We ‘R’ Able PROGRAM LISTING [12/1/11]
FALL, WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER 2011-2012
425 S. Dana, Av. PO 637, Rush City, MN. 55069
320-358-1210,
A grant to support some programs in this list of activities has been submitted to the East Central Regional Arts Council Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
All activities, classes, and events are open to all. They are designed to provide accommodations to be accessible.
Support Group Focus on Ability
Persons with a variety of health challenges from communities in East Central Minnesota come to the meetings. These folks share stories, listen, meet new friends and offer encouragement to one another. Meetings may include an educational or entertaining program, and always include refreshments and time for participants to visit. A donation of $1.00 per meeting is encouraged. For transportation needs contact Heartland Express at 763-689-8131 or 1-800-234-7840 (toll free). For information call Valorie or Anne 320-358-1210
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each Month1:30 PM
$1.00 donation per meeting is encouraged
No pre-registration required.
Chisago County Sr. Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch
Popcorn Pop and a Movie at North Branch Outlet Mall Theater
You may choose from the 7 movies at the theater.
1st Thursday of the month Longer Movie starts at 9:45 AM (doors open 9:15 AM)
Cost: Pay at theater - $5.00 Movie Only
$7.50 Movie, popcorn, pop and refills (must return your cup for a refill).
Movie lengths vary. Call ahead for specific start times. North Branch Theaters 651-674-2291. Longer movies have an earlier start time. So if you know you want a particular movie, please call ahead to verify when that one will start. Individuals accompanying participants must also pay. According to theater policy no R rated movies will be screened.
No pre-registration required.
Cinema at North Branch Outlet Mall, North Branch
Let’s play “Life Stories”
At the December meeting of the We R Able Support Group members and guests are invited
to play the game “Life Stories.” The game provides opportunities to tell stories about
experiences growing up, visiting grandma and grandpa’s farm, things that happened in
school, and more. Refreshments are served after the meeting.
A donation of $1.00 per meeting is encouraged. For transportation needs contact
Heartland Express at 763-689-8131 or 1-800-234-7840 (toll free). For information
call Valorie or Anne 320-358-1210
Wednesday, December 21, 20111:30 PM
$1.00 donation per meeting is encouraged
No pre-registration required.
Chisago County Sr. Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch
Dance from your chair, stretch your hands in the air
Co-sponsored by the Pine Center for the Arts
Learn dance moves especially designed for people with movement challenges, like Parkinson disease. Everything can be done in chairs, and opportunities to experience movement in a standing position will also be offered. Naratives go with the dancing, helping each participant to create a dance story as a group. No prior experience is necessary. Family members of people with movement challenges are welcome. The location is the Yoga Studio, 520 2nd Ave SE, Pine City, and trained dance instructor Cheryl Braddock of the Dance Place in Braham is the teacher. Six monthly sessions.
Fridays, January 6, February 3, March 2, April 13, May 4, June 1,
July 13, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per session, ask us about scholarships
Pre-register one week prior to each session.
Yoga Studio, 520 2nd Ave SE, Pine City
“Pine Center for the Arts activities are funded, in part, by a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council with funds provided by the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.”
We are offering two bookmaking classes with artist Valorie Arrowsmith. Different books will be made at each session. You may sign up for one or two classes.
Bookmaking class I
Learn to make books that hold your special memories with book artist Valorie Arrowsmith. The location is the Chisago Lakes Middle School Art Room, Lindstrom. Attend one or both sessions, as new books will be featured each time.
Tuesday, January 10 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $7 per class, you may choose to attend one class or both classes
Pre-register one week prior to each class.
Chisago Lakes Middle School Art Room,13750 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom
Bookmaking class II
Learn to make books that hold your special memories with book artist Marie Olofsdotter. The location is the Chisago Lakes Middle School Art Room, Lindstrom. Attend one or both sessions, as new books will be featured each time.
Tuesday, January 17 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $7 per class, you may choose to attend one class or both classes
Pre-register one week prior to each class.
Chisago Lakes Middle School Art Room, 13750 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom
Aquatics
We ‘R’ Able is offering the Aquatics class for enjoyment and an opportunity to have fun in the water and get some refreshing exercise. You may select classes that you would like to attend or the entire series. You could call this water aerobics, or water dancing, or water games, whatever the name, it’s a great workout that you can do according to your own level. Julie, the instructor, will keep things lively, and you’ll get to use balls, noodles, and even spend some time in the warm pool afterwards. A caregiver must accompany participants and be in the water. Plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and be in the water by 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 each pair, client and staff6:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, January 11, 25, February 8, 22
Pre-register one week prior to each session.
Location: Chisago Lakes High School Pool, 13750 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom
(note: aquatics will begin again in April )
Let’s go Bowling
Have fun with friends & get some good exercise too. Adaptations such as ramps and bumpers are available, so everyone can participate. Register early----space is limited! Volunteers are needed too.
