Blood Drive Today!

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

July 11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 28, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
August 8, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
August 25, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

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

Out to Dinner

Wednesday, June 22

Enjoy a night out at Pizza Ranch located at 13797 Jay St. in Andover. Meet the group by 4:30 p.m.

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Live 2B Healthy Fitness Class

Mondays at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Fridays at 9 a.m.

First Session Free!

Improve flexibility and balance, increase muscular endurance and make new friends - all at the same time!

Classes are $35 per month, but there's no cost to Silver Sneakers or Silver and Fit members. Bring your insurance card to determine eligibility.

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

CARDS & GAMES THIS WEEK:

NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED! JUST COME ON IN!

MONDAY:
NO BINGO due to Blood Drive

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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