Tuesday, November 3
You will make 2 to 3 sets of beaded
earrings
Tuesday, November 10
You will make a beautiful beaded
necklace.
Jane Cagle-Kemp, an award
winning Keystone artist, will teach
two different Beginners Jewelry
Making Classes.
Christmas Reading with
Local Author Roger Barr
Time: 11:15-12:00 pm
No fee but a donation is appreciated.
Monday, November 16
Start your holiday season with
our own Highland Village author
Roger Barr, who will read from
his collection of Christmas stories,
Getting Ready for Christmas &
Other Christmas Stories. Roger has
authored seven non-fiction books
including his novel, The Treasure
Hunt, based on the St. Paul Winter
Carnival an the Pioneer Press
Medallion Hunt. Holiday snacks
will be served.
Your Kidneys and You
Time: 11:15-12:15 pm
No fee but a donation is appreciated.
Monday, December 14
Learn about everything you need
to know about kidney health. A
speaker from the National Kidney
Foundation will answer common
questions—What is kidney disease?
How can it be prevented? What are
kidney stones versus gallstones?
How can they prevented? Bring
your questions.
Senior Holiday Party
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fee: $8.00
Monday, December 7
Come and begin your holiday celebrations with your Keystone friends
at our annual Senior Holiday Party!
Wear your favorite “holiday duds”
and Christmas smile, and enjoy a
delicious holiday meal with festivities
with old and new friends at the
Merriam Park Senior Center. Our
special entertainment will be great
music by Glen & The Mellow Fellows.
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P R O G R A M S AT- A - G L A N C E
Medicare Counseling*
November 12 and December 10
Time: 10:00-12:00. No charge.
Legal Advice*
November 19 and December 17
Time: 3:00-4:00. No charge.
Melanie Liska of Tarrant &
Liska, PLLC offer FREE one
time consultations on the third
Thursday of each month to assist
with elder law issues. Clients
must preregister and will be
served in order of arrival.
Pension Counseling*
November 18 and December 16
Time: 11:00-12:00. No charge.
Massage Clinic*
November 13 and December 11
Time: 2:00-4:00 $25 for ½ hour
Foot Clinic*
November 5 and December 3
Time: 9:30-3:00
$28, pay at time of appt.
Cribbage
Mondays – 12:30-3:00. No charge.
Cribbage/500/65
Fridays – 12:30-3:00. No charge.
Fit and Fabulous
(aka Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class)
Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 9:00-9:45
$10/month
$25/yr Silver & Fit Members
Now on the 1st Monday each
month after exercise class will
be social hour to have a snack,
visit, and celebrate the month’s
birthdays. Please join us if
you are able.
Weekly Wednesday Dance
The Golden Tones Dance Band
Wednesdays – 1:00-3:00 $4/person
Fiberazzi:
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Tuesdays – 1:00-3:00
Knit, crochet and needlecrafts.
All levels welcome!
* Pre-registration is required for these services, call 651-298-5493
WEST 7TH COMMUNITY CENTER
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West 7th
After School Program
Girl Scouts Cadets
Serving students in grades K-10
Monday- Friday, 2:15-6:00 pm
To register, Amalia Canepa-Green,
651-298-5493 x211 or
[email protected]
Homework help, tutoring in reading
and math, social skills, enrichment
activities such as art and science,
sports and fitness, field trips,
healthy snacks and more! Low fees
determined by sliding fee scale.
Transportation available within our
neighborhood.
Fare For All
Friday, November 6th and
Friday, December 4th
Time: 10 am-12 pm
For more information,
contact Cathalina Young
at 651-298-5493 x218 or
[email protected]
Fare for All partners with local
communities to provide affordable
and nutritious foods. Complete
food packages range from $10-$30
allowing individuals and families to
stretch their monthly food budgets.
Pay with cash, EBT or credit card.
West 7th Community Center gym.
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Family Law
Wednesday, November 11th and
Wednesday, December 9th
Time: 8:30 -10 am
Call 651-298-5493 to pre-register
Dave Burns of Dave Burns Law
Office, LLC provides FREE
one time consultations on the
second Wednesday of each month
to assist with family law issues
such as divorce and child custody.
Clients must pre-register and
will be served in order of arrival.
