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Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

5/8/2024 - 7/3/2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In Person

 $0
  Nygard Fitness LLC
  Luke Rowh
  301 Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN 55033
  Kelly Nygard
  kellyn@live2bhealthy.com
  (161) 275-1915
  English

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) is a group exercise class for people with arthritis who want safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and move more easily. Participants learn from a trained instructor on how to deal with challenges like pain that keep them from staying active. Participants will practice stretching, breathing, endurance, and balance activities tailored for their ability and skill level. AFEP can help control pain, boost energy and mood, and increase confidence about staying active and managing arthritis.

This is an ongoing class and participants may join at any time. No need to wait until next session begins. Please call leader for registration information to join mid-session.



Stepping On

5/8/2024 - 6/19/2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In Person

 $10
  Regions Hospital
  Shonette Micco, Karen Moosbrugger
  1430 Hwy 96 E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
  Bella Vang
  isabel.p.vang@healthpartnersc.om
  (651) 653-2115
  English

Stepping On is designed specifically for people who are: 1) at risk of falling, 2) have a fear of falling, or 3) who have fallen one or more times. Participants meet for two hours a week for seven weeks. Classes are facilitated by trained Leaders and provide a safe and positive learning experience. Classes are highly participative; mutual support and success build participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health behaviors, reduce their risk of falls, and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

The workshop fee covers all sessions. Parking is free and water and snacks will be provided. This workshop is for anyone interested in meeting others who share an interest in improving strength and balance while discussing strategies on how to reduce the risks of falling. Guest experts are included as part of this workshop including physical therapy, vision expert, pharmacist, and a community safety expert. We hope to see you on May 8! Call Juniper or Bella Vang for help with registration.



Walk With Ease

5/8/2024 - 7/5/2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

In Person

 $0
  Korean Service Center, Inc.
  Meelee Kim
  630 Cedar Ave S #B1, Minneapolis, MN 55454
  Jane Ban
  janeban@kscmn.org
 
  Korean

Walk With Ease helps you create a routine to stay active and healthy. You'll learn a safe, relaxing and enjoyable way to make walking part of your everyday life. The class will help you increase balance, strength and walking pace; build confidence around being physically active and reduce pain and discomfort from arthritis or other health conditions.



Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Adults

5/16/2024 - 6/20/2024
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Online

 Participation in a Cost-Share Program is appreciated.
  Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities
  Becky Indahl, Jan (Janet) Nelson-Schwartz
  Online
  Becky Indahl
  raindahl@gmail.com
  (651) 353-1328
  English

Powerful Tools for Caregivers® helps family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions develop the skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. The weekly topics range from reducing your stress to communicating in challenging situation and mastering caregiving decisions.

Registration is open to the general public (age 60+). Register by 5/9/24. A Session "0" will be held on 5/9/24 to test the Zoom link, sent via email prior to this date.



Stay Active and Independent for Life

5/20/2024 - 7/12/2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

In Person

 $0
  Fergus Falls YMCA Foundation
  Stacey Vaughn, Tamara Thull
  1164 North Friberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
  Blake Buer
  blake@fergusfallsymca.org
  (218) 739-4489
  English

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

Having issues registering for a class or logging into your account please contact Juniper @ (855) 215-2174



Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance - Beginner

5/21/2024 - 8/29/2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In Person

 10
  Regions Hospital
  Shonette Micco
  1430 Hwy 96 E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
  Bella Vang
  isabel.p.vang@healthpartners.com
  (651) 653-2115
  English

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) is an evidence-based fall prevention program designed for older adults developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute. TJQMBB represents a substantive enhancement of traditional Tai Ji Quan as it transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving postural stability, awareness and mindful control of body positioning, functional walking, movement symmetry and coordination, range of motion around the ankle and hip joints and lower - extremity muscle strength.

This program includes 24 sessions. Please note we will NOT meet the following dates: June 25 June 27 July 2 July 4 Aug 1 Aug 6 Each session builds upon what is learned in the previous session. Please consider this class if you can make most or all of the sessions. It is ok to miss a session here or there, but if you anticipate being absent for a lot of the sessions, please talk to Bella or Shonette prior to registering. Thank you.



Diabetes Prevention Program

5/22/2024 - 4/30/2025
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

In Person

 $0
  Duluth Y.M.C.A. Property, Inc.
  Emily Ranta
  302 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802-1606
  Emily Ranta
  eranta@duluthymca.org
  (218) 722-4745
  English

The Diabetes Prevention Program is for people who want to avoid type 2 diabetes. It uses a curriculum developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and cuts your risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half. The program helps you make lasting changes, such as eating healthier, adding physical activity into your daily routine, and reducing stress.

Informational Session will be held Wednesday, May 15th from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at the Downtown Duluth Area Family YMCA (302 W 1st St.)



Stay Active and Independent for Life

5/22/2024 - 8/9/2024
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

In Person

 $0
  Aitkin County Care, Inc.
  Lynne Jacobs
  48115 Lake Ave , McGregor, MN 55760
  Holly Amundson
  hollyprogramdirector@gmail.com
  (218) 927-1383
  English

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

Class size is limited, join today!



Living Well With Chronic Pain

5/22/2024 - 6/26/2024
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Online

 $0
  ElderCircle
  Danielle Hawkinson, Lauren Pipkin
  Online
  Danielle Hawkinson
  danielle@eldercircle.org
  (218) 999-9233
  English

Chronic Pain Self-Management is a group class designed to help participants live a healthy life with chronic pain by managing their symptoms. This program teaches new strategies that will give participants the confidence, motivation, and skills needed to manage living with chronic pain. Classes are highly participative, where mutual support and success build the participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

*PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS CLASS* This is a virtual workshop. Basic knowledge of computer skills is STRONGLY recommended. All participants will need a device with a camera and speaker capabilities to participate in this class. You will need Zoom downloaded on the device you wish to use prior to the start of class. WE STRONGLY ADVISE NOT USEING A PHONE FOR THIS WORKSHOP. A tablet, laptop, or PC is the best choice. Virtual classes come with a hard copy paperback book, being sent via US mail once ElderCircle receives all required registration paperwork. Please complete the pre-class survey, and agree to the insurance, liability and privacy policy forms at the time of registration. These MUST be completed before we allow access to the virtual class. Please contact Danielle with questions. A $5.00 donation is suggested (classes are valued at $170.00 per person, and we are able to offer them to you at no charge) participants will not be denied if they do not make a donation. If this class is showing as full, please contact Danielle to register. Please contact Danielle at ElderCircle with questions. danielle@eldercircle.org or 218-999-9233 ext. 282



A Matter of Balance

5/22/2024 - 6/13/2024
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

In Person

 Contributions to a Cost-Share Program appreciated.
  Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities
  Jamie Maluchnik, Maizie Etter
  700 Knight St, Saint Peter, MN 56082
  Jamie Maluchnik
  jamiemaluchnik@ecumen.org
  (507) 720-1748
  English

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed for older adults to manage falls and increase activity levels. Two trained coaches guide participants through learning and activities that emphasize strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants show improved balance, flexibility and strength while viewing falls as controllable.

Registration is limited to Ecumen Sand Prairie residents only. Pre-register for the class by May 15, 2024.

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