The CENTER LINE BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS January 2019 BLIZZARD BINGO! January 24, 2019 12:30-1:30 2019! Some of the beautiful creations from the Alcohol Ink ornament class held on December 3rd. Thank you to Mary Zillmann for teaching us! Our Holiday Centerpiece class on December 12th was a hit; the centerpieces turned out beautifully! Thank you to Patti from Buffalo Floral for teaching us how to make such a lovely addition to our holi- day decorations! You Have to be a Little Bit Crazy to be a Writer! Connie Lounsbury is the author of eight popular books and 34 short stories and is a sought-after public speaker at such venues as libraries, senior centers, historical muse- ums, and special corporate organization events. She is a frequent contributor to Guideposts magazines and books. Connie has taught creative writing for several years and has assisted in the writing and publishing of other people’s books, as well. Her work has won numerous writing awards. Connie will be speaking at the Buffalo Community Center on January 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Her topic will be “You have to be a Little Bit Crazy to be a Writer!” This program is free, but please R.S.V.P. to the Buffalo Community Center at 763-682- 6036 to reserve a seat.
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The CENTER LINE
BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS January 2019
BLIZZARD BINGO!
January 24, 2019
12:30-1:30
2019!
Some of the beautiful creations from the Alcohol Ink ornament class held on December 3rd. Thank you to Mary Zillmann for teaching us!
Our Holiday Centerpiece class on December 12th was a hit; the centerpieces turned out beautifully! Thank you to Patti from Buffalo Floral for teaching us how to make such a lovely addition to our holi-day decorations!
You Have to be a Little Bit Crazy to be a Writer!
Connie Lounsbury is the author of eight popular books and 34 short stories and is a sought-after public speaker at such venues as libraries, senior centers, historical muse-ums, and special corporate organization events. She is a frequent contributor to Guideposts magazines and books. Connie has taught creative writing for several years and has assisted in the writing and publishing of other people’s books, as well. Her work has won numerous writing awards. Connie will be speaking at the Buffalo Community Center on January 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Her topic will be “You have to be a Little Bit Crazy to be a Writer!” This program is free, but please R.S.V.P. to the Buffalo Community Center at 763-682-6036 to reserve a seat.
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Foot Care Clinic
2019 Foot Care Clinic Schedule:
Thursday, January 3, 2019 Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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, nutritious 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 follow-ing for pre-sale only and pickup at the Buffalo Com-munity Center: Hot Buy for January - $3.00 Tyson chicken thighs, 2.5 lbs, 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, tur-key (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 January 15 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Deadline for ordering from the Commu-nity Center is Friday, January 11th by 3:00 p.m. Regular Fare for All pickup at Zion Lutheran Church is from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on January 15th; no pre-order necessary.
Mystery Club!!
Do you love a good mystery? If so, we are thinking about starting a mystery club at the Buffalo Community Center. Each month a new mystery box will be sent to the com-munity center containing clues for you to solve! If interested, please contact Dayna or Sue at 763-682-6036; we can only start this club if we have a committed group of people willing to participate.
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Monday & Wednesday 1:00 p.m.
The Senior Fitness class is a mix-ture of stretching, balance and strength building exercises. We work on functional mobility, em-phasizing the muscles and joints that are used the most in day to day life. All exercises can be modi-fied to make them more or less dif-ficult, depending upon each per-son’s needs. Please join us!
55+ Driver Discount Program
Save 10% for 3 years on your existing au-to insurance! It’s not just about the mon-ey; this course provides valuable infor-mation that could also be lifesaving: Defensive driving tips Changes in laws Vehicle technology The latest traffic safety information
and resources
2019 Class Schedule
February 4, 2019 4 hour April 8, 2019 4 hour June 17, 2019 4 hour July 15 and 16, 2019 8 hour October 7, 2019 4 hour December 9, 2019 4 hour Four our refresher course - $22.00 Eight hour starter class - $26.00
Call 888-234-1294 to register.
Living with Chronic Pain Support Group
Is chronic pain limiting your ability to do the things you need and want to do? Chronic pain can affect your physical, emotional and mental well-being. This support group is for adults who want to learn to manage pain in a safe, support-ive environment. Group sessions will be led by a therapist who will present skills and strategies to help decrease the negative impact chronic pain may be having on your life. Topics Covered Connection between pain, mood and func-
tioning Power of the mind in changing emotions Mindfulness skills to help manage pain Handling relapses and setbacks Ways to implement new practices and behav-
iors Skills and strategies for improved physical
functioning Date: Wednesdays, January 16 through February 20, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Buffalo Community Center Facilitator Stacy Besonen Janna Netterfield
To register please call 763-684-7025
This support group is presented and facilitated by Allina Health; Buffalo, MN.
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Writer’s Cramp by Joann Kocak
The past month has been a busy one for the writers. We wrote about: “Ask me (whatever we like) and I will tell you”, A chance for us to get on our soapbox, make a list of our own “Seven Wonders of the World”, tell about a favorite or memorable Christ-mas event or party, and write a letter to someone expressing your personal feelings for that person. The writers also had our Christmas brunch at my house. We shared memo-ries of Christmas and Bev read the an-nual feature of the poem “A Senior Christmas” that always brings a chuck-le to the group, no matter how many times we have heard it. Nancy enter-tained us with a musical rendition of a song she had written, accompanying herself on an instrument that looks like a ukulele. She told me the name of it, but sorry to say, I have forgotten what it is! The writers group was started in 1995 by Prof. Francis Kazmarek, so 2019 will be the 24th year of existence of The Senior Class. I joined the class in 1999, so I will be beginning my 20th year with this fun group. I have met many people along the way, and I know I would never have met them had it not been for this group. I know it has been a fun time for me, and I hope that you readers will consider joining us in 2019. We meet at the Community Center every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Come for the fun!
