Coon Rapids Senior Connect
Senior Center Clubs and Activities

Did you know that the Senior Center has tons of recurring clubs and activities, many of them free? In this special edition of the Senior Center email, we'll dive into the many options available!




Photo of seniors using resistance bands at fitness class

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. 




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! 




Walking Club 

Exercise, meet new friends and enjoy nature, all at the same time! 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. 

Three seniors walking in the fall




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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!




Seniors dancing in a circle

Square Dancing

1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Sponsored by Hot Foot Stompers. 




AA Meetings

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

All ages welcome.




Arts Clubs

All at the Senior Center!


Craft Club

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Bring your project!

Creative Writers

Mondays at 1 p.m.

Paper Crafting

Wednesdays at 9 a.m.

Woodcarving

Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Rubber Stamping

Wednesday at 9 a.m.


Woman embroidering a lemon pie




Super Senior Club


We promote community service by reviewing donation requests, fundraising proceeds, sponsoring the annual Bazaar and the Senior Center Gift Shop with proceeds going to charities! Treats and coffee available at meetings. 

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



Footcare

$35 per session

Provided by Laura with Holistic Foot and Nail Care. 

Call Coon Rapids Senior Center for appointments at (763) 767-6473.




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. 




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




senior getting on the senior center bus

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. 




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