The Newscaster - St. Louis Park

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The
Newscaster
December 2006, January and February 2007
St. Louis Park Senior Program
A program of St. Louis Park Community Education
Lenox Community Center
6715 Minnetonka Boulevard
St Louis Park, MN 55426
www.slpschools.org
952-928-6444
Index
Activities ...........................................................6-7
Advertisements ...........................................29-31
Arts & Crafts .......................................................6
Center News ................................................26-29
Community Education ...................................8-9
Computers ......................................................9-10
Games & Cards ...................................................6
Health & Fitness .................................................7
Lenox Foundation News ................................. 11
Live & Learn ................................................12-15
Music & Dance ...................................................7
Out & About ................................................16-18
Red Hat Society ................................................ 11
Registration Information .................................23
Senior Video Club ............................................19
Services .........................................................21-23
Social Groups ....................................................20
Sports .................................................................20
Trips & Tours................................................24-25
Volunteers ...............................................3-5 & 26
LINGERING SUNDOWN
By Louise Griver
Years ago when I first
fi started to paint, my instructor told us that once we became painters, we would
see nature differently. We would begin to recognize
different shapes along with the shadows they cast,
clouds would become more interesting to us, and we
would probably see colors as we had never seen them
before. She was right! Now when I see a lovely scene,
I am mentally mixing colors and thinking about what
brush would create the strokes necessary to achieve
the texture and dimension of the objects. I continue
this learning through the art classes at Lenox with
“Vernie”, our instructor and friend.
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The St. Louis Park Senior Program and
The St. Louis Park Community Band
Friends, Family and Neighbors
are invited to attend our
Annual
Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 10
1:00 p.m.
Please bring a toy for STEP
High School Auditorium
St. Louis Park High School
6425 West 33rd Street
For Information: 952-928-6444.
Volunteers
Senior Programs Waffle Dinner, Craft and
Bake Sale
The Landberg’s stocking up at the Craft Sale.
Ron Lee serving up sausages.
Waffl
fle Dinner Committee
Paul Tanick and Clarence
Rud on coffee detail.
Lattie Yannie, Mary Paul, Judy Turner, Marge Paul, Kimi
Yanari and Clara Spratt our Bake Sale Contributors.
Barb Stallman adding the fi
finishing touches to her waffle.
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Everyone loves waffles.
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Kitchen Volunteers; Jo Stunick, Barb Miller, Marjory Maier
and Harris Hubers in action.
Would you like to volunteer?
See page 26 for
Senior Program Opportunites
Bill Tape
and family
playing cards
while
waiting for
their waffles.
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Volunteers
Thanks to all of our volunteers because “Together We
Make a Difference.” Between July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006,
197 seniors recorded 19,424 hours of service. Since we
began recording in December 2003 we have accumulated
57,991 volunteer hours. You make the program GREAT! A
MILLION THANKS!
There have been some questions regarding how the hour
levels are calculated and we will try to explain it so everyone knows.
Volunteer Hour Recognition Levels
0-50 hours
51-100 hours
101-250 hours
251-500 hours
501-1,000 hours
1,1001-1,500
recognized when 50 hours are completed
recognized when 1,000 hours are
completed
one gold star will be placed behind your
name for every additional 500 hours
of service
50 Hours
Each individual’s hours are accumulated since the start of
the program in December 2003.
Look in the upper right hand corner of your volunteer card
to see how many hours you have contributed.
Remember all hours you spend for the benefit
fi of the Senior
Program should be recorded. Hours you spend participating in activities do not count as volunteer hours unless you
are the supervisor of the activity. If you have questions
please check with Rita Kach, Senior Program Coordinator
or Betty Pickle, Volunteer Committee Chair.
Volunteers
Thanks to our sponsors St. Louis Park NORC and Aquila
Commons.
Year 2006 — 19,424 hours
volunteered.
Since December 2003 — 57,991
hours volunteered.
100 Hours
Joyce Ramsey, Jim Lanenberg, Mary Carver, JoAnne Keister,
Colleen Dickinson and Florence Hedenland.
Vern Hoff, Dale Swain, Bonnie Wall and Milton Koelsch.
Sereen Kane, Marlys Hawkins and Jerry Rose.
Lottie Yannie, Terry Berthiame, Harris Hubers,
Beverly Johnson, Elaine Rice and Clara Spratt.
50 Hours
100 Hours
Not pictured are; Allan Ahles, Nancy Mayes, Sandy McKey,
Judy Olson, Marie Pfannsmith, Walter Radosevich,
Lyla Schemel, Kae Sovich, Joan Williams and
Margaret Wolfson
Not pictured are; Shirley Carlson, Jack Daniels,
Ken Huiras, Ron Kaster, William Lent, Dick Olsen,
Marji Olson, and Paul Wellens.
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Volunteers
250 Hours
Phyl Gardner, Phoebe Mikkola, Kimi Yanari, Ethel
Rheinhart, Clarence Rud, Jean Sloan and Earl Paulson.
250 Hours
Alden Blixrud, Jan Bradley, Gretchen Brethorst, Leona
Brichacek, Corinne Donahue, Bob Dynan, Patty Fresonke,
Joyce Gobin, Eunice Hanson, Florence Hubbard, Audrey
Kaufman, Edmere Kolberg, Suzanne Litchfield,
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Marilyn
Maloney, Kent Mein, Mary Jo Mileski, Betty Murphy,
Nancy Nelson, Gajendra Patel, Lonnie Peterson, Monique
Schwartzberg, and Trish Hazzard Smith.
1500 Hours
Mabel Batteen 1000 hour category plus one gold star
Jim Liska
1000 hour category plus one gold star
Janet Hood
1000 hour category plus one gold star
500 Hours
2000 Hour
Anith Messerly
1000 hour category plus
two gold stars
Ron Lee, Ann Graeber, Dee Sater Janet Grimes,
Lois Thorne and Pauline Norman.
500 Hours
Celia Anderson (deceased), Ruby Andreason and
Jean Roberts
1000 Hours
2500 Hour
Jim Stelle
1000 hour category plus
three gold stars
Thank You
Caring Tree
Again this year Senior Program volunteers
participated in the Caring Tree Program at Knollwood
Shopping Center. Ninety Senior Program volunteers
filled 121 shifts, donating 179 hours of service for our
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community.
St. Louis Park STEP helped 640 children get ready for
school with backpacks and supplies. Congratulations
to each volunteer for making this possible.
Waffle Dinner
Mary Lou Wilkinson, Betty Pickle and Isabelle Olander.
1000 Hours
Thank you to all the 97 volunteers who helped make
our Waffl
fle Dinner and the Craft and Bake Sale a
success. We served 477 people that evening. We also
want to thank Aquila Commons, Ridgepoint and
anonymous seniors for sponsoring this event.
Not pictured is Jeanne Nelson.
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Activities
Arts & Crafts
Games & Cards
Oil Painting with Vernice McClellan
Bingo
Students will select their own picture and receive guidance and direction when needed. This class is designed for
more advanced students.
Class Maximum 11 – Minimum 8
Art Room
9:30 – noon
Cost: $31
Session 1 Monday, February 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12
and 19 (no class February 19)
Try your luck at the boards. Enjoy prizes and refreshments.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays (continuous)
Cafeteria
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $2.50/time
Painting with Vernice McClellan
Students will paint their own picture following the
instructor’s demonstration. Students will learn the basics
of mixing colors, use of brushes and palette knives, and
how to proceed from the background, to middle ground
to foreground. Supply list will be given at time of
registration.
Class Maximum 10 – Minimum 8
Art Room
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $31
Session 1 Monday, February 5, 12, 26, March 5, 12
and 19 (no class February 19)
Needlecraft
This group makes items for the Craft Sales. Craft Room
Tuesdays (continuous)
9 – noon
Woodworking Shop
Lenox has a shop with a variety of power and hand
tools for your use. For information call the workshop at
952-928-6434.
Monday – Friday (when supervised)
Woodshop
9 – 12 noon.
Fee: $1.25
Lenox Woodcrafters
Volunteers are needed to make handmade toys for
hospitalized children in the area. As of October 30, over
4,000 toys have been donated.
Woodshop
Wednesday (when supervised)
9 – noon
Ceramics
Learn how much fun it is to clean, glaze, underglaze,
paint, and fi
fire greenware.
Wednesdays (continuous)
Craft Room
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $2.25/class plus materials
Cribbage
Interested in learning or having a refresher class in
cribbage? Call Mavis at 952-938-6199 and get started.
Fridays (continuous)
Cafeteria
Fee: 75¢/time
1 – 3 p.m.
Party Bridge
Players wanted, no partner necessary!
1 – 3 p.m.
Card Room
Fee: 50¢/time
Duplicate Bridge
Must bring your own partner.
12:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Card Room
Fee: 75¢/time
Poker Magic
Need at least 5 players.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays (continuous)
10 – noon Fee: 75¢/time
Card Room
Canasta
New version of Canasta called Ponytail Canasta.
1st & 3rd Thursdays (continuous)
Card Room
Fee: 50¢/time
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Play 500
Mondays (continuous)
1 – 3:30 p.m.
10:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Card Room
Fee: 75¢/time
Card Room
Fee: 75¢/time
500 Tournament Held Monthly
Everyone is welcome to participate. You need a partner to
register. Questions? Call 952-928-6444.
4th Wednesdays
Lenox Gym
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $3.50/8 games
Learn or Refresh Your 500 Skills
If interested in learning or refreshing your skills, call Ron
Lee, 500 Supervisor, at 952-929-7031. Beginners welcome.
Billiards
Continuous daily – lower level
Pool Room
Fee: 50¢/time
Party Decorations
This group makes decorations for parties and special
events.
Thursdays (continuous)
Craft Room
9 – 11:30 a.m.
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Senior 500 Card Club first and third
Tuesdays of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
75¢ per member and $1.50 for nonmembers.
Activities
Health & Fitness
Music & Dance
Fit ‘n’ Trim Exercise
Ballroom Dancing
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Join
us and take an interest in your future health.
Mondays & Fridays (continuous)
Lenox Gym
9 – 10:15 a.m.
