Creekside Boutique Holiday Hours
Now thru Saturday, December 17 the Creekside Boutique has special holiday hours. Stop by room 104, Monday-Friday 10
a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Tuesday 6 - 8 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Items available include:
- Scarves, mittens, slippers
- Handmade quilts, afghans, doilies, and blankets
- Greeting cards
- Dolls, dresses, furniture
- Floral arrangements and wood items
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In celebration of
Inclusive Schools Week, Human Services will join several other community
organizations in presenting a free workshop From Disability to Possibility: The
Power of Inclusion on Tuesday, December 6 from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. at Bloomington
Civic Plaza.
Inclusive Schools week highlights and
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celebrates the progress that
schools have made in implementing
inclusive practices to ensure a quality education for an increasingly diverse student
population. The Week provides an
important opportunity for educators, students, and parents to discuss what else
needs to be done in order to ensure that their schools continue to improve
their ability to successfully educate all children. It is an occasion to
acknowledge the hard work and commitment of teachers, administrators,
students, and parents in making their schools more inclusive, and, thereby
significantly contributing to the development of a more inclusive society.
The
Martin Luther Adult Day Services Center, who has occupied space at Creekside
since 1994, was the recipient of the
nation’s 2011 Outstanding Adult Day Services Award. Each year the
National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) recognizes outstanding
individuals and organizations for the work they do on behalf of participants
and families. This top honor was awarded to the Martin Luther Campus Adult Day
Programs’ Creekside Club, located within Creekside Community Center, and Campus
Club for their innovative programming which brought arts and cultural
activities to its participants through partnerships with organizations in the
community. Martin Luther Campus representative(s) were also recognized at
the November 7 Bloomington City Council Meeting.
Stop by Creekside Community Center on Wednesday, December 7 at 10
a.m. to learn about the wide array of activities and programs offered by the
Human Services Division Senior Program for adults 55+. These sessions are held
each month and include an informational session, guided tour of Creekside
Community Center and complimentary cup of coffee.
Sessions are held on the
1st Wednesday of each month.
Reservations are not required.
The Human Rights Commission will recognize
December 10 as International Human Rights Day by presenting a proclamation at
the December 5 Bloomington City Council meeting. A proclamation was also
presented at the November 17 Bloomington School Board meeting. International Human Rights Day recognizes the work of human rights
defenders worldwide who act to end discrimination. Acting alone or in groups
within their communities, every day human rights defenders work to end discrimination
by campaigning for equitable and effective laws, reporting and investigating
human rights violations and supporting victims.
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Get your New Year off to a fun start at this special lunch event on
Thursday, January 5 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Creekside Community
Center.
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Live entertainment will be
provided by CODA, a saxophone and keyboard duet.
Reservation
deadline is Noon on Friday, December 30. Reservations can be made by calling
952-563-4948 or e-mailing reservations@ci.bloomington.mn.us. Cost is $6 for adults
under 60 years old and a suggested contribution of $0 – 3 for adults over 60
years old (NAPIS form required).
Don’t miss out on our
regular meals served weekdays at 11:30 a.m.
Monthly menus are available at Creekside, Civic Plaza, and online at the City's website, keywords: City Diner.
952-563-4944 V/TTY
9801 Penn Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-563-8733, TTY: 952-563-8740
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
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