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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019

As we approach the end of another year I tend to reflect back on the many successful

and fun things we did at Club Prior. The energy, attendance and friendships that have

developed this year have been fun to watch. One of the questions I get asked frequent-

ly is “how can you work out in the open with all of us playing around you?” My an-

swer to them is simply “how could I not?” The mere fact that everyone takes the time

to come in and seek out friends, games, food, exercise and just to find out what’s new,

keeps me loving my job and serving the people that use our facility. I hear nothing but

laughs, great conversations and even learn something new once in a while. It’s when I

shut the open sign off, lock the door and people go home that it truly get’s lonely.

Most seniors can relate to going home alone and that’s why Club Prior has the energy

it does. I encourage you that if you are one that hasn’t taken that step into a “senior

center” because- “I’m not old” - Club Prior is different from the rest. Because we are

nested in with the Twisted Loop and Library we have many that just step in to sit on

the couches, knit, read, watch the game and take an occasional nap. The process

works in that it doesn’t take long before you find yourself visiting and participating.

Don’t spend this winter being cooped up at home alone. I challenge you to visit us—

make that first step and peak that head in and say hello. I’ll make you comfortable, get

you involved and maybe even make a friend or two. We have something you’d be in-

terested in...if not—let me know what you like to do and I’ll arrange it. It won’t take

long to find Club Prior as part of your social family during the week. Take one of our

trips, play a game, stop in for coffee, pick up a brochure, take an exercise class. There

are no memberships, dues, or fees for any of our ongoing programs and they are open

to anyone ages 55+. I look forward to writing the end of year/new year newsletter—

but for now—enjoy fall, all the colors this great State has to offer! Walk a trail, take a

boat ride, sit on a deck or walk downtown. Club Prior has the BEST view in town to

watch the construction! Pull up a chair—even with your grandchildren to watch the

tractors, loaders, dumpers, cranes and skids! If you really want to make a difference

and pay it forward...bake some cookies and deliver them to the construction workers in

town. Love the city you reside in!

Lesley

Proud Supporter of Club Prior

Inside this Edition:

Lesley’s Letter ........................ Pg 1

Trips, Tours & Travel ............. Pg 2

Safe Driver, Cards & Calendar Pg 3

October Calendar ................... Pg 4

November Calendar ................ Pg 5

Enrichment Activities ............. Pg 6

Enrichment Activities Cont. .... Pg 7

Memory Café………………….Pg 8

Lesley Young

Recreation Programmer

Club Prior

952-447-9783

[email protected]

www.cityofpriorlake.com

TRIPS, TOURS & TRAVEL SHOWS!

Sherburne Wildlife Refuge-Sandhill Cranes & Dinner (van)

Tuesday, October 15; 11:00-6:00 pm; $36

The refuge is celebrated both for its wildlife and the extraordinary opportunities to

visitors. Thousands of sandhill cranes converge on the refuge marshes and a visit at

dusk will provide the rare treat of large flocks of birds flying in or out of the refuge.

Transportation, admission and dinner all included in this tour.

Gerten’s Holiday Centerpiece and Ladies Night Out Event (van)

Wednesday, November 13—Leave Club Prior 1:15 pm—return 10:00 pm, $49

Make your dining table extra special this upcoming holiday season with a fresh sea-

sonal Christmas table arrangement. We will design and create your very own arrange-

ment to take home, while sipping on some hot cocoa and enjoying some fresh holiday

cookies. *no outside materials. Then our evening will continue with dinner at Apple-

bees (on your own tab). Then it’s back to Gerten’s for their Ladies Night Out event

with demo’s door prizes, refreshments, shopping and much more!

Yellowtree Theatre-Another Miracle on Christmas Lake (Comedy) (van)

Tuesday, November 19—Leave 4:00-Return 10:30—Dinner & Show, $42

A hilarious sequel to the smash hit comedy Miracle on Christmas Lake! Join Martha,

Neil and some zany new characters as they try to save their beloved town of Christ-

mas Lake, MN from annexation. A Hollywood location scout arrives, hailing Christ-

mas Lake the perfect spot to film a new adaptation of It’s a wonderful Life. Colin and

Tess scramble to put on a sparkly pageant that will draw tourists and hilarity ensues.

