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Sponsored by and serving Independent School District 283 and the City of St. Louis Park
The Newscaster April, May, June and July 2020
Our preschool friends are moving to Central, we will miss them!
History of Places in the Park
See pages 19.
Women's Suffrage Presentation at Hennepin History Museum See pages 21.
Metro Dining Cards See page 19 & 40.
Metro Dining Cards
Cards available in the Lenox Office Room 113.
Two sets of cards available: one for Mpls/West Metro and one for Anoka/Northwest. Metro Dining Cards are good from May 2020 through May 2021. $25 per set, 166 area restaurants to choose from! Proceeds benefit the St. Louis Park Senior Program.
Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952-928-6444 or www.slpcommunityed.com
Upcoming Events LENOX COMMUNITY CENTER 6715 MINNETONKA BLVD
Free Mini-Classes Android Phone & Tablet Movie Archivist Senior Safety Avoid Senior Scams 3 "C"s of coin history Woodshop Bingo, Cards & Games
Please bring a donation for STEP:
Canned meat Soup, Pasta Flour, Sugar, Oil Diapers Laundry soap
St. Louis Park Senior Program
A program of St. Louis Park Community Education Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952-928-6444 2 www.slpcommunityed.com
Upcoming Events LENOX FOUNDATION SPRING FUNDRAISERS "SUPPORTING the Senior Program" Bring Family and Friends!
Nelson's Meats MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020 FOR EVERY PULLED PORK OR CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH 2 SIDES PURCHASED BETWEEN 11 AM - 5 PM, nelSon'S meatS will donate $5.00 Take Out or Eat In 6318 MINNETONKA BLVD
Parkway Pizza TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020 11 A.M. – 10 P.M. 10% OF ALL SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE LENOX FOUNDATION. Dine In
Take Out 952-929-0095
Hope to see you there! 952-928-6444
Index Advertisements...................................40-47 Arts & Crafts........................................... 5-6 Acrylic Painting Basics & Beyond Beginning & Almost Beginning Crochet Beginning Knitting Drawing Without Tears Using a Camera Lucida Fun with Watercolor—How to Work with Reference Photos Hardanger Seminar Needlecraft Oil Painting Open Painting Open Woodshop The Natural Way to Draw Watercolor Basics & Beyond! Woodworking Shop
Calendar of Events..............................36-39 Cards & Games............................................6 500 Cards Bingo Cribbage Mah-jongg Ponytail Canasta Scrabble Table Tennis
Fitness (continued)...............................7-10 Neue Moves Qi Gong QiYoga Relax & Unwind: Yoga for Every Body Seated Qigong Summer Yoga T'ai Chi Bo T'ai Chi Ch'uan The "Magic" Chair Warm Water Pool Exercise Class Yoga for All Yoga for Life Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls: Strategy for Self-care Zumba Gold®
Health & Wellness.............................. 10-11 Exercise Workshop + Lunch Food & Cooking with Chronic Kidney Disease Forest Bathing Guided Meditation Keto Curious? Keto Kick Start Mindful Breathing
Lenox Foundation News................... 26-27 Lifelong Learning...............................13-19
Center News...................................27, 30-31 Lenox Community Center Closings
Community & Resource Services....32-33 Computers & Technology................. 12-13 Android Phone & Tablet Blue Tooth Basics Computer Buddy Club Intro to Digital Camera & Photography Intro to Facebook Intro to Social Media Into to Twitter 101 Intro to Uber iPhone Basics Open Computer Lab SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring What is TikTok
Cooking...................................................... 12 Fabulous Fish Dishes Papa Q's BBQ 101
Driving Classes......................................... 31 Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center (MHSRC) Driver Refresher Classes 4 Hours & 8 Hours
Extended Travel..................................28-29 Travel Show with Landmark Tours, Inc. Medicine Lake Tours
Fitness.....................................................7-10 Chair Supported Yoga De-stress No Sweat Yoga Experience EnhanceFitness®: Exercise For Life Gentle Yoga Hips to Toes Roll Out Interval Circuit Morning Yoga
A Minnesota Road Trip—Hwy 23 Asking the Right Questions with Tom Ryther Be SMART for Kids Books Alive! Brazil's Pantanal Centennial Conversations: Women & Politics Climate Reality Conversation Dessert Theater Developing Your Photography Angle Downsizing, or Moving? Estate Planning Solutions Everything You Wanted to Ask About Reverse Mortgages Explore the Upper Mississippi River Valley From Atom to Universe Globalization & Need for New Perspective Health Care Fraud & Scams History of Places in the Park How Do You Pay for it? Influential Women in American History Language of Leaving Lunch & Learn for Veteran's & Their Spouses Lunch & Learn Reverse Mortgage Seminar Medicare 101 Minnesota Byways Movies with Bob DeFlores Ladies of Song Life with Father Love Laughs at Any Hardy The Most Dangerous Game National Night Out at Lenox Native American Literature Book Club Prepare Your Own Will Re-Join the Conversation with Captioned Telephones & Lunch Remember When the World was Black & White? Senior LinkAge Line Soundtrack of Your Life STEP 101 St. Louis Park Writers
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Lifelong Learning (continued).........13-19 The Challenges of Race Relations in an Exceptional State, 1870 – 1921 The Source & Weaknesses of Russian Ambition Writing a Great First Line Your 'Parting' Shot!
Lunch Bunch............................................. 20 McCormick's St. Boni Bistro Thayer Hotel The Lowell Inn
Membership/Discounts ........................ 35 Movies........................................................ 25 Frozen Happy Feet Homeward Bound Kindergarten Cop Mama Mia II Tangled Twins
Music & Dance........................................ 6-7 Argentine Tango for Your Health Ballroom Dancing Country Music Jam Learn to Play the Ukulele Satin Dolls & Company Writing Great Songs: Learn the Craft of Songwriting
Out & About.........................................21-23 "Cabaret" at the Guthrie Chocolate Tasting Tour Christmastide with the Celtic Sounds of Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughin Ives Auditorium Cranberry Country Glacial Ridge Winery Tour Mill City Museum Tour & Buffet Lunch Murder Mystery Lunch Padelford Riverboat Cruise Women Suffrage Presentation at Hennepin History Museum
Park & Rec................................................. 30 Registration............................................... 34 Senior Video Club.................................... 30 Social Groups................................ 24, 30-31 Golden Kiwanis New Members Birthday Party in the Park Big Stoop Band Jim Berner's Music Legends Joel Hagberg The Guys from Brookview Men's Group
Sports.......................................................... 11 Golf League Senior Lawn Bowling Clinic Senior Lawn Bowling League
Upcoming Events................................... 2-4 Lenox Foundation Fundraisers: Nelson's Meats & Parkway Pizza Senior Program Open House
Lenox Preschool moving to Central
Arts & Crafts Open Painting
Members are welcome to come and paint on their own. Please sign in and out in the Main Office, Room 113. Room availability may change due to facility needs. Fri., Apr. 3 – July 24 (No open painting Fri., July 3 and 31) 9 a.m. – Noon Art Room FREE to members
Watercolor Basics and Beyond!
This super flexible medium is not as difficult as it seems! If you start with the basics and learn the best tools, you will be amazed as you create your own paintings. Bring a Prang Watercolor Pan set and a good quality 140# cold press watercolor paper and several photos to the first class. Instructor: Suzi McArdle L186S20B Thurs., July 9 – Aug. 13 7 – 9 p.m. Art Room Price: $69
Open Woodshop
This Open Woodshop is for all ranges of ability from beginner to advanced craftsmen. Lenox has a shop with a variety of power and hand tools for your use. Prerequisite: Beginning Woodworking or previous woodworking experience. Pay at the door — Please bring exact change, or check, payable to ISD 283. Drop-in no pre-registration is needed. Instructor: Kevin Terry L824S20 Tues. and Thurs., Apr. 7 – July 30 6 – 9 p.m. Lenox Woodshop Member: $2 Nonmember: $5
Woodworking Shop
Lenox has a shop with a variety of power and hand tools for your use. You must be a member of the St. Louis Park Senior Program in order to participate. Mon. – Fri. (when supervised) 9 a.m. – Noon Woodshop $2/day
The Natural Way to Draw
Beginner and Intermediate levels! This class incorporates right-brained drawing exercises including contour and gesture. You will ease into the process of drawing in a fun, creative and effortless way. Please purchase materials before the first class. No previous drawing experience is necessary for the beginner level; the intermediate level is for students who have taken the beginner level or have previous drawing experience. Ask for material list when registering. Instructor: Jeanne Aaron L136S20Beginner Wed., Apr. 1 – May 13 7 – 9 p.m. Art Room Price: $72 L136S20Intermediate Tues., Mar. 31 – May 12 7 – 9 p.m. Art Room Price: $72
Beginning and Almost Beginning Crochet
Whether you are an absolute beginner or someone who learned to crochet once-upon-atime and has forgotten how, this class is for you! We start at the beginning, looking at tools and materials and learn to make chain, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet stitches, read patterns and follow diagrams. You will complete a dishcloth, scarf, granny squares and a small stuffed toy as part of class assignments. You will also get help and advice on selecting your next projects. A welcome letter with a supply list will be sent at registration. Here's what participants had to say about this class: "She is great! So patient and easy to learn from. Love her class!" "Judy is an excellent instructor whose casual style and the ability to meet students at their own level is awesome." Instructor: Judy Goebel L823S20 Wed., Apr. 22 – May 20 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Craft Room Member: $45 Nonmember: $59
Friends of the Arts Scholarships
If you want to grow or develop in the arts but lack the financial resources, consider this local resource. Residents are eligible to apply for scholarships. For information call 952-928-6422 or info@ SLPFriendsoftheArts.org.
Fun with Watercolors— How to Work With Reference Photos
You will learn how to transform an ordinary reference photo into a successful painting with (or without) the help of your iPhone or iPad. You will learn how to simplify, improve composition and become more confident using brilliant colors. Each class starts with a demo. Instructor: Vera Kovakovic L843S20 Wed., Apr. 29 – May 27 1 – 3 p.m. Art Room Member: $59 Nonmember: $50
Hardanger Seminar
Have you taken the Beginner Hardanger Class and are not sure where to go next? Or perhaps you stitched Hardanger Embroidery years ago and would like to pick it up again, but not sure how. Buy an all included kit, or find a pattern, fabric and thread, then sign up for this class. Two weeks between sessions gives lots of at home stitching time, but the classes provide individual instruction for the unfamiliar parts. Come into the Lenox Office on Thurs., Apr. 16 or 30 from 1 – 3 p.m. for consultation with Peggy Dokka about materials. Instructor: Peggy Dokka L827S20 Tues., May 5 – June 30 1 – 3 p.m. Conference Room Member: $25 Nonmember: $30
Beginning Knitting
Learn how to make basic knit stitches and how to read a pattern. You will complete a hat and learn how to make a square that can grow into a scarf, afghan, or whatever you want! There will be a variety of needles and yarn for you to use on the first night so you can decide what you like best, then purchase by 2nd class. Instructor: Lara Neel L112S20 Wed., May 20 – June 17 6 – 8 p.m. Lenox Lounge Price: $59
Arts & Crafts/Cards & Games/Music & Dance Oil Painting
Gain confidence in your ability to translate your subject to canvas as you strengthen your observational skills, build a reliable process for planning and developing your unique experience. Whether a beginner or more experienced painter, this workshop will help to identify a focus in your painting practice. Each morning Suzi will demonstrate a variety of topics including setting up a composition using design protocols, then leaving the rest of the class for your own work. Open to oil, water soluble oil, acrylic, or even pastels. Ask for a supply list for the class when registering. Instructor: Suzi McArdle
Acrylic Painting Basics and Beyond
Explore and refine your skills in acrylic painting, from impressionistic to abstract, there is flexibility in using acrylic paint. We'll start with mixing colors and mediums. An optional $5 material fee is payable to instructor at class to try gesso and other mediums provided by instructor. Ask for materal list when registering. Instructor: Suzi McArdle L187S20 Thurs., June 4 – 18 7 – 9 p.m. Art Room Price: $39
L853S20 Tues., May 26 – June 30 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Art Room Member: $69 Nonmember: $79 L854S20 Tues., July 7 – Aug. 11 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Art Room Member: $69 Nonmember: $79
2nd and 4th Thurs. (continuous) 1 – 3:30 p.m. Card Room Member: $1 Nonmember: $2/time Wed. (continuous) 6:30 – 9 p.m. Card Room Member: $1 Nonmember: $2/time
Drawing Without Tears Using a Camera Lucida
Do you envy people who can draw? Wish you could? In this class, we will use a simple child's toy Camera Lucida (Crayola Sketch Wizard) in the way that many art historians believe the renaissance artists used newly available lenses and curved mirrors to create some of their greatest masterpieces. In class, we will work from photos, either on paper or viewed with a smart phone or tablet. The camera lucida projects a ghost image of the photo onto your drawing. You then trace the important features and go on to complete the drawing. In class, we will discuss line, shading and blending techniques, composition and other artistic considerations. There will be a $20 materials fee, payable to the instructor at the first class, for which you will be provided a Sketch Wizard toy. (If you already have one, bring it to class, and the fee will be waived.) You will also need to get some drawing materials, but we will discuss what to buy at our first class Instructor: Judy Goebel L844S20 Wed., June 3 – 24 6 – 9 p.m. Art Room Member: $30 Nonmember: 35
This group makes items for our Craft Sales. Tues. (continuous) 9 a.m. – Noon Craft Room Free
Ponytail Canasta
1st and 3rd Thurs. (continuous) 1 – 3:30 p.m. Card Room Member: $1/time Nonmember: $2/time
Ballroom Dancing
Enjoy prizes. 1st and 3rd Wed. (continuous) 1 – 3:30 p.m. Cafeteria Room $3/time
Play 500
Mon. (continuous) 1 – 3:30 p.m. Member: $1/time
Card Room Nonmember: $2/time
Fri. (continuous) 1 – 3:30 p.m. 10 – Noon Member: $1/time
Card Room May 22 – Sept. 4 Nonmember: $2/time
Fri. (continuous) 1 – 3:30 p.m. 10 – Noon Member: $1/time
We Scrabble players at Lenox have a great time! We follow relaxed rule in that we allow players to look up 2 or 3 letter words to help improve scores. We even have lists. We bring a snack to share and there is coffee at the center. Questions call Marlyce at 612.926.8178. You are welcome to bring your own board. Wed. (continuous) 1 – 3:30 p.m. Card Room Member: $1/time Nonmember: $2/time
Table Tennis
Continuous daily – lower level Resource Room Pick-up key in office. Member: $1/time Nonmember: $2/time
Join the crowd that loves to ballroom dance to Dick Macko's Band. Everyone is welcome. No partner necessary. Thurs., continuous 1 – 3:30 p.m. Gym Member: $5 Nonmember: $7 Includes refreshments
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Card Room May 22 – Sept. 4 Nonmember: $2/time
Music & Dance/Fitness Satin Dolls & Company
Grand Ole Opry Country Music Jam Session Wed., Apr. 1, May 6, June 3 and July 1 All are welcome!
The Senior Program's tap dancers perform for reunions, church and synagogue functions, fairs, senior parties, and other social events. For bookings and more information call Joan Madden at 612-925-3806.
