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Our Mission To provide a Senior Center that is a community focal point on aging where older adults come together for services and activities that reflect their experience and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence and encourage their involvement in and with the Center and the community.

Inside Michele’s Moments .............................. 3 Highlights .............................................. 5 Driver Safety ....................................... 6 Education .............................................. 7 Announcements ................................. 10 Activities............................................. 14 Fun & Friendship .............................. 18 Calendars .......................................... 19 Word Search .................................... 23 Staying Healthy ............................... 24 Services .............................................. 24 At-A-Glance ..................................... 25 Coffee/Travel Talks ........................ 27 Travel Talks ....................................... 29 Extended Trips & Tours ................... 30

Sponsored by and serving Independent School District 191 and the City of Burnsville

Diamondhead Education Center ● 200 West Burnsville Parkway ● Burnsville, MN 55337 ● 952-707-4120

FANTASTIC FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES!

From Sunrise Stretch and Fitness Fun classes to Sliver Sneakers Strength and Balance, Chair Tai Chi and Line Dancing, there’s

always a way you can stay fit while having fun. Details begin on page 7.

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Directions to Burnsville Senior Center

The Burnsville Senior Center is located in the lower level of Diamondhead Education Center. Address: 200 W. Burnsville Pkwy Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952-707-4120 Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 4:30 pm) To register for classes or events, please use the registration forms on the back page. Registrations may be mailed or dropped off at the above address.

Senior Center Advisory Council Marilyn Brennan Vivian Clemons Barb Dorry Peg Fink Ingrid Jensen Barb Knoke Lanore Lamprecht Audrey Lattery

Julie Matson Maggie McKinney Kathy Roth Wayne Scheffel Fred Steaderman Wanda Trousil Guests always welcome

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MICHELE’S MOMENTS

h my goodness! This pandemic is SO crazy. I can-not tell from day to day if we are open, kinda open, not really open or trying to decide. It can

actually change between the time we open and the time we close. So this is actually me having a MOMENT but I will attempt to clarify where things are at as I write this. The Senior Center is OPEN with very limited activities. We have a receptionist answering the phones 9 am to 4:30 pm. Footcare and drive by opportunities are still happening. After the New Year, we will be here answering the phones but not resuming “normal” classes and activities until the week of January 11th. My plan is to resume some activities (similar to the fall schedule) on January 11 when we re-open after the holidays unless we are directed otherwise. There are exceptions noted on the cal-endar and I would encourage everyone to check out the calendar to see what starts when. Some things still will not change. There will be no card playing or other similar gaming. There will be no Holiday Open House. No tax appointments will be scheduled unless we get additional information. We have not planned anything for a chocolate event in 2021 at this time. There is no Spring Bake Sale planned. April is always my chance to THANK OUR AWESOME VOLUNTEERS. The volunteers here, at the Burnsville Senior Center, keep the wheels on the bus moving. Each of you IS what moves the Burnsville Senior Center. We could not and would not be here without the ef-forts of each of you. You know who you are and I am grateful for your involvement. Thank you. (The waffles for the Volunteer Appreciation will have to wait - this now means I owe you a lot of waffles!!!) Hopefully this spring will bring some needed relief from this past year. I will continue to do the weekly telephone calls to keep you updated and hopefully you enjoy them. In the meantime, enjoy this Chatter courtesy of the Burnsville Senior Center and enjoy a lovely, crisp winter.

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Senior Center Partners: Linda Melberg .................... Site Manager - noontime Dining Program Susan Dieseth .................................... Moving Meals Program Manager Barb Tiggemann .............................. Friendly Visitors Program - DARTS Helen Sieben/Joyce Fagerness ............................ Quilters Coordinator Bruce Smith .................................................... Woodcarving Coordinator Mary Jo Steere ......................................................... Knitter Coordinator Ruth Bolton .................................................................. Knitter Coordinator Mary Westerhaus ..................................................... Knitter Coordinator Norma Pedersen ............................................. Craft Group Coordinator Jack & Jean Corley .............................. Duplicate Bridge Coordinators Darleen Johnson ............................................. Hand & Foot Coordinator Sharon Raasch ............................................... Stroke Group Coordinator Rob Roy ................................................................ AARP Tax Coordinator Wanda Trousil .......................................................... Library Coordinator Maggie McKinney ............................................... Evaluation Coordinator Judy & Steve Moss ................................................. Garden Coordinator Roger Bass................................................. Men’s Breakfast Coordinator Senior Led .................................................. Sunshine Stretch Coordinator Barb Knoke ....................................................... Decorations Coordinator Larry Rivers ................................................... Health Insurance Counselor Dorothy Thompson ................................................ Scrabble Coordinator Nancy & Pat Gerten ................................................... 500 Coordinators Judy Hurley ................................................. Card Recycling Coordinator Maggie McKinney .......................................... Participation Coordinator Sue Fuller .................................................................. Pinochle Coordinator Naomi Whitman ................................................... Cribbage Coordinator Maggie McKinney ................................... Ladies Breakfast Coordinator

