Senior Center News
Puzzle Champs Crowned in 39 Minutes
Don'tunderestimatethethrillofa puzzleshowdown!
Anintergenerationalclashunfoldedata recentpuzzlecompetition,withteamsof threebattlingitouttocompletea300piecepuzzleinthefastesttime.Inanailbitingfinish,thewinningteamplacedthe lastpuzzlepieceinjust39minutes, followedcloselybythesecond-place teamat41minutes.Prizeswere awarded,buttherealrewardwasthe funandcamaraderie!
Uncorking Fun and Friendship!
Ourwineclubhasbeengatheringfor morethanayear,fillingupeachmonth with27wineenthusiasts.
Eachmeetingfeaturesawinebuff leadingafunandinformativesession You'llnotonlyexpandyourpalatewith delicioustastings,butalsoconnectwith fellowwineloversandshareplentyoflaughs
Thinkingofexpandingyourhorizons?We'reexploringventuring intotheworldofspiritssoon!
Summer 2024
Note from Sue and Josh
Warmsummergreetings!
Thisissueofournewsletteris jam-packedwithopportunities forlearningandfun allinour newstreamlined8-pageformat. Forfulldescriptionsofclasses, tripsandactivities,visit edenprairie.org/SeniorCenter orstopbytheSeniorCenterand pickupaflyer
AhugethankstotheEdenPrairie FireandPoliceDepartmentsfor makingMayasmashingsuccess! Wecouldn'thavecelebrated SeniorAwarenessMonthinMay withouttheincrediblesupportof ourfireandpolicedepartments! Theirpresencehelpedensurea safeandenjoyableexperience forthe700attendeeswhojoined ourspecialevents Aspecial shout-outtothecommunityfor participatinginourpopular shredtruckevent.Together,we tackledawhopping7tonsof paperfrom308vehicles!
Senior Center Closed July 4 Sept. 2 Independence Day Labor Day
Senior Center’s back garden provides a welcoming place for events and visitors
Alex, Caroline and Ian
Judy, Oliver and Sylvia
SPECIAL EVENTS
BINGO!
BringyourlucktotheSeniorCenter!You couldwinprizesduringthesefunthemed bingoevents!Costis$5persession. Registrationdeadlineoneweekbeforeevent.
BingotakesplaceMondaysfrom1:30–3p.m.
July8 Red,WhiteandBlueBingo
Wearred,whiteandblue!Sponsoredby ComfortKeepers.Code:373214.
Aug.5 SunshineBingo
Dressinyourbrightestyellowattire! SponsoredbySt.CroixHospice. Code:373215.
Sept.9 CarWashBingo SponsoredbyCloud9CarWash. Code:373216.
Wine Club
Gather with other wine enthusiasts to taste, learn and have fun!
Dates July15,Aug.19,Sept.23
Location:MeetatOutdoorCenter,13765StaringLakePkwy. All activities take place at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted.
SummerBBQ
4–5:30p.m.
$5
371103
Enjoyapicnicmealofburgersandhotdogsinthe gardensbehindtheSeniorCenter,featuringlive music!Eventtakesplacerainorshine Sponsored byPrairieBluffs,EdinaRealty,ElimShoresand SouthwestTransit.RegistrationdeadlineJuly22.
Date July29 Time 4:30–6p.m.
371204
Toregisterorgetmore details,visit edenprairie.org/Register orscanthisQRcode.
SeniorGolfClassic
Joinusforthe32ndAnnualGolfTournament! Greenfee,cartandlunchincluded Playersmustbe 55yearsorbetter.BackupraindateAug.16. SponsoredbyCloud9,ElimShores,Southwest TransitandSummitPlaceSeniorCampus. RegistrationdeadlineAug.7.
Date Aug.14 Time 8a.m. Day W Code 371205
Cost: $46 Dahlgreen member, $76 non-member Location: 6940 Dahlgreen Road, Chaska
Trivia Hour
Challenge your mind with fun trivia questions, videos and brainteasers. Registration deadline Aug. 19.
Date Aug.21 Time 3:30–4:30p.m. Day W Cost Free Code 371105
WalkwithAmy
EnjoyaslowandinformativewalkwithParksand RecreationDirectorAmyMarkle.Explorethetrails andlearnabouthabitatsandspecies.Registration deadlineAug.22.
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Date Aug.26 Time 9–10:15a.m.
