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September 2022
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This class will meet once a week for 2 hours each session. The program is 8 weeks long. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU
Find out moreParticipants will: Understand the importance of language surrounding Mental Health and Suicide Identify risk and protective factors Feel empowered to respond to someone in distress Discuss feelings, beliefs and attitudes while talking about Mental Health and Suicide Event Details: Presenter: Destiny Brown is a Mental Health and Suicide Training Instructor for Northern Pines Mental
Find out moreMany older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This class will meet once a week for 2 hours each session. The program is 8 weeks long. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU
Find out moreWe can all Save Lives Question. Persuade. Refer training to help individuals recognize warning signs of someone in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. Key Components covered in the Gatekeeper Training: How to appropriately Question someone who may be suicidal How to Persuade them to stay alive and receive the appropriate help How to
Find out moreOctober 2022
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active
Find out moreCommunity Mental Health Resource Fair When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 Time: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Where: First Lutheran Church; 424 So 8th St; Brainerd, MN Cost: Free but registration is required Lunch will be served Registration link: Attendees can attend up to three of the following presentations: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Lowell Johnson
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When: Monday, November 14, 2022 Where: Crow Wing County, Land Services Building |322 Laurel St. Brainerd, MN Cost: FREE Schedule of Events: 5:30-6:00 Light Meal * 6:00-7:00 Angst Movie * 7:00-7:30 Panel Discussion Registration is required: Click on the website link in the right column to register. Angst Event November 14, 2022 On top
Find out moreDecember 2022
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active
Find out moreJanuary 2023
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This class will meet once a week for 2 hours each session. The program is 8 weeks long. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. YOU
Find out moreLearn how to create a healthier lifestyle and prevent diabetes in a 24 session diabetes prevention program over the course of one year. Groups will meet with a certified lifestyle change instructor to help participants lose weight, eat healthier, change habits and increase physical activity. There will be 16 sessions offered over the first 4 to
Find out moreLearn how to create a healthier lifestyle and prevent diabetes in a 24 session diabetes prevention program over the course of one year. Groups will meet with a certified lifestyle change instructor to help participants lose weight, eat healthier, change habits and increase physical activity. There will be 16 sessions offered over the first 4 to
Find out moreThe Aging Mastery Program® (AMP) informs, encourages, and supports you in taking steps to improve your life and engage in your community. The program empowers you to make and maintain small but impactful changes. It incorporates evidence-informed materials, expert speakers, group discussion, peer support, and small rewards to build skills and tools to manage
Find out morereThink Your Drink The Workplace Wellness Challenge that encourages your staff to make water the healthy choice! Join us for the 5th annual reThink your Drink competition. The competition starts January 30th, register your team by January 25th to guarantee your spot. This initiative hopes to shift consumption toward healthier, more affordable beverages, like
Find out moreFebruary 2023
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness is the single most important activity adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the Stay Active
Find out moreMarch 2023
Learn how to create a healthier lifestyle and prevent diabetes in a 24 session diabetes prevention program over the course of one year. Groups will meet with a certified lifestyle change instructor to help participants lose weight, eat healthier, change habits and increase physical activity. There will be 16 sessions offered over the first 4 to
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