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Winter 2020 Catalog
January, February, & March
Inside:
Prohibition Writing
Armchair
Era: through the
Traveler:
100-Year Decades
Sri Lanka
Reminisce
page 8 page 13
Cultivating page 12
Spiritual AARP Tax
Qualities for Assistance
Well-Being
page 24
page 17
Engage.
Discover.
Thrive.
Locations: Como Park & White Bear Lake
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf
About 2nd Half with About Lyngblomsten
A Center for Enriching Lives after 50
Lyngblomsten
Located in St. Paul,
Lyngblomsten is a Christian
nonprofit organization
serving older adults and their families
through healthcare, housing, and
community services.
Engage | Discover | Thrive • Community Services: Offering
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten is a life supportive services including education,
enrichment center that takes an wellness resources, caregiver support,
integrative approach to supporting adults social and service engagement,
aging well in their communities. Located Lyngblomsten journeys with older adults
About 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten /
in the east metro area, the centers are who are living in or near the St. Paul
designed to connect older adults to area. These services are accessed
community services, resources, and through our partner congregations and
opportunities to enhance their quality of life enrichment centers called 2nd Half
life. Offerings focus on: with Lyngblomsten.
• Senior Housing: Lyngblomsten offers
market-rate and low-income apartments
with assisted living services available.
• Healthcare: Lyngblomsten Care Center
offers 24-hour skilled nursing care
including short-term transitional care
(TCU); long-term general care; and
specialized care for Alzheimer’s disease
and other dementias, Parkinson’s
disease, and palliative care.
Learn more at www.lyngblomsten.org.
Our mission: Influenced by Christ,
Lyngblomsten provides a ministry of
compassionate care and innovative
services to older adults in order to
The 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten preserve and enhance their quality of life.
enrichment centers are designed to bolster
socialization, encourage lifelong learning,
promote health and wellness, provide
support during life transitions, and help
navigate opportunities and resources for Funding & Support
enriching life’s journey. The continuum of
offerings is designed to help older adults 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten is supported,
remain as independent as possible for as in part, by gifts made to the Lyngblomsten
long as possible. Foundation. In an effort to keep programs
affordable for all, the fees charged cover
Learn more at a fraction of the actual cost to run the
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf. programs. We invite you to become a
All Are Welcome!
supporter by giving a donation to the
Lyngblomsten Foundation at
www.lyngblomsten.org/donate.
2 Winter 2020 / January, February, & March
Locations Directory
Locations
Locations && Directions
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten life enrich- Lynn Amon, Site Coordinator—
ment centers are hosted at two sites. White Bear Lake
Everyone from the community is welcome (651) 301-9445
at both sites. lamon@lyngblomsten.org
Mary Deaner, Site Coordinator—
Directions
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten— Como Park
Como Park (651) 414-5293
Located on the Lyngblomsten campus at mdeaner@lyngblomsten.org
1415 Almond Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
(651) 414-5293 | www.lyngblomsten.org Registration
Online: www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf
Phone: (651) 632-5330
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten—
White Bear Lake
Located at Redeemer Lutheran Church
at 3770 Bellaire Avenue, Connect with Us!
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
(651) 429-5411, ext. 15 | www.rlc-wbl.org facebook.com/Lyngblomsten
@Lyngblomsten_US
Lyngblomsten
Map & Directions
Everyone from the community
is welcome at both sites.
Map not to scale
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 3
2nd Half with Lyngblomsten Participants are Engaged
and Connected!
Engage. Discover. Thrive.
Thanks to the Lyngblomsten Foundation
At 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten, there is a buzz going on. This past year, we learned from
focus groups and surveys that you and other participants are engaged and connected!
This doesn’t surprise me, as I witness this engagement and connection regularly. Some
examples of what I’ve observed include:
• Kindness and genuine connection among our participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Interesting conversations between community leaders and participants on
current events.
• A caregiver sharing how valuable it is to connect with other caregivers at a
support group.
• Participants making plans to socialize together after attending A Matter of Balance
class.
• Community members sharing their travel experiences through Armchair Traveler.
• A participant eager to attend The Gathering, which he identifies as “his club.”
As you review this catalog, we hope you continue attending your favorite offerings,
try something that interests you, make a new friend or meet up with a longtime one,
reach out for support, or consider serving as a volunteer. We work very hard to keep
all our programs affordable and to offer a variety of choices that contribute to you
living your best life possible.
In 2020, we are celebrating 35 years of the Lyngblomsten Foundation. The
Lyngblomsten Foundation is the primary funder of 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten.
Every program we offer is subsidized through the Foundation.
The Foundation commits to raising approximately $575,000 annually for 2nd Half
with Lyngblomsten. What an incredible gift! This allows us to keep programs diverse
and affordable, such that the participant fees for more than 90% of these programs are
$20 or less.
Please consider donating to the Lyngblomsten Foundation in honor of its 35th year, and
join me in thanking and congratulating it for its many years of service and giving!
With Gratitude,
Julie Pfab
Director of Community Services
LY NGB LOMST E N FO U N DAT ION S PRIN G G ALA
Friday, April 24, 2020 | Vadnais Heights Commons
Don’t miss an evening of celebration, great auction items,
inspiring speakers, and community that supports Lyngblomsten’s
mission of providing compassionate care and innovative services to Save
older adults—especially through 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten.
If you have questions, contact Margaret I. Winchell, Events Manager,
the
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at mwinchell@lyngblomsten.org or (651) 632-5358.
Winter 2020 / January, February, & March
Date!
Education & the Arts.................... 8–13
Inside the Winter
Inside this Catalog
Visual Arts, Music & Dance, Lifelong
2020 Catalog... Learning, Books, Creativity
Social & Outings........................... 13–16
Lunches, Games, Social Groups, Trips
Meet the Health, Wellness,
Commissioner & Spirituality................................. 17–19
of the MN Dept. 11 Exercise, Spiritual Wellness,
of Public Safety Wellness Checks, Wellness Education
Resources & Support............... 20–24
Caregiver Services, Resources for
14 Churches, Support Groups, & more
Service Opportunities...................... 25
Coach Bus Trip: Service Activities, Volunteering
The Gospel Additional Information
According to Elvis Locations & Directions..............................3
Registration Information & Policies.......26
Registration Form....................................27
10 Did You Get a
Smartphone
for Christmas?
Grab a bite!
14 Before or after your class at
Lyngblomsten, grab a bite to eat at
“Wait Until Dark” Anna’s café and gifts.
Matinee Performance Located near the chapel on the main floor.
