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Oakdale Wellness 50+ is an all-volunteer grassroots initiative whose purpose is to contribute to the physical, social, emotional, and mental health of residents who reside within Oakdale and Washington County, especially adults ages 50 and older. They offer opportunities for exercise, education, and engagement, creating a community culture of wellness. All activities are free and most are held at the Oakdale Discovery Center. Join our email list by contacting oakdalewellness50new@gmail.com. Visit our Facebook page: Oakdale Wellness 50+. 

Upcoming Activities

WEDNESDAY WALKS AT OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE | Wednesdays at 10 AM (9 AM start begins in April)

No registration necessary to join the weekly walks.  Meet in front of Discovery Center.

CRAFT SOCIALS WITH NICKI FISCHER | Select Sundays, February 15, March 8 | 1:30 to 3:30 PM 

Come show off your crafts, see crafts from others, or learn a something new. Refreshments provided. Register online or by calling 651-747-3860. 

AGING WITH GUSTO | Tuesdays, February 10 and 17 | 12 to 3 PM

We are excited to host the Vital Aging Network’s Aging with Gusto program, a two-part series of interactive presentations to help develop positive perceptions of aging: How to age with gusto, respond to ageism, and live your best life at every age. Refreshments provided. Register online or by calling 651-747-3860.

CULTIVATING WELLNESS THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM | Tuesday, March 10 | 1 to 2 PM

Community Thread of Stillwater and Rachel Presslein, Community Engagement Director, will share information on the benefits of volunteering, and opportunities that fit your time and talents in this interactive event. Rachel will also talk about their Volunteer Driver Program and how this may be of interest to our community.  There is no volunteer commitment required. Refreshments provided. Register online or by calling 651-747-3860.

PLANNING FOR AGING | Saturday, April 18 | 10 to 11 AM

Beyond legal documents, this class will help you create a powerful decision-making road map to assist and inform your loved ones of your personal desires. Tracy Keibler, MA, is a gerontologist and Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit START Senior Solutions. Register online or by calling 651-747-3860.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE | Thursday, April 23 and Friday, July 17 | 9 AM to 3 PM 

Sign up: www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767

LEARN THE BASICS OF MAHJONGG/PLAY MAHJONGG | Saturday, April 25 | 10 AM to 1 PM

Learn the basics of this popular, ancient game from Mary Boss, executive coach and experienced trainer. Register online or by calling 651-747-3860.

PLAY MAHJONGG | Mondays, May 4, 11, and 18 (no meeting May 25) | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center 

Join us to play Mahjongg.  No sign up needed. 

FAMILY BIKE SAFETY WORKSHOP | Sunday, May 17 | 1 to 3 PM | Discovery Center Lot

Bring the family for this fun, educational event. Rotating stations include basic bike check, helmet fitting and bike safety, e-bike demonstration with questions and answers. Refreshments provided. Event held indoors if raining. Register online or by calling 651-747-3860.

COMMUNITY WIDE EVENTS | Community-wide events are posted on the Vital Aging Network calendar at www.vital-aging-network.org/events. Registration is through the Wellness 50+ Twin Cities Meetup group. Some events have a cost.

WELLNESS MOVIE AND BOOK CLUBS | Wellness Movie and Book Clubs are held at Oakdale Library. Contact OakdaleWellness50new@gmail.com for information.