The Newscaster - City of St. Louis Park

The Newscaster 

June, July and August 2007 

St. Louis Park Senior Program 

A program of St. Louis Park Community Education 

Lenox Community Center 

6715 Minnetonka Boulevard 

St Louis Park, MN 55426 

www.slpseniors.org 

952-928-6444


Index 

Activities ...........................................................5-7 

Advertisements ...........................................30-31 

Arts & Crafts .......................................................5 

Center News ................................................23-29 

Computers ...........................................................5 

Games & Cards ...................................................6 

Health & Fitness ..............................................6-7 

Lenox Foundation News ...................................8 

Live & Learn ..................................................9-11 

Music & Dance ...................................................7 

Out & About ................................................12-15 

Red Hat Society ..................................................8 

Registration Information .................................23 

Senior Video Club ............................................16 

Services .........................................................20-22 

Social Groups ....................................................17 

Sports .................................................................18 

Standards of Conduct ......................................28 

Trips & Tours................................................19-20 

Upcoming Events ............................................2-4 

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Louisiana Bayou 

By Laura Hanks 

I have been a member of the St. Louis Park Senior 

Program at Lenox Community Center for many years. 

We have moved to a condo in Minnetonka but because 

we lived in St. Louis Park for 42 years we still consider 

it home. We spend winters in Florida but I get back 

in time each spring to take the painting classes. I also 

take part in the exercise and craft programs and enjoy 

the fellowship at Lenox very much. 

All you can eat 

9” Waffles made from scratch, 

served hot right off the iron, 

with a variety of syrups, 

sausage and beverage 

Friday, September 28 

4:30 - 7:30 p.m. 

NEW 

To reduce wait time 

tickets will be sold by seating time. 

Carry-out available! 

Purchase tickets at 


Craft and Bake Sales available 

Proceeds benefit the 

St. Louis Park Senior Program

Upcoming Events 

Metro Dining 

Cards 

On Sale 

Now! 

St. Louis Park 

Senior Program 

Volunteer Luncheon 

“Thank You” to the many 

dedicated volunteers who give time 

and energy to the Senior Program! 

Cards are available in the 

Lenox Office, Room 104. 

Metro Dining Cards 

are good from 

May 2007 through 

May 2008 

$20 per set with 

approximately 166 area 

restaurants to choose from! 

Proceeds benefit the 

St. Louis Park 


Together we make a 

difference. 

Date change due to 

summer schedule. 

Friday, August 24 

in the Lenox Gym 

Welcome 11 a.m. 

Lunch served 

11:15 - 12:15 p.m. 

Musical entertainment 

Volunteer Recognition 

Please RSVP by 

Friday, July 20 

Call 952-928-6444 

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Upcoming Events 

“Calypso Nights” 

Join us for Parktacular’s 2007 

Senior Dinner and Program 

Where: The Marriott Minneapolis West (formerly Holiday Inn West) 

9960 Wayzata Blvd, St. Louis Park 

CASH BAR 

When: Thursday, June 14 th 

DOOR PRIZES 

Time: 3:30- 4:00 Registrations and Social 

4:00-4:15 Welcome by Emcee Sven Sundgaard, KARE 11 Weatherman 

4:15-5:00 Entertainment: Cyril Paul & the Calypso Monarchs 

5:00-5:30 Senior Ambassadors Coronation 

5:30 Dinner: Citrus Glazed quarter chicken or Vegetarian meal 

with house salad, chef's choice vegetables, bread, 

dessert, coffee, herbal tea, or fruit punch 

6:45 Door Prize Drawing 

Cost: 

$16.00 per person 

Who: All Seniors “55 and Better” 

Registration Deadline: 

You must register and send payment 

by May 31. 

Questions? Call Joan Fenton at 952-546-8843. 

(Tear below line) 

Registration Form for Parktacular’s “Calypso Nights” Event! 

Make check payable to “Parktacular” and mail registration 

form by May 31 to: 

Joan Fenton 

1637 Virginia Avenue South 

St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 

Name: __________________________________________ 

Address: ________________________________________ 

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Dinner Choices: # Chicken ____ City/Zip: ________________________________________ 

# Vegetarian___ 

Phone: _________________________________________

Activities 

Arts & Crafts 

Needlecraft 

This group makes items for the Craft Sales. 

Tuesdays (continuous) 

9 – noon 

Craft Room 

Woodworking Shop 

Lenox has a shop with a variety of power and hand tools 

for your use. For information call the workshop at 

952-928-6434. 

Monday – Friday (when supervised) Woodshop 

9 – noon Fee: $1.25 

Lenox Woodcrafters 

Volunteers are needed to make handmade toys for 

hospitalized children in the area. As of October 30 - 4,000 

toys have been donated. 

Wednesday (when supervised) Woodshop 

9 a.m. – 12 noon 

Ceramics 

Will return this fall. 

Computer 

COMPUTER BUDDY CLUB EXPANDS 

By popular demand, the 

Computer Buddy Club has 

added two Tuesday lab sessions 

to our popular 1st and 3rd 

Tuesday lecture meetings. 

On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday 

you are invited to attend “The Buddy’s Lab”. There will 

be a knowledgeable Buddy at this lab to help with your 

problems. Come see why our membership has been growing. 

We are the computer resource you have been looking 

for. There is a 50 cent charge for attending each meeting. 

Typical subjects: Computer operation, operating 

systems, maintenance, viruses, spyware, e-mail, internet 

and its uses, firewalls, word processing, spreadsheets and 

much more. 

1 – 3 p.m. Tuesdays Computer Lab – Room 110 

Fee: Member 50¢/time 

Fee: Nonmembers $2.00/time 

www.computerbuddyclub.com 

Creative 

People 

Wanted 

Party Decorations 

needs your ideas and energy 

to liven up our events. 

This group makes decorations for 

parties and special events. 

Thursdays (continuous) 

9 – 11:30 a.m. Craft Room 

For more information call Rita or 

Cathy at 952-928-6444. 

Approximately 

130 seniors enjoyed the 

Activity Fair on 

Tuesday, April 17. 

Steve Conwell, Head 

Custodian, has been busy 

cleaning and painting the 

boiler room. 

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Activities 

Games & Cards 

Bingo 

Try your luck at the boards. Enjoy prizes and refreshments. 

1st & 3rd Wednesdays (continuous) Cafeteria 

1 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $2.50/time 

NEW Time 

Cribbage 

Interested in learning or having a refresher class in 

cribbage? Call Mavis at 952-938-6199 and get started. 

Fridays (continuous) 

from June 15 – August 17 

Cafeteria 

10 a.m. – noon (summer hours) Fee: 75¢/time 

Party Bridge 

Players wanted, no partner necessary! 

Tuesdays (continuous) 

Card Room 

1 – 3 p.m. Fee: 75¢/time 

Duplicate Bridge 

Must bring your own partner. 

Wednesdays (continuous) 

Card Room 

12:15 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: 50¢/time 

Canasta 

New version of Canasta called Ponytail Canasta. 

1st & 3rd Thursdays (continuous) 

1 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: 50¢/time 

Play 500 

Mondays (continuous) 

Card Room 

1 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: 75¢/time 

NEW Time 

Fridays (continuous) 

from June 15 – August 17 

Card Room 

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (summer hours) Fee: 75¢/time 

500 Tournament Held Monthly 

Everyone is welcome to participate. You need a partner to 

register. Questions? Call 952-928-6444. 

4th Wednesdays 

Lenox Gym 

12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $3.50/8 games 

Learn or Refresh Your 500 Skills 

If interested in learning or refreshing your skills, call Ron 

Lee, 500 Supervisor, at 952-929-7031. Beginners welcome. 

Billiards 

Continuous daily – lower level Fee: 50¢/time 

Mahjong 


Cafeteria 

10 – noon Fee: 50¢/class 

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Health & Fitness 

Fit ‘n’ Trim Exercise 

Join us and take an interest in your future health. 


Lenox Gym 

9 – 10 a.m. Fee: 50¢/class 

Senior Stretch and Flex 

Exercise physiologists from Club JHR at the Jones-Harrison 

residence lead this fitness class. 


Lenox Gym 

9 – 10 a.m. Fee: $2 per class/payable at class 

Weight Loss Support Group 

Feel and look better by being a thinner you. 


Little Theater 

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Fee: 50¢/class 

Water Exercise Class at Central 

Improve your fitness by participating in low impact 

exercise in the water. For aquatic questions call Mary 

Magle at 952-928-6780. No class July 5 and 7. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays 

Central Pool 

1 – 2 p.m. through June 14 

12 – 1 p.m. from June 19 – August 16 

Fee: $3/class for Senior Program Members 

$3.50/class for Nonmembers 

Lap Swimming 

Improve your fitness by participating in lap swimming. 

Exercise in the water. For information call 952-928-6780. 

Monday – Friday (until June 15) Central Pool 

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fee: $2/time 

Starts again on August 20 

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 

12 – 1 p.m. from June 18 – August 17 (summer hours) 

T’ai Chi Ch’uan 

This ancient art teaches one to know oneself and improve 

one’s well-being, both physically and psychologically. 

Thursdays 

Lenox Gym 

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Fee: 50¢ Members 

$1 Nonmembers 

Club JHR Membership 

The Senior Program has received a group rate at Club JHR. 

This reduced monthly fee entitles members 

to supervised use of all fitness equipment, 

the warm water pool plus classes. 

To learn more call Lynn at 612-925-7267. 

Senior 500 Card Club will not meet during 

the summer, will resume on August 20.

Activities 

EnhanceFitness®*! 

Starting at Lenox 

Tammie Davis, 

Certified NETA 

EnhanceFitness is lively, 

interactive, and fun! 

