Minnetonka Script. This month. Fall Fitness Fest Minnetonka Senior Services, in partnership with the Plymouth Creek

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1 Minnetonka Script Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN (95) on the web at September 010 This month Special events Center News Groups Services Classes Classes Classes/Trips Trips/Extended Trips... 9 Defensive Driving/FYI..10 Calendar Map/Contact Info The Minnetonka Commuity Center will be closed September 6 for Labor Day. Our mission To develop and promote programs and services in our community to meet the diverse needs of those 55+. Fall Fitness Fest Minnetonka Senior Services, in partnership with the Plymouth Creek Center and Senior Community Services, is offering Fall Fitness Fest in September, a three-day program promoting fitness in people age 55 and above. Activities for all fitness levels will be offered. Events include: Wednesday, September 15: -, 3- or 4-mile walk, opening ceremony brunch, billiards tournament. Location: Minnetonka Community Center. Thursday, September 16: Nordic walking, croquet, tennis tournament, and bocce ball. Location: Plymouth Creek Center, th Ave. N., Plymouth. Friday, September 17: Golf, 10 or 1 mile biking option, bean bag tournament, and awards ceremony. Location: Minnetonka Community Center. Event cost is $10 for all three days and includes participation in as many events as you wish, all meals and snacks, a Fall Fitness Fest t-shirt and awards for event winners. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 8. When registering list all events in which you would like to participate. Book and pie sale is Thursday, September 30 Minnetonka Senior Services, in conjunction with the Senior Advisory Board, will host its annual book and pie sale Thursday, September 30. If you have books and would like to donate them please follow these guidelines. Wanted: Hard and soft cover books in good condition Not accepted for sale: Reader s Digest condensed books, old textbooks, National Geographic or other magazines, CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, any books with odors, and any worn or outdated books that would not sell. Please recycle old books and magazines in your blue city curbside recycling bin. Book Drop-Off Times: Monday and Tuesday, September 7 & 8, 9 a.m. 3p.m. Book and Pie Sale: Thursday, September 30, 9 a.m. p.m. From 1:30- p.m. there will be a book blow out sale: $ for all you can fit into a bag. For more details of the book, pie & craft sale please see page.

2 Page special events September 010 Book and pie sale continued... Most books are $1 or less. Pies for sale per slice include blueberry, apple and cherry ($ per slice), or with ice cream, $3. Cream pies include chocolate, lemon meringue, banana cream and coconut cream ($3 per slice). Coffee is free with the purchase of pie. The Landing Shop (formerly known as the Mills Landing Gift Shoppe) will offer homemade crafts for sale. The Minnetonka Fire Department will be available to talk about the What If? program. To volunteer for this event call (95) Enjoy lunch and a movie: Dear John While on leave, U.S. Soldier John Tyree (Channing Tatum) falls for Southern college student Savannah (Amanda Seyfried), whose ideals and heartfelt principles are at once attractive and unfamiliar. But their love is put on hold when terrorist attacks prompt John to re-enlist. Now, handwritten letters hold the lovers together. Lasse Hallstrom directs this modern romance based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. Course #0350 Friday, September 10, 1 p.m. Menu: Soup, sandwich and dessert. Cost: $5 payable to MSS by Wednesday, September 8. Watercolor textures workshop: Karen Rognsvoog In this watercolor workshop, students will learn some of the different ways to create a texture on a flat surface using a brush and scraps of fibers for special effects. In the first half of the class, students will work from a photograph (bring one or select one from the instructor s collection). In the second half of the session, students will paint in the abstract using some of the techniques learned from the first half, also using a photo. Course #0357 Wednesday, September 15, 1 4 p.m. Cost: $15 payable to MSS by Friday, September 10. Dinner with Steve Pieh & The Tonka Brass Quintet Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Menu includes brats with sauerkraut, sweet red cabbage, green beans with bacon, German potato salad and German chocolate cake. Entertainment provided by the Tonka Brass Quintet. Course #0353 Monday, September 7, 5:30 p.m. Cost: $6 payable to MSS by Wednesday, September. Caregivers website demo Senior Community Services (SCS), in partnership with Independent Home Living (IHL), is excited to share this free web tool with the Minnetonka community. Come for an informational demonstration of the new website designed for caregivers so they can find resources, organize