Eden Prairie residents have the opportunity to shape the senior community's direction, through the Senior Advisory Council Election which kicked off on December 4th. Members of the community are encouraged to use their voice and vote for five candidates to represent their interests on the council. The election seeks to determine the guiding hands of the Senior Center for the 2025-2026 term. According to the bulletin published on December 4th, residents can review the candidate information and cast their votes until the closing date of January 31, 2025.
Meanwhile, residents itching to get active or simply enjoy some communal cheer can now enroll in one of the many programs and special events the Senior Center has to offer this season. As per the details shared in the city's bulletin, registrations for winter programs are now open. One of the marquee events—Holiday Bingo—is slated for December 9 at a modest entry fee of $5. The Center also offers a festive lunch engagement on December 13 for $14, for those wishing to indulge in camaraderie and good food.
For those with a creative bent, popular programs like "Fused Glass Ornaments" have been listed as full, indicating a high level of enthusiasm among participating seniors, while needle-felted holiday decor offers a thoughtful, hands-on activity come December 19. The bulletin posted by the city further lists options for seniors to upskill with the 4-hour Defensive Driving class on December 6 or attend tech help sessions—making sure that Eden Prairie's seniors are as equipped to handle the virtual superhighway as they are the physical one.
Cultural enrichment hasn't been neglected, with the Senior Center organizing various trips this winter, including theater visits and museum tours. For those with wanderlust—or just a curiosity for learning about new places—the "Landmark Travel Tours Showcase" promises insight into potential adventures and a "Travel Tips for Seniors" seminar on December 5 aims to simplify the logistics of exploration. The array of ongoing activities doesn't require registration, a point underscored by the bulletin, offering flexibility to those with spontaneous schedules.
Finally, Eden Prairie's Community Center opens its doors to a variety of fitness and leisure activities, as part of a broader initiative to promote health and wellness within the senior community. Offering everything from lap pools to gym facilities, the city's bulletin emphasizes the center's goal to ensure residents can "Live Well," with a schedule available on the Eden Prairie official website.
