Whitney Senior Center
Whitney Senior Center Online Wellness Workshop Offerings Summer 2020

Please note:
  Whitney Times coming out on Saturday in the St. Cloud Times
Circle around the table

"Circle around the dinner table"


During these times communication is key.
How to create a space where all feel heard, valued, safe.

Presented by Ona Lawrence, Conflict Resolution Center



Thursday, June 4th
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join at this LINK  - NEW LINK ****

Zoom Update


FYI -- Zoom has gone through some updates that may be causing some problems when you are trying to join a presentation.  

Here is a LINK to the Zoom Help Center and most current updates.

FYI -- Zoom has gone through some updates that may be causing some problems when you are trying to join a presentation.  

Here is a LINK to the Zoom Help Center and most current updates.
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Aging Mastery Program - Virtual


Starts June 15th 
10 Week Program
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Cost: Donation/ Cost Share
Whitney Senior Center Front Desk
Contact Email
Contact Phone: 320-255-7245

All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities. This could be a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smart phone. Details will be emailed to participants once they have registered for this workshop series and prior to the class start date. The Whitney Senior Center will contact participants to practice using Zoom and have support for technology challenges prior to the start of the start date.
SAIL
SAIL

Introductory  SAIL Class - Virtual
Fall Prevention Workshop


      Starts June 29th
Mondays, Wednesdays, Friday
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
     8 Week Workshop
          Online


Contact Name: Whitney Senior Center Front Desk
Contact Email
Contact Phone: 320-255-7245
Cost:  Donation/ Cost Share

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.

This exercise class is perfect for someone who is new to exercise and has concerns about falls. Once you have completed the workshop you are welcome to join the Whitney Senior Center's Ongoing SAIL class.

All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities. This could be a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smart phone. Details will be emailed to participants once they have registered for this workshop series and prior to the class start date. The Whitney Senior Center will contact participants to practice using Zoom and have support for technology challenges prior to the start of the start date. The introduction to SAIL will incorporate a Fall Prevention Education Presentations on Wednesdays during the 8 weeks and include the SAIL Informational Guide and Exercise Guide. 
Diabetes Prevention Program

Diabetes Prevention Program- Virtual


Starts Saturday, July 11, 2020 

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM


Cost: Donation/ Cost Share
Contact Name: Paula Woischke
Contact Email
Contact Phone: 320-255-7265

REGISTER AT THE LINK

National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a collaborative, community-based, lifestyle change program designed for people with pre-diabetes. It is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s curriculum and National Diabetes Prevention Recognition standards. Hundreds of in-person and online lifestyle change programs nationwide teach participants to make lasting lifestyle changes, like eating healthier, adding physical activity into their daily routine, and improving coping skills.

This is a yearlong Program that meets weekly for 16 weeks and then twice a month for the remainder of the year. You will have support of your Lifestyle Coach and Group. The goal is to lose 5-7% of your weight. This class will be held via virtu al Zoom and may be offered In-Person at the Whitney Senior Center depending on current situation with COVID-19. If participating through Zoom Please note the following: All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities. This could be a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smart phone. Details will be emailed to participants once they have registered for this workshop series and prior to the class start date. The Whitney Senior Center will contact participants to practice using Zoom and have support for technology challenges prior to the start of the start date.
Living Well with Chronic Pain

Living Well with Chronic Pain


starts July 15th 
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
6 Week Program - Informational Session on July 15th

Cost: Donation/ Cost Share

Contact Phone: 320-255-7245
or email Paula

REGISTER ONLINE 

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.

This class is offered through the Whitney Senior Center - St. Cloud This class will be held via virtual Zoom If participating through Zoom Please note the following: All participants must have audio and visual technology capabilities. This could be a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, or a smart phone. Details will be emailed to participants once they have registered for this workshop series and prior to the class start date. The Whitney Senior Center will contact participants to practice using Zoom and have support for technology challenges prior to the start of the start date. 
fitness classes


If you have SilverSneakers or Silver&Fit - please click on LINK to fill out April's Attendance - thank you. This helps support the costs to provide the classes and continue them.  If you would like to register with us for the SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit - please call our Front Desk at 320-255-7245.  

If you are new to our  WSC Fitness Classes and/or have not filled out your 2020 Fitness Waiver, please fill out at this LINK and submit.  You need to submit a Waiver prior to attending a class.  


Senior Yoga with Melissa
 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 10 am to 10:45 am
JOIN AT THIS LINK

Gentle Pilates with Paula
Mondays and Fridays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
JOIN AT THIS LINK

SAIL - Stay Active and Independent for Life 
Tuesday, Fridays, Saturdays 11 am to 12:00 pm
JOIN AT THIS LINK

Spring Forest QI- GONG with Jerry Wellik
Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm
Register in Advance at this LINK

Yoga with Sally
Tuesdays at 9:30 am - 10:30 am at this LINK
Thursdays at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at this LINK
Senior Linkage Line

Donations Accepted

A few of you have asked, so we thought we would include.  If you find value in the programs being offered and would like to make a donation during this time to help support the Whitney Senior Center, you can mail a check to:  Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN  56303.  We miss seeing you! Thank you to the kindness of those sending cards and donations -- it is greatly appreciated by the WSC Staff!
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