Designed for older adults, these 

popular group exercise classes 

feature cardiovascular conditioning 

exercises, strength training, and 

balance routines that help 

improve flexibility, bone density, 

and stability. The sessions also promote endurance, 

coordination, and mental sharpness for everyone 

involved. During the 8-week sessions you will see how 

you can have fun and get fit. 

Certified fitness instructors offer personal attention 

while participants work at their own pace to improve 

their overall health and well being. Tammie Davis 

teaches various exercise classes at the YMCA and 

YWCA some specifically designed for seniors. 

Session 1: Fridays, June 15, 22, 29, 

July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3 

9 – 10 a.m. Gym 

Session 2: Mondays, June 11, 18, 25, 

July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6 

(no class July 2) 

1 – 2 p.m. Cafeteria 

Session 3: Wednesdays, June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 

18, 25, August 1 and 8 (no class July 4) 

1 – 2 p.m. Cafeteria 

Senior Program Members: $4/per session 

Free for UCare Members 

For more information call 952-928-6444. 

Brought to you in collaboration 

with UCan! UCare Activity 

Network, fitness program 

for members of UCare for 

Seniors. UCare Minnesota 

is a Medicare Advantage 

organization with a 

Medicare contract. 

Music & Dance 

Ballroom Dancing 

Join the crowd that loves to ballroom dance to Dick Macko’s 

Band. Everyone is welcome. No partner necessary. 

Thursdays (continuous) 

Lenox Gym 

1 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $2.75 Members includes refreshments 

$4 Nonmembers includes refreshments 

Singles All Together 

Ballroom Dance 

Lenox Singles are invited to 

attend the Singles All Together 

ballroom dance classes every 

Monday at Lenox. Lessons are 

taught in six-to eight-week 

sessions from 8 – 9 p.m. For more 

information call Carol Ann 

Carlson 952-930-0867, Donna 

Miller 763-427-7058 or Arlene 

Kroll (instructor) at 763-561-5407. 

Mondays 

Lenox Gym 

7:30 – 9 p.m. Fee: $5 SAT of Senior Program Members 

$7 Nonmembers 

Satin Dolls & Company 

The Senior Program’s tap and jazz dancers have worked 

together for several years. They have performed at the 

Timberwolves games and are available for reunions, 

church and synagogue functions, fairs, senior parties, 

nursing homes and other social events. 

For bookings and more information call Audrey 

Kaufman at 952-546-8865 

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Lenox Foundation 

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The Lenox Foundation News 

Summer – June, July and August 2007 

This spring and summer the Lenox Foundation Board 

is focusing on the process of clarifying our vision. With 

the help of Julie Dappen from MAP for nonprofit, the 

Board is setting up goals for the coming year concentrating 

on expanding the marketing side of the 

Foundation. This may include targeting new audiences, 

expanding marketing and looking at new giving 

opportunities. It is very exciting... 

The Lenox Board wants to thank each of you who gave 

so generously this past year. The Board met its goal of 

$10,000 to be sent to the Minnesota Community Foundation 

who manages our funds. It in turn gave back 

$10,127 in interest that went directly into the St. Louis 

Park Senior Program budget. Our returned interest 

from the Minnesota Community Foundation is increased 

with each deposit. 

It has been an exciting year for the Lenox Foundation 

– each year better than the last. We rely on your support 

to continue to help make the St Louis Park Senior 

Program one of the best in the state. 

Sherrill Mozey 

President, Lenox Foundation 

Lenox Foundation Annual Drive 2007 

Bullock, James & Dee 

Gozola, Anthony 

Moffet, James & Gretchen 

Olander, Isabelle 

Satin Dolls 

Schemel, Lyla 

Schoeneman, Lew 

Stalling, Charles & Geraldine 

Corporation Match: 

Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Match 

Memorials: 

For Eugene Scherling 

Forbush, Mari 

Miller, Lewis 

Parktacular 

For Andersen, Celia 

Sachs, Eleanor 

For Lyle Hanks Brother 

Tanick, Paul & Adrienne 

Computer Help: 

Nagel, Cindy Douthett 

Senior Video Club: 

Nguyen, Loan 

Soderberg, Eileen 

Suckerman, Merton 

Perky Parkettes 

Senior Program’s 

Red Hat Society 

All are welcome. If you are interested in 

becoming a Perky Parkettes please come 

to any of our activities. Occasionally, dates 

or locations change. For details call 

Queen Mum Betty 952-944-3657. 

June 11, 

Olive Garden 

Lunch 

11:30 a.m. 

July 9 and August 13 

Lunch. OE 

Special Events: 

June 25, 

Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary Party 

12:30 p.m. Meeting and 

Program: ”Mrs. Snelling 

Makes a Social Call“ 

Tea will follow. Please bring 

your favorite teacup. Cost to be 

determined. OE 

General Meeting: 

July 23, Monthly meeting at Lenox. OE

Live & Learn 

AARP Driver 

Safety Program 

8 hour Course 

Tuesday, July 17, 

5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 

(4 hrs) Art Room 

Wednesday, July 18, 

5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 


Registration required. Cost: $10 made payable 

to AARP + $3 registration fee collected at class. 

4 hour Refresher Course 

Thursday, June 14, 

9 – 1 p.m. 


Thursday, July 19, 

9 – 1 p.m. 


Thursday, August 16, 

9 – 1 p.m. 


Minnesota State law 

requires all in sur ance 

companies to give a 

premium re duc tion to 

all people 55 years of age 

and over who complete this classroom course. 

You will receive a cer tifi cate of com ple tion to provide to 

your insurance company. 

Registration required. Cost: $10 made payable 

to AARP + $2 registration fee collected at class. 

Aging in Place at Home 

Presented by Michelle Norsten, Homewatch 

HomeCare and Lori Corrado Geary, 

Intrepid USA 

The purpose of this presentation is to educate the 

community about: 

• Resources that are available for aging adults to stay 

safe and independent at home and allow family 

caregivers more time. 

• Understanding the benefits and unique features of 

Medicare Home Care Services and Private Pay Home 

Care Services. 

• Medicare Home Care Services and Private Pay Home 

Care Services: how they are different and how they 

work together. 

Tuesday, June 19 (in conjunction with Men’s 

Group) 

9 – 10 a.m. Gym 

$1.75 includes coffee and rolls 

Introduction to Brain Aerobics 

Presented by 

Gajendra Patel 

Scientists understand that 

Brain 

Aerobics 

the brain has a remarkable 

capacity to change and 

grow at any age. 

Individuals have the 

ability to manage how 

healthy and alert their 

brain remains as the years 

go by. To heighten our awareness, we will do aerobics of 

the senses sight, sound and smell. We will explore both 

theory and practice through activities. 

Fridays, June 15, 22, 29, July 6 

10 – 11:30 Little Theater 

Members and OLLI Members: $5 includes handouts 

Nonmembers: $7 includes handouts 

Intermediate Brain Aerobics 

Presented by Gajendra Patel 

We will refresh your understanding of sight, sound and 

smell. This class will focus on the senses of touch and 

taste. It will enhance your observation skills and brain 

activity. The result will ignite your sixth sense to manage 

emotional and intellectual activity of the brain. 

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Brain Aerobics 

Mondays, June 11, 18, 25 and July 2 

10 – 11:30 Little Theater 



Advanced Brain Aerobics 

Presented by Gajendra Patel 

We learned how the brain processes information assets 

through the senses. The next step is learning how to 

utilize your memory equity in the present moment, to 

transmit this information to your mouth, legs or hands. 

Are you confused? Come and learn more! 

Pre-requisite: Intermediate Brain Aerobics 

Mondays, July 16, 23, 30, and August 6 

10 – 11:30 p.m. Little Theater 



Newscaster Online 

Would you like to receive future Newscasters on-line? 

Just email Cathy at thrasher.cathy@slpschools.org. 

Register Online 

Register Online at www.slpsenior.org for classes 

with SR or AE numbers. A $5 processing fee will be 

charged for all registrations canceled or changed after 

initial registration by participants. See page 23. 

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Live & Learn 

FREE Health and 

Wellness Lecture Summer 2007 

Sponsored by SLP NORC 

(Nurturing Our Retired Citizens) 

The Therapeutics Effects of Journaling 

Presented by Cynthia Ashley, RN and 

Parish Nurse, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 

Church, teacher of Health Education & 

Promotion classes at MCTC for first year 

nursing students and preceptor/mentor to 

Community Health Case Worker students. 

Discover ways to use journaling to clarify your values, 

share your beliefs, trace your family history and pass on 

your legacy. 

Wednesday, June 20 

10 – 11 a.m. Free 

Self-Care Technique for Wellness 

Presented by Particia D. Culliton M.A., L Ac., 

Director of the Alternative Medicine 

Division at Hennepin Faculty Associates in 

Minneapolis and on the faculty of the Center 

for Spirituality and Healing at the University 

of Minnesota. 

Learn to use acupressure points for pain relief, as well 

as relaxation techniques for stress reduction and to 

improve sleep. 

Wednesday, July 25 

10 – 11 a.m. Free 

Accessing Community-Based Services 

Presented by Annette Sandler, NORC 

Project Coordinator and Program Supervisor 

for L’Chaim Senior Services at Jewish Family 

and Children’s Service of Minneapolis 

Annette will discuss how to access services that will 

help people remain in their home for as long as possible. 

She will also discuss the basket of services available 

through L’Chaim Senior Services that support 

independent living. 

