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Apple Potluck Lunch
Join us for a delicious potluck gathering filled with food, friends and fun Bring a dish to share apple-inspired or simply garnished with an apple slice Please indicate your dish when you register We can’t wait to see (and taste!) what you bring Registration deadline Sept 24
Fall Lunch
Come for fun and friendship and stay for the baked chicken lunch Then enjoy 45 minutes live entertainment Sponsored by Southwest Transit, Custom Care Mobility, St Croix Hospice and Choice Connections Registration deadline Oct 10
Oct.17
Wine Club
11:30a.m.–1p.m.
Gather with other wine enthusiasts to taste, learn, and have fun! December gathering will be a pot luck Registration deadline one week before each event
Are You In The Know?
Learn about what the Senior Center offers, community resources and find out what is new and upcoming in the building for fall Registration deadline Oct 2
Veterans Breakfast
All are welcome to honor and celebrate Veterans Day Enjoy a fully catered breakfast served at 9 a m and listen to a guest speaker to follow Sponsored by Spark, Hear Today, Brightstar Care and Care Builders at home Registration deadline Nov 3
Holiday Lunch
Enjoy a meal of turkey with all the fixings and pumpkin pie for dessert served at 11:30 a.m. The EPHS student choir students sing and we may even see Santa. Sponsored by Choice Connections, Landmark Tours, SW transit and Summit Place Senior Campus Registration deadline Nov 28
Bring the joy of the season and your favorite cookies! Participants should bring 12 baggies, each filled with 3 holiday cookies and labeled with the cookie type. We encourage festive, bakery-style cookies for sharing After the exchange, stick around to enjoy a cookie (or two!) together and socialize with friends Registration deadline Dec 10
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration!
Dress your best for this fun interactive noon year ’ s eve of PARTY! Play games and enjoy music, hors d’euvres, and champagne to ring in the new year in style Registration deadline Dec 23
SPECIAL EVENTS LIFELONG LEARNING
BINGO!
Bring your luck to the Senior Center! You could win prizes during these fun themed bingo events! Cost is $5 per session. Registration deadline one week before each date. Bingo takes place from 1:30–3 p m
Oct.31:BooBingo
Dress in your Halloween costume or just orange and black Sponsored by Homewatch Caregivers. Register with code 478209
Nov.17:GiveBackBingo
Bring nonperishable items to donate to the EP food shelf Sponsored by Prairie Bluffs Senior living Register with code 478210
Dec.8:HolidayBingo
Wear your best holiday attire! Sponsored by SPARK. Register with code 478211
FITNESS
Location: Senior Center Community Room
Cost: FREE for Community Center members; nonmembers pay $7 at the door
SilverSneakers® Classic
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–9:15 a.m.
SilverSneakers® Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Walking Club
May–September
Wednesdays, 5:30 p m
Eden Prairie parks - locations vary
October–April
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.
Eden Prairie Center by Hallmark
Visit edenprairie.org/Walk for schedule or call 952-279-8050
Wednesday Book Club
SecondWednesdayofthemonth,10–11:30a.m.
Oct8
Nov.12
Dec10
“TheIn-Between”byHadleyVlahos “TheWomen”byKristinHannah “DoormanWanted”byGlennR Miller
Gather with others who have eyesight less than 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 Dates Oct.22,Nov.26,Dec.17 Time 1–2:30p.m. Cost Free Code 471216
Community Center 16700 Valley View Road 5:30 a.m.–10 p.m., daily
Questions?CalltheSeniorCenter at952-279-8050
LIFELONG LEARNING
Landmark Travel Tours Showcase
Explore travel opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Get comfortable, no-stress travel with all-inclusive packages Registration deadline Sept. 22.
Date Sept.23 Nov.18 Time 10–11:30a.m. 10–11:30a.m.
The Great Courses
Join us for this ongoing educational video series, “Language in the Mind ” Another series, “Your Best Brain,” begins Nov 3 Attend one week or all 12 weeks Registration deadline one week before event begins
Downsizing: Been There, Done That
The thought is overwhelming, that you may need to move out of your current home into something smaller Join us as we speak with people who have already gone through the process –what went well, what didn’t, what they wish they had known ahead of time. We have both seniors and adult children discuss what they went through Registration deadline Sept 30
Medicare 101
Medicare can be complicated, but the Senior LinkAge Line is here to help. Whether you ’ ve been on Medicare for a few years and just need a refresher, or you ’ re brand new to Medicare, Medicare 101 will help you understand the basics so you can manage your health care options.
Senior Tech Help
First and Third Wednesdays
Get assistance with texting, voicemail, email, photos Facebook and other simple technology needs Home visits also available by appointment through Senior Community Services Register within two days of each session
Learn to Play Mahjongg
Mahjongg is a game played with Chinese characters and symbols. Learn the rules and strategies in this engaging class. You can order the official Mahjongg League card at registration and pay $15 at the first class.
Date Sept.25–Nov.13
Defensive Driver Safety Course
For those 55+ this course qualifies you for a 10% discount on your auto insurance premium. Registration deadline one week before each class.
Light Rail in EP Update
Metropolitan Council Senior Outreach Coordinator James Mockovciak and City of Eden Prairie Engineer Carter Schulze share accomplishments and highlights of the project. Registration deadline Oct.17.