Fun and Friendship Officers 2019-2021: Barb Knoke ................................................................................... President Maggie McKinney ...................................................... First Vice President Wanda Trousil ...................................................... Second Vice President Bernice Blacksher ........................................................................Secretary Ingrid Jensen ................................................................................ Treasurer

Burnsville Senior Center

Newsletter Staff

Editor: Michele Starkey

The SENIOR CHATTER is mailed to over 3,900 senior households in northwest Dakota County cour-tesy of ISD 191 Community Edu-cation and the City of Burnsville. • If you have friends, relatives,

or neighbors who would like to receive a free subscription to THE CHATTER, have them call 952-707-4120.

• If you do not wish to receive THE CHATTER, please call 952-707-4120 and have your name removed.

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ADVISORY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS From the Burnsville Senior Center Advisory Council

During the fall months, the following items were discussed by the Burnsville Senior Center Advisory Council

Annual Giving Campaign You are SO generous! The Annual Giving Cam-paign thus far is $12,140. Remarkable cam-paign for a remarkable cause. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Be A Santa To A Senior WE DID IT AGAIN! With over 350 isolated seniors served during this past holiday season, you should all be VERY proud. You shared names, you bought gifts and you showed up to help deliver all these tremendous goodies. COVID-19 meant cancelling the “wrap” party but please know that we intend on “wrapping” up a storm next year. Once again, your generosity of this community and its’ seniors is overwhelming. … nice job Burnsville and surrounding communities!

COVID-19 As this is being written, we are still restricted with regard to what can and cannot happen. In our school district, we are guided by a nurse who fi-nalizes all those decision. I want to thank Bernie for her timeliness, her attention to the details and her sensitivity to what we do here at the Burns-ville Senior Center. I have had the great pleas-ure of working with a number a great nurses dur-ing my career and she is at the top of the list. On behalf of the Burnsville Senior Center and our One91 school community I want to say THANK YOU, you are a pleasure to work with.

Taxes – 2021 At this time there will be NO tax appointments for 2021. This is a great time to remember that this is a service, done by volunteers, giving of their time to complete thousands of taxes for sen-iors, low income and people with disabilities. IF, their governing agency does not feel they are safe to provide the service, then there will be no service. Again, at this rather challenging time, it’s unfortunate but understandable.

It’s All About the NUMBERS Thought you might find this interesting. Once COVID showed up we made the decision to reach out to you by way of weekly phone calls, an E-newsletter to start with and then the weekly call also being shared in an email. Those weekly ro-bo calls, have gone out over 65,000 times. And we have emailed that info over 6,700 times. Overall we have reached out almost 100,000 times since the beginning of COVID. I look at it this way, that opportunity has been a blessing as a result of COVID!

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DRIVER SAFETY

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4-Hour Refresher Course #0904 (Cost: $22.00)

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DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Office Use ______ Name _______________________________________

Telephone (Work/Cell) ___________________________

E-mail ________________________________________

Address _______________________________________

City, State, Zip _________________________________

The Burnsville Senior Center has part-nered with Minnesota Highway Safe-ty and Research Center to offer driv-er improvement courses for adult drivers. As with all driver improve-ment courses sanctioned by the State Department of Public Safety, drivers over 55 may be entitled to a 10% discount on their auto insurance. An eight-hour course is initially required,

followed by a four-hour refresher class every three years. All driver improvement courses must be refreshed every three years to keep the discount in force. NO written or behind-the-wheel tests will be given. Classes are intended to be non-threatening, interactive and informative.

Several ways to register:

• Mail in your registration form and a check made out to “Burnsville Senior Center”.

• Visit our website www.rschooltoday.com/isd191site and find class list under Community/Community Ed.

• Visit the Burnsville Senior Center & we’ll assist you. • Call the MHSRC toll-free 1-888-234-1294, register

and pay at the time of the class.

Please note there is a $5 fee for any changes on pre-paid classes and no refunds if you are unable to attend a pre-paid class. Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor.

Driver Improvement 8 HR Program

Drivers over 55 are eligible to receive a 10% discount on their auto insurance upon completion of this program. This 8 hour program offers a learning experience for participants by providing instruction from a certified professional who uses the most up-to-date research in the field. Instructors have completed 40 hours of training and must complete a re-certification program by MHSRC every three years. Topics covered include but are not limited to: visual scanning tech-niques, steering techniques, antilock brake systems, airbag safety and new vehicle technology. Classes are held at the Diamondhead Education Center in the Meeting Room. Cost: $28.00.

