– Is the second Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

Clear Lake Legion and Auxiliary 

 

- Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Palmer Town Hall. The Auxiliary will also meet at the same time. New members always welcome.

Any questions contact Bud Stimmler at 320-761-5793.

 

 

– On the second Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Monticello Cancer Center. 

 

Topics addressed include benefits of good nutrition, managing eating problems during treatment, how to read food labels and how to eat well after cancer treatment ends. 

 

For information about these informative nutrition education classes, call the Monticello Cancer Center at 763-271-2800.

 

 

– Is the first and third Tuesday night of each month at Cafe Pawz, 6:30-8:30 p.m., join as your schedule allows. All ages and levels of yarn lovers welcome. 

 

Working towards creating items to donate locally if you'd like to help.

 

 

– items are: eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phones and printer ink cartridges. 

 

Collection boxes are located at the Becker Community Center (entryway) and Insight Eye care.

 

 

– Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Church of Mary of the Visitation (12100 Sherburne Ave.),  Becker.

 

Call  763-275-0110.

 

 

- Area 35 Alcoholics Anonymous District 5 meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Church of Mary of the Visitation (12100 Sherburne Ave.), Becker

For information call 763-275-0110 or visit www.area35.org

 

 

– Monday nights at 7 p.m. Location is Church of Mary of The Visitation, (440 Lake St. North) Big Lake.

 

Any questions contact Dean M. at 763-263-2855.

 

 

– At Palmer Township hall, 4180 - 105th Ave., Co. Rd. 6 and 42nd St., the second and fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. 

 

Bring tips, recipes and topics of interest. Everyone welcome.

 

 

- Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.  Women’s group meets Monday’s at 7 at Riverside Church.  

 

For information, call 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/supportgroups.

 

 

– is a weekly support group designed to help adults recovering from separation or divorce face their challenges and move toward rebuilding their life.  Join anytime Mondays at  6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church.  

 

Contact Judy at 763-263-2410 or www.myriversidechurch.com/supportgroups for information and to register.

 

Becker Schools  2014-2015 Calendar Early Bird Sale

-The Becker PTSA announces the calendar will be back again next year showcasing Becker student’s artwork and photos of students. Calendars are available to purchase online on the Becker Schools website-www.becker.k12.mn.us for the early bird price of $8, after June 6, the price is $10 each. Calendars will be available for pickup by July 10, 2014. For details, check out the Becker PTSA website http://beckerptsa@weebly.com

 

 

 -to provide legal services for seniors in Sherburne County. 

 

The St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has recieved a grant of Older Americans Act funds from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging to provide legal services for seniors residing in Sherburne County. The funds will be used to provide legal advice, counseling and representation in court and administrative hearings. There is no cost for these services.

 

If you are 60 years or older and reside in Sherburne County, you can get help with legal proplems involving Medicare, Social Security, eviction or other housing problems, public benefits, such as medical assistance, food support and fuel assistance, family law issues, including domestic abuse and income maintenance, nursing home problems, home care services, power of attorney, health care directives and debt collection. No help is provided for criminal matters, wills, estate planning, or real estate transactions.

 

Appointments are held at Guardian Oaks Apartments in Elk River, and can be scheduled by calling 763-241-4430. Appointments are also held at the Monticello Senior Center in Monticello, and can be scheduled by calling 763-295-2000. Additionally, seniors can call the St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid toll free at 1-888-360-2889.

 

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid accepts contributions for the legal services, but contributions are not required to receive legal help.

 

Faith Lutheran Bus Trip

 

 -leaving from Faith Lutheran on Sept. 19-29 for Grand Canyon/Las Vegas Petrified forest and Zion National Park. Pick up flyer at Faith or call Judy 763-261-4950. 

 

 

 -will be Sat., May 17, 11 a.m. Lunch and meeting to follow. For info call Barb 763-263-7950. 

 

 

 -will be Sat., May 17, or when plants are gone. Sherburne County Fairgrounds, small animal building, Elk River.

 

Snake River Hymn Sing

 

-Snake River Church hymn sing will be Sun., May 11 at 4:30. Hymn sings are held the second sunday of the month.

If questions call Barb 763-263-7950.

 

Becker PTSA BOGO Bookfair

 -May 15, 16, 19 & 20. Becker Becker PTSA will be hosting our Annual BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) Book Fair, preschool to fifth grade at the Primary School, Room 107.

 

 

 -Saturday, May 10, 7am - 1pm, Bird Tour 7am Mahomen Trail; Eagles Nest Nature Store open 8am - 1pm; Audubon Center of the North Woods live birds, reptiles, amphibians and a porcupine, Friends Plant Sale and Kids Nature Craft 10am - 1pm and more! All activites at Refuge HQ unless otherwise noted.

 

 

 -Saturdy, May 31, 10am - 12pm Meet your guide at Mahnomen Trail.

 

2014 High School Graduation Bios Reminder

 

 -A reminder to parents and students, Becker High School graduates need to have bios and photo to Mrs. Logrono’s (principal) office by May 12. The annual graduation issue of the paper will be published May 31. For more information contact the Citizen Newspaper 763-261-5880.

 

Meet with the Becker Mayor

 

 -Mon., May 12, 6:30 -  8:30 p.m. at Jimmy’s Pizza.

 

Becker All City Garage Sale

 

 -will be on June 14. Ads will need to be in to the office by 5 p.m. Wed., June 4 and will be published on June 7. To place an ad or for more information contact the Citizen Newspaper 763-261-5880.

 

Becker Farmer’s Market

 

 - is held in the Becker Community Center parking lot on Friday afternoons, 3 - 6 p.m. May 16 - Oct. 17 (no market on July 4). Vendors wishing to participate call 763-200-4271.

 

 

 -Our next regular Mon. meeting will be held end of May 19 at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater, 6:30 p.m. dinner with meeting to follow. For more information call: Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

 

-Lioness sponsored American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Thurs., May 29 at St. Marcus Church in Clear Lake. To schedule an appointment time you may call Judy 320-743-2108.

 

Becker PTSA Email List

 

-If you would like to be added to our PTSA email list, we send out 1-2 emails per month to provide information on upcoming happenings email Ann areolson@sherbtel.net

 

Becker Area Senior Center BASC Upcoming Events

 

-TUESDAY  May 13th 

9:00AM Coffee & Refreshments 

10:00AM  500 Card Party

1:00PM  Liz Lind, PTA CentraCare – Learn what you need to do to be “Ready, Set, Go for Summer Sports”.

-WEDNESDAY May 14th 

8 AM-1 PM  Senior Day Out @Friendly Buffalo in Big Lake sponsored by Sherburne Co SALT Council. Must be pre-registered.

12:30-2:30 PM  Pickleball at BCC- Open to all ages.

-THURSDAY  May 15th 

9:00AM  Coffee, Cards & Quilt making.

10:00AM  Container Gardening Gloria Hensel, Master Gardner. 

12:30PM  Open Art Studio w/Barb.

 

Please sign up at BASC for:

 

May 20th- Luncheon @ Shepherd of Grace (Cost $8.00.)

May 27th – Swedish Weaving w/Alfreida (Free).

May 28th – H&J J Johnson Robotic Dairy Farm   (Bus - $5.00).

 

If you have any activity suggestions please email or call Carol at brunncandj@gmail.com or 320-248-5976.