Fee: 50¢/class
Join the crowd that loves to ballroom dance to Dick Macko’s
Band. Everyone is welcome. No partner necessary.
Thursdays (continuous)
Lenox Gym
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $2.75 members/$4 nonmembers
includes refreshments
Senior Stretch and Flex
Exercise physiologists from Club JHR at the Jones-Harrison Residence lead this fitness
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class.
Lenox Gym
9 – 10:15 a.m.
Fee: $2 per class/payable at class
Weight Loss Support Group
Feel and look better by being a thinner you.
Mondays (continuous)
Little Theater
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Fee: 50¢/class
Water Exercise Class at Central
Improve your fitness
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by participating in low impact
exercise in the water. For aquatic questions call Mary
Magle at 952-928-6780.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Central Pool
1 – 2 p.m.
Fee: $3/class for Senior Program Members
$3.50/class for nonmembers
T’ai Chi Ch’uan
This ancient art teaches one to know oneself and improve
one’s well-being, both physically and psychologically.
Thursdays
Lenox Gym
9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Fee: 50¢ members
$1 nonmembers
Club JHR Membership
The Senior Program has received a group rate at Club
JHR, located at Jones Harrison Residence, 3700 Cedar Lake
Avenue. This reduced monthly fee entitles members to supervised use of all fitness
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equipment, the warm water pool
plus classes. To learn more call Lynn at 612-925-7267.
Walking Group
Continues
Singles All Together (SAT)
Ballroom Dance
Senior Program members are invited to
attend the SAT dance classes every Monday
in the Lenox gym. Upcoming dances include
Merengue, Country 2 Step and West Coast
Swing. For more information call
Carol Ann Carlson 952-930-0867 or
Donna Miller 763-427-7058.
Mondays Lenox Gym
7:30 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $5 SAT or Senior Program
Members
$7 Nonmembers
Beginning Clog Dance
Clogging is a dance in which you beat out or tap rhythm
on the floor. This is a great way to exercise! Bring tap or
sturdy shoes.
Music Room
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: 50¢/session
Satin Dolls & Company
The Senior Program’s tap and jazz dancers have worked
together for several years. They have performed at the
Timberwolves games and are available for reunions,
church and synagogue functions, fairs, senior parties,
nursing homes and other social events.
For bookings and more information call Audrey
Kaufman at 952-546-8865
Lap Swimming
Improve your fitness
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by participating in lap swimming.
Exercise in the water. For information call 952-928-6780.
Monday – Friday
Central Pool
8 – 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $2/time
The Walking Group needs a new
leader. Anyone interested contact
the Senior Program Office,
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Room 104 or call 952-928-6444.
Skilled
Nursing
Care
Mahjong
Armchair
comfort meets
clinical
excellence
1 – 3 p.m.
Cafeteria
Fee: 50¢/class
• P ost-hospital recovery • Rehabilitation therapy
• Long-term care
• Comprehensive
wellness programming
(763) 544-1555
Colonial Acres Health Care Center
COVENANT VILLAGE
OF GOLDEN VALLEY
A Covenant Retirement Community
5825 St. Croix Ave. • Golden Valley
www.covenantretirement.com
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Community Education
Senior Program members may take a 25% discount off all
Adult Enrichment exercise classes and a 10% discount off
all other Adult Enrichment classes. Please list your membership renewal date on the registration form. Look for a
complete listing of Adult Enrichment classes in the Community Education catalog mailed to St. Louis Park homes
in mid December. If you live outside of St. Louis Park and
would like to be on the Community Education catalog
mailing list, call Margaret Courtney, 952-928-6442.
Power Sort & Organize Your Photos
Bring your bags, drawers and bins! This class is designed
to teach you how to sort and organize years of photos.
We’ll start by assessing what you have, assigning categories and labeling dividers. Then you’ll get started with the
process you can continue at home until you have all your
precious photos arranged in an order that makes sense to
you. A material fee of $35 (payable to instructor) gets you
an organizing box that is flexible,
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easy to use, and photo
safe for up to 2,400 photos. Bring sticky notes, paper, pencil with eraser, and your photos.
AEL510 1 Session
$17
Tuesday February 20
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Lenox
Room 115
Cathie Baldwin
Twined Rag Rug Weaving
Build your own loom and learn the fine art of twined rag
rug weaving, a traditional craft and a great way to recycle
old clothing or fabric. First session: Assemble loom, warp
the loom and learn weaving technique. Second session:
Continue weaving and work on questions or problems you
may be having with your rug. Then, learn to remove the
rug from the loom. Leave class with a loom, the beginnings of a rug and the knowledge to create beautiful pieces
for your home, friends and family. Sample fabric will be
provided or you may bring your own. Approximately a
yard will do. Please bring a sharp scissors and be ready for
a good time. $25 materials fee payable to instructor at class.
AEL509 2 Sessions
$49
Tuesday February 20 - February 27
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Lenox
Fireplace Room
Mary Perbix
Belly Dancing
Are you ready to try a “new” workout that is actually
centuries old? Come learn the basic elements of belly dancing in this low impact, moderate intensity, and highly fun
class. This fitness technique combines muscle control and
relaxation to strengthen the core and improve posture and
body awareness. Bring a scarf to use as a hip wrap. No
class February 19.
AEL501 9 Sessions
$50
Monday January 22 - March 26
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Lenox Gym
Cathy O’Donnell
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World Dance
Come and move your body to a different drummer. No
coordination necessary. We will explore dance styles from
around the world, such as Hula, Latin, Ballet, Irish Folk
Dance, Caribbean and much, much more. The focus is on
fitness and fun!
AEL508
10 Sessions
$55
Wednesday January 24 - March 28
7 - 8 p.m.
Lenox
Gym
Cathy O’Donnell
The Stability Ball Workout
Join us for this innovative class focusing on the ball and
find out what many others have discovered to be one of
the best workouts for building core strength, stability, balance, flexibility, and coordination. This class, for all levels,
includes a cardio component as well as toning with light
weights. (Weights are available for use at Lenox). Please
bring a mat and a stability ball. Information/assistance to
purchase will be provided the first
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from Renovex.
AEL522 10 Sessions
$60/$100 for both T & Th
Tuesday January 23 - March 27
5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
AEL523 10 Sessions
$60/$100 for both T & Th
Thursday January 25 - March 29
5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
All classes are held in the Lenox gym.
Early Morning BLT (Belly, Legs & Tush)
You will feel this workout in all the right places. Class
emphasizes strength training and cardio exercises designed
to strengthen. Bring mat to class.
AEL502
9 Sessions
$65/$132 all 3
Monday
January 22 - March 26
7 - 7:45 a.m.
(No class February 19)
AEL503
10 Sessions
Wednesday January 24 - March 28
$55/$132 all 3
7 - 7:45 a.m.
AEL504
Friday
$55/$132 all 3
7 - 7:45 a.m.
10 Sessions
January 26 - March 29
Arms & Abs
Did you know that shapely shoulders make your waist and
hips look smaller? Take care of arms, abs, shoulders, chest
and back fi
first thing in the morning. You’ll be glad you did
by suppertime. Bring an exercise mat.
AEL505 10 Sessions
$55/$88 for both
Tuesday January 23 - March 27
6:45 - 7:30 a.m.
AEL506 10 Sessions
$55/$88 for both
Thursday January 25 - March 29
6:45 - 7:30 a.m.
All BLT and Arms & Abs classes are held in the Lenox Gym
with instructor Cathy O’Donnell.
Community Education Computers
MIND, THOUGHT, & CONSCIOUSNESS:
Beginning Mac OS X
How the Mind Heals the Body & More
Everything we are and do our entire life is a manifestation
of mind. Consciousness is primary. Consciousness creates
reality. Do you have a good understanding of what you
as a healthy adult are capable of accomplishing in terms
of mind growth over your lifetime? Did you enjoy ‘WHAT
THE BLEEP’ the movie? Want to learn more? This class
presents the complete map of human consciousness from
an easy to understand Western scientific
fi perspective. Personal liftoff is a direct result of becoming better acquainted
with mind and your capacity for inner growth. The instructor suggests taking Shamata Meditation instruction along
with this class for the most beneficial
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combination. Class
is held at KTC Mpls Monastery & Meditation Center, 4301
Morningside Road, Edina, 55416. Call 952-926-5048 for
directions. Tuition includes a $14 materials fee.
AEY500
1 Session
$59
Thursday February 22
6 - 10 p.m.
KTC Mpls. Buddhist Meditation Center
Lama Pamela Holtum
This class is for true beginners. Learn basic language of the
computer world relating to hardware or software. You will
learn to navigate the “desktop” and launch “applications”
to create various simple projects. Whether you wish to do
word processing or keep track of your finances,
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this course
will teach you how to use the Macintosh as an efficient
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tool. THIS CLASS IS A PREREQUISITE FOR ALL
OTHER MACINTOSH CLASSES. Class maximum 7
Fee: $30 + $2 Material fee is collected at the fi
first class.
Tuesday, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6 and 13
9 –12 p.m.
How the Adult ADHD Brain Works
Explore the effects of ADHD in adults in this workshop
designed for adults with ADHD, their family and friends,
and professionals working with them. Learn about Dr.
Russell Barkley’s theory of ADHD as a developmental
delay resulting in problems in the executive functions.
Discover how this impacts those with ADHD and learn a
positive new way to view ADHD.
AEL511
1 Session
$24
Thursday February 8
7 - 9 p.m.
Lenox
Room 108
Victoria Weinberg, Ph. D.
Senior Program Members
Introduction to AppleWorks OS X
AppleWorks is an integrated program that includes word
processing, database, spreadsheet and drawing features.
This software package may be all you need to use your
Macintosh effectively. You will learn basic techniques in
writing and editing personal letters, articles and publications. PREREQUISITE: BEGINNING MACINTOSH.
Class maximum 7
first class.
Tuesday, February 20, 27, March 6, 20, 27,
and April 3 (no class on March 13)
9 – noon
OS X Tips and Tricks
Learn some of the shortcuts and secrets that are often
unknown. Class maximum 7
Fee: $25 + 2 Material fee is collected at the fi
first class.