Driver Improvement 4 HR Refresher Program

This 4 hour program is open to anyone who has taken an eight-hour course within the last three years. Participants of all eight-hour are welcome. This course has demonstrated a reduction in accidents and traffic violations and is designed to meet the needs of the mature driver. Topics reviewed include but are not limited to: visual scanning techniques, antilock brake systems, airbag safety and new vehicle tech-nology. Classes are held at the Diamondhead Education Center in the Meeting Room. Cost: $24.00.

For the latest updates on driver safety classes, visit:

www.mnsafetycenter.interactyx.com/Pages/Catalog/CourseCatalog.aspx

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Chair Tai Chi #09TC

Tai Chi has been practiced in China for centuries for health benefits and to harmonize the body and mind. The slow flowing movements of Tai Chi are non-impact and build balance, flexibility and strength while reducing stress. This class is endorsed by the MS Society and is specifically beneficial for people with MS, Parkinson's and other chronic ill-nesses and people with limited mobility. Students will use a chair and progress to standing Tai Chi, if appropriate. Join us for fun, exercise and relaxa-tion. For questions regarding participation or MS scholarships, call 952-707-4120 or send and email message to [email protected]. Classes con-ducted in the DEC Studio A on Wednesdays.

Painters Workshop #0921 This painter’s workshop is for beginning and experi-enced artists in oil/acrylics. It features a coopera-tive painting time that allows you to develop and enhance your own artistic style. The group setting provides a great source of motivation and inspira-tion. Students will gain perspective and insight from one another while developing their artistic knowledge of the proper use of materials, blending, color mixing, other techniques and art history through demonstrations, discussions and handouts. Please bring your own materials. This is a self-led workshop held Fridays, from 9 am to noon. All classes are conducted in the DEC meeting room on Fridays from 9am-12pm unless otherwise not-ed.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

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Fitness Fun #0915

How about getting up and get-ting moving and having a little fun while doing so. Fitness Fun is a new group led exercise class for people interested in improv-ing their overall well-being. This lively, interactive class will meet three times a week and combine balance, flexibility, strengthen-ing and conditioning with social-izing and fun! All classes are conducted in the Diamondhead

Education Center Studio B.

Strength & Balance #0917

A fun exercise class led by Thomas Lindmeier where the primary goal is to have fun! This is a low impact class that helps you improve flexibility and build strong muscles. Strength exercises may include lifting weights, using resistance bands or doing body-weight exercises. Class will meet on Mon-days, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm in Studio B at the Diamondhead Education Center. This class may be covered by your health insurance. To determine if this class is covered by your health insurance, please provide health insurance infor-mation and your date of birth when registering.

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Sunrise Stretch

A self-led early morning exercise class done with pre-recorded instruc-tions. Class meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 - 9:30 am in Studio B at DEC. Cost: $10 per session. This interactive class combines flexibility, strengthening and conditioning with socializing and fun!

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Line Dancing for Advanced Beginners #0941

Once you've learned the basics, let's take your dancing to a whole new level. We will review the basics and then add new steps with a little more of a challenge making line dancing a lot more interest-ing and fun. Additional information on where to find more dances will be given. Line dancing is a great activity for improving your balance, coordi-nation and memory. Classes are conducted in the DEC Studio B.

Line Dancing for Beginners #0940

Line dancing is fun exercise for the body, mind and spirit. We'll start with the basics of showing you steps and teaching you the names of those steps. We will do a variety of music but will teach you current and popular dances. Information on where to find addi-tional dance step sheets and videos will be given. All classes are conducted in the DEC Studio B.

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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Burnsville Senior Center, Burnsville, MN B 4C 02-1021

Centennial HouseAssisted Living & Memory Care Suites

• Flexible Leases • No Cooking or Housework •• Activities • On-Site Healthcare •

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• Independent living• Full equity ownership• Indoor pool• Tours available

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Burnsville Senior Living on BCTV

A new program has been taped. Please be sure to tune to cable channel 14 in Burnsville (BCTV) and see the most recent pro-gram taped at the Burnsville Senior Center.

Association Use If you belong to a Home Owners Association that occasionally needs a larger meeting space, contact Michele to see if your group could use the Senior Cen-ter for your meeting.

Old Cell Phones Needed

Keep up the great work! We collect old cell phones and send them to the National Council on Aging. They recycle them and send us a check. We have col-lected over $1,800 thus far!

• Sunrise Stretch meets at 8:30 in the morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in DEC Studio B for $1.00 per visit.

• Fitness Fun classes are offered for $20 a month

and meet Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Studio B at 10:15am.

• Silver Sneakers Strength and Balance class will

restart in January. Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30am in Stu-dio B, this class is $30 a month and may be covered by your insurance. (Check with Michele for details.)

• Chair Tai Chi meets weekly on Wednesdays at

11 am.

Fitness Opportunities There are SO many options to get fit.

For MORE opportunities, check the Community Education catalog.

