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952-472-6501 www.gillespiecenter.org e-mail: [email protected]
Gillespie Center Mission Statement:
Connecting members with the community and each other.
January 2021
Volume XXVIV
Issue 1
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE
AT www.gillespiecenter.org or
mnseniorcenters.org
Get the latest newsletter, videos, virtual programs,
resources, fun activities and more.
GILLESPIE DRIVE THRU
HOLIDAY TURKEY DINNER
WITH ALL THE FIXINGS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 11:30 A.M.
COST: $9.00
WHAT’S NEW
TO DO
AT THE
GILLESPIE CENTER?
GILLESPIE AARP TAX-AIDE
PREPARATION SERVICE
The Gillespie Center does have plans to open
AARP Tax-Aide Preparation but on limited basis.
At the present time, the National AARP Tax-Aide
Office start date is pending.
*Please call in early February for more information
and updates.
TRY OUT OUR
NEW IPADS ON
JAN. 21 AT 2 P.M.
JAN. 29 AT 10 A.M.
CHECK OUT THESE
WINTERTIME
ENTERTAINING
MOVIES/SHOWS AT
THE CENTER:
*“The Cutting Edge”
*“Warren Miller’s
Ski Movie
*While You Were Sleeping”
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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9:30 Photo Club 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH
10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed
9:00 Happy Feet Foot care
9:45 Art Group
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9:30 Photo Club 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH
10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed
10:00 FREE MOVIE:
“The Cutting Edge”
9:45 Art Group 4:30 Gillespie Board Mtg.
6:00 Annual Mtg. (Zoom)
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CENTER CLOSED
9:30 Photo Club
9:45 Art Group
11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH
10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
1:30 FREE MOVIE:
“Warren Miller’s Ski
Movie: “Cold Fusion”
1:30 FREE MOVIE:
“While You Were
Sleeping”
2:00 Try IPad Games
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9:30 Photo Club
9:45 Art Group
11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH
10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed
10:00 Try IPad Games
*TURKEY DINNER
JANUARY 2021
JANUARY 2021
GILLESPIE CENTER ACTIVITIES
JOIN US FOR A HOMEMADE LUNCH ON WEDNESDAYS.
COST: $7 CALL THE CENTER TO SIGN-UP 2 DAYS AHEAD OF TIME.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CENTER AT 952-472-6501.
*Drive-Thru Lunches on Wednesdays in
January: January 6, 13, 20,
January, 27*Turkey Dinner is $9.00.
See the menu in this month’s Gazette.
The Gillespie Center is offering Drive-Thru Take out Lunches by Chef Greg. Lunch is only $7. Drive-Thru lunches must be pre-paid and ordered 2 days prior to the lunch date. Send in a check to the Gillespie Center or drop it off at the Front Desk. Why not buy a few lunches at the same time. On your lunch date, you drive up and we will bring it right up to your car window at 11:30 a.m. ***********************************************************************
*Free Movie: “The Cutting Edge”
Friday, January 15, 10 a.m.
1 showing: 1hr. 42 minutes
Rated PG Romantic Comedy
An ex-ice hockey player whose professional career is cut short when he is injured. Kelly, a champion figure skater whose prospective skat-ing partner left her. These two mismatched skaters find a common ground to help Kelly try to win the Olympic Gold Medal.
*Only 10 people per showing. Call the Front Desk to sign up or take your chances to see if there is an open seat. The chairs will be social distanced.
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*Free Movie: “Warren Miller’s Ski
Movie: “Cold Fusion Tuesday, Jan. 19
1 showing: 1:30 p.m. 1 hr. 36 min.
Pack your bags and come along as skiers and riders travel to some of the most bizarre ski destinations. From places like Colorado, Canada, and Alaska. Warren Miller takes you on an unforgettable ski adventure. *Only 10 people per showing. Call the Front Desk to sign up or take your chances to see if there is an open seat. The chairs will be social distanced.
*Free Movie:
“While You Were Sleeping”
Thursday, January 21
1 showing: 1:30 p.m.
Rated: PG 1 hr. 43 min.
