Adult programs

Programs are designed for adults ages 18 and older unless otherwise noted.
Classes take place at the community center, unless otherwise noted.
Registration is available online or at the parks and recreation office.

Pickleball

Indoor Drop-in Pickleball

All are welcome! You do not need to be a member of the Shoreview Area Pickleball Club for indoor drop-in play.

Pickleball punch card: cost $50 (11 visits)

Available for purchase at the parks & recreation office or over the phone at 651-490-4750
Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Shoreview Community Center

Ages: 18+
Dates: Monday - Friday, October 6 - May 1*
Time: 8 - 11 am
Drop-in rate: Free to SCC members, $5 non-members

*Hours 8 - 10 am: March 16 - 20, April 3, 17

Shoreview Area Pickleball Club

The 2026 Pickleball Club is full

Name tag with 2026 sticker must be worn for proof of membership. The club will email you with details about etiquette, name tag pick-up, clinics, and more.

The season runs May - October, weather permitting. Pickleball club membership does not include community center drop-in play.

Club benefits:

Dedicated play time
Balls and nets
Free beginner instruction
Organized ladder tournaments
Name tag
Spring and Fall socials
Tournaments and prizes

AARP

AARP Smart Driver

Taught by AARP trained instructors, Smart Driver teaches safe driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Insurance discounts for those 55+. A four-hour course is required every three years. The eight-hour course is no longer required.

Have your AARP number ready for a discount rate.

Registration deadline: one week before class
$33, $26 AARP member
Have your AARP number ready when you register for discounted rate
Location: Shoreview Community Center

Four hour refresher course

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 5 - 9 pm

Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 5 - 9 pm

Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 1 - 5 pm

Date: Wednesday, September 9
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 1 - 5 pm

Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 pm

Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Tuesday, November 10
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 1 - 5 pm

Date: Wednesday, December 9
Time: 9 am - 1 pm

Arts & crafts

Learn to Knit & Learn to Crochet

Learn basic techniques to complete a small project or two. Bring a small scissors and zippered cloth bag. Instructor will provide required materials the first class, $10 for crochet; $20 for knitting.

Do not bring your own materials.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Learn to Crochet

Age: 18+
Date: Wednesday, April 1 - May 6
Time: 9 - 11 am
Cost: $40; $36 Shoreview resident

Learn to Knit

Age: 18+
Date: Thursday, April 2 - May 7
Time: 9 - 11 am
Cost: $40; $36 Shoreview resident

Easy painting

No experience necessary. Easy to learn painting with acrylics or watercolor. Have a great time, meet people, and leave with your own masterpiece!

Age: 18+
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Spring gate welcome

Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $48; $44 SV Res

Minnesota love and loon

Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $48; $44 SV Res

Connecting Through Art with the American Parkinson Disease Association

People with Parkinson's and their caregiver are invited to express feelings, emotions, and strengthen fine motor skills through drawing and painting. Socializing is encouraged during the class. May's program is led by Swetha from Acrylic Studio Art and made possible by the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one day before class

Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 1 - 2:30 pm
Cost: $5; $4 Shoreview resident

Creating art with mixed media

Explore texture, color, and creativity as you use epoxy, resin, alcohol inks, and other media to create unique pieces of colorful art.

Age: 16+
Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

UV resin minis: keyrings, jewelry

Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: $70; $64 SV Res

Painted tumbler

Date: Thursday, June 11
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Cost: $70; $64 SV Res

Beginner Watercolor Fun

Learn the basics of using water colors while having a great time in a relaxed setting. Each class features a different subject so register for one or all of the classes.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Date: Monday, May 11
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $50; $46 SV Res

Date: Monday, June 15
Time: 1 - 4 pm
Cost: $50; $46 SV Res

Bob Ross Painting Class

Famous for encouraging everyone to try painting, Bob Ross's legacy lives on in these classes. There are no mistakes, only happy accidents. Experience painting the Bob Ross way with certified instructor, Valarie Namen.

People 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Floral basket

Age: 13+
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $63; $57 Shoreview resident

Ladybug

Age: 13+
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Cost: $63; $57 Shoreview resident

Day trips & travel

Day trip: Age Friendly University Day

Join us for the fifth annual Age Friendly University Day at the University of Minnesota. A day filled with discussions on healthy aging, mindfulness, fighting ageism, and more

Keynote address with Dr. Sheryl Ramstad, author of Living Life Full Throttle
Sessions include: A home for life, guide to aging well in place, understanding artificial intelligence (AI), navigating change, and more!
Connect and visit with exhibitors with helpful resources
Door-to-door transportation, admission, continental breakfast, snacks, and box lunch included in registration

This is a fully accessible event with less than three minutes of walking at a time and frequent opportunities to sit.

