It’s normal for your vision to change as you get older including more trouble driving at night or difficulty focusing on nearby objects. Join nurses from the Minnesota School of Nursing to discuss vision changes and challenges as you age. This program is cosponsored by MPLS Community Education, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and Sabathani Community Center.

Mental illness is not a normal part of aging. Persistent symptoms that significantly interfere with daily living and relationships may be a sign of anxiety or another mental health concern. A presenter with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will cover risk factors, warning signs, treatment, recovery, suicide prevention, and resources for supporting older adults managing anxiety. Talk co-sponsored by Longfellow-Seward Healthy Seniors, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Minneapolis Community Education.

Are you looking for ways to lower your energy bills and make your home more efficient? Join Hannah Gullickson from CenterPoint Energy for a deep dive into the many programs available to residential customers. This session will cover everything from high-efficiency equipment rebates to specialized assistance programs, providing you with a roadmap to maximize your home's energy performance and your personal savings. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable Refund Policy Refunds (minus a $5 transaction fee) are given if you call or email at least three business days before a class begins. Full refunds will be given for any class that needs to be canceled by the site.

Medicare can be complicated, but the Senior LinkAge Line is here to help. Whether you’ve been on Medicare for a few years and just need a refresher, or you’re brand new to Medicare, Medicare 101 will help you understand the basics so you can manage your health care options.

Join nurses from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing to discuss salt facts and myths and impact of salt on your health. This program is cosponsored by MPLS Community Education, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and Sabathani Community Center.

Join Hannah Gullickson from CenterPoint Energy for an informative session designed to help you take control of your energy costs. In this class, you will learn how to accurately read and interpret your monthly bill, ensuring you understand exactly what you are paying for. Hannah will also share practical tips and strategies for reducing your energy consumption, helping you find ways to save money while maintaining comfort in your home. Note: Community Education uses a sliding scale model for program fees so our programs can be financially sustainable and more equitable. Participants are asked to pick the price that they can pay. By more clearly articulating our lower cost options, we have removed the barrier that some may have felt in making scholarship requests. When participants sign up at the higher price levels, they help make the program more sustainable Refund Policy Refunds (minus a $5 transaction fee) are given if you call or email at least three business days before a class begins. Full refunds will be given for any class that needs to be canceled by the site.

Learn from a licensed physical therapist about factors that can increase risk of falls, ways to reduce risk of falls, and get then moving with some quick tests that can help assess falls risk. This is not physical therapy, but an educational session with Q&A after!