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YOuTH ACTIVITIES, Cont. Coon Rapids Youth First Youth First operates under a joint powers agreement among the City of Coon Rapids, Anoka County and the Anoka-Hennepin School District. They are a group of individuals whose mission is to support youth and the community in Coon Rapids. Youth First provides youth scholarships and community grants, teen events and activities throughout the year. Youth First welcomes participation from the community and the meetings are open to the public. Each meeting features a guest speaker, and information sharing about a current topic or service in our community. For more information, call 763-767-6565, ext. 278 or email: coon-rapidsyouthfirst@comcast.net. Coon Rapids Element Teen Center The Element Teen Center is located in the Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Boulevard. The Element is open to youth ages 11 to 18, is fully staffed, and provides special events and a variety of activities including skate park, video games, board games, pool tables, snacks, and free popcorn. For more information and the current schedule, call The Element at 763-755-7790 or Tim at 763-506-4912 . Coon Rapids Athletic Association The Coon Rapids Athletic Association (CRAA) is a nonprofit corporation organized in 1964 to develop recreational activities for the youth of the Coon Rapids area. It is governed by a Board of Directors which meets monthly. An election of officers is held at the Annual Meeting each May. Parents become members, with full voting privileges, when any youth registers for any program sponsored by the Association. All CRAA members are volunteers. It is one of the largest all-volunteer athletic associations in the State of Minnesota. CRAA programs are conducted by a Vice President, who serves on the Board of Directors and who has direct charge of the particular sport. The Vice President selects directors, coaches, and officials. All CRAA members are volunteers, usually parents of the participants. This is an important principle of CRAA and is part of the Articles of Incorporation. It not only permits registration fees to be held to a minimum, but also allows a unique opportunity for parents to be with their children as coaches and officials of the athletic team. The Board of Directors works with the Coon Rapids City Council, City staff, the Community Education Department of Anoka-Hennepin School District No. 11 and Community School directors. The CRAA receives no direct support from tax money, but utilizes the City’s park facilities for all their recreational programs. Through a Joint Powers Agreement, the CRAA leases space from the City for storage of equipment. The CRAA has built a concession building at Sand Creek Park for use during their activities. Recreational programs offered by CRAA include girls’ and boys’ slow pitch softball, boys’ lacrosse, football, girls’ and boys’ basketball, and wrestling. For more information, check their website www.craakids.com. senior serviCes ACtivities The following activities are held at Coon Rapids Senior Services in the Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Drive, on a regular basis. For more information, please call 763-767-6473 . Office hours are Monday -Friday, 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. AA Meetings Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. New members always welcome! Bingo “Penny” bingo meets every Monday and Thursday afternoon at 12:45. Blood Pressure Provided every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to Noon. Book Club Meets on fourth Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Bridge Meets every Tuesday at 12:45 p.m. Pre-registration required by calling Pauline at 763-755-0008 or Jane at 763-421-9518 . Bunco Dice game every Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. Chores & More Minor home repairs, seasonal chores and housekeeping services available. Call 763-767-6521 for more information. Classes and Speakers Various classes include watercolor painting and crafts, and speakers addressing topics such as diabetes, arthritis, funeral planning, and estate planning. Times and dates to be announced in newsletter. Crafts (Super Senior Club) Meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Proceeds of sales of craft items go to Club and charitable organizations. Creative Writers Meets Mondays at 1 p.m. Cribbage Meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Crochet/Knitting Meets every Thursday morning at 10. Defensive Driving 8 hour first-time and 4 hour refresher courses available for people 55 and over. Receive 10% auto insurance discount after completing course. Call 763-767-6473 for information. “Where neighbors are friends, and people really care.” Epiphany Pines Independent Senior Housing 1800–111 th Ave NW, Coon Rapids Assisted Living & Memory Care 10955 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids Senior community nestled in a beautiful wildlife setting. Call for a tour! 763.772.1066 andovermn.gov • coonrapidsmn.gov • EpiphanySeniorHousing.org MyPrimeGuide.com 59

Coon Rapids Senior Services Activities

Epiphany Pines Senior Housing
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