Health Insurance Opportunities

The Burnsville Senior Center is a Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit and Optum Health site. IF you be-lieve your health insurance bene-fits may assist paying for a class or activity please share the fol-lowing information when regis-tering: • Your name, address, etc. • Your date of birth • A copy of your 2021 insurance card • And your Silver Sneakers,

Silver & Fit or Active Renew #

Upon confirmation, your class may be covered by your insur-ance!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Center Holiday Schedule

Please note that the Burnsville Senior Center will be closed on these dates:

January 1-3, 2021

(Reopening 1/4, activities resume 1/11)

April 2, 2021

May 31, 2021

We Need Your Yarn

Yarn donations are always needed for the Burnsville Senior Center Knitters. With all the busy hands making hats and mittens and scarves and booties and lap-robes we are going through the current supply and looking to replenish our closet for the ever increasing de-mand. With plenty of items ready for the children of District 191 this year, we are already preparing for 2021. Help us if you can. All donations are greatly appreciated and put to VERY good use.

Caption telephone courtesy of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Yes, you too could be lit-erally seeing what you’re miss-ing. There is a telephone on display at the Center and if you are interested, please con-tact Michele at 952-707-4120.

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Burnsville Senior Center, Burnsville, MN C 4C 02-1021

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Want to Share your EMAIL?

IF you would prefer to get the Chatter newsletter electronically, we are here to help. Give us a call, specify that you want to get the newsletter electronically and we will see that that happens.

Jewelry Collection Due to the success of our vintage jewelry sale, we will continuing col-lecting old jewelry for future sales.

Health Insurance Counseling

To make and appointment to talk with a health insurance counselor, call 1-800-333-2433. These vol-unteers through the Minnesota Sen-ior Linkage Line are some of the best in the business.

Defensive Driving Classes

Effective January 1, 2021, all defensive driving classes will see a $2 increase. The 8 hour class will be available for $28 and the 4 hour class is now $24.

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Energy Assistance Available

If you have trouble paying for your energy bills during the winter, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commis-sion has set up a program to help you. Both Homeowners and renters who meet the income guide-lines may be eligible. Homeowners may be eligible for furnace repairs and winterization services to help reduce their heating and electric bills. Renters and those in subsidized housing may also be eligible to get help with their energy bills. If you are having trouble, contact your local utility company and make a plan with them to keep your utilities from being shut off. If you make a plan and keep with it, they cannot shut you off from October 15 through April 15. In Dakota Coun-ty for more information call 651-322-3500.

Visit Your Library Today!

All Dakota County Library locations are now open for “express services”. These core services pro-vide you access to browsing their materials, pick-ing up requested items, using computers (with a one hour limit), and printing, copying, scanning & faxing services can be purchased. Because they are unable to take cash at this time, there are no books sales. Remember that masks are required as well as social distancing and people are en-couraged to keep their visits brief to allow others access as well. Spaces are adapted and building capacity is limited. Contactless curbside pickup is still available – when done in advance. You can also call the library (952-891-0300) and staff will schedule a pickup time for you. Your items will be checked out to you, bagged and labelled with the last 4 digits of your library card number and then set outside the li-brary for you to pick up. At the Burnhaven location, items are set outside the back, staff entrance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Are You Looking for a Way to Stretch

Your Grocery Dollars?

Fare For All is a unique program that has the capacity to serve many of our community members. Fare For All is a newer version of the traditional pro-gram. Instead of the pre-order and prepay method, a Fare For All truck will be here monthly and set up a 2-hour store where participants can pay for and then take their food packages home that day. Fare For All pro-vides fresh, quality food items at up to 40% off retail prices. What type of food is for sale? The Produce Pack ($10) typically includes five varie-ties of fresh vegetables and two fresh fruits. The Meat Only Pack ($11) has a minimum of four assorted meat items. The Regular Pack ($20) com-bines the Produce and the Meat Packs. And the Monthly Special ($25-$30) may include Mega Meat Packs, Grilled Packs and Holiday Packs. This opportunity really helps to stretch your food budget. There are no in-come restrictions and no forms to complete. Fare For All participants may pay with cash, debit or credit cards, or food support (EBT) cards. Just stop in, select your ‘package’, pay and we even help you get it to your car. Mark your calendar for these upcoming dates: January 20, April 21 and July 21 only from 2 – 5 pm, drive-thru fashion on West side of the building off Pleasant Ave. at the Diamondhead Education Center located at 200 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, MN, 55337 (952-707-4120).

Metro Dining Club Cards

The Burnsville Senior Center is selling 2020-21 MDC cards again this year, and they’re going like hot cakes. MDC sets consist of about 138 res-taurant cards that can be used monthly for discounts when you are dining out at a variety of different restaurants south of the river. Cards are go-ing for $25 again this year and will remain available until they sell out. MDC card sales are a fundraiser for the Senior Center, and we need your support. The profits are used to support the Center, defray costs and pur-chase needed items. Financial updates will be given in Fun and Friendship meetings and will also be posted in the Senior Center.

