Community Corner
July 2013 Events, Programs at the Crow River Senior Center
Here is a selection of some of the events for July 2013 at the Crow River Senior Center in St. Michael.
The Crow River Senior Center is open to all seniors and focuses on serving the communities and surrounding areas of Albertville, Hanover and St. Michael.
The Crow River Senior Center is located in the St. Michael City Center, 1800 Town Center Drive NE. Visit the Crow River Senior Center website for more information or call 763-497-8900.
Open Painting
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Join others who like to paint. Share ideas or set aside time create. Bring your supplies and project you are working on.
When: 9 a.m. to noon; first Monday of each month – July 1 and Aug. 5
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Cost: None
Pre 4th of July Party
Celebrate the 4th of July on July 3. Wear something red, white and blue and join others for a picnic style meal and share Independence Day Trivia.
When: Noon, Wednesday, July 3
Cost: $3.75
Where: Crow River Senior Center
Registration: Register by 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 2
Wood Carving Group
The group invites all levels of carvers from beginners to advanced. The more experienced carvers assist the beginners. Roy Whitney, a St. Michael resident coordinates the group.
When: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 and 17; August 7 and 21
Cost: None
History Discussion
Get together with others that share this interest. The group meets on a bi-monthly basis. Topics could be selected dealing with American History, Civil War, World War and more. The group meets the first and third Tuesday.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays, July 2 and 16; August 6 and 20
Cost: None
Eighth Annual Senior Center Picnic
The center will furnish hamburgers, brats and beverages. Following lunch, play bingo sponsored by the Wells Fargo Bank of St. Michael.
When: Noon, Monday, July 8
Where: Settler’s Park in Hanover
Registration: RSVP by Wednesday, July 3 and include your meat of choice.
Writer’s Group
Try your hand at recording your memories, writing poetry, short stories, etc., then join the writing group. Open to everyone, no experience needed and no charge. The group meets twice a month on the first and third Monday.
When: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, July 1 and 15, August 5 and 19
Cost: None
Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive
The Memorial Blood Center will be holding a blood drive at the St. Michael City Center. This event is co-sponsored by the Crow River Senior Center and St. Michael American Legion Post 567.
When: 2-6 p.m., Monday, July 15
Where: Chamber Room St. Michael City Center
Registration: Sign up at www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 4126 or 651-332-7165 (Ann).
Balance, Falls and the Senior Population
Kelly Sanborn will be presenting at the Crow River Senior Center. She will be discussing the topic of balance and falls as it relates to the senior population. Sanborn will highlight factors that increase the risk of falls, as well as ways to minimize those risk factors. Sanborn is a Physical Therapist practicing at Phenomenal Rehabilitation in Saint Michael and Wayzata.
When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 1:00 pm.
Registration: No cost. Call Crow River Senior Center to register by Friday, July 12
Plan the Menu for September and October
Do you have some favorite foods you would like to see on the lunch menu at the Crow River Senior Center? Drop off your suggestions at the Center or plan to come for the menu planning event as participants plan the menus for the months of September and October.
When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23
Cost: None
Cell Phone Basics
Joe Paskvan of Verizon Wireless St. Michael will share cell phone basics, short cuts, tips and features. Be sure to bring your own cell phone and questions
When: 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30
Cost: None, call the Crow River Senior Center by Friday, July 26th to registerGet more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