help and develop an online care team. Information on the website is specific to the Minnetonka community and cannot be found anywhere else. This free web-based tool is easy to use and provides essential information so that the person being cared for can remain in the community and independent as long as possible. Wednesday, September 8, 6 p.m. OR Tuesday, October 1, 10 a.m. Please call (95) to RSVP for either of these free sessions. If you cannot attend but would like information please call Sue Gallus at (95) ext Community Connections offers coffee with Jacque Larson Join Community Connections to enjoy an informal chat with a community member. Rolls and coffee will be provided presenter and guests are responsible for the stimulating conversation! On September at 10:15 a.m., enjoy conversation with Jacque Larson, the city s community relations manager. Donations will be accepted for rolls and coffee. Please RSVP by Monday, September 0 for this free event. Fall recreation brochure The fall recreation brochure is available online only at If you need a paper copy, please contact the recreation department at (95)

3 September 010 center news Page 3 Minnesota and the new normal Speakers Tom Gillaspy, Minnesota state demographer, and Tom Stinson, Minnesota state economist, will take a look at the demographic changes and the economic impact for Minnesotans in their presentation entitled Minnesota and the new normal: what it means to all of us. Monday, September 0, 7 p.m. For more information call (95) This presentation is brought to you by your Community Needs and Issues Group. Cruise the world of senior housing alternatives Board your cruise line at the Minnetonka Community Center and take a trip to view each level of senior housing. Your trip includes stops at five different locations, featuring food and fun from various ports of call. Cruise to Grace Homes where you ll experience the delicacies of the Seychelles Islands. Next your cruise takes you to Golden Living Center Hillcrest of Wayzata where the food and flavor of Italy await. Your ship sets sail next for Meridian Manor Assisted Living where you ll indulge your sweet tooth with luscious desserts from France. Continue your cruise to Emerald Crest Memory Care where you ll relax with tempting treats from the Caribbean Islands. Last but not least, your ship pulls into RidgePointe Senior Living where you ll enjoy the adventure and excitement of Mexico. Finally you ll sail home to the Minnetonka Community Center where you ll enter your passport in a drawing for a fabulous gift basket. Course #0356 Thursday, September 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $5 payable to MSS by Monday, September 7. Mills Landing Gift Shoppe is moving; changing name The Mills Landing Gift Shoppe will be moving to a new site located at 1180 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka. You will be able to browse and buy handmade toys, doll clothes and furniture, sweaters, booties, plus much more. The hours for the new shop will remain the same, Wednesday Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The current gift shop location will close Saturday, September 11, and the new location is set to have a grand opening on Friday, October 1. The new shop will be known as The Landing Shop. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Connections The Civic Volunteer Committee has coordinated tours this summer of local organizations using volunteers. In July, we visited St David s Child and Family Development Center, which offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities with a flexible schedule to match including: Forest and wetland restoration Early childhood classroom assistance Therapy department office assistance Toy and play group clean-up Gala and Fall Festival event assistance Garden and landscape maintenance Administrative assistance In addition to early childhood education, St. David s offers pediatric therapies, mental health services, early intervention and support and community special needs services. Contact St. David s at (95) or the senior center for more information. If you would like to volunteer to help with distribution of back-to-school supplies the week of Aug 3-7, call the Senior Center Office (95) for specific times. Volunteers needed Utility billing is Wednesday, September 1 & 9, 9 a.m. Script folding is Thursday, September 16, 9 a.m. Thanks to St. Therese Southwest for providing refreshments. Dishwashers, set-up and cleanup crews, and check-in people are needed for monthly parties and other special events. Volunteers eat for free. Senior Services Highlight M innetonka Senior Services would like to thank Jerry Kistler for her volunteering efforts. Some of Jerry s wonderful volunteering efforts include reminder calls, filing for the office and checking people in for various events. Thanks again to Jerry Kistler for her dedication and willingness to help where and when needed.

