Register for these programs: by phone (507-664-3700), in person at FiftyNorth, or by clicking on the title of the class
Please pre-register and check-in for all classes no matter your membership levels. It is also important to check-in at the front desk when you arrive for your class. We use attendance data for grant applications, insurance reimbursement, space planning and determining whether or not to cancel a class.
Scholarships are available to help defray the cost of classes for those who find the cost a financial hardship
Thursday, April 17
10:00-11:30am
What nutrition supplements are important in our senior years? What supplements may not be necessary? Join Dr. Noel Aldrich, Licensed Nutritionist, to discuss what role supplements provide in our lives. Bring your supplement questions, and brands. Receive resources for identifying the supplements right for you.
Presenter: Dr. Noel Aldrich, Licensed Nutritionist
Capacity: 20
Cost: $25 Nonmembers, $15 Members
Space: Room 104
Wednesday, April 23
11:30-1:00pm
Go from feeling overwhelmed and frustrated due to neuropathy, to improving your symptoms and your quality of life naturally. Reduce the symptoms of your neuropathy or reverse it without the use of medications, injections or surgery. Identify the 3 biggest mistakes people make when treating their neuropathy so you can avoid them and have success.
Presenter: Dr. Cody Rodewald
Capacity: 30
Cost: FREE
Space: Room 103
* Dr. Cody Rodewald has treated over 3,000 neuropathy and spinal cases. He got his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic and his Board Certification in Chronic Pain & Neuropathy from the American College of Physical Medicine.
Thursday, May 1
12:00-1:00pm
Come learn more about what Qigong (pronounced Chee- gong) is and how it may help you in this informational and experiential hour. Benefits include decreased pain and inflammation, better balance and range of motion, and increased sense of vitality. Bring your questions and learn about the options for adapting the movements to your unique needs.
Instructor: Rob Gersky
Capacity: 20
Cost: Free
Space: Room 102
Wednesday, May 14
9:00-11:00am
Vertigo is a sensation that the environment around you is spinning in circles. It can make a person feel dizzy and off-balance. Vertigo can affect individuals at some of the most inconvenient times and carry on for days. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer what Vertigo is, what are the signs and symptoms, and what can you do to battle the effects of vertigo
Instructor: Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 25
Cost: $20 Nonmember, $16 Member
Space: Room 106
Tuesday, May 20
3:00-4:00pm
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke and other problems.
NH+C clinic RN care coordinators teach you:
· Why your blood pressure matters to your health
· What you can do, including diet and exercise
· What your provider can do, including medication and monitoring
Get your blood pressure checked during the session. See demos of equipment for home.
Presenters: Northfield Hospital and Clinics
Capacity: 20
Cost: FREE
Space: Room 102
Registration deadline: May 18
Wednesday, June 11
9:00-11:00am
Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million Americans have low bone density, placing them at increased risk of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of fractures (broken bones). Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer the pathology of Osteoporosis, the symptoms, concerns, and treatment of osteoporosis.
Instructor: Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 25
Cost: $20 Nonmember, $16 Member
Space: Room 106
Monday, June 23
9:00-11:00am
One on One screening with a Northfield Hospital + Clinics physical therapist to check your balance and risk of falls. A 5-10 minute session using professional screening tools.
Provider: NH+C
Capacity: 6 – 1 for each time slot
Cost: FREE
Space: Room 104
Appointment times to choose from:
9:00am
9:20am
9:40am
10:00am
10:20am
10:40am
(If you register online, your appointment time is chosen when you click on check out)
Wednesday, June 25
5:00-6:00pm
Type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, peripheral artery disease and chronic kidney disease.
NH+C clinic RN care coordinators teach you:
· How Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed
· Managing diabetes, at home and with your provider
· Pre-diabetes risks and management
Presenter: Northfield Hospital and Clinics
Capacity: 20
Cost: FREE
Space: Room 104
Registration deadline: June 23
Wednesday, July 9
9:00-11:00am
Your hands and feet are extremely vital to everyday living and tasks. Learn how to take care of your feet and hands and how to combat common issues that develop with your hands and feet over time.
Instructor: Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 25
Cost: $20 Nonmember, $16 Member
Space: Room 106
Wednesday, August 13
9:00-11:00am
Around 50,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. One in 10 are diagnosed before the age of 50. Parkinson’s is a central nervous system disease that disrupts the dopamine in the brain.
Marcy Kramer, doctor of physical therapy will be presenting a talk on Parkinson’s Disease. Learn what is Parkinson’s disease, how does it affect the person with this disease and what are ways to help treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s with exercise
Instructor: Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 25
Cost: $20 Nonmember, $16 Member
Space: Room 106
Wednesday, September 10
9:00-11:00am
Falls and fall-related injuries are among the most common but serious medical problems experienced by older adults. Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, half of which fall more than once per year. Over 3 million Americans over the age of 65 visited hospital emergency departments in 2019 due to fall-related injuries, with over 1.6 million being admitted. Learn from Dr. Marcy Kramer how to prevent falls, how to make your living space less of a fall risk, and how to maintain strong bones and muscles that will help lower your chances of fall risks.
Instructor: Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 25
Cost: $20 Nonmember, $16 Member
Space: Room 106
Wednesday, October 8
9:00-11:00am
Up to 1 billion people, nearly one in six of the world’s population suffer from neurological disorders, from Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease, strokes, Multiple Sclerosis and epilepsy to migraine, brain injuries and neuro-infections. Dr. Marcy Kramer will discuss the various neurological disorders that affect our society, what are the warning signs, symptoms, and treatments for the various neurological disorders.
Instructor: Marcy Kramer
Capacity: 25
Cost: $20 Nonmember, $16 Member
Space: Room 106
