Calling all Crafters to participate in the 2026 St. Louis Park Senior Program Craft Fair at Lenox Community Center! Date: November 14, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m Early Bird Pricing Early Bird pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026 and includes (1) 6 foot table and 2 chairs at $35, max 2 tables per crafter. Regular pricing runs August 1 - November 1, 2026 and includes (1) 6 foot table and 2 chairs at $45, max 2 tables per crafter. Important Details and Reminders:- The Craft Fair will be held on the first floor and gym at Lenox Community Center. - Lenox will provide all tables with up to 2 chairs at each station. Bringing any additional tables or display stands that do not fit on top of or behind the provided table will not be allowed. - All vendors are responsible for hauling, setting up and taking down their product. There will be very limited assistance and carts available for set up and take down. - Setup will be available Friday evening from 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturday morning from 8 - 9:50 a.m. All vendors must be set up by 9:50 a.m. in order to participate. - Crafters will receive additional communication closer to the event. If you have any questions, please contact Lenox staff at 952-928-6444

The 55+ Driver Discount Program is a state approved accident prevention/insurance discount class that is open to the public. This class provides you with a 10% savings on your automobile insurance premiums for 3 years! It is taught by a certified instructor from MN Highway Safety & Research Center and it provides the latest information in regards to driver and traffic safety, new laws, and vehicle technology. This class has something for everyone! You MUST register by phone at 1-888-234-1294 or online at: https://www.driverdiscountprogram.com/ Do not register through St. Louis Park Community Education. The fee for the class is $24. Pre-registration is required.

Girls in a World at War shares a compelling firsthand account of young women who served in an Army hospital in France during World War II, near the Battle of the Bulge. Their experiences included caring for survivors liberated from Dachau, crossing the Atlantic, living in a castle, working alongside German prisoners of war, and witnessing historic moments such as trips to Paris and the celebration of VE Day. Author Peggy Scholberg presents her mother’s remarkable story, tracing her journey from wartime service to the publication of the book. Books will be available for purchase.

Take your Canva skills to the next level with advanced techniques and hidden features that will streamline your design workflow. This workshop is perfect for users already familiar with Canva basics who want to discover time-saving shortcuts, professional design hacks, and tools that make creating stunning graphics effortless. Leave with insider tips that will transform how you approach design projects and cut your creation time in half. This class includes a comprehensive PDF workbook. Join us online or in person! This class will be held via Zoom, and you'll receive a link before the session begins. Prefer to attend in person? You can also watch the presentation at the Lenox Community Center. Can’t make it at the scheduled time? No worries! A recording will be sent to all registered participants, and the instructor will be available for online support as needed.

Unlock the full potential of ChatGPT in this dynamic one-hour masterclass designed for users ready to move beyond the basics. You'll discover advanced prompting techniques like system instructions, multi-shot examples, and chain-of-thought reasoning to get dramatically better results. Learn insider strategies for customizing outputs, managing context, and leveraging ChatGPT for complex tasks including analysis, creative projects, and professional workflows. Walk away with expert-level techniques to transform ChatGPT into a true powerhouse for your specific needs.Join us online or in person! This class will be held via Zoom, and you'll receive a link before the session begins. Prefer to attend in person? You can also watch the presentation at the Lenox Community Center. Can’t make it at the scheduled time? No worries! A recording will be sent to all registered participants, and the instructor will be available for online support as needed.

Open to anyone wanting to work on their cigar boxes. Bring your materials and enjoy the community at Lenox!

Join SLP Community Ed on this Collette tour (as seen on Wheel of Fortune) as they take a delightful trip through the heart of Appalachia, discovering the equestrian culture of Kentucky, the pioneer spirit of Tennessee, and the mountainous beauty of North Carolina! Get a taste of the spirit of Kentucky through Louisville and Lexington, where bourbon flows, baseball legends are born, and Thoroughbreds reign supreme. Travel through Daniel Boone National Forest as you make your way to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From your home base of Gatlinburg, explore the natural wonders of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travel on to Asheville, North Carolina, and enjoy the city’s historic architecture, engaging neighborhoods and robust arts districts. Tour the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt’s "little mountain escape” in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you leave, you’ll have the warmth and charm of southern Appalachia still in your heart.

Do you have a cribbage board collecting dust? Bring your board and join us for an afternoon of fun playing one of the most popular card games. With strategy, odds calculation, decision making based on your opponent's position, and a little luck, you will soon be taken in by the appeal and popularity of this game. Boards are provided. Beginners to experienced leveled players welcome. $2 cash will be collected upon arrival.

Always wanted to learn to paint, but didn’t know where to start? Have you been looking for a community of supportive people to help you grow as an artist? Join this group of beginning and skilled painters to discover or enhance your style. Work in whatever medium you choose—acrylic, oil, watercolor or pastels—and learn the skills you need to enhance your art. Gain confidence in your ability to translate your subject to canvas as you strengthen your observational skills, and build a reliable process for planning and developing your voice. In this class, Instructor Suzi McCardle is available to demonstrate a variety of techniques using different mediums and offer one-on-one feedback of your work upon request. Time for you to focus on your creative process will be emphasized in this workshop. Basic art supplies are all you need. If you're unsure what medium you'd like to work in, just come to the first class! The instructor will help you decide. You’ll be able to use her materials to explore your interests, and she’ll help you build a personalized supply list based on what you enjoy.

