Programs for Adults 50+

Logan Lodge, 9930 Logan Ave. S. Opens June 16, 2025 and features four unique programming spaces.

• Card groups
• Craft groups
• Special events
• Education and information presentations
• Bloomingtones and Crickets musical groups

Bloomington Center for the Arts, east entrance

Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd.

• Chair and Gentle Mat Yoga
• Fun Functional Fitness
• Low-impact exercise classes
• Line dancing classes
• The Boutique

Christ the King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont Ave. S.  

• Country Music Jammers

Creative Crafts

Finish incomplete projects or challenge your inner artist and create something beautiful with donated supplies we have on hand.

Schedule
Thursday: 1 - 3 p.m. 

Leatherworking

Check out leatherworking and learn to make crafts and works of art out of leather. Tools, leather, and dyes available to use.

Schedule
Monday and Wednesday: 12:30 - 3 p.m.
 

Needleworkers

Socialize while creating blankets, scarves and other clothing items. Each year, local charities and schools receive an average 4,000 items are donated from this group.

Schedule
Thursday: 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Quilting

Share your talents with this group. Crafts and quilts are made using donated materials. Many of the items are donated to various charities.

Schedule
Tuesday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Woodshop

Bloomington woodshop users may utilize the Eden Prairie woodshop located at Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road. 

For more information visit the Eden Prairie Senior Center Crafts and Creative Arts webpage.

Duplicate Bridge

Monday, 12 – 3:15 p.m. 
Participants must bring a partner
$1 to play.

Club 500

Tuesday and Friday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. $1 to play.

Cribbage

Wednesday and Thursday, 12:30 – 3 p.m. $1 to play.

Euchre

Wednesday, 9 – 11:30 a.m. $1 to play.

Hand and Foot Canasta

Monday, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
$1 to play.

Hearts

Friday, 9 a.m.  –  12 p.m.  
$2 to play. 

Pinochle

Single deck. 
Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 
$1 to play.

Book Club

Join us to discuss current and classic novels. 
Call 952-563-4944 for book titles. 
 

Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm (3rd Tuesday in December).

Open Tech Lab

Tutors are on hand to help with technology questions Thursday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your own laptop, tablet or cell phone.

Senior Discussion Group

Enjoy conversation with other older adults on a range of topics such as adjusting to retirement, staying healthy, and current news. This group offers the opportunity to meet new people and share your interests. Senior Discussion Group leader will offer conversation topics weekly, but participants are also encouraged to bring your own topics for discussion.

Subjects may include:

• Health
• Safety
• Scams
• Current Events
• News articles
• Retirement
• Activities

Group meets Tuesday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Writers Club

Writers of all skill levels welcome. Bring out the best writer in you in whichever genre you prefer. 

Meets 1 - 3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month, January – October and the third Thursday of the month, November - December.

Yoga

NOTE: Classes take place in the second floor painting studio at Bloomington Center for the Arts. 

Gentle Mat Yoga

Learn a gentle form of yoga with modified movements and proper breathing techniques. Offered on Tuesdays in 6-week sessions unless otherwise noted. See fees below.  

Sessions

• Dates coming soon!
  • Session 1: 9 - 10 a.m.
  • Session 2: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. 

Chair Yoga

A modified form of yoga, using exercise principles of traditional yoga to increase participant's health and fitness by replacing a floor mat with a chair. Offered on Fridays in 6-week sessions unless otherwise noted. See fees below.

Sessions

• Dates coming soon!
  • Session 1: 9 - 10 a.m.
  • Session 2: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. 

Fees

• 6-week Session: $42 for Bloomington residents, $54 for nonresidents
• Drop-in: $11 for Bloomington residents, $13 for nonresidents.
  • Available when space permits
• Cancellation policy applies.
• Register online at blm.mn/webtrac. 

Fun Functional Fitness

NOTE: Classes take place in the second floor painting studio at Bloomington Center for the Arts.

Improve strength, balance, and flexibility in this 45-minute class. Light weights and bands will be provided for a total body workout. Class will be modified for all abilities.

• Thursday, 12 - 12:45 p.m.
  • 6-week session: Dates coming soon!
    • Fees: $42 - Bloomington resident / $54 - nonresident
• Location: Room 110
• Registration: Required. Register online at Webtrac

Line Dancing Classes

NOTE: Classes take place in the first floor rehearsal hall at Bloomington Center for the Arts.

From beginners to experts, everyone is invited to participate in line dancing class. The instructor will teach steps to the dances, and new dances will be taught at each class. 

