Active Adults 55+ Programs & Activities

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. 

  1. Programs & Activities
  2. Services
  3. Senior Center & Club

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

Winter/Spring

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
    • Feb. 9: 1-5 p.m.
    • Feb. 17: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
    • March 9: 1-5 p.m.
    • March 17: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
    • April 6: 1-5 p.m.
  • 8-Hour Course (two days total): April 14 & April 15; 5:30-9:30 p.m. each night

If you prefer to call to 

The Family Love Letter - Tuesday, Feb. 9 | Free

Music Therapy - Wednesday, Feb. 10 | Free

Identity Theft & Senior SCAMS - Tuesday, March 9 | Free

Good Grief: When your Loved One Dies - Wednesday, March 17 | Free

Medicare 101 - Wednesday, March 31 | Free

The 5 “W’s” of ESTATE SETTLEMENT | Who, What, When, Where and Why - Tuesday, April 16 | Free


Summer

  • Swim Lessons - Call 651-554-3423
  • Learn to Skate Program - Call 651-450-2480

Fall

  • Speakers
  • Beginner Pickleball Instruction
  • Swim Lessons - Call 651-554-3423
  • Learn to Skate Program - Call 651-450-2480
  • Daily Drop-in Fitness Classes
  • Specialty Fitness for Older Adults
  • Swim Stroke Clinic
  • Lifeguard Training
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Black Friday Boot Camp

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Winter/Spring

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

The Senior Center is CLOSED

Pickleball

Open Skate

Aquatic Center

Fitness Center & Personal Training

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

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.

Upcoming Dates
  • Monday, February 22 | 10 a.m. | VMCC
    • Boom! Talking About the Sixties by Tom Browkaw
  • Monday, March 22 | 10 a.m. | VMCC
    • The Black Count:Glory, Revolution,Betrayal and the Real Count of Monte Crisco by Tom Reiss
  • Monday, April 26 | 10 a.m. | VMCC
    • Fearless: the Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown by Eric Blehm

Currently POSTPONED

Day Trips
Crafts
Senior Club Luncheons

Summer

Golf Course

Pickleball

Open Skate

Aquatic Center

Fitness Center & Personal Training

Fall

Pickleball

Open Skate

Aquatic Center

Fitness Center & Personal Training

Golf Course



Winter/Spring

Note: Winter leagues will return once play is safe and we feel confident operating in accordance with state guidelines. At this time the regularly scheduled Winter 2021 volleyball leagues are cancelled.

  • Broomball - Officiated league; Standings recorded with an end-of-season playoff.  
  • Women's Volleyball
  • Co-Rec Volleyball

Summer

  • Adult Softball- Three divisions. Officiated league; Standings recorded with an end-of-season playoff. Registration information for summer softball leagues will be available beginning February 1. 
    • Every 2020 team is on an email list and will receive a notification.
    • If you did not participate in a 2020 league and are interested

      in the 2021 season, call 651-450-2468 or email Recreation Coordinator Al Vandehoef at avandehoef@ighmn.gov.

Fall

  • Pickleball - Two divisions. Officiated league; Standings recorded with an end-of-season playoff. 
  • Women's Volleyball
  • Co-Rec Volleyball
pickleball

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.