Coon Rapids Community Tree Lighting Festival

Saturday, December 3, 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Boulevard Plaza, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd.

Gather with family, friends and neighbors and enjoy hot cocoa, bonfires and singing around the tree at this FREE event. End the night with a spectacular sight as the tree sparkles with festive lights. Bundle up, this is an outdoor event!
Sponsored by the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation.

Learn more and see donation opportunities at the event here.

Blood Drive

Monday, December 5

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for an appointment. Appointments start at 1 p.m. Held at the Senior Center.

Carols, Cookies and Bingo

Friday, December 9 at 1 p.m.

Cost: $6

Join the Goldentones Choir as they perform some traditional holiday songs that will bring back happy memories. After the music, play holiday bingo including gift-wrapped prizes.

Call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 to register.
$6 payable by Thursday, December 1.

Genesis Bell Ringers

Monday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $5

Classic and lovely. If this program doesn't get you in the holiday spirit, then nothing will! Enjoy the performance and some holiday pie.

Call the Senior Center to register. $5 payable by Monday, November 28.

November/December Senior Newsletter Available!

Find all upcoming events, classes, holiday parties, trips and more by reading the Voice of Experience Newsletter! Be one of the first to sign up for Senior Center activities and plan out the start of the winter season!

Read it here!

Gift Certificates Available

Do you need a gift for that someone special? Are the kids asking you what YOU want for a gift? Consider a Gift Certificate for the Senior Center. It could be for trips, activities or bus tickets.
Just stop by or call (763) 767-6473.

Let us do your Holiday Letter!

Want to do a holiday letter? Let us help! Bring in your handwritten letter and we'll do the typing and photocopy it onto seasonal stationary for just ten cents a copy! We'll have it done for you within two working days. Just stop in.

Classes and Speakers

Register by calling the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473. Payment due one week before class. All classes are $5 unless otherwise noted.

British Class: The British Government

Mondays, December 5 and 19 at 10 a.m.
Presented by Terry Kubista
In Person

Traveling Naturalist: Bald Eagles

Wednesday, December 7 at 1 p.m.
Presented by Melonie Shipman
In Person

Healing Herbs and Spices from the Kitchen

Monday, December 12 at 10 a.m.
Presented by Heather Carpentier
In Person

Defensive Driving Classes

4 hour in-person refresher classes starting soon!

Take one of these every three years if you are 55+ and receive a 10% discount on car insurance if you have previously taken the 8 hour online course. The 8 hour course is online at minnesotasafetycouncil.org.

4 Hour Course Dates at the Senior Center

Thursday, January 12, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Monday, January 23, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 9, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

$24 due two weeks before class.
Call the Senior Center at (763) 767-6473 to register.

CARDS & GAMES THIS WEEK:

NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED! JUST COME ON IN!

  MONDAY:
1:00 - Bingo

TUESDAY:
12:30 - Bridge (Call 763-784-2656 for a reservation)
1:00 - Cribbage

WEDNESDAY:
   12:45 - 500 Cards
1:00 - Bunco

FRIDAY:
12:00 - Hand and Foot Cards

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Thought of the week

If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, how different our ideals of beauty would be.