Events
| Hamline Midway Elders April 2019 Events |
| Hamline Midway Elders May 2019 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. This past year, the luncheons averaged 89 attendees who can't wait to see and taste what Chef Erik Hendrickson has prepared. Our luncheons also feature guest speakers on topics related to issues affecting older adults.
Lunch is at 11:30; speaker at 12:15-1:00. A free blood pressure clinic and nurse consultation begins at 11:15. New guests are especially welcome! Free parking. Free transportation for seniors in our service area. Free-will donations gratefully accepted for the meal ($7 suggested). RSVP: Call (651) 209-6542 or email info@hmelders.org.
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT LOCATION INFORMATION
The kitchen and fireside room of the Hamline Church United Methodist, home to our office and luncheons, will be renovated this year. Until further notice, our luncheons will be held at an alternate location, St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave.
May 14 "Financial Issues for Older Adults"
Michael Skillrud from Thrivent Financial will provide information and advice to seniors on money matters.
June 11 "B is for Battle Cry! Civil War Living History"
Author Patricia Bauer and artist David Geister, will entertain the audience with music, poetry, paintings and humor to chronicle the American Civil War.
Lunch is at 11:30; speaker at 12:15-1:00. A free blood pressure clinic and nurse consultation begins at 11:15. New guests are especially welcome! Free parking. Free transportation for seniors in our service area. Free-will donations gratefully accepted for the meal ($7 suggested). RSVP: Call (651) 209-6542 or email info@hmelders.org.
PLEASE NOTE IMPORTANT LOCATION INFORMATION
The kitchen and fireside room of the Hamline Church United Methodist, home to our office and luncheons, will be renovated this year. Until further notice, our luncheons will be held at an alternate location, St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave.
May 14 "Financial Issues for Older Adults"
Michael Skillrud from Thrivent Financial will provide information and advice to seniors on money matters.
June 11 "B is for Battle Cry! Civil War Living History"
Author Patricia Bauer and artist David Geister, will entertain the audience with music, poetry, paintings and humor to chronicle the American Civil War.
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.
Upcoming documentary films in this series are the following:
April 24: Mad, Hot Ballroom
Fourth and fifth graders in NYC public schools learn to ballroom dance -- and (gasp) like it. As it leads to a final competition, they've not only become good dancers, they've become ladies and gentlemen. Candid, funny, startling, all the way to the climactic finish.
May 29: Storycorps Shorts
Animators: Gina Kamentsky and Julie Zammarchi.
You may have heard them on NPR, now see them come to life. Snippets from people like you and I, who step into a recording booth and reveal their stories. Six shorts — in fewer than 30 minutes — go from love (and more love) to civil rights to how the bookmobile turns a child’s life around.
June 26: Two Shorts(Total time together: under 30 minutes.)
116 Cameras
Filmmaker: Davina Pardo.
What if you could continue to tell people your story after you died? A Holocaust survivor prepares to do just that in a project via an interactive hologram. (What’s more, something else amazing about her comes out in this film. Wait’ll you hear this one.)
Wendy’s Shabbat.
Filmmaker: Rachel Myers.
What makes a community? It’s as simple as meeting every Friday night at Wendy’s. (Yes, the fast food place.) Join in the comraderie of Jewish seniors who celebrate Shabbat (the Sabbath) over burgers, taco salads and Frostys. (They bring their own candles and wine.)
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.
Upcoming documentary films in this series are the following:
April 24: Mad, Hot Ballroom
Fourth and fifth graders in NYC public schools learn to ballroom dance -- and (gasp) like it. As it leads to a final competition, they've not only become good dancers, they've become ladies and gentlemen. Candid, funny, startling, all the way to the climactic finish.
May 29: Storycorps Shorts
Animators: Gina Kamentsky and Julie Zammarchi.
You may have heard them on NPR, now see them come to life. Snippets from people like you and I, who step into a recording booth and reveal their stories. Six shorts — in fewer than 30 minutes — go from love (and more love) to civil rights to how the bookmobile turns a child’s life around.
June 26: Two Shorts(Total time together: under 30 minutes.)
116 Cameras
Filmmaker: Davina Pardo.
What if you could continue to tell people your story after you died? A Holocaust survivor prepares to do just that in a project via an interactive hologram. (What’s more, something else amazing about her comes out in this film. Wait’ll you hear this one.)
Wendy’s Shabbat.
Filmmaker: Rachel Myers.
What makes a community? It’s as simple as meeting every Friday night at Wendy’s. (Yes, the fast food place.) Join in the comraderie of Jewish seniors who celebrate Shabbat (the Sabbath) over burgers, taco salads and Frostys. (They bring their own candles and wine.)
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.
Cards & Game Group
Join us to play cards and games, or work on puzzles, on the first and third Wednesdays from 1 to 3pm at Hamline Church United Methodist (1514 Englewood Ave). Have fun with your friends and neighbors, and keep your mind sharp!
Coffee and cookies provided.
For more information, contact Laurel Collins at laurel@hmelders.org or 651-209-6542.
Comfort Knitting Circle
The knitting group meets weekly 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, and occasional other items for various charities.
New members are always welcome to join this friendly group of knitters.
For more information, contact Laurel Collins at laurel@hmelders.org or 651-209-6542.
New members are always welcome to join this friendly group of knitters.
For more information, contact Laurel Collins at laurel@hmelders.org or 651-209-6542.
Arthritis-Friendly Exercise Class with Joni
Joni has been teaching this gentle exercise class for 12 years. This series runs from March 19 - May 9 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30, at Hamline Church United Methodist. Contact Tom for more information, tom@hmelders.org.
Tai Chi with Kathy
Kathy Carlson, HME Board member and volunteer, teaches this tai chi series on Mondays, March 18-May 6, from 11:30 - 12:30 at Hamline Church United Methodist. Contact Laurel for more information, laurel@hmelders.org.
Chair Yoga with Nancy
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Nancy Giguere leads this 5-week series of free classes on Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 (May 2 - May 30). 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.
Location: Hamline Midway Library. 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
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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.
We invite elders to be a Reading Buddy on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10:45 to 11:30 am beginning September 18. 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. |