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June 2024
Wellness Across the Lifespan
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. For people 55+. Wellness resources, health care directives, all-abilities fitness, garden tour, food giveaways, technology education, grocery gift card raffle. Wednesday, June 26, 9:30 am-1:30 pm.
Find out more »August 2024
ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. To register, contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Vital Living book club: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am via Zoom. Bring your coffee and join a statewide online book club. August 12: Close reading gathering led by guest facilitator. No pre-assigned readings. Bring your curiosity and love of language to find a story within you. September 9: No Time to Spare by Ursula Le Guin. October 14: Housekeeping by…
Find out more »September 2024
Active older adult programs at Northeast Park
Northeast Park, 1509 Johnson St. NE, will be the scene of many programs for 55-plus adults this fall. Weekly ongoing drop-in programs require no registration. Call 612-370-4920 or email northeast@minneapolisparks.org. Indoor Walking: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 am-noon Pickleball: Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Women's pickleball, Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Pickleball is $4 per week, payable at the door. Chair Yoga: Fridays, 11 am-noon. Session 1: Sept. 6-Oct. 18, $49; Session 2: Oct. 25-Dec. 20, $56. Stay Strong: Mondays, 9:15-10:15 am. Session…
Find out more »Free produce giveaway
Friday, Sept. 13, 10 am-noon. In-person, no registration required – open to all. East Side Neighborhood Services parking lot, 1700 2nd St. NE.
Find out more »October 2024
A Matter of Balance
East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS), 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Tuesdays, 1-3 pm, Sept. 10-Oct. 29. In-Person at ESNS. Free, but donations accepted. In eight, two-hour classes, participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environments to reduce risk factors and use exercise to increase strength and balance.
Find out more »January 2025
Vital Living classes: Caregiver support
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St NE. Caregiver Support Groups: Every Tuesday, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Discuss the challenges, the frustrations, and the joys of caregiving. Caregiver Support Groups are here to help. In these supportive environments you can get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, Llarn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, share your personal experiences, and leave feeling better for it. Attendance is open to any adult 18+…
Find out more »Vital Living Book Club: “Sophie Go’s Lonely-Hearts Club”
Saturday, Jan. 11, 9-10 am. This month’s book is "Sophie Go's Lonely-Hearts Club" by Roselle Lim. To register and receive the Zoom link for this statewide book club: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org
Find out more »March 2025
Adults and senior luncheon
Head to the St. Anthony Community Center on Thursday, March 13, 11:30 am-1:30 pm for a luncheon catered from Culver’s and then listen to the St. Anthony High School choir. Lunch includes a pot roast sandwich, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and a dish of custard. Coffee and water will be provided. The cost of the meal and beverages is $15 per person. Registration is required. If you have questions, call 612-706-1176. St Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd.,
Find out more »Dementia Conversations: Driving, doctor visits, legal & financial planning
This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: Going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans for future care. This class will be in the CHPS Family Center, 1460 49th Ave. NE, Room #100 (Community Room) at 11 am, Wednesday, March 19. Free, but registration cutoff is March 17.…
Find out more »Vital Fitness
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Thursdays Weekly, 10:30-11:30 am, in person. A wide variety of balance, strength and flexibility movements will be incorporated into this fun and social group class. No cost. Pre-registration is helpful for planning purposes but not required. All abilities are encouraged to come. Movements can be done seated or standing.
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