Chanhassen Connection | Spring 2025

SENIORS

Friends, Food & Fun Super bowl Soup & Salad Celebration Thursday, February 6 | 11 AM-12:30 PM

Expand Your Knowledge

Colored Pencil Art for Beginners Thursday, Jan. 23-Feb. 27 | 10-11:30 AM

Carver County History Speaker Series Tuesdays | 10-11:30 AM Feb. 25 - The History of Carver County Mar. 25 - Hope in the Hard Times: Life in the Great Depression Apr. 29 - Carver County Heritage: Native American Life Free » Register online or call 952.227.1400 » walk-ins also welcome Mah Jongg for Beginners Choose one 6-week class — Tuesdays, Mar. 11-Apr. 8 | 5:30-7 PM (with extended class to 8 PM on April 8), or Thursdays, Mar. 27-May 1 | 10-11:30 AM Instructor Melinda Colwell teaches this fun and challenging “brain game” and gets you started on building a lifetime of Mah Jongg friendships along the way. $69 + $15 materials fee » Class size 8-12 participants. Artist Anne Beckman says everyone has a smidgeon of artist in them and she loves to draw it out. This 6-week class helps you become a confident artist poised for creative results. No matter what your age or ability, it's never too late to develop your creativity and have fun doing it! $69 + $15 materials fee in class » Class size 8-12 participants » Register online or call

Get ready for Super bowl Sunday with friends. We’ll have tailgate trivia, touchdown tales, commercial checks and Super bowl soup & salad. Dress to support your favorite team! $12 includes prizes & lunch » Registration deadline Feb. 3

Luck o’ The Irish Luncheon Monday, Mar. 17 | 11 AM-12:30 PM

Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the musical mixings of old-time, local Disc Jockey Paul Young. Enjoy a baked potato bar with all the toppins', dessert and beverages. $12, includes lunch » Registration deadline Mar. 11

Help & Wellness

Free AARP Tax Assistance Friday, Mar. 14, Mar. 21, Apr. 4 & Apr. 11 | 9 AM-2 PM Trained tax volunteers help prepare simple taxes for free.

Call for information and appointments. Free » Appointments required » 952.227.1400

Free Tech Help The fourth Thursday of every month | 1-4 PM | Senior Community Services One-on-one help with your smartphone or laptop. Age 60+ » Free, 30 minute sessions » Appointments required » 952.227.1124

Travel Show with Landmark Tours Thursday, Apr. 10 | 10-11:30 AM

Are you winter-weary? Locally owned and operated, Landmark Tours offers group travel that is easy, fun and accessible for all. Learn about their domestic and international itineraries. Free » RSVP encouraged, but walk-ins welcome Living with Macular Degeneration or Vision Loss Mondays, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 24 & Apr. 28 | 12:30-2 PM Sponsored by Vision Loss Resources of MN If you or someone you know has a diagnosis of MD or other vision loss, there is help, advice and support available. Each session focuses on current research, information and access to free resources. Free » Walk-ins welcome » For more information, call 952-227-1124 Creating Your Health Care Directive Tuesday, Mar. 11 | 3-4 PM Presented by Area Agency on Aging - Trellis of MN Start from scratch or update an existing one. Make sure your wishes are honored by family and your health care team. Free » Register online or call 952.227.1400 » Walk-ins welcome Cleaning Up The Clutter Tuesday, Apr. 15 | 5-6:30 PM | Physical Decluttering (includes light meal) Learn best ways to organize home space, clean up paperwork messes and donate or dispose of unwanted items. Tuesday, Apr. 22 | 5-6:30 PM | Digital Decluttering (includes light meal) Learn about photo organization tools, create a digital account plan in case of emergency or death and simplify recordkeeping techniques. $10 per class or $15 for both » Register online or at the Chanhassen Rec Center » Sponsored by Golden Nest and KW-Camarata Numrich Agency

Free Medicare Insurance Counseling Every second Thursday | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Provided by Trellis

Trained volunteers offer one-on-one, unbiased help to understand your Medicare and supplemental insurance options. Provided by Trellis, the Metro Area Agency on Aging. Free » Appointment is required seven days in advance. » Call 1.800.333.2433 or visit www.trellisconnects.org 55+ Alive Defensive Driver Classes January 30, 8:30-12:30 PM | March 6, 5-9 PM | April 17, 12:30-4:30 PM Caregiver Support Services Every first Thursday | 1:30-3:30 PM | Hosted by Senior Community Services Moderated by trained social workers, it’s a safe place for caregivers of memory loss loved ones to learn from one another. Other support services available by appointment. Free » Walk-ins welcome » 612.770.7005 or visit seniorcommunity.org Choose one 4-hour session. Get a 10% discount on insurance or renew (required every 3 years) your already great rate! $24 » Register online or at the Chanhassen Rec Center Monthly Foot Care Clinic The Foot Nurse | 651.829.3944 | Second Monday in Feb., Apr., Jun. Holistic Foot & Nail Care | 952.227.1400 | Mar. 7, Apr. 24, Jul. 11 With RN Care Specialist. Includes nail/foot assessment, toenail and skin care and foot massage. $49-65 » No walk-ins » Call listed numbers for appointment.

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CITY OF CHANHASSEN | SPRING 2025

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