Minnetonka Community Education

Apple season is here again and we are back with this popular class! Join us for an evening of apple baking and crafting!  We will be rotating around the kitchen as we make two apple desserts, one to enjoy in class and another to take home. Our creative instructors also have a very fun apple-themed craft for you to make. Don't miss out on all the appleliciousness!

Did we hear someone yell BINGO? Get your friends and neighbors together 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.

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!

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!  

Make simple and fun prints with ink and unexpected objects! In this class, we will show you how to make prints using different objects and painting techniques. You will learn how to use your prints to create unique art to display and wear. You will take home a finished canvas tote bag, "printed" with your  art.  Sounds like fun? So come join us as we explore creative printmaking techniques!

Game Night Out has a new night this summer!  We will meet on Wednesday at a different restaurant each month to play board games and cards. Spend your summer 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, please 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. 

Fall is almost here and we have some exciting things planned for you! Join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social, play some games and connect with friends. We will also enjoy live music by Kevin (Ray of Sunshine). Get your Fall 2019 Project SOAR catalog hot off the press! We will unveil upcoming classes, activities and events. Lots of great door prizes throughout the evening - don't miss out on all the fun! 

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.

If you've never tried melted crayon art before, we promise you will love it! We will show you how easy and fun it is to make this unique art. You start by gluing crayons onto canvas, then melting them to form the stems. We will next adhere beautiful silk flowers to the canvas to complete this project. 

Do you love to swim and play games? Project SOAR and Clownfish Swim Club have partnered to bring you this exciting opportunity! Join us on three Saturdays in May for an hour of swimming, water games and fun. We will have different themes and activities each week, including: Ninja obstacle course, water races and tag, water dance party. Swimmers must be able to take direction and swim one lap (with or without assistance/kick board).  Grab a friend and a towel and come join us!  Register for just one session, or save by signing up for all three. We ask that staff stay in the building during the swim 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! 

Did you  know that delicious snacks can be healthy and nutritious? Stop eating junk food and snacks that are unhealthy; let us show you how easy it is to prepare your own yummy snacks. Join us as we rotate around the kitchen and prepare several healthy snacks, some don't even need to be cooked! You will get to sample all the snacks in class, but will also take some home. You will also take home easy-to-follow instructions and recipes, including some gluten-free options.