The CENTER LINE BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS 2018 Coffee by the Curb! Monday, September 10th 1:00-2:30 p.m. Join us for coffee, treats, and maybe some games! Bring a can of coffee to donate and be entered into a prize drawing Bus to Mystic Lake Casino The bus to Mystic Lake stops at the Buffalo Community Center on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The bus leaves the Community Center promptly at 11:10 a.m. and arrives at Mystic Lake at approxi- mately 12:20; plan to be here by 11:00 a.m. for boarding. Return boarding time is 4:45 p.m.; bus leaves promptly at 5:00 p.m. There is no fee and no pre- registration necessary. Be on time as the bus will not wait for any- one!
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The CENTER LINE BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
2018
Coffee by the Curb!
Monday, September 10th 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Join us for coffee, treats, and maybe
some games!
Bring a can of coffee to donate and be entered into a prize drawing
Bus to Mystic Lake Casino
The bus to Mystic Lake stops at the Buffalo Community Center on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The bus leaves the Community Center promptly at 11:10 a.m. and arrives at Mystic Lake at approxi-mately 12:20; plan to be here by 11:00 a.m. for boarding. Return boarding time is 4:45 p.m.; bus leaves promptly at 5:00 p.m. There is no fee and no pre-registration necessary. Be on time as the bus will not wait for any-one!
September 2018 Page 2 Buffalo Community Center News
Foot Care Clinic
2018 Foot Care Clinic
Schedule:
September 4, 2018 November 6, 2018
Clinic runs from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. with a $15 fee for foot care. If you are unable to pay the $15 you will not be turned away. Ques-tions should be directed to Wright County Public Health at 763-682-7456.
Fare for All is a great way to save money on quality, nu-tritious food every month. By purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables, and frozen meats in bulk, Fare for All can save consumers up to 40% off grocery store prices. This month Fare for All will offer the following for pre-sale only and pickup at the Buffalo Community Center: Hot Buy for September - $3.00 Jimmy Dean Hickory Smoked Bacon, 1 lb; limit 2 per household. Produce Pack - $10.00 15 lbs of fresh fruit and vegetables. (varies from month to month) Mini Meat Pack - $11.00 4 frozen meat items such as chicken, beef, fish, turkey (no pork). Combo Pack - $20.00 Combines the Produce Pack and Mini Meat Pack. Mega Meat Pack - $25.00 8-9 frozen meat items, including pork. Please contact the Buffalo Community Center at 763-682-6036 for information on ordering. Next pickup date at the Community Center (for pre-ordered items only) is September 11th from 4:00-5:00 pm. Deadline for ordering from the Community Center is Friday, September 7th by 3:00 p.m. Regular Fare for All pickup at Zion Lu-theran Church is from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Septem-ber 11th, no pre-order necessary.
OOPS!!! It seems the July birthdays were
left in the August newsletter...sorry! Here are the birthdays for August
and September… August September Gayle Yager Pat Schmidt Luella Dalchow Bonita Steffens Marlene Dupont Norita DesMarais
September 2018 Page 3 Buffalo Community Center News
Monday & Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
The Senior Fitness class is a mixture of stretching, balance and strength building exercis-es. We work on functional mo-bility, emphasizing the mus-cles and joints that are used the most in day to day life. All exercises can be modified to make them more or less diffi-cult, depending upon each person’s needs. Please join us!
By Jack Harrold
Tai Chi
Yang 10 classes are Mon-days at 11:00 am and Yang 24 classes are Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Both classes are held at Buffalo City Hall in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. There is no fee for this class...just show up and enjoy! Please call the Communi-ty Center at 763-682-6036 with questions.
Thanks!
FOLKS ON SPOKES Buffalo Bicycle Club 2018 Ride Schedule
Sept 9 3 pm Lake Wobegon, St. Joseph Sept 23 3 pm Gateway Stillwater Oct 14 3 pm Mayer to St Boni Oct 28 3 pm St Boni to Wayzata We would love to have you join us on all or any of our rides!
