Announcements:

AARP Tax Assistance Updates:
AARP TAXAIDE will only prepare taxes by appointment this year due to the precautions we are taking for COVID-19. There will be two appointments – one to collect your tax information and another a week later for you to receive the printed return and authorize us to file your taxes.

The appointment line, 320-200-9704, will be open beginning February 1stMonday-Friday 10 AM to 2:00 PM. Leave a message if no answer, and we will get back to you.

Tax preparation will begin on February 9th and be on every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM through April 15th.

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE FOR QI-GONG -- Jerry Wellik will be switching clas

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.

Fall Prevention - Learn how to Stay Upright

This presentation will focus on in-home fall prevention, fall risk assessment, and services available for fall prevention.

Presented by: Jason McDonald Injury Prevention Specialist – Trauma Services, Centracare

Join Zoom Meeting using this LINK
Meeting ID: 851 1594 2225
Passcode: 958843

Pre-register for In-person attendance

Wood Carving

Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Register for in-person or join online.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 869 5598 5358
Passcode: 475503

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.

If you want to view it ahead of time, please click on this link.

Tuesday, January 26th
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join at this LINK

Our descendants own the future, but the decisions and actions we make now will tremendously impact generations to come, says philosopher Roman Krznaric. From a global campaign to grant legal personhood to nature to a groundbreaking lawsuit by a coalition of young activists, Krznaric shares examples of ways we can become good ancestors -- or, as he calls them, "Time Rebels" -- and join a movement redefining lifespans, pursuing intergenerational justice and practicing deep love for the planet.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference and was featured by our editors on the home page.

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 pm - 3:30 pm
Join online through Zoom at this LINK
Meeting ID: 851 9093 5394
Passcode: 207737

Scams for Older Adults
Wednesday, January 27th

10:00 am to 11:00 am

People of all ages are targeted and victimized by scams daily. However, scammers can be crafty and often manufacture scams specific to their target audience. Learn which scams are more common among the elderly population, how to avoid being scammed, current trends and what to do if you think you have been scammed.
Presenter: Mandy Haselkamp, Crime Prevention Specialist, St. Cloud Police Department

Join Zoom Meeting using this LINK
Meeting ID: 868 2740 6257
Passcode: 942768.

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

Thursday, January 28th

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting using this LINK
Meeting ID: 874 8760 9492
Passcode: 705497

Rescheduled from December to this Thursday, January 28th

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Laura Dahl (violin), Cristina Seaborn (viola), and Lucia Magney (cello) are members of the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra. Since their regular concert season is canceled, for now, they are excited to play live music again.

Preregistration required. Limit to 30 participants. We will attempt to live stream this event on Facebook.

Join Zoom Meeting at this LINK
Meeting ID: 856 7598 8323
Passcode: 940851

VIRTUAL Walking Program through Zoom.
Register at this LINK

This workshop will be offered by telephone, and a kit will go with it—no need to have Zoom.
Register at this LINK.

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 your membership over the phone.

You can fill out a form at this LINK. You can choose to make a payment over the phone or mailing payment to Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.

Cost: $50
$10 for Residents City of St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Waite Park with buy down.

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

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

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.

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!

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