Anna’s is open
Monday–Friday from 9 AM–4 PM
Redeemer Saturday–Sunday from Noon– 4 PM
12 Primetime: Hot entrée combos and salad bar
Safeguarding available Monday–Thursday.
Seniors Grab-n-go deli items and quick cook options
available every day during open hours.
The menu is posted online at
www.lyngblomsten.org/annas.
The 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten catalog Lyngblomsten Community Services
is published quarterly. 1415 Almond Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 5January February
Calendar
3 Bingo & Lunch CP p. 13 3 The Healthy Brain CP p. 17
3 OboeBass! CP p. 12 4 Exploring Art begins CP p. 10
7 Yogadevotion begins WBL p. 19 Cultivating Spiritual
5 CP p. 17
Qualities for Well-Being
8 Morning Talk CP p. 18
7 Bingo & Lunch CP p. 13
9 Books-Cheese-Wine CP p. 9
Dementia Caring & Second Sunday
9 CP p. 20 9 CP p. 13
Coping Concert
Second Sunday Giving Voice Chorus
12 CP p. 13 10 CP p. 10
Concert begins
HealthRHYTHMS HealthRHYTHMS
10 WBL p. 17
13 WBL p. 17 Drumming
Drumming
SAIL: Stay Active and 11 Armchair Traveler WBL p. 8
13 Independent for Life CP p. 19 AARP Tax Assistance
11 CP p. 24
begins begins
Meet the 12 Morning Talk CP p. 18
Commisioner of the 13 Books-Cheese-Wine CP p. 9
16 CP p. 11
Minnesota Department Dementia Caring &
of Public Safety 13 CP p. 20
Coping
Redeemer Primetime: Out & About:
16 Thriving in the Second WBL p. 18 13 Catherine G. Murphy CP p. 15
Half Gallery Tour
Aphasia Conversation Redeemer Primetime:
20 CP p. 24 20 WBL p. 12
Group begins Safeguarding Seniors
21 Exploring Art begins CP p. 10 Out to Lunch:
21 CP p. 16
D’Amico & Sons
23 Armchair Traveler CP p. 8 The Prohibition Era:
25 WBL p. 12
100-Year Reminisce
Minnesota Wild:
24 Creating a Greater CP p. 11 27 Armchair Traveler CP p. 8
State of Hockey
Out to Lunch:
24 CP p. 16
Grumpy’s Bar and Grill
6 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchMarch Ongoing
Calendar
Coffee and Tuesdays
2 Conversations: “Wait WBL p. 9 500 Card Group CP p. 13
Until Dark”
Laugh ‘N Chat CP p. 15
3 Yogadevotion begins WBL p. 19
Wings of Nutrition
Older Adult Ministry CP p. 24
5 CP p. 22 Free Bread
Forum
3rd Tuesday each month
6 Bingo & Lunch CP p. 13
Former Dementia Caregiver
6 OboeBass! CP p. 12 CP p. 21
Support Group
“Wait Until Dark” Wednesdays
8 WBL p. 14
Matinee Performance
Lyngblomsten Community
Second Sunday CP p. 11
8 CP p. 13 Sage Singers
Concert
1st Wednesday each month
HealthRHYTHMS
9 WBL p. 17 Twin Cities Support Group
Drumming
for Persons with CP p. 23
10 Exploring Art begins CP p. 10
Lewy Body Dementia
Coach Bus Trip:
2nd Wednesday each month
11 The Gospel According CP p. 14
to Elvis Vision Loss Support Group CP p. 23
11 Morning Talk CP p. 18 3rd Wednesday each month
12 Books-Cheese-Wine CP p. 9 Caregiver Support Group CP p. 20
Dementia Caring & 1st Thursday each month
12 CP p. 20
Coping Parkinson’s Disease
CP p. 23
Minnesota Opera: The Support Group
17 Story and Music of Don CP p. 11 2nd Thursday each month
Giovanni begins Grief Support Group CP p. 23
Out & About: House
Fridays
19 of Hope Presbyterian CP p. 15
Church Tour Ageless Grace Exercise
CP p. 17
Class
Redeemer Primetime:
19 WBL p. 12 3rd Friday each month
Teddy Roosevelt LIVE!
Did You Get a Cards & Socializing for
CP p. 14
20 Smartphone for CP p. 10 Senior Deaf Community
Christmas?
Volunteer at Open
23 CP p. 25
Hands Midway
26 Armchair Traveler CP p. 8
Out to Lunch:
27 CP p. 16
Lucky’s 13 Pub
Writing through the
30 Decades (registration WBL p. 13
deadline)
Location Key:
CP = Como Park
WBL = White Bear Lake
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 7Armchair Traveler: Scuba Divers’ Armchair Traveler: Marbella,
Education & the Arts
Adventure in Bali, Borneo, and the Spain
Philippines Thursday, February 27
Thursday, January 23 1–2:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten
1–2:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus, Community Room (lower level)
campus, Community Room (lower level) Peggy Cerrito will present highlights
KJ and Martha are avid scuba divers from her trip to Marbella, Spain. This
and will share photos and underwater city is one of the Costa del Sol’s major
video from their adventurous travels tourist centers and is a very popular
to exotic Bali, Borneo, Fiji, and the vacation and retirement location for
Philippines. You dare not miss seeing people from the British Isles. As part
some of the most amazing marine of her trip, Peggy took a quick jaunt
creatures: large, small, and everything on a ferry boat to visit Gibraltar and
in between! Presenters: KJ Bach and Morocco. Presenter: Peggy Cerrito,
Martha Mutch. Volunteer Coordinator for Lyngblomsten.
Free program; $3 for pie and coffee Free program; $3 for pie and coffee
(optional; pay at the door). (optional; pay at the door).
Registration preferred; walk-ins Registration preferred; walk-ins
welcome. welcome.
Program #123ea Program #227ea
Armchair Traveler: Sri Lanka Armchair Traveler: New England
Tuesday, February 11 Tour
1–2:30 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Thursday, March 26
Church, Library 1–2:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten
This presentation will highlight the campus, Community Room (lower level)
country of Sri Lanka, including its We will take a visual tour of New
people, civil war history, religions, England. This will include traveling
industries, mining for gemstones, and through Mystic, Connecticut;
the devastation from the December Providence, Rhode Island; Boston,
26, 2004, tsunami. Presenter: Lyall Massachusetts; and Bangor, Maine.
Schwarzkopf, world traveler. Presenter: Gil Dignen, photographer and
Free program; $3 for pie and coffee retired Northwest Airlines pilot.
(optional; pay at the door). Free program; $3 for pie and coffee
Registration preferred; walk-ins (optional; pay at the door).
welcome. Registration preferred; walk-ins
Program #211ea welcome.
