UCare Member Discounts

UCare for Seniors members and EssentialCare members are eligible for one $15 discount per calendar year on most community education/recreation programs including trips!  Members simply show their UCare ID card when registering for the trip/class to receive the discount.  Members must be enrolled with UCare at the time of the trip/class to receive the discount.  UCare Choices and Fairview Choices members are not eligible for the $15 class discount.  Other restrictions may apply.

Driver's Ed Refresher Courses

The Driver Improvement courses are open to the public; pre-registration is required. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. Those who complete the course qualify for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four hour refresher class every three years to maintain the discount.

Register

1-(888)-234-1294 or www.mnsafetycenter.org

Happy Feet Foot Services - $38

Relax and enjoy a half hour of pampering every fourth Tuesday of the month! A nurse will provide a foot soak, nail trim, foot massage and foot treatment. 

To schedule an appointment, call 763-560-5136.

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Currently unavailable

Stop by on the third Friday of every month in the lobby of the Grove Aquatic & Fitness Center for a Free blood pressure check provide by Fairview Health Services.

Indoor Walking Program

Currently unavailable

3-D Gait Analysis

Improve your posture, biomechanical imbalances to prevent injury, ease pain and/or improve your walking or running speed. Your gait will be analyzed and a set of corrective exercises will be prescribed based on the results.

Who can benefit?

Athletes, those recovering from injury or stroke or anyone who wants to improve their walking or running gait. Analysis is performed by Dr. Greg DeNunzio, DC, BSME Clinical Coordinator- Biomechanics Division Chief of Staff, Sweere Center for Clinical Biomechanics and Applied Ergonomics

Fee: $149 / members; $199 / non-members

Register: currently unavailable

Senior & Veteran Community Services

• Senior Housing
• Senior Resources
• Yellow Ribbon Campaign

The IGH Senior Club is a place for  camaraderie, socializing and entertainment, while participating in interactive and exciting activities, including monthly luncheons, weekly card games, holiday party and more! Activities are held at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in the Senior Center (Community Room 2).

Membership

2020/2021 Membership: $15/person

Your membership dues support the Club and its work. All current 2020 memberships are extended through 2021. The Club is managed by a Board and in partnership with IGH Parks & Rec. Call 651-450-2585 to sign up or in-person at the IGH Parks & Recreation Office. 

Weekly Card Games

Every week the Senior Center hosts several card games. No registration required, just make sure to be on time!

Weekly card games are currently postponed.

Mondays: 500

Third Tuesday of the month: Penny Bingo

Wednesdays: Bridge

Thursdays: Euchre

Monthly Luncheons

Join us for good food and entertainment on the second Monday of the month. Members receive a discount! Sign-up at least a week prior with the Parks & Rec staff at 651-450-2585.

Luncheons are currently postponed.

Senior Club Book Club

This group is for Senior Club members only and meets every second TUESDAY of the month at 1 p.m. at the VMCC. 
Note: Room location will be posted in the VMCC on day of club.

Email Barb Eschle with questions.

Upcoming Book Club Dates:

• October 13
• November 10