Twelve Folks on Spokes rode eleven miles along the Rush Creek Trail and across the Dakota Dam in late July. The weather was perfect and the beautiful scenery made for a memorable ride. Fun and fellowship followed at 10-8, home of the fa-mous Juicy Lucy! We would love to have you join us on our next ride!
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Writer’s Cramp by Joann Kocak
A Lesson for Today
Submitted by Edna Knoblauch;
~ Author unknown
What though death at times sets in
And takes our best away.
What though sorrow seems to win
Over hope in a heavy sway.
But hope again elastic swings
Unconquered though it fell.
Still glorious are hopes golden wings
Still strong to bear us well.
Manfully, fearlessly the day of trial bear
For gloriously, victoriously
Can courage quell despair.
Where has the summer gone? School sup-plies are out in every store, and families are out for the “back to school” necessi-ties. The writers have been busy writing as usual. This past month our topics have been: Be careful what you wish for; a memory of any kind of ballgame; a bowl-ing story; memories of marching bands; and write a poem or a short story about a subject of your own choosing. Quite a va-riety of subjects, and some interesting pieces written. We need more writers in our group; it is a fun bunch of people! We not only write, but we visit and have a lot of laughs. We meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Please come and join us! Coffee and treats available!
************************ Paying it Forward By Bev Anderson
It’s the small things— Helping the homeless,
Rescuing a bird, Helping a turtle cross the highway,
Leaving a big tip For the waitress
With holes in her shoes, Comforting a lost child—
Paying it forward One small act at a time;
Being grateful For my privileges.
August 2018 Page 5 Buffalo Community Center News
Teachers always have stories to tell about their class-room adventures...below are a few stories about……
BACK to SCHOOL… “How do you spell toad?” one of my first-grade students asked. “We just read a story about a toad,” I said, then helped him spell it out: “T-O-A-D.” Satisfied, he fin-ished writing the story he’d begun, the read it aloud” “I toad mama I wanted a dog for my birthday.” Teacher: What is an evangelist? Student: Someone who plays the evangelo! Teacher: Why can’t freshwater fish live in salt water? Student: The salt would give them high blood pressure! Teacher: Mira went to the library at 5:15 and left at 6:45; how long was Mira at the library? Student: Not very long! Teacher: What do we call a group of stars that makes an imaginary picture in the sky? Student: A consternation! Teacher: List up to five good facts about Abraham Lin-coln. Student: After the war ended, Lincoln took his wife to a show!
******************** Walking through the hallways at our middle school, I saw a new substitute teacher standing outside his classroom with his forehead against a locker. I heard him mutter, “How did you get yourself into this?” Knowing he was assigned to a difficult class, I tried to offer moral support. “Are you okay?” I asked. “Can I help?” He lifted his head and replied, “I’ll be fine as soon as I get this kid out of his locker.” I recently ran into an old student of mine, who said, “I always liked you. You never had favorites. You were mean to everyone.” While reviewing math symbols with my second-grade pupils, I drew a greater-than (>) and a less-than (<) sign on the chalkboard and asked, “Does anyone remember what these mean?” A boy confidently raised his hand. “One means fast-forward and the other means rewind!”
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
My father began teaching business classes at the local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on bank-ing. During the course of his lecture, the subject of ATMs came up, and he mentioned that, on average, most ma-chines contain only about $1,500 at a given time. Just then a man in the back raised his hand. “I’m not trying to be disrespect-ful,” he told my father, “but the ma-chine I robbed had about $5,000 in it.”
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55 Alive Driving Classes 2018 St. Cloud State University
Monday, October 1 4 hour
All classes take place at the Buffalo Community Center. For fee infor-mation and registration, please call 1-888-234-1294.
Senior Dances At the Buffalo American Legion
Third Thursday of the month 1-4 p.m.