Friday, January 5, 12, 19
9 – noon
Introduction to iLife
Learn about the suite of iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie and iDvd.
Class maximum 7
first class.
Monday, January 22, 29, and February 5
9 – noon
Introduction to iWorks
Edie Zonnenveld and Gajendra Patel were part of the
Community Education Convocation in August.
Pre-registration required on
all classes and outings.
The new Macintosh products have a suite that consists
of Pages & Keynote. Pages is a layout/word processing
program and Keynote resembles PowerPoint.
Class maximum 7
Fee: $9
Monday, February 12
9 – noon
Class schedules may change
due to instructor availability.
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Computers
Beginning Windows
Photo Shop Elements
This class is for people without a computer, or those who
just acquired a computer other than Macintosh. You will
learn basic vocabulary, skills for working on the computer,
including how to use the mouse and how the computer
works. NO PREREQUISITES! Class minimum 4 maximum 8
Computer Lab
Fee: $35 paid in office
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at first class
Wednesday, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 and 14
9 – noon
You will learn to use the best photo editing and restoration
program available. In three weeks you will learn how to
use the toolbox and restore pictures. Bring several photos
to the first
fi class.
Computer Lab
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first class.
Thursday, January 4, 11 and 18
1 – 4 p.m.
Intermediate Windows
This class goes into more depth in working with files
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folders, word processing, the Paint program, and navigating within the programs on the computer. You learn the
upkeep of a computer, adding software (programs), transferring files
fi to and from disks, and more! PREREQUISITE:
BEGINNING WINDOWS. Class minimum 4 –
maximum 8
Computer Lab
at first class
Thursday, January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 and 15
9 – noon
Introduction to Scanner
This three-week class will highlight the basics: what the
scanner is and what it can do. PREREQUISITE:
BEGINNING WINDOWS OR BEGINNING MAC.
Computer Lab
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first class
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Session 1: Wednesday, January 10, 17 and 24
(PC)
1 – 4 p.m.
Session 2: Tuesday, December 5, 12 and 19
(MAC)
9 – noon
Introduction to E-mail and Internet
Learn basics of e-mail and Internet with other seniors.
Learn how easy it is to browse the World Wide Web and
keep in touch with family and friends worldwide. Three,
three-hour classes. PREREQUISITE: BEGINNING
WINDOWS OR MAC.
Computer Lab
at first class.
Session 1: Wednesday, January 31, February 7 and 14
(PC)
1 – 4 p.m.
Session 2: Monday, January 22, 29, and February 5
(MAC)
1 – 4 p.m.
Pre-registration required on all
classes and outings.
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Don Belzer instructed his first
fi Photoshop Elements Class
this fall.
Computer Buddy Club
By popular demand, the Computer
Buddy Club has added two
Tuesday lab sessions to our
popular 1st and 3rd Tuesday
lecture meetings. On the 2nd and
4th Tuesday you are invited to
attend “The Buddy’s Lab”. There will be a knowledgeable
Buddy at this lab to help with your problems. Come see why
our membership has been growing. We are the computer
resource you have been looking for. There is a 50 cent charge
for attending each meeting or open lab.
Typical subjects: Computer operation, operating systems,
maintenance, viruses, spyware, e-mail, internet and its uses,
firewalls, word processing, spreadsheets and much more.
Computer Lab
Fee: 50¢/time
www.computerbuddyclub.com
Tuesdays (1st thru 4th)
1 – 3 p.m.
Class schedules may change due
to instructor availability.
Lenox Foundation
The Lenox Foundation News
Winter – Dec, Jan, Feb 2006/07
The Lenox Foundation Board has twelve members
representing both the SLP Senior Program and the community. Louise Griver has graciously agreed to return to
the Board for another term. Other members are: Shirley
Carlson, Mari Forbush, Roger Friauf, Bud Graham, Steve
McCulloch, Sherrill Mozey, Louise Ross, Lyla Schemel,
Steven Simon, Sherm Stanchfi
field and Joan Williams.
The Board’s goals for ’06-’07 include raising $10,000,
providing two fund raising projects, expanding our donor base, and printing two publicity pieces – the Lenox
Foundation brochure and a giving envelope.
Our first fund raising project is the annual campaign beginning in November and continuing through the end of
January. It is not ever too late to support the SLP Senior
Program through a gift to the Lenox Foundation. Look
for the Foundation’s giving envelopes at the hospitality
desk and program office
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A gift to the Lenox Foundation provides you with a feeling of personal satisfaction and demonstrates your belief
in our mission. It may also result in a more tangible
return – in the form of desirable tax benefits.
fi Charitable
deductions on your current income tax return and capital gains tax savings are the foremost benefit.
fi Future estate tax savings may also result from your gift. Through
careful planning, a year-end gift can allow you to do
more for others than you may have anticipated and still
improve your own position, both today and tomorrow.
Sherrill Mozey
President, Lenox Foundation
Lenox Foundation Donations from
July - September 2006
Memorials
For Warren Reed
By James & Barbara Lanenberg
P.D. & M.E. Nelson
St. Louis Park Golden Kiwanis
For Florence Hedenland
Bruce & Jan Hedenland
Gary & Kay Hedenland
Bruce & Jeanne Smith
Video
Patricia Bader
Severt Legred
Judge Sally Olsen
Charlotte Sullivan
Computer Help
Ruth Halverson
Perky Parkettes
The New Year is well under way and we
have been busy planning the events for
2007. If you are interested in joining the
Perky Parkettes, please come to any of our
meetings and check us out.
Some of up-coming events are still in the
planning stages and need to be confirmed
yet so there may be some changes to the
following schedule. All meetings and
luncheons are on Mondays.
December 11
Holiday Party to be
held at Lenox
Community
Center.
11:30 a.m. OE
January 8
Lunch at Park Tavern,
St. Louis Park.
11:30 a.m. OE
January 22
Monthly meeting at Lenox and a
tentatively scheduled presentation by the
St. Louis Park Historical Society. 1:00 p.m. OE
February 12 Valentine Party with the
Senior Program. Details in Out and About. OE
March 12 Lunch at Crossroads Deli,
Cedar Lake Road & County 73.
11:30 a.m. OE
(OE signifies an official event requiring red regalia)
If you have any questions,
please call the Queen Mum,
Betty, 952-944-3657 or
Vice Queen Dee at 952-935-1647.
Miscellaneous
Irene Moen
Monica Powers
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Live & Learn
The Eyes Have It!
Presented by Becky King,
Vision Loss Resources
From bifocals to significant
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vision loss, vision changes as we
age are a very common occurrence. Where do you go for
help? How do you know what the answers are when you
don’t even know the questions? Who even knew they had
a macula? These and other questions about vision changes
among older adults will be addressed by Becky King,
gerontologist at Vision Loss Resources. Join us for an
informative presentation.
Tuesday, January 16
9 - 10 a.m.
$1.75 includes coffee and rolls
AARP Driver
Safety Program
4 hour Refresher Course
Friday, January 19, 9 – 1 p.m.
(4 hrs)
Friday, February 16, 9 – 1 p.m.
(4 hrs)
FREE Health and
Wellness Lecture
Winter 2006 - 2007
Sponsored by SLP NORC
(Nurturing Our Retired Citizens)
Attitude Aging: Being Fearless and
Taking Charge of Your Health
Marnie Hensel, Certified Aerobics
Instructor & Ski Racer
Marnie speaks
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place, her own life experip
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p you
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health and well-being.
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to help
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people
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take realistic and informed steps
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well-balanced and as healthy as possible.
Wednesday, December 6
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Free
Exercise Your Mind, Body and Spirit
Art Room
Art Room
Minnesota State law
requires all insurance
companies to give 10%
premium reductions to
all people 55 years of age
and over who complete
this classroom course.
You will receive a
certifi
ficate of completion
to provide to your
insurance company.
Registration required.
Cost: $10 made payable Dick Bandy, teaching
to AARP +
our members the 4 hour
$2 registration fee
refresher course.
collected at class.
Ellie Peterson, creator of Power of Positive
Aerobics™
Take the “work” out of working
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new exercise approach
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that integrates
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body
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spirit
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energized.
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y look and feel, have
fun exercising
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challenges
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y y life.
Wednesday, January 3
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Free
Forgetfulness: Is It Normal or Is It a
Warning Sign?
Jana Henderson, OTR/L, Director of
Cognitive Care Coaches, Emerald Crest
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grocery
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it is not uncommon to forget
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can be more signifi
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interfere with day-to-day
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identify
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tips
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your mind, and resources available.
Wednesday, February 14
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Free
The lectures held at:
Augustana Chapel View Apartments
605 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins, Mn 55434
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The lectures are co-sponsored by the
St. Louis Park Senior Program,
Hopkins Activity Center and NORC
For information call: 612-518-6640
Live & Learn
Introduction to Brain Aerobics
Introduction by
Rita Kach,
Program Coordinator
Presented by
Gajendra Patel
Scientists are beginning to
Morning
understand that the brain
has a remarkable capacity
to change and grow at
any age. Individuals
have some control over how healthy and alert their brain
remains as the years go by. To keep our memory sharp,
we will do aerobics of the senses, sight, sound and smell.
We will explore both theory and practice through games.
Monday, February 5, 12, 26 and March 5
10:30 – noon
Members: $2 includes handouts
Little Theater
Nonmembers: $5 includes handouts
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Intermediate Brain Aerobics
Introduction by Rita Kach, Program Coordinator
Presented by Gajendra Patel
We will review the applications of the three S’s (sight,
sound and smell) and add the two T’s (taste and touch),
for senses understanding and utilization. This will allow
us to complete the analysis of our observation, capability
and application of our five
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theory and practice through games.
Fridays, February 9, 16, 23 and March 2
10:30 – noon
Members: $2 includes handouts
Little Theater
Nonmembers: $5 includes handouts
In the Community
Pottery Class
Plus Make a Bowl for
Empty Bowls
Come explore the world of pottery. Whether you
are an experienced potter or just starting out, you
will find this class to be a lot of fun. You will learn
techniques such as coil, slab and pinch pots. Make
a bowl for the Empty Bowls
Fridays, January 26, February 2, 9, 16,
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Craft Room
Material fee: $10 will be collected at fi
first class.
