This is a free Online Event that you can view at home on your own computer or here in the HELPERS office. Read more below.
Grow Young Fitness Program for Seniors Barnesville Channel 12 at 9:05am and 4:05pm Monday through Friday.
Exercises for Seniors, on Mondays, and Thursdays, 9:30-10, Bville Senior Community Center. This is a basic, low impact exercise program to promote body movement, strength & balance. No pre-registration is required. Just show up and have fun while also doing your body good!
Game Day every Tuesday & Friday, 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.
We have ideas, resources, classes and social activities to help you survive the winter blues. Below is some of what we have to offer. The Barnesville Senior Community Center is available for rental for your gatherings. Contact Eva at 218-493-4277 for information and to make your reservation.
We Want Your Opinion!
HELPERS survey now available, and we want your opinions! Please complete our survey so we can continue to expand and develop the HELPERS program in a manner that fulfills the needs of our area seniors. We want the opinions of all, young, old, and in-between. The online survey is available on the HELPERS website and Facebook page at www.barnesvillehelpers.org. It is also available in hard copies at the HELPERS office, the Senior Community Center, and the Barnesville Library.
Have you completed the survey yet? IF not, please click the image below as we’d really love to hear from you!
On Feb 6th HELPERS is hosting an online event on the topic of isolation
The COVID Lockdown…..we all remember and we’ll likely never forget. The implications of this worldwide event have been profound. Here at HELPERS, we witnessed firsthand the impact on many of our area seniors.
We observed physical and mental changes not seen before the isolation of the lockdown and the fears that lingered even after we were told it was safe to go out into the world.
We humans are social creatures; we need to connect with others. When we don’t have the means and opportunities to connect with others, we can become vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness.
Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions (Source: Natl Institute on Aging).
Our mission at HELPERS focuses on offering a wide range of services and activities to address these risks and to enhance the quality of life for our area seniors.
On Feb 6th HELPERS is hosting an online event on the topic of isolation; it’s impact on physical and mental health and how to take care of yourself and others.
We hope you’ll consider attending this important informational program. See the details below.
Isolation and Why It Matters, Tuesday, Feb. 6th, 10:30am. This is a free Online Event that you can view at home on your own computer or here in the HELPERS office. Learn about the physical and mental impacts of isolation and what we need to do to take care of ourselves and others.
If you wish to view this at home on your own computer, you must register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isolation-and-why-it-matters-tickets-791042177447. If you would like to participate by attending at the HELPERS office, please call 218-354-7090 to register.
Upcoming Events
COMING SOON “Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home” series of programs related to health and wellness. Watch for details to come.
Grow Young Fitness
Monday through Friday
Program For Seniors
Channel 12 at
9:05am and 4:05pm
Be sure to check it out!
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 & Friday
Game Day every Tuesday & Friday, 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.
Fika—“Take a Break” with Coffee & Conversation
Fika—“Take a Break” with Coffee & Conversation, February 14, 10-11a at the HELPERS office.
All are welcome to join us for this monthly morning coffee break. 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 to attend but need transportation assistance.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
HELPERS is always looking to add to our amazing team of volunteers and we have a variety of opportunities to fit your interests and time availability.
Some of those opportunities include Transportation in and/or out of town, Monday delivery of Meals on Wheels, Friendly-Visiting, Errands/Shopping Assistance.
Give us a call or stop in our office for more information.
The Barnesville Senior Community Center is available for rental for your gatherings.
Contact Eva at 218-493-4277 for information and to make your reservation.