April-October New Year’s Dance December 27th
$8.00 (includes light lunch)
Sept 20, 2018 - Jerry Bierscbach
October 18, 2018 - Dick Szyplinski
Dec 27, 2018 - Jerry Bierschbach
Overcoming Obstacles to Getting Active As You Age
Starting or maintaining a regular exercise routine can be a challenge at any age - and it doesn’t get any easier as you get older. You may feel discouraged by health problems, aches and pains, or concerns about injuries or falls. If you’ve never exercised before, you may not know where to begin, or per-haps you think you’re too old or frail, can never live up to the standards you set when you were younger. Or maybe you just think that exercise is boring! While these may seem like good reasons to slow down and take it easy as you age, they’re even better reasons to get moving. Becoming more active can energize your mood, relieve stress, help you manage symp-toms of illness and pain, and improve your overall sense of well-being. And reaping the rewards of exercise doesn’t have to involve strenuous workouts or trips to the gym. It is about adding more movement and activity to your life, even in small ways. No matter your age or physical condition, it’s never too late to get your body moving, boost your health and outlook, and improve how you feel as you age.
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Daily Activities Monday 9:00 a.m. Mahjong 11:00 a.m. Tai Chi Yang 10 12:00 p.m. Dining 1:00 p.m. Exercise 6:00 p.m. Euchre Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Toy Workshop 11:10 a.m. Mystic Lake Casino bus (2nd Tuesday) 12:00 p.m. Dining 1:00 p.m. Craftmania (1st & 3rd Tuesday) 1:00 p.m. 500 Cards 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays at Two (computer help) Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Fidget Quilt Group (2nd & 4th Wednesday) 9:30 a.m. Writers’ Group 11:00 a.m. Tai Chi Yang 24 12:00 p.m. Dining 12:30 p.m. Mahjong 1:00 p.m. Exercise Thursday 9:00 a.m. Toy Workshop 9:15 a.m. Goldenaires Singers 12:00 p.m. Dining 12:30 p.m. Bingo 1:00 p.m. Weaves of Love (1st & 3rd Thursday) 2:00 p.m. Adult Coloring Group 6:30 p.m. Line Dancing (3rd Thursday) ** FREE popcorn all day long! Friday 9:30 a.m. Hand & Foot 12:00 p.m. Dining
Open Pool Tables Every Day
Hours 8:30-4:30 M-F 763-682-6036
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KITCHEN KORNER By Joann Kocak
Does anyone remember Mr. Food? He had a TV cooking show and his trademark phrase was “Ooh it’s so good!!” As I was going through my recipe file, I came upon a rec-ipe put out by him dating back to 2006 for “Hummingbird Cake.” I haven’t made it in quite awhile, so despite the heat, I started up the oven and made this delicious cake. It serves 12-16, so I have been sharing with friends and neighbors. HUMMINGBIRD CAKE 1 pkg. (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix 1pkg (3.5 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix 1/2 C vegetable oil 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained with juice reserved 4 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 medium-sized banana, cut up 1/2 C finely chopped pecans 1/4 C chopped maraschino cherries, well drained Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10-inch Bundt pan generously with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the cake and pudding mixes, the oil, pineapple, eggs, and cinnamon. Add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup; add it to the bowl then beat with an electric beater until mixture I thor-oughly combined. Stir in the banana, pecans, and cherries; mix well then pour into the pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20-25 minutes then invert onto a serving plate. Let cool completely. FROSTING (If desired) 1/3 C prepared cream cheese frosting In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream cheese frosting for 10-15 seconds. Stir until smooth and pourable; then drizzle over the cooled cake before slicing. YUMMY!
Buffalo Community Center
Contact Us… www.ci.buffalo.mn.us/communitycenter Facebook: Buffalo Community Center Phone:(763) 682-6036 Fax: (763) 682-6376
Hours… Community Center Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The building is available for rentals some eve-nings. In the event that the Buffalo School District closes due to weather, after hours usage of the Center is cancelled. Call for more information.
Community Center Director Suzanne Kolbinger (763) 682-6036 Email: [email protected]
The Community Center Advisory Board meets the first Thursday of every odd month at 3:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Meetings are open to the public.
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