EDUCATION AND RECREATION City of St. Louis Park www.stlouispark.org
Check the City's Web site for multiple educational and
recreational opportunities
or call 952-924-2500
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING
Adult Options in Education
Adult Basic Education www.adultoptions.org
Free programs are available to help adults to improve math or reading skills, earn a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Assistance to Immigrants
English classes and sessions on citizenship issues.
Phone: 952-988-5343
Captioned Media Program (CMP) www.cfv.org
Provides persons who are deaf or hard of hearing free access to communication and learning through the use of captioned educational media and supportive collateral materials.
Toll Free: 1-800-237-6213
1-800-237-6819 (TTY)
Gladys Green SeniorNet (Computer Classes) www.seniornet-mpls.org
Learning centers are designed for adults 50 and over. Basic computer skills at low cost, taught and coached by volunteers.
Phone: 612-659-6253
Minnesota League of Women Voters www.lwvmn.org
Nonpartisan organization dedicated to providing voting and public policy information to all citizens.
Phone: 651-224-5445
St. Louis Park Community Education Adult Enrichment Classes www.slpcommunityed.com
Offers learning opportunities for people of all ages year round, nurturing mind, body, spirit and community.
Phone: 952-928-6442
St. Louis Park Community Education
Project SOAR www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/mces/soar
Committed to empowering adults with disabilities in their efforts to participate in community education programs and services.
Phone: 952-401-5077
St. Louis Park NORC
Free Health and Wellness Lectures www.slpnorc.org
Offers lectures on health, wellness and other topics of interest for seniors.
For more information about NORC see Appendix A.
Phone: 612-518-6640
St. Louis Park Senior Program www.slpschools.org
Offers educational, social, recreational and travel opportunities to anyone age 55 or older. The Senior Program is a joint venture of the School District and the City and is sponsored by Community Education, located in Lenox Community Center.
For more information about Senior Program see Appendix C.
Phone: 952-928-6444
University of Minnesota
College of Continuing Education www.cce.umn.edu
Provide high-quality continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities for professional development, personal enrichment, career transitions, and academic growth.
Phone: 612-624-4000
University of Minnesota
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute www.cce.umn.edu/eli
Volunteer run, non-credit education and service program for older adults seeking lifelong learning.
Phone: 612-624-7847
University of Minnesota
Vital Aging Network www.van.umn.edu
Promotes self-determination, community involvement and personal enrichment for and with older adults through education and advocacy.
For monthly meetings schedule and events see Web site.
Phone: 612-626-5555
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Central Community Center
Offers aquatics and family education.
Phone: 952-928-6777
Lenox Community Center
Home of the St. Louis Park Senior Program offering educational, social, recreational and travel opportunities to anyone age 55 or older. Adult enrichment classes.
For more information about Senior Program see Appendix C.
Phone: 952-928-6444
Rec Center www.stlouispark.org
Has two indoor ice arenas for recreational skating. Ice skating lessons are also offered. Outdoor Aquatic Park in summer.
Phone: 952-924-2540
Sabes Jewish Community Center/Barry Family Campus www.sabesjcc.org
Serving people of all backgrounds. Education, health and fitness, cultural arts, special events.
Phone: 952-381-3400
FITNESS
Bally Total Fitness www.ballyfitness.com
Latest equipment, personal trainers, nutritional products.
Phone: 952-920-0212
Curves www.curvesinternational.com
Fitness and weight loss facility dedicated to providing exercise and nutritional guidance to women.
Phone: 952-922-8181
It figures! www.itfigures.tv
Cardiovascular fitness and strength training for women.
Phone: 952-546-0315
Jones Harrison Residence
Strength and Aquatic Center
(Club JHR) www.jones-harrison.org
Wellness center dedicated to improving physical strength and endurance, and mental well-being.
Phone: 612-920-2030
Lenox Community Center
Home of the St. Louis Park Senior Program offering educational, social, recreational and travel opportunities to anyone age 55 or older. Fitness classes.
For more information about Senior Program see Appendix C.
Phone: 952-928-6444
Northwest Athletic Club www.northwestac.com
Offers a variety of programs to facilitate a consistent lifestyle of wellness.
Phone: 952-546-5474
Sabes Jewish Community Center/Barry Family Campus www.sabesjcc.org
Serving people of all backgrounds. Education, health and fitness, cultural arts, special events.
Phone: 952-381-3400
Senior Exercise Lifestyles Services
Offers in-home personal exercise training by certified clinical exercise specialists and personal fitness trainers.
Phone: 651-228-1542
952-922-8739
LIBRARIES
Hennepin County Library www.hclib.org
Consistently ranks among the top ten libraries in the country.
www.hclib.org/seniorlinks
The library Web site offers Senior Links with a lot of useful information and links for seniors.
Phone: 952-847-8500
Hennepin County Library At Home Services
FREE homebound library service delivers books and tapes to residents who are confined to their home due to illness, physical handicap, disability, weather or lack of transportation.
Phone: 952-847-8850 Leave a message: 952-847-8855
Hennepin County Library St. Louis Park Library
Phone: 952-847-6125
St. Louis Park NORC
Health and Wellness Lending Library www.slpnorc.org
Video copies of the NORC sponsored Health and Wellness Lectures of interest for seniors.
For more information about NORC see Appendix A.
Phone: 612-518-6640
State Services for the Blind (SSB)
Minnesota Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and
Radio Talking Book Program www.mnssb.org
Provides recorded cassettes and braille books and magazines, loans large print books and descriptive videos.
For more information and eligibility requirements call the rehabilitation counselor.
Phone: 651-642-0864
NATURE CENTER AND WALKING TRAILS
Westwood Hill Nature Center www.stlouispark.org/recreation/nature.html
150-acre nature preserve devoted to outdoor enjoyment, environmental education and wildlife observation. Westwood has a picnic area and more than 3 miles of wooded walkways and wood-chipped hiking trails.
Phone: 952-924-2544
Paved Walking Trails www.stlouispark.org/recreation/trails.html
Aquila Park - 0.55 mile
Cedar Lake Trails - 4.3 miles
Dakota Park - 0.61 mile
George Haun Trail - 1.40 miles
Oak Hill Park - 0.31 mile
Otten Pond - 0.3 mile
Shelard Park - 0.5 mile
Wolfe Park - 1.5 miles
Phone: 952-924-2540
