Enrichment
**Classes are limited to 4 people per class**
Computer Classes
Senior Place provides its members a wide variety of computer courses. There's a flyer with detail of each class available: Beginning Computer 1; Beginning Computer 2; Word Processing 1, Internet Browsing; Email using Web Mail; Where's My Pictures, Where's My Files?; Pictures from Digital Camera; Pictures from Computer to Local Photo Printing Places; Beyond Point and Shoot (Intro to Digital Photography); Burn a CD; Computer Sound Files, Voice and Music; Name and Address Cards; Home Assistance with your Windows Computer; Facebook; Communicating with Friends using Skype Web Cam and Open Computer Lab.
Open Computer Lab
The Computer Lab is open to all members. Monday-Friday at no charge. The Lab is closed 'only' when classes are scheduled. All computers have access to the Internet.
Windows Computer Beginning
An introduction to the Windows Operating System, using the mouse, keyboard, Email, searching the internet, and using a word processor program.
Computer Lab 3 Sessions $25
April 22, 24, 26 1:00-3:00pm
Windows Computer Intermediate
Using your Windows Computer. How to: install programs; antivirus; transfer pictures from your camera to your computer; email features; using the Internet.
Computer Lab 3 Sessions $25
May 6, 8, 10
Windows Computer Advanced
A deeper look at the Windows Operating System, Antivirus, and Firewall software.
Prerequisite: Beginning Comp 1 or equivalent
Computer Lab 3 Sessions $25
May 20, 22, 24
Communicating with Friends Using Skype Web Cam
Experience placing and receiving a video phone call, setting up a Skype web video camera and account.
Prerequisite: Beginning Comp 1 or equivalent
Computer Lab 1 Session $15
April 30
Taking Digital Camera Pictures
Explains the digit camera "Auto" setting and when to use other features for taking better pictures.
Prerequisite: None Two 2-hour Sessions
April 2 & 9 9:00-11:00am
Introduction to Digit Photo Editing
DPE1: Preparing Picture for Printing & Emailing
Organize digital photos, remove red-eye, crop for printing, and resize for Emailing using Photoshop Elements.
Prerequisite: Beginning Comp 1 or equivalent
Computer Lab 3 2-hour Sessions $25
April 22, 24, 26 9:00-11:00am
DPE2: Improving Your Photos
Improve composition; enhance and touch up your photos; create a composite using Photoshop Elements.
Prerequisite: DEP1
Computer Lab 3 2-hour Sessions $25
April 29, May 1, 3 9:00-11:00am
DPE3: Creative Art from Photos
Enhance your photos, make faces radiate, create greeting cards and more using Photoshop Elements.
Prerequisite: DPE1
Computer Lab 3 2-hour Sessions $25
May 6, 8, 10 9:00-11:00am
DPWS: Digital Photo Workshop
Create your own photo project in this workshop.
If interested, contact Wayne Casanova for the syllabus one week before class (wenova2@aol.com, 507-451-1831).
Prerequisite: DPE1 or similar photo editing experience.
Computer Lab 2 Sessions $20 (Optional: 3rd Session $5)
DPWS-1: April 15, 17, 19 1:00-3:00pm
DPWS-2: May 13, 15, 17 1:00-3:00pm
Do You Have Computer Questions?
We will meet with individuals with computer questions. Conversations/appointments will be limited to 30 minutes. First-come first served basis. Class instructors will be available starting 15 minutes after computer classes. No charge (please call the day of a class to verify that a class is being held).
Computer class prices vary depending on the number of sessions, but typically range from $15 to $30. Additional Classes will be added as demand warrants. Check the current newsletter and the reception desk for the latest class availability. Sign up deadline is Friday preceding the first class. If the current dates and times don’t work for you, contact us to see if we can schedule a class that will fit your schedule. Minimum of 2 people for all computer classes. To register or for more information call SeniorPlace 507-444-4280.
10th Annual Senior & Caregiver Expo
- Four Seasons Centre, Owatonna, MN
- Wednesday, May 1st from 11am-5pm
- Nationally Know Speaker: DICK EDWARDS
Dick Edwards has thirty-five years of experience working closely with older adults and their families. For the past twenty years he served as administrator of Charter House, a nationally recognized model for excellence in retirement living and long-term health care affiliated with the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
For fourteen years, Dick served in the leadership of Aging Services of Minnesota (ASOM), a statewide association of not-for-profit providers of services for older adults. His excellence in leadership and knowledge concerning for aging parents has been honored by Mayo Clinic, Leading Age, and ASOM. According to the Pew Research Center, 70 million of Americans between ages 40 and 60, the Sandwich Generation of Boomers, are dealing simultaneously with their own needs, the needs of their children and the needs associated with caring for aging parents. Sound familiar?