Wednesday, August 22 

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Free 

Hopkins Activity Center, 33 North 14th Ave, 

Hopkins, MN 55343 

The lectures are co-sponsored by the 

St. Louis Park Senior Program, 

Hopkins Activity Center and NORC 

For information call: 952-542-4819 

The Nuts & Bolts 

of Long Term 

Care Insurance 

Presented by 

Guy Milbert, 

AAA Minneapolis Long Term Care Specialist 

With dozens of companies now offering Long Term Care 

Insurance, it can be hard to understand the terminology 

and compare their coverages. Learn what to look for and 

what to look out for in a Long Term Care plan. We will explain 

the similarities and point out the important differences 

between the plans. You will receive cost information on 

nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care and 

in-home care. Please bring your questions, concerns and 

curiosities with you when you attend. Guy Milbert worked 

for large insurers and started an independent insurance 

agency before coming to AAA Minneapolis in 1990. Please 

register 2 days prior to the class. 

Session 1: Tuesday, July 17 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. 

Session 2: Tuesday, July 17 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. 

Session 3: Wednesday, July 18 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. 

Session 4: Wednesday, July 18 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. 

$2 Art Room 

Thank You 

A special thanks 

to the 103 volunteers 

and our sponsors who 

made the Spaghetti 

Dinner evening a 

success. We really 

appreciate your time 

and effort given 

to support our 

Senior Program. 

Betty Pickle 

Chair 

Pre-registration required on 

all classes and outings. 

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Live & Learn 

Coming This Fall 

Civil Rights 

Presented by 

Neil Anderson, MS 

Learn about the two Supreme 

Court decisions that defined the 

status of African Americans. The 

class will examine not only the 

roots but also the struggles and 

accomplishments of the Civil 

Rights Movement in the context of 

these two court decisions. The 

presenter was personally involved 

in the Civil Rights Movement in 

the 60’s and will present personal 

insights and experiences. 


September 14 

Wednesdays, September 19, 26, 

October 3, 10, 17, 24 

10:30 am - noon 

$25 SR 317 

History of the 

United States 

Navy 

Presented by 

Michael Hansen, MA 

From John Paul Jones to today’s 

giant aircraft carriers and nuclear 

submarines the U.S. Navy has 

protected our shipping interest, 

and protected American foreign 

policy to distant shores. From 

fighting Muslim pirates in the 

Mediterranean to the Civil War to 

savage battles in the Pacific the U.S. 

Navy has done its job well. Learn 

the story of our navy from 

historian Michael Hansen. 

Session 1 Tuesday, October 30, SR 319 

November 13 and 27 

December 4, 11 and 18 

No class November 6 and November 20 

Session 2: Thursday, November 1, 15, 29, SR 321 

December 6, 13, 20 

No class November 8 and November 22 

Members: $30 Nonmembers: $37 

Postponed 


Annual Meeting 

and Luncheon 

Tuesday, June 12 

11:30 a.m. 

Welcome and Luncheon 

Followed by an 

inspiring program 

The Senior Program 

will provide the entree 

and a beverage. 

Bring a salad, dessert or 

bread to share with 

others. 

Please RSVP by 

Wednesday, June 6. 

Call Cathy at 952-928-6443. 

Don’t forget to vote! 

Monday, June 11 

8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Tuesday, June 12 

8:30 a.m. – noon 

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Out & About 

Lunch Bunch 

Res er va tions 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. 

Bella Italian Grill 

Monday, June 18 

Bella Italian Grill was created by 

Bellanotte’s owner David Koch. It 

serves fine Italian fare, has stunning 

décor and an energetic atmosphere. It 

offers a wide variety of sandwiches and delicious foods 

– Rita’s pick: Fettuccini Bella, a true gastronomic 

experience! Price range $10 – $15 

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 13 

10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

$7 + lunch 

Chianti Grill 

Monday, July 30 

Chianti Grill, located in 

Burnsville, is a family restaurant 

that serves traditional Italian 

foods. Choose from an 

outstanding selection of pasta, 

fish, salads and sandwiches. 

Price range $10 – $15. 

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 25 

10:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

$7 + lunch 

North Coast Restaurant 

Monday, August 20 

North Coast Restaurant, located 

on the north shore of Lake 

Minnetonka in Wayzata, 

offers the diner a relaxed 

atmosphere and a full menu that 

includes salads, soups and 

sandwiches. Price range $10 – $15 

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 15 

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

$6 + lunch 

St. Croix Casino in 

Turtle Lake 

Thursday, June 7 

Do you love to go to the 

casino? Don’t miss your 

chance to cash in at Turtle 

Lake. Board the Turtle Bus for 

games enroute plus a roll of 

quarters at the casino. Invite a 

friend and get your names on 

the list! Everyone 21 years or 

older may join in the fun! 

Minimum 35 

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 1 

8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

$6 

Hastings Minnesota and 

Lunch at Levee 

Wednesday, June 27 

Spend a day touring Hastings, a scenic 

river town steeped in history, traditions 

and culture. The day will begin with a 

guided tour and multimedia 

presentation of the LeDuc House, a 

well-preserved historic site that was 

residence to William and Mary LeDuc. 

The historic estate is an example of 

unaltered Gothic Revival architecture 

and is part of the National Register of 

Historic Places. A tour guide steps on 

the van for the city hall and courthouse 

tours. Our day concludes with 

information about Hastings 

sesquicentennial celebration. 

Enjoy a relaxing and delicious lunch 

at the Levee in downtown Hastings. 

Price range $10 – $15. 

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 18 

8:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

$24 + lunch 



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Out & About 

OK Corral in 

Jordan, Minnesota 

Thursday, July 12 

Spend a day at The 

Ok Corral, located in the 

picturesque Minnesota River Valley. The day begins with a 

horse-drawn wagon ride through 40 acres of trees, wetlands 

and wildlife. The wagons are drawn by Percheron 

horses. (Note: Wagon ride involves two steps to access). 

Enjoy an old–fashioned pot roast lunch, complete with 

dessert and beverage. After lunch, tour nearby Cedar 

Ridge Arabians Farm, where you will learn about the 

highly competitive world of breeding and the day-to-day 

operations of one of the largest horse farms in the U.S. 

Then it’s on to Ames Percheron Farm to watch a multimedia 

presentation and these magnificent horses. 

Registration Deadline: Monday, July 2 

9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

$32 

Department 56 

and Lunch at 

Woody’s Grille 

Friday, July 20 

Tour Department 56, 

a leading giftware 

manufacturer that specializes in 

collectables such as Snow Villages, 

Snowbabies and seasonal giftware. 

The 10,000 square foot showroom 

offers a first hand look at the newest 

village pieces, the historical display 

of The Original Snow Village and 

thousands of seasonal giftware items 

including the popular Christmas 

Krinkles Collection. Following the 

tour, lunch is at Woody’s Grille in 

Eden Prairie, an outstanding 

restaurant that serves a variety of delicious foods. Price 

range $10 – $15. 


10:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Members $13 + lunch 

Nonmembers $17 + lunch 

Register online at slpsenior.org 

for trips with SR numbers. 

+1776 at the Guthrie 

Wednesday, July 25 

This Tony Award-winning 

“Best Musical” is an 

unabashed salute to 

American patriotism. In a 

rollicking and witty musical 

score, John Adams, Thomas 

Jefferson and Ben Franklin 

lead a cast of characters through the creation of the 

courageous document which defined the American 

Revolution, culminating in a powerful conclusion as the 

delegates are called forward to sign the Declaration of 

Independence. Prior to the matinee, explore the new 

theater or enjoy lunch (on your own). 

Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 22 

10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

$43 SR 721 

Banjo Bandits 


Enjoy a home cooked lunch served buffet style at the Lakeside 

Ballroom in Waconia. Then you will be entertained by 

the Banjo Bandits in an interactive fun music show. This 

group of a half dozen performers present their material with 

good humor and enthusiasm with a variety instruments 

including keyboard, drums, trumpet and tuba. The group 

includes song-and-dance-man Jack “Mr. Bones” Frost. 


11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

$44 SR 901 

“Picasso and American 

Art,” at Walker Art 

Center Lunch at Christos 

Friday, August 10 

Enjoy a guided tour of this special 

exhibit that examines 

the fundamental role 

Pablo Picasso played 

in the development of 

American art over the 

past century. This major exhibit features works by Picasso 

and other American artists he influenced, including 

Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and several 

others. After the tour take time to visit the exhibits and 

current collection on your own. Lunch will follow at Christos, 

a Greek restaurant, serving classical fare and traditional 

dishes. Price range $10 – $14. 

Registration deadline: Monday, July 9 

9:40 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 

Members $22 + lunch 

Nonmembers $25 + lunch 

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Out & About 

+ St. Paul Saints Baseball 

Sunday, August 12 

Bring your family, 

grandchildren or friends for a 

day at the ballpark. Watch the St. Paul 

Saints play the Fort Worth Cats and be part of the fun 

and excitement of watching baseball outdoors. Package 

includes transportation, group photo and hat 

provided by Home Health Inc., and Park Health & 

Rehabilitation Center. 


11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Game starts 1:05 p.m. 

$13 

St. Mary’s Greek Festival 

Friday, September 7 

St. Mary’s Sancturay is situated 

under the “Gold Dome” on Lake 

Calhoun in Minneapolis. 

Enjoy the Taste of Greece Festival 

with traditional Greek lunch of 

Spanakipita, Greek chicken, rice 

and salad and of course time to 

shop at the bazaar. 


Thursday, August 30 

12 – 3 p.m. 

$15 

+ Sponsored by Home Health Care Inc. and Park 

Health and Rehabilitation Center 

NEW Guthrie Theater 

& Minneapolis Central 

Library Tours 


Our day begins with a private 

70-minute walking tour of the 

Guthrie’s new home on the 

banks of the Mississippi River. 