Program #326ea
Have you traveled somewhere interesting?
Would you be willing to share photos and information from your trip? We are
always looking for volunteer presenters for Armchair Traveler. Contact Janell
Wampler for more details and to schedule a date: (651) 999-2597 or
jwampler@lyngblomsten.org.
8 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchBooks-Cheese-Wine with Author Books-Cheese-Wine with Author
Sarah Stonich Greg Brick
Laurentian Divide Minnesota Caves: History & Lore
Education & the Arts
Thursday, January 9 Thursday, March 12
5:30–7 PM on the Lyngblomsten 5:30–7 PM on the Lyngblomsten
campus, Community Room (lower level) campus, Community Room (lower level)
Bitter winters are nothing new in Greg Brick was employed as a
Hatchet Inlet, hard up against the hydrogeologist at environmental
ridge of the Laurentian Divide, but consulting firms and has taught
the advent of spring can’t thaw geology at local colleges. His book
the community’s collective grief, highlights Minnesota caves with
lingering since a senseless tragedy significant narrative histories and is
the previous fall. The residents of this illustrated with historic, never-before-
remote town in all their sweetness published images from the National
and sorrow remind us once more of Cave Museum in Kentucky. While
the inescapable lurches of the heart most of the caves still exist, many are
and unexpected turns of our human not publicly accessible, and some
comedy. never existed except in the minds of
Fee: $8
explorers.
Registration preferred; walk-ins Fee: $8
welcome. Registration preferred; walk-ins
Program #19ea welcome.
Program #312ea
Books-Cheese-Wine with Author
Melanie Heuiser Hill Coffee and Conversation: Wait
Around The Table That Grandad Built Until Dark
Thursday, February 13 Monday, March 2
5:30–7 PM on the Lyngblomsten 10–11 AM at Lakeshore Players Theatre
campus, Community Room (lower level) (4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake),
Classroom
This picture book features family,
friends, and neighbors gathering to Join Larisa Netterlund, the director of
share a meal around a very special Wait Until Dark at Lakeshore Players
table. With a diverse array of dishes Theatre, for a morning of conversation
and faces, this warm and welcoming surrounding her production and
story is sure to become a favorite process for this thrilling show. She’ll
around dinner tables everywhere. discuss her vision for the play and how
Melanie says, “I have a fondness for directing a show with a character who
long tables crowded with good food is blind brought unique challenges.
and loved ones—and homemade pie Take a look “behind the scenes” of the
for dessert.” brand-new home of Lakeshore Players
Theatre at the Hanifl Performing Arts
Fee: $8
Center. See page 14 for details on
Registration preferred; walk-ins
attending a matinee performance on
welcome.
March 8.
Program #213ea
Fee: $8
Registration preferred; walk-ins
welcome.
Program #32ea
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 9Did You Get a New Smartphone or • February 4–25: Pablo Picasso is an
Tablet Computer for Christmas? important figure of the 20th century.
Thursday, February 20 Prior to Picasso, there had been
Education & the Arts
1–2 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus, few other artists who made such an
Community Room (lower level) impact on the world of art or who had
If you received a smartphone or tablet a mass following of fans and critics
computer for Christmas, this program alike.
is for you! New smartphones and Fee: $40; includes supplies.
tablets are like a Swiss Army Knife with Registration required by January 31.
all the things you can do with them. Program #24ea
John Sweeney will demonstrate a
number of the practical, easy-to-learn • March 10 & 17: Georgia O’Keeffe
“tools” available at your fingertips that was an American artist. She is best
make these devices so useful. You will known for her paintings of enlarged
receive a handout with descriptions flowers, sun-bleached bones from
of the tools that are demonstrated. the desert, New York skyscrapers,
With these tips, if you find some that and New Mexico landscapes.
will make your life easier, you can ask O’Keeffe has been recognized as the
someone in your family to install them “Mother of American modernism.”
for you. Presenter: John Sweeney. Fee: $20; includes supplies.
Registration required by March 6.
FREE Program #310ea
Registration required by February 18.
Program #220ea
Giving Voice Chorus—St. Paul
Mondays, February 10–June 8
Exploring Art (No sessions March 30 and May 25)
Tuesdays
1–2:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten This unique and joy-filled choral
campus, Community Room (lower level) experience is for people living with
Alzheimer’s and their care partners.
Exploring Art is a series that focuses
Sing old and new songs, learn vocal
on an historical or current artist, his
technique and ensemble skills, and
or her impact on society, artistic style,
share musical memories together. No
time period, artistic influences, and
vocal experience is required, just a love
carryover for today’s art. Participants
of singing. Each registration requires
will create visual art project(s) using
a partner. For more information about
the artist’s style. Teaching artists: Art
Giving Voice Chorus, visit
with Heart instructors Debbie Lyon and
www.givingvoicechorus.org.
Renee Des Jarlais.
Fee: $75/person
• January 21 & 28: Andy Warhol
Special Registration: Register online
was an American artist, director,
at www.macphail.org or call MacPhail
producer, and leading figure in the
at (612) 321-0100.
visual art movement known as pop
art.
Fee: $20; includes supplies.
Registration required by January 17.
Program #121ea
(cont’d in next column)
10 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchLyngblomsten Community Sage Minnesota Opera presents the
Singers Story and Music of Don Giovanni
A MacPhail Sing for Life Partnership Tuesdays, March 17–April 28
Education & the Arts
Wednesdays 1:30–2:30 PM at the Lyngblomsten
9:15–10:15 AM at The Heritage at Apartments (1455 Almond Avenue, St.
Lyngblomsten (1440 Midway Parkway, Paul), Dining Room
St. Paul), Dining Room Minnesota Opera presents the story
Come make a joyful noise with the and music of Don Giovanni. Don
Lyngblomsten Community Sage Giovanni is an egotistical and infamous
Singers, led by MacPhail teaching artist womanizer, brazen in his shameless
Paula Lammers. Classes build on the seductions. But his betrayals soon
tradition of choral singing with a focus catch up to him when divine retribution
on the development of vocal technique, exacts the ultimate price. From the
breathing, diction, and choral blend. world’s most well-known composer,
New members welcome! Mozart’s opera seamlessly blends dark
*Winter session held January 8–March
comedy with biting social commentary
25. (No rehearsal February 26.) Choir
in this smart and otherworldly story
rehearsals lead up to the Summer of a man who dares to defy hell itself.