In many families with aging parents, these years are often characterized by fear and frustration. Fear of what's going to happen next, fear of the 'fall call', fear of failure, fear of not doing the 'right thing', and frustration with parents, siblings and the system. Caring for aging parents can be a draining, push-pull that taps and saps time, energy and resources.
Dick Edward's book, Mom, Dad...Can We Talk? Insight and Perspective to Help Us Do What's Best for Our Aging Parents, is a read-me-first if you are among those for who caring for aging parents is an increasing reality. It is a conversational, sometimes humorous and poignant, and always encouraging and helpful.
AARP Driver Safety Course
This course qualifies 55+ for a 10% reduction in their insurance. An eight-hour course is required if you have not taken this before. The four-hour refresher class is required every three years for your continuation of your 10% car insurance discount. A certificate is provided for your insurance company. Call for cost.-Payment due at time of registration. There are classes scheduled for the whole year, call Senior Place for a listing of classes of check out our website.
Women's Book Club
- 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00pm--Plan on reading:
April 18: "War Brides" by Lois Battles
May 17: "Time if a River" by Mary Alice Monroe
June 20: "The Island" by Elin Hilderbrand
Any questions, call DeNell Schroeder at 451-1213.
IPAD and IPHONE Use instruction
Do you have an IPAD or an IPHONE? Do you want to know how to use it better?
Join us on April 15, May 13 and June 10 at 9:30am
Come join Wayne Klinhammer and others in learning more about the new technology.
Stress Reduction Classes
Thursday, April 11 and 18, 2013 at 6:00pm
Sharon Whelan, RN, BSN, MS and CHTP, Aroma Therapist, and Beyond Surgery Practitioner.
April 11 Class: Sharon will be talking about Healing Touch which is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy. It assists in balancing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. It works with your natural energy and supports your natural energy field. Healing Touch can benefit you in the following ways: Reduce Stress, Decreases Pain, Strengthens the immune system, Deepens your spiritual connection, Eases acute and chronic conditions. Sharon will also talk about additional techniques which can help reduce anxiety and stress.
April 18 Class: Aromatherapy class-Sharon will give some basics about essential oil history, the use from biblical times as well as how it can assist in our physical and emotional balance and healing. Sharon will talk about the definition of essential oils.
Couples Massage with Betsy Wright, Certified Massage Therapist
May 9, 2013 at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Elizabeth (Betsy) Wright, Certified Massage Therapist/REPOSE Massage Therapy
Cost: $15 for SeniorPlace Members; $19 for Non-Members
Minimum of 5 couples/Maximum of 8 couples.
Learn easy to perform basic massage techniques that you can share with someone to help relieve pain and stress and help promote relaxation. Bring a partner with whom you will practice and exchange treatment. Most techniques will be done with the receiver in a standard chair, so you'll be able to do this at home, too. Bring tow pillows and a blanket for comfort (you can share linens because one person will give, one receive).
Speakers:
Jennifer Lintz RD, LD Dietician from Hy-Vee
- Tuesday, April 10, 2013- "Keeping Blood Sugar in Check": Hy-Vee Dietitian Jennifer Lintz will discuss effective blood sugar management strategies related to food, lifestyle and physical activity. She will highlight several examples of diabetic-friendly snacks and provide samples of a few foods. Jennifer will also answer commonly asked questions about keeping blood sugar in check
- Tuesday, April 23, 2013- "Eating for Risk Reduction of Cancer": Hy-Vee Dietitian Jennifer Lintz will discuss the connection between the food we eat and cancer. While no single food can keep us cancer free, there are dietary steps we can take that may reduce our risk. Jennifer will review the American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention, showcase a variety of foods and food products that may help decrease the risk of cancer, and allow participants to taste a few antioxidant-rich foods.
Barry Adams--Steele County Civil War Soldiers
- Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 6:00pm in the Multipurpose Room: Barry Adams will speak on Steele County Civil War soldiers in May 1863 (150 years ago). there are some remarkable stories of local soldiers during that month: big, historic, sad, deadly, heroic, and surprising stories. Famous places like Vicksburg and Chancellorsville are part of the story, and so is mud, typhoid fever, exhaustion and alligators.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Education Series with Brookdale Senior Living and Day by Day Adult Day Care
- Third Tuesday of each month from 10:00am-11:00am-Board Room 1st floor
Optimum Life Continuing Education for Professionals
- Third Wednesday of each month from 11:00am-noon-North Meeting Room 2nd floor