juLY 2013 Center News for Active older adults

Northfield Senior Center Welcome to our Patio and Gardens! By Patsy Dew Carolyn Sanford and Rose a few non-native annuals active, Come out on the patio! Turnacliff have planted a that attract butterflies to add connected, (the colorful patio with Butterfly garden in the plot color while the other plants engaged its orange, red and yellow closest to the vegetable plots, take root. accents) Come into the and Greg Smith has taken Why native prairie on pruning of the shrubs. plants? Carolyn explained News ...... 1 gardens! (the variety of flowerbeds and vegetable While I’m concentrating on that these plants send out Special Events ...... 2 gardens) Enjoy the best the courtyard in this ar- deep roots, meaning they will Gallery News...... 3 weather Minnesota has to of- ticle, I have to mention the need less frequent water- Fitness News ...... 4 fer, right here in the Center’s beautiful front gardens and ing. This also means some own courtyard. Joe Endert’s beloved roses. of them may not bloom this Computer Center...... 5 How do we manage to Master Gardener Judy Code summer, as they put their Groups, Volunteers ... 5 have so many wonderful has served as a consultant. energy into root production. Lifelong Learning ...... 6 gardens? The answer is, we I was intrigued by the Another virtue of these idea of a “Butterfly Garden,” native plants is that they Travel...... 7 & 10 have many wonderful vol- unteers. Lenora St. Martin so I talked with Carolyn are healthier for the butter- Board, Committees 8-9 and Kathy Hart are tending about it one day when she flies that drink their nectar. our vegetable beds. June had stopped by to water it. Other commercial versions Lenz has taken on the two Certain plants attract butter- of these plants have often flowerbeds closest to the fit- flies to consume their nectar. been bred for vibrant color, ness room, with the help of In planning a Butterfly Gar- or for longer bloom, and Kathy Hart. Edie Thomas den, one aims to have some have sometimes been infused is caring for the bed near the plants in bloom throughout with pesticides which are tool shed. Mary Ozmun is the summer, and especially harmful. This cultivation of in charge of the patio pots. mid to late summer when the plants for their appear- butterflies are most active. ance has diminished their Carolyn and Rose have plant- food value to the butterflies, ed 15 varieties of perennials bees and hummingbirds. that are native prairie flowers I am reminded of my in the this garden, including disappointment as an adult Purple coneflower, aster, two when Delicious apples I types of liatris, and Butterfly bought in the grocery store weed. They also planted did not taste as flavorful as those of my Michigan child- The Sanford’s front yard, full of native prairie plants. cont. on mid-pg 3 july 2013, nsc center news — P­age 2 special events Center Independence Day Picnic July 3, 11:30-1:00

Join your friends on the patio and celebrate the 4th on the 3rd with hot dogs, chips, lemonade and cookies. Wave a flag, hum “ Yankee Doodle,” and practice your patriotism. Cost $2.00

Center Fund Raiser – Aug. 4

4:00 Vintage Band Festival Indoor Concert at the Northfield Senior Center followed by an Indoor Picnic featuring a Bavarian menu Bavarian Musikmeister Grilled Brats - Salads – Sauerkraut – Dessert - and more from the Vintage Band Tickets: $10.00 Festival will entertain. All proceeds benefit the Northfield Senior Center Enjoy the concert in air conditioning followed by fine Buy your ticket today German fare.

Supporting the Three Links Foundation Page 3 — nsc center news, july 2013 gallery Asian Brush known for her Asian Brush Paintings – Heaven Painting and calligraphy. News and Earth – She writes, “The balance of Invisible and negative (empty) and positive (ink or watercolor) space in Visible an Asian Painting is impor- July 2 – August 2 tant. This is the yin/yang. Opening Reception: It also helps explain the Tues, July 16, 5-7pm show’s title ASIAN BRUSH PAINTING/ HEAVEN Many members of the Ming AND EARTH/ INVIS- Chiao Asian Brush Painters IBLE AND VISIBLE. Dee Teller will be giving will be showing their work in The artist and calligrapher an Asian Brush demo at this exhibit. must: 3:45pm on July 16. If The name Ming Chiao Learn to use ink you would like to attend, freely with a controlled contact Patsy Dew by means Minnesota Bridge brush stroke; capture the July 3. and signifies a link between essence of spirit of sub- the East and the West. The ject; and evoke poetry of name reflects a connection nature by creating beau- to the numerous lakes and tiful lines and forms by means of brush strokes.” mighty rivers in Minnesota. Dee Teller, one member of this group, is internationally

Gardens, cont. from p. 1 hood. Then I learned that because the flowers’ nectar bigger, more colorful apples now contains pesticides. So sold better, so the Wash- I think it’s wonderful that ington growers had bred the Center will have a garden them that way. And I have that is truly welcoming to read recently that our bee butterflies, bees, and, of population is in danger partly course YOU!