Romantic Comedy
Lucy, a happy-go-lucky subway employee who’s in love with a handsome stranger (Peter Gallagher) she’s only seen from afar. Lucy saves his life and while he is in the hos-pital she gets to know his funny family and more. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher
*Only 10 people per showing. Call the Front Desk to sign up or take your chances to see if there is an open seat. The chairs will be social distanced.
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********************************************************************* GILLESPIE DRIVE THRU
HOLIDAY TURKEY DINNER
WITH ALL THE FIXINGS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 11:30 A.M.
COST: $9.00
TRY OUT OUR NEW
IPAD GAMES:
*Thurs. Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.
*Fri. Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.
*Come and learn how to play games on our
new Ipads...everything from
Wheel of Fortune, Cribbage, 500 Cards,
and More.
*We will eventually be using them
for our card and activity groups.
We can sanitize them after use.
For questions - if a number isn’t listed, call The Gillespie Center Front Desk 952-472-6501.
FITNESS CLASSES START DATE
IN COMPLIANCE WITH
GOVERNOR WALZ’S
COVID ORDERS:
PLEASE CALL US
FOR AN UPDATE ON WHEN CLASSES ARE STARTING
Exercise Class – Over 50 & Fit
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Wake up & stretch! Low impact exercise and stretching. Exercise to a variety of
music. Bring a friend! It is lots of fun!
Cost: $6 for a lifetime membership.
Exercise Class –Strength & Cardio
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
The class is focused on helping you get and stay strong, preparing the body for everyday activities. By combining strength and cardio in this non-competitive class, you will improve bone and muscle strength, balance, flexibility, plus heart and brain health. Free weights, bands, and tubes-or just your own body weight-will be used, and
modifications will be offered.
Get active! Instructor: Victoria Fraser
Purchase a punch card at class.
Gentle Yoga Class
Instructor: Victoria Fraser
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your yoga mat.
This class will be adapted to the partici-
pants and will include Light
Yoga Fit. Relax and stretch to improve the quality of your everyday life. Purchase a punch card at class.
Art Group
Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. – noon.
Upstairs in Lost Lake II.
Photo Club
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Have fun & learn all about photography.
On Facebook: Gillespie Center Photo Club
For more information contact
Gay Cross at 952-474-4898
Quilters
Keeping You in Stitches Quilters
Quilting & More
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Stichin With Friends
Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Beginners to Advanced are welcome!
Health Insurance Counseling
*Metropolitan Area Agency in Aging Health Insurance Counseling has sus-pended health care counseling through the end of this year (2020).
*If you need assistance please call the Senior Linkage Line at
1-800-333-2433.
Gillespie Ukulele Group
*The Group is still on hold due to Covid-19.
Ongoing Activities
Check out the Drive Thru Bakery
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 8:30- 10 a.m.
Stop by and check out the goodies!
“Gillespie Men’s Shed”
Check it out! Thursdays, 10 a.m. Get out of the house! Come spend time with the guys and visit. The group will discuss what they would like to do in the future. Make new friends. Do some fun things with guys like yourself. Help others. Did you know that there are five Men’s Shed Groups in Minnesota. There are fifteen Men’s Shed Groups around the U.S. For more information contact: Phil Johnson at 952-239-0965.
Footcare
Happy Feet Footcare,
Friday, January 8, 9 a.m.
Monday, January 25, 9 a.m.
Call 763-560-5136 to schedule an appoint-
ment for foot care.
Gillespie Book Club is Back!
3rd Wednesday of the Month
Next month: January 20, 2021
Book: “Vacationland” by
Sarah Stonich
Contact the Westonka Library to
reserve and pick up your book.
The books are on reserve.
Call today, there are a limited number of books.
JOIN THE CENTER! RE-NEW YOUR DUES!
Membership Information
Annual memberships at the Gillespie Center help support the day to day operations of the Center. We welcome sen-iors, individuals, families, and businesses to support the Center through membership. An Individual Membership is $25 annually; a Family Membership (for a couple or any size family household) is $40 annually; Supporting Mem-bership is $50; Sustaining Membership is $100 annually.
