WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

An educational presentation for anyone who wants to know more about Medicare. Topics will include Parts A, B, C, & 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.

Do you know what next steps to take so you can retire? We can help. Join us for 5 Keys to Retiring Fearlessly, a free workshop with insights to help you achieve your retirement goals, by answering the following questions: Will I have enough to retire? Will my retirement income last? Are my assets protected? This is a learning opportunity only. No products will be sold.

If you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance and improve your driving skills. The course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. According to Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete a state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10%, three-year discount on auto insurance. After you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company. Instructor: Minnesota Safety Council. Their Mission: To strengthen individuals, families and organizations by helping prevent injuries and support safer, healthier lives. The Minnesota Safety Council is a member-based, private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries - a leading cause of death, disability and economic loss. We offer traffic programs for the workplace and the larger community, including defensive driving classes for mature drivers and interactive online programs for teens. Since 1928, our sole focus has been to make Minnesota a safer and healthier place to live. The Minnesota Safety Council is a chapter of the National Safety Council.

Join us at the Senior Center for an afternoon of BINGO. If you can, bring a prize for the prize table. Have you received a gift that was lovely but you will never use, a scent you just don't like, or gift card to somewhere you never go? Bring it in for the prize table!

Join Tess as she walks you through the process of creating two types of spring rolls bursting with a SYMPHONY of flavors bold and bright enough to wake up any and all taste buds. Choice of meat (chicken or pork) and veggies will fill the CRISPY spring rolls, and fresh veggie and precooked protein of choice will fill the FRESH spring rolls. Two types of wrappers will be used. Participants will be able to customize filling ingredients and seasonings according to their taste or dietary preferences. Join in the fun as we dive into the world of spring rolls learning the techniques to create fillings, and how to wrap, roll, and cook these delightful packets of bright deliciousness! Freezing and reheating tips will also be shared! Come join the FUN! Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! Participants will receive: Prior to class: an ingredient list and preparation instructions, with enough time for shopping and preparation. After class: you will receive a recipe packet with the instructor's recipes shared in class. Have your questions answered by the instructor, interact with other participants, and increase your confidence in the kitchen with each skill that is learned, and each little bit of advice and instruction that is shared. Added Bonus: The instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. IMPORTANT: One registration fee for this online virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home only. The instructor would also like to remind folks that if children/youth are participating they must be supervised.

The Normandy Park Education has the space, you bring the stuff! Individuals, non-profits, small businesses, EVEREYONE, is invited register for set up their own mini-sale. The sale will be held outside in the Normandy Park Education Center / Senior Center Parking Lot and plaza areas, rain or shine. Sale Hours Set Up: 7:30 - 9:00 am Sale: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Clean Up: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Equipment Bring tables and chairs from home (or rent from us - see below) OR Pull your car/truck into your space and sell out of your trunk Cash box with change Beverages and food for the day Tents are permitted Rental Options: All rental proceeds help support the White Bear Area Senior Program. No refunds. $20 for a 18' x 19' space (size of 2 side by side parking spaces) $10 for one 6' table Questions? Call 651-653-3121

Join us in creating a whimsical tree out of recycled materials! We will be using old books, boxes, and puzzle with missing pieces! We give these one wonderful items a new life! “There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” Activist Annie Leonard

Paint a beautiful watercolor scene with step by step instructions and discussion on the techniques used in watercolor painting, such as, wet on wet and wet on dry. Students will paint and work together. This is a great, no fear way to learn to paint in watercolors even if you have no experience. All supplies are provided and each class can stand alone or take all to build even more skills. No experience needed. Step by step instruction. All supplies included.

Your wedding day is nearing and you don't know how to dance. Not to worry! In this single 2 hour lesson you and your fiancé will be taught everything you need to know to make your first dance much more interesting than shifting awkwardly from side to side. Learn an entrance onto the dance floor, easy steps and turns that fit with most songs, and an impressive dip to end your dance! Class is geared to bride & groom, but father/daughter, mother/son, and parents of the bride/groom may also attend. Casual dress. To reach the instructor in advance of your lesson to share your song or discuss your needs, visit www.ConstantineDance.com. Link provided there for song ideas, too!

You are invited to join Etoile in creating a beautiful arrangement of three wool Hyacinths, in a small glass flower pot. All of the materials that you will need to complete this project are included. There will be a selection of colorful wool, for the flowers and leaves, so that you can choose your own colors scheme. Bring to class Sharp Scissors Glue Gun with Glue A $15 cash supply fee

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise that weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until any imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss concrete solutions (not tricks, not using your will power) for controlling appetite and cravings; simple things you can do every day to boost your metabolism; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain; and how to begin to lose weight again.

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You’ll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We’ll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We’ll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals and trace minerals needed for bone health; foods that help and/or harm your bones and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band or tube for some of the exercises.

Social Security is a vital income source for many retirees. But it can be a confusing topic and making the most of it can have a lot to do with timing it right. This workshop can help you get answers to your questions and learn what Social Security can mean for you. When should I apply for Social Security? How can I maximize my benefits? How will this affect my spouse? This class is a learning opportunity only. No products will be sold.

Whole Body Vinyasa is designed to increase both your strength and flexibility and is suitable for all ages and body types. The breath is incorporated into each exercise and is designed to relieve stress and anxiety. No previous yoga experience is necessary. Each pose will be described in detail for beginners as well as modifications offered for more advanced students. Improve the health of your body, mind and soul through yoga! $15 drops are welcomed! Remember to bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Bad Weather Location. (rain/lightening): WB Senior Center / Gym, 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, Enter Door P

Does your child dream of having their own YouTube channel? Eliminate the worry with this helpful class as we walk you through the steps on how to set up a YouTube channel, safety settings, and consideration for kids having their own channel. Parents will learn the basic guidelines of being able to help manage and monitor their activity, all while incorporating practical business skills when it comes to managing your own channel. You’ll learn how this hobby can become a practical career, safety practices, and even create fun videos! Parents will leave the class with helpful guidelines to get their kid’s channel started safely and a solid foundation for their child’s new creative outlet in 2023. Please note, children must be age 13 and have parental permission to start a YouTube channel.

The practice of Soma Yoga helps re-educate muscles to release tension and create freer mobility. The class emphasizes moving from within our bodies, or somas, using breath practice and meditation to calm minds and spirits and gain strength, flexibility, balance, and stamina. This class is a multi-age class for all yoga skill levels. Equipment Needs: Computer/Tablet to log in, Yoga mat, Yoga block, Small blanket, Hard back chair.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art that can offer great relief, with no side effects, from symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, bloating, headaches, irritability, nausea, insomnia, anxiety and even weight gain. Learn which points balance hormone levels naturally, including thyroid hormones. Acupressure is a wonderful self-help tool that will help you feel your best. We will discuss breathing techniques, nutritional musts, and more.