St. Anthony-New Brighton Community Services

Improve your driving skills, and if you're 55 or older, get a discount on your personal auto insurance. The Defensive Driving Course, developed by the National Safety Council, teaches basic crash prevention techniques and has a proven record of reducing traffic violations and incidents. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests.

Community Services is a Health Insurance Counseling Site for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers, who reside within St. Anthony-New Brighton School District. A State-certified Health Insurance Counseling staff or volunteer is available the 3rd Monday of each month from 12:00-4:00 p.m. to assist with: understanding basic Medicare and Medical Assistance, choosing a Medicare supplement, choosing a Medicare Part D plan, ensuring proper processing of Medicare and Medical Assistance claims, assisting with health insurance forms, and assessing long-term care insurance as an option.

Gentle Yoga strengthens the body while calming and focusing the mind. Learn how to take this slower, gentler version of Yoga into your daily life to strengthen and tone your body, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and help relieve stress. Classes include breathing practices and modified stretches to fit everyone, even those who prefer to remain seated on a chair.

Enjoy fitness while having fun. Classes are low impact and designed for people over 60 years old. The program combines aerobic routines and stretching exercises for one hour. It is self-paced, safe, and will make exercising a regular part of your health care.