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1 ADULT PROGRAMS 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 47 (952) Monday Friday Hours 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Badminton Open Gym This open gym program welcomes adults and youth in grades 10 and above to drop in and learn the sport or improve upon skills. Please bring your own rackets as there are a limited number of rackets available for use. Visit the city website for the most up-to-date location schedule. Courts are set up for double play. Space is limited to 48 players each evening. Location: Lindbergh Center or Tanglen Elementary School Dates: June 5 August 30 (M/W) Time: 7 9:30 p.m. Fee: $5/night (Punch cards are available to purchase for $20, or $60, payable on the court. Sunset Beach Yoga Raspberry Festival Softball Tournament The Raspberry Festival Tournament is a 1-day, doubleelimination, men s tournament with games played at Central Park in Hopkins and Big Willow Park in Minnetonka. Registration is limited to 12 teams. Teams must register by July 1. Course #: Date: Saturday, July 15 Time: 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Team Fee: $100 Age: 18+ Come Nurture with Nature! CommUNITY SUNSET BEACH YOGA. Join us for blissful beach front yoga on Shady Oak lake. Enjoy practicing yoga while you hear the sounds of the lake and feel the last rays of the warmth of the sun as it sets. No experience necessary and all skill levels welcome. Yoga will include meditation, asanas (poses) and pranayama (breathing). Participants should wear clothes that will allow them to move and that can get wet. Please bring a towel and water bottle. In the event of questionable weather a class may be cancelled. Location: Shady Oak Beach SUP (stand-up paddle board) Yoga Enjoy the beautiful vscenery while we sculpt and tone your entire body. Challenge your balance, endurance and core strength, all while staying afloat a paddleboard. SUP will refine your technique, calm your mind and teach you to get back up. Participants should wear clothes that will allow them to move. Please bring a towel and water bottle. Personal belongings you do not want to get wet should be left behind. In the event of questionable weather class will be cancelled. Ages must be registered with an adult. Receive a discount when you sign up for three or more classes: $35/class. Discount not available online must call Recreation Services to register. Location: Shady Oak Beach Fee: (equipment rental) Wed, June 14 Wed, June 28 Wed, July 12 Wed, July26 Wed, August 9 Wed, August 23 Sat, June17 Sat, July 8 Sat, July22 Sat, August 5 Sat, August 19 Sun, June 18 Sun, July 9 Sun, July 23 Sun, August 6 Sun, August :30 p.m. 6 7:30 p.m. 6 7:30 p.m. 6 7:30 p.m. 6 7:30 p.m. 6 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5 6:30 p.m. 5 6:30 p.m. 5 6:30 p.m. 5 6:30 p.m. 5 6:30 p.m Sun, June 18 Sun, July 9 Sun, July 23 Sun, August 6 Sun, August 20 7:30 8:30 p.m. 7:30 8:30 p.m. 7:30 8:30 p.m. 7 8 p.m. 7 8 p.m. $8 $8 $8 $8 $8

2 ADULT PROGRAMS 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 48 (952) Monday Friday Hours 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Co-Rec Soccer League Men and women, here is your chance to play the most popular sport in the world. An adult co-rec league is available for the player who enjoys the game on a social level. An upper and lower division of play will be offered. The season begins May 16, with games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Big Willow Park and Lone Lake Park in Minnetonka. Teams will play 8 regular season games followed by a 3-week playoff round. Games will be scheduled to begin between 6:10 and 9:25 p.m. League t-shirts (up to 18 per team) are included in the fee and will be distributed at the first game. There is no individual registration available. League information and registration materials are available online at www. eminnetonka.com and registration can be completed by phone. Individuals looking for a team may contact the Recreation Services office at (952) to be placed on a list of available players. Names from the list will be passed onto team managers looking for players to complete their team. Location: Big Willow and Lone Lake Park Course # Dates Tu/Th May 16 August 10 Team Fee $880 Co-Rec Kickball League Co-rec kickball leagues will be held this summer beginning the week of May 22. Separate leagues are available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. All games will be played at neighborhood parks in Hopkins and Minnetonka. Teams will play seven regular season games with the top 4 teams at the end of the regular season competing in a 2-week playoff round. Games will be scheduled to begin at either 6:10 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. Each team will receive a kickball, which will be distributed at the first game. League information and registration materials are available online at: and registration can be completed by phone. Registration deadline is April 28 or when league fills. Location: Central Park Hopkins, Oberlin Park Minnetonka Course # League Night Mon May 22 July 31 Wed May 22 July 31 Thur May 22 July 31 Fee $235 $235 $235 Adult 5-Player Basketball League Team registration begins April 17 for the summer 5 Player basketball league. This 7-week program offers two ability levels that take place on Wednesday evenings. Games are officiated and will be played at Hopkins West Junior High. Divisions may be combined if team registration is low in one or both divisions. Registration begins Monday, April 17 for returning teams; April 24 for new teams. Call Recreation Services