4 Page 4 special interest groups September 010 Group Meeting day Information Advisory Board nd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Currently two positions open. AA/Al-Anon Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. All ages welcome. New members welcome. Billiards Every afternoon - time varies See calendar page for times. Bingo Tuesdays at 1:45 p.m. Lunch and bingo at Minnetonka Assisted Living on Tuesday, September 14 at noon. If interested call to RSVP for this free event. Bird Club 1 st Friday of the month at 10 a.m. Frank Taylor, the curartor from the U of M Raptor Center, will speak on the bird banding project. Book Club 3 rd Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. September 16 Small Island by Andrea Levy Social Bridge Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Please call (95) to reserve a spot. Bunco nd & 4 th Thursdays at 1 p.m. All are welcome.. Digital Camera Mondays from 9 11 a.m. Call for more information. Duplicate Bridge Thursdays at 6 p.m. Partners needed. Chess Thursdays at 1 p.m. If you have general knowledge of chess, join us. Chorale Wednesdays at 10 a.m. New members welcome. Community Needs & Interests Group Computer Interests Craft Committee 3 rd Wednesday at 1 p.m. New members welcome. Friday at 10 a.m. Website: Mtka-Senior-Computer-Group.org 1 st Tuesday at 10 a.m. This group examines topics of interest. Experience ranges from beginner to expert. Cribbage 1 st Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Bring your cribbage boards and a deck of cards. OLLI Discussion 1 st Wednesday at 7 p.m. Free-wheeling discussion group. 500 Card Club nd and 4 th Tuesday at 10 a.m. nd and 4 th Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Friends Society 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome Garden Club nd Monday at 1 p.m. See page 5 for more information. Great Books 4 th Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. September 8 The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco. Ham Radio nd Monday at 10 a.m. New members welcome. Legal Assistance nd and 4 th Thursdays Call (95) to make an appointment. Mills Landing Shoppe Parkinson s Support Open Wednesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 st Tuesday at 4 p.m. The current location will close on Saturday, September 11. See page for more information. Poker 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Join us for a new poker club. Scribblers Thursdays at 10 a.m. This group writes and shares their short stories, essays or poems, letters and memoirs. Senior Singles Lunch/Outing once a month This group is for both men and women. See page 5 for more information. Tonka Tale Tellers nd Monday at 10 a.m. This group travels to elementary schools within the area to tell and animate stories. Tale Spinners Tuesdays at 1 p.m. This group offers rapport and support for seniors interested in writing memoirs, fiction, etc. Wood Carvers Thursdays at 10 a.m. Group members work independently but also share ideas with one another.

5 September 010 special interest groups/services Page 5 Garden club The garden club will meet Monday, September 13, at 1 p.m. at the Minnetonka Community Center. Senior Singles The senior singles will meet for their monthly meeting Wednesday, September 8. Hiking Group Do you enjoy hiking? You are welcome to join a hiking group that hikes for two to four miles each Saturday and Monday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. No registration is required for the walk, but members are asked to arrive by 8:15 a.m. as we leave sharply at 8:30 a.m. The pace is -to-3 ½ miles per hour. We often car pool to the walk location. The next walk and meeting location is determined after the current walk. For those interested, we usually stop at a nearby coffee shop after our walk. One member of the group sends out an notice to each member a few days before each walk, so your address is required. Changes or cancellations are also communicated by . If you are interested in joining this group, please register at the Minnetonka Senior Services ( ) providing your name, phone number and address. This information will then be forwarded to the member sending out the notices. Hikes through Minnetonka Join the Minnetonka Senior Center on monthly hikes from 9 10 a.m. at one of Minnetonka s parks or trails. These are free two-mile hikes. Please make sure to bring your own water and to meet at the designated park listed below. Maps are available at the senior center front desk. Lone Lake Park: Monday, September 0. Park at the bottom hill lot. Civic Center/Creek: Friday, October 15. Park at Minnetonka Community Center. Transit Link For your transportation needs call Transit Link, formerly Lake Minnetonka Dail-A-Ride. Reservation phone number (651) 60-LINK (5465). Reservation scheduling hours 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. Advance reservation window up to five days. Over 50 and Fit exercise group This exercise group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 10 a.m. There is a yearly fee of $1 to participate. Keeping your feet happy Nurses from the Happy Feet Agency are at the center on the first, second and third Fridays of the month from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. To make appointments and/or cancellations, call (763) There is a fee of $31. Blood pressure screenings Free blood pressure checks are available each month on the first and third Fridays from 9:30 11:30 a.m. and on the second Wednesday from 9:30 11:30 a.m. The services listed below are provided by Senior Community Services (SCS). SCS is a United Way Agency serving residents 55+ of suburban Hennepin County. Senior outreach available Marian Danielson is a senior outreach worker who serves seniors and their family members in the Minnetonka area. If you have questions regarding community services and resources for older adults, caregiving, future planning or personal concerns, please call (95) to make an appointment. H.O.M.E. services available Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly (H.O.M.E.) for Minnetonka residents aged 60+ has volunteer groups and paid workers available to help with yard clean up, snow removal, window washing, painting, small repair jobs, and house cleaning. Minnetonka Senior Services would like to welcome Pam Nelson as the new H.O.M.E. services coordinator for Minnetonka. Pam can be reached at (95) , Monday through Friday during morning hours. Health insurance counseling H ealth insurance counseling appointments can be made for Monday afternoons between 1 3 p.m. by calling (95) This is a free service.