There are a wide range of Business Sponsorships as well.
Membership Expiration
Check the mailing label on your newsletter - it shows the expiration date of your membership. Please renew your membership and support The Gillespie Center.
For Your Information
Lucky Sweepstakes Winners for 2020-21
Week #3-Nicole Elzinger
Week #4-Dorothy Hallin
Week #5-Betty Falness
Week #6-William Deklek
Week #7-John Folin
Week #8-Greg Werness
Week #9-Jerry Kohls
Questions call Jeanne Brustad at 612-201-2795.
RENT THE GILLESPIE CENTER
*DID YOU KNOW THAT
GILLESPIE CENTER MEMBERS
RECEIVE A 10% PERCENT DISCOUNT OFF
OF ROOM RENTALS?
*CHECK OUT OUR NEW RENTAL VIDEO ON OUR WEBSITE:
www.gillespiecenter.org
*We are currently taking rental reservations for small groups.
Rent the Center for a party, business meeting, family reunion, weddings, funeral luncheon, holiday party and other gather-
ings.
Call Greg at 952-472-7563 for more information.
DO ALL YOUR SHOPPING IN ONE STOP!
ORDER FROM HUNDREDS OF RETAILERS.
GIFT CARDS COME IN ALL DIFFERENT AMOUNTS EVEN $10 GIFT CARDS.
*ALL YOU DO IS STOP IN AT THE CENTER AND PLACE YOUR
ORDER AT THE FRONT DESK.
*YOU DON’T HAVE TO RUN FROM STORE TO STORE.
*THE CARDS ARRIVE A FEW DAYS LATER.
THERE IS NO EXTRA CHARGE TO YOU.
THE RETAILERS DONATE A % BACK TO
THE GILLESPIE CENTER.
DON’T FORGET SCRIP GIFT CARDS
FOR ANY OCCASION!
BUY SCRIP CARDS AND SUPPORT THE GILLESPIE CENTER AT THE SAME TIME.
CALL THE FRONT DESK AT 952-472-6501.
THE GILLESPIE CENTER
WILL BE CLOSED ON
MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH FOR
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
FOR REGULAR BUSINESS.
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH
THE GILLESPIE CENTER
WILL BE OPEN FOR BAKERY ONLY
FROM 8:30-10:30 A.M.
For Your Information
1/01 Betty Lansing 1/02 Harley Kukuk 1/02 R. Terry Dunn 1/04 Joyce Russo 1/04 Lydija Tschumperlin 1/12 Jack Weist 1/12 Kathy Rice 1/14 Larry Pray 1/16 Jan Melenich 1/16 Jeanne Brustad 1/17 John Folin 1/18 Joel Reinitz 1/18 Sandy Korlath 1/22 Dennis Schroeder 1/22 Mar Jo Hubbell 1/24 Larry Gallagher 1/25 Marge Larson 1/26 Tom Ptacek 1/30 Leslie L. MacDonald
ENJOY
THE
WINTER
WONDERLAND!
PLEASE JOIN US!
FUNNY
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
FROM PETS
For Your Information
A Fundraiser for the Gillespie Center
“Give 21 in 2021”
2021 has just begun,
Please help support the Center with an extra twenty-one ($21).
If you are able to donate an extra twenty-one …
We will be off to a good start on day-one.
As most of you know, the Gillespie Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All year round, we work on raising funds to keep the Center operating and to offer services to the seniors and the commu-nity.
If you are able to donate an extra $21 in 2021 for the “Give 21 in 2021” Fundraiser to help the Gillespie Center, your donation is tax deductible as well. Every donation helps!
Please send your donation with the note below or stop by the front desk to make a donation.
Cash or check only. Please let us know if you would like a receipt sent to you.
Mail to: The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN 55364
Make checks payable to the Gillespie Center.
Thank you for your continued support of the Gillespie Center. We are very grateful.
The very best to you in 2021!
“GIVE 21 IN 2021”
PLEASE ACCEPT MY $21 DONATION
FOR THE “GIVE 21 IN 2021”
THE GILLESPIE CENTER FUNDRAISER
Doug Dion Sandy McAninch
The staff and boards of The Gillespie Center are deeply grateful to the following people
who donated to The Center in the last month. Thank you!