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Coffee Talks Registering PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

Remember you will need to pre-register for these coffee talks. Just give us a call and we will get you registered.

Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast is a social gathering where some may just reminisce about the good ole’ days over a good, hearty breakfast. For more infor-mation or for questions, contact Roger Bass at 952-463-8735 or [email protected]. The group will decide upcom-ing date, time and location.

Ladies Breakfast Chat PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

We have a lot to say and now there is a place to say it. Join the ladies for a breakfast filled with conversation about whatever you want it to be. The Ladies Breakfast Chat will take place the 2nd Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Original Pancake House in Burnsville. Dates: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9 and May 14. Contact Maggie with questions at 651-226-2373 or [email protected].

ACTIVITIES

Knitting/Crocheting #09KN 2nd Friday of each month

at 9:30 am

Participants make mittens, scarves, lap robes, af-ghans, booties, slippers, and more for various charitable organizations. If you want to needle for us, give us a call…we want you! We’ll even help you learn basic knitting and crocheting. If you have extra yarn, we could use it. Bring it to the Senior Center.

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Craft Group #09CG 1st & 3rd Thurs of the

month at 9 am

Partake in this community-minded craft-social group by creating and making special projects for older folks in nursing homes, health care centers, and hospitals. You are invited to participate. NOTE: We can always use donations of craft ma-terials.

Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast gathering is determined by the group in terms of day, time and place. Check with Roger for more information. We'd like to know how many are coming so we can prepare. For more infor-mation or questions on a loca-tion, please contact Roger Bass at [email protected] or at 952-463-8735.

Ladies Breakfast Chat

January 8 • February 12 April 9 • May 14

We have a lot to say and now there is a place to say it. Join the ladies for a breakfast filled with conversation about whatever you want it to be. The Ladies Break-fast Chat will take place the 2nd Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Original Pancake House in Burnsville. Please contact Maggie with questions at 651-226-2373 or [email protected].

ACTIVITIES

Quilters #09QU REGISTRATION REQUIRED

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 am

This creative group of stitchers meets for the pur-pose of creating warm colorful quilts for children in shelters and hospitals, elderly folks in health care centers, etc. Members of the group have a good time while they share quilting knowledge and skills with each other. Quilts are donated to various or-ganizations by the group. All materials are donat-ed to the group. Open to all senior adults of the community. We can always use fabric dona-tions.

Card Games

Cribbage Mondays 9:30 - 12:30

Pinochle Mondays 12:45 - 4:00

Scrabble Tuesdays 10:30 - 1:00

Duplicate Bridge Tuesdays 12:30 - 4:00

Cribbage Wednesdays 9:30 - 12:30

500 Cards Wednesdays 12:45 - 4:00

Hand & Foot Fridays 12:15 - 4:00

A variety of card games are held at the Senior Center. Call 952-707-4120 for more information on the following card games:

CURRENTLY ON HOLD

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Burnsville Senior Center, Burnsville, MN D 4C 02-1021

Contact Gina Shaughnessy to place an ad today!

[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2487

• Medical Equipment and Supplies

• Rental, Sales, Delivery, and Service

12255 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville

www.MetroMedical.net

• 10% OFF COUPON FOR ANY IN STOCK ITEM •

Questions aboutMedicare?

CallTodd Larson

[email protected]

ACTIVITIES

Community Pantry 191

Food at no Cost to you!

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 3:30-5 pm

Diamondhead Education Center

200 W Burnsville Pkwy Lower Level Door #11 Lower level parking lot

Community Pantry 191 is an extension of our BrainPower

in a BackPack program.

We’ve designated Community Pantry 191 in partnership with

Second Harvest Food Shelf to serve community members

whose food needs are greatest.

For more information, contact Tom Umhoefer at 952-707-4112

District 191 Community Education

Jan. 5 ● Jan. 19 ● Feb. 2 & 16 Mar. 2 & 16 ● Apr. 6 & 20

May 4 & 18

Please invite those you know who are in need

16 - Winter 2021

January NO JANUARY

MEETING

February 1 All the Light We

Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

May 17 The Dry

by Jane Harper

March 15 The Night Tiger

by Yangsze Choo

April 19 Winter Garden

by Kristen Hannah

ACTIVITIES

Winter 2021 - 17

Card Recycling Group

2nd and 4th Mon. of the month from 12:30-3 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED

You won’t believe how wonderful these cards (which you paid a small fortune for) “clean up” and these are just the people to do it. With some funny scissors, a little paper and a lot of creativity, these once anticipated trash are made into an-other’s treasure. Join us for the fun! Drop off cards. Help us recycle them or drop by and pur-chase a few. There are lots of ways to be in-volved.