Line Dancing is a fun way to move your body with benefits to coordination, heart and lung function, and brain stimulation. 

• Drop-in classes
  • Wednesday, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
    • No class July 16, September 3, October 22, December 10 and 31, 2025
• Fee: $5 payable at Parks and Recreation main counter on day of class. 

For questions or additional information, call 952-563-4944 (or MN Relay 711). 

Low Impact Exercise

NOTE: Classes take place in the second floor painting studio at Bloomington Center for the Arts.

Offering a light and moderate way to exercise, this class focuses on balance, low impact aerobics and strength training at not cost.

This is a video-guided class. 

• Monday, 9 - 10 a.m. and 10 - 11 a.m.
• Thursday, 9 - 10 a.m. and 10 - 11 a.m.

Walking Club

Join in the fun of the Walking Club! 

This free program meets Tuesday mornings at various Bloomington parks. A Parks and Recreation Department staff member will lead a 1–3 mile hike. Participants can go at their own pace and distance. 

Walking Club focuses on socialization and enjoying the great outdoors. Often referred to as the best exercise, walking offers health benefits that include (but are not limited to): 

• Strengthening the heart
• Lowering blood sugar
• Easing joint pain
• Boosting immune function
• Burning calories
• Improving mood
• Extending life expectancy
• Toning legs
• Enhancing creative thinking
  Source: Healthline.com

Meeting locations and routes are sent via email to registered participants the previous Friday.

Registration: Required online at blm.mn/webtrac. 
Fee: Free
Where: Locations vary
When: Tuesday, 10 a.m. 

Bloomington Public Health

• Services
• Contact Ann Sattler at 612-704-3578.

Free Medicare Counseling Appointments

One-on-one appointments to help navigate the often complex process of enrolling in Medicare or supplemental health insurance policies. Provided by the Senior LinkAge Line.

• Schedule an in-person appointment at trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare or 1-800-333-2433.
• Second and fourth Tuesdays, no fee.

50+ Leaders

Become involved in the planning, developing and implementing of activities and programs for the 50+ Program.

Contact 952-563-4944 (MN Relay 711) or email (insert email address).  

Music groups are available for performances in Bloomington and the greater metropolitan area. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! 

The Bloomingtones

A mixed choral group who sing a wide variety of music from all eras for pleasure and entertainment. Rehearsals are Fridays, 9:30 a.m.  Group meets September through May. 

Crickets

This band plays and sings oldies, country, polkas, waltzes, and show tunes at various venues in the area. Welcoming new members of all abilities that have an interest in music. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m., September through May. 

Country Music Jam

The Country Music Jammers have moved to Christ the King Church, 8600 Fremont Avenue South. Join, listen or dance as they play FREE concerts Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Born Again Jocks

Men’s sports leagues including bocce ball, bowling, tennis, golf, softball, table tennis and volleyball. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8877. Fees may apply.  

Bunco

Meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, June - August 
Meets at 1 p.m. the first and second Tuesday of the month, September - May

Garden Club

Create and design flower containers and gardens. Donations of plants and gardening tools are accepted and can be picked up by volunteers. Monthly group meetings the fourth Wednesday of each month, March - October, 10 – 11 a.m. 

Holds an Annual Plant Exchange the first Saturday in June, 8 - 11 a.m.

Informal games and equipment

Puzzles, card and board games, table tennis, and Nintendo Wii (bowling, tennis, and golf) equipment to check out and use.

LEGO Club

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Work together to build something awesome! Participants team up to assemble a large LEGO set, piece by piece. Free drop-in program. All materials provided. 

Mahjong

Wednesdays, 10am-12pm (begins June 18, 2025) 

Room #101 at Logan Lodge

Join us for Mahjong! All experience levels are welcome—from beginners to seasoned players. If you have your own Mahjong set, feel free to bring it along, though sets will be available to use. 

Come ready to play, learn, and enjoy the game together! No registration required. 

Movies

Enjoy watching a movie with others on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10 a.m. 

Call 952-563-4944 for movie titles and dates. 

Nintendo Wii

Stay active and start a league today. Video bowling, tennis, golf, and more. Wii bowling Wednesday league, 12 p.m.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis will take place at Substance Church-Southside Campus gym, 6820 Auto Club Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438

• Dates and times: TBD

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made due to lack of enrollment: 100% refund

• Prior to registration deadline: 100% refund, less $5 processing fee
• After registration deadline: NO refund