at (952) to register. The league is limited to 12 teams so register early. The registration deadline is May 26 or until the league fills, whichever comes first. Location: Hopkins W Jr. High Act. Struc. Wed, June 7 July 26 (No games July 5) Course # Team Fee Division Upper Lower $300 Adult Touch Football League Games are played weekday evenings at Big Willow Park in Minnetonka. If an all-pass, no blocking football league appeals to you, Recreation Services has what you are looking for. Five-player football begins the week of August 7 and continues for 8 weeks including playoffs. Games are fast and high-scoring, with little or no contact. Registration begins Monday, June 26 for returning teams; July 5 for new teams. Call (952) to register by phone. Registration deadline is July 21 or when league fills, whichever comes first. Space is limited to 12 teams so don t delay. Location: Big Willow Park Course # Dates Team Fee Tu/W/Th, Aug. 8 Oct. 12 $299 Softball Leagues It may not be too late to organize your men s or women s team for spring and summer slow-pitch softball leagues. Although team registration began in February, there may still be spots available. Call (952) to check on league openings. League play will begin in late April using facilities in Hopkins and Minnetonka. Playing Nights Co-Rec: Mon, Tues, Wed Men s Single Game: Mon, Tues, Thurs Men s Dbl-Header: Tu,Th Women s: Wed Registration Visit to view registration information. Location: Big Willow or Central Park League Course # Day Co-Rec Co-Rec Co-Rec Men s Men s Men s Men s Men s Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Tues Single Thurs Single Tues Dbl Thurs Dbl Women s Wednesday

3 ADULT PROGRAMS 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 49 (952) Monday Friday Hours 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Adult/Teen sprint & mini-sprint triathlon at Shady Oak Beach Saturday, Sept. 2 register at Triathlon Training Class (geared for beginners and first timers, but higher levels welcome) Want to learn more about triathlons and how to train for one? Come join this 5-week class that explains what a triathlon entails, breaks it down into each segment, and then ends with a short practice triathlon the last week to TRI it out. Perfect for those who want to sign up for a late summer triathlon and need some motivation and guidance. Participants will get a simple workout plan the first week of class to use with information learned in class. BONUS: Registrants for this class will receive 50% off the registration fee for the Hopkins Royal Triathlon on Saturday, September 2. Visit for more info. June 28 July 26 (Wednesday) Course # Time: 6:30 7:30 p.m. Ages 15+ Location: Shady Oak Beach

4 ADULT PROGRAMS 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 50 (952) Monday Friday Hours 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Golf Lessons - Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center Maximize the enjoyment of golf by taking lessons offered by experienced teaching professionals! The design of the Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center provides a recreational length course, featuring sand and turf bunkers, subtle mounding, and strategic water features. The course is an executive length 1,997 yards and has a par of 31. Amenities include: driving range, practice green, snack bar, outdoor patio, and meeting room. The Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center is located on County Road 62, one mile west of I-494. For directions or for rain out information, call the clubhouse one hour before your lesson at (763) Ladies Only Course # Dates Day Time Make-up date Fee April 20 May 18 Thurs 11 11:55 a.m. May 25 $ May 1 15 Mon/Wed 7 7:55 p.m. May 17 $79 Adults May 1 15 Mon/Wed 6 6:55 p.m. May 17 $ June 5 14 Mon/Wed/Fri 7 7:55 p.m. June 16 $79 Adult/Youth (Twosome must consist of one adult and one youth age 8 18) April 29 June 3 (No class on May 27) Sat 10 10:55am June 10 $150/two 55+ Golf April 17 May 15 Mon 11 11:55 a.m. May 22 $ April 19 May 17 Wed 11 11:55 a.m. May 24 $79 Junior Golf (ages 8 18) May 1 15 Mon/Wed 5 5:55 p.m. May 17 $ June 5 14 Mon/Wed/Fri 6 6:55 p.m. June 16 $79

5 Martial Arts 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 51 (952) Monday Friday Hours 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. When registering online, please make sure you register online at least two business days prior to the start of a class. Once a class has started, you are not able to register online anymore. You will need to call Recreation Services at (952) and register by phone. Shaolin Kung Fu Learn traditional authentic Shaolin Kung Fu (Northern, Southern and Temple styles) in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Classes are full participation and non-competitive designed to develop skills at your own speed and abilities by focusing on exercises and repetition to improve techniques. Come learn and develop traditional kicks, punches, forms, self-defense and advance into sparring techniques, board breaking, traditional instruments and more. Shaolin Kung Fu is an aerobic, great weight loss and control activity that builds muscle, motor skills, flexibility and power. Other benefits include increased balance, coordination, discipline, reaction time and lifelong health advantages including a keen awareness of your health and body, increasing esteem and confidence. Kid-Fu is great for children (ages 5+) and parents (parents are welcome to register and participate with their child). You are eligible to test and earn through your black sash. Testing is conducted the last day of the session. Additional