Special Events
Breakfast Fundraiser
Please come to the senior center breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, April 28. This all you can eat breakfast includes pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, sausage, donuts, milk, juice, and coffee. It will take place in the community center gym from 8 a.m. to noon.
The cost is $9 in advance ($10 at the door) for people age 13+, $5 for kids ages 6-12, and kids age 5 and younger eat free. Tickets are available now in the senior center.
Over 90's Party
People age 90+ will be honored at the senior center on Monday, May 20 beginning with a noon goulash dinner. Then the special guests will be introduced.
We hope many people can attend this event and help us honor our guests. The meal cost for those under age 90 is $5 and there is no charge for people age 90+. Please sign up by May 15.
The U.S. Flag: Origins, Evolution, and Symbolism
The United States Flag is an important, perhaps the most important, symbol of our identity and national pride. The history of the Flag reflects the history of our Nation itself.
Historian David Jones will be at the center on Thursday, May 30 at 10 a.m. to tell this story. Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Senior Hobby Day Displayers Needed
Volunteers are needed to display and/or demonstrate their hobbies at the Senior Hobby Day event on Tuesday, May 14.
Approximately 300 elementary students will attend throughout the day. This is a FANTASTIC intergenerational event!
Call Pam at 763-295-2000 for more details.
Learn to Knit
Want to learn how to knit? Well, your opportunity is here.
Free knitting classes will be held at the senior center on Mondays from 1-3 p.m.
Please contact the senior center if you are interested.
Active Aging and Safety
In celebration of National Active Aging Month and Older Americans Month, Odom Rehab and Willows Landing will give a very useful presentation at the senior center. They will offer hands on recommendations for staying active and strong during the aging process.
This session will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 10 a.m. There will be free giveaways and prize drawings. Please sign up in advance if you would like to attend.
Ask a Master Gardener
Do you suffer from back pain after working in your garden? Learn how to help prevent those aches and pains.
Come to the senior center on Friday, May 17th at 12:30 p.m. to learn more about garden ergonomics from a University of Minnesota Master Gardener Volunteer.
This will be followed by a question and answer period for your gardening needs. Please sign up if you plan to attend.
Memory Cafe
The Memory Café is a safe and comfortable place where caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss can participate together in a creative activity while socializing with others. The café experience is free, and all the supplies are provided for you.
The Wednesday, May 15 meeting will be held at the Crow River Senior Center from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and feature Wright County Extension Master Gardeners. Caregivers have the option to attend a concurrent caregiver support group.
Please sign up by calling 763-295-2000 if you plan to attend.
Defensive Driving Courses
The senior center is partnering with the Minnesota Safety Council to provide defensive driving classes. People age 55+ are eligible to receive a 10% auto insurance discount.
Four-hour refresher courses designed for those who have previously completed an eight-hour course will held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
- May 16
- June 13
- July 24
Class size is limited and you must register and pay in advance. The cost is $25 per person payable by cash or check at the senior center. Call and reserve your spot today!
Free Monticello Community Center Memberships
Do you have a Medicare Supplement plan? If so, you may qualify for a free membership to the Monticello Community Center!
A membership helps you stay active and healthy and includes use of all the Community Center amenities and classes. Just stop by the Monticello Community Center Guest Service counter for more information.