The View From My Desk By Edna Knoblauch
I look out from my desk at the snow.
I’d rather see all my flowers grow.
Winters get harder as you get older.
It even seems the weather gets colder.
I wait to see if my mailman has come.
The trudge out there and get so numb.
Some days I might have some local news.
And sometimes all I have is bills that are due.
My association dues pay for hauling snow.
So out with a shovel I do not have to go.
Our snow person gets up before the dawn.
He pushes it all hither and yon.
Y garage stays warm even on cold days.
So starting my car makes no delays.
Cozy I’ve been here for all these long days.
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Who Am I? By Joann Kocak
When I took this job ten years ago, I was new to the world of everyday life. I was hired as a “trouble shooter.” I was on call 24/7. That meant that I was first on the scene to take care of the situation and ba-sically clean up any faux pas committed by someone. I was young. I was excited. I did my job well and was given many awards for my loyalty, stability and over-all performance. But today I have failed in my duties. Ten years at the same job has taken a toll on me. I no longer get revved up to do my job. I am feeling sluggish, and I can no longer “suck it up.” Therefore, I tender my resignation. Signed, Ken More, Vacuum Cleaner.
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Food for thought……
Today I was in a store that sells sunglasses, and only sunglasses. A young lady walked over to me and asked, ‘What brings you in today?’ I looked at her and said, “I’m interested in buying a refrigera-tor.” She didn’t quite know how to respond. I was thinking about old age and decided that old age is when you still have something on the ball, but you are just too tired to bounce it. When people see a cat’s litter box they always say, “Oh, have you got a cat?” Just once I want to say, “No, it’s for company!” Employment application blanks always ask who is to be called in case of an emergency I think you should write, “An ambulance.” The older you get the tougher it is to lose weight because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends. The easiest way to find something lost around the house it to buy a replacement. Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for for-ty (40) are XL? The sole purpose of a child’s middle name is so he can tell when he’s really in trouble! Did you ever notice that when you put the 2 words “The” and “IRS” together it spells “Theirs?” Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you top lying about your age and start bragging about it. Some people try to turn back their “odometers.” Not me. I want people to know why I look this way. I’ve traveled a long way and a lot of the roads were not paved. You know you are getting older when everything either dries up or leaks. Ah! Being young is beautiful but being old is com-fortable! Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth!
More Winter Humor….
Grandma’s been staring through the
window ever since it started to snow.
If it gets any worse, I guess I’ll have to
let her in!
What do you call a dollar bill frozen in
ice? Cold, hard cash!
What do you call a $1 ticket to the ice
rink? A cheap skate!
Did you hear about the ski trip? It
started out great, but it was all down-
hill from there!
I thought we were going sledding,
but we went skiing instead. You
might say I was mis-sled!
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Buffalo Farmer’s Market
The Buffalo Farmer’s Winter Market is
held at the Buffalo Community Center
every month from November through
April. Stop by and support your local
farmers!
Market Dates
January 5, 2019 8:00-12:00
February 2, 2019 8:00-12:00
March 2, 2019 8:00-12:00
April 6, 2019 8:00-12:00
2019 Senior Dance Schedule Buffalo American Legion Third Thursday, 1-4 p.m.
April 18, 2019 Mike Elsenpeter May 16, 2019 Jerry Bierschbach June 20, 2019 Mike Elsenpeter July 18, 2019 Jerry Bierschbach August 15, 2019 Mike Elsenpeter September 19, 2019 Jerry Bierschbach October 17, 2019 Dick Szyplinski New Year’s Dance December 26, 2019 Jerry Bierschbach
Relieving the Symptoms of Seasonal Depression
Winters can be very long in Minnesota and sometimes lead to seasonal depression. Be-low are a few things you can do to combat seasonal depression and help yourself feel better: Open curtains and blinds to allow in as
much daylight as possible. Sitting near a window can increase daylight’s positive effects.
As safety permits, spend time outdoors every day. Even on cloudy days the effect of daylight can be beneficial.
Eat a well-balanced diet that provides recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals to maintain energy. Limit con-sumption of starchy and sweet foods.
Get physical activity 30 minutes a day, three times a week.
Stay involved with hobbies, church and social activities and friends to prevent feelings of isolation that winter can bring.
Snowflakes Snowmobile Snowfall Cold Ice Skates Hot Chocolate
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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 1:00 p.m. Pinochle 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 1:00 p.m. Cribbage
Open Pool Tables Every Day
Hours 8:30-4:30 M-F 763-682-6036
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KITCHEN KORNER By Joann Kocak
Happy 2019 to all of you! After all the cooking and baking of special goodies for Christmas, I am going to give you a couple of good and delicious recipes from one of my favorite cookbooks - THE FOUR INGREDIENT COOKOOK. I bought it at a garage sale, and it is one of the best buys I ever made! Quick and easy recipes, and also delicious and tasty. Here goes: BUSY DAY CHICKEN 2 to 3 lbs chicken pieces 1 C rice, uncooked 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 can Cream of Celery soup Place rice in a greased casserole with chicken on top. Sprinkle with onion soup. Mix celery soup and two cans water. Pour over the above. Bake covered at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Serves 4 to 6. FRUIT COCKTAIL SALAD 1 (17 oz) can fruit cocktail, with syrup 1 (3 oz) package strawberry Jello 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened & cut up 1 (8 oz) carton Cool Whip Heat fruit cocktail with juice and Jello to boiling point. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese and stir until it melts. Fold in Cool Whip. Place in serving container and refrigerate. P.S. I would also like to thank all of the readers who say they enjoy reading this column and trying the recipes. I am glad to hear that some of the recipes have now become favorites in your home as they are in mine. Happy cooking/baking in 2019!
Buffalo Community Center
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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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