Whitney Wellness Workshops

PEARLS is a national, evidence-based program that works to reduce depression and social isolation in older adults. PEARLS educates older adults about depression and helps them develop the skills they need for self-sufficiency and happier lives. This workshop takes place in 6-8 sessions over the course of four to five months and allows for coordination with their current health care providers Call 320-650-3082 to Book.

You can recognize an EnhanceFitness class by the relaxed atmosphere and the laughter in the room—whether offered in-person or remotely. A full hour of fun, EnhanceFitness focuses on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility. Call 320-650-3082 to Book.

Tuesdays, (last Tuesday of each month, 10:30am-11:30am-Zoom OR first Tuesday of each month-beginning Feb 4, 11:00am-12:00pm-In Person). These are monthly Zoom groups for people who have completed the DPP. If you could use some positive, unconditional, judgement-free support and motivation to restart or continue your healthy habits, consider joining a the DPP Alumni Group! Register Here: https://hipaa.jotform.com/whitneysc/DPPRegistration

Wednesdays, Jan. 8th – Feb. 19th, 1:00pm-3:30pm, Zoom. If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news to help you achieve a better quality of life. Participating in this program can help you learn skills to manage your diabetes more effectively by checking blood sugar regularly, eating healthy food, being active, taking medicines as prescribed, and handling stress. Dates: Wednesday: Jan 22- May 28; 8:45am-9:45am (In Person) Wednesday: Jan 15- May 21; 11:30am-12:30pm (In Person) Thursday: Jan 30- May 22; 9:00am- 10:00am (Zoom) Saturday: Feb 8- May 24; 8:30am- 9:30am (In Person)

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-led, proven lifestyle change program that can help people with pre-diabetes cut their risk in half. A trained lifestyle coach works with participants to teach lifestyle skills needed to make lasting changes, such as eating healthier, adding physical activity, and managing stress. Program participants meet weekly for 16 weeks over an initial six-month period, and then monthly over the next six months. Dates: Wednesday: Jan 22- May 28; 8:45am-9:45am (In Person) Wednesday: Jan 15- May 21; 11:30am-12:30pm (In Person) Thursday: Jan 30- May 22; 9:00am- 10:00am (Zoom) Saturday: Feb 8- May 24; 8:30am- 9:30am (In Person)

Wednesdays, Jan. 15th – Feb 19th, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Zoom. This program aims to help adults of all ages and caregivers manage the symptoms of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and any other physical and mental health conditions. This evidence-based program, developed by Stanford University, is held weekly for 2 ½ hours for six weeks at community-based locations in participating counties and virtually throughout the state. Workshop topics include: techniques to deal with isolation, frustration, fatigue, and pain; suitable exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; how to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; healthy eating and nutrition tips; how to evaluate treatment options; and creating action plans.

Mondays, Jan. 27th – Mar. 10th, 9:30am-10:30am, In Person. Walk With Ease is an evidence-based program designed to help people living the arthritis better manage their pain. It's also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a regular habit. You will join a group that meets for 1 hour, 3 times a week, for 6 weeks.

Health Coaches for Hypertension Control improves hypertension self-management through small-group educational sessions and support offered by trained health coaches. This program is eight 90-minute sessions that aim to increase knowledge about hypertension self-management, increase readiness to make lifestyle changes required for successful self-management, and promote behavior changes in nutrition, physical activity, stress management, tobacco use, and medication management.

Fridays, January 26 - March 29, 1pm - 2pm, Online via Zoom Join us for a fun and interactive workout and health education workshop! This 10-week program combines a bingo game with exercise and fall-prevention education.

Wednesdays, Jan 17-Feb 28, 12:30pm-3:00pm, Zoom Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. Chronic Pain Self-Management can help you develop the skills needed to take control of your pain and live a happier and healthier life. Classes meet the same day weekly for six-sessions. This interactive workshop helps people who have chronic pain learn how to take control.

