ABOUT US

Pier 55 is open to all individuals age 55 and

older. The facility is handicapped accessible

and no one shall be refused access to programs

because of race, religion, sex, color, economic

status or disability.

MISSION Our mission as Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc.

is to enhance, stimulate, accommodate and

support ever-changing and active lives.

CONTACTS

Phone 651-327-2255

Hours Mon-Fri, 9:00 to 4:00

Website www.redwingareaseniors.org

Facebook “Like” us on Facebook!

CONTENTS

Senior Forum/Housing Options……………....2

Art and Creativity …...……………………….3

Entertainment and Book Club…………..…….4

Speech Craft/Card Games ……..……………..5

Trips …….….. …………………………...……6

Trips/Casino Trips .......................................... 7

Trips/Get Involved.…………………....... ..... 8

Area Services…………….………………...9-10

March Calendar………..…………..………...11

Fun and Fitness .. ................................... ….12

Weekly events/Board Members……………...13

Thank You and Member Discount……….…..14

A P R I L , 2 0 1 6 Red Wing, Minnesota | Vol. 52, No. 26

SPRING TRAINING AT PIER 55

Join one of our new or existing fitness programs!

Let’s Walk

Walking Group

Meets every Thursday

10 am at Pier 55

(Starts April 21st)

All ability levels are welcome. Cost: no cost/

members and $1.50/non-members. Registration is

not required.

Run a 5k

5k (3.1 miles) Training

Program, 12-week walk/run

training program that meets

Mondays at 10 am (Starts April

11). All participants will be

encouraged to complete the Color Run 5k on

July 10 in the Twin Cities. Cost is $40 for

members, $75 for non-members. Register by phone

or stop at the front desk at Pier 55. This group will

be facilitated by Kim Wojcik, ACE certified trainer.

Personal Training– Kim Wojcik, ACE certified

personal trainer. Looking for some direction,

support and accountability to help reach your

fitness goals? A personal trainer might be a good

place to start. Call, email or stop by the Pier 55

front desk to schedule a free, no-pressure

consultation. “Every person is worthy and capable of enjoying their

bodies ability to move.” Kim Wojcik

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SENIOR FORUM

VI Cultivate Happiness

Sarah Stinson, MS,

LPC, CHTP/I

Thursday, April 21

10 am-11 am

We will explore how our brains affect our happiness, teach three easy techniques to create more joy and gratitude in our lives, and discuss how each of us can make the world a more kind and compassionate place for ourselves and future generations. The principles and teachings discussed will be from renowned author, doctor and professor Dr. Amit Sood of Mayo Clinic, Rochester and his book The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-free Living. Sarah is the Healing Arts Coordinator, and Manager of Behavioral Health at Mayo Clinic Health Systems–Red Wing.

Writer’s Fair: Step Back in Time! NEW! Monday, April 25 at Pier55,

10 am to 1 pm Waaaaay back, and meet Aemi-

lia Bassano Lanier (1569–1645), the first professional woman poet in Renaissance England! Discover her collab-oration—and star-crossed love affair—with William Shakespeare, as his Dark Lady. Author Mary Sharratt will be at Pier55 in full Elizabethan costume as Aemilia. Fair Trade Books will be on hand for you to purchase Sharratt’s latest novel, hot off the press, The Dark Lady’s Mask. www.marysharratt.com

Featuring Goodhue County Historical Society, Red Wing

Public Library, Pier 55 Writer’s Workshop, Fair Trade

Books.

10 am Mary Sharratt: Aemilia

Bassano

Lanier presentation

11 am Reception with Mary

Sharratt (refreshments served)

12 pm “Digging Deeper”

workshop exploring your own

writing (with Tonya)

When it is time to think about other housing

arrangements, Red Wing has many options.

Please consider the following:

Deer Crest 470 Hewitt Blvd.

