SENIOR TIMES - Anoka Municipal Utility
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
City of Anoka Senior Center
SENIOR TIMES
The mission of the Anoka Senior Center is to enhance the lives of older adults by offering a variety of activities and
programs in a non-discriminatory manner while creating a friendly, warm and welcoming environment.
February, 2020
We’ve got your 2021 vacation!! BEST PERKS EVER!
Enjoy a Royal Princess 8 day cruise along the California Coast from March 13, 2021 —
March 20, 2021 through Grand American Cruises. Cost $ 2768.00 based on double
occupancy for a Balcony Mid-Ship Cabin. Inclu des all cr u ise costs and air far e .
Sign up by Feb. 28, 2020 and pay only $100 for deposit and receive: FREE
premier beverage package +FREE unlimited Wi-Fi + FREE prepaid gratui-
ties. Over $200 in perks! Ports: Los Angeles, San Fr ancisco, Monter ey, San
Diego and Ensenada, Mexico. Sign up and pay $100 to hold this fantastic deal!!
FACILITY HOURS: Anoka Senior Center presents
We are open Diamond Tour ~ Nashville Show Trip
Monday thru Friday
8:00 am—4:00 pm.
Sunday, May 17—23, 2020
We serve a nutritious, Cost $739 based on double occupancy—add $255 for single.
hot meal Tuesday Trip includes: Motor coach trans, 6 nights lodging,
through Friday at noon. 10 meals (6 bkf, 4 dinners) all admissions and tour costs including
Reservations required. Grand Ole Opry, Delta Flatboats, Country Music Hall of Fame, Belle
Meade Plantation and much more!
The Anoka Senior
Flyers & registration forms available at the Senior Center
Center is located 6
blocks south of Main
$75.00 + completed registration form will lock in your spot.
Street on 6th Avenue. Balance due March 10, 2020.
We are in a stucco
building at the
intersection of 6th Check out our great selection of
and Washington. beautiful hand made Greeting
Coffee is always available Cards for just $1.00 each.
before noon. Stop in and We also have money/gift card
visit!
holders for .50. You can drop off
your used cards here but please do not cut them apart.
We are not accepting Christmas cards at this time.
Card games, dice, and more….
Triple Play ~ played on th e second 500 ~ Every Monday from 12:15—3:00 pm.
and third Friday of the month. New card enthusiasts always welcomed.
Play from 12:30—3:30 pm.
Cribbage ~ Every Wednesday from 12:30—3:30 pm.
Bridge ~ Every Th ur sday at 12:15 pm . New players always welcomed.
Ends around 3:00.
Call Joan @ 763-712-7362 for more
information regarding the game.
Knitting
Fitness Class Every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.
Twice per week on Tuesdays & a fun group of ladies assemble
here with their latest knitting
Fridays we offer a 45-minute
projects. Come and join them!
exercise class. The class
starts at 11:00 a.m. and is a
nice mixture of stretching and
Blood Pressure Checks
cardio. Call for more info.
Goldie
is here on the
3rd Tuesday of each month from
10:30—noon to check your
blood pressure.
Feb 14—Valentine Day Bingo
Treats and cash bingo prizes!
Bingo will start after lunch at 12:45.
Consider signing up for lunch
(3 day advance notice required).
Please register your attendance
for bingo by Feb. 10 —
space is limited!
TAX TIME FOOT CARE
Tax Preparers will be on site every Monday Enjoy a relaxing foot soak,
morning from 8—11:30 Feb-Apr. to assist in short massage and nail trim.
preparing your taxes. We offer walk-in ser- Receive information for general foot health .
vice only. A sign-up sheet will go outside the Call the Senior Center at 763-576-4661 to schedule
building early (around 7:00 a.m). Sign in and your appointment. Laurie will be here the first and
wait, or go home until we open at 8:00 a.m. second Tuesday of each month.
Bring license/photo ID, health insurance Her appointments start at 9 a.m. and are scheduled
every 20 minutes through out the day with a
card, SS card, copy of last years taxes and all
brief break for lunch.
pertinent 2019 documents.
Cost is $25.00 ~ payable at your appointment.
Do not trim your nails before you come.
Have questions about Please bring a large size bath towel.
senior resources in
No tipping necessary!
Anoka County?
Appointment times are limited.
Call the Senior Information
Sign up early!
Line #763-783-4707.
WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING TRIPS
We will provide transportation to Cub / Wal-Mart every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday wh en our bus is available . On Tuesday and Th ur sday w e w ill
pick up approx. 9:00 am. On Wednesday we will pick up between 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Please call 576-4661 by noon on the day prior to sign up for grocery shopping.
Cost for shopping trip is $2.00—payable to the driver.
Bread & Baked Goods Our monthly newsletter will be
Free, donated bread and baked goods assembled on
are available on Tuesdays and some Wednesday, February 19
Thursdays. Tuesday delivery is usually this month.
around 11:30 a.m. Thursday the delivery Thank you to all our great
is earlier, usually by 9:00. The goods volunteers who give their time
are ‘day old’ and donated by area and talents every month!
grocery stores.
