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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Transportation to the Senior Center

If you need a ride to and from the Senior Center, call us at (763) 767-6473. We have volunteer drivers who will transport you. The cost is $1 each way. We are also doing shopping trips for $3 round trip. Call for information.

To schedule a ride, please call two days in advance. You must be able to get in and out of the van independently. The vehicle is not equipped for wheelchairs. Coon Rapids residents only.

Yoga

Fridays at 11 a.m.
In-person or Zoom

Relax. Renew. Rejuvenate. Join Gita Kar and treat your mind, body and soul to some Yoga. Learn techniques to help you relax, breathe and meditate. Free. No need to RSVP.

Zoom Meeting: 913 7719 3797

Passcode: SENIOR

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Vet's Coffee

Wednesdays, starting at 8 a.m.

Join fellow veterans for coffee and conversation on Wednesday mornings.
All ages welcome!

Knitwits

Tuesdays at 1 p.m.

Knitters gather together and work on projects for area non-profit organizations. New members are welcome too! No instruction is provided. Join the group and sit, knit and visit a bit, all for good causes!

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Health Insurance Counseling

This one-on-one program can help you navigate the process of enrolling in Medicare or supplemental health insurance policies. Sponsored by the Metro Area Agency on Aging and the Senior LinkAge Line. To make an appointment, call 1-800-333-2433, or go to their website. All in-person appointments are at the Senior Center on the 1st Tuesday
of the month.

In addition, see their virtual presentations on health insurance here.

Puzzles and Books! Our library has puzzles and books galore, come and take something to bring home with you!

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

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.

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.

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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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

"I'm not interested in whether you've stood with the great, I'm interested in whether you've sat with the broken."