What do you do when your eccentric family has actual skeletons in the closet?Mortimer Brewster may be the only sane member of his family. One brother thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt and digs the Panama Canal in the cellar. His other brother keeps undergoing ghastly plastic surgeries to hide from the police. And his adorably sweet spinster aunts take in lonely boarders...and dispose of them with their special elderberry wine. To make matters worse, Mortimer has fallen in love with Elaine, the minister’s daughter from next door, and a houseful of murderous relatives probably won’t help the relationship. This beloved screwball comedy set in 1940s Brooklyn will leave you laughing — and saying no to the elderberry wine! Lunch menu: Creamy Chicken Breast, with Roasted Red Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Coleslaw, Dinner Rolls, Assorted Dessert, Coffee, Hot Tea (Special dietary meals available by request ahead of time and sometimes at an additional cost) Ticket price includes performance and lunch. Transportation is on your own to Sidekick Theatre which is located at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55436. No refunds after September 23, 2026. If trip is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

What do you do when your eccentric family has actual skeletons in the closet?Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Sidekick Theatre’s heartwarming holiday show. Combining some of the Twin Cities best vocalists with a dynamic band headed up by Brian Pierce, this spirited holiday show blends traditional Christmas songs and contemporary holiday tunes with a distinctly Nashville spin. It’s a fun, good old-fashioned country celebration of the holidays filled with great music, laughter and even a chance for the audience to join in and participate. Lunch menu: Meatloaf* with gravy or ketchup, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Winter Salad (Apple Pear Salad), Dinner Rolls,Assorted Desserts, Coffee, and Hot Tea. *Special dietary meals available by request ahead of time and sometimes at an additional cost Ticket price includes performance and lunch. Transportation is on your own to Sidekick Theatre which is located at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center, 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55436. No refunds after November 17, 2026. If trip is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Retirement should be about freedom—not financial stress. In this class, we’ll break down the 5 biggest expenses most retirees face and share practical strategies to help reduce or better manage them. From housing and healthcare to transportation and unexpected costs, you’ll walk away with simple, actionable ideas to help protect your income and make your money last.

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.

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.

Are my loved ones at peace? Do they miss me? These are questions I'm often asked. Bring your questions and any experiences you'd like to share and we’ll talk! I've been a medium since birth and use my gift to help people see death differently and deal with the grief of losing a loved one. Join us online! This class will be held on Zoom. After registering, you will receive a link to access the class. Click the link on the day and time of class and Victoria will lead you through the class from the comfort of your own home If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us at Westwood Hills Nature Center in this beginner Adult Archery class. Participants should meet in the front of the building prior to each class. All equipment provided.

Join us at Westwood Hills Nature Center in this beginner Adult Archery class. Participants should meet in the front of the building prior to each class. All equipment provided. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Pickleball - Beginner Instruction: Get some exercise and have some fun with the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Come learn the basics of serving, dink shots, drive shots, and volleys. Learn the terminology, rules and scoring system. And why do they call it Pickleball anyway? We have paddles, balls, and nets to use. Bring your own paddle if you prefer. All participants are required to sign this waiver to participate in Pickleball Classes: https://forms.gle/jzrrZ2QTGpgAFd5i If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Want to take your Pickleball to the next level? We will explore the strategy of the game including court positioning, varying your shot selection, and working in tandem with your partner. You will learn the importance of "third shot drop" and bring your dinking game to the next level. We have paddles, balls, and nets to use. Bring your own paddle if you prefer. All participants are required to sign this waiver to participate in Pickleball Classes: https://forms.gle/jzrrZ2QTGpgAFd5i If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Take the next step in your improv journey! Advance your improv skills with new games and techniques and experience performing with a group. The course concludes with a supportive showcase for family and friends! Improv-Ability or previous improv experience required for this advanced course.

Join local author Miriam Ruth Black for a discussion of her novel Shayna, an inspiring historical story of courage, resilience, and hope. Set in 1919, the novel follows 17-year-old Shayna Rifkin as she escapes violence in her Ukrainian shtetl and undertakes a perilous journey across Europe to America with her young nephew, fiancé, and future mother-in-law. Steeped in the rich Yiddish culture of the Eastern European shtetl and New York City's Lower East Side, Shayna explores the power of family, perseverance, and the immigrant experience. Following the presentation, there will be time for questions and book signing. Books will be available for purchase.

Join the crowd that loves to ballroom dance! Everyone is welcome. No partner necessary. Refreshments served.$9/session, $6 for Senior Program Members. Every Thursday

Estate Planning 101 is an introductory course designed to help individuals and families understand the fundamentals of estate planning and why it matters. This course covers the core documents involved in a comprehensive estate plan, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, and beneficiary designations. Participants will also learn about probate, incapacity planning, and common mistakes that can create unnecessary stress and expense for loved ones. The goal of the course is to make estate planning approachable, practical, and easy to understand, regardless of age or financial situation. Time is reserved at the end for any questions that you may have or were not covered If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

For all levels of experience. Learn to give the unique appearance of Batik fabric to paper, using a wax resist process. Bring your creative ideas to life using Cray-Pas, chalk and India Ink on watercolor (or sturdy mixed media) paper.Supply list will be sent with course confirmation, or bring $15 cash the first night to purchase from the instructor. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. That’s why it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure firearm storage works. It’s simple. To help keep your family safe and prevent tragedies, it’s crucial to secure your firearm.The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths. Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Perfect for beginners or those with some experience, this class covers safe use of power tools like the table saw, miter saw, drill press, belt sander, electric drill and more. Work in pairs for personalized instruction and build your own birdhouse with provided materials. Sign up with a friend! A $5 materials fee (cash only) is due to the instructor at the start of class Age requirement: 18+

Learn how to make basic knit stitches and how to read a pattern. You will complete a hat and learn how to make a square that can grow into a scarf, afghan, or whatever you want! Supplies needed for beginning knitting class: Yarn - buy at least 220 yards (200 meters) of worsted-weight yarn in a color you love. Needles Our hats will be made in the round without a seam. You will need: One 16-inch circular needle, size 7 (4.5 mm) or 8 (5.0 mm). 2) a set of double pointed needles (dpn's), size 7 (4.5 mm) or 8 (5.0 mm). How do you know which size to get? As a general rule, if you are maybe a little tense, choose the larger size (higher number). More relaxed folks may prefer the smaller size. If class is full, please enroll to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us for BINGO at Lenox! Check out our cost and prize schedule below. All BINGO sessions will be held in the Lenox Cafeteria from 1 - 2:30pm on the designated date: Sept. 18: FREE BINGO! Theme: Badges & BINGO. A special thank you to our sponsor, Martin Luther Senior Living & Care, Bloomington Campus, and to our special guests - members of the St. Louis Park Police Department. Oct. 23: FREE BINGO! Theme: Fall BINGO - wear your favorite fall colors or sweater. A special thank you to our sponsor, Heritage of Edina. Nov. 6: FREE BINGO! Theme: White Elephant. Bring a wrapped White Elephant gift (funny or quirky, $5-$7 in value) to join the BINGO fun! Dec. 4: FREE BINGO! Theme: Sweater Weather BINGO - wear your favorite holiday or seasonal sweater. A special thank you to our sponsor, Visiting Angels.