Oakdale Wellness 50+

12/22/2025

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Friday, Dec. 26 from 9AM-3PM
At the Oakdale Discovery Center
Sign up at redcrossblood.org with zip code 55128 or call 1-800-733-2767

Get this tee shirt and save lives.

12/21/2025

If you are out and about today, Dec. 21, take time to stop by the Oakdale Discovery Center from 1:30-3:00 to work on your craft, socialize, and see what others are creating.
Our room faces the beautiful Nature Center.

12/17/2025

Join Oakdale Wellness 50+ and Nicki Fischer for a Craft Social this Sunday, December 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at the Discovery Center (4444 Hadley Avenue). Come show off your crafts, see crafts from others, or learn something new. Refreshments provided.
Register:

12/11/2025

Have you taken the new GOLDLINE bus yet?
This new transit opportunity is a connection to downtown St. Paul and beyond.

Here is a link to help you plan your trip. How convenient is it to get to a destination? Very!

Fill out this form if you would like a transportation navigator to contact you. We will respond within one business day to assist you in finding accurate transportation information. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you are in a crisis situation, please call 651-275-7400 t...

12/08/2025

Vital Aging Network
Oakdale, MN Recreation

Our sponsor, the Vital Aging Network, has been funding our events/refreshments for almost 12 years. We hope our community has benefitted in many ways by our involvement and support of Oakdale’s citizens.

We also are very grateful for the city of Oakdale for providing our location for team meetings, publishing our events in the Oakdale Update, and so much more.

Please consider making a donation to the Vital Aging Network, our founding and ongoing sponsor.
We are Oakdale Wellness 50+, a part of the Vital Aging Network.

https://vital-aging-network.org/

By Vital Aging Network

11/17/2025

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11/11/2025

COMING UP THIS SUNDAY, NOV. 16 1:30-3:30

CRAFT SOCIAL WITH NICKI FISCHER
(All adults of any age welcome)

Join other crafters and enjoy conversation and refreshments. Bring your project to work on or just see others’ crafts. No registration needed…drop in.

11/08/2025

Oakdale Library has a new wellness room! The wellness room offers a private space for activities that support wellness, including caring for and feeding children, meditation and prayer, or simply a quiet place to sit.

The room has a comfortable chair, dimmable lighting, a sink, and sensory tools like fidgets and calming tools. It's available for anyone who would like to use it.

This project was supported with funding through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Minnesota Department of Health.

11/06/2025

"After 40 years together, my spouse and I have owned three homes, the last a townhome we lived in for 24 years. A modest lifestyle suits us. With aging unknowns ahead, we decided to change our living environment from ownership to lease, and to control the downsizing process ourselves rather than burden others. The goal: We wanted a simple, possession-light life." Sherri Weiss shares some fabulous tips for downsizing. https://vital-aging-network.org/aging-diy-tip-downsize-with-purpose/

If you are considering a residence change that requires true downsizing, read this for some do-it-yourself suggestions.

11/04/2025

Did you know that over 10% of older adults in Minnesota are living with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia? Many are able to stay at home with the support of family caregivers, which helps them maintain independence and enjoy a better quality of life. But it can be difficult navigating the dementia care journey.

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we're highlighting our newly launched Care Ecosystem program from Trellis, which provides free, personalized support for people living with dementia and their caregivers in the Twin Cities metro area. Our team helps with navigating resources, connecting to services, and helping people thrive at home and in the community.

If you or someone you know could benefit, we’re here to help. Connect with us today:

Personalized support for dementia care—at no cost The Care Ecosystem at Trellis is a free, phone-based program designed to help people living with dementia and their caregivers navigate care and ... Continue reading about Dementia Care Navigation

10/31/2025