Winter/Spring 2020 Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure

AARP TAX PREPARATION Are you a senior citizen in need help preparing your taxes? AARP is here to help seniors and low-income families by providing tax preparation assistance to help you at no cost. Tax help will be provided on a first come first serve basis with a limited number seen each day. No reservations will be accepted. Community Center, Community Room, 1255 Fuller St. S. Day Dates Time Cost What to bring: • Proof of ID, Social Security Cards for spouse, you and dependents. • A copy of last year’s income tax return(s). • W2 forms you have received (showing your income from working or from all pensions paid to you). • Form SSA-1099, which shows the Social Security paid to you. • All 1099 forms you have received, which show the interest and/or dividends that your investments have earned. • All 1095 forms – Health Insurance statements you have received. • All 1095-A, B or C Affordable Healthcare statements you have received. • Records showing any other income you have received. • Receipts oar canceled checks for any of your medical/dental expenses and any contributions you have made to charity. • Proof of banking account with routing number and account number for direct deposit (blank check). HUMANA SERIES PARTNERWITH YOUR DOCTOR You and your doctor are a team. Work closely with him or her. Ask questions. Listen closely. Follow his or her advice. It’s good for your health. Find out how to work with your doctor to meet your needs and stay healthy. Wed Feb. 5-April 8 No tax assistance Feb. 12 9 am.-Noon Free

HEART-HEALTHY COOKING AND TIPS SERIES Sponsored by A'viands and All Saints Senior Living SIMPLE SNACK IDEAS &WELLNESS GOALS FOR THE NEWYEAR With holidays behind us, now is the time to set wellness goals for 2020. Learn about easy to make simple healthy snacks that are good for you yet still taste good.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

Day Dates

Time

Cost Code

Tues Jan. 21 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free CD 121

Registration deadline: Thursday, Jan. 16

AMERICAN HEART MONTH/ VALENTINE'S DAY

Take action to better your heart and promote American Heart Month. Learn about heart healthy snacks and foods better your wellness program.

Day Dates Time

Cost Code

Tues Feb. 25 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Free CD 225

Registration deadline: Thursday, Feb. 20

ST. PATRICK'S DAY/IRISH DISH Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick, by learning how to make an Irish dish, a simple and healthy way for all your Irish friends.

Day Dates Cost Code Tues March 17 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free CD 317 Registration deadline: Thursday, March 12 Time

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Tues March 10 1-2 p.m.

Free

HW 310

MEET MARY FELTMANN Mary joined the team as our new senior services specialist in October. She replaces Carla

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 5

TEST YOUR NUTRITION IQ How food helps keep us healthy. We’ll talk about calories, what they are how many are recommended. We’ll take a closer look at the main components of food: carbohydrates, proteins and fat.

Kress, who took a new role as community engagement coordinator. Mary previously worked for the City of Eden Prairie. She will be responsible for senior programming.

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Tues April 21 1-2 p.m.

Free

HW 421

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 9

BOOSTING YOUR MOODWITH FOOD AND FITNESS Your mood can be affected by your eating and exercise habits. Learn how eating well and staying active can help improve your outlook.

"I am looking forward to getting to know our current user group of 55-plus participants and finding out what programs and activities interest them," she said. Be sure to say hello to Mary when you see her around!

Day Dates

Time

Cost

Code

Tues May 5

1-2 p.m.

Free

HW 505

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 30

www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration

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