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A bird's eye view of the heart of our community-Como Park and Conservatory.
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We all have our favorite people and places in the neighborhood and that creates our common bonds. For some of us, the roots run a century deep. Sprinkled in our midst, are neighbors in their 90s and 100s who grew up here and have helped make this the great neighborhood we all enjoy.
One neighbor we have gotten to know through our program is Jeanne. She is 101 and has spent her entire life in Como Park. As a child, she walked 1 mile each day through the park to St. Andrew's school and watched many of the local streets go from fields to family homes. This photo of Jeanne and her mother was taken around 1929 at their home on Albany Street.
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Our program exists to provide options for seniors who want to remain in the home and community they love.
Jeanne is just one of the 2174 people 65 and better calling Como Park home. Falcon Heights has 828 residents 65 and better.
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Reaching out to the 3000+ seniors in the area is a team effort. Recently, we have had three dedicated outreach volunteers going door-to-door hanging a brochure about our program on front doors.
Sharon (caught in action here) has covered several miles in the neighborhood going door-to-door this summer. Wow!
We are also grateful for Katie, her family and Bonnie for extending our outreach efforts into Falcon Heights.
Because of their efforts, the word is getting out that we value our senior neighbors and their caregivers.
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Would you or someone you know benefit from any of our services? Call us at 651-642-1127 for more information.
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No Cost Services for Seniors
- Rides to medical appointments
- In-home exercise program
- Fall/Spring yard cleanup
- Blood pressure clinics
- Home safety checks
- Friendly visits
- Service coordination
- Grocery shopping assistance
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Services for a Fee
- Footcare (non-diabetic only)
- Homemaking including light housekeeping, meal preparation, changing bed linens, vacuuming and errands
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Help support our neighborhood seniors by signing up for the ComoFest 5k Walk/Run for Everyone on Saturday, July 21 at 8:30. All proceeds will go to our program.
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A summer highlight for our program is the
ComoFest 5K Walk/Run for Everyone
Saturday, July 21 at 8:30 am
starting at Como Lakeside Pavilion.
All proceeds will go to supporting our program!
On Saturday, July 21 starting at 8:30am over 150 runners, walkers, dogs, babes in strollers and cheering fans will gather at Como Lake for a beautiful morning.
Register by July 20 for $25/adult and $15/youth 16 and under. Register on our website.
http://www.comobnp.org
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We are proud to be a part of the annual community celebration-ComoFest. ComoFest returns again this summer, with affordable family fun for everyone the last three weekends of July.
Come say "hi" to us at the kick-off event, the District 10 Ice Cream Social at the beautiful Historic Streetcar Station on Friday, July 13 from 5:30-8:00. We will be outside on the patio. What is better in the summer than FREE ice cream?
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- Friday July 13: District 10 Ice Cream Social, 5:30-8 p.m., Como Park Streetcar Station, 1224 Lexington Parkway. Lawn games, neighborhood organizations, kids' entertainment, music by the She Shells from 5:30-7; Shakespeare in the Park -- "Romeo and Juliet" by Classical Actors Ensemble, 7:00. Oh, yeah, and ice cream.
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Get ready for the Como Fest 5K Walk/Run on July 21 and exercise with us.
Walkers at our event make one lap around the lake, which is about 1.5 miles. Runners take 2 laps.
Join us this week!
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Fitness and Fun
Tuesdays/Thursdays on-going @ 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Designed for older adults, this class is lively, interactive and fun! Improve balance, strength and flexibility to prevent injuries and falls. Everyone welcome!
Meet at Arbor Pointe Apartments, 635 Maryland Avenue West in the community room. No cost to seniors. For more information call 651-642-1127. We hope to see you there.
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Stay heart healthy
and join Maria, RN at a
No Cost Blood Pressure Clinic
- July 19 & Aug 16 1-2 @ Arbor Pointe Apartments, 635 Maryland Avenue West
- July 23 & Aug 27 12:45-1:30 @ Falcon Heights City Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
- July 26 & Aug 23 11-Noon Town Square Apartments, 1550 Larpenteur Avenue West
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Maria is a registered nurse with 25 years of experience working in home health care and as a public health nurse. She has been with our program for 5 years. When Maria is not working, she is enjoying the great outdoors.
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Program Update
When is the next Senior Luncheon?
The monthly Senior Luncheon held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, is on a summer break. Join us again at Noon on Thursday, October 11. Have a great summer!
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Our Mission: We are a non-profit serving neighbors aged 65 years and better, by organizing supportive services, respite for caregivers, and the compassion you, our volunteers.
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Do you believe in our mission? Help us continue our outreach, service and support for seniors in our community. Your kind donation can go a long way. Click here or on our state below to learn where and how your contribution helps.
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