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 from the Hamline Midway neighborhood. 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. Our February - April luncheons will be held at an alternate location, St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave.
March 12 "Fraud & Scam Prevention"
Patty Lammers, Crime Prevention Specialist with the St. Paul Police Department, will present on ways older adults can protect themselves from the latest scams. Location: St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave.
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 from the Hamline Midway neighborhood. 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. Our February - April luncheons will be held at an alternate location, St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave.
March 12 "Fraud & Scam Prevention"
Patty Lammers, Crime Prevention Specialist with the St. Paul Police Department, will present on ways older adults can protect themselves from the latest scams. Location: St. Stephanus Lutheran Church, 739 Lafond Ave.
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 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:
February 27: Two Short Films
A Debtors’ Prison
No, this is not Charles Dickens’ 19th-century England. It is here and now in the U.S. Meet two women who’ll give you a frightening glimpse into modern-day debtors’ prison.
Public Money
Really? Neighbors can decide how to spend public monies in their very own community? Clearly, they can’t all agree, so who’s going to get their way? It’s messy, yet orderly. Unpredictable, yet surefire. This is democracy in action. Watch this audacious year-long experiment unfold — in just 15 minutes.
March 27: Pick of the Litter
Will Poppet, Primrose, Patriot, Potomac and Phil make it? Will these sibling puppies become service dogs for the blind?
Watch them go through the ropes — with their dedicated human helpers. (Bring Kleenex. [not kidding.])
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:
February 27: Two Short Films
A Debtors’ Prison
No, this is not Charles Dickens’ 19th-century England. It is here and now in the U.S. Meet two women who’ll give you a frightening glimpse into modern-day debtors’ prison.
Public Money
Really? Neighbors can decide how to spend public monies in their very own community? Clearly, they can’t all agree, so who’s going to get their way? It’s messy, yet orderly. Unpredictable, yet surefire. This is democracy in action. Watch this audacious year-long experiment unfold — in just 15 minutes.
March 27: Pick of the Litter
Will Poppet, Primrose, Patriot, Potomac and Phil make it? Will these sibling puppies become service dogs for the blind?
Watch them go through the ropes — with their dedicated human helpers. (Bring Kleenex. [not kidding.])
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.
Chair Yoga with Nancy
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Nancy Giguere leads this 7-week series of free classes on Thursdays from10:30 - 11:30 (January 10 - February 21). 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. |