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SOUTHSHORE TIMES www.southshore-center.org January-February 2011

What’s New This Month? Greetings from the President and Thank You! …………….2 Travel, cooking classes, and lunch menus ............................. 3 Estate planning, Old Log Theatre, & Programs for 2011 AAA Driving………………..4 January Calendar ..................... 5 February Calendar ................... 6 Ridgeview lectures, Balance and Fall Prevention T’ai Chi Chih 7 St Paul Curling club ................ 8

Valentine’s Party Tuesday, February 15th

10a.m. Our Guest Speaker is Naturalist, Wildlife

Photographer and Writer Stan Tekiela.

Nocturnal birds and animals have intrigued people since the dawn of time. Stan will present eye-popping

images of every owl species found in the United States. For over 20 years Stan has traveled across the US to study and photograph owls. In this presentation Stan will explain the many intriguing aspects of these

nocturnal birds in plain and simple terminology. You will learn just how well owls see in the dark along with their amazing hearing abilities. If you are like most people and you are fascinated with owls then this presentation is sure to delight. And just for Valentine’s Day Stan will

add some interesting mating facts about these birds!

Lecture Price is only $2 for members and $4 for guests Lunch cost is $6

Please make your reservations by

Friday, February 11th 474-7635

AARP Tax Preparation IRS Certified Tax-Aide Counselors will be available once again at the SouthShore Center from

9:00 am –3:00 pm on Mondays with the first appointment date starting February 14th. They will be here every Monday through April 11th with the exception of President’s Day which is

February 21st. Trained AARP Tax-Aide representatives will be available for seniors and low-income families to assist with simple tax preparations. This

is a free AARP service. Please call the Center to make your appointment and the receptionist will give you further instructions.

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

SouthShore Center Greeting/Members www.southshore-center.org page 2

Thank You New Members:

SSSP Board Members President: Bob Newman Vice-President: Sue Peck

Treasurer: Joanne Schmid Secretary: Theresa Zerby Members:

Tena Brandhorst Cherie Daughton Linda Freeman Jane Stein Catherine Turner


A Happy Holiday and New Year Greeting to You!

This year in particular, with all the ―weather‖ outside, it’s easy to stay inside and hunker down, but it’s so much more fun to get up, get out and down to the Community Center because there is so much more going on here than just cards and lunch. The Center can also be seen as a great clearing house of valuable information for anyone who needs help and guidance with a myriad of issues. There are discussions and sources of information on Medicare, taxes, computers, estate planning, pharma-cies and prescriptions, and much more. Then there are all the regular gatherings you can find on the calendar enclosed. We even offer a menu of the lunches now. The Special Events are always a hit and reservations fill up fast on these. Trips to Target Field, the National Weather Station, The Old Log Theater, The St. Paul Curling Club, etc. are great experiences. Join in! Speaking of joining in, if you haven’t been a member but you get this mailing, it would help us and yourself to join the Southshore Senior Partners. Your membership donation helps pay for this mailing and our programming. Memberships run from June to June. Discounts are available on some of our functions for members. Look for future ―Bring a Friend‖ plans for lunches and programs. Discounts will also be available for you for those and if you sponsor someone who becomes a new member. The SSSP and the Center have definitely ―weathered the storm‖ of a year or so ago and we’re here to stay. Nothing would please those of us who spend time keep-ing the ball rolling here than to have to deal with having over-flow interest levels. The price is right so ―Come on down‖! Bob Newman

Greetings From The President!

In Memoriam It is with great sadness that we tell you of the passing of our dear friend Mickii Flaten. Mickii was a fixture at the center and active as a bridge player, receptionist and Discovery Club member. She always was the first to sign up to volunteer and she will be greatly missed!

Richard Brown

Juanita Glassco

John and Sandy Hotvet

Bob and Ellie Nelson

Delores Smith

Roy and Marylou

Swenson

Craig Watson

Thank You to our

Wonderful Receptionists You are appreciated for all you do. Your

service buys the SouthShore Senior Partners addi-

Mary Lou Becker

Tena Brandhorst

Gloria Copley

Mickii Flaten

Marilyn Gagne

Lela Graupmann

Mary Haiden

Edith Heidtmann

Sandy Hotvet

Bev Lane

Gayle Luke

Marge Lund

Marilyn Mattingly

Judy Mueller

Terry Paetzel

Sue Peck

Marilynn Sederstrom,

Greg Suddendorf

Dawn Speier

Millie Trebnick

Thank You Barb Sykora for your years of service on our board of directors. We appreciate all you have done for the seniors of our community and we will miss you on the board!

