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Branson Country Christmas

November 16, bus departs at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $79
Sign up now!

The Branson Country Christmas lunch and show featuring the Ozark Jubilee with a special tribute to veterans is on Wednesday, Nov. 16. A meal is included of open face roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, dessert, coffee and tea. The bus will be leaving at 10:30 on Nov. 16 and returning at 5:45 p.m. to the Senior Center. Sign up starts immediately.

Call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 to learn more or visit the Senior Center. Payment due by Monday, October 31.

Crafting Bee

Monday, October 3 at 1 p.m.

Are you crafty? Come help us work on crafts that will be sold at the November Bazaar! Supplies and instructions will be provided. Proceeds from the Bazaar benefit local charities. If you can help, please sign up by calling the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473.

Blood Drive

Monday, October 3

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

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Out to Dinner

Monday, October 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy a night out at Baker's Square located at 12951 Riverdale Dr. Meet the group by 4:30 p.m. Meal is paid for by you. Call the Senior Center to reserve a spot at
763-767-6473.

Upcoming Classes and Speakers

Classes are at the Senior Center and cost $5 payable one week before class unless otherwise noted. Visit or call the Senior Center at 763-767-6473 to sign up!

Plan Your Move

Thursday, October 6 at 10 a.m.
In person
Presented by Keller Williams Realtor Renee Miller
Free!

Museum Experience: Celebrating 20 Years of Art
(Museum of Russian Art)

Monday, October 10 at 10 a.m.
Zoom from home or zoom at the Senior Center
Presented by Carol Rudie-Veldman

Long-Term Care Insurance

Thursday, October 13 at 1 p.m.

In person

British Class: Witch Hunts

Mondays, October 17 and 31 at 10 a.m.
In person
Presented by Terry Kubista

Diet, Exercise and Alzheimer's, is there a connection?

Thursday, October 20 at 1 p.m.

In person or Zoom
Presented by Heather Carpentier

Hearing Screening

Monday, October 24
At the Senior Center

Have you been interested in getting your hearing checked? MN Hearing Aid Professionals, Inc. will be at the Senior Center to provide free 10 minute hearing screenings. They will have a few audiologists and their portable Audiometer to test your hearing.

Please call the Senior Center at 763-767-6473 to schedule your appointment.

Volunteers Needed!

The Senior Center is looking for volunteer van drivers to take seniors to and from the Senior Center and for grocery trips. We are also looking for individuals to help out on grocery days to load and unload groceries from the bus.

Please call the Senior Center at 763-767-6473 to find out more.

Sharps Disposal

Medical sharps include needles, lancets and syringes. It is important to manage and dispose of them safely to prevent injury and disease transmission from needle-sticks.

How to properly contain sharps to bring to the hazardous waste facility:

Sharps must be placed in a rigid, puncture-resistant plastic container (example: an empty laundry soap jug)
Label the container: "Do not recycle: Household Sharps"
Seal the container to prevent spills
Facility staff will not handle needles or sharps. You will be responsible for placing your container in the drop-off bin.
No glass containers, plastic bags, cardboard boxes or loose sharps will be accepted.
No unused sharps still containing medication (such as unused epi-pens) will be accepted.

Bring properly contained sharps to the Anoka County Hazardous Waste Facility, 3230 101 Ave. NE, Blaine.

Learn more about sharps disposal in Anoka County here.

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Fitness Classes

Live 2B Healthy Fitness Class

Mon. at 8:30 a.m., Wed. and Fri. 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 "SilverSneakers" or "Silver and Fit" members. Most health insurance plans accepted, bring your insurance card to determine your eligibility.

Yoga

Fridays at 11 a.m.
In person or Zoom

Free, no need to RSVP. Zoom from home or view Zoom on the big screen at the Senior Center.
Zoom Meeting: 913 7719 3797 Passcode: Senior

Book Club

In-person
11 a.m.

Everyone is welcome, no sign up needed.

Thursday, October 27

State of Terror

By Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton

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, October 11

Fahrenheit 451
By Ray Bradbury

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

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.
Monday, December 5, 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:
NO 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

The only disability in life is a bad attitude.