Senior Scene

Head to the St. Anthony Community Center on Thursday, March 13, 11:30 am-1:30 pm for a luncheon catered from Culver’s and then listen to the St. Anthony High School choir. Lunch includes a pot roast sandwich, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and a dish of custard. Coffee and water will be provided. The cost of the meal and beverages is $15 per person. Registration is required. If you have questions, call 612-706-1176. St Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd.,

This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss: Going to the doctor for a diagnosis or medical treatment, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans for future care. This class will be in the CHPS Family Center, 1460 49th Ave. NE, Room #100 (Community Room) at 11 am, Wednesday, March 19. Free, but registration cutoff is March 17.…

Worried that you could be (or have been) a victim of fraud? This presentation will teach you how to detect a variety of fraud activities, including Medicare fraud and what to do if fraud is suspected. Discuss the top scams directed toward older adults and find out why seniors are specifically targeted. Tips will be offered on how to avoid falling for scams and where to get help. Tuesday, April 15, 2-3 pm in the Columbia Heights Public Schools Community…

Former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Scheiber, an award-winning crusader for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s or dementia and the author of "My Two Elaines," will speak at The Legacy of St. Anthony, 2540 Kenzie Terrace, Sunday, May 18, 2 pm. The talk is aimed at members of the community who are caregivers or are interested in caregiving for people with Alzheimer's. This free event is a collaboration of The Legacy of St. Anthony, Nativity Lutheran Church, Mental Health Connect and…

East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS), 1700 2nd St. NE. Registration: 612-787-4086 or VitalLiving@esns.org. Tuesdays, 1-3 pm, May 20-July 10. In-person at ESNS. Free, but donations accepted. In eight, two-hour classes, participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environments to reduce risk factors and use exercise to increase strength and balance.

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. Classes are free, but an RSVP is a must.  Oct. 6: Protecting Your Personal Information Online. Oct. 13: Intro to Managing Your Privacy. Oct. 20: Food Delivery Apps. Oct. 27: Intro to Gaming.