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
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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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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!