Coon Rapids Senior Connect




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Would you like someone to call you every few days to check on you or just to chat? Let us know! Do you need to be connected to grocery shopping, counseling, or other resources? We can help!

We’re working from home and are unable to answer our phone...so...just leave a message and we’ll call you back! The Senior Center phone number is 763-767-6473. Email Kris at kniebler@coonrapidsmn.gov. We’ll get through this together!



Check out these other great ways to connect with helpful resources:

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SENIOR SERVICES ON FACEBOOK


“Like” COON RAPIDS SENIOR SERVICES on Facebook to stay connected with us!

We’ll share updates, Zoom meeting announcements, recipes, resources, crafts tips and other fun ideas! We might not be together, but we’ll get through this together!

https://www.facebook.com/CoonRapidsSeniorServices/


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HELP AT YOUR DOOR


This non-profit organization provides grocery assistance and essential medical transportation to seniors.

The cost for delivery is $14, though there is a sliding fee for income-eligible individuals over 60.

To sign up, call 651-462-1892 or  check out their website at https://helpatyourdoor.org/.



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NEED A FACE MASK?


The MN COVID Mask Sewists are a group of 150 volunteers who are making masks for people. Fill out the online form and a volunteer will be in touch with you.

Volunteers and materials also needed.


Click here to learn more information.




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WRITE A LETTER

Cheer Someone Up at Camilia Rose


Want to make someone’s day special? Due to COVID-19, Camilia Rose Care Center is under stringent quarantine restrictions. No visitors are allowed and, according to Administrator David McCray, residents are feeling a little lonely.

Let’s cheer them up!  Write a letter or send a card and it will be distributed to someone who needs a little sunshine in their day! Please address the card, as follows:
 

Camilia Rose Friend
Attn:  Emma Heckman
Camilia Rose Care Center
11800 Xeon Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448


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The Senior Center is now holding ZOOM meetings for classes and other events. This is a fun way to teleconference with numerous people, right on your home computer. It includes audio and video, with your screen looking something like the Brady Bunch. It’s fun!

We’ll announce meeting times in future emails and on Facebook. It is easy to join a Zoom meeting. Need some basic instructions? Click here.



Check out these fun Zoom events coming soon:

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PLANNING YOUR MOVE

ZOOM MEETING Thursday, May 14
10:00 a.m.


Are you thinking about selling your home? This free online seminar will bring several experts and local realtors together to teach you about getting your home ready to sell. Learn about home values, timing your move, market statistics, and how realtors market your home.

Guaranteed to get you inspired and organized for your “next steps.”  

CLICK HERE TO JOIN




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TRIVIA TIME

ZOOM MEETING Thursday, May 14
1:00-1:30 A.M.


Join Senior Center Staff at a Zoom Meeting and play Trivia! This week’s theme will be Minnesota Fun Facts!


CLICK HERE TO JOIN


Meeting ID: 541 214 8624
Password: 374687



Heather's Health Class

HEATHER’S HEALTH CLASSES

ZOOM MEETING Friday, May 15
11:00 a.m.


Heather Carpentier is offering free Health Classes on Zoom!  Check out her website for articles, recipes and info on how to watch her free classes on Zoom! 

Her next presentation will be “Tips for Healthy Fats” (yes, there are healthy fats and we need them).


CLICK HERE TO JOIN

Meeting ID: 880 0025 2292

Password: 517444



Anoka County Historical Society

"GETTING HITCHED"

ZOOM Meeting Saturday, May 16
2:00 p.m.


Love, romance and tradition. The Anoka County Historical Society will explore it all... from the reasons why white wedding dresses became poplar to the bridal shower games played right here in Anoka County.


CLICK HERE

for a link to the meeting



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B-I-N-G-O ON ZOOM

ZOOM MEETING Monday, May 18
1:00 p.m.


Join the Coon Rapids Senior Center for an online Bingo game.

  1. Print a Bingo card (numbers 1-75)
    Or we’ll help you draw one up at the beginning of the game.
  2. Click the link below to go to Zoom.
  3. Enter the MEETING ID and PASSWORD.
  4. Play along at home. Sorry, we don’t have any prizes, but we will have some fun!


CLICK HERE TO JOIN


Meeting ID: 541 214 8624
Password: 374687


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CREATIVE WRITERS GROUP

ZOOM MEETINGS Mondays
1:00 p.m.


The Senior Center’s Creative Writers group is now holding Zoom Meetings on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. (the regular time).

If anyone is interested in joining, please contact the host, June Anderson and she will provide you with more information.

Email June at: jranderson_73@msn.com




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