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 By Phone: 651-450-2585 · In-Person at VMCC Guest Services

We 💚 our Seniors!

IGH Parks & Rec offers seniors many opportunities to stay active and and engaged at the Veterans Memorial Community Center and find a sense of community and friendship in the IGH Senior Club. Senior Center programming is provided in partnership with the ISD 199 Community Education Department.

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Programs/Speakers

Activities

Leagues

Winter/Spring 2021-22

55+ Driver Safety Class 

(ages 55+) Certified instructor teaches this class. Those who complete the class qualify for a 10% discount on auto insurance. The Driver Improvement courses are open to the public and held at the VMCC; Pre-registration is required through the MN Highway Safety & Research Center. 

Register

Upcoming Courses

  • 4-Hour Refresher Courses
    • Jan. 11: 1-5 p.m.
    • Jan. 19: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
    • Feb. 8: 1-5 p.m.
    • Feb. 16: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
    • March 8: 1-5 p.m.
    • March 16: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
    • April 5: 1-5 p.m.
  • 8-hour First Time Course (must attend both sessions)
    • April 13 & 14: 5:30-9:30 p.m. each night

Swim Lessons

Call 651-554-3423

Learn to Skate Program

Call 651-450-2468




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Winter/Spring 2021-22

Weekly Card Games

Join us in the Senior Center, Community Room 2 for FREE weekly card games. Coffee, bottled water and packaged snacks will be provided.

  • 500 - first, second and fourth Monday - 1 p.m.
  • Penny Bingo - Third Tuesday of the Month - 1 p.m.
  • Hand & Foot - First, third and fourth Wed - 9 a.m.
  • Bridge - Wednesdays - 12:30 p.m.
  • Euchre - Thursdays - 1 p.m.
  • Cribbage - Fridays - 1 p.m.

History Book Club

Meets every fourth Monday of the month at the VMCC from 10-11 a.m. Discuss selected books with this free, drop-in group, no registration is required. For more information, view 'The Scoop' section of the current Parks & Rec brochure

Note: Room location will be posted in the VMCC on day of club.

VMCC Activities

Outdoor Activities

Golf Course

Pickleball Courts

Off-leash Dog Park - Purchase a Pass

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Winter/Spring 2021-22

  • Broomball
  • Women's Volleyball - Jan. 11-mid-April. League not officiated; standings recorded. 16-18 games and double elimination playoffs. Winter registration opens Nov. 29.
  • Co-Rec Volleyball - Jan. 13-mid-April. Two levels of play; not officiated; standings recorded. Double elimination playoffs. Winter registration opens Nov. 29. 
  • E-Sports Leagues (Ages 8+): December
    • Fortnite
    • Rocket League
    • Ea Madden
    • Super Smash Bros
  • Pickleball

Summer 2022

  • Adult Softball
  • Pickleball

Fall

  • E-Sports Leagues(Ages 8+):
  • Pickleball- a fun, semi-competitive league for teams of two players. Gold, Silver or Bronze divisions.
  • Women's Volleyball - League is not officiated; standings recorded. Single elimination playoffs. 
  • Co-Rec Volleyball - Two levels of play; not officiated; standings recorded. Single elimination playoffs. 

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Free Agent Registration 

If you want to play in adult leagues but can't find teammates, you can register as a free agent. Complete and submit the Free Agent Registration Form.

Weather Impacts to Programs, Events and Activities led by the City of IGH*

Wondering if an event or your practice/game is still on due to inclement weather?

Call the IGH Weather Hot Line at 651-450-2595 to check the status for city-led program and events due to inclement weather. We strive to update by 4:30 p.m. After hours, it is up to the coaches and instructors to make the final decision.

*We cannot make weather-related decisions for other league associations or events held in our community by other businesses or organizations.

Dakota County Parks Adult Programs

For details and registration on programs with Dakota County Parks visit their website: https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/Lists/Calendar/calendar.aspx.