November/December Senior Newsletter Available!

Find all upcoming events, classes, holiday parties, trips and more by reading the Voice of Experience Newsletter! Be one of the first to sign up for Senior Center activities and plan out the start of the winter season!

Read it here!

Correction to the Newsletter

We had a typo!

The free Thanksgiving dinner on page 12 at the Senior Center
is on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3-6 p.m. NOT on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Correct the date on your calendars and come on Tuesday, Nov. 15! The online newsletter has been corrected, but your printed or downloaded newsletters may have the old date.
Sorry for the confusion!

Donations Needed For the Senior Center Bazaar

Drop Off Hours: Tuesday, Oct. 25 through Tuesday, Nov. 8
10 a.m. to Noon

New craft items, flea market finds, home décor, holiday decorations and used jewelry are needed! Please drop them off at the Senior Center between the dates listed above. Volunteers will be available to assist you. All proceeds benefit local charities.

Baked goods can be dropped off on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

No clothing or electronics, please.

Come to the Senior Center Bazaar!

Thursday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come over to the Senior Center to shop crafts, home décor, the Christmas Shop, bake sale and much more! All proceeds benefit local charities.

Daylight Saving Time

Saturday, November 5

Set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 5. Remember, "Spring forward, fall back." It's a good time to check the batteries on your smoke alarms too!

Coon Rapids VFW

Indoor Craft Show, Bake Sale and Silent Auction

Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

This is one of Coon Rapids VFW's biggest fundraisers and the Auxiliary greatly appreciates any monetary donations. Thank you in advance for your support. Located at 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd. For more information, call (763) 757-2468.

Thanksgiving with the Goldentones

Friday, November 18

1 p.m. at the Senior Center

There are four reasons you should come to our party: friends, the Goldentone Choir, door prizes and pumpkin pie!

Payment of $5 due by Monday, Nov. 7. Space is limited, call (763) 767-6473 for a reservation.

B-I-N-G-O!

Mondays at 1 p.m.

Join us for Bingo most Mondays at 1 p.m.! Pay $5 per person upon arrival. Prizes will be $10 gift cards and other fun items!

No advance sign up needed. Just come in and join the fun.

Note: Check the most recent Senior Newsletter for the calendar to see when bingo is available or cancelled.

Health Insurance Counseling

This one-on-one program can assist in helping navigate the process of enrolling in Medicare or supplemental health insurance policies. Sponsored by the Metro Area Agency on Aging and Senior LinkAge Line.

To make an appointment, call 1-800-333-2433, or go to their website here.

All in person appointments are held at the Coon Rapids Senior Center on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Oct, Nov and Dec.

In addition, see their virtual presentations on Medicare 101, Health Care Fraud and Scams, Health Care Directives, or How the Senior LinkAge Lind Can Help You.

picture of a senior getting on the senior center bus

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. See the calendar in our newsletter for dates and places.

To schedule a ride, please call two days in advance. You must be able to get in and out of the van independently. The vehicles are not equipped for wheelchairs. Only available for Coon Rapids residents.

Gift Shop Open!

Monday-Thursday

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Did you know the Senior Center has a gift shop? Stop by for a little shop when you come to the Senior Center! Shop used jewelry, home décor, embroidered towels and more. All proceeds benefit local charities.

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, December 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 12, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, January 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 9, 12:30-4:30 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

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." by Eden Phillpots