September is National Senior Center Month
It’s an opportunity to promote a positive image of aging and highlight how our Senior Community Center improves the lives of older adults. Senior Centers are vital to the health and well-being of a community. The Barnesville Senior Community Center is active in offering social, educational, and health-related events in close collaboration with HELPERS. There is no question that having this impressive Senior Center here in Barnesville improves the lives of the people in our community and surrounding area. Become a member and join the fun!
COMING SOON: HELPERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY RAFFLE.
PART TWO-Hospice and Dementia Care: What You Need to Know and How We Can Help. Monday, Sept. 18th, 1:30pm, Bville Senior Community Center. Presented by Kyra Kainz, HRRV Community Relations Specialist & Arlene Correia, HRRV Certified Dementia Trainer. Free and Open to All. No need to pre-register. We will continue this important informational presentation where questions will be answered and misunderstandings will be clarified.
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.
PART TWO-Hospice and Dementia Care: What You Need to Know and How We Can Help.
Monday, Sept. 18th, 1:30pm, Bville Senior Community Center.
Presented by Kyra Kainz, HRRV Community Relations Specialist & Arlene Correia, HRRV Certified Dementia Trainer. Free and Open to All. No need to pre-register. We will continue this important informational presentation where questions will be answered and misunderstandings will be clarified.
TOUR OF TABLES
Theme: My Favorite Things
October 14th, 10am-12pm, Hildebrand Hall
In October of 2022, HELPERS held our first Tour of Tables Fundraiser with the theme “To Everything There is a Season.” Our second Tour of Tables fundraiser will be held on October 18 th here at Hildebrand Hall. Tour of Tables is a unique fundraising event in which the public is invited to “tour” imaginative tablescapes designed by Table Hosts. The theme for this year’s event is “My Favorite Things.” This
theme offers table hosts a wide range of options for decorating their table in whatever way they decide that expresses their favorite things. Once table hosts have signed up with HELPERS to host and decorate a table, they are provided with a packet of tickets to sell for her table. The tickets are $20 per person and includes viewing all the uniquely decorated tables, sharing a delicious brunch, socializing, and door
prizes galore. If you are interested in becoming a Table Host or if you would like to attend the event, contact HELPERS. Further details below.
If you are interested in decorating and hosting a table, contact HELPERS. We have a limited number of tables available so notify us soon.
Grow Young Fitness
Grow Young Fitness Program For Seniors
Channel 12 at
9:05am and 4:05pm
Monday through Friday.
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.
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.