Woodcarving Group CURRENTLY ON HOLD

Are you interested in woodcarving? The Senior Center is the place to come. You don't need expe-rience to try it out. Experienced woodcarvers are on hand to get you started. Bring a carving knife (they will even teach you how to sharpen your knife if it isn’t sharp). A carving pattern and a piece of basswood will be made available for all beginners. You’re welcome to come and watch and/or speak to the veterans to get yourself start-ed.

FUN & FRIENDSHIP

Thanks to the Commons on Marice & Home Instead Senior Care for Dessert!

18 - Winter 2021

Fun & Friendship Club The Fun & Friendship group meets at the Burnsville Senior Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A group meeting is held updating all members on the recent happenings at the Center, followed by either a group activity or entertainment and then lunch. After lunch, those interested stay to play Bingo. This is a core group of volunteers and program leaders and a great way to learn more about the opportunities available. Fun & Friendship Club is open to all adults. Mem-bership fee is $15/yr. Meeting cost is $10 and $5 for Bingo. Pre-registration in advance is a required with a deadline of the Friday before each meeting.

Jan. 14

Todd Anderson Classic

Cowboy Music Menu: Lasagna

Jan. 28

Make a Snowflake

Menu: Meatloaf

Feb. 11

Heart Wreaths Menu: Fried

Chicken

Feb. 25

Dice Game Menu: Loaded Baked Potatoes

Mar. 11

Roe Family Singers

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Mar. 25

Face Cloth Easter Bunnies Menu: Chicken

Pot Pie

Apr. 8

Roll a Garden Game

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Apr. 22

No Meeting

May 13

Denise Albrecht -

Piano Menu: Beef and Mashed

Potatoes

May 27

Memorial Day Trivia - Wear Red/White/

Blue Menu: Pizza

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Foot Care Clinic 1st & 3rd Thursdays • 3rd & 4th Fridays

This foot-care clinic will be conducted in half-hour sessions by appointment only and will provide basic foot care including: foot soak, trimming corns/calluses, foot massage, nail trimming & treating ingrown nails. This service is provided by Happy Helpers. It would be helpful if you brought your own towel. Because of the number of people not showing up for their scheduled ap-pointments, people who have not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance will be charged for their missed appointments. Please call Happy Feet at 763-560-5136 for an appointment. Cost is $40 per person/per appt.

Sunrise Stretch This is a morning stretch designed to wake and shake you up! Join us three mornings a week. Cost: $1.00 each time. Mon/Wed/Fri mornings at 8:30 am, DEC studio.

Meals-On-Wheels Every day Meals-on-Wheels volunteers deliver meals to approximately 90 homebound people. Many would not be able to stay in their homes without this service. If you want to MAKE A DIF-FERENCE in someone's life, and you can volun-teer 1-1/2 hours a month, please call Susan Die-seth at 952-393-9860.

Legal Appointments Senior Legal Services will no longer provide on-site services as they have in the past BUT if you need their services AND need a place to meet with them you can always find a table and chairs around here. Call 651-222-4731 for an ap-pointment.

Connecting You to Senior Services

Senior Linkage Line is a free telephone information and referral service which makes it easy for older adults and their families to find community re-sources close to home. Trained staff and volunteers can connect you to resources such as: help in man-aging your health care, resources for seniors with disabilities, low cost legal assistance, support for caregivers, transportation, financial assistance pro-grams, continuing education classes, employment and volunteer opportunities, home delivered meals, senior noontime dining sites, local senior centers and more. 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. For more information, please call 800-333-2433.

SERVICES

Hearing Screening and Hearing

Instrument Cleaning

Contact the Senior Center for current resources.

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AT A GLANCE Newsletter

The Chatter is published January, May, September and provides information for four months of activi-ties.

Knitting-Crocheting Group PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

Meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 9:30 am.

Ladies Breakfast Chat PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

2nd Friday every month at Morgan’s in the Original Pancake House in Burnsville, 9:30 a.m. ($$)

Men’s Breakfast Call Roger Bass at 952-463-8735 for meeting loca-tion questions. ($$)

The Fun & Friendship Club PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

2nd & 4th Thursday of each month at 11:00 am, fol-lowed by lunch, then Bingo & 500 cards. ($$)

Blood Pressures CURRENTLY ON HOLD

4th Thursday of each month, 10:15-11:00 am. Pro-vided by Arbors at Ridges.

The Advisory Council Meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Sometimes meetings are held away from the Center…check with us any time.

Stroke Support CURRENTLY ON HOLD

Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 10:30 am at Fairview Re-hab Clinic, 150 Cobblestone Lane, Burnsville 612-273-6228.

Hearing Screening & Instrument Cleaning CURRENTLY ON HOLD

2nd Wednesday of every other month. 1-2 pm. Call for an appointment.

Fitness Class A variety of fitness/exercise classes are available. Please see details in this Chatter. ($$)

Foot Clinic 1st and 3rd Thursday, 3rd and 4th Friday of each month. Appointments needed and begin at 9:00 am. Call 763-560-5136. ($$)

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Burnsville Senior Center, Burnsville, MN F 4C 02-1021

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Card Recyclers PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 12:30-3:00 pm. This group transforms used greeting cards into new treasures. Donate old cards, help recycle or drop by and purchase a few!

