Voices of Impact

A Dementia Friendly Choir Opportunity

A dementia friendly choir established to provide those living with dementia or memory loss and their caregivers, a place to find comfort, entertainment, and support. All are welcome to join Voices of Impact regardless ...

Aging with Pride (IDEA)

Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action

Does someone you care about have memory loss? IDEA is the first federally funded research study examining ways to improve the health and quality of life for adults aged 50 and older with memory loss and their ...

Bingo with a Purpose

Wednesday, October 27, 10:30AM

Come find out about financial scams, protection orders, violence against older adults, safety planning, and services offered by Alexandra House while playing bingo and winning prizes. What you learn could help yourself or som...

Medicare Volunteers Needed

Become a Medicare Health Insurance Counselor

Are you ready for a challenge? Have you refined your Medicare skills and wish to share them with others? Become a Medicare Health Insurance Counselor for the Senior LinkAge Line and assist individuals one-on-one...

Movie of the Month

12 Mighty Orphans, Thursday, October 21, 1-3PM

Haunted by his mysterious past, Rusty Russell (Luke Wilson), a devoted high school football coach, leads a scrawny football team of orphans, The Mighty Mites, to the state championship during the Great Depress...

Halloween Costume Drawing

Friday, October 29, NOON

Wear costume attire to bring some fun to the Mary Ann Young Center.

Those in costume will be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Register in advance for lunch and arrive by 11:45AM to show off your costume. Fun Halloween music will...

Musical Talent Show

 October 28, 1-3PM

The North Country Jamboree would like to invite all musicians and vocalists to share their skills at a musical fun show. All varieties of instruments  are welcome in addition to singers. If a vocalist needs accompanimen...

Jewelry Sale

Wednesday, October 20, 8:30AM-5PM

Join us as we celebrate 13 years of providing beautiful jewelry at very reasonable prices. A multitude of items from community members have been donated throughout the year. Volunteers have been busy sorting, cleaning, pri...

Volunteer Bus Drivers Needed

Monday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM

Now that programming has resumed, participants in the community are looking for bus service to and from the Mary Ann Young Center for meals and programs. This is a great opportunity to give back to your community. Bus service i...

Grief Support Series

Now through October 18, 6:45-9PM, St. Philip's Lutheran Church

The series provides an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues. Held on consecutive Mondays from 6:45-9PM September 13-October 18 at...

Room Rental Reservations

Available at the MAYC Beginning October 1

Starting October 1, meeting rooms are available to rent on evenings and weekends. There is a two-hour minimum and fees vary based on the room and the day of the week. Room reservations can be made now.

For room rate...

Room Rental Reservation

Available at the MAYC Beginning October 1

Starting September 1, meeting rooms are available to rent on evenings and weekends. There is a two-hour minimum and fees vary based on the room and the day of the week. Rooms are available beginning October 1. For ...

Congregate Dining is Back

Registration Limited to 50 People

Staff at the Mary Ann Young Center welcome people to register for meals at least three business days in advance to dine in person once again. Registration is limited to 50 people, so be sure to plan ahead. As we move into ...

Bentleyville and Canal Park Brewing

Begin the afternoon with a stop at Canal Park Brewing Company where food and drinks will be on your own. Add a tour tasting for $15, which includes a 30-minute tour and sampling of 3 beers of your choice. Next stop - Bentleyville!

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Jewelry Donations

Sale Tentatively, Wednesday, October 20

A nice collection of jewelry has been received for the fall sale. Thank you to those who have donated. Currently, we are looking for donations of jewelry gift boxes to display items. Donations are accepted during bus...

Soil and Sunshine Garden Club

The club was started on February 8, 1954, with 15 charter members who met in people’s homes. By 1990, the club had grown to a point where they started meeting at the Mary Ann Young Senior Center. There are now many Master Gardeners among the ran...

In Person Dining Returning Soon

Target Date,September 1, Wednesday,

With the hiring of a new food service worker, Volunteers of America is gearing up to resume in person dining at the Mary Ann Young Center.

Next time you stop by please introduce yourself to the new VOA Food Service Worker...

Featured Programs

Advanced registration is required for all Mary Ann Young Center programs. See calendar for full program listing.

Blaine Trailblazers Walking Group

Mondays at 9AM, Meet outside MAYC entrance

Get fit and stay healthy by walking scenic local trails. Expect a wa...

Bus Service is Back

Transportation is now available Monday thru Friday to bring people to and from the Mary Ann Young Center for programs. Service times have changed, so confirm pick-up times when you register for a ride. Cost is $1.50 round trip for Blaine residents. Return...

Defensive Driving Refresher Classes are Back

In-Person Classes

Discounts on vehicle insurance are available at the MAYC by registration on specified Thursdays each month. Dates fill quickly, so plan ahead.Register: 763-786-9375

AARP Online Classes

Online classes through AARP for the full eight hour cla...

Mary Ann Young Center is Open

Programming Returned in Early June

Programs are up and running at the Mary Ann Young Center (MAYC). Check out the wide variety of offerings on page two or in the calendar on the back page of this issue and register to attend your favorites. At this time, i...

All Aboard

the MAYC Bus is Back in Service

Mary Ann Young Center volunteer drivers are gearing up to once again provide bus service to local residents needing a ride to and from the MAYC for meals and/or activity programs. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to ...

Mother's Day Poem

M - is for the many splendid moments shared with you

O - you keep such order in everything you do

T - is for terrific in every single way

H - you make people happy, so we honor you today

E - your tender emotions show how much you care

R - we ...