Senior Center Closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day

Lunch Brunch

Tuesday, May 24
Meet the group by 11 a.m.

Enjoy lunch at The Barrel House located at 11496 Martin St. in Coon Rapids. They offer breakfast all day. Call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 to reserve a spot! Meal paid for by you.

Illustration of a plate and fork on orange background with the words restaurant club over it

Super Senior Club

Next Meeting: Thursday, June 2 at 1 p.m.

The Super Senior Club's goals include promoting community service and making lifelong friendships! Monthly meetings typically include reviewing donation requests, fundraising proceeds, door prizes and always treats and coffee!

Meetings are typically held on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Come to a meeting and give it a try! If you want to be a member, it's only $7 per person for a year and includes an annual free picnic.

Blood Drive

Monday, June 6

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for an appointment.
Appointments start at 1 p.m. Held at the Senior Center.

Defensive Driving Classes

4 hour in-person refresher classes starting soon!

Take one of these every three years if you are 55+ and receive a 10% discount on car insurance if you have previously taken the 8 hour online course. The 8 hour course is online at minnesotasafetycouncil.org.

4 Hour Course Dates at the Senior Center

June 23, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
July 11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 28, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
August 8, 4:30-8:30

$24 due two weeks before class.
Call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 to register.

Art in the Park

Join us for week-long summer art camps for 55+! These five-day sessions are co-sponsored by the Rum River Art Center and the Coon Rapids Senior Center. All classes take place at Lions Coon Creek Park (Shelter #2).

Supplies are provided. Scholarships available. Call RRAC at 763-323-8830 to register and pay.

Plein (Open) Air Watercolor

June 20-24
Mon-Fri
9 a.m. to noon
$100

Nature Printmaking

July 25-29
Mon-Fri
9 a.m. to noon
$100

Art Journaling in Nature

August 15-19
Mon-Fri
9 a.m. to noon
$100

Open sketchbook with plant specimens around it

Book Club

Everyone welcome! In-person, meet at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. After the meeting, lunch at a local café is optional. No sign up needed.

The Book of Lost Names

by Kristin Harmel
Thursday May, 26

Life Drawing

by Robin Black
Thursday, June 23

Masterpiece Book Club

In-person or Zoom. Interested in joining? Call Judy at 763-785-0983 for more info and the Zoom meeting passcodes. Meetings are 1:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Senior Center.

Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens
Tuesday, June 14

WALKING CLUB

Exercise, meet new friends and enjoy nature, all at one time! The Coon Rapids Roamers try out a different park or trail every week. For a map and complete listing of all the hikes, stop by the Senior Center and pick one up or call 763-767-6473 and request that one be mailed to you.

B - I - N - G - O!

Join us Mondays at 1:00
(except June 6 due to Blood Drive).
Pay $5 per person upon arrival.
Prizes are gift cards, cash and other fun items!
No advance sign up needed.
Just come in and join the fun!

CARDS & GAMES THIS WEEK:

NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED! JUST COME ON IN!

MONDAY:
1:00 - Bingo

TUESDAY:
12:30 - Bridge (Call 763-784-2656 for a reservation)
1:00 - Cribbage

WEDNESDAY:
12:45 - '500' Cards
1:00 - Bunco

FRIDAY:
12:00 - Hand & Foot Cards

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Thought of the week

Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away