Minnetonka Community Education

Did we hear someone yell BINGO? Get your friends and neighbors together and join us for a night of BINGO! Prizes galore! A snack and a pop are included in the fee. Snack and pop available for staff at an additional charge. 

Do you usually attend our Pizza, Pop and a Picture Show and BINGO events?  Now it's much easier (and cheaper!) for you to register! We've combined two of our most popular monthly social activities into one easy registration and discounted registration fee.  It's simple: just select the month, and with one registration/payment, you're all set for both activities. Dates/times/locations of activities remain the same - but remember to mark your calendars for both events each month. Welcome to the club!

Join us for our 2nd annual National Pancake Day dinner. Breakfast, lunch or dinner; pancakes can be enjoyed any time of the day. Grab a whisk and mix some batter, let's whip up some fluffy pancakes and enjoy them with sausage and bacon. Stack 'em up! Come hungry!

Whether you are a lover of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, we bet you have lots of mugs around your kitchen. Wouldn't it be nice to have them out and and ready to use when you need one? In this class, you will paint and stencil a wooden wall rack to hold and display your favorite mugs.  Maybe you have someone in your life that might love this as a gift. Keep it or gift it, either way, this is sure a project you will be proud of.

We love pie - we like to bake it, smell it, eat it - yum!  We are crazy about pie and want to share our favorites with you.  In this class, you will rotate around the kitchen and help us bake several pie and mini-pie recipes, using seasonal ingredients. You will get to sample some pie in class, plus take more home to share (or not!). Register early, we think this class will fill quickly.

Do you have stories, ideas, and experiences to share? Of course you do! Join us for this innovative creative writing workshop and craft works that showcases your unique gifts and voice with the world! No experience, reading, or handwriting skills are necessary for students to participate. Benefits include: having your trailblazing work published and read by audiences near and far; expressing emotions - joy, silliness, anger, or all of the above; learning new things, and having fun. At the end of the course, you’ll walk away a published author, with your work included in a book published from a compilation of all authors in this class. This activity, a $350 value, is being offered at no cost to registered participants, thanks to a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and a partnership between Cow Tipping Press, Mount Olivet Rolling Acres, Hammer Residences and Project SOAR.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to get published!  Registration deadline is January 28th; space is limited so please register early to reserve your spot.

Do you have stories, ideas, and experiences to share? Of course you do! Join us for this innovative creative writing workshop and craft works that showcases your unique gifts and voice with the world! No experience, reading, or handwriting skills are necessary for students to participate. Benefits include: having your trailblazing work published and read by audiences near and far; expressing emotions - joy, silliness, anger, or all of the above; learning new things, and having fun. At the end of the course, you’ll walk away a published author, with your work included in a book published from a compilation of all authors in this class. Note: this program will take place weekly on Tuesdays, from June 18 to July 16.  This activity (valued at $350 per person) is being offered at no cost to the participant, thanks to a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and a partnership between Cow Tipping Press, Mt. Olivet Rolling Acres, Hammer Residences and Project SOAR.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to get published!  Registration deadline is June 14th; space is limited so please register early to reserve your spot.

Hippity-hop, it's springtime! Spring brings us bunnies and eggs and lots of delicious sweets in pretty colors. We will rotate around the kitchen and prepare/bake several spring and bunny-themed desserts and treats.  Eat dinner at home, but save room for some bunny dessert and springtime punch! You will also take some sweets and treats home to share with friends and family.

Tired of winter and ready to bring spring into your home? Join us as we use silk spring flowers, butterflies, wooden eggs, bunnies and birds to make a lovely spring wreath. Hang it on your door, display in your home, or gift to a special someone. You bring your creativity - we supply everything else!

Be the talk of the town this Valentine's Day when you wear this unique, colorful and artsy t-shirt!  We will provide all the supplies: cotton t-shirt, fabric paints, stamps and other materials you can use to easily decorate your shirt. Our instructors will have sample designs you can copy, or you can create your very own!  We will also have a second, easy Valentine's project to take home. Please select t-shirt size when registering.  

It's Spring and ice cream time! Join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social, play some games and connect with friends. Get your summer 2019 Project SOAR catalog hot off the press! We will unveil upcoming classes, activities and events,  and our staff will be available to answer questions. Lots of great door prizes throughout the evening - don't miss out on all the fun! 

With St. Paddy's just a few days away, join us for this fun class, where you will make your very own LUCKY sign using pennies. Great St. Paddy's Day decor, or display in your home all year! There will also be a cooking decorating station, where you will use St. Paddy's themed toppings to decorate sugar cookies. We will enjoy some leprechaun juice while crafting and decorating - are you feeling lucky yet?

One mom. One daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for your entire family!  Pricing includes: entree,coffee/tea/milk, warm bread/butter, taxes and gratuity. Additional food and beverage available for purchase. No refunds/cancellations after March 1st.

Mother's Day is May 12th; do you have a gift yet for mom or that special lady in your life? Well, we have the perfect gift for your to make! In this class, we will be decorating a basket with beautiful flowers, then filling it with goodies for mom. Some items will be made in class, others store-bought, but all lovely and perfect for Mother's Day!  Gift wrapping with be available, so your basket will be ready for gifting when you leave.

Grab some friends and join us under the big top for a night at the circus! The St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus is the longest continuously running Shrine Circus in America. Popcorn, elephants, clowns, magic and all sorts of entertainment await. Please bring cash for food/souvenir purchases. Performance is at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. Free parking. No refunds/cancellations after February 10th.

April 16th is "Wear PJs Day" and we are celebrating!  Wear your favorite pajamas and join us as we get cozy and relax, while watching a movie and enjoying chocolate chip cookies and a refreshment (milk or pop will be available). We will also have a "best PJ's" contest with a prize for the winner!

Join us for Sunday afternoon bowling! Bowling is fun and a great place to socialize with friends. You’ll enjoy unlimited bowling for 2 hours, shoe rental, pop and pizza. Discover your inner athlete! Adapted to all abilities. REGISTER EARLY - LIMITED TO 25 BOWLERS. Because of its popularity and limited bowling lanes, the bowling portion of this activity will only be available to participants in the program and not staff/family.  However, Staff is welcome to attend and assist the participant. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 

Who says organization has to be boring and bland? We will show you how to take plain baskets from blah to beautiful using simple techniques and various decorative elements. Pompons, paint, fabric ribbon are just a few of the options available so each person can customize their baskets. All participants will decorate and take home a set of three baskets in various sizes.

Winter is ending, and spring brings a season of renewal. Give yourself a gift and join us for an evening of pampering and relaxation among friends. Light refreshments will be served. Gentlemen are always welcome at Spa Night! All participants will take home a special gift. Staff, we ask that you stay to assist with this activity.

Celebrate the first day of spring with us! Join us as we take a plain egg carton and transform it into a whimsical, adorable Easter/spring decoration. You will paint and embellish the egg carton, then fill it with eggs you've decorated, bunnies and treats. You will take home a keepsake project which you will treasure for years to come!

Think Spring! Think Summer! This project will adorn your home through both seasons. We will use wood blocks as the base, then add papers, stencils and paints to create a reversible piece. There will be lots of options and choices for customization of colors. A great project for both guys and gals!