Wealth of Activities Planned at Lakeville Senior Center

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE BEGINNING FEB. 1

Assistance with income tax return preparation will be available at the Lakeville Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday, and 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Feb. 1 and continuing through April 12.

Trained AARP Tax-Aide program volunteers, certified by the Internal Revenue Service, will explain tax requirements, answer your questions, then help complete and electronically file your return. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in conjunction with the IRS, for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older.  Volunteers are trained to assist with uncomplicated federal and state income tax returns, as well as with the Minnesota Property Tax Refund (“renter’s credit” or homeowner’s) return.

When you come, you are asked to bring the following (those that apply) for review by the volunteer assisting you:

• Photo identification

• Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents

• Copy of 2010 income tax return(s) and 2009 return (if you received a Homebuyers Credit)

• W-2 forms from each employer

• 1099-R forms if you received pension or annuity income

• SSA-1099 forms if you were paid Social Security benefits

• All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-B, etc.) showing interest and/or dividend income and any documents showing your cost of assets (stock, etc.) you sold

• W-2G forms received from gambling winnings

• 1099-Misc forms showing any miscellaneous income

• 1099-G forms listing unemployment compensation received

• If you are a renter, your Certificate of Rent Paid (statement from your landlord)

• If you are a homeowner, a copy of your 2011 property tax statement and (if you have received it) your 2012 property tax statement

• Dependent care provider information (name, address, employer ID or Social Security number)

• All receipts or canceled checks if you are itemizing deductions (especially charitable contributions)

This assistance is free, but appointments are required.  Please call the Senior Center at 952-985-4622 to make your appointment soon.

ZENTANGLE ART CLASS FEB. 9

Certified Zentangle instructor Nancy Pinke will be at the Lakeville Senior Center from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 9.

Cost is $25, plus $10 for supplies (6 paper tiles, a micron pen, a pencil and shading stub, all nestled in a nice box—everything you need to start a new hobby!)  Sign up by Feb. 2.

Zentangle is art created by repetitive pattern strokes; unlike most art, there is no need to plan because you won’t know what your Zentangle will look like until it is finished.  Learn more about Zentangle art at www.zentangle.com. 

FOOT CARE FEB. 1

Tender Care for You is a footcare company that does foot soaks, massages and toenail care at the Lakeville Senior Center. The next visit is on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

At your first visit you will receive a punch card. And after five visits, you will get your next foot care session for 50 percent off.  The cost of a 30-minute appointment is $30.

Schedule an appointment by calling the Senior Center at 952-985-4622. To cancel, call the center at least 24 hours in advance, or you will be charged.

FREE YOGA CLASSES ON FRIDAYS

Free yoga classes are held at the Lakeville Senior Center on Fridays from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Register for February classes by Jan. 30.

Come for an hour of gentle, flowing yoga.  No experience necessary.  Participants will stretch, balance and relax through a series of yoga poses.  Bring an exercise mat and a small blanket.  A freewill donation of $1-$3 per person per class will be used to purchase yoga blocks, straps and other props to be used during class.  These props will be part of the fitness room equipment in the new senior center. 

SINGLES SENIORS GROUP TO MEET

The Lakeville Single Seniors group is looking for men and women who want to be active. We meet monthly for happy hours, cruises, bird watching, plays or whatever is of interest to the members. We have good discussions at our happy hours, which are held the first and third Saturday of each month. The next happy our is coming up from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Rascal’s, 7721 147th St. W., Apple Valley.

Check us out by coming to our monthly committee meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Lakeville Senior Center. 

CO-ED FITNESS TUESDAYS AND THURSDAY

Hey, all of you couch potato guys and gals out there. There’s a “weigh” for you to get fit and have some fun! Highview Hills Senior Living Community is offering 12 lucky seniors the chance to work with their Certified Fitness Specialist twice a week. Work out in Highview Hills’ Fitness Center for 45 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. Their state-of-the-art equipment is specifically designed for seniors and focuses on improving strength and mobility. A refreshing, healthy snack will be included. Cost is $5 per session. February classes begin on Feb. 2. Sign up with payment by Feb. 2 at the Lakeville Senior Center.

JEWELRY MAKING CLASS FEB. 7

A beading jewelry-making class is planned for 10:15 a.m. Tues., Feb. 7. The instructor will bring 85 pounds of gemstones, crystals, fresh-water pearls and assorted glass and wood beads—all the supplies needed to make lots of pretty gifts—to the class at the Lakeville Senior Center. The instructor starts and ends all projects and will help you pick great combinations of beads.  She will have samples of all the projects that will be made in the class.  No charge for the class, you just pay for what you make; prices range from $5 to $20.  Class limit is 12 students. Class length is 90 minutes. Sign up at the senior center by Jan. 31.