Lunch and Learn

Apollo: Why We Went to the Moon

Friday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $13

Join David Jones for a discussion about one of mankind's greatest achievements: going to the moon. Learn about the forces behind this event and how they played into this momentous trip into space. There will be a catered lunch after the talk including wild rice soup, a breadstick, salad, dessert and coffee.

Parkinson's and Driving

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.

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

Upcoming Classes and Speakers

Payments are due one week before class unless otherwise stated.

Cut the Sugar Cravings

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

Scandinavian Landmarks in Minnesota

Presented by Doug Ohman
Wednesday, February 8 at 10:30 a.m.
In Person
Cost: $5 per person

Nutrition for High Blood Pressure and Hypertension

Presented by Heather Carpentier
Monday, February 13 at 10 a.m.
In Person
Cost: $5 per person

Zoom Spanish Classes: Intermediate Level

1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 2:30 p.m.
No cost for the class, and no need to RSVP.
Call the Senior Center at 763-767-6473 for more information and the Zoom passcode.

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.

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, 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

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

Like scattered seeds, memories bloom forever.