Unless otherwise noted in the descriptions, programs and events are held at the Chanhassen Senior Center in City Hall (7700 Market Blvd.)

Town Talk & Tortillas, with Mayor Ryan

• Monday, October 5 11am-1pm | $10 Resident/$13 Non-resident
  • Join us for a flavorful afternoon of community connection! Following a welcome and city updates from Mayor Ryan, you’ll enjoy a build-your-own chicken or beef tortilla lunch. This casual, friendly event is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and engage in open conversation. Whether you’re curious about upcoming projects or want to connect with neighbors and leadership, we’d love to have you at the table.
  • Register here. Registration deadline: September 28

Oktoberfest Lunch & Polka Band

• Thursday, October 8 | 11:30 - 1:30 | $15 Resident/$17 Non-resident
• Ein Prosit! It's time to put your polka shoes on and toe tap, dance, sing and laugh your way through our annual Octoberfest event at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. The Retka Brothers return to celebrate in classic Bavarian style. You'll enjoy a traditional German meal, followed by a fun filled performance of the amazing Jolly Huntsman Band. Everyone boasts a little German heritage as The Retka Brothers return to celebrate Octoberfest in classic, Bavarian style.
• Register here.  Registration deadline: September 25

Buses for all day trips depart from the Chanhassen Recreation Center (2310 Coulter Blvd.)

The Revolution 5: Beatles #1 Hits at Paramount Theater & Coyote Moon Grille, St. Cloud

• Tuesday, September 15, 9:30am-5:15pm | $92 (all inclusive)
• A true fan favorite, the performance features all 27 number one Beatles’ hits that topped US and UK charts. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch prior to the show. Then revel in your favorite Beatles' tunes the way they were meant to be heard - with passion, precision and fun!
•  Registration is closed.

All Things Austin, Road Trip to Austin, MN

• Wednesday, September 30 |7:30am-5:30pm | $89 (all inclusive)
• Join us on a great fall road trip to Discover Austin! Trip highlights will include a tour of the Hormel Institute, leader in cancer research, visit and lunch at the stately Hormel Historic Home (soup & sandwich), and of course time spent at the SPAM Museum and exploring downtown, Austin.  Just enough time for an ice cream scoop before heading home!
• Cost includes tours & admissions, breakfast treat, lunch, ice cream treat, tips/taxes, and transportation.
• Register here. Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11

Treasure Island Casino

• Tuesday, October 27 | 8:15am - 4:00pm | $32
• Travel with your friends and enjoy round-trip motor coach transportation to Treasure Island Casino near Red Wing.  Each person receives $20 slot play on a casino card, plus a $5 food coupon to be used for the cafe/restaurant. 
• Cost includes transportation.  All additional purchases and game play are the participant's expense. 
• Register here. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 20 

CRAFTERNOON: Succulent Pumpkin

• Monday September 21 | 2:30 4-00 p.m. | $30
• Join us for a CRAFTERNOON - an afternoon spent crafting. We'll put together the perfect autumn decor, a white pumpkin "planted" with succulents finished with Spanish moss detail. Everything is artificial, no green thumb required to keep it looking great season after season. The finished product stands approximately 11" tall. This is an easy project that can decorate your home all year. $30 fee covers all supplies.
• Register here by September 11. 

Medicare 101 for Newcomers

• Tuesday, September 22| 2-3 p.m.| Free
• If you are new to Medicare, or soon to be, this class is essential for learning what you need to know about the program and it’s rules.
• Presented by Jennifer Balk, LLC.
• Registration encouraged (click here). Walk-ins welcome.

Music in the Movies Class provided by MacPhail

• Fridays, October 2 - October 30 | 10:30 - 11:45 | $35
• In this class we will learn how music in movies helps set the scene, conveying mood, location, and character. From epic symphonic soundtracks to intimate emotional dramas to fun, buoyant movie musicals, we will look at the rich history of movie music over five sessions in October. Class will be facilitated by Andrea Leap from MacPhail Music.
• Register here.  Registration deadline: September 25

Dementia Friends Education Class

• Monday, October 19 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Free | Registration Required 
• When a loved one or friend struggles with memory loss, it can be difficult to field the same question over and over again, or to have the patience needed to get through a task or conversation. This Dementia Friends session will help answer these problems, and more. You will also learn about the disease of dementia and how it affects the person suffering from it.
• Developed by the Alzheimer's Society in the UK, The Dementia Friends initiative is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.
  This class includes a free lunch sponsored by Riley Crossing Senior Living, and is hosted by Senior Community Services and the Chanhassen Senior Center.
• Register here.  Registration deadline: October 12 

Mah Jongg for Beginners, with Melinda Colwell, Five Week Class

Tuesdays, September 15 – October 13, 3-5pm

Tuesdays, November 10 – December 15, 3-5pm

Thursdays, October 8 – November 5 10am - noon

• Learn this fun & challenging “brain game” and get started on building a lifetime of Mah Jongg friendships along the way.
• $129, includes official 2026 card. Class size limited to 12. Registration deadline: 7-days prior to start date
• Register here for Tuesdays September 15-October 13
• Register here for Tuesdays November 10-December 15
• Register here for Thursdays October 8-November 5

Advanced Directives: A Gift for Life

• Tuesday October 20 |  2:30 p.m. | Free, registration appreciated. 
• A medical care directive — also called an advance directive — is a written, legal statement that outlines your wishes for medical treatment if you become unable to make decisions for yourself due to illness, injury, or incapacity. It ensures that your healthcare providers and loved ones know how you want to be treated in specific situations, even if you cannot speak or communicate.
  
  Creating a useful medical care directive is the best gift you can offer to your loved ones. This class walks you through a simple, clearly formatted form, along with how best to communicate with loved ones about this sensitive topic.
  