Free Code 371107
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SPECIAL EVENTS
CarFit
CarFit is a free program designed to improve safety for older drivers. Trained volunteers ensure the safest "fit" by repositioning mirrors to minimize blind spots, adjusting seats and seatbelts to ensure optimal safety. You’ll be contacted after Sept. 25 with your 20-minute time slot. Registration deadline Sept. 24.
Date Oct.2 Time 9a.m.–noon Day W
MurderMystery:80sStyle
JoinusforanexcitingMurderMysteryevent!Enjoy lightappetizersandbeverageswhilemingling beforetheMurderMysterybegins.Transportation isavailabletoandfromtheevent(leavesfromthe SeniorCenter)foradditionalcost Registration deadlineSept.25.
Date Oct.10 Time 2:30–5:30p.m.
Location:CentennialLakesPark(HughesPavilion), 7499FranceAvenueSouth,Edina 1:45–6p.m.
468207 With transportation: FallLunch
Joinusforlunch,fun,friendshipand entertainment.Enjoylivejazz,swingandmore. SponsoredbySouthwestTransit,St.CroixHospice andSholom.RegistrationdeadlineOct.11.
Date Oct.18 Time 11:30a.m.
Location:SeniorCenterCommunityRoom Cost:FREEforCommunityCentermembers; nonmemberspay$7atthedoor.
SilverSneakers® Classic
Tuesdays,Thursdays,8:30–9:15a.m.
Tuesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
SilverSneakers® Yoga
Thursdays,9:30–10:15a.m.
Biking Groups
OldSpokes
Tuesdays
OldSpokesisagroupthatridesapproximately10 milesperhourfor20–25milesround-trip,with differentrouteseachweek.Thisgroupstopsfora lunch/restbreakduringeachtrip.
ShortSpokes
Thursdays
Ifyou‘relookingforashorter,slower-pacedride, thisisthebicyclinggroupforyou.Thisgroupbikes about10–15milesonlocalrouteswithinthewest metro,atapaceaveraging8–10milesperhour.
CalltheSeniorCentertosignupforweekly emailswithdetailedinformation.
Tai Chi ArtattheSeniorCenter Thursdays,10a.m.–noon Beginnerswelcome;allsuppliesprovided $30perclass.Code366203. July11 PaintingtheSeniorCentergardens withalcoholinks Aug.8 Wetfeltingdecorations
Wednesdays,5:30p.m. EdenPrairieparks Visitedenprairie.org/Walkforscheduleor call952-279-8050. Walking Club
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October–April Wednesdays, 430 p.m. Eden
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Wednesday Book Club
LIFELONG LEARNING
SecondWednesdayofthemonth,10–11:30a.m.
July10
Aug.14
Sept.11
“TheOrchidThief“bySusanOrlean “OliveKitteridge”byElizabethStrout “LadyTan’sCircleofWomen”byLisaSee
ThursdayBookClub
ThirdThursdayofthemonth,10–11:30a.m.
July18
Aug.15
Sept.19
“JustMercy”byBryanStevenson “HowTheWordisPassed”byClintSmith “Astor”byAndersonCooperand KatherineHowe
Nutrition:DiseaseBeginsintheGut
Peoplewithongoingintestinalproblemsareat higherriskofdiseases.Aregistereddietitian discussesstepstohealyourintestinalissues.
RegistrationdeadlineJuly12.
Date July16 Time 10–11:15a.m.
CoffeewiththeCops
TheEPPD'sSeniorLiaisonJulietteGlynndiscusses vulnerableadultsituations,memoryissuesandthe importanceofhavingahealthcaredirective.
RegistrationdeadlineJuly22.
Date July24 Time 9:30–10:45a.m.
Low Vision Information Group
Gather with others who have eyesight without 20/20 vision. Knowing what resources are available is key to getting the help you need. Led by Vision Loss Resources. Registration deadline two days before each session.
Date July24,Aug.28,Sept.25
Grabyourphone, computerortabletto learnwhat’sgoingon attheSeniorCenter!
