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<br />Mediation Services: For
<br />Anoka County, offers a way to work through
<br />disputes using positive and respectful skills.
<br />Mediation is free or offered at a modest fee.
<br />Call 763-422-8878.
<br />Muscular Dystrophy Support
<br />Group: Meets the 4th Tuesday of the
<br />month at 7 :00 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran
<br />Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW,
<br />Ramsey.
<br />North Metro Moms Club: A
<br />group of at-home moms and their children,
<br />has weekly outings, activity groups,
<br />monthly newsletters, playgroups, and
<br />mom's night out. Annual fee is $25, which
<br />can be reduced or waived if needed. Visitors
<br />are welcome to attend a month's worth of
<br />activities before deciding to join. Call
<br />Melody at 763-712-1873 for more
<br />information.
<br />Nutrition Program: Newly
<br />expanded guidelines will allow pregnant/
<br />nursing women, infants and children up to
<br />age five to participate in the Anoka County
<br />Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
<br />Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Call
<br />the Anoka County WIC Program at 763-422-
<br />7055 to apply and find out about WIC
<br />locations.
<br />Parent Support Network:
<br />First three Tuesdays every month from 7 :00
<br />to 8:30 p.m. at Human Services Building, 1201
<br />- 89th Avenue, Blaine, Suite 380. Child care
<br />provided. Facilitator: Sue Hester, 763-783-
<br />4949. Meetings are not held in July, August,
<br />and December. Sponsored by Anoka County
<br />Family Community Support Services and
<br />provided by Central Center for Family
<br />Resources. Call 763-427-1100.
<br />Ramsey Lions Club: Meets
<br />the 1 st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month.
<br />For information please call
<br />763-441-4649 or visit our website at
<br />www.RamseyLions.org.
<br />Ramsey Women of Today:
<br />Meet the 4th Tuesday of every month in the
<br />lower level of Ramsey City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
<br />United Way - First Call For
<br />Help: Dial 211 for referrals to over
<br />20,000 community services.
<br />Youth First: Promotes positive
<br />youth development in the communities of
<br />Anoka,Andover and Ramsey. Call 763-576-
<br />5800, or visit our website at
<br />www.youthlst.net.
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<br />The articles contained on these pages are for the purpose of providing il1:fornlation
<br />about events or initiatives occurring in the larger Ramsey comn1unity. The City does not necessarily
<br />endorse nor subscribe to the beliefs, values, or political affiliations of any of the organizations that
<br />may present inforn1ation in this, or other sections of the newsletter.
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<br />Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets Mondays at 7 :30 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran
<br />Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
<br />Alexandra House, Inc.: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
<br />5 p.m. Childcare is available. The Alexandra House Community Services Office, 2150 - 3rd
<br />Avenue N, Suite 240, Anoka, MN. Phone: 763-576-9999 Fax: 763-576-8113.
<br />Andover/Ramsey Moms Club: Contacts: Kelly - 763-754-6303 or Patti -
<br />763-767-7990.
<br />ARC of Anoka and Ramsey Counties: Offers a network of support and
<br />information meetings for parents and grandparents of children with disabilities. Call
<br />Celeste at 763-783-4958.
<br />Become a Family Mentor: A Family Mentor can be the person who develops
<br />a caring and trusting relationship with parents, while assisting them in connecting with
<br />community resources. Volunteers will be matched with a family based on location, interests
<br />and needs. Family Mentors receive a free 16-hour professional training session before
<br />being connected with a family. For more information and the next training dates, call the
<br />Family Mentor Program at 763-422-7120.
<br />Free Breast Cancer Screening: Is available for qualifying women who
<br />are over 40, meet the income requirements, and have no insurance to cover the cost of
<br />testing. Call Anoka County Public Health Nursing Intake at 422-6970, Riverway Clinics of
<br />Anoka at 763-576-6100 or Mercy/Unity Cancer Resource Center at 763-780-6621.
<br />Cancer Conquerors: Support session will be held on the 1st and 3rd
<br />Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Lord of Life in the Martha Lounge. If you have any
<br />questions, please call Pastor Hilt at 763-427-1100 ext. 124.
<br />Celebrate Recovery: Meets Sunday - 5:00 p.m. Meal, 6:00 p.m. Service, 7:00
<br />p.m. Recovery Group - at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 N owthen Boulevard NW,
<br />Ramsey. Please call 763-427-1100 ext. 600 for more informaiton.
<br />Grief Group: Support group meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays
<br />from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Lord of Life in the Martha Lounge. If you have any questions,
<br />please call Pastor Hilt at 763-427 -1100 ext. 124.
<br />Healthy Start: Needs volunteer Family Mentors to identify and work with
<br />families of infants to promote positive parenting. Call 763-422-7120.
<br />Inside Senior Walking: Meets Tuesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m. - 8:30
<br />a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey. Meet
<br />inside at enterance "A".
<br />Insurance Counseling: On Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance,
<br />Long Term Care Insurance and assistance filing insurance claims. For appointment, call
<br />763-422-7090 or 763-422-7528. Services provided by Anoka County Retired and Senior
<br />Volunteer Program (RSVP).
<br />Kinship: Matches young people, ages 5 to 15, with adult volunteers, individuals,
<br />couples, and families, they can trust, talk to and spend time with. Call 763 -767 -6497.
<br />Licensed Day Care Referrals: Throughout Anoka County can be obtained
<br />by calling Lori at 763-427-3229 or Sharon at 763-753-4231.
<br />Life Counceling Center: Hours available most days. For counciling
<br />appointments, call 763-427-1100 ext. 503.
<br />Meals on Wheels: To request assistance or volunteer as a delivery driver,
<br />call763-434-6117.
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