Concert in June. Participants will have the opportunity
to attend a performance of Don
Fee: $20/session; FREE for Giovanni at The Ordway Center on
Lyngblomsten residents and tenants. Thursday, April 30 (details will be
Registration required; walk-ins given in class). Teaching Artists: Pablo
welcome. Siqueiros and Marcia Aubineau.
Program #18ea
This activity is made possible by the voters of
Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts
Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a
Meet the Commissioner of the legislature appropriation from the Arts and
Minnesota Department of Public Cultural Heritage Fund.
Safety Fee: $12/series; FREE to
Thursday, January 16 Lyngblomsten residents and tenants.
1–2 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus, Registration preferred; walk-ins
Community Room (lower level) welcome.
Meet John Harrington, Commissioner Program #317ea
of the Minnesota Department of
Public Safety. Appointed by Governor
Tim Walz, he has served since Minnesota Wild: Creating a
January 2019. He is a former Chief Greater State of Hockey
of the St. Paul Police Department and Friday, January 24
Chief of the Metro Transit Police in 10–11 AM on the Lyngblomsten
Minneapolis–St. Paul. He also served campus, Newman-Benson Chapel
as a member of the Minnesota Senate Learn how the Minnesota Wild
representing District 67. Come meet organization is helping the community
him and learn about his current duties create a greater state of hockey
serving the State of Minnesota. through opportunities off the
FREE ice. Presented by Wayne Petersen,
Registration preferred; walk-ins Minnesota Wild Director of Community
welcome. Relations and Hockey Partnerships.
Program #116ea FREE No registration required.
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 11OboeBass! presents Pages of Redeemer Primetime
Music Thursdays
1st Friday each month (Upcoming: 9:30–11 AM at Redeemer Lutheran
Education & the Arts
January 3 & March 6; no session on Church, Atrium
February 7) Coffee and treats served at 9:30 AM,
10:30–11:30 AM on the Lyngblomsten with devotions and program starting at
campus, Newman-Benson Chapel 10 AM.
Join us for music education • February 20: Safeguarding Seniors
performances by OboeBass! duo Carrie Better Business Bureau presents
Vecchione and Rolf Erdahl. Enjoy this popular program, which raises
the energetic and engaging music of awareness and empowers seniors
the world’s only professional oboe/ and caregivers to take action
bass duo. Rolf and Carrie play music, against elder fraud and financial
tell stories, and educate on various abuse. Come learn about resources
musical genres and musicians. available to help you avoid financial
FREE No registration required. scams against you or a
loved one.
Special Registration: Sign up at the
The Prohibition Era: 100-Year Redeemer Lutheran Church Welcome
Reminisce Center or call the church office at
Tuesday, February 25 (651) 429-5411 between January 21
10–11:30 AM at Redeemer Lutheran and February 18. Walk-ins welcome.
Church, Library
• March 19: Teddy Roosevelt LIVE!
The pubs, taverns, speakeasies, and Teddy Roosevelt is arguably our
sample rooms around White Bear Lake most colorful president. There
were popular places before, during, are not many who can put on their
and after the Prohibition era. Join resume author, cowboy, naturalist,
us as we explore the history of our statesman, soldier, governor, vice-
local establishments, the legislation president, policeman, Nobel Peace
of Prohibition, and the temperance Prize winner, president, father, and
movement that led to it. Presented by Bull Moose! Join us to learn about
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. the conservationist president and
Fee: $12 the 230 million–acre legacy of
Registration required by February 21. national wild areas he left for all of
Program #225ea us to enjoy. Journey back in time
*Join us in May for a guided stroll of and enjoy stories of our national park
downtown White Bear Lake to visit system through the eyes of President
these local historic establishments. Teddy Roosevelt. Presenter: Adam
Date to be determined. Lindquist, national award-winning
Roosevelt look-alike.
Special Registration: Sign up at the
Redeemer Lutheran Church Welcome
Desk or call the church office at
(651) 429-5411 between February
24 and March 15. Walk-ins
welcome.
Fee: Freewill offering.
12 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchSecond Sunday Concerts with Writing through the Decades
MacPhail Thursdays, April 2–May 14
2nd Sunday each month 1:30–3 PM at Redeemer Lutheran
2–3 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus, Church, Library
Newman-Benson Chapel Join instructor and longtime
Join us the second Sunday of each community journalist Margie
month for a free concert featuring O’Loughlin to explore the art of writing
musical performances from MacPhail your own memoir. Working each
Center for Music. Light refreshments week from a prompt, we will write one
served following the concert. chapter from each of the decades of
Upcoming concerts: our lives. At the close of the series,
each student will have, at a minimum,
• January 12: Jeff Lambert, classical
an introductory chapter, a closing
guitar
chapter, and chapters that look back
• February 9: Jacqueline Ultan, cello,
at their childhood, teens, twenties,
and Julie Johnson, flute
thirties, forties, fifties, and sixties—
• March 8: Mikyoung Park, voice
one memory at a time. Writers will
FREE No registration required. be encouraged (but not required) to
Please consider donating a new or share what they have written. Bring a
gently used iPod, or an iTunes gift card, notepad and pen.
to support Lyngblomsten’s Music & Fee: $45
Memory program. Registration required by March 30.
Program #42ea
• February 7: KFC lunch. We’ll order
Social & Outings
500 Card Group
Tuesdays chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy,
1–4 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus, coleslaw, and biscuits from Kentucky
Community Room (lower level) Fried Chicken and top it off with
Join us for a game of 500! Beginners dessert. Finger lickin’ good!
welcome. Registration required by February 5.
Program #27so
FREE
Please register to reserve your spot. • March 6: House of Wong lunch. We’ll
Program #17so serve egg rolls, sweet and sour pork,
chicken sub gum chow-mein, chicken
fried rice, and a meatless entree
too, along with oriental salad and
Bingo & Lunch
1st Friday each month dessert.
Noon–2 PM on the Lyngblomsten Registration required by March 4.
campus, Community Room (lower level) Program #36so
Lunch is served at noon and Bingo Fee: $9.50 plus 50 cents for 2 Bingo
starts around 1 PM. Prizes for every cards. Please pay for Bingo separately
game. when the games begin.
• January 3: Pizza lunch. We’ll serve
pizza, salad, and dessert at noon.
Registration required by January 1.
