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The Gillespie Gazette The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Boulevard, Mound, MN 55364

952-472-6501 www.gillespiecenter.org e-mail: info@gillespiecenter.org

Gillespie Center Mission Statement: Connecting members with the community and each other.

December 2020

Volume XXVII1 Issue 12

26TH ANNUAL GILLESPIE HOLIDAY

BOUTIQUE DECEMBER 1-DECEMBER 6

*FUNDRAISER FOR THE CENTER* *Following CDC and Minnesota Department of Health Guidelines.

*Wear a mask. *Sign in. *Get your temperature taken.

BOUTIQUE HOURS Weekdays, December 1st-December 4th

Hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Saturday, December 5th-Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, December 6th-Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

*LOTS OF VENDORS! *COOL GIFTS FOR EVERYONE!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT www.gillespiecenter.org or

mnseniorcenters.org

Get the latest newsletter, videos, virtual programs, resources, fun activities and more.

THE GILLESPIE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED

ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

DECEMBER 24, 2020 DECEMBER 25, 2020 DECEMBER 31, 2020 JANUARY 1, 2021

CHECK THIS GAZETTE FOR BAKERY HOURS.

*HAPPY HOLIDAYS*

GILLESPIE DRIVE THRU

HOLIDAY TURKEY DINNER WITH ALL THE FIXINGS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 11:30 A.M. COST: $9.00

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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IN ACCORDANCE 9:30 Photo Club 10-4 Holiday Boutique 9:00 Stichin with Friends 10-4 Holiday Boutique

WITH THE 9:45 Art Group 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH 10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed

GOVERNOR'S 10-4 Holiday Boutique 10-4 Holiday Boutique Saturday, Dec. 5

ORDERS Holiday Boutique

GILLESPIE 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

FITNESS CLASSES Sunday, Dec. 6

ARE CANCELLED Holiday Boutique

UNTIL JANUARY 2021 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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9:30 Photo Club 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH 9:00 Stichin with Friends

9:45 Art Group 10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed

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9:30 Photo Club 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH 9:00 Stichin with Friends

9:45 Art Group 1:00 Gillespie Book Club 10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed

1:00 Movie: "The Secret"

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11:00 Movie: 9:30 Photo Club *NO LUNCH TODAY* CENTER CENTER"A Charlie Brown Christmas" 9:45 Art Group CLOSED CLOSED

FOR FORCHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

28 29 30 31 1-Jan

9:00 Happy Feet Footcare 9:30 Photo Club 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH CENTER CENTER9:45 Art Group CLOSED CLOSED

FOR FORNEW YEARS HOLIDAY NEW YEARS HOLIDAY

See the following pages for more information about programs, classes, & events listed here.

DECEMBER 2020

THE GILLESPIE CENTER CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2020

GILLESPIE CENTER ACTIVITIES JOIN US FOR A HOMEMADE LUNCH ON WEDNESDAYS.

COST: $5 CALL THE CENTER TO SIGN-UP 2 DAYS AHEAD OF TIME. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CENTER AT 952-472-6501.

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SHOP AT…

26TH ANNUAL

GILLESPIE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

DECEMBER 1-DECEMBER 6

*FUNDRAISER FOR THE CENTER* *Following CDC and Minnesota Department of Health

Guidelines.

BOUTIQUE HOURS Weekdays, December 1-December 4th-Hours are 10

a.m.– 4 p.m. Saturday, December 5th-Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, December 6th-Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

*LOTS OF VENDORS! *COOL GIFTS FOR EVERYONE!

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*Drive-Thru Lunches on Wednesdays in

December: December 2, 9, 16, 30

*NO LUNCH ON DECEMBER 23RD*

See the menu in this month’s Gazette.

The Gillespie Center is offering Drive-Thru Take out Lunches by Chef Greg. Lunch is only $5.

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.

In January 2021, the Gillespie Lunches will be $7.00 per meal.

Rachel travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick

to attend his best friend's wedding only to discover he

comes from one of Asia's most wealthy, prominent

families. She must stand up to his

*Free Movie:

“The Secret” Dare to Dream

Wednesday, December 16:

1 showing: 1 p.m.