Do you live with osteoarthritis or another chronic pain condition? Walking can help you manage your pain and improve your overall health. The Walk With Ease program can inspire you to start a personalized and enjoyable walking program today.

Men's Shed Group Reorganization Meeting: Join us on November 9th at 3 PM to discuss the future of Men's Shed. Hope to see you there!

**New Dates | Pre-registration Required. ** Mondays, Nov. 6 - Dec. 11, 1:00pm-3:30pm at Coborn's Healing Center. This program is open to people with cancer, survivors, family, friends, and caregivers. Two trained leaders facilitate the program at each location; at least one trainer has been affected by cancer. This 6-week program meets 2 to 2.5 hours each week.

Mondays, November 6 - December 18, 9:00am-10:30am, In-Person @ Whitney Senior Center. Have you ever wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Held for 7 consecutive weeks.

If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news to help you achieve a better quality of life. Participating in this program can help you learn skills to manage your diabetes more effectively by checking blood sugar regularly, eating healthy food, being active, taking medicines as prescribed, and handling stress.

If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news to help you achieve a better quality of life. Participating in this program can help you learn skills to manage your diabetes more effectively by checking blood sugar regularly, eating healthy food, being active, taking medicines as prescribed, and handling stress.

Updated! In-person Bingocize is now once a week on FRIDAYS. No Bingocize tomorrow 10/24. Our new end date is 1/19/2024. Halloween themed Bingocize on 10/27 🎃.

Wednesdays, Oct 4-Jan 17, 10:00am-11:00am, In Person @ Whitney. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Mondays, Oct 2 - Nov 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm, Zoom. Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. Chronic Pain Self-Management can help you develop the skills needed to take control of your pain and live a happier and healthier life. Classes meet the same day weekly for six-sessions. This interactive workshop helps people who have chronic pain learn how to take control.

Mondays, Oct 2 - Nov 13, 12:30pm - 3:00pm, Zoom. Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. Chronic Pain Self-Management can help you develop the skills needed to take control of your pain and live a happier and healthier life. Classes meet the same day weekly for six-sessions. This interactive workshop helps people who have chronic pain learn how to take control.

Wed. Apr 17-May 29, 1:00-3:30pm, In-Person at Whitney. Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. Chronic Pain Self-Management can help you develop the skills needed to take control of your pain and live a happier and healthier life. Classes meet the same day weekly for six-sessions. This interactive workshop helps people who have chronic pain learn how to take control.

Mondays, Oct 2 - Nov 6, 10:00am-11:00am, In Person @ Whitney. Do you live with osteoarthritis or another chronic pain condition? Walking can help you manage your pain and improve your overall health. The Walk With Ease program can inspire you to start a personalized and enjoyable walking program today.

Tuesday & Friday, September 22 - December 5, 1:00pm-2:00pm, In-Person @ Whitney. Join us for a fun and interactive workout and health education workshop! This 10-week program combines a bingo game with exercise and fall-prevention education!

WWednesdays, September 20th - November 8th, 10am-12pm, In-Person @ Whitney. Matter of Balance is a group workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants set goals and make plans to manage their fear of falling that often limits their activities. Workshops are interactive and focus on peer support. Held on Wednesdays for 8 consecutive weeks.

Wednesdays, Sept 13-Dec 27, 9:00am-10:00am, In Person @ Whitney. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Tuesdays, Sept 12-Oct 31, 5:30pm - 7pm, In Person @ Whitney and on Zoom! Mindful Presence provides mindfulness meditation training to individuals who want to develop tools to work with challenging mind states known as hindrances, and cultivate consistency of practice when facing difficult challenges in life including pain, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and chronic illness. Held on Tuesdays for 7 consecutive weeks.

Monday, Sept. 11- Nov. 22, 2:45pm-3:45pm, In Person @ Whitney/Zoom. Tai Ji Quan is an evidence-based fall prevention program designed for older adults developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute. TJQMBB transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving: - postural stability - awareness and mindful control of body positioning - functional walking - movement symmetry and coordination - range of motion around the ankle and hip joints - lower-extremity muscle strength. This workshop will be held in-person at Whitney Senior Center and on Zoom.

