Keystone Community Services

Activities

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. 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!

Wide Variety of Opportunities

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

As the pandemic continues, Keystone is taking measures to keep everyone safe and healthy! We are offering virtual programming for those who are unable to or uncomfortable with leaving their house. To take part in any of our virtual offerings, read more below or call 651-645-7424 for details.

For our in-person programming, we require masks at all of our locations and are doing our best to keep everyone socially distanced. Some activities may require registration to limit the number of participants.

Get Connected

Our Thriving Times Newsletter is a quarterly compilation of resources and activities.

Fall 2022 – Thriving Times

To keep everyone in the loop, we have a brand new biweekly e-newsletter called “Keeping Connected” that will provide a collection of Keystone and community resources for you to participate in. Sign up to receive the newsletter below!

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Weekly In-Person Activities

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. Join us at your comfort level. Recorded classes also available 24/7 on our website.

Where: Tuesdays and Thursdays at West 7th Community Center, Wednesdays at Merriam Park Community Center

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 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, 9:15 a.m. – 11:45 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.

Virtual Activities

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 Thursday 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

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 with Jill, hosted by Keystone. Click one of the links below to participate on your own time!

New to Zoom?

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:

  1. You will have FUN
  2. You will meet new friends
  3. You will feel better after attending
  4. You can participate in classes regardless of experience and ability

Tailored Fitness Experience

We guarantee these qualities because we modify classes so each person can individualize their workout though the use of weights, resistance bands, chairs, regular breaks and personalized attention from our instructors.

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 include:

  • Virtual Social Hour via Zoom
  • Friendly Visitor Calls

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.