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To celebrate Senior Center Month and
the theme of “Your Place to Connect,” we ask members to invite someone new
down to the Senior Center during the month of September. Show them what we have
to offer and invite them to stay for lunch. See page two of this newsletter for
a list of opportunities offered at your local Senior Center and share this with
those who might benefit.
Spaghetti
Feed Fundraiser Come one, come all to our Fall
Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 20.
Advance tickets will not be sold. Tickets at the door for adults cost $6, and
$2.00 for children under 10 years of age. We hope to see many of our members there supporting
the work of our nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the Spaghetti Feed will be
deposited in the Senior Center Activity Fund for the benefit of our members. Walking
Program Kim Shea and Diane Scott will lead a
walking class at various locations around town. Participants are asked to meet
at 8:45 a.m. for warm up at the Senior Center on Monday and Wednesday, starting
September 13 through October 6. A minimum of eight people is needed to hold this
class, so invite a friend to participate. Walking is one of the best all-around
exercises that can be done to promote wellness. An added plus is the socializing
that takes place and the friendships that grow through sharing this wellness
activity together. So, encourage a friend to join this free walking class, and
enjoy the beautiful fall weather together in Fergus Falls while doing something
healthy.
Ask the Attorney Jason Hastings, Attorney-at-Law, will visit the Senior Center from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22 for free consultations. He will help to answer some of the difficult legal questions participants might have pertaining to wills, trusts, estate planning, elder law and more. Appointments for free 30 minute consultations can be made by calling the Senior Center at 736-6842.
September
13 - "Big Fish" September
27 - “On Golden Pond" (PG-13,
109 minutes, 1981) Henry Fonda—in his final role—plays
peevish retired professor Norman Thayer, who’s making his yearly excursion
with his wife (Katharine Hepburn) to their idyllic summerhouse. But a hostile
teen left in their care short-circuits the couple’s tranquility. After a rocky
start, the old man and the boy forge a bond: can Norman do the same with his
estranged daughter? Fonda and Hepburn earned top Oscar honors for their peerless
performances.
Senior
Center Activities The Fergus Falls Senior Center has many
opportunities to socialize with others, have fun and learn: Wellness Activities
- Take
part in group exercise Monday mornings at 10:30 with Diane October through May.
Walking groups
gather during the spring and summer and other wellness classes are offered. A
variety of exercise equipment is available
for members to use after orientation—including brain fitness. Wii Bowling
- A
friendly group of people gather every Wednesday (except the 2nd Wednesday of the
month) to participate in Wii bowling. Join them in this virtual computer game. Cards, Dice & Bingo - A
variety of card and dice games are played throughout the week. Choose from
Bunco, Bridge, Hand and Foot, Whist and Bingo. Greeting Card Recycling - Greeting
card recyclers meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. “Golden Page” - Join this writing group to enhance your skills and share your knowledge and creativity. Quilting - Quilters
meet every Monday at 9:00 to make quilts to raise money for the Senior Center. They also make lap quilts
for Vet’s Home residents. Library
& Computer Lab - A
large library is stocked with books of all varieties. A machine
that enlarges print is also available for members with vision impairment. Pool & Snooker - Pool and Snooker tables are available. Ladies pool meets Monday at 10:00 a.m. Movies - A
variety of movies are shown twice a month on a Monday at 12:45. Classes, Seminars & Special Events - A
variety of classes, seminars, intergenerational programs and special events of
interest to older adults are presented every month. Fundraisers - Pork
Chop, Pancake, Spaghetti Feeds; SunMart receipts and the Annual Giving Campaign
are vital efforts in funding and fulfilling our mission. Board & Committee Service - Serving
on one of our many committees can be a springboard to board service. The board
governs Senior Center activities. Volunteer Opportunities - Volunteer
opportunities abound and are a good way to get involved.
Red
Hat Activity For September, the Red Hats will go to the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC). Participants are asked to meet in the PWLC parking lot just off the Hwy. 210 bypass at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 2. At that time, they will tour the inside of the center and then hike outside. After all the walking, participants will head to Putters Inn at Pebble Lake Golf Course for lunch. Hope to see you there. Classes & Seminars WHAT:
Senior Surf WHAT:
Fall Prevention Seminar Thanks to everyone for saving their SunMart receipts and turning them in to the office. For every $150,000 worth of receipts saved, we receive $1,000 from SunMart. It's an easy way to raise funds for your Senior Center. So make it a point to start saving receipts today. Ask your friends and family to help too! We've raised $1,000 once this year already. Can we do it again?
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“Your
Place to Connect”
