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!

Upcoming Classes and Speakers

Classes are at the Senior Center and cost $5 payable one week before class unless otherwise noted.

British Class: George V (two sessions)

Mondays, September 12 and 26 at 10 a.m.
In person

Presented by Terry Kubista

Nutrition Labels: What You Need to Know

Thursday, September 15 at 10 a.m.
In person or Zoom

Presented by Heather Carpentier

Remember the Good Old Days of WCCO Radio?

Monday, September 19 at 1 p.m.
In person

Presented by Curtis Beckmann

Harold Nelson at his 100th birthday party at the senior center

Happy 100th Birthday Harold!

Harold Nelson, a local Coon Rapids veteran and member of our bridge club turned 100 on August 21! Watch the video on this great milestone done by CTN at a party hosted for Harold at the Senior Center.

Watch the video by CTN here!

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.

Super Senior Club

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 8th at 1 p.m.
Bazaar meeting at 12 a.m.

The September meeting date has been changed to the 2nd Thursday of September because of Labor Day weekend.

The Super Senior Club is a group of charitable seniors that run the Senior Bazaar and gift shop as well as raise money in many other ways for non-profit organizations that support community members and those in need. The dues are $7 per year to join if you are interested!

Lunch Brunch

Thursday, September 15
Meet the group by 11 a.m.

Enjoy lunch at Billy's located at 214 Jackson St in Anoka. Lunch is paid for by you. Sign up with the Senior Center by calling 763-767-6473.

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.

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

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

A beautiful face will age and a perfect body will change, but a beautiful soul will always be a beautiful soul.