NEW
Exploring and Discovering Watercolor
Presented by Lorry Spiegel
Lorry
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papers
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to practice
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Class Minimum 8 – Maximum 11.
Wednesdays, January 3 - 31
1 - 3:30 p.m.
$23 + supplies
Art Room
Art of Meditation
Presented by Morey Miller
This class will help you lower your blood
pressure, slow your heart rate, lessen your
stress, increase your energy and generally
improve your overall feeling and create a
better outlook on life. Meditation is 100%
safe and has been around for two thousand
years. Morey has been teaching and
practicing meditation for over 30 years!
Please register two days prior to class.
Wednesdays, December 6 and February 28
11 – 12:15 p.m.
Little Theater
Maximum 30
Member: $2
Nonmember $6
Empty Bowls
Thursday, March 8,
4:30 – 7 p.m.
Park and Recreation
Center
3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-924-2540
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Live & Learn
Sing it Again Mozart
with Carolyn Bliss, MA
Celebrate his 250th birthday
with a garland of his glorious
melodies. Rediscover the music
that never goes out of style.
Tuesday, January 23
from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
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Way
with Bob DeFlores,
Nationally known film
consultant and archivist
Many consider this a Laurel and
Hardy best feature film. The
plot: Stan and Ollie are headed
for the western town of
Brushwood Gulch. In
attempting to find Mary Roberts
to deliver a deed to a gold mine
left to her, their problems start
as soon as they reach town. What
ensues is more hilarity than you could ever imagine.
Tuesday, February 20 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Next Places
Presented by author Harvey
Sarles, Ph.D. University of
Minnesota
Next Places is a book for anyone
reaching a point of change in life.
Rather than laying out a universal
quick fix for dealing with change,
Harvey Sarles’ meditations entice
readers to find their own senses of
self-clarity. Next Places is not just for the individual
who is experiencing life changes; it is a rich compass
for any reader who is interested in self-exploration
and contemplation.
Monday, February 26 from 1:30 – 3 p.m.
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A Conversation
on Teachers and
Teaching in
America Today
with Bob Ramsey Ed.D.
Retired Assistant
Superintendent St. Louis Park Schools
What is it like to teach today? Would you
encourage your grandchildren to teach?
Hear a lifelong educator’s views, add your own,
exchange experiences and get answers.
Monday, March 12 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Amelia Earhart
with Rob Ellos,
Ellos Productions
In 1937 Amelia Earhart was
America’s most famous flyer.
She and her navigator took
off from Lae, New Guinea on
the last leg of their journey in
an attempt to fly around the
world at the Equator, They never arrived at their
destination at Howland Island. Rob uses a model
of Amelia’s Lockheed Electra plane, recordings,
large photos and large maps to take the audience
along on an interesting talk.
Friday, March 23 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Members: $3/per lecture
Nonmembers: $6/per lecture
Advance registration requested
2 days prior to lecture.
Call 952-928-6444
Live & Learn
Three Composers NEW
Senior
of Opera
Presented by Gerald Benson
Program
There are many
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legendary operatic
composers to study.
Three of the most
interesting are Verdi,
Puccini and Wagner.
Verdi
This class will discuss each
of these composers, their
works and the time in
which they wrote.
Wagner
Puccini
Illustrations of their
labors will be given, in
an effort to learn what
they were like and what
motivated them into
their prominence.
Have you heard?
Did you notice
anything new
on the Newscaster
cover? If not look again — the Senior
Program has a new logo. The
Th creation of a
logo and tagline has been part of the
marketing plan development. Members
voted on a the tagline at our June Annual
Meeting and on the logo at our Leadership
Retreat in September. Th
The logo has a few
different
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looks based on our printing needs.
The response has been overwhelmingly
positive! We hope all will think of the
Senior Program when they see this new logo.
Registration Deadline:
Three week class, Wednesdays,
February 7, 14 and 21
10:30 – noon
$15 members $19 nonmembers
SR 579
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Out & About
Lunch Bunch
Reservations are taken on a first-come first-served
basis. Most restaurants are wheelchair accessible. Please
be aware that many restaurants do not accept personal
checks or credit cards. We ask all participants to carry
cash to cover their lunch check.
Midtown Global Market
& Lunch
Friday, January 12
Experience the bustling bazaars
and farmer’s market of the new
Midtown Global Market located in
the newly remodeled Sears building. Our
guided tour includes a presentation of the building
renovations followed by a 30-minute walking tour. After
the tour stay for lunch and experience the finest
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selection
of produce, delicacies, prepared foods, grocery items, and
unique gifts from around the globe. At every turn, you will
discover items for a new recipe, unearth a bargain, and
meet the producers. There is no better place in town to
satisfy your hunger — the Midtown Global Market
contains the best international diversity characterized
for generations in South Minneapolis. No personal
checks accepted.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 3
10:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Members: $18+ lunch
Nonmembers: $22+ lunch
Jimmy’s Food and Cocktails
Monday, January 22
Jimmy’s menu is artfully prepared
for contemporary tastes. Their
menu offers fresh fi
fish and
seafood, salads to classic steaks. Price range from $10-$15.
No personal checks accepted.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 16
11:10 - 1:30 p.m.
Members: $8+ lunch
Cafe Europa
Monday,
February 26
Located in the
Interchange Tower in
St. Louis Park, Cafe Europa
serves Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary flair.
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Their menu offers salads, pastas and sandwiches.
Price range $10 - $15.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 20
11:10 - 1:30 p.m.
Members $6+ lunch
Nonmembers $9+ lunch
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American Swedish Institute
Monday, December 4
The American Swedish Institute
is a museum and cultural center
housed in a mansion built for
Swedish immigrants, Swan and
Christina Turnblad. Catch a
glimpse of life on glamorous
Park Avenue—the “Golden
Mile” of Minneapolis during
the turn of the last century!
Enjoy the magic of the museum
decorated for the holiday.
Enjoy a light lunch of assorted
traditional Swedish open-faced
sandwiches served with a cup of soup, seasonal dessert
and coffee.
Registration Deadline: November 27
10:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Members: $24
Nonmembers: $29
+ Deck The Halls in Cannon Falls
Tuesday, December 12
Arrive in Cannon Falls decked out to welcome
visitors during the holiday season. Have lunch
at Grandpa’s Garage. The building was
built as a garage and has been converted to
a banquet facility. The “JUMPIN’
JEHOSAFATS”, a group of United
Methodist lay people and pastors will lift
your spirits with Dixieland, Gospel and
Jazz musical selections.
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, November 22
SR908
9:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Member cost: $28
Nonmember: $32
Holiday Light Tour
Thursday, December 14
Welcome the holiday season
with a van tour of festive
holiday light. Enjoy the
relaxing tour that warms the
beauty of the season. Top
off the evening at Perkins
with good food and
excellent conversation.
Deadline: Friday, December 8
6 - 9 p.m.
Members $11 + dessert
Nonmembers $14 + dessert
Out & About
Nye’s Polonaise and
tthe Textile Center
Valentine Party
Thursday, January 18
Nye’s Polonaise is a one-of-a kind
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Minneapolis treasure that has charmed
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and entertained people since 1949.
Known for serving the freshest food plus
Polish specialties. Enjoy a guided tour
of The Textile Center located in Minneapolis. The Textile
Center represents and supports fiber artists working in all
forms of textile media including weaving, quilting, knitting,
sewing, needlework, lace making, basketry and beading.
Price range for lunch $10-$15. No personal checks accepted.
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 8
11 – 3 p.m.
Members: $18+ lunch
at Chanhassen
Monday, February 12
Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by
culinary students at Hennepin
Technical College in Eden Prairie.
This year’s menu features salad
with raspberry vinaigrette, rolls,
Crepes ala Riene (crepes stuffed
with chicken and mushrooms), carrots veronique,
wild rice forestiere, cream puff swans and
beverages. Sit back and enjoy Bob Clark’s show
“Love Songs of Yesterday and Today.”
Registration deadline: Friday, February 2
Minimum 25 – Maximum 60
10:30 – 3 p.m.
Member: $29
Nonmember: $33
SR 581
Thymes and The Times Bar & Café
he most popular, fun-filled
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musical
tory of Rock ’n’ Roll is packed with
ergy, vibrant 1950s pop culture and
tunes, including “Summer Nights,”
“Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “We Go Together,”
“Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout,” and
many more! Join Sandy, Danny Zuko, those groovy T-Birds,
sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang at Rydell High for
an affectionate satire of high school life in the 50s. Shoo-bop
shoo -bop a-ram-a-lam-a ding-dong! It’s a high-octane
Rock ‘n’ Roll party that entertains from start to finish.
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Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 3
10:45 – 5 p.m.
Cost: $58
SR505
Thursday, February 22
Named one of the top 25 women owned business in
Minnesota, Thymes is definitely
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worth your time. This
unique company creates bath, body lotions and fragrances.
Our tour will take you through their research & development laboratory where their formulations undergo rigorous testing for product integrity and safety. The next stop
includes graphic arts, marketing, packaging and other areas
essential in the daily operation of this company. This is a
1 1 ⁄ 2 hour walking tour. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at The
Times Bar and Cafe. This casual eatery offers a contemporary menu with old world charm. Price range $10-$15
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 5
9:20 – 1:45 p.m.
Members: $18+ lunch
+ Golden Strings at
Lafayette Club
Bob Dylan’s American Journey
and the Loring Pasta Bar
Thursday, February 8
The Lafayette Club, known as
“The Grand Old Lady of the
Lake,” is set on the hilltop
overlooking Lake Minnetonka. The ballroom will be the
setting for a lunch of Lafayette House Salad, assorted
rolls and butter, breast of chicken Florentine, vegetable,
whipped potatoes, coffee, iced tea, gold brick sundae.
