Classes & Groups at Hamline Midway Elders

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Solo Seniors
​Resource Group

Last Monday of each month (no meeting on Memorial Day; next meeting held Feb. 23)

In-person at Hamline Church
10:00—11:00 Task-oriented working group meeting
11:00—12:00 Social and support group meeting

Attend either or both meetings. This drop-in group welcomes back ‘old’ members and new members,

This is a self-led 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.

Please call 651-209-6542 or email info@hmelders.org for more info. 

Knit & Crochet Group

Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00, ongoing
Offered as a hybrid class, in-person and on Zoom - please email [email protected] 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, 1:00pm
At the Merriam Park Branch, Saint Paul Public Library.

Saving Superman
Wednesday, February 25
1pm

Merriam Park Library
1831 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Please join us for Jody's Documentary Film Series -- you'll be glad you did! 
Contact [email protected]  or (651) 209-6542 for more information.

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Andrea Perkins, Chair Yoga Instructor

Chair Yoga

Our Winter Session will begin on Thursday January 22nd.
Classes will be Thursdays from 10:30-11:30am at Hamline Church and on Zoom.
Chair Yoga for flexibility and function combines gentle, seated movements with a supportive standing section to promote improved flexibility, strength, balance, and mind-body connection. This class is designed to help participants move with confidence, enhance mobility, and build functional stability - all in a safe, accessible, and empowering environment.

Classes will be on Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, & 26
This class is free of charge, donations gratefully accepted.
​Offered as a hybrid class, in-person and on Zoom - please email [email protected] for details to join.

Margaret Cummings, Gentle Exercise Instructor

Gentle Exercise Class

Our Winter Session will begin on Tuesday January 20th.
Classes will be on Tuesdays at Hamline Church and on Zoom.
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A class includes a warm-up, strength and stretch work, coordination and balance. It offers many of the same exercises that Karen taught in the arthritis class. Please know you always have the option sitting, standing or the combination of both. You can look forward to feeling stronger, more flexible, having better posture and easier breathing. Classes will leave room for laughter and fun. Come join us!

Classes will be on Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31

This class is free of charge, donations gratefully accepted.
​Offered as a hybrid class, in-person and on Zoom - please email [email protected] for details to join.
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