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May 2024
Mary Ann Young Center 9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434
Contact MAYC Staff 763-786-9375 MAYC@BlaineMN.gov Monday - Friday, 8:30AM to 4PM
Mission Statement To enrich the lives of older adults by providing educational, recreation, nutritional, social, informational, and volunteer opportunities in a relaxed, friendly environment.
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Celebrations Happening in May Honor Ladies Day Thursday, May 9 11AM-12:45PM $5 All are invited to register to join us to celebrate the ladies in honor of Mother’s Day. Light refreshments and special entertainment by the ever popular Resistors duo, will kick off the party at 11AM. Door prizes provided from Blaine Festival Committee funds will be drawn for ladies listed on the lunch roster. Lunch menu for this event is chicken Kiev, scalloped potatoes, carrots, a dinner roll, and a strawberry cheesecake cup. Call 763-786-9375 to reserve your place at the table. Registration deadline is May 1.
Honor 80+ Luncheon Thursday, May 16 11AM-12:45PM $5 The North Country Jamboree will get this party started as we honor those turning 80 or better. Enjoy classic country music along with special refreshments followed by a lovely noon meal of beef meatloaf w/ ketchup glaze, mashed potatoes, gravy, blend vegetables, dinner roll, and orange fruited jello. Door prizes from registered honorees will be drawn just prior to lunch. Call 763-786-9375 to reserve your place at the table. Registration deadline is May 8.
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Innovative Rick Perry Born in the bustling city of Detroit, Rick married his soulmate Deborah Ledwidge in 1971, and the very next day he and his bride moved to Bloomington, MN where he took a job with Control Data. They have been married for 52 years. He spent his career in information technology (I.T.) and started two companies from scratch. Rick boldly claims, “arguably I invented the web page” which recognizes his career of innovation and forward thinking. In 1991 Rick retired from his job in technology and later became an Uber driver for four years just prior to the pandemic. In 2020 he and Deborah moved from Eden Prairie to Blaine. His diverse interests recently led him to Brownsville, Texas to experience the aweinspiring launch of the rocket “Starship”. A healthy lifestyle is very important to Rick, and he enjoys a daily workout at the Planet Fitness health club. Another lifetime activity which he began engaging in with friends in 1954 was playing pool at a local pool hall. Currently, Rick occasionally plays at the renowned Two Stooges pool hall off University Avenue, but more notably, he spends time on multiple days a week playing pool at the MAYC. Early this year the MAYC pool table was recovered. Rick quickly went out and purchased new balls and a rack enhancing the experience for all players. Thank you for your generosity, Rick, and for sharing your story! For open pool times at MAYC, call staff to reserve at 763-786-9375.