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 may not be able to gather in person, but that won’t stop the Keystone crew! Join us online!

Virtual board games

One of our favorite activities when we’re all together in person is playing board games! Since our virtual programming has been so successful we thought we’d give playing games via Zoom a try! We have so many great ideas about games we can play virtually; Yahtzee, Scattergories, Trivia, Crossword, Pictionary, and maybe even Scrabble! Other ideas are welcome!

When: 1st Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. (beginning Nov. 5th!)

How to participate: Call or email Karlene for the Zoom link and instructions

Zoom book club

Keystone’s brand new Zoom Book Club will meet once a month, starting in November! Love to read and talk to your friends about books? This group is for you! Book club will take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. You can call or email Karlene to get the link to join. See the list of titles we’ll be exploring together below!

December 16: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

January 20: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

Meet us at a Virtual Social Hour

Join us for a virtual social hour every Tuesday at 11:00am on Zoom! Say hi, see your friends, make new friends, and get the chance to visit for a little while. Zoom can be used even if you don’t have a computer or camera on your computer. Call in directions are included to join us via phone or join us via computer without camera. We won’t be able to see you, but you can watch and hear and join the fun anyway! RSVP to Karlene at knivacolgan@keystoneservices.org to get the link to join in!
When: Tuesdays at 11am on Zoom
How to participate: Get the link from Karlene to join in

arthritis exercise class

We’re bringing back an old staple of our Senior Program via Zoom! An Arthritis Foundation trained exercise instructor will lead this low-impact, joint-safe exercise class through the use of gentle stretching and strengthening.

When: Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. (beginning Oct. 5, no class Nov. 3)

How to participate: Call or email Karlene for the link to join

Virtual fit and Fabulous class

Log on for Virtual Fit and Fabulous class with Jill, hosted by Keystone
Clear a space in your home and join us for 45 minutes of stretching, cardio, and mindfulness training. You will want to have a stable chair, a couple of weights or cans of soup, a stretchy band (or long scarf or bathrobe tie), and a fitness ball or small pillow to participate fully in the class. And don’t forget your water bottle! Email Karlene at knivacolgan@keystoneservices.org to get the link to join us!
When: Classes are happening every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
How to participate: Get the link from Karlene and then drop-in anytime.

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.