In Hennepin County, Minnesota, the city of Hopkins--a relatively small town of about 4 square miles--has approximately 17,000 residents. Incorporated November 7, 1893, the town has a culture invested in physical and mental activity for its residents as well as a number of special events and recreational facilities, all of which contribute to a variety of senior activities in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Educational and Computer-based Activities
The Activity Center on 14th Avenue North in Hopkins is often called the "home of the Hopkins Senior Citizens Program." The community facility features a kitchen, gym and meeting rooms and is available for classes, meetings, flea markets and wedding receptions. The Activity Center offers computer and educational programs for seniors who want to learn something new or improve upon a skill. Classes at the Activity Center teach seniors the basics of using a computer and/or a digital camera. The open computer lab also offers one-on-one computer training on word processing, databases, Internet, scanning and email for seniors who need individual attention.
The Activity Center also offers seniors educational classes and opportunities in defensive driving, antiquing, cell phones and photography. Personal training is also available for seniors on cell phones in the "Cell Phone Lab."
Crafts, Arts and Entertainment
Crafts, art and entertainment are popular activities for Hopkins, Minnesota, seniors. The Activity Center hosts cards and gaming activities every week for seniors interested in darts, dominoes, Scrabble, bridge, poker and Nintendo Wii Bowling. The center also offers quilting, cardmaking, scrapbooking and stamping classes as well as a book club and coffee/treat networking group for seniors.
Dance and Fitness
For seniors wanting physical activity and fitness, the center has weekly dance and fitness programs. Ballroom dance classes are offered in February, May and October, while square dancing is offered every week. Beginning and intermediate line dancing, jazz and tap dances classes are also offered. Seniors who like to dance for fun while enjoying fellowship with others may prefer the "Dancing For Fun" class offered every week.
Senior fitness classes are available regularly at the center in activities like aerobics, strength training, stretching, flexibility, balance and walking. Fitness equipment such as recumbent bikes, weights, elliptical machines and treadmills also are available for use at the center.
Senior Sports
Competitive and non-competitive senior sports clubs and activities at the Activity Center in Hopkins, Minnesota, inspire exercise, camaraderie and friendly competition. The senior men's volleyball team's season runs October to April, and the Senior Bicyclers are active from April to October. Indoor golf is offered November to April and the senior softball league's season runs May to September. Year-round sports activities for seniors include open gym basketball, senior bowling and tennis.
Places to go for Activities in Hopkins
During the milder months in Hopkins, Minnesota, seniors can enjoy activities outdoors at any of the city's parks, courts, trails or beaches. During the winter, ice skating rinks are available at Central Park on 16th Avenue, Hilltop Park on 4th Street N, Oakes Park on Lake Street NE and four other locations throughout the city. A horseshoe court is at Burnes Park on 2nd Street N. There is also a nature trail at Valley Park on 7th Avenue S.