Donations encouraged for
volunteer drivers.
Driver Improvement Course SENIOR DINING
If you are 55+ this course will save you 10% on
T-F - Noon - Suggested
your auto insurance for 3 years! No written or
Donation- $4.00
behind the wheel tests. Come and spend a fun
afternoon with an instructor from St. Cloud No meal on Monday’s.
Driver Improvement Program. Come and enjoy a good meal at a great value!
4-hour Refresher Class
Cost $22.00 1:30—5:30 p.m. Please call (763) 427-6646 - 3 days in advance
Tuesday, February 25. (before noon) to reserve your meal.
You must call to register for this
Be sure to request transportation if needed!
class. Call #1-888-234-1294.
If you are signed up for lunch and are sick, call us
before 10:00 am and we can pack your lunch to
go. The van driver will deliver your lunch to your
door for a small fee.
February exercise classes every Tuesday and
Friday @ 11:00 a.m. Menu Highlights for February
February 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Activity Highlights for February
The VOA menu was not available
2 Running Aces trip—leave at 9:15 a.m.
at time of printing.
3 Tax Prep here 8—11:30 a.m.
5 LeMusique Room—leave at 11:15 a.m. The February Menu will be
9 Lakeshore Theater—leave at 11:30 a.m. available at the VOA desk soon.
10 Tax Prep here 8—11:30 a.m.
11 Foot care by appt.
14 Bingo here at 12:30
15 Lyric Arts trip—leave at 3 p.m.
17 CLOSED
22 Bingo in Andover—leave at 11:30 a.m.
24 Tax Prep here 8 –11:30 a.m.
Call 763-576-4661
to sign-up for trips ADVENTURE SEEKERS
LeMusique Room presents:
The winter season is upon us. The Music of Patsy Cline
Please do not venture out in inclement Wednesday, Feb. 5
Cost $30.00—due January 15
weather unless you know we are open!
Lunch will be first (extra charge) at Villa Bar &
If we decide to close, we will have a Grill in Albertville. Then it’s a short drive to the
pre –recorded message to indicate that. Theater for the show starting at 2:00. Leaving
ASC at 11:15 a.m. Returning approx. 5 p.m.
Sandhill Center for the Arts presents:
Paul Imholte “The Stringman” Bloomington Center for the Arts presents:
If is has strings, Paul probably plays it!
The Bridges of Madison County
Tuesday, March 10
Sunday, January 26
Cost $25.00—due Feb. 25
Cost $40.00 –Due Jan 10
Includes show, trans and lunch
Includes trans and performance. Lunch will be
Leaving ASC at 10:00 a.m.
at Culvers first and is an extra charge. This play
Returning approx. 1”30 p.m.
is a heartbreaking yet hopeful portrait of one
woman. Leaving ASC at 11:15 a.m.
Lyric Arts presents:
Flora & Ulysses Andover Saturday afternoon bingo
Saturday, Feb. 15 Saturday, February 22
Cost $30.00—due Feb. 1 Cost $8.00—due Feb. 14 ~ trans charge.
Cost includes trans & show—dinner extra. Enjoy lunch (extra cost) and bingo beginning at
Can a little squirrel change the human heart? 1:00. Approx. $20 for bingo (cash only). Leav-
A funny and charming unpredictable ing ASC at 11:30 a.m. Back approx. 4:00 p.m.
adventure!
Leaving ASC at 3 p.m. Stopping for an early
dinner at Bakers Square, then the show starts
Lakeshore Players presents:
at 5:00 p.m. Returning approx. 7:30 p.m.
Around the World in 80 Days
Sunday, Feb. 9
Cost $40.00—due Jan. 9
Sunday Bingo at Running Aces Cost includes show & trans.—meal extra
Sunday, February 2 Danger, romance and comic surprises abound in
Cost $10.00—due Jan 24 (trans charge) this whirlwind of a show as five actors portray-
You buy your own bingo packets at Running ing 39 characters traverse seven continents.
Aces. Approx. cost $14 (cash only). Food is Leaving Anoka at 11:30 a.m.
extra. Leaving ASC at 9:15 a.m. Lunch at Culvers then the show starts at 2:00.
Back approx. 2 p.m. Returning approx. 5:00 p.m.Anoka Senior Center PRSRT STD
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
1500 6th Avenue
ANOKA MN
Anoka, MN 55303 PERMIT NO. 101
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Happy Birthday to all of you born in February
The Senior Center will be closed on
Monday, Feb 17 in observance of
763-576-4661 General information (Melissa)
Presidents Day.
763-427-6646 VOA dining (Karen) Have a safe and happy holiday!
Anoka Senior Center Staff Members:
Melissa Werra - Program Coordinator
Van drivers:
Dave Olavson Jackie Larson
David Small Denny Reihe
Steve Pratt Don Rowell
Lisa LaCasse - Public Services Administrator
Volunteers of America Staff Member:
Karen WalshYou can also read
