*This event has been cancelled*

Drop in to get information from a Community Health Worker on low-cost medical care, dental, health insurance, childcare, transportation, food, housing-related resources (including rental assistance and eviction support), anything else that may be helpful, or make a one-on-one appointment for personalized resource assistance.

This drop-in typically occurs on the last Friday of the month.

"Meeting agenda and documents are available at blm.mn/meetings" 

Come learn with a naturalist about how nature slows down during the winter! Get answers to questions such as:  

• How do our critter friends get through a Minnesota winter?
• What is the difference between dormancy and hibernation?
• How do plants make it to the next spring? 

We’ll begin with a naturalist talk at Parker’s Picnic Grounds, followed by a hike to look for signs of winter preparation.

Trail Information 

• Hike departs Parker’s Picnic Grounds and heads down the Bluff Trail.
• Trail conditions vary. Expect to walk 1 – 2 miles.
• The hike will start by going down a moderately steep hill and end going back up the same hill.
• The degree of difficulty for the hike is relatively low, but participants should be prepared to navigate this entry/exit slope. 

Free program. No registration required. 

Have questions or need more information? Email parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

Presented as part of our ongoing Naturalist Programs series. 

Don’t miss a special showing of Wicked in the Black Box Theater at Bloomington Center for the Arts! 

This hit story, first a beloved book, then a Broadway sensation, and now a feature film, follows Elphaba and Galinda as they meet at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship takes an unexpected turn. 

Run time: 2 hours, 40 minutes. 

REGISTRATION

This is a free event, but registration is required and accepted until full. 

• Limited to maximum of 30 participants.
• For adults 50 years of age and above.
• Register online at Webtrac. 

For more information or questions, contact us at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

Photo Credit - NBC Universal

Kristin Anderson is back with another illustrated presentation, this time exploring the landscapes and architecture of beer from the mid-19th century to the present. 

Discover how St. Paul and Minneapolis were once dotted with breweries, biergartens, brewers' mansions, and saloons, all connected to the early brewing industry. See how that has evolved into a renaissance of local beer spaces in recent years.

REGISTRATION

This is a free event, but registration is required and accepted until full. 

• For adults 50 years of age and older.
• Limited to maximum of 30 participants.
• Register online at Webtrac. 

For more information or questions, contact us at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

Experience the beauty of Voyageurs National Park! 

Learn about the park’s rich history, scenic waterways and wildlife through an informative video presentation from Wilderness Inquiry.

REGISTRATION

This is a free event, but registration is required and accepted until full. 

• Limited to maximum of 30 participants.
• For adults 50 years of age and above.
• Register online at Webtrac. 

For more information or questions, contact us at 952-563-4944, MN Relay 711, or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

Photo credit: Wilderness Inquiry

Examine the historic Pond House as a history detective. 

• Where is the secret compartment?
• Why are there 31 numbers on the clock?
• Why is there a wooden egg in Mrs. Pond's sewing basket? 

Answer these and other curious questions to win a detective gadget!

Free program for all ages. No registration required. Drop in any time during the three-hour event. 

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Celebrate the season with Miles Jewell as he explains the origins of Victorian Christmas and its journey to becoming uniquely American. 

Try some traditional treats and make a garland of popcorn and cranberries to string on your Christmas tree and/or to feed the hungry birds in your neighborhood! All materials provided.

Free program. No registration required. Drop in any time during the 3-hour event.

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Ask about Pond House tours.

Adults 50 years of age and above are invited to join Machelle Borell from Comfort Keepers for an informative presentation on in-home care and home safety for seniors. 

She’ll cover:

• When in-home care may be needed
• How to choose the right agency
• The benefits it provides for safety, independence and peace of mind. 

Machelle will also highlight TruBlue Home Service Ally and share tips on affordable modifications to make homes safer and more accessible.

There is no cost to attend, but space is limited to a maximum of 30 participants. Registration is required. Register online at Webtrac.  

Questions? 

• Call: 952-563-4944 or MN Relay 711
• Email: parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov. 

This event was rescheduled from October 28, 2025.

Find information on other events and activities for adults ages 50 and above at blm.mn/adultprograms. 

Immunizations available by appointment. Please call 952-563-8900 to schedule with an intake nurse. There is a $20 donation request per vaccination. However, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.