Event and Class Calendar

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.

Keeping Up Appearances- Hygiene as we Age 
Tuesday, August 16 10:30 - 11:30 am
Bradshaw Funeral Home, 3131 Minnehaha Ave. S
​Personal hygiene and good health go hand in hand. However, as we age it may become harder to keep up with daily personal care. Community Nurse Noreen Redding, RN will share tips on how to continue looking and feeling good.

Understanding Ageism 
Tuesday, September 20, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 East 31st St
Ageism affects people of all ages, and it can impact our health and quality of life. Rajean P. Moore, Associate Director of Education at the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation at the University of Minnesota, will explain why identifying ageism matters and how we can combat it in our daily lives.

Focus! Focus! Focus! - Brain Function As We Age
Tuesday, October 18, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 East 31st St
Are you having trouble focusing? Easily distracted and feeling overwhelmed? Kotatee Tamba Psy. D, MSW, LICSW at the Clinic for Attention, Learning & Memory (CALM), will talk about aspects of brain function which change over time and how this could or could not be related to adult ADHD.

Shingles – The Painful Truth
Tuesday, November 15, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 East 31st St
Shingles, an outbreak of a blistering rash, is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox and the risk of a shingles infection increases as we age. Learn about the disease, its symptoms, treatments and prevention.

Tai Chi for health

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
2730 E 31st St, Minneapolis MN 55406
Tuesdays starting October 4th from 9:30 - 10:30 am

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors Program sponsors Tai Chi classes for older adults. Classes cost $5/each. (Lower income seniors may qualify for discounts.)

The instructor is Howard Root, a retired Community Education Specialist. The classes vary between sitting and standing and include slow, easy movements.

​Registration required for each class. Register below, or call Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors at 612-729-5799 

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:​​​​​
  • August 17
  • September 21
  • October 19
  • November 16

Classes are from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Register to recieve Zoom information! 

Solos resource group

A growing portion of the 60+ population is composed of “solos.” These are individuals who cannot or choose not to rely on family to help them navigate life events and make health decisions. If the term “solo” applies to you, and you’re interested in being part of an ongoing peer support group — this new program is for you! It is designed to help you assess how well equipped you are right now to handle health events. You will learn how to craft a personal health decision safety net. Monthly peer support group meetings will keep you on track to create your own backup plan.

Meeting in person at various locations. Meetings are monthly. Please contact Julia at juliaockuly@lshealthyseniors.org or call 612-729-5799 for more information. 

Diabetes support group


The Longfellow Diabetes Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Meetings are facilitated by Beth Peltzer, MSW, in the community room at Trinity Apartments (2800 E 31st St., Minneapolis)
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Dates:​​ ​​​
  • August 10
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 9

Art Classes

LEATHER CRAFTING CLASS
Choose either Thursday September 29 2:00 - 3:30 pm or October 13 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Holy Trinity Church Gymnasium, 2730 E 31st St, Minneapolis
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 No sewing required! 
Leatherworker Robbyn Overall will assist you as you create original designs on a wristband, bookmark and key chain using acrylic paint, stencils, and your imagination. 
Register for either class by Monday, September 19

Register below, or call Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors at 612-729-5799 
CHRONIC/MULTIPLE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
Do you struggle with chronic and/or multiple diseases? Want some support and new ideas on how to better manage your diseases and improve your health outcomes? Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors Program is developing a Chronic/Multiple Disease Support Group!  We hope to offer the first group session in October or early November. 

If you would like to be contacted with details once we have finalized plans, please call us at 612-729-5799 or email Rose James, our Program Assistant, at rjames@lshealthyseniors.org
SELF DEFENSE FOR SENIORS

Once a week for four weeks 
Wednesdays, September 14, September 21, September 28 and October 5, from 1:00 – 2:00pm
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st St. 
Gail Boxrud from Krav Maga Minnesota will lead a four-session self-defense class for older adults. Krav Maga is a simple, intuitive, self-defense system that teaches you how to recognize danger, avoid it, and fight as a last resort. This system is adaptable to our environments and abilities. Classes are appropriate for all fitness levels. 

$3 per class, or $10 for all four classes. Register below, or call Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors at 612-729-5799