City of Anoka Senior Center SENIOR TIMES The mission of the Anoka Senior Center is to enhance the lives of older adults by offering a variety of activities and programs in a non-discriminatory manner while creating a friendly, warm and welcoming environment. A u g u s t 2 0 1 8 Red Cross Blood Drive at the Anoka Senior Center Tell your friends, family and neighbors. The Red Cross needs your blood! Friday, August 3 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. No appointment necessary. FACILITY HOURS: We are open Monday thru Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm. We serve a nutritious, hot meal Tuesday through Friday at noon. Reservations required. The Anoka Senior Center is located 6 blocks south of Main Street on 6th Avenue. We are in a stucco building at the intersection of 6th and Washington. Coffee is always available before noon. Stop in and visit! Medora Western Adventure with Jeanie s Journeys July 30 August 2 $498.00 pp (based on double) Includes: Roundtrip motor coach trans, 3 nights lodging (1 night-fargo, 2 nights-medora) Teddy Roosevelt Park tour, Pitchfork steak dinner, Medora Musical, Lunch at Sons of Norway, 3 breakfast, lots of sight-seeing! Sign up asap w/jeanie at 612-229-5276 Old Log Theater presents: BeeHive The 60 s musical Wed. August 22 / Wed. September 12 Cost $34.00 due 2 wks prior Cost includes trans & show lunch is extra The story is told from the perspective of 6 women, who came of age in this complex decade. Lunch first at Golden Corral. Leaving Anoka at 11:00 a.m.
Card games, dice, and more. Triple Play ~ played on the 2nd Friday of the month. Play from 12:30 3:30 pm. Hand & Foot ~ played on the 3rd Friday of the month. Play from 12:30 3:30 pm. Bridge ~ Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Ends around 3:00. Call Jean @ 763-862-5295 for more information regarding the game. Fitness Class Twice per week on Tuesdays & Fridays we offer an hour-long exercise class. The class starts at 11:00 a.m. We are now partnering with Live 2 B Healthy. They are partnered with most insurance companies. Call Greg at 612-481-7274 to set up payment or for questions. 500 ~ Every Monday from 12:30 3:30 pm. New card enthusiasts always welcomed. Pinochle ~ Played Tuesday and Friday mornings beginning around 8:00 am. Friendly and competitive. Cribbage ~ Every Wednesday from 12:30 3:30 pm. Senior Housing Tour Monday, August 20 We are invited to St. Therese in Brooklyn Park to tour their facility and have lunch. Tour is mandatory. This is a master-planned senior living community offering high quality care and services. Leaving Anoka at 10:30 a.m. Tour is first, followed by lunch. Blood Pressure Checks Goldie is here on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:30 noon. Note: Change of date this month Goldie will be here on Tues. July 24. Stop by and have her check your blood pressure. Knitting Every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. here at the Senior Center. Come and join a fun group of ladies and bring your latest project! Our monthly newsletter will be assembled on Wednesday, August 15 this month. Thank you to all our great volunteers who give their time and talents every month!
Health Insurance Counseling Health Insurance Counseling services are available to Medicare beneficiaries and those soon to start Medicare. To get your questions answered or to schedule a free individual appointment, please call the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433. Low Vision Group Come in and join this monthly small group as they learn about resources and support in regard to vision loss. Next meeting (4th Thurs) Thursday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. FOOT CARE Enjoy a relaxing foot soak, short massage and nail trim. Receive information for general foot health. Call the Senior Center at 763-576-4661 to schedule your appointment. Laurie will be here the first and second Tuesday of each month. Her appointments start at 9 a.m. and are scheduled every 20 minutes through out the day with a brief break for lunch. Cost is $24.00 ~ payable at your appointment. Do not trim your nails before you come. Please bring a large size bath towel. No tipping necessary! Appointment times are limited. Sign up early! WEEKLY GROCERY SHOPPING TRIPS We will provide transportation to Cub / Wal-Mart every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday when our bus is available. On Tuesday and Thursday we w ill pick up approx. 9:00 am. On Wednesday we will pick up between 12:30-1:00 p.m. Please call 576-4661 by noon on the day prior to sign up for grocery shopping. Cost for shopping trip is $2.00 payable to the driver. Bread & Baked Goods Free, donated bread and baked goods are available on Tuesdays and some Thursdays. Tuesday delivery is usually around 11:30 a.m. Thursday the delivery is earlier, usually by 9:00. The goods are day old and donated by area grocery stores. Donations encouraged for volunteer drivers. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Thursday, August 2 Cost $20.00 due asap Cost includes transportation, entrance fee and tram ride. There is over 1,000 acres of gardens here. You should see some beautiful summer color. Leaving ASC at 9:30 a.m. Returning approx. 3:30 p.m.
