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<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: First
<br />three Tuesdays every month from 7:00 to
<br />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
<br />County Family Community Support Services
<br />and provided by Central Center for Family
<br />Resources. Call763-427-1100.
<br />Ramsey Lions Club: Meets the
<br />1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. For
<br />information please call 763-439-2695 or visit
<br />our website at www.RamseyLions.org.
<br />Ramsey Women of Today: Meet
<br />the 4th Tuesday of every month in the lower
<br />level of Ramsey City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
<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 />Articles contained on these pages and other areas of this newletter are for
<br />the purpose of providing information about events or initiatives occurring in the
<br />larger Ramsey community. The City does not necessarily endorse nor subscribe to the
<br />beliefs, values, or political affiliations of any of the organizations that may present
<br />information in this or other sections of the newsletter.
<br />Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran
<br />Church, 14501 N owthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
<br />Alexandra House., Inc.: Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5
<br />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: Contact Tonya at 763-439-5992 for more
<br />information.
<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 a
<br />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 are over
<br />40, meet the income requirements, and have no insurance to cover the cost of testing.
<br />Call Anoka County Public Health Nursing Intake at 422-6970, Riverway Clinics of Anoka
<br />at 763-576-6100 or Mercy/Unity Cancer Resource Center at 763-780-6621.
<br />Cancer Conquerors: Meets Wednesday - 6:00 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran
<br />Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey. Please call 763-427-1100 ext. 221 for
<br />more information.
<br />Celebrate Recovery: Meets Sunday - 5:00 p.m. Meal, 6:00 p.m. Service, 7:00 p.m.
<br />Recovery Group - at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
<br />Please call 763-427-1100 ext. 600 for more informaiton.
<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 Monday and Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
<br />at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey. Meet inside at
<br />enterance "A".
<br />Insurance Counseling: On Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Long
<br />Term Care Insurance and assistance filing insurance claims. For appointment, call 763-
<br />422-7090 or 763-422-7528. Services provided by Anoka County Retired and Senior Volunteer
<br />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 by
<br />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, call
<br />763-434-6117.
<br />Mediation Services: For Anoka County, offers a way to work through disputes
<br />using positive and respectful skills. Mediation is free or offered at a modest fee. Call 763-
<br />422-8878.
<br />Muscular Dystrophy Support Group: Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at
<br />7:00 p.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey.
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<br />LACROSSE
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<br />The Andover Area Lacrosse
<br />Association (A.A.L.A.) players were
<br />invited to scrimmage at the Excel Center
<br />October 25, 2004 when the new MN
<br />National Indoor Lacrosse team was
<br />announced. The new professional
<br />men's lacrosse team, owned by the Wild,
<br />has been named the Minnesota Swarm!
<br />For information on season tickets and
<br />team schedule go to
<br />www.mnswarm.com.A.A.L.A.is
<br />offered as a club sport open to all
<br />District 11 residents, including Ramsey.
<br />A.A.L.A. will be having registration for
<br />High School players (girls and boys) in
<br />mid-January, 2005. Registration for
<br />youth players, grades 5 - 8, will be in
<br />February. Please checl( our website at
<br />www.andoverarealacrosse.com or call
<br />763-767 -8870 for exact locations and
<br />times.
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<br />Forgiveness is a gift of high value. Yet it s cost is nothing. - Betty Smith
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