Every morning is a new opportunity. It's easy to get stuck in the monotony and comfort of doing the same thing every day. How about taking one step out of the comfort zone? Join us here at the City of Minnetonka Community Center. Everyone was new once. We'd love to be a new part of your day, too!

Al & Alma's Lunch Cruises on Lake Minnetonka

Being on Lake Minnetonka on a Monday for lunch is a great way to soak up the summer. Boat departs from Al and Alma’s in Mound. Transportation NOT provided. Lunch included: Ham & turkey croissant, chips, carrots, cookie. Cash bar on board boat. Register/Cancel by: 30 days before each trip (or until full)

• Monday, July 27; 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; $27; 3180402-01
• Monday, Aug. 3; 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; $27; 3180402-02
• Monday, Aug. 10; 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; $27; 3180402-03

PRESENTATIONS

The State of American Democracy in the 21st Century

David Schultz, Hamline University distinguished professor of political science and legal studies, spends an hour with us.

• Monday, June 15; 10:30–11:30 a.m.; $3; 3180205-01

Minnesota from the Road with Doug Ohman

When we think of summer, we think of road trips. What a great way to see our wonderful state. Historian and Photographer Doug Ohman has traveled far and wide and is full of facts to share about all the different areas.

• Heartland Lakes to the Red River Valley
  • Monday, June 29; 10:30–11:30 a.m.; $6; 3180215-01
• Southern Prairies and Pipestone Tour*
  • Tuesday, July 14; 1–2 p.m.; $6; 3180216-01
• Scenic River Bluff Tour*
  • Monday, Aug. 17; 10:30–11:30 a.m.; $6; 3180217-01

*Sponsored by Senior Care Authority

The National Park Service was founded 100 years ago. How have things evolved in places like Voyageurs, Glacier Bay, Denali, Everglades and the Grand Canyon? Dr. Mark Seeley discusses which of our national parks are being impacted by climate change and what the future holds. Dr. Seeley is a professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota and provides weather insight on PBS and Minnesota Public Radio. This presentation was originally scheduled for March.

• Monday, June 22; 10:30–11:30 a.m.; $8; 3180400-01

Travelogue with the Piehs: The Azores

 More than 3,400 miles from Minnesota sits a cluster of small islands in the North Atlantic called the Azores. Steve Pieh and Barb Kern-Pieh visited these volcanic islands and will share their travels.

• Wednesday, June 24; 10:30–11:30 a.m.; FREE; 3180204-01

From Bloomers to Bikinis: TECHNOLOGY The History of Shady Oak Lake

In the age of bloomers, farmers settled around the hills of Shady Oak Lake planting crops, including the famed raspberries that made our area the “Raspberry Capital of the World”. In winter, Shady Oak waters spawned another valuable industry employing hundreds. Then came the era of the bikini with thousands frolicking on Shady Oak’s beaches and leaving unnamed items of the Industrial Revolution deep below the surface. Don’t miss this joint presentation from the City of Minnetonka and City of Hopkins Historical Societies.

• Thursday, June 18; 1–2 p.m.; $2; 3180407-01

If you're an adult 40+, this series is for you. While dementia becomes more common as we age, it's not inevitable. Lower Dementia Risk Founder, Hal Kaufman, says there are some things we can control. Come ready to learn and go home feeling empowered. Sponsored by: JFCS Minnesota.

• Session II: The Lifestyle Factors That Lower Dementia Risk

 We can’t change our genes, but our daily choices have a powerful impact on our brain health. This session highlights habits which can make a difference, including movement, nutrition and social connection.

• Thursday, June 4; 6–7:30 p.m.; $8; 3180412-02

• Session III: Create Your Brain Health Action Plan

 If you’ve ever thought “I should do more for my brain, but I don’t know where to start,” this session is for you. We’ll create a realistic, personalized plan with clear actions and strategies for handling obstacles. Leave with a written, personal commitment to your brain health and a clean set of next steps to begin right away. Sponsored by: Home Instead.

• Wednesday, July 15; 6–7:30 p.m.; $8; 3180412-03

Mini-Medical School

Dr. Kibort moderates these mini courses, covering key information regarding several specialties of medicine. Each will focus on basic anatomy, physiology and the common diseases in those areas affecting adults. A specialist in each field will give two separate, 90-minute talks. Each presentation $3.

