March 2001
Men’s Line Will Help
If you think your temper, over-protective tendencies and need to control your
partner’s choices are standing in the way of a healthier relationship, think about
calling the Men’s Line 612-379-MENS. This free service provides confidential,
short-term counseling for Twin Cities area men and boys who want to improve their
relationships, or who want to avoid the turmoil they witnessed in their childhood. The
Men’s Line grew out of a goal to get men more involved in speaking out against
domestic violence. The Men’s Messages Action Team of the Initiative for Violence-Free
Families and Communities (St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health) started the line over
three years ago to provide a direct place for men to call with their concerns. The
Men’s Messages Action Team is counting on early-stage abusers and those who witnessed
domestic violence as children to use the Men’s Line to get the support they need to
break the cycle of violence.
East Phillips Improvement Coalition (EPIC) Annual Meeting and Potluck will be held Thurs.,
March 29 at Oliver Presbyterian Church, 2647 Bloomington Ave. South, 6 - 9 p.m.
Everyone Welcome! Handicap Accessible!
Wilder Community Education offers New Learning Opportunities for Families. New family and
youth programming will include Family Forums Tue. evenings to help deal with family
issues, teach valuable information, and provide opportunities for sharing ideas through
group discussion. Adult learning includes GED preparation, English As a Second
Language(ESL), Life Skills and Computer Literacy, Wed. evenings and Sat. mornings. Sat.
family classes include Gym and Exercise, Computer Lab, Mother and Daughter Self Defense,
and Parent and Child Karate.
Roosevelt Community Education, 4029 28th Ave. S. Free Blood Pressure Screening is offered
the first Mon. of each month through the school year at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Bring any information about personal blood pressure altering medication with you..
Screening is held in parish nurse’s office near Sanctuary. Nurse conducts screening.
Offered in Cooperation with Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4000 28th Ave. S.
Mapping Medicare: Parts A, B and C will enable you to navigate the Medicare highway with
ease. Take the road down Part A, Part B, and find out about Medicare Part C. Leave with a
greater understanding of changes in Medicare under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, and
explore Medicare coverage agencies. Offered in cooperation with Senior Community Services.
Please Register in advance. 612- 668-4828.
East Lake Community Library reminds us that Fri., Mar. 2, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday, is
Read Across America Day. Please read with a child on that day. Also, everyone is welcome
to Family Fun Night on Mon., Mar. 5 at 7 p.m. with Dr. Seuss stories and films. Preschool
story time is every Wed. at 10:30 a.m. The first Wed. of every month is bilingual(Spanish
and English). Preschool music time is on Fri., Mar. 9, and Fri., Mar. 23 at 11:30 a.m. A
book club for older adults meets on Th., Marc.22, at 10:30 a.m. Call 612- 627-7229 FFI.
Also, homework help is available most afternoons. Call 612-630-6550 FFI.
Minneapolis South Rotary Club Guest Speakers: Tue.,Feb. 20, Geek Squad Overview/Future of
the Internet by Tawny Astleford, Geek Squad, tastleford@geeksquad.com, or 343-4335X118.
Tue., Feb. 27, Media Issues by Frank Parisis, Sr. Vice pres. & Chief Communication
Officer, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 612- 673-7404.
Tue., Mar., 20, MDEDA Services and Programs by Yvonne Cheung Ho, MDEDA, 612-343-6332.
Joy Rindels, English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Sabathani Community Center has
formed a sewing class for her students. Included in the class are Somali, Hispanic, and
other immigrants who need ways to stretch their budgets. Through Exchange Charities, she
was able to acquire the needed sewing machines. Now she is asking for donations of any
excess fabric. Especially needed are warm winter fabrics, wool blends, corduroy, and
denim, but no fabric will be turned away. The class meets the third Friday of each month
in room 35. Call 612-827-5961
Mind Literary and Art Journal of, by, and for persons who have experienced mental illness
or emotional disturbances, is seeking poetry, short stories and line drawings. Payment is
one copy. Contact James Livingston, c/o Walker Methodist Church, Box 7588, Mpls. MN 55407.
Free Legal Advice for Small Businesses at Trujillo Tax Services, 2929 4th Ave S., Ste.
100, Mpls, MN 55408.
