Acupressure is a healing technique that works with how energy flows through your body. Just as you have blood that flows through vessels, you have energy that flows through pathways called meridians. Acupressure involves pressing or massaging key points on the body to stimulate energy flow which can offer great relief with no side effects. We will focus on the points that relieve and prevent migraines and headaches as well as nausea and vertigo.

As we age, our body’s physiology changes. We can keep our bodies strong and deter many health problems associated with aging. We've all heard how important it is as we age to exercise, eat well, and get adequate amounts of sleep. In this class, the WHY's will be explained as to how these factors affects our bodies physiology, right down to the cellular level. Also, what type of exercises are beneficial as we age and anti-inflammatory food sources. This course is designed for adults of all ages.

Kindness is an introspection into self-awareness. We'll discuss how one has to be kind to 'self' first to enable sharing kindness. This kindness course offers a kaleidoscope of opportunities for the leaner to feel uplifted and better prepared to pay it forward.

If you are an adult looking to expand your knowledge, this class is for you! We will learn basic CPR training in a hands-on experience and finish the class with common first aid you can perform for strokes, heart attacks, bleeding, and more! Bystander or family CPR is one of the key elements of survival for patients in an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Learning this valuable skill or getting a refresher on knowledge you have previously acquired is lifesaving!

“Happy Feet" is a fun and practical class all about keeping your feet healthy, strong, and comfortable as you age. We'll cover the basics of foot health, common age-related changes, simple ways to care for your feet at home and proper foot wear. Learn how to spot foot problems early, what role a podiatrist can play, and how to choose proper footwear that supports mobility and balance. The class also includes easy foot exercises to promote strength, flexibility, and overall comfort — because healthy feet help keep you moving! *White Bear Area Senior Center Members: Call to register and receive a discount at 651-653-3121

Explore the various losses we experience as we grow older and the importance of learning how to express and maintain dignity and a quality of life.

If you’ve noticed hip/thigh/butt spread, you are not alone. We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, you will learn: my famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density, decrease 2 inches off saddlebag area in 2 weeks, trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight, learn a breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism, learn about acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don’t have time, money, or inclination to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. NOTE: You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises.

Do you have joints that ache – a knee or hip or back? Whether you have arthritis, bursitis or just creaky joints, this workshop is for you. Joint lubrication exercises are quite simple and easy to do yet produce rather remarkable results by helping to free your joints of pain. We’ll also discuss which nutrients are needed to help keep your joints healthy.

Discover what the latest research reveals about sleep and why it matters more than ever. Learn how much sleep you truly need, what “sleep drunkenness” is, and how to manage sleep challenges. You’ll also gain practical, easy-to-use strategies to help you make the most of the sleep time you have. Join us for fresh insights, new research, and actionable tips that can help you feel more rested, alert, and energized every day.

This session will focus on helping residents who have long term care insurance understand what their policy covers and how to file a claim. It is often the case that policyholders purchased their policy 15-20 years ago from an agent that is retired or no longer in the insurance business. The instructor will cover the important questions you need to ask to understand what your policy covers, how to know if you qualify for a claim, and how to navigate what can be an obstacle course of paperwork, phone calls, and confusion. Please join us to learn more about this topic and to have your questions answered by an expert.

Veterans and Families, did you know that the VA offers benefits that can help pay for in-home care? These benefits provide support to keep veterans safe and independent at home while easing the load on loved ones. This session will help you understand options, eligibility requirements, and to guide you through the application process. Senior Center Members Discount available by calling to register: 651-653-3121