Seniors & Active Adults (55+)

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Plymouth Memory Café

The City of Plymouth is now offering the Plymouth Memory Café – a monthly community event series geared towards people living with dementia and their caregivers to socialize and receive support.

Upcoming Plymouth Memory Cafés, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave. N.:
Monday, April 28
Thursday, May 15
Monday, June 23
Monday, July 28

Programs and Events for Seniors & Active Adults (55+)

Plymouth Senior Program offers trips, clubs, education classes, fitness, arts/crafts and more. The current course offerings can be found in the Parks & Recreation Guide.

The Senior Grapevine, a newsletter highlighting senior programs, trips and special events, is published monthly. Click the '"eNewsletter Sign Up" button to receive the Grapevine Newsletter via email.

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Classes and Programs

Clubs and Focus Groups

The City of Plymouth offers many clubs and focus groups for active adults. All groups meet at the Plymouth Community Center unless otherwise noted.

Call Parks and Recreation at 763-509-5200 or click on a registration link below to register.

Mondays

Club/Group and Description
Plymouth Rockers Chorus that performs 1950s-70s hits, show tunes, spiritual and patriotic songs 20-30 times a year. No auditions required. No rehearsals in January or July. Learn more: plymouthrockers.org Schedule 9:30 a.m. to noon, every Monday Registration Register for the Plymouth Rockers group (45903)
Writers Group Writers craft on their own time and meet weekly with other dedicated writers for sharing, support and discussion. Meets every other Monday June-August Schedule 1-3 p.m., every Monday Registration Register for Writer Group (46909)
Bridge: Shuffle, Deal and Play Using your bridge skills, enjoy an afternoon of playing Bridge with others. Some experience expected. You do not need a partner to join. Schedule 1-3:30 p.m., every Monday Registration Register for Bridge (45910)
Evening Bridge Four players per game, several games occurring at one time. Some prior game experience expected. Schedule 6:30-9 p.m., every Monday Registration Register for Evening Bridge (46910)

Club/Group and Description

Plymouth Rockers

Chorus that performs 1950s-70s hits, show tunes, spiritual and patriotic songs 20-30 times a year. No auditions required. No rehearsals in January or July. Learn more: plymouthrockers.org

Schedule

9:30 a.m. to noon, every Monday

Registration

Writers Group

Writers craft on their own time and meet weekly with other dedicated writers for sharing, support and discussion. Meets every other Monday June-August

Schedule

1-3 p.m., every Monday

Registration

Bridge: Shuffle, Deal and Play

Using your bridge skills, enjoy an afternoon of playing Bridge with others. Some experience expected. You do not need a partner to join.

Schedule

1-3:30 p.m., every Monday

Registration

Evening Bridge

Four players per game, several games occurring at one time. Some prior game experience expected.

Schedule

6:30-9 p.m., every Monday

Registration

Tuesdays

Club/Group and Description
Mah Jongg Four players per game, several games occurring at one time. Some prior game experience expected. Schedule 12:30-4 p.m., every Tuesday Registration Register for Mah Jongg (46911)
Ukulele Club For all skill levels, from beginners through advanced. Jammers are welcome to attend first session at no cost to see if jam is for them. Schedule 10 a.m. to noon, every Tuesday Registration Register or Ukulele Club (46900)
Men's Club Monthly guest speakers cover a wide variety of topics. Time is dedicated for socializing with members, enjoying donuts and coffee, and more. Schedule 9-11 a.m., fourth Tuesday each month Registration Register for Men's Club (46918)
Story Time Players A reader's theater program aimed at promoting storytelling. Members perform short stories at local grade schools. The group meets for practice at the PCC. Does not meet during summer months. Schedule 1-3 p.m., first and third Tuesday of each month Registration Register for Story Time Players (45900)
Caregiver Support Group - Virtual Connect with others in similar situations to receive tips and encouragement. Schedule 4:30-6 p.m., second Tuesday of each month Registration Register for the virtual Caregiver Support Group (45909)

Club/Group and Description

Mah Jongg

Four players per game, several games occurring at one time. Some prior game experience expected.

Schedule

12:30-4 p.m., every Tuesday

Registration

Ukulele Club

For all skill levels, from beginners through advanced. Jammers are welcome to attend first session at no cost to see if jam is for them.

Schedule

10 a.m. to noon, every Tuesday

Registration

Men's Club

Monthly guest speakers cover a wide variety of topics. Time is dedicated for socializing with members, enjoying donuts and coffee, and more.

