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October 2025
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 Oktoberfest at the MAYC Join us for a lively week of fall fun as we celebrate Oktoberfest together! Enjoy seasonal treats, games, and plenty of gemütlichkeit - that’s German for good cheer! Wear your autumn colors—or even your best lederhosen or dirndl - for added festive spirit.
Monday, October 20, 1pm - Prize/Nickel Bingo Prize/Nickel Bingo with Good Neighbor rules.
Tuesday, October 21, 1pm - 500 Card Tournament 500 Card Tournament, register by Monday, October 20.
Wednesday, October 22, 11am - Oktoberfest Social Oktoberfest Social with root beer, pretzels, and fun games.
Thursday, October 23, 1pm - Cribbage Tournament Cribbage Tournament, register by Monday, October 20.
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Gather your friends, raise a (root) beer, and let us toast the celebration of fall, good company and a joyful season!
Mary Ann Young Center 9150 Central Avenue NE Blaine MN 55434
Meet MAYC's Basketmaking Expert Meet Frances Shirley
The Mary Ann Young Center basketmaking group is led by Frances Shirley. After retiring it only made sense for Frances to share her love of basketmaking with others. Over the past five years several baskets made at MAYC have won top awards at the Minnesota State Fair. Everyone is welcome to join the basketmaking group to try out this craft. It is surprisingly easy and fun to do, especially with the friendly group of creative folks who gather together at MAYC the second and forth Mondays at 10AM. There is a mixture of beginner and expert basket makers working at their own pace, and all are willing to share their techniques. There are no two baskets the same with uniqueness ranging from practical to artistic. All tools and supplies are provided, with a small fee for your personal basket supplies. Come to join in on the fun.