The Guthrie, founded in 

1963, currently has more than 

32,000 subscribers, making it 

one of the nation’s healthiest 

theater companies. Our tour 

features the three stages plus 

many unique spaces. Enjoy a 

special lunch at The Old 

Spaghetti Factory, known for its 

antique collection, in downtown Minneapolis. The next 

stop is the new Minneapolis Central Library designed by 

architect Cesar Pelli that opened in May 2006. The library 

has 300 public access computers, 25 meeting rooms and the 

3rd largest collection per capita in America. The new space 

allows for 4,400 daily on-site visitors. Come and see these 

wonderful additions to Minneapolis. 

Registration Deadline: Friday, August 3 

9:15 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

$45 SR 903 

And the winner of the 25 pound Salted Nut Roll is… 

Lois Thorne! 

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Out & About 

+ Winona’s new 

Marine Art Museum 

Tuesday, September 11 

The world-class museum along Winona’s riverfront has 

opened. The Marine Art Museum features four major art 

collections, making it a regional and national attraction. 

Exhibits range from popular folk art, oil paintings that 

focus on sail and stream, watercolors and hand painted 

sculptures to amazing photographs featuring historic 

finds. Lunch will be at Signatures Restaurant, set in the 

pleasant valley of Bridges Gold Club, and in the afternoon 

we will tour the Winona Historical Society Museum. 

Registration Deadine: Thursday, August 23 

7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

$52 SR 309 

+ Les Misérables 

at the Chanhassen 

Wednesday, October 3 

Les Misérables, a story about the French 

Revolution, is the third longest-running 

show in Broadway history and will soon 

become the longest-running musical. 

Les Misérables has been seen by over 53 million people 

in 38 countries and 21 languages since its first London 

performance in October 1985. The original Broadway production 

opened on March 12, 1987, winning seven Tony 

Awards that season, including best musical. 

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 28 

10:40 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

$59 SR 311 

+ Royal Order of the 

Klondike Kates 

Friday, October 26 

This fun filled event begins in 

the charming historic river city of 

Anoka. Visit the charming antique 

and collectable stores. Enjoy a 

buffet lunch at Greenhaven Country 

Club in a relaxing and picturesque park – 

like setting. A matinee performance is by the Royal Order 

of Klondike Kates. They are one of the Twin Cities 

favorite groups, always amusing and entertaining 

and will create memories of the Gold Rush era. 

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 1 

10:30 – 4 p.m. SR 313 

$51 

+ “You Are There” 

at the New Fogey Follies 

Thursday, November 1 

Allan Lotsberg and New Fogey 

Follies present a tribute to 

American Heroes when comics and dancers ask Ben 

Franklin to come out of retirement and run for President. 

It’s comedy, dance and great chorus bringing you live 

senior entertainment. 

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 5 

12 – 3:30 p.m. 

$24 

+ Christmas Show 

By “SISTERS” 

Friday, November 16 

Shop at Eden Prairie Center or relax by 

the crackling fireplace and watch the 

shoppers. Lunch at the Divine 

Grind, where the culinary staff will 

create a unique menu to fit the 

holiday season. 

Enjoy a matinee performance by 

“Sisters.” Their music is reminiscent of 

such great family harmony as the 

Andrew Sisters and Lennon Sisters. 

The trios “Sisters” have received 

national attention for their program “Child.” The sounds 

of the season are sure to warm the heart. 

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 22 

10:15 – 3:15 p.m. SR 315 

$42 

+ Planned with Burnsville Senior Program. 

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Senior Video Club 

SVC OPEN HOUSE 

Mark your calendars now so you don’t forget the SVC 

June Open Houses: Thursday, June 7, 1 – 3 p.m. and 

Friday, June 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Come and see demonstrations 

of Photo/Slide/Home Movie Transfers to VHS; copying 

of old phonograph records and cassette tapes to audio 

CD; and learn of our VHS-DVD transfers we do as a 

fund-raising activity for the Lenox Foundation. If you 

couldn’t attend either day, call John for a personal demo 

at a later date: 952-924-2528 

What to do 

Now that Summer is here enjoy a break from your garden 

and lawn – consider using the Senior Video Club (SVC) 

here in the air-conditioned splendor of Lenox Community 

Center. The Senior Program charges an activity fee of 50¢ 

for each appointment, paid in the Lenox Center Office, 

Room 104, prior to each appointment. 

Here’s what you can do: 

Transfer photos to VHS 

Transfer Slides to VHS 

Transfer 8mm or 16mm home movies to VHS 

Copy personal VHS tapes 

Copy personal recordings from Betamax to VHS 

Repair broken VHS cassettes 

Transfer phonograph records to audio cassette or 

audio CD 

Transfer 8-track tapes to audio cassette or audio CD 

Transfer open-reel 1/4” audio tape to audio cassette or 

audio CD 

Transfer audio cassettes to audio CD 

Copy audio cassette tapes 

Transfer audio CDs to audio cassette 

Repair broken audio cassettes 

Transfer audio recordings to MP3 audio 

Transfer from Floppy disc to CD-ROM 

Scan your floppy disks for viruses 

Make a VHS camera recording — a video letter or oral 

history 

What can’t you copy? 

Don’t bring in any tapes, CD’s or DVD’s you rented or 

bought. We won’t copy those commercial recordings. We 

are OPEN...by appointment only! Call John McHugh at 

City Hall (952-924-2528) to request information sheets. 

Then, set up a demonstration appointment of an activity 

which interests you. If we happen to be in the clubroom, 

you COULD reach us at 952-928-6429. SVC email is 

jmchugh@stlouispark.org SVC is brought to you by SLP 

Community Education and City Hall Community TV. 

Busy, Busy 

Our busy members’ activities give you a good idea of some 

of the capabilities we have here at the SVC: Robert Letson 

copied 8mm home movies to VHS; Merle Anderson copied 

a personal audio CD; Loan Ngyuen copied digital photos 

to CD-ROM; Eileen Soderberg copied 8mm home movies 

to VHS; Jim Lannenberg copied audio cassette tapes; Beth 

Korman copied LP records to audio CD; Jim Lannenberg 

repaired audio cassette tapes; Barry Anderson copied 8mm 

home movies to VHS; Merle Anderson copied LP records 

to audio CD; Ira Bagloo copied foreign audio CDs; Lois 

Moorvich solved a computer printing problem; Kermit 

Herman copied 8mm home movies to VHS; 

Steve Nelson copied LP records to audio CDs; SVC is 

also present at the Computer Buddy Club Labs on the 

2nd/4th Tuesdays. 

DVD DVD DVD 

Copy Personal VHS tapes to DVD? ...And help the SLP 

Senior Program at the same time? YES! For only a $10 

donation to The Lenox Foundation, Inc. you can have 

up to two hours of VHS video transferred to DVD. Do it 

yourself? Nope!.let John do it. If you are in a REALLY BIG 

HURRY, pay more elsewhere to make a DVD. Otherwise, 

call John at 952-924-2528 

Buddy, Buddy 

Come join us at the “Computer Buddy Club”, meeting 

1 – 3 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of the month, in the 

Lenox computer room, Room 110. It’s a great way to ask 

others how they solve their computing problems, and often 

there’s a special presentation as a theme for the meeting. 

NEW! The Computer Buddy Lab! On second and fourth 

Tuesdays there is an open lab for problem solving and 

just Internet surfing fun and fellowship. Same time, same 

place...see you there! The Senior Program charges an 

activity fee of 50¢ at each meeting for members and 

$2 for nonmembers. 

Is your computer running too slow...acting funny? You 

never know, it might be something the buddies could 

solve... if you bring it to the meeting. Contact John (below) 

with questions. 

Next 

What’s ahead for the SVC? You choose! Are you going to 

transfer family photos to video? How about that shoebox 

filled with home movies? Go ahead; transfer just a couple 

each month. Soon you’ll be done and able to give inexpensive 

tape copies to family members! Remember, maybe 

only YOU know who everyone is in those photos. So call 

the SVC today and ask how you can get started. Call John 

McHugh at SLP City Hall’s TV department: 952-924-2528. 

Or e-mail him at jmchugh@stlouispark.org 

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Social Groups 

Birthday Party 

Gymnasium 

2nd Wednesday of the Month 

1:30 – 3 p.m. 

Each month the Senior Program hosts a birthday party 

with en ter tain ment for everyone to enjoy! Those members 

celebrating their birthdays during that month receive a 

special birth day song! Everyone is welcome to share in this 

celebration and bring a treat. Come and be en ter tained, 

enjoy birth day treats and meet other Lenox mem bers. 

June 13 

Ralph Hepola 

Sit back and enjoy an afternoon of classical, jazz and 

contemporary music. 

July 11 

Satin Dolls 

Continuing our tradition, July and August birthdays will 

be celebrated with the help of the Satin Dolls. This 

fabulous group will entertain us with dance and song. 

August birthday’s will be celebrated in July as the 

gym is closed for cleaning. 

New Member Coffee and Tour 

Join us for a tour and an overview of the 

many services, programs and ac tiv i ties 

available through the St. Louis Park 

Senior Program. Meet other pro spec tive 

or new members and enjoy re fresh ments. 

Remember, the more the merrier! 

Mondays, June 11, July 9 and August 13 

9:30 a.m. in Lenox Lounge 

Golden Kiwanis Fellowship 

Join this congenial group for coffee, rolls, door prizes 

and in ter est ing meet ings. Each week there is a speaker or 

dem on stra tion. For more in for ma tion, call Tom Grimsrud 

952-545-0537. 

Thursdays, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Fee: $3 

Fireplace Room 

Women’s Friendship Group 

The Women’s Group provides women a sup port ive place 

to talk about con cerns and joys in their lives. Pro gram 

facilitators focus the discussions on topics im por tant to the 

group. All wom en are welcome! 

Thursdays, 1 p.m. Fee: 50¢ 

Craft Room 

Men’s Breakfast Group 

The Men’s Group is the place to be every Tuesday morning. 

