To View our Programming and Register |
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Register:
You can also register by calling our front desk at 320-255-7245.
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MDH has released this information:
Because the Delta variant is shown to spread more easily, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends everyone, both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people continue to mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect one another.
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Beginning January 1, 2022, some Medicare Supplement Health Plans are changing who their fitness reimbursement coverage will be. We ask you to confirm with your Health Insurance to see if they have the following listed below. The Whitney Senior Center is enrolled with these plans and will be ready to accept.
One Pass - possibly Medica/ UCare see attached pdf to call to confirm eligibility with your Health Plan after January 1
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Do you have SilverSneakers? Do you attend our fitness classes online? |
Please fill out your monthly attendance so we can receive reimbursement for your attendance.
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Santa to a Senior Program |
The Home Instead Be a Santa to a Senior Program identifies seniors who may not otherwise receive gifts during the holiday season and finds out what items they need. The purpose of the program is to provide holiday cheer and gift giving to seniors who are least likely to receive a present during the holiday season, are lonely and financially challenged. Home Instead is partnering with the Whitney Senior Center this year to put on this event.
If you are interested in receiving a gift, you are welcome to view the wish list and fill out the form.
To Donate:
- Find a participating Be a Santa to a Senior location. (Whitney Senior Center will be a location mid November)
- Remove bulb with senior’s gift request from a tree.
- Purchase the requested gift listed on the bulb through Amazon.
- We will gather as a group to wrap the presents.
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Unable to join in person?
Meeting ID: 895 6997 0915
Passcode: Sleep
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Weekly Ongoing Programming: |
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Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
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This Monday, check out the Tour at Whitney.
Pre-registration is appreciate to ensure the copy of handouts.
To register: 320-255-7245
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SilverSneakers
Boom Muscle
Mondays
11 to 11:30 AM
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
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If you play or ever played bridge, join us for a few hours of enjoyable card playing. Singles welcome! We gather from 11:30 to noon. play practice hands until 12:30, then we keep score from 12:30 until 3:00 PM. No Instruction is offered.
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Spring Forest Qigong
Mondays and Wednesdays
Noon to 1pm
Meeting ID 835 0494 6681
Password: 527330
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Duplicate Bridge
All who play bridge are welcome to join us. You can bring your own partner or we will help to get you one. For assistance to find a partner contact:
Kory 320-292-5001
Roger 320-761-5626
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Gentle Pilates
Mondays and Thursdays
1:30 to 2:30 PM
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Password: 527330
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Join Mayor Dave Kleis for a townhall meeting! Meet the Mayor, ask a few questions, and learn more about the Great City of Saint Cloud
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Weekly Ongoing Programming |
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EnhanceFitness
Tuesday
Friday
Saturday
11:00am-12:00pm
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Mahjongg
Every Tuesday
1:00 to 3:00 PM
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Woodcarving
Every Tuesday
8:00 to Noon
All levels of woodcarving experience welcome at this fun and social group. Bring your own tools for individual carving projects. No instruction.
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TED Circles
Tuesday, 1 pm
This week's Topic:
How to spark your curiosity, scientifically
Join through Zoom at this LINK
November Theme: Exploration
What does exploration mean for the future of society, science, and our individual lives? Let's explore exploration!
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Hi 5
Every Tuesday
1 to 3 PM
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Yoga
Tuesdays 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Thursdays 11:30 to 12:30 PM
Yoga teaches us how to stretch the body, focus the mind, pay attention to the breath, and live in the present moment with a greater sense of ease and well-being. This class will teach you techniques to increase strength, flexibility, and balance the body.
Instructor: Sally Metz
Join in person or on Zoom
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Line Dancing
Tuesdays 1pm
To Register or more information:
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Conversational German
2:30 to 3:30 PM
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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 recommended.
Meeting ID: 840 8377 0781
Passcode: German
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Topic this month:
How to Use Amazon
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Meeting ID:
841 3001 2539
Passcode: Tech
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First event will take place
in-person only.
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PAY for project at Thomsens
Create a wreath, kissing ball, or holiday spruce top arrangement with help from our experts. The perfect way to kick off the holiday season and receive a beautiful accent for your home!
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Weekly Ongoing Programming |
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Zumba
Wednesdays 9am
This class is offered in-person only
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Senior Yoga
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturdays
10:00 to 10:45 AM
Register for in-person
Click on the day below:
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
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Did you know our Coffee Corner is open?
Join us daily to sit in the coffee corner with friends and enjoy a cup of coffee and play a game or two! Or simply just enjoy the company of your community members!
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Spirituality Group
Every Wednesday
10:30 to 11:30AM
Unable to come in person, join on Zoom
Meeting ID:
819 0989 5290
Passcode: Wednesdays
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If you play Bridge, come and join us for an afternoon of fun!
Free for Whitney Senior Center Members or Purchase a Day Pass for $5.00
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Spring Forest Qigong
Mondays and Wednesdays
Noon to 1pm
Meeting ID 835 0494 6681
Password: 527330
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Cribbage Club
Wednesdays 1:00 to 4:00 PM
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Cribbage is a card game that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations to gain points.
This is a four-player group for experienced cribbage players.
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Free for members or purchase a day pass for $5.00!
All are welcome!
