Happy New Year!

The Senior Center will be CLOSED on January 2.

Senior Center activities resume on January 3.

January/February Voice of Experience Newsletter Available!

New year, new opportunities! Read about upcoming trips, events and classes in our newest Voice of Experience Newsletter! Try something new to start off 2023!

Read it here

Volunteers Needed!

Friday, January 13 at 9 a.m.

Feed My Starving Children, 401 93rd Ave, Coon Rapids

Volunteers are needed to put labels on food bags. You will be able to sit during this volunteer project. Meet the group by 9 a.m. at Feed My Starving Children. To sign up, call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473. If you need to cancel, please let us know.

Upcoming Classes and Speakers

Payments are due one week before class unless otherwise stated.

Drawing Class

Taught by Jess from Rum River Art Center

Wednesdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 1, 1-3 p.m.
In Person (at the Senior Center)

Cost: $48 for four classes (materials included)
Sign up by January 3.

British Class: London's Abbys and Cathedrals

Presented by Terry Kubista
Mondays, January 9 & 23 at 10 a.m.
In Person
Cost: $5 per person per class

Declutter Your Digs

Presented by Chandra Haugh
Thursday, January 12 at 10 a.m.
In Person
FREE, but please pre-register

Art Presentation: Maxfield Parrish

Presented by Rum River Art Center
Thursday, January 12 at 1 p.m.
In Person (at the Senior Center)
Cost: $5 per person

Cut the Sugar Cravings

Presented by Heather Carpentier
Thursday, January 19 at 10 a.m.
In Person
Cost: $5 per person

Parkinson's Support Group

Thursday, January 19 at 1 p.m.

Speaker: Kathy Woods, OTR/L CDRS, LDI

Join our Parkinson's Group, no need to RSVP. A typical meeting includes a speaker, time for discussion, and fellowship time with coffee and treats. The topic this time is Parkinson's and driving.

Book Clubs

Masterpiece Book Club

In Person or on Zoom
Interested in joining? Call Judy at 763-785-0983 for more info and meeting passcode.

Tuesday, January 10 at 1:30 p.m.
The Little Prince AND The Tale of the Rose
By Consuelo de Saint-Exupery

Book Club

In Person
Everyone is welcome! No sign up needed.

Thursday, January 26 at 11 a.m.
The Indigo Girl
By Natasha Boyd

Winter Concert Series

Coon Rapids Civic/Senior Center

Concerts begin at 7 p.m.

Winter community concerts are starting on January 12 at the Coon Rapids Civic Center, otherwise known as the Senior Center (11155 Robinson Dr). Enjoy an evening of music, coffee and dessert, all included with your ticket price.

Tickets:

Tickets are for sale at the receptionist desk in the center of City Hall.
$8 for adults
$5 for children 12 & under
$28 four concert package

Concert Line Up:

January 12: Mia Dorr Trio, Blues/Jazz

February 9: Richard Szyplinski, Accordion Variety

March 9: Riverside Rockets, 1950s Style

April 13: The Backyard Band, Variety

To learn more and see bios of the bands, go here.

One on One Technology Help

Crooked Lake Library, 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd

The Anoka County Library Crooked Lake Branch offers free, one-on-one technology help. Please call 763-324-1530 to set up a 45 minute appointment. Let them know what it is you are needing help with so they can match you up with the right person. Appointments take place at the library.

Puzzles and Books! Our library has puzzles and books galore, come and take something to bring home with you!

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.
Monday, February 27, 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 (Senior Center Closed)

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 and Foot Cards

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Thought of the week

"You are never too old to set another goal or dream another dream."