FACILITY HOURS: Monday-Thursday – 10:00am-3:00pm
Activities & Programs
The Waconia Area Senior Center offers activities, classes, and programs for a wide variety of ages, groups, and interests. Registration only required for highlighted events. Please click on the links next to the events to register.
Arts & Crafts
Art Club
All are welcome to gather and work on their latest art. Diamond art, watercolor, coloring or wherever your creative imagination takes you.
Wednesdays 10am-12pm
Quilting Group
All quilters, including beginners, are invited to join this group each month.
Monday, Oct. 7 10am
Books & Reading
Book Club
Join us for a discussion of the book “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond . This is a FREE Book Club offered with the Carver County Library.
Tuesday, Oct. 1 1-3pm
Poetry Reading
Enjoy a fun beverage while you listen.
Thursdays, Sep. 26 & Oct. 24
11:30am
Fitness & Health
Classes are provided by Safari Island Community Center. Members of Safari Island can attend class for free. Non-members pay a $5 fee. Not registered as a member of Safari Island? Most insurances provide a FREE membership. Please contact Kristi Sherlock at 952.442.3105 or ksherlock@waconia.org to see if you qualify!
Keep In Balance
One of the main risk factors for falling is poor balance! Using a chair for support this 30-minute class will use a variety of exercises that target your balance and lower body strength!
Tuesday, Oct. 29 10:30-11am
Senior Strength Exercise Classs
This is a total body workout with a focus on strengthening the core and limbs while amplifying the body’s movement through stretch, improving overall balance, posture, muscle tone and mobility. By learning how to move the body in a healthy way, one can reduce pain, improve body awareness, avoid injury and reinforce proper movement principles.
Mondays, Sep. 30 & Oct. 14th
11am-12pm
SilverSneakers Chair Yoga
Move your body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support helps you safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility and improve balance and range of motion. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Mondays, Sep. 16, Oct. 7th &
21st10-10:45am
Fun & Games
BINGO
Join us for Classic and Yahoo BINGO.
Wednesdays 12:30pm
Birthday Parties
Celebrate all birthdays during the month of September with an ice cream social!
Wednesdays, Sep. 25 &
Oct. 30th
Bridge
Meet other “65ers” to connect and reminisce!
Thursdays 12:30pm
Card Games
Drop in to join a variety of card games including: Hand & Foot, 500, and Kings Corner. Cards are provided by the Senior Center.
Mondays/Wednesdays 10am
Class of '65
Meet other “65ers” to connect and reminisce!
Thursday, Oct. 3 10am
Cribbage
Beginners and experts are invited to play.
Tuesdays 10am
Mahjong
Beginners and experts are welcome! Mahjong sets provided by the Senior Center.
Mondays 12:30pm
Mexican Train Dominoes
Dominoes provided by the Senior Center.
Tuesdays 12pm
Presentations & Special Events
Carlson's Orchard Restaurant & Bakery Visit
Take in the beauty of a fall day at the apple orchard! Enjoy lunch with friends at the restaurant and a piece of delicious homemade apple pit! Transportation will be provided.
Thursday, Oct. 10
9:30am-12:30pm
Coney Island Presentation
Come and enjoy a presentation about Coney Island presented by Jayna Hulleman from the Carver County Historical Society.
Tuesday, Sep. 24 1-2pm
Crafts with Sue
Painting Wood & Clay Mushrooms. All materials will be provided. *These art activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota State Art Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Registration is required; limited to 10 people.
Thursdays, Sep. 19 & Oct. 17
10am-12pm
Donut with a Deputy
Join us for coffee and donuts as we listen to updates from Sheriff Tyler. His updates are always entertaining and informative. You won’t want to miss it!
Mondays, Sep. 23 & Oct. 28
10-11am
Fraud Scam Prevention
Scammers and fraudsters take advantage of people of all ages every day, and many specifically target older adults. We will share the most common and current scams being reported to authorities and offer practical tips for determining if any inquiry is legitimate. We will speak specifically to frauds & scams - how to avoid them, how to alert authorities of a suspected scam, and how to file a report if you believe you've been taken advantage of.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
12:30-2:30pm
Gentle Transitions
As pioneers in the Senior Move Management industry, Gentle Transitions, a WellRiver company, has assisted thousands of Twin Cities older adults with their moves since 1990. A Senior Move Specialist will be presenting educational tips to help those considering an upcoming move or who would just like to declutter for the future. From downsizing, sorting, getting rid of the excess, to packing, unpacking and resettling, you will gain valuable knowledge and a multitude of resources to help you get through the process “gently”. Come join us for this fun and motivating presentation!
Wednesday, Oct. 16
11am-12pm
Halloween Costume Pizza Party
Come and have a SPOOKTACULAR time at the Halloween Pizza Party. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Cost is $5. Bring your favorite salad or dessert to share. Costumes and them attire encouraged as your name will go in for a great prize drawing!
Thursday, Oct. 31
11:30am-12:30pm
Harvest Drawings
Using colored pencils, pens, watercolor crayons, you will draw still life pictures form real apples, peppers, pumpkins, gourds, and flowers. The variety of textures, shapes, and colors will be explored in handling techniques and paper.
Registration required; limited to 10 people.
Tuesday, Oct. 8 12-2pm
History of Carver Park & Lake Minnetonka
Discover the history of the Lake Minnetonka area and Carver Park Reserve from the hotel era to the Great Northern Railroad. See historical artifacts and guess their use. Presented by the Lowry Nature Center.
Tuesday, Sep. 17
12:30-1:30pm
Personal Technology Support
Volunteers from Senior Community Services’ Technology Education, Connection & Help (TECH) Services team can help you:
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Troubleshoot device settings or errors
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Find and use helpful device features
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Manage online security and safety
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Download and manage applications
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Virtually connect via Zoom or Facetime
There is no cost, but you must sign up for an appointment at the Senior Center or call. Bring your device with you.
Tuesdays, Sep. 17 & Oct. 1
12-3pm
Using the Winter Months to Prepare for a Spring Move
Does The Thought of Moving Overwhelm You? The Change Agents with REMAX Results specialize in working with seniors in the Twin Cities metro area. There is a lot of real estate and downsizing information available, most of it inaccurate, or too general to apply to you, which may leave you feeling overwhelmed. Lisa and Amy will show you how to cut through all the noise and design a move strategy that will work for you. Get an update on the real estate market, the best strategy for preparing your home for the market and real information you can use in this fun, engaging seminar.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
12:30-2:30pm
Words that Last: Learn to Write your Memoir, One Story at a Time - 8-week Guided Autobiography Course
If you want to leave a legacy for your family, gain perspective on a life transition, start a memoir, or reflect on your life experience, certified Guided Autobiography instructor, Bill Marsella, will help you get started on the right track. Along with creative activities, writing tips, and helpful prompts, each session introduces a major life theme for a story to write at at home and share with a group in a safe, supportive setting.
Registration is required; limited to 6 people.
Thursdays 12:30--2:30pm
Sep. 9 - Oct. 31