Active Times. A bi-monthly newsletter for Older Adults May - June Volunteers Needed. Spring Fashion Show. Farmer s Market

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1 Active Times A bi-monthly newsletter for Older Adults May - June 2018 A Big Thank You AARP TaxAide program served over 500 clients this tax season. This service is free of charge and is supported in partnership with the IRS and the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue. Services are provided by AARP volunteers. If you know of someone who might be interested in volunteering with the program next season, please have them call Bev Dwyer at No previous tax preparation experience is required! Spring Fashion Show Thank you to our Spring Fashion Show models! Left to right: Dawn Hoffner, Wendy Felton, Jean Kirkhus, Terie Hanson, Judy Cunningham, Sue Moen, Irene Loomis, Joan Palodichuk, and Heidi from Taylor Marie s Apparel. Out to Lunch May 17th 11:00 a.m. Cherokee Tavern 886 Smith Ave. So. West St. Paul June 21st 11:00 a.m. Mississippi Pub th St. E. Inver Grove Heights Volunteers Needed South St. Paul Senior Center is seeking Volunteers!! We are looking for help in the following areas: Fare for All-Cart Pushers Want to get some exercises?? Then is job is for YOU! Come join us as we move packages out to or guests vehicles. ALL ages are welcome! Farmer s Market Saint Paul Farmers Market will return to South St. Paul again! When: Wednesdays, June 27th-Sept 26th 2-6pm Where: Wakota Federal Credit Union Parking Lot (1151 Southview Blvd, South St. Paul) South St. Paul Senior Center: 100-7th Ave. No., South St. Paul, MN Phone: (651) Senior Program Office Hours: 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday-Friday Sponsors: South St. Paul Public Schools, City of South St. Paul and individual membership donations.

2 Senior Trips - Sign up now! [ ] Trips fill up quick! Make sure not to miss out on your favorite performances and sign up at the front desk today. Minnesota Twins at Target Field When: Wednesday, July 11th Time: 9:45 p.m./4:30 p.m. Cost: $62 (includes transportation/game) Registration deadline: Friday, June 4th Join us as we head out to see the Minnesota Twins take on the Kansas City Royals at their beautiful outdoor Target Field! This is great way to see the Twins while beating the traffic and parking. Trip includes ticket, and motor coach transportation. Taylor s Falls Boat Cruise When: Wednesday, August 15th Time: 9:30 p.m./2:30 p.m. Cost: $70 (includes transportation/lunch/cruise) Registration deadline: Thursday, July 6th We will board the Taylors Falls Scenic Boat and enjoy a buffet style lunch during the cruise. Since 1906 thousands of tourists have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world famous Dalles (Dells) of the St. Croix River by authentic paddlewheel boat. The unique rock formations are highlighted by the narration from the crew. Horses, Orchards and Jim s Candy Store When: Tuesday, September 18th Time: 8:15 p.m./4:15 p.m. Cost: $69 (includes transportation/lunch/tours) Registration deadline: Thursday, August 16th Visit Cedar Ridge Arabian Farm and the beautiful Arabian and Percheron horses. Stop at Emma Krumbee s Orchard. There will be apples, pumpkins, homemade pies, crisp, bread and cookies available for purchase. We will stroll down the pathway (about 2 blocks) to enjoy a carefully crafted pot-roast meal at Emma Krumbee s Restaurant. Lastly, we will top off our trip with a stop at Jim s Candy Store and Apple Orchard along Highway 169.

3 May 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY :30 Board Meeting 1:00 Movie Time :00 Driver Safety 12:30 Classic Movies 9:00 Happy Feet 11:00 Out to Lunch :00 Senior Trip 4:00 Fare For All CLOSED **Please note: Class times are subject to change. Contact CSCC directly with any questions.