This group has interesting speakers, educational video and 

occasionally a lively discussion. 

Tuesdays (continuous) 9 – 10 a.m. 

Lenox Gym 

Fee: Rolls and 

Coffee $1.75 

Seniors Book 

Discussion Group 

The St. Louis Park Com mu ni ty 

Library and the St. Louis Park Senior 

Program sponsor this group. The 

group meets at Lenox Com mu ni ty 

Center. For more in for ma tion call 

952-928-6444. 

Third Thurs day of the Month 1:30 p.m. No Fee 

Upcoming Book Selections: 

June 21 Marley & Me 

by John Grogan 

July 19 

August 16 

Tears of Giraffe 

by Alexander McCall Smith 

Uncommon Carriers 

by John McPhee 

Senior Program Mailing List 

Please understand that the staff reserves the 

right to share our mailing list information with 

organizations which we have determined to have 

programs of interest and value to our members. 

Parktacular Needs Volunteers 

St. Louis Park’s Parktacular is an annual 

community event that is planned, 

promoted and executed by an 

all-volunteer group — join us! 

For more information contact 

Joan Fenton at 952-546-8843 or 

joanandtom76@msn.com 

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Sports 

Lenox Mixed Golf League 

Tuesdays at Brookview 

Golf Course 

Still plenty of time to join in the 

fun! You can come anytime, 

even if you haven’t played 

with us before or are late getting started. We 

really welcome new members. 

The par 3 course will be a great beginning. 

Golf between 7 and 8 a.m. 

on Tuesdays. Green fees are $8 

for 9 holes for the Lenox Members. 

We will find a tee time slot for you 

and then you can sign up a week ahead. 

The picnic will be announced later and the season end 

banquet will be held at Kip’s in the Marriott Hotel 

on 394 in St. Louis Park. 

Call Mary Jo Mullen with any questions you may have at 

952-544-8358. 

League cost: $8 + weekly green fees 

+ St. Paul Saints 

Baseball 

Sunday, August 12 

Bring your family and grand 

children or friends for a day at 

the ballpark. Watch the St. Paul 

Saints play the Fort Worth Cats 

and be part of the fun and 

excitement of watching 

baseball outdoors. Package 

includes transportation, group 

photo and hat provided by 

Home Health Inc., and Park 

Health & Rehabilitation Center. 


11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Game starts 1:05 p.m. 

Cost $13 

+ Sponsored by Home Health Care Inc. and Park 

Walking Group Needs a Leader 

Why should you start 

walking? Walkers have 

fewer incidences of cancer, 

heart disease, stroke, 

diabetes and other killer 

diseases. Walkers live 

longer and get mental 

health and spiritual 

benefits. Data from the 

yearly Superstudy® 

conducted by American 

Sports Data, Inc. on sports 

participation identifies 

walking as the most popular 

sport for individuals 55 or 

better. So what are you 

waiting for ...call Rita at 

952-928-6444 to volunteer. 

Lois Thompson celebrating her 

birthday with the 

Ballroom Dance Group. 

Don Reickter demonstrating 

a dance step at the new 

Ballroom Dance Lessons. 

Sports Huddle will return in the fall. 



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Beverly Strombeck and 

John Magnuson concentrating 

on a new dance step.

Trips 

Polar Bear Express in 

Manitoba, Canada 

Wednesday, October 31 thru 

Tuesday, November 6 

This unique adventure is offered 

to a limited number of guests each year. Upon arrival in 

Winnipeg, travelers will check into the Sheraton Airport 

Four Point Hotel before meeting the Polar Bear Express 

tour guide the next day, fly into Churchill on the Hudson 

Bay, tour the Eskimo Museum and enjoy a slide show by a 

local photographer. At Cape Churchill in Wapusk National 

Park, we will have exclusive access to the polar bears. 

Travelers will have two days aboard the Tundra Buggy to 

observe and photograph the polar bears and other Artic 

wildlife. The Tundra Buggy meanders over a system of 

established trails, stopping at leisure to enjoy the wildlife in 

its natural habitat. The final Artic experience will be a dog 

sledding program before returning to Winnipeg. Space is 

limited—so reserve your spot early! 

Registration information: $750 non-refundable 

deposit with final payment due Monday, July 9. 

$4,649 based on double occupancy. Travel 

Insurance available. Other options available. 

Holiday Time in New York City 

Monday, December 3 thru 

Friday, December 7 

Known as the most exciting metropolis, 

New York City has it all. Our local guide 

invites you to see Greenwich Village, the 

Wall Street district, Little Italy, Chinatown, 

the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, 

the United Nations and other time-honored 

landmarks. A memorable visit to Ground 

Zero is a must. Lunch is in Central Park at 

the world-famous Tavern on the Green, 

decorated for the holidays. Then on to 

Belvedere Castle sitting on the highest 

point in Central Park where the views in 

every direction are breathtaking. Enjoy 

free time on the esteemed Fifth Avenue before the Christmas 

Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall featuring the 

high-kicking Rockettes. The next day visit Cathedral of St. 

John the Divine, the world‘s largest Gothic-style cathedral, 

plus the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s fascinating exhibits. 

Breakfast at a traditional New York City diner before 

embarking on trip to Ellis Island and another Broadway 

performance! Space is limited—register now with $200/per 

person non-refundable deposit by May 31. 

Final payment due Thursday, September 27. 

$2,585 based on double occupancy. Travel 

insurance available. Other options available. 

Brochures and registration available 

at Lenox Community Center, 

Main Office Room 104 

Conversation 

with Terry Redlin 

in Watertown, 

South Dakota 

2-Day 

motorcoach 

Tuesday and 

Wednesday, 

August 14 and 15 

Visit the Bonnie Mohr Fine Arts Studio, known for 

the farm inspired art. Then onto Granite Falls for lunch and 

a historic downtown tour. View a video presentation “A 

Conversation with Terry Redlin” at the Redlin Art 

Center. Spend time looking at more than 100 originals 

and see why Redlin is known as the “Master of Memories.” 

Check into the Country Inn by Carlson before dinner at the 

Lakeshore Restaurant on Beautiful Lake Kampeska. Take 

an Inspirational Site Tour of Watertown that highlights a 

house, bridge, church windows, grain elevator, lakeside 

restaurant, and tree house seen in Redlin’s work. On to 

Lake Benton, the wind power capital of the Midwest. A 

local representative describes the process as you observe 

hundreds of wind turbines on Buffalo Ridge. Sit back in the 

Lake Benton Opera House as local entertainment captures 

the lore of the rural community. $50 deposit. 

Registration and payment deadline: Monday, 

July 2, $299 per person/double, $329 per 

person/single, other options available. Travel 

insurance available. 

International Wolf 

Center and Vince 

Shute Wildlife 

Sanctuary in 

Northern 

Minnesota 

2-Day motorcoach 

trip Tuesday and 

Wednesday, 

August 28 and 29 

Stop in Ely for lunch at the Chocolate Moose. Tour the 

world’s premier wolf interpretive facility located in the 

heart of Superior National Forest. Tour the center and 

meet the resident wolf pack, hear an interpretive program 

and learn about this award-winning exhibit. Observe the 

wolves while learning about their life and habitat from a 

trained naturalist. After checking into the Americinn in Orr 

tour the Wildlife Sanctuary. Glimpse into the world of black 

bears from a safe observation deck. The next day 

visit Ironworld Discovery Center to learn about the 

explosive growth of iron mining that attracted thousands to 

the Iron Range. Ride the Mesabi Railway, tour the museum, 

enjoy the spectacular vistas and learn about the cultural 

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Trips 

Services 

Travel Preview for 2007 — Continued 

International Wolf Center — Continued 

diversity brought to this area. Weavers, cooks, woodcarvers 

or gardeners are available to bring the past 

to life. Lunch will be “pasty in a pail” common among 

miners long ago. $50 deposit. 

Registration and payment deadline: Tuesday, July 17, 

$314 per person/double, other options available. 

Travel insurance available. 

Moose Calling on 

the Gunflint Trail 

3-Day motorcoach 

trip Monday thru 

Wednesday, 

October 8, 9 and 10 

Experience the ultimate 

wild adventure — calling 

the moose during the 

fall rut. As you travel north enjoy lunch at the Grand 

Superior Lodge before checking into The Gun Flint Lodge, 

a three star wilderness retreat. After dinner there will be an 

orientation on moose country habitat, lore and habits and 

technique demonstrations. There is an element of risk as 

you join in the scratching, stomping, thrashing, and antler 

rattling. Experienced guides lead group into the backcountry. 

The lodge offers other activities including hiking, fishing, 

canoeing or just relaxing in this rustic environment. 

During dinner hear the history of the lodge and the family 

who have owned it since 1927. $100 deposit. 

Registration and payment deadline: Monday, 

August 6, $495 per person/double, other options 

available. Travel insurance available. 

Thanks 

to our AARP Volunteers for helping 

375 Seniors with their 2006 Taxes. 

John Adams 

Dick Dietz 

Aswini Goonewardena 

Anne Graeber 

William Bell Lent 

Dan Osmek 

Monique Schwartzberg 

Kitty Schweikart 

Senior Dining Options 

1. Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road 

in Golden Valley, serves lunch at noon, Monday through 

Friday. Call Dale Swenson at 612-269-8462 for a reservation 

or information. 

2. Sabes Jewish Community located at 4330 S. Cedar Lake 

Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416 offers lunches on Wednesday, 

Thursday and Friday. Bus transportation from Lenox 

would be available. Lunches are upgraded and cost $3.00. 

For more information call Ruth Goldberg at 952-381-3415. 

3. Yorktown Continental Apartments, 7151 York Avenue 

South in Edina serves lunch at noon, Monday through Friday. 