fees for testing and uniforms. Instructor Robert Mehus is a certified 4 th Degree Black Sash with over 20 years of teaching experience. Join the #1 martial art-shaolin Kung Fu. NOTE: If one person registers for a combination of two classes in the same session the cost is $74 or single class is $59. This discount is not available online. Please call (952) to register by phone and receive the discount. For questions regarding class format or uniforms, please contact Bob at shifu@mnkungfu.com. Course # Dates Class Time Fee Location Sat, April 8 June 10 (No class April 29 or May 6) Adult & Kids Beginner 11 a.m. 12 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Sat, April 8 June 10 (No class April 29 or May 6) Adult Intermediate 12 1 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Sat, April 8 June 10 (No class April 29 or May 6) Instrument/Sparring 1 2 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Sat, April 8 June 10 (No class April 29 or May 6) Adult Advanced 2 3 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Sat, June 17 August 12 (No class July 1) Adult & Kids Beginner 11 a.m. 12 p.m. $59 7/8 & 7/15 Hopkins N Jr. High Gym Sat, June 17 August 12 (No class July 1) Adult Intermediate 12 1 p.m. $59 7/8 & 7/15 Hopkins N Jr. High Gym Sat, June 17 August 12 (No class July 1) Instrument/Sparring 1 2 p.m. $59 7/8 & 7/15 Hopkins N Jr. High Gym Sat, June 17 August 12 (No class July 1) Adult Advanced 2 3 p.m. $59 7/8 & 7/15 Hopkins N Jr. High Gym Sat, August 19 October 14 (No class Sept 2) Adult & Kids Beginner 11 a.m. 12 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Sat, August 19 October 14 (No class Sept 2) Adult Intermediate 12 1 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Sat, August 19 October 14 (No class Sept 2) Instrument/Sparring 1 2 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Sat, August 19 October 14 (No class Sept 2) Adult Advanced 2 3 p.m. $59 Lindbergh Center Tae Kwon Do Students learn to reach their full potential through our confidence building martial arts program. This program accommodates students at all levels of Tae Kwon Do training, from the beginner to the advanced martial artist. Our students include those participating to learn traditional Tae Kwon Do and self-defense skills to the elite Tae Kwon Do athlete. Our instructors provide expert training in a fun and safe environment to produce positive results. Northwest Martial Arts provides every student with great opportunities to learn valuable Tae Kwon Do skills, improve confidence, develop leadership skills and compete successfully throughout life. Location: Lindbergh Center Wrestling Room (subject to change) Course # Dates Class Ages Time Fee Location M/W, April 3 May 10 Little Ninja Session :30 p.m. $50 Lindbergh Center M/W, May 15 June 28 (No class 5/29) Little Ninja Session :30 p.m. $50 Lindbergh Center M/W, April 3 May 10 Youth Beg. Session p.m. $60 Lindbergh Center M/W May 15 June 28 (No class 5/29) Youth Beg. Session p.m. $60 Lindbergh Center M/W, April 3 June 28 (No class 5/29) Youth Advanced p.m. $120 Lindbergh Center M/W, April 3 June 28 (No class 5/29) Adult p.m. $120 Lindbergh Center M/W, July 10 August 9 (No class 7/17) Little Ninja Session :30 p.m. Lindbergh Center (7/10 & 12 HNJH Gym E) M/W, August 14 Sept 27 (No class 9/4) Little Ninja Session :30 p.m. $50 Lindbergh Center M/W, July 10 August 9 (No class 7/17) Youth Beg. Session p.m. $50 Lindbergh Center (7/10 & 12 HNJH Gym E) M/W, August 14 Sept 27 (No class 9/4) Youth Beg. Session p.m. $60 Lindbergh Center M/W, July 10 Sept 27 (No class 7/17) Youth Advanced p.m. $110 Lindbergh Center (7/10 & 12 HNJH Gym E) M/W, July 10 Sept 27 (No class 7/17) Adult p.m. $110 Lindbergh Center (7/10 & 12 HNJH Gym E)

6 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 52 Music Association of Minnetonka The Community Destination for All Who Love Music The Music Association of Minnetonka (M.A.M.) partners with the City of Minnetonka to offer high-quality musical opportunities to residents in Minnetonka and the Twin Cities metro area. Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra are auditioned, professionalquality amateur orchestras aspiring to musical excellence in rehearsal and performance. The Symphony Orchestra is currently seeking string players who wish to join this exceptional musical community. Contact the M.A.M. office for audition information. Minnetonka Civic Orchestra is a non-auditioned ensemble that welcomes musicians who want to play their instrument in a relaxed and supportive environment. Dust off your instrument and join us at a rehearsal Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the orchestra room at Minnetonka High School. Minnetonka Concert Band is a highly-proficient ensemble directed by Dan Geldert, former Director of Bands at Minnetonka High School. Next performance: Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at 3:00 on the mainstage at the Arts Center on 7 at Minnetonka High School. Free and open to all ages! Spring 2017 Chorus à la Carte invites all singers who have previous experience performing in an organized choral group to join us for this engaging and challenging experience, drawing repertoire from a wide variety of award-winning 20 th century music, from Eric Whitacre s Seal Lullaby to the fun and jazzy Tuxedo Junction. Rehearsals: Mondays, March 6-May 8 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Minnetonka High School Performance: Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. on the Mainstage at the Arts Center on 7 at Minnetonka High School Fee: $60 Minnetonka Senior Chorale is seeking new members! This ensemble of singers 55+ years young offers a fun, social, singing community. Membership is free and open to seniors from all communities. Senior Chorale meets Wednesday mornings at 10:15 in the Purgatory Creek Room at the Minnetonka Community Center. Come try it out! Information on ensembles, FREE performances and more at: mamoffice@musicassociation.org

