October 2013 - The Gillespie Center

October 2013
The Gillespie Gazette
Volume XXI
Issue 10
The Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Boulevard, Mound, MN 55364
952-472-6501
www.gillespiecenter.org e-mail: info@gillespiecenter.org
Golf Tournament was a Success
By Jeanne Brustad
The 2013 6th Annual Sheldon Anderson Golf Tournament was another successful event for The Gillespie Center.
We had 16 teams playing in our tournament and this year, sadly, held our last event at Lakeview Golf Course as
they are closing. As well as playing a regular scramble golf tournament, our golfers hit Rubber Ducky’s into a
rope circle, threw golf clubs into a circle, tested their putting on the putting green and attempted to beat the Pro
on their Drive on Hole #9, all to win raffle tickets. Many were given away.
There are so many people who worked together to
make this tournament a success, and we’d like to thank
them. Barb Calhoun and her kitchen crew with
Pauline and Bill Thorson, Sandi Niccum, Lynn Bandh,
Shannon Garner, Jessica Werness, Rose Radke, and
Roger Anderson helped to serve what several golfers
said was “one of the best pulled pork dinners we’ve
ever had.” Don McCarville cooked the pork this year
on a “Green Egg.” On the course, we had Chuck
Radke, Helen Hanus, Joyce Matheson, Bernie Hames,
and Pat Salden helping to make the games at the
course fun for everyone. Mindy Anderson put
together miniature golf holes and golf balls to make
the centerpiece for a golf dinner at the Center, as well
as making many phone calls contacting volunteers for
the course. Linda Hugh and her crew in Hidden
Treasures found items to add to our Silent Auction
This “Welcome” sign greeted golfers as they arrived
table. To all of these and anyone else who helped in
at Lakeview Golf Course on September 13th.
any way, we say thank you for your time.
We had over $4,000 worth of merchandise or money given to the golf tournament to make this event so
successful. We’d like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations. ColorWorks with
Orv Burma, Harbor Wine & Spirits, Permatop, Dearson Manufacturing, Mound True Value Hardware, Edward
Jones, Jubilee, Crow River Bank, Green T Accounting, Narrows Saloon, Mound-Westonka Rotary, City of
Mound, and State Farm Insurance all helped with the tournament by sponsoring a hole. Those helping with
donations for our Raffle tickets or Silent Auction included Tonka Auto & Marine, Lee Greenslit, MIIAB,
Lakeview Golf Course, West Bend Mutual Insurance, Larry Brustad, RPS, Bluff Creek, Harry Hurley, True
Value – Navarre, Porta Del Sol, Bob Morgan, Burl Oaks, Dairy Queen, Dock & Lift, Tonka Auto and Marine,
A-1 Minnetonka Rental, Westside Auto Service, Glamour Pets, Subway, Lord Fletcher’s, Lake Minnetonka
Animal Hospital, Westonka Historical Society, Westonka Vision Center, Debi Heitz and, of course, our own
incredible Hidden Treasures. Remember these businesses as you do your shopping and other business in our
community, and thank them for their support of our Center.
We’ll be looking for a new golf course next year for our 7th Annual Sheldon Anderson Golf Tournament. If you
have a preference as to where you’d like this tournament to be held, let us know. We host this tournament in
September, so keep watching newsletters for information about our next tournament in case you would like to
join us with a team, sponsor a hole or donate an item for our raffle or Silent Auction.