Want to put some fun in your life? Join us in playing and listening to country music. Guitar players, drummers, bass players, line dancers and singers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. For information call 952-928-6444 or JUST COME! 1 – 3 p.m. Lenox Gym Light refreshments available for purchase. Suggested donation $1
Argentine Tango for Your Health
Come and participate in Passport to Live's "Dance for Your Health" program at the Lenox Center, and learn an exciting, fun, beautiful, elegant dance… Argentine Tango. Dancing Argentine Tango provides significant health benefits by improving your balance, mobility, and mental acuity. It may also improve your confidence on the dance floor and it just happens to be fun and quite social. These sessions are specifically designed for seniors as well as persons with neurological disorders (such as Parkinson's) and their caregivers or Alzheimer's. Everyone and all skill levels are welcome. No partner is required. No preregistration necessary. Instructor: Len Mathe Thurs., Apr. 2 – July 30 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Cafeteria Member: $1 Nonmember: $2
Writing Great Songs: Learn the Craft of Songwriting
Songwriting is a craft. The combination of lyrics, melody, harmony and groove create emotional experiences. The key to a great song lies in the structure and communication. This course is designed to help songwriters at all levels develop the skills to write great songs. We will explore techniques and writing exercises that help open up creativity and deliver emotions in song. You will leave with tools that you can use over and over to write the best songs of your life! Bring a notebook and something to write with! Instructor: Chad Shank is a prolific songwriter and has a certificate in songwriting from Berklee College of Music. He is the Educational Director for the Minnesota Association of Songwriters. L377S20 Mon., Apr. 6 – Apr. 27 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Computer Lab Household Income Over $80,000: $49 Household Income $50,000 – $79,999: $35 Household Income $35,000 – $49,999: $25 Household Income $20,000 – $34,999: $15 Housholed Income Under $19,999: $5
Learn to Play the Ukulele
Have you ever wanted to learn to play the ukulele? In this course you will enjoy learning the basics to playing, including how to hold and tune the instrument. Students should bring a ukulele to the class. Email aplusmusic.mn@ gmail.com for help purchasing a ukulele. Instructor: Andrea Orem L365S20 Thurs., June 4 – 25 7 – 8 p.m. Craft Room Price: $72
Yoga for Life
Looking for a yoga class that is slower paced and more relaxed, while challenging, effective and therapeutic? Everyone is welcome, including beginners! Enjoy in-depth instruction and soothing music as you practice a wide variety of warmup exercises and yoga poses. We'll work on the whole body, improving flexibility, strength, balance and range of motion. Bring a mat. Instructor: Wendy Anderson L191S20A 4:30 – 5:55 p.m. Member: $72 L191S20B 6:05 – 7:25 p.m. Member: $72
Mon., Mar. 30 – May 18 Lenox Gym Nonmember: $104 Mon., Mar. 30 – May 18 Lenox Gym Nonmember: $104
Fitness Chair Supported Yoga
If you can breathe, you can do yoga. With the aid of a chair, increase strength, flexibility and balance to enhance quality of life. Instructor: Elizabeth Keith L360S20A 1 – 2 p.m. Member: $69 L360S20B 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Member: $69 L360S20C 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Member: $49
Sat., Apr. 4 – May 30 (No class Sat., May 23) Middle School Cafeteria Nonmember: $89 Mon., June 1 – July 20 Lenox Gym Nonmember: $89 Mon., July 27 – Aug. 31 Lenox Gym Nonmember: $69
Relax and Unwind: Yoga for Every Body
Want to do yoga, but think you're too old, too fat, too out of shape, or that you don't "look like a yogi?" This body-positive class was created for you! Gentle Hatha yoga combined with breathing and mindfulness exercises will help you reduce stress while improving balance, strength and body awareness. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and bring a yoga mat. Perfect for beginners. Instructor: Rachel Holdgrafer L146S20 Wed., Apr. 8 – June 10 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lenox Gym L146S20B Wed., June 17 – Aug. 26 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lenox Gym Price for each class: Household Income Over $80,000: $150 Household Income $50,000 – $79,999: $105 Household Income $35,000 – $49,999: $75 Household Income $20,000 – $34,999: $45 Household Income Under $19,999: $15
Qi Gong
This self-healing program is designed to promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Any level of health can benefit from these simple exercises which can be done standing, sitting or lying down. Instructor: Deborah Heltzer L147S20 Thurs., Apr. 9 – May 28 6 – 7 p.m. Craft Room Household Income Over $80,000: $120 Household Income $50,000 – $79,999: $85 Household Income $35,000 – $49,999: $65 Household Income $20,000 – $34,999: $35 Household Income Under $19,000: $15
De-stress No Sweat Yoga Experience
This class will give you the necessary tools to reduce stress/anxiety and increase mindfulness. You will learn to use yoga, breathwork and meditation to manage stress and improve overall well-being. We will focus on yoga poses that allow you to sit longer and more comfortably. Learn breathing exercises to quell anxiety. Meditate to improve mindfulness and focus. Wear comfortable cloths and bring mat/towel. Instructor: Joseph Lusso C382S20A 10 – 11 a.m. Member: $75 C382S20B 6 – 7 p.m. Member: $75
Sat., Apr. 11 – June 6 (No class Sat., May 23) Central Gym A Nonmember: $89 Mon., June 8 – July 27 Lenox Gym Nonmember: $89
Interval Circuit
Studies show that interval training boosts the body's metabolism. Circuit training is an effective method of exercising the whole body in a short period of time. Combine the two and you have a dynamically efficient strength and conditioning workout. All levels and abilities welcome. Instructor: Cathy O'Donnell L375S20Monday Mon., Apr. 13 – June 29 (No class Mon., May 25) Price: $66 L375S20Wednesday Wed., Apr. 15 – June 24 Price: $66 L375S20Friday Fri., Apr. 17 – June 26 Price: $66 L375S20WednesdayB Wed., July 1 – Sept. 2 Price: $60 L375S20FridayB Fri., July 3 – Sept. 4 Price: $60 L375S20MondayB Mon., July 6 – Aug. 31 Price: $54 All above sessions 7 – 7:45 a.m. Lenox Gym
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Neue Moves
Find out what NeuroMovement is all about in Neue Moves, a movement class based on the work of Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais! Lessons are designed to improve our ability to move with an efficient use of ourselves as a 'whole person'. You will reduce stress; relieve pain from injuries and misuse. Lessons are done lying on the floor. Bring a mat or blanket and socks. Instructor: Neue Livingstone L359S20A 3 – 4 p.m. Price: $72 L359S20B 3 – 4 p.m. Price: $72 L359S20C 3 – 4 p.m. Price: $72
Tues., Apr. 14 – May 19 Lenox Gym Tues., May 26 – June 30 Lenox Gym Tues., July 7 – Aug. 11 Lenox Gym
Seated Qigong
This course is especially designed to provide a Qigong practice for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time, who use wheelchairs or have limited stamina. Qigong involves coordinating breathing with movement, which in this case is primarily moving the arms and the spine to relaxing music. Instructor: Deborah Heltzer, L400S20A 11 – 11:45 a.m. Member: $29 L400S20B 11 – 11:45 a.m. Member: $29
Fri., Apr. 17 – May 8 Craft Room Nonmember: $39 Fri., May 29 – June 19 Craft Room Nonmember: $39
Morning Yoga
If you can breathe, you can do yoga. Through mind, body and breath build strength, flexibility and balance. Enhance total fitness through poses centuries old. Wear clothing that allows movement both upright and laying down and bring a mat. Chairs are available. Instructor: Elizabeth Rowan Keith L198S20A 8 – 9 a.m. Member: $70 L198S20B 8 – 9 a.m. Member: $70
Fri., May 8 – June 26 Lenox Gym Nonmember: $80 Fri., July 10 – Aug. 28 Lenox Gym Nonmember: $80
Fitness EnhanceFitness *Exercise For Life
Improve the quality of your daily life by attending this class designed for seniors. This class focuses on stretching, balance, low impact aerobics and strength training. You will have so much fun in this class you might forget you are exercising! We welcome drop ins: $5 Instructor: Katherine McGraw is a St. Louis Park resident and mother of 4 beautiful teenagers. She exudes a passion for fitness and has been teaching a wide variety of group fitness classes throughout the Twin Cities area since being certified in 1988. She is certified in ACE and BOSU, and licensed in Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold, Zumba Core and Zumba Glutes. All classes Mon., Wed. and Fri. 10:25 – 11:25 a.m. Gym L814S20 Apr. 1 – Apr. 27 (No classes Fri., Apr. 3 and Wed., Apr. 29) Member: $40 Nonmember: $48 L815S20 May 4 – May 29 (No classes Fri., May 1 and Mon., May 25) Member: $40 Nonmember: $48 L816S20 June 1 – June 26 (No classes Wed., June 3 and Fri., June 12) Member: $40 Nonmember: $48 L817S20 July 8 – July 24 (No classes Wed., July 1, Fri., July 3, Mon., July 6 and Fri., July 31) Member: $40 Nonmember: $48 We welcome drop-ins: $5
Zumba Gold
Warm Water Pool Exercise Class
Do you have aches and pains from arthritis, fibromyalgia or just general stiffness in your body? This class is in a 91° warm water pool at Parkshore Senior Campus, and consists of basic strength, flexibility, and range of motion. No swimming skills are required, and the pool has a zero-entry ramp to get into the warm water. There are full locker rooms on site to use before Instructor: Katherine McGraw and after the class. This class is for those 55 L813S20 Tues., Apr. 7 – July 28 and over. Class will be held at Parkshore 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Lenox Gym Senior Campus, Drop in per time: $5 3663 Park Center Drive. P820S20 Thurs., Mar. 26 – Apr. 30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 1:15 – 2 p.m. Parkshore Member: $23 Nonmember: $27 This ancient art teaches how to P821S20 Thurs., May 7 – June 11 know one's self and 1:15 – 2 p.m. Parkshore improve one's wellMember: $23 Nonmember: $27 being, both P8222S20 Thurs., June 18 – July 23 physically and 1:15 – 2 p.m. Parkshore psychologically. Member: $23 Nonmember: $27 Instructor: Rand Adams is a licensed psychologist, working in a community Gentle Yoga non-profit clinic. His passion is Taijiquan. Rand This fun class is a studied this martial art from Master T. T. Liang. Rand has also been a student of other martial arts, wonderful way to a first degree black belt in Bojitsu, a Japanese style stretch, increase which uses an eyebrow level staff, and is currently a flexibility, balance student of Sifu Steve Salek learning Hung Gar and and strength, all while relaxing other styles of kung fu. your body and L294W20 Thurs., Dec. 5 – Mar. 26 mind. Gentle 9 – 10 a.m. Gym stretches and Member: $2/time Nonmember: $5/time postures are accompanied by deep steady breathing that improves blood circulation, T'ai Chi Bo soothes the nervous system and increases vitality. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat. Come Early to Tai Chi Ch'uan and get this added BONUS! Learn to exercise and practice Instructor: Annette Fragale teaches older adults self-defense with a hiking stick. This class octhroughout the metro area and has an award-wincupies the lead-in time for T'ai Chi Ch'uan. ning television show: "Yoga Thurs. (continuous) On the Go." 8:30 – 9 a.m. Gym L234W20 Tues., Mar. 24 – Apr. 28 6 Sessions 9 – 10 a.m. Lenox Gym Member: $44 Nonmember: $48 L235W20 Tues., May 5 – May 26 4 Sessions 9 – 10 a.m. Lenox Gym Member: $30 Nonmember: $34 Get groovin' at your own pace. This easy-to-follow program lets you move to the beat at your own speed. It's an invigorating, community-oriented dance-fitness class that feels fresh, and most of all, exhilarating! Zumba Gold® classes provide modified, low-impact moves for active older adults.
Fitness/Health & Wellness Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls: Strategy for Self-care
Using the Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Balls, learn specific techniques that will instantly roll out tension, improve your movement patterns, and provide invaluable insight into your own body. These techniques will address major areas of the body and teach you how to reduce pain, and prevent injuries. Bring yoga mat and blocks to class. Instructor: Michelle Jordahl L160S20 Thurs., May 21 6 – 8 p.m. Art Room Price: $35
Qiyoga has the best of both worlds, Qigong movement and Yoga poses combined creating a gentle, slow-paced, relaxing class. This class will help you manage stress; help to decrease anxiety and depression; stretch and soothe tense and tight muscles; tone your body; increase circulation; improve your balance; and increase your mental acuity and focus. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and comfortable footwear. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and blocks. Instructor: Geneah Escobar L120S20 Tues., May 26 – July 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Lenox Gym Household Income Over $80,000: $150 Household Income $50,000 – $79,999: $105 Household Income $35,999 – $49,000: $75 Household Income $20,000 – $34,999: $45 Household Income Under $19,999: $15
Hips to Toes Roll Out
So many daily activities require the hips, ankles and feet to be flexible, strong and stable. This workshop will guide you through functional exercises and rolling techniques using the Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls to help you roll out tension. Learning specific techniques to increase your range of movement and help you work out better, longer and pain free You will leave feeling refreshed in body, mind and spirit. Bring yoga mat and blocks to class. Instructor: Michelle Jordahl L161S20 Thurs., May 28 6 – 8 p.m. Art Room Price: $35
The "Magic" Chair
Would you like to prevent osteoporosis, have proper posture, increase flexibility and strength, tone your abs and alleviate back pain without getting down onto the floor? This class can help you take control of your body using your "Magic" chair. We will stretch, tone and strengthen your entire body so you will feel younger, stronger, more flexible after just one session. All levels are welcome. All props are provided. Annette Fragale is host of "Yoga on the Go?" She has taught various exercise classes for 25 years. Instructor: Annette Fragale L826S20 Tues., June 2 – June 30 9 – 10 a.m. Lenox Gym Member: $44 Nonmember: $48
Yoga for All
Experience free, body positive gentle Hatha yoga classes! Perfect for beginners. Classes can be completed on a mat or seated in a chair. No experience or flexibility required. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and bring a yoga mat. Offered by Peaceful Mind Yoga. Instructor: Rachel Holdgrafer M148S20B Sat., June 27 – Sept. 12 (No class Sat., July 4 and Sept. 5) 9 – 10 a.m. Central Community Center Gym FREE, but please register.
Summer Yoga
This fun class is a wonderful way to stretch, increase flexibility, balance and strength, all while relaxing your body and mind. Gentle stretches and postures are accompanied by deep steady breathing that improves blood circulation, soothes the nervous system and increases vitality. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat. Instructor: Elizabeth Keith L867S20 Tues., July 7 – Aug. 25 Aug. 11 – Cafeteria 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Lenox Gym Member: $59 Nonmember: $64
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Mindful Breathing
Mindful breathing calms the mind, invigorates and relaxes the body and improves normal breathing, heart function and concentration. Learn and practice new breath techniques each week. Bring a mat if you wish to lie on the floor. Instructor: Elizabeth Keith L352S20 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Member: $85 L352S20B 6 – 7 p.m. Member: $85
Wed., Apr. 1 – June 3 Little Theater Nonmember: $115 Wed., June 10 – Aug. 12 Little Theater Nonmember: $115
Guided Meditation
Reduce anxiety and increase wellness in mind and body through meditation. Allow music and guidance from a moderator to create safe, supportive space for relaxation, clarity, and healing. A good form for beginners. Instructor: Elizabeth Keith L302S20A 8 – 9 a.m. Member: $45 L302S20B 8 – 9 a.m. Member: $45 L302S20C 8 – 9 a.m. Member: $45
Thurs., Apr. 2 – May 21 Little Theater Nonmember: $50 Thurs., May 28 – July 16 Little Theater Nonmember: $50 Thurs., July 23 – Sept. 10 Little Theater Nonmember: $50
Exercise Workshop + Lunch
Join local Doctor of Physical Therapy Brian Eipperle as he discusses benefits of exercise, general recommendations for an exercise program, how to start and stay motivated, and considerations for the older adult or those living with a mobility challenge. You will leave with a better idea of how to begin exercising safely and knowledge of the many benefits, regardless of age! A delicious free lunch will be provided! Instructor: Brian Eipperle L810S20 Wed., Apr. 29 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Craft Room Price: FREE
Health & Wellness/Sports Keto Curious?