7 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 53 Senior Services Blood Pressure Screenings: 9:30 11:30 a.m. 1 st and 3 rd Friday and 2 nd Wednesday of the month. Provided by volunteer nurses. Free! CareNextion: This online communication tool enables you to bring together the support needed to help live a vital and engaging life. Happy Feet: 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th Friday. Provided by nurses specializing in foot care. Call for appointments (763) $37 H.O.M.E. (Household and Outside Maintenance Elderly): HOME is available for Minnetonka residents 60 and older. For more information call (952) or visit the Community Center on Fridays 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Medicare Counseling: 1 st and 3 rd Mondays. Discuss Medicare, supplemental insurance, Part D coverage, billing issues, resources and more! Call (952) Free! Senior Outreach Social Worker: 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays. Discuss finances, transportation, personal care, medical care, home maintenance and more. For appointment, call (952) Free! Senior Services Special Interest Groups Minnetonka Senior Services is host to several Special Interest Groups created and led by seniors. New members are always welcome! A monthly calendar is available at the Community Center or online at Interest groups include: Senior Advisory Board, AA/Al-Anon, Art Drop In, Billiards, Bingo, Bird Club, Book Club, Bulls & Bears Investment Club, Social Bridge, Bunco, Dominos, Duplicate Bridge, Caregiver Conversations, Chorale, Computer Interest, Crafting for a Cause, Craft Committee, Cribbage, 500 Card Club, Garden Club, Hand, Foot and Toe, Literary Book Club, HAM Radio, Mah Jongg, Oil Painting Drop In, Pickleball, Poker, Rummikub, Shutterbugs, Tonka Tale Tellers, Tale Spinners and Woodcarvers. Save the date for the Seniors Expo! The Expo features exhibitors, presentations, health screenings, activities, fitness demonstrations, refreshments and prizes. Event is open to the public and free of charge. Look for more information in upcoming Minnetonka Scripts. Minnetonka Community Center Date: Thursday, May 4 Time: 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch and a Movie Join us for lunch followed by a movie! Location: Minnetonka Community Center Banquet Room Course # Class Time Fee Friday, April p.m. $ Friday, May p.m. $ Friday, June p.m. $ Friday, July p.m. $ Friday, August p.m. $5 Monthly Parties Join us for good food and good friends at one or all of our monthly parties! Location: Minnetonka Community Center Course # Event Dates Time Fee Golden Gala Tue, May p.m. $ Bingo Bash Thur, June p.m. $ Burger Bar Thur, July p.m. $ Pork Chop Dinner Thur, August 17 5:30 p.m. $7 Adopt a highway Help pick up along Minnetonka Boulevard between I-494 and County Road 73. Safety vests, pick-up sticks and bags provided. Meet at the Minnetonka Community Center. Call (952) to sign up. Open to all ages. Date April 27 Time: 1 2:30 p.m. Date June 29 Time: 9 11 a.m. Chow with the Chief Meet Minnetonka Fire Chief John Vance, and other firefighters. Take a tour of the fire station and enjoy grilled hot dogs, chips and beverage. Free! Location: Minnetonka Fire Station #1 Course # Date: Tues, April 11 Time: 5 6:30 p.m.

8 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 54 Community Ballroom Dance Friday, April 21 6:15 9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dancing with dance lessons, a live band and light refreshments in the elegant Oakwood Room, at the Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins. Dance lessons are held 6:15 7 p.m. Dance from 7 9 p.m. Pre-registration $13 or $15 at the door. Call (952) to register. Location: Eisenhower Community Center Art Series: Watercolor and Abstract Realism Studies Classroom demonstrations and examples show methods of incorporating abstract elements into realistic work. Participants are free to reduce detail, simplify shapes, lines, alter color and portray what is seen as well as subjective expression. Paint studies of land/cityscapes, still life and nature subjects. View major artists watercolor examples, i.e., Georgia O Keefe, Frank Lloyd Wright, John Marin, Edward Hopper. Please bring your own painting supplies. Classroom supplies are also available. Instructor: Gin Weidenfeller Location: Minnetonka Community Center Minnetonka Mills Room Wed, April 26 May p.m. $60 Art Series: Artist Sketchbook Draw & Paint The artist sketchbook is a time honored tool and safe place to explore ideas for future work. Explore a variety of drawing exercises, color/texture choices, idea creation and subjective expression. Experiment with drawing or painting your favorite subject or object. Be inspired with examples from sketchbook entries. Sketchbooks and supplies provided. Instructor: Gin Weidenfeller Location: Minnetonka Community Center Minnetonka Mills Room Wed, June 21, 28, & July p.m. $60 Art Series: Color Enrichment and Watercolor Projects address the role of color in creating impact, mood, space and dimensionality in painting. Learn to use the color wheel as a tool to identify/ apply basic color interaction and schemes, i.e., contrast/harmony, analogous/ complementary, warm/cool, light/shadow, and tint/shade tones. Explore the summer color palette