Activities and Programs - Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities - Bloomington Parks and Recreation
Provides programs for adults age 50+ and all adults with a disability, including: Arts and Crafts: Crafts and quilting group, leatherworking classes, needleworkers group, rock shop (Lapidary) (cut and polish rocks and gemstones), wood shop Cards: Club 500, Social Bridge, Euchre, Hand and Foot Canasta, Hearts, Pinochle - offering tournaments and lessons Education: AARP Smart Driver Program, Byte Syte Advanced Computer User Group (ACUG), Coffee Talks informal sessions on a variety of topics; Library, Open Computer Lab answering technology questions, Writers Club Leadership: 50+ Leaders for individuals interested in planning, developing and implementing the 50+ Program Mind and Body: Chair Yoga, Dakim BrainFitness System is a computerized program to maintain brain fitness, Gentle Mat Yoga, Low Impact Exercise Class, Walking Club group Music Groups: The Bloomingtones mixed choral group, Classic Country Music Jam musicians, Creekside Crickets band Recreation: Bocce Babes women's social group, Bocce Ball league, Born Again Jocks men's sports league, Bowling league, Garden Club, Golf co-ed league, Informal Games and Equipment available in the library and sport equipment to check out and use at Creekside Community Center, Nintendo Wii League, Pool (Billards)
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Last assured
01/23/2024
Physical Address
9801 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431
Hours
- 8 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Thursday; 8 am - 1 pm Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday - Program hours vary including evenings and weekends; facility rental hours 24 hours/7 days a week as available
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Application process
- Call; walk in; email - Interested individuals are encouraged to attend one of the Get Acquainted with Creekside information sessions held on the second Thursday of each month from 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Completion of a registration/emergency card is required for participation in all programs
Fee
Fees vary by program/service; some programs have sliding scale fee; call for more information
Required documents
Completion of a registration form which includes contact information, preferred activities and standard city waivers
Eligibility
Adults 50 and older and individuals with disabilities; primarily serves residents of Bloomington
Service area
Bloomington, MN
Agency info
Bloomington Parks and Recreation
City of Bloomington parks and recreation facilities providing programs and events for residents of all ages; oversees Creekside Community Center which offers recreation and leisure opportunities for older adults, facility rentals and more.