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Senior Citizens

Throughout this guide there are programs and activities open to all area residents, including senior citizens. This list, however, is a reminder of some specific programs senior citizens may need or use.

Services

AARP – American Association of Retired Persons
Information Center–Mall of America 952-858-9040
MN Senior Federation
1885 University Ave. W., St. Paul 651-645-0261
Canadian Drug Re-importation Program Ext. 124
RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 612-617-7833
Web site www.voamn.org
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
Scott County Section 8 Vouchers 952-402-9022
Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
1600 University Ave. W., St. Paul 651-641-8612
Lutheran Social Services 612-871-0221
Catholic Charities 651-222-3001
Jewish Family Service 651-698-0767

Programs

Hennepin County Community Health 612-348-2741
Hennepin County Fix-Up Fund 612-335-5885
Hennepin County Services to Seniors 612-348-4500
Minnesota Senior Federation
1885 University Ave. W., St. Paul 651-645-0261
Senior Community Services
10709 Wayzata Blvd., #111, Minnetonka 952-541-1019

Senior Dining

Meals on Wheels/Southshore 952-474-5227
Senior Housing, Inc.
2021 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis 612-617-1921
Directory of housing information.
Southshore Community/Senior Center
5735 Country Club Rd., Shorewood 952-474-7635

Transportation

Westonka Rides 952-541-1019
Senior Community Services operates the Westonka Rides transportation program in the Southshore area. Westonka Rides provides seniors with the following transportation services:
Wednesdays, to Cub Foods (Hwys. 7 and 41), 9 a.m. to noon
Thursdays to the 7 Hi Shopping Center area, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $2 per person each way (suggested donation). To schedule a ride, call (952) 541-1019.

Residential Options

Senior Citizen Apartments
River Gables
110 E. 1st St., Chaska 952-448-9201
Talheim Apartments
407 Oak St., Chaska 952-448-5616
Waybury Apartments
110340 Geske Rd., Chaska 952-448-5022
Centennial Hills
820 Santa Vera Dr., Chanhassen 952-474-4060
SummerWood of Chanhassen
525 Lake Dr., Chanhassen 952-975-9955
Summit Place
8601 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie 952-995-1000
Sterling Ponds
16355 Wagner Way, Eden Prairie 952-949-0804
South Shore Park
255 Mill St., Excelsior 952-474-9036
Beacon Hill Terrace
5330 Beacon Hill Rd., Minnetonka 952-988-8800
Glen Lake Landing
5416 Beacon Hill Rd., Minnetonka 952-935-7710
Indian Knoll Manor
2020 Commerce Blvd., Mound 952-472-5078
Court, The
4501 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park 952-471-4001
Villa, The
4523 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park 952-471-4001
Crossings, The
200 S. Olive St., Waconia 952-442-8232
Evergreen Apartments
100 W. 3rd St., Waconia 952-442-5276
Westview Acres Apartments
433 5th St. W., Waconia 952-442-5459

Assisted Living/Memory Care
Auburn Courts
501 Oak St. N., Chaska 952-448-9303
SummerWood of Chanhassen
525 Lake Dr., Chanhassen 952-975-9955
Alterra Clare Bridge
7513 Mitchell Rd., Eden Prairie 952-906-3800
Specializes in memory care.
Becky’s Place
6391 Duck Lake Rd., Eden Prairie 952-906-9181
Summit Place
8501 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie 952-995-1000
Beacon Hill Commons
5300 Beacon Hill Rd., Minnetonka 952-988-8800
Emerald Crest of Minnetonka
13401 Lake St. Extension, Minnetonka 952-933-9903
Specializes in memory care.
Freedom Pointe
500 Carlson Pkwy., Minnetonka 952-473-3330
Sunrise Assisted Living of Minnetonka
18605 Old Excelsior Rd., Minnetonka 952-474-9155

The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s
1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
Chateau
4497 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park 952-471-4001
Emerald Crest of Victoria
8150 Bavaria Rd., Victoria 952-908-2215
Specializes in memory care.
Victoria Care Center
1885 Stieger Lake Ln., Victoria 952-443-2735

Adult Foster Care
Carric Cottages
112001 Hidden Creek Place, Chaska 952-361-9338, ext. 1
Victoria Care Center
1885 Stieger Lake Ln., Victoria 952-443-2735

Nursing Homes
Excelsior Nursing Home
515 Division St., Excelsior 952-474-5488
Lake Minnetonka Care Center
20395 Summerville Rd., Deephaven 952-474-4474
Auburn Manor
501 Oak St. N., Chaska 952-448-9303
Friendship Manor Health Care Center
1340 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155
St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center
1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s
1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400
Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka
4527 Shoreline Dr., Spring Park 952-471-4001
Auburn West
232 S. Elm St., Waconia 952-442-2546
Waconia Good Samaritan Center
333 5th St. W., Waconia 952-442-5111
Elim Home
409 Jefferson Ave. S.W., Watertown 952-955-2691


Our Other Sites

Newspapers

The Chaska Herald
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chaska, Minnesota.
The Chanhassen Villager
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The Eden Prairie News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
The Shakopee Valley News
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Shakopee, Minnesota.
The Jordan Independent
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Jordan, Minnesota.
The Prior Lake American
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Prior Lake, Minnesota.
The Savage Pacer
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Savage, Minnesota.
Victoria Town Square.com
News, community information, and an online gathering place for residents of Victoria, Minnesota.
Minnesota Reader.com
Links to news and community information gathered from dozens of Minnesota newspapers, open for comments, discussion and rating by readers.

Entertainment

Let's Go! Southwest
Arts, entertainment and "to do" information for the Minnepolis southwest suburbs includes extensive events calendar.

Churches

Worship Directory
Churches and worship services in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.

Community Guides

Guide to Belle Plaine
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Belle Plaine, Minnesota.
Guide to Carver and Cologne
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Carver and Cologne, Minnesota.
Guide to Chanhassen
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Guide to Chaska
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Chaska, Minnesota.
Guide to Eden Prairie
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Guide to Excelsior
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Excelsior, Minnesota.
Guide to Jordan
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Jordan, Minnesota.
Guide to Prior Lake
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Guide to Savage
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Savage, Minnesota.
Guide to Shakopee
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Guide to Victoria
Community guide highlights important people, places and events in Victoria, Minnesota.

Classifieds

Southwest Jobs Now
Job listings and career opportunities in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Homes Now
Real estate listings and homes for sale in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Southwest Shop Now
Job listings, used items, garage sales, and everything you'd find in the classifieds. Items from the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.
Motorbuys.com
Shop online for a great selection of vehicles from Central Minnesota and the Southwest Metro Area.

Coupons

SaverFreak, Minnesota's once-a-week super coupon deal.
Southwest Coupons Online
Printable coupons for deals and discounts from stores and service shops in the southwest suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, including the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Jordan, Savage, Shakopee, and Prior Lake.