This play is a fun, zany comedy with lots of MN themed humor.

Christmas In Mankato-Holiday Lights at Sibley Park & Dinner (luxury coach)

Thursday, December 12—Leave Club 1:45-8:30; $73

Experience the beauty of the season with a Christmas time trip to Mankato.

We will begin our adventure with a private guided tour of the historic Hub-

bard House. The adventure continues with a driving tour of the Kiwanis Holiday

Lights in Sibley Park. Warm up with a hot and hearty supper at the popular Pub 500

before heading home. Option to bring a non-perishable food item for the Kiwanis

food drive. Dress for the weather! We will be on and off the bus.

“Christmas In Christ Chapel” Beyond the Borders at Gustavus Adolphus (van)

Call for details

More tours have been added since the newsletter went to print! To find out more

details on our tours, contact Lesley at Club Prior 952-447-9783.

2020 YMCA/CLUB PRIOR PARTNERSHIP TOURS

Watch the next issue of the Club Prior Press for the announcements of our collaborative 2020

trips! You won’t want to miss traveling with us as we come up with some of the best tours out

there! Details on these tours such as pricing, dates and when registration will open for these

tours will be put out in future issues of the Club Prior Press as well as advertised through the

YMCA. Registration opens at both locations on the same date. Where you register is where

you load the coach bus.

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Hugs From Hunter

Club Prior has partnered with

Hugs From Hunter Foundation!

Stop in at Club Prior when you

have a free hour or two and help us

do some quality control on tie

blankets that have been given to us

to look over before they are at-

tached to a beautiful bear and

tagged to be delivered to children

in need of a little Hug and comfort.

Help us help others!

Join Landmark Tours on

Wednesday, October 9-9:30

Come and see a sneak peak of the

2020 tours and finally make it a priori-

ty to book that dream vacation!

Join Premier World Discovery on

Tuesday, October 8-9:30

It’s a new partnership between Com-

munity Education and Club Prior. See

the new tours for 2020.

DRIVER SAFETY COURSE, METRO DINING CARDS, LIBRARY

Driver Improvement Program

4 Hour Refresher Courses

Wednesday, January 8—5:30—9:30 pm

Wednesday, February 5—9:00 am—1:00 pm

Wednesday, March 11—5:30—9:30 pm

As with all driver improvement courses sanctioned by the

State Department of Public Safety, drivers over the age of

55 may be entitled to a 10% discount on their auto insur-

ance. An eight hour course is initially required, followed

by a four hour refresher class every three years. The eight

hour course can be taken through Community Education,

however Club Prior is offering the four hour courses. A

limited number of walk in registrations will be accepted at

the discretion of the instructor.

No tests. To register for these

classes, please call 1-888-234-

1294. Coffee service provided

however, please bring a light

snack with you for the evening

classes.

Metro Dining Cards

Club Prior will be a site chosen to sell the 2020 Metro

Dining Cards! Enjoy a night out dining somewhere new

or even a familiar place all while supporting Club Prior.

Cards will be delivered early October.

Library Visiting Author

AUTHOR: Mary Dupont, Mrs. Ambassador: the life and

politics of Eugenie Anderson, November 21, 6:30 pm

Scott County Library 50th Anniversary Open House

Saturday, October 5—12:00-4:00—FREE

Prior Lake Book Club: 4th Tuesday/Monthly 7-8:15 pm

October 22, November 26, No December Club

R.O.C.K. Food Assistance Program

Free backpacks of food are available to any senior that is

in need of a healthy meal. Discrete, nutritious and easy to

grab and take home. Return the bag and it will be refilled

for you to help yourself the next time you’re in!

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Coming 2020 Independent Living and Memory Care at the new Benedictine Living Community of Shakopee

Transitional/Rehab Care • Outpatient and Home Therapy Assisted Living • Located on Medical Campus in Shakopee

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Come visit our Showroom!