Don McCarville, Harry Hurley, Larry and Jeanne Brustad
Golf Tournament Co-Chairs
THE GILLESPIE CENTER CALENDAR
OCTOBER 2013
Ongoing: Mon through Fri, 8:30-10:00 a.m. - Coffeehouse is open; Wed, Thurs, Friday - Lunch at noon
See the following pages for more information about programs, classes, & events listed here.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
9:30 Art Group
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:30 Photo Club
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 Advisory/Membership Mtg 10-12 Hidden Treasures open
10:30 Beading Class
11:00 Scrappy Quilters
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
1:00 Farkle Dice Game
7
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
8:30 Canasta Card Group
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 Cribbage
8
9:30 Art Group
9:30 Photo Club
9
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
8:30-12:30 Defensive Driving
Refresher Course
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
10-12 Hidden Treasures open
11:00 Scrappy Quilters
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
12:40 Free Movie
1:00 Wed.Bridge; Farkle Dice
14
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
8:30 Canasta Card Group
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 Cribbage
15
7:50 Trip to Treasure Island
Casino
9:30 Art Group
9:30 Photo Club
16
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
10-12 Hidden Treasures open
10:30 Beading Class
11:00 Scrappy Quilters
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
12-2 *Classic Country Jam*
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
21
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
8:30 Canasta Card Group
9-2:30 Happy Feet Footcare
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
10:30 Book Club
1:00 Cribbage
22
9:30 Art Group
9:30 Photo Club
28
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
8:30 Canasta Card Group
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 Cribbage
29
9:30 Art Group
9:30 Photo Club
23
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
10-12 Hidden Treasures open
10:45 Program: "Prost
Oktoberfest"
11:00 Scrappy Quilters
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
1:00 Farkle Dice Game
30
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
10-12 Hidden Treasures open
10:00 Program:"Medicare
Part D"
11:00 Scrappy Quilters
11:30 Blood Pressure Checks
1:00 Wednesday Bridge
1:00 Farkle Dice Game
Thursday
3
9:00 Line Dancing
10:00 Quilting Group
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
1:00 Craft Group
3:00 Gillespie Singers Practice
10
No LINE DANCING & QUILTING
TODAY DUE TO A CENTER
SPECIAL EVENT
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
1:00 Craft Group
1-4 SCS Health Ins Counseling
4:30 Board Meeting
17
9:00 Line Dancing
10:00 Quilting Group
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
1:00 Craft Group
3:00 Gillespie Singers Practice
24
8:30 Trip to History Theatre
"Baby Case"
9:00 Line Dancing
10:00 Quilting Group
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
1:00 Craft Group
31
9:00 Line Dancing
10:00 Quilting Group
10-3 Hidden Treasures open
1:00 Craft Group
Friday
4
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 500 Cards
11
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 500 Cards
2:00 Gillespie Singers at
The Legacy in Delano
18
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 500 Cards
2:30 Gillespie Singers at
Lake Mtka Shores
25
8:30 Over 50 & Fit
9:45 Snap Dragons Exercise
1:00 500 Cards
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Saturday, Oct 26 9a.m. - 1p.m
Gillespie Center Open House &
Fiber & Arts Show
Highlighted Activities
For questions - if a number isn’t listed, call The Gillespie Center Front Desk 952-472-6501.
Defensive Driving Classes
At The Gillespie Center – 4 hr. Refresher Course:
Wednesday, October 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Call 1-888-234-1294 to register
Free Movie:
Rated PG 1 hour 36 min.
Wednesday, October 9, 12:40 p.m.
Trip to Treasure Island Casino
Tuesday, October 15, 7:50 a.m.
Sign up now to reserve your seat on the coach bus.
Cost: $23. Upon arrival, receive $15 to play & $3 in
food coupons.
Classic Country Jam - Live Music!
Wednesday, October 16, noon – 2:00 p.m.
Musicians play and jam! Cost for lunch is $5.
Sign up for lunch two days prior (by October 14).
Program: “Prost! Oktoberfest”
Wednesday, October 23, 10:45 a.m.
Over the years, Oktoberfest has grown in length
to become a 16-day extravaganza. This is a closer
look at all the things that make Oktoberfest such a
yearly success. Presented by Full Bloom.
Trip to History Theatre “Baby Case” & Lunch on
your own at a local restaurant to to be announced.
Thursday, October 24, 8:30 a.m. A new musical
about the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping.
Cost: $30 per person includes show & the bus. Call
the Front Desk to register now. Limited seating.
Gillespie Center Open House And
Fiber & Arts Show
Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Gillespie Center groups will provide information
and demonstrations about their activities, & there will
be a Fiber & Arts Show and vendors for you to enjoy.
Program: Medicare Advantage Part D
Wednesday, October 30, 10:00 a.m.
Presented by Senior Community Services.
Regardless if you have a Stand Alone Part D Plan or
a Medicare Advantage Plan that includes prescription
coverage, it is always a good idea to do an annual
review of the benefits. Once 2014 starts, it might be
too late to change plans and you could be “locked in”
to the plan for the year. It is a good idea to do a
Medicare Part D/Medicare Advantage plan checkup
on your prescription coverage. The Annual Election
Period this year (for the January 2014 effective date)
begins October 15th and ends on December 7th.