Cliff Brunzell and The Golden Strings, known throughout
the Midwest, present their holiday performance. They play
music ranging from the classic to pops, from romance to
jazz. Treat yourself to an afternoon to be remembered.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 11
10:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Member Cost: $55
SR580
Bob Dylan’s American Journey touring
exhibit will be at the Weisman Museum.
The exhibit chronicles the singer’s artistic
emergence to become one of the most cultural figures
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of the
century. Your guided tour also includes an overview of the
museum building design and selections from the permanent
collection.
There will be time to visit the gift shop or browse through
the museum. Lunch at Loring Pasta Bar means affordable
elegance in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy delicious soups,
sandwiches or pasta. Price range $10-$15.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 20
9:15 – 2 p.m.
Members: $18+ lunch
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Out & About
+ NEW Guthrie Theater
& Minneapolis Central
Library Tours
Thursday, March 1
Our day begins with a private
70-minute walking tour of the
Guthrie’s new home on the
banks of the Mississippi River. The Guthrie, founded in
1963 currently has more than 32,000 subscribers, making
it one of the nation’s healthiest theater companies. Our
tour features the three stages plus the many unique spaces.
Enjoy a special sandwich lunch at The Guthrie’s Level 5
Restaurant. The next stop is the new
Minneapolis Central Library.
Designed by architect Cesar Pelli
opened in May 2006. The library h
300 public access computers,
25 meeting rooms and the 3rd
largest collection per capita in
America. The new space allows for 4,400 daily onsite
visitors. Come and see these wonderful additions to
Minneapolis.
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 9
9:15 - 3 p.m.
$45
SR 582
+ Ice Sport of Curling
Wednesday, March 21
The historic Curling Club in
St. Paul founded in 1888 is the
largest curling club in the
country. Upon arrival, enjoy a cup of hot apple cider and
listen to the history of curling from the ice-level windows.
Observe the game up close, as the Wednesday league play
their games. Club members will be available to answer
questions. Enjoy a casual lunch of soup, salad, sandwich,
beverage and dessert.
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 2.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$43
• Indicates planned with Golden Valley Senior
Program.
+ Indicates planned in conju
n nction with
Burnsville Senior Program.
Art in Bloom
Friday, April 27 (tentative)
+ Spam Tour in Austin Minnesota
Monday, May 1 (tentative)
+ All That Jazz with the Minnesota
Orchestra
Wednesday, May 16 (tentative)
+ 1776 at the Guthrie Theater
Wednesday, July 25
+ Banjo Bandits at Lakeside Ballroom
Wednesday, August, 8
$44
+ Winona’s NEW Marine Art Museum
September 11 (tentative)
+ Les Miserable at Chanhassen
Wednesday, October 3
+ Royal Order of the Klondike Kates
Friday, October 26
$51
+ Christmas Show by the “Sisters”
Friday, November 16
$42
Adult Day Program
Sociable, stimulating, therapeutic
• Assistance with daily activities
• Comprehensive wellness
programming
• Nutritious meals and snacks
• Transportation available
(763) 544-1555
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COVENANT VILLAGE
OF GOLDEN VALLEY
A Covenant Retirement Community
5825 St. Croix Ave.
Golden Valley
www.covenantretirement.com
Senior Video Club
SVC OPEN HOUSE!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Thursday, January 11, 1 - 3 p.m.
and Friday, January 12, 9 - 11 a.m.
Come visit and see a demonstration of the activities here
at SVC!
We will have apple juice and cookies, too! Get your
questions answered, take home info handouts... plan a
project! Can’t attend either day? Call John for a
personal demo at a later date: 952-924-2528
you by SLP Community Education and City Hall
Community TV.
DVD DVD DVD
Copy Personal VHS tapes to DVD? ...And help the SLP
Senior Program at the same time? YES! For only a $10
donation to The Lenox Foundation, Inc. you can have up to
two hours of VHS video transferred to DVD. Do it yourself? Nope!... let John do it. If you are in a REALLY BIG
HURRY, pay more elsewhere to make a DVD. Otherwise,
call John at 952-924-2528
Busy, Busy
Winter is really here! Enjoy a break from shoveling your
sidewalk – consider using the Senior Video Club (SVC)
here at Lenox Community Center. The Senior Program
charges an activity fee of 50¢ for each appointment, paid
in the Lenox Center Offi
fice, Room 104, prior to each
appointment.
Our busy members’ activities give you a good idea of some
of the capabilities we have here at the SVC: Gajendra Patel
scanned images for his computer; Ken Mess transferred
slides to VHS; Sally Olsen copied a slide show to DVD;
Trish Bader copied VHS tapes to DVD; Virginia Moran
copied LP Records to CD; Char Sullivan copied VHS to
DVD; Severt Legred copied VHS tapes. SVC was also
present at the Computer Buddy Club Labs on the 2nd/4th
Tuesdays.
Here’s what you can do:
Buddy, Buddy
What to Do
Transfer photos to VHS
Transfer Slides to VHS
Transfer 8mm or 16mm home movies to VHS
Copy personal VHS tapes
Copy personal recordings from Betamax to VHS
Repair broken VHS cassettes
Transfer phonograph records to audio cassette or audio
CD Transfer 8-track tapes to audio cassette or audio CD
Transfer open-reel 1/4” audio tape to audio cassette or
audio CD
Transfer audio cassettes to audio CD
Copy audio cassette tapes
Transfer audio CDs to audio cassette
Repair broken audio cassettes
Transfer audio recordings to MP3 audio
Transfer from Floppy disc to CD-ROM
Scan your fl
floppy disks for viruses
Make a VHS camera recording — a video letter or oral
history
What can’t you copy?
Don’t bring in any tapes, CDs or DVDs you rented or
bought. We won’t copy those commercial recordings.
We are OPEN...by appointment only! Call
John McHugh at City Hall (952-924-2528)
to request information sheets.
Then, set up a demonstration appointment of an
activity which interests you. IF we happen to be in the
clubroom, you COULD reach us at 952-928-6429. SVC
email is [email protected] SVC is brought to
Come join us at the “Computer Buddy Club”, meeting
1 - 3 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of the month,
in the Lenox Computer Room, #110. It’s a great way to ask
others how they solve their computing problems, and often
there’s a special presentation as a theme for the meeting.
NEW! The Computer Buddy Lab! On second and fourth
Tuesdays there is a open lab for problem solving and just
internet surfi
fing fun and fellowship. Same time, same
place... see you there! The Senior Program charges an
activity fee of 50¢ for each Tuesday meeting.
Is your computer running too slow... acting funny? You
never know, it might be something the buddies could
solve... if you bring it to the meeting. Contact John (below)
with questions.
Next
What’s ahead for the SVC? You choose! Are you going to
transfer family photos to video ? How about that shoebox
filled with home movies? Go ahead, transfer just a couple
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each month. Soon you’ll be done and able to give inexpensive tape copies to family members! Remember, maybe
only YOU know who everyone is in those photos. So call
the SVC today and ask how you can get started. Call John
McHugh at SLP City Hall’s TV department: 952-924-2528.
Or e-mail him at [email protected]
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Social Groups
Birthday Party
Gymnasium
2nd Wednesday of the Month
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Each month the Senior Program hosts a birthday party
with entertainment for everyone to enjoy! Those members
celebrating their birthdays during that month receive a
special birthday song! Everyone is welcome to share in this
celebration and bring a treat. Come and be entertained,
enjoy birthday treats and meet other Lenox mem
mbers.
December 13
Steve Paris
Performing music from 1910s, ‘20s and ‘30s. Enjoy singing
along with familiar music.
January 10
Senior High Jazz Band
Laura Berggren
Sit back and enjoy the music from the 21 member Senior
High Jazz Band.
February 14
Warren Schultz
Performing New Orleans and Chicago style Dixieland
music.
March 14
Brad Ray
Old time music classics on the harmonica and guitar. Sing
along to your old favorites.
New Member Coffee and Tour
Join us for a tour and an overview of the
many services, programs and activities
available through the St. Louis Park
Senior Program. Meet other prospective
or new members and enjoy refreshments.
Remember: the more the merrier!
Mondays, December 11, January 8 and February 12
9:30 a.m. in Lenox Lounge
Men’s Group
The Men’s Group is the place to be every Tuesday morning. This group has interesting speakers, educational
videos and occasionally a lively discussion.
9 – 10 a.m.
Lenox Gym
Fee: Rolls and Coffee $1.75
Seniors Book
Discussion Group
The St. Louis Park Community
Library and the St. Louis Park Senior
Program sponsor this group. The
group meets at Lenox Community
Center. For more information call
952-928-6444.
Third Thursday of the Month.
No Fee
1:30 p.m.
Conference Room
Upcoming Book Selections:
December 21
Underground Christmas
by Jon Hassler
January 18
The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini
February 15
Teacher Man: Stories From His Days
Teaching High School
by Frank McCourt
Sports Huddle with Athletic Director
Wednesday, January 17 and February 21
Andy Ewald, Athletic Director for St. Louis Park Schools
is back for another season of talking sports! These sports
enthusiasts talk about all levels of sports! All are
welcome.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Fireplace Room
Fee: 50¢
Golden Kiwanis Fellowship
Join this congenial group for coffee, rolls and interesting
meetings. Each week there is a speaker or demonstration.
For more information, call Tom Grimsrud 952-545-0537.
Thursdays 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Fee: 50¢
Fireplace Room
Women’s Friendship Group
This group provides women a supportive place to talk
about concerns and joys in their lives. Program facilitators
focus the discussions on topics important to the group. All
women are welcome!
Thursdays 1 p.m.
Fee: 50¢
Craft Room
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Parktacular Needs Volunteers
St Louis Park’s Parktacular is an annual
community event that is planned,
promoted and executed by an
all-volunteer group—join us!
For more information contact
Joan Fenton at 952-546-8843 or
[email protected]
Services
Medicare Part D
To Enroll or Not to Enroll,
That is the Question
Tuesday,
December 5
1 - 3 p.m.
Presented by: Senior Community Services
Topics will include the Part D benefit, a comparison
of prescription coverage currently available from
your Medicare supplement or employer retiree plan
versus Part D coverage, plus obtaining information
about the available plans.