The Ketogenic Diet and promises of rapid weight loss are all over the media. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation and confusion around this way of eating. Join us to learn the principles behind a Healthy Ketogenic eating plan and see if and how it would make a difference for you. Instructor: Cathy O'Donnell L384S20 Tues., Apr. 14 6:30 – 8 p.m. Card Room Price: $25
Keto Kick Start
You will learn the basic principles of living a Healthy Keto lifestyle. First we will outline the program, begin tracking and prepare your environment for success. Then you will begin to implement the plan. In each session we will discuss common pitfalls, simple swaps so that you can enjoy your favorite foods and other topics to support your success. Instructor: Cathy O'Donnell L383S20 Tues., Apr. 28 – June 9 6:30 – 8 p.m. Card Room Price: $69
Forest Bathing
I will guide you on an immersive, meditative, and therapeutic forest walk based on the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. We will slow down and connect with our senses to the healing, stress-reducing beauty of a green forested spaces, and then will share our stories and then share a tea ceremony. Wear hiking boots/shoes, clothing/gear appropriate for weather. Walk will be held in rain, but not thunderstorms. Please wear/bring mosquito/tick repellent and sunscreen. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to walk. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to the immersive nature of the program. Please leave mobile phones in car for duration of walk. Instructor: David Motzenbecker Y379S20A 9 – 11 a.m. Price: $45 Y379S20B 5 – 7 p.m. Price: $45
Sat., Apr. 18 Westwood Hills Nature Center Fri., June 12 Westwood Hills Nature Center
Senior Lawn Bowling Clinic
Lawn bowling is one of the easiest sports to learn to play. You will find that bowls increases your eye-hand coordination, strengthens your legs, back, and arms, and helps with your focus and concentration. It is an excellent sport for all ages, teaching coordination and mental focus. The sportsmanship and camaraderie is a plus as well. Plan to attend the clinic taught by an official at the Brookview rinks. At the clinic, you will learn the rules of the game, vocabulary that is unique to bowls, the proper way to hold and deliver your bowls, and the etiquette that governs behavior on the greens. All you will need that day is flat-soled shoes so that you don't damage the surface of the green. You do NOT have to buy special shoes that are just for lawn bowling. NOTE: Sunscreen is an absolute must when bowling in the sun, and a sun visor or hat. At the time of the clinic, you can sign up for a league to be played at Brookview starting the following week. Code: S2101A Wed., June 3 10 – 11:30 a.m. Brookview Lawn Bowling Rinks $3
Senior Lawn Bowling League
Take part in the 5th summer season of lawn bowling and join a league. Game equipment is provided and an official is present during league play. No special clothing is required, however teams with all members competing in white top and white or khaki bottoms receive 1 point before match play begins. No heeled shoes, flat-bottom shoes only on the court. Register individually or as a team of 4 – 8 players. Minimum of 4 teams/Maximum of 16. Code: S3302A Wed., June 10 – July 15 (No play Wed., July 1) 10 – 11 a.m. Brookview Lawn Bowling Rinks $5 league fee + $3+Tax/week includes 6 weeks of league play, game equipment, and official. Last day to register/cancel: June 9
Golf League
Senior Par 3 League Men and Women, age 55 and older, are invited to play at the Brookview Par 3 Course on Thurs. mornings. Tee times start at 7:30 a.m. with weekly sign-up. The season will be from Sat., May 2 – Sept. 12. $5 + tax league fee is collected at the kick-off meeting on Sat., Apr. 25, at 10 a.m. at Brookview, Valley Room. See information in the golf section for green and cart fees. Senior Club Member 18-Hole Regulation League This senior club member golf league will play the 18-hole course at Brookview. $10 league registration is due before your first week of play. Note: You must be a valid Brookview Senior Club Member card holder to register and play. League plays on Tues., May 5 – Aug. 25. See information in the golf section for green fees and cart fees. Call 763-512-2305 for information.
Food and Cooking with Chronic Kidney Disease
Learn how to successfully live and eat within the restrictions of a CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) diet. We will discuss foods, cooking, meal planning, shopping and more. Instructor: Linda Blaylock, is a professional cook, kidney health coach, and culinary contractor for American Kidney Fund. L330S20 Tues., May 19 6 – 8 p.m. Craft Room Price: $35
Cooking/Computer & Technology Fabulous Fish Dishes
Learn to create delicious fish dishes using a few basic techniques. We'll grill fresh tuna steaks with a fabulous Mediterranean style relish served with pasta and salad. Moist, flaky Atlantic salmon is slow baked with an oven dried tomato and dill butter sauce. Walleye Pike will be lightly breaded and pan-fried to a crispy golden brown and served with homemade tarter sauce and mashed potatoes. Key lime pie finishes, topped with fresh whipped cream. All materials included in registration price. Instructor: Jeff Sandino L312W20 Tues., Mar. 24 6 – 9 p.m. Lenox Kitchen Price: $45
Papa Q's BBQ 101
This demonstration class is great for beginners and dabblers in the BBQ arts. We will cover the basics of timing, temperature, meat types and meat prep and more! All materials included in registration fee. Instructor: Keith Page Y362S20 Sat., May 9 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Nelson's Meats Price: $45
iPhone Basics
Do you have an iPhone but feel you are not fully understanding how to use it? This is the course for you. We will go over each topic slowly, together, and in detail. The first day: the basics, including but not limited to, general operation of phone, on / off, charging, low power mode, buttons (what do they do?), Change background, change sounds the phone makes. On the second day, we will look at how to, call family, text family, favorites, check the weather, check the news, how to take pictures and find pictures time permitting. Come with your phone fully charged and a notepad to take personal notes. Instructor: Christopher Haugen L847S20 Tues. Apr. 7 and Thurs. Apr. 9 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $35 Nonmember: $40 L848S20 Tues. May 12 and Thurs. May 14 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $35 Nonmember: $40 L849S20 Mon. June 8 and Wed. June 10 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $35 Nonmember: $40 L850S20 Mon. July 20 and Wed. July 22 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $35 Nonmember: $40
Intro to Twitter 101
Have you been curious as to what Twitter is exactly? In this class, we'll go over all the basics you need to know about one of the largest social media platforms in the world. You'll learn how to create a profile, read what others are saying, send a Tweet, and more. Whether you are just curious as an observer or you would like to become a user yourself, this is the class you need to stay up to date in today's digital world. Instructor: Nickie Welsh L831S20 Wed. Apr. 15 6 – 7:30 p.m. Craft Room Member: $15 Nonmember: $20
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Android Phone and Tablet
Do you want to learn how to customize your Android phone or tablet, take advantage of all its great features and have fun? In the first class, you will learn how to set up your device to work the way YOU want it to work. You will set up wallpaper, the home page, control the sounds it makes and then, learn how to control it with voice commands and more. In the second class, we will practice doing some common tasks using the applications that came with your device such as checking email, taking photos and sharing, saving information, etc. Our third class will be applications—where to get them and how to do it safely, download and install them. We will discuss resources when things go wrong. Be sure to bring your Android phone or tablet with a well charged battery, and set up your Google account for it ahead of time. Note: *This class is not appropriate for Windows or Apple Devices. Instructor: Judy Goebel L836S20 Wed., May 6 – 20 10 a.m. – Noon Art Room Member: $30 Nonmember: $35
Intro to Uber
Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. In this training workshop, students will learn the basics and gain the knowledge on how to use Uber if needed. No experience required and training materials will be provided for each attendee. Instructor: Nickie Welsh L834S20 Thurs., May 21 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $15 Nonmember: $20
Open Computer Lab
Would you like the opportunity to check your email, research your family history, find out what Google is all about, or play games online? Sign in and out at the main office, Room 113. Fri., Apr. 3 – July 24 9:30 a.m. – Noon Computer Lab FREE
Computer & Technology/Lifelong Learning Intro to Social Media
What is your #1 question on social media? We'll cover this and more! This class will go over stepby-step basics for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and YouTube. Common questions and insights on social media will be reviewed so that you're up to date on the latest buzz words and topics. Come and learn to share, search and connect and leave savvy as ever! No prior experience required. Instructor: Nickie Welsh L832S20 Tues., May 26 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $15 Nonmember: $20
Intro to Facebook
Are you new to Facebook or just getting started? Learn how to use the world's most popular social media site to safely connect with family and friends. Attendees will learn to log in, create their page, post photos and learn the top tips for utilizing the site. We'll also review the recommended privacy settings. You'll leave this training with the knowledge on how to navigate confidently through the website. Instructor: Nickie Welsh L833S20 Mon., June 8 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $15 Nonmember: $20
SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring
Need help with your laptop? John McHugh will help members of the Senior Program by appointment only. Fri. mornings 10 – 11:20 a.m. FREE Inquire in Lenox Office, Room 113 or call 952-928-6444.
Blue Tooth Basics
What is Blue Tooth technology and how can you use it in your daily life? In this call, you will learn all how to utilize this wireless technology through speakers, electronic devices and more for your everyday life in and outside of your home. No technology experience required as you learn how to connect and use Blue Tooth today! Instructor: Nickle Welsh L830S20 Thurs., June 11 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $15 Nonmember: $20
What is TikTok
Have you heard about the latest new app called TikTok? In this fun class, we'll take a look at the fastest growing social media app used by millions each day. Learn how it's used and how parents can make it safer for their kids. We'll cover everything you need to know as it's paving the future of a new social media. Instructor: Nicki Welsh L829S20 Mon., June 15 6 – 7:30 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $15 Nonmember: $20
Computer Buddy Club
The club provides weekly topics and HELP for you and your "BOX." Get on our weekly email list and get tips, schedules and more! Scanning is available to digitize photographs! NEW! Don't use email very much? Get info about the buddies at our website! www.seniorcomputerbuddies.blogspot.com. Questions? Call John McHugh at SLP City Hall TV department: 952-924-2528. Or email him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Leader: John McHugh, SLP City Hall Community TV Coordinator, Room 110. Tues. 1 – 3 p.m. Computer Lab Member: $1 Nonmember: $2
Intro to Digital Cameras and Photography
Not sure how to use your Digital SLR or mirrorless camera? This class will introduce you to how to adjust your camera to take those great shots. We will take the mystery out of camera settings to understand how each works, and how to use them! This class is designed for both new digital camera owners and beginning photographers. Instructor: Mike Woodard L180S20 Wed., Apr. 15 – May 6 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Computer Lab Price: $60
St. Louis Park Writers
Do you love to write? Are you a storyteller? If you've told it, it's time to write it. Come and explore all forms of writing, because you can't do it wrong. Wed. (continuous) 1 – 3 p.m. Conference Room FREE
• Explore the Upper
Mississippi River Valley
OLLI Course: Explore the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Why the river is there, the history of human habitation of the valley, commercial uses of the valley, and modern restoration and preservation efforts. Final session is a day-long field trip in the Upper Minnesota River Valley. L806S20 Wed., Apr. 1 – May 6 10 – 11:30 a.m. Little Theater Member: $30 Nonmember: $35
• Soundtrack of Your Life
OLLI Course: Explore what music means to people in different times, places, and circumstances using anthropologist Alan Merriam's classic work on the functions of music. Consider music's role in the workplace, marketplace, ceremony, and entertainment; its power to influence the way we think, feel, and behave; factors that affect our own musical preference; and the recurring question of whether music is truly a universal language. Instructor: Barbara Resch L809S20 Thurs., Apr. 2 – May 7 10 – 11:30 a.m. Little Theater Member: $30 Nonmember: $35
Lifelong Learning • Globalization and Need for New Perspective
OLLI Course: As a Mexican immigrant now U.S. citizen, Hector E. Garcia with government and community colleagues created models, which led to the publication of a U.S. Guide for New Immigrants by the Citizenship & Immigration Services and a dialogue format used by Department of Homeland Security in community meetings across the nation. In this course, learn about strategies to accelerate the process through which immigrants become fully contributing members to American society and reduce potential conflicts within their new communities. Learn as well about theories to reduce migration from poor nations and better address other challenges of globalization through a collaborative worldview. Instructor: Henry Garcia L808S20 Tues., Apr. 7 – May 19 12:30 – 2 p.m. Little Theater Member: $30 Nonmember: $35 • These are OLLI Courses.
Books Alive
This group has fun together performing theatrical oral readings, making books come alive for children and adults. Books Alive tours as Asset Champions encouraging literacy and active aging. Participants must be Senior Program members. There is no charge for this course and no registration is needed. For more information call Friends of the Arts at 952-9286422. Instructor: Mark O Schwartz L851S20 Mon. Apr. 6 – June 8 6:30 – 8 p.m. Little Theater FREE
Volunteer Opportunities Lenox Senior Program
1. Proofreading the Newscaster
2. Writing "Bulbs" for Santa to a Senior 3. Needle Crafters for Tuesdays AM 4. Help sorting the Bread Donations 5. Rides for seniors who don't drive to Lenox events
Dessert Theater
Would history be different if women had governed? Explore this question by participating in The Cabinet Meeting, a play where you are both audience and cast. Historian and playwright, Madeline Hansen, will play Susan B. Anthony, who has been elected president and has appointed a cabinet made up of other notable women, including Hennepin County's own suffragist leader Clara Ueland. Participants receive their role when they arrive, along with a script to read aloud (speaking and nonspeaking parts available). Dessert or treats will be served at class. Instructor: Madeline Hansen L171S20 Mon., Apr. 13 6 – 8 p.m. Art Room Member: $24 Nonmember: $29 L171S20B Sat., June 13 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hennepin History Museum, 2303 3rd Ave. S., Mpls Member: $24 Nonmember: $29
Be SMART for Kids
Learn about Be SMART for Kids, a presentation about how to prevent child access to guns, promote responsible storage and reduce the risk of suicide. This presentation is given by parent, grandparent and community volunteers and teaches the simple steps that all adults - gun owners and non-gun owners alike - can take in keeping kids and communities safer. L376S20A Mon., Apr. 13 7 – 8:30 p.m. Card Room FREE, but please register. L376S20B Fri., May 1 10 – 11:30 a.m. Card Room FREE, but please register.
Senior LinkAge Line Who We Are and What We Do The Senior LinkAge Line is a service of the Area Agencies on Aging in partnership with the Minnesota Board on Aging. The provides information and assistance to seniors, Medicare beneficiaries, and the people who care about them. This presentation will cover the role of the SLL and how the SLL provides resource connections for consumers to promote choice and independence. We will specifically highlight how the SLL helps people with questions
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about Medicare benefits and options; talks people through how to age and live well in the community of their choice; and identifies caregivers to connect them to resources available to support them. This presentation includes an introduction to our public database. Instructor: Senior Linkage Line MAAA L839S20 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FREE L840S20 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. FREE
Tues., Apr. 14 Craft Room Tues., June 16 Craft Room
Native American Literature Book Club
Join this book club for a discussion on selected works written by Indigenous authors. Books are available ahead of time at the library. Moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Rowan Keith. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. April 16: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee; May 7: Black Elk Speaks; June 18: Children's & Young Adult selections Thurs. Apr. 16, May 7 and June 18 6:30 – 8 p.m. St. Louis Park Library FREE, no need to register.