Looking Ahead – See Page 9 for info about:
The Festival of Trees 2013 “Winter Wonderland”
Friday, November 15 – Monday, November 18
Gillespie Holiday Boutique
November 30 - December 8. Over 80 Crafters!
Linda Hugh’s Invitation to Visit Hidden Treasures
Have you ever been to Hidden Treasures? It’s only a little bit hidden, just a short elevator ride down to the
lower level of The Gillespie Center. There are treasures there - many different kinds of quality items that people
have donated. Everything is donated and Hidden Treasures is staffed by volunteers, so we do make the center
some monies (always wish we could do more). We provide for Santa's Hidden Treasure, we donate quality
items for silent auctions, and we donate out things we can't use to other organizations or groups.
Hidden Treasures has been in existence for about 10 years, and we’ll soon be working on a new look for the
area. We are open on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. So come
on down, have coffee and treats with us. In return you'll meet nice people to talk to. Tell your friends and
neighbors about us.
Linda
Ongoing Activities
For questions - if a number isn’t listed, call The Gillespie Center Front Desk 952-472-6501.
Art Group
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. – noon.
Upstairs in Lost Lake II.
Beading Class
Presented by Beverly Mierzejewski.
Learn to make bracelets and more.
Make a special gift. It’s fun and easy.
There is a one-time fee for supplies.
Wednesdays: October 2 and 16
at 10:30 a.m.
Birthday Party
Wednesday, October 30.
Reservations must be made by
Monday, October 28.
Help us celebrate our members’ birthdays in Oct. & be honored at lunch. If
it’s your birthday, ask to have a “B”
put by your name when signing up.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Get your blood pressure checked at
11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays before
lunch. October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.
Book Club
Note time change to 10:30 a.m.
(permanent change).
Monday, October 21, 10:30 a.m.
Book: The Last Runaway by Tracy
Chevalier.
November’s book: Orange is the
New Black by Piper Kerman.
Everyone is welcome! For questions,
call Lois Kukuk at 952-495-8067.
Cards & Games
The groups are always looking for
more players.
Canasta – New Card Game!
A Canasta Card Group has started
meeting on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to come & learn
this fun game. The group will teach
you the house rules for Canasta.
Cribbage – Mondays, 1:00 p.m.
Cards & Games (continued)
Bridge - Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.
Call David Cross at 952-474-4898. We
play bridge for fun and pay $1 for
prizes & contributions to The Center
Farkle Dice – Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m.
500 Card Club – Fridays, 1:00 p.m.
Coffeehouse
Mon. – Fri. 8:30 -10:00 a.m.
Stop in for coffee. Enjoy
conversation and a bakery pastry.
Craft Group - Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.
Exercise Class – Over 50 & Fit
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $6 for a lifetime membership.
Hearing Care at The Gillespie
Center – Avada
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Avada offers free hearing tests by
appointment.
Call 952-445-1474 to make an
appointment.
Line Dancing
Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Have fun & exercise too!
The class is guided by an instructor.
Dance to a wide variety of music.
Photo Club
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Stop by! Have fun & learn all about
photography. On Facebook:
Gillespie Center Photo Club
Exercise Class - Snapdragons
Quilters
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
This is an aerobic class with a fun
and energizing Tai Bo routine taught
by Linda Matthias, A.C.E. Certified
Personal and Group Fitness Trainer.
It’s fun, effective, and a great way to
get to know other people.
If you are interested in this class, call
Linda at 612-419-6560.
Scrappy Quilters
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.
Quilters get together and make quilts
for local charities. Come check it out!
Footcare
Happy Feet Footcare
Monday, Oct. 21-9:00 a.m- 2:30p.m.
Call 763-560-5136 to schedule an
appointment for foot care.
Health Insurance Counseling
Thursday, October 10
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. by appointment
Do you need help selecting insurance
type, Medicare forms, & prescription
drug cards? We have trained
volunteers to help you, one-on-one,
by appointment on the 2nd Thursday
of each month.
Call Mindy at 952-472-6502 to
schedule a one-hour appointment.
Quilting Group
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
Beginners to Advanced are welcome!
Singers
Love to sing? Looking for ways to
volunteer?
Why not volunteer a few hours with
the Gillespie Singers. We present
programs at Care Centers, Senior
Residences, and community events.
No experience necessary – just come
& have fun with us.
Practices: Thurs. Oct. 3, 3:00 p.m.;
Thurs., Oct 17, 3:00 p.m.
