Adult programs

Programs are designed for adults ages 18 and older unless otherwise noted.
Classes take place at the community center, unless otherwise noted.
Registration is available online or at the parks and recreation office.

Pickleball

Indoor Drop-in Pickleball

All are welcome! You do not need to be a member of the Shoreview Area Pickleball Club for indoor drop-in play.

Pickleball punch card: cost $50 (11 visits)

Available for purchase at the parks & recreation office or over the phone at 651-490-4750
Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Shoreview Community Center

Ages: 18+
Dates: Monday - Friday, October 6 - May 1*
Time: 8 - 11 am
Drop-in rate: Free to SCC members, $5 non-members

*No drop-in pickleball: March 3
*Hours 8 - 10 am: Jan 26, 27, March 16 - 20, April 3, 17

Shoreview Area Pickleball Club

Registration & program information coming soon in the Summer 2026 ShoreViews!

The season runs May - October, weather permitting. Pickleball club membership does not include community center drop-in play.

AARP

AARP Smart Driver

Taught by AARP trained instructors, Smart Driver teaches safe driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Insurance discounts for those 55+. A four-hour course is required every three years. The eight-hour course is no longer required.

Have your AARP number ready for a discount rate.

Registration deadline: one week before class
$33, $26 AARP member
Have your AARP number ready when you register for discounted rate
Location: Shoreview Community Center

Four hour refresher course

Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 1 - 5 pm

Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 1 - 5 pm

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 5 - 9 pm

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 5 - 9 pm

Arts & crafts

Easy painting

No experience necessary. Easy to learn painting with acrylics or watercolor. Have a great time, meet people, and leave with your own masterpiece!

Age: 18+
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

It's a spring thing

Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $48; $44 SV Res

Books and plants

Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $48; $44 SV Res

Spring gate welcome

Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $48; $44 SV Res

Minnesota love and loon

Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $48; $44 SV Res

Creating art with mixed media

Explore texture, color, and creativity as you use epoxy, resin, alcohol inks, and other media to create unique pieces of colorful art.

Age: 16+
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Night light glow

Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: $78; $71 SV Res

Hibiscus love; wood, paint, and resin

Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: $85; $78 SV Res

UV resin minis: keyrings, jewelry

Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: $70; $64 SV Res

Painted tumbler

Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: $70; $64 SV Res

Beginner Watercolor Fun

Learn the basics of using water colors while having a great time in a relaxed setting. Each class features a different subject so register for one or all of the classes.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Date: Monday, February 23
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $50; $46 SV Res

Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $50; $46 SV Res

Date: Monday, April 20
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $50; $46 SV Res

Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $50; $46 SV Res

Date: Monday, June 15
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $50; $46 SV Res

Connecting Through Art with the American Parkinson Disease Association

People with Parkinson's and their caregiver are invited to express feelings, emotions, and strengthen fine motor skills through drawing and painting. Socializing is encouraged during the class. This program is facilitated by an occupational therapist or licensed art therapist and made possible by the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one day before class

Age: 18+
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $5; $4 Shoreview resident

Age: 18+
Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $5; $4 Shoreview resident

Bob Ross Painting Class

Famous for encouraging everyone to try painting, Bob Ross's legacy lives on in these classes. There are no mistakes, only happy accidents. Experience painting the Bob Ross way with certified instructor, Valarie Namen.

People 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Misty Mountain

Age: 13+
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 4 - 8 pm
Cost: $63; $57 Shoreview resident

Floral basket

Age: 13+
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $63; $57 Shoreview resident

Ladybug

Age: 13+
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $63; $57 Shoreview resident

Learn to Knit & Learn to Crochet

Learn basic techniques to complete a small project or two. Bring a small scissors and zippered cloth bag. Instructor will provide required materials the first class, $10 for crochet; $20 for knitting.

Do not bring your own materials.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Learn to Crochet

Age: 18+
Date: Wednesday, April 1 - May 6
Time: 9 - 11 am
Cost: $40; $36 Shoreview resident

Learn to Knit

Age: 18+
Date: Thursday, April 2 - May 7
Time: 9 - 11 am
Cost: $40; $36 Shoreview resident

Day trips & travel

Landmark Tours Travel Show

Landmark Tours is a Minnesota based, family-owned tour operator offering over 35 destinations each year. Their inclusive packages feature roundtrip airfare, upscale accommodations, and must-see attractions.

Cape Cod with Martha's Vineyard
Portugal & the Douro River Cruise
Yellowstone & The Grand Tetons
Oregon Coastal Charms
Canadian Rockies by rail, featuring Rocky Mountaineer
Greece & the Aegean Sea Cruise
America's 250th Celebration
Scotland, Ireland, & Northern Ireland
And many more!

