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Upcoming This Week

Monday, 8/04

Special Events

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 848 7638 4748

Passcode: essays

Fun Discussing Essays

with Bill Vossler

9:30 AM

Zoom


Join us for good reading and insightful discussions.


August Essays: 

A Meeting with Gandhi by Paul Roche 


Escape from Slavery by Frederick Douglass


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Weekly Ongoing Programming

Monday Watercolorists

8 to 11:45 AM

In person



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Dance Fitness with Kristi

9 - 9:50 AM

In person

 

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Senior Yoga with Melissa

10 - 10:45 AM

In person & Zoom


Chair support provides added stability when needed.  



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Whitney Senior Center Tour

10:30 - 11:30 AM

In person


Preregistration appreciated.



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Talk & Tone with Melissa

11 - 11:45 AM

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Monday/Wednesday Social Bridge

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Spring Forest Qigong

Noon - 1 PM

In person only


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Euchre

1 - 4 PM

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Whitney "500" Card Club

1 - 4 PM

In person


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Gentle Pilates with Lori

1:30 - 2:30 PM

In person & Zoom


Exercises are on a mat in various positions, including lying on the back & stomach, and kneeling.  


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Tuesday, 8/05

Special Events

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Whitney Readers

Book Club

1 PM

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Discussing: Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman by Patrick Hutchison 


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Meeting ID: 867 0243 6226

Passcode: bookclub

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Tuesday Painters

8 AM - Noon  

In person



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Woodcarvers

8 AM - Noon  

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Yoga with Sally

9:30 - 10:30 AM

In person & Zoom

 

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance.


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Fitness Center Orientation

10 AM

In person


Preregistration required.


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Rummikub

10 AM - Noon

In person 


Every player has a chance to win until the very end! 


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EnhanceFitness with Melissa

11 AM - Noon

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Line Dancing

1 - 2 PM

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Mahjongg

1 - 3 PM

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Stitchery and Crafting Fun

1 - 3:30 PM

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EnhanceFitness

in St Joseph

1:30 - 2:30 PM 

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Heritage Hall

 

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Conversational German

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Zoom


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Meeting ID: 840 8377 0781

Passcode: German

Line Dancing Evenings

6 - 7:00 PM

In person


Beginners welcome, as we will work together to learn the steps!



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Wednesday, 8/06

Special Event

Technology Talks with Great River Regional Library

11 AM

In person, Zoom & Facebook Live


Topic: Antivirus Software & Factory Resetting phones/getting rid of old devices


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Meeting ID: 871 9512 5153

Passcode: Tech

Weekly Ongoing Programming

Dance Fitness with Kristi

9 - 9:50 AM

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Senior Yoga with Melissa

10 - 10:45 AM

In person & Zoom


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Monday, Wednesday

Social Bridge

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

In person


If you play (or ever played) bridge, join us for a few hours of enjoyable card playing. No instruction is offered.



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Spring Forest Qigong

Noon - 1 PM

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Cribbage Club

1 - 4 PM

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Embodiment with Jeffrey

1:15 - 2:15 PM

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Senior Yoga in St Joseph with Shirley

1:30 - 2:30 PM

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Heritage Hall


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Thursday, 8/07

Special Event

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Weekly Ongoing Programming

Quilting Group

7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

In person


We are willing to assist beginners in learning this fine art of hand-finishing your quilt. Come and go at your leisure.


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Senior Yoga with Melissa

10 - 10:45 AM

In person & Zoom


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Yoga with Sally

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Hand & Foot (Canasta) Card Game

1 - 4 PM

In person


We play together as a group -- drop-in style. Easy to learn. Come and join us for a fun afternoon.  


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Setting Intentions with Mindful Meditation

1 - 1:15 PM

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Open Board Games at

Whitney

1 - 4 PM

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EnhanceFitness in

Saint Joseph with Shirley

1:30 - 2:30 PM

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Heritage Hall


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Gentle Pilates

1:30 - 2:30 PM

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Friday, 8/08

Special Event

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Weekly Ongoing Programming

Dance Fitness with Kristi

9 - 9:50 AM

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Dance Fitness with Kristi

10 - 10:50 AM

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Magic Train (Dominoes)

10 AM - Noon

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EnhanceFitness with Kristi

11 AM - Noon

In person & Zoom


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Embodiment with Jeffrey

12:15 - 1:15 PM

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Pinochle

1 - 4 PM

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Saturday, 8/09

Upcoming Events

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AmeriCorps Senior RSVP Highlight 

Volunteer Spotlight:


AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP matches people age 55+ with meaningful volunteer roles throughout Central Minnesota. Below are some ways you could get involved:



Volunteer Spotlights:



Volunteer Spotlight

Are you looking for a Retirement Purpose? AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP is here to help!

 

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP matches people age 55+ with meaningful volunteer roles throughout Central Minnesota. Below are some ways you could get involved:


 

  • Boys & Girls Clubs Sewing or Career Summer Volunteers: Sewing: If you have sewing skills and would be willing to share your knowledge with school-age youth this might be the volunteer role for you! The Clubs have sewing machines – they just need some guidance. Careers: Share information about your career to inspire youth! Present information &/or provide hands on activities. Volunteers are asked to complete a background check ($15 fee) for either role.

To get involved with this volunteer role or hundreds of others, contact AmeriCorps RSVP at Whitney Senior Center,


320-255-7295 or email 

rsvp@ci.stcloud.mn.us

St. Cloud Park and Recreation

Community Resources

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.


For more information call

(320) 650-3065


Did you know that you can book a one-on-one appointment with a librarian for Technology Help?


Here is the link to book an appointment:


https://griver.org/book-a-librarian

Simple Suitcase Guide to Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts

What is the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts? We keep it simple with a suitcase analogy that you can easily remember. Check it out.

GreenFair, Wednesday, August 6th 4 to 8 PM

Join us for a FREE family-friendly event that promotes a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

 

The Green Fair Folk Festival is a free family-friendly event that promotes a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. In 2024, we hosted 48 exhibitors featuring organic foods, renewable energy, green building, recycled/green art, fashion, eco-gifts, earth-friendly products, holistic health and much more! 


Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Map Website

  • Welcome to the Minnesota maps resources for mental health & suicide awareness & prevention groups.
  • Listed are 5 maps that will get you to groups that are doing work in these spaces.
  • Please select the map you are interested in for more information


St. Cloud Area Grief Support Groups and Services



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Check Out Our On-Demand Programming

On Demand Presentations & Fitness Classes! 

 

Whitney Senior Center Members can now watch their favorite fitness classes and instructors--or presentations they have missed--on demand through SchedulesPlus.

 

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Click on Presentations to view our Lifelong Learning Presentations, such as Technology Talks, Music, Community Presentations, and More!

 

 

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