Workshops & Classes
Normandale Center promotes independent living, encourages health, wellness and meaningful social connections. Most classes are free, low cost or offered on a sliding fee scale thanks to our generous partners.
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Evidence-based workshop series are offered multiple times a year in addition to a monthly caregiver education program called Second Saturdays for Caregivers. We also teach wellness workshops covering topics like vision, yoga, and stress reduction.
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A Matter of Balance
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
​Other Evidence-Based Programs Offered:
A 2 hour workshop held each week for 8 weeks, designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Developed by Boston University and Maine Health’s "Partnership for Healthy Aging." Helps participants learn to:
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Set realistic goals to increase activity
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Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors
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Learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
A 2 hour workshop, held each week for 6 weeks, designed to provide caregivers with self-care tools to help take care of themselves while caring for a loved one. Developed by Stanford University.​
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Shown to positively impact caregiver health for a diverse group of caregivers including ethnic minorities, adult children of aging parents, and partners.
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For individuals at differing stages in their caregiving role, living situations, financial and educational backgrounds.
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Paths to Faithful Caregiving​
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​Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health (REACH)
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​Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance​
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Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)​
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Walk with Ease​
Many services and evidence-based courses provided are available through generous support from Trellis, as part of the Title III-E Federal Older Americans Act. Learn more about Normandale Center's funders here.