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.
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.
November 12: Cyber-Seniors
Cyber-Seniors is about making connections. By having tech-savvy teens teach senior citizens how to use modern technology — mobile phones, iPads and computers — they’re helping to bridge the digital divide and improve seniors’ quality of life. Teens teach. Seniors learn. Everyone wins.
November 26: Special Event - Thanksgiving Luncheon
Join us for our first ever Thanksgiving luncheon. The menu will feature traditional Thanksgiving favorites: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables and pie! Make note of the date - this is not a second Tuesday!
December 10: Seasonal Music with the North Suburban Chorus
The North Suburban Chorus (comprised of older adults from the Metro area) returns for a 6th consecutive year to share a wide variety of seasonal and holiday music.
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.
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.
November 12: Cyber-Seniors
Cyber-Seniors is about making connections. By having tech-savvy teens teach senior citizens how to use modern technology — mobile phones, iPads and computers — they’re helping to bridge the digital divide and improve seniors’ quality of life. Teens teach. Seniors learn. Everyone wins.
November 26: Special Event - Thanksgiving Luncheon
Join us for our first ever Thanksgiving luncheon. The menu will feature traditional Thanksgiving favorites: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables and pie! Make note of the date - this is not a second Tuesday!
December 10: Seasonal Music with the North Suburban Chorus
The North Suburban Chorus (comprised of older adults from the Metro area) returns for a 6th consecutive year to share a wide variety of seasonal and holiday music.
Cards & Games |
November 12, 1:00 - 3:00
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. |
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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:
October 30:The Distant Barking Of Dogs
Filmmaker: Simon Lereng Wilmont.
What’s it like to live through the terrors of war every single day? Let a 10-yr.-old child show you. Meet Oleg who lives with his grandmother in a small border town in Ukraine. How do they cope? Or, do they?
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:
October 30:The Distant Barking Of Dogs
Filmmaker: Simon Lereng Wilmont.
What’s it like to live through the terrors of war every single day? Let a 10-yr.-old child show you. Meet Oleg who lives with his grandmother in a small border town in Ukraine. How do they cope? Or, do they?
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 Fall Series
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
October 7 - November 25
Hamline Church United Methodist
1514 Englewood Ave.
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
October 7 - November 25
Hamline Church United Methodist
1514 Englewood Ave.
Comfort Knitting Circle
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.
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.
Arthritis-Friendly Gentle Exercise Class
Joni has been teaching this gentle exercise class for 12 years.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00
September 17 - November 7
This series will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1697 Lafond Ave.
Contact Tom for more information, tom@hmelders.org.
Joni has been teaching this gentle exercise class for 12 years.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00
September 17 - November 7
This series will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 1697 Lafond Ave.
Contact Tom for more information, tom@hmelders.org.
Chair Yoga with Nancy
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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 November 7-December 12 (no class on Thanksgiving) 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
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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. |