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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.
Find out more »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
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