Goingfrom“We”to“Me” Let’sdiscusshow“we”canbebetterpreparedto helpthosewhohaveexpectedly,orunexpectedly, becomea“me”RegistrationdeadlineJuly29
Alzheimer’sDiseaseandDementia
AnAllinaHealthexpertaddressesthephysiological andneurologicalaspectsofAlzheimer’sdisease anddementia.LearnhowAlzheimer'sand dementiaprogressivelyimpactthebrainandbody. Gaininsightsonmanagingemotionsand navigatinglife'schallengeswiththeseconditions RegistrationdeadlineJuly29
Date Aug.1 Time 10–11:30a.m. Day Th Cost Free Code 378202 Location:RoundLakeParkBuilding,16691ValleyViewRd.
Defensive Driver Safety Course
For those 55+ this course qualifies you for a 10% discount on your auto insurance premium.
Date Aug.2 Sept.19 Oct.11 Nov.21 Time 9a.m.–1p.m. 5:30–9:30p.m. Noon–4p.m. 5:30–9:30p.m.
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TheMinnesotaLoon
LIFELONG LEARNING
JoinoutdoorenthusiastScottNelsonastakea fascinatingjourneyintotheenchantingworldof NorthAmericanloons Weexplorenotonlythe biologicalaspectsthatsetloonsapartbutalsothe emotionsandmemoriestheyevoke Registration deadlineAug.8. Date Aug.12 Time 1:30–2:45p.m.
Seniors Get Social: Tech Help
Get assistance with texting, voicemail, email, photos and more Home visits are also available Register by Monday before the session Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month
Downsizing
Learnhowtoovercomefearsanddownsize.A panelofhomeownerssharestheirpersonal "movingstories"includingtipsfortakingthe overwhelmoutofapost-retirementmove RegistrationdeadlineSept 3
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Location:RoundLakeParkBuilding,16691ValleyViewRd.
LearntoPlayMahjongg
MahjonggisagameplayedwithChinese charactersandsymbols. Learntherulesand strategiesofMahjongg Youcanalsopurchasethe officialNationalMahjonggLeaguecardforan additionalfee.RegistrationdeadlineAug23.
Date Sept.5–Oct.24
LandmarkToursShowcase
Exploretravelopportunitiesonguidedtoursinthe U.S.andabroad.RegistrationdeadlineSept.12. Date Sept.16 Time 1:30p.m.
How to register
Online Toregisterorget moredetails,visit edenprairie.org/Register orscanthisQRcode.
InPerson SeniorCenter 8950EdenPrairieRoad 8:30a.m.–4p.m.,M–F CommunityCenter 16700ValleyViewRoad 5:30a.m.–10p.m.,daily
Questions?CalltheSeniorCenterat 952-279-8050.
CPRClassandCertification
LearntoperformCPR,useanAEDandadminister basicfirstaid.Anadditionalsessionisavailableat noontoearncertification,validfortwoyears,for $75 RegistrationdeadlineSept 6
EstatePlanning
Learnaboutpowersofattorney,trusts,willsand otherlegaldocuments.Gettingyourdocumentsin ordernowbenefitsyourfamilyinthefuture RegistrationdeadlineSept 23
MedicareAdvantagePlans
Learnaboutplansthatenhancetraditional Medicarecoverage.Discusspotentialcostsavings, prescriptiondrugcoverage,limitations,andthe convenienceofhavingmultipleservicesbundled intooneplanforindividualhealthcareneeds. RegistrationdeadlineOct.3.
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Sept.5 Time 10–11:30a.m.
379221
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379281
Day M Cost Free Code 371336
Date Sept.20 Time 10a.m.–noon Day F Cost Free Code 371244
Date Sept.25 Time 10–11:15a.m. Day W Cost Free Code 371229
Day M Cost Free Code 471107
Date Oct.7 Time 10:15–11:30a.m.
Day M Cost Free Code
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More information at edenprairie.org/Register or stop by our office. Please indicate any special needs during registration. New destination ideas welcome!
Let’sGoFishing
Thisnon-profitorganizationoffersa2-hour experienceoffishingandbeingonthewater.The boatisfullyaccessibleandequippedwithlife jackets.Wearahatandsunscreenandbringyour ownbeverage.RegistrationdeadlineAug.2.
TRIPS
SeniorHousingTourandLunch
Bookyourseatonthiseducationaltouraround EdenPrairietotourandviewseniorlivingfacilities. Transportation,lunchandtoursincluded RegistrationdeadlineSept 10
Date Sept.17
StainedGlassinWinona
EnjoyastopatLakeCityonLakePepin,tour AssociatedCrafts&WilletHauserstainedglass studios,havelunchatSignaturesRestaurant,visit TheBasilicaofSaintStanislausKostkawitha guidedtour,andrelaxatTheApacheMallreststop RegistrationdeadlineAug.18.