Call Pat Hallin at 952-893-1448 to make a reservation. 

Checkbook or Budget Troubles? 

This con fi den tial service provides assistance in writing 

checks, balancing your checkbook, or setting up a schedule 

for paying bills. Call Cathy at 952-928-6443 for an 

appointment. 

Tuesdays 

June 12, July 10, August 14 

9 – 11 a.m. 

Health Insurance Counseling 

A volunteer is available to help with health insurance 

concerns, Medicare forms, and record keeping needs. 

Call Cathy at 952-928-6443 for an appointment. 

Wednesdays, June 6 and August 1 1 – 3 p.m. 

Thursday, July 5 

1 – 3 p.m. 

Blood Pressure Screening 

Tuesdays, June 19, July 17, August 21 

Fee: 50¢ 

10 – 11:15 a.m. 

No appointment necessary. 

Emergency Information 

Paramedics will turn to a victim’s cell phone for clues to 

that person’s identity. You can make their job much easier 

with a simple idea that they are trying to get everyone to 

adopt ICE. ICE stands for IN CASE of EMERGENCY. If 

you add an entry in the contacts list in your cell phone under 

ICE, with the name and phone number of the person 

that the emergency services should call on your behalf, 

you can save them a lot of time and have our loved ones 

contacted quickly. It only takes a few moments of your 

time to do. Paramedics know what ICE means and they 

look for it immediately. Use ICE1, ICE2, etc. for more than 

one contact. 

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Services 

Residential Fire & Safety Assessments 

The St. Louis Park Fire Department is offering free fire and 

safety assessments. An officer will come out to your home 

and go through a detailed assessment with you. You may 

download the assessment at www.stlouispark.org. For 

more information or to schedule an appointment call Cary 

Smith at 952-924-2171. 

Foot Care Clinic 

Licensed nurses provide routine foot care. 

Services include foot soak, prevention and 

maintenance of ingrown nails, trimming of 

toe nails, corns and callouses, and lotion rub. 

Call Happy Feet at 763-560-5136 for a halfhour 

appointment. To can cel, call Happy Feet at least 24 

hours in ad vance, or a fee will be charged to you. 

Tuesdays, June 5, July 3 and August 7 

Fireplace Room 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. $30 payable to 

Happy Feet 

Park Call In 

Par tic i pants call in every morn ing between 

the hours of 8:30 and 11 a.m. to 

report that they are all right. The calls are 

received by Senior Program vol un teers 

during the week and by the police de part - 

ment on weekends and hol i days. 

Available to St. Louis Park residents who live alone or any 

disabled person living in the city. Register by calling 

952-928-6443. 

STEP Helps St. Louis Park Residents 

STEP is a nonprofit emergency assistance program serving 

the residents of St. Louis Park. Services provided include: 

• Transportation to medical appointments 

• Handywork and home chore services 

• Emergency food shelf 

• Emergency financial assistance 

• Clothing Closet/Thrift Store 

STEP is located at Highway 7 and Wooddale. For eligibility 

criteria and fee information, call 952-925-4899. 

St. Louis Park NORC SENIOR 

RESOURCE DIRECTORY 

ONLINE AT www.slpnorc.org 

Call 952-542-4821 if you have questions. 

Benefitscheckup.org 

Benefitscheckup.org is a web based service that allows 

seniors, their families, and caregivers to identify quickly 

and easily what programs and services they may qualify 

for and how to access them. This is a service of the 

National Council on Aging (NCOA). 

Senior LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433 

The pur pose of this service is to assist 

seniors and their families to locate servic 

es in their communities. Trained 

staff can link you to resources. This 

is a great resource, and it is free 

to seniors and their families. Call 

1-800-333-2433 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. week days. 

Messages can be left after hours, 24 hours a day. 

Medical Equipment Lending 

The Senior Program has crutches, canes, 

walkers and wheelchairs available for use. 

Call 952-928-6443 with questions. 

Adults with Disabilities: 

Opportunities for fun and 

life-long learn ing! 

Join Project SOAR classes/ 

activities. We offer the fol low ing: 

• Assistance so you can participate in Com mu ni ty 

Education classes 

• Financial assistance 

• Customized classes in our SOAR Newsletter 

• Workshops and train ing for family and 

professionals 

• Independent living and rec re ation al classes 

• Volunteer opportunities 

• Community resources 

• Advocacy 

Call Myra Wicklacz, Progam Manager 

at 952-401-6898, 

myrawicklacz@minnetonka.k12.mn.us 

or MN Relay at 711. 

NEW 

Vision Resouce 

The American Foundation for the 

Blind (AFB) website 

www.afb.org/seniorsite, includes 

tips, techniques, and information on living 

independently with vision loss and seeks to offer an online 

community for seniors through blogs, message boards, 

and support group links. 

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Services 

Free Resource Guide for Caregivers 

now Online 

Caring for a sick or disabled friend or relative will find 

tips, support, and information in Resources for Caregiver 

2007 @www.maturemarketinstitute.com 

A free guide from the MetLife Mature Market Institute 

and National Alliance for Caregiving. The 38-page booklet 

provides books, Internet sites, and organizations offering 

help and information to lessen the burden and save time 

for caregivers. 

Long Term Care 

By Senior Community Volunteer Staff 

Long term care is a variety of services and support to meet 

health or personal care needs over an extended period of 

time. Most long term care is non-skilled personal care 

assistance, such as help performing everyday Activities of 

Daily Living (ADL’s). Examples of these activities may 

include help with bathing, dressing, eating, using the 

toilet, or transferring from bed or chair. The goal of these 

services is to help an individual maximize independence 

and functioning at a time when one is unable to be fully 

independent. Long term care services may be needed 

when a sudden illness or injury creates a need for help 

with the activities of daily living while an individual 

recuperates at home. 

This year about 9 million Americans over the age of 65 

will need long term care services. By 2020 that number 

will increase to 12 million. While most people who need 

long term care are age 65 or older, a person can need these 

services at any age. Service and support needs vary from 

one person to the next and often change over time. 

Consumer Reports 

Best Buy Drugs 

The Minnesota Senior Federation (MnSF) is proud to 

partner with Consumer Union, publisher of Consumer 

Reports, to bring you information on their new free 

service:Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs (CRBBD). 

CRBBD has rated different classes of drugs based on: 

effectiveness, safety, track record over time and price. 

Visit www.crbestbuydrugs.org or call the MN Senior 

Federation Health Plan Information Center at 651-783-5045 

(Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.). 

NEW 

Dental Plan 

MN Senior Federation announces a 

dental plan. HealthPartners, a 

Minnesota based non-profit health 

plan provider, has agreed to provide 

three different plans for MnSF 

members. For more information 

call 1-651-645-0261. 

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FDA Publishes 

Online 

Newsletter for Seniors 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publishes an 

online newsletter Maturity Health Matters. This free online 

newsletter, published three times a year, provides older 

adults, their families and caregivers with information about 

FDA-regulated products and health information to help 

people live longer, more productive lives. Check online at 

www.fda.gov/cdrh/maturityhealthmatters/issue5.html 

Kitchen Chairs Barb and Rodger Miller make the work in 

the kitchen fun at the Spaghetti Dinner! 

Park Health and Rehab volunteers were a great addition 

this year.

Registration Information 

Center 

Senior Program Registration Policy 

Registration accompanied by payment is required for 

Senior Program activities. All programs have registration 

deadlines. Refunds will not be guaranteed after the 

deadline unless a substitute is found. The Senior Program 

is not responsible for finding a substitute if you cancel. If 

you find a replacement or an individual on the wait list 

takes your place, a refund will be made. Checks will be 

deposited within three weeks of receipt. If an activity is 

filled, you will be placed on a wait list. Make checks 

payable to the ISD #283. 

Registration Options: 

1) In Person at Lenox Office, Room 104. 

2) Drop Box is located outside the main Lenox entrance. 

3) Mail registration form and payment to: 

Lenox Community Center/Senior Program 

6715 Minnetonka Blvd. 

St. Louis Park, MN 55426 

4) NEW: Register online at www.slpseniors.org Click 

on link www.slpcommunityed.com. Click on Available 

Courses then scroll down to Senior Program for items 

with a SR Number or Adult Enrichment for items with an 

AE Number. A $5 processing fee will be charged for all 

registrations canceled or changed after initial registration 

by participants. 

Spaghetti Dinner 

Chair Betty Pickle, Mae Hirasuna with Olive Garden 

representatives Nicole Slaughter, Certified Trainer and 

Lorrie Van Houser, Sales Manager, basking in their glory! 

Name ______________________________________________ 

Address ___________________________________________ 

Phone (h) _________________________________________ 

email ______________________________________________ 

City ____________________________ Zip _______________ 

Betty Vaughn one of the 103 volunteers that made the 

event go smoothly. 

Elizabeth Nielson 

at the organ. 

Emergency Contact _________________________________ 

Phone (h) _________________________________________ 

Phone (w) _________________________________________ 

Class or Outing Title 

____________________________ Class No. _____________ 

Date____________________ Fee_______________________ 

Class or Outing Title 

____________________________ Class No. ______________ 

Date____________________ Fee_______________________ 

Ian Friske 

enjoying his 

spaghetti. 

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Center News 

2007 – 2008 Advisory Council Candidates 

Mary Anderson 

Mary is a resident of St. Louis Park and has been a 

member of the Senior Program for 4 years. Activities 

include Red Hats, Lunch Bunch, day trips, and volunteering 

in the office. She is a member of Minnesota Senior 

Federation, Vital Aging Network, and NORC Project. She 

is also a member of Board of Directors of Minnesota 

Council of Church Ministries. Mary has 2 daughters, 

5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Special 

interests include hot air ballooning, reading, country 

music trips, and speaking on senior issues. 

