Thursday, March 4: West End Arts Monthly Meeting
7 p.m. DeGidio's Restaurant, www.degidios.com, 425 7th Street West

Friday March 5: Stories of Women in Saint Paul Politics
12:00-1:30 p.m. Saint Paul City Council President Kathy Lantry facilitates presentations by Ruby Hunt discussing Rosalie Butler, former Saint Paul City Councilmember, Rhoda Gilman discussing Emily Gilman Noyes, a YWCA Co-Founder and Suffragist; Jane McClure discussing Constance Currie, founder of Neighborhood House, Housewives Clubs and Teachers Union Leadership
317 Landmark Center | 75 West 5th Street | Saint Paul, MN

Monday, March 8:  West 7th Fort Road Federation monthly Board meeting
7 p.m.  974 West 7th Street, 651 298 5599

Beginning March 9 – April 22: Senior Therapeutic Pool
Registration ends March 5. 4:00-5:00:   Tuesday and Thursdays. The soothing warmth and buoyancy of warm water makes it an ideal environment for aching joints.  Immersing yourself in warm water raises body temperature, causing blood vessels to dilate thus increasing circulation!  The Therapeutic Pool is 95 degrees and a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles.  This is an open swim with no instructor, lifeguard is on duty. Cost: $36 for 12 Sessions Call the Center to register. 
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Tuesday, March 9,  Pax Salons, Open Conversation.  
Free, donations encouraged for program and treats. New people are especially invited to come to salons
Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th  http://justcomm.org/pax-salon 651-227-3228 or 651-227-2511

Thursday, March 11: Medicare Part D Counseling
10:00-1:15: Need help enrolling, reviewing or making changes to your Medicare Part D plan? Sign up for a 45-minute one-on-one counseling sessions with Janet Warwick. Bring a list of prescriptions you take and your Medicare card. Janet will be offering her services on the second Thursday of each month. Cost: No charge. Donations appreciated. Call the Center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Thursday, March 11:  Senior Law Attorney
3:00-4:00 p. offering free legal consultations for seniors.  Call the center to register Cost: Free Melanie Liska from Tarrant and Liska, PLLC,  will be at the center Call the center to register. 
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Thursday, March 11: Senior Lunch Bunch at McGovern's
11:30-1:30: Monthly group gathers to share lunch. Call the center for restaurant details.
Cost: Free, lunch is on your own. $3 if you need a ride. Call the center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Sunday March 14: Sokol Minnesota's Slovak Dinner
One sitting at 12:30 for Flavors of Slovakia, $15, featuring holubky (cabbage rolls), zelená fazulka s kôprom (dilled green beans), zaváraná cvikla (pickled beets), pirohy (filled dumplings), halušky s kapustou (dumplings and cabbage), caraway rye bread, dessert, and coffee. Cash bar. For reservations, Pafkova@aol.com, or 952-831-1440 until March 9 or seating is full.
Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota, www.sokolmn.org  383 Michigan Street.

Tuesday, March 16,   Pax Salons, Celebrating the life of poet, Lucille Clifton.  
Free, donations encouraged for program and treats.We will celebrate her life.
Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th  http://justcomm.org/pax-salon 651-227-3228 or 651-227-2511

Tuesday, March 16: Massage Clinic
1:00-3:00 p.m. Sister Janine Rajkowski from The Center for Balanced Life has 20+ years of experience. She is a certified massage therapist and nurse. Cost: $25 per half hour. Call the center to register. 
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Tuesday, March 16 and 30: Open Computer Lab
10:00-11:00 a.m. Free, donations encouragedThe internet allows us to access almost any type of information we are seeking. Newspapers are now found on-line, as well as menus for restaurants, AARP information, driving directions and stores – to name a few! Learn how to search for things on the internet in this 2-part class. If you have basic computer skills or your skills are a little rusty, this is the class for you. Limited space available. Call the Center to register.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Tuesday, March 16: Senior History Theatre Trip and Lunch at Key’s Cafe
9:15-1:45: We will be heading to the History Theatre to watch the play, Hiding in the Open, a story about Sabina Zimering, a successful eye doctor in Minneapolis who had a secret in her heart. Sabina and her sister survived the horrors of the holocaust by disguising themselves as Catholics and escaping to Switzerland via Germany! Based on the book, Hiding in the Open.  Following the performance, we will head to Key’s Café for lunch.
Cost: $25 for ride, escort and admission. Lunch is on your own. Call the Center to register.  Registration ends March 12.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Tuesday, March 17: Annual Senior St. Patrick’s Day Party & Bingo
11:30-1:30: Come joins us for our annual corned beef n’ cabbage dinner.  Served with potatoes and Irish soda bread.  After we enjoy lunch, we will play a few rounds of bingo for prizes. 
Cost:$8 for lunch, $1 per bingo card.  Call the Center to register.  Registration ends on Monday, March 15.         
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Thursday, March 18: Foot Care Clinic
9:30-1:30 p.m.  Foot care provided by a registered nurse.  Diabetics welcome.  Cost: $28 payable at time of appointment. Call the Center to register. 
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Tuesday, March 23,  Pax Salons Evaluation of salons
Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th  http://justcomm.org/pax-salon 651-227-3228 or 651-227-2511

Friday March 26: Stories of Women in Saint Paul History
12:00 - 1:30 League of Women Voters Leadership facilitates presentations by Steve Trimble discussing Patsy Sherman (of 3M fame) and Nellie Francis (Suffragist, Anti-Lynching Activist) and others. Mary Wingerd discussing Early Saint Paul Women's History
317 Landmark Center | 75 West 5th Street | Saint Paul, MN

Sunday, March 28: Sokol Minnesota Easter Pancake breakfast and bake sale
9:30 - 1:30 French toast, all-you-can-eat pancakes plus sausage, juice, milk, coffee: $6.50 adult; $4.50 child under 9; $18 family of four. Bake sale with lamb cakes, kolache, paska, and more. Craft and collectibles sale
Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota, www.sokolmn.org  383 Michigan Street.

Tuesday, March 30:  West 7th Business Association Monthly Meeting
3:30 - 4:30:  Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Circle. A unique meeting to determine the direction of the organization and develop a comprehensive directory  and promotional program for businesses and organizations in the West End, as well as to allocate funding to the project.
www.west7thbusinessassociaton.com

Tuesday, March 30, Pax Salons Odd Month Book Club The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Mad Hatter's Tea House, 943 W 7th  http://justcomm.org/pax-salon 651-227-3228 or 651-227-2511

Monday, Wednesday & Fridays: Young at Heart Exercise Class
9:30-10:10 a.m. Great way to get out, meet new people and do something healthy at the same time!  Instructor is a certified Arthritis Foundation exercise leader.  Class combines seated and standing exercises along with a short endurance routine. Cost: $6.00 per month.  Come and try a class!
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Mondays at the West 7th Community Center: Square Dancing
6:15-8:00 p.m. Come do-si-do at the West 7th Community Center.  Modern square dancing is a great social mixer, combining a healthy atmosphere and stimulating exercise to promote good fun and fellowship.  Seniors, couples, families, all are welcome!  Join us on Mondays; it’s hip to be square! Cost: $3   No pre-registration required.  
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Wednesdays at the West 7th Community Center: Weekly Big Band Dancing
1:00-3:00 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on!  The Golden Tones Dance Band will be playing.  Refreshments provided. Cost: $3.00 No registration required.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org

Mondays at the West 7th Community Center: Free Blood Pressure Checks
12:15-1:00: Monday, March 22 Cost: Free No registration required.
West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida Street at St. Clair (651) 298-5493 www.west7th.org