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 267-5444

Independent/Assisted Living

24-hour home care

Memory Care

Downtown Plaza 434 West 4th Street

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 385-3400

Independent Living

Jordan Towers 440 West 5th

Street

Red Wing, MN

55066

(651 388-7614

Independent Liv-

ing

Low-Income Living

Potter Ridge 1972 Neal Street

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 388-1546

Independent/Assisted Living

24-hour home care

Red Wing Health Center 1412 West 4th Street

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 388-2843

Skilled nursing

Rehabilitation

Seminary Home 906 College Avenue

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 385-3434

Skilled nursing

Rehabilitation

St. Brigid’s at Hi-Park

135 Pioneer Road

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 388-1234

Independent/Assisted Living

Memory Care

24 hour home care

Skilled nursing

Rehabilitation

Valentines

2557 Eagle Ridge Drive

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 388-1650

Assisted Living

Village Cooperative

2533 Eagle Ridge Drive

Red Wing, MN 55066

(651) 388-2029

Independent Living

When is it time to move?

When we can still make the

decision. When we can

begin to feel the weight of

our present circumstances

bearing down as the interest

in maintaining these circum-

stances diminishes. When we

begin to notice a dearth of

interesting other people

frequenting our lives. When

we can imagine a simpler,

more engaging, easier and

more contented manner of

living.

Then it’s time to seriously

consider it.

Bruce McBeath, Ph.D.

Lisensed Psychologist

HOUSING OPTIONS

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Writer’s Workshop 10 am - 11:30am Thursday, April 28

Leader: Tonya Schmitt

Whether you are writing your memories, wanting

to explore your creative side, or just getting out

to try something new, this group is for YOU! Each

meeting includes activities and sharing time. Join

us! Calling ahead is greatly appreciated!

Fishing Rod Construction–Student and Adult Minimum Ages: 6th grade–Adult Fee: $75.00 may vary This program will introduce participants to the art of building a unique fishing rod that they can take home. April 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 3:30-6:00pm Register through ELC website– www.redwingelc.com

Book Club for Women First Friday of each Month at 10:30am Facilitator: Jane Whiteside April 1: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, by Mark Haddon May 6: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler June 3: The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant ���������Circling the Sun by Paula McLain�August 5: Ithaca Falls by Steve Thayer

Puzzle Club Puzzle Club will meet every Wednesday from 11 am to Noon. Stop in or call for more information. Kim Wojcik, 651-327-2255 Also, we have a puzzle station and a puzzle exchange area at Pier 55. Stop down and help complete the latest puzzle.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK CLUB

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Red Wing Seniors are going places! Join us for a trip.

Master Naturalist Programs

with Bruce Ause, former director of

Red Wing Environmental Learning

Center. Come learn and explore with

Bruce. Call Pier 55 at 327-2255 to register.

Birding Hike, Bruce Ause Tuesday, May 10th 9 am - 10 am Frontenac State Park: Meet at way side rest at the junction of Country Road 2 and Highway 61. Cost: $4/member; $6/non-member Register by May 4 If you have binoculars, bring them.

Wildflower Hike, Bruce Ause

Tuesday, May 31

10:30 am to noon

parking lot cost: $4/member $6/non-member

Memorial Park: Meet at the lower quarry

Register by May 27

Bring your camera

Lunch and Learn– no cost

Tuesday, June 7 or Thursday,

Sept 22, 10 am - 1 pm

Visit Ben and Karen Stephani’s

managed forest property,

located near Haycreek Trail.

Each day will include: hiking

tours with forestry education

and lunch in the Stephani

home. (register by June 1 or

Sept 5) The Zumbro Valley Forestry LLC has

commended the Stephani's for their strong con-

cern for the environment, active forest manage-

ment, and commitment to conservation. To reg-

ister stop at Pier 55 front desk or call 327-

2255. (Registration required)

TRIPS

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Monday, May 16, 8:30 am-3:30 pm

Cost: $75 member/$85 nonmember

Every season holds its magic, and

especially so at the MN Landscape

Arboretum! Ride the tram to tour the grounds.

Enjoy time to shop, explore the gardens and

eat. Purchase lunch in the café, or bring your

own. (Eat in one of the picnic areas, terraces

or benches in the gardens.) Indulge in

“Chocolate: Diversity and Quality” a guided

chocolate tasting. Registration and payment

due by 4/13. Staff member going: Kim

Branson, Missouri

Experience spring April

26-30 Sugar Loaf Tours.

