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December 2022
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…
Find out more »Grocery shop for seniors
Grocery shop for seniors through Help At Your Door. Start your day off right and get some exercise while helping older adults meet their grocery needs. As a volunteer shopper you will work with a team of volunteers to fill orders at the grocery store for about 3 hours once a week or twice per month. Volunteers do not pay for groceries. Volunteers especially needed to assist Tuesday or Wednesday mornings (6 am start) at the St. Anthony Cub Foods.…
Find out more »April 2023
ESNS Wellness Fair
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE, will host a Wellness Fair Thursday, April 27, 9:30 am-1:30 pm for community members 65+. Wellness Screenings (by appointment only, time slots are 9:00, 9:45, 10:30, 11:15, 12:30), workshops on women’s heart health, the Power of Friendship workshop, Avoiding Online Scams presentation, a free laptop/tablet giveaway if you qualify, Medicare/Medical assistance information, Square Dancing, and Tai Ji Quan demonstrations. Caregiving services information will also be available. Raffle for grocery store gift cards,…
Find out more »May 2023
Columbia Heights Active Agers bus trip
“Fluidity: Identity in Swedish Glass,” a private tour at the American Swedish Institute, Tuesday, May 16. Meet at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Bus leaves at 9 am. $22 per person. This stunning exhibit features the U.S. premiere of Swedish artist Jo Andersson’s “Being,” an immersive glass experience where visitors engage with handblown vessels to create intricate light mosaics in a darkened, soundscape gallery. Start out with the exhibit at the American Swedish Institute for the hourlong tour and…
Find out more »Music Entertainment by Tara B
Tara B will sing and play piano Thursday, May 18, 2-3 pm at the Columbia Heights Senior Center in John P. Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Selections include patriotic songs and springtime favorites. Treats will be served. Sign up at 763-706-3730. Cost is $3.
Find out more »NE Seniors’ 50th anniversary tea party
Celebrate Northeast Seniors' golden year of service and join them Saturday, May 20, 11 am-1 pm for an English tea service at 4458 Reservoir Blvd. Mark Anthony, singer and musician, will entertain during the tea. He has performed at The Dakota, Crooners, Chanhassen Dinner Theater and many more venues. While you wait to be seated, get a free hand massage by Carol Larson, nail technician. Tea Source teas, local savory and sweets from Parkway Pizza, Sarah Jane's Bakery and Cub…
Find out more »Matter of Balance
Matter of Balance, an 8-week fall prevention workshop for seniors 60+ to be held Tuesdays April 4-May 23 , 2- 4 pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington Street NE. Free, but preregistration is required before March 21 by calling Parish Nurse Kathy Rosenberg, RN, at 612-296-1812. Class size is limited - sign up soon.
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