Chanhassen Connection | Fall 2025

55+ Active Adults

Friends, Food & Fun

Free Medicare Education Sessions Medicare is complicated. Let us help you understand it.

Oct. 16 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Annual Medicare Update: 2026 Changes | Sponsored by Senior Linkage Line & Trellis. Nov. 4 | 10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. | Understanding Your Medicare

Open Doors, New Horizons: Explore, Engage Thrive!

A vibrant week of programs, speakers and events! Discover new opportunities, local resources and your next adventure—right here in Chanhassen..

Options | Sponsored by Jennifer Balk, LLC. Free » Register online » Walk-ins also welcome

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ACTIVITY

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COST

Help & Wellness

Move It Monday : trainer talks, Balance Tips, Brain Boosting Foods Demo. Town Talk & Tortillas with Mayor Ryan : Healthy & hearty tortilla bar + Q&A Wellness Expo: Speakers, flu shots, door prizes, resource fair & more! Thursday Treks: State Parks - Past & Present, local photographer & speaker, Doug Ohman Fun Finish Friday - Game Edition: Cribbage/500 game stretch, 10 AM-2 PM Soup & Salad Social, 12-1 PM ($8/$10)

8:30 AM- 12 PM

10/6

Free

11 AM- 1 PM 9 AM- 12 PM

Individual Tech Help Every 4 th Tuesday | 1-4 PM | Senior Community Services-Tech Aide Volunteers One-on-one help with your smartphone or laptop. Age 60+ » Free, 30 minute sessions » Appointments required » ( 952) 227-1125 Medicare Insurance Counseling Every 2 nd Tuesday | 10 AM-12:30 PM | Provided by Trellis Agency on Aging Trained volunteers provide unbiased help and information. Free » Appointment is required seven days in advance. » Call (800) 333-2433 or visit trellisconnects.org Caregiver Support Services Every first Thursday | 1:30-3:30 PM | Hosted by Senior Community Services A trained social worker moderates this safe space for family caregivers, providing resources and supportive connections. Free » Walk-ins welcome » ( 612) 770-7005 or visit seniorcommunity.org

10/7

$10/$12

10/8

Free

8:30 AM- 12 PM

10/9

$10/$12

10 AM- 2 PM

Free $8/$10

10/10

Octoberfest Lunch and Polka Band Tue., October 21 | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM Ein Prosit! Enjoy a traditional German meal of brats, sauerkraut, potato salad, dessert and beverages, followed by the amazing Jolly Huntsman Band. $14/$16 » Registration deadline October 10 Veterans and Friends Pancake Breakfast Thu., Nov. 6 | 8:45-10:30 AM | Sponsored by American Legion Post 580 Breakfast of pancakes & sausage followed by speaker David Jones on "The Statue of Liberty: Built Amid Impossible Odds." Veterans eat free! All others $8

Expand Your World

Basic Drawing & Colored Pencil Sketching Thu(s)., October 16-November 20 | 10-11:30 AM | 6-week class Draw out your inner artist and learn the basics of pencil American Mah Jongg for Beginners Choose a session: Sept. 23-Oct. 21 | 3-5 PM OR Oct. 1-Oct. 29 | 5:30-7:30 PM Instructor Melinda Colwell starts from scratch to learn this popular, challenging and fun tile game. $74 + $15 materials fee » Class size 12 participants » Registration deadline seven days prior to session start

Monthly Foot Care Clinic The Foot Nurse | (651) 829-3944 | Second Monday in Oct. & Dec. Holistic Foot & Nail Care | (952) 227-1400 | First Friday in Sept. & Dec. RN Care Specialists provide nail/foot assessment, toenail and skin care, foot massage. $50-60 » Limited walk-ins » Call listed numbers for appointment. Living with Vision Loss Every 4 th Monday | 12:30-2 PM | Provided by Vision Loss Resources of MN A small group time to learn about vision loss, research & low cost resources, as well as to participate in mutual support. Free » Walk-ins welcome 55+ Alive Driver Safety Classes Sept. 11 & Oct. 23, 12:30-4:30 p.m. | Nov. 21, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Get a 10 percent discount on your car insurance. This class covers initial training as well as 3-year renewals. $24 » Registration deadlines: seven days prior to class

sketching, with artist Anne Beckman. $74+$15 supplies fee » Class size limited to 12

Fall Florals Craft Mon., October 20 | 10 a.m. Create a simple fall décor piece with us! $20 includes all supplies » Limited space » Registration required

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CITY OF CHANHASSEN | FALL 2025

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