6 Page 6 classes September 010 How to register for classes Four ways to register Walk-in: You may register at the senior services desk and pay by cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted). Mail-in: Send registrations to Minnetonka Senior Services, Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN with your name, address, phone number, name of the class that you are registering for and your payment. By phone: Registrations are accepted over the phone (95) with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover Online: For more details call (95) Classes cannot be pro-rated. You must pre-register and pre-pay for all programs before class, program and/or trip start date. Make checks payable to Minnetonka Senior Services (MSS). Class Cancellation Cancellation of a class requires at least two full working days before the start date of the class. Some classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Scholarships are available Limited financial scholarships are available for Minnetonka residents age 55 and over, for events, classes and one day trips. This is sponsored by Minnetonka Senior Services. Scholarships are kept confidential. To learn more call (95) Data Privacy Act/Tennessen Warning Your name, address, telephone number, and other indentifying information are private and cannot be given to the general public. We need this information to enroll you in the program/trips and to be able to contact you if necessary. If you do not provide the information, the participant may not be able to enroll in the requested program. This information will be provided to the instructors of any class you are enrolled in and to recreation personnel who have a need to know it. Minnesota Tort Claims Act Under Minnesota law, Minnetonka is not liable for injuries related to the operations and maintenance of facilities used for the provision of recreation programs. Minnetonka Senior Service programs are available to residents and non-residents of Minnetonka. This agency is not responsible for injuries sustained by participating in these programs. Beginning & Intermediate Yoga Nancy Holasek Learn traditional Hatha yoga postures that can help increase your flexibility, increase your range of motion, balance and stamina. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Course Day Level Date Time Fee T September 7 8 9:45 $15 Beg TH September :45 a.m $15 Course Day Level Date Time Fee T September a.m. $15 Int TH September p.m. $15 British History Terry Kubista In this three-part course, British culture is examined in a manner designed to answer the student s questions and to generate new ones. A free and open discussion will be the rule every meeting. British History Part I Topics covered include: Neanderthal man, The Ice Age, The Bronze Age, The Beaker People, Stone Cairns, Stonehenge, The Celts, Druids, Boducia, The Roman Invasion and Caesar. British History Part II Topics covered include: King Arthur, Anglo Saxon Invasion, Early Christian Church and educational system. British History Part III Topics covered include: King Stephen and Empress Maude, The Crusades Part I & II, King John and the Magna Carta. Course Part Day Date Time Fee I September 30 $ II TH October p.m $ III November 4 December 9 $5 Beginning Bridge Lee Solee For those who want to learn bidding, scoring and playing the challenging game of bridge. Bring a deck of cards M September 13 October p.m $34

7 September 010 classes Page 7 Waving the Bigger American Flag: Gain and Shame in the Revolutionary Era Dick Sadler Along with the gains made in human rights in succeeding generations of Americans, there were also severe hardships endured by millions because of race, gender, class status or working conditions. At times, changes were militantly effected by common people who defined their rights and fought to gain them. Using Howard Zinn s A People s History of the United States and readings from American literature and comparative history texts, we will begin this series with the Revolutionary period. Class meets every other Wednesday W September 15 - November 4 10 a.m. 1 p.m $8 The United States Supreme Court: Its History, Landmark Decisions and Current Issues Tom Schmid Through discussions, readings, video and lecture the class will examine the development of the Supreme Court from the constitutional convention to its role in the early years of the 1st century. The impact of key decisions will be considered along with the process of selecting justices T October 1 - November 9 Navigating Medicare 1 3 p.m $8 Thinking of getting ready to retire? Family member or caregiver to someone that has Medicare coverages? This class is a chance for anyone to learn about Medicare. Presented by Senior Community Serivices T September 1 6:30 8:30 p.m. $10 Oil Painting Marcella Nordseth 1975 F September 4 November :30 p.m. $64 T ai Chi Chih Brigid O Rourke T ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 easy-to-learn movements and