Join us on Thursdays for poker.

• Mondays
  • Bridge - Fun for everyone!
  • Scrabble
• Tuesdays
  • Cribbage
• Thursdays
  • 500 Cards
  • Poker
• Monthly
  • Bingo events following lunch buffets
• Hand & Foot
• Stay & Play Bingo—varies
• Bridge & 500 Lessons—beginner refresher available

• Before & After Computers
  Frequent Card Holder free; Others $1
  Lively discussion each meeting on something of interest to the beginner as well as the expert computer person.
• Beginning Computer: Designed for the Beginning PC User
  Others call fofr class fee
  A beginning computer class.
  Word processing
• Digital Camera Lab
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2/hour
  Get the most out of your digital camera. Learn how to edit your photos. Instructor: Glen Keener
• Open Computer Lab
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2/hour
  Personal tutoring at your level. Bring your computer questions, word processing, database, scanning, or explore the internet & email. Instructor: Mark Nelson
• Tablet-1st & 3rd Tuesdays
  Get to know your portable hand-held display, whether it is an iPad, Nook or Kindle. Our volunteer, Ron, will help you understand and use your device better.

Scrapbooking

• Helping Hands
  Every stitch makes a difference! Join the group for a charity knit or crochet-along. 4-ply yarn donations needed.
• Open Artists Studio
  Work on individual projects (paint, draw, crafts, etc.)
• Preemie Blanket Bee
  Make comforting quilts for babies in our local hospital.
• Primitive Rug Hooking
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  Enjoy social time while rug hooking.
• Scrapbooking Club, Evening
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  Get your photos out of unsafe albums and into scrapbooks. The Cricut machine is available for use—a fun way to cut shapes and letters. Scrapbook leader: Trudy.
• Walker Bag Project
  Sew a simple walker bag for our local hospital. Kits available at the Hopkins Activity Center
• Backpack Project
  The Hopkins Activity Center is broadening our service to the community to include Haiti. Visit www.lovefromhaiti.com that documents the journey of Kristi & Nate Bucher as they serve in Haiti (Kristi is a former City of Hopkins employee). We can help by sewing a simple drawstring backpack for school children in Haiti. A pattern is available.

• Afternoon Squares
  Frequent Card holders $4/wk; Others $6/wk
  The Afternoon Squares have square danced at the Hopkins Activity Center for 30 years. Caller Abe Maier does mainstream and plus calls. Visit www.afternoonsquares.com.
• Community Ballroom Dances
  Enjoy ballroom dances in May & October. Co-sponsored by Hopkins Community Education, Minnetonka Community Education, Minnetonka Senior Services, and Hopkins Activity Center. Call 952-401-6800 to register. Dances held at Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center.
• Dancing For Fun
  Frequent Card holders $4/wk; Others $6/wk
  Learn basic round dances, have fun dancing and enjoy the fellowship of others. A dance partner is needed. Instructors: Ken & Barb LaBau.
• Intermediate Line Dance Lessons
  Frequent Card holders $5/wk; Others $6/wk
  Get up and dance to your favorite line dance song! Prerequisite: beginning line dance lessons.
• Jazzberries
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  Volunteer senior performance group with a touch of tap and jazz.
• Tap Dance Lessons
  Frequent Card holders $68; Others $72 for 8 classes
  Learn tap steps and routines with some great music! Instructor: Stephanie Stockton.

• Cell Phone Lab
  Frequent Card Holder free; Others $2
  Discover different areas of your phone so you can understand and use it better. Cell phone users of all wireless companies welcome. Instructor: Lisa of T-Mobile
• Defensive Driving Class
  Defensive Driving courses for people 55-years old+, taught by Lieutenant John Nagel of the Minnesota State Patrol. Course includes lecture, films, and discussion. After participants complete the course, they are entitled to a 10%, 3-year discount on their auto insurance. Advance registration required.
  • 4-Hour Refresher Class (prerequisite: 8-hour class)
    Frequent Card holders $18; Others $21
  • 8-Hour Class: This 8-hour class qualifies for the senior auto insurance discount.
    Frequent Card holders $27; Others $30
• Facebook Review
  Call for times; Frequent User Members Free; Others $2
  Lisa will give you a taste of the latest trend, "Facebook," a free-access social networking website to connect to your family and friends. Already have an account? Lisa will answer your questions. Find the Hopkins Activity Center on Facebook--become our fan!
• Know Before You Throw Antiquing
  Frequent Card holders FREE; Others $2
  Call to schedule your antique appraisal and discover information about your special treasure. Call for dates.
• The Art of Seeing: Photography Class & Slide Presentation
  Have fun while improving your picture taking skills. Call for dates.