Location:
No registration needed

Age: 18+
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 1 - 2 pm
Cost: Free

Day trip to: Guys and Dolls at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater

For the first time in over 35 years, Chanhassen Dinner Theater bring you a thrilling and electric staging of Guys and Dolls! From the gritty streets of New York to the colorful cafes of Havana, Guys and Dolls is a grand spectacle of music and comedy to delight audiences of all ages. This fresh production is set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City in a perfect balance of story, dance, music, and romance!

Location: meet at the community center
Registration deadline: February 13

Age: 18+
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 10 am - 4:30 pm (bus leaves at 10:15 am)
Cost: $132

Day trip to: Tour of the Scandia area with Doug Ohman

Learn about the Swedish immigration in Minnesota. Keep an eye out for barn quilts and statues of Dala horses as you make your way through the rural countryside around Scandia. Your tour guide, Doug, has incorporated a variety of historic sites on this riding tour. Some potential stops are Swedish farmsteads, churches, cemeteries, schools, or museums. (Some sites are manages by volunteer organizations or are family operations that are subject to last minute changes.)

Lunch at Jakes on the Lake includes Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, lingonberries, green beans, dessert, and beverage.

This trip requires a moderate amount of walking but time to rest along the way. Standing for 5 - 10 minutes and some stairs.

Location: meet at the community center
Registration deadline: April 5

Age: 18+
Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 9:30 am - 4 pm
Cost: $118

Fitness

Shoreview Community Center offers a wide range of fitness activities for adults.

Games & special events

500 Card Club

Join us for cards, coffee, and conversations. No partner required. Beginner players welcome.

No registration required
Location: community center - Fireside Lounge

Age: 21 +
Date: Mondays
Time: noon
Cost: Free

Open Mah Jongg Play

Bring your friends and your tiles for drop-in play. All levels welcome!

No registration required
Location: community center - Fireside Lounge

Age: 18 +
Date: Thursdays
Time: 1:00 pm
Cost: Free

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

Retired teacher and avid Mah Jongg player, Tarri Lavine, will bring you in the world of Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg helps maintain good brain health, memory, and opportunities to socialize. Mah Jongg is similar to Gin Rummy but played with tiles instead of cards. Tiles and handouts provided.

Beginner Mah Jongg

Learn rules, strategies, and etiquette while playing the game. The class will be taught using previous National Mah Jongg League cards.

Beginner 2

Learn new strategies for the 2025 card. If you don't have a card, you can borrow one during class.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Beginner

Age: 18+
Date: Tuesday, April 14 & Thursday, April 16
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $66; $60 Shoreview resident

Beginner

Age: 18+
Date: Wednesday, April 22 & Friday, April 24
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $66; $60 Shoreview resident

Beginner 2

Age: 18+
Date: Wednesday, May 6 & Friday, May 8
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $66; $60 Shoreview resident

Piece Out Puzzle Competition Valentine Edition

Get your team together and come to the 3rd annual Piece Out Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge! Teams of up to four people will compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time! Puzzle is provided. Teams get to keep their puzzles. Prize for first and second-place finishers. One person per team registers.

Location: New Brighton Community center
Registration deadline: January 28

Age: 5+
Date: Saturday, February 14
Time: 10 am - noon
Cost: $30

May the Fourth Puzzle Competition

The Force is strong with puzzlers this May 4th! As Yoda says, "skills tested, they will be". Be a Jedi Master of strategy using The Force to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Can you complete your mission faster than Solo's Kessel Run? Or will the dark side of the clock claim victory?

Teams of up to four Rebels (or Imperials, if that's your thing) compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Epic door prizes
Head start for those in costume or other attire from a galaxy far, far away
Teams can puzzle until 8:30 pm. In the end, it's about the journey, not the victory

Schedule:

5:45: check-in and optional puzzle swap
6:15: Rules review; pay attention, young padawans
6:30: The competition begins!
8:30: Mission complete or not

Location: community center
Registration deadline: April 20

Age: All
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 5:45 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $30 per team

Garage style parking lot sale

Need to have a garage sale but don't have space? Purchase a stall (two parking spaces) and set up your own garage-style sale in the lower level community center parking lot. Bring your own table, chairs, cash box with changes (or e-payment). Event takes place rain or shine! This is part of Shoreview's Springfest. Set-up starts at 12:30 pm

Location: community center
Registration deadline: April 3

Age: 18+
Date: Sunday, April 26
Time: 2 - 5 pm
Cost: $22; $20 Shoreview resident

Health & well-being

55+ Housing Fair

Get answers to the overwhelming question, do I move or age in place? Visit representatives from a variety or local senior living facilities, services that help you age-in-place, and other 55+ housing related services, so you can make a future housing plan for yourself or a loved one.

Interested vendors call 651-490-4714

Location: community center
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 1 - 3 pm

Functional balance screening

Measure your fall risk and identify areas to strengthen with a free balance screening from OSI Physical Therapy. Balance screenings are held the first Tuesday of the month.