Sing at: The Legacy in Delano on
Friday, Oct. 11, 2:00 p.m.
Sing at: Lake Mtka Shores Pres.
Homes on Friday, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m.
Questions, call Velma 952-472-4054
For Your Information
Battery Recycling Program
Drop off all types and sizes of household batteries. A
container is located in the coat room.
Find the Canoe Paddle for a
Chance to Win 10 Gillespie Gold $$
When you locate the canoe paddle in the Gazette,
submit by the 15th of the month your name, address, &
phone number plus location of the paddle for a monthly
drawing. Drop it off at the Front Desk or mail to The
Gillespie Center.
September winner: Vern Schwalbe
Friendship Set to Music-LMCC Cable TV Channel 12
Mon. 5 a.m./p.m.; Wed. 7:30 a.m./p.m.;
Thurs 10 a.m/p.m. Fri. 7:30 a.m./p.m.;
Sat. & Sun. 9:30 a.m./p.m
Hidden Treasures
Open Wed. 10:00 a.m. to noon and
Thurs. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
New, handmade, antique, or household items.
Any questions, call Linda at 612-720-6012.
Lucky Sweepstakes Winners for 2012-13
Week of August 19 – Denny Roper
August 26 – Gene Longstrom
September 2 – Dorothy Ritz
Over the year’s time, there are 52 drawings for $100
and four quarterly drawings for $250. 300 tickets are
sold every year. Call Jeanne Brustad at 952-471-7019
Membership Expiration
Check the mailing label on your newsletter - it shows
the expiration date of your membership. Please renew
your membership and support The Gillespie Center.
Jottings from Jeanne
It is hard to believe, but October is already here. I love the cooler weather, the smell of fall, the changing of the
colors, and, of course, watching football. And October at The Gillespie Center is full of some really incredible
activities. The most popular activity each month is the Classic Country Jam that is held the 3rd Wednesday
every month from noon to 2:00 p.m. This month that activity will be held on October 16th. Hopefully you will
find many more exciting and enriching activities that you want to participate in during the month of October that
are listed in this newsletter.
I want to take this opportunity to say “Happy First Year” to our Scrip Program. Barb Calhoun and her loyal
helpers have been working hard for one year at helping the Gillespie Center find an easy way for the community
to donate to The Gillespie Center without spending any extra money. When you purchase a gift card for various
businesses in our area, each of those places give a percentage of that gift card to The Gillespie Center. It almost
sounds too good to be true, but it really works. I sure don’t want to join Wal-Mart and have a holiday
advertisement running already, but as you begin making your Christmas gift list, you should consider looking at
the list of gift cards available and plan on purchasing those from The Gillespie Center as a cheap way to help the
Gillespie Center at the same time.
We welcome Weight Watchers’ “Morning Meeting” to our Gillespie Family. Their Thursday 5:30 p.m. meeting
at our center has been so popular they are adding a morning meeting. If this fits your schedule, join them.
By the time you read this newsletter, hopefully all 300 Sweepstakes tickets that we sell will be gone, but come
to the center or call the center, if you are still interested, in case there are a couple left. This is one of our
fundraisers. Tickets for the 2013 – 2014 year must be sold before the week of October 7th through the 11th. Our
first week’s drawing will be on Friday, October 11th.
Have a great month and enjoy the fall colors.
Jeanne Brustad
President of the Board
Meet Marty Gilbertson
“Grandview wouldn’t have been the same without Marty
there,” said Donna Smith, Gillespie Board member and
former teacher at Grandview Middle School. Marty was the
secretary to the principal at Grandview for 20 years. She had
first worked in the old high school, she was also at Shirley
Hills, and then Grandview. She said of her career with the
Mound Public Schools, “I enjoyed it a lot. I worked with a
lot of good people – a great bunch of teachers.”
Marty was originally from Cologne, MN, where she grew
up on a farm there. She later moved to California and was
working there when she met her husband. “We were both
from Minnesota, and a mutual friend thought we should
meet,” Marty said. They were married in Las Vegas and
lived in Los Angeles until after their second son was born.
They moved back to Minnesota and had two more boys.
Marty enjoys going to Nevada for a month in the winter to
visit one of her sons and his family. She also spends a few
Marty had just left a Board of Directors’ meeting
weeks in Florida where she stays with one of her nieces
where she had taken the meeting notes.
and her family. Marty’s other sons live in Watertown and
Oakdale, and one of her sons is just completing a long-term sailing trip. She has seven grandchildren.
