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March 2019
The Lincoln Assassination
Catholic Eldercare will host a free presentation on Monday, March 4, 1:30-3 pm at the MainStreet Lodge, 909 Main St. NE. When John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War was ending and emotions were high. Killing the President was just part of Booth's plan. Join in to explore this fragile time in history, and the plot that very nearly succeeded in toppling the government. Presented by David Jones as part of Catholic Eldercare’s Elder Enrichment Series. Call 612-362-2450…
Find out more »“Glen Miller Orchestra” Motor Coach Trip
The Columbia Heights Senior Program is offering a Motor Coach Trip to see the “Glen Miller Orchestra” at Paramount Theater in St. Cloud, Tuesday, April 23, 9:30 am-5 pm.
Find out more »Columbia Heights senior programs
Columbia Heights Senior Program is offering the following free activities in March: St. Patrick’s Potluck Party, Friday, March 15, at noon, and Pastel Chalk Art Classes, Fridays, March 22 and 29, 1-3 pm, at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE.
Find out more »April 2019
Twin Cities Spaces and Places to the 1870s
Catholic Eldercare will host a free presentation on Monday, April 1, 1:30-3 pm at the MainStreet Lodge, 909 Main St. NE. Beginning with sites long sacred to the region's Native Americans, this illustrated presentation visits significant early Twin Cities locations as it considers the many enduring links to this historic heritage. Presented by Kristin Anderson as part of Catholic Eldercare’s Elder Enrichment Series. Call 612-362-2450 to register.
Find out more »May 2019
A Matter of Balance at St. Matthew
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE, will host A Matter of Balance, Thursdays, May 2-June 20,1-3 pm.
Find out more »Poetry: The Sonnet
Catholic Eldercare will host a free presentation on Monday, May 6, 1:30-3 pm at the MainStreet Lodge, 909 Main St. NE. The sonnet is a short poem, crafted in one of several possible patterns, and focused on a main idea. It derives much of its strength form the conventions of developing that main idea, and then responding to it. The sonnet came to England from Italy, and has inspired English poets and readers from over 400 years now. Masterful sonneteers…
Find out more »Classes at East Side Neighborhood Services
East Side Neighborhood Services will host the following events and classes.
Find out more »June 2019
From Papyrus to Printing Presses: Sacred Texts
Catholic Eldercare will host a free presentation on Monday, June 3, 1:30-3 pm at the MainStreet Lodge, 909 Main St. NE. Sacred scripture is now readily available in countless printed versions and on the internet. This easy access stands in contrast to earlier centuries of Christianity, when all texts were handwritten. From ancient scrolls to medieval books, you will look at some spectacular illuminated manuscripts written and illustrated by nuns, monks, and professional lay artists for churches, monasteries, scholars, and…
Find out more »Northeast Senior Services Events
Gadget Fair and Senior Housing Tour.
Find out more »“Protecting Seniors from Scams” seminar
Catholic Eldercare, will have a “Protecting Seniors from Scams,” seminar, Tuesday, June 18, 5-7 pm, at RiverVillage East, 2919 Randolph St. NE.
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