Open Billiards
Friendship Center Members are invited to come utilize the bar-sized pool tables at the East Recreation Center (210 Zumbro Street) during Open Billiards Hours. Cost is $0.75 per day for members and $3.00 per day for non-members. 

Book Club

Held in Person. If you need Zoom, please contact us in advance.
January: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 
February: Radium Girls by Kate Moore 
March: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

Driftless Ukes

Whether you're an experienced uke player or just picked up your first ukulele, this welcoming group is open to all. The Driftless Ukes meet weekly to practice music, laugh, and have a good time. Basic Ukulele lessons can be arranged, and Ukes are available to rent by contacting us at 507-454-5212.

Genealogy Club

The Genealogy Club provides education, resources, and encouragement in researching their own or other family trees and histories. All levels of experience welcome, newcomers welcome.  

Genealogy Walk-in Sessions

Looking for help finding information on relatives or interested in learning more about your family history? The Genealogy Club offers walk-in sessions to help you find information or give you tips on research of your own. 

Woodcarving Club

Meet weekly for conversation and to work on projects. Experienced and new carvers welcome.

Yarnmakers

Knitting, Crocheting, Loom Knitting, and more. Come & bring your own project. Carrie Putzier (Yarn Artist) will be offering free loom knitting lessons. Jayme Putzier (knitter, crocheter) will help with any knitting questions. Experienced and new crafters welcome.

Mat Yoga- Alison Ogren
Zoom: 838 216 0298

Release stress, open up your body, and deepen your breath with gentle yoga breathing flows. We’ll flow between yoga poses and connect each movement with our breath, gently increasing the strength and flexibility of our bodies. Mats and blocks available.

Strength & Balance- Alison Ogren
Zoom: 838 216 0298

Maintain and improve your Balance with easy-to-follow strength, flexibility, and coordination-based movements.  Through a variety of exercises, each class will train the body from head to toe gradually moving through different levels and modifications to help you follow along at your own pace.  All exercises are performed standing or sitting in a chair.  Beginners through experienced welcome.

Chair Yoga-Tammy Gatzlaff

Zoom: 838 216 0298

Improve flexibility, posture, and core with easy movements, basic yoga positions, simple stretches, and soothing breathing exercises.

Movin' & Groovin'-Alison Ogren

Zoom: 838 216 0298

Nia: Mary Lee Eischen

Connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit through music. Emphasis on stretching, strengthening, flexibility, agility & balance. Nia is a movement practice that incorporates martial, dance and healing arts.

Nia Moving to Heal

Moving to Heal Nia is a gentler version of classic Nia

Zumba Gold: Sheena Gifford

Easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, cardiovascular & muscular conditioning, and coordination in this lower-intensity workout.

Tai Chi: Bahieh Wilkinson

 Moving meditation, improve balance, increase flexibility, promote cardiovascular fitness.

To register for individual programs & classes, as well as to view the schedule for all activities, call us at 507-454-5212.

Bridges Health will now be scheduling all appointments.  
Please call for an appointment at: 507-474-2221

One-hour appointments with nursing/social work/athletic training students includes foot exam, nail trim, massage, health screening, socialization. & more! 
All services provided at Sobieski Lodge: 965 East 7th Street, Winona
Select Thursdays: January 29th, February 26th

All services are FREE! Donations welcome to support Bridges Health.

Time: All teleconferences occur at 1 pm

Location: Unless noted, teleconferences will take place in-person at the East Recreation Center.

*We have a limited number of remote access codes for those that wish to participate from their own home or device. If you wish to view the teleconference from an outside location, please call the Friendship Center at 507-454-5212. Access codes available first come, first serve. 

Winona Friendship Center Presents: Garden of the Gods, the Royal Gorge & Colorado Springs

• Motorcoach transportation
• 6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in scenic
• Colorado
• 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
• Tour of the Garden of the Gods
• Visit to the United States Air Force Academy
• Visit the Royal Gorge, Including Bridge & Aeriel Tram
• Visit Historic Manitou Springs at the foot of famous Pikes Peak
• Guided Tour of Colorado Springs
• Visit the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
• And MUCH MORE!

WHEN? (Sun-Sat) September 27- October 3, 2026
MUCH?  $1105/person for double occupancy
$75 due upon registration 
Add $360 for single occupancy

When is registration due?
Registration is due: Friday, May 8th Final Payment is due: Monday, July 6th

STOP IN OR CALL THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION 
507-454-5212

For more than seven years, Winona has been working to become a dementia friendly community. What does this mean for Winona? It means that we are working to have meaningful engagement for people living with dementia and their family and friends, such as our weekly Forget Me Notes choir and Memory Café. It means that if someone looks confused or lost, everyday Winona citizens have been informed on how to offer help or support. Being a Dementia Friend is like being a good human being. Help Winona continue its work on becoming a Dementia Friendly Community by becoming a Dementia Friend. To date, Winona has over 2,200 Dementia Friends. A membership to the Friendship Center is NOT required.

Dementia Friends Information Sessions

Dementia is not a specific disease, but a term that describes a wide range of systems associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills. Change the way you think, act, and talk about dementia by becoming a Dementia Friend. In one hour, learn how to effectively communicate and support people living with dementia. Help Winona be a safe and supportive community for all. Information Sessions are added frequently.

Forever Young Chair Fitness

A chair-based exercise program designed as a Dementia Friendly Program.  Simple exercises that are based on cognitive stimulation, memory delight, and works on the ability to perform everyday tasks. All are welcome! Free and open to the public! No class the first Wednesday of each month.

Memory Café

Join us for a one-hour, stigma free program. Join us in-person at Sobieski Lodge or over Zoom. It’s a time to socialize and engage with others, exchange experiences, support one another and learn something new. From the Suez Canal to Dolly Parton, we explore a new topic every week!  Memory Cafe' does NOT meet the 1st Wednesday of each month due to SPARK! at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum; call MMAM to inquire about SPARK! 507-474-6626.

Forget Me Notes Chorus 

 An inclusive community choir for anyone who loves singing and fun!  Led by experienced choral leaders and open to all.  No experience necessary.  Join us weekly for joy-filled music, community, and support.

Sing-along

Feel like listening to or singing along with old-time familiar songs? Join us for a casual sing-along. Gather, socialize, sing or hum along. This is a time to appreciate music and tap your foot along with the beat. This isn’t a formal choir event – you do not need to be able to carry a tune!

Program with Sophia

Join Therapeutic Recreation student, Sophia for a new program. Details to come!

Program with Olivia

Join Psychology & Literature student, Olivia for a new program. Details to come!

Quarterly Membership Input Meeting

Join staff and members of the Friendship Center for a Quarterly Input Meeting. Bring your questions and suggestions and meet other members of the Center.

Valentine Potluck Social

Bring a dish to pass and join us for a time to socialize with members and staff of the Friendship Center. We will have beverages available. Please register by Monday, February 9th.