Classes & Groups

Classes & Groups at Hamline Midway Elders

Solo Seniors
Resource Group

Last Monday of each month,
10:00 - 11:30
This is a resource group for older adults who are aging without a partner or close family to assist. Using a guide developed by Linda Camp, this group will:

help individuals develop a community of support by working with others to do research, solve problems, and discover resources;
help individuals craft a personal plan for health and well-being decision and events that might occur during the second half of life.

Knit & Crochet Group

Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00, ongoing
Offered as a hybrid class, in-person and on Zoom - please email laurel@hmelders.org for details to join.

This group is knitting/crocheting with a purpose—making comfort/prayer shawls to be donated to the hospice, blankets for a local child care center, or hats/scarves/mittens for local schools.

New members and beginners are always welcome to join this friendly group of yarn crafters. Yarn is provided.

Jody's Documentary Series

Last Wednesday of each month, 1:00
Film aficionado Jody Huber introduces a thought-provoking documentary each month. After each film, Jody provides updated information and leads a casual group discussion. Snacks provided.

Next film: May 31
Kings Point
Filmmaker: Sari Gilman
(Running time: 30 min.)

They moved to paradise. But is it? Older New Yorkers find a retirement community in Florida where they must wrestle with nothing that would surprise you -- but what they have to say about it, may. Meet the residents who are amusing, poignant, philosophic, cheeky and brutally honest.

Was an Academy Award Best Documentary (Short Subject) nominee.

Please join us for Jody's Documentary Film Series -- you'll be glad you did! Contact laurel@hmelders.org or (651) 209-6542 for more information.

Chair Yoga

Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
April 6 - May 25

Offered as a hybrid class, in-person and on Zoom - please email info@hmelders.org for details to join.

Karen Little leads this series of free classes. Sitting in a chair or standing and using the chair for support, you’ll learn fundamentals of yoga postures and breathing, practice tension release, and begin building strength and flexibility. Older adults who have never participated in an exercise class are encouraged to give this a try.

Arthritis-Friendly Exercise Class