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We may not be together, but together we THANK YOU
for volunteering for Coon Rapids Senior Services!
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THANK YOU from all of us...
Kris Niebler (Senior Center Program Specialist)
Kim Krueger (Building Maintenance)
Ryan Gunderson (Recreation Supervisor)
Melba Kpakar (Recreation Administrative Assistant)
Lori Anderson (Recreation Facilities Coordinator)
Cindy Olson (Senior Center Program Assistant) |
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FIND YOUR FUN ONLINE!Animals, Art, Nature and More
Here are just a few ideas you might enjoy...
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TAKE A DEEP DIVEWatch the OCEARCH Shark Tracker
This websites lets you track tagged sharks (who all have names, by the way) as they travel around the world!
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FIND YOUR ARTISTIC SIDEWith Rumriver Art Center OnlineThe Rumriver Art Center is now offering free live virtual classes and also recordings of previous live free classes.
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WATCH THE WOLVESFree Classes Available
There’s so much to learn about wolves. The International Wolf Center in Ely is offering numerous online educational experiences at no cost. Free webcams, WolfLink programs, webinars, and reading resources are available.
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TAP INTO CREATIVITYCreative Writing Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
The Senior Center’s Creative Writers group now meets online via Zoom. 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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ASK A MASTER GARDENERAnoka 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! |
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Saturdays1:00-1:45 p.m.(through June 27 currently, however may be extended) Meeting ID: 921 8269 9850
Wednesdays6:30-7:15pm(through June 24 currently, however may be extended)
Meeting ID: 965 8891 6847
For questions, please call 763-324-3495 or for more information
go to http://anokamastergardeners.org/.
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IN-PERSON ACTIVITIESCANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
It is our top priority to keep seniors healthy and safe! Due to COVID-19, all in-person activities are canceled at the Coon Rapids Senior Center until further notice. This includes all day trips, speakers, classes, game groups, craft/art groups, parties and special events.
Cancellations also include all income tax services, all property tax assistance and all foot care appointments.
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In the meantime, Senior Services staff is here for you.
If you have a question about resources, grocery delivery or other issues, please contact us at 763-767-6473. Leave a message and we’ll call you back!
Or email Kris at kniebler@coonrapidsmn.gov. We’ll get through this together!
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“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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ASSISTANCE SERVICES ON HOLDProperty 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. |
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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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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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MORE RESOURCESFor Older Adults
The Senior LinkAge Line is a great resource for Minnesota seniors. Learn all about home-delivered meals, grocery and med deliveries, home care and more. Click here for their new online tool. |
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