  Free – Registration encouraged. Walk-ins Welcome.
  Hosted by Chanhassen’s Commission on Aging & Lesley Jensen, LICSW, Ridgeview Medical
• Register here. 

• Practice on Tuesdays, 12:30-3:00 p.m. (Rehearsals resume September 8)
  • The Chanhassen Senior Center hosts this local 55+ choir as they practice and prepare to bring the joy of music to area senior living sites, community centers, and other locations.
  • New members are always welcome! Lower voices are especially needed.
  • If you love to sing and love to share the gift of music with others, come visit a practice and learn more.

Chan-Jammers Band 

• Practice on Mondays, 9:30a.m.-12p.m.
• Come to jam!  All variety of musicians welcome - guitar, fiddle, mandolin, percussion, etc. 
• This group has entertained at the Lions Club Senior Picnic and the Senior Center Party on the Porch. 

Uke-a-Chan Jammers (UkuleleClub)

• Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9:30-11 a.m.
• Learn, play and jam with local ukulele enthusiasts. For beginners to advanced players. Loaner ukes available.
• Hosted by Twin Cities Ukulele Club.
• Free. Walk-ins welcome

Rail Talk - For Train Enthusiasts

• Every 2nd and 4th Friday, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Discussions revolve around railroading, model trains and railroad history, along with planning field trips to interesting train educational places.
• Free. Walk-ins welcome

55+ Book Club

• Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Books are chosen by attendees who share leading the discussions. 
  • September 8 - The Night Birds by Thomas Maltman
  • October 13 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy
  • November 10 - Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
  • December 8 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
• Free.

Chan Chess Club - Open Play

• Meets every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Learn, play and grow your skills with other chess enthusiasts.
• Free. Walk-ins welcome.

Stitch Together

• Meets the third Thursday of the month, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
• Bring along your current project - embroidery, knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, etc. 
• Free, no registration required.

55+ Alive Defensive Driver Class - 2026 Sessions

• Session Dates and Locations:
  • All classes going forward are at the Chanhassen Senior Center 
    • Tuesday, Sept 15, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Thursday, Oct 22, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, Nov 17, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • No December sessions
• $24. Register online or call 952-227-1424 for information or assistance
• These 4-hour sessions qualify anyone 55 and older to receive a 10% car insurance discount in Minnesota. If you have taken it before, this class also qualifies as your three-year refresher course.
• Take advantage of great savings with this instructor-led course. There are no tests and no behind the wheel requirements. Simply attend, learn and save.

Living with Macular Degeneration or Vision Loss

• Last Monday each month, 12:30-2:00 p.m., next meeting June 29. 
• Free. No registration required—walk-ins welcome!
• If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with MD or other vision loss, there is help, advice, and support available. Each session focuses on current research, information and access to free resources.
• Call for more information or transportation ideas, 952-227-1424
• Hosted by The Vision Loss Resource Center

RN Foot Care Clinics

• Offered monthly; $65-$75
• Appointments required.
• Foot Care Clinic includes: Nurse assessment, toenail clipping and care, callous removal, foot massage. All natural oils.
• 2026 Schedule:
  • RN Laura, Holistic Foot and Nail Care | 1st Friday every other month, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Call or text at 218-821-4096 to schedule
  • RN Katie, The Foot Nurse| 2nd Monday every other month, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    • Call 651-829-3944 to schedule

Free Health Insurance Assistance

• Medicare can be complicated, but don't let it complicate your life! Meet with a trained Insurance Counselor from Trellis, your Metro Area Agency on Aging for free, unbiased help on:
  •  When and how to apply for Medicare
  • Finding the right supplemental Insurance plan, including Advantage Plans
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Medicare Fraud & Abuse
• Insurance Counselors are available every 2nd Thursday of the month.
• Appointments are required 7 days in advance by calling 1-800-333-2433.

Family Caregiver Support

• Meets every 1st Thursday of the month, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
• Are you a family caregiver? This is a safe place to learn and engage with others doing the same. One on one social work counseling also available by appointment.
• Free; walk ins welcome
• Call 612-770-7005 or email Lee Ann Eiden, MSW, for more information.
• For more information about Senior Community Services, click here.

Tech Help Sessions (Senior Community Services)

• Every 4th Tuesday | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. by appointment | Donations Requested 
• Get 1:1 tech help to learn or troubleshoot specific tasks and functions on your smartphone or other device. Age 60+
• Appointments required; call 952-227-1424 to schedule.

Important: unless noted otherwise, all weekly events are now located at the Senior Center.

Monday-Friday

• The Free Puzzle Library is located inside Senior Center doors. Take some/bring some. No checkout required!
• Fireside lounge area is open most days from 8:30-10 a.m. and 3-4 p.m., for reading, chatting, relaxing and waiting for Library to open with free wi-fi and coffee.

Mondays

• Party Bridge - 12–3 p.m.
  • No need to sign up. Walk in and play. No partner needed. $1 fee.
• Chan Jammers – Mondays, 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Guitars and more. Drop-in play.

Tuesdays

• Chan-o-laires Practice - 12:30-2:30 p.m. (September - May)
• Mah Jongg Open Play - 12-3:30 p.m.
  • Drop-in games.

Wednesdays

• Wednesday Woodcarvers - 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Bring your own supplies.
• Mah Jongg Open Play - start times are 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Potluck Quarter Bingo - 12:15 - 3:30 p.m.
• Hand & Foot Card Games - 12-3 p.m.
  • Open play.

Thursdays

• Dominos (Mexican Train) - 2-4 p.m.
  • Free (no preregistration needed)

Fridays

• Cribbage - 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
• 500 Cards - open play; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.