During the Closure:

Join AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP staff and volunteers to learn how you can help your neighbors while improving your very own health and well-being.  Hear how local seniors are safely involved in volunteer efforts and the benefits that come with helping others.   You will also have the chance to further explore opportunities to get involved with RSVP staff that is best suited for you!

Tuesday, December 8th
9:30 am to 10:00 am

Join Zoom Meeting using this LINK
Meeting ID: 874 8760 9492
Passcode: 705497

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.

 Ilona Szabó de Carvalho: 4 lessons I learned from taking a stand against drugs and gun violence | TED Talk

Throughout her career in banking Ilona Szabó de Carvalho never imagined she'd someday start a social movement. But living in her native Brazil, which leads the world in homicidal violence, she realized she couldn't just stand by and watch drugs and guns tear her country apart. Szabó de Carvalho reveals four crucial lessons she learned when she left her cushy job and took a fearless stand ...
www.ted.com

Tuesday, December 8th
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join at this LINK

Watch Party:
Wednesday, December 9, 3 pm-4 pm 

*Please note that this is a pre-recorded virtual class: a link will be emailed to you upon registration.
  
This project will require about one hour to create
 
What you’ll find (or need to collect from your home) in your Materials Kit:  

• A set of Oil Pastels (we are using a Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastels 12 piece set, which can be used for this and many, many other projects!)
• Black Construction Paper
• A #2 Pencil
• An Eraser  
  
  

To register simply follow the instructions on our website at 
ParamountArts.org/art-classes/
VIRTUAL ART CLASSES! 
The Paramount Center for the Arts is excited to be working with the Whitney Senior Center to present virtual art lessons for everyone ages 7 to 107 (and older)! These classes are a perfect introduction to unique and exciting mediums and require no prior experience! 
 
Note:

Virtual art classes are a fun way to remain engaged with children and grandchildren as we distance, make great gifts for yourself and others, and will help you expand your creativity all from the safety and convenience of your home! Simply click play on your computer, tablet, or phone for your art adventure to begin!
 
Each registration will include a link to the easy to follow pre-recorded YouTube video and written instructions for you to learn at your own pace, new techniques and skills to use during this project and with other projects of your own design, a little art history, and a lot of fun! 
 
You are welcome to purchase a materials kit (available through curbside pick-up at the Paramount Center for the Arts) or use materials you have at home! Our kits include non-toxic supplies and are outlined in the descriptions of each class. 

Updated Links start Monday, November 23

One LINK - One Meeting ID - One Password for all the classes starting Monday!

SilverSneakers Boom Muscle added
11:15 am on Mondays

 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

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!