October events at LS Healthy Seniors

Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors’ monthly Senior Social/Health Talk will be held on Tues., Oct. 17 at 10:30am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st St. The presentation is entitled “Healthy Teeth—Healthy You.” Discover how your teeth change as you age and how oral health can affect your whole body.

Tai Chi Easy exercise classes will be held on Mondays from 10:30-11:30am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church through Nov. 27 and cost $5/class (discounts available for lower-income seniors).

The Fall Senior Art Class Series, “Coloring: It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore,” meets on first Wednesdays of the month (Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6), 2-4pm, at Trinity Apartments, 2800 E. 31st St. Participants don’t need to be residents of the apartments to attend. The Oct. 4 class will be on Stained Glass Coloring Paper (this refers to special effects paper, not to coloring pictures of stained glass). The Nov. 1 class will be on Mandala Design Coloring, and the Dec. 6 class will be Participant’s Choice. Each class costs $4 including supplies. Registration is required for the classes by calling 612-729-5799.

A Diabetes Support Group for adults will be held Wed., Oct. 11, 6:30-8pm, at Hiawatha School Park Recreation Center, 4305 E. 42nd St. A guest speaker will do a presentation on “Ask the Dietitian.”

A Low Vision Support Group meets Tues., Oct. 10, 1:30pm at Trinity Apartments, 2800 E. 31st St. (You do not need to be a resident of the apartments to attend.)

Healthy Seniors is looking for “Friendly Visitor” volunteers and volunteer drivers to help seniors live independently. Call Healthy Seniors at 612-729-5799 or email info@lshealthyseniors.org for more information on activities, services or volunteer opportunities.