one pose. This moving meditation helps improve balance and flexibility, reduce stress, increase energy and more. Brigid mentored with Joe Apt. Course Day Lvl Date Time Fee Beg. M Int. September 13 - November 8 Line dance Eileen Ronning a.m. $36 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. $36 Learn to hitch and vine and dance in a line to a variety of upbeat music. No partner needed. No experience necessary for the beginner level and 50 previous classes are required for intermediates. Course Day Lvl Date Time Fee Beg. September 16 1:15-1:15 p.m. $5 TH Int. - October 14 1:30 :30 p.m. $ Beg. October 1-1:15-1:15 p.m. $0 November 18 TH Int. (No class 1:30 :30 p.m. $0 Nov. 11) Free hand sketching and drawing Gin Weidenfeller Explore a variety of sketch and draw methods to enhance your drawing. Develop keen observation skills through drawing contour and negative space exercises; use simple guidelines of frames, grids and shapes to build a drawing; and select enough detail and pattern to capture the essence of a subject. Create a portfolio W September & 9 1 :30 p.m. $36 Sketch n Journal Gin Weidenfeller Use words, line drawings, brush strokes, and colors to capture your environment and experiences. Explore visual/verbal note taking methods, apply color to express ambiance/mood, and draw/paint/collage bits and pieces to illustrate a vignette. Create a portfolio W October 13 & 0 1 :30 p.m. $36

8 Page 8 classes/trips September 010 Trip reservation information To register, call (95) Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Each caller can reserve up to four spaces on a trip. Payment is due at the time of registration: Checks payable to Minnetonka Senior Services. Minnetonka Senior Services, Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Trips are planned for seniors of Minnetonka who are given first priority at registration time. Only Minnetonka residents can sign up on the first day; others may register on the second day. Listed bus/van pickup locations and times are tentative depending on actual registration. Registrants will be notified only if changes are necessary. Trip cancellation policy: Refunds, minus a $5 administration cost, can only be given if you cancel before the payment deadline. If a cancellation is made after the payment deadline, the participant is refunded/credited for everything but $5 only if a replacement is found. Tips for registering for tours and adventures Call before you send in your money to make sure space is available. Popular trips can fill up on the first day of registration that is published in the newsletter each month. Call early for those trips that you don t want to miss. If you need a refund, you may apply credit to your account, which can be used anytime. Please note that trips are subject to change. The trip information listed below is for registered participants. Dead Sea Scrolls Tuesday, August 4 Pick-up time: 9:45 Estimated Return time: 3:30 p.m. Trips still available for registration include the following (see next column) Boot and fruit Be amazed at the world s largest boot when we visit the Red Wing Shoe Company Museum and retail store. Following the museum, travel to the Red Wing Confectionery to watch the process of making sweet treats. Lunch at the St. James Hotel. Enjoy a stop at the Falconer Winery for a tasting and tour. To complete our trip we will be stopping at Afton Apples in Hastings. #19794 Thursday, September3 Cost: $58 includes tours, lunch, transportation and escort. Pick-up time: 8:45 a.m. Estimated Return time: 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 1 (or until full). Cabin Ridge Ride Enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride to a cabin in Cadott, Wisc. After arriving at the cabin enjoy a lunch of beef stew with potatoes, meat and vegetables, corn bread, beverage and dessert. Judy Giles will relate over 00 years of family history along the creek! After dessert, be entertained by Tim Danielson, a real singing cowboy. On the way home stop at John Mcllquham Orchard to purchase apples (at your own expense). #19795 Wednesday, October 6 Cost: $50 includes tour, lunch, transportation and escort. Pick-up time: 9 a.m. Estimated Return time: 4:15 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, September 17 (or until full). Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre Enjoy a cup of coffee in Hudson on your way to Eau Claire, Wisc. The delightful Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre will be all decked out with beautiful fall and Halloween decorations. The Fanny Hill Theatre is set high on a hill overlooking the Chippewa River Valley. Enjoy a lovely lunch and then sit back for a production of On Golden Pond, made famous by the movie with Jane and Henry Fonda. #0358 Tuesday, October 19 Cost: $69 includes tour, lunch, transportation and escort. Pick-up time: 9 a.m. Estimated Return time: 6 p.m. Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 5 (or until full).

