Daily Events

Senior Activities for the Week of June 28
June 28, 2009

MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING

For the week of June 29 through July 3:

Tuesday: Line dancing, 10 a.m., Parker Center.

Wednesday: Bible study, 10 a.m.; Parker Center.

Thursday: Line dancing, 10 a.m., Parker Center.

Friday: Minot Commission on Aging office closed for July 4.

Driver safey program: Preregistration is now being taken for the American Association of Retired Persons Driver Safety Program for people age 50 and older July 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parker Senior Center. The class is sponsored by AARP Chapter No. 522, Minot. Preregistration is required by calling 852-0561.

Lunch 'n' learn program: The Minot Senior Coalition will sponsor a Lunch àn' Learn event July 9 at the Parker Senior Center, 21-1st Ave SE.  Noon lunch will be served to senior citizens for $3.25. At 12:30 p.m., AAA Travel Agency will present "Traveling to Alaska and Beyond." The 1:30 p.m. speaker is Richard LeMay, director of litigation for Legal Services of North Dakota, who will speak about "Legal Services for Seniors in North Dakota." People must make lunch reservations by July 8 by calling 852-0561.

SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

Monday: Bingo at 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday: Pinochle, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Whist, 1 p.m.

Friday: Minot Commission on Aging office closed for July 4.

All Parker Center activities which include Bingo, pinochle, whist, bridge, pool, Wii and all regular monthly activities are now open to anyone ages 55 or older. Memberships are not needed. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The coffee shop is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The coffee shop is open to the public. Call 852-0561 for more information.

The Odds and Ends Corner at the Parker Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations of new or "gently used" items are appreciated. All proceeds benefit the Senior Citizens Center.

MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING MENU

Monday: Sweet and sour chicken and rice; Tuesday: Sliced roast turkey on a whole wheat bun; Wednesday: Sloppy joe on a whole wheat bun; Thursday: Spanish rice/hamburger; Friday: Office closed for July 4.