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  • *NEW* Paramount Center Show & Lunch: 9 to 5

    We begin with an included buffet lunch at Coyote Moon Grill. The lunch buffet will have three (3) chef-made entrées, potato and vegetable, salad bar with Caesar salad, popovers with honey butter and soup. A light dessert will also be included with the buffet. Then we'll proceed to the Paramount Center for the Arts for the Great Threatre production of 9 to 5. In the corporate world of the late 1970s, Violet, Judy, and Doralee are fed up with their arrogant, misogynistic boss. When a wild turn of events gives them the chance to take matters into their own hands, they set out to change the office – and their lives – for the better. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 is a laugh-out-loud story of empowerment and unlikely friendship. Full of catchy songs, hilarious antics, and a message about challenging the status quo, this high-energy show celebrates perseverance, camaraderie, and standing up for what’s right. Pick up at The Rookery at 9:30 am, return approximately 5:30 pm. No refunds after Sept 26.
    Thu, Oct 30
    9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    The Rookery Activity Center
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  • Foundations of Genealogy (Online)

    There has never been a better time to start discovering your family's history. Gone are the days of only traveling to courthouse basements and archives. You can now research easily from your own home. Join me as I teach you how to get started, reviews of subscription websites, which tools to use, which types of records you'll find, plus how to be an effective and accurate researcher. A link to Microsoft Teams will be sent to the email used for registration.
    Tue, Sep 16
    6:30 - 8:00 PM
    Online Course
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  • Holiday Lights Photo Walk - Instructor Led

    All experience levels are welcome. Join professional nature photographer, Don Tredinnick, as we capture local holiday light displays. Meet at Caribou Coffee, 730 Apollo Drive in Lino Lakes, where Don will provide some tips on photographing holiday light displays. We will then head over to Cinnamon Teal Court to photograph the amazing light displays put on by the neighborhood. Don will spend time helping participants with camera settings, focusing at night, creative camera effects such as zooming with long exposures, and shallow depth of field. We will also work with some of the challenges such as dealing with movement, and sequenced light displays. We are outside for two hours, plan to bring water and dress for the weather. You will need a camera that allows for manual settings, and a lens that can range in focal length from 35mm to 105mm and a tripod.
    Fri, Dec 5
    5:00 - 7:00 PM
    Caribou Coffee
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  • Level Up Your Genealogy 1 (Online)

    MyHeritage and Ancestry are some of the biggest research sites, but what do you do when they do not have the information that you are looking for? This course covers how to use the Family Search Catalog, working with autosomal DNA and other repositories to use beyond the large genealogy platforms. A link to Microsoft Teams will be sent to the email used for registration.
    Thu, Oct 16
    6:30 - 8:00 PM
    Online Course
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  • Mike Lynch Minnesota Star Watch Program

    All are welcome, but most appropriate for children ages six and up. Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Rice Lake Elementary. Get to know the constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and others. Great constellation mythological stories will also be featured. We'll have giant telescopes aimed at Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters, galaxies, and more. An astronomical camera system will also capture breathtaking images. Mike will have books, photos, and cool glow-in-the dark shirts available for purchase. If registering as a family, only one family member needs to register. Then select the family price.
    Mon, Oct 27
    7:00 - 9:00 PM
    Early Childhood Center
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  • Music on the Lake - It's Golden