9 September 010 trips Page 9 New London, Minn. Tour the Cold Spring Bakery that was founded in 1946 by Melvin and Floss Schurman. Arrive in New London for lunch at McKales Restaurant. Menu includes hamburger steak, coleslaw, mashed potatoes with gravy, beverage and dessert. Following lunch, visit the Mill Pond Mercantile. Finish the day at Glacial Ridge Winery, which is one of Minnesota s newest wineries, having opened in 007. A midway stop on the way home will be at a fast food restaurant (this is on your own). #19796 Friday, October Cost: $50 includes tours, lunch, transportation and escort. Pick-up time: 8:15 a.m. Estimated Return time: 5 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, October 1 (or until full). Christmas at Mayowood Tour the historic Mayowood mansion with more than 0 rooms uniquely decorated for Christmas by the people of Rochester. This historical landmark is situated on a hillside overlooking the Zumbro River Valley and is the former residence of Drs. Charles H. and Charles W. Mayo. Lunch will follow at the Historic Hubbell House in Mantorville. Menu includes sirloin steak served with salad, potato, vegetable, fresh baked rolls, beverage and shorbet. #19797 Tuesday, November 16 Cost: $55 includes tour, lunch, transportation and escort. Pick-up time: 8 a.m. Estimated Return time: 4 p.m. Registration deadline: Monday, October 5 (or until full). The Seasons Dinner Theater Enjoy an elegant holiday meal of chicken on a bed of rice with a champagne chive cream sauce, vegetable of the day, dinner roll, coffee and homemade bread pudding with caramel sauce. Following lunch enjoy the theatrical performace of Casa Flamingo Christmas by Patti J. Hynes-McCarthy. #0339 Tuesday, November 16 Cost: $68 includes tour, lunch, transportation and escort. Pick-up time: 10 a.m. Estimated Return time: 3 p.m. Registration deadline: Monday, November 1 (or until full). Extended trips For further information on the extended trips listed below, please stop by the community center to pick up a brochure. Call Senior Community Services at (95) or visit and click on Travel-Extended Tours. New England States September 7 October 10 Cost is $1,875 per person, double occupancy. Branson in the Fall October 7 11 Cost is $650 per person, double occupancy. Washington, DC & Virginia October 13 3 Cost is $1,599 per person, double occupancy. Smoky Mountains October 14 Cost is $1,75 per person, double occupancy. Branson Holiday November 3 7 Cost is $70 per person, double occupancy. Christmas Mystery December 9 1 Cost is $590 per person, double occupancy. Defensive driving classes offered Please call the MN Highway Safety Center, toll free at , Monday Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to register for all defensive driving classes. You will pay the instructor at the time of the class using a check or exact cash. Checks payable to: MN Highway Safety Center. Need driver s license number included with payment. Sign up early for these classes. Four-hour renewal day course: All four-hour renewal day classes are held from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Cost for the class is $0. No lunches are served. To register call Thursday, September 9 Four-hour renewal evening course: All four-hour renewal day classes are held from 6 10 p.m. Cost for the class is $0. To register call Tuesday, September 8 Eight-hour day course: The eight hour course is held over two days from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Cost for the class is $4. No lunches are served. To register call Tuesday, September 1 & Thursday, September 3 Save 10% on your car insurance by taking these classes!

