RADIO DRAMEDY AUDITIONS
Wednesday, April 22
9:30-10:30am
and
RADIO DRAMEDY AUDITIONS
Wednesday, April 22
10:30-11:30am
Location: Room 103
Auditions – April 22nd for Radio Dramedy, directed by Patsy Dew, to be performed on
June 20th, as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebrations. Auditions will be offered during these time-slots:  9:30 – 10:15 or 10:30 – 11:15.

Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays, at 9:30 - 11:30am, beginning on Wed, April 29. Additional rehearsals on Friday mornings (same time) will be added in June.

We will use excerpts from old time radio scripts, including commercials and sound effects.

Voice and acting parts for 8-10 people. There are also singing roles.

To prepare for the audition, familiarize yourself with a short paragraph or poem. Does
not need to be memorized.

*Please pre-register for Auditions by April 20th by calling the front desk at 507-664-3700 or register online at https://fiftynorth.org/news/.
 

FIFTYNORTH ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
Thursday, April 23
1:00-3:00pm
Location: Room 103

Annual meeting agenda
Please mute and put away cell phones 
1.    Call to order and establish quorum
2.    Welcome
3.    Motion: Review and approve agenda
Motion: Review and approve minutes for annual meeting of April 24, 2025
4.    Treasurer’s report – Annual financial statement – George Brophy
5.    Fiftieth Anniversary plans – Kay Brown
6.    State of the organization – Marlais Brand
7.    Board of Directors report – Kathie Taranto
Introduction of the Board officers
Introduction of Directors at Large
Recognition of Directors whose terms expire this month
Current Committees of the Board 
1.    New Business
A. Election of officers
Present slate of nominees – Pat Jorstad
Call for nominations from the floor – Kathie Taranto
Motion and vote to accept state of nominees
B. Bylaws changes
Motion and vote on resolution related to size of Board – Carla Johnson
Motion and vote on resolution related to membership committee – Carla Johnson
Motion and vote on resolution related to investment committee – George Brophy 
1.    Old Business
2.    Motion to adjourn
Time for general discussion

WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY
Saturday, April 25
9:45-12:00pm
Capacity: 40
Cost: Free
Space: Room 105

Everyone is welcome!  Join Rob Gersky as he leads you in this global, health and wellness, peace and community promoting event!

About World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: This day is intended to celebrate the many benefits that a Tai Chi & Qigong practice has to offer on an individual, group, and larger scale.  Celebrated annually since 1999 to promote health, wellness, peace and bridge economic, social, and political barriers, groups of new and experienced Tai Chi & Qigong “players” gather at 10am in their local time zone to add to the wave of positivity that moves slowly westward around the planet covering six continents 70+ countries, and 100’s of cities.

At 10am we’ll add to the global “wellness wave” that begins in New Zealand fifteen hours ahead of us and moves westward around the globe with a “no experience necessary” Tai Chi Flow.  At 10:45am we’ll continue with Qigong’s Five Animal Frolics.  Before, in-between and after these there’ll be time to socialize, ask questions and share in refreshments. Enjoy noticing how you feel before, during, and after these practices that often look so slow and gentle on the outside it seems hard to imagine how calming, energizing, and connecting they can be on the inside!  

A regular Tai Chi / Qigong practice helps reduce pain and inflammation, increase strength, flexibility, coordination, range of motion, and balance. 

Many find they can learn to shift their inner state of anxiety to something calmer and more peaceful while others feel safer, connecting with their present moment sense of joy. 
Facilitator: Rob Gersky

ST. OLAF CONCERT
Tuesday, April 28
7:00-8:00pm
Cost: Free Will Donation
Space: Rooms 103 & 105
Advanced registration is requested to assist us in preparation of seating and refreshments.  
Celebrate the joy of Spring with live music from students at St. Olaf College! Groups of strings, brass, and vocalists will announce the change of seasons with festive music! Stick around after the performance for a chance to connect with the students as well!

FIFTYNORTH 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER - "5 COURSES FOR THE 50TH"
Friday, May 15
6:00-8:00pm
Location: Room 105
Capacity: 60
Cost: $50 per person
Registration deadline: May 8
Register by calling FiftyNorth at 507-664-3700
or register online.
NOTE: When registering, please specify if you want the Gluten-free desert option, and your entree choice of Vegetarian or Chicken

Join Us for a Unique Dining Experience
A delicious 5 course meal will be prepared by Ruth’s on Stafford using recipes from the FiftyNorth Recipe Booklet. Recipe Booklets will be given as a gift to everyone that attends.

Menu
Appetizer
Donna May’s Scarpaccia
Kim Reis’ Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Peggy Sheldon’s Artichoke Dip
Soup
Chris Ellison’s Roasted Squash Soup
Salad
Judy Karlson’s Freeform Salad
Entree Choice - choose one
The DeLong Family’s Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Diane Herriman’s  Chicken served over Abrigo Rice
    Both are Gluten-free
Kathy Loek-Rice’s Asparagus with Herbs
Dessert
Kay Brown’s Individual Strawberry Shortcakes
    Gluten-free option also available