The Human Services Adults 50+ Program offers art classes at Creekside Community Center in partnership with Artistry. Classes are led by skilled professionals with subject matter expertise and a commitment to each student’s development. No previous art experience required, all materials provided.

Spring Cardmaking
Friday, March 16, 1 - 3 p.m., $15

Learn techniques for creating beautiful and unique handmade cards that incorporate painting, collage, printmaking, and paper constructing techniques. We will customize cards for various holidays, birthdays, and get ideas for other occasions too. Register by March 9. 

Watercolor Paint Exploration
Friday, March 30, 1 - 3 p.m., $15

Come learn how to paint beautiful flowers and simple spring landscapes using watercolor paints. We will explore techniques in color mixing, blending, transparent layering, wet-on-wet applications, texturizing, and dry brushing. Register by March 23.

Mixed-Media Painting – Spring Flower Garden
Multi-generational Workshop
Friday, March 30, 10 a.m. - noon, $15 per project

Come and experiment with different kinds of painting, drawing, and collage materials to make a unique, colorful and fun art piece. Various pattern, texture, and mark-making techniques will be covered and images created on paper and canvas board. Register by March 23.

Children must be 5 years or older to participate; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Limit 3 children per adult. Note: an adult who is supervising a child but not creating their own project does not have to pay to attend. 

Clay May Day Baskets
Friday, April 13, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., $20

Use ceramic handbuilding techniques to create a unique and handmade vase or May Day basket to hold your favorite spring flowers. Clay projects will be painted with colorful slips and clear glazed for finishing (making them water-safe). Projects will be available for pick-up at Creekside in time for the May Day Flower Design workshop on April 30. Register by April 6.

The Community Welcome Meals Committee is pleased to announce four (4) Welcome Meals planned for the months of March and April. The meals will occur on March 6 and March 24 as well as April 6 and April 21. Each meal will be a unique experience. Two meals are larger gatherings, one at Creekside Community Center, hosted by the Latino Childcare and another hosted by and located at the MN. Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Other gatherings are smaller more intimate groups at people’s homes or apartments ranging from 4-8 people. 

The mission of the Bloomington Welcome Meals is to create community and a sense of belonging which connects people in a supportive way by sharing meals, culture and fun. For more information call, 952-563-8733.   

Join Human Services for a St. Patrick’s Day lunch event on Friday, March 16th

Seating begins at 11:15 a.m.

Entertainment by Creekside Crickets from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Registration required by Tuesday, March 13, 12 p.m. 

March 14, 2018 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

A cooperative food buying program open to anyone – there are no qualifications or income restrictions.  Save up to 40% on fresh fruits and vegetables as well as frozen meat items. Pay with cash, credit, debit or EBT. 

Creekside Community Center
9801 Penn Ave S

March Features a $30 Brunch Box (limit 1 per household).

• 4-5+ lb. boneless ham
• Oscar Mayer Maple Bacon – 16 oz.
• Smithfield Pork Sausage links – 24 oz.
• Frozen Blueberries – 12 oz.
• Frozen Strawberries – 16 oz.
• Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls – 12 ct.
• Tri-Color Pepper Mix – 14 oz.
• Hashbrowns – 32 oz.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese – 16 oz.