SOUTHSHORE TIMES www.southshore-center.org March April 2018

SSSP The SouthShore Senior

Partners are dedicated to encouraging seniors

(55plus) in maintaining a healthy

and active life style. Our programs provide

seniors with a time to so-cialize and participate in a variety of recreational and

learning opportunities. SSSP Board Members:

Tena Brandhorst Shannon Emil Linda Freeman Sandy Hotvet Chris Lizee

Catherine Turner Theresa Zerby

If you are interested in joining our board contact

Tena at the Center— 952-474-7635

Call the Center for information 952-474-7635 Visit the Website www.Southshore-center.org or stop by 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood MN 55331

Phone 952-474-7635 Address: 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood MN 55331

MN Highways and Byways

Thursday, March 22

10:30 am A lecture from Doug Ohman about his

Favorite MN locations. An Anoka native, Doug gradu-ated from the U of MN in history and geography and

became the director of operations for Camp Snoopy at MOA. He now makes a living through historical and landscape photography, traveling many miles each

year to document his favorite subjects! Please call the Center to sign up for this free lecture.

952-474-7635

Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes Lecture by Stan Tekiela Thursday, April 26, 11:00 am

Author and wildlife expert, Stan Tekeila, presents a fascinating look at

some of our most intriguing wild animals, based on his book, “The Lives of Wolves, Coyotes, and Foxes”.

This presentation is a visual feast packed with fun and information. Please call the Center to reserve your spot!

Cost is $3.00 for members - $5.00 for non-members

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Bridge Thursday 1:00pm, call center to

sign up.

Senior Community Services

Attention older adults, age 60+! Do you need help around the house?

SCS offers affordable services such as

Handypersons, homemakers, yard workers and other home services. SCS is a nonprofit that works with

Hennepin County to help people stay in their homes.

Call 952-746-4046 for more information

Or go to www.seniorcommunity.org

Call the Center for information 952-474-7635 Visit the Website www.Southshore-center.org

Fitness Class Mon. Wed. Fri. at 8:30am

$6.00 per class or discount package for monthly signup.

Exercise class for the active adult.

Dementia Support Group

Anyone interested in sharing their concerns while caring for a loved

one with dementia, meet us at the SouthShore Center for a support

group session. We will gather on the first and third Friday of the month, March 2nd and 16th and April 6th and 20th from 9:00—10:00am.

We are hoping to learn from each other on ways to be better

caregivers and also ways to help us take care of ourselves.

For more information call: Jane Stein @952-474-4673 or Jo-

anne Schmid @952-474-6022

CHAIR FITNESS Class Beginning Wednesday, March 14

at 10:00 am This class addresses the needs of those

who require the safety of a chair. Great exercises and wonderful music!

Beading Tuesdays at 1:00pm

Instructor will help beginners, no experience needed

100 necklaces donated to assisted living! Drop in or call Linda at 952-475-1430

Health and Wellness March 26th at 1:00pm-

Shoulder Pain April 30th at 1:00pm

Knee Pain These are free programs

Call to sign up 952-474-7635

Senior LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433

Your link to senior services and health insurance counseling

www.MinnesotaHelp.info

Coming in May! Busy Bee Quilters are hosting their 5th Annual Quilting Retreat, Saturday May 19, 9am –9pm

Info: Linda Verner 952-475-1430

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March

2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1 1:00– Bridge

2 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Dementia Sup-port Group

5

Bakery 8:30– Dance fitness 9:00– Quilt Group

6 Bakery 9:00-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 10:30-Knitting Group 1:00– Beading

7

8:30 Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilt Group 1:00-Mahjong

8 9—1 Driver im-provement class sponsored by MN Safety Center 1-888-234-1294 1:00-Bridge 1:00– Book Club

9 8:30– Dance Fitness

12 Bakery 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilting Group

13 Bakery 9:00-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 10:30-Knitting Group 1:00 Beading

14

8:30-Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilting Group 10:00– Chair Fitness (New Class) 1:00- Mahjong

15

1:00– Bridge

16 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Dementia Sup-port Group

19 Bakery 8:30-Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilt Group

20 Bakery 9:00-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 10:30-Knitting Group 1:00– Beading

21 8:30-Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilting Group 10:00– Chair Fitness 1:00- Mahjong

22 Lecture– Highways And Biways of MN at 10:30 am by Doug Ohman 1:00pm– Bridge

23 8:30– Dance Fitness

26 Bakery 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilt Group 1:00– Health & Well

27 Bakery 9:00– Card Crafters 9:30–Wood Carvers 10:30-Knitting group 1:00– Beading

28 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilting Group 10:00– Chair Fitness 1:00– Mahjong

29 1:00– Bridge

30

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Phone: 952-474-7635 Address: 5735 Country Club Road, Shore-

