The
City of Bloomington and Human Rights Commission recently sponsored a workshop
highlighting trends in Bloomington’s demographics. The workshop was presented
by renowned Minnesota demographer Tom Gillaspy. According to Gillaspy, future
demographic trends include unprecedented increases in Minnesota’s 65 and older
population during this decade and the next. In addition, Bloomington will
continue to become more diverse with strong increases in Hispanic and
African-American populations. Click here to view the presentation.
Human
Services will host Community Connections at Creekside Community Center on Wednesday, March 28
from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Representatives from Senior Community Services H.O.M.E.
program will share information on household and outside maintenance for
seniors. Loaves & Fishes advocacy and referral coordinator will be
available to provide general referrals. The Emergency Foodshelf Network will
share information on the Fare For All program and other food resources and will
host a food packet raffle. Human Services staff will be providing information
on the City’s curbside clean-up program along with general referrals.
 Learn
how to stay connected to friends and loved ones through social networking at a
special lunch event. This lunch will
take place on Monday, March 26 at 11:15 a.m. at Creekside. Liz
Lightfoot, Associate Professor & Director of the PH. D Program at the U of
M of Social Network Department will give an interactive presentation on the
many tools available for social networking including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,
and more. To make a reservation call 952-563-4948 or email: reservations@ci.bloomington.mn.us.
Meal cost is a suggested contribution of $0 -3 for guests 60+ (NAPIS form
required) and $6 for guests under 60.
Human Services is
currently seeking volunteers to assist in serving at monthly special lunch events.
Corporate groups and individuals looking for ways to get involved in the
community are encouraged to apply. These special lunch events are held 2 times
per month at Creekside. Volunteer servers are needed 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Duties include bringing plates to the table, refilling
water and coffee pitchers, and clearing dishes.
Upcoming lunch event dates
include:
- Friday, March 16
- Monday, March 26
- Thursday, April 5
- Monday, April 16
- Friday, May 4
A commitment
of 3 months is appreciated but not required. Volunteer applications can be
found by clicking here.
Need
help with your taxes?
Tax
preparation assistance still available to those who qualify
AccountAbility Minnesota and AARP Tax-Aide are available at
Creekside on the following dates and times on a first come, first served basis.
Taxpayers with complex tax returns are advised to seek paid tax assistance.
AccountAbility Minnesota
Qualifying guidelines: $30,000 or less for individuals and
$50,000 or less for families.
Tuesdays and
Thursdays, January 24 - April 17
5:30 - 9:30
p.m.
Saturdays,
January 28 - April 14
8:30 a.m. -
1:30 p.m.
Saturdays,
March 3-31
8:30 a.m. -
1 p.m.
AARP
Tax-Aide
Qualifying
guidelines: no income guidelines for taxpayers with middle to low income, with
special attention to people age 60 and older.
Mondays and
Tuesdays, February 6 - April 17
9 a.m. -
Noon
Fridays,
March 16 - April 13
9 a.m. - Noon
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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