Location: meet at the community center
Registration deadline: June 1

Age: 45+
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 8 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $50

Day trip: Stillwater Promenade and River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the scenic St. Croix River Cruise with time to wander charming downtown Stillwater. You'll have an hour to explore shops before boarding the boat. Be sure to bring spending money! Your trip includes coach bus transportation, a scenic St. Croix River boat cruise, and a delicious build-your-own deli sandwich, fruit, potato salad, and a cookie. Beverages are available for purchase on board.
Motorcoach requires two stairs. The boat has ramp access from the landing with accessible restrooms.

Location: meet at the community center
Registration deadline: July 16

Date: Wednesday, August 19
Time: 9 am - 2:15 pm
Cost: $93

Fitness

Shoreview Community Center offers a wide range of fitness activities for adults.

Games & special events

500 Card Club

Join us for cards, coffee, and conversations. No partner required. Beginner players welcome.

No registration required
Location: community center - Fireside Lounge

Age: 21 +
Date: Mondays
Time: noon
Cost: Free

Drop-in Cribbage

Beginners & experienced players alike are welcome for friendly games in a relaxed, social setting. Just drop-in and play.

No registration required
Location: community center - Fireside Lounge

Age: 18+
Date: Tuesdays - NOTE: group does not meet on the third Tuesday of the month
Time: 11 am
Cost: Free

Open Mah Jongg Play

Bring your friends and your tiles for drop-in play. All levels welcome!

No registration required
Location: community center - Fireside Lounge

Age: 18 +
Date: Thursdays
Time: 1 pm
Cost: Free

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

Retired teacher and avid Mah Jongg player, Tarri Lavine, will bring you in the world of Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg helps maintain good brain health, memory, and opportunities to socialize. Mah Jongg is similar to Gin Rummy but played with tiles instead of cards. Tiles and handouts provided.

Beginner Mah Jongg

Learn rules, strategies, and etiquette while playing the game. The class will be taught using previous National Mah Jongg League cards.

Beginner 2

Learn new strategies for the 2025 card. If you don't have a card, you can borrow one during class.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Beginner 2

Age: 18+
Date: Wednesday, May 6 & Friday, May 8
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $66; $60 Shoreview resident

Mah Jongg Semi-Private Workshops

Quit 'dragon' and get 'crackin'! Retired teacher and avid Mah Jongg player, Tarri Lavine, will bring you into the world of Mah Jongg. Mah Jongg helps maintain good brain health, memory, and opportunities to socialize. Mah Jongg is similar to Gin Rummy but played with tiles instead of cards. Tiles and handouts provided. These new workshops are limited to three participants for personalized learning.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Session 1 - Level 1
Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $95; $86 Shoreview resident

Session 2 - Level 1
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $95; $86 Shoreview resident

Session 1 - Level 2
Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $95; $86 Shoreview resident

Session 2 - Level 2
Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $95; $86 Shoreview resident

Learners Tournament Workshop

Have you always wanted to play in a Mah Jongg tournament but not sure you're ready? This beginner-friendly event, led by Tarri Lavine, offers a relaxed way to learn tournament play. Play in a practice-style tournament, review rules, scoring, and strategies. Questions are welcome during play so you learn how tournaments differ from NMJL play. The session includes two rounds of three games with certificates and door prizes. Bring your 2026 NMJL card.

Proceeds benefit the local dementia support groups on behalf of TC Metro & Suburban Mah Jongg Club.

Prerequisite: No previous tournaments, Beginner 2 Mah Jongg class or similar.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Date: Tuesday, June 29
Time: 9 am - noon
Cost: $73; $67 Shoreview resident

May the Fourth Puzzle Competition

The Force is strong with puzzlers this May 4th! As Yoda says, "skills tested, they will be". Be a Jedi Master of strategy using The Force to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Can you complete your mission faster than Solo's Kessel Run? Or will the dark side of the clock claim victory?

Teams of up to four Rebels (or Imperials, if that's your thing) compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Epic door prizes
Head start for those in costume or other attire from a galaxy far, far away
Teams can puzzle until 8:30 pm. In the end, it's about the journey, not the victory

Schedule:

5:45: check-in and optional puzzle swap
6:15: Rules review; pay attention, young padawans
6:30: The competition begins!
8:30: Mission complete or not

Location: community center
Registration deadline: April 20

Age: All
Date: Monday, May 4
Time: 5:45 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $30 per team

The Last Piece of Summer Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Teams of up to four people race to finish a 500 piece puzzle for prizes, bragging rights, and some silly fun. Don't miss your chance to piece together the perfect ending to summer!

Location: community center
Registration deadline: July 30

Age: 5+
Date: Wednesday, August 26
Time: 5:45 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $33; $30 Shoreview resident

Health & well-being

Functional balance screening

Measure your fall risk and identify areas to strengthen with a free balance screening from OSI Physical Therapy. Balance screenings are held the first Tuesday of the month.