• Neurology
  • June 11 and 23; 10-11:30 a.m.; 3180211-01 and 02
• Cardiology
  • July 16 and 21: 10-11:30 a.m.; 3180212-01 and 02
• Oncology
  • Aug. 13 and 18; 10-11:30 a.m.; 3180213-01 and 02
• *Pulmonology
  • Sept. 10 and 22; 10-11:30 a.m.; 1180204-01 and 02
• *Gastroenterology
  • Oct. 20 and 27; 10-11:30 a.m.; 1180205-01 and 02

  *Registration for the September and October presentations opens Aug. 13

Presidential Series with Phil

Dr. Phil Kibort’s other vocation is U.S. Presidential history. He’s been studying it for more than 25 years and shares his knowledge with us every summer. All presentations are from 10:30 a.m.–Noon. $3 each.

• Best Prepared to be President
  • June 17; 10:30 a.m.-Noon; 3180207-01
• Most Impactful POTUS (Good and Bad)
  • July 8; 10:30 a.m.-Noon; 3180208-01
• The Great Campaigns
  • Aug. 26; 10:30 a.m.-Noon; 3180209-01

• *The Children of Presidents (Famous and Infamous)
  •  Sept. 23; 1180202-01
• *How do They Rank?
  •  Oct. 28; 1180203-01

*Registration for the September and October presentations opens Aug. 13

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

• Canasta: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Must know how to play
• Cribbage: Thursday, 10 a.m.-Noon. We’ll teach you how to play. Third Thursday, 6-9:30 p.m. Must know how to play.
• Tale Spinners: 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Come write with us and share your stories.
• Bulls & Bears Investment Club: What’s going on in the markets. 2^nd Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
• Men’s Discussion Group: Coffee & Conversation. Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.

TECHNOLOGY

Digital Photo Workshop Part I: Transfer, Edit and Organize

Learn how to transfer photos from phone to computer, do basic editing, label, organize and create folders. Windows computers and android phones only. Computer skills are required. Must know passwords. Instructor: Abbey Key

• Thursday, June 11; 1–3 p.m.; $15; 3180604-01

Digital Photo Workshop Part II: Saving and Working with the Cloud

Learn how to save your work on a USB and/or external hard drive. Upload pictures/files and create links to photo albums for sharing using the cloud via Google Drive. Windows computers only. No phones. Must know passwords. Instructor: Abbey Key

• Thursday, June 25; 1–3 p.m.; $15; 3180605-01

One on One Tech Help

Get free assistance with volunteers from the Senior Community Services Technology, Education and Connection & Help Program. These 50-minute appointments at the community center are free to those 60+ thanks to a grant from Hennepin County. Appointments are on the 1st & 3rd Mondays and 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Registration is required. Call the main office to schedule or go online at minnnetonkamn.gov/register.

EVENTS

Lunch and Movie: Soul on Fire

Based on the true story of John O'Leary and how the worst day of his life changed his life forever. His mission: you get one life; make yours matter. Starring John Corbett and William H. Macy, the movie is about loving the life you're living right now and not the life you think you should or could have had. Runs 1hr52min. Lunch: Italian pasta salad, fruit, roll, dessert. Register/cancel by: June 5. Sponsored by: RidgePointe.

• Wednesday, June 10; Noon–3 p.m.; $10; 3100203-01

Lunch and Movie: The Magic of Belle Isle

Monte Wildhorn is a famous author who moved to Belle Isle to give up on life. He discovers it’s never too late to rewrite your own story. Directed by the late Rob Reiner. Stars Oscar Winner Morgan Freeman Runtime: 1hr49min Lunch: BBQ chicken sliders, chips, fruit and dessert. Register/cancel by: June 23 (or until full)

• Friday, June 26; Noon–3 p.m;. $10; 3100204-01

Minnetonka Memory Café Nature Walk and Picnic

Our memory café is a place for people living with dementia and their immediate caregiver to socialize and share experiences. Volunteers engage with those living with dementia, while a licensed social worker with Senior Community Services conducts a caregiver support group. In June we will take an easy nature walk outside followed by a picnic. The first Tuesday is designed for those in the early stages of dementia or recently diagnosed. The third Tuesday is designed for those in the middle stages of dementia who can still participate but may require additional support. Thank you to our sponsors, Home Instead and Amira Choice.

