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Stop by Fare For All Wednesday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fare For All is a cooperative food buying program offering up to 40 percent savings on brand-name products. There are no qualifications or income restrictions.
Fare For All provides packages of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as frozen meat items. Pay with cash, credit, or EBT.
The Olmstead Plan Housing and Services sections provides a person with a disability the opportunity to be offered an "informed choice" to live in an integrated setting. People can choose where they live, with whom and in what type of housing. Supports and services are changing the way housing is providing and will allow sufficient flexibility to support individual's choice on where they live and how they engage in their communities.
 Come listen to the history of the Olmstead Act, details on the Minnesota Olmstead Plan and hear from a panel of experts Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. This event is geared for persons with disabilities, their families, community members, and professionals.
Registration and accommodations requested by Tuesday, October 25. Registration information is shared with co-sponsor.
Registration can be taken online or by contacting Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933 or reservations@BloomingtonMN.gov.
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Human Services will host a series of events and activities during the month of November to honor veterans and active duty military personnel.
Want to show your support? Help us honor our veterans with a month-long campaign to share our gratitude and thank them for their service. Upload a photo of yourself with a "thank you veterans" message or share your photos on social media with #ThanksVets2016.
Refresh your driving skills and perhaps qualify for lower insurance rates. October - December dates are available online for the AARP Smart Driver program.
To register for a class, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933. Participants must be 50 or older. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.
 Arm yourself against the flu this season. Human Services and Public Health host October flu shot clinics:
- Wednesday, October 12, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 27, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, October 31, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
These clinics are open to all. No appointment is necessary. No cost. Please bring your insurance card or let us know if you do not have insurance. For more information, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933.
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Join health and wellness coach, Sally Miller for a 2-hour stress management workshop Thursday, October 13, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Designed to help you overcome the life challenges that have caused you stress and disease for months, years, or even decades, through the power of laughter.
Cost is $10. Registration required by Thursday, October 6. Space is limited.
Silver Sneakers® Flex offers two types of classes at Creekside Community Center:
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Cardio and strength
Tuesdays, 9 - 10 a.m.
Improve cardiovascular fitness, as well as maintain or increase bone density, flexibility, range of motion, muscle tone and coordination. Bring your own mat.
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Strength and balance
Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 - 10 a.m.
Exercise will be performed while holding onto a chair or sitting in a chair. This class combines light cardio and strength training for individuals who want to improve muscle tone, flexibility, range of motion, balance and coordination.
If you would like to register for a class, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933.
Want to stay up-to-date with technology? Free iPad tutoring is available at Creekside Community Center the first Thursday of each month, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Bring your own iPad or simply enjoy a demonstration.
Bloomington Civic Plaza
952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431
Creekside Community Center
952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933
9801 Penn Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
humanservices@BloomingtonMN.gov
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