Phone Call from Santa

December 12, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Surprise your child or grandchild with a call from Santa Claus! After registering, wait for the “surprise” phone call from the North Pole. Registration Deadline: Monday, December 9

Christmas - City Hall Closed

December 25, 2019, All Day

Last Day to Sign up for Christmas Tree Pickup

December 28, 2019, All Day @ Pick up is at your home

Local Boy Scout Troop 337 will be collecting Christmas trees door-to-door and delivering them to a compost site on Saturday, January 4th for a fee of $10.00. The door-to-compost service provides residents an environmentally friendly and convenient option to dispose of their trees properly. Most garbage haulers who pick up trees dispose of them in a landfill. This event will help raise funds for the troop's annual operating expenses and camp scholarships. To take advantage of this great service, you must sign up by Saturday, December 28th. To sign up, email Troop 337 at bsatroop3337@gmail.com with your name, address, and phone number. Once signed up the troop will provide you with pick up details. Boy Scout Troop 337 Thank YOU! in advance for your support.

2019 Photo Contest-Last Day to Enter

December 31, 2019, All Day

The Chanhassen Photo Contest showcases pictures of what makes living in Chanhassen so special. 2019 Contest Categories: The Heart of the City Park Art/Architecture, Flowers/Plants/Trees, Animals, People in the Park, and Recreation/Sports Entry & Submissions The contest is open to amateur photographers and is restricted to Chanhassen residents only. Up to 5 photos per entrant may be submitted. Entrants must be the sole author and owner of the image/photo. Submissions must be subjects in the City of Chanhassen. All submissions become the property of the City of Chanhassen. Photos shall not be more than two years old and must not have been altered in any way other than cropping. Entries with names, logos, or writing on the photo will not be accepted. Submission deadline is Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

SafeKids 101

December 19, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Chanhassen Recreation Center

Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the Community! Does your child ages 8 - 12 want to stay home alone after school? Get your child trained with SafeKids 101 and both of you will feel more confident about their safety at home and in the community. This program is chock-full of important safety principles and teaches what all parents want their children to know about safety. Topics include: » Staying home alone. » Answering the door or phone. » Basic first aid: burns, wounds, and bandaging; poisonings; and choking emergencies. » Storm & fire emergency training. » Dog emergencies: four steps to staying safe. » Stranger danger: straight talk with honest answers. » Fun, safe activities to do while home alone. » Creating fun, healthy, safe snacks. Please indicate any food allergies

Cards: 500 and Hand & Foot

December 12, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

All levels welcome, join us for a friendly afternoon of cards. No registration.

Fiddle and Jam Sessions

December 13, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Chanhassen Senior Center-Maple Corner

“Hark! The Church Basement Ladies Sing” at the Ames Center, Burnsville

December 16, 2019, 10:30 AM - 4:15 PM @ Bus leaves from the Chanhassen Recreation Center

Your favorite Church Basement Ladies are back for another unforgettable performance. In December 1960, members of this rural community have gathered around their reel-toreel tape player to record a special Christmas greeting for one of their boys serving overseas. Throughout it all, Beverly bangs out Christmas carols on the old upright. So come “Fa La La” with the Church basement Ladies as they deck their fellowship hall. Enjoy a buffet lunch of soup and salad, brown sugar glazed ham, hash brown casserole, vegetable, dessert, coffee and tea before the show.

Bridge

December 16, 2019, 12:30 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Meet friends and play a friendly game of party bridge. Six hands played .50¢ per game. For info or to play, contact Rosemary Whowell 24 hours in advance at 952.949.6614.

Chan-o-Laires

December 17, 2019, 12:30 PM - 2:15 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Share your vocal talents with the group! Interested in joining? Contact Candice Gallipo at 952.445.2724

Mount Rushmore: Carving an Icon

December 17, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

David Jones is back for this historical look at Mount Rushmore. Today, more than 2 million people each year visit Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of SD. Fourteen years, 400 workers, 450,000 tons of rock, nearly one million dollars. Those are some of the statistics behind the carving. The story behind that is even more interesting! Beverages and snacks provided.

Caregiver Counseling

December 18, 2019, All Day @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Individual or family sessions with a social worker to discuss caregiving and available services for care receivers. Offered by Senior Community Services.

Bingo

December 18, 2019, 12:30 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

20 games played. 25¢ per card. No registration.

Cards: 500 and Hand & Foot

December 19, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

All levels welcome, join us for a friendly afternoon of cards. No registration.

Fiddle and Jam Sessions

December 20, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Chanhassen Senior Center-Maple Corner

Cribbage

December 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Peg your way for an afternoon of fun! Six games. Prizes for top three point holders. $1 per person. No registration.

Bridge

December 23, 2019, 12:30 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Meet friends and play a friendly game of party bridge. Six hands played .50¢ per game. For info or to play, contact Rosemary Whowell 24 hours in advance at 952.949.6614.

Book Club

December 23, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Lively discussions of new/classic books.

Cards: 500 and Hand & Foot

December 26, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

All levels welcome, join us for a friendly afternoon of cards. No registration.

Fiddle and Jam Sessions

December 27, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Chanhassen Senior Center-Maple Corner

Bridge

December 30, 2019, 12:30 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Meet friends and play a friendly game of party bridge. Six hands played .50¢ per game. For info or to play, contact Rosemary Whowell 24 hours in advance at 952.949.6614.

Noon - Year’s Eve Party with James Shaw

December 31, 2019, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Chanhassen Senior Center

Ring in the New Year early with us right here at the Senior Center. James Shaw will be keeping it fun, and filled with sing-hum-tap-along songs. He takes requests and creates a festive mood for all. We will count down at 12noon, and finish up with Noon - Year’s Eve soup and appetizers. We’ll be sure to get you home in time for your evening celebrations too!