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 We will put out a Tote Box by West Entrance to collect Mittens.
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During the Closure:
If you need assistance, the staff will still be available in the office and ready to answer the phone. Please see the links to other resources such as Senior Linkage Line in this email.
Office Hours are: Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30 PM
Front Desk Phone: 320-255-7245
Catholic Charities is continuing their Meal Pick Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 11:00AM to 12:30PM. For information call 320-650-3065
Please call us if you need assistance in accessing our Virtual Classes. There are also options to phone in to listen to the presentations available if you do not have the technology to participate.
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Winter Whitney TimesPlease note that the Whitney Times was printed before we were notified of closure. All in-person activities are cancelled until further notice.
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Link to Weekly Calendar on SchedulesPlus to See and Register for Events coming up.
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Haven't tried Zoom and not sure where to start? See some helpful links below.
How to Join a Meeting - Click on this Video
A step-by-step Guide to a Zoom Meeting - at this link
If you need assistance to help walk you through steps if needed, please call Briana at Whitney 320-255-7245 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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The December theme is Building Momentum and the Talks feature leaders who have shared their experiences at building movements that have gathered momentum and expanded beyond their dreams.
Rana Abdelhamid "3 Lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazer."
At 16, Rana Abdelhamid started teaching self-defense to women and girls in her neighborhood. Almost 10 years later, these community classes have grown into Malikah: a global grassroots network creating safety, power and solidarity for all women. How did she do it? Abdelhamid shares three ingredients for building a movement from the ground up.
Tuesday, December 1
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join at this LINK
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Conversational German
Informal conversation for participants with an intermediate knowledge of speaking, reading, and writing German. The group sets each week's conversation topic in advance; some preparation is required.
Tuesdays, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Join online through Zoom at this LINK
Meeting ID: 851 9093 5394
Passcode: 207737
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Spirituality Group
Using books, speakers, and videos as discussion starters. Join us for an open-minded exploration of spirituality from various world views.
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Join in person or on Zoom at this LINK
Meeting ID: 823 1351 3851
Passcode: 322092
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WSC is currently taking 2021 Membership Renewals.Whitney Senior Center is accepting membership renewals for 2021
Call the Whitney Senior Center at 320-255-7245 to renew membership over the phone.
You can fill out form at this LINK. You can choose to make payment over the phone or mailing payment to : Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
(City of St. Cloud & Sauk Rapids 2021 buy-downs are available) Cost: $50
$10 for Residents City of St. Cloud and Sauk Rapids with buy down.
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RSVP OPPORTUNITYSenior Friendship Circle Leader
Volunteers needed to lead new friendships in the St Cloud Area! Senior Friendship Circles are designed for 3-4 individuals (age 60+) to safely connect in a small group for a weekly social visit. Each Friendship Circle meets through a phone conference call or in-person, at a distance at Whitney Senior Center. RSVP Volunteers initiate the weekly call or gathering and help get conversations started. Volunteers may start conversations related to the interest of the group, discuss current events, have a movie or book discussion, or reminisce about the past. Resources and support provided by RSVP. Time commitment is a minimum of one hour per week. |
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Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors.
New Members are welcome!
Saturdays
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join at this LINK
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Updated Links start Monday, November 23
One LINK - One Meeting ID - One Password for all the classes starting Monday!
If you are attending through Zoom, only SilverSneakers at this time will reimburse for these classes. If you have SilverSneakers please make sure to mark your attendance with the following links:
April, May, June, July, August , September, and October, November
Note: Silver & Fit will only reimburse for in-person attendance.
If you do not have SilverSneakers and are attending the virtual classes, we ask you to please consider making a donation of $3.50 per class which is reflective of the cost of classes for in-person. You can make a contribution by mailing a check or calling the front desk and putting on a credit or debit card 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. Here is the link to the SilverSneakers Waiver.
JOIN AT THIS LINK TO ALL FITNESS CLASSES
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
Senior Yoga with Melissa
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 10 am to 10:45 am
Gentle Pilates with Paula
Mondays and Fridays 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
SAIL - Stay Active and Independent for Life
Tuesday, Fridays, Saturdays 11 am to 12:00 pm
Spring Forest QI- GONG with Jerry Wellik
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - new time
Yoga with Sally
Tuesdays at 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Thursdays at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
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Need help with technology?
Ask our Computer Lab Volunteers
The computer lab volunteers have graciously offered to take questions and try to answer them for you. Send them an EMAIL.
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Donations AcceptedA 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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Find our events and links on our Website.You can also find these events on our Website Calendar.If you want to receive Calendar Reminders of Upcoming Events outside of this emailed newsletter you can subscribe to the icalendar.
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