Coffee Talks PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

Free educational opportunities available. Registration encouraged.

Book Club PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

3rd Monday of each month at 1 pm. (See reading list on page 25).

Crafters PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

1st & 3rd Thursdays at 9:00 am. If you can cut, paste and have fun, this is the group for you. Make projects such as favors for the Moving Meals Program.

Quilters PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED

These nifty stitchers meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 9:00 am. They use donated material to provide cheer and warmth. Their beautiful creations are donated to various charitable groups.

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Woodcarvers Group CURRENTLY ON HOLD

Wednesdays, 8:00 am-noon. Open carving Thursday evenings 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $1.00.

Fun and Games CURRENTLY ON HOLD

Scrabble, 500, Pinochle, Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge and Hand & Foot are held at the Senior Center. Call the Center for times. ($$)

Meals-on-Wheels Program Nutritious meals are delivered to homebound seniors in the area. Call MOW at 952-393-9860. Volunteers are needed.

Health Insurance Assistance CURRENTLY ON HOLD

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9 am - 1 pm provided by a vol-unteer from the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Appointments call 1-800-333-2433.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR OLDER ADULTS: The Senior Law Project offers free legal assistance and referrals - call 651-222-4731.

Minnesota MDS Support Group Thursday, January 14, 6:30 – 8:30 pm ● DEC Meeting Room

What is MDS? MDS stands for myelodysplastic syndrome. Human blood is composed of three gen-eral types of cells: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. These cells are manufactured in the bone marrow, which is the soft tissue in the center of your bones. The term myelodysplastic syn-dromes (MDS) refers to a group of similar blood disorders. Each of these disorders is characterized by two common features. First, the bone marrow is unable to provide enough normal blood cells into the circulation. Secondly, in all MDS subtypes, the marrow produces blood cells that are mis-shapen. The Minnesota MDS Patient Support Group will meet quarterly to share treatment options and al-ternatives, tips helpful to endure transfusions and treatments and general knowledge learned by the individuals. Lori Nelson is the group contact and as she stated, “It can be a lonely walk with MDS so it’s so important to know that you are NOT alone.” This is a casual, friendly space.

Honoring Choices #09CT - Feb10 Wed, Feb. 10 @ 2 pm DEC Meeting Rm Presenter: Annette Langdon

In the event of a sudden illness or injury, you may not be able to communicate your healthcare choices to your loved ones or your healthcare team. Ad-vanced Care Planning is an ongoing process of re-flecting on and discussing your choices based on your values, beliefs, goals and health status. Ad-vanced Care Planning is important for all adults. Please join us and learn more. Advanced Care Planning for Surrogate Decision Makers #09CT - Feb24 Wed, Feb. 24 @ 2 pm DEC Meeting Rm Presenter: Annette Langdon

Are you a named as a surrogate decision maker in a Health Care Directive for someone you know or think you could be put in a situation where you may have to make medical decisions for someone else? Join us to learn more about the role of surrogate decision makers, the medical decision-making re-quired, the specific documents and how to support yourself during this process.

Wills and Powers of Attorney #09CT - Mar2 Tues, Mar. 2 @ 10 am DEC Meeting Room Presenter: Mary Frances Price, Elder Law Attorney

So you want to plan ahead and get your legal doc-uments in order, but do you know where to start and what documents you will need? What’s the dif-ference between a will and a trust? Do you really need a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Di-rective? Mary Frances Price is an accredited elder law attorney who will help alleviate all confusion on these issues.

COFFEE/TRAVEL TALKS These talks are free, DO require pre-registration and are held at the Senior Center

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Hearing Health and Resources #09CT - Mar4 Thurs, Mar. 4 @ 10 am Conf. Room II Presenter: CapTel

Did you know that 1 in 5 people experience hear-ing loss? Did you hear that! You may not be alone. Do you ever have trouble talking on the phone? Do you know what your options are? Please join us for a presentation about hearing health as we age. In addition to hearing health, we will also share hearing resources available – some at no cost because of the help provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Don’t miss it - you’re gonna want to hear this one!

Medical Assistance

& Veterans Benefits #09CT - Mar16 Tues, Mar. 16 @ 10 am DEC Meeting Room Presenter Mary Frances Price, Elder Law Attorney

Join Mary Frances Price, an accredited elder law attorney who will address medical assistance, VA aid and attendance benefits. It’s also important to anticipate your future needs, including long term care and the associated costs. Can you ensure money saved during a lifetime of hard work will be enough to cover medical and long-term care expenses? Are there other resources available to help? Can you gift money to your children? Will your home be ‘taken’ when you go into a nursing home? Did you know that Veterans or their spouses can receive up to $1,949 of tax free money to supplement their income to pay for health care costs at home, in assisted living facilities and in nursing homes? If you or your spouse served in the military during a war-time period (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc.) and you meet certain financial and health criteria, you could be eligible for this addi-tional income - even if you did not retire from the military!