• Soft Aerobics
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  A one-hour fitness class formatted for seniors.
• Enhance Fitness
  UCare for Senior Members free; Frequent Card holders $3/class; Others $4/class.
  Evidence-based exercise program that focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics and strength training exercises. Instructor: Ben Walker.
• Walk the Gym
  Walk on our measured course in the gym. Call for available times.
• Fitness Equipment
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  A treadmill, elliptical machine, recumbent bikes and weights are available for use, with a TV for viewing.
• Nancy's Fit & Fun Aerobic Walk
  Wednesdays, 1:45 pm; Try your first class free!
  Join this indoor multi-muscle walking class that is basic, boosts your metabolism and burns a lot of calories. It is a 45 minute workout/walk and is done to fun, upbeat music.
  *Fitness Fees are deposited into your account and can be used at both Enhance Fitness classes & Nancy's Fit & Fun Aerobic Walk classes. This gives you flexiblity on when you can attend class.
  Frequent User Members-$3/class; Others-$4/class.

• Blood Pressure Screenings
  1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 10:15-11:15 am. Free. Dee Lerman, R.N.
• Foot Care
  Frequent Card holders $35; Others $38
  Participants receive a foot assessment, foot soak, trimming of toenails and maintenance of corns, calluses and ingrown nails. Provided by Happy Feet Foot Care, Inc. Call for appointment.
• Hearing Screening & Hearing Aid Service
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  Hearing testing and/or cleaning of hearing aids. Call for your 15 minute appointment.
• Managing Your Meds
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  Pharmacy consultation with area pharmacist. Bring your medication list. Call for your 15 minute appointment.
• T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
  A doctor directed diet group that is non-commercial and non-profit.

• Book Club
  Monthly. Call for book and time.
• Coffee Clutch
  Enjoy a free cup of coffee and treats sponsored by Golden Living Center Hopkins, Ridgepointe, Home Care Assistance, Shalom.
• Library
  Large print, paperbacks, audio books, children's videos, and jigsaw puzzles are available to check out at the Activity Center.

• Alzheimer Support Group
  For caregivers & family members of those with Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss.  Co-sponsored by Open Circle.
• Legal Consultations
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2.
  Provided by area attorneys. Call for appointment.
• Mens Discussion Group
  Frequent Card holders free; Others $2.
  Discussion of current issues and interests to men age 55+.
• See resources & assistance

Senior men's volleyball players

• Bicycling
  • Minnetonka/Hopkins Senior Bicyclers
    April-October. Visit www.martywirth.com for biking schedule.
• Bowling
  • Senior Bowling   
    Frequent Card holders $6/wk; Others $6/wk plus $9 registration fee.
    Enjoy fun, fitness, friendly competition & free coffee! Join at anytime. Call to register. Held at Tuttles Bowling Bar & Grill, Hopkins.
• Indoor Golf
  • Senior Indoor Golf
    $20/week plus $6 registration fee
    Season runs from November-April at Bunker Indoor Golf Center, 14900 Hwy 7, Minnetonka.
• Softball
  • West Metro Senior Softball League
    Season is May–Sept. 55+ call Bob at 612-922-8687 and 70+ call Jack at 952-922-6623.
• Open Gym
  • Senior Open Gym
    Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
    Shoot hoops in a non-competitive environment.
• Pickle-ball
  • Pickle-ball (drop-in for age 50+)
    Mondays, 12:30 - 3 pm, Tuesdays, 11:30 am, Thursdays, 5 pm
    Drop in to play this exciting mini-tennis game which is a combination of ping-pong, tennis and badminton and is played on 2 indoor courts in our gym. Players will rotate in and out of games. No experience necessary. Call to register. Some equipment available or bring your pickle-ball racquet.
    Frequent User Members, free; Others, $2/time
• Tennis
  • Senior Tennis Players Club of Minnesota
    Opportunities for seniors 50 and older for their mental, physical and social well being, and to support the growth of tennis.  Call Dottie at 612-827-4918 or www.seniortennismn.com.
• Volleyball
  • Senior Men's Volleyball
    Frequent Card holders free; Others $2
    Season is Sept–Apr for men age 55+. Enjoy fun, camaraderie, exercise and some friendly competition.