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SouthShore Community Center
5735 Country Club Rd
Shorewood MN 55331

Weekly Event

Mtka Chess Club: Kids grades K-6
Mondays, 3:45-5:45pm
New and experienced players. Call 952.292.9813 or stop by the center for costs and more information.

Summer Camps

BFF Craft Camp
August 2 and 4, 9:30-11:30 am
Cost: $55
Bring your BFF (Best Friend Forever) or make a new one at Abrakadoodle’s BFF Craft Camp! We’ll weave baskets, crochet a potholder, make mosaic coasters or flowerpots, decoupage a picture frame, and more in this fun filled craft camp. We’ll even paint our nails! Bring a beverage, nut free snack and your favorite CD.

Clay Camp
August 3 and 5, 9:30-11:30 am
Cost: $55
Prepare to get muddy! Children will learn to wedge, throw a slab, pinch a pot, hand build, and sculpt. We’ll roll, pinch, pat, press, paint, and sculpt our way through this creative series that features projects with Air-Dry Clay®, Model Magic®, and Modeling Clay®. We’ll make African masks, sculpt owls, create ceramic sunflowers, and horses out of clay. After we’re finished building our creations, we’ll etch then paint our designs. Campers leave with at least 4 projects. Bring a beverage and nut free snack.

Oktoberfest: Family Night Out

The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest
Friday, October 8th
Free
Featuring polka music, german fare with Blanchard Catering, Beer & Wine from Cellars Wine & spirits, kids crafts, Silent auction & Raffle for FREE Space Rental and Cash Prizes!

Cooking Class

Man Cave Teen Cooking
Tuesday, August 10; 3-4:30pm
Cost: $18
Every man should know how to cook! Men ages 13+ can learn the best techniques, meats and sides!

Girls Night Out

Pampered Princess Boutique
Friday, August 13; 7-9:30 pm
FREE
Featuring Beauty Control manicures/pedicures and mini facials, Stella & Dot jewelry, Miche convertible
purses, appetizers & treats with our personal Chef Connie Blanchard, massage and much more. Come shop, sip, indulge, and gab!

Trips and Tours

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
September 22, 11:15 am-3:30 pm
$45
Join us on Sept 22nd as the MN Twins play the Cleveland Indians. The bus will depart the Southshore Center at 11:15am and return approximately 3:30pm. Seats are on the skyline club level. We only have 30 tickets available, so register early.

Cooking Classes

Couples Class: Game' Night
Thursday, Sept. 16th 6-9:30pm
$25/person
Be it Pheasant, Duck or Deer or some other great hunting prize, learn some ways to spice up your game and get tips on wine compliments for each meal as we enjoy preparing and tasting during this participatory class.

Soups Cooking Class
Thursday, Oct. 21, 7-9:30 pm
$30/person
Bring quart size Tupperware dishes and recipe cards to take home samples of our favorite recipes! Squash, Chicken Noodle, Seafood, Wild Rice, and others!

Girls or guys, Couples or Friends: Cooking Thai Food
Thursday, Nov. 4, 7-9 pm
$30/person
Learn some creative techniques for cooking up some Thai favorites!

Holiday Appetizers
Thursday, Dec. 2; 7-9 pm
$30/person
Hosting your own holiday party this season? Come, make and take enough for 10 guests to serve immediately or enjoy as you cook!

Holiday Bake and Take
Thursday, Dec. 9; 6-9:30 pm
$30/person
Bring your own boxes to take dozens of cookies home to share this holiday season! Roll up your sleeves for a fun participation class. Make it a girls night, or do it with your child!

Senior Activities

The SouthShore Community Center also offers a hub of activities for seniors.
Check out the Senior Calendar to see the many organized activities including woodworking, card games, trips, tours, health and wellness classes.

Bayview Cruises
Monday, August 9
on Lake Minnetonka
Join other adults for a 1 1/2 hour luncheon cruise and tour. Boarding at 11:15 a.m. behind Bayview Event Center. Call the center, 952-474-7635, to reserve your space $15.00 for SSSP members, $25 for all others.

