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Shakopee Seniors


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A group to help our seniors and their families

My name is Cindy and I own Heart To Heart Seniorcare. I have helped seniors for the past 8 years, and I LOVE what I do! It's my "calling" in life! I feel there is alot of seniors and their loved ones out there that need our help, whether its in-home care, a place to find resources, a support group, dementia/alzhemier's information, how a senior can stay safe in their homes, how to avoid moving a senior to a nursing home/assisted living, providing respite care for loved ones and just someplace to get some answers. This group will hopefully do all that plus more!


College Preparation and Planning


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This group is for parents/guardians and students who are interested in learning more about the college admission process.

Welcome to this group. I want to personally invite parents/guardians and students to use this group as a venue to understanding the college admission and selection process. Maybe you have advice to give others regarding your own experience with the topic.

As the moderator I can offer members my own knowledge and experience on the topic. I have over ten years experience as a licensed school counselor and have extensive continuing education in the college counseling realm.

All questions related to the topic are welcome, so join us in a discussion.


Fresh Start Life Groups


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Life skills for encouragement, learning and growth

Welcome to Fresh Start Life Groups!

Life is full of challenges and struggles. It can feel like a lonely battle, but you are not alone! These groups provide mutual encouragement while healing, learning and growing. At Fresh Start Life Groups you will find a place of encouragement, accountability and hope for a fresh start.

Fresh Start Life Groups Meet Tuesday Evenings
6:30-7:00 p.m. social time
7:00-8:30 p.m. music and group time
8:30-9:00 p.m. social time

Freshwater Community Church
4319 Steiner St.
St. Bonifacius, MN
(952) 446-9090


Metro Au Pair


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Support group for Au Pairs and Host Families

Hi and Welcome to MetroAupair. We have formed this group to support au pairs and their host families during their year together. We will hold monthly meetings for the au pairs and host family events.
If you are hosting an au pair are an au pair or interested in our program please contact me at Angela@metroaupair.com.
Or
Angela 612-532-4262
www.metroaupair.com


Metro Au Pairs


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Support group for Au Pairs

Hi and Welcome to MetroAupair. We have formed this group to support au pairs and their host families during their year together. We will hold monthly meetings for the au pairs and host family events.
If you are hosting an au pair are an au pair or interested in our program please contact me at Angela@metroaupair.com.
Or
Angela 612-532-4262


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Holiday homes in lights

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on November 16, 2009 - 11:01am.
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It's mid-November and many homes already have their Christmas light displays up and ready to go. The warm weather earlier this month encouraged many families to hang their lights, set up their nativity scenes and get ready for the merry season.

Here's your chance to recommend the best local home displays. Submit photos and/or addresses throughout the holiday season to kholtz@swpub.com and we'll post them.


Is your business on Facebook?

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on November 11, 2009 - 11:33am.
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Facebook used to be a social networking site for college students. Today, it's a way for people of all ages, businesses, organization and media to connect and share news online.

Some local organizations on Facebook include: Shakopee Jaycees, Shakopee Derby Days, Shakopee Auction Center and the Shakopee Sabers speech team.

What other local businesses and groups are you following (or a fan of)?


Thanksgiving dinner

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on November 5, 2009 - 3:13pm.
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OK, it might be a little early to be thinking about the stuffed bird. But every November I find myself looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner.

I love cranberries, and a couple of years ago a co-worker shared a fabulous Cranberry Waldorf salad recipe which has now become a must at our home.

What's your family's meal traditions? What special dish are you looking forward to chowing down?


Will you be voting?

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on November 3, 2009 - 11:17am.
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It's Election Day and there are several big local races in the city of Shakopee and Shakopee School District. Will you be voting today? What issues/races are most important to you?


Fright nights

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on October 19, 2009 - 10:45am.
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Nights are getting shorter and spookier with Halloween just days away.

The southwest metro has several fun and scary ways to celebrate Halloween, including Scream Town, Trail of Terror, Frightmares at Buck Hill and Valleyscare.

Which is your favorite? Which gives the biggest bang for the buck?


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Faithful volleyball players return to Catholic school

Submitted by sfiecke on November 20, 2009 - 1:05pm.
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The Catholic Spirit has a great story about the seven seniors from Shakopee's championship volleyball team who have played together since their Catholic grade-school days. Before the state tournament, the girls
returned to SACS for Mass and a special blessing from the Rev. Peter Wittman.

Shannon Fiecke 


The fellows in the 'staches

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on November 19, 2009 - 1:00pm.
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Minnesota Wild hockey has gotten ugly lately.

No, it's not the team's 7-12-2 record. No, Derek Boogaard isn't making any nastier hits than normal.

It's the mustaches.

A number of Minnesota Wild players are growing mustaches during the month of November in honor of "Movember."

According to the Minnesota Wild Web site, Movember is "changing the face of men's health" by raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer research.


November: A deep breath

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on November 17, 2009 - 11:31am.
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Over the weekend, I spent a couple days with a college friend in her hometown of Fergus Falls.

I've stayed with her family several times over the years, including fall break our junior year in college when I had my first lesson on farming, a lesson which came in handy during writing about corn and soybean yields in Litchfield.


A lonely time of year for our Seniors!

Submitted by Heart to Heart ... on November 12, 2009 - 7:45am.
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As I stood outside my husbands parents house last weekend in Montevideo I looked at a house across the street. A little old lady was already putting up her Christmas tree. It made me sad to think of her doing it all by herself, not knowing if she had family members to help her or even come celebrate the upcoming holidays with her. So PLEASE don't forget our seniors in the upcoming holiday season. Go visit seniors in your neighborhoods or go to an area nursing homes/assisted living place and bring some holiday cheer!


Anti-America People in Shakopee

Submitted by jwalker on November 11, 2009 - 1:32am.
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It has become apparent that there are people in Shakopee who are not "American friendly." At least once a year, I have my flag and flag pole stolen off the front of my house. I chalk that up to kids on scavenger hunts and I really don't pay much attention to it and put up another one. However, between July and October, I have had five flags and flag poles stolen off the front of my house. Talking with neighbors, I have found similar stories and one neighbor has had ****** thrown at her flag. My last flag and pole, didn't even make it 6 days.


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