Rated: PG 1 hr. 47 min.

Though hardworking, Miranda Wells is struggling to raise her three children. When a huge storm devastates their area, it presents her with another hard challenge to overcome. Fortunately, along with that came Bray Johnson, a person who believes in positive thinking. Starring: Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas, Jerry O’Connell *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:

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Monday, December 21:

1 showing: 11 a.m. 25 minutes

Christmas is here! Happiness and cheer with the whole Peanuts gang. Take time out and enjoy a few laughs with Charlie and his friends.

*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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THE SANTA’S

HIDDEN TREASURES EVENT

IS POSTPONED UNTIL DEC. 2021.

For questions - if a number isn’t listed, call The Gillespie Center Front Desk 952-472-6501.

*IMPORTANT* ANNOUNCEMENT

IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR WALZ’S

COVID ORDERS: THE GILLESPIE FITNESS

CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD UNTIL

JANUARY 2021. PLEASE CALL US EARLY

JANUARY FOR AN UPDATE.

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 participants 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 suspended 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, Monday, December 28, 9 a.m. Call 763-560-5136 to schedule an appointment for foot care.

Gillespie Book Club is Back! 3rd Wednesday of the Month Wednesday, December 16 at 1 p.m.

December book: “Becoming” by Michelle Obama 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.

Lucky Sweepstakes Winners for 2019-2020 Week

Questions call Jeanne Brustad at 612-201-2795.

Membership Information Annual memberships at the Gillespie Center help support the day to day operations of the Center. We welcome seniors, 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 Membership 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 #52 (2019-20) Qtr.-

Week #1-Tom Kalbunk Week #2-Don Hall

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 gatherings.

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.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

DUE TO COVID-19…

SANTA’S HIDDEN TREASURES

EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL

DECEMBER 2021.

BUY GILLESPIE SCRIP

GIFT CARDS FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS

BY DEC. 14TH

TO RECEIVE BEFORE CHRISTMAS.

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For Your Information

Senior Community Services

Senior Outreach Social Worker

Sara Roberts, LSW Discuss family and caregiver services,

housing options, home maintenance,

finance and a variety of resources. Schedule an appointment call 952-767-7890

HOME Household and Outside Maintenance for

Elderly (HOME) is available for

Westonka residents 60 years and older.

HOME can assist with the following:

Housecleaning-includes laundry and

grocery shopping. Outdoor services:

lawn mowing, snow shoveling, window

washing, yard-work. Minor repairs:

safety device installation, carpentry or

painting, plumbing and electrical.

For more information call 952-746-4046.

CareNextion carenextion.org

This online communication tool brings

together the support needed to help live a

vital and engaging life.

For more information visit the

Senior Community Services website:

www.seniorcommunity.org

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GILLESPIE

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

VOLUNTEERS…

CALL BEVERLY AT 952-472-6656.

HAPPY

WINTER!

PLEASE JOIN US!

Christmas is marked in a special way in each country where it is celebrated. From Russia to Greenland, all kinds of traditions take place Dec. 25 each year.

1. Ireland: While American children famously leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus. Irish kids put out mince pies and a bottle of Guinness.

2. Japan: Forget the suckling pig and cranberry sauce; Kentucky Fried Chicken is the traditional Christmas feast in Japan -- thanks to great marketing in the 1970s. The restaurant is so popular on Christmas Day that reservations are required.

3. Germany: Ever see a pickle ornament on a Christmas tree? It’s popular in Germany. The first person to find the pickle ornament gets an extra gift.

4. Norway: Norwegians believe evil witches and spirits emerge on Christmas Eve and steal brooms so they can ride in the sky. To stop them, all the brooms and cleaning agents are hidden Christmas Eve and sometimes men fire shotguns to scare the evil witches and spirits away.

5. Slovakia: Before dinner can get started, the head of the family takes a spoonful of food and throws it at the ceiling. Usually it’s Loksa, a traditional Christmas dish made from poppy seed filling, bread and water.