Drums Alive® Golden Beats® empowers seniors to improve their fitness, motivation, and overall well-being, promoting active aging. Healthy active adults who are mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially engaged will enjoy independence, live longer, and enjoy a higher quality of life. Drums Alive® Golden Beats® incorporates drumming, dancing, and music. Please wear comfortable workout clothes. If you are participating as a drop-in, please bring $12 for each class. Exact change is appreciated.

Students will study various images and approaches to still life - from representational to abstract. They will become more aware of the different styles and techniques used. Each class starts with a demo.Class Level: Beyond Beginners/Intermediate Supply List for Fun With Watercolor Classes NOTE: Buy brushes, paints/pigments and papers at BLICK’S. You can also buy papers at Micheal’s. PAPER - 140lb Strathmore cold press watercolor paper with dark brown cover, 9x12 or 11x14. WATERCOLOR BRUSHES - (Dot buy cheap sets) ask staff for help1 small round #10 or 12, 1 large round bush #14 or 16, 1 3/4 or 1 inch flat brush PAINTS: (Professional Gradetube watercolors. Brands: Windsor Newton, Holbein, Daniel Smith, Blick, Sennelier… Look for sales.Recommended pigments. You will build your palette gradually Cobalt Blue and/or French Ultramarine Permanent rose and Winsor Red Aureolin Yellow and Yellow Gamboge Payne’s Grey Burnt Sienna Sap Green Quinacridone Gold OTHER Palette with larger wells, mixing area White or clear plastic container for water Paper towel Pencil Kneaded eraser Regular beige masking tape Board to tape down loose paper (don’t need if using pad or block)

Students will learn what to eliminate from complex reference images, by defining focus of interest, and create a strong design/composition. Each class starts with a demo.Class Level: Beyond Beginners/Intermediate Supply List for Fun With Watercolor Classes NOTE: Buy brushes, paints/pigments and papers at BLICK’S. You can also buy papers at Micheal’s. PAPER - 140lb Strathmore cold press watercolor paper with dark brown cover, 9x12 or 11x14. WATERCOLOR BRUSHES - (Dot buy cheap sets) ask staff for help1 small round #10 or 12, 1 large round bush #14 or 16, 1 3/4 or 1 inch flat brush PAINTS: (Professional Gradetube watercolors. Brands: Windsor Newton, Holbein, Daniel Smith, Blick, Sennelier… Look for sales.Recommended pigments. You will build your palette gradually Cobalt Blue and/or French Ultramarine Permanent rose and Winsor Red Aureolin Yellow and Yellow Gamboge Payne’s Grey Burnt Sienna Sap Green Quinacridone Gold OTHER Palette with larger wells, mixing area White or clear plastic container for water Paper towel Pencil Kneaded eraser Regular beige masking tape Board to tape down loose paper (don’t need if using pad or block)

Guests will be picked up at Lenox Community Center at 9:15 a.m. and will travel by coach bus to Kelly's Lake House in Lake City with breathtaking views of Lake Pepin. Lunch Menu: Petite sirloin steak with potato, vegetable, roll, small dessert, coffee, tea or soda. After lunch leave Lake City and arrive at the Winona Levee boat dock to board the Winona Tour Boat and set off on a relaxing cruise along the Mississippi River. Enjoy up-close views of this iconic waterway as the captain shares fascinating stories and insights about the river’s history, navigation channel, and the many types of commerce that travel it today. Wildlife sightings are common and may include eagles, deer, turtles, beavers, and more. With windows all around, passengers enjoy excellent views from every seat. The cabin is enclosed and climate controlled for comfort, and the cruise is professionally guided and narrated by USCG-licensed captains. A restroom is available on board. Following the cruise, guests will depart Winona at approximately 3:15 p.m., with a comfort stop scheduled midway on the return trip to St. Louis Park. The estimated arrival time at Lenox Community Center is 5:30 p.m. No refunds will be issued after May 15, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Curious why Zoom has become everyone's go-to video conferencing software? This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends & family, and take virtual classes with Senior Planet! You'll learn about useful Zoom features, whether you're connecting with an iOS, Android, or Windows device. The lecture will also go over security considerations and give tips on how to look your best during a video chat. This free class is being offered through a partnership with Senior Community Services and St. Louis Park Community Ed. Curriculum is offered through Senior Planet from AARP. You can learn more about Senior Community Services at: seniorcommunity.org and Senior Planet at seniorplanet.org

If you enjoy reading and discussing the books you read, join the Lenox Book Club! The books we're reading are listed below along with the meeting dates. If you have read a book on our list, or want to read it and discuss it with friends, join us. We meet at Lenox in room 109 from 10-11:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there! Book Club is $1; Senior Program Member pricing is $0. Feb 25 - The Rent Collector by Camron Wright March 25 - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee April 22 - The Speckled Beauty by Rick Bragg May 27 - Northern Spy by Flynn Berry June 24 - The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo July 22 - Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick August 26 - This Motherless Land by Nikki May