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

Shoreview Area Pickleball Club

Name tag with 2025 sticker must be worn for proof of membership. The club will email you with details about etiquette, name tag pick-up, clinics, and more. Verify and update your email address.

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

Club benefits:

  • Dedicated play time
  • Balls and nets
  • Free beginner instruction
  • Organized ladder tournaments
  • Name tag
  • End of season get-together
  • Tournaments and prizes
Commons Park

Ages:  18+
Levels: Beginner & social players
Court hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 11am and Tues & Thurs, 6 - 8 pm
Club cost: $27; $20 Shoreview resident

Bobby Theisen Park**

Ages: 18+
Levels: Competitive intermediate & advanced
Court hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, 8:30 - 11 am and Tues & Thurs, 6 - 8 pm
Club cost: $27; $20 Shoreview resident

**Bobby Theisen Park is currently under construction but courts are scheduled to open during the 2025 season. The courts at Commons Park will be available for competitive and intermediate players on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 - 8 pm until construction is complete.

 Register online

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: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

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Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

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Date: Tuesday, June 24
Time: 5 - 9 pm

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Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

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Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

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Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

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Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 1 - 5 pm

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Date: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

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Date: Thursday, October 23
Time: 1 - 5 pm

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Arts & crafts

Bob Ross Painting Classes

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

Ages 13 - 15 can register with a registered adult.

  • Age: 13+
  • Location: community center
  • Registration deadline: one week before class
Moonrise

Date: Friday, June 20
Time: 6 - 8:45 pm
Cost: $63; $58 Shoreview resident

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Blue ridge deer

Date: Saturday, July 26
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $63; $58 Shoreview resident

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White egret

Date: Monday, August 11
Time: 6 - 8:45 pm
Cost: $63; $58 Shoreview resident

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Easy Painting 

No experience necessary. Use easy to learn one-stroke painting with acrylics. Class includes step-by-step instruction and painting supplies. You'll leave with your very own masterpiece. 

Exploring watercolors

Ages: 18+
Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $48; $44 Shoreview resident

Register online

Mixed Media Creative Art Class

Explore texture, color, and creativity as you use epoxy, resin, alcohol inks, and other media to create unique pieces of colorful art. Registration fee includes all materials and instruction. 

Ages 12 - 15 are welcome to register with a registered adult (each must register).

Palm Tree Beach Bliss paint, glass and resin

Ages: 16+
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 6 - 8 pm 
Cost: $63, $58 Shoreview resident

Register online

 

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. 

  • Historic Trains of Colorado
  • American West with Monument Valley
  • Autumn in New England
  • New Mexico with Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque Balloon Festival
  • Iceland: Golden Circle & South Coast
  • Italy: Cinque Terre, Tuscany, and Chianti
  • Savannah, Charleston, & Asheville

Age: 18+
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 1 pm
Cost: Free 

The Museum of Russian Art and lunch at Kramarczuk's

Enjoy a guided tour of the Museum of Russian Art. The museum hosts an extensive collection of Soviet-era art including a lovely folk art collection. Additionally there are exhibitions by contemporary artists who have heritage from countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union, like Ukraine. Following the tour we'll head to Kramarczuk's. Lunch is ordered and paid for on your own and not included in the price of the trip. Kramarczuk's only accepts credit cards - no cash.

Age: 18+
Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 9:20 am - 1:45 pm
Cost: $48

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*SECOND DATE ADDED

Age: 18+
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 9:20 am - 1:45 pm
Cost: $48

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Age friendly Minnesota university day

Join us for the fourth annual Age Friendly University Day at McNamara Alumni Center. This event brings over 200 retirees, older Minnesotans, and lifelong learners together for an engaging, inspiring day. This year's offerings include a historical tour of the university campus (on an accessible bus) narrated by the university architect, an interactive session with author Andrea Gilats, "Writing Our Lives", over 30 resource booths, a keynote address, and a special guest during lunch.

What is the Age Friendly movement? The Age Friendly movement started in 2006 to mobilize communities to share resources for creating livable environments for all ages, especially older adults. People of all ages benefit from increased accessibility to transportation, shopping, health and related services, community activities, and affordable, adaptable housing.

Registration includes door to door transportation, event fee, breakfast, and lunch.

