Events

Second Tuesday Luncheons

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PictureChef 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!  Location: Hamline Church United Methodist, 1514 Englewood Ave, St. Paul. Free parking. Free transportation for seniors from the Hamline Midway neighborhood.  Free-will donations     
requested for the meal. RSVP: Call (651) 209-6542 or
email info@hmelders.org.
      
December 11:  "Seasonal & Holiday Music"
The North Suburban Chorus (comprised of older adults from the Twin Cities) returns for the 5th consecutive December luncheon to share seasonal and holiday tunes. A special thanks to Thrivent Financial for again sponsoring this luncheon event.  

January 8: to be announced


Jody's Documentary Film Series

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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:

We will not have a film in December, but we are in the process of arranging films for 2019.
                    
Please consider joining 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.

Comfort Knitting Circle

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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.         

Chair Yoga with Nancy
Nancy Giguere leads this 5-week series of free classes (Nov 8 – Dec 13). 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.


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

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.