May 2023: eNews

Welcome to May

Thank you for making Black Tie Bingo 2023 a success!

Nearly 200 guests enjoyed a fun-filled evening with games of bingo, local celebrities, auction, raffles, and more! Funds raised at this year's Black Tie Bingo will support Community Thread's mission of engaging volunteers to improve the St. Croix Valley! Not able to attend Black Tie Bingo but would like to support Community Thread? Donate here.

The Connector: Community Thread's Bi-Monthly Print Newsletter

Catch up on the latest news and upcoming events in our Connector Newsletter!

Copies of the newsletter are available for pick up at Community Thread and many local libraries.

View and/or sign up for The Connector

VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY

Garden Clean Up Volunteer

FamilyMeans

Grounds Clean Up Volunteer

Arcola Mills Historic Foundation

REMINDERS: DON'T MISS THIS

Fare for All - May 16 at Community Thread! Fare For All is a pop-up grocery store hosted at Community Thread in Stillwater once a month. They sell packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off of retail prices.
Click here to learn more.

Promoting Wellness: It’s been long felt our adjoining communities need a place where youth, families, and individuals of any age can gather to swim, play for fun or competitively exercise, socialize, and even exchange knowledge. A place that promotes wellness centered on the values of equality and accessibility.
Now there is a group building momentum for this vision! The nonprofit group Valley Community Center Partners is established with a board that is ready to learn more about what our residents are interested in. Interested in weighing in?

Please take 6-8 minutes and visit the online survey.

BE ENGAGED, ENRICHED, AND CONNECTED

Zumba Gold®

Zumba Gold ® is a modified Zumba® class. The class low-intensity and easy-to-follow with a focus on balance, range of motion and coordination. Led by certified instructor, Sara Thompson.

Mondays, May 8 - June 26

(Will not meet 5/29)

9:30-10:15am

Community Thread, Stillwater

Cost: Free for One Pass, Renew Active, and Silver Sneakers. $5 per session without insurance.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

Call 651-439-7434

Sewing 101

In this 3 part class, you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, attaching a zipper, and how to hem.

Tuesdays

May 2, 16, & 30

1:30-3pm

Bayport

Pre-registration required.

Call 651-439-7434

WONDERING HOW TO GET INVOLVED THIS SPRING?

THE VOLUNTEER CENTER HAS YOU COVERED!

Spring into Service: The Month of May - groups, teams, and families of all ages are encouraged to sign up starting April 10. Sign up here!

Community on Tap: Wednesday, May 10, 4-6pm at Charlie's Irish Pub inside Water Street Inn downtown Stillwater. Simply show up and help assemble hygiene and dental kits for as long or as little as you can.

No registration is required.

Beer + Volunteer = The New Way to Happy Hour!

Staying Well.

Older Americans Month: Aging Unbound

Like the flowers blossoming and buds on trees opening after a long winter, spring is a great time for humans to reemerge and take part in the season of renewal. In May, Community Thread is pleased to celebrate Older Americans Month, and offer countless ways to stay engaged and connected. As we age, it’s important to stay active through volunteering, physical activities, creative projects, games, and other meaningful hobbies. Doing so maintains our health as individuals, and collectively, the health of our community.

Together, let’s embrace change, try new things, and grow relationships. It’s time to explore the rewards of getting older and enjoy the benefits of Aging Unbound!