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.

December 15: Childhood Toys: A Special Holiday History Talk
Kate Roberts, Senior Exhibit Developer for the MN Historical Society, will take us down memory lane with a talk on toys from the 40s, 50s, and 60s. She will share stories and photos of some of each era's most memorable playthings. There will be time during the presentation for questions and reminiscing.

January 19: Know Your Nursing Home Rights
Gordon Solo, Supervising Attorney for Legal Aid’s Senior Law Project, will discuss the rights of residents in nursing homes. Learn about protections provided by the Health Care Bill of Rights, as well as visitation rights during the pandemic and other entitlements.

February 16: A Healthy Heart
You can follow your heart or wear it on your sleeve, but do you know how to take care of your heart as you age? Erica Schorr, Associate Professor at the U of M School of Nursing will explain what makes the heart such an incredible muscle, how we can keep it healthy and how to recognize the symptoms of an unhealthy heart.

March 16: Allergies and Aging: Nothing to Sneeze At!
Mary Anne Elder, RN, MS, FNP, Nurse Practitioner at Allergy & Asthma Specialists P.A., will help us understand what the most common allergens are; what causes food, seasonal, and perennial allergies; and how our immune system changes as we age.

April 20: Curbs, Floors and Chairs: The Key to Independence
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 continue getting on, up and over the physical obstacles in your life.

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:

December 16
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21

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