Senior Program
Providing education, recreation, volunteer opportunities, and resources for older adults and their families.
White Bear Area Senior Center
2484 East County Rd F
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651-653-3121
whitebearseniorprogram@isd624.org
Senior Center Hours
Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Craft Corner Gift Shop Hours
Monday - Friday / 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
- Our Staff
- The Voice
- Meals on Wheels
- 55+ Driver Safety
- Activities & Classes
- Craft Corner
- Resource Guides
- Volunteer
Our Staff
Adult Programs & Facility Coordinator
Jon Anderson
651-653-3126 jon.anderson@isd624.org
Adult Program Specialist
Michelle Hubbard
651-653-3124 michelle.hubbard@isd624.org
Administrative Assistant
Jeanelle Kummer
651-653-3121 jeanelle.kummer@isd624.org
Meals on Wheels
Jamie Tueffel
651-653-3123 MealsonWheels@isd624.org
The Voice
The Voice newsletter is a free quarterly newsletter for adults 55+. Inside you will find Community Services & Recreation classes and special events, program resources and local community events in the White Bear Area Senior Program.
- If you or someone you know is interested in receiving The Voice, please call 651-653-3121.
- If you would like to receive an electronic copy of The Voice, please sign up here: Email Me The Voice.
View The Voice Newsletters online here.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels is a community service that delivers nutritious meals to your home with the help of volunteers. This services is available to all persons regardless of age or ability. It is a wonderful way for individuals to stay connected to their communities, remain healthy, and live independently, for as long as possible as well as those with a short term need for meals after a hospitalization/surgery.
Meals on Wheels has been delivering nutritious meal for over 37 years. Our friendly volunteers have had a background check to provide you peace of mind, and a connection with the community.
Community volunteers deliver meals at lunchtime, Monday through Friday. You may choose hot meals, fresh, frozen or a combination. Frozen meals are delivered once a week. Hot or fresh meals are delivered daily. Special diets are available including, but not limited to, diabetic, low cholesterol, gluten free, and renal. Each meal provides a minimum of 1/3 of the current daily recommended dietary allowances.
A typical meal includes a main entrée with a protein (meat), two vegetables (possibly a side salad), a beverage choice of 1% milk or juice, bread, and dessert. All meals come with condiments to complete the meal.
Meals are provided at a reduced rate due to generous donations from participants, foundations, and the wider community, and also through support of the White Bear Lake Area School District, Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services, Ramsey County, Metro Meals on Wheels, local Lions Clubs and others.
For more information about Meals on Wheels. call our Meals on Wheels Specialists Doug Nelson at 651-653-3123 or email MealsonWheels@isd624.org
For information about Meals on Wheels in the Twin Cities area,
visit www.meals-on-wheels.com
55+ Driver Safety
55+ Defensive Driver Safety Classes
UPDATE: The 2024 Legislative Session has made a change to the Accident Prevention Course Rule. The new rule states the course must be a total of at least 4 hours. This means the 8-hour course will no longer be required or offered.
According to Minnesota State Law, people age 55 and older who complete a state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent, three-year discount on auto insurance.
The course was developed by the National Safety Council to refresh basic crash prevention techniques and to reduce traffic violations and incidents. It's taught by experienced, professional traffic safety instructors, including officers of the Minnesota State Patrol. The class consists of lecture, films and discussions. There is no behind-the-wheel driving and there are no tests. After your class, you will receive a certificate of completion to give to your insurance company.
Registration Required: please call 651-653-3121 or online at www.whitebear.ce.eleyo.com.
Do you have UCare Insurance? Starting 1/1/25, UCare Members will receive a community education class allowance on the Healthy Benefits+ Visa card, which can be used toward registration fees for community education classes. Contact UCare for more information.
Activities & Classes
Come and enjoy the many activities and services provided at the White Bear Area Senior Center. We are dedicated to providing learning and social opportunities for older adults.
Get Up & Go Fitness
Participate in our Aerobics class to improve endurance, flexibility, strength, balance and coordination at a slower, less vigorous tempo.
Aerobics: Tue - Fri
9:30 - 10:30 AM
White Bear Dance Center.
2462 East County Rd F
Across parking lot from Sr. Center
Purchase a Punch Card
We will be increasing Punch card prices to $55 for 8 classes. Current punch cards will be honored until they are used in full. Cards do not expire.
SilverSneakers and One Pass Programs
Contact your health provider to find out if your insurance participates in SilverSneakers and One Pass.
Qualifying members receive a free Senior Center Membership, along with free participation in any Get Up & Go Fitness classes.
Services @ the Senior Center
Foot Care Clinic
- $55 Cash & Check
- $58 Credit Card
Call to schedule a 35-40 minute appointment at 651-653-3121.
Medicare Counseling
Get answers about your Medicare, health supplements, or long -term care insurance. Call to schedule an appointment at 651-653-3121.
Social Activities
Senior Center Membership is required ($30/year) to participate. Great way to stay active, meet new friends, share laughter and conversation.
View Monthly Activities Calendar
- 500 Cards
- Coloring
- Cribbage
- Contract Bridge
- Dominoes
- Guys & Gals Social Group
- Hand & Foot
- In Stitches
- Mah Jongg
- Mugs & Musings
- Painting
- Pinochle
- Readers Chat
- Ukulele Bears
- Woodcarving
- Yarn B's
Craft Corner
Looking for a unique gift for a birthday or special event? Our Gift Shop is the perfect place to look for a variety of beautiful, hand crafted items. Stop in! We will be happy to assist you!
Open Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
If you are 50+ years of age or a disabled adult, you can sell your items in our shop. A small portion of sales is donated to the senior program, the rest is paid to the consignee.
If you have questions, please call 651-653-3130.
Resource Guides
Senior Services Guides
White Bear Area Guide to Senior Services
This local guide to senior services contains resources compiled in response to inquiries made by seniors and caregivers in our community over the past decade. This guide includes resources and providers known to serve the White Bear Area at the time of publication. The White Bear Area Senior Program does not guarantee that provider data is current, nor do we support, endorse, or have any direct relationship with the providers listed.
For additional senior friendly businesses or services call the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce at 651-429-8593.
View our Guide to Senior Services.
Housing Guide
The Directory is a publication of Care Options Network. They have been connecting older adults in Minneapolis and St. Paul and surrounding areas, to housing and services for over 30 years. They gather and share comprehensive data that strengthens our senior care community!
For additional affordable housing information, resources, and up-to-date availability for all ages including seniors, visit: www.housinglink.org