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(612) 281-4079Task-Related Services for Active Seniors Dependable, Customized & Affordable

Tailored to Your Needs Weekly • Monthly • As Needed

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Contact Gina Shaughnessy to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2487

For advertising info call: 1-800-950-9952

Winslow Monument Service

Teresa Winslow Owner, Design Specialist

(952) 368-7575 | www.wmsmonuments.com

Family-owned Chaska business for over 20 years

Centennial HouseAssisted Living & Memory Care Suites

• Flexible Leases • No Cooking or Housework •• Activities • On-Site Healthcare •

www.ecumencentennialhouse.orgCall Nancy at 952-542-5687 to schedule your private tour!

Phone: 952-447-9783| 4

OCTOBER 2019

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

1 2 3

9:00-1:00 Health Fair

Morning Stretch Cancelled

Walking Club 9:00-9:30

Tai Chi Cancelled

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

Zumba Gold 2:00-2:45

Movie: Breakthrough 10-12

*Daytrippers Tour 10:30-4:00

8 Ball 10:00-12:00

Scrabble 10:00-12:00

500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45

*Tech Talk 3:00-5:00

Morning Stretch 9:00-10:00

Mexican Train 9:30—11:30

Knit & Stitch 9:30-11:30

Line Dance 10:30-12:00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

Bingo 12:30-1:50 (prizes)

Bars, Bells & Bands 2:00-2:45

8 9 10

9:30 Premier Travel Show

Morning Stretch Cancelled


Tai Chi Cancelled

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


Memory Café 3:30-4:30

9:30 Landmark Travel Show

Fed Assistance Talk 11:00-1:00

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45


Mexican Train 9:30-11:30



Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

Bingo 12:30-1:50 ($)


15 16 17

*Footcare 9:00-3:00



Tai Chi 10:00-11:00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


*Sherburne Wildlife Tour 11:00-6:00

*Def Driving 8:30-12:30

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45





Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00



22 23 24



Tai Chi 10:00-11 :00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

CAP Speaker 1:30-2:30

Zumba Gold XLD

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45





Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

Bingo 12:30-1:50 ($)


29 30

31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!



Tai Chi 10:00-11 :00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45





Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

Bingo 12:30-1:50 ($)


Wear a kid friendly costume and help pass

out candy for those little ones that visit

Club Prior on Thursday, October 31!

Saturday, November 2

8:30 am—3:00 pm

“Prior Treasures” Sale

Phone: 952-447-9783| 5

NOVEMBER 2019

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

5 6 7



Tai Chi 10:00-11:00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


Movie 10-12

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45



Dominoes 9:30—11:30



Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


Bars Bells Bands 2:00-2:45

12 13 14



Tai Chi 10:00-11:00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


Memory Café 3:30-4:30

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45

*Gerten’s Holiday Tour 1:15-10:00





Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

Bingo 12:30-1:50 ($)


19 20 21

*Footcare



Tai Chi 10:00-11:00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


*Yellowtree Theater 4:00-10:30

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45





Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

TURKEY Bingo 12:30-2:00


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Tai Chi 10:00-11:00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00


*Christmas Canvas & Cranberries 4:00-6:00

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45

December 3 December 4 December 5



Tai Chi 10:00-11:00

Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00



Movie: 10-12

8 Ball 10:00-12:00


500 12:00-3:00

Bridge 12:00-3:00

Mahjongg 12:00-3:00

Yoga 2:00-2:45





Hand & Foot 11:30-3:00

Bingo Cancelled

Bars, Bells & Bands Cancelled

Holiday Concert & Silver Tea

ADVANCE NOTICE:

Club Prior will be closed

December 24—January 2

Prior Treasures Sale

Gems from the past that were meant to last! Saturday, November 2, 8:30-3:00. Looking to

downsize? Drop off your donation for our sale! Interested in having a spot as a free vendor at

our sale? Contact Lesley to get registered. This event is open to the public.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES (AGES 55+)

Healing Hands For Feet Foot Care

This foot care clinic will be conducted in 45 minute sessions by

appointment only. We will provide basic foot care including

foot soak, trimming corns/calluses, massage, trimming and

treating ingrown nails and more. People who have not cancelled

24 hours in advance will be charged for missed appointment.

