Active Adults 55+ Programs & Activities

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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. 

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Only Activities with links are open for registration. 

Click the link to find your program. Each program has a blue bubble icon on the registration page, which provides all the details about the program.

Programs/Speakers

Activities

Leagues

Summer

Top 10 Estate Planning Misunderstanding

Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m. | FREE!

Register: Call 651-450-2480 or online.

In this one-hour educational program, you will finally understand the difference between these and other estate planning documents (what you need and what you don’t), while also learning to avoid the most common—and costly—mistakes.

Wills vs. Trusts: Understanding the Difference

June 22 at 10:30 a.m. | FREE!

Register: Call 651-450-2480 or online.

This one-hour workshop will be followed by a Q&A session. Instructor is Jeff Litfin, Certified Estate Planner, GENERATIONS LEGAL SERVICES

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

  • By Phone: 1-888-234-1294
  • Online

Upcoming Courses

  • 4-Hour Refresher Courses
    • June 8: 1-5 p.m.
    • July 21: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
    • Aug. 10: 1-5 p.m.

Swim Lessons

Call 651-554-3423

Learn to Skate Program

Call 651-450-2468

Group Golf Lessons at Inver Wood

June 7-July 8; July 12-Aug. 12

Fall

  • Speakers
  • Beginner Pickleball Instruction
  • Daily Drop-in Fitness Classes
  • Specialty Fitness for Older Adults
  • Swim Stroke Clinic
  • Lifeguard Training
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Black Friday Boot Camp

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

  • By Phone: 1-888-234-1294
  • Online

Upcoming Courses

  • 4-Hour Refresher Courses
    • Sept. 14: 1-5 p.m.
    • Sept. 22: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
    • Oct. 13: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
  • 8-Hour Course (two days total): 
    • Oct. 5 and Oct. 6: 1-5 p.m. each day

Group Golf Lessons at Inver Wood

Aug. 16-Sept. 16

Swim Lessons

Call 651-554-3423

Learn to Skate Program

Call 651-450-2468

Private Golf Lessons at Inver Wood Golf Course

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*Currently the National Guard Gymnasium is CLOSED to all recreation and VMCC-related activities as it is a designated COVID-19 testing site.   

Summer

Weekly Card Games are Back!

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

  • Mondays at 1 p.m.: 500
  • Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.: Cribbage (thru July 13)
  • Third Tuesday of the Month at 1 p.m.: Penny BINGO
  • Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.: Bridge
  • Thursdays at 1 p.m.: Euchre

FREE! Women's Golf Clinics at Inver Wood

These clinics are open to all women. You do not need to register in advance. Clubs will be provided, if needed.

Please meet on the east side of the Clubhouse.

Saturday, June 5 from 9-10:30 a.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 & Recreation brochure . 

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

Other Activities at the VMCC

Open Skate

Aquatic Center

Fitness Center & Personal Training

  • Specialty Fitness Classes including Food & Fitness, Tai Chi and Back to Balance (classes cost a fee to attend) - Virtual Options available!

Outdoor Activities

Golf Course

Pickleball Courts

Fall

Pickleball

Open Skate

Aquatic Center

Fitness Center & Personal Training

Golf Course

Winter/Spring



Summer

  • Adult Softball- Three divisions. Officiated league; Standings recorded with an end-of-season playoff. Registration open until April 6.

Fall

  • Pickleball *NEW*- a fun, semi-competitive league for teams of two players. Gold or Silver divisions.
    • June start; Mon or Wed, 6-8 p.m.
    • Fee: $40/team
    • Register now: by calling 651-450-2480 or online.
  • Women's Volleyball
  • Co-Rec Volleyball

Winter/Spring

  • Broomball - Officiated league; Standings recorded with an end-of-season playoff.  
  • Women's Volleyball
  • Co-Rec Volleyball
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Register for Active Adult 55+ Programs, Sports & Leagues
Online for Programs & Sports • Online for Leagues • By Phone: 651-450-2480
In-Person: 8055 Barbara Avenue

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.