the gillespie gazette

The Gillespie Gazette The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Boulevard, Mound, MN 55364

952-472-6501 www.gillespiecenter.org e-mail: [email protected]

Gillespie Center Mission Statement:

Connecting members with the community and each other.

January 2021

Volume XXVIV

Issue 1

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE

AT www.gillespiecenter.org or

mnseniorcenters.org

Get the latest newsletter, videos, virtual programs,

resources, fun activities and more.

GILLESPIE DRIVE THRU

HOLIDAY TURKEY DINNER

WITH ALL THE FIXINGS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 AT 11:30 A.M.

COST: $9.00

WHAT’S NEW

TO DO

AT THE

GILLESPIE CENTER?

GILLESPIE AARP TAX-AIDE

PREPARATION SERVICE

The Gillespie Center does have plans to open

AARP Tax-Aide Preparation but on limited basis.

At the present time, the National AARP Tax-Aide

Office start date is pending.

*Please call in early February for more information

and updates.

TRY OUT OUR

NEW IPADS ON

JAN. 21 AT 2 P.M.

JAN. 29 AT 10 A.M.

CHECK OUT THESE

WINTERTIME

ENTERTAINING

MOVIES/SHOWS AT

THE CENTER:

*“The Cutting Edge”

*“Warren Miller’s

Ski Movie

*While You Were Sleeping”

http://www.gillespiecenter.org

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

4 5 6 7 8

9:30 Photo Club 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH

10:00 Gillespie Men's Shed

9:00 Happy Feet Foot care

9:45 Art Group

11 12 13 14 15

9:30 Photo Club 11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH


10:00 FREE MOVIE:

“The Cutting Edge”

9:45 Art Group 4:30 Gillespie Board Mtg.

6:00 Annual Mtg. (Zoom)

18 19 20 21 22

CENTER CLOSED

9:30 Photo Club

9:45 Art Group

11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH


MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

1:30 FREE MOVIE:

“Warren Miller’s Ski

Movie: “Cold Fusion”

1:30 FREE MOVIE:

“While You Were

Sleeping”

2:00 Try IPad Games

25 26 27 28 29

9:30 Photo Club

9:45 Art Group

11:30 DRIVE-THRU LUNCH


10:00 Try IPad Games

*TURKEY DINNER

JANUARY 2021

JANUARY 2021

GILLESPIE CENTER ACTIVITIES

JOIN US FOR A HOMEMADE LUNCH ON WEDNESDAYS.

COST: $7 CALL THE CENTER TO SIGN-UP 2 DAYS AHEAD OF TIME.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CENTER AT 952-472-6501.

*Drive-Thru Lunches on Wednesdays in

January: January 6, 13, 20,

January, 27*Turkey Dinner is $9.00.

See the menu in this month’s Gazette.

The Gillespie Center is offering Drive-Thru Take out Lunches by Chef Greg. Lunch is only $7. Drive-Thru lunches must be pre-paid and ordered 2 days prior to the lunch date. Send in a check to the Gillespie Center or drop it off at the Front Desk. Why not buy a few lunches at the same time. On your lunch date, you drive up and we will bring it right up to your car window at 11:30 a.m. ***********************************************************************

*Free Movie: “The Cutting Edge”

Friday, January 15, 10 a.m.

1 showing: 1hr. 42 minutes

Rated PG Romantic Comedy

An ex-ice hockey player whose professional career is cut short when he is injured. Kelly, a champion figure skater whose prospective skat-ing partner left her. These two mismatched skaters find a common ground to help Kelly try to win the Olympic Gold Medal.

*Only 10 people per showing. Call the Front Desk to sign up or take your chances to see if there is an open seat. The chairs will be social distanced.

*********************************************

*Free Movie: “Warren Miller’s Ski

Movie: “Cold Fusion Tuesday, Jan. 19

1 showing: 1:30 p.m. 1 hr. 36 min.

Pack your bags and come along as skiers and riders travel to some of the most bizarre ski destinations. From places like Colorado, Canada, and Alaska. Warren Miller takes you on an unforgettable ski adventure. *Only 10 people per showing. Call the Front Desk to sign up or take your chances to see if there is an open seat. The chairs will be social distanced.

