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RAMSEY AREA CHURCHES *************************************** LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN 6139 157th Lane N.W., Ramsey, MN 55303 Pastor Anderson · 427-8630 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES December 24, 1986 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. C~ndlelight c~mmunion and the guest musical group Will be the Minnesota Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. 11 :00 p.m. - Candlelight Communion *************************************** KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESS 13751 Dolomite St. N.W. Ramsey, MN 55303 427-3943 *******************.******************* CROSS OF HOPE LUTHERAN 5730 179th Lane N.W., Ramsey, MN 55303 Pastor Olson · 753-2057 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES December 24, 1986 4:00 P.M. and 10:30 P.M. Candlelight Communion *************************************** GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 6341 167th Avenue N.W., Ramsey, MN 55303 Pastor Metzger · 753-4475 NEW YEAR'S EVE WATCH NIGHT SERVICES December 31,1986,8:00 P.M. ~he evening will include the award-winning Chris- tian film entitled "Fury To Freedom", games, skits and candlelight communion. *************************************** FAITH BAPTIST 15760 Sunfish Lake, County Rd. 57 Ramsey, MN 55303, 425-2960 0 421-3050 WATCH NIGHT SERVICES December 31 at 9:00 P.M. --------------------_._-------*--_._._- .. TROTT BROOK GOSPEL HALL 17320 Nowthen Blvd. NW. Ramsey, M N 55303 Contact Tom Wright, 753-3429 TURN YOUR HEART TOWARD HOME Beginning January 18, 1987 at 6:30 p. m., Cross of Hope and Lord of Life are presenting the "Turn Your Heart Toward Home" film series. Dr. Dobson and his wife, Shirley, will address vital concerns con- fronting homes today in six consecutive films. These film sessions will continue for six Sundays. For more information call Cross of Hope Lutheran Church at 753-2057 or Lord of Life Lutheran Church at 427-8630. WANTED - FORMER 4-H MEMBERS AND LEADERS Former 4-H. m.embers a~d leaders who enjoyed and v~lue their time spent In the 4-H organization, are being sought to take part in the organization of an Anoka County 4-H Alumni Association. It is hoped that such an association will give former 4-H'ers an opportunity to renew old 4-H ties take part in recreational and educational activities', sup- pO~,t current and new 4-H programs, and continue to Make Their Best Better" and "Learn By Doing". Former members and leaders from any area who live in or outsid~ Ano~a County are welcome to take part. A committee IS needed to start the action. For more information and to share your ideas, contact the Anoka County Extension Office, 755-1280. JOIN THE FUN - JOIN 4-H 4-H is real-life experiences, learning by doing, new friends and a fun, action-orientated program. You can become part of the excitement by joining a 4-H club. 4-H is I~aded with opportunities. It teaches young people skills to use throughout their lives. It's an op- portunity to explore new ideas, and learn about possible careers in every field imaginable. It assists youth in acquiring knowledge, producing self- confidence, and forming attitudes to become self- directed for adult life. In Anoka County, 4-H programs reach 800 young people. Youth, 7 to 19 years of age, can become members. 4-H'ers can work and choose from over 100 projects offered in the county. Youth from cities, suburbs, and farms belong to 4-H. They may take part in club meetings, recreation, helping others, camping trips, tours, fairs and contests. For more information on 4-H, call the Anoka Coun- ty Extension office at 755-1280. 4-H...for youth...for America. ~ RAMSEY SKATING RINK WARMING HOUSE HOURS 3:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. Saturdays 12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. Sundays Any special groups or organizations wishing to reserve one of the rinks should stop and make necessary arrangements with Carol Sather, warm- ing house manager, during normal warming house hours. ANN GRESHAM JOINS STAFF AT CROSS OF HOPE Cross of Hope has added a professional counselor t~ it's staff. Ann Gresham will begin a counseling ser- vice at Cross of Hope for the church and communi- ty. Her credentials and experience includes: BS in Nursing from Pacific Lutheran; MS in Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing, University of Minnesota; Adolescent Crisis Unit at Mercy Medical Center; Physchiatric Nurse, Child Psychiatric Treatment Unit, University of Minnesota; Clinical Psychiatric Nurse, Five County Mental Health Center, Braham; PMS Clinic of Minneapolis, Edina. Ann Gresham will begin receiving appointments for Mondays and Fridays and some evenings. For an appointment, please call the church office at 753-2057. Ann comes to Cross of Hope highly qualified, caring and credible. She is a member of Cross of Hope and will offer courses for the com- munity and church in various topics. She has just completed teaching a self-esteem course at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church. RAMSEY SENIOR CITIZENS The Ramsey Senior Citizens met on December 3 for their regular meeting and annual Christmas par- ty. The luncheon was delicious and there were door prizes. Ethel Wuori, pianist for the Choraliers, was the accompaniest for the sing-a-Iong. Everybody had such a good time. The Ramsey Seniors are planning a trip to the Civic Center in St. Paul to hear a Western Christmas music concert. The trip is being sponsored by the Ramsey Lions Club. The next meeting of the Ramsey Seniors will be January 7, 1987, beginning at 12:00 noon with a potluck luncheon. A travel agent will be present to share vacation and travel ideas. If you