Adult Programs & Outings

Classes held at North Metro TV, 12520 Polk Street NE

Family Stories

all ages welcome

Family stories are some of the most important stories we have. What did Grandpa John do for a living? What country did Grandma Pat come from? Whatever happened to Great Aunt Barb? Too often, these kinds of stories can get lost from generation to generation. This is your chance to record those stories forever and share them with friends and family. North Metro TV will do all of the work, creating high quality, professional videos. All you need are your stories and yourself. As a special offer through Blaine Parks and Recreation, we are combining our most popular add-ons into one, exciting package. For just $75, you will get a 30 minute recording session for up to two people and six DVD copies with custom labels featuring your name and photograph. Sessions are available at the NMTV Studios in Blaine (12520 Polk St NE) from 2:30 – 7PM on January 19 and March 16. To register, please contact Eric at Eric@NorthMetroTV. com or 763-231-2803. No registrations will be taken through Blaine Parks and Recreation.

Adult outings department from the Mary Ann Young Center.

Bell Museum and Planetarium

Wednesday, January 26, 10:15am-3:30pm, $81

Our first stop will be lunch at Longfellow Grill in Minneapolis. Make meal choice at time of registration: fish and chips, honey lime chicken salad, blue plate burger, grilled chicken sandwich, or oatmeal pancakes with a fruit cup. Next head to Minnesota’s official natural history museum and planetarium now located on the U of M Twin Cities campus in St. Paul. Explore the origins of the universe, the diversity of life on earth, and take a walk through the state of Minnesota, featuring our worldfamous wildlife dioramas. Lastly, an awe-inspiring show at the Planetarium will complete the day’s adventure. Register by January 5, no refunds thereafter. Trip times are approximate.

The Church Basement Ladies

Ames Center - Burnsville, February 1, 10:45am-4:15pm, $94

The Church Basement Ladies are at it again as they present the hilarious comedy “Plowin’ Thru”. In the 9th Installment of the highly successful series, the year is 1975 and all your favorite characters are back! Whether this is your first visit to the basement, or you’ve seen ‘em all, you won’t want to miss this brand-new show. Come along as the ladies don their polyester pantsuits and sing, dance, and laugh their way through this hilarious and touching new musical. Price includes lunch of Salisbury steak, potatoes, vegetables, salad, a cookie and coffee or lemonade; show ticket, and transportation. Registration deadline: January 9, no refunds thereafter.

American Swedish Institute and Bachman’s

March 23, 9am-3pm, $75

The American Swedish Institute (ASI) is a museum, a cultural education center, a café, a destination store, a historic mansion, and more. Located in Minneapolis, ASI presents art and cultural exhibitions and offers innovative educational programming. Lunch from Patrick’s Bakery and Cafe at Bachman’s. Shop the many quality items on display at Bachman’s after lunch. More details to come. Registration deadline March 2, no refunds thereafter.

Sidekick Theater

Minnesota Heritage Center, Bloomington April 27, 9:45am-4:15pm, $88

A volunteer guide will tell us about the Minnesota Heritage Center, then you will have time before lunch to explore the exhibits and learn about its rich history. Lunch will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, a dinner roll, dessert, coffee, and tea. The show starts at 1PM and is entitled “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help”. This family comedy will keep audiences laughing from start to finish. When young Linda’s mother instructs her to tell her sister about the birds and the bees, things quickly snowball into a potential crisis after the conversation is overheard by a priest. This comedy explores the foolishness of first love and ultimately, the power of family. Registration Deadline: March 27, no refunds thereafter.