Events/Activities

Event and Class Calendar

Due to Covid-19 we have cancelled certain events in person, but are hosting a few things online via Zoom. We will do our best to update our website with new developments as things progress.

We offer many events and activities such as Social & Health Talks, Blood Pressure Clinics, Tai Chi For Health, Art Classes, and a support group for Diabetes. Check the calendar below for dates, times and places or check our Community Health Promotion page for more information.

SEnior socials

Senior Social and Health Talks occur the third Tuesday of each month and feature guest speakers on health/wellness issues, birthday celebrations and time to socialize! Refreshments are provided. A Nurse is In/Blood Pressure Clinic is also offered.

When: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am.
Where: Typically we hold these in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, but due to Covid-19 we are holding them via Zoom when possible. For registration and Zoom login information, please call our office.

Curbs, Floors and Chairs: The Key to Independence Tuesday, April 20, 10:30 - 11:30 am
All movement and activity, including stepping onto curbs, getting off the floor or rising from low couches, requires good balance, joint mobility and coordination. Learn tips and exercises that you can practice to get up and over the physical obstacles in your life.

Attracting Pollinators to your Garden and Lawn
Tuesday, May 18, 10:30 -11:30 am
Hennepin County Master Gardener, Beth Beck, will show us how to create beautiful and healthy pollinator habitats in our backyards and community. Learn the types of plants, flowers and lawn alternatives that attract pollinators, how to identify the common varieties in your neighborhood, and why they are critical to our planet’s health.

Sun to Sun, Tribute to Our Mothers
Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 -11:30 am
John Sweeney, a former John Deere dealer and longtime family man, will share a tribute to our mothers and grandmothers from the first half of the 20th century. He will remind us about how hard they worked, without modern conveniences, to care for their families. You will see images, video segments and hear sounds that will bring back memories of your childhood.

Six Pillars of Brain Health
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 -11:30 am
In this interactive session, you will learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, share your brain-boosting activities and be inspired by others. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in improving their brain health; it will give you steps that you can implement along with resources to learn more.

Bug Bites, Sunburns and Stings
Tuesday, August 17, 10:30 -11:30 am
Summer brings sunburns, stings and bug bites. Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors’ Community Nurse, Noreen Reding, RN, will explain how to determine if these irritations can be treated at home or if more medical assistance is necessary.

Tai Chi

Classes are currently being held online via Zoom. Please contact us for more information!

Tai Chi instructor Howard Root may not be able to hold his ongoing Tai Chi Easy classes at Holy Trinity Church at the moment, but he can now lead you through easy, flowing movements to help with balance, in your own home! You can join Howard and other Tai Chi enthusiasts every Tuesday from 9:00 - 10:00 am (please arrive 5 minutes early) through Zoom on your computer, laptop, tablet or
phone.
If you are new to Zoom and would like some instruction on how to use it, please contact us and we will set you up with a volunteer who can help you over the phone.
Call us at 612-729-5799 or email us at info@LShealthyseniors.org for the link to attend or for help with Zoom.

LAUGHTER YOGA

Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise routine which combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Laughter yoga improves mood, reduces stress, and allows you to laugh during these strange and difficult times. This class is appropriate for every level of fitness, and will be done in a seated position. Join Volunteer & Service Coordinator and Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor, Julia Ockuly, in some fun, simple exercises which will have you laughing in no time.

Upcoming Dates:

April 21
May 19
June 16

Classes are from 10:30 - 11:00 am. If interested, please send an email to juliaockuly@LShealthyseniors.org to receive Zoom sign-in information.

Technology clinic

Need help with your technology? Our staff is here to help. Get 1:1 help with whatever you might need. We can help you with many different things, such as, writing a long e-mail, navigating social media, how to use your tablet or computer, or how to use your smart phone.

Due to Covid-19 we are suspending this service for the time being. If you have technology problems that you are unable to resolve, please call or email our office and a staff or volunteer may be able to schedule a time to help.

Diabetes support group

VIRTUAL DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
We will resume monthly diabetes support groups in a “virtual” format starting in January 2021. The one-hour conference call meetings will be held on the second Wednesdays of the month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Upcoming meeting dates include January 13, February 10, and March 10. The meetings are open to adults who have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Beth Peltzer, MSW, will facilitate the group sessions. Please contact our office at 612-729-5799 or info@LShealthyseniors.org to get dial-in information.

Upcoming dates