REMEMBER: DRIVE-BY FOOD DRIVE

TOMORROW!

THURSDAY, JULY 9 from 9 a.m. to Noon

Coon Rapids Senior Center/City Hall

Times are tough for some folks right now. So… we want to make sure our neighbors have food and are staying healthy. The Coon Rapids Senior Center is hosting a “Drive-By Food Drive.”

Kris and Cindy will be stationed outside of the Senior/Civic Center at City Hall to accept your non-perishable food items, as well as checks made out to: ACBC Food Shelf.

Just drive up to the curb, stay in your car and we’ll gladly take your donation. We can’t wait to see you again (from a safe distance, of course) and it’s all for a good cause!

Drive-By Food Drive written over stacks of canned vegetables

SENIOR CENTER UPDATE

We miss you and can’t wait to see you again! However, as we have all learned, the senior population is the most vulnerable and compromised during this COVID-19 pandemic. While some aspects of life are returning to normal, the re-opening of the Senior Center will take a bit longer.

We're sorry, but no “drop-in” use of the facility is allowed. During July and August, we will hold a handful of activities that require an appointment or pre-registration. Keep in mind, if you come to the building for one of those events, we suggest you wear a face mask. All attendees must be symptom free. Do not attend if you are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath or any other cold or flu-like symptoms. Everyone entering the building will be required to sign in and use hand sanitizer upon entry. Social Distancing (6 feet or more), size limits and time limits will be implemented. No refreshments allowed and no beverages will be provided (you may bring your own beverage). Extra cleaning and sanitation procedures will also be in place.

We're here to help! Person wearing a headset.

In the meantime, we are still here to help!

Feel free to call our office if you have a question about resources, grocery delivery or other issues.

We all have a role to play in protecting each other and our community from contagious illnesses.

Safety and wellness are our number one priority! Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated!

HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE?

Here are a few ways to keep up with the latest news from the Senior Center:

PHONE

You are welcome to call us at 763-767-6473 and listen to our recorded message for updates. Leave a message and we’ll return your call.

EMAIL ALERTS

We encourage you to sign up for email alerts. This service will allow you to keep up to date with all changes and cancellations. Just follow these instructions:

Go to www.coonrapidsmn.gov
Scroll down to the bottom of the home page.
Click "Notify Me" under the "Stay Connected" column.
Enter your email address in the empty box and click the "Sign In" button.
Scroll down and click the envelope icon next to “Senior Center Activities.” A green check mark will appear. Sign up for as many lists as you like.
ONE MORE STEP! Open your email inbox and look for a message from Notify Me. You MUST confirm your account before you will receive any messages.

FACEBOOK

"Like" Coon Rapids Senior Services on Facebook. We’ll share updates, Zoom meetings, recipes, resources, craft tips and other fun ideas! Find us HERE.

ZOOM ZOOM!

Hop on your computer and join us for these FUN virtual events!

HEATHER’S HEALTH CLASS

Friday, July 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Cravings are a challenge for most of us, but there are tools to control them.

CLICK TO JOIN

Meeting ID: 850 2146 9434
Password: 601604

ZOOM BINGO!

Monday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m.

Who's gotta BINGO?! Play along on a homemade bingo board while Senior Center staff call out the numbers.

CLICK TO PLAY

Meeting ID: 872 326 3109

COFFEE & CHAT

Thursday July 17 at 11 a.m.

Join this Zoom meeting with Senior Center Staff. Pour your own coffee and video chat with us!

CLICK TO JOIN

Meeting ID: 872 326 3109

FINANCIAL SERVICES UPDATE

100 dollar bills sticking out of a piggy bank

INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

AARP foundation has cancelled Free Income Tax Assistance nationwide. It is not known at this time whether they will offer additional locations with the extended federal filing deadline or if they will remain closed for the 2020 year. For income tax assistance (by phone), please contact MN Prepare & Prosper at 651-287-0187.

Please check HERE periodically for Income Tax Assistance updates. To learn how to file your own taxes through IRS free filing software programs visit: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS/RENT CREDITS

Due to the Stay Safe Order, all the scheduled face-to-face Property Tax Assistance sites have been suspended. Instead, Anoka County will offer limited appointments by phone, beginning July 1st. Volunteer tax preparers will answer your property tax questions and assist you in filling out your forms, which you can then file.

For updates, please call 763-324-1480 or CLICK HERE.

To file your M1PR online or to request the needed paper forms and booklets please visit: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/filing-property-tax-refund

The MN Department of Revenue allows you to file up to one year
after the due date, therefore:

To receive your 2018 property tax refund,

you must file by the 2018 M1PR form by August 15, 2020

To receive your 2019 property tax refund,
you must file by the 2019 M1PR form by August 15, 2021

PRIMARY ELECTION & ABSENTEE VOTING

Coon Rapids voters will elect a Councilmember At Large, as well as Councilmembers for Ward 1, Ward 2 and Ward 4 this November. A Primary Election will be held this summer to narrow the field on August 11.

For information on the candidates who filed for office, go to the Secretary of State’s website: www.sos.state.mn.us.

Information on where to vote can be found on the City’s website www.coonrapidsmn.gov.

Absentee voting for the Primary Election begins June 26 at either Coon Rapids City Hall or the Anoka County Election Office. You may also vote by mail by using an absentee ballot. Request a ballot by mail by calling 763-324-1300 or by visiting www.sos.state.mn.us.

Voters wishing to vote early in person can place their ballot directly into the voting machine, rather than use absentee ballot envelopes, for one week prior to the Primary and General elections. Direct balloting for the August 11 primary begins on August 4 at City Hall or the Anoka County Election Office.

For more detailed election and voter information please visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.state.mn.us, the elections page on the City’s website https://www.coonrapidsmn.gov/176/Elections, or contact the City Clerk’s office at clerk@coonrapidsmn.gov.

CLICK TO WATCH THE CANDIDATE FORUM

Meet the candidates running for Coon Rapids City Council Ward 4 and At Large. The League of Women Voters hosted a Candidate Forum for the primary on June 26, 2020.

League of women voters, meet the candidates: city council primary races