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

Coon Rapids Farmers Market

Every Wednesday, 3-6 p.m.

Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd

The Coon Rapids Farmers Market is a great place to find fresh produce and artisan goods all summer long! The Farmers Market runs through October 12. Find vegetables, fruit, jams, breads, honey, and more!

New Ulm with Doug Ohman
Tuesday, September 27

Cost: $75
Payment Deadline: August 29

Spend a day with historian Doug Ohman in New Ulm. Doug will take you on a variety of tours within New Ulm while exploring the history of this wonderful small town.

Blood Drive

Monday, August 1

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for an appointment.
Appointments start at 1 p.m. Held at the Senior Center.

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.

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

Masterpiece Book Club

In-person or Zoom

Call Judy at (763) 785-0983 if you are interested in joining.

Tuesday, August 9
Bring Up the Bodies

by Hilary Mantel

July/August Senior Newsletter

The July/August Voice of Experience newsletter is out!
Be one of the first to sign up for trips, schedule out the rest of your summer and learn about new Senior Center happenings!

Read it here!

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.

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

Stress is who you think you should be, peace is who you are.