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July 2023
ESNS caregiver meetings
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Caregiver support groups: Every Tuesday, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Looking for a safe and welcoming place where you can discuss the challenges, the frustrations, and the joys of caregiving? Our caregiver support groups can help you get connected to the community resources you need, meet and support other people with similar experiences, learn self-care strategies and coping techniques, vent, and share your personal experiences. Attendance is open to any adult 18+ years…
Find out more »August 2023
ESNS: Our Whole Lives (OWL)
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Sexuality education for older adults, Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. In person. OWL is a series of 2-hour workshops over a 5-week period that uses exercises and techniques designed to reduce shame, normalize age-related changes, provide information about relationships and increase awareness of sexual choices. It takes a values-based, social justice approach to the sexuality of adults in midlife and beyond – recognizing and honoring the diversity…
Find out more »ESNS Vital Living tech series
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Classes are free, held in person in the Tech Lounge Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am-12:30 pm. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. ESNS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Aug. 21: Telemedicine. Aug. 23: Online health resources. Aug. 28: Mobile health apps. Aug. 30: Mindfulness apps
Find out more »September 2023
Northeast Senior Services housing fair
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 11 am-2 pm, Ukrainian American Center, 301 Main St. NE. Three highly regarded senior advocates are speakers for this event. Keynote speakers are Margaret “Pook” Grathwol, elder law attorney, focusing on elder & CADI waivers and whether to choose a trust or will; Nancy Haugen, president of Elder Voice Advocates and Elder IQ, a statewide organization that ranks housing providers from 1 to 5 stars; and Deb Schmit, supervisor of Hennepin County Adult Protection, on how to…
Find out more »March 2024
ESNS Vital Living class: Senior Planet Tech
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Gather in the ESNS Tech Lounge Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 am-12:30 pm. March 4: Introduction to A.I. March 6: Staying safe online. March 11: Intro to managing your privacy. March 13: Using fact-checking sites. March 18: Wifi, Android/Apple, smart phones/tablets, apps intro. March 20: Helpful apps for everyday tasks, smart TV, and streaming. March 25: Important symbols, computers, web browsers, the internet, & email. March 27: Assistive technology…
Find out more »April 2024
Matter of Balance
"A Matter of Balance," a falls prevention program for seniors 60+ will be held eight consecutive Tuesdays April 2-May 21, 10 am to 12 pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE. This program is for you if you are concerned about falls, have had a fall in the past, restrict activities because of concerns about falling, want to improve balance, flexibility and strength. Registration: https://yourjuniper.org/Classes/Register/4369
Find out more »May 2024
Vital Living classes at ESNS
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org NE Day Spot (In-person Respite): Fridays, 10 am-1 pm. Experiencing dementia doesn't have to mean a loss of connection. NE Day Spot is a gathering place for those with mild to moderate memory loss or other chronic health conditions to be in community while caregivers have a reliable break each week. Enjoy gathering together with art, music, conversation, and movement alongside volunteers, participants, and Vital Living staff. Every Friday, this…
Find out more »Garden space for seniors
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. The Vital Living Program at East Side Neighborhood Services has a limited number of wheelchair-accessible standing garden beds available in their community garden for older adults. Gardening tools and water available onsite. You will need to provide your plants and seeds. No cost for these garden beds, but space is limited. For questions and to reserve a bed, contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org.
Find out more »June 2024
ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or or Smackay@ESNS.org. Vital Fitness: Thursdays weekly, 10:30-11:30 am. In-person, all abilities fitness class where all are encouraged to come. Movements can be done seated or standing. A wide variety of balance, strength, and flexibility movements will be incorporated into this fun and social class. Physical distancing encouraged, but not required. No cost. Pre-registration is helpful for planning purposes but not required. Caregiver Support Groups: Every Tuesday, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Get…
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Caregiver Support Group
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or SMacKay@esns.org. Thursday, June 13, 3:30-4:30 pm, online via Zoom. Build a support system with people who understand. Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions. Share feelings, needs and concerns. This group is specifically designed for LGBTQ+ caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with any type of dementia. Co-hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association. No cost for these meetings, but you must contact ESNS because space is limited.
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