Virginia (Ginny) Boe 

Ginny is a resident of St. Louis Park and has been a member 

of the Senior Program for 13 years. Activities include 

Red Hats, golf league, and is a hospitality desk volunteer. 

She is also a member of Women’s Club and is active at 

church and walking, sewing and crafts. Her husband 

Lloyd is also an active Senior Program member. They have 

3 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandson. 

Ken Huiras 

Ken is a 38 year resident of St. Louis Park and has been 

a member of the Senior Program for 3 years. Activities 

include men’s breakfast group, sports huddle, fishing on 

Lake Mille Lacs, and many other interesting classes. He 

works in the office as needed, does Park Call In, has been 

on Advisory Council the past 2 years, and is chairman 

of the nominating committee. He has been a member of 

2 City of St. Louis Park Citizen Advisory Commissions. 

His wife Shirley is also an active member of the Senior 

Program. They have 2 sons, 4 granddaughters, and 2 great 

grandsons. 

Duncan MacKenzie 

Duncan has lived in St. Louis Park for 43 years and has 

been a member of the Senior Program for 12 years. 

Activities include Humanities Commission member and 

he has enjoyed many learning opportunities at Lenox. He 

has been a member of the Apollo Male Chorus for 22 years 

and a member of church choirs for “more years than he 

can count”. His wife Rita is also an active member of the 

Senior Program. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. 

Louise Griver 

Louise is a 45 year resident of St. Louis Park and has been 

a member of the Senior Program for 15 years. Activities 

include Red Hats, Lenox Foundation Board of Directors 

and a Past President, current member of Advisory Council, 

a Charter member of the Humanities Committee, and the 

Women’s Club. Louise is very supportive of the Senior 

Program as a participant and a volunteer. She has had one 

of her oil paintings appear on the cover of Newscaster. 

She is a member of Westwood Lutheran Church where 

she plans church receptions. She and husband Nate have 

enjoyed world travel and bird watching. 

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Dan Klein 

Dan lived in St. Louis Park for 34 years and currently 

resides in Minnetonka. He has been a member of the 

Senior Program for 4 years. Activities include art classes 

and lectures on history, art, and opera. He has also 

attended programs at other centers and has found Lenox to 

be the best. Interests include Guthrie Theater, Bloomington 

Theater, Chamber Orchestra, Edina Art Center and 

Minneapolis Art institute. He enjoys playing bridge, 

bicycling, health club, traveling and vacations. Dan is 

married and has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. A special 

interest is benchmarking activities at other Senior Programs 

to determine if they should be included in Lenox programs 

and continue to make Lenox Programs the best. 

Delores (Dee) Sater 

Dee has lived in St. Louis Park 55 years and has been a 

member of Senior Program for 13 years. Activities include 

Hospitality Desk Supervisor, member of Advisory Council, 

and member of Program Committee, Spaghetti Dinner, 

Waffle Dinner, and Senior Summit committees. Currently 

Dee is a member of the Perky Parketts, our Red Hat Society, 

Vice Queen. She is a member of Westwood Lutheran 

Church where she also volunteers. Dee served as Parktacular 

Queen in 1999 – 2000. Her husband Bob is also an active 

member of the Senior Program. They have 2 daughters, 

1 son, and 7 grandchildren all living in the area. 

Ida (Edie) Zonneveldt 

Edie has lived in St. Louis Park for 18 years and has been a 

member of Senior Program for 10 years. Activities include 

exercises, T’ai Chi Ch’uan, humanities lectures, birthday 

parties, and the outings. Interests are church, concerts, 

plays, knitting, reading, and travel. She has 4 children and 

10 grandchildren. 

Bookmark Is for Everyone 

Plans are underway for St. Louis Park’s 

third annual “Bookmark in the Park” 

communitywide reading program. The 

2007 theme is “Celebrating the Arts.” 

This year’s book selection will be 

announced at the Children First Ice 

Cream Social on Sunday, May 20. 

Bookmark’s purpose is to promote reading and community 

unity by challenging everyone to read the same book at the 

same time. “Make a good book better, read it together.” 

Watch for the Bookmark presence at major community 

events and announcements of special activities throughout 

the year. Volunteers are needed for one-time events. To 

volunteer or for more information, contact Bob Ramsey at 

(952) 922-9558.

Center News 

Voting Instructions for 2007 

All current senior program members are encouraged to 

vote. This is your program and your input is important. 

Voting dates: 

Monday, June 11, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, June 12, 8:30 a.m. – noon 

If you are unable to vote on Monday June 11th or Tuesday 

June 12th you may vote by Absentee Ballot. Please follow 

these easy instructions. 

1. Cut the ballot out of your Newscaster or stop in the 

office and pick up a ballot. 

2. Vote for six (6) candidates by marking an “X” next to 

the name. You may vote for less than six (6) if you wish. 

3. Place your marked ballot in an envelope and seal it. 

Write “Absentee Ballot” on the outside of the envelope. 

4. Place the envelope marked “Absentee Ballot” into a 

second envelope. Your name and address MUST appear 

on the second envelope. This is used to prove your 

membership is up to date. The ballot must be received 

by noon on Tuesday, June 12, 2007. 

5. Mail your ballot to: 


6715 Minnetonka Blvd. 


Or drop your ballot off at the office, Room 104. 

6. Each member in good standing should vote. Stop in the 

office and pick up a ballot. 

Directions Must be followed or your ballot WILL 

NOT be counted. 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

2006-2007 

Advisory Council Candidates 


Mary Anderson 

Virginia Boe 

Ken Huiras 

Duncan MacKenzie 

Vote for 7 candidates 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 

_____ 


Dan Klein 

Delores (Dee) Sater 

Ida (Edie) Zonneveld 

Write in: ___________________________________________ 

____________________________________________________ 

Program Hours and Closing Information 

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Closing information: When the weather is unusual or 

threatening, listen to AM radio station WCCO (830) or 

watch television stations WCCO Channel 4, KSTP Channel 

5 or KARE Channel 11, or call the St. Louis Park School 

Closing Hotline, 952-928-6055. Announcements of school 

closings or late starts will be made as soon as possible after 

6 a.m. If the schools are closed, Lenox and the Senior 

Program will also be closed. 

Center Closings 

Lenox Community Center will be closed on the fol low ing 

dates: Wednesday, July 4, and Monday, September 3. 

NEW 

Senior Program Summer Hours 

8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Fridays 

June 15 – August 17 

Senior Program Membership Rates 

• Regular: $19/year 

• Supportive: $27 

• Three-Dollar-Month Club: $36 

• Four-Dollar-Month Club: $48 

• Silver Card Members: $87/year 

• Gold Card Members: $160/year 

• Associate Membership: $19 

(for spouse between 50-55) 

Membership information available 

at the Hospitality Center. 

Tuition Assistance 

Tuition assistance is available to youth and adult learners 

for class/program fee reduction. Individuals are asked to 

complete an application followed by a phone contact to 

determine if the individual meets the program guidelines. 

Applications are available in the Lenox Office, Room 104 

or call Cathy at 952-928-6443. 

Discounts for Seniors: 

Adult Enrichment Offers Senior Discount 

St. Louis Park Senior Program Members may take a 25% 

discount on exercise classes and 10% discount on all other 

adult enrichment classes. Please provide your renewal 

month and year at time of registration. Ques tions? Call 

Margaret at 952-928-6442. 

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Center News 

New Members 

Donald Anderson 

Nona Anderson 

Lois Arntson 

Ardelle Askegaard 

Paul Askegaard 

Evely Aslakson 

Constance Baarsch 

Ira Bagloo 

Floyd Berntsen 

Dolores Bright 

Jacqueline Brooking 

Barb Carufel 

Beverly Cohen 

Juris Curiskis 

Janet Davidson 

Harry Deikel 

Pat Eckelberry 

Judy Falness 

Roy Falness 

Juan Galvez 

Aswini Goonewardena 

Doreen Greenbled 

Sharon Hennemuth 

William Hennemuth 

Richard House 

Vivian Jacobson 

Paul Kaiser 

Charlotte Katz 

Karen Lattery 

Hazel Lawrence 

Reva Lear 

Maureen Marolt 

Tom Marolt 

Duane McDonnell 

Lois Moorvich 

Rosemary Navratil 

Steven Nelson 

Adeline Oveson 

Shirley Owen 

Marion Person 

Glennie Pogue 

Mary Schulz 

Mary Silberschatz 

Elaine Spiegel 

Jo Tennison 

Janice Tranberry 

Helen Tsuchiya 

Joyce Wallin 

Ellen Wethington 

Joseph Wethington 

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Supportive - 

$27 per year 

Bernelda Becker 

LeRoy Becker 

Alden Blixrud 

Esther Chi 

Betty Deane 

Joyce Gobin 

Ann Graeber 

Gail Grzeskowiak 

Benita Illions 

Donald Knutson 

Barbara Lanenberg 

Jim Lanenberg 

Ron Lee 

Janet Long 

John Magnuson 

Jeanne Metcalf 

Judith Olsen 

Richard Olsen 

Betty Peterson 

Lavonne Pogulis 

Joyce Ramsey 

Robert Ramsey 

Delores Schmeidel 

Clara Spratt 

Sidney Stillman 

Deane Thompson 

Marlea Warren 

Glennis Williams 

Audrey Yates 

$36 per year 

Charlotte Bodene 

Alan Poulsen 

John Tillman 

Margaret Wolfson 

$48 per year 

Bob Dynan 

Anith Messerly 

Other 

James Gallea 

Loretta Gallea 

Glen Soderberg 

NORC Scholarships 

NORC (Nurturing Our Retired Citizens) is now 

providing scholarships for membership to the Senior 

Program and for other programs in the community. If you 

are unable to afford the cost for any educational classes, 

outings, or social events, please contact Tatiana Nesvijski 

at 612-518-6640. 