Art at the Senior Center 10 a.m.–noon
Watercolor - Fall Fruit
Autumn: Leaf Pressed Lantern
Clay Vases: Spooky Design
Fused Glass Table or Wine Glass Charm
Needle Felted Holiday Decor
Beginners welcome; all supplies provided $25 per class Registration code 4466203 Sept 25 Oct 9 Oct 23 Nov. 13 Dec. 4 Dec.11
Guided Painting: Holiday Tree
Visit edenprairie.org/ArtCenter or call 952-949-8304 for more information.
LIFELONG LEARNING
Fireside Chat
Feel the heat (of the coffee) with Eden Prairie's firefighters Hear an overview of happenings with the Fire department There is a hands-on opportunity to use a fire extinguisher simulator Bring your questions to discuss Registration deadline Oct 21
Date Oct.22 Time 9:30–10:45a.m.
Nutrition for Healthy Joints, Bones and Energy
Join Dr Kyle Ludec as he duscusses how the right foods can support joint health, reduce inflammation, improve energy and protect bone density as we age Receive antiinflammatory meal ideas and a take home food list for seniors Registration deadline Oct 22
Date Oct.24 Time 10-11:30a.m.
Medicare Annual Updates
Medicare can be complicated, and it changes from year to year. Come learn about what’s new in Medicare so you can choose the best plan for your needs. This presentation is offered in the fall of each year during Medicare Open Enrollment. Registration deadline Oct. 20.
Date Oct.27 Time 1:30-2:45p.m.
Antique Collectables Class
This lecture blends informative content with engaging stories and visuals to make it educational and entertaining. The speakers explain how to find out if an object is valuable, and the evaluation process to buy, sell, or insure them. Feel free to bring a small item for a free appraisal. Registration deadline Nov. 3.
Date Nov.5 Time 10:30-11:30a.m.
Advocacy in Action
468216
Ensure your voice is heard when it matters. Stand up for yourself in medical, legal, housing, or crisis situations. Have the right documents, plans, and people in place. Registration deadline Nov 4
A Slice of Minnesota History
Join us for a sweet and savory storytelling event as we dig into the roots of one of the Midwest’s most iconic holiday desserts the Festal Pumpkin Pie and the incredible local woman behind the recipe that has stood the test of time. Registration deadline Nov. 18.
Staying in Control: Communicating with Adult Children
Are you prepared for the next evolution in your relationship with your adult children? Complex family dynamics and changing social norms impact decisions we make and how we communicate them Join us for a candid conversation Registration deadline Dec 2
Mental Health Matters
Learn how therapy works, what to expect and how you can be supported. This session will empower you with the tools, insight and compassion to help yourself and others.
Registration deadline Dec. 17.
WEEKLY ACTIVITY
Quilting Mexican Train 500 Cards* Poker* Walking Club
Classic SS Yoga Mahjongg* Canasta Cribbage*
Men's Group Partner Bridge* Mahjongg *
These weekly events are drop-in activities – everyone is welcome! * Activity requires experience For descriptions and details, visit edenprairie.org/SeniorCenter or pick up a flyer from the Senior Center. A printable monthly calendar of events is available upon request or visit edenprairie.org/SeniorEvents
Foot Care
ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Registered nurses provide supportive and caring foot care Pay at your appointment
2025 Eden Prairie City Council City Council Members (L-R) Lisa Toomey, Mark Freiberg, Mayor Ron Case, PG Narayanan, Kathy Nelson
Find full trip information online, or by calling the Senior Center.
Please indicate any special physical needs at time of registration
New destination ideas welcome! If the registration deadline has passed, call us to check availability.
Osceola Train Trip
Ride on a vintage train from Osceola to Marine on St Croix Travel high on the bluffs and enjoy the beautiful woodlands Cross the St Croix River on a swing bridge used for steamboat passage Enjoy a boxed lunch of turkey sandwich with sides After the ride, visit Pine Tree Apple Orchard to shop Registration deadline Sept 7
“White Christmas” at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater
White Christmas is a beloved, timeless film that now has a heartwarming musical adaptation Join us for lunch and a show at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater Tickets, meal selection and transportation are included in the price Registration deadline Nov 11
Kiwanis Holiday Lights
Enjoy dinner at Number 4 American Kitchen in Mankato before arriving at Sibley Park Holiday Lights Display of 1 million holiday lights See Santa, the Candy Cane Cottage and the Elves Snowball fight, All pathways are paved Concessions for sale onsite Registration deadline Nov 9
Senior Housing Tour and Lunch
Book your seat on this educational tour around Eden Prairie to tour and view senior living facilities. Transportation, lunch and tours included. Registration deadline Oct. 31.
Fall Migration Tour
Arrive at LARK Toy’s in Kellogg, Minn for a breakfast treat View waterfowl, raptors and shorebirds moving from their summer nesting areas to southern wintering grounds Bring binoculars! Lunch at Blue Moon Restaurant in Onalaska then stop at the Onalaska Upper Mississippi River National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Registration deadline Oct 13
Date Nov.13 Time 7a.m.–6:30p.m.
Eden Prairie Holiday Lights
Join us on a tour of festive holiday lights in local neighborhoods. First stop is dinner at local restaurant (on your own), then it’s toff to enjoy the creativity and spectacle of many displays. Registration deadline one week before each trip.
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.
