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NEW EVENTS

Sex Please, We’re Sixty - DayTrippers

Riverdance - State Theater

Gypsy - Pantages

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SEMINAR / EDUCATION Winter Series

**************************************************************** Doug Ohman’s Pictorial Story - Minnesotans During the Great Depression. Wednesday, February 17. Doug re-turns with his top quality pictures and books to entertain us

again.

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Titan Series - Joseph Stalin, Part II. Thursday, March 10. Dr. Worner’s presentation on Stalin was one that really told the story of the man who most historians all call the meanest dictator of them all. You do not want to miss this

continuing story.

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Gerontology - Thursday, March 24. Stay Engaged,

Laugh and Enjoy Life! The Importance of Socializing as we

get older.

3311 East Old Shakopee Road - Bloomington, MN 55425 Tel: 952-853-6562

January 2016 [email protected] Vol. 31 Issue 1

CONTROL DATA/CERIDIAN RETIREES CLUB

SUNSHINE

Sympathy

Family of Roger Dysthe

Family of Catherine Fallquist

Family of Lynne Moulin

Family of Mark Skinner

SEMINAR LOCATION AND TIMES

All seminars, with the exception of AARP Smart Driver Course, are held at 9:00 a.m. at the Creekside Community Center 9801 Penn Avenue South in Bloomington (the corner of 98th and Penn Avenue South). There is a large parking lot at this site, and re-

freshments are provided.

A LETTER FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT

It has been a privilege to serve as President of the Control Data/

Ceridian Retirees Club this past year.

This has been a fantastic year for our members and guests to at-tend over 60 events and 14 seminars during 2015. The various events offered allowed over 3,200 members and guests to attend a wide range of activities held at theaters, ball parks, museums and other facilities. There were four major events that over 1,000 peo-ple enjoyed this year, which were, the Spring and Fall Luncheons at Mystic Lake Casino, the fall picnic and Christmas party. The seminars were attended by over 500 people. The topics of these seminars were very popular and usually filled to capacity, especial-

ly the AARP driver courses.

As President I was very fortunate to have had an excellent group of people on the Board to provide you with the services of a great Club. I must give an extra special thanks to various Board mem-bers who have spent a great deal of time to make this possible. They are: Chuck Woldum and Judy Moss, our executives, Linda Hauck and John Janes (Newsletter), Tom Moore (Membership), Guy Moore (Golf and AARP), George Madich (Seminars) and Nan-cy Dostal (Secretary and Historian). I must also thank the remain-ing Board members who have worked very hard and many hours for your entertaining pleasure. This coming year the Board will remain the same and will continue their efforts for another suc-

cessful year. Say Hi to them the next time you attend an event.

Again, I thank you for allowing me to be your Club President

Best regards,

John Jaros

2016 EVENTS

As stated in last month’s newsletter, the Club is going to schedule fewer events in 2016. Three to four social events and one to two seminars a month will be scheduled. This lower event cost will not likely occur as event cost reduction

funds will remain in the Club’s treasury so the Club’s life can

be extended.

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REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS

Pension Information

Pension Payment Hotline: 1-800-728-3123

Benefits Services: 1-888-899-3575

St. Croix Bluffs Rec Park: 651-430-8240

(Washington County Lake Elmo Park Reserve)

Retirees Club: 952-853-6562

Questions for this number relate only to

Club activities, seminars and membership.

Email: [email protected]

Fitness Center: 952-853-7722

CLUB BUSINESS

ELECTRONIC MAILING

If you have a problem retrieving an electronic mailing, please contact our computer advisor John Janes by email: [email protected] Please remember, no address changes will be accept-ed by calling the club office.

BE SURE TO SEND ANY ADDRESS CHANGES TO THE CLUB OFFICE VIA U.S. MAIL, OR EMAIL AT:

[email protected]

BUS TRIPS If you prefer to drive to an event rather than take the bus, the cost is still the same. You need to make a special note on your reser-vation form so we do not reserve a seat on the bus. You can

meet up with the group at the designated time and place.

BUS TRIP PARKING For all events involving a bus, a parking area on the NORTH-EAST corner of Creekside Community Center (98th Street and

Newton Avenue South) has been designated for Ceridian retirees.

PLEASE BE SURE TO PARK IN THIS AREA ONLY

WATCH FOR NEW EVENTS

Continue to suggest new events, seminar subjects and speakers, shows, one-day trips, etc. When the event schedule has the day/date/time open and the costs are within the club’s budget, we will try to schedule your suggested event. Send your suggestion to the club office. Thanks.