Enjoy what has become

America’s

favorite place to visit.

Good old home town

country music and humor.

Tour includes:

5 Breakfasts

2 Evening Dinners

4 nights lodging, 5 shows.

Single $699

Double $589

Triple $579

Quad $569

*NEW* Travel Club

The newly formed travel club will have its first

meeting Tuesday, April 19, 2 pm -3 pm at

Pier 55. Please join us to talk travel!

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Diamond Jo – Northwood, IA Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Leave Pier 55- 7:30 am $20.00 per person, includes transportation, $10.00 Free Play, and Free Buffet. Final registration due March 1, 2016

Meskwaki Bingo Casino-Tama, IA Thursday, April 14 & Friday, April 15 Leave Pier 55- 7:00 am $65 per person, includes transportation, room, $40 Free Play and two $5.00 Food Coupons Final registration due by April 6, 2006

Jackpot Junction-Morton, MN Wednesday, May 4 & Thursday, May 5 Leave Pier 55— 8:15 am $65 per person, includes transportation, room, and $50 Free Play Final registration due by April 25, 2016

Diamond Jo-Northwood, IA Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Leave Pier 55 - 7:30 am $20 per person, includes transportation, $10 Free Play and Free Buffet Final registration due by May 11, 2016

Royal River Casino Hotel, Flandreau, SD Wednesday, June 8th & Thursday, June 9th Leave Pier 55- 7:30 am $60 per person, includes transportation,$25 Free Play, Complimentary Evening Buffet and Breakfast Final registration due by May 31, 2016

Pioneer & Dakota Life—St. Paul Thursday, June 23, 2016, 10:30 am-4 pm Cost: $35 child, $46 adult member/$56 non-member This special grandparent-grandchild trip to the historic Gibbs Farm will feature visits to the maple sugar vil-lage, summer bark lodge and tipi, as well as lemonade, tea, homemade ice cream and cookies in the shade. We’ll also enjoy a picnic lunch (BYO) and beading -make your own bracelet to take home!

Afton & Apples Wednesday, Sept 21, 2016

Leave 9 am—return 5:15 pm

Cost: $50 Member

$60 Non-members

Spend the Fall Equinox enjoying Afton! Tour the Afton

House Inn, indulge in lunch at the Afton House, and treat

yourself to shopping the Afton boutiques. Following this,

take in the beauty of Carpenter Nature Center’s Visitor

Center and grounds. The Visitor Center holds captive

raptors including a bald eagle, red-tailed hawk, pere-

grine falcon, turtles, toads and more. Carpenter Nature

Center’s grounds are high above the St. Croix River,

featuring an apple orchard, and offer a splendid view

of the valley. Be sure to buy your apples at the Apple

Shack before you leave!

Steamboat Minnehaha Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Leave 9 am return 5 pm

Cost: $49 Member ● $59 Nonmember

After spending 54 years beneath the surface of

Lake Minnetonka, the Steamboat Minnehaha has

been lovingly restored by volunteers to her original

1906 glory and offers riders a chance to relive

Lake Minnetonka’s golden age. Following our pri-

vate cruise on this “living museum” there will be time

for lunch on your own and shopping at the boutiques

and farmers market in Excelsior.

Casino Trips

TRIPS

San Antonio

Holiday 4-Night Stay

Nov 30

Cost $1,885

Highlights:

San Antonio City Tour

San Jose Mission

El Mercado Marketplace

Riverwalk Cruise

Inclusions:

Round trip airfare– MSP

6 Meals– 4 Breakfast, 2 Dinner

Professional tour director

Sightseeing itinierary

Motorcoach transportation

Hotel transfer

Baggage handling

4 Nights first class hotel

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Senior Homework Returns! Pier 55, Red Wing Area Seniors is working to bring back a critical program known as “Senior Homework.” This program provides volunteers to do minor home projects, such as simple “patch and repair” for those who cannot do the work themselves and cannot afford the work. We need handyperson volunteers. If you can donate your time in this fashion, please contact Phil McNairy, 651-253-6076 to learn more.

