Keystone Senior Services keeps older adults (age 55+) thriving and active through fitness classes, wellness events and social activities.
Older Adults Stay Active
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. Designed for adults 55-100+ years old, Keystone offers a wide array of exercise, wellness and social/recreational programs to help older adults stay healthy, independent and socially connected. Participants choose from the program’s many offerings according to desires and interests. All are welcome!
Get Connected
Our Thriving Times Newsletter is a quarterly compilation of resources and activities.
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Specially designed group fitness classes for ages 55+ and all abilities. Class includes stretching, endurance, and weightlifting. Join us at your comfort level. Recorded classes also available 24/7 on our website.
Where: Mondays and Thursdays. Classes are led by an instructor at West 7th Community Center.
Wednesdays at Merriam Park Community Center by video.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Cost: $15 per month. May be covered by your health insurance. Call your customer service line to find out!
Meet weekly with others who enjoy playing cards. The is currently playing 500, but taking suggestions for other card games.
Where: Fridays at West 7th Community Center
When: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Virtual Activities
Are you more comfortable staying at home? No problem! We have fun activities for you, too! Please call our senior program staff (651) 645-7424 to get the link for each online Zoom activity.
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.
Let’s face it getting out of the house isn’t always easy; especially on bad weather days. Wouldn’t it be nice if our friends came to us, and we didn’t have to worry about a clean and tidy house? Zoom social helps with both. Join us with your beverage of choice and let’s talk and laugh.
Games are fun. And dice games are fun for everyone; not requiring any great skill or deep thinking. There are many dice games adaptable to playing on ZOOM. We will rotate through several varieties of games. Join us. Try it, you’ll like it.
When: Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Watch Previous Virtual Fit and Fabulous Classes
In case you are not able to join us live or would just like to try our Fit and Fabulous Class on your own time, we’ve been recording the exercise classes for you! You can view pre-recorded Virtual Fit and Fabulous classes. Click one of the links below to participate on your own time!
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.
Offering Activities to Meet Goals
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.
Fitness Classes
All of our Keystone fitness classes are tailored to be beneficial for your physical and mental health. We can guarantee:
You will have FUN and will meet new friends
You will feel better after attending
You can participate in classes regardless of experience and ability
We can also tailor your fitness experience with the use of weights, resistance bands, chairs, regular breaks, or other support from our fitness leader.
Programs Get Results
Among fitness program participants, 92% reported that attending our exercise classes has improved their overall health and 97% would recommend our programs to family, friends or neighbors.
Social Activities
In addition to our fitness classes, we have activities that engage people from the community. Current opportunities including a variety of programs that help older adults have fun and stay connected socially.
Programs Designed by Seniors
Many of the programs and classes are designed by current participants. Participants share ideas and feedback, plan activities and volunteer to help organize events. We are always open to new ideas. Seniors can share ideas or sign up to volunteer to run an activity.
Register today for the Keys to Success Gala!
Gather with your Keystone community, family and friends to bring more food to more tables for our neighbors at the 2023 Keys to Success Gala!