Date Sept.18 Time 7:15a.m.–6p.m.
AlandAlma’sBoatCruise EnjoyarelaxingcruiseonLakeMinnetonka!The boatoffersraincoverandairconditioningfor comfortinallweather.Transportation,boattripand lightboxlunchmealincluded.Registration deadlineJuly22.
CranberryCountry
HeadtoWisconsintotourtheDiscoveryCenter, shopforcranberriesandhavelunchattheonsite café.ThenenjoytheBerryBestTouratWetherby Marshandvisitthepackingfacility.Stopat MenomonieCreameryfortreats.Busdepartsat 7:15a.m.RegistrationdeadlineSept.9.
Schell‘sBreweryandNewUlm
SpendadayinNewUlm,theBavariancapitalofthe Midwest!EnjoylunchatKaiserhoffRestaurantand awalkingtouroftheAugustSchellBrewery,the secondoldestfamily-ownedbreweryinAmerica. Bepreparedtowalkorstandforoveranhour.Visit thegiftstore,museumandbeautifulgardensas wellastheRathskellerTapRoomforabeer sampling.RegistrationdeadlineJuly21. Date Aug.22
OzarkJubilee
EnjoyfallcolorsonyourwaytotheTreasureIsland EventCenterforlunch.Thentheall-starcastof Bransonentertainerspresentaholidaymusicalfull ofoflaughter,bluegrass,gospel,countryand Christmasmusic RegistrationdeadlineSept 30
Date Nov.7
ArtDeco
ReceiveaguidedtouroftheRamseyCounty CourthouseandSt.PaulCityHall.Enjoyadelicious ItalianlunchatDegidio'sRestaurant,thencapoff thedaywithaguidedtourofthehistoricUnion Depot.Busdepartsat9a.m.Registrationdeadline Oct.13.
Date Nov.14
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CoachBus
Aug.7 Time 12:30–3:30p.m. Day W Cost $6 Code 371301
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Date Aug.12 Time 10:30a.m.–2p.m. Day M Cost $35 Code 371315 Van Van
Time 9:15a.m.–2:15p.m. Day W Cost $15 Code 371316 Van Toregisterorgetmore details,visit edenprairie.org/Register orscanthisQRcode.
Date Oct.17 Time 7:15a.m.–7p.m. Day Th Cost $110 Code 471334 CoachBus
Day W Cost $99 Code 379304 CoachBus
Time 9a.m.–3:45p.m. Day Th Cost $90 Code 471352 CoachBus
Time 10a.m.–5:30p.m. Day Th Cost $100 Code 471315 CoachBus
ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Host your meetings, parties and outings at the Senior Center! Bring your own food and Room Rentals
F R g g footcare.Payatyourappointment.
HappyFeet
Mondays,byappointment
Call763-346-3390
SparklingFeet
FirstThursdayofthemonth,byappointment
Call952-204-9406orvisitsparklingfeetrn.com
HappinessGroup
FirstandthirdWednesdayofthemonth,2p.m.
Socializewithothersandmeetnewpeopleaswe navigatethepathofadulthoodtoelderhood Groupdiscussionscovertopicsonchoices, courageandcuriosities.
Lunch at Champps
FourthWednesdayofthemonth,12:15p.m. Champps,8010GlenLane,EdenPrairie
Noneedtoregister;justshowup!
Investing Insights
Second Thursday of each month, 1–3 p.m. Call or e-mail the Senior Center for more information.
Forafulllistoflocalandstate resourcesforseniors,visit edenprairie.org/SeniorResources, pickupaflyerinourlobbyor scanthisQRcode.
Medicare Counseling
Third Thursday of each month
Schedule one-on-one, in-person or phone appointment to help enroll in or navigate Medicare or supplemental health insurance policies. Call 800-333-2433 or visit trellisconnects.org to make an appointment.
Caregiver Support Group
Third Thursday of each month 3–4:30 p.m. Call Danielle (612-710-1671) to register.
Monday–Friday, 8:30a.m.–4p.m.
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City of Eden Prairie Senior Center
8950 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347
952-279-8050
TTY: 952-949-8399
The City of Eden Prairie does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, activities and services.
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