By Betty Dowe
Calling for any person 55 and older! You are invited to the Senior Room of the Harmony Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. This will be the first meeting to discuss the interest in educational programs and socials for the 55+ seniors. A questionnaire will go out with the Harmony phone bill this month or you can pick one up at First Southeast Bank — fill it out and leave it in the senior box at the bank.
To start the year off, here are some of the events that are planned (there is no charge for activities unless specified):
• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:15 a.m. – Exercise class, community center gym (donations accepted).
• First and third Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. – Play pickle ball, community center gym.
• Every Monday at 12:30 p.m. – Golden Eagles 500 Club, Senior Room, contact Thelma (507) 886-6913.
• On Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Computer classes for seniors, Harmony Library, call the library, (507) 886-8133 to sign up.
• Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1p.m. – First meeting with discussion, program on Harmony by Harmony Area Historical Society, and social in Senior Room.
• Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. – Program by Luanne Peterson on her paintings, and social in Senior Room.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. – Golden Ages Book Club. Contact library for information.
• Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. – Program by Jim Lutes on insurance, refreshments in Senior Room.
• Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. – Program by Dick Nethercut on legal items, refreshments in Senior Room.
• Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. – meet at Harmony Garden and Floral, Highway 52. Program “Enjoy working with flowers,” Make It and Take It, refreshments. Please RSVP (507) 886-4866.
• Friday, Dec. 2 at 12:30 – Harmony Golf Course, Christmas party luncheon for members. Bring one dozen cookies and the recipe for gift exchange and can of food for food shelf. Contact Betty Dowe, (507) 886-5395 so we have an idea of number attending.
• Saturday, Dec. 10 – 7:30 p.m., attend A Christmas Carol at Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro. Contact Betty Dowe for tickets. Meet behind bank at parking lot to carpool if you need a ride.
I am looking for someone who knits or crochets, not necessarily to teach, just a group get together and someone who can help if we get in trouble. Enjoy a social with a purpose and fellowship. Are there any bridge, cribbage, or bingo players out there? Just a few things I am working on yet! And there is much more planned for 2017! I hope you will join us for educational programs, socials and fellowship. We also have a list of places in Harmony area that you may enjoy volunteering! Let us hear what you would like to see or hear. What are the needs of our Seniors 55+? Please fill out a questionnairre.
Thank you for your interest and hope to see you at our upcoming events!