Thank you to the following people who gave contributions to the Center in May: Arliss Boyum, Evelyn Burry, Margaret Christian, Clark & Lois Cary, William Cook, Joanne Dahlin, Orrin DeLong, Dennis & Barb Altstaetter, Winnie Drentlaw, Duane Everson, Lola Fick, Roberta Gavin, Mar- vin Grundhoefer, Beverly Hamblin, Karl Hella, Jon & Phyllis Finger, Ken & Lee Klimisch, Carol Korda- Dalgaard, Arlys Kreis, June Lenz, Janet Mathews, Jodi M Matson, Phil & Thelma Winter, William Quick, Mary Raney, Raymond & Mary Ozmun, Rieber & Virginia Paulson, Myrtle Ringlien, Robert & Donna Vanderhoof, Robert & Janie Anderson, Robert & Teresa Ballentine, Susan Roosenraad, Pat Sunquist, Dorothy Swanson, Thomas & Helen Rockey, Debra White july 2013, nsc center news — P­age 4

fitness news Tennis Play Summer Swim Softball and Skill Coaching on Mondays and Thursdays Development 9-11 am Babcock Park Deck Group Leader Contact: Tuesdays 9-11 am 6-7 am Friday David Morrison Northfield Middle NORTHFIELD PEDALERS July 12 only 507-213-7802 School Courts (regular schedule RIDE Co-Sponsored with the Northfield dcme@northfieldwifi. Tennis Association Each Monday morning at resumes in Sept) com Tennis Group Leader 8:30. Free. Volunteer Coach: Bettina Waldman Contact: Jane Schroeder led. Bring your Fee: $6m/$8nm No Fee required, dona- (612) 224-2056 own bike and wear a PL/SS - included tions accepted janecschroeder@ helmet . Meet others, gmail.com Dances of Jane exercise and have fun. Austen’s Time No Fee required, dona- Sat/Sun, 1:30 – 3:30p, For more information, tions accepted Jul 13/14 and/or to be put on Instructor: Kate Stuart the email-contact list Fee: $28m/$32nm for this group, contact Venue: Arts Guild Dance Peggy Prowe, 507-650- Studio 8261, peggyprowe@ gmail.com.

Special July ride Minneapolis Pops Concert Bike Ride will Special Meal and Zumba Mix be Tuesday, July 9th. For additional details July 20 – Saturday please contact Mary 12 - 1pm Auge bmauge@ No Fee charter.net at (507) Enjoy a lively personality- tes, has a fabulous food treat management with flavor. 663-0790 or Peg filled food preparation he wants to share which is After the food-sampling, try Prowe peggyprowe@ contest featuring ‘Larry the tasty, flavorful, and safe even a ZUMBA sample. Those gmail.com (507) Pharmacist’ and Juliana Lima for diabetics to eat. From who participate in the full 650-8261 the Zumba Instructor. Larry, his educational and personal hour program (meal plus who has struggled with background he will share a Zumba) will receive a free $5 managing his Type 1 Diabe- short course in blood sugar Kmart gift card.

Hikes For July - all hikes leave at 8:30

July 8th (Mon) – Cannon River Wilderness Area

July 23rd – Sakatah State Park August 6th – Rice Lake State Park (Owatonna) August 20th – Spring Lake Park (Dakota County) Page 5 — nsc center news, july 2013

See the Calendar below for a listing of all classes being offered in our computer Computer Center for the month of July. If you want more information about any center of these classes check out the Summer Program Guide, pg 14-16, either in the news lobby or on our website. The computer page on the website also provides complete descriptions of these classes. Registration Deadline: Noon, Wednesday, the week before the class begins.

july computer Classes Monday Tuesday Wed Thursday Friday

9:30-11:30 8 9:30-11:30 10 Intro to Computers Intro to Computers 9:30-11:30 15 9:30-11:30 17 Word Processing I Word Processing I 9:30-11:30 22 9:30-11:30 24 9:30-11:30 26

Organize My Computer Organize My Computer Photography Group 9:30 -11:30 29 9:30-11:30 30 9:30 -11:30 31

Mac Users group group & meeting volunteer next meeting is news scheduled for July 10 at 9:30 am. Anyone interested Book Title in learning more for book group Meets July 12, 10:30a about mac (Apple tech. products) is welcome. Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich Popcorn and a Movie - July Paper Crafting Group July 1 For the Glory: The True Story of Cristiada Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm July 8 Killers

