The following are some of the upcoming events planned at the Eden Prairie Senior Center. The center is at 8950 Eden Prairie Road. For more information on programs and services, call 952-279-8050. If you would like to display artwork at the Senior Center, call 952-279-8050.

Special events

Income tax help for seniors – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 14. Call 952-279-8050 for more information and to make an appointment.

Welcome coffee – From 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 8, enjoy a welcome coffee in the Senior Center Community Room to learn more about the Senior Center. Transportation is available. For information, call 952-279-8050.

Weekly events

Mondays

Senior Singles Coffee Klatch – 8:45 a.m. Mondays at Dunn Brothers, 8107 Eden Prairie Road, there is a senior discount on coffee, (ask for Charlotte Bruening).

Shopping (9:30-11:30 a.m.) – Call 952-279-8051 by Thursday to schedule the Senior Van to pick you up at your home and take you shopping in Eden Prairie.

Duplicate Bridge (12:30 p.m.) – John Dollerschell, 952-937-2150

Tuesdays

Quilters (9-11 a.m.) – Angie Rogers, 952-934-1671

Greeting Cards (9:30 a.m.) – 952-279-8050

Bread Day (10:30 a.m.) – Pastries are dropped off in room 200. These items are donated by PROP. Donations are requested.

Party-Style Bridge (12:30-3:30 p.m.) –Ruth Dover, 952-941-0263. Bridge assistance is needed (hold the playing cards for a person with a physical disability). Call 952-279-8050 to volunteer.

Wednesdays

“500” (1 p.m.) – 952-279-8050

Walking Club (5:30 p.m.) – Call 952-279-8050 to get a Walking Club schedule sent to you.

Thursdays

Bowling (9:30 a.m.) – At Brunswick Zone, 12200 Singletree Lane. Cost is $1.50. Information: 952-279-8050.

Partner Bridge (6-9 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays) – Vernette Fox, 952-937-2744

Fridays

Woodchucks (9:30 a.m.) – Duane Kasper, 952-448-1608

Bread Day (10:30 a.m.) – A local baker donates “end of the day” bread and pastries. Everyone is invited to stop by the senior center and pick up baked goods.

Polka Music and Band (2-4 p.m.) – Information: 952-279-8050.

Senior trips

To take part in trips, call the Senior Center at 952-279-8050.

“Incorruptible at Old Log Theater” – Trip from 10:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 24, leaves from the Senior Center. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 17. Cost of $30 includes ticket admission, lunch and transportation.

Red Hat Chapter

You must be a member to attend events. Yearly dues are $5. Contact Joan Rumford at 952-949-6702 or e-mail jrumford@aol.com [2] for more information on the Red Hats.

* The group meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at Pastrami Jacks on Shady Oak Road.

Movie matinees

RSVP for 1 p.m. showings on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Call 952-279-8050 by noon on Tuesday to reserve your seat. All movies are free ($1 donation accepted).

“The Ultimate Gift” – April 30

Health and
wellness

RSVP at 952-279-8050 for the following free events:

SELF (self enhancing lifelong fitness) aerobic class – 9:30-10:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Join a Walking Club – 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Eden Prairie Center. Call the center to get on the mailing list.

Foot Care Clinic – April 7, 21. Cost is $29. Call Happy Feet at 763-560-5136 to schedule an appointment.

Health Insurance Help for Seniors – 1-3 p.m. April 17. Call the Senior Center at 952-279-8050 to schedule a free appointment.

Monthly events

Partner Bridge – 6 p.m.  April 18. Information: 952-937-2744 (Vernette Fox).

Bunco – 2 p.m. April 18. For more information, or to sign up and play, contact Joan Rumford at 952-949-6702.

Friday cards – 12:30 p.m. April 18. For more information, contact Lorraine at 952-941-2060.

Cribbage – 1-3 p.m. April 17; Room 201. Information: 952-279-8050.

Book Club – 10 a.m. April 9, discussing “Suite Francoise” by I. Nemirovsky; 10 a.m. May 14, discussing “The River of Doubt” by C. Millard.

Classes

Several driver safety courses are offered. Call 952-279-8050 for information.