Senior Center Closed Monday, May 30

Happy Memorial Day!
Thank you to all who have served.

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.

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Upcoming Classes and Speakers

$5 per person due one week in advance

British Class: Glorious Scotland

Presented by Terry Kubista

In-person
Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m.

History Talk: Working on the Railroad

Presented by Vince Smith

In-person
Thursday, June 9 at 10 a.m.

Intermittent Fasting

Presented by Heather Carpentier

In-person or Zoom
Thursday, June 9 at 1 p.m

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 Rumriver 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

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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.

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.

CARDS & GAMES THIS WEEK:

NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED! JUST COME ON IN!

MONDAY:
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED MONDAY MAY 30

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

Senior Center Closed Monday, May 30Happy Memorial Day!Thank you to all who have served.