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September 2022
Vital Living classes at ESNS
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. To register, contact 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Tai Ji Quan, Moving for Better Balance: Beginner Class, Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am, Sept. 29-Dec. 22 via Zoom. Tai Ji Quan uses fluid, mindful movements to help participants reduce the risk of falls by improving balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility. These one-hour beginner sessions meet twice a week over Zoom for 24 sessions. ESNS can help you navigate…
Find out more »October 2022
Vital Living Program at East Side Neighborhood Services
Living Well with Chronic Conditions: Wednesdays, Oct. 26-Nov. 30, 1-3:30 pm via Zoom. Living Well with Chronic Conditions is an evidence-based class that helps participants learn how to deal with a chronic condition diagnosis as well as learn strategies for living well, even with health difficulties. Participants meet new friends, provide support to peers, and become more involved in the community.Discuss the impact of long-COVID, high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, and diabetes. Other topics include: dealing with pain, isolation,…
Find out more »Vital Living classes at ESNS
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. Register at 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Care for Caregivers Series: Tuesdays, 2-3:00 pm via Zoom. 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. Building Knowledge and Skills: Oct. 11. Rest & Reflection: Oct. 25. For more info, contact Shay at 612-787-4076 or SMacKay@esns.org. Monthly Support Groups: Attendance is open to any adult…
Find out more »November 2022
Vital Living at ESNS
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. Register at 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Care for Caregivers Series: Tuesdays, 2-3:00 pm via Zoom. 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. Self-Care Practice: Nov. 1. Building Knowledge and Skills: Nov. 8. Caregiver Support Group: Nov. 15. Rest & Reflection: Nov. 22. For more info, contact Shay at 612-787-4076…
Find out more »December 2022
Fall prevention workshop
"Matter of Balance," an 8-week fall prevention workshop for seniors 60+, will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 18-Dec. 6, 2-4 pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE. Pre-Registration is required; call Parish Nurse Kathy Rosenberg, RN at 612-296-1812. Class size limited.
Find out more »Vital Living classes at ESNS Dec. 14-Jan.24, 2023
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. Register: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Care for Caregivers Series: Tuesdays, 2-3:00 pm via Zoom. Caregiving is stressful and difficult at times. Recharge, learn, connect and reflect each week with a community that understands the commitment of caregiving. Self-Care Practice: Jan. 3; Building Knowledge and Skills, Jan. 10; Caregiver Support Group: Jan. 17; Rest & Reflection, Jan. 24. Contact Shay, 612-787-4076 or SMacKay@esns.org. Monthly Support Groups: Attendance is open…
Find out more »A Winter Wonderland Celebration
The Legacy of St. Anthony, 2540 Kenzie Terr., will hold A Winter Wonderland Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2-3 pm. Entertainment, appetizers and prizes. All age groups are welcome.
Find out more »January 2023
Vital Living classes at ESNS, Feb.-April
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. Register: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Care for Caregivers Series: Tuesdays, 2-3:00 pm via Zoom. Caregiving is stressful and difficult at times. Recharge, learn, connect and reflect each week with a community that understands the commitment of caregiving. Being in Our Bodies: Feb.7. Boost your immune system with Qi gong; Living with Purpose, Feb. 14. How caregiving affects your purpose in life and having a purpose beyond caregiving;…
Find out more »February 2023
Safe Driver 4-hour refresher courses (ages 55+)
If you have successfully completed a state-approved 8 hour defensive driving course, you are eligible to take a 4-hour defensive driving course to renew your insurance discount certificate. This is taught by AARP. Monday, Feb. 13, 9 am-1 pm OR Monday, April 10, 9 am-1 pm. John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Preregistration required: 763-706-3730. Cost is $29 per person.
Find out more »March 2023
ESNS Vital Living classes
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, offers the following classes for seniors. Register: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Vital Living Book Club: 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-10 am, via Zoom. Enjoy reading and looking to be part of a friendly group? Bring your coffee and join our statewide online book club. April 8: "Black Cake: A Novel" by Charmaine Wilkerson. Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdu2hqz8tGtw653NwzLyeZSJw_7NHTSoS Senior Planet Workshops: Wednesdays, 11 am-12 pm April 19, 26, May 3, in-person. There is no cost…
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