    Enjoy a few summer nights with a free concert at Golden Lake Park in Circle Pines. Co-sponsored by Centennial Community Education and the City of Circle Pines. Information listed here is for your information only. No registration required. Simply show up with your lawn chair ready to listen to some good tunes. Centennial Community Band - Thursday, June 12, 7-8 pm - BEING RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN This 60 plus member community band formed in 2003. They work under the direction of Barry Zumwalde and perform several concerts a season. The Roxxy Hall Band - Thursday, June 26, 7-8:30 pm - Rained out. Rescheduled July 31 The Roxxy Hall Band is a seven piece, all women, rock-n-soul band with a horn section. Come listen, sing along, and dance to great grooves and memorable melodies. The band's four singers create music with multiple layers of harmonies. The Revolution 5 Thursday, July 10, 7-8:30 pm The Revolution 5 is Minnesota’s premier Beatles Tribute band. Their extensive set list includes hours of Beatles tunes and boasts virtually every chart-topping hit sprinkled with a handful of deeper tracks for the true enthusiast. The Floras - Thursday, July 17, 7-8:30 pm The Floras are a husband and wife singing duo with decades of performing experience. Mark knew this farmer's daughter was meant to be his beloved. The constant call of 50s and Americana music has brought them into singing for a living. Family DJ Dance Party - Thursday, July 24, 6-7 pm Join our DJ, Brett of Special Works DJ, who has arranged a play list full of appropriate songs that are just made for dancing. Songs will span the generations to appeal to all ages. So grab your family and friends and let’s bust a groove. Brady Perl - Thursday, August 7, 7-8:30 pm Brady is an American singer-songwriter performing modern and traditional Americana music based out of the Twin Cities. His great-grandfather built violins/fiddles, his grandparents owned the first musical night club on Lake Minnetonka in the 1940s, and his uncle was a professional drummer by the age of about 13 before being drafted in the Vietnam War, making Brady a 4th generation musician. Performing professionally for over 15 years, Brady Perl is an award-winning local musician, delivering high quality and original material. The Salsa del Soul Sextet (feat. Frank Rivery) - Thursday, August 21, 7-8:30 pm Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based ensemble performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose of providing great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians represent some of the finest talents in the Twin Cities Latin music scene. The style of music they perform includes Son, Son Montuno, Plena, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Merengue, Timba and of course Salsa.
    Thu, Aug 21
    7:00 - 8:30 PM
    Golden Lake Park
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  • NEW! Bentleyville (21+)

    Billed as America's Largest Free Walk-Through Lighting Display, Bentleyville invites guests to stroll under the glow of over 5 million lights in a 20-acre park situated on the shores of Lake Superior, while enjoying complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn and roasted marshmallows! Bentleyville accepts food and toy donations. This is an overnight trip with accommodations at The Suites Hotel in Canal Park. We'll check in at the hotel and then walk across the hall (inside) to Hoops Brewing. A BBQ buffet dinner served by OMC Smokehouse, pork or brisket with sides. Bring some additional money along if you'd like to sample beer or have some coffee from Duluth Coffee Company. While at Hoops, we'll have a short talk from Dave, Master Brewer and the owner of Hoops Brewing. We'll arrive at the hotel around 4:30 pm, dinner at 5:30 pm and then head to Bentleyville around 7 pm. The bus will pick us up again at Bentleyville around 8:30 pm. We'll leave in the morning at 9 am after breakfast at the hotel, make a stop at Tobies, and be back to the Circle Pines area early afternoon. Deadline to register is October 21. No refunds thereafter. Pick up at the Rookery Activity Center in Lino Lakes at 2 pm, and return at approximately 1:30 pm.
    Mon, Tue, Nov 24 - Nov 25
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    The Rookery Activity Center
    Min Age
    21 yr.
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  • NEW! Fall Photography Along Summit Avenue in St. Paul

    All levels are welcome Summit Avenue features historic mansions, mature trees, and fall decorations. We will begin at the Caribou Coffee on Grand Avenue and head up to Summit Avenue. We will then make our way along Summit capturing fall scenes as we go. This will be a leisurely walk with plenty of time to capture some great fall photos. Don will provide tips and guidance along the way. You will need to bring a camera that allows for manual cameral settings, and a lens that can range in focal length from 24mm to 105mm.
    Sat, Oct 18
    8:30 - 10:30 AM
    Caribou Coffee (Grand Ave)
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    NEW! Grease at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

    Greased-back hair and leather jackets, ponytails and poodle skirts, fast cars and rock 'n' roll, Grease is back at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the '50s - peer pressure, love, and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Lunch included. Dessert and alcoholic beverages on your own. Pick up at The Rookery at 9:45 am, return approximately 4:30 pm. No refunds after September 2.
    Wed, Oct 1
    9:45 AM - 4:30 PM
    The Rookery Activity Center
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  • NEW! Level Up Your Genealogy 2: Genealogy Boot Camp (Online)