Evaluate static and dynamic balance systems to establish fall risks
Identify any areas that could benefit from focused training
Identify simple assistive devices

Location: Shoreview Community Center

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, March 3

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, April 7

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, May 5

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, June 2

Dementia Caregiver Support Group with Respite Care

This support group is led by a trained facilitator from Alzheimer's Speaks. Your loved one can enjoy activities in a nearby room. The program is free. Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome if space is available.

Location: Shoreview Community Center

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Hobbies

Ballroom Dance Classes

Register yourself, or yourself and a partner. Learn basic ballroom dance patterns to popular party & wedding music. WE will focus on footwork, timing, and dancing with a partner. No partner needed. Taught by renowned instructor Amy Hanson from Ballroom by Amy.

Registration fee is per person. Those under 17 need to register with an adult.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Date: Tuesday, February 24 - March 31
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $36; $33 SV Res

Date: Tuesday, April 14 - May 19
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $36; $33 SV Res

Private Ballroom Dance Lessons

Lessons available on Mondays between 10 am - 3 pm. Contact jverb@shoreviewmn.gov if those times don't work; there may be other dates available.

Small Private Lesson

$117; $107 SV res
One, 45-minute lesson
Fee covers 1 - 2 people

Group Private Lesson

$235; $214 SV res
Two, 45-minute lessons
Fee covers 3 - 8 people

Seminars

Downsizing Made Simple

Whether you're planning a move now or in the future, this class will empower you to make informed, thoughtful decisions. Most people overwhelmed thinking about downsizing possessions, this class helps to remove that stress.

Ways to approach the emotional side of letting go
Smart strategies to sort, declutter, and organize
Six ways to cut moving costs
Where and how to re-home items you no longer need
Practical tips for a smooth transition to your next home

Location: community center
registration deadline: one day before class

Age: 18+
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 1 - 2 pm
Cost: $5; $4 Shoreview resident

Cabin Fever - Escape to the Lake

Photograph Doug Ohman will share history and memories of the heart of Minnesota lake country. See photos of some of Minnesota's most interesting and unique cabins. The pictures will bring back wonderful memories of spending time at your favorite getaway with special people.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Age: 18+
Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $25; $23 SV Res

Climate talk with Dr. Mark Seeley

As a faculty member in the U of M's Department of Soil, Water, and Climate from 1978 to 2018, Dr. Seeley participated in thousands of public speaking engagements, meetings, media interviews, and person-to-person interactions where he shared his considerable knowledge of the critical relationship between climate and agricultural production.

Age: 18+
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Climate Change & Religion

Join Mark as he explores John Wesley's understanding of science and climate in the context of his religious beliefs and the founding of the Methodist Church.

Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $24; $22 SV Res

History Chats with Linda Hopkins

Instructor Linda Hopkins is an author and speaker on constitutional law. She is a retired attorney, past advisor to the President of the United States, consultant to the governments of Bulgaria and Nepal, and former chair of a government data privacy commission.

Ages: 18+
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Nancy Wake: The White Mouse of WWII

She was a journalist, a socialite, and one of the most feared resistance leaders of World War II. Known as "The White Mouse" for her ability to elude the Gestapo, Nancy Wake commanded a 1,000-strong guerrilla army in occupied France, leading sabotage missions and daring raids. Don't miss this riveting talk on the woman who became one of the war's most unstoppable forces.

Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Cost: $19; $17 SV Res

SPARKling Conversations

Join us for our new speaker series, SPARKling Conversations. The series brings big ideas, local voices, and thought-provoking conversations. Join others from our community to learn, share, and connect. Discover something new, leave feeling inspired and connected. It's where curiosity meets community.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: two days before class

Dr. Mark Seeley - A Life in Climate, Agriculture, and Community

For more than 40 years, Dr. Mark Seeley served as Extension Climatologist and Meteorologist at the University of Minnesota, becoming a trusted voice on weather, climate, and their impacts on Minnesota life. Known for making complex science accessible, he provided guidance to farmers, communities, and policymakers across the state. In this engaging talk, Dr. Seeley will reflect on his career journey, his passion for climate education, and lessons he's learned along the way.

Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $23; $20 SV Res

Doug Ohman - Photographer and Storyteller

Photographer and storyteller, Doug Ohman, has spent years capturing the people, places, and history of Minnesota through his camera lens and books. His photography highlights rural churches, historic homes, small towns, and the everyday beauty of our state. In this engaging class, Doug will share photos and stories starting as a manager of Camp Snoopy, his travels, weaving together history, culture, and personal insight. Whether you're a history buff, a photography fan, or simply love Minnesota, you'll enjoy this lively journey through the state's heritage and hidden gems.

Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $23; $20 SV Res

Contact us

Jennifer Verbrugge
Adult Programs
651-490-4714
jverbrugge@shoreviewmn.gov

Wesley Goldberg
Pickleball
651-490-4753
wgoldberg@shoreviewmn.gov

Perry Gustafson
Fitness classes
651-490-4768
pgustafson@shoreviewmn.gov

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