*Free Movie:

“While You Were Sleeping”

Thursday, January 21

1 showing: 1:30 p.m.

Rated: PG 1 hr. 43 min.

Romantic Comedy

Lucy, a happy-go-lucky subway employee who’s in love with a handsome stranger (Peter Gallagher) she’s only seen from afar. Lucy saves his life and while he is in the hos-pital she gets to know his funny family and more. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher

*Only 10 people per showing. Call the Front Desk to sign up or take your chances to see if there is an open seat. The chairs will be social distanced.

***********************************

********************************************************************* GILLESPIE DRIVE THRU



WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 11:30 A.M.

COST: $9.00

TRY OUT OUR NEW

IPAD GAMES:

*Thurs. Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.

*Fri. Jan. 29 at 10 a.m.

*Come and learn how to play games on our

new Ipads...everything from

Wheel of Fortune, Cribbage, 500 Cards,

and More.

*We will eventually be using them

for our card and activity groups.

We can sanitize them after use.

For questions - if a number isn’t listed, call The Gillespie Center Front Desk 952-472-6501.

FITNESS CLASSES START DATE

IN COMPLIANCE WITH

GOVERNOR WALZ’S

COVID ORDERS:

PLEASE CALL US

FOR AN UPDATE ON WHEN CLASSES ARE STARTING

Exercise Class – Over 50 & Fit

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Wake up & stretch! Low impact exercise and stretching. Exercise to a variety of

music. Bring a friend! It is lots of fun!

Cost: $6 for a lifetime membership.

Exercise Class –Strength & Cardio

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

The class is focused on helping you get and stay strong, preparing the body for everyday activities. By combining strength and cardio in this non-competitive class, you will improve bone and muscle strength, balance, flexibility, plus heart and brain health. Free weights, bands, and tubes-or just your own body weight-will be used, and

modifications will be offered.

Get active! Instructor: Victoria Fraser

Purchase a punch card at class.

Gentle Yoga Class

Instructor: Victoria Fraser

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Bring your yoga mat.

This class will be adapted to the partici-

pants and will include Light

Yoga Fit. Relax and stretch to improve the quality of your everyday life. Purchase a punch card at class.

Art Group

Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m. – noon.

Upstairs in Lost Lake II.

Photo Club

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Have fun & learn all about photography.

On Facebook: Gillespie Center Photo Club

For more information contact

Gay Cross at 952-474-4898

Quilters

Keeping You in Stitches Quilters

Quilting & More

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Stichin With Friends

Thursdays, 9 a.m.

Beginners to Advanced are welcome!

Health Insurance Counseling

*Metropolitan Area Agency in Aging Health Insurance Counseling has sus-pended health care counseling through the end of this year (2020).

*If you need assistance please call the Senior Linkage Line at

1-800-333-2433.

Gillespie Ukulele Group

*The Group is still on hold due to Covid-19.

Ongoing Activities

Check out the Drive Thru Bakery

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 a.m.

Saturdays, 8:30- 10 a.m.

Stop by and check out the goodies!

“Gillespie Men’s Shed”

Check it out! Thursdays, 10 a.m. Get out of the house! Come spend time with the guys and visit. The group will discuss what they would like to do in the future. Make new friends. Do some fun things with guys like yourself. Help others. Did you know that there are five Men’s Shed Groups in Minnesota. There are fifteen Men’s Shed Groups around the U.S. For more information contact: Phil Johnson at 952-239-0965.

Footcare

Happy Feet Footcare,

Friday, January 8, 9 a.m.

Monday, January 25, 9 a.m.

Call 763-560-5136 to schedule an appoint-

ment for foot care.

Gillespie Book Club is Back!

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Next month: January 20, 2021

Book: “Vacationland” by

Sarah Stonich

Contact the Westonka Library to

reserve and pick up your book.

The books are on reserve.

Call today, there are a limited number of books.

JOIN THE CENTER! RE-NEW YOUR DUES!

Membership Information

Annual memberships at the Gillespie Center help support the day to day operations of the Center. We welcome sen-iors, individuals, families, and businesses to support the Center through membership. An Individual Membership is $25 annually; a Family Membership (for a couple or any size family household) is $40 annually; Supporting Mem-bership is $50; Sustaining Membership is $100 annually.