Techie News is a part of this newsletter

RED WING TRIP IN FEBRUARY

Reservation form is included in this mailing. Do not be dis-appointed this time. Send in your reservation form and pay-ment now. This event has a limited number of people who

can attend.

An Annual Membership and Guest Renewal Form for 2016 is included in this newslet-ter.

EVENT CORRECTIONS

Chorus Line at the Ordway starts at 2:00 p.m.

There is no lunch.

Best Little Whorehouse is on Sunday February 7

at Artistry.

Titan Seminar: New date - March 10

2015 HOLIDAY PARTY

Saturday, December 12 was another snow-less day, great for holiday party attendees. More than 300 retirees and their guests attended our annual party at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bloomington. The hall was decorated with many lights, and the 14-piece orchestra played holiday music and many numbers for dancing. The buffet was well received, and peppermint ice cream topped off the meal. Control Data/Ceridian retirees (or spouses of deceased club members) received a Swiss Colony

sausage and cheese assortment, and one member at each ta-ble took home the poinsettia centerpiece as an extra gift.

This party had more attendees than any one event in our club’s history. Thanks to all the board members who con-tributed their time to make this a memorable evening.

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SCHEDULED EVENTS / SEMINARS

2016 Event Coordinator

Thur., Jan. 14 AARP Smart Driver - seminar SOLD OUT Board 952-853-6562 Thur., Jan. 14 Christmas My Way - Plymouth Playhouse sold out Nancy Dostal 651-686-5450 Fri., Jan. 22 Cheers Pablo - Burnsville * Judy Moss 952-808-5540 Sat., Feb. 6 Men are from Mars, Women are From Venus - Ames * Dean Nerdahl 952-831-4804 Sun., Feb. 7*** Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - Artistry/Bloomington * Maureen Danner 952-300-1080 Sat., Feb. 13 Sister Act - Chanhassen * Judy Moss 952-808-5540 Wed., Feb. 17 Doug Ohman seminar - Minnesota during the great depression* Board 952-853-6562 Sat., Feb. 20 Chorus Line - Ordway * Pat Roleff 952-432-9613 Fri., Feb. 26 Rat Pack - Sinatra and His Friends - Red Wing * Chuck Woldum 952-888-1065 Sat., Feb. 27 Gypsy - Pantages * Linda Hauck 952-854-4727 Thur., Mar 10 Titan (Stalin conclusion) - seminar * Board 952-853-6562 Thur., Mar. 17 Sex Please, We’re Sixty - DayTrippers Dinner Theater * Vicki Bruesehoff 952-452-3314 Thur., Mar. 24 Gerontology - seminar * Board 952-853-6562 Sat., Mar. 26 Riverdance - State Theater * Vicki Bruesehoff 952-452-3314 Sun., April 3 Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Orpheum Board 952-853-6562 Wed., April 13 AARP Smart Driver Seminar Board 952-853-6562 Sat., April 16 Spring Luncheon - Mystic Lake Board 952-853-6562 Thur., April 21 Country Roads, John Denver - Plymouth Playhouse TBA Sat., April 23 Fiddler on the Roof - Artistry/Bloomington TBA Sat., June 11 Broadway Songbook - Ordway TBA Wed., June 15 Spring Golf Board Sun., July 17 Lion King - Orpheum TBA Sat., Aug. 13 Summer Picnic - Battle Creek Park/Maplewood Board 952-853-6562 Fri., Aug. 19 Summer Golf Board 952-853-6562 Bloomington Civic Theater has been renamed (Artistry)

* Announcement enclosed ** Call Event Coordinator for seat availability *** Revised date Note: DayTrippers Dinner Theater, 9132 Cedar Ave. (in Eagles Club)

Event Questions? - Call the Event Coordinator with questions/concerns about an event.

REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR TICKETS TO VERIFY

DATE, TIME AND LOCATION

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SILVER BELLS & DIAMONDS

SHELDON THEATER IN RED WING By Dave Moen

Friday November 13th was cold and blustery—a great day to ride in a warm motor coach to Red Wing, MN and see Silver Bells & Diamonds at the historic Sheldon Theater. We arrived at the St. James Hotel for lunch just as 3 other coaches arrived, and each of the 4 coaches was full with 56 riders. The hotel has multiple lunchrooms and easily accommodated everyone. Our lunch consisted of soup, salad, choice of wrap sandwich, chips, cookies and cof-

fee.

