Special Events
Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Ticket Sales: October 1 – November 7
Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful local businesses, we have lots of great gift cards and prizes up for grabs! All proceeds benefit the Monticello Senior Center
- $1 ticket: Chance to win prizes valued at $25 or less
- $5 ticket: Chance to win a premium prize valued at over $25
- 5 tickets for $20: Save when you purchase five premium-prize tickets!
Drawing: Monday, November 9 Winners will be notified by phone. Tickets are available for purchase at the Senior Center front desk.
Craft Fair Vendor Sign up
Women of Today Fall Craft Fair is Saturday, November 7th. Vendor sign up begins Monday, August 24th starting at 8 a.m. Tables are $25 for members and $40 for non members Space is limited. Please stop by to sign up or call 763-295-2000
Defensive Driving Courses
The Monticello 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. The class needs to be repeated every three years in order to continue receiving the discount.
8-hour classes are no longer be required. First-time participants can take a 4-hour class.
Classes will held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
November 18
December 16
January 20
Class size is limited, and you must register and pay in advance. The cost is $24 per person payable by cash or check the day of class to the instructor. Call and reserve your spot today.
Halloween Lunch & Bingo
Join us Friday, October 30 at noon for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween lunch and bingo! Enjoy a delicious catered lunch from L & L of roasted pork loin, mashed potatoes, house vegetable, bread stick. A special thank you to Salterra of Hanover for sponsoring our bingo prizes. You wont want to miss your chance to win! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and get in the Halloween spirit. Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon at the Senior Center. Deadline to sign up and pay by Monday, Oct 26th.
Halloween Parade
The Wild Roots Preschool will be visiting the Senior Center on Friday, October 30, at 3:00 p.m. for a fun Halloween parade! Come watch the little ones show off their adorable Halloween costumes and help us give them a warm Senior Center welcome. Be sure to be here you won’t want to miss it!
New Member Meet & Greet
Enjoy a treat and hot coffee on Thursday, Nov 5 at 10:30 a.m. for a casual Meet & Greet. This is a great opportunity to meet other members, get all the details on activities, we offer as well as volunteer opportunities at the center. We look forward to meeting you and showing what makes our Senior Center so special. Please sign up at the center if you plan to attend.
New Mahjong Group
We are excited to announce a new Mahjong group that will meet every Friday at 9 am. Whether you’re a seasoned player or have always wanted to learn everyone is welcome. A volunteer will be here who is happy to teach beginners, so no experience necessary. If you own a Mahjong set, please bring it along. Come join us for a fun morning of strategy and socializing
Salute to Service
This November in honor of Veterans Day,we would like to recognize and celebrate
the brave men and women who have served our country. If you are a veteran, please bring in a photo of yourself from your time in the service by November 2. We will make a copy of your photo and
proudly display it for the month of November. If you brought in a photo last year you do not need to bring in another. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Pool Tournament
The November pool tournament will be held at the Elk River Senior Center on Wednesday, November 4th Space is limited sign up at the Senior Center Cost is $5
Medicare 2027 Marketing Workshop
Confused about Medicare? The Brekke Insurance group is here to help. Join us on Thursday Oct 29th and Monday November 16th at 10 a.m. Learn when and how to enroll, understand your insurance options, avoid common misconceptions, and steer clear of costly late enrollment penalties. Bring your Medicare questions, well help make it easier to understand. Sign up for one of these dates if you wish to attend
Craft Fair & Sloppy Joe Fundraiser
Saturday, November 7th 9-3p.m. Stop by and check out our vendors while doing some holiday shopping! While you’re here, enjoy a delicious sloppy joe, chips, pickle and sweet treat for $10 all while supporting the Monticello Senior Center. We are looking for seniors who are willing to volunteer to make a pan of a sweet treat for the event as well as seniors willing to help out on the day of the event. Sign up at the center if you are able to help
A Road Trip Around Minnesota Veteran Memorials
Join historian and photographer Jay Grammond on Monday, November 9th at 10 a.m. for a virtual road trip across Minnesota as he shares unique and inspiring Veteran Memorials from around the state. Discover the stories behind these tributes and maybe find a few places to add to your own road-trip list! Cost is $10.00. Deadline to sign up and pay is Monday November 2 .
Foot Care
Lacey Leonard RN and certified foot care specialist will be here on Friday, November 13th & 20th from 8:30-4:00 to preform foot care services. Including nail trimming, corn and callus reduction and moisturizing of feet and lower legs. Appointments are 45 min to 1 hour. The cost of the service is $55 made payable to MN Footcare Services. Sign up at the Senior Center
Open House for Monticello Community Center
Open House – Wednesday, November 4th 12-1pm. Meet in the Senior Center or Tuesday November 17, 2026 1:30pm-2:30pm. Meet in the Senior Center You may qualify for a FREE membership at the Monticello Community Center. Join us for a tour of MCC and learn about all 14 weekly senior exercise classes that are included in an MCC membership. Please sign up at the Senior Center!
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.
Veterans Lunch
Join us as we honor our veterans! Veterans and their significant others are invited to join us for a free lunch on Wednesday, November 11th at noon. There will be a short program and performance by the River City Ramblers following lunch. Please
sign up by November 4th at the
center if you plan to attend.
Girl Scout Thanksgiving Dinner
Monticello Girl Scout Troop 16143 will provide a tasty Thanksgiving meal with all the
trimmings and bingo on Monday, November 16th at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. There is no charge for the meal. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Senior Center if you wish to
attend.
Blood Pressure
Free blood pressure checks Tuesday November 17th 11a.m.-Noon No appointment needed. Thank you to Ecumen for providing this service.
Thanksgiving Lunch & Bingo
Thursday, November 19th at Noon the VFW will be providing a delicious Thanksgiving meal (See menu page 4) The cost is $7. Space is limited. Deadline to sign up and pay is Monday Nov 16. Please note no take out meals. Bingo will follow. Prizes sponsored by Moments Hospice.
Tax Assistance
Low to moderate income people can get their taxes prepared at the center for no cost. Appointments are required and can be made beginning Monday, November 16th. Appointments will be on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning Feb 1st. Be sure to bring to your appointment a copy of your Social Security card, W2, 1099, SSA-1099 forms and other income tax documents for 2026, rent receipts (CRP) for 2026 or property tax statements for 2026 and 2027.
The Senior Center will be closed Thursday November 26th and Friday November 27th
Viking Fridays are Back!
It’s Time to break out the purple and gold because Vikings Fridays are back! Every Friday when the Vikings play on the weekend, wear your purple and gold and show off your Vikings pride at the Senior Center. If the Vikings have a weekday game, wear your Vikings gear on game day instead! Show your pride all season long. SKOL!
Inclement Weather Policy
The Monticello Senior Center follows the Monticello school districts weather closings. If the schools are closed due to bad weather or have a late start or early release the Senior Center will as well. If you’re ever unsure,please feel free to give us a call 763-295-2000.
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.