Community News

Volunteer Opportunity In Minneapolis and
Surrounding Area
Become a Senior Companion by making friendly visits to older adults in need and connecting them to community. Senior Companions are 55+; give 10-15 hours a week; earn $150 to $200 a month or more tax free; receive mileage reimbursement and other benefits. Contact Kate Lecher 651-310-9447; [email protected].


Soldiers and Veterans
Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church (lower level)
2511 E. Franklin Ave.
The Mission Project was founded in 2005 by Mary Bergerson, the disabled widow of Sgt. Douglas Bergerson, in order to honor his memory and military service following his suicide. We lose 23 soldiers/veterans to suicide every day. It is her vision to put an end to this by keeping others from following in his footsteps.
The most important thing soldiers need from us is to know they are not alone, that people care and that we are here to help and support them. We are committed to mental health, advocacy, reintegration, suicide prevention, camaraderie and fellowship.
Veteran-driven support groups, sponsored by the Mission Project, meet weekly and provide free resources such as massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, live music, a community meal and veteran resource tables. Families, friends and support systems are welcome to come along. One group meets in Lakeville, but there’s one in South Minneapolis now, at Bethany Lutheran Church.  Call 952-393-7524 for more information.


Healing Waters Qigong Practice Group
Wednesdays year round, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lake Hiawatha Recreation Center
2701 E. 44th St.
Healing by the water, through the water and for the water. Learn simple Spring Forest Qigong healing movements and guided meditations for health. Every week we practice sending our healing to the world and blessing Lake Hiawatha. Cost is $5. [email protected]


Food Addicts Anonymous
Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m.

United Church of Christ
3805 E. 40th St.
All welcome. For more information contact Shea 612-722-5064 or visit website foodaddictsanonymous.org.


Become a Minnesota Reading Corps Preschool Literacy Tutor with Way to Grow
If you are passionate about education and Early Childhood Literacy, then join us at Way to Grow and make difference in a child’s life as Minnesota Reading Corps Preschool Literacy Tutor. Way to Grow has three part-time Reading Corps positions available at our preschools, M-F, for eleven months beginning in August. You’ll receive a stipend, training and onsite coaching. To learn how you can inspire a child, contact Craig Allen at [email protected].


Healthy Seniors Exercise Classes
***Mondays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
51st St. & 34th Ave. S.
***Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m. 
Bethel Lutheran Church
42nd St. & 17th Ave. S.
Free blood pressure checks are available on Thursdays. $2 donation gladly received.


Gamblers Anonymous
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

Living Table Church
3805 E. 40th St. (Hope Room)
Anyone with a desire to stop gambling is welcome.


Make-and-Take Drop-in Sessions
Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Junket: Tossed & Found
4049 Minnehaha Ave. S.
Each week, join Junket’s Artist-In-Residence, Meg Erke, for a casual, FREE, hands-on creative experience using found and repurposed materials. You’ll leave this little adventure with a simple piece, made by you.
Drop in at the shop anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m. to try your hand at a fun and easy DIY project. All ages and stages welcome!


Men’s Al-Anon Meeting    
Mondays, 5:45 to 8 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1900 Nicollet Ave. S.
Many recovery groups meet at Plymouth.  They’re independent groups, not sponsored by the church. The al-anon meeting listed is for men only. Check www.plymouth.org for AA and SAA groups.  Click on Caring and Support and Addiction Recovery in the drop-down menu.


Weekly 12-Step Groups
Mondays (AA), 7 p.m.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays (AA), 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays (NA), 7:30 p.m.
Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church
4101 37th Ave. S.
All groups meet in the Fellowship Hall. Feel free to call the church office at 612-722-9527 for more information. Or check www.aa.org or www.na.org. All are welcome to attend.


Nokomis Healthy Seniors
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church
4120 17th Ave. S.
For more info call NHS at 612-729-5499.
***Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Drop in for free blood pressure check, treats, coloring time, fellowship and conversation. All are welcome. Free. While you’re here, learn about all of our other programs, including exercise, games, movies, support groups and more (some fees apply to these activities).
***2nd Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.
Lunch and a Movie. Freewill offering.
***Monday – Friday
Exercise classes focus on increasing strength and flexibility. They also include modified/chair exercise and yoga. Freewill offering.


LSS Volunteer Opportunity
If you are 55 or older and would like to visit isolated adults in Minneapolis and surrounding areas to provide in-home companionship and transportation, please contact Kate Neuhaus at Lutheran Social Service, 651-310-9447 or [email protected]. You will receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and other benefits.


Hosmer Library
347 36th St. S.
612-543-6900
http://www.hclib.org
Register online or call for all events.


Franklin Library
1314 E. Franklin Ave.
612-543-6925
http://www.hclib.org
Register online or call for all events.


East Lake Library
2727 E. Lake St.
612-543-8425
http://www.hclib.org
Register online or call for all events.


Roosevelt Library
4026 28th Ave. S.
612-543-6700
http://www.hclib.org
Register online or call for all events.


Nokomis Library
5100 34th Ave. S.
612-543-6800
http://www.hclib.org
Register online or call for all events.

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