Dateline April - June 2019 | Page 3

Tell Me More Thank You Volunteers Officially, National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 7–13, 2019. Here at Gladstone, we are blessed to have so many volunteers that it take us the entire month to recognize them. Volunteers are crucial to the daily life of the Gladstone 55+ Center. The Meals on Wheels program could not exist without the volunteer drivers and packers. A volunteer helps get the Panera bakery items bagged, and many instructors volunteer to teach classes. If you are looking to volunteer at Gladstone in any capacity, please stop by or call the office. A volunteer application and background check are required for all volunteers. Thank you, thank you, thank you–we can’t say it enough. You make a difference every moment your! Frost Avenue Road Construction After a winter of record snow and cold, it is officially spring, otherwise known as pothole season, and road construction season is just itching to begin. This year Frost Avenue is scheduled not only for a new surface, but also a redesign and new storm sewers. The roadwork is expected to begin early this spring and continue into the early fall. Gladstone will remain open during construction but there will be no access to Manton Street from Frost Avenue. You will access Gladstone from the north, off of County Road B (see map below). While road construction means detours and dust, it sure will be nice to have the improved traffic flow and a smooth, pot hole free road when it is completed. Golden Prom 2019 You have been waiting, and here it is– Golden Prom information! The prom will be held at a new location, Guardian Angels Church - Peter O’Neil Event Hall in Oakdale. In the past, many high school students were unable to participate because of sport and job commitments after school. This year the prom will be held from 11:30 am–2 pm. The Golden Tones will once again provide dining and dancing music. A catered luncheon from Donatelli’s, a photo booth, bingo and door prizes will round out your 2019 Golden Prom experience, all for $10 per person (tickets are required for admission). Don’t forget your food shelf donation. See page 12 for information on how to purchase your tickets. On May 14, 2019, School District 622 residents will be able to vote whether to fund school improvements across the district. These improvements would provide safe, up-to-date, and healthy learning environments for all students — and include updates to buildings used by Community Education programs. Research shows that public school quality is one of the most important factors affecting home value. Learn more Visit: www.isd622.org/bond2019 Email: [email protected] Call: 651.748.7629 Prepared and paid for by the School District 622, 2520 East 12th Avenue, North St. Paul, MN 55109 District 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55+ Center • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250 3