Program #13so
(cont’d in next column)
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 13Cards & Socializing for Senior Lakeshore Players Theatre
Social & Outings
Deaf Community Matinee Performance: Wait Until
3rd Friday each month (Upcoming: Dark
January 17, February 21, & March 20) Sunday, March 8
1–4:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten 2–5 PM at Lakeshore Players Theatre
campus, Community Room (lower level) (4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake)
FREE In 1944 Greenwich Village, Susan
Learn more: Contact Marlys Carlson at Hendrix, a blind yet capable woman, is
marlysmcarlson@gmail.com. imperiled by a trio of men in her own
apartment. As the suspense builds,
Susan discovers that her blindness
Coach Bus Trip: From the just might be the key to her escape,
King, For the King: The Gospel but she and her tormentors must
According to Elvis wait until dark to play out this classic
Wednesday, March 11 thriller’s chilling conclusion. Join us in
10 AM–3:30 PM at the Masonic the easily-accessible, brand new home
Heritage Center, Ives Auditorium, of Lakeshore Players Theatre for an
Bloomington, MN afternoon of thrilling theatre! Choose
A unique program of the legendary to stay after the show for a 30-minute
gospel music of Elvis. The show talk-back with the cast and crew of the
features Mick Sterling along with other show and learn insightful knowledge
singers performing the vocal parts on the creation of this classic and
of the Elvis Jordanaires, with a band suspenseful tale. Tickets are limited
providing gospel energy that you won’t to 25 spots. Sign up early to secure
soon forget. A time to bring back the your seat today! Transportation is
memories of the man and his music. not provided. You also can learn
A delicious chicken dinner with all the about the production from director
fixins’ and dessert/coffee will begin Larisa Netterlund at “Coffee and
our entertaining day out. Conversation” on March 2; see page 9
for details.
Bus site pickups:
10 AM from Gustavus Adolphus Church Fee: $26/person
(1669 Arcade Street, St. Paul) Registration required by February 26.
10:15 AM from the Lyngblomsten Program #38so
campus, Community Room (lower
level)
Fee: $82 includes coach bus
transportation, show, lunch, and tip for
the driver.
Registration and payment required by
February 19.
Program #311so
14 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchLaugh ‘N Chat Out & About: House of Hope
Tuesdays Presbyterian Church Tour
9–11 AM on the Lyngblomsten campus, Thursday, March 19
Community Room (lower level). (No 1–2 PM at House of Hope Presbyterian
meeting on March 3.) Church (797 Summit Avenue, St. Paul)
Anyone can join this group for sweet Join us for this tour of a Summit
treats, coffee, chatting, and laughing. Avenue landmark. Founded in 1907,
The conversation is enriching, the building was designed by noted
enlightening, and sometimes hilarious. architect Ralph Adams Cram. It is a
What a great way to start the day! Gothic Revival style church with flying
Fee: Coffee and treats provided for a buttresses needed to support walls
small fee. thin enough for stained glass windows.
No registration required. Bus site pick-ups:
Social & Outings
Noon from the Lyngblomsten campus,
Community room (lower level)
Out & About: Catherine G. Murphy 12:15 PM from Applewood Pointe of
Gallery Tour Roseville (1480 Applewood Court W,
Thursday, February 13 Roseville)
1–2 PM at the Catherine G. Murphy
Fee: Tour is FREE. $7 for
Gallery (Visual Arts Building, 2004
Randolph Avenue, St. Paul) transportation; please pay
transportation fee the day of the event.
The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery Registration required by March 17.
strives to engage the St. Catherine Program #319so
University community and the greater
community in women-centered visual
arts. We will be given a guided tour by
the museum director, Nicole Watson.
The exhibit, Cartography of Desire,
gathers works of 12 artists from
10 geo-political locations. If maps
structure and, at times, constrain our
knowledge, the work of these artists
proposes an alternate landscape: the
textured contours of a vibrant and, at
times, troubled world.
Bus site pick-ups:
12:15 PM from the Lyngblomsten
campus, Community Room (lower
level)
12:30 PM from Applewood Pointe of
Roseville (1480 Applewood Court W,
Roseville)
Return time: Approximately 2:45 PM
Fee: Tour is FREE. $7 for
transportation; please pay
transportation fee day of the event.
Registration required by February 11.
Program #213so
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 15Out to Lunch: Grumpy’s Bar and Out to Lunch: Lucky’s 13 Pub
Social & Outings
Grill Friday, March 27
Friday, January 24 11 AM–2 PM at Lucky’s 13 Pub (2480
11 AM–2 PM at Grumpy’s Bar and Grill Fairview Avenue N, Roseville)
(2801 Snelling Avenue N, Roseville) Great food and good fun near you.
Twin Cities best in food for years! What a menu! Breakfast all day, not to
Join us as we enjoy lunch together at mention burgers, soups, salads, and
Grumpy’s. The menu is full of salads, a huge sandwich menu (hot and cold).
soups, hot and cold sandwiches, Today is our lucky day--join us, won’t
burgers, pizza, and more! you?
Bus site pick-ups: Bus site pick-ups:
10:30 AM from the Lyngblomsten 10:30 AM from the Lyngblomsten
campus, Community Room (lower campus, Community room (lower level)
Social & Outings
level) 10:45 AM from Applewood Pointe of
10:45 AM from Applewood Pointe of Roseville (1480 Applewood Court W,
Roseville (1480 Applewood Court W, Roseville)
Roseville) Fee: $7 for transportation; please pay
Fee: $7 for transportation; please pay transportation fee the day of the event.
transportation fee the day of the event. Lunch expense is on your own.
Lunch expense is on your own. Registration required by March 25.
Registration required by January 22. Program #327so
Program #124so
Out to Lunch: D’Amico & Sons
Friday, February 21
11 AM–2 PM at D’Amico & Sons (1490
County Road B, Roseville)
Fresh, great-tasting Italian food! Enjoy
a variety of pastas, grilled entrées,
gourmet salads and antipasti, Italian
sandwiches, soups, and desserts.
D’Amico & Sons offers flavorful and
fresh Italian pasta and pizza in a
casual neighborhood café.
Bus site pick-ups:
10:30 AM from the Lyngblomsten
campus, Community room (lower level)
10:45 AM from Applewood Pointe of
Roseville (1480 Applewood Court W,
Roseville)
Fee: $7 for transportation; please pay
transportation fee the day of the event.
Lunch expense is on your own.
Registration required by February 19.
Program #221so
16 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchAgeless Grace Exercise Class HealthRHYTHMS Drumming
Health, Wellness, & Spirituality
Fridays 2nd Monday each month (Upcoming:
1:30–2 PM on the Lyngblomsten January 13, February 10, & March 9)
campus, Apartments Dining Room 10–11 AM at Redeemer Lutheran
Practiced seated and to music, Ageless Church, Fellowship Hall
Grace consists of movements that are HealthRHYTHMS group drumming is
natural and organic. Classes provide an evidence-based wellness program
chair exercise and cognitive and social that promotes relaxation and boosting
benefits. Teacher: Pola Rest. of the immune system. The session
Fee: $1/class will be filled with fun and laughter. All
Registration preferred; walk-ins drum and percussion instruments
welcome. will be provided. Join us for one hour
Program #13hws of drumming, wellness exercise, and
guided imagery as we discover the
rhythm of our hearts. No experience is
Cultivating Spiritual Qualities required. Teacher: Cheri Bunker.
