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*NEW* Bayfield & Apostle Islands Tour
Tues-Thurs, September 8-10 Tuesday: Arrive in Bayfield, WI for The Apostle Islands “Grand Tour” Cruise, a narrated, informative 55-mile scenic cruise. Throughout this memorable cruise, you'll pass extraordinary natural scenery, the beautiful historic Raspberry Lighthouse and Devils Island Lighthouse. See standing rocks, extensive sea caves, and marine wildlife. After the cruise, check into the Legendary Waters Resort. The resort is built on the shores of Lake Superior with an indoor swimming pool and fitness center. It is located adjacent to the casino. Lunch and dinner are included. Wednesday: Enjoy breakfast (included), then take the Madeline Island Ferry from Bayfield to the picturesque town of LaPointe on Madeline Island. It is the largest of the Apostle Islands. Meet a local guide for a tour of the island. Hear about The Apostle Islands and how they were named for the twelve apostles. Have lunch (included) at the Pub Restaurant and visit the Madeline Island Historical Museum. Return to Bayfield and visit the Bayfield Winery for a tasting. The Bayfield Winery began fermenting their first batch of wine in the fall of 1995. Tonight’s dinner (included) is at Legendary Waters Resort. Thursday: Have breakfast (included). Meet a step-on guide and hear about the historic village of Bayfield and visit one of the apple orchards. Have a Victorian luncheon (included) at the Old Rittenhouse Inn amidst antiques and fireplaces. It is a Queen Anne-style mansion restored to its original splendor with distinctive touches. Bid adieu to this unique delightful area and enjoy the carefree ride home. Return to the Twin Cities by early evening. Travel insurance is offered through USI Affinity, call 1-855-874-0156. Our account number is 50097 Price: $885 per person for double occupancy; $1085 for single occupancy$200 per person deposit due at the time of registration. Registration deadline and remaining balance is due by July 5. No refunds thereafter. Any cancelations prior to that incur a $50 cancelation fee.Waitlist -
*NEW* Duluth Lunch & Boat Ride
Get ready for a full day in beautiful Duluth. On our way, we'll make a quick stop at Tobies in Hinckley, famous for their bakery, and specifically their cinnamon and caramel rolls. As we enter Duluth, we'll stop at Thompson Hill for sweeping views of the city and the lake. Lunch options at Blackwoods include Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and a Vegetable or Chicken Pot Pie - both served with cornbread and sweet butter, Cobb Salad with Crispy Chicken, or Patty Melt with Waffle Fries. All drinks except water are on your own. After lunch, we'll board the Vista Star for a 75-minute narrated harbor cruise. The live tour guide will give you insider information on Duluth's landmarks while showcasing the panoramic views of the North Shore. Registration deadline is June 19; no refunds thereafter. Pick up at The Rookery Activity Center at 7:45 am, return approximately 5:30 pm. -
34th Annual Golden Lake Gallop
Join us for the 34th Annual Golden Lake Gallop. The Gallop is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Those who prefer 5K and 10K races, use one or both Gallop races to develop different paces. This is a fun run – no age group divisions. Recognition for top three finishers of each gender in the two, four and .5-mile runs. Race check in at Golden Lake Park Pavilion One, 53 W. Golden Lake Rd. Circle Pines. Pre-Registration Entry Fee: $28 with T-shirt or $18 run only; Race Day Drop In: $20. Include shirt size when registering. To guarantee a t-shirt, participant must pre-register at least one (1) week before race. Limited number of extra shirts available on race day for purchase first come, first served. Registrations taken the day of the event; however, pre-registration preferred. Proceeds help support the Centennial High School Cross Country program. #8500 Schedule: 8:30 am 4-mile run Twice around the lake 9:30 am 2-mile run/walk Once around the lake. Ages 13+, or 12 and under accompanied by an adult 9:45 am 1/2-mile fun run Ages 11 and younger. Course runs around the Golden Lake Park. -
5 Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Hard-Earned Retirement
With our presenters having over 50 years of experience helping Minnesotans who are planning for and reaching their retirement years, we have learned time and time again that whether you are in, your 40s, 50s, or 60s, there are several milestones and overlooked life areas where mistakes can lead to results that range from discomfort to disaster. Let’s identify those issues for you in a comfortable learning session full of real-life examples and opportunities to get questions and issues answered. -
55+ Driver Discount Program
