Keystone Community Services

Keystone Senior Services helps seniors “age in place” by providing activities to keeps one’s mind and body healthy. There is overwhelming evidence that shows the importance of fitness and social connections for individuals of all ages. Our programs and activities are designed specifically for older adults and keep our greatest generation engaged as a vital part of our community.

Alert minds, healthy bodies, energized spirits

That’s what the Keystone Active Seniors program is all about! Active Seniors is a year-round program of diverse activities designed to support independence and enhance quality of life. Even in this virtual world, Keystone continues to provide a wide array of exercise, wellness and social/recreational programs to help active seniors stay healthy, independent and socially connected. Participants choose from the program’s many offerings according to desires and interests. All are welcome!

Keystone’s Active Seniors program is designed for adults aged 55-100+ years old. We offer a wide array of exercise, wellness and social/recreational programs specifically for older adults. Fitness classes, social activities and volunteer opportunities are available.

Staying Engaged and Connected Through the Pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 health pandemic, we have closed senior centers and cancelled our in-person active senior programs. We miss seeing all of you and we look forward to when we can all be together again.

For  the time being, we have shifted to virtual programming in order to help everyone stay healthy and connected! We are currently offering a variety of online activities, including exercise classes and social opportunities. To take part in any of our virtual offerings, read more below or call 651-645-7424 for details.

We’re so excited to be back to gathering in person! Please note, masks are required inside all Keystone facilities.

Fit & Fabulous

Specially designed group fitness classes for ages 55+ and all abilities. Class includes stretching, endurance, and weight lifting. Class meets in person to view video instructor. Join us at your comfort level. Recorded classes also available 24/7 on our website.

Where: Mondays at West 7th Community Center, Wednesdays and Fridays at Merriam Park Community Center

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise

Arthritis Foundation trained exercise instructors will lead this low impact, joint-safe exercise class, teaching gentle stretching and strengthening.

Where: Merriam Park Community Center

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Gym Walking

A nice safe, dry, warm place to walk. Both West 7th and Merriam Park gyms available.

Where: West 7th Community Center and Merriam Park Community Center

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Pickleball

For those 55+. Novice and advanced Pickleball matches played for fun, and include similar levels of play. You get a good, enjoyable workout.

Where: Merriam Park Community Center

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $2/session

Krafters

Bring your art/craft supplies and spend an afternoon with your fellow artists/crafters, sharing ideas and conversation.

Where: Merriam Park Community Center

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Fiberazzi

Knit, crochet, and needlecrafts. All skill levels and fabric craft types welcomed. Come share ideas and conversation.

Where: West 7th Community Center

When: Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cribbage

Enjoy several games of cribbage. Games played with partners, and Tuesday’s games played with table rotation.

Where: Mondays at West 7th Community Center, Wednesdays at Merriam Park Community Center

When: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

More comfortable staying at home? No problem! We have fun activities for you, too!

Zoom word games

Join us weekly on Zoom to challenge and strengthen your mind through word games. We will rotate through four games: Scattergories, Boggle, Words within Words, and Let’s Make a Guess. You will need paper and a pen. Fun guaranteed! New game ideas welcomed.

When: Mondays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

How to participate: Email info@keystoneservices.org for the link to join

Zoom book club

Do you enjoy reading novels and talking about what you’ve read? This group is for you! Our book club meets monthly on Zoon, every fourth Wednesday.

When: 4th Wednesday of the month, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

How to participate: Email info@keystoneservices.org for this month’s book choice and the link to join

Wondering how to use Zoom? Check out this tutorial.

This tutorials will have you video chatting like a pro in no time! Keystone staff are also happy to help so reach out to us anytime and we can help get you connected.

Active seniors tell us that two things are important to them – maintaining their health and staying socially connected to their neighbors. With those two goals in mind, our senior activities are designed accordingly.