The Source and Weaknesses of Russian Ambition
Eastern Orthodoxy formed, saved, and cursed Russia. We will examine Russia's history for support of this proposition and reflect on its consequences for the 21st century. Instructor: Louis Lavoie L819S20 Fri., Apr. 17 – May 1 1 – 2:30 p.m. Little Theater Member: $20 Nonmember: $25
From Atom to Universe
A whirlwind tour of what physics knows about everything (except life) and how it has been stymied for decades. Instructor: Louis Lavoie L818S20 Fri., Apr. 17 – May 1 10 – 11:30 a.m. Little Theater Member: $20 Nonmember: $25
Lifelong Learning Life with Father (continued)
ith Movies Fwlores Bob De
making changes that will benefit everyone, including his own baptism. You will love this funny and heartwarming movie. Bob will fill you in on the backstage workings of the stars and production. Life with Father stars Elizabeth Taylor, William Powell, Irene Dunne. L856S20 Wed., June 24 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
Ladies of Song
Ladies of Song is a look at 25 of the greatest female singers. Bob has created a presentation from rare footage big Movie Archivist: Bob DeFlores is known nation- bands, short subjects, ally as a film consultant and archivist. He sup- news reels, and feature plies film for documentaries for major television films from 1929 to 1957. networks. Over the years Bob has worked with You will see rare clips many celebrities on their film libraries. His from singers such as Ella presentations are huge favorites at Lenox. Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday and so many Love Laughs at Andy Hardy more. This is a look back How long has it been that you won't see since you laughed at an anywhere else. Andy Hardy movie? L858S20 Wed., May 27 Back home after two 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater years of military service, Member: $10 Nonmember: $12 Andy Hardy anticipates returning to college and Life with Father his girlfriend, Kay. This slice-of-life Andy's subsequent comedy was based on erratic behavior a popular Broadway convinces his alarmed play. In late 19thparents, that they must interfere, but Andy expresses his determination to propose to Kay. century New York This is the best Andy Hardy, funny, heartwarm- City, stockbroker Clarence Day strives ing and just plain entertaining. Bob will have surprises and anecdotes about the stars, Mickey to maintain order in his bustling Rooney and Bonita Granville and maybe a household. Despite his surprise or two. L855S20 Wed., Apr. 29 attempts to be the 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater chief authority over Member: $10 Nonmember: $12 his four sons, his wife, Vinnie, is the one who truly keeps order in their home, much to Clarence's chagrin. To gain more respect, Clarence reluctantly considers
The Most Dangerous Game
When legendary hunter Bob Rainsford is shipwrecked on the perilous reefs surrounding a mysterious island, he finds himself the guest of the reclusive and eccentric Count Zaroff While he is very gracious at first, Zaroff eventually forces Rainsford and two other shipwreck survivors, brother and sister Eve and Martin Towbridge, to participate in a sadistic game of cat and mouse in which they are the prey and he is the hunter. This classic movie used the same jungle set as the original King Kong and is one of Bob's favorite movies. Bob will have a lot of Hollywood history to share with you about this show. Starring in this movie are Joel McCrea and Fay Wray. L857S20 Wed., July 29 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
Lifelong Learning How Do You Pay For It?
Spending, Debt, Deficits, Taxes, and the question of how do we pay for it? Everyone, for the most part, would like the benefits of Medicare For All, The Green New deal, Free College, etc., but we get bogged down and side tracked by the "how do you pay for it" question. Hopefully, by the end of the course, you will have the tools and insights to make up your own mind. Instructor: Bruce Irwin Fisher L342S20 Tues. Apr. 21 and 28 1 – 2:30 p.m. Craft Room Member: $9 Nonmember: $15
Estate Planning Solutions
When should a Trust be considered, and when is a Will sufficient? Why are a Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney needed during your lifetime? What methods are available to help protect your children's inheritance? Get these answers and learn ways to avoid probate. Discussion of common mistakes will help you avoid the unwanted consequences that others have faced. Instructor: Bonnie Wittenburg L149S20 Tues., Apr. 21 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Fireplace Room Price: $19
Influential Women in American History
Influential Women in American History: Enjoy a class with historian Doug Ohman as he shares the lives of a select group of women who made an impact in American history. Doug will select a variety of stories about famous and not so famous women who lived amazing lives. Instructor: Doug Ohman, L801S20 Mon., Apr. 27 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
A Minnesota Road Trip—Hwy 23
Take a road trip with host Doug Ohman in the second installment of "Landmarks" highlighting iconic attractions along Minnesota's Highway 23. On this road trip Doug will share some of the most interesting sites that are both historic and unique. Doug will also talk about the experience, rewards and challenges of writing and directing the PBS television program. Instructor: Doug Ohman, L802S20 Mon., May 18 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
Minnesota Byways
From each of his books Doug will take you to his favorite locations. He will share the best photographs and stories from around the Great State of Minnesota. Instructor: Doug Ohman, L803S20 Mon., June 29 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
Developing Your Photography Angle
Photography is like any other form of artistic expression is personal. Each of us sees the world through the camera differently. As photographers, our perspective view of the world around us can change, develop, and improve with a little practice and passion. Instructor: Doug Ohman L804S20 Mon., July 27 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater Member: $12 Nonmember: $15
The Challenges of Race Relations in an Exceptional State, 1870 – 1921
Learn about the history of race in Minnesota from Augsburg's Professor of History, Bill Green. By the end of the 19th century, Minnesota had become a state recognized by the national civil rights community for its enlightened policies on black political and social equality, but as Minnesota entered the 20th century, black residents found that they continued to be subjected to discrimination despite laws. Bill will explain how Minnesota earned
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the reputation of racial tolerance between black and white Minnesotans while creating a society that fully embraced racial discrimination. Instructor: Bill Green L321S20 Sat., May 2 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. High School Auditorium Household Income Over $80,000: $40 Household Income $50,000 – $79,999: $29 Household Income $35,000 – $49,999: $20 Household Income $20,000 – $34,999: $15 Household Income Under $19,999: $5
Brazil's Pantanal
Brazil, like Africa, has Savannah grasslands— but they're seasonally-flooded ranches! The "Big Five" animals can be seen: jaguars, giant river otters, maned wolves, tapirs, and giant anteater. Discover the unique landscapes, birds, and mammals of this lesser-known wildlife haven. Instructor: Lee Ann Landstrom L835S20 Tues., May 5 10 – 11:30 a.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
Climate Reality Conversation
More than 70% of Americans believe that climate change is happening but we rarely talk about it with others. Join us for an interactive dialogue about what is happening to our climate, what the future holds, and what we can do about it. All are welcome to the conversation. We will share some climate realities and discuss how we as individuals and a community are uniquely positioned to tackle this critical issue.You will leave with ideas for actions you can take to positively influence climate change. Instructor: Juli Rasmussen and Steve George L323S20 Tues., May 5 7 – 8:30 p.m. Craft Room FREE, but please register.
Lifelong Learning Everything You Wanted to Ask About Reverse Mortgages
Are you 62+ and want to use the equity in your home without a monthly re-payment, or have elderly parents, or are a senior homeowner planning ahead? Learn the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage, and how to purchase a new property with a reverse mortgage. Instructor: Dallas Janes and Terry Eggan L188S20 Mon., May 11 10 – 11:30 a.m. Card Room Member: FREE Nonmember: $2
Lunch and Learn Reverse Mortgage Seminar
Any type of mortgage is an investment and a Reverse Mortgage is no different. If you have a Reverse Mortgage and are planning on selling now or in the future there are a few things you will want to consider. Join Dan and Mary Tillman, Seniors Real Estate Specialist as they discuss: When is the best time to sell with a Reverse Mortgage, selling your home due to unexpected circumstance, Leaving the family home to your heirs and much more. Instructors: Dan and Mary Tillman and Vaughn Kavlie L837S20 Tues., May 12 Noon – 2 p.m. Craft Room Must Register: FREE
Remember When the World was Black and White?
Black and white TV shows intro songs and commercials. Go back to the days of yesterday and see the TV show beginnings that show the front door or have a catchy tune such as the Lone Ranger theme. Instructor: Gary Blessman L811S20 Thurs., May 14 10 – 11:30 a.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
Downsizing, or Moving? Everything You Need to Know
Considering downsizing, moving or selling? Whether you're ready to go or just in the factfinding stage, get all your questions answered from a panel of experts. Learn: What is the most important first step? Best ways to plan
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and organize a move. How to prepare your home for sale. How a Realtor can help – a son's perspective. Tips to avoid Relocation Stress Syndrome Instructor: Terry Eggan, Nan Vest and Holly Hansen. L189S20 Thurs., May 14 10 – 11:30 a.m. Art Room Member: FREE Nonmember: $2
Health Care Fraud and Scams
This presentation will teach you how to detect Medicare fraud and what to do if Medicare Fraud is suspected. We discuss the top scams currently being directed towards seniors and highlight why seniors are specifically targeted. Tips will be offered on how to avoid falling for scams and where to get help. Instructor: Senior Linkage Line L841S20 Thurs., May 14 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Computer Lab FREE
Centennial Conversations: Women and Politics
Join us for this important conversation with St. Louis Park City Councilwoman, Nadia Mohamed; Racial Equity Manager, Alicia Sojourner and other guests! We are partnering with Hennepin History Museum to host one of a series of Centennial Conversations across Hennepin County, which explore enduring questions about women's lives one hundred years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Our conversation will focus on women and politics, on who has access to political power today, and on how the landscape looks for the future. You will also be invited to share your answers and experiences! This event is in conjunction with Hennepin History Museum's Votes for Women exhibit. H384S20 Sun., May 31 1 – 3 p.m. High School Auditorium Household Income Over $80,000: $40 Household Income $50,000 – $79,999: $29 Household Income $35,000 – $49,999: $20 Household Income $20,000 – $34,999: $15 Household Income Under $19,999: $5
Re-Join the Conversation with Captioned Telephones and Lunch
Do you miss out on phone conversations due to hearing loss? Did you know that 1 out of 3 people at age 65 struggle with hearing loss? We will discuss how common hearing loss in America and how you can receive a NO COST caption telephone and captioning service. Similar to captioned television, ClearCaptions allows for you to read, real-time written captions of what callers say on our revolutionary home phone or your mobile device. This free captioning service is provided by ClearCaptions and paid through a fund administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). There is no cost to qualified individuals whose hearing loss inhibits their phone use. Lunch will be provided. Instructor: Alex Parker L828S20 Mon., June 1 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Art Room FREE
Prepare Your Own Will
This course will provide you with all the instruction, forms, witnesses and notaries necessary to allow most everyone to prepare and walk away with his/her own simple will. Please bring a blue pen with you to class. When registering as a couple, choose per couple price, but register just one person per couple. Instructor: Adam Altman L107S20 Wed., June 3 7 – 9 p.m. Craft Room One Person: $45 Two People: $80
Display Case
The handmade crafts in the display case are for sale year round!
Lifelong Learning Asking the Right Questions with Tom Ryther Behind the scenes in TV journalism. Reflections of broadcast journalist Tom Ryther. Learn what famous celebrities were really like or what U.S. Presidents had to say in private and oh so much more! Instructor: Tom Ryther L838S20 1 – 3 p.m. Member: $10
Mon., June 8 Little Theater Nonmember: $12
St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) is a food shelf and social service agency whose mission is to respond to the critical and emergency needs of residents in your community. Come tour our facility and learn how we serve members of our community. Please wear comfortable clothing as STEP is a combination of a warehouse and office setting. Y110S20 Tues., June 9 11 a.m. – Noon STEP FREE, but please register.
Writing a Great First Line
First lines capture attention. First paragraphs establish a relationship with the reader. Last lines determine how your work is remembered and recommended. We will discuss great lines and how to develop your own sentences to win readers. Instructor: Elizabeth Rowan Keith M361S20 Tues., June 9 6 – 8 p.m. Craft Room Price: $29
Language of Leaving
As individuals prepare to pass out of body at the end of life, noticeable cues often appear in perception, language and dreams. Understanding those changes can make the transition through death less difficult to navigate. Instructor: Elizabeth Rowan Keith L340S20 Tues., June 16 6 – 8 p.m. Conference Room Price: $29
Your 'Parting' Shot!
Tombstones are often your final chance to show who you were or to display your sense of humor such as: "It's dark down here." Come see a headstone saying for dentists, bakers and other unique parting sentiments. Instructor: Gary Blessman L812S20 Thurs., June 25 10 – 11:30 a.m. Little Theater Member: $10 Nonmember: $12
Medicare 101
Learn about the recent changes in Medicare benefits and coverage, and how these changes affect you. We will cover the importance of reviewing Medicare Part D coverage during the Annual Open Enrollment Period, how to use Medicare.gov to make health insurance comparisons, how Part D works, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and the new 5-star plans. Extra Help, a program for people with lower incomes that may reduce prescription drug costs, will also be explained. Instructor: Senior Linkage Line L842S20 Thurs., July 16 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Craft Room FREE
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Lunch and Learn for Veteran's and Their Spouses
The insight you need on veteran benefits for seniors. Military veterans have hundreds of available benefits, including health care, education, training, housing assistance and more. There are so many benefits, in fact, the challenge comes in navigating these benefits well, especially with misconceptions around who is eligible for what. Dan and Mary Tillman, Seniors Real Estate Specialists, have partnered with Department of Veterans Administration to provide informational seminars for veterans and their families about senior housing options, as well as specific veterans' benefits and services. If you are a retired veteran or approaching retirement age, there are a host of resources waiting to assist you. This free seminar will provide information on: Common Solutions — paying for senior housing, VA Care — Aid & Attendance, VA Spousal Benefits, VA Medical Care, VA Widows & Death Pension, VA Service Connected Disabilities, VA Burial Benefits, VA Seniors Nursing Homes, VA Medical Health Care, VA Life Insurance. Instructors: Dan and Mary Tillman and Neil Doyle L852S20 Tues., July 21 Noon – 2 p.m. Craft Room Please register: FREE
National Night Out at Lenox
Come celebrate National Night Out at Lenox! Meet your neighbors and community members, play lawn games and get your face painted. Join us for a night of fun! We are partnering with STEP to support their back to school efforts; please bring a donation of food or school supplies (see online description for suggestions). L380S20 Tues., Aug. 4 6 – 9 p.m. Lenox Community Center FREE, no registration needed.
Lifelong Learning History of Places in the Park
Join us for a lecture series on the History of Saint Louis Park. The Saint Louis Park Historical Society present stories from their new book: "Places in the Park, a physical history of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota". Light Refreshments will be served. Instructor: Bill Beyer L846S20 Tue., June 16 – June 30 1 – 3 p.m. Little Theater Registration needed: FREE
Be counted in the 2020 census! Every address in St. Louis Park will receive an invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 census beginning in March. The census is about 10 questions long and takes about 10 minutes to complete. You can respond online, by phone or by mail. Everyone counts! This includes babies, immigrants, students, renters,"snowbirds," group home residents and anyone else living in St. Louis Park. The state estimates each person not counted in the census could result in a loss of $28,000 in federal funds, which are distributed based on population. For more information, call the community development department at 952.924.2575 or visit www.stlouispark. org/census. You can also text COUNT to 662020 to receive automated responses to your questions in English or Spanish, and responses in Hmong or Somali within 24 hrs.
