Events

Second Tuesday Luncheons

Chef Erik Hendrickson and his wife Jill flanked by volunteer (left to right) JoAnn Olsen, Teddi Hayes, Jean Walstad and Nellie Smith prepare and serve wonderful luncheon meals.

Our monthly luncheons have been the staple of our program for over 15 years. Delicious chef-prepared food attracts around 100 seniors from the community, and also feature guest speakers on topics related to issues affecting older adults.

Lunch is at 11:30; speaker at 12:15-1:00. New guests are especially welcome! Free parking; transportation can be arranged for seniors in our service area. Free blood pressure checks available.
Location: Community Room at Hamline Church United Methodist, 1514 Englewood Ave, St. Paul.

Free-will donations gratefully accepted for the meal ($7 suggested). RSVP: Call (651) 209-6542 or email info@hmelders.org.

February 11: Scams and Fraud
Jay Haapala of Minnesota AARP will present on the current scams and fraud that seniors should be aware of.

March 10: Decluttering and Downsizing
Laurie Wrobel will present on how to declutter and prepare to downsize your home.

April 14: Panel of area organizations
Including Animal Humane Society, NeighborWorks, Veterans Services, Handi Medical

Cards & Games

Second Tuesdays after luncheon, 1:00 - 3:00
(Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14)
Stay after luncheon to play cards and games with friends! We will provide decks of cards, or you can bring a game you enjoy. Coffee and cookies provided.

Jody's Documentary Film Series

This partnership with the Hamline Midway Library continues on the last Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Film aficionado Jody Huber introduces a thought-provoking documentary each month - many from the acclaimed POV (a cinema term for point of view) series from PBS. After each documentary film, Jody will provide updated information and lead a group discussion. Light refreshments will also be provided.

January 29:
Two shorts (total running time: 21 min.)

Edgecombe (Filmmaker: Crystal Kayiza)
Clash (Filmmaker: Amrou Al-Kahdi)

Meet Shaka, Doris and William. Three residents of rural Edgecombe County in North Carolina, who’ll tell you what it’s like now to be black and how the past continues to greatly affect them.
Then meet Basi, Travis, Tia and more, black actors and writers, who talk about the current lack of diversity on-screen in the U.K.

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

Tai Chi for Health

We are pleased to introduce our new instructor, Bruce Tyler. Bruce is a board-certified instructor for Tai Chi for Arthritis, and has taught since 2008.

Tai Chi for Health: Students will practice an easy-to-learn set of Tai Chi movements that can be done both seated and standing. This gentle, flowing exercise fosters mind-body connection and coordination; build strength and flexibility; improves balance and cultivates mental clarity, awareness and calm.

Mondays, 11:00 - 12:00
Spring Series: March 30 - May 8
Hamline Church United Methodist
1514 Englewood Ave.

Knitting & Crochet Group

The knitting & crochet group meets weekly (year-round) on Monday afternoons from 1 to 3 pm at Hamline Church United Methodist (1514 Englewood Ave). This program involves knitting with a purpose—making comfort/prayer shawls to be donated to the hospice at Our Lady of Peace, 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.

For more information, contact Laurel at laurel@hmelders.org or 651-209-6542.

Chair Yoga with Nancy

Nancy Giguere 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.

Thursdays 10:30 - 11:30
January 9 - February 27

Location: Hamline Midway Library,
1558 W. Minnehaha Ave.

Older adults who have never participated in an exercise class are encouraged to give this a try.

For more information, please contact Tom Fitzpatrick at Hamline Midway Elders at 651-209-6542 or tom@hmelders.org.

Reading Buddies Wanted

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month
12:30 - 1:10pm
Begins September 17

Our partnership with Hamline Elementary School and the Reading Buddy Program returns with the start of a new school year. Third grade students enjoy reading to neighborhood elders so we’re hoping to recruit even more older adults to participate.

No experience is necessary, just a desire to interact with children. And you don’t have to attend every session, just come when your schedule permits.

Older adults interested in participating should contact Tom Fitzpatrick at 651-209-6542 or tom@hmelders.org.