Complete this course to get a 10% discount on your auto insurance premiums. Taught as a presentation from a certified instructor, we'll discuss challenges we face as drivers, new road designs, vehicle technology, and updates on current laws. Best of all, there are no written or behind-the-wheel tests. A certificate will be provided at the end of class. The initial 8-hour class requirement has been removed. Participants must repeat the 4-hour class every three years to maintain the discount. -
Adult Open Volleyball
Drop in for a night of volleyball at Centennial Middle School on select Friday nights. $7 drop-in fee payable at the door. Please bring clean, dry court shoes. DO NOT REGISTER HERE! Information listed here is FYI only so you can see the dates. This is a pay-at-the-door drop-in activity. -
Adult Tap Dance
Looking to get moving and have some fun? Join our ADULT TAP CLASS! Focus will be beginner to intermediate levels, but all are welcome. Tap dance sharpens reflexes and improves memory skills and coordination. Classes will work toward establishing fundamental tap movements, vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun dance combinations. Tap shoes are required. Lace up oxford style preferred. Wear athletic shoes if you do not have tap shoes for the first class. -
Boot Camp/Core Fitness
Morning Class - Open to all fitness levels. Classes will train both cardio and strength using timed, high-intensity intervals. There will also be a focus on building core muscle groups while improving posture through a variety of exercises that strengthen the abdomen and back muscles and increase flexibility. Modifications will be offered to ensure success for all participants.Mon/Wed/Fri, May 1 - May 29 5:30 - 6:15 AM West Building Mon/Wed/Fri, Jun 1 - Jun 29 5:30 - 6:15 AM West Building Mon/Wed/Fri, Jul 1 - Jul 31 5:30 - 6:15 AM West Building View all 4 SectionsStarting Soon -
Centennial Alumni Summer Shakespeare Theater (C.A.S.T.) (entering gr. 6 through alumni)
All ages and experience levels are welcome. Don't be nervous or intimidated about doing Shakespeare as we accommodate and teach all levels of experience, and each play will have non-speaking and speaking roles. Grades 6-8 will perform "Shakespeare Tonight"William Shakespeare is the guest on a talk-show as he talks about his famous work and life, we see them created onstage (as well as some Shakespeare Tonight Special Guest appearances). Grades 9-12 will perform "Romeo and Juliet" Adult Alumni 18+ will perform "Julius Ceasar" Performance Day: Friday, July 24. All participants are required to attend from 10 am-8 pm (approx) with lunch and dinner breaks (meals not provided). Dress Rehearsal: 2 pm; Performance: 6 pm. Friends and family are invited to attend either or both performance day events. -
Clay: Handbuilding Fairy Houses
Join Rachel to learn the soft-slab method of handbuilding while making your very own fairy house for your garden or planter box. You will decorate it as you desire with underglazes, and we will fire it for you to pick up in a few weeks. -
Clay: Handbuilding Garden Flowers
Join Rachel to learn the basics of sculpting while making your very own flowers that will bloom all year! You will decorate your flowers as you desire with underglazes, and we'll fire them for you to pick up in a few weeks. -
Door County
Enjoy a trip to Door County! Monday, September 28 - Thursday, October 1, 2026 Price:Double Room Occupancy: $1,250 per person$250 initial deposit, plus payments of $250 due on April 15, May 15, June 15 and July 15 Single Room Occupancy: $1,538$250 initial deposit, plus payments of $322 due on April 15, May 15, June 15 and July 15 Rooms have 2 beds. If you need a handicap room, please let us know. Price Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation, lodging for 3 nights and meals (as indicated C-Coffee, B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner). Gratuities on included meals and attractions. Registration deadline is June 29. No refunds after this date. A refund requested any time before June 29 will incur a $50 cancellation fee, per person.Final payment due July 15. If you would like travel insurance contact, https://my.travelinsure.com/isd12/?p=50097 or call 855-874-0156, and use account #50097. Centennial does not provide insurance or refunds for emergencies. Itinerary:DAY 1 - Monday: 7:15 a.m. Leave Circle Pines and have lunch in Wausau. Enter "The Door" and sense the transformation to a different lifestyle. Check into Best Western Maritime Inn in Sturgeon Bay, WI for three nights. There is an elevator, indoor pool, hot tub and fitness room. A group dinner is included. [L,D] DAY 2 - Tuesday: After breakfast, your guide will take you to the hand carved Norwegian Björklunden Chapel. Have lunch at Al Johnson's Restaurant. This unique complex of buildings from Sweden invites exploration. The sod roof is kept well-trimmed by goats. This