Presentation by Joseph Gaugler, PhD. Dr. Gaugler is the Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging and a Professor at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on the best way to support families and professionals who care for persons with memory loss. He aims to improve the health and well-being of carers through innovative programs and technologies. This free presentation is provided in partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and in collaboration with Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging.

Special Edition BINGO! Wear a costumer and join our sponsor, Norbella. We'll play a few games, share a few laughs and win a few prizes. No cost to participate in BINGO, but you must be registered and on our roster to play. We'll follow our BINGO games with some Halloween Treats thanks to our sponsor xxxxxxx Feel free to drop in after BINGO at 2 pm for socializing.

BINGO is back on the schedule! Join our sponsor, Kingsley Shores. We'll play a few games, share a few laughs and win a few prizes. No cost to participate, but please register.

Join us for "Friendsgiving"- a community dining experience at the Burnsville Senior Center. Enjoy an oven roasted turkey dinner and all the fixings, buffet style. Space is limited, reserve your space today. Provided in partnership with Perkins Restaurant and the Burnsville/Savage Lions Club.

Card Tournament week is October 20-24. Pre-register and pay to play. $5/type of card game to enter.

Downsizing from your home of many years might feel like an overwhelming task. How do you honor a lifetime of memories while reducing the amount of 'stuff' you take with you to your next home. Hear from industry professionals who will provide suggestions and ideas for ways to reduce belongings that you may not have considered. Presenters: Rhonda RoseMary works for a company that helps seniors transition from one phase of living to another. Sponsor: Norbella Senior Living

So you want to plan ahead and get your legal documents in order, but do you know where to start and what documents you will need? What is the difference between a will and a trust? Do you really need a Power of Attorney and a Health Care Directive? Mary Frances Price is an accredited elder law attorney who will help alleviate all confusion on these issues. Sponsor: The Rivers Retirement Community

Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Benefits, Long-Term Care Insurance This course is jam packed with helpful information on financial planning for long term care expenses. Learn about multiple payment sources including Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurances, Verterans Benefits, Long-Term Care insurance, Private pay and medicaid. We'll cover many topics including financial eligibility, asset limits, gifting and transfers, look back periods, and more. Presenter, Mary Frances Price is an Elder Law Attorney. Sponsor: BrightStar Care Presenter: Mary Francis Price Elder law attorney Sponsor: BrightStar Care

Dietary Choices for Healthy LivingMaking healthy food choices is important for maintaining good health, but doing so consistently can be challenging. When we add factors like habits and cravings, chronic health conditions, food sensitivities, cooking for one or two, and managing holiday meals, it can be difficult to know where to start. Join us for a discussion on practical tips and strategies to help you navigate these challenges and maintain a balanced diet. Be sure to bring your dietary questions. Presenteer: Krystal Simmer, Clinical Dietitian Sponsor: Martin Luther Campus - Senior Living & Care in Bloomington

Start the conversation with your loved ones. Home care services work with you wherever you call home. We'll hear about non-medical home care resources and services that make life easier for seniors and their families. As your needs change, your services can too. We'll talk about cost, payment options, types of services and more. Then we'll address the many myths around hospice care. Hospice is not about giving up. As we learned through President Jimmy Carter, it's about living your life to the fullest with the time you have left. Learn when, where, and how hospice can support you. Join us and invite your loved ones to attend with you. Light refreshments provides. Free to attend, please register in advance. Presenters: Deanna Bienniek of St Croix Hospice and Vitaly Salo of InHom Senior Care Sponsor: Real Life Cooperative

Decisions facing seniors and their adult children can have significant financial and emotional impacts. Seeking guidance from the right resources can help. Sometimes no matter how well you plan, you are taken by surprise. Jeanne McGill, Certified Preplanner and Mary Frances Price, Elder Law Attorney, share real-life stories that provide valuable insight to help you make better and more informed decisions. Sponsor: MN Hospice

Duplicate Bridge meets on Tuesday afternoon. $1 each week of play payable to the volunteer coordinator.

Euchre is an excellent social game comprised of two player teams who work together to take tricks. It's popularity in the Midwest stems from the German speaking immigrants who introduced the game of 'juckerspiel' in the late 19th century. Euchre meets every Monday. A small fee of .50 is payable to the volunteer coordinator each week of play.

Do you have questions about Medicare, Supplement/Medigap, and Advantage plans? Trellis provides Medicare Counseling to those who currently have Medicare, are new to Medicare, or are planning for the future. At no cost, you will receive unbiased information about the different parts of Medicare, your options, and ways to potentially lower your Medicare costs. Interpreters are available upon request. If you have questions, we have answers! Schedule an appoint by visiting trellisconnects.org/medicareappt or calling 800-333-2433

Check in will begin at 2 pm for our 2:30 p.m. Departure. Please arrive no later than 2:15 pm at the Burnsville Senior Center, 200 W. Burnsville Pwky - bus will load at #12 Door lower level. 4:00 p.m. Arrive Mankato. We'll start with a meal at Number 4 American Kitchen. Enjoy a classic chicken pot pie with a flaky, buttery crust, beverage, and mini creme brule for dessert. We depart the restaurant at 5:30 pm. and head to the Sibley Park Kiwanis Holiday Lights display. Were we'll enjoy over one million lights in the park which has paved pathways. Displays have been created by volunteers who bend, weld and mold metals and add colored rope lights. Some displays are over 15 feet high. Newer displays are even larger and often involve moving LED lights. Look for Santa's Toy Factory, the Candy Cane Cottage and the Elves snowball fight, flying Santa, and the 19 piece Nativity Scene. There is a skating rink with a synthetic surface, live reindeer, animated and choreographed lights. Concessions and souvenirs are available in the warming house. Heated restrooms are also available. Visitors can donate cash or non-perishable food items at various points. 7:00 p.m. Leave Mankato. Our estimated return time to Burnsville is 8:30 p.m. Registration Deadline Monday, November 3. No Refunds after this date. $10 processing fee on cancellations prior to November 3. $99/passenger includes the cost of transportation, features outlined in the description, taxes and customary gratuities. Voluntary tips for the driver and tour director are customary and vary with the extent of the trip. Industry standards range from $1-$5 per passenger for each. If you are unable to attend, you gift your trip to a friend. Travel insurance can be purchased separately by individual passengers. Call for more information. This tour is arranged and operated by Medecine Lake Tours.

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