minnetonka script Programs Special events and programs and services for those 55+ May 2013 Newsletter Cinco de Mayo party Monday, May 6, 12 p.m. Join us for a Cinco de Mayo party, including a Mexican buffet. Cost: $6 due Wednesday, May 1. Course #29467 To shred or not to shred? Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. This presentation is an overview of what to shred and not shred. A shredding truck from Shred-It will be here on Thursday, May 23, 1 2 p.m. Take advantage of this great opportunity. Cost: $5 (includes May 23 shredding) due Thursday, May 2. Course #29466 Community connections Monday, May 13, 10:15 a.m. In partnership with the Lake Minnetonka Senior Care Providers, Minnetonka Senior Services is bringing back community connections, with a different speaker each month. In May, a Master Gardener from the University of Minnesota will discuss container gardening and provide a demonstration. RSVP by Friday, May 10. Course #29477 Avoiding crisis decisions Tuesday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. Many important decisions about our health, safety, and housing are made in a time of crisis. This presentation is an overview of some of the important considerations which can be made prior to a time of crisis. Topics include home modifications, health care directives, continuing care communities, driving safety, and maintaining health. Two licensed social workers will be on hand to give the presentation and to speak with upon its conclusion. Cost: $2 presentation due Friday, May 10. Course #29478 James Shaw presents Wednesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy the music of World War II and the early 1950 s, including artists Rosemary Clooney, Elvis and Bing Crosby. Cost: $2 due Monday, May 13. Course #29468 Lunch and a movie: Lincoln Friday, May 17, 12 p.m. As the Civil War continues to rage, America s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Menu: sandwiches, chips & a cookie. Cost: $5 due Wednesday, May 15. Course #29479 Vietnam War travelogue Monday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. Military historian Dan Hartmann has taught college and community education classes. Cost: $2 presentation, $6 presentation & lunch due Thursday, May 16. Course #29438 Golden years gala Tuesday, May 21, 12 p.m., program at 12:30 p.m. May is older Americans month and we are having a special celebration to honor those 85 and older. This event is open to all 55+. Bev Lawyer, along with center volunteers, hosts, Moments with Memories, highlighting fashions from Oscar-winning films from the 30 s, 40 s & 50 s. Those 85 and older will receive a flower and those 90 and older will receive a flower and will be admitted for free. Make sure to mention your age when registering. Flowers are courtesy of RidgePointe of Minnetonka. Menu: chicken salad, melon slices, crossaints and dessert. Cost: $10 due Monday, May 13. Course #29480 Nordic walking intro Wednesday, May 22, 10:15 a.m. Join us for an introduction to Nordic walking. It s fun, it s easy, and it s a great activity to share with friends. The simple addition of poles turns your walk into a total body workout, engaging up to 90 percent of your muscles. Increase your heart rate and calorie burn without perceiving a significant increase in your activity. Enjoy the natural rhythm of Nordic Walking while relieving the stress on your lower joints, improving your balance and stability, and promoting healthy bones from weight bearing exercise. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather because we will be going outside. LEKI Nordic Walking poles will be available for use during class. RSVP by Monday, May 20. Course #29481 Lunch and a movie: Life of Pi Friday, June 14, 12 p.m. A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Menu: Pizza from Gina Maria s & an ice cream bar. Cost: $5 due Wednesday, June 12. Course #29488 Volunteer Opportunities Please call senior services at (952) 939-8393 for more information or to volunteer for these events. May 8: Adopt A Highway, 1 p.m. May 21: Golden Years Gala We need people to model outfits from the 30 s, 40 s, and 50 s, as well as other event volunteers. 1
May 2013 Classes Beginning & Intermediate Yoga Nancy Holasek These gentle Yoga classes are geared toward the older adult with lots of stretching and warm-ups. The yoga postures help build strength, stamina, and increase flexibility and range of motion. Guided breath-work and visualization help to release, relax, and restore the body, and calm the mind. Chair-Supported Yoga 9:45 10:45 a.m., $20 Most of the class takes place while seated on a chair. Some standing and balance postures are done, using the chair as a prop or support if necessary. Tuesday, May 7 28 (Course #28685) Thursday, May 9 30 (Course #28687) Intermediate Yoga Class 11 a.m. 12 p.m., $20 This class includes standing and balance postures. Students should have the ability to get down to and up from the floor for postures completed while on the belly or backside of the body. Many seated postures are also done on the floor. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Tuesday, May 7 28 (Course #28688) Thursday, May 9 30 (Course #28690) Evening Yoga Nancy Holasek Wednesdays, May 8 29, $20 The evening Yoga classes have the same descriptions as the daytime classes, please see the information above. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Chair Yoga, 6:15 p.m. (Course #28686) Intermediate Yoga, 7:30 p.m. (Course #28689) British History: England Explored Terry Kubista Thursdays, May 2 23, 1 3 p.m. The Norman period of British history is called The Dark Ages of British History. Explore this period in terms of literature (Beowulf), art (gold) and social customs. $25 (Course #28675) Line dance Eileen Ronning Thursdays, June 6 27, $30 Learn to hitch and vine and dance in a line. No previous dance experience needed for beginning course: 50 previous lessons required for intermediate course. Beginner, 12:30 1:30 p.m. (Course #28664) Intermediate, 1:45 2:45 p.m. (Course #28665) Art class: Watercolor study Gin Weidenfeller Wednesdays, May 15 & 22, 1 2:45 p.m. This class will study watercolor on black or deep blue hue paintings. Mix and blend primary colors to paint black paintings of floral, vegetable or nature objects. Explore mixing by using a neutral tint to deepen color ino rich and vibrant shades of eggplant, plum, avocado green, oranges and majestic purples. Make a black color wheel. Learn about the role of opaque and transparent color application to expand your watercolor skills. If you have your own materials, please bring them. Materials will be provided. $40 (Course #28669) Zumba Gold Jan Gamble 1 2 p.m., $18 Zumba Gold offers a complete body workout while learning the basic steps to salsa, meringue, cha-cha and other rhythms. No dance experience is necessary. Comfortable clothing and workout shoes are recommended. Bring water, you will sweat! Mondays May 6 June 10, no class 5/27 (Course #28660) Wednesdays May 8 June 5 (Course #28661) Tai Chi Ron Erdman-Luntz Thursdays, 6 7 p.m., $48 The slow circular movements of Tai Chi help to improve balance and relaxation. The mind is calm, the body moves in balance, breathing comfortably, you are quietly aware and alert. Come learn the Tai Chi short form, these wonderful movements have many health benefits and are fun to learn! Prerequisite: Able to walk comfortably for an hour. Wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. May 2 June 13 (Course #28673) Navigating Medicare Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 9 p.m. Thinking of getting ready to retire? Family member or caregiver to someone who has Medicare coverages? Already have Medicare and just want to know more? This class is a chance for anyone to learn about Medicare. Spend the evening learning about the Medicare adventure. We will discuss Medicare Parts A, B and D. The class in an educational opportunity and not a sales pitch; it is offered in cooperation with Senior Community Services (SCS), a non-profit agency. $10 (Course #29482) Defensive Driving Classes Please call the MN Highway Safety Center toll free at 1-888-234-1294, Monday Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to register, or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org for all defensive driving classes. Four-hour renewal courses cost $20. Eight-hour courses cost $24 and are offered three times per year. Pay the instructor at the time of the class with a check or exact cash. Checks payable to MN Highway Safety Center. Sign up early for these classes. Save 10% on your car insurance by taking these classes! Day course (four-hour renewal) Tuesday, May 7, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Evening course (four-hour renewal) Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 9:30 p.m. Evening course (eight-hour intro) Tuesday, May 14 & Thursday, May 16, 5:30 9:30 p.m. 2
May 2013 Minnetonka Script Trips Tonka trail ride Thursday, May 16, 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Join Minnetonka Senior Services, Southshore Center and Minnetonka Community Education Center for our first annual tonka trail ride! Grab your bikes and hit the trail for this early spring ride through the flat trails of Minnetonka, Excelsior, Shorewood and Deephaven. Two ride length options available. Enjoy a rider safety talk and ask the mechanic program over your lunch break. Lunch will be served at the Southshore Center. For more information, call (952) 939-8393 Cost: $10 ride, presentation & lunch due Monday, May 13. 10-Mile Course #29473 17-Mile Course #29474 Cruise the world of senior housing Thursday, May 23 Board your cruise at the Minnetonka Community Center and take a trip to view each level of senior housing. Proceeds will go to Minnetonka Senior Services. Trip includes stops at six different senior housing locations, featuring food and fun from various ports of call. Cruise to Legacy Homes (a residential care home), where you ll experience the delicacies of Japan. Next stop takes you to Golden Living Center Hillcrest of Wayzata (skilled nursing) where the food and flavor of Italy await. The ship sets sail next for Meridian Manor Assisted Living where tastes of exotic foods from Morocco can be sampled. Continue to Emerald Crest Memory Care and relax with tempting treats from the Caribbean Islands. Cruise on to WestRidge (independent senior living with services) for the decadent desserts of France. Last but not least, tour into Orono Woods Independent