4 June 2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ***NOTICE*** Classes with an asterisk (*) will be held at Northview Pool th Ave. No :45 Senior Trip :00 YogaFit Sr. 9:30 Board Meeting 1:00 Movie Time 9:00 Driver Safety :30 Classic Movies 9:00 Happy Feet 11:00 Out to Lunch :00 Fare For All

5 Fare For All Central Square Community Center partners with the Emergency Foodshelf Network to sponsor this program allowing individuals to save up to 50% on monthly groceries by purchasing a variety of express packages. Fare For All works hard to offer value, variety, quality and nutrition in our food packages. The exact contents of the packages change throughout the month. All are welcome to shop at these price savings events. When: Tuesday, May 22nd and June 26th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Penny Bingo Penny Bingo meets twice per month! Spend a FUN afternoon with us at the Senior Center playing Penny Bingo! So...what is Penny Bingo you ask? It s a fast paced, easy card game that everyone will enjoy. It s very casual play leaving plenty of time to socialize and laugh throughout the games. Bring your pennies on... Monday, June 4th & 18th and July 2nd & 16th Penny Bingo is held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Cards Join us for an afternoon of friendly card playing at Central Square We welcome newcomers! Cards and Pinochle Wednesdays & Fridays 12:00 p.m. Let s Play 500 Woodcarvers Group Woodcarvers meet on Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Newcomers are welcome to join this talented and skilled group. They will be able to get you started or help with a project. If you are experienced at this art or just starting please feel free to stop in anytime! Fitness Geared for 55+ Class times will vary due to the high school gym class using the pool for their swimming requirements. Please see calendar insert for time changes! Senior Aqua Interval A lower intensity class using cardiovascular training as well as sections focusing on strength & balance exercises. 2 days/week: Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 am 1 day/week: Fridays 10:30-11:15 am YogaFit Senior This safe and slower-moving class is designed for seniors. We work gently to increase strength, range of motion in shoulders, back, hip and legs to develop better balance and core awareness. Monday s class focuses on core work. Wednesday s class focuses on strength and stretching. Chair support is offered for safety. Participants must be able to get down on the floor. Class times will vary due to the high school gym class using the pool for their swimming requirements. Please see calendar for time changes. Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:00-9:45 am. Silver Sneakers Increase strength, body tone and balance. Chairs will be used for sitting exercises and for balance during standing exercises. 2 days/week: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:35-10:15 am At the Movies No over-priced popcorn or long ticket lines!! Please join us for a new release movie at Central Square Community Center on the second Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. Donations are welcome. You can watch a large screen movie, and enjoy ice cream, popcorn and other snacks too! See you at the movies! Thursday, May 10th and June 14th Classic Movies Classic Movies are shown on a big screen and begin at 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Our classic movie expert Ken will give a short preview prior to each movie. Snacks, popcorn and refreshments are served. Donations are welcome. May 15th: Bathing Beauty (1944) June 19th: Hollywood Hotel (1937) Legal Services The Senior Law Project provides free legal services to senior citizens. Appointments will be scheduled as needed. Call to make an appointment. Appointments are available Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-noon.

6 SENIOR CLASSES SENIOR CIRCUIT YOGAFIT SENIOR SENIOR AQUA INTERVAL SILVER SNEAKERS SENIOR CIRCUIT *Please check with the front desk or your instructor for classes days and times HAPPY FEET FOOT SERVICE Call for appt DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Drivers over 55 who complete this program may be entitled to a 10% discount on their auto insurance. To register, call the MHSRC toll free at Confirmations are not sent. Bring your drivers license and a pen. You will pay at the time of your class. Walk-ins are welcome if the class has space. 4 Hour Course Monday, May 14th 9:00 a.m. Friday, June15th 9:00 a.m. South St. Paul Secondary School Spring Musical (Grades 6-8) Performance Dates: Friday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. May 19th at 2:00 p.m. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be a true friend and a good writer. Senior tickets for all SSP Theatre plays are free! To order tickets by phone please call South St. Paul Public Schools Senior Program 100-7th Avenue North South St. Paul, Minnesota Office hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m