Volunteers of America of Minnesota Park ElderCenter is a welcoming, comfortable place that offers a wide range of services to support health and independence of older adults.   

The newly remodeled Park ElderCenter offers many programs, including:

• Health and Nutrition
• Education and Cultural Events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Social Work Services
• African-American Senior Connection
• Somali Community Connection
• Caregiver Support Services
• Hmong Elder Connections
• Senior Day Treatment

Health And Nutrition Programs:

• Senior Dining Program: Hot nutritious meals are served Monday through Friday at Park ElderCenter.  Participants should sign up at least two business days ahead by calling 612-339-8629.  The recommended donation for people age 60 and older is $3 per meal, but participants may pay what they can afford.  A monthly menu is available.  Learn more >
• Monthly Wellness Luncheons:  Park ElderCenter provides a nutritious lunch along with information about various health topics.  See Park ElderCenter’s newsletter for dates, times and topics.
• Food Distribution Program:  For individuals 55 and older.  Program is provided by the Greater Lake Country Food Bank every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
• Exercise Classes:  Focus on strength and endurance.  See Park ElderCenter’s newsletter for a complete listing of classes.
• Ballroom Dancing:  Every other Monday at 1:00 p.m. with live music.
• AA Support Group:  Fridays at 11:00 a.m.

Educational And Cultural Event:

• Workshops: Provided on critical health topics such as cancer, heart disease and other wellness topics, as well as different cultures that are a part of our community.  See Park ElderCenter’s newsletter for dates, times and topics.

• Computer Lab:  Equipped with high-speed Internet access, is open Monday though Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with computer classes on Monday and Friday mornings.  Adults age 55 and up may use the lab when there are not classes. 

See Park ElderCenter’s newsletter for the dates and times other educational and cultural events.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Park ElderCenter offers many opportunities for individuals to make a difference in the community by volunteering.  Volunteer positions available at Park ElderCenter include front desk receptionist, special event host, data entry, computer instructor and more.  Call 612-339-7581 for a list of current opportunities and for more information.

Social Work Services:

Park ElderCenter’s social worker can meet with individuals at the center or within the privacy of their own homes to discuss a variety of matters affecting well-being.  Typical issues include:

• Medicare and Health Care Issues
• Housing Options
• Financial Concerns
• Legal Issues

For more information about Park ElderCenter’s Social Worker Services, call 612-339-7583.

African-American Senior Connection:

African-American Senior Connection offers positive cultural, educational and social experiences for older African-American adults to help them remain healthy and safe.  For more information, call 612-455-2925.

Somali Community Connections:

Somali Community Connections provides Somali participants with a forum to discuss concerns, needs and barriers to understanding, and seeks to connect older Somali adults with community resources.  For more information, please call 612-455-2928.

Caregiver Support Services:

Caregiver Support Services provides assistance, information, counseling, and respite services to family members who are caring for an older adult at home. 

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Hmong Elder Connections:

Hmong Elder Connections offers positive cultural, educational and social experiences for older Hmong adults to help them remain healthy and safe. 

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Senior Day Treatment:

Senior Day Treatment is a structured and intensive outpatient program serving older adults whose specialized mental health treatment needs are underserved.  Learn more >