In commenting on one of her special interests, Marty said, “For the past twenty-plus years, a couple of friends
and I rented space in The Antique Mall of Rogers. We left last December. It was such a fun experience. I
learned a lot & met interesting people. We worked one day a month so got to meet all kinds of collectors.”
At The Gillespie Center, Marty is a receptionist, she helps with Christmas projects, assists with getting the
Gazette mailed out, does some proofreading, and is Recording Secretary for the Board of Directors’ meetings.
With a cheerful smile, she says, “Whatever they tell me to do, I do – and enjoy it!”
------------------------------------------------------------BALLOT
2014 Gillespie Center Advisory Council
Please vote for no more than fifteen (15) candidates.
Karen Buckholtz
Edna Fox
Beverly Mierzejewski
Karen Carsik
Jackie Greenslit
Patti Nash
David Cross
Sharon Holden
Donna Smith
Michele Damrow
Delores Lind
Vernon Strand
Arlene Donahue
Sandi Manson
Karen Weyrauch
Duane Eide
Joyce Matheson
Wallace Wierson
Write In(s)__________________________________________________
Turn in your ballot to the Front Desk or mail it to The Center by November 1.
Scrappy Quilters put on a “Showing of the Quilts”
Even though visitors to The Gillespie Center on
Wednesday, September 16, might have been
heading into the dining room to find a table for
the “Country Music Jam,” many of them
stopped to take a second look when they saw all
the colorful quilts on display.
Darlene Roiland, Ann Eberhart, LaVonne Leroux, Carol
Norberg, and Jackie Roelofs enjoy the camaraderie of
quilting and the sense of accomplishment from completing
a quilt. (Not pictured: Wendie Bame.)
The display was the work of the “Scrappy
Quilters,” a group that works with scraps of
fabric to create quilts that are given to local
churches and charities. The fabric is all donated.
Sometimes, the donation is an unfinished
project, a quilt that someone started but wasn’t
able to finish. In commenting on their work,
LaVonne Leroux, the head of the Scrappy
Quilters said, “We take great pride in what we
do.” Carol Norberg pointed out for anyone who
might want to join the group, that there are
various ways to participate: measuring, sorting,
sewing, ironing, tying, and more. She added
that it’s “lots of fun, lots of laughs.”
The photo on the left shows one of the colorful
quilts the group had completed.
The Scrappy Quilters meet on Wednesdays at the
Center at 11:00 a.m. You’re invited to join the
group or just stop by see what they’re working
on.
Happy Birthday to You
10/01 Raymond Yule
10/04 Lois Hudlow
10/04 Barbara Calhoun
10/05 Roy Jacobson
10/05 Lynne Rendahl
10/06 Dorothy Hallin
10/06 Lucille Kutz
10/06 Delores Strand
10/06 Lois Kukuk
10/07 Elizabeth Blackwell
10/08 Donna Edwards
10/08 Harold Albrecht
10/09 Janet Gierman
10/09 Marion E. Finegan
10/09 Allen Larson
10/10 Bernie Hanson
10/10 Karen Weyrauch
10/10 Nellie Hysjulien
10/10 Marilee Landon
10/11 Ken Scott
10/12 Marlene Burriss
10/12 Betty Johnson
10/14 Ginny La Favor
10/14 Darlene Cradit
10/15 Teresa Erickson
10/15 Arla Engleman
10/18 Flossie Finnicum
10/19 Judy Gauvin
10/21 Darla Linnenkamp
10/21 Carl Johnson
10/22 Duane Eide
10/23 Jean Tisdale
10/24 Carol Senn
10/24 Dennis Brenny
10/25 Mary Sobraske
10/26 Douglas Dion
10/27 MaryAnn Thurk
10/28 Anastasiya Bannie
10/28 Shelley Lindberg
10/28 Tom Jacobs
10/28 Elaine Kramer
10/29 Lewis Ely
10/29 Farokh Tami
10/29 Carl Widmer
10/30 Kazmir Smoter
10/30 Nancy Dodds
10/30 Joanne Gibson
10/31 Dorothy Noor
Happy 1st Birthday to The Gillespie Center Scrip Program!