are a senior citizen living in the City of Ramsey, please take time to come and visit with other seniors. You'll enjoy it. The Ramsey Seniors meet the first Wednesday of the month at noon in the lower level of Ramsey Municipal Center. The club welcomes new members and anyone interested in joining should contact Dorothy Scroggins at 421-4414. GENERATION AT RISK January 28, 1987, 7:00 p.m. In 1983 something astounding occurred across the nation. A television program - "THE CHEMICAL PEOPLE" - aired on PBS and the impact of the pro- gram mobilized 8,000 task forces in communities across the country to take action against teenage drug and alcohol abuse. The goal of this second CHEMICAL PEOPLE program called "GENERA- TION AT RISK" is to heighten the impact of those task forces by educating the community that we have generation at risk - that drug and alcohol abuse continues to be one of the major problems facing to- day's young people. We find that other problems also are part of their lives. The problems sometimes interrelate, seldom are alone and the causes are constantly being researched. "GENERATION AT RISK" explores the multidimensional spectrum of problems facing to- day's youth. The program focuses on the continu- ing abuse of substances, as well as the issues of teen pregnancy, suicide, and the alarming 27% high- school drop-out rate. Ramsey Community Education Chemical People Task Force is planning local events to coincide with the national event. If you are interested in helping to organize these events, contact Claudia Dodge, 422-5199. COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEWS Community Education classes start for the youth of Ramsey on September 22. Many classes are of- fered this fall, both enrichment and physical ac- tivities. If you did not get a brochure call 422-5199 or stop in the Community School office in the Elementary School and pick one up. Mini sessions of additional classes will start November 3rd so watch for the brochure to be sent home from school the week of October 20th. ADVENTURES PLUS PROGRAM Adventures Plus Program provides a safe, super- vised, play environment for elementary aged children before and after school and on school vaca- tion days. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome in the program which em- phasizes the development of social, emotional, physical, and recreational skills. Working parents bring their children to school sometime after 6:30 a.m. A staff person greets them in the cafeteria as they sign in their children. The children choose from a variety of activities within the Adventures Plus program and the parents go off to work. Shortly before school starts, the children en- joy a breakfast/snack and get ready for school. After school, the children walk to the designated Adventures Plus area. The children enjoy a snack and participate in planned activities. As parents return home from work, they pick up their children at school. The hours of the program are: Before school - 6:30-9:30 a.m.; After school - 3:30-6:00 p.m.; Nonschool days - 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. For information about fees, to visit the program, or to enroll your child, contact Deb Miller, Adventures Plus Program Coordinator, Ramsey, 422-5114. RAMSEY LIONS CLUB The Ra.":,sey Lions have been keeping busy late- ly. In addition to the routine activities the Lions are involved in, the Halloween spook house at the Ramsey school was an unqualified success again this year. The Lions sponsored a Country and Western Chri.stm~~ Concert for a group from the Ramsey Senior Citizens. The concert was held in St. Paul on l?ecember 14. We hope that everyone had a great time. Those that hav~ passed by Central Park lately have probably noticed a shelter that is under con- struction. This is a 20' x 40' shelter that is being fund- ed by the Lions and will be completed by the time the weather breaks. This will be a nice addition to the facilities at the park. This project is just one of several projects that the Lions have planned to utilize our fund raising profits in the community. . A Sweetheart Dance is being planned on Valen- tines Day. (Feb. 14,. 1987) to be held at the Party House. ~~~ner and live band dancing are all part of the festiVities. Look for the flyers that will be cir- culated around town shortly and if you are interested contact one of the Lions members for ticket infor- mation. This is a reservation only party. Th~nk you to all Ramsey citizens that purchased colOring books from the Lions. You helped make this fund raiser a huge success. WINTER MINNESOTA EXPLORER NEWSPAPER AVAILABLE Hot ideas for winter excursions are featured in the new winter 1986 edition of the full-color Minnesota Explorer, a travel newspaper published three times a year by the Minnesota Office of Tourism. . For outdoor enthusiasts, there are stories on long- distance snowmobile touring, cross-country ski trail networks, and downhill ski areas that offer cross- country skiing. There are also stories on holiday arts performances, Twin Cities nightlife, winter visits to Duluth, Minnesota's innovative skyways, and the story behind the nation's "ice box," International Falls. There is a calendar of over 200 winter festivals ski races, ice fishing competitions and other events' and a nationwide listing of arts, special exhibits and sports events. The Minnesota Explorer is available free from the Minnesota Travel Information Center, 375 Jackson Street, 250 Skyway Level, St. Paul, MN 55101. Or call weekdays 296-5029 in the Twin Cities area. TIRED OF ALCOHOL AFFECTING YOUR LIFE? JOIN US. RAMSEY AA Thursdays Sundays RAMSEY AL-ANON Thursdays RAMSEY CITY HALL LOWER LEVEL- REAR ENTRANCE 8:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.