Metro Dining Cards Cards are available in the Lenox Office Room 113.
Two sets of cards available: one for Mpls/West Metro and one for Anoka/Northwest. Metro Dining Cards are good from May 2020 through May 2021. $25
Books Will be Available
per set, 138 area restaurants to choose from! Proceeds benefit the St. Louis Park Senior Program.
Lenox Community Center 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55426 952-928-6444 or www.slpcommunityed.com
Lunch Bunch NOTE: Lunch Bunch reservations are taken on a first-come first-served basis. Most restaurants are wheelchair-accessible. Please be aware that many restaurants do not accept personal checks or credit cards. We ask all participants to carry cash to cover their lunch check.
St. Boni Bistro
Join us for lunch at the wonderful St. Boni Bistro. At the Bistro, they serve your favorite dishes. Their salads are wonderful and varied, soups are all homemade, burgers, sandwiches, and dinner entrees are all available. The sides that go with your meal vary seasonally as they use the freshest ingredients and they are unusual and fun. The bistro is in beautiful St. Bonifacius by the Dakota Rail Regional Trail L859S20 Wed., Apr. 22 10:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $12 Nonmember: $15
Thayer Hotel
The Thayer Hotel is a historic hotel building in Annandale, Minnesota, United States, built in
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1895. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 for its significance in architecture. The food is everything from appetizers to burgers to wonderful walleye and catfish and steaks. Everything is served beautifully in wonderful surroundings. This is a spectacular place for a spectacular meal. L860S20 Thurs., May 21 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $12 Nonmember: $15
Join us in Downtown Wayzata for a wonderful lunch at McCormick's overlooking beautiful Lake Minnetonka. This is a beautiful restaurant and their menu is so varied with delicious choices. My favorite is the fried clams but they also have wonderful country fried chicken and terrific salads. Save a little room for their award-winning deserts like crème brulée. L861S20 Mon., June 22 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $12 Nonmember: $15
Lunch Bunch prices are for bus travel only. Price for lunch is on you.
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The Lowell Inn
The Lowell Inn, located in the heart of historic downtown Stillwater and the scenic St. Croix River was established in 1927 and is on the National Historic Register. We will be having lunch in the historic George Washington dining room. Everything at the Lowell Inn is beautiful and grand. The food is fabulous and delicious. My favorite is the chicken ala king, but they also have wonderful soups, salads, and sandwiches. We go to a lot of wonderful restaurants but this one is not to be missed. This is not just a meal this is an experience! L862S20 Mon., July 27 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $12 Nonmember: $15
Please arrive in the Lenox Lounge 15 minutes prior to departure on all trips.
Out & About Women's Suffrage Presentation at Hennepin History Museum
At the Hennepin History Museum, we will begin with an interactive presentation by historian and playwright Madeline Hansen about Minnesota's unique place in the women's suffrage movement. On May 2, 1914, two thousand women, men, and children marched down Nicollet Avenue waving banners in support of women's suffrage. When the nineteenth amendment was ratified in 1920, Minnesota women were the first in the nation to vote. Afterward, enjoy a tour of the museum's Votes for Women exhibit and explore the other museum galleries. After the tour, we will enjoy lunch at Murray's Steak House, a classic upscale restaurant that has been serving customers in stylish surrounds since 1946. Menu: Boneless short ribs of beef with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans. breadbasket with garlic toast, mini chocolate mousse and coffee or tea. L807S20 Wed., Apr. 29 9:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $80 Nonmember: $85
Mill City Museum Tour and Buffet Lunch
Meet a professional tour guide for a riding tour of the historic Minneapolis Riverfront District. Hear about St. Anthony Falls and how it provides power for milling operations from 1880 to about 1930, when Minneapolis was the "Flour Milling Capital of the World". The guide will weave intricate history about of the buildings, the river,
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the landscape, bridges, clues to the vanishing railroad landscape and neighborhoods into an interesting story. After the tour, lunch will be at the historic Milwaukee Road Restaurant. Menu: soup, salad, entrée, starch, vegetable, bread, cookie, coffee. Unload at the Mill City Museum for a short Orientation and Introduction. Each guest will get a sticker indicating reserved times for the Flour Tower multimedia show, "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat". L299W20 Tues., May 12 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $75 Nonmember: $78
Padelford Riverboat Cruise
Arrive in St. Paul at the Padelford Riverboat Co. operating from Harriet Island Regional Park in downtown St. Paul. This is a public cruise. The Anson Northrup was named for the Minnesota pioneer who operated one of the first boats above St. Anthony Falls. Take a narrated sightseeing cruise along the Mississippi River. Sights along the way include: the St. Paul High Bridge, Pigs Eye's Cave, the Minnesota River mouth, Pike Island, and the timeless splendor of the mighty Mississippi River. Lunch menu: Feast on BBQ chicken, pulled pork with buns, green chili cheddar corn bread, potato salad, seasonal fruit, chips, cookies and coffee, that is sure to leave you satisfied. There is a cash bar for additional beverages. The meal is served buffet style. There are a couple of steps but generally access to the boat is very good. L805S20 Wed., June 17 10:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $74 Nonmember: $79
"Cabaret" at the Guthrie
Arrive in downtown Minneapolis for lunch at the historic Milwaukee Road Restaurant. The last train left The Depot in 1971, but the renovated building now stands as a monument to a byegone era. Luncheon Service is buffet style. Menu: soup, salad, entrée, starch, vegetable, bread, cookie, coffee. After lunch transfer a few blocks to the Guthrie Theater. The Endless Bridge on level 4 and 5, perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the Guthrie, is cantilevered. It extends 178 feet from the face of the building. Check out the postcard effect of the windows directing your eyes to specific attractions in the landscape. The Amber Box on level 9 is officially dubbed the "Citizens of Minnesota Overlook". This lobby with amber windows provides a near 360degree view of the neighborhood, including the river, Gold Medal Park and the downtown skyline. When the doors open to the Wurtele Thrust Stage (seats are in the balcony) enjoy the musical masterpiece "Cabaret", Berlin's seedy Kit Kat Klub. A flamboyant Master of Ceremonies invites patrons to partake in a decadent underworld of musical numbers, kick lines and torrid affairs — a welcome escape from the ever-growing Nazi influence just outside its doors. As the political unrest nears a tipping point, the beautiful life the cabaret promises slowly begins to fade, putting love, friendship and loyalties to the test. L300W20 Wed., July 29 9:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $80 Nonmember: $85
Out & About Chocolate Tasting Tour
Begin the day with a special luncheon at the Lowell Inn in Stillwater, opened in 1927. Elmer Lowell created a lush and elegant hotel that still stands the test of time. Fine dining rooms were established and have been restored. Have lunch in the Garden Room at the Lowell Inn, better known as the "Mt. Vernon of the Midwest". Menu: Chicken ala King — tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, red and green peppers in a sherry cream sauce served over a puff pastry shell, mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day. Conclude lunch with a chocolate brownie and beverage. After a relaxing lunch, you can view a couple of the B & B rooms that are open for dining guests. Leave downtown Stillwater and begin the Chocolate Tasting Presentation. Have a Chocolate Presentation at the Outing Lodge at Pine Point. It is a stately European country home of the 19th century, surrounded by 360 acres of wooded rolling farmland. The Lodge was renovated in the 1980's with a reverence for its historic past; thus, it retains a certain simplicity in the architecture of its interiors. In the common area, wide-planked wooden floors and paneling cut from 100-year-old pine and fir beams, proudly show all their cracks and imperfections, providing an enchanting backdrop for the elegant Early American and European Antique Furnishings. Numerous candelabra and seven massive fireplaces give it the feeling of a more Grand, bygone era. Chocolate Tasting at the Phipps Inn, a luxurious 1884 Victorian mansion nestled in the charming setting of Hudson's historic. Third Street. Step through the door and back across one hundred years into a more graceful era of sparkling chandeliers and finely crafted furnishings. Enjoy the beautiful countryside on your way home from Hudson. L871S20 Tues., Aug. 18 9:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $73 Nonmember: $78
Glacial Ridge Winery Tour
We will begin our trip in Cold Springs, Minnesota with a cup of coffee and donuts at the Cold Springs Bakery. They produce cakes, donuts, buns, breads, cookies and other pastries. The company employs 60 people and sells wholesale to area supermarkets. The company was started in1946 by Melvin and Floss Schuman. The present building was built in 1949 with several upgrades and additions throughout the years. After our bakery tour, we will arrive in the quaint village of New London for lunch at M.J.'s Grub House. Menu: Pot roast luncheon with potatoes and gravy, vegetable, rolls, beverage and pie. After lunch, walk down the street a couple of blocks to Mill Pond Mercantile. (The motor coach can transfer passengers who don't want to walk.) Find a large variety of gifts and home décor in the 4,000 square feet space. There are products created by local artists, gourmet foods, candles, kitchenware and much more. Arrive at Glacial Ridge Winery for a tour and tasting. Guides will talk about the winery and usher you into the distinctive 'Barrel Room,' lounge area and the Tasting Room. You can purchase a wonderful assortment of wines from the vineyards, apples from the orchards and a variety of specialty gifts L863S20 Thurs., Sept. 17 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $69 Nonmember: $74
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Cranberry Country
We will start our tour with breakfast at Norske Nook in Osseo, WI. Menu: Scrambled eggs, ham, hash browns, wheat toast, coffee and a piece of their famous Norske Nook Homemade Pie. After breakfast, we will meet Nodji Van Wychen for the "Berry Best Tour" at the Wetherby Cranberry Marsh. Visit the packing facility to purchase fresh cranberries. Next on our tour will be the Wisconsin Cranberry Discovery Center in Warrens, WI. Tour the museum. There are elevators to the lower level with a 4,800-square foot exhibit hall that traces the history of cranberry production. After the tour, guests can purchase snacks and treats at the Old-fashioned Ice Cream Parlor. There are cranberry products for sale in the gift store. On our way home, we will stop at a fast food restaurant for refreshments (on our own) in the Eau Clair or Menomonie area. Depending on traffic patterns, the trip leader and bus driver can decide what will work best. Some options are Culvers, McDonalds, Burger King and Travel Plazas located near the exits. L825S20 Tues., Oct. 13 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $77 Nonmember: $82
Please arrive in the Lenox Lounge 15 minutes prior to departure on all trips.
Out & About Murder Mystery Lunch
Arrive in the tiny village of Afton, MN at the historic Afton House Inn overlooking the St. Croix River Valley. Be seated in the Wheel Room or Pennington Room. This modern property is filled with antique ambiance. Upon arrival guests will receive parts for the murder mystery play. In the process of removing suspicion from yourself, you question or point to others with motive and opportunity. During this two hours of non-stop laughter and mystery solving, you will be served a luncheon. Menu: Rosemary roasted pork loin with garlic mashed potatoes, a rosemary demi glaze, fresh vegetables, rolls and butter, coffee or hot tea, dessert. After the mystery is solved, take a few minutes to look around the property. There are some B & B rooms you can view. Within a few blocks there are some small shops to explore and an ice cream shop. L870S20 Tues., Nov. 10 9:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $75 Nonmember: $80
Christmastide with the Celtic Sounds of Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin-Ives Auditorium
Arrive at the elegant jewel-box Gideon S. Ives Auditorium located on the 80-acre Heritage Center campus along the Minnesota River in Bloomington. (Note: There is time during intermission, after lunch, or before lunch for participants to visit the Masonic Museum and Library on the 2nd floor.) Lunch will be in the dining space, served buffet style. Menu: Entrée, potatoes or rice, vegetable, dinner rolls, dessert, beverage. After lunch move into the carefully crafted 443-seat theater space for "Christmastide with the Celtic Sounds of Simple Gifts with Billy McLaughlin". The six-member group combines violin, Celtic whistle and bagpipes, piano, acoustic guitar and percussion with angelic three-part vocals to create a "modern Old-World" sound that transcends usual holiday shows. L869S20 Tues., Dec. 15 10:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Lenox Lounge Member: $72 Nonmember: $77
Dear Senior Program members:
It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement from St. Louis Park Community Education. I will work through June of 2020—the end of the "school year." I've enjoyed being the Community Education Director since I started in September of 2010. Many of my most joyful memories center on Lenox and our Senior Program participants. I've gotten to know many of you over the years and it has enriched my experience in St. Louis Park. In fact, my mother started participating in programs at Lenox even before I began working for the district. I can't count the number of lifelong learning classes she took. She also took exercise classes and attended the Ballroom Dance every week for years. I know firsthand how much joy Lenox brings to people. My mom is in assisted living now and can't get to Lenox like she used to but I keep her up to date with the goings on. While I'll be leaving my employment, I'll still come around every now and then. Lenox offers so much to the community and I'm a lifelong learner. Maybe I'll see you at a class! My best to all of you. Lisa Greene There will be an open house for Lisa Greene on Thurs., June 25 from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Lounge at the Lenox Community Center. Join us to celebrate the years of service Lisa dedicated to St. Louis Park Public Schools, Community Education and the Senior Program.
Thank You to our sponsors! • The Glenn in Hopkins/Minnetonka • The Villa at St. Louis Park 952-928-6444
Birthday Party
Birthday Party in the Park! Free 1:30 – 3 p.m 2nd Wed. of the Month Gym Join us for our monthly celebration. Enjoy food, entertainment, laughter and great conversation. See old friends, meet new ones and have a fun filled afternoon. If you are celebrating your birthday you are our special guest. We invite everyone to bring a treat to share and bring a friend along. Food. Friends. Fun = The Best at Lenox! April 8
Big Stoop Band
May 13
Joel Hagberg
Do not miss this birthday party! Ron Chamberlain and the Big Stoop Band will bring the great sounds of "SWING" and "JAZZ" to Lenox to help celebrate our birthdays. This orchestra is fabulous.
Joel Hagberg started out in the music business in 1979 gaining an appreciation for artists such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Neil Diamond, and Ronnie Millsap. After teaching for 30 years he is back in the music business and has a huge gallery of artists to choose from: America, James Taylor, John Mellencamp, Eric Clapton, The Marshall Tucker Band, and all of the other great music that came out of the 70's, including the bands from the earlier years such as The Drifters and The Everly Brothers. You will be entertained with a very wide range of music that takes in all of the music that you grew up listening to.
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June 10
Jim Berner's Music Legends
Come and hear the songs of the Great Music Legends. You will love this program as Jim presents songs and stories of the famous singers of the 40's through 70's. Come and enjoy this entertainer from the Minnesota State Fair.
July 8
The Guys from Brookview
Join us for an hour of song and fun as we bring you popular, folk, traditional, and patriotic songs from the 40's to today! The Guys from Brookview are a group of guys who love to sing and hope you will sing along. The Villa will sponsor this Social Hour as an Ice Cream Social by the Lenox Foundation. July and August birthdays will be celebrated at this time.
Sponsored by
Friday Films and Popcorn Children Welcome at Your Discretion Apr. 10
Twins PG13
May 8
Kindergarten Cop PG13
Erik and Adam are identical twin brothers, living completely different lives. Erik is a broke surfer bum. Adam is a successful family and businessman. Erik seeks out his brother for the first time in 15 years. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
In this action-comedy, unusual circumstances find big, brawny cop John Kimble posing as a kindergarten teacher in order to apprehend major drug lord Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson), as well as his ruthless accomplice and mother, Eleanor. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carroll Baker.