Mondays, September 11 - October 30, 9:00am-10:30am, In-Person @ Whitney Senior Center. Have you ever wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Held for 7 consecutive weeks.

Senior Friendship Circles with Sarah Registration Required Thursday, 9/7/23 to 11/16/23 1:30 to 2:30 PM Zoom Looking to build friendships in the community? Join our Senior Friendship Circles! Make New Friends | Create Meaningful Experiences | Feel Less Lonely

Thursdays, Sept 7 - Nov 8 from 10:30am - 12pm, In-Person @ Whitney. The aim of Health Coaches for Hypertension is to improve hypertension self-management through small group educational sessions and support offered by trained health coaches. Goals include: increasing knowledge about hypertension self-management, increasing stage of readiness to make lifestyle changes required for successful self-management, promoting behavior changes in nutrition, physical activity, stress management, tobacco use, and medication management. 

Thursdays, Aug 3-Nov 16, 11:00am-12:00pm, Zoom. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

**Tuesdays, July 18-Aug 22, 1:00pm-3:30pm, In-Person @ Whitney. If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news to help you achieve a better quality of life. Participating in this program can help you learn skills to manage your diabetes more effectively by checking blood sugar regularly, eating healthy food, being active, taking medicines as prescribed, and handling stress.

**Tuesdays, July 18-Aug 22, 1:00pm-3:30pm, In-Person @ Whitney. If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news to help you achieve a better quality of life. Participating in this program can help you learn skills to manage your diabetes more effectively by checking blood sugar regularly, eating healthy food, being active, taking medicines as prescribed, and handling stress.

Wednesdays, July 12 - Aug 16, 11am - 12pm, Telephone/Toolkit provided by Whitney. Put Life Back in Your Life! A proven program to improve health and well-being for people with long-term health conditions. Arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, etc. You'll learn more and share with others!

Tuesdays, July 11-Oct 24, 10:30am-11:30am, In Person @ Whitney This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Do you live with osteoarthritis or another chronic pain condition? Walking can help you manage your pain and improve your overall health. The Walk With Ease program can inspire you to start a personalized and enjoyable walking program today.

Mondays, June 5-July 17, 1:00pm-3:30pm, In Person @ Whitney. Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. You will learn about techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, poor sleep, appropriate use of exercise, appropriate use of medication, effective communication, how to evaluate new treatments, and nutrition. This interactive workshop meets for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. This workshop is for adults, ages 18 and older.

Thursdays, May 11-June 29, 9:00am-10:30am, In-Person @ Whitney. The aim of Health Coaches for Hypertension Control is to improve hypertension self-management through small group educational sessions and support offered by trained health coaches.

Mondays, May 8-July 10, 9:00am-10:30am, In-Person @ Whitney Senior Center. Have you ever wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Held for 7 consecutive weeks.

Tues & Friday, May 5 -July 7, 1:30pm-2:30pm. Join us for a fun and interactive workout and health education workshop! This 10-week program combines a bingo game with exercise and fall-prevention education!

Wednesdays, May 3-June 21, 10:00am-12:00pm, In-Person @ Whitney. Matter of Balance is a group workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants set goals and make plans to manage their fear of falling that often limits their activities. Workshops are interactive and focus on peer support. Held on Wednesdays for 8 consecutive weeks.

Tuesdays, April 11-Aug 8, 9:00am-10:00am, Zoom. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. You will learn about techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, poor sleep, appropriate use of exercise, appropriate use of medication, effective communication, how to evaluate new treatments, and nutrition. This interactive workshop meets for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. This workshop is for adults, ages 18 and older.