There are a wide range of Business Sponsorships as well.

Membership Expiration

Check the mailing label on your newsletter - it shows the expiration date of your membership. Please renew your membership and support The Gillespie Center.

For Your Information

Lucky Sweepstakes Winners for 2020-21

Week #3-Nicole Elzinger

Week #4-Dorothy Hallin

Week #5-Betty Falness

Week #6-William Deklek

Week #7-John Folin

Week #8-Greg Werness

Week #9-Jerry Kohls

Questions call Jeanne Brustad at 612-201-2795.

RENT THE GILLESPIE CENTER

*DID YOU KNOW THAT

GILLESPIE CENTER MEMBERS

RECEIVE A 10% PERCENT DISCOUNT OFF

OF ROOM RENTALS?

*CHECK OUT OUR NEW RENTAL VIDEO ON OUR WEBSITE:

www.gillespiecenter.org

*We are currently taking rental reservations for small groups.

Rent the Center for a party, business meeting, family reunion, weddings, funeral luncheon, holiday party and other gather-

ings.

Call Greg at 952-472-7563 for more information.

DO ALL YOUR SHOPPING IN ONE STOP!

ORDER FROM HUNDREDS OF RETAILERS.

GIFT CARDS COME IN ALL DIFFERENT AMOUNTS EVEN $10 GIFT CARDS.

*ALL YOU DO IS STOP IN AT THE CENTER AND PLACE YOUR

ORDER AT THE FRONT DESK.

*YOU DON’T HAVE TO RUN FROM STORE TO STORE.

*THE CARDS ARRIVE A FEW DAYS LATER.

THERE IS NO EXTRA CHARGE TO YOU.

THE RETAILERS DONATE A % BACK TO

THE GILLESPIE CENTER.

DON’T FORGET SCRIP GIFT CARDS

FOR ANY OCCASION!

BUY SCRIP CARDS AND SUPPORT THE GILLESPIE CENTER AT THE SAME TIME.

CALL THE FRONT DESK AT 952-472-6501.

THE GILLESPIE CENTER

WILL BE CLOSED ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH FOR

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

FOR REGULAR BUSINESS.

ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH

THE GILLESPIE CENTER

WILL BE OPEN FOR BAKERY ONLY

FROM 8:30-10:30 A.M.

http://www.gillespiecenter.org


1/01 Betty Lansing 1/02 Harley Kukuk 1/02 R. Terry Dunn 1/04 Joyce Russo 1/04 Lydija Tschumperlin 1/12 Jack Weist 1/12 Kathy Rice 1/14 Larry Pray 1/16 Jan Melenich 1/16 Jeanne Brustad 1/17 John Folin 1/18 Joel Reinitz 1/18 Sandy Korlath 1/22 Dennis Schroeder 1/22 Mar Jo Hubbell 1/24 Larry Gallagher 1/25 Marge Larson 1/26 Tom Ptacek 1/30 Leslie L. MacDonald

ENJOY

THE

WINTER

WONDERLAND!

PLEASE JOIN US!

FUNNY

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

FROM PETS


A Fundraiser for the Gillespie Center

“Give 21 in 2021”

2021 has just begun,

Please help support the Center with an extra twenty-one ($21).

If you are able to donate an extra twenty-one …

We will be off to a good start on day-one.

As most of you know, the Gillespie Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All year round, we work on raising funds to keep the Center operating and to offer services to the seniors and the commu-nity.

If you are able to donate an extra $21 in 2021 for the “Give 21 in 2021” Fundraiser to help the Gillespie Center, your donation is tax deductible as well. Every donation helps!

Please send your donation with the note below or stop by the front desk to make a donation.

Cash or check only. Please let us know if you would like a receipt sent to you.

Mail to: The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN 55364

Make checks payable to the Gillespie Center.

Thank you for your continued support of the Gillespie Center. We are very grateful.

The very best to you in 2021!

“GIVE 21 IN 2021”

PLEASE ACCEPT MY $21 DONATION

FOR THE “GIVE 21 IN 2021”

THE GILLESPIE CENTER FUNDRAISER

Doug Dion Sandy McAninch

The staff and boards of The Gillespie Center are deeply grateful to the following people

who donated to The Center in the last month. Thank you!