Teen Girls and Boys Group
Mondays, 5:00-6:00 pm
For more information or to
register, contact Amalia CanepaGreen, 651-298-5493, ext. 211
or [email protected]
Weekly fun for teen girls and boys,
grades 7-12. Encourages youth to
be healthy, self-confident, educated,
and responsible. Teens participate in
discussions, college preparation and
enrichment activities of their choice
such as open gym time.
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Circle of Parents®
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
To register or for more
information please contact
Tes Belachew at 651-298-5493,
x201 or [email protected]
Weekly parenting group. Parents
join together, share challenges
and encouragement, gain support
and resources and meet new
people. Parents choose topics
and lead discussions. No charge.
Free childcare provided.
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Held the first Monday
of the month
Time: 6:30-8 pm
To register, call Laura Carlson
at 651-330-0386
6th -12th grade girls participate
in leadership, teamwork building,
cultural activities, crafts, community
service, and field trips.
Immigration Law
Wednesday, November 18th
No Immigration Law in December
Time: 3 - 5 pm
Call 651-298-5493 to pre-register
Lesley Guyton of Guyton Law
firm provides FREE one time
consultations on the third Wednesday
of each month to assist with legal
issues in regards to immigration.
Please bring your own interpreter
if needed. Clients must pre-register
and will be served in order of arrival.
No Immigration Law in December.
KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Teen Outreach Program®
(TOP®)
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00
Contact Amalia Canepa-Green,
651-298-5493, ext. 211 or
[email protected]
TOP empowers teens to avoid risky
behaviors – like teen pregnancy –
and become leaders for the future.
It connects teens to community
through service learning. TOP is
one of the most highly respected
teen programs nationally.
Support, Referral and Care
Management Services
Contact Tes Belachew to schedule
an appointment 651-298-5493
x201, [email protected]
Free support and referral for
individuals and families. Help in
accessing community resources for
crisis/emergency situations, family
issues, housing, employment,
education and training programs,
food shelves, healthcare and
medical insurance and immigration
issues.
Special Events
West 7th Cinema Night
Friday, November 20th:
Inside Out, rated PG
No movie in December.
Family movies in the West 7th Community
Center gym on the third Friday of each month.
Movies are free, with low-cost concessions for sale including
hot dogs and pizza by the slice. Children must be accompanied
]by someone age 13 or older.
Doors and concessions open at 6 pm.
Movie runs from 6:15-8:15 pm.
FREE Family Book Fair
Thursday, November 12, 4:00-5:45 p.m.
West 7th Community Center gym
Bring the whole family for reading, games, crafts, and a snack.
Each child from toddler to teen can select 5 free books.
Reading rocks!
Project Noel
Wednesday December 16, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Families must be pre-registered.
Call: 651-746-3595 or www.thesalarmy.org/opjoy.htm
Toy distribution for children, infants through age 14 at the West 7th
Community Center. Residents of Ramsey County who are in need
of gifts for their children may register for this free gift program,
toy distributions are located in various locations.
Family Open Gym
Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
May not be held some weeks
if the gym is in use. Please see
calendar.
Open gym play for infants through
preschoolers together with their
parent or caregiver. No registration
necessary. Opportunity for parents
and children to meet new friends.
Bring a lunch if you wish. Families
are responsible for set-up of equipment and clean-up at the end of
each session.
WEST 7TH COMMUNITY CENTER
For more program
information or to register,
please contact:
Tesfanesh Belachew
651-298-5493 x215
[email protected]
Cathalina Young
651-298-5493 x218
[email protected]
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Office Hours
Monday–Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
651-298-5493 • [email protected]
www.west7th.org
West 7th Community Kids
After School Program
Monday-Friday 2:15-6:00
West 7th Branch Library
Monday & Thursday 12:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday 11:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am -5:30 pm
(Closed Saturdays and Sundays)
651-298-5516 • www.sppl.org
Volunteer.Donate.Give.
Volunteer
Reading Buddy:
Read with students in grades K-5, 1x/week, 1 hr
between 8:00 am-6:00 pm. Contact Jen Winterfeldt
at 651-603-6650 or [email protected].
Homework Helper:
One hour after school between 3:00-6:00 pm.
Contact Jen Winterfeldt at 651-603-6650
or [email protected].
Supporting Neighbors,
Creating Community.
For more information, visit
www.keystoneservices.org.
