Program and District Updates
Roofing Project begins June 12th
Gladstone Meals on Wheels Expansion
Say “So long” to the old leaky roof and “Hello” to a new,
into Oakdale is well received.
energy efficient roof that will be installed this summer.
June 12th marks the beginning of this project that is
expected to last all summer long. Please pay attention
to signs and yellow caution tape during the first half
of the summer when the contractors are working on
the east (senior) wing of the building. You may be
directed to enter the building through the north gym
door during the chimney demolition and existing roof
tear off beginning June 12th. Construction materials
and vehicles will be located near the dumpsters on
the north end of the building and on the front lawn
but at no time will sidewalks be permanently blocked.
Since tar will be used on the new roof, our central
air conditioning will not be on at least during the
first phase of construction. There may also be some
noisy periods. If it is too hot, or too noisy we have a
contingency plan to move all activities and supplies to
the west (early childhood wing). The rooms on this wing
have window air conditioning units. All construction
updates and any changes to the activity schedule will be
posted in the office and communicated on the activity
clipboards. Please stop by the office and let us know
how construction is going from your perspective.
Thanks to an outpouring of
volunteers, Gladstone Meals
on Wheels was able to expand
delivery throughout the city of
Oakdale. Now all residents of
Oakdale have the ability to receive
hot meals daily, several times a
week or to receive a once a week
delivery of frozen meals.
Meals on Wheels is perfect for people who are unable
to prepare nutritious meals for themselves or who
need them for the short-term as they recover from an
injury, illness or surgery. There are no age or income
requirements. Medicaid waivers and other social
subsidy programs can help cover the cost of meals. For
those who don’t qualify for these programs, meals are
priced affordably.
For more information and to get your meals started, you
may call Gladstone directly at 651-748-7250 or you may
call the general intake line at Metro Meals on Wheels
which is 651-318-9091.
Gladstone Meals on Wheels is a program of ISD 622
Community Education, Gladstone Senior Center.
Popular Downsizing, Moving and
Planning Classes to Return This Fall
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Gladstone Closings
No Meals on Wheels or Senior Center Activities on:
July 3rd or 4th - Independence Day Holiday
September 4th - Labor Day Holiday
No senior activities but Meals on Wheels will continue:
August 14 – 18 - Gladstone east wing cleaning
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This past spring, presentations on organizing,
downsizing, preparing for a move, plan “B” housing
decision making, etc. were all filled to capacity with
long waiting lists. Beginning September and on into the
fall, these classes will be repeated and some new ones
will be available. Planning is underway for the Senior
Housing Awareness Day on Sat., Sept 23, which includes
open houses at many senior housing communities. Call
the office or check the fall Learning for All catalog for
more details on these classes and events.
Thursday is Bakery Day
Bread, bagels and assorted bakery goods from Panera
are available each Thursday at 12:00 pm. Donations
are appreciated to cover the cost of supplies needed to
provide this service.
World Alzheimer’s Day
Wear purple! Thurs., Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day.
Gladstone 55+ center/CLASS will celebrate by launching
the Dementia Friendly Communities Initiative.
District 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55+ Cent