Activities and Events Schedule
One of our goals at Community Thread is to keep our neighbors connected and engaged while maintaining their independence. We all deserve the opportunity to age where we wish, and Community Thread’s activities, events, and classes are designed to enrich your life, allowing you to meet meet new people, stay active, and learn new things. If you’re looking for things to do or worried about isolation, we are here for you!
FEATURED ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Navigating Grief & Loss
Monday, April 13: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Grief and loss touch all of our lives in different ways, often when we least expect it. In this class, you’ll learn about common reactions to grief, explore personal strengths to better cope, and discover resources to support yourself and others. As part of the session, create a “memory lantern” to take home as a meaningful symbol of remembrance and healing.
*FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!
Compassion Resilience: Sustaining Care, Embracing Well-Being
Monday, April 27: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Caring for others – whether in your family, community, or daily work – can be deeply meaningful, but it can also leave you drained. In this session, participants will explore what compassion resilience means, recognize signs of compassion fatigue, and learn practical strategies and boundaries to protect their energy. You’ll also discover tools to build a personal reservoir of wellness to help navigate life’s challenges.
*FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Gatekeeper Training
Thursday, April 23: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
You don’t need to be a professional to save a life. This training empowers you to become a “gatekeeper” – someone in a position to recognize a crisis and intervene. In just a few hours, you will identify the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and provide a crucial bridge to professional help. The simple, three-step method is Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR), and just like CPR, it’s an emergency response that anyone can learn.
Community Thread invites you to an informative session with Susannah Torseth, Attorney at Law at Galowitz, Olson PLLC, and Community Thread board member. Susannah will walk attendees through the essentials of Power of Attorney and Health Care Directives—what they are, why they matter, and how to document your wishes with confidence.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain peace of mind about planning for the future.
*FREE and OPEN TO ALL!
FRIDAY FUN DAY at Community Thread
Bingo: April 3 & April 17 at 10:00 AM
Trivia: April 10 at 10:00 AM
Friday Pie Day: April 24 at 10:00 AM
Movie & Popcorn: April 24 at 1:00 PM
Fitness at Community Thread
We’ve teamed up with Stillwater Community Education and Live 2 B Healthy of St. Croix Valley to bring you an array of accessible, affordable, and enjoyable fitness classes for older adults. Led by nationally certified professionals from Live 2 B Healthy, the lineup includes Chair Yoga, Senior Circuit, Tai Chi, Small Group Senior Boot Camp, and Strength & Balance.
Most classes are free for members of Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, Active & Fit, Renew Active, One Pass, and Community Thread’s Thrive, with a self-pay option available. Registration and class schedules are managed through Stillwater Community Education. Secure your spot by visiting Stillwater.ce.eleyo.com or calling 651-351-8300. Join us in making fitness fun and accessible!
Living Well at Community Thread
Living well is a shared goal, and we’re excited to partner with local experts to bring you the wellness information you’ve been asking for! Check out the upcoming class schedule for the Living Well series at Community Thread! These sessions are FREE and OPEN TO ALL.
Leave Loneliness Behind: April 23 at 1:00 PM
Being lonely is an empty but preventable feeling. Your speaker, Anna, is a self-proclaimed introvert who works with older adults to pursue purpose driven lives. Every day Anna observes examples of how social connectivity results in better health outcomes and happier people. Through this work, she is also discovering that the meaning of the word “social” is much broader than most of us imagine. Ready to learn more? Come share in a Anna’s knowledge, challenge common beliefs, and walk away with a new perspective on social connection. Speaker: Anna King, New Perspective Senior Living
- Call 651-439-7434 to RSVP.
- Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W. in Stillwater
Questions about Activities & Services?
Contact Melissa Morris, Member Engagement Director, at 651-439-7434 or email Melissa@CommunityThreadMN.org.