to paint city/landscapes, floral/garden, nature or favorite subject. Please bring your own painting supplies. Classroom supplies are also available. Instructor: Gin Weidenfeller Location: Minnetonka Community Center Minnetonka Mills Room Wed, August 16 & p.m. Senior Services Athletic Activities Pickleball Minnetonka Pickleball Club plays at Meadow Park on Oakland Road, where a total of eight courts are available. All ability levels are welcome and there is no charge. May October Location: Days Time Meadow Park Mon Fri 7:30 11 a.m. Saturday 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri 4 p.m. Dusk Golf League (50+) A great way to meet new people, this informal 16 week co-ed Monday morning league plays at four area golf courses: Glen Lake, Braemar, Baker and Eagle Lake. Participants are rotated with different players each week. Registration deadline is April 10. Space is limited to 36 golfers. Call Minnetonka Senior Services (952) to register. No league play on May 29 and July 3. Location: Glen Lake, Braemar, Baker & Eagle Lake Golf Courses Course # Dates Tee Time Fee Mon May1 August 28 9:30 10:30 a.m. $230 Minnetonka Bike Club Looking for a great co-ed senior group to bike with at various scenic metro locations? If so, this is the club for you! Bike as often as your schedule permits. Attend the kick-off meeting on Thursday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. at the Minnetonka Community Center and visit for further details Tu, Wed, Thur April October 9 a.m. $10 Senior Softball (70+) Slow-pitch softball is played at Big Willow Park. Modified rules allow for competitive play without the risk of serious injury. Registration will be accepted throughout the season M & W April October 9 a.m. 12 p.m. $25

9 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 55 Day Trips Grotto of the Redemption: A young seminarian who almost died from pneumonia said he prayed to the Virgin Mary to help him; and if she did, he promised to build her a shrine. Father Paul Dobberstein lived; and took more than 40 years to build The Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa. This day trip departs from the Minnetonka Community Center to West Bend. Once there, take a guided tour of nine separate grottos, each portraying a scene in the life of Jesus Christ. The largest man-made grotto in the world has the largest collection of precious stones, gems and minerals found in one location. After the guided tour, peruse the museum on your own. Then, have a late lunch at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in downtown West Bend. The ride home includes a rest stop near Albert Lea. Register by April 7. Menu: Marinated chicken breast, baby red potatoes, coleslaw, corn, tea biscuits, dessert and coffee. Location: Minnetonka Community Center Lobby Wed, May 17 7:15 a.m. 6:30 p.m. $73 St. Croix River Cruise: Travel to Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota. This distinctive community has a wealth of 19 th century architecture and offers an excellent blend of history, scenery, shopping and culture. Board the cruise on the docks of the St. Croix Boat & Packet Company. Boat is climate controlled and fully accessible. Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the St. Croix River. Guests are welcome to bring cards, bingo, or other games to enjoy while cruising. A deli luncheon will be served buffet style as you cruise the river. Boat will return to the docks and you ll travel to Pedestrian Plaza on North Water Street where you can walk along the historic streets of downtown Stillwater to shop or relax along the waterfront. Visit the antique stores, Northern Vineyard Winery, candy and gift shops. Register by May 12. Menu: Deli Luncheon has a variety of meats and cheeses, salads, dessert bars, coffee and soft drinks. Location: Minnetonka Community Center Lobby Course # Class Time Fee Thur, June 15 9:45 a.m. 3:45 p.m. $62 Afton House Inn and Cruise: Tour the Afton House Inn overlooking the St. Croix River Valley and enjoy dining in the Wheel Room or Pennington Room. This modern property is filled with antique ambiance. After lunch, relax or visit a few of the shops near the Inn. Then walk down the paved pathway a couple of blocks to the boat dock where you ll board the Afton Cruise Lines. You ll enjoy an hour and a half cruise along the shores of Minnesota and Wisconsin on the scenic St. Croix River! The scenery is ever changing from rugged to woodlands including majestic views with abundant wildlife. Boat has a cash bar available. Menu: Chicken crepes served with rice pilaf, fresh vegetables, rolls and butter, coffee or hot tea, pound cake with blueberries and whipped cream. Register by June 16. Location: Minnetonka Community Center Lobby Course # Class Time Fee Tues, July 18 9:45 a.m. 4:45 p.m. $69 New Prague Murals and Music: Meet a guide from the New Prague Historical Society and Library. After the presentation take a riding tour to see the murals and other projects in New Prague. Highlights will include New Prague Library & Log House, Czech/Slovak Sculpture, Lekarna Mural, New Prague Schoolhouse Mural, and Czechoslovakia Mural. Eat lunch at Ettlin s Café. New Prague s Czech Singers will fill the dining room with ethnic tunes. After lunch explore the downtown district shops including a Czech bakery, boutiques, cafés and consignment shops. Register by July 7. Menu: Roast pork with salad, dumplings, sauerkraut, beverage, and kolacky. Location Wed, August 9 8:45 a.m. 3:15 p.m. $68 Mtka. Comm. Center Lobby Senior Leisure Programs Mahjongg: Learn to play the intriguing game of Mahjongg, a game of chance and skill. If you have played previously, this is a great class for refreshing your skills. Location: Minnetonka Community Center Oak Knoll Room Course # Class Time Fee Wed, April 12 May a.m. 12 p.m. $63 Bridge II: Learn bidding, scoring and playing strategies for the challenging game of bridge. Bring a deck of cards, pen and notepaper. Location: Minnetonka Community Center St. Alban s Room Course # Class Time Fee Mon, April 17 May p.m. $36 Minnehaha Creek Canoe Trip: Enjoy a relaxing two mile canoe paddle between Grays Bay Dam and I-494, with a picnic stop at Jidana Park. Relax in front of a campfire at Jidana and roast hot dogs. The trip is intended for people who have canoeing experience and can enter and exit safely on their own. Meet at the Community Center. Course # Class Time Fee Wed, June 7 Thur, June 8 9 a.m. 1 p.m. 9 a.m. 1 p.m. $10 $10