Senior UCare Discounts 

If you have UCare insurance you may be eligible for great 

discounts on classes or outings. Call Cathy at 952-928-6443 

for details. 

Change of Address 

Have you moved? Are you planning to move? If so, 

please call Cathy at 952-928-6443 with your new address 

and phone number. This will help us keep our mailing 

list up to date! You would not want to miss getting your 

Newscaster! 

Resource Cart 

Are you looking for resource information? 

The Senior Program has created a one-stop shopping cart 

for your convenience. Resource information from local, 

state and federal level, plus housing, health services and 

directories is available. You are welcome to take most 

information. Stop in the office if you have questions. 

Lenox 

Van Drivers 

Needed 


is seeking drivers to transport members to 

Out & About destinations including Lunch 

Bunch in the Lenox van. For more information 

call Cathy at 928-6443. 

Requirements: 

• Current driver's license: NO SPECIAL 

ENDORSEMENT NEEDED 

• Pass a physical that includes checks 

on hearing and eyesight. 

• Pass a driving record and criminal 

back-ground check. 

• Be able to operate the wheelchair lift/give 

passenger assistance. (Training provided) 

Some training may or may not be necessary, 

call Cathy for details. 

• Be Fun Loving!

Center News 

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! 

Maureen Anderson, Alan Bratland, Mary Carver, Juanita 

Farkas, Janet Grimes, Louise Griver, Nina Haker, Joyce 

Kautz, Shirley May, Joyce McGown, Phoebe Mikkola, 

Mary Jo Mileski’s Son, Doris Olsen, Alan Poulsen, Jerry 

Rose, Louise Ross, Dee Sater, MaryJo Scully, Helen Shaker, 

Clara Totske and Clara Totske’s daughter, Martha. 

Sunshine and Good Cheer 

Do you know a Senior Program member who is ill, in 

the hospital, or has experienced a death in the family? A 

volunteer will send the member a card from the Senior 

Program. Call 952-928-6444 with the person’s name, 

address and what type of card should be sent. Thanks for 

caring about your fellow members. 

Our Sympathy to: 

Lyle Hanks in the death of his brother. 

The family of Evelyn McCoy. 

Mary Jo Mileski in the death of her husband. 

Lonnie Peterson in the death of her mother. 

The family of Peter Popadiuk 

Reiko Sumada in the death of her sister. 

George & Gaye Swenson in the death of their son-in-law. 

The family of Elton Undin. 

Roger & Elaine Friauf in the death of their son, Douglas. 

STEP: St. Louis Park Emergency 

Program 

Lenox will continue to be a collection site 

for food for STEP. Please place your donations 

in the box in the entrance. Thanks for 

supporting your community! 

Daytime volunteer opportunities available 

at STEP, 5925 Highway 7. For more information call Jackie 

at 952-925-4899. 

Use of Office Equipment 

Copies for personal use are available for 5¢ per copy. This 

includes tax materials. Please note that if the office is busy 

you may be asked to come back at another time. 

Group copies are limited to 25 of the same material. After 

that groups will be charged 5¢/copy. If you have copies for 

groups, give us at least a day’s notice. 

Fax machine is not open for public use. 

Lenox Lost & Found 

The Lost and Found is located in the main office. If you 

have left something at Lenox, please come to the main office 

in Room 104. Items left more than three months will be 

donated. Thanks for your cooperation. 

Corrections to Spring 2007 Newscaster 

Our Heartfelt Sympathy to: 

Leon Hurtubise in the death of his wife Jesse Hurtubise. 

Judy Berven in the death of her mother Dorothy 

Montgomery. 

Helping the Junior High 

The Junior High Community Education office is collecting 

used cell phones and ink cartridges. This fundraiser will 

support the Junior High drop-in center, DropZone. Drop 

off your cell phone in Room 109 at the Junior High or have 

it inter-district mailed to Susan Hodder @ the JH. 

Thank you in advance for your support! The students that 

attend DropZone thank you, too. 

Advisory Council 

Second Tuesday 

1 – 3 p.m. 

The Council represents you and your Se nior 

Program. All members are welcome and are 

encouraged to attend meetings. 

Carol Christensen, Ceramics Supervisor, and Jim Liska 

showing the variety of items available in our Ceramics 

Class. 

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Center News 

Mission Statement of 


Our mission is to improve and enhance the lives of adults 

age 55 and older in St. Louis Park and our broader 

com mu ni ty. This is done by: 

• Offering a variety of pro grams that include social, 

recreational, educational and physical aspects 

• Striving to provide co op er a tive programs with other 

service providers 

• Having a warm and welcoming environment 

• Being a resource to members 

Manager 

Mary Juberian 


Rita Kach 

Cathy Thrasher 

Carri Lazarus 

2006-07 Senior Program Advisory Council 

Clarence Rud, Chair 

Betty Pickle, Past Chair 

Bob Dynan 


Joyce Hautman 

Harris Hubers 

Ken Huiras 

Jim Lanenberg 

Marlys Liska 

Isabelle Olander 

Lenox Foundation Board 

Officers: 

Sherrill Mozey , President 

Bud Graham, Vice President 

Shirley Carlson – Secretary/Treasurer 

Directors: 

Mari Forbush 

Roger Friauf 


Steve McCulloch 

Louise Ross 

Lyla Schemel 

Steve Simon 

Sherm Stanchfield 

Joan Williams 

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Adult Enrichment 

Linda Asche 

Margaret Courtney 

Custodians 

Steve Conwell 

Czar Doorbajai 

Mary Paul 

Earl Paulson 

Betty Pickle 

Ethel Rheinhart 

Dee Sater 

Lois Thorne 

Sally Velick 

Mary Lou Wilkinson 

Joan Williams 

Staff Liaison: 

Mary Juberian 

NEW 

Newscaster On-Line 

Would you like to receive future Newscaster on-line? This 

version will be available sooner and the program will save 

money. Just email Cathy at thrasher.cathy@slpschools.org. 

Standards of Conduct for Senior Program 

Participants Lenox Community Center 

The intent of the Lenox Community Center is to provide a 

warm and welcoming environment. 

1. Any unauthorized person using the Lenox Community 

Center shall be required to leave at once upon the 

request of the Manager or a staff member. 

2. Smoking is not allowed on the property of the Lenox 

Community Center. 

3. If an objection is made regarding a pet at the Lenox 

Community Center, that person shall be asked to 

remove their pet from the premises. 

4. Any person whose bodily hygiene is offensive to others 

shall be notified by staff to improve the situation. 

5. No person shall be allowed into the Lenox Community 

Center under the influence of, or in possession of 

alcohol or illegal drugs. 

6. Inappropriate or offensive language is unacceptable. 

7. The Lenox Community Center is accessible to persons 

with disabilities, but they must be able to care for 

themselves or be accompanied by a caregiver. 

8. The staff is not trained in medical services and cannot 

be responsible to administer medicine and/or oxygen. 

9. No person shall enter the Lenox Community Center 

with a firearm, knife or any other weapon. 

10. No person shall solicit money in the Lenox Community 

Center unless approved by the Manager. No person 

shall practice or solicit any occupation, profession, or 

political information without the approval of the 

Manager or a staff member. 

11. No person shall post any sign, notice or placard at the 

Lenox Community Center without staff permission. 

12. No person shall remove any property owned or in the 

possession of the Lenox Community Center without 

staff permission. 

13. Many volunteers assist in leading programs and events. 

Disagreements and complaints should be directed to 

staff in a respectful and private manner. 

14. Violations of these standards may result in removal 

from the Lenox Community Center.

Center News 

John McHugh, Senior Video Club Supervisor and City 

Cable TV, answering question for Carolyn Paulson. 

Members of the Perky Parkettes helped with registration 

and greeting our guests at the April 17th Activety Fair. 

Vi Schaber, Oil Painter and Jim Steele, Woodshop, sharing 

their interests. 

Mary Paul, winner of the gift bag from Trader Joe’s, sharing 

her prize with Margie Paul and Annette Sandler. 

A special thanks to 

Aquila Commons 

for sponsoring the 

food. 

Cindi Scheffler’s 

One Woman 

Cabaret Show 

was great! 

Former Queen Mum, Joyce Ramsey, talking about the 

Perky Parkettes. 

Ethel Rheinhart, Volunteer Committee and Shirley Carlson, 

Lenox Foundation Treasurer, waiting to answer questions 

about their groups. 

Joan Fenton, Partacular President, talking about all the up 

coming events, including the Senior Dinner Calypso Night 

on June 14th. Details on page 4 of the Newscaster. 

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• Nutritious meals and snacks 

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Short Term 

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Gift 

Cards 

Now Available 

For: 

• Membership Fees 

• Classes 

• Trips 

For more information 

or to purchase 

a Gift Card call 

Cathy at 952-928-6443. 


6715 Minnetonka Blvd 

St. Louis Park, MN 

Metro Dining Cards 

Cards are available in the 

Lenox Office, Room 104. 

Good from May 2007 through 

May 2008. $ 20 per set 

Join us June 14 for 

Parktacularʼs 2007 

Senior Dinner and 

Program... 

Entertainment: Cyril Paul & 

the Calypso Monarchs at the 

Marriott Minneapolis West, 

9960 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park 

at 3:30 p.m. 

Cost: $16 per person. Registration Deadline May 31. 

Together we make 

a difference. 

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 

Friday, August 24 in the Lenox Gym, 11 a.m. 

Registration on line for some Senior Program Activities at 

www.slpseniors.org or call 952-928-6444 for information. 

Check out the Newscaster on line at: www.slpseniors.org/comed_adult.html 


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