Winter/Spring 2020 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

PRESENTATIONS A variety of classes and discussions are held in the Shakopee Community Center Community Room, unless noted.

WHY PLAN AHEAD? Make this your No. 1 New Year's Resolution for 2020. Make decisions for your future now; don’t leave this for your loved ones! Please join us for a light lunch and hear from local experts in the areas of financial planning, senior living options and funeral and cremation planning. There will be a brief presentation followed by an open discussion to answer your questions.

HISTORY OF SHAKOPEE SERIES Presented David R. Schleper, Shakopee Heritage Society 'WE WERE STRONG!' MORE WOMEN IN EARLY SHAKOPEE Ten more women in early Shakopee and their impact on the community will be discussed, including Hopstina Makaakaniwankewin, Black Flute Lucy Otherday, Sarah Butts Wakefield, Winona Nancy McClure Faribault Huggan, Ellen Marie Oleson Jorgenson, Isabel David Higbee, Ruth Gardner, Mazasnawin Iron Woman Rosalie Frenere Mooers, Melinda Perry Apgar, Marilyn Laddusaw Lang and, Alice Briggs (whose spirit still lingers in downtown Shakopee). 'WE WERE HERE, TOO!' AFRICAN AMERICANS IN EARLY SHAKOPEE In the 19th-century, several African Americans lived in Shakopee and will include: interpreter and builder, James Thompson; farmer and laborer, Dan Eddings; baseball player, Billy Williams; Joseph Godfrey, who was enslaved and escaped from the area later called Shakopee; Joseph Graham who was a carriage driver for Dr. Fischer, and a servant, Alice Briggs, whose spirit still linger in downtown Shakopee. CALL - COMMUNITY ACTION FOR LIFE AND LONGEVITY Bring your lunch and eat while we share with you the secrets to a happy life and longevity. This group is open to people of all ages, abilities and lifestyles, who want to live a long, happy and healthy life. At noon, we will walk around the indoor track of the Community Center or take a walk outside. This will be the best hour of your day. We plan to meet monthly. WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays RSVP: Contact Kay Grobel at Kay.Grobel@bhshealth.org or 952-715-0738 Day Dates Time Cost Code Tues March 10 1-2 p.m. Free CD 310 Registration deadline: Friday, March 6 Day Dates Time Cost Code Tues April 14 1-2 p.m. Free CD 414 Registration deadline: Friday, April 10

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Wed Jan. 15

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Free

CD 115

Registration deadline: Friday, Jan. 10

SENIOR PRE-PLANNING Jump start your New Year’s Resolutions by attending this 90-minute program and learn more about Legal Tools, Medical Assistance, Advanced Funeral Planning and more. Local Attorney, Barb Brekke will address estate planning and medical assistance guidelines. Sponsored by McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Thurs Jan. 30

1-2 p.m.

Free

CD 130

Registration deadline: Thursday Jan. 23

LANDMARK TOURS TRAVEL SHOW OPEN HOUSE Join Shakopee Parks and Recreation and

Landmark Tours to learn about several exciting 2020 travel opportunities through Shakopee's Active Older Adult program. This is an open house so stop in at your convenience during the times listed below. RSVP to 952-233-9507 or mfeltmann@ ShakopeeMN.gov.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

9-9:30 a.m.

Wed Feb. 26

Free

10-10:30 a.m.

ARE YOU NEW TO MEDICARE? Join us to discuss all the upcoming options for Medicare if you are turning 65 or on an employer plan and leaving it soon. Presenter Sheri Salloway Yarosh has extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of the needs of Medicare recipients and older adults.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

11 a.m.-Noon Free

CD 303

Tues March 3

6-7 p.m.

Free

CD 3032

Registration deadline: Thursday, Feb. 27

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Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department Activities Brochure Winter-Spring 2020