Senior Living to sample the flavors of Switzerland. Finally sail home to the Minnetonka Community Center with a tummy full of fabulous foods and all the information needed to make an informed decision when it s time for senior housing. Along the way there will be a drawing for a $60 gift card to Lunds or Byerly s. Reservations are limited so book your cruise today. Course #29489 Cost: $10 includes food, tours & transportation. Pick-up time: 10 a.m. Estimated return time: 3 p.m. Registration deadline: Monday, May 20. St. Paul Saints game Wednesday, June 26 Spend an entertaining afternoon at Midway Stadium enjoying the weather, great baseball and good food. As part of the baseball experience, participants will receive $10 Saints Bucks to purchase lunch. The group will have infield reserved seats for a game between the Saints and the Lincoln Saltdogs. Course #28655 Cost: $55 includes lunch, game, transportation & escort. Pick-up time: 11:45 a.m. Estimated return time: 4:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, May 17. Glensheen Mansion Thursday, July 25 Enjoy a casual buffet-style meal at the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. Spend time in the museum gift shop. Revel in the mansion s beauty with a docent-lead tour of the basement, first and second floors and the carriage house. Pack your binoculars, there is a possibility of catching a glimpse of the tall ships that come in for the Parade of Sails. There will be a stop for fast food on the way home (on your own). Course #28656 Cost: $72 includes lunch, tour, transportation & escort. Pick-up time: 8:30 a.m. Estimated return time: 7 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, June 14. Mankato magic Wednesday, July 31 Visit the Viking s training camp (schedule and weather permitting) to see practice in action. Tour the Hubbard House, built in 1871, which is one of the finest examples of Victorian style homes in Mankato. Enjoy an exclusively prepared special of the day luncheon with beverage at Charley s Restaurant. To end the day, tour the Betsy- Tacy Houses, which are both National Literary Landmarks. Course #28657 Cost: $58 includes lunch, tours, transportation & escort. Pick-up time: 8:15 a.m. Estimated return time: 5:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, July 5 Extended trips For further information and brochures on the extended trips listed below, call Senior Community Services at (952) 541-1019 or visit www.seniorcommunity.org and click on programs and go to senior tours. Niagara Falls (June 3 10) Cost: $1,175 per person, double occupancy. Yellowstone (June 12 18) Cost: $1,300 per person, double occupancy. New York City (June 25 July 3) Cost: $1,700 per person, double occupancy. Activity level scale The following scale is an approximate guide of the activity level and physical ability required for a class or trip. Activity scale Passive Moderate Active Brisk Vigorous 3
May 2013 Registration Contact us Ways to register Walk-in Pay with cash, check or credit card (Visa, Discover & MasterCard) Mail-in Send registrations to Minnetonka Senior Services, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345; include your name, address, phone number and the name of the program/ class/trip that you are registering for. By phone Registrations are accepted over the phone with a credit card. Online For more information, call the center. Cancellation information Class cancellations Requires at least two business days prior to the start date of the class. Some classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Trip cancellations Requires cancelling prior to the registration deadline. If a cancellation is made after the payment deadline, the participant is refunded/credited everything but $5 (administration fee) only if a replacement is found. Trip registration Participant can register up to four spaces on a trip. Trips are subject to change. If change occurs, participants will be notified. Minnetonka Senior Services 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55345 Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Senior Services & Activities Manager Steve Pieh 952.939.8366 spieh@ Senior & General Programs Manager Nicole Gorman 952.939.8369 ngorman@ Secretary Kathy Kline kkline@ Interest groups There are 23 other special interest groups ranging from cards to theater. For more information on these groups and a calendar of events, please visit www.eminnetonka. com or stop by the center. Bird club May 3, 10 a.m. Featured speaker: Joan Garland Book club May 16, 1 p.m. A Dog Named Leaf by Allen Anderson Great books May 28, 7:15 p.m. The Open Window by H.H. Munro (Saki) Community Garden Club May 13, 1 p.m. Topic: Invasive species & soil improvement New Parkinson s support group May 7, 4 p.m. Parkinson s disease you are not alone. Single mingle club Monthly meeting at The Depot May 21, 1:30 p.m. Services Over 50 & fit Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 a.m. Annual Fee: $12 (Course #28578) Blood pressure screenings 1 st & 3 rd Fridays; 2 nd Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Happy Feet 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule or cancel an appointment, call 763.560.5136. Cost: $35. Tomato soup echinacea, Rene Porter. Our mission: To develop and promote programs and services in our community to meet the diverse needs of those 55+. Senior Community Services Services listed below are provided by Senior Community Services, a local non-profit. CareNextion Free, easy-to-use online tool and complimentary phone service for caregivers and their families. For more information visit www.carenextion.org or call 612.770.7005. Senior outreach Available by appointment on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month. Contact Marian Danielson at or m.danielson@seniorcommunity.org. Health insurance counseling Available by appointment on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month. H.O.M.E. Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly (H.O.M.E.) is available for Minnetonka residents 60+. For more information call 952.939.8363. 4
May Calendar 2013 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6 Art Drop In 9:00 Cinco de Mayo Buffet 12:00 Rummycube 1:00 Health Insurance 1:00 Bridge II 1:00 13 Art Drop In 9:00 Tonka Tale Tellers 10:00 Ham Radio 10:00 Comm. Connections 10:15 Tai Chi Chih 10:00/11:30 Loony Tunes 1:00 Garden Club 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Bridge II 1:00 20 Art Drop In 9:00 Historical Travelogue 10:30 Health Insurance 1:00 Rummycube 1:00 Bridge II 1:00 27 Center Closed in Observance of Memorial Day 7 Defensive Driving 9:00 Poker Club 10:00 Craft Committee 10:00 To Shred or Not Shred 10:30 Parkinson s Support 4:00 14 500 Cards 10:00 Advisory Board 10:00 Avoid Crisis Decisions 10:30 Minnehaha Canoe Trip 12:30 Defensive Driving 5:30 21 Poker Club 10:00 Golden Years Gala 12:00 Single Mingle Club Mtg @ The Depot in Hopkins 1:30 Defensive Driving 5:30 28 500 Cards 10:00 Senior Outreach 1:00 Great Books 7:15 1 Mah Jongg Class 10:00 Women s Health 10:30 8 Blood Pressure 9:30 Mah Jongg Class 10:00 Living London 10:00 Adopt-a-Hwy 1:00 500 Cards 6:30 15 Mah Jongg Class 10:00 James Shaw Program 10:30 Watercolor Study 1:00 22 Living London 10:00 Intro to Nordic Walking 10:15 Watercolor Study 1:00 500 Cards 6:30 29 500 Cards 6:30 2 Cribbage 10:00 Int. Line Dance 1:45 9 Minnehaha Canoe Trip 9:30 Bunco 1:00 Int. Line Dance 1:45 16 Mason City, IA Trip 7:30 Cribbage 10:00 Tonka Trail Ride 10:30 Book Club 1:00 Int. Line Dance 1:45 Defensive Driving 5:30 23 Cruising Sr. Housing 10:00 Bunco 1:00 Shred Truck 1:00 30 Bunco 1:00 3 Happy Feet 9:00 Blood Pressure 9:30 Bird Club 10:00 10 Happy Feet 9:00 17 Happy Feet 9:00 Blood Pressure 9:30 Cub Foods Event 11:00 Lunch & Movie 12:00 *Cub Foods event runs May 17-19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 24 31
Special Interest Groups May 2013 Group Meeting day Information Advisory Board 2 nd Tuesday at 10 a.m. 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 12:45 p.m. Bird Club 1 st Friday of the month at 10 a.m. May 3 Joan Garland, retired biology professor. Topic: Bird Banding. Book Club 3 rd Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. May 16 A Dog Named Leaf by Allen Anderson Social Bridge Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m. 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place and grand slam prizes awarded. Bunco 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays at 1 p.m. Don t know how to play? They will teach you. Duplicate Bridge Thursdays at 6 p.m. Partners needed. Card Games Mondays at 1 p.m. Rummycube & Hand and Foot, alternating Mondays. See calendar page for game dates. Chess Thursdays at 12 p.m. If you have general knowledge of chess, join us. Chorale Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. New members welcome. Computer Interests Craft Committee Friday at 10 a.m. Website: mscig.wordpress.com 1 st Tuesday at 10 a.m. This group examines topics of interest. Experience ranges from beginner to expert. Cribbage 1 st & 3 rd Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Bring your cribbage boards and a deck of cards. 500 Card Club 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday at 10 a.m. 2 nd & 4 th Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Mtka Community Garden Club 2 nd Monday at 1 p.m. Topic: Invasive species and soil improvement. New members welcome! Great Books 4 th Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. May 28 The Open Window by H.H. Munro (Saki) Ham Radio 2 nd Monday at 10 a.m. New members welcome. The Landing Shop Open Wednesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mah Jongg Wednesdays at 10 a.m. New members welcome. Parkinson s Support Group The Landing Shop is located at 11280 Wayzata Blvd. Phone (763) 591-4868. The Landing shop sells handmade items crafted by Minnetonka residents 55+. 1 st Tuesday at 4 p.m. May 7 Parkinson s disease: you are not alone. Pickleball Monday-Friday, times vary. For more information call (952) 939-8393. Poker 1 st & 3 rd Tuesday at 10 a.m. Join us for a good game of poker. Scribblers Thursdays at 10 a.m. This group writes and shares their short stories, essays or poems, letters and memoirs. Single Mingle Club 3 rd Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at The Depot May 7 Lunch: Choo Choo at 12:30 p.m. May 14 Happy Hour: Hurricane at 4:30 p.m. Tonka Tale Tellers 2 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.