Schedule

9-11 a.m., fourth Tuesday each month

Registration

Story Time Players

A reader's theater program aimed at promoting storytelling. Members perform short stories at local grade schools. The group meets for practice at the PCC. Does not meet during summer months.

Schedule

1-3 p.m., first and third Tuesday of each month

Registration

Caregiver Support Group - Virtual

Connect with others in similar situations to receive tips and encouragement.

Schedule

4:30-6 p.m., second Tuesday of each month

Registration

Wednesdays

Club/Group and Description	Schedule	Registration (activity code)
Book Club Meet monthly with fellow readers to socialize and discuss current book in rotation. Book list available upon request.	1:30-2:30 p.m. First Wednesday	Click to Register (45906)
Caregiver Support Group, In-person Support groups are a great way to connect with others in similar situations to receive tips and encouragement.	10:00-11:30 a.m. Third Wednesday	Click to Register (45909)
Computer Users Conversation Group Chat about computers and share what you've learned about technologies, old or new. Led by fellow seniors. *For 1:1 technology support, click here for details and registration.	10 a.m. to noon Fourth Wednesday	Click to Register (46917)
Wednesday Bridge Wednesday Bridge is a combination of Duplicate and Party Bridge groups. Check in with players when you arrive to determine which style of play you prefer to join for the day.	Noon to 4 p.m. Every Wednesday	Click to Register (46912)
Plymouth Pedalers Biking Group Explore a variety of trails throughout the metro area. Two groups available for different paces. Group rides April through October. Scroll to bottom of this page for newsletter and schedules.	Schedule varies	Click to Register (45908)

Thursdays

Club/Group and Description	Schedule	Registration (activity code)
Cribbage Two players per game, several games occurring at one time. Some prior game experience expected.	12:30-3 p.m. Every Thursday	Click to Register (46914)
Current Events Gather to discuss current events with other community members. Members take turns sharing a current topic and engage in meaningful conversation.	10 a.m. to noon Every Thursday	Click to Register (46915)
Needle Arts Work on your own projects in a social and well-lit setting with room to spread out. Cross stich, needlepoint, crochet, quilting, knitting, you name it... all needle art creators welcome!	11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Every Thursday	Click to Register (45907)
Plymouth Woodcarvers Bring your own wood carving tools and supplies to work on individual projects in a group setting. All levels welcome.	9:30-11:30 a.m. Every Thursday	Click to Register (45905)

Fridays

Club/Group and Description	Schedule	Registration (activity code)
Open Arts Studio Bring your own art materials to work on individual projects in an inviting group setting in our art studio.	9-11:30 a.m. Every Friday	Click to Register (45902)
500 Card Club Four players per game, several games occurring at one time. Some prior game experience expected.	1- 4 p.m. Every Friday	Click to Register (46916)

Senior Services

Services

Plymouth Metrolink Click-and-Ride provides transportation services in the community, including for seniors. Learn more at the Plymouth Metrolink webpage.

Senior Community Services is a local nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people as they age. The following services are available for adults age 60 and older and their caregivers.

Caregiver Support Group is held in-person the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and virtually via Zoom the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Call 763-509-5200 or register online at www.plymouthmn.gov.
Senior Outreach & Caregiver Services - To learn more, contact Krystal Wiebusch directly at 952-679-0577 or k.wiebusch@seniorcommunity.org.
The HOME program provides help with indoor and outdoor chores. Apply online, call 952-746-4046 or email home@seniorcommunity.org
Personal technology support & coaching is also offered in some areas. To learn more, call 952-888-5530 or email tech@seniorcommunity.org.
CareNextion.org is a free, online tool (and smartphone app) that helps caregivers coordinate and connect with others to support their older adult loved one.

Plymouth Pedalers Biking Club

Plymouth Pedalers Biking Club - April to October

Plymouth Pedalers host rides for two biking groups - Regular group (18-25 mile rides) and Lite group (10-15 mile rides with easier trails and more stops) from different locations throughout the Twin Cities. Ride schedules are published four times a year.

For additional information about the Plymouth Pedalers Biking Club and to receive current club newsletter and ride schedules, contact mconstantini@plymouthmn.gov or 763-509-5284

Biking Safety Guidelines (PDF)

Defensive Driving Classes

Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center Driving Classes

Taught by trained instructors, topics include changes in traffic laws, vehicle technology and defensive driving tips using educational videos and classroom training.

Sessions are available in a basic 8-hour first-time course or 4-hour refresher course.

For class fees and registration contact Minnesota Highway Safety Research Center at 1-320-308-1400