The Sheldon Theater was built in 1904 with an $83,000 bequest from Theodore Sheldon, a successful business-man and Red Wing City Council member. When the the-ater was first opened it was described as a ”jewel box” with the interior a celebration of arches, delicate plaster sculptures, decorative painting and other rich detail. In 1936 the theater was renovated to make it more appropri-ate for showing films and much of the original décor was stripped. The theater was closed in the 1970’s. In the 1980’s a renovation project was launched and the Shel-don reopened in 1986 and claims to be the oldest operat-ing theater in MN. The theater seats 466, and for Fri-day’s performance over half of the seats were filled by the

four buses mentioned above.

The classic rock and roll song “Little Darlin’” launched the start of The Diamonds many years ago. One member of the group started in 1973, another in 1991, and the other two in more recent years. The first hour of the show was an energetic performance of classic rock and roll. After the intermission they performed Christmas music. Each of the Diamonds has a special musical talent that comes

together to provide an entertaining performance.

CRITICS CORNER

BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL By Vicki Bruesehoff

The Carole King Musical is the story of Carole Klein, a

Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah who fought her

way into the record business. It is an inspiring look at

Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom She wrote her

first number one hit at only 17, “You’ve Got a Friend.” As

a pianist and budding songwriter, the frumpy Carole

meets a handsome, hot guy who is a lyricist. She got

pregnant and he married her. Together they wrote beau-

tiful music and lyrics, but they had their ups and downs.

He proved to be immature and unfaithful but the music

continued on with many hits. In true juke box style that

we Baby Boomers like, groups within the play depict the

Drifters with “Up on the Rooftop,” the Shirelles “Will You

Love Me Tomorrow,” the Righteous Brothers “You’ve

Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and many more. These num-

bers are nostalgic and bring back memories of the origi-

nal recordings. After a divorce, she goes to California

with her kids and continues in the music business. As

the show closes, we see her performing at Carnegie Hall.

Her ex-husband comes to say he is finally sorry and to

congratulate her. It is a lovely show with good music that

cannot help but leave you smiling at the end.

A DON’T HUG ME CHRISTMAS CAROL by Dean Nerdahl

The New Century Theatre was the setting where 13 retir-ees were entertained by the cast of this play on Sunday, December 6th. The play was a take-off of the Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” complete with Tiny Tim and the three Ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The setting was Christmas Eve at a little bar in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. The dialog was kind of Ole & Lena, but had the right mix of goofiness and clever song lyrics. I thought the actors were all excellent. The play’s creator, Phil Olson, grew up in Edina and now lives in Los Ange-les. He has 14 published plays and has had 300 produc-tions around the world. His brother, Paul, wrote the mu-sic for this play and is a Nephrologist (kidney doctor) in

Chaska.

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CHRISTMAS MY WAY - Plymouth Playhouse Thursday, January 14 - 1:00 p.m.

Coordinator: Nancy Dostal - 651-686-5450 Cost Per Person Active Member Inactive Member

$ 18.00 $ 25.00

Reservation Cutoff and Last day to cancel unless sold out: January 6 Tickets mailed: January 7

Celebrate in swingin’ style this holiday season with Old Blue Eyes. Nothing is silent about this night where four singers serve up cool versions of Sinatra mainstays like “Fly Me To The Moon,” “Love and Marriage,” and “I Get A Kick Out of You.” Plus, groovy versions of Sinatra Christmas hits like “Winter Wonderland,” “Silver Bells” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” along with Rat Pack-like renditions of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”

RESERVATION FORM

CHRISTMAS MY WAY - January 14

Check amount $ _______________ No. Reservations __________

Retiree Name ____________________________ Spouse/Guest Name ________________________

Active Club Members - Retiree? Yes _______ Spouse? Yes _____ Annual Guest? Yes______

Names of Guests (non-members MUST pay full guest price) _______________________________________

Retiree’s address: Street_______________________ City ___________________State _____ Zip ________

Phone # ___________________ Cell Phone #_____________________ Email __________________________

CHEERS PABLO Friday, January 22 - 1:30 p.m.

13915 Aldrich Avenue South, Burnsville (strip mall near Michaels) Coordinator: Judy Moss - 952-808-5540

Cost per person: Active: $25.00 Inactive: $35.00

Last day to register or cancel: January 12 unless sold out No Tickets. Check in at door

Cheers Pablo is an arts studio for group painting classes. No experience needed. Canvas, easel, brushes, paint and aprons are provided. Each participant will be guided to paint the same image. Event can take 2-3 hours and you will have a finished canvas to take home. Wine, beer and soda are available for purchase. Snacks provided.

