Burnsville Senior Center

Coffee Talks are free, casual informational seminars held in the Senior Center at Diamondhead. Registration required. 

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Coffee Talks are held in the Meeting Room at the Burnsville Senior Center located at Diamondhead Education Center. 

Honoring Your Choices - Advanced Care Planning

• Wednesday September 22 at 2 p.m.

Advanced Care Planning for Surrogate Decision Makers

• Wednesday October 6 at 2 p.m.

Wills and Powers of Attorney

• Tuesday November 2 at 10 a.m.

Hearing Health and Resources

• Thursday November 11 at 10 a.m.

A Fond Farewell

• Monday October 17 at 10 a.m.

Medical Assistance & Veterans Benefits

• Tuesday November 16 at 10 a.m.

You Don't Know What You Don't Know

• Monday October 4 at 10 a.m.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? -Before and After the Funeral

• Monday October 11 at 10 a.m.

Don't Be Caught Without One (A Living Will)

• Monday October 25 at 10 a.m.

Ongoing Activities

More information available by contacting the Senior Center.

Crafters

Meet the first and third Thursday of the month at 9 am, September-May. If you can cut, paste this group is for you. The crafters make projects such as favors for the Meals on Wheels program.

Quilters

These nifty stitchers meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 9 am-12 pm. They use donated material to provide cheer and warmth. Their beautiful quilts are donated to various charitable groups. 

Knitting/Crocheting Group

Meets the second Friday of each month at 9:30 am. The Knitters generate hundreds of mittens, scarves, lap robes, afghans, booties, slippers, and more for various charitable organizations within our community. We'll even help you learn basic knitting and crocheting. 

Card Recyclers

Meet the second and fourth Monday of the month, from 12:30-4 pm. With some funny scissors, a little paper and a lot of creativity, this group transforms discarded greeting cards into new treasures.

Donate old cards, help recycle or drop by and purchase a few!

The Book Club has grown!

We now have two groups. 
Books R Us meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1 pm.

The Tuesday Book Club meets monthly on the first Tuesday.
Book clubs are a partnership with the Burnhaven Library and take place at the Burnsville Senior Center.

The librarian assists with discussions and book selections, although Book Club members decide what will be read. New members are always welcome.

The library will also provide Books in a Bag with upcoming selections available at the Senior Center for you to borrow.

For a list of upcoming books call the BSC at 952-707-4120.

The Fun And Friendship Club All Ages-Members Only Annual membership $15. Meeting cost $10 includes lunch. Bingo $5. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Registration required by the Friday prior to the meeting date.  The monthly meeting begins at 11 am, followed by a group activity or entertainment, and then lunch. After lunch, those interested stay to play BINGO. This is a great way to learn about all the opportunities available at the Senior Center.  Upcoming meetings:  September 9: Chili & Cornbread/ Mary Hall-Vocalist September 23: Chicken/ Split Word Puzzle Game October 14: Quiche/Dice Game October 28: Pizza/Pumpkin Door Hangers November 11: Turkey Dinner/Kevin Doely Ventriloquist December 9: Holiday Party Men’s Breakfast  The Men's Breakfast group meets the first Friday of each month at 8:30 am. After breakfast there is often a speaker who enlightens the group on topics of interest.   Interested parties call  or email Dan McElroy for date and location. Dan McElroy 952-797-4548 danmcelroy@comcast.net Ladies Breakfast Chat  Join the Ladies Breakfast Chat on the second Friday of the month- 9:30 am at the Original Pancake House, 14351 Nicollet Ct. Burnsville. Contact Maggie 651-226-2373 or email dancnldy57@yahoo.com Meals On Wheels Program  Nutritious meals are delivered to homebound seniors in the area. Call the MW coordinator at 952-393-9860. Volunteers are always needed. Community Pantry 191 Food at No Cost to You! First and third Tuesday of each month. Drive by Pick Up 2 pm until food is gone.  Door 9, lower west side of  Diamondhead Education Center off of Pleasant Ave.

Foot Clinic

Appointments on the 1st & 3rd Thursday and the 3rd & 4th Friday of each month. 30 minute session with Happy Feet will provide basic foot care, including foot soak, care for corns and calluses, foot massage, nail trimming and treating ingrown nails. Bring a towel. Call to schedule your appointment, 763-560-5136. $

Captel Captioned Telephones

CapTel phones work like any other telephone with the important addition of closed captions. You can listen, amplify the sound and read what the caller says on a display screen. Interested parties contact Michele at the senior center. 

For more information or to make an appointment, call 952-707-4120.
$ indicates there is a fee associated with the program.

 

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