WEST LAKES
MOUND | SPRING PARK | MINNETRISTA | LONG LAKE | ORONO | MAPLE PLAIN | ST. BONIFACIUS
A welcome place for people to gather
The Gillespie Center is a center for the community, run by the community. It’ s a popular venue for community events, including weddings, banquets, business seminars and is often where premiere events are held during community festivals and events.
Weekly programs keep citizens active and involved in the community as well. The Gillespie Center offers many activities such as Art Group, Photo Club, Exercise / Fitness Groups,( Strength & Cardio, Gentle Yoga, Over 50 & Fit), Square Dancing, Ukulele Group, Gillespie Singers, Quilters, and various game / card groups. Educational programs and classes are also offered featuring a variety of topics from container gardening, financial planning, identity theft / fraud, health and wellness, cooking, travel and much more.
In order to continue serving the community, the Gillespie Center holds annual fundraisers to help with operating costs, ensuring that it can continue to offer services and opportunities for the west lakes area. These include Santa’ s Treasures, Holiday Boutique, Golf Tournament, BBQ & Bingo, Flea Market & Antique Motorcycles, Italiano Dinner and Al & Alma’ s Lunch Cruises to name a few. Day trips are also planned to casinos, plays and concerts, museums, tours of sport facilities and more.
Other free services are offered throughout the year. These include blood pressure checks, health insurance counseling, hearing checks and seasonal income tax assistance. Nurse delivered foot care is provided at the Center each month. Services include trim, thin, file and buff nails, smooth corns and calluses. Light massage, foot care assessment, and education provided.
The Gillespie Center’ s normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8 a. m.- 4 p. m. Rentals are available during additional hours. The center is located at 2590 Commerce Blvd. in Mound. For more information, call 952-472-6501 or visit the center’ s website at www. gillespiecenter. org
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