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Electronic Newsletter Update

Thanks to those that continue to sign up to receive the newsletter electronically. We really appreciate it. Techie Questions from Members Do you have any specific questions about technology or something specific you would like to see covered in this column? Send your suggestions, questions, and comments to the club at [email protected]. We will try to address

them in future issues.

To sign up now, send an e-mail request to: [email protected]

When I was trying to find something to write about this month I found that most of the things I was looking at were either about Windows 10 or antivirus and malware. Since in 2015 I wrote about those topics a couple of times each I have decid-

ed to make this more general this month.

If you have any questions, please be sure and send them to me as they help me decide what to write about each month.

As I said above I hate to keep writing about the same topics every month.

However, on the subject of Windows 10, I plan on doing the upgrade sometime in January. I figure it is time I take a look at it and see how the upgrade goes so I can better describe for you what you should do when you decide to do the upgrade. I have had people tell me the upgrade went well and other that have had problems. I have a couple of machines at home and will give the upgrade a try on both of them to get a feel for the process. Stay tuned and I will provide you with my expe-

riences.

Relative to antivirus and malware you know I feel that you should have some good software running on your systems to help protect you. The other part of that is that it is important to keep it up to date as well as installing all the monthly up-

dates from vendors like Microsoft, Adobe and Oracle (for Java).

One interesting thing I encountered recently is that neither Firefox nor Chrome supports the latest version of Java. My wife plays games on a site called Pogo and it would not let her play most of the games she wanted to because of this. They were recommending that you run IE11. I switched her back to that and she could again get to all her games. So if you go

to sites that use Java and were using Firefox or Chrome you will probably have problems.

I hope you had a Happy Holidays and are all ready for the new year.

Techie Corner

By John Janes

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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RESERVATION FORM

MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS - Ames/ Burnsville Saturday, February 6 - 8:00 p.m.

Coordinator: Dean Nerdahl - 952-831-4804

Cost Per Person Active Member Inactive Member

$ 50.00 $ 55.00


This one-man stand-up comedy is a light-hearted performance based on the book by John Gray. When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. The show covers everything from dating and marriage to the bed-

room.

MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS - February 6







BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS - Bloomington Artistry (formerly Bloomington Civic Theater) Sunday, February 7 - 2:00 p.m.

Coordinator: Maureen Danner - 952-300-1080


$ 25.00 $ 35.00


This light-hearted view of a small town vice and political sidestepping tells of Miss Monos Chicken Ranch, one of the oldest

and best pleasure palaces in Texas and the target of a puritan televangelist.

BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS - February 7







DATE CHANGE

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Marlys Grantwit, Pat Moore, Theresa Lucas Terrie Moen, Carol and Gerry Leinfelder

Joann LeClair, Judy and John Moeller, Steve

LeClair, Pat Utterberg, Al Matzke

Brian, Steve, Cathy and Barb Cook, Gloria Oveson

Gary and Mary Polaczyk Bill and Bettye Munson

Holiday Party 2015

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Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________

Street __________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State __________ Zip ___________

Phone ____________________ Cell: __________________ Email_________________________

Enclose check made out to Ceridian Retirees Club

Renew:

Retiree only ____ $10.00

Retiree & Spouse ____ $20.00

Single Retiree and Guest Membership ____ $20.00

Guest Membership for Single Lifetime Member ____ $10.00

Spouse of deceased employee ____ $10.00

These Memberships expire on 12/31/2016

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Enclosed is my check for: $__________________

CHECKS ONLY, please to:

Ceridian Retirees Club - Membership

3311 East Old Shakopee Road

Bloomington, MN 55425

Control Data/Ceridian Retirees Club

Membership and Guest Membership Renewal Form - 2016

Please renew on or before January 31, 2016

Please print

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Bev McDowell, Sylvia Woldum, Tom Moore

Jane and Ralph Arnott

Dave Moen, Gerry Leinfelder Guy Moore, Nancy Dostal

Gloria Cumming, Ron Fields

Melvin and Mary Ann Kaiser

Holiday Party 2015

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SISTER ACT - Chanhassen Saturday, February 13

Coordinator: Judy Moss - 952-808-5540

Doors open: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:15 Show: 1:00 p.m.