Driver Improvement Course If you are 55+ this course will save you 10% on your auto insurance for 3 years! No written or behind the wheel tests. Come and spend a fun afternoon with an instructor from St. Cloud Driver Improvement Program. 4-hour Refresher Class Cost $22.00 12:30 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 28 You must call to register for this class. Call #1-888-234-1294. August exercise classes @ 11:00 a.m. August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 Activity Highlights for August 2 Landscape Arboretum trip leave at 9:30 3 Blood Drive here 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. No appt. necessary 6 Pontoon trip leave at 10:30 a.m. 7 Foot care by appt. 8 Panola Valley Garden trip leave at 10:30 11 Bingo in Andover leave at 11:15 a.m. 13 Al & Alma s boat trip leave at 10:15 a.m. 14 Foot care by appt. 15 Padelford boat trip leave at 8:45 a.m. 16 St. Croix boat trip leave at 10:00 a.m. 18 Nowthen Threshing Show leave at 9:30 19 MW Country in Sandstone leave at 11:15 20 St. These senior housing tour leave at 10:30 21 BP checks 10:30 noon 22 Old Log Theater leave at 11 a.m. 25 Taylors Falls boat trip leave at 9:30 a.m. 27 Jackie s city trip leave at 10 a.m. 28 Running Aces leave at 5:15 p.m. 31 Bingo at the Senior Center right after lunch. Starting at 12:45. SENIOR DINING T-F - Noon Suggested Donation- $4.00 No meal on Monday s. Come and enjoy a good meal at a great value! Please call (763) 427-6646 - 3 days in advance (before noon) to reserve your meal. Be sure to request transportation if needed! If you are signed up for lunch and are sick, call us before 10:00 am and we can pack your lunch to go. The van driver will deliver your lunch to your door for a small fee. Menu Highlights for August Sorry, we did not receive August menu s from VOA before our print deadline. Full menu s will be available in August at the Senior Center Dining desk.
Call 763-576-4661 to sign-up for trips ADVENTURE SEEKERS Midwest Music Theater in Sandstone presents: Gene Watson Saturday, September 15 Cost $45.00 due August 30 Includes trans & show lunch is extra Lunch along the way then the live country music show starts at 3:00 p.m. Leaving Anoka at 11:15 a.m. Pontoon/Fishing trip Monday, August 6 / Monday, Sept. 10 Cost $12.00 due 2 wks prior. Enjoy a beautiful 2-hour pontoon ride on Lake Pulaski. Lunch first at Culvers. Leaving ASC at 10:30. St. Croix Boat Company Thursday, August 16 Cost $33.00 due August 2 Includes transportation, 2-hour boat ride and buffet lunch on board. Bring cash for drinks on board. Leaving ASC at 10 a.m. Al & Alma s boat cruise Monday, August 13 Cost $23.00 due August 1 A perfect way to see Lake Minnetonka. Enjoy a bag lunch on board. Leaving Anoka at 10:15 a.m. Taylors Falls boat cruise Saturday, August 25 Cost $23.00 due August 3 Includes cruise & trans lunch is extra Lunch first at Northern Lakes Tavern, then the cruise begins at 1:00 p.m. Following, we ll make a brief stop at WineHaven. Leaving Anoka at 9:30 a.m. Returning approx 5:30. Padleford Riverboats presents: Senior Day on the River Wednesday, August 15 Cost $26.00 due August 1 Includes trans and boat cruise Enjoy a 2-hour narrated cruise up the Mississippi River, live music, coffee and cookies. Lunch afterward at Joseph s Grill (extra cost). Leaving Anoka at 8:45 a.m. Bingo in Andover Saturday, August 11 Cost $8.00 trans due August 3 Bingo packets approx. $20.00. Lunch available. Leaving Anoka at 11:15 a.m. Panola Valley Gardens Wednesday, August 8 Cost $32.00 due 2 wks prior A truly unique experience. Enjoy a special luncheon in the garden with fine china served outdoors in a beautiful pavilion. You will be surrounded by gorgeous flowers and garden ornaments. Leaving ASC at 10:30 a.m. Returning approx. 3:00 p.m. Running Aces Tuesday, August 28 Last time for live harness racing this year Cost $10.00 trans due Aug 21 It s Senior Tuesday with 1$ deals. Post time 7:00 p.m. Leaving Anoka at 5:15 p.m. Minneapolis Tour by Jackie Monday, August 27 Cost $16.00 due Aug. 13 (lunch is extra) Ride the Streetcar Line and do some sightseeing. Leaving Anoka at 10:00 a.m.
PRSRT STD Anoka Senior Center U. S. POSTAGE PAID 1500 6th Avenue ANOKA MN Anoka, MN 55303 PERMIT NO. 101 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Happy Birthday to all of you born in August Nowthen Threshing Show 763-576-4661 General information (Melissa) 763-427-6646 VOA dining (Karen) Anoka Senior Center Staff Members: Melissa Werra - Program Coordinator Van drivers: Dave Olavson Jackie Larson David Small Denny Reihe Steve Pratt Lisa LaCasse - Public Services Administrator Volunteers of America Staff Member: Karen Walsh Saturday, August 18 Cost $8.00 trans due Aug. 10 Admission at the gate is $10.00 Enjoy arts & crafts, shopping, food, music and a parade of power! Leaving ASC at 9:30 a.m. The bus will be leaving from the grounds at 3:00 p.m. or earlier if ruled by majority.