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December 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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Celebrate the Holidays at the MAYC Silver Ukes Luncheon, Wednesday, December 4, 11am, $5 Kick off the month with a concert from our very own ukulele players, who practice weekly and have put together a very special showing for the holidays. Sign-up today to see these local talents. This fun and lively entertainment begins at 11AM and is followed by a tasty lunch served at noon.
Santa Claus Parade by the SBM Fire Department, Wednesday, December 4, 2-2:30pm SBM FIRE Department will be coordinating the annual Santa Parade tour with a stop at MAYC. They will be collecting non-perishable food items that will benefit the food shelves at Hope Church and Ralph Reeder. Join in on the fun and help our neighbors have food for the winter season.
Holiday Sing Along, Monday, December 9, 10:30am Get into the holiday spirit with the joy of music. Sing songs of the season. Advanced registration is required. Stop by the front desk or call 763-786-9375. Sign up soon as space is limited.
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Award Winning MAYC Woodcarving On Wednesday, November 27 at 11AM the work of our extraordinarily talented MAYC woodcarvers will be on full display with many beautiful handmade wooden ornaments for purchase for yourself, your friends, and your family this holiday season. All proceeds go to the Mary Ann Young Center. The holidays would not be complete without viewing these treasures.
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Mary Ann Young Center 9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine MN 55434
The MAYC woodcarvers meet weekly during the day on Wednesdays at 1PM and in the evenings on Tuesdays at 7PM. The Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Woodcarvers Association meetings occur monthly on the second Sunday at 2PM. These gatherings all occur at the Mary Ann Young Center and are filled with great people learning from each other to master the art of woodcarving. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Hobbies provide seniors with an opportunity to socialize, a new experience, methods to improve physical health and relieve stress, a better sense of community, and a strong sense of purpose. It is important to engage in rewarding activities that enhance wellbeing, selfesteem, and individual satisfaction. These hobbies can often extend to taking talents to the next level. The woodcarvers from the Mary Ann Young Center have shown their wood carvings at many different exhibits such as the Minnesota State Fair, county fairs, and the International Carving Congress receiving many awards for their special creations for over several decades.