COFFEE & CHAT

Thursday, May 28 at 11 a.m.

Bring your own coffee and join Senior Center Staff at a Zoom Meeting to learn updates and just say “Hello!"

 CLICK HERE TO JOIN 

Meeting: 541 214 8624
Password: 374687

HEATHER'S HEALTH CLASS

Friday, May 29 at 11 a.m.

Heather Carpentier is offering free Health Classes on Zoom!  Her next class is titled “Healthy Carbs.”

 CLICK HERE TO JOIN 

Meeting ID: 865 3778 2358
Password: 464771

ASSISTANCE SERVICES ON HOLD

Property Tax Refunds/Rent Credits

Due to COVID-19, all RSVP Property Tax Refund Assistance services have been suspended.  They are monitoring the situation closely and working on an alternative plan to offer assistance.

For updates, please call their automated tax information line at 763-324-1480.

SilverSneakers AT HOME!

Work out at home on your own time with over 200 videos to choose from. Available at no cost for adults 65+ on participating Medicare Plans.

 CLICK HERE TO PARTICIPATE 

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/

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

GET A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW

Watch the MN DNR’s Eagle Cam

Take a virtual visit to an eagle's nest! The Minnesota DNR has a live camera inside an eagle's nest that you can watch from home.

The chicks are now a little over seven weeks old. They’re busy stretching their wings, flapping and walking around the nest. You’ll love this close-up view of nature.

 CLICK TO WATCH 

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Anoka County Program Moves Online

Do you have a question about your tomatoes? Wondering what has been eating your lilies? Bring your questions and join the Anoka County Master Gardeners for a virtual question and answer session. Experienced Master Gardeners will share their knowledge and expertise with you!

CREATIVE WRITERS GROUP

ZOOM MEETINGS Mondays at 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

ZOOM? WHAT'S THAT?

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.

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.

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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