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Learn about the recent changes in Medicare benefits and coverage, and how these changes affect you. We will cover the importance of reviewing Medicare Part D coverage, how to use Medicare.gov to make health insurance comparisons, how Part D works, the impact of the Affordable Care Act and the new 5-star plans. Learn about Extra Help, a program for people with lower incomes that may reduce prescription drug costs.

Gather monthly to discuss a new book chosen by the group. Call 612.668.1590 to find out the book title.

Review your driving skills, learn current laws and get tips on driving safely. After completing the course, receive a certificate for a 10% discount on auto insurance. No discounts on class fees. This is an ONLINE class offered through the Minnesota Safety Council. You will be emailed a link to the class. Cost includes mailing of booklets (no pick-up required). Please make sure the address on your account is your current mailing address, we will be mailing out booklets to this address 10 days prior to the class date.

Are you worried about how diabetes or pre-diabetes may affect your life or the life of a loved one? You are not alone. Over one quarter of Americans age 65 and older have Type 2 Diabetes. Take charge of your health by learning more about risk reduction, self-management, and setting realistic goals. Co-sponsored by Pratt Community Education and Southeast Seniors. Please note: This class was scheduled to take place in person, but has been moved to the online format due to public health concerns.

Anchovy canapes, fried fancy frog legs, and chicken liver chop suey. These delectable delights are just a few of the dishes found in the restaurant menu collection at Minneapolis Central Library. Join Special Collections Librarian Bailey Diers on a local culinary tour of menus and restaurants from the 1880s to the more recent past, including well-known favorites like The Nankin Café and Charlie’s Café Exceptionale. View digitized menus online at digitalcollections.hclib.org.

Electric Vehicles (EVs) provide a new opportunity for cleaner and more efficient transportation. Current surveys show that about 30% of people would consider an EV as their next vehicle, and auto manufacturers are bringing new, exciting options to the market at a rapid pace. This presentation dives into the technology behind the shift to electric, the models available in the US, and how people use and charge their EVs, followed by an attendee Q&A.

Come on out and enjoy getting to know your neighbor across the river! After the first meeting participants will decide where we will meet. We will choose restaurants that are no greater than the $$ range. Call 612-668-1590 if you have any questions.

This presentation will teach you how to detect Medicare fraud and what to do if Medicare Fraud is suspected. We discuss the top scams currently being directed towards seniors and highlight why seniors are specifically targeted. We’ll offer tips on how to avoid falling for scams and where to get help.

Create holiday cards that are unlike any other using a variety of paper and mixed media. Art kits for this class will be available for pick up or drop off. Register online or call 612.668.2478.

Looking for a quiet and comfortable place to walk and meet people? Meet up at the indoor walking track at NE Community Center that will be open for adults and seniors to enjoy. Social distancing and face covering requirements will be followed according to the current Minnesota state mandates.

Think textures. Think patterns. Think colors. Think backwards. In this class we will explore printmaking techniques from rubbings to simple methods of relief prints using foam and EZ cut material. We will roll out inks and make prints to be framed, exchanged, assembled into unique cards or all of the above. Class held at Creekview Recreation Center, 5001 Humboldt Ave. N. Register online or call 612.668.2478. Class participants must wear a face covering, maintain social distance and take a home health assessment prior to coming to class. All in-person classes will follow current COVID-19 safety protocols.

Martin Smith again invites us to journey along with him as he shares the story of another one of his international hiking excursions, a favorite adventure that took him to Morocco. He will include a cultural viewpoint on the experience, as well as describe the physical setting and challenges.

EveryBODY is healing SOMEthing. Explore a deeper focus in your body, mind and spirit. Following a seven cycles format, includes aerobic activity. May be taken seated or standing.

Brighten up the winter by painting this festive Poinsettia and Holly. This cheerful painting will give you the experience of using float medium and acrylic paint in a delicate approach that creates rich tonal effects. The class will discuss the many forms and colors in Poinsettias and paint one that gives a foundation for painting others in the future. The instructor will provide templates, written instructions, watercolor pencils for marking out designs, paints, brushes and materials to paint on. All levels of painters are welcome. Class is held at Fuller Park, 4802 Grand Ave S. Register online or call 612.668.4828. Class participants must wear a face covering, maintain social distance and take a home health assessment prior to coming to class. All in-person classes will follow current COVID-19 safety protocols.

How is your sleep? Discuss the important role that sleep has on your health and everyday function. Learn about normal age-related changes in sleep that are common and some tips and tricks for improving the quality of your sleep. Register online or call 612-668-2478 for more information.

Come prepared to have FUN! For women 55+, but all ages are welcome. This is NOT power volleball. Please call 612-668-1590 with any questions.