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55+ACTIVI TIESSPECIAL INTEREST GROUPSSpecific information can be found in the Prime Time News,the newsletter of the Crystal Friendship Center.BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThe Book Talkers group is for you if you like to read and thentalk to someone else about the book. The group meets thefirst Tuesday of the month at the Robbinsdale City Hall from1:00 to 2:30 pm. Join us anytime – new people are welcome.Donations accepted for treats.MOVIE DISCUSSION SERIESJoin us on Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Robbinsdale Policeand Fire Station, 4101 Hubbard N. (lower level), as we enjoyrefreshments, watch a movie on the 35" TV and discuss themovie afterwards. Bring a pillow for a softer chair cushion.Donations accepted for refreshments.ROVING MINDSThis program is dedicated to the idea that learning is a lifelongprocess. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month atRobbinsdale City Hall from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, with our yearlykick-off on September 15.COMMUNITY TRIPSTERSCome and enjoy these day trips with friends, or join us by yourself and make new friends! This series is sponsored with thecities of Brooklyn Center and New Hope with pick-ups in each city. The cost of each trip is all-inclusive for the entire dayincluding transportation, escort, tax and gratuity unless otherwise indicated. You may begin registration immediately forthese trips, and be sure you pay attention to the deadlines, space permitting!LEDUC HISTORIC ESTATETuesday, September 22Our first stop for the day will be inHastings where we will have aguided tour of the LeDuc HistoricEstate. This splendid mansion wasbuilt by William Gates LeDuc duringthe Civil War. (Note: Theguided tour includes both the firstand second floor. There is not an elevator.) Following themansion tour, we will tour one of Hastings historic churches.Lunch will be enjoyed at the River Oaks Golf Course wherewe will overlook the golf course and the Mississippi RiverValley. Menu: Baked Chicken Breast, Red Potatoes, Corn,Dinner Rolls and Brownies, Coffee and Lemonade. On ourreturn home, we will make a brief stop at Afton ApplesOrchard to make some purchases. Register by September 4.Fee: $49/personPick-up: 9:00 am Return: 4:00 pmCRISP CRANBERRY DAYSFriday, October 9Following a coffee break on our wayto Warrens, Wisconsin, we will visitThe Wetherby Cranberry Company, apacking facility where you can purchasefresh cranberries. A view ofthe cranberry fall harvest and specialirrigation system via coach andCranberry Discovery Center gives insight into this uniqueagricultural enterprise. The lower level of the Center tracescranberry production history, while the upper floor offers agift shop and ice cream parlor. A lunch of chicken breast,broccoli with cheese, rice, salad, bread, beverage, and cranberryand walnut crisp will be enjoyed at Burnstad’sEuropean Café. A stop for refreshments will be made midwayback home. Register by September 18.Fee: $68Pick-up: 7:45 am Return: 7:00 pmCHANHASSEN DINNER THEATEROKLAHOMA!Wednesday, October 14Oklahoma is a romantic tale ofthe prairies in the early 1900swhen cowboys were beingreplaced by farmers. It tells thestory of the courtship of twopretty farm girls by their cowboywooers, despite the high-spirited rivalry of two local suitorswho are farmers. This #1 musical of the century has memorablesongs that help tell it: “Oh What A Beautiful Mornin,” “TheSurrey With The Fringe On Top,” and of course the rousing titlesong, “Oklahoma!” Don’t miss this fantastic musical celebration!Register by September 11.Fee: $64/personPick-up: 10:45am Return: 4:15 pmCRYSTAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT763-531-005218WWW.CI.CRYSTAL.MN.USWWW.CRYSTALCONNECT.ORG