UCare Member Discounts

UCare for Seniors members and EssentialCare members are eligible for one $15 discount per calendar year on most community education/recreation programs including trips!  Members simply show their UCare ID card when registering for the trip/class to receive the discount.  Members must be enrolled with UCare at the time of the trip/class to receive the discount.  UCare Choices and Fairview Choices members are not eligible for the $15 class discount.  Other restrictions may apply.

Driver's Ed Refresher Courses

The Driver Improvement courses are open to the public; pre-registration is required. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. Those who complete the course qualify for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four hour refresher class every three years to maintain the discount.

Register

1-(888)-234-1294 or www.mnsafetycenter.org

Happy Feet Foot Services - SECOND Friday AND FOURTH Tuesday of the Month

Relax and enjoy a half hour of pampering on the second Friday and fourth Tuesday of the month! A nurse will provide a foot soak, nail trim, foot massage and foot treatment. 

To schedule an appointment, call 763-560-5136.

Indoor Walking Program

During the ISD 199 School Year 2022-23: Mon-Fri: 2:30-5:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Our indoor walking/running track is available to all members and daily admission users (18+). Athletic shoes required. We allow strollers and small children in carriers as well as those with wheelchairs to use the track at anytime. The track is 1/16 of a mile long and circles the fitness center. Call 651-450-2480 with any questions.

Personal Posture Analysis

This 60 minute session will assess your muscle strength and flexibility, balance, movement patterns and posture to identify muscle imbalances, joint dysfunction and instability. Our posture alignment specialist can use these results to create a unique program designed to correct your imbalances, improve your muscle function and restore balance so you can live your best pain free life! (Programming not included in the assessment cost, customer must purchase additional training sessions.)

• Fee: $50 / members; $60 / non-members
• Register online or call 651-450-2480

Senior & Veteran Community Services

• Senior Housing
• Senior Resources
• Yellow Ribbon Campaign

The IGH Senior Club is a place for camaraderie, socializing and entertainment, while participating in interactive and exciting activities, including monthly luncheons, weekly card games, a holiday party and more! Activities are held at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in the Senior Center (Community Room 2). The club is managed by a Board and in partnership with IGH Parks & Rec. Senior Club Board Officers meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

Membership

Call 651-450-2480 to sign up or in-person at the IGH Parks Recreation Office.

2023 Membership: $15/person - Your membership dues support the club and its work. 

Note: All senior club payments for new membership and monthly luncheons are paid directly to the Senior Club. A locked drop box is by the Parks & Rec office, near the east ice arena (VMCC north entry, door E). Registration forms and envelopes are available at this drop box.

The senior center is CLOSED:

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

Weekly Card Games

Every week the Senior Center hosts several card games. All card playing events are FREE for both members & non-members--including refreshments! No registration required, just make sure to be on time!

Spring & Summer 2023 Schedule:

• 500 - first, second and fourth Monday - 1 p.m.  
• Cribbage - Tuesdays - 1 p.m.
• Hand & Foot - Wednesdays - 9 a.m.
• Bridge - Wednesdays - 12:30 p.m.
• Euchre - Thursdays - 1 p.m.

Monthly Luncheons - Members ONLY!

Senior Club members enjoy the benefit of a monthly luncheon on the third Monday of the month from noon to 2 p.m. These luncheons bring together members in a fun, social gathering with entertainment and food. Registration is required by the Thursday before the luncheon. Register at the new locked drop box (see note above).

Upcoming Dates:

• Aug. 21: Turitto's Lasagna & BINGO | $18
• Sept. 18: Chicken chow mein and sweet & sour chicken from Peking Cafe & Southside Singers | $12
• Oct. 16: Roast pork, garlic mashed potatoes, California medley, & garden salad & BINGO | $18
• Nov. 20: Pie & ice cream, elections, & BINGO | Free, but registration still required
• Fri, Dec. 1: Sirloin, roasted baby red potatoes, honey glazed carrots, dinner roll, & entertainment | $12