July 15 silver Linings Playbook July 1 July 22 what’s Eating Gilbert Grape Rolled paper picture frame July 29 Identity Thief July 15 Show & Tell about picture frames

july 2013, nsc center news — P­age 6

Garden Plate Reptile Show Life long Flowers Tuesday , July 23 Monday, July 8, 2:00pm learning 1:00-2:30 Snakes and Lizards and Create color and fun in your Turtles! Oh, my! Jan Larson garden or patio pots with brings in her reptilian friends garden art flowers made for a fun and informative from recycled ceramic or program on these fascinating T o o H o t t o C o o k glass plates. View samples creatures. Learn about the Friday, July 19, 6:00pm of these flowers at the habits and habitats of turtles, Senior Center or the Used- tortoises, lizards, Minnesota When the sun is beating A-Bit Shoppe. Check and exotic snakes and an down and the humidity is so through your cupboards, alligator as up close as you high you can hardly stand it, scour garage sales and visit wish to be. the last thing you want to do the Used-A-Bit Shoppe for Cost: $6 per family is hang out by a stove. Join plates and recycle mis- group. us for a food tasting and matched dishes into some- recipe event featuring main thing of beauty. Instructor, course salads, chilled soups Linda Stadler will provide and other fare that require the remainder of the materi- no sweating over a hot als. Class limited to 12. burner. Come for a sampler supper and leave with a full Cost $6/m$8/nm tummy and a recipe booklet. plus $3 for materials. If you would be willing to share a stove-free dish and recipe, please contact Chris at 664-3707 or chrisellison@ nscmn.org. Cost: $6 for all membership levels.

TPT Program ing from you which ones you soldiers; Secrets of the dead: would most like to view. executed in error; Secrets of Club to Run in After Newtown-guns in the dead: Japanese super sub; August America; Athens-Dawn of Secrets of the dead: Hercu- Athens, 1&2; Escape from laneum; Top Secret Rosies: Iran: the Hollywood option; female computers of WWII; Fridays, 10:30am Frontline: is Wal-Mart good Underground railroad: the for America; Nature: the William Still story. Orrin DeLong will run a se- voyage of the lonely turtle; ries of TPT-produced DVD Nova: ancient computer; viewings on the five Fridays Nova: cracking your genetic in August. He will choose code; Nova: the rise of the the 5 DVDs the group will drones; Nova: what makes watch out of the following our dreams?; Secrets of list, and is interested in hear- the dead: bugging Hitler’s Page 7 — nsc center news, july 2013

Overnight Trip Stadium. We have club level ancient world. It is known TRAVEL AND Dakota Conflict – seats on the 3rd base line with for its monumental architec- New Ulm a beautiful city skyline view. ture and distinctive art styles, OUTINGS Tues/Wed, July 23-24 Bring the kids, grandkids, knowledge of astronomy Time: 8am neighbors and friends to ex- and time-reckoning, complex perience the great American political organization headed Minnesota has been high- pastime of baseball! by royal dynasties and its th lighting the 150 anniversary sophisticated writing sys- Cost: $60 (includes bus of the six-week U.S. – Da- tems. Upon our arrival we’ll kota War of 1862. This was and ticket) Sign up date: July 9 be treated to coffee and a a disastrous time in Minne- snack. Then we’ll proceed to sota history. An overnight the Omnitheater to see the trip has been arranged for film, “Mystery of the Maya.” this summer. The excursion Minnesota State Fair St Paul Lunch at the museum is on will include guided tours own. After lunch we’ll see of New Ulm, Fort Ridgely Monday, August 26 Time: 8:00 am– 4:45 pm the exhibit and have time Indian Reservation, the to visit the gift shop before Future Trips! lower Sioux reservation and The great Minnesota State returning to Northfield. Ted Rock Ridge (including Fair for 2013 opens August • Out to Lunch Cost: $46 the Jeffers Petroglyphs) with 22. An all-day trip to the TBA Aug Sign up date: TBA stops for coffee/lemonade Fair is planned for Monday, and strudel, rib lunch in New • Out to Lunch 26 August (Senior Day). Join TBA Sep Ulm, Harkin’s general store us to visit all your favorite Church Basement (1870), and a sod house at food booths, attractions, bar- Ladies • Cemetery Stories (North- Sandborn. The group will gains, agricultural and animal The Last Potluck field Historical Society) 19 Oct be staying at the Jackpot exhibits, educational and Supper Junction Hotel. The hotel, food exhibits, the midway, Date: Wed, October 9 • Prohibition Exhibit, Min- admission to the historic shopping and free entertain- Time: 10:15 am – 4:30 nesota History Center places and one lunch (at ment. pm TBA Nov the Kaiserhof Restaurant) • Cost: $42 (Seniors This is the 5th and suppos- Out to Lunch – King’s is included in the trip cost. Room, St Olaf College Dinner, breakfast and one 65 and older); $44 edly the last production of TBA Dec lunch are on own. Limited (Non-Seniors) the Church Basement Ladies. to 20 persons. Sign up date: August 15 The past parishioners have gathered for the church’s Cost: $155 (Double Centennial Celebration – to Room); $205 (Single share hotdish, bars and sto- Room) Maya – Hidden Worlds ries from the last 100 years. Sign up date: 21 June Revealed Lunch is included. This out- Science Museum of ing is in conjunction with the Minnesota, St Paul Minnesota Twins vs Community Resource Bank. Tuesday, September 17 Kansas City Royals Time: 9:15am – 4:15pm Cost: $55 Tues, July 30 Sign up date: Time: 5:oo bus leaves Join us in discovering what September 25 for 7:10 game archaeologists know about the ancient Maya – one Join us for a bus trip to see of the most complex and the Minnesota Twins take on advanced civilizations of the Kansas City at Target Field july 2013, nsc center news — P­age 8