Yes, we have completed our first year with 48 Gillespie “Go-Getters” supporting this fund-raiser. A huge
Thank You goes to these people. As the saying goes, there is always room for one more – or 10, 20, etc.
Many of the ones who order do so faithfully, over and over again. They buy gas, grocery, prescription, and
restaurant cards. Some even compare rebates before choosing the card to purchase. This method of
fundraising has great potential, but our program needs to grow. This can happen by the current supporters
buying more or bigger cards, but the better way, it seems to me, would be to increase the number of
supporters. That will only happen if you decide to help.
If you are not familiar with the plan, it works like this: Retailers give us a percentage rebate for purchasing
gift cards redeemable at their businesses. These rebates range from 1% to 16%. You can immediately see that
these can add up rapidly. You may feel that your rebate isn’t large, but when added to others it becomes
meaningful. More importantly, it doesn’t cost you anything! You will receive face value of the card; there
are no fees for purchasing. Think of what you spend for gas each month. Wouldn’t you like 4 to 9 % of that
to be sent to The Gillespie Center? Do you buy groceries at Cub, Wal-Mart, Rainbow, or Target? Their
rebates vary from 1 to 4%. Restaurants, clothing stores and entertainment merchants are the most generous
with their rebates. The list of retailers and rebates is available at the front desk along with order forms.
As we began to plan our Christmas giving, simplify yours by giving gift cards. The recipients (especially
grandchildren) love them, and the cards have no expiration date. So please consider buying scrip for your own
use or as gifts. This truly is a “win-win” situation. You win and The Gillespie Center wins with no cost to
you. Donate free!
Upcoming dates for turning in orders are before noon on October 4, October 18, and November 1. Call me
with any questions. I will gladly meet with you to explain the forms or whatever you need. Thank you for
your consideration and your help.
Become a Gillespie Go-Getter!!
Barbara Calhoun
952-472-6152
Rent The Gillespie Center for Holiday Gatherings
The Center can accommodate from 20 to 350 people. It has a
dining room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking a beautiful
wildlife area, and it has several smaller meeting rooms.
The entire facility is handicapped accessible with large restrooms.
Call Wendie, Rental/Event Coordinator
952-472-7563
A Little Levity from Marty Gilbertson’s Joke Book
Mother: “Every time you’re naughty, I get another grey hair.”
Daughter: “Gee, Mom, you must have been a terror when you were young – just look at Grandma!”
Son: “Dad, will you help me find the lowest common denominator in this problem?”
Dad: “Good heavens, son, don’t tell me that hasn’t been found – they were looking for it when I was a
kid.”
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SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE FUN GILLESPIE EVENTS
The Festival of Trees 2013 “Winter Wonderland” November 15, 16, 17, 18
Come and enjoy a festival filled with beautiful settings and designer gifts such as trees,
table décor, wreaths, and other items created for you to step into a wintery and
nostalgic memory of Christmas, a celebration to remember.
Tickets go on sale October 21, 2013 at the Center.
Friday, November 15
“Gala” at 6:30 p.m.
Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Holiday Entertainment by Carolers
7:30 p.m. Billy’s Boys (light jazz band & holiday music)
Saturday, November 16
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Shopping and Strolling
12:30 p.m. A Catered Lunch
Holiday Entertainment
Sunday, November 17
Sunday Family Fun Day Time to be announced
Lite-Brunch and Fun Finger Foods
Monday, November 18
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Shopping and Strolling
12:30 p.m. “Up North” Lunch - Soups, Sandwich, Salad, Dessert, Beverage
Holiday Entertainment
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Gillespie Holiday Boutique November 30 - December 8
Featuring over 8o Crafters!
Jewelry, household gifts, clothing, books, cards, framed art work, mittens, hats,
scarves, homemade jams, edible treats and more!
Get all your holiday shopping done!
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For more information on these events, please call the Center at 952-472-6501.
Wanted: Large silver punch bowl to borrow
for The Festival of Trees Event in November at The Gillespie Center.
Please contact the Front Desk Receptionist at 952-472-6501 and leave your name and phone number.
In Memoriam
Gene Lindstrom
Richard Stebbins
The Gillespie Center Support Fund
The staff and boards of The Gillespie Center are deeply grateful to the following people
who donated to The Center in the last month. Thank you!
. . . . . . . . . . . . Donations . . . . . . . . . . . .