Wednesdays, March 29-May 10, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Telephone/Tool Kit. If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news to help you achieve a better quality of life. Participating in this program can help you learn skills to manage your diabetes more effectively by checking blood sugar regularly, eating healthy food, being active, taking medicines as prescribed, and handling stress.

Wednesdays, March 15-July 12, 8:30am-9:30am, In-Person @ Whitney. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Tuesdays, March 14-May 9, 1:30pm-3:00pm, Zoom. The aim of Health Coaches for Hypertension Control is to improve hypertension self-management through small group educational sessions and support offered by trained health coaches.

Mondays, March 6-July 10, 8:15am-9:15am, In-Person @ Sartell Community Center. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Tuesdays, February 21-April 18, 5:30pm-7:00pm, In-Person @ Whitney Senior Center. Mindful Presence provides mindfulness meditation training to individuals who want to develop tools to work with challenging mind states known as hindrances and cultivate consistency of practice when facing difficult challenges in life including pain, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and chronic illness. Held for 7 consecutive weeks.

Mondays, Feb 13-March 27, 9:30am-10:30am, In-Person @ Whitney Senior Center. Do you live with osteoarthritis or another chronic pain condition? Walking can help you manage your pain and improve your overall health. The Walk With Ease program can inspire you to start a personalized and enjoyable walking program today.

Tuesdays, February 7-June 6, 10:30am-11:30am, Zoom. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Tuesdays, Feb 7-June 6, 9:00am-10:00am, In-Person @ Whitney. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences.

Wednesdays, January 25-May 3, beginning hourly from 6:00am-6:00pm, some sessions online, some in-person. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-led, proven lifestyle change program that can help people with pre-diabetes cut their risk in half. A trained lifestyle coach works with participants to teach lifestyle skills needed to make lasting changes, such as eating healthier, adding physical activity, and managing stress. Program participants meet weekly for 16 weeks over an initial six-month period, and then monthly over the next six months.

Mondays, January 23-March 13, 1:00pm-3:30pm, In-Person @ Coborn Healing Center. This program is open to people with cancer, survivors, family, friends, and caregivers. Two trained leaders facilitate the program at each location; at least one trainer has been affected by cancer. This 6-week program meets 2 to 2.5 hours each week. Topics include: - Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty. - Appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility and endurance. - Making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies. - Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals. - Nutrition. - Setting priorities. - Relationships.

Thursdays, January 19-February 23, 11:00am-12:00pm, Telephone/Toolkit provided by Whitney. Put Life Back in Your Life! A proven program to improve health and well-being for people with long-term health conditions. Arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, etc. You'll learn more and share with others!

Mondays, January 9-March 13, 9:00am-10:30am, In-Person @ Whitney Senior Center. Have you ever wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Held for 7 consecutive weeks.

Mondays & Wednesdays, Nov 14-Feb 15, 2:45pm-3:45pm, In-Person @ Whitney/Zoom. Tai Ji Quan is an evidence-based fall prevention program designed for older adults developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute. TJQMBB transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving: - postural stability - awareness and mindful control of body positioning - functional walking - movement symmetry and coordination - range of motion around the ankle and hip joints - lower-extremity muscle strength. This workshop will be held in-person at Whitney Senior Center and on Zoom.

Tuesdays, Nov 8-Dec 20, 5:30pm-7:00pm, In-Person @ Whitney. The cultivation of mindfulness is essentially the practice of presence, deep listening and awareness. Mindfulness enables you to wake up and be more fully present to what is really going on in your inner and outer worlds, and to the stream of moment-to-moment change. Mindfulness offers you greater choice and the capacity to live-on-purpose as an alternative to living a reactionary life dominated by mindless habit and out of control reactivity.

Mondays, Oct 10-Nov 21, 12:30pm-3:00pm, Zoom Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. Chronic Pain Self-Management can help you develop the skills needed to take control of your pain and live a happier and healthier life. Classes meet the same day weekly for six-sessions. This interactive workshop helps people who have chronic pain learn how to take control.