6. Estonia: Families typically go to the sauna together on Christmas Eve.

7. Greenland: Residents from the icy country like to eat “kivack” on Christ-mas. It’s the raw flesh of 500 auk birds wrapped in sealskin that was placed under a rock to ferment for seven months. They also eat “mattak,” which is whale skin with some blubber still attached.

8. Venezuela: Because the roads are closed, people roller skate to Christmas Mass.

9. Czech Republic: Single women stand with their backs to the door and throw a

shoe. If the heel lands toward to door, she will remain single for another year. If the

front of the shoe points to the door, she may move out of her parents’ house and

should start making wedding plans.

10. Italy: Instead of Santa Claus, Italian children wait for the witch, La Befana.

She delivers candy and toys Jan. 5.

11. Netherlands: Instead of Santa Claus, children wait for “Sinterklaas” and

his helper Black Pete on Dec. 6. If the kids left shoes filled with hay and sugar

for Sinterklaas’ horse, he will refill the shoes with candy and nuts.

12. Ukraine: Instead of tinsel and lights, Ukrainians decorate their trees with

spider webs.

13. South Africa: It’s custom to eat deep-fried caterpillars of the emperor moth.

14. U.S.: Ever heard of SantaCon or Running of the Santas? It’s unique to America and involves adults -- dressing in Santa suits and elf outfits -- taking part in a pub crawl.

How to say “Merry Christmas” in 10 different languages

• French: Joyeux Noël • German: Frohe Weinachten • Spanish: Feliz Navidad • Italian: Buon Natale • Portuguese: Feliz Natal • Dutch: Vrolijk kerstfeest • Romanian: Crăciun fericit • Polish: Wesołych świąt

Bożego Narodzenia • Swedish: God Jul • Czech: Veselé Vánoce

For Your Information

A Fundraiser for the Gillespie Center “Give an extra $20 in 2020” to help the Center.

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 community. If you are able to donate an extra $20 in 2020 for the “Give 20 in 2020” 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. May 2020 be a wonderful year for all of you! “GIVE 20 IN 2020”

PLEASE ACCEPT MY $20 DONATION FOR THE “GIVE 20 IN 2020”

THE GILLESPIE CENTER FUNDRAISER

Donna Grinsvald Nancy Ketcher

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 Bethel United Methodist Women City of Minnetrista Jim & Sharon Cashman West Minnetonka Jaycees Becky Glister Judith Harris Delores Strand Gretchen Ehalt Peggy McLean Beverly Johnson Susan Navatril City of Mound

Memorials

Memory of Bruce Ed Garlock from Nancy & Evan Anderson Melissa & Jim Easley Delores Lind Dorothy & Debbie Anderson Crawford Merz, LLC Lewis & Susan Anderson Don & Marcia Jerdee

Memory of Nancy Ketcher from Jerry & Diana Kohls Memory of Donna Grinvalds from Dorothy & Debbie Anderson

Memory of Bob Wolff from Lewis & Susan Anderson Memory of Norma Zitzloff from Diana & Jerry Kohls

Honor & Gift *Make a donation to the Gillespie Center in honor of someone’s birthday, anniversary, in appreciation, etc.

•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.

The Gillespie Center Support Fund

In Memoriam December 2020

Ways to Help The Gillespie Center

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

Wednesday2

Chicken Quesadillaw/Mexican Rice

Dessert

9Lasagna

w/Garlic BreadDessert

16Pork Chop

w/ Rice PilafRoll

Dessert

23*NO LUNCH TODAY!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

30-Jan-00

BUY A FRIEND New Year's Appetizer SpecialLUNCH! *Pigs in a Blanket

*Sweet & Sour Meatball Skewers*Spinach Pastry Puff

Dessert

Pre-pay and sign up 2 days prior to the day.

Buy a homemade lunch on

Cost: $5

Wednesdays and pick it up at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Center.

The Gillespie Center December 2020

The Gillespie Center

2590 Commerce Boulevard

Mound, MN 55364

Phone: 952-472-6501 Website: www.gillespiecenter.org

E-Mail: info@gillespiecenter.org

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 Kathleen Welch