HELPERS office will be closed on Friday, Aug. 26th for Potato Days. Enjoy the festivities!
Fall Prevention BINGO
Join the Fun!
Fall Prevention Bingo, Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 1-2pm, Bville Senior Community Center. In honor of National Fall Prevention Month, Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging is presenting a bingo event to draw attention to fall risks and prevention. No pre-registration is required. Please join us for fun, refreshments and prizes!
Grow Young Fitness Program for Seniors
Grow Young Fitness Program for Seniors Barnesville
Channel 12 at 9:05am and 4:05pm Monday through Friday.
Coming in November: The Remember Project “Steering into the Skid” event, the second in our series of three dementia awareness events. Date yet to be set; watch for details to come.
Fika-“Take a Break” with Coffee & Conversation Sept. 7th
Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 10-11am, HELPERS office.
Please join us for this monthly morning coffee break that is open to all. Fika is a Swedish coffee tradition; it’s a time set aside for being together, catching up with friends, and enjoying a little something to eat. Contact HELPERS in advance if you would like transportation assistance.
Wellness Fair
HELPERS Wellness Fair -“Taking Care of Yourself,” September 21st, 10am – 2pm, Hildebrand Hall, Bville.
We’ll have a variety of speakers on issues related to self care, special musical entertainment by performers Sarah Morrau and Rebekka DeVries, vendors for you to visit, lunch, and door prizes.
Watch for more details to come. Pre-registration is required for this free event. Contact HELPERS to register.
Tour of Tables
Tour of Tables Brunch Fundraiser, Saturday, October 22nd , Hildebrand Hall.
Tour of Tables is a unique fundraising event in which the general public is invited to “tour” imaginative tablescapes designed by Table Hosts. This will be our first Tour of Tables event! For more information and/or to sign up as a Table Host contact HELPERS. Let your creativity shine at our first Tour of Tables!
Exercise Seniors
Mondays, and Thursdays
Exercises for Seniors,
on Mondays, and Thursdays, 9:30-10, Bville Senior Community Center.
This is a basic, low impact strengthening exercise program to promote body movement and strength.
No pre-registration is required.
Just show up and have fun while also doing your body good!
Game Day!
Tuesday & Thursday
Game Day every Tuesday & Thursday, 12:45 to 3pm, at the Bville Senior Community Center Join in the fun & games such as Pinochle, Whist, Hand & Foot and Rummy with other area seniors. Coffee and treats served following the activities. The Senior Community Center is located at 501 2nd Ave. NE. Call 218-493-4277 for more information. Transportation assistance can be provided by calling HELPERS in advance.
Toenail Clipping Clinic, Monday, August 29th.
Call HELPERS to schedule.
Coming in November: The Remember Project “Steering into the Skid” event, the second in our series of three dementia awareness events. Date yet to be set; watch for details to come.
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