James and Michael will take you to the beautiful North & South islands of New Zealand. Visit Christchurch, Queenstown, and the fantastic Milford Sound during your Kiwi adventure. Learn about the native Maori people and their culture, and also why New Zealanders are nicknamed Kiwi's. Meeting ID: 867 7942 9648 Passcode: kiwi

This dance fitness class is fun, energetic, and will make you feel amazing! Its low-impact and easy-to-follow choreography offers a total workout of cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Come prepared to dance, sweat, and smile! Best suited for active seniors. This class will be offered in-person only.

The Fun Singers is a group of older adults who rehearse at the Whitney Senior Center. They share their talents by performing concerts throughout the greater St. Cloud area primarily at senior living homes and senior centers. Meeting ID: 893 3370 7150 Passcode: fun

Muscle incorporates athletic-based exercises that improve upper body conditioning. You'll move through sever "blocks", which are groups of exercises that focus on different muscle groups. The focus of this class is on toning muscles and building overall strength. Note: this class intended for the Active Senior and will be taught both in person and virtual. Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681 Passcode: 527330

Spring Forest Qigong is a simple, efficient, yet effective method for helping you manage and reduce stress, heal physical and emotional pain, and enhance your quality of life! Anyone - regardless of ability, age or beliefs - can practice Spring Forest Qigong to become healthier and happier. Benefits of Qigong include stronger muscles, improved metabolism and digestion, balanced energy, mental clarity, and improved movement. Instructor: Jerry Wellik Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681 Passcode: 527330

All levels of woodcarving experience welcome at this fun and social group. Bring your own tools for individual carving projects. No instruction. Meeting ID: 869 5598 5358 Passcode: 475503

Join Injury Prevention Specialist Jason McDonald from CentraCare to talk about ways to prevent injuries. The goal of these presentations is to promote safe and healthy lifestyles and to also decrease the number of trauma admissions to the Emergency Room. Each month a different topic will be covered along with fall prevention tips. Topics of the month: September: Prescription Drug Safety October: Preparing for Winter Weather November: Holiday Safety (home and travel safety) Meeting ID: 834 1671 1793 Passcode: Prevention

Bring a project of your choice to work on and be willing to share ideas and any knowledge you have. Possible techniques are beading, fabric, paper crafting, any medium of painting, macrame', ceramics, clay and so many more ideas. No crochet or knitting as they get together on Mondays and embroidery needlework is on 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays. If there is a technique that you want to learn how to do, ask to see if anyone in the group can help you out. It will be a fun learning time and a social gathering for people that have similar interests.

If you like to dance, this club is for you. This fun group wants to meet you and have you join them.

This is currently a computer based Mahjongg game - the group meets at Whitney and plays the game on their device, each individual is responsible to purchase the Mahjongg app. Mahjongg ia a tile based game usually played by four people. The object is to collect winning sets of these tiles, as in card games like gin rummy.

Since June 2020, the Whitney Senior Center has registered to host TED Circles, an “open community of small groups that engage in conversations about big ideas.” TED Circles discussions are based on monthly themes provided by TED. Whitney’s TED Circles are hosted by RSVP Volunteer Lalita Subrahmanyan on Zoom every Tuesday, from 1:00-2:00 pm. So far, we have discussed TED Talks on themes such as the Environment, Designing with Humanity and Resilience. Participants, some of whom attend regularly, say that through TED Circles they have met interesting people from a variety of backgrounds in the St. Cloud area and learned new perspectives on issues they have never thought about before. We would love for you all to participate! Meeting ID: 843 2402 1750 Passcode: 564807

Informal conversation for participants with an intermediate knowledge of speaking, reading, and writing German. The group sets each week's conversation topic in advance; some preparation is required. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 840 8377 0781 Passcode: German

Tea (and coffee) plays an important role in our cultures. It is commonly consumed at social events to intricate formal ceremonies. Tea culture is defined as the way people interact with tea and by the aesthetics surrounding tea drinking. Whitney Senior Center is inviting you to be part of our tea culture and join our neighbors over a hot beverage. Learn about different traditions and cultures! This event is open to the community, you do not need to be a member to participate!

