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March 7, 2021
Hopkins Activity Center News & Notes

Explore Local Parks

Finish out your week with a Friday afternoon walk, chat with Beth, the Activity Center Program Coordinator, and make new friends, all while enjoying the wonder of the great outdoors. Nordic Walking isn't specifically walking in the snow, or even having the equipment of Nordic poles. Our own version of Nordic Walking is to get out and walk during these last weeks of winter and to explore some local trails.

To see the remaining scheduled dates, park locations, and registration information for Nordic Walking click here. Or contact the office for more information.

We're Going to Garden!

Do you love getting your hands dirty and working in the garden? Then this is your opportunity to join the first ever Activity Center Garden Leader Group. We are looking for a small group of dedicated people to help weed, water, and care for our Activity Center garden plot throughout the summer. No experience necessary!

If you are looking to learn more about gardening while meeting new people with a similar passion for the earth then sign up for this unique experience as a part of the Garden Leader Group! Additionally educational opportunities will be held onsite by the Hennepin County Master Gardeners throughout the summer.
 

Free Vegetable Growing Basics Class

Sign up for a Vegetable Gardening Basics class coming up soon, taught by University of Minnesota Extension Hennepin County Master Gardeners. 
 

Horticulture Therapy

Why is gardening so therapeutic and nurturing? Read here about the health benefits of gardening, especially as it relates to building immunity as adults age.

Membership Benefits

Take advantage of reduced activity fees and even some free programs are offered with an Activity Center membership. Find out what benefits, savings, and experiences a $30 annual membership will bring you by visiting our Membership link or the Registration Portal.

We're Here to Help

If you are needing direction in finding community resources, please give the office staff a call or send us an email. You can also visit the Resources page on our website for information on organizations that serve the needs of older adults on a variety of topics, including food assistance, transportation, legal help, and medicare counseling.

Another great local resource to reach out for help is Senior Community Services. They are an agency whose mission is to develop, coordinate and provide service including household and outside maintenance for the elderly, caregiver support, senior outreach and more. Visit Senior Community Services website here or call 952-541-1019.

5 Different Ways You Can Safeguard Yourself and Your Family…and Have Some Fun

Cassia, a local senior organization, presents a FREE 5-part webinar series on various topics related to the pandemic. Whether it’s the latest medical information, new and improved scams awareness, caregiver self-care, opportunities for high quality online social and intellectual engagement, or inspiration on how to stay joyfully alive and kickin’, you will come away from this series with new tools for today and tomorrow.

Attend any or all sessions for free. For more information about these webinars visit Cassia's website here.

Men's Shed Publicized Nationally

Our very own Hopkins Men’s Shed was recently featured in a national publication by the American Society on Aging! The article titled "Shoulder to Shoulder, Men’s Shedders Engage with One Another, Save Lives" highlights just how beneficial connecting with other retired men in the group is to their well being.
 
Looking for an exercise class? Visit our On DEMAND video catalog of yoga and aerobics classes accessible exclusively for members. Click here for the VIRTUAL CENTER, then select ON DEMAND.
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