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April 2018

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

2 Bakery 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilting Group

3 Bakery 9:00– Card Crafters 9:30– Wood Carvers 10:30– Knitting group 1:00– Beading

4 8:30– Dance fitness 9:00– Quilting Group 10:00– Chair Fitness 1:00– Mahjong

5 1:00– Bridge

6

8:30– Dance fitness 9:00– Dementia Sup-port Group

9 Bakery 8:30 Dance Fitness 9:00- Quilt Group

10 Bakery 9:00-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 10:30– Knitting group 1:00– Beading

11 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilting Group 10:00 Chair Fitness 1:00 -Mahjong

12 1:00- Bridge

13 8:30– Dance fitness

16

Bakery 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00- Quilting Group

17 Bakery 9:00-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 10:30-Knitting Group 1:00– Beading

18 8:30– Dance fitness 9:00– Quilting group 10:00– Chair Fitness 1:00– Mahjong

19

1:00 -Bridge

20 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00-Dementia Sup-port Group

23 Bakery 8:30– Dance Fitness 9:00– Quilt Group

24 Bakery 9:00-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 10:30-Knitting Group 1:00– Beading

25 8:30– Dance fitness 9:00– Quilting Group 10:00– Chair Fitness 1:00– Mahjong

26

11:00– Stan Tekiela Lecture on Coyotes, Wolves and Foxes 1:00-Bridge

27

8:30– Dance Fitness

30 Bakery 8:30– Dance fitness 9:00– Quilting Group 1:00– Health and Wellness Lecture

Phone: 952-474-7635 Address: 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood MN 55331

Mahjong Wednesday afternoons at 1:00pm Beginners, walk ins welcome– Free

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Phone: 952-474-7635 Address: 5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood MN 55331

Call the Center for information 952-474-7635 Visit the Website www.Southshore-center.org

Busy Bee Quilters Come Join our Group!

Mon. and Wed. 9:00 am to 12 noon We have a great time sharing our personal

quilt projects, helping each other and making various service projects.

For more info call Linda at 952-475-1430. The Quilting Group needs help making

mittens, hats and scarves for Caring and Sharing Hands. They also need donations of

polar fleece, flannel, cotton and all sewing supplies.

Recent Donations: 309 Hats and 109 Pillowcases!

Spring Garden Fair Saturday, March 10

8:30am to 3pm Presenters are:

Will Dougherty,Heather Holm, L.Peter MacDonagh, and Dr. and Mrs.

Malcomb MacFarlane

Happy Feet Monday Mar. 19th and Monday Apr. 16th

(third Mon of every month) Foot soak, foot massage, care for corns,

calluses or thick, curled or ingrown toe nails (if not well advanced).

Call for App. 763-560-5136

Knitting Group Tuesdays at 10:30

Open to all interested in the needle arts. All level of expertise welcome, Bring your

favorite patterns to share! Free

Become a Woodcarver! Have you ever thought about

woodcarving as a hobby? Now is your chance to learn more about it! The Woodcarvers at the center will share

their knowledge and expertise. Everyone is welcome, no fees or signup. Come in and

be a part of a great group!

Tuesdays at 9:30am

Bakery Half price bakery

Every Monday and Tuesday thanks to our friends at Minnetonka Cub.

Card Crafters Donate your used greeting cards.

Our card crafters will redesign them into new cards that sell for only 50 cents.

Book Club Next meeting March 8th at 1:00pm No required reading, just bring a list of your favorite books, and have fun sharing your

favorite reads.

Driver Improvement Program No April Class Refresher Course:

Thursday May 3rd 5-9pm For more information call

MN Safety Center 1-888-234-1294

Volunteers Needed No experience needed! Very light duties

We need the help of volunteers to keep our organization running. Please consider helping as little as a few hours a month.

Give us a call at 952-474-7635 we would love to have be part of our team.

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NON-PROFIT ORG

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PAID EXCELSIOR, MN PERMIT NO. 315

SouthShore Center 5735 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331-8926 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Become a SouthShore Senior Partner Today and Join the Fun!

Name: ___________________________________________ ___ Basic Membership $25.00 Address:__________________________________________ ___ Basic Double Membership $40.00 __________________________________________________ ___ Supporting Member *$50.00-$99.00 Phone:____________________Email:___________________ ___ Sustaining Member *100.00+ *Any contribution over the basic membership amount is tax deductable Birth Date (optional) _____/____/______ I am 55+: Circle Yes or No I would like to volunteer____

Please clip and return your application with payment to SSSP or SouthShore Senior Partners 5735 Country Club Rd. Shorewood, MN 55331

Our group is a non profit which rents space in the SouthShore Center from the City of

Shorewood. We rely on contributions, fund-raising and membership to continue our pro-gramming. If you are not already a member

or supporter, please consider signing up!