Travel, Cooking classes, Lunch Menus www.southshore-center.org page 3


A BIG THANK YOU!! Veterans Day—Thank you Clarence Clofer

American Legion for a wonderful luncheon and informational speakers covering the topic of benefits to our veterans. This event helped raise $269—with half of that money adding to the fundraising for the new road sign.

Our Holiday Party—Thank you to Woody

Love and his donation of 20 gorgeous wreathes for door prizes! We had a wonderful time and were entertained by the tap-dancing Rhythmic Feet (pictured below) and their colorful emcee and his off-colored jokes! (OH NO!, LORDY LORDY, BA DUMP BUMP)

January –February Lunch Menus January 4th - Hamburger stroganoff January 6th - Chicken Cacciatore January 11th - Chicken tortellini soup and Sandwich January 13th - Quiche and a salad January 18th - BBQ Meatballs January 20th - Pizza January 25th - Salmon Rosa Pasta January 27th - Sloppy Joes

February 1st—NO LUNCH February 3rd—NO LUNCH February 8th - Soup and salad February 10th - Tomato Basil Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich February 15th - Special Valentines Day lunch Honey Chicken $6 February 17th - Brats and Kraut February 22nd - Scalloped Potatoes and Ham February 24th - Chow Mein

Senior Community Services Trips For more detailed information on trips, or to register call Sue Gallus at 952-541-1019 x316 or check out their website for more detailed information: www.seniorcommunity.org

Alpine Splendor June 12-24, 2011 $3495 pp double

occupancy 13 Day tour with 7 days in Germany. Some of the cities in-cluded are: Frankfurt, Wurzburg, and Rothenburg, Germany; Salzburg, Austria; Oberammergau, Germany; Lucerne, Switzerland; Triberg and Rudesheim, Germany. We are selling this tour in conjunction with Koob Agency whose

agents will also be the tour directors.

Cooking Classes: Healthy Cooking for a FIT 2011 Tuesday, January 11, 7 pm; $30/person Join us as Chef Connie Blanchard creates new colorful dishes to chase away the winter blues . A fun evening of cooking with fresh foods, heart healthy red wines, ancient hearty grains, and lean pro-teins. Learn techniques for taking out a few calories, while adding punched up flavors! We will work with Farro and Quinoa for satis-fying and filling grain dishes. We will cover Heart-Health Red Wines. An easy, tasty weeknight fish recipe that takes only ten min-utes and fun ways to prepare the cancer fighting vegetables!

Couples Date Night: Romantic Rome Friday, February 11; $30 /person +$10 supply fee It’s a Valentine’s couples cooking class and dinner! Get away to Romantic Rome! Work in small teams to create dinner at the end of the evening. Bring a favorite Italian wine and celebrate Valen-tine’s Day a few days early! Out delectable menu includes: Roasted Roma Tomato Bruschetta, Italian Wedding Soup, Risotto Milanese with Parmesan Reggiano, Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Basil Black Olive Vinaigrette, and Homemade Pasta with Fruit de Mer.

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55+ AAA Driving Instruction! Save 10% on your auto insurance for

3 years by attending one of the MN Highway Safety Center Driving

Classes at the Southshore Center Refresher Classes held on:

Thursday, January 20th: 9:00am-1pm Wednesday, February 9th: 1-5PM

Wednesday, March 9th: 5-9PM Tuesday, April 12th: 5-9PM

Call 1-888-234-1294 to Register Directly!


Estate Planning and Wills Wednesday, January 19th

10:30 Our guest speaker will be Pook Grathwol.

If you have questions on Wills, Trusts, Guardianship/Conservatorship, Power of Attorney, or Writing a Healthcare Directive, then this is a session you don’t want to miss! Pook will be here to cover topics relevant to Elder Law.