When: October 15, Nov 19, Dec 17; 9:00 am—3:00 pm

Tech Talk

“I thought apps were something you ate?” Class runs from 3:00-

4:00. Sign up ahead of time for a 15 minute slot for some one-on

-one help. Bring your questions and devices with you to class.

Pre-registration for class and one-on-one time is required 3 days

before the date of class.

Cost: $5 each class (includes one on one reservation)

Wednesday, October 2: Internet Safety – Spamming, Phishing,

Trolling, Pop-up’s and how to stay safe

Wednesday, November 6: Smart Devices: Smart TV’s, Alexa,

Google, Portal

Tuesday, December 3: Staying in Touch with Family and

Friends: Skype, Facetime: Facebook Messenger, Texting, Email

Roadmap To Your Health

Join us for free health screenings to check blood pressures, cho-

lesterol levels, informative classes, demos, massages and much

more. Giveaways! Tuesday, October 1 9:00-1:00; FREE

Federal Assistance Information

Learn about government services such as Social Security, VA

benefits/IRS, passports and Medicare. Angie Craig’s casework

team will be visiting Club Prior to talk more about the services

they provide seniors, answer questions you may have related to

government agencies and services and for you to meet with

them directly about any specific situations you are experiencing.

October 9 11:00-1:00; FREE

Navigating Through Local Programs

Join Terry Hassan as you navigate through CAP programs,

community and governmental programs available to you. Top-

ics include: Senior Nutrition, Food Shelf, Thrift Shop, Chore

Program, Medicare, Senior Housing, Telephone Assistance and

much more. Walk away with a wealth of knowledge and re-

sources.

October 22, 1:30 pm; FREE

Scrabble

Bring your own scrabble set and make a new friend as you play

this fun game!

Wednesday’s, Starting October 2—December 18; 10:00-12:00

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ENRICHMENT ACTIVITES

Deer In A Dishpan

Ever want to teach your grandchildren the basics of trim-

ming your venison after hunting? An entire whitetail will

be deboned to fit into a dishpan with no waste. Club Prior

is working with the Conservation Officers in the area in

obtaining an illegal confiscated deer for the use of this pro-

gram. We will teach the proper way to debone, enhanced

cutting to reduce tallow and tendons in your cuts, wrap-

ping and tips on how to process venison for your freezer.

Each participant will receive a package of venison to take

home. Open to ages 12+ (excellent intergenerational op-

portunity). To get on the list to be called for this class�

please call Lesley at 952�447�9783 and a date will be

forthcoming within a week of the call. *a recently killed deer will be

used for the use of this demonstration. Body matter will be displayed and respectively

discarded after processed. �

Cost: $10 (per person)�

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Christmas Canvas & Cranberries

What better way than to spend the holiday’s amongst

friends sipping on a holiday cranberry cocktail and paint-

ing a winter canvas scene. Nancy from Ecumen will sup-

ply all the things you need to paint this darling snowman!

Open to men and women of all abilities. Light refresh-

ments will be served.�

Cost: $7; November 26; 4:00�6:00 pm

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Resource & Recreation Center

16210 Eagle Creek Avenue #101

Prior Lake, MN 55372

www.cityofpriorlake.com

Club Prior Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

9:00 am—3:00 pm

The Club Prior Press is published

six times a year. For more infor-

mation, contact Lesley Young at

[email protected] or call

952-447-9783.

Club Prior Memory Café

Introducing a new support group in a welcoming place for those with cognitive impair-

ment. Our Café welcomes those with memory loss along with caregivers/families to so-

cialize and share experiences with each other and find local resources to help walk this

journey together.

Activities led by experienced instructors working with dementia

Books & kits can be checked out from the Library to learn about the disease

Coffee & refreshments served

Discuss and learn from others in a non-structured, relaxed environment

Exercise together led by a trained fitness instructor in our beautiful fitness room

Special needs or barriers can be accommodated. Memory Café is part of the City of Prior Lake and the senior

partnerships continuing efforts to support, educate and make Prior Lake a more dementia-friendly community.

When: October 8, November 12, December 12: 3:30-4:30 pm

Where: Club Prior (Library building)

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