October at the Senior Center

City of Eden Prairie, MN sent this bulletin at 09/25/2024 09:54 AM CDT

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October 2024

Sue Bohnsack and Josh Rockey

Notes from Sue and Josh

Here's a short video looking back at summer and ahead to fall. Enjoy!

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News and Updates

General Election Absentee Voting

All eligible Eden Prairie residents can now vote absentee — either in person or by mail — for the 2024 General Election.

In-person absentee voting is available at the Eden Prairie City Center Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Visit edenprairie.org/Elections for additional voting hours, voter registration, polling locations, sample ballots and recent candidate forums.

Upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Classes

Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Join us for informative sessions to help you navigate Medicare:

Medicare Advantage Plans
Monday, Oct. 7
10:15–11:30 a.m.

Discover how Medicare Advantage Plans enhance traditional coverage, offering benefits like vision and dental. Learn about cost savings, prescription coverage and plan flexibility. Registration deadline Oct. 3.

Medicare 101
Wednesday, Oct. 16
4:30–6 p.m.

Understand the basics of Medicare and the importance of timely enrollment to avoid costs and missed opportunities. Registration deadline Oct. 14.

Medicare Annual Updates
Monday, Oct. 21
3:30–5 p.m.

Stay informed on recent changes to Medicare benefits and how they impact you. We'll discuss the importance of reviewing your plan during open enrollment and using Medicare.gov for comparisons. Registration deadline Oct. 18.

Don’t miss these opportunities to learn!

Featured Activities

Eden Prairie Local News

Learn about and meet the staff of your local news source, Eden Prairie Local News (EPLN), a nonprofit, non-partisan, citizen-run media organization. EPLN provides local, accurate news and information about issues important to Eden Prairie. You can even subscribe for free!

Monday, Sept. 30
10–10:30 a.m.
Free | Registration not required

Ziplining at Sand Creek Adventures

Join Senior Center Supervisor Sue Bohnsack for a fun-filled day in Jordan. Enjoy a guided tour of the town, savor a delicious lunch at Clancy’s and indulge in sweet treats at Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store. Thrill seekers can pay an additional $44 at the venue to zipline! Registration deadline Sept. 27.

Friday, Oct. 4
10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
$30 | Code 471224 | Get details or register

Special Events and Programs

Registration is required for special events and programs. Activities take place at (or depart from) the Senior Center unless otherwise noted.

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Special Events and Trips

Murder Mystery: '80s Style
Thursday, Oct. 10
2:30–5:30 p.m.
$23, additional $15 for transportation
Register by Sept. 27

Fall Lunch
Friday, Oct. 18
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
$14

Boo Bingo
Friday, Oct. 25
1:30–3 p.m.
$5

Wine Club (FULL)
Monday, Oct. 28
4–5:30 p.m.
$5

Ozark Country Jubilee at Treasure Island
Thursday, Nov. 7
10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
$100
Register by Sept. 30

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Lifelong Learning

CarFit (FULL)
Wednesday, Oct. 2
9 a.m.–noon

Selling Your House As-Is
Thursday, Oct. 3
10–11:30 a.m.
Free

Art at the Senior Center:
Watercolor Collage
Thursday, Oct. 10
10 a.m.–noon
$30

4-Hour Defensive Driving
Friday, Oct. 11
Noon–4 p.m.
$24

Art at the Senior Center:
Decorate Clay Mugs (Spooky)
Thursday, Oct. 24
10 a.m.–noon
$30

Southwest Light Rail Update
Friday, Oct. 25
10–11:15 a.m.
Free

Fireside Chat with the Fire Department
Wednesday, Oct. 30
10–11:30 a.m.
Free

See all activities at edenprairie.org/SeniorCenter

Ongoing Activities

Registration is NOT required for these weekly and monthly programs. Activities take place at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted.

URL link: Cards and games featuring a pile of Bingo cards with chips on them

URL link: Crafts and creative arts featuring containers of colored pencils, markers and paint brushes

URL link: Discussion and support featuring people sitting in a circle during a caring discussion

URL link: Fitness, health and wellness featuring older women doing chair yoga

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Featured Resources

Senior Community Services

Are you dreading raking or shoveling as the leaves (and soon) snow fall? You're not alone. The HOME program provides help with indoor and outdoor chores like housekeeping, minor home repairs, painting projects, lawn mowing/leave raking and snow removal. Call 952-746-4046 during regular business hours or email home@seniorcommunity.org.

Senior Center Woodshop

The Senior Center community woodshop is buzzing with people who are creating homemade projects for gifts or home improvements. This fully-equipped community resource is available to anyone during regular business hours. All participants must take a 2-hour safety course before using the equipment. Call us at 952-279-8050 for more information.