Office Hours are:  Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30 PM

Join us for the Ted Circles Discussions

 The theme for January 2021: Inter-Generational Learning

 
The talks are focused on the theme of inter-generational learning, a concept that goes beyond the concept of schooling where teachers from an older generation engage young students in learning. These talks emphasize the importance of reciprocal learning between the different generations: the young learn to value the wisdom of elders, and elders appreciate the impact of their work and decision-making on upcoming generations' lives.

Tuesday, January 19th

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join at this LINK

To tackle a problem as large as climate change, we need both science and Indigenous wisdom, says environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In this engaging talk, she shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems -- and offers lessons on how to create more resilient communities.

 Humanities Lecture:  Learned Optimism

 
Is your inner voice optimistic or pessimistic?  What is your explanation to yourself when you face challenges; when things don’t go your way?  When you face adversity in your life do you think it’s permanent, pervasive, and your fault?
 
Join us for a lively discussion about learned optimism.  We will discuss the benefits to having an optimistic explanatory style rather than a pessimistic explanatory style.  Learn the ABCDE’s of cognitive behavior therapy, how to apply the approach in your life, and reap the sustainable rewards of positive psychology.  Come join us to learn how to improve the quality of your life by changing your mind and your life!

Shawn Schooley, Ph.D., SCSU

This will be offered as a combination of In-person (limit 6) and Zoom

Thursday, January 21
9:30 am to 11:30 am

Join Zoom Meeting using this LINK
Meeting ID: 838 6880 5374
Passcode: 751255

Friday, January 22nd

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Jim & Mike will take you on a journey to the medieval city of Bruges. It was one of the most important trading centers during the 13-15th Centuries. You’ll see Market Square with its belfry tower and beautiful architecture overlooking canals. Spend some time in Brussels and see the Mannikin Pis, a legendary figure of the capital city.
 
Then it’s onto Amsterdam to enjoy what this unique canal city has to offer. The many museums such as the Anne Frank House, and the Lord in the Attic, to the world-famous Red-Light District offer unique cultural experiences for everyone.
 
To round off our adventure we’ll go to Transylvania Romania, which is a beautiful mountainous region of Romania. You’ll visit the town of Sinaia before going to seeing Pele’s Castle, 1 of the 5 most visited castles in Europe. The 160 room Royal Palace is one of the best preserved in Europe. Then you’ll see Dracula’s castle in Bran before visiting the city of Brasov, the largest medieval town in the region.

Join Zoom Meeting using this LINK
Meeting ID: 881 7331 2282
Passcode: 670795

Last chance to register -- ongoing SAIL members are welcome!

Do you want to attend a SAIL class three times a week?
Kristi has added a M,W,F at 9:30 am and/or take the M,W,F at 2:00 pm
Wednesdays includes Fall Prevention Education
This is a virtual class offering only.
If interested in joining this class, please call Tracy at 320-650-3082.

One LINK - One Meeting ID 
One Password for all the classes

 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, December

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 2021 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

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.  

Thank you to the kindness of those sending cards and donations -- it is greatly appreciated by the WSC Staff!