For Well-Being: Gratitude & Fee: $8/class
Generosity Registration preferred; walk-ins
Wednesday, February 5 welcome.
1–2:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten Program #113hws
campus, Community Room (lower level)
The great wisdom traditions teach
us that in order to grow in wisdom, The Healthy Brain
be at peace with ourselves and the Monday, February 3
10 AM–Noon at Centennial United
world, and reach our fullest spiritual
Methodist Church (1524 West County
maturity, it is beneficial to develop
Road C2, Roseville), Fellowship Hall
certain spiritual qualities. These
qualities are remarkably consistent Can your brain span match your
across different traditions. In this first lifespan? Discover strategies to help
of two workshops, we will address the ensure a healthier brain based on four
qualities of gratitude and generosity. things you can do for mental fitness.
In the workshop, we will explore the There will be time for questions. This
meaning of gratitude and generosity will be an engaging, educational, and
from the perspective of different possibly life-altering event. Even for
spiritual teachers, how we can develop those experiencing some memory loss,
these qualities, and what spiritual continuing to work on having a healthy
practices we can do to cultivate brain is essential. Presenter: Carolyn
them. The workshop will include Klaver, RN, Community Dementia Care
presentation, videos, and discussion Specialist.
among participants. Presenter: Ed FREE
Colón is a volunteer hospice worker and Registration preferred; walk-ins
the provider of workshops on life review, welcome.
reminiscing, and the spirituality of aging. Program #23hws
Fee: $12.50
Registration preferred; walk-ins
welcome.
Program #25hws
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 17Morning Talks Redeemer Primetime: Thriving in
Health, Wellness, & Spirituality Health, Wellness, & Spirituality
A monthly health education series for the Second Half
the community Thursday, January 16
(formerly Market Place Morning Talks) 9:30–11 AM at Redeemer Lutheran
2nd Wednesday each month Church, Atrium (9:30 AM coffee and
9–10 AM (please note time change) at treats, 10 AM devotions and program)
Cardigan Ridge Senior Living (3300 Rice
Do you want to thrive in the second
Street, Little Canada)
half of your life? Join Patty Nelson, a
• January 8: Act Up for the Health of It! nationally board certified health and
Start the New Year with an upbeat wellness coach, to discover how you
presentation that provides healthful can increase your longevity and live
benefits! Presenter: Retired a happier and healthier life through
physician Dale Anderson. lifestyle choices. Patty went from
Registration required by January 7. being an intensive care nurse to
Program #18hws becoming an integrative health and
• February 12: Warm Weather Travel wellness coach. Patty founded True
Adventures: Hawaii Anyone? North Health Coaching to provide
Enjoy an armchair travel adventure individuals with an opportunity to
to the warm climes of Hawaii. The explore how their mind, body, and spirit
perfect antidote to a cold winter day. influence their overall health and well-
Aloha! Presenter: John Sweeney, being.
world traveler. Fee: Freewill offering.
Registration required by February 11. Special Registration: Sign up at the
Program #212hws Redeemer Lutheran Welcome Center
• March 11: Planning for Your Future or call the church office at
Come learn about the benefits of (651) 429-5411 between January 6
having your future plans in writing and January 14. Walk-ins welcome.
with an elder law attorney. Presenter:
David Finch, elder law attorney.
Registration required by March 10.
Program #311hws
Complimentary coffee and treats provided. Navigating Aging
Co-sponsors: 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten,
Roseville Area Senior Program, City of Little
www.lyngblomsten.org/blog
Canada Parks and Recreation, The Estates of
Roseville, and Cardigan Ridge. Check out Lyngblomsten’s blog for
resources, tips, and tools for older
FREE
adults and those who care about
them on topics such as:
• Caregiving
• Faith & Inspiration
• Health & Wellness
• Resources
• Retirement
• Technology
18 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchSAIL: Stay Active and Independent Yogadevotion
for Life Tuesdays
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30–5:30 PM at Redeemer Lutheran
January 13–April 1 Church, Fellowship Hall
10–11 AM on the Lyngblomsten These 8-week series begin with
campus, Community Room (lower level) a Scripture-based devotion that
Stay Active and Independent for Life speaks to a practice of faith during
(SAIL) is a strength, balance, and breath work. The class includes core
fitness program for adults 65 and strengthening, standing, balance, floor,
older. Performing exercises that and restorative poses. Class ends with
improve strength, balance, and fitness time for reflection and thanksgiving for
is the single most important activity God’s presence. This multi-level class
adults can do to stay active and offers modifications for poses to meet
reduce their chances of falling. Join individual needs. Please bring your
other adults twice weekly to improve own yoga mat. Teacher: Jean Auger.
your overall health and wellness. • Series 1: January 7–February 25
Instructors: Dwenda Gjerdingen and Registration required by January 3.
Diane Clayton, volunteers through RSVP
Volunteers of America. • Series 2: March 3–April 21
Health, Wellness, & Spirituality
Registration required by February 28.
Fee: $15
Registration required. Fee: $72/series; please pay on
Learn more: Contact Becky Hulden at the first day of class. Make checks
(651) 632-5335 or payable to Redeemer Lutheran Church
bhulden@lyngblomsten.org. (indicate “Yogadevotion” on memo
Program #113hws2 line).
Special Registration: Contact Sue
Johnson at suejohns3@gmail.com or
(651) 387-3443.
Visit with a Faith Community
Nurse
Visit one-on-one with Lyngblomsten
Faith Community Nurse Becky Hulden,
which may include discussion of
a health concern, education and
advice, blood pressure and pulse
assessments, help navigating the
healthcare system, referrals to
community resources, and spiritual
support.
Visits are available by referral or by
appointment at either Redeemer
Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake
or on the Lyngblomsten campus in St.
Paul.
FREE
Schedule an appointment: Call
(651) 632-5335 or email
bhulden@lyngblomsten.org.
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 19Caregiver Services
Resources & Support
Dementia Caring & Coping Series
2nd Thursday each month
Caregiver Resource & Referral
1–3 PM at Ramsey County Library-
Service Roseville (2180 North Hamline Avenue,
For caregivers or care partners looking Roseville), Community Room (note
for ideas, suggestions, education, and location change for February and March
support. Lyngblomsten’s trained and presentations)
experienced social workers and nurses Dementia Caring & Coping is a monthly
will listen to your needs and formulate speaker series that focuses on topics
a plan by facilitating: related to memory loss.
