 The annual Veterans Wall will be on display at Creekside Community Center and the Civic Plaza Lobby throughout the month of November. The current collection continues to grow each year and includes more than 275 photos of men and women from all branches of service. If you have a photo you would like to share, please contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933 or humanservices@BloomingtonMN.gov.
The City of Bloomington will honor its Veterans on November 10 during an Appreciation Breakfast at Creekside Community Center.
Good Morning Vietnam
Monday, November 3, 12:45 p.m.
Creekside Community Center.
An unorthodox and irreverent DJ begins to shake up things when he is assigned to the US Armed Services Radio station in Vietnam.
Starring: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tung Thanh Tran
Run time: 121 minutes
FREE to attend.
Coffee Talk: Veterans Benefits for Home Care
Friday, November 14, 10-11 a.m.
Creekside Community Center.
Are you or do you know an older adult veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran? Learn how you can use the VA's pension to pay for up to $25,020 annually to cover home care costs. Join presenter Kaleb Vold as he provides a comprehensive education on the pension including its origin, eligibility criteria, free local resources to successfully guide you through the claims process, and more!
Cost is FREE and coffee and treats are provided.
Cosponsored by Assisting Hands Home Care.
Join Human Services Saturday, November 22, 1-4 p.m. for this FREE workshop event. Cosponsored by AARP Driver Safety, this workshop guides families and friends in determining when it's time for their loved ones to hang up the keys. Registration required. For more information, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933.
MNsure is for Minnesota residents who are uninsured, self-employed (a sole proprietor without full-time employees), or whose employer does not offer health insurance. MNsure Open Enrollment begins November 15 and will run through February 15.
The first Thursday of each month, the Open Computer Lab will have iPad training available, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fee is $5 for residents, $10 for non-residents. For more information, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933 or humanservices@BloomingtonMN.gov. |
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Make a local impact! In partnership with Bloomington Public Schools, the Human Services Division sponsors the Bloomington Winter Clothing Drive. Items will be collected through Monday, November 10. Children sizes are preferred. Donations go to Bloomington elementary school students.
Desired Items:
- Snow pants
- Snow boots
- Waterproof gloves
- Winter coats
- Hats
- Socks (new)
Drop-off locations:
- Creekside Community Center (9801 Penn Avenue S.)
- Atonement Lutheran Church (601 E. 98th Street)
- Calvary United Pentecostal Church (8800 Nicollet Avenue S.)
- St. Michael's Lutheran Church (9201 Normandale Blvd.)
- Holy Emmanuel Lutheran Church (201 E. 104th Street)
- St. Luke's Lutheran Church (1701 W. Old Shakopee Road)
- Bethany Church (6900 Auto Club Road)
- Hillside Church (4300 W. 98th Street)
- Evergreen Community Church (2300 E. 88th Street)
- Emmaus Lutheran Church (8443 2nd Avenue S.)
- Portland Avenue United Methodist Church (8000 Portland Avenue)
 Human Services invites you to attend a FREE Thanksgiving meal Thursday, November 27,
12:30 p.m. Meals will be served at:
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Bloomington Covenant Church,
10150 Xerxes Avenue S.
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Atonement Lutheran Church,
601 E. 98th Street
For more information, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933. The registration deadline is Friday, November 21.
Please include which location you will be attending with your reservation.
Food and cash donations are being accepted.
Cosponsored by Bloomington Covenant Church, Atonement Lutheran Church and Good in the Hood.
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 Fare For All Express will have Holiday Packs available for November and December. Both packages will be $30.
Stop by Creekside Community Center Wednesday, November 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Wednesday, December 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
November Holiday Pack:
- 10-12lb Jennie-O Whole Turkey
- 1lb pork sausage
- Chicken breast
- 1.5lb Hormel pork tenderloin
- 2 packs of frozen green beans
- 1 frozen apple pie (Schwan’s or Mrs. Smith’s)
December Holiday Pack:
- Ham
- Whole chicken
- Italian meatballs
- Turkey bacon
- Corn
- Cookie dough
All package contents are subject to change. For more information on this program, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944, TTY 952-563-4933 or humanservices@BloomingtonMN.gov.
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Don't miss the upcoming Chair Yoga and Zumba sessions this November.
Also, check out the variety of programs offered for those 50+ to stay active throughout the year!
Zumba
Want to try something new? ZUMBA® uses choreographed exercise to target your heart, lungs and muscles to give you the ultimate workout.
- October 31-December 19
- Fridays, 9-10 a.m.
- 7-week sessions: $35 for the session or a $7 drop-in fee for Bloomington resident, $49 for the session or a $9 drop-in fee for non-residents.
Chair Yoga
Learn a gentle form of yoga, how to adapt and accommodate exercises and proper breathing techniques.
- November 21-December 26
- Fridays, 10-11 a.m.
- 6-week sessions: $30 for the session or $7 drop-in fee for Bloomington resident, $42 for the session or $9 drop-in fee for non-residents.
For more information, contact Human Services at 952-563-4944,
TTY 952-563-4933 or humanservices@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Be sure to check out the Human Services insert in the December Bloomington Briefing for more information on the Division and other upcoming events and activities.
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
reservations@BloomingtonMN.gov
The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Bloomington services, programs, and activities. Upon request, this information can be available in Braille, large print, audio tape and/or electronic format. |
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