• Tuesday, June 2; 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; FREE; 3180701-03
• Tuesday, June 16; 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; FREE; 3180701-04

Canasta

Canasta is a card game developed in Argentina and Uruguay in the 1940s. Fun, exciting and full of variations, come learn how to play with Instructor Pat Blake!

• Tuesday, June 2-16; 9–11 a.m.; $20; 3190301-01

Classic Car Show

Whether you love vintage, antique, classic or muscle cars, join us for a showcase of pristine vehicles. Enjoy live music by The OutCats Band and treat yourself to delicious root beer floats. This fun-filled event is free, but registration is required by Aug. 14.

• Wednesday, Aug. 19; 10 a.m.-noon; Minnetonka Ice Arena B Parking Lot; Course 3180422-01

Sponsored by: Westridge

Let us know if you have a classic car to show!

DAY TRIPS

Our day trips depart from the Minnetonka Community Center. Trip fee includes coach bus transportation, attraction, meal(s) (if listed) and volunteer trip escort. Call the main office for more details.

Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Excursion

• Wednesday, July 22; 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; $107
  • Register/cancel by: June 22
  • Grab a friend, get your fishing license and get ready to spend nearly four hours fishing on world famous Lake Mille Lacs. Enjoy a broasted chicken or fish ‘n’ chips lunch at Twin Pines’ Restaurant first before heading out with an expert guide aboard a Twin Pines pontoon. All bait, tackle, rods and reels provided. Guide will clean your fish. Bring a cooler to take home your catch.

Saint Paul Saints Game

• Wednesday, Aug 5; 11:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; $76
  • Register/cancel by: June 29
  • See the Saints take on the Louisville Bats. ChatBLT, the Saints 4-legged mascot is sure to be squealing on the field. Seats are spacious. Lunch is on your own at the ballpark. First pitch at 1:07 p.m. Bus pulls up to main entrance.

3-Day Trip to Galena, Illinois

• Tues.-Thurs., Sept. 15–17; $785 per person (2 per room); $1,025 per person (1 per room)
  • $225 Deposit due by Jule 13; Final payment due July 27
  • Day 1: Travel to Decorah, Iowa for lunch. Visit Vesterheim Nat’l Norweigain American Museum. Check into the DeSoto House Hotel, oldest operating hotel in Illinois. Dinner and Explore Galena. Day 2: Trolley tour of history and architecture of Galena. Tour U.S. Grant House and Museum, eat and shop in historic downtown Galena. Elegant dinner at DeSoto House Hotel. Day 3: Effigy Mounds National Monument in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. Lunch in LaCrosse, WI before heading home. Register/cancel by: July 13.

Phones are answered 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.–Noon on Fridays now through Sept. 4.

SERVICES

Blood Pressure Checks: Retired nurses volunteer to do these free checks on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month and the 2nd Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Foot Care: Provided by nurses from two organizations that visit the community center to trim toenails & keep feet healthy!

• Happy Feet: Every Friday. Appointment required.  Call 763-3463390 to schedule. $45
• Sparkling Feet: 4th Wednesday of every month. Appointment required. Call 952-204-9406 to schedule. $65 for returning clients. $70 for new clients. www.sparklingfeetrn.com.

Medicare Counseling: Questions about your current plan coverage? The Senior Linkage Line has trained counselors who can help and who aren’t affiliated with any insurance company. Call 1-800-333-2433 to schedule a free appointment.

Senior Community Services mission is to re-imagine aging by empowering people as they age. Minnetonka based Senior Community Services offers several programs designed to help older adults thrive.

HOME Program: Help with indoor & outdoor chores to help you remain independent in the home you love. Call 952-746-4046.

Outreach: Need trusted, affordable resources for financial assistance, medical or legal issues, housing alternatives or other life changes? Contact Lee Ann at 612-770-7005 or l.eiden@seniorcommunity.org

Registration required for all programs. *

14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55345

minnetonkamn.gov/register

952-939-8393 Office

Hours Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Mission: To develop and promote programs and services in our community to meet the diverse needs of those 55 and older.

Program Locations: Meet at Minnetonka Senior Services at the Minnetonka Community Center, unless otherwise noted.

Program Cancelation: Withdrawing from a program must be done at least seven days before the start or by the originally advertised registration/cancelation deadline to receive a refund. Cancelations are subject to a 10% service fee.