Donations

Dorothy Hallin Sharon E. Corl Kathy & Gary Erdman Don Ketcher

Don Hall Linda & John Blakstvedt The Marty Gilbertson Family Foundaton

Ameriprise Financial Donor Paul H. Brown Lewis & Darlene Cradit

Denny & Mary Brenny Over 50 & Fit Class Candy Anderson

Al & Alma’s Boat Cruises The Thaler Family Foundation John E. Folin

Senior Community Services

Memorials

Memory of Sandy McAninch from Barbara Calhoun

Memory of Sue Schmidt from her Family:

(Karen DeLorenzo, Jim Schmidt, Mark Schmidt and Nancy Riebel)

Memory of Bruce Ed Garlock from Barbara Calhoun

Memory of Doug Dion from David & Margaret Holste

Memory of Bob & Velma Wolff from Bruce & Jan Melenich

Memory of David Painter from Lorraine Painter

Honor & Gift

*Make a donation to the Gillespie Center in honor of someone’s birthday, anniversary, in appreciation, etc.

In honor of Chuck Radke’s Birthday from Joanna Widmer

In honor of Mindy Anderson from Deb Taylor

The Gillespie Center Support Fund

In Memoriam January 2021

Ways to Help The Gillespie Center

Make a gift in memory of a friend, family member or a loved one.

Celebrate a birthday, anniversary and honor someone.

Request that memorials be given to The Gillespie Center

Include The Gillespie Center in your estate plan.

IMPORTANT

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

*STARTING IN JANUARY 2021*

DRIVE THRU LUNCH CHANGE:

LUNCHES WILL BE $7.00 PER MEAL

GILLESPIE DRIVE THRU



WED. JAN. 27 AT 11:30 A.M.

DEADLINE

TO SIGN UP

IS JAN. 21ST

MUST

PRE-PAY

BY JAN. 21ST

The Gillespie Center

Drive-Thru Menu

January 2021

Buy a Homemade lunch on Wednesdays

and pick it up at 11:30am in front of the Center.

Cost $7

Pre-pay and sign up 2 days prior to the day.

Wednesday, Jan. 6

Introduce a friend to

Gillespie Drive Thru Lunches.

Beef Chow Mein

with Rice

Dessert

Wednesday, Jan. 13

Treat someone to a

Delicious Gillespie

Drive Thru Lunch!

Club Sandwich

With Tator Tots & Pickle

Dessert

Wednesday, Jan. 20

Gillespie Center Lunches

offer a

wide variety of cuisines.

Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce

Garlic Toast

Dessert

Wednesday, Jan. 27

Coming soon…

Don’t miss the

Holiday Turkey Dinner!

Sign & Pay Early!

Holiday Turkey Dinner

With all the Fixings

Dessert

Cost is $9.00

*Deadline to sign up is Jan. 21*

The Gillespie Center

2590 Commerce Boulevard

Mound, MN 55364

Phone: 952-472-6501

Website: www.gillespiecenter.org

E-Mail: [email protected]

Hours M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Open additional hours for special events.

Center Director: Mindy Anderson

952-472-6502

Senior Outreach: Sara Roberts, LSW

952-767-7890

Event Rentals: Greg Sletten

952-472-7563

Non-Profit Org

U S Postage

PAID

Permit #110

Mound, MN

The Gillespie Gazette

Published Monthly by The Gillespie Center

The Gillespie Center Board of Directors

Acting President: Deb Taylor

Vice President: Susan Navratil

Past President: Joyce Matheson

Treasurer: Chuck Radke

Secretary: Linda Blakstvedt

Directors:

Shirley Bren Karen DeLorenzo

Jodi Devick Neal Ron Griffiths

Joy Grundeen Cindy Palm

Ray Salazar Lisa Whalen

Ex Officio: Mindy Anderson Deb Taylor

Membership Advisory Committee

Chair: Ron Griffiths

Vice Chair: Vickie Innes

Secretary: Karen Weyrauch

Committee Members:

Connie Anderson

Darlene Duvick-Bjork

Duane Eide

Edna Fox Sandi Manson

Gen Olson

Lee Randall

Dennis Schroeder

Mary Ann Thurk

the gillespie gazette

Documents