City of Spring Park
. . . . . . . . . . . . Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory of Russ Hadden from Dorothy Hadden
Arlene Gilmore
Memory of Karen Carsik’s Daughter, Lori Mathiowetz
from Linda Hugh Karen Carsik John Latterner Barbara Calhoun
Memory of Gene Lindstrom from Linda Hugh
Jan Anderson Margaret Thorne
Karen Carsik
Memory of Bob Eckardt from Diana & Jerry Kohls
Memory of Bobbie Oslund from Arlene Gilmore
Memory of Gene Garvais from Arlene Gilmore
Memory of Red Jessen from Phyllis & Lee Jessen
Memory of Charlotte Uner from Joanne & Joe Gibson
. . . . . . . . . . . . Honor & Gift . . . . . . . . . . . .
In honor and appreciation of Chuck Radke from Rochelle Weisgurt
In honor of Donna & Gerry Smith’s Birthdays from Linda Hugh
Ways to Help The Gillespie Center
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Make a gift in memory of a friend, family member or a loved one.
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Request that memorials be given to The Gillespie Center.
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Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or special achievement by making a
contribution to The Gillespie Center to honor someone special.
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Include The Gillespie Center in your estate plan.
The Gillespie Center
OCTOBER 2013 Lunch Menu
Join us for a homemade lunch on
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at noon.
Cost: $5
Call the Center at 952-472-6501 to sign up 2 days prior to the day.
Wednesday
2
Swedish Meatballs & Gravy
over Pasta
Veggies
Dessert
Beverage
Thursday
3
Chicken Vegetable Rice Soup
Half Sandwich
Dessert
Beverage
9
Ham Slices
Cheesy Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Dessert
Beverage
16
*Classic Country Jam*
Lasagna
Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread
Dessert
Beverage
23
~ ~ Octoberfest ~ ~
Brats
Sauerkraut
German Potato Salad
Dessert
Beverage
30
Turkey & Swiss on
Whole Wheat
Side Salad
Dessert
Beverage
10
Hearty Potato Soup
topped with Sour Cream,
Chives & Bacon
Turkey &Swiss Croissant
Sandwich
Dessert, Beverage
17
Chicken Enchiladas
Mexican Rice
Dessert
Beverage
18
Minnestroni Soup
Ham Croissant Sandwich
Dessert
Beverage
24
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Baked Beans
Dessert
Beverage
25
Turkey Bacon Swiss Sandwich
Potato Salad
Dessert
Beverage
31
Squash Soup
Garden Salad
Breadsticks
Dessert
Beverage
Friday
4
Cuban Sandwiches
(ham, roast pork, pickle,
Swiss cheese & sauce)
Chips, Relish
Dessert
Beverage
11
Pepperoni Pizza
Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread
Dessert
Beverage
Non-Profit Org
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Permit #110
Mound, MN
The Gillespie Center
2590 Commerce Boulevard
Mound, MN 55364
Phone: 952-472-6501
Website: www.gillespiecenter.org
E-Mail: info@gillespiecenter.org
Hours M – F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open additional hours for special events.
Center Director: Mindy Anderson
952-472-6502
Senior Outreach: Marian Danielson
952-472-0176
Event Rentals: Wendie Bame
952-472-7563
Newsletter Editor: Judy McKeand
jmckeand1@yahoo.com
The Gillespie Gazette
Published Monthly by The Gillespie Center
The Gillespie Center Board of Directors
President:
Jeanne Brustad
952-471-7019
jlbrus@mchsi.com
Vice President:
Bill Pinegar
Treasurer:
Past President:
The Gillespie Center Advisory Council
Chair:
Beverly Mierzejewski
Vice Chair:
Donna Smith
Chuck Radke
Secretary:
Karen Weyrauch
Barb Calhoun
Council Members:
Karen Buckholtz
Recording Secretary: Marty Gilbertson
Karen Carsik
Directors:
David Cross
Margaret Davis
Jim Lundberg
Merritt Geyen
Joyce Matheson
Lee Greenslit
Don McCarville
Bernie Hames
Beverly Mierzejewski
Linda Hugh
Paul Pond
Mary Hughes
Sue Schuler
Skip Johnson
Donna Smith
ExOfficio:
Mindy Anderson
Deb Taylor
Arlene Donahue
Duane Eide
Edna Fox
.
Jackie Greenslit
Sharon Holden
.
Delores Lind
Joyce Matheson
Sandi Manson
Wallace Wierson