$ 35.00 $ 60.00

Reservation Cutoff and Last day to cancel unless sold out: February 2 Tickets mailed: February 3

This hilarious story, like the movie with Whoopi Goldberg, tells of a mobster’s lady friend, Delores, who knows too much. Authorities want her protected as she is about to tell them about her gangster’s business. To protect her, she is sent to a Catholic church where the nuns, taught by Delores, learn how to be a really great choir. The nuns protection of her, the gangster wanting to find and kill her, all these happenings result in a very funny show.

SISTER ACT - February 13







RESERVATION FORM

DOUG OHMAN - Minnesotans During the Great Depression- seminar Wednesday, February 17 – 9:00 a.m. Coordinator: Board - 952-853-6562

Last day to register or cancel: February 12 unless sold out

Costs Per Person: $5.00 (checks not returned)

Doug returns with his top quality pictures and books to entertain us again.

DOUG OHMAN seminar February 17







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Why Are My Feet So. . . Fragrant?

The bottoms of your feet are teeming with Staphylococcus bacteria, little organisms that break down the substance leucine in sweat to produce isovaleric acid. That’s a compound that makes feet reek, accord-ing to research from the U.K. What’s more, your sweat encourages those bacteria to multiply.

Older people, who tend to be less flexible, often skip a thorough foot scrubbing in the shower, making it more likely that the bacteria fester.

THE FIX

Set your dogs free. Air out your feet by wearing sandals after work or your workout. Letting your feet dry out can help fight the bacteria.

Brew tea for two. If that’s not enough, an astringent foot soak can keep the bacteria at bay, podiatrist Tran suggests. Brewing a strong pot of black tea, allow it to cool and soak your feet in it for 10 minutes a day for a week or so. Another option is to try Domeboro crystals. When the crystals mix with water, they release aluminum acetate, which helps zap sweat and odor.

ACT NOW IF

… this stuff hasn’t work. A dermatologist or podiatrist might discover that a foot fungus is

causing the foul odor.

Reprinted from AARP The Magazine, August-September 2015.

Copyright 2015 AAPR. All rights reserved.

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CHORUS LINE - Ordway Saturday, February 20 - 2:00 p.m.

Coordinator: Pat Roleff - 952-432-9613

Cost Per Person Active Member Inactive Member $60.00 $100.00


Winner of 9 Tony awards, including Best Musical. When 23 hopefuls vie for only eight places, A Chorus Line tells the story of a group of dancers auditioning to be part of a Broadway dance show.

CHORUS LINE - February 20







THE RAT PACK - Sheldon Theater/Red Wing Friday, February 26

Coordinator: Chuck Woldum - 952-888-1080

Bus Leaves Creekside: 9:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:30: St. James Hotel Show: 1:30 p.m. Return: 6:30 p.m.


$ 45.00 $ 70.00

Reservation Cutoff and Last day to cancel unless sold out: February 16 No tickets; check in at bus

The Rat Pack entertainers, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and guest Colleen Raye of the

Girl Singers of the Hit Parade.

RESERVATION FORM

THE RAT PACK - February 26







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GYPSY - Pantages Saturday, February 27 - 2:00 p.m.

Coordinator: Linda Hauck - 952-854-4727



The story of Gypsy Rose Lee who rose to fame as the Queen of Burlesque with the aid of her beauty.

RESERVATION FORM

GYPSY - February 27







TITAN SEMINAR - March 10







STALIN PART II - seminar Thursday, March 10 - 9:00 a.m.

Coordinator: Board - 952-853-6562

Last day to register or cancel: March 3 unless sold out


Dr. Worner’s presentation on Stalin was one that really told the story of the man who most historians

called the meanest dictator of them all. You do not want to miss this continuing story.

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Thoughts for a Richer Life By Harvey Mackay

I’ve had this little gem tucked away for many years, and I refer to it from time to time to remind myself of what’s

really important. I’ve searched for the source, which I haven’t been able to find, because I’d like to thank the author for

these wonderful lessons.

Here are the original thoughts, followed by my impressions.

The most destructive habit: Worry.

The greatest joy: Giving.

The greatest loss: Loss of self-respect.

The most satisfying work: Helping others.

The ugliest personality trait: Selfishness.

The most endangered species: Dedicated leaders.

Our greatest natural resource: Our youth.

The greatest “shot in the arm”: Encouragement.

The greatest problem to overcome: Fear.

The most effective sleeping pill: Peace of mind.

The most crippling disease: Excuses.

The most powerful force in life: Love.

The most incredible computer: The brain.

The worst thing to be without: Hope.

The deadliest weapon: The tongue.

The two most power-filled words: I can.

