Coon Rapids Senior Connect




Happy Thanksgiving with pumpkin photo

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25. 




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Coon Rapids Community Tree Lighting Festival

Saturday, December 3, 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Boulevard Plaza, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd.

Gather with family, friends and neighbors and enjoy hot cocoa, bonfires and singing around the tree. End the night with a spectacular sight as the tree sparkles with festive lights. Bundle up, this is an outdoor event! 
Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation. 




Carols, Cookies and Bingo

Friday, December 9 at 1 p.m.

Cost: $6 

Join the Goldentones Choir as they perform some traditional holiday songs that will bring back happy memories. After the music, play holiday bingo including gift-wrapped prizes.

Call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 to register.
$6 payable by Thursday, December 1.

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Genesis Bell Ringers

Monday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Classic and lovely. If this program doesn't get you in the holiday spirit, then nothing will! Enjoy the performance and some holiday pie. 
Call the Senior Center to register. $5 payable by Monday, November 28.




Blood Drive

Monday, December 5


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

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!




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Classes and Speakers

Register by calling the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473. Payment due one week before class. All classes are $5 unless otherwise noted. 

British Class: The British Government

Mondays, December 5 and 19 at 10 a.m.
Presented by Terry Kubista
In Person

Traveling Naturalist: Bald Eagles

Wednesday,  December 7 at 1 p.m.
Presented by Melonie Shipman
In Person

Healing Herbs and Spices from the Kitchen

Monday, December 12 at 10 a.m.
Presented by Heather Carpentier
In Person





Senior Woman driving a red car

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

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:
               CLOSED 




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Thought of the week

" Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." Oprah Winfrey




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