We all want it. We all need it. We all seek it. But what really is happiness, and how is it attained? Can money buy happiness? Do we need friends to be happy? Is happiness only about pleasure and pain? Is happiness up to us, or is it more about luck? If you would enjoy a chance to discuss these questions, here is a learning opportunity for you! You are invited to participate in a group discussion on the nature of happiness and why it matters. We will be reflecting on claims of major philosophers such as Buddha, Plato, Aristotle, and several contemporary thinkers. These discussions will develop your analytical thinking skills, while also engaging your imagination. This will be not only informative, but fun! Instructor: Dr. John Houston from Wisdom Edge Meeting ID: 897 1942 1375 Passcode: Pursuit

Spirituality Group Using books, speakers, and videos as discussion starters, join us for an open-minded exploration of spirituality from various world views. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 823 1351 3851 Passcode: 322092

Spring Forest Qigong is a simple, efficient, yet effective method for helping you manage and reduce stress, heal physical and emotional pain, and enhance your quality of life! Anyone - regardless of ability, age or beliefs - can practice Spring Forest Qigong to become healthier and happier. Benefits of Qigong include stronger muscles, improved metabolism and digestion, balanced energy, mental clarity, and improved movement. Instructor: Jerry Wellik Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681 Passcode: 527330

Cribbage is a card game that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations to gain points. This is a four player group for experienced cribbage players. A Whitney membership or daily guest pass is required to play, pre-registration is also required.

Muscle incorporates athletic-based exercises that improve upper body conditioning. You'll move through sever "blocks", which are groups of exercises that focus on different muscle groups. The focus of this class is on toning muscles and building overall strength. Note: this class intended for the Active Senior and will be taught both in person and virtual. Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681 Passcode: 527330

Poetry Prescription. More and more, poetry finds its way into gatherings of those who heal and into hospitals and places where words and images lift us. Perhaps you have a poem of comfort or energy or memory to share. Bring it to share. Meeting ID: 813 2743 5402 Passcode: poetry

Texas Hold'em is a fun group that enjoys playing cards together. All are welcome!

Join AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP staff to learn how you can help your neighbors while improving your health and well-being. Hear how local seniors are safely involved in volunteer efforts and the benefits that come with helping others. Explore ways to get involved and share your time in ways that are best suited to you! Offered in-person at Whitney Senior Center. Pre-registration appreciated, 320 255-7295 or rsvp@ci.stcloud.mn.us.

During this one hour program we’ll get to know each other – and our community’s volunteer needs – a little better. By the end of this session you can be registered for RSVP and ready to take on your first volunteer assignment!

Yoga teaches us how to stretch the body, focus the mind, pay attention to the breath, and live in the present moment with a greater sense of ease and well-being. This class will teach you techniques to increase strength, flexibility, and balance the body. Instructor: Sally Metz Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681 Passcode: 527330

Simply connect to your chosen course with no required result: mindful breathing, body scans, and guided mindful meditations. You will be led through a series of relaxation techniques to prepare the body and mind for intention setting to deepen the purpose in your life. Before dialing into the zoom, prepare a sanctuary of relaxation with dim lighting or candle of your favorite scent, quiet, no disruptions (silence your phone), and a comfortable place to sit or lie down with a comforting blanket to keep you warm. Meeting ID: 835 0494 6681 Passcode: 527330

Tea (and coffee) plays an important role in our cultures. It is commonly consumed at social events to intricate formal ceremonies. Tea culture is defined as the way people interact with tea and by the aesthetics surrounding tea drinking. Whitney Senior Center is inviting you to be part of our tea culture and join our neighbors over a hot beverage. Learn about different traditions and cultures. Open to the community!

This dance fitness class is fun, energetic, and will make you feel amazing! Its low-impact and easy-to-follow choreography offers a total workout of cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Come prepared to dance, sweat, and smile! Best suited for active seniors. This class will be offered in-person only.