Please call for reservations by January 14th

What’s Ahead in the New Year? Our Programming/Planning Committee has a Year

of Fun Ahead for you! Besides all the great activities listed in this newsletter we have great plans for the

year 2011. March 12th: Saturday 8am-12 Spring Garden Pa-Looza

March 17th: Lyndon Griffin here on St Patricks Day March 23rd: Diabetes ―What should I know‖ March 31st: Bread Baking Class April 14th ―Poetry in your pocket day‖ April 21st: Pharmacist at the Center to review your medications to check for drug interactions. April 30th: Lake Minnetonka Arts Tour April—Weather Center Tour May: A guest speaker on gardening. June 1st:Helen McNaulty will present from her trave-logue series ―Britain in the Spring‖ The Cotswolds and North Wales. June: A golf event for SSSP Members We will also enjoy a trip to a St Paul Saints game! July 1st: Renew Your MEMBERSHIP! June 27th and July 25th - Cruise Lake Minnetonka on our private charter from Bayview. July—Shining Stars Party August: Luau luncheon! September– October: More day trips Faribault, Minneapolis, or St Paul and a local speaker on Excel-sior History November: Veterans Day Celebration December: Holiday Party

AND MORE!

An Afternoon at the Theatre Old Log Theatre Presents:

On Golden Pond With Special Back Stage Tour!

Friday, February 11th,Noon $32.25

Price includes lunch, tickets to the matinee, back stage tour, tax, tip and gratuity! Please call for reservations and to purchase your tickets from the receptionist at the SouthShore Center. Tickets must be paid for in advance. We will meet at the Old Log Theatre at noon for our group back stage tour and lunch.

Fused Glass Tray Art Class Thursday, February 3rd

1:00 PM Join us for a fun and informative class making a fused glass tray. Stephanie Jochims returns to SouthShore Center to teach us how to make a pretty and useful tray out of fused glass. Our instructor provides all the tools and glass, all we have to do is have fun. This is an easy and fun media in which to work, and there is no special skill needed. Cost of class will depend on the size tray you make: $35-$55. Call for reservations: 474-7635

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January 2011

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9:00 Happy Feet 1:00 Knitting Group

4 9-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 11:15 Blood Pressure 12:30-Eureka City Band 11:45-Lunch 1pm-Cards 500

5 8:15 Dance Fitness 9:00 Painting with Michelle Combs 1:00 mahjong

6

11:45-Lunch 1pm-Bridge

7 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 1pm-Bingo

10 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 1:00 Knitting Group

11 9-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 12:30-Eureka City Band 11:45-Lunch 1pm-Cards 500

7PM Cooking for a fit 2011

12

8:15-Dance Fitness 9:00 Painting with Michelle Combs 10:30—Balance and Fall Prevention 1:00 Mahjong 2-4 Make Ahead Meals

13

11:45 Lunch 1pm-Bridge 6:30-7:45 Yoga& Middle Eastern Dance Class

14 1pm-Bingo

17 Martin Luther King Holiday Center is closed

18 9-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 11:45 Lunch 12:30-Eureka City Band 1pm-Cards 500

19

8:15-Dance Fitness 9:00 Painting with Michelle Combs 10:30—Elder Law and Wills 1:00 Mahjong 2-4 Make Ahead Meals

20

9-1 AAA Driving 11:45-Lunch 1pm-Bridge 6:30-7:45 Yoga& Middle Eastern Dance Class

21 1pm-Bingo

24 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 1:00 Knitting Group 2:15 Tai Chi Chih

25 9-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 11:45-Lunch 12:30-Eureka City Band 1pm-Cards 500

26 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9:00 Painting with Michelle Combs 1-Mahjong 6:30-7:45 Yoga

27 10:30 -Living Well with Arthritis Ridgeview presentation 11:45-Lunch 1pm-Bridge 6:30-7:45 Yoga& Middle Eastern Dance Class


31 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 1p Knitting Group 2:15 Tai Chi Chih

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

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February 2011

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

1

Kitchen Closed No Lunch

9-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 12:30-Eureka City Band 1pm-Cards 500

2 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9:00 Painting with Michelle Combs 1-Mahjong

3 Kitchen Closed

No Lunch

1pm-Bridge 1PM Fused Glass Tray class


7 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9:00 Happy Feet 1p Knitting Group

8 9-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 11:15 Blood Pressure checks 12:30-Eureka City Band 11:45-Lunch 1pm-Cards 500

9

8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9:00 Painting with Michelle Combs 1:00 Mahjong 1-5 AAA Driving

10 11:45-Lunch 1pm-Bridge 6:30-7:45 Yoga& Mid-dle Eastern Dance Class

11 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 12:00 Old Log Theatre ON GOLDEN POND BACK STAGE TOUR 1pm-Bingo 7PM Couples cooking

14

8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9 Happy Feet Check 1p Knitting Group