10 Page 10 fyi September 010 Bluegrass concert September 19 Join us for an afternoon of bluegrass music Sunday, September 19 featuring the Tangled Roots, at the Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins. This is a free program and all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. No registration is required. More information can be found on org. Sponsored by the Hopkins Minnetonka Community Dance collaborative: Hopkins Community Education, Minnetonka Community Education, Minnetonka Senior Services and Hopkins Activity Center. Farmers Market ends Sept. 8 The Minnetonka Farmers Market runs every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. through September 8. The market has more than 40 vendors offering a wide variety of products. The market takes place at the Minnetonka Ice Arena B parking lot, Minnetonka Boulevard. Handicapped parking is available in the parking lot near the Ice Arena B entrance. For more information about the market, visit Community dance is October 8 Come move your feet to the Castaways at the annual community ballroom dance Friday, October 8, 6:15 10 p.m. Dance lessons will be provided from 6:15-7 p.m. dance to follow. Cost is $13 per person and preregistration is required. To register for this event, please call (95) or visit org. Sign up for weekly updates Minnetonka Senior Services provides updates about center activities, trips, events and volunteer opportunities. Your address will not be shared with anyone. If interested, please give us your address or Nicole Gorman at ngorman@ eminnetonka.com to receive weekly updates. Collections needed for display The center is looking for hobbyists or collectors with a collection of items they would like displayed in one of our display cases at the community center. If you are interested please call Steve Pieh at (95) Bowling opportunity Enjoy fun, fitness, friendly competition and free coffee. There is a need for two more bowlers for the fall leagues. Bowling takes place at Tuttles Bowling Bar and Grill, 107 Shady Oak Road, Hopkins. If interested please call the Hopkins Activity Center at (95) for more information. Cub brat stand Sept Minnetonka Senior Services has the opportunity to work the Minnetonka Cub Foods brat stand again this year. This is a great chance to earn funds to support ongoing center programs and activities. Thank you for your support! Thanks also to the volunteer workers. Friday-Sunday, September 10-1, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Minnetonka Red Hatters The Minnetonka red hatters will have lunch at Lord Fletcher s casual wharf on Lake Minnetonka Wednesday, September 15 at 1 p.m. Car pool from the General Store at 1:15 p.m. For more information call Queen Mum Thelma at (95) Your place to connect S enior centers are your place to connect. Opportunities to build new skills, join a community and stay healthy and active are abundant in senior centers. Try a new program during the National Senior Center Month of September. Did you know... helpful hints To get rid of permanent marker on appliances/ counter tops use rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting it in the fridge and it will keep for weeks. To clean spots on carpets, use window cleaner. To remove a stain at the bottom of a vase, fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets. To pick up broken glass, use a piece of bread. If you have any interesting and useful facts that you would like to submit, them to Nicole at ngorman@eminnetonka.com.

11 September 010 August calendar Page 11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6 Center Closed in Observance of Labor Day 13 Art Drop In 9:00 Digital Camera 9:00 Tai Chi Chih 10/11:30 Ham Radio 10:00 Tonka Tale Tellers 10:00 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Garden Club 1:00 Health Insurance 1:00 0 Lone Lake Hike 9:00 Digital Camera 9:00 Art Drop In 9:00 Tai Chi Chih 10/11:30 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Changing Demographics\ Tom Gillaspy 7:00 7 Book Drop Off 9-3 Art Drop In 9:00 Digital Camera 9:00 Tai Chi Chih 10/11:30 Beg. Bridge 1:00 Health Insurance 1:00 Tonka Brass Dinner 5:30 7 Craft Committee 10:00 Poker Club 10:00 Bingo 1:45 Tale Spinners 