WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

Discover the powerful connection between your well-being and the health of our planet. In this engaging workshop, you'll discover how individual choices impact both personal well-being and the environment, creating a ripple effect of positive change. Join us as we explore: The inherent relationship between our health and that of the earth. Why nurturing yourself goes hand in hand with healing the planet. How simple changes can boost resilience in your internal (mind and body) and external (home, community, world) environments Creative solutions that fit your unique lifestyle and harmonize with sustainable living Whether you're curious about healing yourself, your family, or the world, this class will inspire you to take the next step in your journey towards holistic wellbeing. Ideal for anyone seeking to create positive change in their life and the world around them.

CapTel Captioned Telephones provide a unique solution for individuals with hearing loss by offering both audible communication and written captions of what the caller is saying, allowing users to read and comprehend conversations more effectively. These phones operate like traditional phones but enhance accessibility through real-time captioning, making it easier for users to engage in conversations. Join us at the Senior Center to learn about CapTel phones, their benefits, and hands-on experiences with the devices are available, and thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, CapTel phones can be obtained at no cost to eligible individuals.

An educational presentation for anyone who wants to know more about Medicare. Topics will include Parts A, B, C, and D of Medicare, application process, estimated costs, supplements, MAPD, and when is the right time to sign up. This is an ideal course for people that are turning 65 or over 65 and coming off their employer medical plan as well as those currently enrolled in Medicare. NOTE: THE FEBRUARY CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Insomnia affects 20% to 30% of the American population each year, and 10% have chronic insomnia that has lasted several months or even years. Many people find sleep medications and over-the-counter supplements ineffective, but there are effective non-medicinal treatments many people don’t know about. In 2016, The American College of Physicians reviewed all treatments for insomnia and found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to be the safest, most effective and durable treatment for insomnia. Sleep is logical, and it follows rules. The problem is that no one teaches us the rules of sleep. This 75-minute presentation and discussion will teach you how sleep works and what you can do to prevent a short bout of insomnia from becoming a chronic problem.

Downsizing, and even the thought of downsizing, to leave your home, can cause many emotions including; happiness, sadness, anxiety, grief, joy, relief, worry, and more. Let’s chat about the common things that cause us so many emotions when we are planning to leave our home of many years and how to deal with all of those emotions. We can also discuss a step by step plan on how to start the process when you are ready.

Do you feel like your life revolves around food or smoking cigarettes, vaping or chewing tobacco? Stop the cravings and urges with hypnosis and learn how to get healthy today! No more weight gain, no more cravings! This is a combined class with 2 sessions running concurrently. All students come together at introductions and then split into groups for their hypnosis sessions. Participants can attend both sessions at the combined class fee. Lifetime members pay a nominal fee. Participants will receive a hypnosis reinforcement CD and membership card to attend future classes at a discount. Schedule: 5:45 - 7:45 PM Weight Loss/Healthy Eating - Stop cravings for sweets, carbs, greasy fatty foods, pop etc. Get motivated to walk and or exercise. Develop a positive attitude towards getting healthy and losing weight. 5:45 - 8:45 PM Stop Smoking/Chewing Tobacco/Vaping - Stop your addiction without cravings or weight gain. This group will have a break off school grounds to have their last big smoke out. Bring your tobacco products with you! If you are a Lifetime Member, please call to register: 651-653-3121

As we get older, sleep often becomes more difficult. Although sleep problems are not uncommon for those aged 65+, they aren’t a normal part of aging. This engaging presentation and discussion will focus on normal sleep in the elderly, and how other sleep disorders, medical, and environmental conditions can disrupt sleep. We will also discuss why sleep medications can be problematic for seniors and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) combined with medication tapering can improve overall sleep with fewer side effects.