From art to technology, we offer all kinds of educational opportunities!
Register
Register with Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks unless otherwise noted.
Sign up for adult education programs >
College classes
Interested in getting more experience with computers or other classes? Minnesota state colleges now offer tuition at $20 per credit for seniors 65 and older.
North Hennepin Community College and Hennepin Technical College are local, affordable college option; come check them out! They have evening, online, and weekend classes.
Fall semester begins August 21.
Apply
North Hennepin Community College
College Admissions Office
763-424-0724
Apply at North Hennepin Community College
Hennepin Technical College
952-995-1300
Apply at Hennepin Technical College
Defensive Driving
Age 55 and up driver improvement classes
Minnesota Highway Safety Council offers defensive driving classes with a certified instructor. This course will save you 10 percent on your auto insurance for 3 years! There are no written or behind the wheel tests. Certificates will be issued upon class completion.
Location
Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.
Dates, times and cost
The fee is collected at the class by the instructor.
Registration
Register by calling 1-888-234-1294.
E-reader drop-in class
Curious about accessing library resources on your electronic device?
Here’s your chance for some one-on-one help. Bring your iPad, Kindle, smartphone, Nook or Android and we’ll help you get it “library ready.” Join us for a drop-in pop-up class for seniors.
Instructors
Classes are taught by staff from the Brooklyn Park Library
Location
Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.
Class dates
Second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon
Cost
Free
Registration
Sign up ahead of time in the Senior Lounge; however we can work around your convenience/preference.
Smartphone Workshop
This 2-hour introductory workshop covers some of the most common and basic usage of a smartphone. You will become familiar with:
- Important cellphone concepts
- Its use in our society
- Smart device interface
- Buttons
- Ports
- Status bar
- Accessories
- Call, voice, and text messaging
- Emergency SOS
- Sound settings
- Simple apps management
- Airplane mode
- Wi-Fi and hotspot search and internet connections
- Light web browsing
- Security awareness
- Camera use, how to take photos and share via texting
- Clock, alarm, stop watch, and world clock settings
We will answer a few questions you may have. We will also look at outside resources to help you learn more about smartphone use.
Instructor
Class taught by “RayTheComputerGuy”.
Location
Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.
Class date
Friday, January 18, 9 to 11 a.m.
Cost
$35
Deadline to register
January 17
Watercolor studio
Explore different ways to use water color through one-on-one instruction. Learn at your own pace in a fun and relaxing atmosphere! No drawing skills required. Patterns are provided and you get a new painting in every session. Materials are provided.
If you are new to this class, please request a supply list when you register. Remember to bring a bag lunch.
Instructor
Barbara Boulka
Location
Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.
Class dates
Thursdays, January 3 & 17 and February 7 & 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost
$70, plus a $20 material fee payable to the instructor
Register
Register with Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks unless otherwise noted.
Sign up for adult education programs
Phone and email
Kelly Becker
763-493-8254
Email Kelly Becker
Senior resource room
Located at the Community Activity Center, we have resources to help guide families to local senior services.
Information includes
- Community and civic participation
- Public spaces and transportation
- Housing and health
- Social services
Senior services resources
Senior LinkAge Line: 1-800-333-2433
CEAP, Meals on Wheels: 763-566-9600
Happy Feet Foot Care: 763-560-5136
Minnesota Seniors Online: 763-780-0309
Metro Mobility: 651-602-1111
Transit Link: 651-602-5465, email Transit Link
HOME (Household and Outside Maintenance for Elderly): 952-746-4046
Senior Outreach Caregiver Services: 952-767-7888
CareNextion: 612-770-7005
Medicare and health insurance counseling: 952-767-7887
Senior Partners Care (supplemental insurance assistance): 952-767-0665