Chanhassen Connection | Fall 2024

SENIORS

Friends, Food, & Fun Lunch & Learn with Mayor Ryan Thursday, September 19 | 11:30 AM-1 PM Enjoy a crispy chicken dinner, sides, desserts, and beverages, followed by local updates from Mayor Ryan with plenty of time for questions and answers. $10 » Chanhassen Recreation Center » Registration deadline September 12 Polka Band & Octoberfest Luncheon Thursday, October 24 | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM The Retka Brothers return to celebrate Octoberfest in classic Bavarian style! Enjoy music and a German lunch of brats, sauerkraut, potato salad, fruit, and dessert. $13 » Chanhassen Recreation Center » Registration deadline October 16 Veterans & Friends Pancake Breakfast Sponsored by Chanhassen American Legion | Speaker David Jones Friday, November 8 | 9-11 AM Start with pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee, followed by 10:00 a.m. speaker, David Jones on “The American Flag: Origins, Evolution, and Symbolism." $7 | Veterans eat for free » Chanhassen Recreation Center Young at Heart: A Dessert & Discovery Class Thursday, November 21 | 1 PM-3 PM Stay young from the inside out! Learn and practice simple, quick, everyday skills from local author, filmmaker, and motivational speaker Debbie Johnson. $10 includes class materials, & dessert » Registration deadline November 15

Community Day at the Recreation Center Saturday, August 17 | 8 AM-3 PM | Open House Expand Your Knowledge

Explore and test out Recreation Center and Senior Center programs and services. All ages are welcome! 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., class demos | 1:00 p.m. free family Bingo

Dementia Friends Class Tuesday, August 27 | 11:30 AM-1 PM

Learn to gracefully and kindly communicate with individuals struggling with memory loss. A light lunch will be served. Sponsored by Riley Crossing. Free - Limited tickets » Registration required

Mah Jongg for Beginners Thursdays, September 5-October 10 | 9-10:30 AM | Ages 50+ Tuesdays, September 10-October 15 | 5:30-7 PM | Ages 18+

Colored Pencil Sketching for All Abilities Saturdays, September 14-October 19 | 10 AM-12 PM | Ages 12+ Tuesdays, September 24-October 29 | 10 AM-12 PM | Ages 50+ Instructor Anne Beckman helps you master color, techniques, and more. She draws out the inner artist in you! Limited space. Age 12+ » $69 plus $15 materials fee » Two six-week classes to choose from It’s one of the most popular games out there, and instructor Melinda Colwell will help you love it as much as she does for a lifetime of enjoyment. Two six-week classes to choose from. Age 18+ » $69 plus $15 materials fee » Two six-week classes to choose from

Help & Wellness

Medicare 101 - Information Session Thursday, October 3 | 10-11 AM Flu Shot and COVID-19 Booster Clinic Monday, September 30 | 8:30-11:30 AM Sponsored by Cub Pharmacy. Call for appointments » 952.227.1124 » Walk ins welcome

Free Tech Help Every second & fourth Tuesday | 1-4 PM | Senior Community Services Get one-on-one tech help to learn or troubleshoot on your

smartphone and laptop. 30-minute sessions. Age 60+ » Free » Appointments required » 952.227.1124 Medicare Insurance Counseling

Are you new to Medicare or applying soon? This session explains what you need to know in an easy-to-understand format. Presenter Jennifer Balk, LLC. Free » Pre-registration recommended » Walk ins welcome Age Well at Home Wednesday, October 30 | 3:30-4:30 PM Learn how to age safely where you want with these simple tips—sponsored by Senior Helpers. This event includes coffee, snacks, and beverages. Free | Pre-registration is available, but walk ins welcome Be Aware! Frauds & Scams Special Speaker, Lisa Lavering, MN Department of Commerce Thursday, August 22 | 10-11 AM Hear from the experts on common scams, learn protection tips, and gain resources to help if it happens to you. Sponsored by Nicollet Bank of Chanhassen. Free » Walk ins welcome

Every second Thursday | Extra sessions October-December | Times vary One-on-one assistance to understand your Medicare options. Age 60+ » Free » Appointment required seven days in advance. Call 800.333.2433 or visit www.trellisconnects.org Caregiver Support Services Every first Thursday | 1:30-3:30 PM Senior Community Services hosts a support group helping caregivers share experiences, resources, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. Individual help available. Free » Walk ins welcome » 612.868.6720 Monthly Foot Care Clinic W ith a registered nurse The foot clinic includes complete toenail and skin care. Age 55+ » $45-55 » No walk ins » For information, call 952.227.1124

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CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL 2024

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