Learn To Sail
August 9, 11, 16, 18; 1-4 pm
Cost: $395
ASA-certified instructors teach you on dry, stable sailboats from Enchanted Island. A maximum of 3 students per boat. For ages 55+. This 12-hour course gives you the skills and confidence to get underway, tack, jibe, and perform a crew overboard recovery. In four, three-hour, on-the-water sessions you will learn points of sail, six basic sailing knots, how to reef, heave-to, operate an outboard motor and return safely to the dock.

Senior Surf Day
Friday, August 13, 10 am-Noon
Are you new to the computer and would like help learning some of the basics of using the internet? How do you type in a web address? How do you know if a website is secure? How can you access internet sites that will assist you in finding information? How do you conduct searches using common search engines? You can bring your own computer or call ahead to reserve one of ours. Class space is limited so please call to reserve your spot! 474-7635

AAA Refresher Driving Class
Thursday, August 19, 6-10 pm

Senior Night at the Races: Canterbury Park
Friday, August 20; 5:30 pm
SSSP member $35/nonmembers $40
Tickets will get you a chauffeured motor coach roundtrip to the track, reserved seats, free admission, program, $2 betting voucher, $10 towards food/beverage, and an escort to the winners circle for photos with the winning jockey & horse after the race!

Caregivers Workshop
Wednesday, August 25; 1pm
FREE Workshop and speaker from the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging will help you navigate thru questions many caregivers have.

Twins Baseball Game
Wednesday, Sept 22; 11:15 am
$30 SSSP member/$35 nonmember
Event includes transportation from the Southshore Center - call to register!

Flu Clinic
Friday, October 15; 9:30-11:30am
Call to reserve your space !

Community Events

Pampered Princess' Girls Nite Out Shopping Event
Friday, August 13: 7 pm-9:30 pm
Cost: FREE

Gather the Girls & head out to the 'Glen' of Southshore for a Unique Boutique! Come SHOP Sip, Indulge, Gab, & Pamper yourself with jewelry from Stella & Dot, Miche Convertible Purses, manis/pedis & mini facials by Beauty Control, massage, appetizers & treats with event Caterer Charthouse & Personal Chef Connie Blanchard! Watch for more fabulous vendors coming soon!

Community Wide Indoor Garage Sale & Bake Sale
September 24th; 10 am-3 pm and 25th; 8am-12 noon
Cost: $35 for a table and chair or $30 without table

Rent a Table or bring your own. Sell all that 'stuff' you'd like to get rid of and pocket some change! Or donate your proceeds to the Center for their new electronic sign! We will be collecting donated baked goods for the bake sale through Thursday afternoon.

Flue Clinic
Friday, October 15; 9:30-11:30 am
Reservation Required: 952-474-7635

Family Night Out

Oktoberfest
The 2nd Annual Oktoberfest
Friday Evening, October 8th
Free
Featuring polka music, german fare with Blanchard Catering, Beer & Wine from Cellars Wine & spirits, kids crafts, Silent auction & Raffle for FREE Space Rental and Cash Prizes!

Turkey Crafts and Carving Fun
Saturday, Nov. 13; 10am-Noon
Children $5 each, accompanying Adult FREE
Bring your kids, grandkids, friends to share in this special project. We will make turkey craft placecards and centerpieces, learn how to make some kid friendly sides, and share in our own ‘feast’!

Family Holiday Party
Sunday, Dec 5; 1-3 pm
Children $5 each/Adult FREE
Kids: Join us for some Holiday craft/gift making for mom & dad. Enjoy a visit from Santa, caroling, holiday cookies and cider. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

 

Exploradome
Friday, August 20
Where: Minnewashta Elementary School

Registration is necessary as space is limited. Register for one or more programs.

Kids through grade twelve can enjoy the ExploraDome through the cooperation of Hennepin County Commissioners Office and Minnesota Planetarium Society. The ExploraDome is a portable, immersive learning environment where students experience “hands-on, minds-on” learning. Programs feature age-appropriate lessons delivered underneath a 25 foot diameter dome.