Thursdays, January 12, 26, February 9, 23, March 8, 22 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00 for games, shoes
Pre-register by January 5.
JJ’s Bowl North Branch
6427 Ash St. North Branch, 55056
651-674-8371
Coffee time Concert
“Viktoria Borgessen” on the Swedish nyckelharpa
Join Cambridge resident storyteller Marilyn McGriff for an afternoon of comedy and music performed on an ancient Swedish stringed instrument called the nyckelharpa. She mirrors Viktor Borge with jokes and commentary, interspersed with music. The location is the Chisago County Senior/Community Center in North Branch and the We R Able support group members are the hosts. Coffee and refreshments provided.
Wednesday, January 18 2 -3 p.m.
Cost: donations cheerfully accepted, with suggested donations $5-$7.
No pre-registration required.
Chisago County Sr. Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch
Cool Time at Cool Beanz
Music by “Wire and Wood”
Enjoy a sandwich with friends and listen to Troy Heling on guitar as he plays country and old time music. Find the Cool Beanz Coffee shop in the North West part of North Branch, near the freeway.
Thursday, January 19 5 -7:30 p.m. with music at 6:00
Cost: $7.50 Each event
Pre-register by 1/12/12.
Cool Beanz, 38873 – 14th Ave, North Branch
Bake a Pie on National Pie Day, January 23
Kelly Appeldorn will teach pie making at the Pine City High School FACS room. You will make a Mini Mixed Berry pie using basic ingredients. Pies seem like a happy way to face a cold wintry day. Kelly is a Community Nutrition Educatorfor Pine County and works for the University of Minnesota Extension Simply Good Eating Program. She provides nutrition education all around the community and in her classes participants make food that is fun, healthy and easy.
Monday, January 23 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $6
Pre-register by 1/16/12.
Pine City High School, 1400 Main St. S. Pine City.
Guitar Sampler
Seasoned and professional musician Troy Heling will offer beginning guitar lessons on four Tuesday evenings at the North Branch Middle School. Participants will learn the names of the strings, the first five frets, how to tune the guitar, and some basic chords and have an opportunity to practice as a group. Guitars will be provided, and will remain at the teaching site. Participants with their own guitars may bring them. Troy will use “open tuning” so that even on the first night each participant will be successful in playing a tune.
Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 for the series.
Pre-register by 1/31/12.
North Branch Middle School Band Room, 38431 Lincoln Tr., North Branch
Cool Time at Cool Beanz
Music from Pierre Pleau’s Friendship and Folklore Series
Enjoy a sandwich with friends and listen to Pierre Pleau as he performs folk music about friends. Find the Cool Beanz Coffee shop in the North West part of North Branch, near the freeway.
Thursday, February 16 5 -7:30 p.m. with music at 6:00
Cost: $7.50 Each event
Pre-register by 2/9/12.
Cool Beanz, 38873 – 14th Ave, North Branch
Personal Clay Tile Stories
Co-sponsored by Pine Center for the Arts, and Family Pathways Circle of Friends, who will provide social time and a snack.
Clay artist Barb Dreyer will teach participants how to impress their story into clay tiles. She will introduce textures that can be pressed into wet clay to show who you are and what your interests are. Location: Pine City High School Art Room.
Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Cost: $5, students free
Pre-register by 2/28/12.
Pine City High School Art Room, 1400 Main St. South, Pine City
“Pine Center for the Arts activities are funded, in part, by a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council with funds provided by the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.”
Cool Time at Cool Beanz
St. Urho’s Day Concert
Enjoy a sandwich with friends and listen to Kip Peltoniemias he performs Finnish music to help celebrate St. Urho, who chased the grasshoppers out of Finland. You might hear Kip play the famous “One Note Polka.” Find the Cool Beanz Coffee shop in the North West part of North Branch, near the freeway.
Thursday, March 15 5 -7:30 p.m. with music at 6:00
Cost: $7.50 Each event
Pre-register by 3/8/12. Cool Beanz, 38873 – 14th Ave, North Branch
Personal Clay Tile Stories
Clay artist Barb Dreyer will teach participants how to impress their story into clay tiles. She will introduce textures that can be pressed into wet clay to show who you are and what your interests are. The location is the Chisago County Senior/Community Center in North Branch and the We R Able support group members are the hosts.
Wednesdays, March 21, April 4, April 18 2 – 3:30 p.m.
No pre-registration is required.
Cost: suggested donation $5-$7 per person.
Chisago County Sr. Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch
Drawing and Painting Class
Have you ever wanted to paint a beautiful picture, but aren't sure where to start? In this class, you will learn a unique drawing and painting technique that will produce amazing results, regardless of your skill level. Sue Wehrenberg is the instructor. Former participants say that this is a relaxing and non-threatening atmosphere and that the classes are enjoyable and relaxing. This is a very popular class so register early. Volunteers needed to assist. The location is the Chisago Lakes Middle School Art Room in Lindstrom
Mondays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $30
Pre-register by 3/12/12.
