RecConnect

Summer 2023

Ages 18+

Wednesdays, June 21 & 28 10am-noon, $50

Learn how to use a casting rod with a baitcaster reel. You will also be taught the basics of how to put on line, tie a lure, cast into water from the shore, and learn how to stop the spool using your thumb.

Session 1: Wednesdays, May 17 & 24, 10am-noon

Session 2: Thursdays, May 18 & 25, 10am-noon

$50/session

Classes are taught by Fishing Library and held at Lochness Lake, registration deadline is one week prior to class start date. All equipment is provided. Participants 16 & older must have a fishing license. Max 10 per class. More sessions coming in July, August, and September For additional information, call 763-785-6164 or visit BlaineParks.com/Register.

North Metro TV Record Your History and Home Movie Transfers

Local seniors can record their life stories for free at North Metro TV in Blaine. The program is a part of North Metro TV’s free community services. Appointments are available the first Thursday of the month. North Metro TV also offers a low cost video transfer program. Get your old films, tapes, and more transferred to digital or DVD. For more information on either program, contact North Metro TV at 763-231-2803

Adult QC Dance

All Classes Held at QC Dance Studio, 9967 Ulysses Street NE

Zumba

This specialty course is designed for those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle or the older active adult. Zumba fitness is for everyone, all shapes and sizes and just about any age. This class allows you to have fun while safely losing pounds and inches. With Zumba, the fun comes first, and the physical benefits follow. Zumba Gold is like a basic Zumba class with lower impact. The class will be a fat burning, body shaping fun workout. Class held at QC Dance Studio, 9967 Ulysses Street NE, Blaine.

Session 2: Wednesdays, June 7-28, 7:15-8pm

Session 3: Wednesdays, July 12 - August 2, 7:15-8pm

$40 res; $44 nr

Yoga - Ages 19+

Students will learn calming yoga moves used to center and control energy. Enjoy a balance of different yoga paces from basic sun salutations and relaxing savasana, to basic and supine postures. Students will work on balance, flexibility and strength while moving and holding different yoga poses.

Thursdays, July 13 - August 3, 7:15-8:15pm

$50 res; $55 nr

For more information, call 763-785-6164 or visit BlaineParks.com/Register

Growing Green Hearts Yoga at the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary, All Ages

Growing Green Hearts Yoga is a class for all ages and abilities to grow greener and connect to nature where they live while getting the mental and physical health benefits of yoga. All sessions bring together movement and nature play across generations while building community care for water, land, air, and living things. Growing Green Yoga include a nature hike, yoga along the boardwalk, and hands-on STEM learning. Explore the seasonal changes at BWS by attending all four sessions in the series with family and friends!

Wild with Wetlands, Mushrooms, & Mahnomin

Sunday, May 21, 4-5:30pm

$5/person or $10/family

Alice in Wonderland

Ages 10 and under

Don’t be late for a very important date! This tea party will consist of finger sized refreshments, crafts, bingo and a lot of fun. Enrollment fee includes one adult per registered child. Held at Blaine City Hall.

Saturday, May 13, 9-10:30am (11am-12:30pm is full) $20 res; $21 nr

For more information, call 763-785-6164 or visit BlaineParks.com/Register

Playnet

Ages 3 1/2 - 10 years

A playground program is coming to a neighborhood park near you. The Cosmic Fun Van will be landing with Blaine’s highly trained recreation crew, taking kids on a quest for the best summer on Earth. This supervised and structured program focuses on fun, physical fitness, socialization, and exploring creativity by: offering age-appropriate active games and sport related activities; encouraging kids to meet other kids in the neighborhood; and providing planned arts and crafts projects and drama activities based on weekly themes. No make-up dates for cancellations due to weather.

June 14 - August 8,

Monday/Wednesday OR

Tuesday/Thursday Afternoons

Playnet Jr. - $95 res; $104 nr Playnet - $85 res; $93 nr

Belly Biology

Saturday, June 3, 4-5:30pm $5/person or $10/family

Superheroes & Systems

Saturday, June 24, 4-5:30pm $5/person or $10/family

For available park locations and dates, call 763-785-6164 or visit BlaineParks.com/Register

Some locations/dates/times are full.