Through guided inquiry, based on the Minnesota State Science Standards, students can virtually travel from inside of the subatomic realm to the edge of the known universe. This system is the first portable dome in the world built around the dynamic scaling software known as Uniview. The ExploraDome program inspires minds and leaves a lasting impression on students. Individuals, groups, classes, girl/ boy scout troops are welcome!

Bag lunches available for pre-order.

10 am
Zoom! From Earth to the Edge of the Universe! PLUS an interactive Earth Observatory Program: This program will help kids grades 3-12 appreciate the scale of the solar system, galaxy, and universe, the vast distances separating celestial bodies, and how objects change over time. The Earth Observing satellite technology will demonstrate how scientists use views from space to study Earth systems on a global scale. (1 hour)

11 am
Life in the Universe! PLUS the interactive Earth Observing program: This program for grades 6-12 will investigate the location & composition of Earth compared to other planets in our solar system to determine why Earth is just right for life! We will also investigate findings that bring to light the possibility of life on other moons within our solar system and planets orbiting distant stars! Plus, with the Earth Observing satellite technology will demonstrate how scientists use views from space to study Earth systems on a global scale. (1 hour)

12:30 pm
Field Trip to the Moon: Great for Grades 5-12. Be one of the first to try the pilot testing Field Trip to the Moon! Students will launch on a NASA rocket, orbit the Earth, and experience a journey through the hazards of space to orbit and land on the moon. Witness the panoramic view from the last space man walked on the moon, be the first to see what awaits us on future missions to return to the Moon, next time to stay! (30 minutes)

1 pm
The Night Sky: Students of all ages will learn how to find objects in the current sky, including the visible planets, constellations, and the Moon! (1 hour)

2 pm
Encore Presentation: Be one of the first to try the pilot testing Field Trip to the Moon! Students will launch on a NASA rocket, orbit the Earth, and experience a journey through the hazards of space to orbit and land on the moon. Witness the panoramic view from the last space man walked on the moon, be the first to see what awaits us on future missions to return to the Moon, next time to stay! (30 minutes)

2:30 pm
Excerpts from Exploring the Arctic: Older students will enjoy the story about the impacts of climate change on the cryosphere with images and stories from the 2006 expedition on the Russian icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsy - 10 minute program - Combined with ‘Listening to the Northern Lights’ video program experience the sights and sounds of the Aurora Borealis through the ears of sound recorder Steve McGreevy. Listen to the chirps, pops, and choruses that play out when the Earth’s Magnetic Field interacts with the Sun! (10 minutes)

3 pm
The Solar System: Students grades 3-8 are the co-pilots of this planetary tour, discovering the characteristics and relationships of objects in the solar system by exploring the Sun, planets, moons, and more, and learning how Earth fits in with the structure of the solar system. (1 hour)

Weekly Classes

Dance Fitness
Mon - Wed - Fri
8:15 - 9:15am; $4 per class

Fit Ball Class
Mon - Wed - Fri
8:30-9:15am; $4 per class

Chair Class
Mon - Wed - Fri
2:30 - 3pm; $4 per class

Line Dancing
Wed, 2:30-3pm; $4 per class

Blood Pressure Check
First Tuesday of each month.
Conducted by Golden Living- Excelsior.

Book Club
Fourth Thurs. of the month
10-11:30am
Call Nancy, 952.474.7769.

Mother Bear Knitting
First Fri. of the month, 1pm

Woodcarvers
Tuesdays, 9:30am

Card Makers
Tuesdays, 9am

Knitting Club
Mondays, 1pm

Mtka Chess Club: Kids grades K-6
Mondays, 3:45-5:45pm
New and experienced players. Call 952.292.9813 or stop by the center for costs and more information.

Wii Bowling Leagues
Fridays, 10am
Knock down some virtual pins! No previous experience necessary, we will instruct one another on how to play this fun and addictive game! No bowling shoes required!