16

8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9:00 Painting with Michelle Combs 1:00 Mahjong



21 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 9:00 Happy Feet 1p Knitting Group


23 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 1-Mahjong


25

26 AARP Tax prep 9-3pm 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 1p Knitting Group

March 1 9-Card Crafters 9:30-Wood Carvers 11:45-Lunch 12:30-Eureka City Band 1pm-Cards 500

March 2 8:15-Dance Fitness 8:45 Ball Fitness 1-Mahjong

March 3 11:45-Lunch 1pm-Bridge

March 4

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

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Living Well with Arthritis Thursday, January 27th

10:30-11:30 by Katie Trent DPT, physical therapist Learn how you can manage your arthritis, in-

cluding which supplements really help and what

exercises reduce joint pain. Learn about small

changes you can make that could make a big

difference in how you feel.

Healing as a Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Encounter Thursday, February 24th

10:30-11:30 by Chaplain Paul Christopher

Paul is a graduate of Concordia College in psychology, and Luther Seminary for his Master of Divinity. He served as an EMT with an ambulance service for 24 years, and member of the board of directors for a medical corporation. He now serves as a hospital chaplain serving patients, staff, families and supports hospice care as well. He understands the many aspects of healing. Please call ahead for reservations: 474-7635

There is no charge for these lectures!

T’ai Chi Chih Beginners II Our T’ai Chi Chih class continues with this Beginners II session. If you attended the first series and are ready to continue to practice or if you were not able to attend the first series of classes, this session will bring you up to speed. Our instructor Brigid O’Rourke will teach this at a pace that you will be able to learn the 18 different move-ments in Tai Chi Chih or improve your technique. Classes are held on Mondays at 2:15 starting January 24th. Pre-registration is required. Price for this 8 session class is only $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Call 474-7635

Balance and Fall Prevention

Wednesday, January 12th

10:30 Class is Free! Golden Living Center of Excelsior will have a

Physical and Occupational Therapist at the South-Shore Center to give you hands on information on Fall Prevention, which in these icy months can be used by all! They will give you practical tips and a quick evaluation to let each individual know how they can help improve their own balance.

Please Call for

Reservations.

Yoga – Belly Dance Thursdays, January 13- February 24; 6:30-7:45 pm Register by Jan 6 $70/After Jan 6 $77/Drop-ins $12 per time Enjoy instructor Mary McCarthy’s vigorous based ap-proach to vinyasa yoga. Emphasis on strength, correct body alignment, & weight distribution, breath control and intuitive discovery. For novice to advanced students, Mary will help deepen your practice. Followed by a short 15 burst of Middle-Easter dance, a beautiful way of ex-pressing yourself through movement, at the same time strengthening and toning muscle. Bring a yoga mat and large light scarf wrap, if you have them.

Make Ahead Meals Just come to the center, roll up your sleeves, dice, peel, chop, and prep all at one time following our easy assembly guidelines! Whenever possible, we will provide fresh and organic products and will cost just $4.25 per serving! Reduce the stress and hassle of plan-ning and preparing your meals. Take ours home, freeze, and thaw. Space is limited to 6 participants per week. Call to reserve the whole time slot for you and your friends or just a space for 1! We supply the instruction and meals, you supply the elbow grease and fun! Menu for Jan 12th:Meatloaf – Easy Beef & Bean Burritos – Stuffed chicken Breasts – Barbeque Crock Pot Chicken Menu for Jan 19th: Ginger Chicken Breasts with Chinese Cole Slaw – Honey Apple Pork Chops – Tuscan Bean & Turkey Skillet – Carolina Crock Pot Pork Register l 952.474.7635.

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Welcome to the St. Paul Curling Club

Did you watch the Winter Olympics last year and want to learn more about Curling or attend a curling match? Did you hear the terms back-house weight, drawing a port, clearing/peel, pebble, free-guard zone rule or hack-weight takeout and think they were

speaking another language? Then this is your perfect opportunity! The World Seniors and mixed Double Curling Championships are going to be held right here in Minnesota in April and leading up to these competitions there will be state competition qualifying events. We are planning a trip to the Saint Paul Curling Club to watch one of these matches and enjoy lunch at the Happy Gnome Restaurant

across the street from the curling club. Ticket dates and pricing were not yet available at time of this publication., but should be available after January 10th. If you are interested please call the

SouthShore Center and put your name on the list for this event—space will be limited!

Call to register for this event!

474-7635

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