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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

Fall

  • Swim Stroke Clinic: Nov. 13-Dec. 18

Senior Safety Series

Wednesdays Oct. 13-Nov. 3 | 10-11 a.m. | $10

Register by Friday, Oct. 8

Join us on Wednesdays for our Senior Safety Series. Each week we will discuss a different topic. Participants will receive a swag bag on the final day! 

  • Oct. 13: IGH Fire
  • Oct. 20: Senior Scams
  • Oct. 27: IGH Police
  • Nov. 3: Caption Call & Lifeway Mobility

$10 for the entire series…don’t miss out!

Where There's a Will, There's (not always) a Way

Nov. 10 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | FREE!

Register by Friday, Nov. 5

In this educational workshop, you will gain a basic understanding of WILLs—including what they do and what they don’t do.

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
    • Oct. 13: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Swim Lessons

Call 651-554-3423

Learn to Skate Program

Call 651-450-2468




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Fall

Day Trips Are Back!

A Bench in the Sun

Wednesday, Oct. 27 | Depart VMCC at 11:45 a.m.–Return 4 p.m. | $75

Register by Friday, Oct. 22

Murder Mystery Luncheon

Thursday, Nov. 16 | Depart VMCC at 11:45 a.m.–Return 4 p.m. | $72

Register by Friday, Oct. 8

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.
  • Cribbage - Tuesdays - 6:30 p.m.
  • Hand & Foot - First, third and fourth Wed - 9 a.m.
  • Bridge - Wednesdays - 12:30 p.m.
  • Euchre - Thursdays - 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.

  • Oct. 25: The Immortal Irishman: The Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
  • Nov. 22: Priestdaddy: A Memoir

VMCC Activities

Outdoor Activities

Golf Course

Pickleball Courts

Off-leash Dog Park - Purchase a Pass

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Fall

  • E-Sports Leagues (Ages 8+): October-December
    • Fortnite
    • Rocket League
    • Ea Madden
    • Super Smash Bros
  • Pickleball- a fun, semi-competitive league for teams of two players. Gold, Silver or Bronze divisions. League begins Oct. 9
  • Women's Volleyball - Sept. 21-late Nov. League is not officiated; standings recorded. Single elimination playoffs. 
  • Co-Rec Volleyball - Sept. 16-late Nov. Two levels of play; not officiated; standings recorded. Single elimination playoffs. 

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. 
  • Pickleball

Summer 2022

  • Adult Softball
  • Pickleball

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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.