Keystone offers monthly events

The Keystone Senior Center, located at the Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Ave., offers a variety of programs for seniors in the community. Here are a few ongoing events along with others scheduled for the coming weeks. (Unless noted otherwise, these programs meet at the Merriam Park Community Center. Call 651-645-7424 for more information.)

Body Strengthening Demo and Practice: Mon., Jan. 23, from 11:15am to noon. Free. Jill Gilfilian, fitness professional and massage therapist, will talk about body strengthening and demonstrate exercises that you can do at home.

AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course: Mon., Jan. 23, 9:30am to 1:30pm, $20 per person. Call 651-645-7424 to reserve a spot.

“Writing Home” Poetry and Writing Workshop: Wednesdays, Jan. 25 through Feb. 15, 1-2:30 pm (free). Each week will feature fun ways to jump-start creativity, learn writing craft and share work.

Winter Warm-up (For Foolhardy Minnesotans!): Wed., Feb. 1, 11:30am, cost is $5. Share a lunch of Minnesota wild rice or tomato bisque soup, hot bread, chocolate chip cookies, and warm conversation.

AARP Tax Assistance: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm, beginning Feb. 6. Free. Call 651-645-7424 for an appointment and information about what to bring. (Provided by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.)

Arthritis Exercise: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to noon for eight weeks through Feb. 28. Cost is $8 for a four-week session or $1 per class. Instructors from the Arthritis Foundation provide low-impact joint-safe exercise classes, which help with pain, relieve stiffness, and increase flexibility and range of motion.

Foot care: Half-hour appointments available the first Monday of the month from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Cost is $20. Call 651-645-7424 to schedule appointments.

Meals on Wheels: Fresh, hot, cold, or frozen meals delivered to your home.

Available to all who need nutritious food in their lives. Cost is based on a sliding fee scale. Call 651-545-7424 to register.