Mondays, Oct 10-Nov 28, 9:00am-10:00am, In-Person @ Whitney Senior Center. Have you ever wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten.

Mondays, Oct 3-Jan 16, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Zoom/Online. This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences. This workshop will be offered on Zoom.

Thursdays, Sept 29-Nov 17, 10:00am-11:30am, In-Person @ Whitney & Zoom. The aim of Health Coaches for Hypertension Control is to improve hypertension self-management through small group educational sessions and support offered by trained health coaches.

Wednesdays, Sept 28-Nov 30, 10:30am-12:00pm, In-Person @ Whitney/Zoom Empower yourself! Join thousands of others who have taken key steps toward positive behavior change by participating in Aging Mastery - a guide to building a playbook for aging well and making the most of the gift of longer life.

Tuesdays, Sept 20-Nov 1, 9:30am-12:00pm, Zoom Put Life Back in Your Life! A proven program to improve health and well-being for people with long-term health conditions. Arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, etc. You'll learn more and share with others!

Thursdays, Sept 15-Nov 3, 10:00am-12:00pm, In-Person @ Whitney Matter of Balance is a group workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants set goals and make plans to manage their fear of falling that often limits their activities. Workshops are interactive and focus on peer support. Held on Wednesdays for 8 consecutive weeks.

Tuesdays, Sept 13-Oct 25, 9:30am-12:00pm, In-Person @ Whitney. Put Life Back in Your Life! A proven program to improve health and well-being for people with long-term health conditions. Arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, etc. You'll learn more and share with others!

Mondays, Sept 12-Oct 17, 6:00pm-7:00pm, Telephone/Toolkit If you are one of the millions of people living with diabetes, we have good news to help you achieve a better quality of life. Participating in this program can help you learn skills to manage your diabetes more effectively by checking blood sugar regularly, eating healthy food, being active, taking medicines as prescribed, and handling stress.

Sept 12-Oct 31, Coborn Healing Center, 1:00-3:30 This program is open to people with cancer, survivors, family, friends, and caregivers. Two trained leaders facilitate the program at each location; at least one trainer has been affected by cancer. This 6-week program meets 2 to 2.5 hours each week. Topics include: - Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty. - Appropriate exercise for regaining and maintaining flexibility and endurance. - Making decisions about treatment and complementary therapies. - Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals. - Nutrition. - Setting priorities. - Relationships.

Tuesdays, Aug 16-Nov 29, 10:30am-11:30am, In-Person @ Whitney This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences. This workshop will be offered in-person at Whitney Senior Center.

Mondays, Aug 15-Dec 12, 11:00am-12:00pm, Zoom This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences. This workshop will be offered on Zoom.

Mondays & Wednesdays, Aug 1-Oct 25, 2:45pm-3:45pm, In-Person@ Whitney/Zoom Tai Ji Quan is an evidence-based fall prevention program designed for older adults developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute. TJQMBB transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving: - postural stability - awareness and mindful control of body positioning - functional walking - movement symmetry and coordination - range of motion around the ankle and hip joints - lower-extremity muscle strength. This workshop will be held in-person at Whitney Senior Center and on Zoom.

Wednesdays, July 27-Aug 31, 11:00am-12:00pm, Telephone/Toolkit Put Life Back in Your Life! is a proven program to improve health and well-being for people with long-term health conditions including arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, etc. You'll learn and share with others! Telephone/Toolkit

Tuesdays, July 19-Sept 27, 9:00am-10:30am, In-Person/Zoom Empower yourself! Join thousands of others who have taken key steps toward positive behavior change by participating in Aging Mastery®—a guide to building a playbook for aging well and making the most of the gift of longer life.

Mondays, July 11-August 15, 1:00pm-3:30pm Living Well with Chronic Pain is a 6-week workshop that teaches practical skills for living a happy, healthy life while managing chronic pain. You will learn about techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, poor sleep, appropriate use of exercise, appropriate use of medication, effective communication, how to evaluate new treatments, and nutrition. This interactive workshop meets for two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks. This work shop is for adults, ages 18 and older.

