Sept 26, 2022 Events & News

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VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED!

Our Volunteer Drivers are essential to HELPERS ability to provide transportation services for our area seniors for medical appointments in Bville, Fargo/Mrhd, & Fergus Falls. 

 

Drivers are reimbursed for mileage. If you have some spare time and the heart of a volunteer, please contact us. 

 

We’d appreciate having you on our team!

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FIKA—“Take a Break” with Coffee & Conversation, Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 10-11am, 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 transportation assistance.

Grow Young Fitness Program for Seniors

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Grow Young Fitness Program for Seniors Barnesville 

Channel 12 at 9:05am and 4:05pm Monday through Friday.

Save the Date! November 9th, 10am-12pm: The Remember Project “Steering into the Skid” event, the second in our series of three dementia awareness events. All community members are welcome. Attendees can participate by attending at a group viewing site or individually from their own home & computer. All attendees are required to register.

Registration is available at http://CCAW-skid2022.eventbrite.com or by calling HELPERS at 218-354-7090.

The Detroit Lakes Cloggers

Wednesday, Oct. 5th, 1:00, Bville Senior Community Center. The Clay County Coalition and HELPERS are excited to bring to you the DL Cloggers. The group will present live at the Bville Sr Center. Open to all! Join us for fun and refreshments. No pre-registration necessary.

Flu Shot & COVID Booster Clinic, Monday, Oct. 10th, 10:30am, Rollag Lutheran Church. This clinic is sponsored by the Rollag Seniors and is open to all area seniors. Questions? Contact Dave at 218-863-7327.

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.

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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 & ThursdayFriday

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.

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!

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