10 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 56 Presentations Wellness Series presented by Minnetonka Medical Center and North Memorial Medical Center Location: Minnetonka Community Center Dining Room (Council Chambers if Dining Room is not available) Advanced Care Planning Learn about advance care planning and the importance of having conversations with your family, loved ones, and health care provider. We ll go over how to select a Health Care Agent, and Directive document. A notary will be available to help you complete one that captures your goals and wishes Tues, April a.m. $2 Peripheral Artery Disease Want to learn what PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) is? Find out what all the fuss is about, how serious it is, how to test if you have it, and what to do if you do. Presented by Dr. Osama Ibrahim Tues, April a.m. $2 Stroke Awareness Learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Identify your personal risk factors and what action to take if a stroke occurs. Presented by Darcy Ellis, North Memorial RN and Stroke Coordinator Tues, May a.m. $2 Benefits of Exercise Exercise is Medicine. We ll go through the physical and mental health benefits of exercise. Learn how to implement exercise into your life no matter your ability level. Learn different types of exercise for strength, stretching and balance. Presented by Dr. Maria Ryan Tues, June a.m. $2 Heart Failure 101 Find out the signs and symptoms of Heart Failure. Explore different treatment options available. Learn how and when to get assistance for worsening symptoms. Presented by Kari Niemczyk Tues, July a.m. $2 Grief & Loss Grief and Loss, presented by Beth Paterson, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) Tues, August a.m. $2 Rheumatoid Arthritis Struggling with Arthritis? Learn the signs of when to seek a rheumatologist s care. Find out the latest assistive devices, and a brief overview of the latest treatment options. Presented by Dr. Umbreen Hassan Tues, August a.m. $2 Balance and Fall Prevention Screening Appointments Dr. Eva Norman, Live Your Life Physical Therapist conducts free balance screenings. By appointment only. Location: Minnetonka Community Center Burwell Room Course # Dates Time Mon, June a.m. 12 p.m. Education Classes One-on-One Electronics Workshop: Click and Conquer Sign up for a private thirty minute session. Ask questions regarding that electronic device the grandkids gave you for the holidays. The whatchamacallit laptop, camera, iphone, ipad, ipod, Kindle, or cell phone. I ll show you how easy it is to conquer those clickable buttons! Instructor: Abbey Key Location: Minnetonka Community Center Burwell Room Thur, June 8 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m. $12 iphones and ipads: Capabilities and How to Use Them This class will go over the basics of how to use your device. Learn how to access and manage apps, s, phone contacts, and photos. Bring your device and questions. Instructor: Abbey Key Location: Minnetonka Community Center Burwell Room Thur, June a.m. 12 p.m. $7

11 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 57 Fitness Programs Yoga Programs: These gentle classes are designed to create greater balance, mobility and strength in the physical body, while breath work and relaxation techniques help quiet the mind and reduce stress. It is not necessary to do every posture or movement. The participant decides what is right for him/her to do on any given day. Chair-Supported Yoga Most chair-supported yoga takes place while seated on a chair and includes plenty of stretching and warm-ups. Guided breath work and visualization help to release, relax and restore the body and calm the mind. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Instructor: Nancy Holasek (Tu/Th), Elizabeth Kelly (W) Tues, May 9 June 27 Thur, May 11 June 29 Tues, July 11 August 29 Thur, July 13 August 31 Wed, May 10 June 28 Wed, July 12 August 30 9:45 10:45 a.m. 9:45 10:45 a.m. 9:45 10:45 a.m. 9:45 10:45 a.m. 5 6 p.m. 5 6 p.m. Basic Mat Pilates Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility, muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes the core with the use of the abdominals, lower back, hips and thighs. Pilates is named for its creator, Joseph Pilates, who developed the exercises in the early By practicing Pilates regularly, you can achieve a number of health benefits, including improved core strength and stability, posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates also helps in the prevention and treatment of back pain. Please bring a yoga or pilates mat to class. Instructor: Elizabeth Kelly Wed, May 10 June 28 Wed, July 12 August 30 6:15 7:15 p.m. 6:15 7:15 p.m. T ai Chi Chih Workshops Workshops offer the first 30-minutes of instruction followed by an hour of practice. All levels of Tai Chi Chih students are welcome. Attend the instruction, the practice or both. No admittance after practice has started. Instructor: Susan Sobelson Mon, June :45 a.m. $ Mon, June :45 a.m. $ Mon, July :45 a.m. $ Mon, July :45 a.m. $ Mon, August :45 a.m. $5 Intermediate Yoga Intermediate yoga includes standing and balance postures. Guided breath work and visualization help to release, relax and restore the body and calm the mind. Participants should have the ability to get down and up from the floor to complete postures while on the belly or backside of the body. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Instructor: Nancy Holasek (Tu/Th), Elizabeth Kelly (W) Tues, May 9 June 27 Thur, May 11 June 29 Tues, July 11 August 29 Thur, July 13 August 31 Wed, May 10 June 28 Wed, July 12 August a.m. 12 p.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 7:30 8:30 p.m. 7:30 8:30 p.m. Therapeutic Pilates Pilates is a great low impact, gentle but challenging full body workout that focuses on improving posture, flexibility and core strength. Work on posture alignment techniques, core strengthening exercises, flexibility, balance and breathing techniques. Taught by a physical therapist certified in pilates and posturalrestoration, there will be special attention on performing exercises with good technique and biomechanics with modifications as necessary to reduce strain in the body and joints. Please bring a yoga or pilates mat to class. Instructor: Dr. Sarah Petrich Mon, May 1 8 Mon, June 5 July 10 (No class July 3) Mon, July 17 August 28 8:30 9:30 p.m. 8:30 9:30 p.m. 8:30 9:30 p.m. T ai Chi Chih For Health and Wellness Tai Chi short-form movements have many health benefits and are fun to learn. Slow circular movements help to improve balance and relaxation. Must be able to walk comfortably for an hour. Instructor: Ron Erdman-Luntz Thurs, April 20 May p.m. $ Thurs, June 1 July 13 (No class June 15) 6 7 p.m. $ Thurs, August p.m. $36 $20 $60 $70

12 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 58 Zumba Gold Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba Gold is a Latin inspired dance fitness program featuring easy to follow rhythms and a variety of upbeat music. It is a less intense form of Zumba designed for anyone preferring low impact exercise.working out has never been so much fun! New for Wednesday: Zumba Gold Toning routines will be added to the class format. Zumba Gold Toning combines Zumba Gold moves with the added benefit of upper body toning, using light hand weights. (Optional toning sticks or light hand weights can be used) Instructor: Renee Rahimi Swing Dance Series Learn the difference between East Coast Swing and West Coast Mon, April 3 May 8 12:45 1:45 p.m. $36 Swing, and be able to dance to the different decades of swing Wed, April 5 May 10 12:30 1:30 p.m. $36 music: R & B, Country, 50 s Rock & Roll and modern Pop music! Instructor: Tricia Wood Mon, June 5 July 31 (No class July 3) 12:45 1:45 p.m Wed, June 7 August 2 12:30 1:30 p.m Sat, April :50 a.m. $52 Line Dance Sat, July 15 August :50 a.m. $52 Line Dancing is not just your boot Scootin Boogie anymore. Instructor Tricia Wood s (TW) class, will samba, twist, tango, Charleston, and more! Instructor Eileen Ronnings (ER) class, will hitch, vine and dance in a line! No partners needed. Enjoy a variety of music and great exercises for mind and body. No experience required for the beginner classes. Beginner Ballroom and Latin Dance Series Learn Waltz, Rumba and Salsa. Have fun getting a workout and learning a variety of social dances for different music types and venues. Instructor: Tricia Wood Sat, April :50 a.m. $ Sat, July 15 August :50 a.m. $52 Inst Thur, April :30 1:30 p.m. $32 TW Thur, May :30 1:30 p.m. $32 TW Thur, June :30 1:30 p.m. $32 ER Thur, July :30 1:30 p.m. $32 ER Thur, August :30 1:30 p.m. $32 ER Intermediate *Must have completed 20+ line dance classes and instructor approval. Inst Thur, April :45 2:45 p.m. $32 TW Thur, May :45 2:45 p.m. $32 TW *Thur, June :45 2:45 p.m. $32 ER *Thur, July :45 2:45 p.m. $32 ER *Thur, August :45 2:45 p.m. $32 ER Wedding Dance Series Learn Waltz, Rumba and Swing the most useful dances that cover the widest variety of both modern pop and traditional ballroom music you ll hear played at wedding receptions and galas! Instructor: Tricia Wood Sat, April 29 May :50 a.m. $ Sat, June 3 July 1 (No Class July 17) 10 10:50 a.m. $52 Latin Dance Series Learn Merengue, Salsa and Cha-Cha! Heat up the season whether you re listening to a Latin band, or going on a tropical vacation. Instructor: Tricia Wood Sat, April 29 May :50 a.m. $ Sat, June 3 July 1 (No Class July 17) 11 11:50 a.m. $52

13 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 59 Senior History Programs British History: London s East End London s East End has gone through harder times and more devastation than any other area of London. We will follow this area through four decades of war, peace, and recovery. Instructor: Terry Kubista Thur, April p.m. $28 British History: Ireland s Secret Sights A different approach to Irish history using the actual sites where history was made. The Beginning, The Invaders, The Years of the Sword and The Ruthless Change make up the lessons. Instructor: Terry Kubista Thur, May p.m. $28 History: Minneapolis Teamsters Strike of 1934 The Minneapolis General Strike of 1934 grew out of a strike by Teamsters against most of the trucking companies operating in Minneapolis, a major distribution center for the Upper Midwest. The strike began on May 16, 1934 in the Market District, the modern day Minneapolis Warehouse