Thursdays, June 30-August 18, 9:00am-10:30am The aim of Health Coaches for Hypertension Control is to improve hypertension self-management through small group educational sessions and support offered by trained health coaches.

Thursdays, June 7-July 26, 9:00am-11:00am, In-Person @ Heritage Hall, St. Joseph Matter of Balance is a group workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants set goals and make plans to manage their fear of falling that often limits their activities. Workshops are interactive and focus on peer support. Held on Tuesdays for 8 consecutive weeks.

Wednesdays, May 11-June 29, 10:00am-12:00pm, In-Person@ Whitney Matter of Balance is a group workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants set goals and make plans to manage their fear of falling that often limits their activities. Workshops are interactive and focus on peer support. Held on Wednesdays for 8 consecutive weeks.

Thursdays, May 5-Aug 18, 11:15am-12:15pm, In-Person @ Whitney/Zoom This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences. This workshop will be offered in-person at Whitney Senior Center and on Zoom.

Health Coaches for Hypertension consists of eight sessions. The 90-minute sessions include experiential learning strategies appropriate for those with health literacy challenges. A notebook of activities is provided for each participant which the health coach guides the participant in using throughout each session. This workshop will be held in-person at Whitney Senior Center and online through Zoom.

Health Coaches for Hypertension consists of eight sessions. The 90-minute sessions include experiential learning strategies appropriate for those with health literacy challenges. A notebook of activities is provided for each participant which the health coach guides the participant in using throughout each session. This workshop will be held in-person at Whitney Senior Center and online through Zoom.

Have you every wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Held on Tuesdays for 7 consecutive weeks.

Have you every wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten. Held on Tuesdays for 7 consecutive weeks.

Have you every wanted to document your life story in some way? Guided Autobiography is led by a trained instructor, and participants are led through themes and priming questions that evoke memories of events once known but filed away and seemingly forgotten.

This is a year-long program that meets weekly for 16 weeks, and then monthly for the remainder of the year. Each session is one hour in length. The class is a combination of presentations, discussion, and activities with others who have similar experiences. This workshop will be offered in-person at Whitney Senior Center.

IF YOU LIVE WITH DIABETES and would like to improve your health and well-being, this class is for you! Participants make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems as they carry out their self-management program. Family members, friends, and partners are welcome.

Mindful Presence provides mindfulness meditation training to individuals who want to develop tools to work with challenging mind states known as hindrances, and cultivate consistency of practice when facing difficult challenges in life including pain, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and chronic illness. Held on Tuesdays for 7 consecutive weeks.

Tai Ji Quan is an evidence-based fall prevention program designed for older adults developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Oregon Research Institute. TJQMBB transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving: - postural stability - awareness and mindful control of body positioning - functional walking - movement symmetry and coordination - range of motion around the ankle and hip joints - lower-extremity muscle strength. This workshop will be held in-person at Whitney Senior Center and on Zoom.

Put Life Back in Your Life! is a proven program to improve health and well-being for people with long-term health conditions including arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, etc. You'll learn and share with others!

Put Life Back in Your Life! is a proven program to improve health and well-being for people with long-term health conditions including arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, etc. You'll learn and share with others!

Men have a number of unique opportunities for healthy aging. This series is designed to provide a series of topics on the ways in which men can take charge of their health, prevent chronic conditionings, and be agents in their health. We also invite those who love their men to join us in this series. Held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Virtual and in-person. March 9: What’s Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain: Engaging in Physical Activity is Critical to Mental Health and Wellbeing. April 13: The Psychology of Aging for Men: Positive Psychology for Guys May 11: The Aging Male Body: Myths, Truths and Challenges June 8: Men’s Relationships: How Do We Interact in Unique Ways July 13: Men as Caregivers