If you are a current Medicare Part D participant,
open enrollment is available from November 15 to
December 15. If you are looking for another
provider, this is the time to change.
If you are unable to attend, or if you have other
Medicare questions, please feel free to contact
Kimberlee Bluhm, Senior Community Services at
(952) 541-1019. Health Insurance Counseling
volunteers are available to help you individually
with many Medicare issues.
This Session is Free!
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
Health Insurance Counseling
A volunteer is available to help with health
insurance concerns, Medicare forms and
record keeping needs.
Wednesdays, December 6,
January 3 and February 7,
1 - 3 p.m.
For an appointment call
952-928-6443.
AARP Offers
Tax Assistance
Volunteers will assist
seniors, low income or disabled persons with their taxes.
Individuals are taken on a first come first serve basis.
Please bring the following: last year’s (2005) tax return
and MI-PR (tax refund form), income records, W4 forms,
1099 forms and Social Security income form SSA 1099 plus
information received in the mail.
Wednesdays and Thursdays from
February 1 – April 12
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Energy Assistance Programs
Community Action Partnership’s Energy Assistance
Program helps residence in suburban Hennepin County
pay energy costs and improve the energy efficiency
fi
of
their homes.
For information call 952 930-3541 or visit http://
www.capsh.org/energyassistance.htm.
FREE “Home Safety” Checks
St. Louis Park NORC
You may be able to prolong your independence with a Home Safety Check. After the
assessment, you can apply for grants to help
make physical improvements or repairs to your home, if
necessary. For information, call Annette Sandler, NORC
project coordinator at 952-542-4866.
Fair is Sunday,
February 25
at Eisenhower
Community Center
This is the 15th year that the fair
has been held. It is organized by
Community Education and the
cities of Hopkins, St. Louis Park,
Golden Valley and Minnetonka.
10:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Eisenhower Community
Center at 1001 Highway 7,
Hopkins (one mile west of
the intersections of
Highways 7 and 169).
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Services
Senior Dining Options
Residential Fire & Safety Assessments
1. Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road
in Golden Valley, serves lunch at noon, Monday through
Friday. Call Dale Swenson at 612-269-8462 for a reservation
or information.
2. Sabes Jewish Community located at 4330 S. Cedar Lake
Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416 offers lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Bus transportation from Lenox
would be available. Lunches are upgraded and cost $3.00.
For more information call Ruth Goldberg at 952-381-3415.
3. Yorktown Continental Apartments, 7151 York Avenue
South in Edina serves lunch at noon, Monday through Friday. Call Pat Hallin at 952-893-1448 to make a reservation.
The St. Louis Park Fire Department is offering free fire
fi and
safety assessments. An officer
fi will come out to your home
and go through a detailed assessment with you. They will
also install smoke detectors at no charge and if you cannot
afford a smoke detector, they will provide one at no charge..
You may download the assessment at www.stlouispark.
org. For more information or to schedule an appointment
call Cary Smith at 952-924-2171.
Checkbook or Budget Troubles?
This confidential service provides assistance in writing
checks, balancing your checkbook, or setting up a schedule
for paying bills. Call Cathy at 952-928-6443 for an appointment.
Tuesdays
9 – 11 a.m.
December 12
Free
Health Insurance Counseling
Foot Care Clinic
Licensed nurses provide routine foot care.
Services include foot soak, prevention and
maintenance of ingrown nails, trimming
of toe nails, corns and calluses, and lotion
rub. Call Happy Feet at 763-560-5136 for a half-hour appointment. To cancel, call Happy Feet at least 24 hours in
advance, or a fee will be charged to you.
Tuesday, December 5, Wednesday, January 3 and
Tuesday, February 6
Fireplace Room
9 – 3 p.m.
$30 payable to Happy Feet
Park Call In
A volunteer is available to help with health insurance
concerns, Medicare forms, and record keeping needs. Call
Cathy at 952-928-6443 for an appointment.
Wednesdays
1 – 3 p.m.
December 6, January 3 and February 7
Free
Participants call in every morning between the hours of 8:30 and 11 a.m. to
report that they are all right. The calls are
received by Senior Program volunteers
during the week and by the police department on weekends and holidays.
Blood Pressure Screening
Available to St. Louis Park residents who live alone or any
disabled person living in the city. Register by calling
952-928-6443.
Free
Courtesy of St. Louis Park
Plaza Healthcare Center
December 19, January 16 and February 20
Fee: 50¢
10 – 11:15 a.m.
No appointment necessary.
Emergency Information: ICE
Paramedics will turn to a victim’s cell phone for clues to
that person’s identity. You can make their job much easier
with a simple idea that they are trying to get everyone to
adopt: ICE. ICE stands for IN CASE of EMERGENCY. If
you add an entry in the contacts list in your cell phone under ICE, with the name and phone number of the person
that the emergency services should call on your behalf,
you can save them a lot of time and have your loved ones
contacted quickly. It only takes a few moments of your
time to do. Paramedics know what ICE means and they
look for it immediately. Use ICE1, ICE2, etc. for more than
one contact.
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STEP Helps St. Louis Park Residents
STEP is a nonprofit
fi emergency assistance program serving
the residents of St. Louis Park. Services provided include:
• Transportation to medical appointments
• Handywork and home chore services
• Emergency food shelf
• Emergency financial
fi
assistance
• Clothing Closet/Thrift Store
STEP is located at Highway 7 and Wooddale. For eligibility
criteria and fee information, call 952-925-4899.
St. Louis Park NORC
SENIOR RESOURCE
DIRECTORY ONLINE AT
www.slpnorc.org
The directory includes housing, healthcare,
educational offerings and services available to Seniors in
St. Louis Park. Call 612-518-6640 if you have questions.
Services Registration Information
Senior LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433
Senior Program Registration Policy
The purpose of this service is to assist
seniors and their families to locate services in their communities. Trained
staff can link you to resources. This
is a great resource, and it is free
to seniors and their families. Call
1-800-333-2433 between 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. weekdays. Messages can be left after hours, 24
hours a day.
Registration accompanied by payment is required for
Senior Program activities. All programs have registration
deadlines. Refunds will not be guaranteed after the
deadline unless a substitute is found. The Senior Program
is not responsible for finding a substitute if you cancel. If
you find
fi a replacement or an individual on the wait list
takes your place, a refund will be made. Checks will be
deposited within three weeks of receipt. If an activity is
filled, you will be placed on a wait list. Make checks
payable to the ISD #283.
NEW
Disability LinkAge Line 1-866-333-2466
For information call 1-800-333-2433 between 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. weekdays. Messages can be left after hours, 24
hours a day.
Medical Equipment Lending
The Senior Program has crutches, canes,
walkers and wheelchairs available for use.
Call 952-928-6443 with questions.
Counseling with Social Worker
A social worker is available for free consultation to adults
55 years or older and their families in our community. She
will meet with individuals at Lenox or in their homes
to assist in identifying needs and connecting with
appropriate services. To schedule an appointment, call
Anna at 763-450-4310.
Registration Options:
1) In Person at Lenox Offi
fice, Room 104.
2) Drop Box is located outside the main Lenox entrance.
3) Mail registration form and payment to:
Lenox Community Center/Senior Program
6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
4) NEW: Register Online at www.slpcommunityed.com
for classes with SR or AE numbers. A $5 processing fee will
be charged for all registrations canceled or changed after
initial registration by participants.
Name ______________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
Phone (h) _________________________________________
Adults with Disabilities:
Opportunities for fun and
life-long learning!
Join Project SOAR classes/
activities. We offer the following:
• Assistance so you can participate in Community
Education classes
• Tuition assistance
• Customized classes in our SOAR Newsletter
• Workshops and training for family and
professionals
• Independent living and recreational classes
• Volunteer opportunities
• Community resources
• Advocacy
Call Myra Wicklacz, Progam Manager
at 952-401-6898,
[email protected]
or MN Relay at 711.
email ______________________________________________
City ____________________________ Zip _______________
Emergency Contact _________________________________
Phone (h) _________________________________________
Phone (w) _________________________________________
Class or Outing Title
____________________________ Class No. _____________
Date____________________ Fee_______________________
Class or Outing Title
____________________________ Class No. ______________
Date____________________ Fee_______________________
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Trips
Adventure Travel Group
If you love to travel and share stories about your adventures – this is the group for you! Dale Stenseth may have
photos from his Antarctica trip to share.
Learn about upcoming travel opportunities such as:
• International Wolf Center, September
• Moose Calling on the Gunfl
flint Trail, October
• Polar Bear Express in Manitoba, October – November
• New York City, December
Alice Norman, Medicine Lakes Tours, will give a preview of these trips.
Call at 952-928-6444 to register.
1 and 7 p.m.
Hawaiian Cruise
February 16 – 25
Escape the harsh cold winter
and experience four uniquely
diverse islands of Hawaii
without packing and
unpacking and loosing
precious time in airports.
Brochures available in Lenox offi
fice, Room 104.
Cost begins at: $2,395 – $3,105 per person based on
double occupancy.
For more information call Lil Mandilie, Cruise & Tour
Pkgs., Inc at 763-767-9447.
Grand Mediterranean
Cruise
May 24 – June 6
Trip highlights include:
• Round trip airfare to Rome
• Two nights in Rome
• 12-night cruise on Carnival
Cruise Lines’new 110,000 ton
Carnival Freedom
• Carnival Freedom offers 22
lounges and bars, a spa, a
jogging track, Internet cafe, and four swimming pools.
A nine-deck-high glass-covered atrium provides
easy and convenient access to the various areas. Many
dining choices from formal restaurants to poolside.
• Extended calls at a variety of
magnificent
fi
Mediterranean
ports including Naples,
Dubrovnik Croatia, 2 full
days in Venice, Messina
Sicily, Barcelona Spain,
Cannes and Livorno Italy.
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• Price includes: round trip airfare, stateroom and meals
on ship, entertainment, insurance, taxes and government
fees.
• Additional fees such as: fuel surcharge, taxes imposed
by ship, airlines or governments, gratuities and added
sightseeing tours are not included.
