NEIGHBORHOOD NOTE| West End March Calendar of Events

Neighborhood fun events:

Saturday, March 5: 

Sokol Šibřinky/Mardi Gras Dance

6-11 p.m. Ethnic food from 6 p.m. Old tyme music by Cathy Erickson Band from 7 p.m. Folk dance performances by Taneční Mládež (children’s folk dancers) and the St. Paul Czech and Slovak Folkdancers. $10; prepaid $8

Sokol Minnesota’s CSPS Sokol Hall, 383 Michigan Avenue

Wednesday, March 9: Community Visioning Meeting 6:30 p.m. for the second community discusssion about what kind of community we as neighbors want to create in the next ten years for West End neighborhoods. Categories include housing, jobs and economic development, community development, land use, historic preservation and aesthtics, environmental qulaity and transportation. See the March 2011 Community Reporter for more information. To be held at the West 7th Community Center.

Thursday, March 17: 

20th annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Ceili Dance Dance starts at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30. CSPS Sokol Hall, 383 Michigan Avenue, Music: Barra – Minnesota’s Best Loved Ceili Band. Dance Instruction: Ann Wiberg

CSPS Sokol Hall, 383 Michigan Avenue

Sunday, March 20 

Flavors of Slovakia/traditional Slovakian dinner

12:30 p.m. (Reserve by March 14: 952-941-0426) Menu includes: holubky/cabbage rolls; zelená fazulka s kôprom/dilled green beans; zaváraná cvikla/pickled beets; pirohy/filled dumplings; halušky s kapustou/dumplings and cabbage; caraway rye bread, dessert, and coffee. Cash beer bar. $15.00 adults, $7.00 child under 9: Prepaid takeout is also available by reservation.

Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota

 Thursdays, tumbling for Tots (ages 2 – 4) 3:30 p.m. 3rd session begins March 24. Eight sessions of fun! Adult/grandparent/guardian must be present.

FYI: fitness@sokolmn.org 651 297 9000

Sunday, March 13: Sokol family events

Potluck meal followed by family activities for children of all ages. Registration required: 651 290 0542

Sokol Minnesota’s CSPS Sokol Hall, 383 Michigan Avenue

Fort Snelling :

Thursday, March 10: World War II History Roundtable: The Role of the Coast Guard in Naval Operations

7 p.m. Ken Wiley, author of “Lucky Thirteen” and a World War II veteran of the Coast Guard, will join other veterans to explain the critical role of the Coast Guard in guiding and protecting island landings in the Pacific. The Harold C. Deutsch World War II History Roundtable is presented the second Thursday of each month. Check the schedule to verify

Pax Conversational Salons http://justcomm.org/pax-salon

Mad Hatter’s Tea House, 943 W 7th Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 

Check Website for schedule.

Neighborhood meetings

Thursday, March 3: West 7th/Smith Avenue Neighborhood Task Force

7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Salvation Army, Smith and West 7th Streets. FYI:maritbrock@gmail.com

Thursday, March 3: West Seventh Enhancement Coalition Meeting

11 a.m. Mancini’s Char House discussing West End priorities. WSEC is a task force of the West 7th Business Association

FYI: Edward Bova

Monday, March 14: West 7th Fort Road Federation Board meeting

7 p.m. Federation office 974 W. 7th Street. http://www.fortroadfederation.org, 651 298 5599

Tuesday, March 29: West 7th Business Association General Membership Meeting

Summit Brewery, 3 p.m. Check for more information and location:http://west7thbusinessassociation.com/

West End Club Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

for those with a desire to stop drinking. All ages, various times and formats. 955 West 7th Street See schedule

Hazelden West End Adult Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs

The program includes education, group therapy, and individual work using a holistic recovery approach with the Twelve Steps as the core. Day treatment programs run six hours a day Monday through Friday for three to six weeks. 680 Stewart Avenue.

651-292-2400 Website

West 7th Community Center Family and Youth Programming

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Monday, March 7: Girl Scout Juniors and Cadets

6:30 pm. Room 108.

Mondays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28: Circle of Parents

5:30-7:30 pm at the West 7th Community Center at 265 Oneida St. Participation is free with free child care and light dinner also provided at $3 per family. To register call Sarah Granger at 651-298-5493, Ext. 215.

Wednesday, March 9: Family Lawyer

8:30-10:30 am. David Burns Law Office, LLC offers free one-time legal advice regarding family law issues. Must call to register 651-298-5493.

Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, and 27: Teen Girls’ Circle

3-4:30 pm. High School girls. Includes activities, food and transportation within the neighborhood. To register, call Sarah Granger at 651-298-5493 ext. 215.

Thursday, March 10: Family Book Fair

4-6 pm. Free books and “Western-themed” fun in the gym.