Talented Members of Pier 55 Help is needed to generate ideas for fundrais-ing to help us decorate our financial kitty. We would like to cut the cost of trips/socials and other activities and the best way to do this is to fund raise. GOT IDEAS? WANT TO VOLUTEER? Let staff know at: rwassecretary@gmail.com��Field of Honor Field of Honor dedication ceremony is, May 27, 6 pm at BayPoint Park. Flags will be on display 24/7 rain or shine from May 27– 30. Visit www.redwingareaseniors.org or call 651-327-2255 for more information.

New York City May 19-22 Cost: $2295/person double occupancy

Imagine — four days packed with all New York City’s highlights: Broadway play, Ellis Is-land, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Little Italy, 911 Memorial, Rockefeller Plaza and more. Autumn in New England Sept 24-30 Cost: $2,795/person double occupancy

We’re taking a jour-ney to an area known the world over for its brilliant display of autumn foliage. We’ll travel throughout six dif-ferent states. Travel with Phillipson’s Tours to... Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Liechten-

stein. Sept 28-Oct 11 - 14 days cost: $3,739

Included are visits to the Rhine, Black Forest, Swiss Alps, Salz-burg Sound of Music Tour, Hit-ler's Eagle's Nest, Romantic Road, Oberammergau, King Ludwig's Castles, Munich & more. Contact Phillipson's Tours,

Box 265, Pine Island, MN 55963. Phone: 507- 356 -8919.

TRAVEL GUIDES Full color Landmark travel guides are available at Pier 55 in the front hall-way travel display area. Feel free to take one home and plan your next trip.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

All RWAS volunteers are invited to Pier 55

on Monday, April 18 from noon to 1 pm for

a free lunch and recognition program. Who

should attend? Anyone who has

donated time or talent in service to RWAS

should attend! Call 327-2255 if you have

any questions about the event. (This is a date change. The original date was the same date as a

scheduled trip.)

OVERNIGHT TRIPS GET INVOLVED

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Medical Equipment Loan Program

Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. has established a durable

medical equipment loan program. “Gently used” medical

equipment may be used up to three months during a short

term disability or while healing from medical procedures.

Equipment available includes: wheelchairs, walkers, crutches,

canes, bath/shower chairs, commodes, safety rails for toilets,

portable bed rails; and small assistive devices such as sock

aids and reaches. Since equipment on hand changes daily,

call or stop by Pier 55 if you need something. A donation of

$20 is suggested to help with ongoing cleaning and

maintenance costs.

Google Class

Judy and Tom Walsh Wednesday, April 20 1-2:30pm

No cost Learn about Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Maps.

Advocacy Services

Randi Callahan, Licensed Social Worker Randi Callahan, LSW with Three Rivers Community Ac-tion is happy to assist individuals aged 60 and old and their families with information, referrals, and resources to keep independence. Have a question? Call Randi at: 507-732-8512.

Family Caregiver Support Group

4th Thursday of month at 1 p.m. Offering support and resources to those who provide personal care for a loved one, this Faith In Action spon-sored group meets every month at Pier 55. Marcia Hislop facilitates this group and welcomes all care givers and interested family members.

Hearing Screening Tests and Service Center 2nd Wednesday of month � 9: a.m. – noon

Terry Carlson, a hearing consultant with Better Hearing Aid Centers, will be at the Senior Center to conduct free hearing screening tests, and free cleaning and tune-up of all makes and models of hearing aids.

Men Only Group (Men as Caregivers) 2nd Thursday of the Month at 9:00 a.m.

Facilitated by Nick Even This support and information group is for men who have the role of being the long-term care provider for a spouse or other person. All related topics associated with this responsibility are open for discussion.

Announcement! Please note that Pier 55 staff have new e-mail addresses: Front Desk: reception.pier55@gmail.com Tonya Schmitt: rwasdirector@gmail.com Kim Wojcik: rwasprogram@gmail.com Shirley Perkins: rwasassistant@gmail.com

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT PIER 55

TECHNOLOGY LAB

Mondays at 1pm - 2 pm, no cost Tom and Judy Walsh will be in the Cyber Center to help answer your questions about computers, iPhones, iPads and digital cameras. If there’s an application you want to try or are having some difficulty, come talk to them.