    Moving beyond auto-generated hints on the big platforms like Ancestry and MyHeritage is the only way to make progress in your research. I will show you 23 research techniques used by the pros. A link to Microsoft Teams will be sent to email used for registration.
    Tue, Oct 28
    6:30 - 8:00 PM
    Online Course
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  • NEW! Level Up Your Genealogy 3: Deep Dive Research Skills (Online)

    Here are even more research tips and tricks that you can instantly apply to your own research. Learn about the history of immigration in the U.S., how to find immigration records and other valuable knowledge for your research. A link to Microsoft Teams will be sent to email used for registration.
    Tue, Dec 9
    6:30 - 8:00 PM
    Online Course
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  • NEW! Light Painting at Franconia Sculpture Garden

    George Eastman said, “Light makes photography. Embrace Light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” Regardless of the type of photography you do, light painting will help you improve your ability to see and understand light. Besides, it is just plain fun! Join professional photographer, Don Tredinnick, as we experiment with different light sources to create some amazing images. Don has spent time at many locations around the U.S. light painting everything from artwork to ghost towns. The results are photos that are truly unique. Don will demonstrate the use of flashlights, fiber optics, light pens, light wands, and a few other tools. We will create as a group and offer participants the opportunity to do the actual painting. To understand more about the process and the results checkout this video that Don posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbXhYhNrmgM Required Equipment: Dress for the weather. Lens with focal length of 24-105mm. DSLR or mirrorless camera. Extra batteries.
    Fri, Nov 14
    5:15 - 7:15 PM
    Franconia Sculpture Garden
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  • NEW! Mackinac Island

    MACKINAC ISLAND MAY 18-22, 2026 CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION Includes:      Deluxe motor coach transportation (based on 30 to 50 passengers)      Lodging for 4 nights      Meals: As indicated C-Coffee, B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, S-Supper, D-Dinner      Attractions outlined in itinerary      Hosted by trip leader from Centennial Community Education      Gratuities on included meals and attractions DAY 1 - Monday, May 18, 2026 6:45 a.m. Leave Rookery Activity Center, 7690 Village Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 7:00 a.m. Estimated departure time from Mary Ann Young Senior Center, Aquatore Park, 9150 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434 Make rest stops near Menomonie and Wausau, WI. Arrive in Manitowoc, WI to board the SS Badger Ferry for an onboard lunch (included). Cross Lake Michigan to Ludington, MI for lodging at Holiday Inn Express. [L, D] Day 2 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Have breakfast (included) at the hotel. Travel to Charlevoix, Michigan for lunch (included) at the Castle Farms. The estate was built in 1918 by Albert Loeb, acting president of Sears, Roebuck & Co. Continue to Mackinaw City, MI and take the ferry to Mackinac Island. On the island old-fashioned carriages, historic sites and quaint shops await visitors. There is no motor travel on the island. Check into the Lake View Hotel in historic downtown. It has a pool, sauna, elevator, stylish guest rooms and a covered porch to relax and enjoy the views. Spend time shopping in the unique setting of this small village. The Visitor’s Center is nearby and has complimentary maps and a list of places for you to visit. There are fudge shops, art galleries, museums, attractions, and a variety of gift stores. Have dinner (on own) at one of the nearby restaurants. [B,L] Day 3 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Get breakfast (on own) at a nearby coffee shop or Café. Take a Horse Drawn Carriage Tour of Mackinac Island. Hear the history of the island and see points of interest such as Skull Cave, Arch Rock, Governor’s Mansion and more. Visit Fort Mackinac, a National Historic Landmark, founded in 1780 by the British. It is a restored military outpost with original building, re-enactments, storytelling, music, and interpreters dressed in 1880’s attire. Have an exceptional luncheon buffet (included) at the Grand Hotel. It is the world’s largest summer hotel and the premier attraction on Mackinac Island. After meal service, stroll along the majestic porch, view the glorious gardens, take photographs, enjoy the magnificent art in the hotel and purchase a souvenir in the gift shop. This afternoon and evening are free. You can go hiking, rent a bicycle or visit a riding stable. There are historic sites, like Ste. Anne’s Church Museum, or visit attractions like the Butterfly House. [L] Day 4 - Thursday, May 21, 2026 Get breakfast (on own) at a nearby coffee shop or Café. This morning relax and do some last minute shopping. Take the ferry to St. Ignace and have lunch (included.) Travel to Green Bay for lodging at The Oneida Hotel located adjacent to the Oneida Casino. [L] Day 5 - Friday, May 22, 2026 Have breakfast (included) at the hotel. This morning take The Packer Heritage Trail Tour and learn about the history of the team and the city of Green Bay. Tour Lambeau Field Stadium and the Green Bay Hall of Fame. Experience the Packers' history-rich facility first-hand and see several behind-the-scenes areas. Learn and feel the indomitable spirit and impassioned energy that makes the Packers and Lambeau Field so endearing. Have lunch (included) and leave Green Bay. Return to the Twin Cities early evening. [B,L] Travel insurance is available through an outside vendor, call USI Travel Insurance Services at (855) 874-0156, account #500097. Price: $1,499 per person for Double Occupancy; $2,155 for Single Occupancy. An initial deposit of $600 due at the time of registration. Final payment is due March 6, 2026. There is a $50 cancelation fee is you need to cancel before March 6. No refunds after March 6.
    Mon-Fri, May 18 2026 - May 22 2026
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    The Rookery Activity Center
    Min Age
    21 yr.
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  • NEW! Sidekick Theatre Show & Lunch: A Christmas Carol

