Woodbury Parks and Recreation...page 1-3
YMCA…page 4
April-June 2015
This newsletter is coordinated and distributed by
Woodbury Parks and Recreation and is a collaboration of information,
programs and events for older adults by various organizations.
Woodbury Senior Citizens Group
The Woodbury Senior Citizens Group activities listed below are open to all seniors, especially those who enjoy a
delicious lunch, an entertaining program and friendly people!
Daytrippers Theater “Social Security” Trip
Bus will leave Woodbury Central Park (east entrance/parking lot) at 11 a.m. At 12:15 p.m. enjoy a buffet lunch
of Champagne chicken, pork stir fry, tossed salad, pickled beet salad, corn, wild rice blend, rolls and mandarin
orange cake with coffee or tea. After lunch at 1:15 p.m. you’ll enjoy the show “Social Security”. It is a story of a
man and wife living in New York having a heck of a time with their in-laws.
$55 Resident/$60 Non-resident (includes transportation, lunch and program)
Wednesday, April. 22
Activity # 552011-04
Registration deadline April 17
St. Paul Union Depot Tour with Lunch at Christo’s in the Depot
Bus will leave Woodbury Central Park (east entrance/parking lot) at 11:00 a.m. At 12 p.m. enjoy a buffet lunch
of homemade soup, 4-5 entrees, vegetable, potato, rice, salad and dessert plus soda, coffee or tea. At 1:30 p.m.
you will meet at the East Clock in the Headhouse and take an hour long walking tour of the historic St. Paul
Union Depot.
$40 Resident/$45 Non-resident (includes lunch and program)
Wednesday, May. 27
Activity # 552011-05
Registration deadline May 22
Red Hat Regal Choir
Meet in the Valley Creek Room at Woodbury Central Park at 11:30 a.m. for a half-hour social hour, lunch ()
catered by Angelina’s at noon prefaced by announcements, and followed by a performance by the Red Hat
Regal Choir.
$12 Resident/$17 Non-resident (includes lunch and program)
Wednesday, June 24
Activity # 552011-06
To register for any of the above activities, call Woodbury Parks and Recreation at
(651) 714-3583. If you are mailing your registration please mail to Woodbury Central Park,
8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury MN 55125, to the attention of Polly Blom.
www.WoodburyRecreation.com | (651) 714-3583
Bridge, 500 and Mah-Jongg at Woodbury Central Park
Anyone who plays organized Bridge, 500 or Mah-Jongg in the rooms at Central Park will be charged an annual
$10 fee. Make checks payable to City of Woodbury. Contact Polly Blom with questions at (651) 714-3585 or
[email protected].
Sessions will not meet April 9-10 (Library Book Sale) and May 25 (Memorial Day)
Bridge Lessons
The Woodbury Bridge Club offers social bridge and lessons on Mondays in the Valley Creek Room B. Play
begins at 9 a.m. with formal lessons at ll:30 a.m. Lessons are offered for all level of players. There is a
$10 joining fee payable to the Woodbury Bridge Club. The normal format is chat bridge which means players
are able to ask what a bid means and ask questions during the play of the hand; however, some regular
partnerships have a more competitive style of play. The first Monday of the month is our Monday Morning
Mixer which offers fun bridge with rotation of partners and special treats.
Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon
Valley Creek B
woodburybridgeclub.com
Duplicate Bridge
Pre-register each week. Contact Tom Boylan at (651) 731-2472.
Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Valley Creek B
Thursdays, noon-3 p.m.
Valley Creek B
The Club also offers separate competitive partnership duplicate on Thursday at noon. A $1 fee is collected per
person per session.
Mah-Jongg
Pre-registration is not necessary. Contact Lynn Sondreal at (651) 760-3809.
Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Valley Creek A
Social/Party Bridge
Pre-register each week. Contact Alice Alme at (651) 330-2195.
Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Valley Creek B
500
Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Valley Creek A
Social/Party Bridge
Pre-register each week. Contact Jackie Easton at (651) 735-4526.
Fridays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Valley Creek B
50+ Exercise
All classes are held at Central Park and meet on an ongoing basis. Cost to participate is $4 per session or 10visit punch card for $38. Pay at the class.
Interval Training
Yoga/Chair Yoga
Mondays
Tuesdays
9:15-10 a.m.
9:15-10 a.m.