A Fond Farewell #09CT - Apr5 Mon, Apr. 5 @ 1pm DEC Meeting Room Presenter: Jeanne McGill, CSA, CPC

Statistics show that 70 percent of us are unpre-pared in one or more areas of personal responsi-bility in planning. Don’t be counted as one of those statistics! This free seminar will give options as to what you need for funeral arrangements, the new laws about what you can do for the funeral ar-rangements at home and how to compare apples to apples when comparing costs. Can you buy your casket at Sam’s Club? Can ashes be spread at the Mall of America or any other public place? Be ed-ucated about innovative, creative and proper fu-neral preplanning. Plan ahead: Think outside the box (box meaning casket or urn).

Don’t Be Caught Without One (A Living Will) #09CT - Apr12 Mon, Apr. 12 @ 1 pm DEC Meeting Room Presenter: Jeanne McGill, CSA, CPC

Five Wishes has been called the first “living will with a heart.” Statistics show that 70 percent of us are unprepared in one or more areas of living will preparation. Don’t be counted as one of those sta-tistics! This seminar will give you a chance to learn what a Health Care Directive (Five Wishes) is all about, as well as step-by-step instructions on com-pleting the form. The fifth wish, “What I want my loved ones to know about my funeral,” will also be discussed.

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

#09CT - Mar22 Mon, Mar. 22 @ 1 pm DEC Meeting Room Presenter: Jeanne McGill, CSA, CPC

We do the best we can with what we know at the time when making decisions but, unfortunately, there can be huge consequences both financially and emotionally if we decide wrong. Is there a place, person or website that has all the answers as we try, as seniors and adult children, to navigate the obstacles? Or have you asked yourself, “Why did-n’t someone tell me that”? Learn from the real life stories of people who wish they “would have, should have or could have” known more to make a better decision. Topics discussed will include: the aging process, important documents and assuming you know everything.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Before and After the Funeral #09CT - Mar29 Mon, Mar. 29 @ 1 pm DEC Meeting Room Presenters: Jeanne McGill, CSA, CPC & Mary Frances Price, Elder Law Attorney

After a loved one dies it feels like there are a mil-lion questions that need to be answered. Under-standing what processes take place before and af-ter the funeral will help you make better plans to ease the burden on your loved ones and give you peace of mind. There are approximately 65 deci-sions that need to be made BEFORE the funeral... who is responsible for payment, types of services, who needs to be notified, what does the family need, is the funeral for the person who died or those who are still living? After death, who is re-sponsible for paying the deceased bills and taking care of the deceased possessions? What happens if there is/isn’t a Will? How are assets transferred to heirs? Is probate necessary? How long does pro-bate take? GREAT information that we all need to know for decisions we are going to make! Join us and get some great answers.


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Honoring Choices #09CT - May12 Wed, May 12 @ 2 pm DEC Meeting Rm Presenter: Annette Langdon

In the event of a sudden illness or injury, you may not be able to communicate your healthcare choices to your loved ones or your healthcare team. Advanced Care Planning is an ongoing process of reflecting on and discussing your choic-es based on your values, beliefs, goals and health status. Advanced Care Planning is im-portant for all adults. Please join us and learn more.

Advanced Care Planning for Surrogate Decision Makers #09CT - May26 Wed, May 26 @ 2 pm DEC Meeting Rm Presenter: Annette Langdon

Are you a named as a surrogate decision maker in a Health Care Directive for someone you know or think you could be put in a situation where you may have to make medical decisions for someone else? Join us to learn more about the role of surrogate decision makers, the medical decision-making re-quired, the specific documents and how to support yourself during this process.

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UCare members may be eligible for a $15 discount on most classes in this catalog. If a class is less than $15, the member may take the class free of charge. UCare for Seniors members are limited to three $15 discount per year. Members must be on UCare at the time of registration, and through the duration of the class(es). Members need to include their UCare number when registering.

NOTICE! When you participate in a Senior Center activity, please be aware that the Community Education Department may use the directory information which you supply (name, address, phone number, and program data) for other purposes within the School District. This directory information is not shared outside of the School District. Credit card information is never shared with anyone.

LOST & FOUND We have a collection of coats, scarves, table runners, glasses and some jewelry. If you are missing something, please give us a call at 952-707-4120 and we can check the items in our lost and found.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION NOW ACCEPTS

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ISD 191 BURNSVILLE SENIOR CENTER 200 W. Burnsville Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337 (located in the lower level 200 Burnsville Parkway Bldg.)

Jan 5 • Jan 19 • Feb 2, 16 • Mar 2, 16 • Apr 6, 20 • May 4, 18

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