Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City offices closed

Senior Center CLOSED Monday, Jan. 16

The Senior Center will be closed on Monday in
observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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.

Valentine Party with the Goldentones

Friday, February 10 at 11 a.m.

Cost: $13 per person by Monday, Jan. 30

Wear some red or pink, listen to old love songs by the Goldentones, and then we will play our version of the "Newlywed Game." At noon, we'll enjoy lunch provided by Lisa's Catering including lasagna, salad, cake and coffee. This is a wonderful day to celebrate love and friendship, so bring your sweetheart, a neighbor, or a friend! Doors open at 10:30.

January/February Newsletter Out!

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

AARP Tax-Aide Program

By Appointment Only

Mondays, Feb. 6 - Apr. 17
(No taxes on Feb. 20: President's Day)

Call (763) 767-6473 for an appointment

The Tax-Aide program utilizes the talents of IRS certified volunteers to complete free tax returns for members of our community concentrating on low income 50+. All tax returns will be completed the same day following safety protocols set by both the Coon Rapids Senior Center and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.

Prior to your appointment, required documents need to be picked up at the Senior Center. Please fill out all forms, collect all your tax documents and bring all of it with you to your appointment.

Bring photo ID, last year's completed taxes, proof of social security and all forms needed to file. Held at the Coon Rapids Senior Center.

Welcome our new staff member!

You may have seen Jen Graham, our new staff member at the front office of the Senior and Civic Center. She will be assisting the Recreation staff with a variety of office duties.

Upcoming Classes and Speakers

Payments are due one week before class unless otherwise stated.

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

Traveling Naturalist: Big Birds: Pelicans, Swans and Cranes

Presented by Melonie Shipman

Wednesday, March 1 at 11 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

Book Club

In Person
Everyone is welcome! No sign up needed.

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

Thursday, February 23 at 11 a.m.
Missileman: The Secret Life of Cold War Engineer Wallace Clauson
By John Clauson

Masterpiece Book Club

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

Tuesday, February 14 at 1:30 p.m.

Ordinary Grace

By Kent Krueger

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

Concert Line Up:

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

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

"The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King Jr.