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.

Please call 651-209-6542 or email laurel@hmelders.org to sign up for this group. 

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: September 27
Knife Skills
Filmmaker: Thomas Lennon
(Running time: 40 min.)
Nominated for Academy Award Best Documentary Short Subject. The very upscale Edwins Restaurant is hardly typical. For one thing, it's not owned by a celebrity chef. And for another, most of the staff had no culinary experience. 
Find out who's preparing this exquisite French food, who's impeccably serving it -- who hired them all, and why. 

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
​September 21 - November 9
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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 classesChair Yoga is a gentle exercise class using simple yoga poses (or yoga-like movements) for strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation. Most of the class is done seated, working on relaxation, proper breathing, stretching, flexibility and upper body strength. About 10 minutes is done standing so that class participants can work on balance and lower body strength, using the chair for support. Participants are encouraged to adapt movements and poses to their comfort level.
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Arthritis-Friendly Exercise Class

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30
September 19 - November 7
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The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) class, while specifically designed for people suffering from arthritis, is open to anyone looking for a gentle exercise class utilizing traditional movements. Movements are more typical of those found in a physical therapist’s office or gym, focusing on flexibility, range of motion, muscular strength, balance / coordination, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Most of the class is conducted standing, although most exercises can be done seated as well. The class is a little more vigorous than the Chair Yoga class, although still gentle, and participants are always encouraged to adapt exercises to their comfort level. 

Email info@hmelders.org for details to join.
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