May 22
Tangled G
The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is. Starring: Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.
June 5
Homeward Bound G
Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets — Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sass, a cautious cat — at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness. Starring: Michael J. Fox and Sally Field.
June 19
Frozen G
July 10
Mama Mia II PG13
July 24
Happy Feet G
When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna's sister, Snow Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter's cold grip. Starring: Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell.
In the present day, Donna's pregnant daughter, Sophie, dreams of renovating a taverna while reuniting with her mother's old friends and boyfriends on the Greek island of Kalokairi. Starring: Meryl Streep, Amanda Siegfried and Lily James.
Son of Memphis and Norma, little sweet penguin Mumble has a big problem: he can't sing a single note. In a world where everyone needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, Mumble feels he doesn't belong there. Our hero Mumble is the worst singer in the world, but he can tap dance brilliantly. Starring: Robin Williams and Hugh Jackman. 10 a.m. – Noon Little Theater Member: Children: FREE Nonmember: $1 Children invited to the G or PG movies.
Lenox Foundation Letter From The President
A big thank you to everyone who supported our 2019 annual campaign and our fundraisers with Nelson's Meats and Parkway Pizza. Because of you, we surpassed our goal of $10,000.00. We have 2 more fundraisers scheduled, one with Nelson's Meats on June 1 and one with Parkway Pizza on June 23. You will find more information about them on page 3 in your Newscaster. By the way, I can smell Spring from here, can you? I look forward to shorter nights and warmer weather. Are you looking at the new classes you can take part in? I am. This winter I attended some lectures and a few birthday parties in the Park. This is why we raise funds. We raise funds so classes, parties and activities can be offered, now and in the future. The Lenox Foundation received a very generous donation from the St. Louis Park American Legion Post 282. You can show your appreciation to them by patronizing their restaurant located at 6509 Walker Street, Suite B, St. Louis Park. If thinking of Spring increases your energy and you are looking for a way to show off your skills or learn some new skills, consider becoming a Board member of the Lenox Foundation. We meet 6 times a year at 9 a.m., usually on a Friday. We will be welcoming new Board members in July. If you're interested you can talk with any of the current Board members listed on this page and/or visit one of our Board meetings. The Lenox Foundation accepts donations all year. If you want to honor or memorialize someone, consider the Lenox Foundation. Again, thank you for your support. Judith Cook, President Lenox Foundation
Foundation donations from Oct. 2019 – Jan. 2020
Anonymous Donna Anderson Evelyn Aslakson Barbara Bang Nancy Berlin John Boline Betty Carbert Shirley Carlson Esther Chi Judith Cook & Lynne Carper Margaret Dokka Frances Doring Diane Elkofska Paul Estrin Frank Freedman Fred's Audio Visual Services Angela Grande Darlene Grieger Louise Griver Jane Gross Lynda Gully Steven & Adele Hansen Mary Kay & Bruce Harrington Mel & Mary Hendrix Paul Hendrickson Bette Hietala Ellen Hughes Jean Johnson Sandra & Jerry Johnson
Joanne Keedy Mary Kisling Carol Kohler Richelle Koller Janet Krofta Judy Lausen Angela Grande Lynda Gully Steven & Adele Hansen Mel & Mary Hendrix M. Corrine Keen Joan Lee Gloria Linnell Janice & Dick Loftus Paul Maggitti Harry Max Duane McDonnell Sandra Metzger Mary Mileski Shirley Mooney Sherrill & William Mozey K. Richard Olsen Sally & Vernon Olsen Virginia Oskey Barb & Rick Person Frank Pesek Mary Peters Julie Richmond Elsie Roepke Nyra Rustad Stephen Sando Larry Schmidt Norma Schlemmer
Barbara Schwirtz Kathy Steffes Elizabeth Steblay, Chesley & Loretta Strom Joann & William Tape Irene Thoennes John Ullmann Gladys Walcker Edna & Tony Walsh Thomas Wiederholt Valerie Wild Wilbur Wismer Tomas Willette Margaret Wolfson Norma Wubbena Barbara Yatckoske Eleanor Younger Robert Zylla Business American Legion Costco Elements Massage Luther Westside Volkswagen Nelson's Meats Parkway Pizza Satin Dolls
In Memory of: Aldan Abraham Judith Cook & Lynne Carper Ann Frances Doring Bill Mitzo Louise Griver Lenox Friends Joan Lee Judy Olsen Richard Olsen James Roepke Elsie Roepke In Honor of: Mary Frances Doring Tony Nelson & Kathy Steffes Carol Kohler Shirley Gores Julie Richmond Video Club/DVD: Robert Sullivan Lori Vail Arlyce Wiersma
Lenox Foundation Board Meeting Schedule 2019 – 2020 All meetings are held at Lenox Community Center 9 – 10:30 a.m. Fri., May 15
Lenox Foundation Board
2019/2020 Judith Cook, President Tom Schmitz, Vice President Mary Kay Harrington, Secretary Barb Person, Treasurer Lynne Carper Sherrill Mozey Birdie Elkofska Suzanne Pettinari 50% size Rich Erickson Kay Stienssen Jean Johnson Advisors: Angie Martinez Grande, Lisa Greene, Luther Ranheim, SPMCF
Lenox Foundation accepting a generous donation from St. Louis Park American Legion, Post 282.
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Craft Room Fri., July 17
Lenox Foundation/Center News Senior Program Advisory Council
Not too long ago I was in a Waiting Room and on the wall across from me was something I found very interesting and would love to share the message with all of you. The project was entitled ONE POSITIVE ACTION. I read the information and what it said was if EACH of us took just ONE positive action think of how it would affect us and the rest of the world. They then invited people to fill out the form asking what action you would do. Most of the posted responses were more personal but still would affect that person and those around them. I saw many items that were going to have a benefit for ALL of the world. I will share them … Stay positive, eat less sugar, plan to get more sleep, be on time, consider other people's actions, spend less time on my cell phone, stop eating junk food, exercise three times a day, watch several news channels, read a book, plan my meals, fasten my seat belt, smile more, control my temper, meditate, eat more fruits and veggies, get healthy, get organized, work out, try yoga, paint, take classes purely for fun, give thanks, meet new people, volunteer, go to church, travel, bake, praise people and lastly go above and beyond. I left that appointment and stopped for lunch at an Asian Restaurant and my fortune cookie said … At the end of each day, think "what has this
day brought me. And what have I given it?" You are probably wondering what does this have to do with me? If each of us would examine ourselves and come up with our own idea to the question of … ONE POSITIVE ACTION how would that affect the world around you? You have the power to change things if only one thing at a time. What a better world we would have to live in. We get stuck in a rut and find nothing positive inside of ourselves. But we can change that and by changing that we will change our world around us and wouldn't that be wonderful. There are thought producing things all around us. Billboards, newspapers, people, mail and even our chocolate candies have messages like … When life isn't going right, go left. A smile is the quickest way to brighten a room. Don't wait for sleep to start dreaming. And just one word … Be(you)tiful. Be the change that helps someone else and yourself. Continue to do that each day and: YOU will have indeed made ONE POSITIVE ACTION! And it will result in another positive action. Birdie Elkofska Chair, St. Louis Park Senior Program Advisory Council
Seeking Senior Program Advisory Council Members!
Are you willing to give input and direction about the growth and/or development of the Senior Program? Would you like to learn more about the Senior Program and its operation? We are seeking members to fill Advisory Council openings. Duties and responsibilities include: • Attend monthly meetings • Serve a two-year term • Participate in discussions • Support special events and other program offerings • Actively connect with other members to learn their thoughts, concerns and or recommendations. Call 952-928-6444.
2019 – 20 Senior Program Advisory Council Judith Cook Birdie Elkofska, Chair Louise Griver MaryKay Harrington Jean Johnson
Carol Kohler Sherrill Mozey Suzanne Pettinari Marti Sanville William H. Tape
Lenox Lost and Found…
Is located in the Main Office, Room 113. After three months, items will be donated.
Community Ed / Lenox Staff
A Chance to Contribute Your Skills
The Lenox Foundation is seeking new Board members. Meet every other month — 6 meetings a year
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Support the St. Louis Park senior program Help with an annual fund raising campaign and business supported fund raisers Participate in planning and publicity Join current Board members in a well-organized 30+ year Foundation
If you are interested in becoming a Board member or know someone who is, you may contact Judith Cook at 612-735-2371 or email@example.com. For more information visit our internet site, Lenox Foundation.net.
Lisa Greene, Community Education Director Angie Martinez Grande, Adult Programs Supervisor Senior Program Toni Nelson, Administrative Assistant Adult Enrichment Kathy Steffes, Administrative Assistant Building Operations Coordinator Tim Donahue
For Sale: Books And Puzzles
These items are available for purchase in the Lounge across from the Art Room. Prices: Books 50¢ Puzzles 50¢
School Closing Hot Line
If ISD #283 is closed, the Senior Program is closed. If you have questions, closures will be announced on radio and TV or call the district hotline at 952-928-6055.
Extended Travel Where will you go next? Wednesday, May 20th
at 10:00 AM
Join us at the Lenox Community Center to learn about the exciting world of escorted travel. Landmark Tours provides Unforgettable Travel Experiences through the United States, Canada, Central America, and Europe. Information and literature will be available on-site.
Call for a Catalog:
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Roundtrip Airfare from MSP / Airport Greeting Quality Accommodations in Great Locations Baggage Handling at Hotels Professional Tour Manager & Local Guides Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation Daily Breakfast & Many Quality Meals
1200 Miles on the Danube
Nova Scotia & The Maritimes
New York City
Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Austria
Cape Breton & Prince Edward Island
9/11 Memorial, Ellis Island, Broadway
Autumn in New England
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Boston, the Berkshires, Maine
Garden of the Gods, Santa Fe, Taos
August 4 - 15, 2020
Canyonlands of the Southwest Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon
September 10 - 16, 2020
August 18 - 25, 2020
2 Departures Available!
Ireland: Emerald Explorer
Iceland & the Northern Lights
September 21 - 29, 2020
October 4 - 10, 2020
Dublin, Cliffs of Moher
Panama Canal
Western Caribbean Ocean Cruise November 29 - December 11, 2020
September 3 - 6,2020
2 Departures Available!
Taste of Italy
Golden Circle & South Coast
Christmas on the Rhine
Germany's Christmas Markets December 1 - 8, 2020
Rome, Tuscany, Venice
November 4 - 13, 2020
Christmas in New York City Holiday Spectacular in the Big Apple
December 3 - 6, 2020
Tours * Cruises * River Cruises For a list of all trips visit www.GoWithLandmark.com 28 www.slpcommunityed.com
Extended Travel Motorcoach Tours with Medicine Lake Tours Folklorama Winnipeg, Manitoba
All passengers on this trip must have a valid U.S. passport. Arrive in downtown Winnipeg at the Best Western Plus Hotel. Join a local guide for a sightseeing tour of the city of Winnipeg. Highlights include Assiniboine Park, the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden and the Legislative Building. See "The Journey to Churchill Exhibit." Tonight, experience Folklorama. Breakfast at the hotel and tour the Royal Canadian Mint. Next, visit Saint-Boniface Cathedral, one of the most photographed attractions in the city. Enter the ruins of the old basilica and marvel at its unique architecture. Next, tour the Manitoba Museum. Spend tonight at two more Folklorama pavilions. There is considerable walking and standing at sightseeing attractions on this tour. Walkers, canes and wheelchairs will fit under the motorcoach. L865S20 Tues., Aug. 11 – Fri., Aug. 14 7 a.m. Departure Golden Valley Park & Rec. 6 p.m. Return 1 Per room: $1,110 2 Per room: $895 $145 – Deposit per person refundable until Mon., June 1 Final payment due: Mon., June 22
Grand Marais and Ely, MN
Have coffee and rolls at Tobie's. In Two Harbors dine at the Rustic Inn Café. Take a guided tour of the Split Rock Lighthouse. Completed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1910, Split Rock Light Station was soon one of Minnesota's best-known landmarks. Restored to its 1920s appearances, the lighthouse offers a glimpse of life in this remote and spectacular setting. Spend two nights in Grand Marais at the Best Western Superior Inn. It is located on the shores of Lake Superior within walking distance of
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Christmas Train to Milwaukee
Tales, Trails, Rails and Jail
Bayfield Wisconsin Wassail Concert and Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Duluth
shops and restaurants. Spend the day on the Gunflint Trail. At the end of the trail is the Chik-Wauk Museum. Learn about the area's cultural history, the pioneers and today's unique community. Have lunch at the Gun Flint Lodge. Return to Grand Marais to relax before dinner at Naniboujou Lodge. Tour the North American Bear Center. Have a boxed lunch and tour the International Wolf Center. The observation windows let you look into the den to view the wolf pack. The center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their future. Leave Ely and stop for supper at Tobie's. L873S20 Tues. Sept. 22 – Thurs. Sept. 24 7:15 a.m. Departure Edinborough Park 8 p.m. Return 1 Per Room: $925 2 Per Room: $695 $225 – Deposit refundable until Mon., June 22 Final payment due: Mon., July 27
Take the Amtrak Empire Builder Train to Milwaukee. Have dinner at Mader's Restaurant. Enjoy German cuisine, Bavarian decor and traditionally attired wait staff. Stop to see the Burke Brise Soleil ("wings") open at the Milwaukee Art Museum. At the Fireside Dinner Theater, enjoy the Thurs., Evening Signature Buffet. See "Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn. A parade of hit songs including "Blue Skies," "Easter Parade," "Cheek to Cheek," "White Christmas," and many more. On the final day, we will travel to Wisconsin Dells for lunch at Trappers Turn Restaurant. The elegant space offers peaceful views. Stop at a cheese store to purchase Wisconsin cheese. L872S20 Wed., Dec. 2 – Fri., Dec. 4 6 a.m. Departure Edinborough Park 5:30 p.m. Return 1 Per room: $790 2 Per room: $635 Deposit refundable until Mon., Sept. 21: $205 Final payment due: Mon., Oct. 19
Visit the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Railroad artifacts and exhibits chronicle the history Our first stop will be for lunch and then on to Bayfield to check into the Legendary Waters of America from construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S. to our cur- Hotel. Tonight, experience a Wassail Dinner Concert at rent high-tech rail transportation system. Take the historic a Missouri River cruise onboard a 1940s-era Old Rittenpaddlewheel-style riverboat. Wed., enjoy Father house Inn Flanagan's Boys Town, tour the expansive amidst campus. It is a antiques and National Historic fireplaces. Wassailing is an old English greeting Landmark District. or salutation given on festive occasions such as Tour the Joslyn Art the Christmas Season. The five-course dinMuseum filled with ner is paired with a concert of holiday music works of art from performed by the Rittenhouse Singers. Tour antiquity to the present featuring artists such the Fairlawn Mansion. Have an early dinner in as Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, and Jackson Duluth and visit Bayfront Festival Park to expePollock. Dine at the Inner Rail Food Hall. Step- rience "Bentleyville Tour of Lights. "Celebrate On Guide will give a riding tour of Omaha. the magic of the Christmas Holiday Season. Drive past the Lewis & Clark Landing, The L864S20 Thurs., Dec. 3 – Fri., Dec. 4 Blackstone Hotel, St. Cecilia's Spanish Cathe7 a.m. Departure Golden Valley Park & Rec. dral and the Omaha Community Playhouse. 9:30 p.m. Return L866S20 Tues. Oct. 13 – Thurs. Oct. 15 1 Per room: $515 2 Per room: $450 7 a.m. Departure Golden Valley Park & Rec. Per person deposit: $155 6 p.m. Return Refundable until Mon., Oct. 5 1 Per room: $665 2 Per room: $550 Final payment due: Mon., Oct. 26 Deposit refundable until Mon., Aug. 10: $180 Final payment due: Mon., Aug. 31 952-928-6444 29
Park & Rec/Center News St. Louis Park Rotary Club Summer Concert Series — FREE
The City of St. Louis Park is partnering with the St. Louis Park Rotary Club to bring you the Summer Concert Series. All performances are free and filled with amazing talent! In the event of bad weather, call 952.924.2567 for concert status. Wed., June 17 The Jolly Pops Kid/family 7 – 7:45 p.m. Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. Sat., June 20 Parktacular TBD 7-10 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Wed., June 24 American Bootleg Rock & Roll Covers 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Wed., July 1 Salsa Del Soul Latin dance music 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Wed., July 8 Pan Handlers Steel drum 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Sat., July 11 Dan Israel & Friends 6 – 9:30 p.m. Folk Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Wed., July 15 Mill City Caravan Jazz/Early Swing 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Fri., July 17 The Classical Actors Ensemble The Tempest 7-8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive. Wed., July 22 The Castaway's 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Wed., July 29 50,60,70's Pop 7 – 8:30 p.m. St. Louis Park Community Band Concert Band Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Wed., Aug. 5 Thai Cultural Council of MN Thai 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Sat., Aug. 8 Jeff Dayton & Friends Country 6 – 8 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Wed., Aug. 12 Community Talent Show Variety 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
St. Louis Park Kids Summer Concert Series
Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive Come to the park for a variety of fun kids' entertainment! Bring a blanket and enjoy some summertime tunes, then stay to play on the playground, enjoy lunch in the park or swim at the Aquatic Park! Performances are not covered; shades, hats and umbrellas recommended. In the event of bad weather, call 952.924.2567 for concert status. Free to attend for all ages. Wed., 10 – 11 a.m. Shows vary from 45 minutes to one hour. June 17 The Teddy Bear Band June 24 Will Hale and Tadpole Parade July 22 Tricia & The Toonies July 29 The Jolly Pops July 1 Sticks & Tones Aug. 5 AlphaBits July 8 Mary Hall's Show for Pipsqueeks Aug. 12 Kidpower with Rachael July 15 Kidsdance
Open Mic Night
Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater, 3700 Monterey Drive In addition to our Summer Concert Series, we're opening the Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater to local artists and groups who are looking for an opportunity to get their name out there and perform in public. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, dinner or snacks and enjoy musical entertainment in the park! In the event of bad weather, call 952.924.2567 for event status. All ages Thurs., 7 – 8 p.m. June 18 Just Ghostly July 23 Shawn Stelton June 25 The Techtones July 30 TBD July 2 TBD Aug. 6 U can Jug or Nots July 9 TBD Aug. 13 Impact July 16 B & The Sting
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New Member Coffee And Tour
A tour and an overview of the many services, programs and activities available through the St. Louis Park Senior Program. Meet other prospective or new members and enjoy refreshments. Mon., Apr. 13, May 11, June 8 and July 13 9:30 a.m. Conference Room
Golden Kiwanis Fellowship
Join this congenial group for coffee, rolls, door prizes and interesting meetings. Each week there is a speaker or demonstration. For more information, call Bill Tape 952-935-1992. Thurs. 9 – 10:30 a.m. Card Room Member: $1 Nonmember: $2
Senior Video Club
SVC activities are by appointment, at SLP City Hall! We are on the #17 bus line, the same as Lenox Community Center! If you wondered when you should start your home audio-video project...the answer is...This Year! Here's what you can do: Transfer photographs and slides to video. Transfer your home video cassette (VHS) recordings to DVD! This is a service ($10 per DVD) which benefits the Lenox Foundation. We are OPEN…by appointment only! Community TV Coordinator / City of St. Louis Park, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416, Office: 952-924-2528, www.stlouispark.org Experience LIFE in the Park.
