Events Calendar

 

Have a Hot Dog! Volunteer to help or come and buy (and talk)! We'll be selling hot dogs and brats at Bergen's Supervalu, 4715 Cedar Ave. from 10 am to 5 pm July 24/25 and August 29/30

 

Every Month, Nokomis Healthy Seniors sponsors regular activities.

Four-Month Calendar by date

 

Nurse Is In

Get your blood pressure checked, consult with a nurse or schedule a pedicure. You can also just stop in to chat over a cup of coffee and baked goods. The clinic is free; pedicures are $28 and require an appointment.

Thursday mornings 9 a.m.-noon at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Avenue South.

 

Exercise Program

Exercise classes tailored to each participant’s abilities. A donation of $1 per class is appreciated.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Avenue South.

 

Creativity & Conversation

A women's art group with no boundaries. Current participants crochet, paint, and whittle! Bring your latest project; enjoy conversation and exchange advice as you create.

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th Avenue South.

 

Health Programs

From September through November and January through June, NHS sponsors progams on topics of health or social interest. Local experts present information for about an hour. There's plenty of time for questions and to catch up with friends and staff. A nurse is available to check blood pressure. Beverages and treats are provided. These programs are free and open to the public.

Last Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 3430 East 51st Street (note that in 2010, the November program is the 3rd Wed--Nov 17)

 

Other Community Activities and Support

 

Blood Pressure Clinics free and open to the public:

• Fourth Thursdays at 12:30 pm, Standish Green Apartments,
  2210 East 40th Street

• First Thursdays at 12:30 pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1720 East Minnehaha Parkway

 

Congregate Dining:

Weekdays Noon-1:00 pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1720 East Minnehaha Parkway.  To make a meal reservation, call Evelyn at 612.729.6668. The cost of the meal is $3.

 

Pedicures:

First and Third Wednesdays, 1:00 pm, Nokomis Square, 5015 35th Ave S. $28. Call NHS to make an appointment.

 

Support Groups, free and open to the public.

Low Vision Group
Second Thursdays 10:00 a.m., Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1830 East 41st Street. Facilitated by Julie Rindelaub from Vision Loss Resources.

Caregiver Support Group
Last Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4120 17th
Avenue South. For anyone who is a caregiver for a loved one. Aggie Sorenson, parish nurse, is the group facilitator.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Fourth Mondays at 4:00 p.m., Nokomis Presbyterian Church, 1620 East 46th Street. Child care is available, please call NHS to arrange child care.

 

 

 

 

 

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