District and ensuing violence lasted periodically throughout the summer. The strike paved the way for the organization of over-the-road drivers and the growth of the Teamsters labor union. It also was an important catalyst for the rise of industrial unionism in the 1930s, much of which was organized through the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO). Instructor: Dan Hartman Wed, May 17 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $5 British History: A Short History of Ireland We ll sum up the History of Ireland in just two hours with apologies to all involved. Instructor: Terry Kubista Thurs, June p.m. $7 History: Minnesota Iron Range The Minnesota Iron Range refers collectively or individually to a number of elongated iron-ore mining districts around Lake Superior, in the United States and Canada. Despite the word range, the iron ranges are not mountain chains, but outcrops of Precambrian sedimentary formations containing high percentages of iron. These cherty iron ore deposits are Precambrian in age for the Vermilion Range, while middle Precambrian in age for the Mesabi and Cuyuna Ranges. Natural ores and concentrates were produced from 1848 until the mid 1950s. Then taconites and jaspers were concentrated and pelletized and started to become the major source of iron production. Instructor: Dan Hartman Wed, June 14 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $5 History: The Black Death in Europe (The Plague) The Black Death was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 75 to 200 million people and peaking in Europe in the years Although there were several competing theories as to the etiology of the Black Death, analysis of DNA from victims in northern and southern Europe indicates that the pathogen responsible was the yesinia pestis bacterium. The plague created a series of religious, social and economic upheavals, which had profound effects on the course of European history. Instructor: Dan Hartman Wed, June 28 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $5 History: French and Indian War The French and Indian War ( ) comprised the North American theater of the worldwide Seven Years War of The war pitted the colonies of British America against those of New France, with both sides supported by military units from their parent countries of Great Britain and France, as well as by Native American allies. Fighting took place primarily along the frontiers between New France and the British colonies, from Virginia in the south to Newfoundland in the north. The dispute erupted into violence during which Virginia militiamen under the command of 22-year-old George Washington ambushed a French patrol. Instructor: Dan Hartman Wed, July 12 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $5

14 2017 SUMMER BROCHURE Page 60 History: Seven Years War The Seven Years War was a war fought between 1754 and The main conflict occurring in the seven-year period from 1756 to 1763 involved every European great power of the time except the Ottoman Empire, spanning five continents, and affecting Europe, the Americas, West Africa, India, and the Philippines. The conflict split Europe into two coalitions, led by the Kingdom of Great Britain on one side and the Kingdom of France on the other. For the first time, aiming to curtail Britain s and Prussia s ever-growing might, France formed a grand coalition of its own. This, however, ended in failure when the Anglo-Prussian coalition prevailed. Britain s rise as the world s predominant power destroyed France s supremacy in Europe, altering the European balance of power. Instructor: Dan Hartman Wed, July 26 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $5 British History: Filthy Old City of London The sanitation problems of a city the size of London today are immense but what were they like in London during the 14 th century? Combine the dense population of the city, no running water, the pollution of the river Thames and the diseases caused by human waste and you have some idea of the problems. How was the problem attacked and the city made safe for its inhabitants? Instructor: Terry Kubista Thurs, August p.m. $7 History: Washington at Valley Forge Valley Forge was the military camp 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia where the American Continental Army spent the winter of during the American Revolutionary War. Starvation, disease, malnutrition and exposure killed more than 2,500 American soldiers by the end of February General George Washington sought quarters for his men with winter almost setting in, and with greatly diminishing prospects for campaigning. Washington and his troops had fought in early December what was the last major engagement of He devised to pull his troops from their present encampment in the White Marsh area (now Fort Washington State Park) and move to a more secure location for the coming winter at Valley Forge. Instructor: Dan Hartman Wed, August 30 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $5 History: Immigration in America Immigration to the United States is a complex demographic phenomenon that has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of our history. The economic, social and political aspects of immigration have caused controversy regarding ethnicity, economic benefits, jobs for nonimmigrants, settlement patterns, impact on upward social mobility, crime and voting behavior. In 2005, the United States per capita ranked 34 th out of 179 world nations in the number of immigrants allowed into the country. Instructor: Dan Hartman Wed, August 16 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. $5