Donations
Dorothy Hallin Sharon E. Corl Kathy & Gary Erdman Don Ketcher
Don Hall Linda & John Blakstvedt The Marty Gilbertson Family Foundaton
Ameriprise Financial Donor Paul H. Brown Lewis & Darlene Cradit
Denny & Mary Brenny Over 50 & Fit Class Candy Anderson
Al & Alma’s Boat Cruises The Thaler Family Foundation John E. Folin
Senior Community Services
Memorials
Memory of Sandy McAninch from Barbara Calhoun
Memory of Sue Schmidt from her Family:
(Karen DeLorenzo, Jim Schmidt, Mark Schmidt and Nancy Riebel)
Memory of Bruce Ed Garlock from Barbara Calhoun
Memory of Doug Dion from David & Margaret Holste
Memory of Bob & Velma Wolff from Bruce & Jan Melenich
Memory of David Painter from Lorraine Painter
Honor & Gift
*Make a donation to the Gillespie Center in honor of someone’s birthday, anniversary, in appreciation, etc.
In honor of Chuck Radke’s Birthday from Joanna Widmer
In honor of Mindy Anderson from Deb Taylor
The Gillespie Center Support Fund
In Memoriam January 2021
Ways to Help The Gillespie Center
Make a gift in memory of a friend, family member or a loved one.
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary and honor someone.
Request that memorials be given to The Gillespie Center
Include The Gillespie Center in your estate plan.
IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
*STARTING IN JANUARY 2021*
DRIVE THRU LUNCH CHANGE:
LUNCHES WILL BE $7.00 PER MEAL
GILLESPIE DRIVE THRU
HOLIDAY TURKEY DINNER
WITH ALL THE FIXINGS
WED. JAN. 27 AT 11:30 A.M.
DEADLINE
TO SIGN UP
IS JAN. 21ST
MUST
PRE-PAY
BY JAN. 21ST
The Gillespie Center
Drive-Thru Menu
January 2021
Buy a Homemade lunch on Wednesdays
and pick it up at 11:30am in front of the Center.
Cost $7
Pre-pay and sign up 2 days prior to the day.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
Introduce a friend to
Gillespie Drive Thru Lunches.
Beef Chow Mein
with Rice
Dessert
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Treat someone to a
Delicious Gillespie
Drive Thru Lunch!
Club Sandwich
With Tator Tots & Pickle
Dessert
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Gillespie Center Lunches
offer a
wide variety of cuisines.
Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
Garlic Toast
Dessert
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Coming soon…
Don’t miss the
Holiday Turkey Dinner!
Sign & Pay Early!
Holiday Turkey Dinner
With all the Fixings
Dessert
Cost is $9.00
*Deadline to sign up is Jan. 21*
The Gillespie Center
2590 Commerce Boulevard
Mound, MN 55364
Phone: 952-472-6501
Website: www.gillespiecenter.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Hours M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open additional hours for special events.
Center Director: Mindy Anderson
952-472-6502
Senior Outreach: Sara Roberts, LSW
952-767-7890
Event Rentals: Greg Sletten
952-472-7563
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The Gillespie Gazette
Published Monthly by The Gillespie Center
The Gillespie Center Board of Directors
Acting President: Deb Taylor
Vice President: Susan Navratil
Past President: Joyce Matheson
Treasurer: Chuck Radke
Secretary: Linda Blakstvedt
Directors:
Shirley Bren Karen DeLorenzo
Jodi Devick Neal Ron Griffiths
Joy Grundeen Cindy Palm
Ray Salazar Lisa Whalen
Ex Officio: Mindy Anderson Deb Taylor
Membership Advisory Committee
Chair: Ron Griffiths
Vice Chair: Vickie Innes
Secretary: Karen Weyrauch
Committee Members:
Connie Anderson
Darlene Duvick-Bjork
Duane Eide
Edna Fox Sandi Manson
Gen Olson
Lee Randall
Dennis Schroeder
Mary Ann Thurk