Classes & Groups at Hamline Midway Elders

Solo Seniors
​Resource Group

Last Monday of each month (next meeting March 24)
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 [email protected] 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, 1:00 
​Held at Merriam Park Library,
​1831 Marshall Ave.

March 26, 2025 film:
Pretend It's A City
Filmmaker: Martin Scorsese 
(Running time: 30 min.) 
She's acerbic, wry, funny, astute, unapologetic. She's Fran Lebowitz, a dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker. Not afraid to say what she thinks -- ever. 
​Without missing a beat, Fran spars with Spike Lee.  Amuses Martin Scorsese. Surprises Alec Baldwin. 
You love her or you really, really don't. 
And it only takes 30 minutes to find out.

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​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.

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.

Chair Yoga

Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
Jan 23-March 13​
Hamline Church 
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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.

Karen Little leads this series of free classes. 
​Chair 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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Gentle Exercise Class

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30
Jan 21 – March 11​
Hamline Church 
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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. 

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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