Evaluate static and dynamic balance systems to establish fall risks
Identify any areas that could benefit from focused training
Identify simple assistive devices

Location: Shoreview Community Center

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, May 5

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, June 2

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, July 7

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, August 4

Ages: 55 +
Time: Ten minute appointments available from 9 - 10 am
Date: Tuesday, September 1

Dementia Caregiver Support Group with Respite Care

This support group is led by a trained facilitator from Alzheimer's Speaks. Your loved one can enjoy activities in a nearby room. The program is free. Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome if space is available.

Location: Shoreview Community Center

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, June 24
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, July 29
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Ages: 18 +
Date: Wednesday, August 26
Time: 10 - 11:30 am

Shape Up for Summer

This dynamic, 6-week fitness program is designed to get you ready and feeling your best for summer! Focusing on building strength, improving cardiovascular health, weight loss, and boosting confidence, the "Shape Up for Summer" class incorporates a 40-minute workout each week to sculpt your entire body. Basic nutrition coaching will be provided to help you meet your fitness goals.

Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Austin Jordi, will be leading you through this elevating journey.

Date: Saturdays, April 11 - May 16
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $120
Age: 18+

Hobbies

USTA Adult Group Tennis Lessons

Discover the joy of tennis, a sport you can enjoy for a lifetime! Perfect for those new to the game or with minimal experience. You'll learn essential strokes, develop rally skills, and start your tennis journey off right - with a brand new racquet included for all beginner participants! All classes are taught by instructors trained by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Cost: $86; $78 Shoreview resident
Location: Wilson Park courts
Registration deadline: one week prior to class

Session 1 Beginner
Date: Monday, June 1 - July 6
Time: 6 - 7 pm

Session 1 Intermediate
Date: Monday, June 1 - July 6
Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm

Session 2 Beginner
Date: Monday, July 13 - August 17
Time: 6 - 7 pm

Session 2 Intermediate
Date: Monday, July 13 - August 17
Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm

Adapted Kickball League

Gather a team of family, friends, and neighbors to join our adapted kickball league! This league gives people with disabilities and peers the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun being on a team! Games are self-officiated. Equipment is provided.

Location: Valentine Hills Elementary School
Registration deadline: June 1

Age: 12+
Date: Monday, June 8 - August 3
Time: 6 or 7 pm
Cost: $115

Line Dance for Everyone

Get moving in this fun, beginner-friendly class - no partner needed! Learn easy steps to a mix of music styles, improve coordination, and enjoy a welcoming, social atmosphere. Sorry, boots aren't allowed in our studios, please wear sneakers or other non-marking comfy shoes.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Age: 13+
Date: Tuesday, June 2 - July 7
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $36; $33 Shoreview resident

Ballroom Dance Classes

Register yourself, or yourself and a partner. Learn basic ballroom dance patterns to popular party & wedding music. We will focus on footwork, timing, and dancing with a partner. No partner needed. Taught by renowned instructor Amy Hanson from Ballroom by Amy.

Registration fee is per person. Those under 17 need to register with an adult.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Date: Tuesday, April 14 - May 19
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $36; $33 SV Res

Private Ballroom Dance Lessons

Lessons available on Mondays between 10 am - 3 pm. Contact jverb@shoreviewmn.gov if those times don't work; there may be other dates available.

Small Private Lesson

$117; $107 SV res
One, 45-minute lesson
Fee covers 1 - 2 people

Group Private Lesson

$235; $214 SV res
Two, 45-minute lessons
Fee covers 3 - 8 people

Seminars

History Chats with Linda Hopkins

Instructor Linda Hopkins is an author and speaker on constitutional law. She is a retired attorney, past advisor to the President of the United States, consultant to the governments of Bulgaria and Nepal, and former chair of a government data privacy commission.

Geronimo: A Wild Life

Geronimo was known as a fierce Apache leader, but his story didn't end on the battlefield. Learn about his relationship with the US Army general who saved his life, the impact of his capture on the territories of Arizona and New Mexico, and how he turned fame into fortune. A lesser-known chapter of Western history filled with conflict, diplomacy, and unexpected humanity.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: three days before class

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Cost: $19; $17 Shoreview resident

Downsizing - A 12 Month Guide

Are you or a family member considering a move, or looking to reduce clutter and better organize your home? Ben from WellRive Senior Move Management will share practical, easy-to-follow steps to help you get started and stay on track.

Location: community center
Registration deadline: one week before class

Date: Tuesday, June 23
Time: 3 - 4 pm
Cost: $5; $4 Shoreview resident

Contact us

Jennifer Verbrugge
Adult Programs
651-490-4714
jverbrugge@shoreviewmn.gov

Wesley Goldberg
Pickleball
651-490-4753
pickleball@shoreviewmn.gov

Perry Gustafson
Fitness classes
651-490-4768
pgustafson@shoreviewmn.gov