Lakeville's Weekly Calendar: Senior Center, Library

Programs

Baby Storytime

Babies up to 24 months of age and their caregivers are invited to participate in a special program of stories, songs and activities for the youngest listeners at the Dakota County Heritage Library in Lakeville on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.  Older siblings are welcome to attend.  The twenty minute program will be followed by open playtime with age-appropriate toys.

Library Picnic and Storytime

Children ages 2 and older and their parents or caregivers are invited to bring a picnic lunch to eat at the Dakota County Heritage Library followed by a half-hour storytime program on Friday, September 30, 2011, noon to 1:00 p.m.

These library programs are free-of-charge.  For more information please call (952) 891-0360.

Programs

Metro Dining Club Cards

Metro Dining Cards are now for sale at the Lakeville Senior Center, 20732 Holt Ave., Lakeville. The sets consist of 166 restaurant cards that can be used for monthly discounts in a variety of restaurants south of the river—buy one meal and get the second meal of equal value, free. Cards are valid through October 31, 2012. The sets retail for $28, but are on sale at the Senior Center for $22 (cash or check only, please.) Stop in during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Tales & Tunes - September 29, 3-5 p.m. at Lakeville Area Arts Center

Join us for an afternoon of folk music presented by Dragonfly in cooperation with Lakeville Classic Voices and the Lakeville Senior Creative Writers. The south of the river folk group celebrates life with acoustic musical revelry. The program will include original music and stories as well as handed-down folk favorites for singing along. Accessible. ASL interpreted. Free admission; food shelf donations welcome. This activity is funded, in part, 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. For more information, call 952-985-4622.

Lunch Bunch

The Lakeville Senior Center’s “Lunch Bunch” will meet the last Thursday of each month at a local restaurant, this month on Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m. at Suzie’s Kitchen in Rosemount. Transportation on own. Sign up at the Senior Center if you plan to attend. Bring restaurant suggestions for October and November.

Health Insurance Counseling

Health insurance counseling to Medicare beneficiaries will be provided by state-certified Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging staff or volunteers, free of charge, at the Lakeville Senior Center on certain Mondays of each month from 9 a.m.-noon (next session is on Sept. 26.) Counselors will assist with the basics of Medicare and Medical Assistance, choosing a supplement and/or a Part D plan, processing of claims, assisting with forms, and more. To make a one-hour appointment, call the Center at 952-985-4622.

How to Protect Your Estate from Excess Estate & Income Taxation - September 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Lakeville Senior Center

In a few short years, the estate tax exemption is scheduled to drop a substantial amount. This means that thousands of dollars from your estate may go to the IRS (and not your kids) if proper planning is not
completed during your lifetime. If you are retired or close to retirement, with tax-sheltered retirement accounts, plan to attend this seminar. Each person receives a comprehensive handout to review, a chance to ask questions, and an opportunity to learn vital steps to protecting and preserving your estate. Deadline for sign up is Sept. 26.

Foot Care - Tuesday, September 27

Foot care will be offered at the Lakeville Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Call the Senior Center for your ½-hour appointment - 952-985-4622; the cost is $30. To cancel, call the Center at least 24 hours in advance, or you will be charged.

The Win-Win-Win-Win Cat Deal

Would you like the companionship of a pet cat? A local family did cat rescue for several years and ended up with a few wonderful adult cats that they are offering to you. All the cats use the litter box, play well with others, are indoor cats only, healthy, neutered/spayed, over 10 years old, like an afternoon nap and are affectionate. If there comes a time when you can no longer care for the cat, the family will take it back. If interested, come meet the cats and their family, Michele Jennings, on Wed., Sept. 28 at 10:15 a.m. at the Lakeville Senior Center.

"The Next Chapter" - Tuesday, October 4, 10:15-11:30 a.m.

Join Maura Albrecht from Trust Point for an interactive discussion to be held at the Lakeville Senior Center, focusing on the challenges and the available myriad of choices and resources to consider as you approach
the next chapter of your life (retirement).

You will:

- Learn how important it is to create a plan for your next chapter.
- Learn how to identify and coordinate various services offered in your community.
- Explore the daily challenges of working, care-giving and planning for retirement.

Sign up by Sept. 29 if you plan to attend.

Book Signing by Kent Stever - September 29, 2-3 p.m. at the Lakeville Senior Center

Kent is a Senior Center member and author who was recently honored to have his story printed in the latest edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Inspiration For the Young at Heart. This book has just arrived at the Barnes & Noble book stores, but Kent has offered to do a book sale and signing here at the Senior Center from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. You’ll be able to purchase the book at a discounted price, and have it signed by one of the contributors!

Free Lasagna Dinner - For Low Income Seniors, 62 and Older

The Lakeville Knights of Columbus and the Lakeville Senior Center will host a free lasagna dinner at the Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, it is helpful if you sign up, but not
necessary. For more information, or to sign up by phone, please call the Senior Center at 952-985-4622.