Minnetonka Community Education

It's time to deck your door (or your hall) with this artsy holiday frame. You select your frame color (anything goes, doesn't have to be red!), then add ribbons, hang a few holiday ornaments and maybe a jingle bell or two, to make your frame unique.  This is a project where you can go very traditional with your color choices, or a little crazy and funky!  Display all season long to bring a punch of color into your home.. 

BINGO, BINGO!  Gather your friends and neighbors and join us for our popular Friday night BINGO! Prizes galore! A snack and a pop are included in the fee. Snack and pop available for staff at an additional charge. New! Join us for a special end-of-year BINGO on December 6th! Dress up and join us for special treats, a New Year's countdown, and a "bubbly" toast.

We have a candy cane project that is sugar-free!  You will start  by painting your wooden candleholders, then apply "candy cane"  ribbon to the sides.  You'll take home a set of three candleholders in different sizes, along with battery-operated tea lights.  This trio of lights is sure to brighten your home all season long!  

We have the perfect gift for those hard-to-shop-for people on your holiday list!  Join us as we show you how to mix and make an assortment of dips (dill, bacon, fiesta, herb and Italian), then pour them into ornament-shaped containers.  You will take home a set of 5 dip-filled ornaments, instructions on how to prepare each dip, packaged and ready for gift giving. These also make great stocking stuffers or hostess gifts. 

Fall leaves are so pretty, don't you agree? We just wish they would stay on the trees a little longer for us to enjoy. Well, we have the perfect project that captures their beautiful colors for you enjoy in your home all season long! You will use stencils and paints in shades of autumn to decorate three mason jars, then add a a filler and tealight. Display them on your mantle, on your table, or anywhere in your home to  add a touch of fall.

Join us on Wednesday night for some fun and games! We will meet at a different restaurant each month to play board games and cards. Spend your fall evening with other Project SOAR people who love games; bring a friend, make some new ones! Enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship, while enjoying refreshments. Remember that you can always bring a favorite game to share and play with friends. Project SOAR will cover cost of beverages; bring funds if you wish to purchase food. Please note location for each month.

It's time to bake some delicious holiday treats! Join us for our popular Holiday Bake & Take; rotate around the kitchen and prepare several different kinds of holiday cookies and treats, enjoy a glass of punch, while listening to holiday music. This is the perfect event to get in the holiday mood!  We will provide bags for you to transport your treats home. Session fill quickly, so please register early. 

It may be a winter wonderland outside, but it's never too cold (inside) for ice cream! Join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social! We will play some games, experience a mini-class project and connect with friends. The fabulous Kevin  (Ray of Sunshine) will once again entertain us with his music. Lots of great door prizes throughout the evening - don't miss out on all the fun and be one of the first to see our exciting new Winter 2020 catalog.

We have a festive jingle bell project for you! This cute Jingle bell tree is perfect for decorating your home this holiday season. We will stack jingle bells in assorted sizes to create your tree, then add some glittery snowflakes for effect - it's that easy! 

Calling all young adults (age 30 and under) who are new to navigating adulthood! Do you have questions that you wish you could discuss in a safe and caring environment, with other young adults that are experiencing the same things? Then "Let's Chat with Linda" might be right for you! We are offering a series of sessions where we will have lively conversation about a different topic each time. We will explore healthy practices in communications, behaviors and interpersonal interactions. Topics include: Sept. 4/Ice breakers and getting to know each other, Sept. 23/How do I want others to see me and how do I see myself?, Oct. 8/Building meaningful relationships with friends, caregivers and family, Nov. 12/Manners and etiquette-it's more than using the right fork!, Dec. 4/Reflections, goals and making plans. A healthy snack and beverage will be provided at each session.

Are you ready for some Sunday bowling with friends? Bowling is fun and a great place to meet new 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! 

Start your weekend early! Grab some friends and join us for this very popular event. Come and watch a recently released movie and dine on pizza, pop and a treat. We would love to have you!  New! Dress up in our theme of the month: September/World Peace, October/favorite football team, November/Thankful (bring a canned food item to donate to ICA Food Shelf), December/holiday fun

It's time to celebrate the beauty of winter! Grab a date, or a friend, and join us for a fabulous night of festivities! You will start you evening with a delicious catered dinner (6-7pm), then move on to our decorated dance floor where you will dance the night away to the sounds of our DJ, Ray of Sunshine (7-8:30pm). Don't forget to stop by the photo booth to have your keepsake photo taken!   Pre-registration is required for this event.