Ages: 40+
Date: Monday, June 23
Time: 8 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $45

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O'Shaughnessy Distillery Tour

Destined to put Minnesota on the World Whiskey Map, visit the state of the art distillery dedicated entirely to the whiskey making process. Learn how they're making American whiskey in the traditional style of triple copper distillation. There is a component tasting in our keep where you can taste exactly what makes up our unique blend of Keeper's Heart Whiskey

  • Location: meet at the community center
  • Registration deadline: July 22

Ages: 21+
Date: Thursday, July 31
Time: 12:15 - 3:45 pm
Cost: $73

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CAT - Echoes of Life: Paintings from the collection

The Cafesjian Art Trust Museum, or CAT, was established by Gerald Cafesjian to share his collection of contemporary and modern art with the public. This exhibit invites you to explore Echoes of Life, a collection of paintings that capture moments of beauty and struggle in our world. These works offer familiar emotions or fresh perspectives, reflecting our shared humanity. Visitors are invited to interact with and reflect on the art in various ways.

  • Location: meet at CAT, 4600 Churchill St, Shoreview
  • Registration deadline: July 28

Ages: 12+ (guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Date: Thursday, August 14
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Cost: $5; $4 Shoreview resident

Register online

Fitness

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

Games & special events

Easy Breezy Summer Puzzle Competition

A beginner's puzzle competition!

Puzzlers, get your team together and come to the summer jigsaw puzzle palooza. Teams of four will compete to finish the provided 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time. Prizes included!

  • Up to 4 people per team
  • Identical puzzles provided, hidden until start
  • Hands only; no cutting devices, flashlights, phones or other aides.
  • No interferences, distractions, or assistance from contestant's onlookers
  • Food and beverage (non-alcoholic) at your own risk

The first team to complete and get judge approval wins! The remaining teams are welcome to stay and complete their puzzle until the end of the event.

  • Location: community center
  • Registration deadline: July 1

Ages: all ages
Date: Monday, July 14
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm (6 pm check-in starts, 6:15 pm rules review, 6:30 pm competition starts)
Cost: $30 per team

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500 card club

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

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!

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 into the world of Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg helsp 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

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

Advanced Beginner

New card! New hands! New strategies! Bring your new 2025 NMJL card or borrow one during class.

Ages: 18+
Level: Beginner
Date: Tuesday & Thursday, May 13 & 15
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $66; $60 Shoreview resident

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Ages: 18+
Level: Advanced beginner
Date: Tuesday & Thursday, May 27 & 29
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $66; $60 Shoreview resident

Register online 

Health & well-being

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

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

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Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, July 1

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

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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.

 

Ages: 18 + 
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

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

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

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

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Hobbies

Ballroom dance

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.

Age: 15+
Date: Tuesday, June 3 - July 8 
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $36; $33 Shoreview resident

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Custom private ballroom dance lessons

Sign up for lessons with Ballroom by Amy. Amy is ranked the top dance instructor in the country!

Lessons available on Mondays between 10 am - 3 pm. Additional times may be available. Contact 651-490-4714 to schedule and register.

Small Private Lesson

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

Group Private Lesson

$235; $225 SV res
Two, 45-minute lessons
Fee covers 3 - 8 people

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 night, $10 for crochet, $20 for knitting. Do not bring your own materials.

Age:  18+
Class: Knit
Date: Wednesday, April 9 - May 14
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $40; $36 Shoreview resident

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Age:  18+
Class: Crochet
Date: Thursday, April 10 - May 15
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $40; $36 Shoreview resident

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Tennis Lessons

Adult group tennis lessons

Classes are taught by United States Tennis Association trained instructors. Lessons are designed for those who have little or no tennis experience. Learn the basic strokes and begin to rally. Wilson tennis racquets provided by USTA.

  • Age: 18+
  • Location: Wilson Park courts
  • Registration deadline: one week before class starts

 

Beginner; session 1

Date: Monday, June 2 - June 30 
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: $85; $77 SV resident

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Beginner; session 2

Date: Monday, July 14 - August 18 
Time: 6 - 7 pm
Cost: $85; $77 SV resident

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Advanced beginner; session 1

Date: Monday, June 2 - June 30 
Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm
Cost: $85; $77 SV resident

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Advanced beginner; session 2

Date: Monday, July 14 - August 18
Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm
Cost: $85; $77 SV resident

Register online

Contact us

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

Liz Jarosz
Pickleball & Adult Sports
651-490-4753
ljarosz@shoreviewmn.gov