Adult 55+/Daytime Activities
Fridley Lion's Club Senior Holiday Dinner Party
Tuesday, Dec. 8, Noon - 2 p.m. Doors open at 11:15 a.m.
Join us for the annual Fridley Lions’ Senior Holiday Dinner in partnership with Fridley Schools, Fridley Lions and the City of Fridley! Adults ages 55+ will enjoy a traditional dinner from noon to 2pm at Banquets of Minnesota on Tuesday, December 8 for only $5. Registration is required and seats fill quickly! Registration deadline is Nov. 30.
Register Online
Registration also available in person & on the phone at Fridley City Hall, Springbrook Nature Center and Commons Park.
Coffee Chat with a Naturalist
Join one of our naturalists for coffee and a nature discussion! This program is designed for adults and will be held indoors with an optional hike. No registration required. Free!
Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Springbrook Nature Center
- November 4 - Agates
- December 2 - Giants of the Northwoods: Bison, Deer, Elk & Moose
Watercolor Holiday Cards
Learn watercolor techniques to create festive designs that shine with personality and charm. Leave with one‐of‐a kind cards to share with family and friends! In partnership with Creative Flow Art Center.
Coffee & Conversations: Soundbath
Enjoy a cup of coffee while learning what bathing in sounds is all about from featured speaker Chris Bauer. We’ll chat about the benefits of soundbath, look at the instruments and even try a mini meditative class!
Monday, December 14, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Commons Park Building, $5
American Mahjong
Mahjong is a wonderful way to stay socially connected while giving your brain a healthy workout. Join us to play American Mahjong in a relaxed, welcoming environment. All supplies are provided—just bring yourself and get ready to start playing!
Stay tuned - open play and guided classes will be posted online when confirmed.
Vitality Gallery Tour & Talk
Slow down, enjoy art, and connect with others at Creative Flow Art Center Gallery. We’ll explore our latest exhibition together, then hear from a featured artist who will share stories about their artwork, inspiration, and creative process. Come for the art. Stay for the conversation. Leave inspired!
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Creative Flow Art Center, No registration required, simply show up at Creative Flow!
December 9 - Holiday Art Market: Come to the Art Center as we transform the gallery into a Holiday Art Market! Peruse art and handmade goods all made from local artists. Who knows, you might find the perfect present for that special someone on your holiday list!
February 3 – TBD
Get Creative With Clay
No previous experience is needed. Whether you’re new to clay or looking for a fun way to spend time creating, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment, learn, and make something uniquely your own. Designed with older adults in mind, but open to adults of all ages. Come create, connect, and enjoy working with clay!
Register for all 3 clay classes and save $5/class! All classes held at the Commons Park Building. In partnership with Creative Flow Art Center.
- Pinch Pots - Wednesday, January 13, 10 a.m. - Noon
Discover the simple and satisfying art of handbuilding with clay! In this relaxed class, participants will explore the pinch pot method—a wonderfully accessible technique that uses your hands to shape clay into functional or decorative pieces.
- Slab Building - Wednesday, January 20, 10 a.m. - Noon
Explore the fun and versatility of working with clay using the slab-building method! In this relaxed, hands-on class, participants will learn how to roll, cut, shape, and join slabs of clay to create their own unique functional or decorative piece.
- Coil Building - Wednesday, January 27, 10 a.m. – Noon
Discover the possibilities of building with clay using the coil method! In this relaxed, hands-on class, participants will learn how to roll, stack, join, and shape coils of clay to create a unique functional or decorative piece.