Community Bridge October 2019 - January 2020

Mondays Continued Holiday Ornaments Listen to holiday music as you make festive ornaments. If you have a favorite holiday CD please bring it. Renee Turner CBRC2 Dec 16 $12 1 session 6:00–8:00 pm Fairview Community Center, 105 1910 W County Rd B, Roseville, 55113 Name that Tune Karen Hillmann will try her best to stump you during this Community Bridge favorite activity! Be the first to guess the title of a popular or not so popular song and win a prize. Karen Hillmann CBNM2 Jan 6 $8 1 session 6:30–7:45 pm Gladstone, Gym 1945 Manton St. Maplewood, 55109 Net Games Not the inter“net”, just some good old fashioned gym games that include a net. Rotate through a circuit of games with a Community Bridge twist including volley-beach- ball, paddleminton, dunking hoops, floor ball, and more. Cheryl Gysbers and Ron Sushak CBNR2 Jan 27 $8 1 session 6:30–8:00 pm Gladstone, Gym 1945 Manton St. Maplewood 55109 Tuesdays How to Connect With Your Community What is community involvement and why is it important? Learn what it means to volunteer so you can make a difference in the world. Engage in meaningful discussions with others as Tiffany Ostrom from the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) helps you explore topics like how to become a better community leader, advocate for yourself, and find the perfect volunteer position that suits your interests and abilities. This four- session course is FREE and open to individuals aged 18+ with disabilities who are eager to make an impact in their community. Receive the tools needed to become a dynamic volunteer! Tiffany Ostrom CBSV1 Oct 1–29, no class Oct 15 Free 4 sessions 6:00–7:30 pm East Ridge High School, 1014 Blue 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, 55125 Hayride and Tour at Afton Apple Orchard Take a fun hayride through the apple orchard and to the pumpkin patch! You’ll pick 2 apples and be able to choose your own small pumpkin, plus sample apple cider. On this private tour, you will learn how to pick apples, why bees are important, and what the orchard staff does to protect their trees. Dress for the weather. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Meet Judy Ptacek at the orchard. Judy Ptacek CBSSE1 Oct 15 $12 ($12 Staff) 1 session 6:00–7:00 pm Afton Apple Orchard 14421 S. 90th St, Hastings, 55033 Be a Barista for a Night! Behind the Scenes at a Coffee Bar Join our Senior Center Coffee Bar Barista, Jodi Olson, as she gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how she serves up specialty coffee drinks. You’ll practice greeting “customers” (your fellow classmates), taking a drink order, and making a fancy soda or coffee drink. In addition, you’ll learn helpful customer service tips and participate in a few get-to-know-you games while you enjoy the drink of your choice! Staff will need to pay for a beverage if they purchase one. (Participant’s drink is included.) Jodi Olson CBSF1 Nov 12 $5 1 session 6:15–7:30 pm District Program Center, Sr Dining 8400 East Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, 55016 4 Community Bridge Office: 651-748-7232, www.isd622.org/communitybridge. Office Hours: 8:00 am–3:30 pm

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