September/October Newsletter Available!

The newest newsletter is out and full of fun activities to kick off fall! Sign up for events, classes, trips and more! There's something for everyone so be sure to check it out.

Read it here!

Trips

The new newsletter above has tons of fun trips, read it for more information!

Sign up starts September 1. Trips fill fast and each has different payment deadlines so sign up quick!

Autumn Adventure

September 14
Cost: $76
Payment deadline: Wednesday, September 7
Includes lunch, transport, paddlewheel boat ride and a stop at an orchard.

Church Basement Ladies "Plowin' Thru"

September 22
Cost: $83
Includes lunch, transportation and a seat at the Ames theater in Burnsville to watch the musical.

Great Northern Railway

October 5
Cost: $93
Payment Deadline: Friday, September 2
Includes transportation, lunch, the train ride through Wisconsin and a stop at Trego, WI and Burnett Dairy Cooperative near Grantsburg, WI.

Sidekick Theatre Presents: Dancing Lessons

October 18
Cost: $80
Payment Deadline: Thursday, September 29
Includes transport to Sidekick Theatre in Bloomington, lunch, and the romantic comedy Dancing Lessons.

Treasure Island Casino

October 27
Cost: $32
Payment Deadline: Monday, October 17
Includes $20 slot play and $3 off food coupon. Four hour stay. Cost includes snack, bus games, bus and host.

Lunch and Learn

Friday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $10

Presented by:

Anoka County Historical Society "Dr. Flora Aldrich"

Take a step back in time as a costumed character joins us from the Anoka County Historical Society. Dr. Flora Aldrich moved to Anoka in the late 1800's. Find out her views on health, suffrage and her writing career and learn about Anoka in the early 20th century. Lunch will include Chicken Wild Rice Soup, breadstick, coffee and dessert.

Sign up by Friday, September 2.

Gift Shop Open!

Monday-Thursday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Did you know the Senior Center has a gift shop? Find homemade gifts, used jewelry, embroidered towels, home décor and more!

All proceeds benefit local charities. Thanks to the volunteers that staff our gift shop!

image of volunteer seniors working the gift shop

School Supply Collection Ending Soon!

Back to school is around the corner! Bring in pencils, crayons, backpacks and more. Help the children in our area by dropping off school supplies at the Senior Center before Wednesday, August 31.

Walking Club

Exercise, meet new friends and enjoy nature, all at one time! The Coon Rapids Roamers walk around 1.5 to 3 miles depending on the trail and the participants. For more information, come to the Senior Center or call 763-767-6473.

Seniors walking behind the senior center in the fall

Vet's Coffee

Wednesdays, starting at 8 a.m.

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

Masterpiece Book Club

In-person or Zoom
2nd Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

Interested in joining? Call Judy at 763-785-0983 for more info.

Tuesday, September 13

The Overstory
By RIchard Powers

Book Club

In-person
11 a.m.

Everyone is welcome, no sign up needed.

Thursday, September 22

The Man Who Died Twice
By Richard Osman

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

September 29, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday, October 10: 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 27: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 21: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

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

Be the things you loved the most about the people who are gone.