BOARD & Minutes of the May 23 Board Meeting COMMITTEE Directors present: Nancy Finance Committee Executive Committee Ashmore, Bernard Borene, NEWS Evelyn Burry, Bob Craig, Bill Gruszewski reported. Gerry Gengenbach reported. Action: Motion and second Don Diehl, Duane Ever- The Executive Committee to revise the asset target levels evaluated Board and Com- son, Gerry Gengenbach, of the Endowment Fund as Bill Gruszewski, Marvin follows: mittee work in relation to the Kormann, Greg Smith, Eve Strategic Plan. Recommend- US stocks from 40% to 45% Webster ed that Board committees Absent: Tom Brawley, Non US stocks, remain the will be responsible to take Dottie Hammer, Gordon same minutes of their meetings. Simonson, Phil Winter Discussed the value of the Real Assets from 15% to 5% Center being open on Sun- Staff present: Lynne Peder- Real Estate, remain the same days in the summer. How son, Patsy Dew do we make decisions on Others: Rose Ann Fixed income from 5% to determining Center hours? Steenhoek 10%

1. CALL TO ORDER Carried. Executive Director Report

The meeting was called Facilities Committee Lynne Pederson reported. to order by Gerry Marv Kormann reported. The Paul Krause will be here in Gengenbach at 3:02 p.m. moss treatment system for the pool has been a success. New June to film a video for the Action: The agenda was floor covering is in the works Center. This first video will approved. for rooms 103 and 105. emphasize fitness. Silver Sneakers comprises about Welcome to new Board Membership Committee one third of membership. Members: Eve Webster and Bob Craig Evelyn Burry reported. Lapsed members have been Introductions of all Board called. The new trifold Members brochure has been finalized. The Center will participate in 3. OLD BUSINESS Action: Motion and second the Jesse James Parade again. to approve the April 25, 2013 Computer Committee board minutes. Carried. Evelyn Burry reported. 2. REPORTS 4. NEW BUSINESS Purchase of Mac minis is Review and approval of being further studied to put Financial Reports in place a dual system of PC/ Mac computers. 5. ADJOURNMENT Bill Gruszewski reported on the financial statement. Advancement Committee The meeting was Income to date is 33% of adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Duane Everson reported. budget and expenses are at Contributions to the fund 32%. Percentage for this time drive through April total of year should be at 33%. $5,448 from 70 donors. The Submitted by Duane band festival in August is Everson, Board Secretary the next big project for the committee. (assisted by Rose Ann Steenhoek) Page 9 — nsc center news, july 2013 The 2013 Annual Fund Drive Roadmap by Lynne Pederson

The Drive has begun. By Let’s drive the bus! now you should have re- This month, I would like to ceived your letter asking for honor, thank, and introduce your donation. I hope that the sustaining donors. This you take the time to read it group of donors have made as it gives the reasons why the commitment to give to the Annual Fund Drive is the Center on a monthly needed. And I hope that basis. These 27 people have you support the Center as made the decision to support and donated. This is a good one of the organizations that the Center for the long haul. thing—dependable income you donate to. As members They recognize that it is a for the Center. Monthly of this organization we are convenient way to give, it donations can be made in in this together. Everyone feels good knowing that they any amount of $10 or more. needs to get “on the bus” to are contributing to the Cen- You can join this impressive make this year’s drive a suc- ter each month, and it helps group by signing up on your cess. It can’t happen without the financial bottom line. donor envelope. all of our support. We know From the 27 donors, each that the Center is worth it. month there is $782 pledged