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In-person in the Coffee Corner |
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Weekly Ongoing Programming |
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SilverSneakers Boom Muscle
Thursdays 9:00 to 9:30am
Boom Muscle incorporates athletic-based exercises that improve upper body conditioning. You'll move through several "blocks", which are groups of exercises that focus on different muscle groups. The focus of this class is on toning muscles and building overall strength.
Note: this class intended for the active senior and will be taught both in person and virtually.
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
To Register for In-Person
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Quilting Group
Every Thursday
9:00 to 3:00 PM
Come and join in a day of hand quilting. Willing to assist beginners in learning this fine art of finishing your quilt.
Come and go at your leisure!
Welcome to a fun day and hope to see you there!
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Texas Hold'em
9:30am-12:00pm
Texas Hold'em is a fun group that enjoys playing cards together. All are welcome! Free for Whitney Senior Center Members or purchase a day pass for $5.00.
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Gentle Pilates with Lori
Mondays and Thursdays
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Looking for a gentle yet powerful way to improve your core strength and posture while gaining flexibility? Gentle Pilates offers exactly that. Plus, it provides an excellent way to stay healthy—particularly when it comes to balance and stability—without pounding the joints. This class addresses alignment, breathing, and sequencing to create a program of body awareness and core strength.
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
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Setting Intentions with Mindful Meditation
Thursdays 1:00 to 1:15 pm
Simply connect to your chosen course with no required result: mindful breathing, body scans, and guided mindful meditations. You will be led through a series of relaxation techniques to prepare the body and mind for intention setting to deepen the purpose in your life.
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
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Rejuv Medical Friday Wellness Series
9:30am-10:30am
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Meeting ID: 889 2404 3120
Passcode: 421065
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Looking to spread holiday cheer this season? Give a holiday gift to a senior! Join us for an informational presentation on the history behind the program, how to purchase a gift, and how you can support a senior in our community this holiday season.
Meeting ID: 816 0700 1379
Passcode: Santa
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Weekly Ongoing Programming |
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Zumba
Friday's 10 am
This dance fitness class is fun, energetic, and will make you feel amazing! Its low-impact and easy-to-follow choreography offers a total workout of cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Come prepared to dance, sweat, and smile! Best suited for active seniors.
This class will be offered in person only.
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EnhanceFitness
Tuesday, Fridays, and Saturdays
11 am to 12:00 pm
To Reigster:
EnhanceFitness is an evidence-based program designed to improve the overall functional fitness and well-being of older adults. The exercises focus on four key areas important to health and fitness: stretching and flexibility; low impact aerobics; strength training; and balance.
Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681
Passcode: 527330
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.
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Whitney Duplicate Bridge Club |
Afternoon: 12:30 to 4 PM
To Register
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We are open Saturdays from 8:00 AM until Noon.
Come in and use the fitness center, have coffee, play Billiards, or join an exercise class.
To view:
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AmeriCorps RSVP Highlight |
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers help tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges. We offer a variety of one-time and on-going volunteer opportunities within 150 regional sites. There is no cost or minimum number of service hours for RSVP volunteers.
If you are age 55+ and live in Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, or Wright Counties, attend a one hour RSVP Start-Up session at Whitney Senior Center to learn more. Upcoming sessions include December 2, 9, or 16 at 10:30 am.
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Whitney Recreation Center Highlight |
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WHIT Nutrition Series
Prep the halls! Join Session III of our WHIT Nutritional Series on planning your holiday menu! Work through the challenges of having fun on special occasions without jeopardizing some of the healthy practices you are developing and/or have worked on throughout the year. Participants will receive a WHIT packet outlining basic nutrition guidance, a positive mindset, and strategies for developing healthy habits.
Pickleball Toy Drive
Come on out for our Pickleball Toy Drive at Whitney Recreation Center Saturday, December 11th from 8 am-12 pm!
Please help our community by donating a new, unwrapped toy and bringing a smile to a child this holiday season. All toys and monetary donations will stay within our community.
We ask all players to welcome new participants and to share courts.
Call 320-255-7276
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On Demand Fitness Classes! |
Whitney Senior Center Members can now watch their favorite fitness classes and instructors on demand through SchedulesPlus.
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Fitness Classes
Check out our Fitness Classes on Zoom and In-person - find the dates and times in our Whitney Time Magazine
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:
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 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
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Senior Dining
Catholic Charities Congregate dining at Whitney Senior Center is Open! Join us from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
Sit down for a hot lunch in the Whitney Senior Center dining room. Hot meals are also available for take-out if you are not able to dine at Whitney.
For more information call
(320) 650-3065
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Stay Connected MN
One of the strongest ways to support mental well-being is by staying connected to ourselves, our friends, and the world around us. Supporting and connecting with one another can help all of us be well. You can help support mental well-being in your community or organization by sharing information and resources for connecting.
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Vaccine Connector
The State of Minnesota is committed to the equitable distribution of safe and effective vaccines for protection against COVID-19. As vaccine supply increases and doses become more widely available, opportunities to get vaccinated will expand.
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Please Scan-in and Scan out Each Day! |
Watch this short video to see how to use our new self-scanning stations. Located on the East and West entrance and next to the TV station near the front desk. You are still able to utilize the front desk but if you want to skip the wait, try it out!
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