Feed My Starving Children Volunteer Opportunity

Friday, July 15 at 9 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to put labels on food bags. You will be able to sit during this volunteer project. Meet the group at 9 a.m. at Feed My Starving Children, 401 93rd Ave, Coon Rapids.

To sign up, call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473.
If you need to cancel, please call the Senior Center.

Lunch Brunch

Thursday, July 14, 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy lunch at Carol's, 11888 Aberdeen Street in Blaine. Meet the group by 11:30 a.m. They will seat the group when everyone is there. Your meal is paid by you. Call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 to reserve a spot!

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

July/August Senior Newsletter

The July/August Voice of Experience newsletter is out!
Schedule out the rest of your summer and learn about new Senior Center happenings!

Read it here!

Masterpiece Book Club

In-person or Zoom

Interested in joining? Call Judy at (763) 785-0983 for more info and Zoom meeting passcode.

Tuesday, July 12
The Overstory

By Richard Powers

Book Club

In-person

No sign up needed, all are welcome!

Thursday, July 28 | 11 a.m.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime

By Mark Haddon

Acid Reflux/GERD

Monday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m.
In-person or Zoom

Presented by Heather Carpentier

Learn more about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) including symptoms, underlying causes, potential risks and holistic treatments.

Cost of $5 per person due on week in advance, sign up by calling (763) 767-6473

Parkinson's Support Group

Thursday, July 21, 1-2:30 p.m.

Dr. Kyle Nelson MD will be this month's speaker, and our focus topic will be Deep Brain Stimulation. No need to RSVP.

Anoka County Fair

Senior Day: Wednesday, July 27 (62+)

Admission is $4 on July 27 only

9 a.m. Opening Entertainment
10-11:15 a.m. Senior Bingo
11:15 Senior Lunch
12 p.m. Outstanding Senior Citizen Award and recognition of married couples of 50 years or more
1-4 p.m. Bill Koncar in Beer Garden

One-on-One Technology Help

Anoka County's Crooked Lake Library

The Crooked Lake Library offers free one-on-one technology help. Call (763) 324-1530 to set up a 45 minute appointment. Let them know what it is you're needing help with so they can match you up with the right person. Appointments take place at Crooked Lake Library, 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd.

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.

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.

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

August 8, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
August 25, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
September 12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
September 29, 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

Open sketchbook with plant specimens around it

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

Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you.