afternoon tour Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. It is perched on a bluff 76 feet above Green Bay’s glistening waters. Hear stories of the keepers who manned the light from 1868 to 1926. It is furnished with original and authentic period antiques. Tonight, a Fish Boil dinner is included, then spend the evening at Peninsula Players Theatre. It is America’s oldest professional resident summer theater. [B,L,D] DAY 3 - Wednesday: Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your Door County tour guide. In Northport, WI, board the Washington Island Ferry. Take the five-mile ride across the once-treacherous waters of Death’s Door, where Green Bay and Lake Michigan meet. Once ashore on Washington Island, embark on a tour with sightseeing hosted by the 600 residents who call the island home. Visit some attractions and have lunch. Ferry back to Northport and visit the Lavender Shop in Ephraim. Have a relaxing dinner at an area restaurant. [B,L,D] DAY 4 - Thursday: Have breakfast and tour the Door County Maritime Museum. It covers the history of boat and shipbuilding for over 150 years, and contains antique ship equipment, recovered sunken artifacts and other sailing items, logs and charts. Have lunch and return to Lino Lakes at approximately 7:30 pm. [B,L] -
Easy Oil Painting Using the Bob Ross Method (ages 12+)
Don’t think of yourself as an artist? Our Bob Ross-style trained instructor will lead you through instruction to create your own work of art. This class will demonstrate how easy and fun working with oil paint can be. Bob Ross is enjoying a pop culture revival. His big hair, cheerful, calm, and encouraging personality inspired generations of people to take up painting in the 80s and 90s. All materials are provided to create a 16x20 canvas masterpiece ready to frame for display at home. Frames will be available for purchase during class if you are interested from instructor. -
Foot Care Clinic
We are hosting Jessica Lyall, a mobile nurse specializing in foot care to provide private, individual, 45-minute foot care appointments. Some of the services Jessica can provide include toenail trimming, filing down thick nails, removing corns, filing calluses, diabetic foot assessment, circulation assessment, fungal nails, non-infected ingrown nails, performing a shoe assessment if needed, and making any recommendations for certain skin conditions or foot ailments. Jessica does not sell any products but can make recommendations for various products if needed. The room we are utilizing will be designed to provide privacy. If you have any questions in advance of registering, please contact Community Education and we can pass along any specific inquiries to Jessica if needed. -
Foot Care Clinic
We are hosting Jessica Lyall, a mobile nurse specializing in foot care to provide private, individual, 45-minute foot care appointments. Some of the services Jessica can provide include toenail trimming, filing down thick nails, removing corns, filing calluses, diabetic foot assessment, circulation assessment, fungal nails, non-infected ingrown nails, performing a shoe assessment if needed, and making any recommendations for certain skin conditions or foot ailments. Jessica does not sell any products but can make recommendations for various products if needed. The room we are utilizing will be designed to provide privacy. If you have any questions in advance of registering, please contact Community Education and we can pass along any specific inquiries to Jessica if needed. -
Forest Bathing
This Japanese art form and reflective practice, shinrin-yoku, loosely translates to "taking in the forest through our sense." Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Forest Therapy is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. Come slow down, de-stress from your daily routine, and deepen your connection to nature. It is different than other nature experiences. In forest bathing, we will be slowing down with intentionality and engaging all our senses through some activities. Give your mind and body some time to rest, wander and wonder in nature. You will need a valid state park vehicle permit ($7/day or $35/year). -
Intro to Pickleball Clinic
Join in the fun! Come learn what this sport is all about. During the clinic you'll learn how to effectively hit the ball, maintain a rally, keep score, the rules and basic game play. At the end of this clinic players will have the foundational knowledge and skills to start playing pickleball. Bring equipment if you have it; otherwise, we'll have a few paddles available for use. -
MN Twins Baseball Game