Thursday, March 17: Immigration Law Consultations

3:30-5 pm. Free service by Leslie Guyton regarding immigration issues. Must preregister. Call center at 651-298-5493.

Friday, March 4: Fare for All Discounted groceries

10 am-12 pm – Food packages from $10-$30. Call 651-298-5493 for information.

Fridays, March 4th, 11th and 18th Parent-Child Yoga

10:00-11:00 am. West 7th Family Center, Linwood-Monroe School, located at 810 Palace Avenue

Friday, March 18: West 7th Cinema Movie Night “Despicable Me” (PG)

6:00-8:15 pm. Low-cost concessions (hot dogs, popcorn, pizza). Children must be with someone age 13+. Doors open at 6 pm. Movie runs 6:15-8:15 pm.

Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26: Community Open Gym

10:00 am- 12:00 pm – walk, jog, play basketball. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at front desk.

Ongoing – Support, Referral, Care Management services

For individuals/families to access community resources. Sarah Granger, ext. 215.

Ongoing – Bridge to Benefits 

Call for a 10-20 minute meeting to determine eligibility for public programs. Sarah Granger, ext. 215.

June 55+ Events, West 7th Community Center

Monday, Wednesday & Fridays: Young at Heart Exercise Class

9:30-10:10 a.m. Great way to get out, meet new people and do something healthy at the same time! Instructor is a certified Arthritis Foundation exercise leader. Class combines seated and standing exercises along with a short endurance routine. Cost: $8.00 per month. Come and try a class!

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Wednesdays: Weekly Big Band Dancing

1:00-3:00 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on! The Golden Tones Dance Band will be playing. Refreshments provided. Cost: $4.00 No registration required. No Dance on February 9. 

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Monday: Free Blood Pressure Checks

12:15-1:00: Monday, March 28 Cost: No Charge No registration required.

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Mondays, Square Dancing

6:15-8:00 Toss those winter doldrums aside and come do-si-do at the West 7th Community Center. Modern square dancing is a great social mixer, combining a healthy atmosphere and stimulating exercise to promote good fun and fellowship. Seniors, couples, families, all are welcome! Join us on Mondays, it’s hip to be square! If you plan on coming, we suggest attending the first few sessions. After that, it may be difficult for newcomers to keep up without having those first few lessons. No pre-registration required, Fee: $4.00

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Thursday, March 10: Medicare Counseling

10:00-12:00: Need help enrolling, reviewing or making changes to your Medicare Part D plan? Sign up for a 45-minute one-on-one counseling sessions with Janet Warwick. Bring a list of prescriptions you take and your Medicare card. Janet will be offering her services on the second Thursday of each month. Cost: No charge. Donations appreciated. Call the Center to register. 

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Thursday, March 10: Senior Law Attorney

3:00-4:00: Melanie Liska from Tarrant and Liska, PLLC, will be at the center offering free legal consultations for seniors.Cost: No Charge Call the center to register. 

West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Thursday, March 10: Senior Lunch Bunch

11:30-1:30: Monthly group gathers to share lunch. Call the center for restaurant details. Cost: Free, lunch is on your own. $3 if you need a ride. Call the center to register.

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Thursday, March 17: Foot Care Clinic

9:30-1:30 p.m. Foot care provided by a registered nurse. Diabetics welcome. Cost: $28 payable at time of appointment. Call the Center to register. West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org Thursday, March 17: Senior Lunch N’ Bingo

11:30-1:30 Lunch will be from Kentucky Fried Chicken and dessert. Lunch begins at 11:30. Please bring EXACT CHANGE. Bingo starts at 12:00.

Fee: $5 for lunch $1 for bingo cards (pay the day of) Register and pay for lunch by Thursday, February 10

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Wednesday, March 23: Veteran’s Benefits Counseling

10:00-11:00 a.m. Patricia Manley, Veterans Coordinator from the Veteran’s Administration Office, will be available the fourth Wednesday of every month to answer questions about veterans benefits you may qualify for. Cost: No Charge Call the center to register. 

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Friday March 25: Why Do I Hurt Anyway?

10:15-11:00 This workshop will cover topics based on scientific evidence that shows us how to improve the way our brains work, and potentially lower our risk factors for developing dementia. The workshops will cover: (1) The Brain: How it works and changes with age, (2) The Body: How the heart and brain are connected, and (3) The Person: How social connections and emotional health affect your brain. Ashley Brooks-Danso, from the Alzheimer’s Association will be speaking. Register at the front desk. Fee: No charge

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493www.west7th.org

Tours of Center Available

Are you new to the center or the neighborhood? Curious as to what programs and activities are available to those who are 55 and up? There is a lot going on here and we love to see new faces! Call Jeannie Farrell and arrange a tour of our center and a brief overview of our Older Adult Programming and Services. 

West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org