THANK YOU SUSTAINING DONORS — YOU ARE AWESOME : David & Joey Appleyard, Solveig Bailey, Judy Broske, Karen & Warren Broughton, William & Charlotte Carlson, JoAnn & Larry Edwardsen, Chris Ellison & Gene Finger, Gerry & Carol Gengenbach, Marie Gery, Malcolm & Jacquelyn Gimse, Bonnie Gretz, Donna Herbstrith, Joni Kilde, Georgene Johnson, Bob Kuyper, Jean Larsen, Harriet Menard, Mary Olander, Elizabeth Olson, Charles & Lynne Pederson, Ken & Jane Persons, Gordon & Emelda Ras- mussen, Anna Mae Sjogren, Bardwell & Charlotte Smith, Linda Wagenbach, Ann Whelan, Elizabeth Williams

Welcome! to these new members

Beverly Watson, Sue Malecha, John Case, Susan Marsh, Patrick Watson, Elaine Zobel, Richard M Shanafelt, John Berge, Sharlene Berge, David Marsh, Randvig Norvold, Joseph Ryan, Rene Bues- gens, Ronica Castro, Alan Hughes, Roela Moreano, Elise M Olson, Claire Pfau, Ronald Pieri, Mary C Flaten, Jacqueline A Kinsella, Zora Dowell, Ann Wind, Richard Wind, Jane Ernst, Keith Ernst, Edward Noonan, Norma Bickel, Waverly Kimmel july 2013, nsc center news — P­age 10

Autumn in (including a New England Robert Todd Lincoln) Extended NEW ENGLAND Lobster Dinner) Visit Morse Maple Farm travel 9 Days Boston City Tour, including Sugar Works & enjoy “Sugar September 26-October visits to Quincy Market & on Snow” 4, 2013 Faneuil Hall Visit the Norman Rockwell Massachusetts Maine Admission to House of Art Museum Vermont New Seven Gables City Tour of Hyannis, Cape Hampshire Including Visit the resort town of Cod, including a stop at the CAPE COD and Kennebunkport, Maine Kennedy Memorial & Ko- MARTHA’S VINEYARD City Tour of Portland, rean War Memorial Maine, including visit to Ferry ride to Martha’s Vine- Portland Head Lighthouse yard and Island Tour with a Your Vacation Will Travel along Kancamagus local guide Include… Scenic Byway, the White Tour the Mayflower Replica Escorted by 4-Seasons Tour Mountains and the Lakes Ship and view Plymouth Director Region of New Hampshire Rock United Air Flights between Ride the Cannon Mountain Visit John F Kennedy Li- Minneapolis & Boston Aerial Tram brary and Museum 8 Nights Quality Accom- Visit Rock of Ages Quarry Baggage Handling (1 bag modations and Hope Cemetery per person at hotels) 14 Meals: 8-Breakfasts, Tour Hildene (the home of 3-Lunches, 3-Dinners

NSC Staff Director / 664-3701 Fitness Dining Site & Popcorn lynne Pederson Manager / 664-3702 Wagon Mgr / 664-3735 Directory Assistant Gale Marchand Gail Noren Director / 664-3708 Program Evening/Weekend Patsy Dew Coordinator / 664-3707 Receptionists / 664-3700 Bookkeeper / 664-3705 chris Ellison Janice Kasa, Barb Kathy Bjerke Administrative Henwood, Ruth Johnson-Wirth, Membership Coordinator / 664-3703 Pat Sunquist, Beth Coordinator / 664-3704 nancy McDougall Endert jackie Johnson Used A Bit Shoppe / 645-1399 Kristi Casson Page 11 — nsc center news, july 2013

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Gallery Opening Asian Brush Painters Tues, July 16, 5-7pm

Fitness Center and Pool Hours Monday-Friday: 6 am–8 pm Saturday: 6 am–5 pm Sunday, Fitness: 10 am–5 pm Sunday, Pool: 10 am-5 pm

Used A Bit Shoppe 624 Water St. / River Mall Monday-Saturday: 10 am–5 pm Thursdays: 10 am–7 pm

(rt) Dancing Horses by Dee Teller (See Gallery News, pg 2)