Come out and cheer on our boys of summer, as the MN Twins take on the Chicago White Socks. Our seats are in section 204, along the first base line. We do have some handicapped accessible seats available, please let us know if you need to reserve an accessible seat. We plan to arrive around 11:45 am for the 12:40 pm game, so you'll have some time to explore before the game begins. We will depart after 10 innings, if the game runs long. Youth with an adult are welcome to attend. Fee includes transportation and game ticket. Register by May 1. No refunds after May 1. Pick up/drop off at The Rookery Activity Center. Return time is approximate. -
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. Teddy Bear Band - Thursday, June 11, 6:30-7:15 pmThe Teddy Bear Band has joyfully engaged children, families, and stuffed friends since 1985. Join us to kick off the summer season for a musical experience geared for young audiences that promotes interaction. Bring a teddy bear from home if you like! The band’s character “Panda” will be there too! Centennial Community Band - Thursday, June 18, 7-8 pmThis 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 25, 7-8:30 pmThe 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 Salsa del Soul Sextet (feat. Frank Rivery) - Thursday, July 9, 7-8:30 pmSalsa 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. MoeDeLL & Company - Thursday, July 16, 7-8:30 pmMoeDeLL's Country Americana sound and storytelling are influenced by country, bluegrass, and old-time music. MoeDeLL grew up in southern Virginia, and it's apparent in his songs that offer foot stomping, down-home melodies telling tales from light to dark, and silliness to endearing. The Revolution 5 - Thursday, July 23, 7-8:30 pmThe 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. TopShelf Band - Thursday, July 30, 7-8:30 pmTopShelf Band is a fun, personable, high energy party band who just loves to perform! They play a FUN variety of danceable Rock, Pop and Modern Country hits that cross generations. Brady Perl - Thursday, August 6, 7-8:30 pmBrady 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. Family DJ Dance Party - Thursday, August 13, 6-7 pmJoin 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. -
NEW Designs! Sugar Cookie Decorating (10+)
Interested in learning more about decorated sugar cookies? Tyler from Simply Sweet Bakery is here to help. Join this beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of working with royal icing and leave with six beautifully decorated cookies. Everything you need is provided; just bring a smile (and maybe an apron). -
NEW! "Buddy Holly: OH BOY!" Paramount Theater Concert & Lunch
“Buddy Holly: OH BOY!” is a reminiscing of Buddy Holly’s 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY Tour. A Stellar Tribute to the music of American rock-and-roll icon Buddy Holly, including music of Buddy’s co-stars, Frankie Sardo, Dion & the Belmonts, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. Before the show at the Paramount Theater in St Cloud, we'll have lunch at Grizzly’s Wood-Fired Grill. Lunch choices are: 1/4 Fire-Roasted Chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, Bear Creek Pasta (angel hair pasta with wood-fired chicken, bacon and mushrooms), a cup of Wild Rice Soup and an apple pecan salad, or a cup of the soup of the day with chicken sliders. You’ll make your meal choice at registration. Deadline to register is July 10. No refunds thereafter.Waitlist -
NEW! 9 Secrets to Creating an Effective Estate Plan
This class covers common pitfalls, misconceptions and just plain bad information out in today's marketplace. We will discuss and provide detailed information on the tools and strategies to ensure a peaceful transition between generations, a clear understanding of tax implications of your choices, and the best methods to protect your hard-earned assets. Attending this class will help you gain valuable insights and experience to make informed decisions for you and your family's future. All questions are welcome in this open-room presentation. -
NEW! Beginner Spanish Boost (Online)
Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners! Designed for those with little to no experience, you’ll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and practical phrases for everyday conversations. Through group discussions and break out conversation practices, you’ll build confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. Our experienced instructors will guide you in every step of the way, setting you up for continued success. By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational skills to keep learning and speaking with confidence. Online portal resources and practice tools included with registration. -
NEW! Clay: Become a Potter
Join Aspen to learn to throw on the wheel, practice your throwing, trim your pieces, and decorate the surfaces with glaze and other techniques; all the steps you see on the BBC's The Great Pottery Throwdown! You will leave this 6-week experience with 6-8 finished pieces created and designed by you.