LAPTOP CHECK OUT– no cost

RWAS has two laptops available to members. Stop by the front desk of Pier 55 and check one

out to use on site. NAPS: Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors

Tuesday, April 19th � 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Women and men 60 years of age or older, who live in MN and meet income guidelines, may be eligible to receive a monthly food package. Pier 55 is a distribu-tion site. For more information and to see if you quali-fy, contact Channel One Food Bank. The toll-free at 1-877-500-8699 ext. 104.

Notary Public — Shirley Perkins

Shirley can notarize your important papers including wills and health care directives. Donations for this com-plimentary service are gratefully accepted. Call Shirley to arrange a time at 651-327-2255.

Parkinson’s Support Group 4th Thursday of month at 2 pm

Facilitated by Pat Kernan & Patrice O’Reilly The group welcomes family, caregivers or anyone who has Parkinson’s. Join us. Seniors Helping Seniors volunteers are skilled and com-mitted to helping other seniors who are experiencing distress in their lives. If you need someone to talk to or you know someone who does, please contact Tonya at 651-327-2255.

Stroke Support Group Facilitator: Deb Howard, Speech Therapist

Stroke survivors and family members receive support and share information on stroke resources, caregiving, treatment advances, strategies and coping skills.

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Annadee’s Closet

321 Potter Street, Red Wing ● 651-388-7031

Annadee’s Closet sells donated household items, clothing in

all sizes, and furniture at low, low prices. Seniors get 25% off

their entire purchase the first Wednesday of each month.

Volunteers earn store credit. The thrift store is owned and

operated by Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc.

Grief Support: Coffee & Good Company

Casual, drop-in support for those who have lost a loved one.

Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10 am on the third floor of

the Mayo Clinic Health System- Red Wing

Professional and Community Center, 1407 W 4th St. For

more information, call Kathy Bang at 651-385-3412.

Advocacy Services

Randi Callahan, Licensed Social Worker with Three Rivers Community Action is happy to assist individuals aged 60 and older and their families with information, referrals, and resources for continued independence. Have a question? Call Randi at 507-732-8512.

Talk to Dr. Bruce McBeath Dr. McBeath is a clinical psychologist working with Goodhue County Social Services. His special interest is helping seniors deal with emotional stresses. Consultations are free of charge. Set up an appointment at 651-380-5042.

Seniors’ Legal Rights The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has a publication dealing with your legal rights including consumer protection, charitable giving, investments, health care, etc. Copies are available at Pier 55.

Riddle- Neighbors

This is another example of

Einstein's riddles. It is said that this quiz was made up

by the famous physicist and according to him 98% will

not solve it. There is a row of five different color houses.

Each house is occupied by a of different nationality.

Each man has a different pet, prefers a different drink,

and smokes different brand of cigarettes.

1. The Brit lives in the Red house.

2. The Swede keeps dogs as pets.

3. The Dane drinks tea.

4. The Green house is next to the White house, on the

left.

5. The owner of the Green house drinks coffee.

6. The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.

7. The owner of the Yellow house smokes Dunhill.

8. The man living in the center house drinks milk.

9. The Norwegian lives in the first house.

10. The man who smokes Blends lives next to the one

who keeps cats.

11. The man who keeps horses lives next to the man who

smokes Dunhill.

12. The man who smokes Blue Master drinks beer.

13. The German smokes Prince.

14. The Norwegian lives next to the Blue house. The man who smokes Blends has a neighbor who drinks water. Who has fish at home? Are you one of the 2% who can

answer this riddle? If you do know, stop at the Pier 55

front desk to claim you prize and enter your name into

an end-of-the-year drawing.

Lifeline Drop-Off Site Pier 55 (Red Wing Senior Center)

————————— If you no longer need your Lifeline Medical Alert

equipment, you can save the pick-up charge by

dropping it off at Pier 55. We’ll get it back to Lifeline

for you.Free service activation coupons are also

available.

Parking Lot Etiquette We love to offer trips, and we know you love to take

them! A side-effect of the popularity of the trips is

parking lot congestion. A good many cars fill spaces a

full day (or more), that could be used by folks attend-

ing classes, activities and services at Pier55. To allevi-

ate this problem, please consider carpooling or having

someone drop you off and pick you up. If this is not

possible, try to park on the other side of the median

(the row of trees) toward the large Pottery Place build-

ing. Thanks from your fellow members!