    Join us for a wonderful fresh look at the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghostly visits he receives one Christmas Eve. This new musical rendition of the beloved Christmas tale is sure to provide a memorable experience for audiences of all ages. Narrated and accompanied by Brian Pierce as Jacob Marley and featuring some of the most talented performers and musicians in the Twin Cities, this magical production blends music, storytelling, humor, and a joyous holiday spirit. Lunch is served before the show. Creamy chicken breast served with roasted red potatoes, glazed carrots, coleslaw, dinner rolls, assorted dessert (chef’s choice), coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot tea. Pick up at The Rookery at 9:30 am, return approximately 4:30 pm. No refunds after Oct 4.
    Tue, Dec 2
    9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    The Rookery Activity Center
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  • NEW! St. Paul Gangster Bus Tour

    Join our entertaining Gangster bus tour through historic Saint Paul, which will feature exterior views of its many famous attractions. Infamous sites will also be highlighted where bootleggers, bank robbers and gangsters operated while "hiding in plain sight" from the FBI. Learn why St. Paul became a haven for the nation's most notorious gangsters during the first decades of the 20th Century, and the impact of that legacy. This unique tour winds through neighborhoods that welcomed both the city's wealthiest citizens as well as its crooked hoodlums. After the tour, we will enjoy lunch at DeGidio's Restaurant where we will enjoy Chicken Parmesan - Parmesan crusted chicken breast served over spaghetti with classic tomato sauce and baked mozzarella, garlic bread, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Registration deadline, August 28. No refunds thereafter.
    Wed, Sep 24
    9:35 AM - 3:00 PM
    The Rookery Activity Center
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  • New! Genealogy Methods: Research Skills Through Case Studies (Online)

    It can take years to learn how to research effectively. Watch as I go through the steps that I use as a professional Genealogist to solve common research problems. These case studies will show you techniques that you can apply to your own research. A link to Microsoft Teams will be sent to email used for registration.
    Thu, Nov 20
    6:30 - 8:00 PM
    Online Course
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  • White Christmas at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

    Come along with us to see Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters enroute to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. Lunch included. Dessert and alcoholic beverages on your own. Registration deadline October 3. No refunds thereafter.
    Wed, Nov 5
    9:45 AM - 4:30 PM
    The Rookery Activity Center
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    Wolf Howl Bonfire

    All ages welcome. Meet and learn about some of Minnesota’s most fascinating wildlife during a bonfire program at the area's premiere wildlife facility, the Wildlife Science Center. The center’s resident wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, lynx and raptors will be the focus of this incredible opportunity. At the conclusion of the program, sit fireside and toast marshmallows while the wolves fill the darkness around you with their incredible wild song (feel free to join in if you like). Dress for the weather as most of the event is outdoors.
    Fri, Sep 26
    5:30 - 8:00 PM
    Wildlife Science Center
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