The greatest asset: Faith.

The most worthless emotion: Self-pity.

The most beautiful attire: A smile.

The most prized possession: Integrity.

The most contagious spirit: Enthusiasm.

First, let’s talk about worry. Did you know this word is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word that

means to strangle or to choke? People do literally worry themselves to death . . . or heart disease, high

blood pressure, ulcers, nervous disorders and all sorts of other nasty conditions. Worry can destroy your

peace of mind. The best remedy? Remember that tomorrow is a new day, full of promise.

Giving/Helping others – These two go hand in hand. You are always in a position to give, just as

you can always help someone. Never pass up an opportunity to share what you have. Dedicated leaders

understand that they have tremendous power to help those they lead by setting a solid example and demon-

strating the highest standards.

Continued on Page 18...

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SEX PLEASE, WE’RE SIXTY - DayTrippers Theater Wednesday, March 17

Lunch: 12:30 Show: 1:30 p.m. Coordinator: Vicki Bruesehoff - 952-452-3314

Lunch: Pork loin, wild rise, salad, vegetable, beverage, dessert


Reservation Cutoff and Last day to cancel unless sold out: March 8 Tickets mailed: March 10

If you yourself (or anyone you know) have had Menopausal hot flashes, sweats, and erratic hormonal activity,

you will relate and laugh yourself silly, at "SEX PLEASE, WE'RE SIXTY,” a saucy, senior scandal.

SEX PLEASE, WE’RE SIXTY - March 17







RESERVATION FORM

GERONTOLOGY - seminar Thursday, March 24 – 9:00 a.m.


Last day to register or cancel: March 18 unless sold out


Renee Skoglund, MA, Gerontologist/CEO of Big Dreams, has worked in the field for more than 19 years. Her discussion is about physical health – which makes up only 10% of a person’s health. The social and psychological aspects make up only 60% of a person’s wellbeing. In this talk, you will be reminded how important it is to your physical health to stay socially engaged, laugh and enjoy health.

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Selfishness – President Harry Truman summed it up so well: “It is amazing what you can accomplish

if you don't care who gets the credit.” An offshoot of selfishness is self-pity, which no one should waste

time on anyway. Perhaps the worst effect is loss of self-respect. Self-respect is what motivates you to be

the best you can be. And in turn, you can motivate others to be their best.

Encouragement is oxygen to the soul. People appreciate recognition, encouragement and praise.

Offering encouragement based on a person’s character or actions inspires them to perform in such a manner

that invites additional praise. Be careful not to let the tongue undo the positive effects of encouragement.

Use it for good.

Fear – Every crisis we face is multiplied when we act out of fear. When we fear something, we em-

power it. If we refuse to concede to our fear, there is nothing to fear.

Excuses – We all make excuses from time to time. However, the day you stop making them is the

day you will move up in the world.

Hope is what gets many of us through our worst days. Hope is believing that every cloud has a silver

lining, and when that cloud rains, it makes things grow. A perfect partner is faith, for without faith, hope is

meaningless. Love completes this trio. Real power comes through when you love someone or something,

whether it’s a career or a cause.

A smile improves your looks. I learned years ago that one of the most powerful things you can do

to have influence over others is to smile at them. It should be standard equipment for all people.

Integrity: either you have it or you don’t. If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t

have integrity, nothing else matters. Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing to do.

Enthusiasm is the spark that ignites our lives. It’s one of the most important attributes to success.

It also leads to an attitude of I can, which provides the confidence required for achievement.

Pass as much encouragement as possible to our youth, the people who will inherit this world. I am

constantly encouraged by the dreams and aspirations of the young people I mentor, and I want them to pass

their experiences to future generations.

Finally, the brain. What a gift we have with our brain. Unlike your computer, it may not perform

rapid-fire complex calculations. But attached to the heart, it can make better decisions and produce infinitely

better results.

Mackay’s Moral: If you want life’s best, see to it that life gets your best. Reprinted with permission.

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RIVERDANCE - State Theater SATURDAY, March 26 - 2:00 p.m.

Coordinator: Vicki Bruesehoff - 952-452-3314



These Irish dancers are the best - their timing, their versatility and talent will totally thrill you.

RIVERDANCE - March 26


Retiree Name ____________________________Spouse/Guest Name ________________________





JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Orpheum SUNDAY, April 3 - 1:00 p.m.




This Bible story returns with the pomp and pageantry of one memorable story of the Bible.

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - April 3


Retiree Name ____________________________Spouse/Guest Name ________________________





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