Open Computer Lab
Would you like the opportunity to check your email, research your family history, find out what Google is all about, or play games online? Sign in and out at the main office, Room 113. Fri., Apr. 3 – July 24 9:30 a.m. – Noon Computer Lab FREE
Center News/Driving Classes Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center (MHSRC) Driver Refresher Class – 4 hours
Men's Group
This group meets every Tuesday and offers educational speakers. All are welcome. 9 – 10:30 a.m. Card Room Member: $2 includes roll Nonmember: $4 includes roll
New Members Ruth Bartow David Bierer Taylor Blue Jim Curme Patti DeWees Barbara Glenzinski Cheryl Granning
Linda Hauke Barbara Hummel Andy Karl Kevin O'Callaghan Joann Ridgeway Robert Schriver Linda Schutz
2019 – 2020 Minnesota Highway Schedule This four-hour class is open to all who have taken the eight-hour class within the last three years. Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor. To register call 1-888-234-1294 4 hour a.m. classes Thurs., Apr. 23 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thurs., May 14 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mon., June 1 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tues., July 14 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 17 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tues., Oct. 6 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 3 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Jean Sykora Shirley Villone Joan Waddington Cheryl & Joseph Winter
Personal Notes: Wishing you well in a hurry, then Wishing you a little bit more – Hope you'll not only feel better, But better than ever before!
Gretchen Brethorst, Dorothy Karlson, Pat Muyres and Vonnie Rohloff
Our Sympathy To:
The family of Lloyd Boe The family of Laverne Hoff The family of Ossie Way The family of Lottie Yannizz
Sunshine and Good Cheer
Do you know a member who is ill, in the hospital, or has experienced a death in the family? Call 952-928-6444 with the person's name and concern.
Mon. – Fri.
Program Hours/Closures
4 hour p.m. classes Thurs., Apr. 9 1 – 5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 23 1 – 5 p.m. Mon., Oct. 12 1 – 5 p.m. Tues., Nov. 12 1 – 5 p.m. 4 hour p.m. classes Thurs., Oct. 15 5 – 9 p.m. 8 hour classes Wed., and Thurs., Sept. 2 and 3 5 – 9 p.m. Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center the MHSRC provides certified professionals with the most up-to-date research in the field of driver safety. No written or behind the wheel tests will be given. Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor. To register call 1-888-234-1294. $22 for 4 hours payable to MHSRC $26 for 8 hours payable to MHSRC
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer Hours: Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Center Closed: Fri., Apr. 3, Mon., May 25 and Fri., July 3 Fri., July 31 Volunteer Luncheon no classes that day If ISD #283 is closed, the Senior Program is closed.
Community & Resources Services FREE Legal Consultations
Call 612-334-5970. You will need to provide your full name, phone number and age. Must be over 60 and live in Hennepin County.
Use of Office Equipment
Copies for personal use are available to members for 15¢ per copy. If the office is busy you may be asked to come back at another time.
Foot Care Clinic
STEP: St. Louis Park Emergency Program
If you are a St. Louis Park Resident in need Step can help you with: Food, clothing, transportation, emergency rental assistance, resources in the community. Make an appointment by calling 952.925.4899
Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin County Services
For help with energy assistance, community resources, home buyers or owners services, renters services and homeless services call 952-933-9639.
Call Happy Feet at 763-560-5136 for a half-hour appointment. To cancel, call Happy Feet at least 24 hours in advance, or a fee will be charged Disability LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433 to you. 2nd and 3rd Wed. of the month. Wed., Apr. 8 and 15, May 13 and 20, June 10 and 17 and July 8 and 15 Open between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Messages may be left. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lenox Library $36 payable to Happy Feet
FREE Blood Pressure Check
Grocery Shopping for an Elderly Neighbor/Parent?
Store to Door is a nonprofit grocery shopping and delivery service to Second Tues. of the month. Tues., Apr. 14, May 12, June 9 and July 14 seniors, age 60 +, delivering groceries throughout the Twin Cities. They 9 – 9:30 a.m. Lounge are committed to giving seniors personal, reliable access to their choice of food and household essentials so you or a loved one can continue to live in your home. Clients order and receive groceries every other week. Resource Books Available Free at Lenox There is a minimum grocery order of $40. Senior Housing Directory Created by Care Options Network To register for Store to Door or if you have questions please call Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare Prepared by The 651-642-1892. Minnesota Board on Aging
Transportation Options:
Hotline for Vets — LinkVet
Call 1-888-546-5838 or www.minnesotaveterans.org Metro Transit: 612-373-3333 / Metro Mobility: 651-602-1111 or www.metrocouncil.org. Reservations required three business days in Senior LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433 advance. For information call 763-529-1252. The Senior LinkAge Line (SLL) is a service of the Area Agencies on Deikel Transportation Program of Jewish Family Services of Aging in partnership with the Minnesota Board on Aging. The SLL Minneapolis call 952-546-0616. provides information and assistance to seniors, Medicare beneficiaries, and the people who care about them. Call 1-800-333-2433 from 8a.m. East Side Neighborhood Services to 4:30 p.m., weekdays. Messages can be left after hours. Are you 55 or older and seeking employment? Paid employment training is available for low-income seniors or veterans 55 and older living Fare for All at Vista Lutheran Church in Hennepin County. Senior Community Services Employment ProIndividuals pay $20 per package. At 4003 Wooddale Avenue South, gram (SCSEP) participants gain valuable on-the-job training through St. Louis Park, MN, 55416. Call 763-450-3880 or online at paid work at local non-profits & government organizations including www.fareforall.org. schools, libraries, social service agencies, nursing home care facilities and senior centers. Questions: Ron Lee 612.787.4066
Hennepin County Library at — Home Service Call 612-543-8850 or visit the website: http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/Outreach/at_home.cfm
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St. Louis Park Resource Directory Guide online at www.NORCMN.org
Community & Resources Services St. Louis Park Historical Society
Sat., 1 – 4 p.m. or by appointment, call 952-583-9893. 3546 Dakota Ave. So., just west of the Central Building.
Second Harvest Heartland
The NAPS Program is for seniors 60+ and 130% below the poverty level, and provides free food once a month to them. FREE, nutritious food for seniors 60+. Who is eligible? Men and women 60 years and older. Eligibility also determined by household size and income (at or Senior Outreach below 130% of the poverty level). Please call Second Harvest Heartland Staff member meets with seniors and/or family members in their homes — NAPS at Metro: 651-484-8241 Toll Free: 1-800-365-0270 to identify specific needs and find resources suited to ones unique situation and budget. For information call 952-767-7888.
HOME Can Help
Trained counseling staff and volunteers can help you navigate your choices for a Medicare Supplement, Part D plan, Social Security concerns, long term care, medical bill organization and more in person, over the phone or in presentations. For information or an appointment call 1-800-333-2433. 1 – 3 p.m. Wed., Apr. 1, May 6, June 3 and July 1
Speaking of HOME, here are some fun facts that you may not know about our HOME program: Did you know? HOME stands for Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly. Did you know? • 1/3 of people over the age of 65 fall every year • Part of the reason is your physical environment – your home • For a limited time, we are offering you a FREE Home Health and Safety Assessment and a Written Report. Did you know? We provide senior homemaking services – vacuuming, dusting, sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning kitchens, and changing bed linens and more. This can also be a great relief to family members who find themselves balancing time to keep their own home comfortable. Did you know? We have Handymen available to provide assistance around the home. They can help with changing light bulbs, installing grab bars, fixing leaky faucets, repairing running toilets, installing new faucet and light fixtures, checking carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, changing furnace filters, and hanging wall decorations and mirrors. For more information on HOME or to schedule a FREE Home Health and Safety Assessment call 952-746-4046 or visit www.seniorcommunity.org
Project SOAR (Adults with Disabilities Program)
Senior Community Services Provides Programs to Help St. Louis Park Seniors
Attention older adults, age 60+! Do you need help around the house? We offer an array of affordable services designed to help you stay in your home. Our handypersons can help with that dripping faucet that's just getting worse or with those other repairs that you just haven't taken care of. Our homemakers can help with routine cleaning tasks and also run errands for you. This time of year, yard work might be on your mind as well. We provide mowing services and tackle small yard projects as well. We are a trusted non-profit that has been working with older adults since 1950. We partner with cities in Hennepin County to offer affordable help so you can stay in the home of your choice. Call today at 952-746-4046 to get more info or visit us on the web at seniorcommunity.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling
One-Stop Resource for Caregivers provides a free, easy-to-use website allowing family members and other care groups to easily communicate, share schedules and find assistance for your loved ones. This online tool enables you to bring together the support needed to help your loved one live a vital and engaging life. For a free phone consultation, please call 612-770-7005, online at CareNextion.org or contact email@example.com
For over 30 years, Project SOAR has been a leader in providing options and positive experiences for adults with disabilities in Community Education. Project SOAR provides specially designed enrichment classes in arts, crafts, sewing and cooking. We also offer recreational and leisure activities such as bowling, movie night, bingo and dances to meet the diverse needs of the participants. Project SOAR will provide accommodations such as sign language interpreters for participants to gain access to these classes and activities if needed. If you know someone who would benefit from Project SOAR, please Senior Partners Care call us or go online to learn more about our program. A full catalog Seniors who meet the program's eligibility requirements submit an of services, classes and activity offerings is on our website or can be application to Senior Community Services. Upon acceptance, clients mailed to you. You can even register online for your classes. Go to who use SPC healthcare partners for Medicare-approved services are www.projectsoarmn.org., or call 952-401-6898. eligible to have the balance on medical services and treatments (after Project SOAR is a Community Education program, supported by the Medicare payment) waived. For information call 952-767-0665 or Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and Wayzata School Districts. 1-888-541-5488. However, you don't have to live in those areas, to participate in the Project SOAR program.
Registration Name_________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________ Phone (home)___________________________________________________________________ Phone (cell)____________________________________________________________________ email_________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________________ Zip________________________ Emergency Contact Phone (home)___________________________________________________________________ Phone (work)___________________________________________________________________
Class or Outing Title
_________________________________________________ Class No.____________________ Date______________________________________________ Fee________________________
q Female
q Male
q Other_____________
Racial/ethnic background (mark all boxes that apply): q White q Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander q Hispanic or Latino
Complete registration form, including credit card or check payable to ISD #283. Lenox Community Center, Room 113 6715 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Lenox Community Center, Room 113 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fri., June – Aug.
Optional demographic information Gender:
q Black/African/African American
q American Indian/Alaskan Native
q Asian
q Other_____________
Class or Outing Title
_________________________________________________ Class No.____________________ Date______________________________________________ Fee________________________
Total Fees__________________________________________ Check #_____________________ Please enclose a check, payable to ISD #283, or call to register with Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express. Permission and Waiver I agree to allow myself to participate in the above St. Louis Park Community Education activities. In consideration of your accepting this registration, I hereby, for myself and my heirs, waive any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against ISD #283 or the City of St. Louis Park and its representatives, for any and all injuries from whatever cause suffered by the above participation in the indicated activity. In case of an emergency, the staff has my permission to use their judgment with regard to treatment until emergency personnel and/or my emergency contact is notified. I also understand that the information that I have provided will be distributed to individuals involved in each program. Registration Signature______________________________________ Date_________________ You can register for both adult and senior classes on the same form.
