Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

Offers a variety of senior services rotating every 3 months. Services may include: - Health screenings/exercise programs, including foot care and flu shots - Driver improvement classes - Information and referral to community resources - Recreational and social activities for seniors NOTE: Visit the website to find rotating PDF of services

Services/programs include: - Youth center - Family recreation - Fitness programs - Summer camp - Swimming lessons for preschoolers, youth, and adults - Aerobic classes - Water exercise classes - Youth sports - Basketball courts - Weight training - Walking programs - YMCA Preschool Program (trained teachers provide developmentally appropriate activities: Kindergarten readiness skills, swim lessons, music and movement, field trips, etc.)

Educational, recreational, and social activities: - 55 defensive driving course, 8 hour and 4 hour options available - Congregate dining - Exercise classes - Foot and nail care services - Games: 500, Bingo, Cribbage, Dominoes, Left Center Right (LCR), and Hand, Foot, and Arm - Movie days - Potlucks

- Outreach fitness programs for seniors, including low-impact aerobics and yoga tailored for arthritis sufferers - Pre-school learning programs for children ages three and older - Senior dining programs

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration Department - City Attorney - Columbia Heights Recycling/Drop Off Center: Address 3801 Madison Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Intake Phone (763)706-3613. Hours of operation is 9 am - 1 pm Saturday. Accepted items are paper, cans, oil filters, cardboard, tires, used oil, glass bottles, and scrap metal. - Community Development Department: Handles property records, city planning, permits, and licensing. Property records intake phone number (763)706-3670. - Finance Department Accounts Payable (763)706-3633 - Garbage Service and Water/Sewer Utility Billing (763)706-3640 - Hylander Center: Gymnasium and exercise room facility run by the City of Columbia Heights. Address 1300 49th Avenue. Intake phone number (763)528-4495. General rates are $1 daily drop-in, $10 monthly pass for residents, and $20 monthly pass for non-residents. - Public Works Department: Oversees the maintenance of streets, snow plowing, street sweeping, and tree trimming. Address 637 38th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421. Intake phone number (763)706-3700. Non-Emergency phone number (763)427-1212. Email [email protected]. Hours of operation is 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

Offers community education and recreational activities for various age groups Adults Activities: - Adult education for adult learners interested in learning English, skills, high school equivalency classes, career, and workforce training opportunities - Arts and crafts such as crochet and sewing - Cooking and baking classes - Field trips - Fitness classes such as Pilates, cardio, yoga, strength training, running marathons, and personal training - Instrument learning and music instruction classes - Older adult ages 55 and over activities and coffee talks Youth Activities: - Art and crafts such as art, soap making, crochet, and sewing - Babysitting learning skills - Ballet classes - Band instruction in a marching, jazz, percussion, brass, woodwind or contemporary band - Cheer camp - Clay club - Driving instruction classes for youth ages 14 1/2 - First aid basics and safety - Recreation sports activities such as soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross country, Tae Kwon Do, baseball, pickleball, flag football, basketball, and football - Seasonal activities and events - STEM activities such as Legos and robotics

Special health programs and services designed to enhance overall well-being - Blood pressure checks - Caregivers support group - Defensive driving - Exercise classes - Health promotion classes and events - Hearing aid clinic - Seasonal immunizations - Silver Sneakers fitness program - Social events

Works and collaborates with community members and organizations to provide learning opportunities that meet community needs and enhance the quality of life. Provides classes, activities, and programs for children, adults, and families through community education. Classes offered: - Adult and youth enrichment classes - Business and finance courses - Experiential education such as rock gym wellness program - Book club and storytime sessions - Hobbies and painting - Fitness for children, youth, and adults

Provides - Advocacy - Defensive driving courses - Exercise groups - Home program: Assist with house cleaning, lawn and yard work, minor home repairs and snow removal on a sliding fee scale - Information and referral - Legal and tax assistance and insurance assistance - Noon dinner meal program - Recreational and educational services - Support groups

Provides the following fitness services: - Cardio machines including treadmills, ellipticals, stair steppers, bikes, rowing machines and an arm bike - Free weight area with dumbbells, barbells, squat rack, bench press and leg press - Group fitness classes including cardio, strength, Zumba, yoga, Pilates and cycling - Indoor walking track - Massage therapy - Stretching area with floor mats, medicine balls, kettle bells and resistance bands - Therapy pool classes - Weight machines with weight plates and cables

Recreational and enrichment programs including computer basics, tae kwon do, archery, golf, aerobics, Latino culture book club, dog obedience, Spanish, gymnastics, and celebration chorus.

