ESNS Senior Community staff assist seniors to remain in their homes for as long as they can with the help they need to stay healthy, safe and engaged citizens. By maximizing independence, learning new skills, engaging in community and fostering friendships and maintaining a sense of well-being, we believe our programs nurture healthy aging and inspire seniors of all ages to live life to the fullest.
For a complete list of our programs and services see the list below:
May is Older American’s Month
Celebrate with Eastside Neighborhood Services, throughout the month by visiting displays in the lobby at 1700 2nd St. N.E. Mpls. (Quotes, Photos of famous seniors, “I believe Older Americans ____” posted)
Special Events:
Wednesday, May 8th
10:15 Begins by bringing a non- perishable food item for the Sr. Food Shelf, or an item in good condition for Friendship Center’s yard Sale(later in May) to the forum.
10:30 Public Forum on “Aging With Gusto! How are you getting ready?” Discussion in senior dining will be led by Senior Programs staff, Karen Carlson and Donna Kavanaugh. A list of where seniors can receive discounts will be passed out as you turn in an item for food shelf or F/C.
Noon: Lunch will be served in Congregate Dining; Contact Dawn at 612-787-4093 at least 3 days ahead of time.
12:45 Tours of Friendship Center Adult Day are available at 1717 2nd St. N.E, across from ESNS
Tuesday, May 21st
11:00: Intergenerational Event: Ice Cream Social (outside weather permitting)
Noon: Congregate Dining , RSVP to Dawn at 612-787-4093 3 days in advance.
Wednesday May 22nd
10-2 Friendship Center’s Annual Yard Sale : 1717 2nd St. N.E, directly across from ESNS
Thursday, May 23rd
10-2 Friendship Center’s Annual Yard Sale
Noon-2 Bag Sale
May is Older Americans Month. To celebrate this month, we will be offering resources to educate our older adults in the NE Minneapolis community.
Here are some resources:
www.aarp.prg
www.aos.gov
www.ncoa.org
www.graypanthers.org
www.aaa.org
www.medicare.org
www.eldercarepartners.org
www.ssa.org
www.esns.org
www.caregiverlibrary.org
www.ama-assn.org/go/aging
www.madsa.org
www.vitalagingnetwork.org