Chisago Lakes Middle School Art Room, 13750 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom
Cool Time at Cool Beanz
Celebrating “Talking Books” week with a storyteller/mime
Enjoy a sandwich with friends and listen to actor, mime, and storyteller David Braddock tells stories in character. Find the Cool Beanz Coffee shop in the North West part of North Branch, near the freeway.
Thursday, April 195 -7:30 p.m. with performance at 6:00
Cost: $7.50 Each event
Pre-register by 4/12/12.
Cool Beanz, 38873 – 14th Ave, North Branch
CD Flower and Spin Art
Seasoned craft teacher Del Gralish will help participants create two crafts that you can enjoy yourself or give as a gift. She will provide materials to make a CD flower that can be hung up outside, and also participants will create spin art, just like at the State Fair. The class is held at the Middle School art room in Lindstrom at 6:30 p.m. and lasts for 1.5 hours. Please register one week in advance.
Monday, May 76:30-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $8
Pre-register by 4/30/12
Chisago Lakes Middle School Art Room, 13750 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom
Coffee Time Concert with Pierre Pleau
Listen to North Branch performer Pierre Pleau as he sings some songs from his friendship musical production. The location is the Chisago County Senior/Community Center in North Branch and the We R Able support group are the hosts. Coffee and refreshments provided.
Wednesday, May 16 2 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: donations cheerfully accepted, with suggested donations $5-$7.
No pre-registration required.
Chisago County Sr. Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch
Arts and Culture Field Trip to Gammelgården in Scandia
Tour of Swedish historic and cultural site, plus make some Swedish art with staff at the museum. Enjoy Swedish coffee time treats and have lunch at the site.
Saturday, May 19 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: $14, includes tour, coffee, lunch
Pre-register by 5/12/12.
Location: Gammelgården, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia, Minnesota, 651-433-5053
Coffee Time Concert with Pat Schonhardt
This singer songwriter from rural Braham has been in the music business for many years. He produces the “Music and Pie” concert series at the Siloa Lutheran Church in Maple Ridge Township. He participates in many performing groups including “Siloa Creek” a bluegrass band, “The Inglorious Hellcats” a rock and roll and rhythm and blues band, “Ogemabenez” and guitar and flute duo featuring Native American music. Pat is also a guitar teacher. The location is the Chisago County Senior/Community Center in North Branch and the We R Able support group are the hosts. Coffee and refreshments provided.
Wednesday, June 202-3:00 p.m.
Cost: donations cheerfully accepted, with suggested donations $5-$7.
No pre-registration required.
Chisago County Sr. Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch
Coffee Time Concert with Ross Sutter
Listen to the rich baritone voice of Minneapolis folk performer Ross Sutter as he sings some Irish, Celtic, Scottish and Nordic songs. You may even get to participate using a folk instrument called a limber jack. The location is the Chisago County Senior/Community Center in North Branch and the We R Able support group are the hosts. Coffee and refreshments provided.
Wednesday, July 18 2 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: donations cheerfully accepted, with suggested donations $5-$7.
No pre-registration required.
Chisago County Sr. Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch
The Pine Center for the Arts co-sponsors two classes with We R Able.
Class Fee
Let’s Play Life Stories, (12/21/11)Dance From Your Chair, (1st Fridays)
Book Making Class I, (1/10/12)
Book Making Class II, (1/17/12)
Aquatics
Let’s go Bowling, (1/12, 26; 2/9, 23; 3/8, 22)
Cool Time at Cool Beanz, Wire & Wood (1/19/12)
Bake a Pie on National Pie Day, (1/23/12)
Guitar Sampler, (2/7, 14, 21, 28)
Cool Time at Cool Beanz, Pierre Pleau (2/16/12)
Personal Clay Tile Stories, Pine City (3/6, 13, 20)
Cool Time at Cool Beanz, Kip Peltoniemi (3/15/12)
Drawing and Painting Class,(3/19, 26; 4/2, 9, 16, 23)
Cool Time at Cool Beanz, David Braddock(4/12/12)
CD Flower and Spin Art, (5/7/12)
Arts & Culture Field Trip, Gammelgården (5/19/12)
Pre-registration for the following North Branch support group events is not required as the fee is a donation at the door. Suggested donation $5-$7 each time.
Coffee Time Concert, Viktoria Borgesson (1/18/12)
Personal Clay Tile Stories, North Branch (3/21, 4/4,18)
Coffee Time Concert, Pierre Pleau, (5/15/12)
Coffee Time Concert, Pat Schonhardt (6/20/12)
Coffee Time Concert, Ross Sutter (7/18/12)
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