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- Education department with classes for children, families, and adults; outreach programs and evening classes; computer classes; field trips throughout the world - Guided tour program for parties of 15 or more - Hands-on exhibits and galleries - Museum exhibits in paleontology, biology, technology, geography, physics, anthropology, and the environment; traveling exhibits every 4 months - Performances augmenting science exhibits - Self touring with special help for persons with disabilities - Special group arrangements for visits, meetings, and conventions with use of space provided where possible - Volunteer opportunities as exhibit interpreters and demonstrators (full training program), clerical, etc. - William L. McKnight 3M Convertible IMAX Dome Omnitheater with films shown on a 90-foot screen from floor to overhead and on all sides of the audience

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Museums
Film Presentations
Computer Literacy Training Programs
- View exhibits featuring the Society's collections, large-scale objects, hands-on experiences, characters from the past, and multimedia presentations. Traveling exhibits rotate throughout the year. - Public festivals, lectures, films, Sunday afternoon programs, special events, and other family programs. - Museum Stores: Two gift stores, one especially for families, featuring Minnesota specialties. - Cafe Minnesota: Restaurant serves continental breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch.

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Museums
History Clubs/Societies
Film Presentations
Offers a variety of recreational, social, and educational programs, including: - Bingo - Blood pressure checks - Card Groups: "500", Hand and Foot, and quarterly cribbage tournaments - Computer classes - Congregate dining through the Volunteers of America Senior Nutrition Program - Country line dancing instruction - Day/extended tours and trips - Foot care clinic - Flu shot clinic in season - Health insurance counseling - Legal service appointments by phone and education/information sessions - Movie of the month - Senior fitness classes - Tax assistance February - April - Transportation to and from the center - Walking group - Woodcarving

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Exercise Classes/Groups
Flu Vaccines
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Film Presentations
Foot Screening
Walking Programs
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Tax Preparation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Country Line Dancing Instruction
Field Trips/Excursions
Woodworking Instruction
Senior Centers
Members and non-members can access the following activities: Community events: - See Website - Free movie of the month showing - Monthly senior forum - Other entertainment, current-event-related, or fun events Field of Honor Flag Dedication Ceremony: - See website Fitness program: - See website, email, or call for class calendar - Silver and Fit health insurance benefits useable for most fitness classes Groups and clubs: - See website, call, or email for current opportunities Games: - Scheduled social game playing events, call, see website, or email for current schedule Trips: - See website, call, or email for upcoming trip information - Trips are at-cost with discounts for members Rooms available for community rental at cost

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Meeting Space
Exercise Classes/Groups
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Film Presentations
Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Field Trips/Excursions
Social, recreational, and tour outings planned weekly and monthly. Activities include: - AARP Driving Courses - Bingo - Bridge - Cards - Chair Yoga - Chess - Cribbage - Delano Senior Singers - Games - Knitting/crocheting - Lending library - Line dancing - Mahjong - Movies - Ready Readers book club - Tai Chi - Wellness programs - Writing Circle

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Film Presentations
Country Line Dancing Instruction
Wellness Programs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Mature Driver Training
Older Adults
Book/Magazine Donation Programs
Bingo
Literary Societies/Book Reading Clubs
Senior Centers
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Chess
Book Loan
Bridge
Yoga
- Performing Arts Series - Jewish Film festival - Art Gallery - Jewish Education concerts, lectures, and more
Provides activities and events for community members, including: - Adult and youth sports leagues - Art activities - Health and fitness classes - Nature activities - Outdoor concerts and movies - Winter activities: Ice fishing, ice rinks, ice skiing; sledding, skiing lessons, snowshoeing, and more - Water activities: Beaches, boat launches, boat rentals, fishing, splash pads, swimming lessons, water parks, and more - Youth programs: Early childhood, school-age childcare, teen programs For current activities and events, visit the website: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/ ?

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Fishing
Extended Child Care
Nature Centers/Walks
Snowshoeing
Film Presentations
Boat Launching Sites
Special Interest Camps
Amusement Parks
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Music Performances
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Ice Skating
General Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes/Groups
Beaches
Offers different programming that happens throughout the year such as parades, fairs, concerts, movie screenings, and other special events.

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Special Events
Music Performances
City/County Parks
Film Presentations
- Billiards room - Computer lab/technology learning center - Crafts including ceramics and painting instruction - Federal Funded Meal Program - Lunches and Grocery Services for Low Income Seniors: For older adults over age 65. Members are permitted to eat their meal onsite, in designated social spaces. - Games (including cards) - Library with books in large print - Meeting space available for reservation for events/conferences - Music - Movies - Pickleball - Ping pong - Social groups including knitting and quilting - Special events and trips - Support Groups: Cancer, diabetes, grief, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's caregivers, recovery and self care - Virtual Outreach: Partnership between 125 LIVE and Elder Network to reach out via Zoom and phone calls to seniors in need of socialization

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Film Presentations
Painting Instruction
Multiple Sclerosis
Billiards/Pool/Snooker
Large Print Materials/Collections
Field Trips/Excursions
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Friendly Telephoning
Public Access Computers/Tools
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Diabetes
Cancer
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Quilting Clubs
Meeting Space
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Ceramics Instruction
Knitting Clubs
Parkinson's Disease

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