Valley Creek Room A
Valley Creek Room B
Stretch and Flex
Thursdays
9:15-10 a.m.
Valley Creek Room B
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Driver Improvement Program
A Minnesota Highway Safety certified instructor teaches this driver safety course. First time participants must
complete two 4-hour sessions. Repeat persons are required to take a 4-hour refresher. The fee for the 4-hour
is $20; 8-hour course fee is $24 which is paid to the instructor when you attend the class. Courses take place at
Woodbury Central Park, 8595 Central park Place, in Valley Creek Room B.
To register call the Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center at 1-888-234-1294 (toll free)
or visit www.mnsafetycenter.org.
4-Hour Refresher Course
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Wednesday, June 3
noon-4 p.m.
noon-4 p.m.
4:30-8:30 p.m.
8-Hour First Time Class
Tuesday/Wednesday, May 5/6
Tuesday/Wednesday, June 2/3
4:30-8:30 p.m.
noon-4 p.m.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the
center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles.
It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced
players. Though extremely popular with the 55+ group all ages are welcome
Lessons for New Players
Experienced player will teach you the game and the rules. Equipment will be provided or bring your own.
Shawnee Park, 6515 Shawnee Drive
Res $45/NR $50
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, May 18-29 (No class May 25)
10-11:30 a.m.
#551866-02
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, June 1-12
6-7:30 p.m.
#551866-03
Woodbury Pickleball Scheduled Time
Courts are reserved at Shawnee Park for those who have registered with Woodbury Parks & Recreation and
paid the fee for the 2015 season.
Shawnee Park, 6515 Shawnee Drive
Res $25/NR $30 for the 2015 season
#551866-01
Play will start the week of April 27 (weather permitting)
Program hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday
6-8 p.m.
Sunday
4-6 p.m.
Times are subject to seasonal changes and will be posted at the courts.
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The Y in Woodbury
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
2175 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 731-9507
Strength Training for Seniors
$48 members/$96 non-members, Wednesdays, Apr 15– May 20, 12-1pm for 6 weeks
A personal trainer will help you learn to use the weight machines upstairs in the Fitness Center. After completing
this class you will have an exercise program that you can use for weeks to come. This is a small group class. If you
would like more information contact the trainer Jenny Baston, [email protected] or call the
Program Manager at 651-739-6593. Sign up and pay at the front desk.
Tai Chi for Health (Sun 21)
Free for members/$42 non-members, Tuesdays, April 14-May 26; 10:30-11:30 am for 7 weeks
Free for members/$42 non-members, Saturdays, April 18-May 30; 10:30-11:30 am for 7 weeks
Tai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese exercise that will help you develop harmony between mind an body. Our
instructor will teach you the slow relaxing movements that are part of this very popular practice. No experience
required. If you would like more information Becky King (AOA coordinator) can have the instructor contact you.
Contact Becky at [email protected] or call 651-259-9604
Conversational Spanish 2*
$56 members/$112non-members, Tuesdays, Apr 14 - May 26, 9:45-10:45am for 7 weeks
This class is for people who have been participating in the YMCA Spanish classes or have some experience
elsewhere. If you would like more information Becky King (AOA Coordinator) can have the instructor contact you.
Contact Becky at [email protected] or call 651-259-9604. Sign up and pay at the front desk.
Conversational Spanish 3*
$56 members/$112 non-members, Tuesdays, Apr 14 - May 26, 11-12pm for 7 weeks
This class is for people who have taken about a year or more of Spanish at the YMCA or elsewhere. If you would
like more information Becky King (AOA Coordinator) can have the instruc-tor contact you. Contact Becky at
[email protected] or call 651-259-9604. Sign up and pay at the front desk.
*Please note: Conversational Spanish 1 has been temporarily discontinued. It will return in the Fall.
Y Senior Health and Fitness day is May 20th!
Living Life to the Fullest……Another reason Y
Wednesday, May 20
The Y and Woodbury Parks & Recreation and will be having activities for our active older
adults at both the YMCA and Central Park.
Lots of activities are being planned for this day which includes a full day open house
(come use the YMCA for free this day), vendors that support our theme, speakers and
activities planned throughout the day. We plan to have our vendors set up in the main
area of Central park from 10am-12pm.
Watch for flyers and more information will be posted at the Y and Central Park.
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