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Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Although some registrations are accepted up to and including the time of class, the decision to run or cancel a class is made in advance, so register early! This could ensure your spot in a class or trip that may fill up quickly or prevent your class from being canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Please include your email address so our system can send you an automated confirmation. You will be notified of any changes in your class or a class cancellation. If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us immediately since many programs maintain waiting lists. All cancellations must be processed by our staff. A $5 processing fee may be charged for registrations canceled or changed after initial registration by participants. For activities/outings that have advance program expenses, i.e. bus transportation, contracted services or prepaid admissions, no refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. If you find a substitute or an individual on the wait list takes your place, a refund will be made.
Memberships & Discounts Exercise Insurance Statement
Many insurance companies encourage fitness and will help pay for your classes. Bring your insurance card to Toni and she can check your eligibility.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for class program reductions. Individuals must complete an application for each individual class or program every time they register. This will be followed by a phone call to determine if the individual is eligible and meets the program guidelines. Applications are available in the Lenox Office, Room 113, or call 952-928-6443.
Wellness Center Discount
Members receive a reduced fee at the Wellness Center, located at Jones Harrison Residence, 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. Participants are entitled to supervised use of all fitness equipment, the warm water pool, plus classes. To learn more call 612-225-1125.
Senior UCare Discounts
If you have UCare insurance, you are eligible for a one-time $15 discount per year. Call 952-928-6443 for details.
Disability Access
Call Project SOAR, the adults with Disabilities program to request accommodations for successful participation in classes or programs 952401-6898.
Friends of the Arts Scholarships
If you want to grow or develop in the arts but lack the financial resources, consider this local resource. Residents are eligible to apply for scholarships. For information call 952-928-6422 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Mission Statement of St. Louis Park Senior Program
Membership Benefits
Do you see something interesting in the Newscaster, Community Education or Parks & Recreation catalogues? Stop by Lenox Community Center between 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday to learn more about the Senior Program. Volunteers will help you complete a short application form. Membership benefits include: • The Newscaster, the program's newsletter mailed to members. • Reduced or nominal fees for program activities and outings. • Wide array of programs in a spacious facility. • Becoming part of a warm and welcoming community. • Volunteer and leadership opportunities. For more information call a hospitality committee member at 952-9286444 or check online at www.slpcommunityed.com.
H Senior Program Membership Rates • Regular: $30/year • Associate Membership: $30 (for spouse between 50-55)
Senior Program Volunteer Luncheon "SAVE THE DATE" to the Senior Program Volunteers. Invitations will be sent to volunteers who have RECORDED HOURS between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.
Friday, July 31
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RSVP by Friday, July 24, Call 952-928-6444
Our mission is to improve and enhance the lives of adults age 55 and older in St. Louis Park and our broader community. This is done by: • Offering a variety of programs that include social, recreational, educational and physical aspects • Striving to provide cooperative programs with other service providers • Having a warm and welcoming environment • Being a resource to members
April Monday
1 2 3 Guided Meditation 8 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Explore the Upper Mississippi River Valley 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Bingo 1 Country Music Jam 1 Health Insurance Counseling 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Mah-jongg 6:30
T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Soudtrack of Your Life 10 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Canasta 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
6 7 8 9 10 Open Painting 9 Foot Care Clinic 9 Guided Meditation 8 Gentle Yoga 9 Woodworking Shop 9 9 9 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 Woodworking Shop 9 Woodworking Shop EnhanceFitness 10:25 Men's Group 9:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Open Computer Lab 500 Cards 1 Needlecraft 9 LL: Explore the Upper 10 9 Mississippi River Valley 10 Kiwanis 9 Movie: Twins Books Alive! 6:30 Woodworking Shop 9 SLP Senior Program LL: Globalization & Need for EnhanceFitness 10:25 Woodworking Shop 10 1 LL: Soudtrack of Your Life 10 Laptop Mentoring New Perspective 12:30 LL: SLP Writers 10:30 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Computer Buddies 1 Scrabble 1 Argentine Tango 1 Ballroom Dance 1 500 Cards Zumba Gold 1:30 Birthday Party in the Park: 1:30 Mah-jongg 1 Cribbage 1 iPhone Basics 6 Big Stoop Band 1 Open Woodshop 6 Mah-jongg 6:30 MHSRC: 4 hrs Warm Water Pool 1:15 iPhone Basics 6 Open Woodshop 6 Woodworking Shop 9 Guided Meditation 8 Open Painting 9 Gentle Yoga 9 Foot Care Clinic 9 13 14 15 16 17 New Members Tour 9:30 Blood Pressure Check 8:30 Woodworking Shop 9 9 Woodworking Shop 9 T'ai Chi Bo EnhanceFitness 10:25 Men's Group T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 9 LL: Explore the Upper 500 Cards 1 Needlecraft 9 Mississippi River Valley 10 Kiwanis 9 LL: From Atom to Universe 10 Books Alive! 6:30 Woodworking Shop 9 SLP Senior Program 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Woodworking Shop 10 LL: Globalization & Need for Bingo 1 LL: Soudtrack of Your Life 10 Laptop Mentoring 10:30 EnhanceFitness 10:25 New Perspective 12:30 LL: SLP Writers 1 Argentine Tango 1 Seated Qigong 11 Advisory Council 1 Scrabble 1 Ballroom Dance 1 500 Cards 1 Computer Buddies 1 Intro to Twitter 101 6 Canasta 1:15 Cribbage 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Mah-jongg 6:30 Warm Water Pool Open Woodshop 6 LL: The Source & Weaknesses LL: Sr. LinkAge Line 5:30 of Russian Ambition 1 Open Woodshop 6
20 21 22 23 24 Guided Meditation 8 Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Gentle Yoga 9 Woodworking Shop 9 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Men's Group 9 LL: Explore the Upper 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 1 Needlecraft 9 Mississippi River Valley 10 T'ai Chi Ch'uan Books Alive! 6:30 Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Kiwanis 9 LL: From Atom to Universe 10 9 SLP Senior Program LL: Globalization & Need for LB: St. Boni Bistro 10:45 MHSRC: 4 hrs 9 Laptop Mentoring 10 New Perspective 12:30 LL: SLP Writers 1 Woodworking Shop Computer Buddies 1 Scrabble 1 LL: Soudtrack of Your Life 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Argentine Tango 10:30 Seated Qigong 11 Zumba Gold 1:30 Beginning & Almost 1 500 Cards 1 Open Woodshop 6 Beginning Crochet 1:30 Ballroom Dance Mah-jongg 6:30 Mah-jongg 1 Cribbage 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 LL: The Source & Weaknesses Open Woodshop 6 of Russian Ambition 1 27 28 8 Woodworking Shop 9 30 Guided Meditation Gentle Yoga 9 29 Woodworking Shop 9 8:30 9 O&A: Women's Suffrage 9:45 T'ai Chi Bo EnhanceFitness 10:25 Men's Group T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 500 Cards 1 Needlecraft 9 LL: Explore the Upper Woodworking Shop 9 Mississippi River Valley 10 Kiwanis 9 LL: Influential Women in Woodworking Shop 9 American History 1 LL: Globalization & Need for Exercise Workshop 11:30 LL: Soudtrack of Your Life 10 12:30 + Lunch Books Alive! 6:30 New Perspective 10:30 1 Argentine Tango Computer Buddies 1 Fun with Watercolor Ballroom Dance 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 LL: Love Laughs at 1:15 1 Warm Water Pool Open Woodshop 6 Andy Hardy 6 LL: SLP Writers 1 Open Woodshop Scrabble 1 Beginning & Almost Beginning Crochet 1:30 Mah-jongg 6:30
May Monday
Open Painting 9 1
MHSRC: Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center/Senior Driver Refresher Classes LL: Lifelong Learning LB: Lunch Bunch O&A: Out & About
Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 LL: From Atom to Universe 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 Seated Qigong 11 500 Cards 1 Cribbage 1 LL: The Source & Weaknesses of Russian Ambition 1
Woodworking Shop 9 Gentle Yoga 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Guided Meditation 8 Open Painting 4 5 6 7 8 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Men's Group 9 500 Cards 1 Needlecraft 9 Books Alive! 6:30 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Brazil's Pantanal 10 LL: Globalization & Need for New Perspective 12:30 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Android Phone & Tablet 10 LL: Explore the Upper Mississippi River Valley 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Bingo 1 Country Music Jam 1 Fun with Watercolor 1 Health Insurance Counseling 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Beginning & Almost Beginning Crochet 1:30 Mah-jongg 6:30
T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Soundtrack of Your Life 10 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Canasta 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 Movie: Kindergarten Cop 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Seated Qigong 11 500 Cards 1 Cribbage 1
Guided Meditation 8 Foot Care Clinic 9 Lenox Foudation 11 12 13 14 15 Woodworking Shop 9 O&A: Mill City New Members Tour 9:30 EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1 Books Alive! 6:30
Museum 8:45 Gentle Yoga 9 Blood Pressure Check 9 Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Lunch & Learn Reverse Mortgage Seminar 12 LL: Globalization & Need for New Perspective 12:30 Advisory Council 1 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 iPhone Basics 6 Open Woodshop 6
Woodworking Shop 9 Android Phone & Tablet 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Fun with Watercolor 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Beginning & Almost Beginning Crochet 1:30 Birthday Party in the Park: Joel Hagberg 1:30 Mah-jongg 6:30
T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 MHSRC: 4 hrs 9 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Remember When the World was Black & White? 10 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Mah-jongg 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 LL: Health Care Fraud & Scams 5:30 iPhone Basics 6 Open Woodshop 6
Board Meeting 9 Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1 Cribbage 1
18 19 20 21 22 Woodworking Shop 9 Gentle Yoga 9 Foot Care Clinic 9 Guided Meditation 8 Open Painting EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1 LL: A Minnesota Road Trip— Hwy 23 1 Books Alive! 6:30
Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Globalization & Need for New Perspective 12:30 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Woodworking Shop 9 Android Phone & Tablet 10 Travel Preview 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Bingo 1 Fun with Watercolor 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Beginning & Almost Beginning Crochet 1:30 Mah-jongg 6:30
T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 LB: Thayer Hotel 10 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Canasta 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Intro to Uber 6 Open Woodshop 6
9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 Movie: Tangled 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25
Guided Meditation 8 Open Painting Gentle Yoga 9 Woodworking Shop 9 25 26 27 28 29
Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Intro to Social Media 6 Open Woodshop 6
EnhanceFitness 10:25 Fun with Watercolor 1 LL: Ladies of Song 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Mah-jongg 6:30
T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Mah-jongg 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Seated Qigong 11
June Monday
1 2 3 4 5
MHSRC: 4 hrs 9 Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Lenox Foundation Fundraiser: Nelson's Meats 11 LL: Re-Join the Conversation with Captioned Telephones & Lunch 11 500 Cards 1 Books Alive! 6:30
Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 The "Magic" Chair 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Woodworking Shop 9 Sr Lawn Bowling Clinic 10 Bingo 1 Country Music Jam 1 Health Insurance Counseling 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Drawing Without Tears Using a Camera Lucida 6 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Canasta 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Seated Qigong 11
8 9 10 11 12
Woodworking Shop 9 New Members Tour 9:30 EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1 LL: Asking the Right Questions with Tom Ryther 1 Intro to Facebook 6 iPhone Basics 6 Books Alive! 6:30
Blood Pressure Check 9 Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 The "Magic" Chair 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Advisory Council 1 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Foot Care Clinic 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Sr. Lawn Bowling League 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Birthday Party in the Park: Jim Berner's Music Legends 1:30 Drawing Without Tears Using a Camera Lucida 6 iPhone Basics 6 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Mah-jongg 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Blue Tooth Basics 6 Open Woodshop 6
Open Painting Woodworking Shop Open Computer Lab
9 9 9:30
500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 Movie: Homeward Bound 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring
Seated Qigong
15 16 17 18 19
Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1 What is TikTok 6
Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 The "Magic" Chair 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 LL: History of Places in the Park 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 LL: Sr. LinkAge Line 5:30 Open Woodshop 6
Foot Care Clinic 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Sr. Lawn Bowling League 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 O&A: Padelford Riverboat Cruise 10:45 Bingo 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Sr. Program Open House 1 Parktacular 5 Drawing Without Tears Using a Camera Lucida 6 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Canasta 1 Warm Water Pools 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Seated Qigong 11
22 23 24 25 26
Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 LB: McCormick's 11 500 Cards 1
Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 The "Magic" Chair 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Lenox Foundation Fundraiser: Parkway Pizza 11 Computer Buddies 1 Hardanger Seminar 1 LL: History of Places in the Park 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
29 30
Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1 LL: Minnesota Bysays 1
Woodworking Shop 9 Sr. Lawn Bowling League 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 LL: Life with Father 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Drawing Without Tears Using a Camera Lucida 6 Mah-jongg 6:30
Don't Forget
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 LL: Your 'Partin' Shot 10 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Mah-jongg 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 Aug. 11 – 14 (Tues. – Fri.) Folklorama Winnipeg, Manitoba 7 The "Magic" Chair 9 Aug. 18 (Tues.) Chocolate Tasting Tour 9:45 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Hardanger Seminar 1 LL: History of Places in the Park 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 Movie: Frozen 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25
July Monday
1 2 3 Woodworking Shop 9 Bingo 1 Country Music Jam 1 Health Insurance Counseling 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Canasta 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
6 7 8 9 10
Woodworking Shop 500 Cards
9 Summer Yoga 8:45 1 Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Computer Buddies 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Foot Care Clinic 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Sr. Lawn Bowling League 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Birthday Party in the Park: The Guys from Brookview 1:30 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Mah-jongg 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 Movie: Mama Mia II 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25
13 14 15 16 17
Woodworking Shop 9 New Members Tour 9:30 EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1
Summer Yoga 8:45 Blood Pressure Check 9 Men's Group 9 MHSRC: 4 hrs 9 Needlecraft 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Advisory Council 1 Computer Buddies 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Foot Care Clinic 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Sr. Lawn Bowling League 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25 Bingo 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Canasta 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 LL: Medicare 101 5:30 Open Woodshop 6
Lenox Foundation Board Meeting 9 Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25
20 21 22 23 24 Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 500 Cards 1 iPhone Basics 6
Summer Yoga 8:45 Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Computer Buddies 1 LL: Lunch & Learn for Veteran's & their Spouses 12 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 iPhone Basics 6 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Mah-jongg 1 Warm Water Pool 1:15 Open Woodshop 6
Open Painting 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Open Computer Lab 9:30 500 Cards 10 Cribbage 10 Movie: Happy Feet 10 SLP Senior Program Laptop Mentoring 10 EnhanceFitness 10:25
27 28 29 30 31 Woodworking Shop 9 EnhanceFitness 10:25 LB: The Lowell Inn 10:30 500 Cards 1 LL: Developing Your Photography Angle 1
Summer Yoga 8:45 Men's Group 9 Needlecraft 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Oil Painting 10 Computer Buddies 1 Zumba Gold 1:30 Open Woodshop 6
Woodworking Shop 9 O&A: Cabaret at the Guthrie 9:15 EnhanceFitness 10:25 LL: The Most Dangerous Game 1 LL: SLP Writers 1 Scrabble 1 Mah-jongg 6:30
Guided Meditation 8 All activities Canceled T'ai Chi Bo 8:30 Volunteer Luncheon T'ai Chi Ch'uan 9 Kiwanis 9 Woodworking Shop 9 Argentine Tango 10:30 Ballroom Dance 1 Open Woodshop 6
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5:00 pm check in 5:30 pm program 6:00 pm food served
Mark Yanni Trio
Registration information can be found at Lenox or at https://parktacular.org/schedule/#parktacular-dinner in March. *with location change, cost per person will be announced in March
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