Coon Rapids To Host Senior Holiday Bazaar, Seeks Donations To Support Elderly Community 

Coon Rapids To Host Senior Holiday Bazaar, Seeks Donations To Support Elderly Community

The City of Coon Rapids is gearing up for its annual Senior Bazaar set for Thursday, November 21, providing a platform for community members to peruse a selection of donated items and holiday decorations. The event, hosted by the Super Senior Club, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Civic Center located at 11155 Robinson Drive. As reported by a social media post from the City of Coon Rapids, MN - Local Government, the event will include various items from Christmas decorations to books but will specifically exclude clothing, shoes, electronics, plants, or furniture.

Contributions are vital to ensure the bazaar’s success, and the organizers are actively seeking donations of new or gently used items that are not broken, dirty, have missing parts, or have been boxed up for decades. However, there is a specific call out for jewelry and Christmas decorations to undoubtedly help to quickly get, and keep, everything into the festive spirit. The senior center has designated times for donation drop-offs to assist with organization and to make certain that all items are protected from the elements and secure until the event. The list of acceptable donations and the corresponding times for drop-offs are clearly communicated in the official city announcement, emphasizing the need for community cooperation in adhering to the scheduled windows.

Donation collection will be facilitated at the Coon Rapids Senior Center during selected hours, providing opportunities for residents to help support the local senior community. The specific dates and times for these collections are Tuesday, November 12, Wednesday, November 13, Thursday, November 14, Friday, November 15, and Monday, November 18 — all from 10 a.m. to noon. To facilitate the process, volunteers will be ready to help move boxes during these times. The city’s communication stresses that items should not be dropped off outside these hours as they will not be in a secure location and are subject to weather damage.

In preparation for the Senior Bazaar, the organizers and volunteers are working diligently to gather donations and prepare for the day when shoppers can find unique and festive items. It's a reminder of the power of community in support of our elderly residents. Anyone interested in contributing or attending can find additional information through the city’s official website, and those unable to donate during the specified times are encouraged to engage with the community in other capacities, perhaps through volunteering for the event itself or by offering support to the Super Senior Club in different avenues.

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