The Twin Cities Coalition to Defend Mumia Abu-Jamal meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the
Arise! Bookstore, 2441 Lyndale Ave. S., 651-649-4579.
Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board
Reservations for outdoor picnic areas for Minneapolis residents will be taken for the 2001
season beginning Monday, March 5 at 7:30 a.m. Recreation Board Permit Office is located in
the Grain Exchange Building, suite 109, 400 S. Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. After
March 5 reservations will also be taken by phone at 612-661-4817 or by mail with payment.
Non-residents may begin making reservations on Mon., March 12, after which time regular
office hours will be Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call for prices.
Minnehaha-Nokomis
Grief Support Group, 724-3691“Understanding Grief and Loss”, meeting Mon., 5 -
6:30pm, through March 19. 4:30pm registration and refreshments.
Heating assistance is available to homeowners and renters who pay for their heat or
electricity and meet income eligibility. For information, call Carol Raabe at
651-284-3279. Or call 612-335-5837.
For lower prescription costs, seniors can fill prescriptions by e-mail from licensed
international pharmacies. To compare prices, check www.medicines.md for international
price lists of many prescription drugs.
The Senior LinkAge Line is a free telephone information and assistance service which can
help connect with services including: transportation, housing, adult day centers, home
health care, housework, volunteering, hospice care, caregiver support, food/meal delivery,
legal assistance, financial assistance, snow/lawn care, employment, minor home repairs,
health insurance counseling and more. Call 1-800-333-2433.
A group for senior women, "Over 55 and Thriving," meets at Chrysalis, 4432
Chicago Ave. Call 871-3652 for more information.
Coldwater Cafe serves a free breakfast every Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m. at various
locations. Call 612-217-2304 extension 7984 for more information.
Food Not Bombs serves free food every Saturday at 3 p.m. in the empty lot between 5
Corners bar and the old Dania Hall site on Cedar Ave. Call 651-649-4557 for details.
Sisters Camelot distributes free organic produce three days a week from an old school bus.
Call 612-722-1627 for details.
Grease Pit Bike Shop Open 3 days a week providing help with do-it-yourself bike repairs,
cheap parts and tools. Sun., 4 - 7 p.m., Mon., 5 - 8 p.m., and Tue., 7 - 10 p.m., in the
basement of Bedlam Theatre, 504 Cedar Ave. Call 612-217-2300 X7441 for more information.
The Resource Center of the Americas, 3019 Minnehaha Ave. S., has planned a presentation
about Minnesota's relationship to Manitoba Hydro at their coffee hour, Sat., Mar. 10, 9:30
- 11 a.m. The cost is $4 for non-members.
Buildings for Arts Organizations Workshop
Resources and Counseling for the Arts (RCA) is holding a workshop "So, You Want to
Buy a Building!" for arts organizations looking for affordable space. It will be held
Th., Mar. 22, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Room 303. The cost
is $25. RCA is the source of affordable business and management information and training
for independent artists and small to mid-sized cultural organizations. FFI call
651-292-4381 or e-mail info@rc4arts.org.
Volunteer Oportunities
Pillsbury House, 3501 Chicago Ave. S, (612) 824-0708, offers volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Receptionist training will be on Tues., March 27, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. A stipened is
offered for successful completion of training with credits for volunteering. A Supervised
Visitation facilitator is needed every other Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Ongoing child care
is needed for special events, payment in credits for each hour of service that are
exchangeable for shampoo, detergent, diapers and more. A computer instructor is needed to
teach one 3 hour class each month. Knowledge of Windows 2000, Word, outlook and the
internet required. A stipend and credits offered for successful completion of training and
classes English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructors are needed for basic English
classes three nights a week for 12 weeks. ESL certiciate prefered, experience required.
Stipend and credits offered.
Home Gardening Project: 1916 2nd Ave. South, Minneapolis Free raised-bed organic
vegetables gardens for low-income twin cities families with children under 6 years of age.
We build and install green beds, provide plants, seeds and gardening help throughout the
summer, free of charge. Aplications are simple and can be done over the phone. Space is
limited. Se habla espanol. Volunteers also needed, Spanish speakers a plus. June - Sept.
Call Susan Davies @ 612.813.5522.