• A brief needs assessment—can often • January 9: Something’s Different,
be completed over the phone or by Should I Be Concerned?
email. Amy House, Certified Positive
• A personalized response—lists of Approach to Care Trainer, and Mary
resources, referrals to programs, and Bauer, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
educational materials provided. Specialist with the Minnesota
Department of Human Services,
• A follow-up call to ensure you
will present on Teepa Snow’s
received the information and support
“normal” versus “not normal” aging.
needed.
Learn what other symptoms mimic
Funded in part by the Older Americans Act dementia and how hearing loss
Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support affects those with possible dementia.
Program in partnership with the Metopolitan
Area Agency on Aging. • February 13: Who’s On Your Team?
Catherine Engstrom, social worker
FREE
with Wilder Aging Services, will
Learn more: Contact Jeanne Schuller,
lead a conversation about why it is
MSW, at (651) 632-5320 or
important for caregivers to have a
jschuller@lyngblomsten.org.
team of support, who should be on
that team, and what kind of support
team members can provide. NOTE:
Caregiver Support Group
Presentation will be held at the
3rd Wednesday each month (Upcoming:
January 15, February 19, & March 18)
Roseville Oval (2661 Civic Center
1–2:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten Drive, Roseville), Rose Room.
campus, The Heritage 2nd Floor Lounge • March 12: Your Medical Diagnostic
Support yourself and others in the Team
journey of caregiving. Sessions include Terry Barclay, a neuropsychologist
education, resources, and time to talk. who is the clinical director of the
For those caregiving for an adult with HealthPartners Neuropsychology
any healthcare issue or disease. Neurosciences Division, Center for
Memory and Aging, will discuss the
FREE No registration required. importance of diagnosing dementia
Learn more: Contact Jeanne Schuller, and how one can do this. NOTE:
MSW, at (651) 632-5320 or Presentation will be held at the
jschuller@lyngblomsten.org. Roseville Oval (2661 Civic Center
Drive, Roseville), Rose Room.
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20 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchSponsored by 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten and Funded in part by the Older Americans Act
the Roseville Alzheimer’s and Dementia Title III-E National Famly Caregiver Support
Community Action Team. Program in partnership with the Metropolitan
Area Agency on Aging.
FREE No registration required.
Learn more: Call Carolyn Klaver, RN, FREE No registration required.
Community Dementia Care Specialist, Learn more: Contact Betsy Hoffman at
at (952) 261-5235. (651) 414-5291 or
bhoffman@lyngblomsten.org.
Former Dementia Caregiver
Support Group REACH—Resources for Enhancing
3rd Tuesday each month (Upcoming: Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health
January 21, February 18, & March 17)
1–2:30 PM at New Life Presbyterian One-on-one caregiver support,
Church (965 Larpenteur Avenue W, education, and counseling. REACH is
Roseville), Heritage Room a proven approach used by caregiver
consultants to support those who are
Move past grief and loss to reclaim the
caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or
“new you” after caregiving and create
a related dementia. The goals are to
a meaningful life beyond your former
teach caregivers how to reduce stress,
role. Share with others who have had
solve problems, manage difficult
a similar journey.
behaviors exhibited by the person with
Sponsored by 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten, dementia, feel confident in the care
Roseville A/D Community Action Team, City of provided, and improve their ability to
Roseville, and Ramsey County Libraries.
Resources & Support
cope. Four one-hour sessions to be
FREE No registration required. scheduled by caregiver and counselor.
Learn more: Call (651) 791-5316. Funded in part by the Older Americans Act
Title III-E National Family Caregiver Support
Program in partnership with the Metropolitan
Memory Loss Caregivers Support Area Agency on Aging.
Groups Fee: Sliding scale
Tuesdays or Thursdays from Learn more: Contact Jeanne Schuller,
10–11:30 AM at: MSW, at (651) 632-5320 or
• Augustana Lutheran Church, West St. jschuller@lyngblomsten.org, or visit
Paul; 1st Tuesday each month www.lyngblomsten.org/caregivers.
• Centennial United Methodist Church,
Roseville; 2nd Tuesday each month
• First Presbyterian Church, White Bear
Lake; 1st Thursday each month
• White Bear Lake United Methodist
Church, White Bear Lake; 4th
Thursday each month
• Woodbury Baptist Church, Woodbury;
4th Tuesday each month
Those who are caring for someone
with Alzheimer’s disease or a related
dementia are welcome to attend.
Facilitators trained through the
Alzheimer’s Association.
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www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 21Learn more: Contact Becky Hulden,
Group Respite (The Gathering) RN, at (651) 632-5335 or
Visit lyngblomsten.org/TheGathering bhulden@lyngblomsten.org.
for a list of church partners and
Program #35rs
Gathering program sites.
The Gathering provides a day of
stimulating activities for those Parish Nurse Ministry
experiencing early- to mid-stage Resource Group
memory loss and gives five hours of 2nd Monday each month
respite to caregivers who desire a Noon–1:30 PM
break. Each program site meets 2–4
times per month and accommodates A resource and networking group for
a group of 8–10 participants. One parish nurses to connect for education
volunteer is paired with every and professional support. Join with
participant. other parish nurses for a monthly
brown-bag lunch for ministry support
Funded in part by the Older Americans
Act Title III-E National Family Caregiver
and resource sharing. Upcoming
Support Program in partnership with the gatherings include:
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
• January 13: Held on the
Contribution: Sliding scale Lyngblomsten campus, Care Center
Learn more: Contact Betsy Hoffman Conference Room
at (651) 414-5291 or • February 10: Held at Centennial
bhoffman@lyngblomsten.org. United Methodist Church (1524 West
County Road C2, Roseville)
Resources & Support
• March 9: Held on the Lyngblomsten
Resources for Churches campus, Care Center Conference
Room
Older Adult Ministry Forum: FREE
Compassionate Caregiving Learn more: Contact Becky Hulden,
Thursday, March 5 RN, at (651) 632-5335 or
10 AM–Noon at Augustana Lutheran bhulden@lyngblomsten.org.
Church (1400 South Robert Street, West
Care Ministry
St. Paul)
Network
What are the personal benefits as well
as the challenges of caring for another
person? Beginning with an overview of
caregiving from a biblical perspective,
this program focuses on caring for An online platform that
one’s own physical, emotional, and provides standardized training
spiritual life while caring for others. for volunteers and volunteer
leaders of congregational care
Participants will be given tools for
ministries for older adults
real-life application. Presenter: Marian
Eisenmann is a retired Lutheran pastor,
hospital chaplain, and nurse. Learn More at
www.CareMinistryNetwork.net
Fee: $12
Registration preferred by March 3. The Care Ministry Network is offered through
Walk-ins welcome. 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten and is supported,
in part, by the Lyngblomsten Foundation and
(cont’d in next column) a grant from the Lutheran Services for Elderly
Endowment at the ELCA Foundation.
