Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Bemidji Senior Center during our Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, December 14th, 2019.  Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa.  The Bemidji Senior Center is located at 216 3^rd Street NW, Bemidji.  If you have questions, you can call 218-751-8836.  The “Best Pancakes in Town” are just $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. The meal includes juice, coffee and two sausages in addition to the pancakes. The Senior Creations Gift Shop will also be open.

Please show your support of the Bemdji Senior Center by visiting our Gift Wrap Booth at the Paul Bunyan Mall.  The Bemidji Senior Center’s Annual Gift Wrap Fundraiser will run from December 12th through December 24th. The gift wrap counter is conveniently located in front of Kohl’s in the Paul Bunyan Mall. We have boxes and multiple options of wrapping paper, ribbons and bows.  There is a suggested monetary donation per package wrapped.  This is one of our largest fundraisers and all proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Bemidji Senior Center.

The Bemidji Senior Center and Bemidji Busline are offering a free Christmas Lights Tour of Bemidji’s decorated homes on Wednesday, December 18th . The tour will begin at the Bemidji Senior Center, located at 216 3rd St NW, Bemidji at 6 PM. Sign up at the front desk of the Senior Center or call 751-8836, as space is limited.  All are welcome to participate.  Hot drinks and delicious treats will be served after the tour at the Bemidji Senior Center.

The Senior Creations Gift Shop will be OPEN this Saturday, November 30th from 9:00am – 3:00pm for “Small Business Saturday”.  Come check out our unique, hand-crafted holiday gifts!

The Bemidji Senior Center will be closed this Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Bemidji Senior Center is hosting Chair Yoga on Friday, Dec. 6th at 9:00am at the Senior Center located at 216 3^rd St NW, Bemidji.  The class is free and is designed to help improve flexibility and is adapted to individual needs.  Please call the Center at 751-8836 with any questions.

VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS NEEDED

Volunteer tax counselors are needed for the AARP/ Bemidji Senior Center
Tax Assistance Program for seniors and lower income individuals and families. Volunteers will receive computer and tax preparation training before becoming certified. The training will be provided by trained volunteers, IRS and Minnesota
Department of Revenue. Volunteers are asked to provide at least 40 hours of counseling during the tax season from February 1 until April 15. Mileage reimbursement is provided through the AARP foundation. For more information contact Ralph Brose at (218) 335-8933 or jrbrose@gmail.com or call the Bemidji Senior Center at (218) 751- 8836 and leave a message with Michelle.

Tuesday, Dec. 3rd from 1:00-2:00pm there is a LIMITED SIZE question/answer session on your specific laptop/tablet questions.

• Class size is limited to 4 participants.
• Call the Center at 751-8836 to sign up….please do not email to sign up.
• Must bring own laptop/tablet and specific questions for instructor to answer.

Join us for November BINGO on Monday, November 25th at 1:00pm at the Bemidji Senior Center located at 216 3rd St NW.    Please bring a BINGO prize for donation.  Call 751-8836 with questions.

VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS NEEDED

Volunteer tax counselors are needed for the AARP/ Bemidji Senior Center
Tax Assistance Program for seniors and lower income individuals and families. Volunteers will receive computer and tax preparation training before becoming certified. The training will be provided by trained volunteers, IRS and Minnesota
Department of Revenue. Volunteers are asked to provide at least 40 hours of counseling during the tax season from February 1 until April 15. Mileage reimbursement is provided through the AARP foundation. For more information contact Ralph Brose at (218) 335-8933 or jrbrose@gmail.com or call the Bemidji Senior Center at (218) 751- 8836 and leave a message with Michelle.