1:00 Farmer s Market 3:00 Parkinsons Support 4: Cards 10:00 Advisory Board 10:00 Bingo - Off Campus 1:00 Senior Outreach 1:00 Tale Spinners 1:00 Farmer s Market 3:00 1 Defensive Driving 9:00 Poker Club 10:00 Bingo 1:45 Tale Spinners 1:00 Farmer s Market 3:00 Navigating Medicare 6:30 8 Book Drop Off Cards 10:00 Bingo 1:45 Senior Outreach 1:00 Tale Spinners 1:00 Farmer s Market 3:00 Defensive Driving 6:00 Great Books 7:15 1 Utility Billing 9:00 A.A./Al-Anon 10:30 Social Bridge 1:00 OLLI 7:00 8 Blood Pressure 9:30 Chorale 10:00 Executive Bd Mtg 10:00 A.A./Al-Anon 10:30 Senior Singles Mtg 1:00 Social Bridge 1:00 Care Website Demo 6: Cards 6:30 15 Fall Fitness Fest (FFF) 9:00 Chorale 10:00 FFF Opening Brunch 10:15 History - Am. Flag 10:00 A.A./Al-Anon 10:30 Social Bridge 1:00 FFF Billiards Tourney 1:00 CNI 1:00 Watercolor Workshop 1:00 Friends Society 6:30 Chorale 10:00 Comm. Connections 10:15 A.A./Al-Anon 10:30 Free Hand Sketch 1:00 Social Bridge 1: Cards 6:30 9 Utility Billing 9:00 Chorale 10:00 History - Am. Flag 10:00 A.A./Al-Anon 10:30 Free Hand Sketch 1:00 Social Bridge 1:00 Scribblers 10:00 Cribbage 10:00 Carvers 10:00 Chess 1:00 British History 1:00 Int. Line Dance 1:30 Billiards 3:00 Duplicate Bridge 6:00 9 Defensive Driving 9:00 Scribblers 10:00 Carvers 10:00 Chess 1:00 British History 1:00 Bunco 1:00 Billiards 3:00 Duplicate Bridge 6:00 16 FFF Events - Plymouth 9:30 Script Folding 9:00 Scribblers 10:00 Carvers 10:00 Chess 1:00 Beg. Line Dance 1:15 British History 1:00 Book Club 1:00 Int. Line Dance 1:30 Billiards 3:00 Duplicate Bridge 6:00 3 Boot n Fruit 8:45 Defensive Driving 9:00 Scribblers 10:00 Carvers 10:00 Legal Counsel 10/10:30 Chess 1:00 Beg. Line Dance 1:15 British History 1:00 Bunco 1:00 Int. Line Dance 1:30 Billiards 3:00 Duplicate Bridge 6:00 30 Book & Pie Sale 9:00 Cruise Senior Housing 10:00 Scribblers 10:00 Carvers 10:00 Chess 1:00 Beg. Line Dance 1:15 British History 1:00 Int. Line Dance 1:30 Billiards 3:00 Duplicate Bridge 6:00 3 Happy Feet 9:00 Blood Pressure 9:30 Bird Club 10:00 Computer 10:00 10 Happy Feet 9:00 Computer 10:00 Cub Brat Stand 11:00 Lunch & Movie 1:00 17 FFF Biking Event 9-11 FFF Golf Event 9-11 Happy Feet 9:00 Blood Pressure 9:30 Computer 10:00 FFF Bean Bag 10:30 FFF Awards Luncheon 1:00 4 Computer 10:00 Oil Painting 1:00

12 Minnetonka Recreation Services Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN Return Service Requested PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID HOPKINS MN PERMIT NO 183 About About the the Script Our mission Editor: Editor: Nicole Nicole Gorman Gorman Minnetonka Senior Services To develop and promote programs Minnetonka Blvd., and Minnetonka, services our MN community The The Minnetonka Minnetonka Script Script is is published published monthly monthly by by Minnetonka to Minnetonka Recreation Services for Recreation Minnetonka Services residents for Minnetonka age 55+. Programs residents are age sponsored 55+. by the city Community of Minnetonka. center hours meet are the Monday diverse needs Friday, of 8 those a.m. 4:30 p.m. Programs are sponsored by the city of Minnetonka The Script is mailed free of charge to residents of Minnetonka. The Senior subscription Services & Activities Manager The rate Script for non-residents is mailed free is of $7.50. charge There to residents are free newsletters of Minnetonka. located in Steve our display Pieh , spieh@eminnetonka.com The case subscription and in city rate hall. for Call non-residents (95) is $10. to add Free your name to the Senior mailing & list. General You Programs Manager newsletters may also view are located the Script in online the display at case and city hall. Call Nicole Gorman , ngorman@eminnetonka.com (95) to add your name to the mailing list. You may also view the Script online at Our mission To develop and promote programs and services in our community to meet the diverse needs of those 55+. I City Hall I Community Center Williston Center Minnetonka Blvd. Williston Rd Contact us Secretary Kathy Kline H.O.M.E. Pam Nelson , kkline@eminnetonka.com , pnelson@eminnetonka.com Outreach Marion Danielson , m.danielson@seniorcommunity.org Minnetonka Community Center Non-Emergency Police City Hall Williston Center