22 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchSupport Groups
Caregiver Support Groups Twin Cities Support Group for
See pages 20–21. Persons with Lewy Body Dementia
1st Wednesday each month (Upcoming:
January 8, February 5, & March 4)
Grief Support Group (January session on 2nd Wednesday
2nd Thursday each month (Upcoming: due to holiday)
January 9, February 13, & March 12) 10–11:30 AM at Centennial United
1–2:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten Methodist Church (1524 West County
campus, Newman-Benson Chapel Road C2, Roseville), Asbury Room
For those experiencing the loss of a Support group for persons in the
loved one to join with others learning early stages of Lewy body dementia.
to cope with grief, offer mutual Our goal is to provide mutual support
support, and share information with and companionship as we share
time for reflection and prayer. Leader: experiences and resources. Caregivers
Kelley Bergeson, Lyngblomsten Director are also invited, and those who may
of Spiritual Care. need assistance during the meeting
should be accompanied by a caregiver.
FREE No registration required. Facilitator: Paula Biever, Co-Facilitator
of the MN E Metro LBD Caregiver
Support Group.
Parkinson’s Disease Support
Resources & Support
Co-sponsored by 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten,
Group the Lewy Body Dementia Assoication, and
1st Thursday each month (Upcoming: Centennial United Methodist Church.
January 2, February 6, & March 5)
1–3 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus, FREE No registration required.
The Heritage 2nd Floor Lounge Learn more: Contact Paula Biever at
(651) 308-9003 or
For those living with Parkinson’s
paula.biever@gmail.com.
disease or other movement disorders
and their caregivers.
Vision Loss Support Group
FREE No registration required.
2nd Wednesday each month (Upcoming:
Learn more: Contact Jay Haukom at January 8, February 12, & March 11)
(651) 632-5391 or 1–2 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus,
jhaukom@lyngblomsten.org. Community Room (lower level)
Come for information, resources, and
support. A Vision Loss Resources
representative will be available
at each meeting. New members
welcome. Facilitator: Sue Bauer, Vision
Loss Resources Community Service
Specialist.
FREE No registration required.
Learn more: Contact Becky Hulden at
(651) 632-5335 or
bhulden@lyngblomsten.org.
www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf 23Other
AARP Tax Assistance Aphasia Conversation Group
Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 11– Mondays, January 20–April 13
April 14 2–3:30 PM on the Lyngblomsten
9 AM–1 PM on the Lyngblomsten campus, Community Room (lower
campus, Community Room (lower level) level)
This is a FREE service provided by Fee: $240 for all 12 sessions;
AARP Taxaide volunteers who will help partial scholarship opportunities
you file your tax returns. It is available available.
for community members, tenants, Special Registration: To complete
residents, and employees. You will an intake form, email julia@
need to bring your: mncan.org or call (612) 524-
8802. Inclusion is subject to space
• 2018 Tax Return
availability and intake qualifications.
• W-2s and 1099 forms
• If you have a Health Savings Account
(HSA), you must bring your 2019
Form 1099-SA and, if available, your Wings of Nutrition Bread
form 5498-SA from the HSA trustee Program—Free Bread
• Any information relating to sales of Tuesdays
stocks, bonds, real estate, etc. 8:30 AM on the Lyngblomsten
campus, Community Room (lower
• Valid government-issued photo ID
level)
Resources & Support
• Social Security card for yourself and
any dependents Free bread is available for anyone
• Property Tax Statement (to complete who would like to participate. Bread
your property tax refund papers) is available until it runs out.
FREE
Appointments required: Call
(651) 999-2499. Messages will
picked up by an AARP volunteer who
will return your call to schedule your
appointment. Messages will not
be picked up until the last week in
January, so please do not expect any
calls before that time. The message
box gets very full at times, so please
be patient while waiting for a return
call throughout the tax season. The
AARP volunteers are working very hard
to accomodate you.
24 Winter 2020 / January, February, & MarchService Activities Volunteering
Service Opportunities
Volunteer at Open Hands Midway As a Lyngblomsten volunteer, you will
Monday, March 23, at Open Hands be part of a community that strives to
Midway (436 Roy Street N, St. Paul) provide growth, socialization, and dignity
to everyone involved. We list a few of
Choose from 2 shifts: the opportunities for volunteering below.
9:30–11 AM (meal preparation), or If you have a gift or talent that you want
11:30 AM–2:15 PM (serving and clean-up) to bring to 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten,
Open Hands Midway is a nonprofit please do not hesitate tell us about it!
housed in Bethlehem Lutheran Church
in the Midway. On Mondays, they offer A general orientation is held each month
a meal, fresh produce, bakery, clothing, and is the start to your volunteer journey
and household items free to people in with Lyngblomsten. After orientation, we
need. They can use our help! We have will work to place you in a position that
been invited to help prepare and serve a fits your desires.
Monday meal. Lunch is provided to those Specific training for your role varies in
who help serve it. NOTE: First shift has length depending on what you choose.
greatest need for volunteers. We ensure that all volunteers are fully
Bus site pick-up: trained and work diligently to make sure
From the Lyngblomsten campus, that you are comfortable in your role.
Community Room (lower level)
First shift: 9 AM; Return 11:15 AM Volunteer Opportunities: 2nd Half
Second shift: 11:15 AM; Return 2:30 PM with Lyngblomsten
FREE; includes transportation. Please • Hospitality: Help guests of programs
consider a donation to the organization and classes feel welcome and
itself instead. comfortable. Volunteers will help with
Registration required by March 9. set up, attendance, welcoming, and
Program #323sop1 (morning shift), clean up.
and #323sop2 (afternoon shift)
• The Gathering: In a group setting,
work one on one with a person
with memory loss. The day is planned
by a Lead Volunteer. Volunteer as a
lead or as a one-on-one volunteer.
• In-Home Respite: Respite is short-
term relief that allows caregivers
to attend to matters other than caring
for their loved one. As an In-Home
Respite Companion, you will spend two
to three hours visiting with an older
adult with memory loss in his or her
home.
To learn more about any of these
volunteer opportunities, please contact
Peggy Cerrito at (651) 632-5406 or
pcerrito@lyngblomsten.org.
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