RSVP by calling 952-928-6444 for the FREE Travel
Preview on Thursday, September 14.
Shipshewana,
Notre Dame
& Jelly Belly
Center
Monday, May 7 –
Wednesday, May 9
Taste the magic of “the
original gourmet jelly
bean” at the Jelly Belly
Center in Pleasant Prairie,
Wisconsin. Ride the Jelly Belly Express train tour inside the
warehouse and distribution center. The train makes stops
at a variety of stations with large screen videos showing
the company’s century of candy making and how they
make candy corn, jelly beans, taffy, gummies and
more. Of course there will be time to
sample and shop in their store.
two includes the campus tour o
University of Notre Dame.
A walking tour covers the Basil
of the Sacred Heart to the
“Golden Dome” of the Main
building to “Touchdown Jesus,
The tour offers an historical and
social overview of life on campus.
Your day continues on to Shipshewana, home of the third
largest Amish community in the United States. Take time
to have lunch (on your own) and shop in over 100
privately
owned stores
that feature
hand made
quilts, crafts,
furniture or visit the flea
fl market. You can walk around
this small town or splurge on a horse drawn buggy ride
through town. Your evening is spent at Shipshewana hotel.
Enjoy a fabulous dinner and entertainment in the Blue
Gate Dinner Theater.
Registration and Payment Deadline: Friday, March 9
$479 per person double occupancy, other options
available
Travel brochures available at
Lenox Community Center.
Trips
Heart of Alaska,
Cruise and 5 Night
C
land tour
June 13 – 25
F
FREE
Travel Preview
Show: Thursday,
January 4 at 10:30 a.m.
By land and by sea – these are
the best ways to see Alaska. Our 12 night tour includes
Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Mt. McKinley, Talkeetna,
Anchorage, Whittier, College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Skagway,
White Pass Scenic Railway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Vancouver. Tour highlights include dinner and show at Music
of Denali Dinner Theater, an educational tour of Denali
National Park, cruising College Fjord in Prince Williams
Sound, a full day in magnificent
fi
Glacier Bay, whale
watching plus a three hour ride
on the White Pass Scenic railway.
The package includes seven
nights aboard Princess Cruise
Line’s Island Princess and fi
five
nights land accommodations, some meals and tours, government fees, taxes and surcharges. Air transportation and
travel insurance are additional. Passports will be required
for travel to/from Canada.
For more details call Lil Mandile at 763-767-9447.
Cost begins $2773 per person based on double
occupancy.
Travel Preview for 2007
Ten Chimneys Estate, Grand Geneva Resort
and Lake Geneva US Mailboat
2-Day motorcoach trip in June
Tour the estate created by Broadway theatre legend Alfred
Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, followed by a night at the
Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Spa and Resort.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s
Hometown
2-Day motorcoach trip
in June
Discover where Wright, one
of the worlds most renowned
architects, got his inspiration.
Dine at a resort designed by
an associate plus a visit to
Hillside originally built as a
children’s boarding school
and later an architect’s studio.
Terry Redlin in
Watertown,
South Dakota
2-Day motorcoach
trip in August
Visit the Bonnie Mohr
Fine Arts Studio; explore
historic Granite Falls before arriving at the Redlin Art
Center in Watertown. On the way home visit Lake Burton
the wind power capital of the Midwest.
International Wolf Center and Vince Shute
Wildlife Sanctuary in Northern Minnesota
2-Day motorcoach trip in September
Tour the world’s premier wolf interpretive facility located in
the heart of Superior National Forest. The Wildlife Sanctuary
also gives you a glimpse into the world of black bears.
Moose Calling on the
Gunflint Trail
3-Day motorcoach trip
in October
Enjoy lunch at the Grand Superior
Lodge, before arriving at the three
star wilderness retreat, the Gunflint
fl
Lodge. The ultimate wild adventure – calling the moose
during the fall rut.
Polar Bear Express
in Manitoba, Canada
6-Day October –
November
An adventure of a lifetime –
fly into Churchill, Canada
where we board a Tundra
Buggy to view and photograph the polar bears in Wapusk
National Park.
New York City for the Holidays
5-Days December
Tour the “Big Apple”, enjoy lunch at Tavern of the Green
all decked out for the holidays, two broadway shows, the
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and more. This is a great time
to be in America’s most exciting metropolis.
Travel Preview
Come and hear about these exciting trips
on Wednesday, February 28 at 1 or 7 p.m.
Call and reserve your spot today!
952-928-6444.
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Center News
NEW
Hospitality Center at Lenox
Do you like meeting new people? Do you know what’s
going on at Lenox Community Center? Do you have some
time to volunteer? The Senior Program is seeking individuals for our NEW Hospitality Committee.
This group will staff the desks in the main entrance and
the offi
fice. Responsibilities include: greeting all visitors,
answering questions about programs at Lenox Community
Center, registering new or renewing members or enrolling
individuals in Senior Program activities, plus participate
in strategies to increase and sustain membership. Good
phone skills and computer skills are a plus. Four hours
once a week. Flexible scheduling. Call Dee Sater
at 952-935-1647 or Rita at 952-928-6444.
NORC Scholarships
NORC (Nurturing Our Retired Citizens) is now
providing scholarships for membership to the Senior
Program and for other programs in the community. If you
are unable to afford the cost for any educational classes,
outings, or social events, please contact Tatiana Nesvijski at
612-518-6640.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available to youth and adult learners
for class/program fee reduction. Individuals are asked to
complete an application followed by a phone contact to
determine if the individual meets the program guidelines.
Applications are available in the Lenox Office,
fi Room 104 or
call Cathy at 952-928-6443.
Discounts for Seniors:
Adult Enrichment Offers Senior Discount
St. Louis Park Senior Program Members may take a 25%
discount on exercise classes and 10% discount on all other
adult enrichment classes. Please provide your renewal
month and year at time of registration. Questions? Call
Margaret at 952-928-6442.
UCare and Metropolitan Health Plan
(MHP) Offer Senior Discounts
If you have UCare MHP insurance you may be eligible for
great discounts on classes or outings. Call Cathy at
952-928-6443 for details.
Senior Program Mailing List
Please understand that the staff reserves the
right to share our mailing list information with
organizations which we have determined to have
programs of interest and value to our members.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Now is the time to become a volunteer. Our program cannot
run without our members’ involvement. The St. Louis Park
Senior Program has volunteer opportunities available in
every aspect of our programs. The time required is flexible
fl
and tailored to your needs as much as possible.
This is a great way to meet other members while contributing to our programs. Call either Rita or Cathy 952- 928-6444.
• Activities Supervisor: Coordinate instruction, scheduling, collecting money, relaying important information
activity participants.
• Computer Instructor or Assistant: Helps train other
senior members on either IBM or Macintosh computers
during scheduled classes.
• Committees available: Hospitality, Computer, Public
Relations & Marketing and Special Events.
• Instructor: Share a special talent such as meditation,
quilting, watercolor, line dancing or playing an instrument
with other seniors.
• Marketing and Public Relations Committee: Help to
execute the program marketing plan. Develop strategies and
plans to market Senior Programs to our target audience in
the community and increase membership.
• Newscaster Proofi
fing Team: Proof read newsletter or
other program materials.
• Publicist: Writes and submits news releases for radio, TV
and local newspapers on Senior Program activities/
programs.
• Recording Secretary for a Committee: Take and type
notes to be distributed to committee members.
• Special Events Planning Committee: Help plan a
variety of events such as Waffle
fl Dinner, Rummage Sale,
Spaghetti Dinner, Bake Sale, special luncheons, membership
campaign or open house.
• Seeking a Professional Photographer
to take high resolution action shots for
New Senior Program Brochure.
Still unsure? Consider this — volunteering gives you a
chance to share life experiences, learn new skills, develop
new interests, make new friends and grow in understanding. Most of all it is a chance to enjoy the satisfaction of
helping others.
Center News
NEW
Members (Continued)
Notary Public Service
Supportive $27 per year
Cathy Thrasher has been certified
fi as a Notary. The
purpose of a notary is to act as an official,
fi
unbiased
witness to the identity of the person who signs a document
to prevent fraud or forgery. If you need this service, stop
in the Lenox Office,
fi Room 104.
Members: Free
Nonmembers: $1
New Members
Gloria Adolphson
Jane Angrist
Terri Arguito
Brad Armstrong
Anna-Lee Aton
JoAnn Bjork
Rosemary Bjornstad
Barbara Brauch
Jacqueline Buda
Barb Carpenter
Terry Christianson
Virgina Colich
Wayne Cox
Marlis Eide
Mary Fairbrother
Sadie Falon
Pat Folkes
Judy Garrard
Ruth Goldberg
Oliver Gragert
Betty Greenstein
Jerry Greenstein
Marie Grimes
Marjorie Gullickson
Beth Hall
Arlene Heise
Katherine Hunt
Jean Hyde
Delores Jorgenson
Ann Kamel
Arthur Katz
Linda Klatt
Charles Klinge
Marilyn Klinge
Dorothy Kuether
Patricia Lane
Sandra Larson
Ron Lawrence
Barbara Lindblad
Carol Logan
Leslie Marcus
Joan McNellis
Minna Molenhauer
Marguerite Murphy
Helen Murray
Kenneth Ness
Loan Nguyer
Joyce Parlin
Carol Pederson
Michael Pederson
Charlotte Phillipe
Julia Porter
Myrna Pucci
Carrie Puzak
John Rebane
Linda Rebane
Renee Ribnick
Penny Sandberg
Dennis Schneider
Diane Schneider
Pauline Schuller
Kathryn Shafer
Jerome Shink
Dee Silver
Marilynn Smith
Eileen Soderberg
Elizabeth Souer
Marilyn Speiker
Bernetta Stryker
Susan Valentine
Jacquelyn Waleen
Warren Waleen
Dale Waltz
Linda Ward
Janice Weber
Lorraine Werdick
Cathy Wheece
Lois Wolfe
Eileen Blixrud
Patricia Connors
Everett Erieau
Louise Griver
Pat Janecula
Sandra Johnson
Bernice Klask
James Moffet
Carol Logan
Isabelle Rose
Shirley Stone
Pearl Wardell
MaryLou Wilkinson
Josephine Zimmar
Ida Zonneveld
$36 per year
Joyce Carlson
Elaine Friauf
Roger Friauf
Marian Kerg
Other
Wynona Lachowitzer
Minna Molenhauer
Dale Swain
Change of Address
Have you moved? Are you planning to move? If so,
please call Cathy at 952-928-6443 with your new address
and phone number. This will help us keep our mailing
list up to date! You would not want to miss getting your
Newscaster!