You can also follow us on facebook.
Wish List
• New Water Pitchers • Pencils • Flashlights
• Sharpie Markers • Tennis Rackets
• Electric Pencil Sharpener • Jump Ropes
• Hopping Balls with Handles
Volunteer Highlight
Fare for All food program (adults)
Once per month, 2 hours, 10:00 am-12:00 pm.
Assist clients to register for program and select
packages. Volunteers that are physically able
are needed to help clients carry groceries to their
cars. Opportunity to meet new people!
To volunteer for these opportunities, contact
Cathaline Young at 651-298-5493 x218 or
[email protected]
November
West 7th
Community Center
2015
MONDAY
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
6:15 Square Dance
6:30-8:00 Girl Scouts
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
6:15 Square Dance
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16
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
6:15 Square Dance
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9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
6:15 Square Dancing
30
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
6:15 Square Dancing
TUESDAY
10:00 Yoga
10:30-3:00
Family Open Gym
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
55+ Programs & Events in blue.
www.west7th.org • tel 651.298.5493
WEDNESDAY
3
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10:00 Yoga
10:30-3:00 Family Open Gym
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
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10:00 Yoga
10:30-3:00 Family Open Gym
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
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10:00 Yoga
10:30-3:00 Family Open Gym
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
4
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
THURSDAY
5
9:00 T’ai Chi
9:30 Foot Care
1:30 Yoga
6-8:00 Employer-Sponsored
Plans (401k, 403b, 457))
6:30-7:30 Circle of Parents
9:00 T’ai Chi 12
11 10:00 Medicare
Counseling
8:30-10:00 Family Law
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
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9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
3-5:00 Immigration Law
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9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
11:30 Lunch Bunch
1:30 Yoga
4-5:45 Family Book Fair
6:00 Book Club
6:30-7:30 Circle of Parents
FRIDAY
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13
14
20
21
27
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9-12:00 Health Access MN
MNSure Counseling
10-12:00 Fare For All
No Exercise
12:30 Cards
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
9-12:00 Health Access MN
MNSure Counseling
2:00 Massage
12:30 Cards
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9:00
9:00 T’ai Chi
Fit
&
Fabulous
11:30 Lunch-n-Bingo
9-12:00
Health
Access MN
1:45 Yoga
MNSure Counseling
3:00 Ask the Lawyer
12:30 Cards
6-8 Financial Planning Basics
6:15-8:15
6:30-7:30 Circle of Parents
Movie Night: Inside Out
Thanksgiving
Center Closed
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Thanksgiving
Center Closed
SATURDAY
December
West 7th
Community Center
2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
10:00 Yoga
10:30-3:00 Family Open Gym
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
6:15 Square Dancing
6:30-8:00 Girl Scouts
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8
10:00 Yoga
10:30-3:00 Family Open Gym
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
14
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
No Square Dancing
21
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
4-5:00 Teen Girls &
Boys Groups
6:15 Square Dance
15
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
22
10:30-3:00
Family Open Gym
1:00 Fiberazzi
4-5:00 Teen Outreach
Program
28
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
12:30 Cards
6:15 Square Dancing
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1:00 Fiberazzi
55+ Programs & Events in blue.
www.west7th.org • tel 651.298.5493
WEDNESDAY
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
8:30-10:00 Family Law
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
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THURSDAY
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
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12
17
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19
9:00 T’ai Chi
11:30 Lunch-n-Bingo
3:00 Ask the Lawyer
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
9-12:00 Health Access MN
MNSure Counseling
12:30 Cards
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Center Closed
30
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
1:00 Dance
5
9:00 Fit & Fabulous
9-12:00 Health Access MN
MNSure Counseling
10-12:00 Fare For All
12:30 Cards
9:00
Fit & Fabulous
9:00 T’ai Chi
10:00 Medicare Counseling 9-12:00 Health Access MN
MNSure Counseling
11:30 Lunch Bunch
9-1 Driver Smart
1:30 Yoga
2:00 Massage
6:00 Book Club
1:15 Cards
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25
Center Closed
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Center Closed
SATURDAY
4
9:00 T’ai Chi
9:30 Foot Care
1:30 Yoga
16
9:00 Fit and Fabulous
1:00 Dance
2-6:00 Project Noel
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FRIDAY
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