Offers recreational activities such as: - Aerobics/aquarobics - Athletics programs - Driver's education class including 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training - Exercise classes/groups - Physical fitness - Team sports/leagues - Walking programs

Provides a wide variety of recreational, educational, social, and cultural activities, including: - Advanced Care Planning - Cards, bingo - Computer classes - Exercise, ceramics, and painting classes - Foot care clinic - Health information lectures - Medicare health insurance counseling - Outings and extended travel - Weight loss support groups - Women's support groups - Woodworking instruction

Provides recreational activities for all ages. Facility offers: - Computer Lab - Gym - Multipurpose room ?- Recording studio - Workout room

Offers recreational activities for older adults. Activities offered include: - Bicycling club - Bingo - Book clubs - Card games - In-person or virtual caregiver support groups - Exercise classes such as Silver Sneakers Strength and Balance, Tai Chi, flexibility and strength, and yoga - Health insurance counseling - Knit and quilting - Line dancing - Legal information and resources - Ping pong - Outreach services such as referrals, mobile meals, and home visits - Special events - Technology assistance - Trips and community tours - Walking groups The Heritage Center is also available for rent for family parties, babyshowers, meetings, or a corporate event.

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include adult basic education, driving classes, exercise classes, GED test preparation, sports and recreational activities, youth enrichment programs, and more.

- Brown County Public Health nurses give blood pressure checks at 10:30 am to 11:30 am each second Monday of the month - Certificates/Forms assistance - SAIL: A low-impact chair exercise program held each Monday and Thursday at 10:30 am at the Community Center Room 112

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes, including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60-minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs: - Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers work out (must be a member). Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes. - ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices. Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

- Archery - Art classes - Cooking classes - Crocheting classes - Dance classes including ballet and jazz - Financial planning classes - General health education classes - Nutrition classes ??- Sports and exercise classes - Swimming lessons ?? - Safety awareness and self defense classes ?- Theater appreciation classes - Yoga classes

Older adult activity center which provides: - Arts and craft activities - Billiards - Bingo - Book club - Club Prior Pantry - Exercise and Tai Chi classes - Field trips - Foot care - Health insurance counseling for Medicare and Medical Assistance, choosing a supplement or Part D Plan, assisting with health insurance forms and more - Knitting - Polka dancing lessons - Salsa dancing lessons - Walking Club

- Birth Center of United Hospital/Children's Health Center (612)262-6290 or (888)660-0014 - Virginia Piper Cancer Institute (651)241-5111 - Milton M. Hurwitz Exercare Fitness Center (651)241-8080 - Minnesota Epilepsy Group (651)241-5290 - Nasseff Heart Center (651)241-2525 - Nasseff Neuroscience Specialty Clinic (651)241-6555 - Sleep Center (651)726-6200 - Surgical Center (651)241-8100 - United Hospital High Risk Breast Clinic (651)241-5111

PROGRAMS THROUGH MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves programming includes trails and parks - Nature programs offered by community partners - Touch and See room open at the Nature Center - Sports programs offered through community partners - Community events at various locations in Maplewood throughout the year PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA - Aquatics, including swimming lessons - Physical fitness classes and facilities - Sports programs for youth and adults - Child care and day camps - Banquet room rental - Birthday parties which include the use of the gym and swimming facilities - Senior programming - Theater rental/performances

Through a partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors and their RSVP program, AEOA is able to offer Bone Builders classes. Participants use a combination of weight-bearing exercises, balance and strength training guided by an instructor. The idea behind the program is to increase muscle and bone density, reducing the risk of falls associated with osteoporosis.