SERVICES RIDDLE

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Wednesday, April 13..……..9:00………………Hearing Screening…………………..Terry Carlson

Thursday, April 14 .............9:00 ...................... Men Only Group .............................. Men as Caregivers

Tuesday, April 19 .............9:45-10:15 ........... NAPS Distribution........... ................. Call 1-877-500-8699

Thursday, April 28 .............1:00 ...................... Caregiver Support Group ................ Sponsored by Faith In Action

Thursday, April 28.......... ...2:00............ .......... Parkinson’s Support Group ............. Pat Kernan, Facilitator

For information on more resources and services available in the Red Wing area, a handy guide is available.

Contact Pier 55 at 651-327-2255 to receive more information.

Help is closer than you think!

1-800-333-2433 The Senior Linkage Line® is the Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide

information and assistance service. Medicare insurance counseling also available.

AT PIER 55—CALENDAR OF SERVICES FOR APRIL

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Stretching for Better Flexibility Thursdays at 8:30 am Instructor: Kim Wojcik This class is designed to improve participants overall flexibility through the use of active stretching. Some ben-efits of stretching/better flexibility include: � Better posture � Less muscle tension and soreness � Reduced risk of injury � Relaxation for mental health This class is $5 for drop-ins or a 10-class punch card is available for $20. All ability levels are welcome and will benefit from this 40-minute class!

Active Older Adults Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays at 9 am Fridays at 9:15 am Cost: $25 for 10 classes

Enjoy a complete workout with Cardio-respiratory, strengthening, balance and stretching components, mixed with variety, humor and fun.

Gentle Yoga for Seniors Tuesdays � 9:30-10:45 am � Start anytime

6 sessions: $45 Individuals � $80 Couples

Instructor: Michele Hoffman, E-RYT, CYT Learn gentle yoga postures. Yoga can help reduce symptoms of chronic health conditions (cancer, osteoar-thritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, MS, COPD, etc.), improve

sleep, increase energy, and improve balance. Thera-peutic Chair Yoga Wednesdays ● 2 - 3 pm ● Start anytime Cost: $43 for six-class punch card Instructor: Michele Hoffman, E-RYT. CYT Research has shown that Yoga can provide the ability to better perform the activities of daily living. The Yoga will be done sitting in a chair and standing using a chair for balance.

Move & Breathe Friday, May 13 1-1:45 pm Fee: $2/person (JT residents and Pier55 members) $5 other JT Residents: Contact Jessica to register. All others: call Pier 55 to register 651-327-2255 by 5/6 Instructor: Tonya Schmitt Class held at Jordan Towers

Breathing fully and mindfully has amazing benefits. Com-

bined with simple, flowing movements and positive mes-

sage, the effect is amplified. Engage in breathing, posi-tive affirmations, guided visualizations and yoga/Qigong postures to refresh and renew body and

Pilates Classes Mondays and Fridays Noon - 12:50 pm. Instructor: Kim Wojcik Monday is a beginner level class and Friday is intermediate/advanced level. The cost is $10 per class for non-members, $8 per class

for members, the drop in rate is $12 per class. Ten

class punch card are available at the front desk.

More Hula Hoop Workout FUN!

Wednesday, April 6

3:30 to 4:15pm

Instructor: Liz Burhans

Cost: Free will donation to RWAS

This was so much fun last time that we are bringing Liz

back for more fun! Think you can’t hoop? You can!!!

Adult size hoops allow room to move to your favorite

tunes. Beginner hoop class—learning the basics of

hooping, easy to learn skills and playful moves to bring

health to your body, soul and mind. Hooping burns 300

calories in a half hour and is a great core exercise.

Hoops are provided. Wear comfortable clothing.

Register at front desk Pier 55 by April 3.

