ESNS Vital Living programs

East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers classes for seniors on living well. Questions? Contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org.

Care for Caregivers Series: Caregiving is stressful and it is difficult at times. Recharge, learn, connect, and reflect each week with a community that understands the commitment of caregiving. Info, contact Shay at 612-787-4076 or SMacKay@esns.org.

Self-Care Practice: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2-3 pm, in-Person at ESNS. Practice self-care by learning gentle movements and techniques to help stay healthy and grounded.

Building Knowledge and Skills: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2-3 pm, via Zoom. Special guests hare valuable skills and information you can use to be healthy and effective caregivers.

Caregiver Support Group: Tuesday, Aug. 16, via Zoom. Be a part of a small community of caregivers, sharing stories and support relevant to caregivers’ daily lives.

Rest & Reflection: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2-3 pm, via Zoom and in-person. Slow down and breathe, experience guided meditation and writing, and take a few moments to rest and reflect.

Monthly Support Groups: get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, share your personal experiences, and leave feeling better for it. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years of age who is a caregiver for an older adult. First time participants will need to request a link and password to enter the calls. Meet via Zoom.

Caregiver Support Groups: Monday, Aug. 8, 12-1 pm, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1-2 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2-3 pm.

LGBTQ+ Caregiver Group: Monday, Aug. 15, 1-2 pm.