Senior Program Membership Rates
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Regular: $19/year
Supportive: $27
Three-Dollar-Month Club: $36
Four-Dollar-Month Club: $48
Silver Card Members: $87/year
Gold Card Members: $160/year
Associate Membership: $19
(for spouse between 50-55)
NEW
Newscaster On-Line
Would you like to receive future Newscasters on-line?
This version will be available sooner and the program
will save money. Just email Cathy at thrasher.cathy@
slpschools.org.
Register Online
Register Online at www.slpcommunityed.com
for classes with SR or AE numbers. A $5 processing
fee will be charged for all registrations canceled or
changed after initial registration by participants.
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Center News
Sunshine and Good Cheer
Do you know a Senior Program member who is ill, in
the hospital, or has experienced a death in the family? A
volunteer will send the member a card from the Senior
Program. Call 952-928-6444 with the person’s name,
address and what type of card should be sent. Thanks for
caring about your fellow members.
Personal Notes:
Wishing you well in a hurry, then
Wishing you a little bit more –
Hope you’ll not only feel better,
But better than ever before!
Sandra Bakken, Shirley Bank, Wally Eckdahl,
June Engelson, Al Gerdes, Joyce Gobin, Tom Grimsrud,
Jim Lanenberg, Joan Lee, Shirley May, Marion Mitchell,
Irene Moen, Shirley Myers, Betty Pickle, Donna Racette,
Barb Reiss, Ethel Rheinhart, Nan Sander, Cleo Slinden,
Jane Sutliff and Bernice Youngren.
Our Sympathy to:
Will you be away
for the winter?
Don’t forget to let the Senior
Program know!
If you stop or forward your mail
for several months please give
Cathy a call or fill out a form
when you are at the center.
When we mail the Newscaster
the Post Office
fi charges the
program for each newsletter they
attempt to deliver. Last winter we
received 35 temporary away notices.
The Newscaster is now on-line. Send Cathy an email at
[email protected] and we will send you the
Newscaster link during your absence. Thanks for your
help and understanding.
STEP: St. Louis Park
Emergency Program
Donald Colvin in the death of his son Ken Colvin.
The family of Dodee Condon.
Tony Gonzola in the death of his wife.
Louise Griver in the death of her sister.
The family of Florence Hedenland.
The family of Donna Racette
Helen Reed in the death of her husband Warren.
The family of Bob Reiss.
Lenox will continue to be a collection site
for food for STEP. Please place your
donations in the box in the entrance. Thanks
for supporting your community!
Daytime volunteer opportunities available
at STEP, 5925 Highway 7. For more information call Jackie
at 952-925-4899.
Program Hours and Closing Information
Use of Office Equipment
Offi
fice Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closing information: When the weather is unusual or
threatening, listen to AM radio station WCCO (830) or
watch television stations WCCO Channel 4, KSTP Channel 5 or KARE Channel 11, or call the St. Louis Park School
Closing Hotline, 952-928-6055. Announcements of school
closings or late starts will be made as soon as possible after
6 a.m. If the schools are closed, Lenox and the Senior
Program will also be closed.
Copies for personal use are available for 5¢ per copy. This
includes tax materials. Please note that if the offi
fice is busy
you may be asked to come back at another time.
Group copies are limited to 25 of the same material. After
that groups will be charged 5¢/copy. If you have copies
for groups, give us at least a day’s notice.
Fax machine is not open for public use.
Lenox Lost & Found
Center Closings
The Lost and Found is located in the main offi
fice. If you
have left something at Lenox, please come to the main office in Room 104. Items left more than three months will be
donated. Thanks for your cooperation.
Lenox Community Center will be closed on the following
dates: Monday, December 25, Tuesday, December 26,
Monday, January 1, Monday, January 15 and
Monday, February 19.
Advisory Council
Second Tuesday
1 – 3 p.m.
The Council represents you and your Senior
Program. All members are welcome and are
encouraged to attend meetings.
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NEW
Are you looking for resource information? The Senior
Program has created a one stop-shopping cart for your
convenience. Resource information from local, state and
federal level plus housing, health, services and directories
are available. You are welcome to take most information.
Stop in the offi
fice if you have questions.
Center News
Mission Statement of
O mission is to improve and enhance the lives of adults
Our
age 55 and older in St. Louis Park and our broader community. This is done by:
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• Offering a variety of programs that include social, recreational, educational and physical aspects
• Striving to provide cooperative programs with other
service providers
• Having a warm and welcoming environment
• Being a resource to members
Adult Enrichment
Linda Asche
Margaret Courtney
Manager
Mary Juberian
The Senior Program
Rita Kach
Cathy Thrasher
Custodians
Steve Conwell
Czar Doorbajai
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St. Louis Park
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Bob Dynan
Louise Griver
Joyce Hautman
Harris Hubers
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Jim Lanenberg
Marlys Liska
Isabelle Olander
Mary Paul
Earl Paulson
Betty Pickle
Ethel Rheinhart
Dee Sater
Lois Thorne
Sally Velick
Mary Lou Wilkinson
Joan Williams
Prices, terms and availability are subject to change without notice.
Minnesota
Medical &
Rehabilitative
Services LLC
Lenox Foundation Board
Officers:
Sherrill Mozey, President
Bud Graham, Vice President
Shirley Carlson, Secretary/Treasurer
Directors:
Mari Forbush
Roger Friauf
Louise Griver
Steve McCulloch
Louise Ross
Lyla Schemel
Steve Simon
Sherm Stanchfield
fi
Joan Williams
Staff Liaison:
Mary Juberian
Outpatient Therapy With A Personal Touch
In An Intimate Setting
Senior Program
Gift
Cards
Now Available
For:
• Membership Fees
• Classes
• Trips
For more information
or to purchase
a Gift Card call
Cathy at 952-928-6443.
Lenox Community Center
6715 Minnetonka Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN
Phone: 952-381-3434
Mezzanine Level of Sabes JCC
r Lake Road | St. Louis Park
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St. Louis Park Plaza Healthcare Center
Caring for our community for 40 years
Architect’s concept of front entrance.
*Transitional Care with Therapy 7 days a week
*Long Term, Respite and Hospice Services
*Mental Health Services
*Alzheimer’s Care in a secured environment
*Advanced Alzheimer’s Care
*Bariatric Program
*Admissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
St. Louis Park Plaza Healthcare Center
3201 Virginia Avenue South
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426
Admissions – 952-912-2746
Looking for Rehabilitation or Long-term Care
for yourself or a loved one?
State of the art equipment
Professional/Experienced Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
TEXAS TERRACE
CARE CENTER
7900 W. 28th St.
952-920-8380
PARK HEALTH AND
REHABILITATION CENTER
4415 W. 36 ½ St.
952-927-9717
- Stroke Program&Support Group - Small, intimate home
- Memory Care
- Memory Care
- Parkinson’s Program
- Dynamic Recreational
Therapy Department
Please contact us anytime for information and tour!
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Now Under Construction
Located at 8200 W. 33rd St., a short walk to Aquila Park
and the paved walking trails, St. Louis Park’s first residential
cooperative offers a variety of floor plans from one bedroom
plus den to two bedroom plus den. Call for prices and
availability.
For a brochure, meeting details, & office hours,
Call Pam: 952-933-3914
www.Aquilacommons.com
Annette Sandler to Lead
L’Chaim Senior Services
Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Minneapolis has named
Annette Sandler to supervise
the agency’s L’Chaim Senior
Services. Annette is well known
in the west metro for her work
as NORC Project Coordinator
and numerous other senior and
volunteer programs. She holds
a master’s degree in Social
Geriatrics and a Certificate in
Advocacy Leadership for Vital
Aging from the University of
Minnesota. Annette has focused
her recent career on providing the
support seniors need to remain independent.
L’Chaim
Senior Services
952-546-0616
www.jfcsmpls.org
WESTWOOD
Health Care Center
Neighbors Caring for Neighbors
LongTerm Care Un it
Short Term
Re habilitation Unit
Selectively Secure
Dementia Unit
For more inform ation plea se contact our
Admissions Coordinator
952-546-4261 or visit us a t
www.aviv-health.com
7500 W 22nd St reet St . Louis Park, MN 55426
Independent and Assisted Living
Senior Rental
(612) 374-8100
825 Summit Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
www.thekenwood.net
Ask about our short-term respite stay apartments!
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Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, April 21
Serving 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Catered by the
St. Louis Park Olive Garden
fe aturing Spaghet ti and
Me atballs, Salad, Bre adsticks,
Ice Cre am and Beverage
Admission
$7.25 Advance Tickets
$7.75 At the door
$4.25 Children under 10
Take Out is available.
Tickets available at the
Membership Desk or in the Lenox Office,
Room 104.
Additional Parking
in Church Lot
SLP Senior Program
Fundraising Event
Three Composers of Opera
Presented by Gerald Benson
Wednesdays, January 31,
February 7, 14 and 21
10:30 – noon
See details on page 15.
Adventure Travel Group
If you love to travel
and share stories
about your
adventures - this
is the group for you!
Come and learn about some
new travel opportunities from
Alice Norman, owner of Medicine Lake Tours to
International Wolf Center, Moose Calling on
the Gunflint Trail, Polar Bear Express in
Manitoba, New York City.
Travel Preview February 28, 1 p.m.
See details on page 25.
Registration required on all classes.
Registration on line for some Senior Program Activities at
www.slpcommunityed.com or call 952-928-6444 for information.
Check out the Newscaster on line at: www.slpschools.org/comed_adult.html
Independent School District #283
6425 W. 33rd Street
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