Jin Shin Jyutsu Class Mondays 1 pm - 2:30 pm

$8 Members, $10 Non-members,

$15 Drop in rate

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) is an energy-based healing art that works through the gentle application of hands over clothing to specific points on the body. Self-Help Class includes 15 minutes of instruction fol-lowed by an hour of hands on practice with mini-treatments by Christina, then a nice cup of tea. Christina Burawa (www.christinaburawa.com) has been studying Jin Shin Jyutsu since 2003 and practic-ing professionally since 2006. She also offers JSJ Self-Help Classes at the Mayo Clinic.���

Parkinson Wellness Recovery PWR Tuesdays, 3 pm to 4 pm Instructor Patty Svien, Physical Therapist Cost: $30, limited to 8 participants

PWR is an evidence based exercise program designed

to assist people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s dis-

ease to improve their posture, mobility, ability, endur-

ance, strength and function. Participants need to be

able to get up and down from the floor independently

and should bring a Yoga mat to class. To register, call

Patty at 651-380-8752.

FITNESS AND FUN

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Granny Blankets/Needlework Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Join us! The Granny Blanket Group makes tied fleece blankets and knitted items that are donated to children and adults in need. We generate dollars to do this work by selling handmade items in the gift shop. Thanks to those who have donated fleece and yarn as well as to those of you who have been tying the blankets and knitting and crocheting with us. We welcome all who are interested.

Spanish Conversation Group Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Interested in brushing up on your Spanish or improving your speaking skills? Join this group at any time. In-structor LaVoie House plans mini-lessons for the group. Native speakers frequently attend as well.

Gandy Dancers Wanted WANTED: Model trains, tracks, engines, cars and train

supplies from your closet, basement, or garage for our

working train displays. Donate your old trains and sup-

plies to the Gandy Dancers Train Club. Call Jerry

Dooley at 651-385-7965

Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. Officers and Board of Directors

Officers

President ........................... Tom Walsh Vice-President ................. Ralph Ryan Secretary .......................... Jan Wall Treasurer .......................... Gary Johnson

Directors

Sandy Giles Ben Stephani Dan Mjolsness Jan Wall Marm Nihart Jessica Wheeler

Staff

Tonya Schmitt................... Executive Director Kim Wojcik ....................... Program Coordinator Shirley Perkins ................. Administrative Asst. Sheryle Boldt ................... Annadee’s Manager John Simanski ................... Annadee’s Janitor

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Thank you to the following for renewing their memberships

Nancy Falls Arne & Judy Hunstad Phyllis Johnson Tom Kosec Virginia Lampman Algene Larson Greg & Dorothy Schoener Dan & Dorothy Stember Don & Ann Hammer Dan & Karen Johnson Mary Ann Julian Marne Kenitz Jack & LuAnn Olson Patrice O’Reilly Nita Schuenke Marilyn & Roland Conklin Ken & Sandy Cunningham Carol L. Hansen Kathleen & Francis Jonas David & Gladys Lohman Dale & Mary Alice Mehrkens Gary & Beatrice Ottman Wanda Ottoson James M. Stafford Norm & Deanna Westby Arlene Aadahlen Judy Adamson Fred & Jane Baker Margaret Banks Robert Erredge Roger & Anita Knudtsen Dan & Bev Mjolsness Bunny Petersen Susan Prescher Dee Wilson Barbara Ekstrand Carole & Darrell Steffenhagen

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Welcome to the following new members of

Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. David & Rose Kendall Roxanne Johnson

Dave Burkenmayer Bonnie Johnson

Keith & Joan Larson Hank Brummer

Elaine Hoisington Marion D. Nelson

Judy Betcher

Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc.

Membership!

Your membership will provide you with: ♦ Discounts on trips and programs ♦ Discounts with select local businesses ♦ Monthly informative newsletter Senior

News ♦ Opportunities for service ♦ Educational & recreational opportunities

Name(s) __________________________________

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New Member_______ Renewal_______

Please check your level of support:

_______Individual Membership: $37

_______Household Membership: $62

(2 people to a Household)

Additional donations greatly appreciated.

Send to: Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc.

240 Harrison St, Suite 2 Red Wing, MN 55066�

Present your RWAS membership card at Wisteria Twigs

during the month of April 2016 to receive a

complimentary pot of tea with any purchase. Pottery Place, 2000 Old West Main Street, Red Wing MN

651-276-4616

Www.wisteriatwig.com

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