by Dr. Radut
Announcements

The pool area and locker rooms will be closed from Sunday, August 11, through Monday, September 1, reopening on Tuesday, September 2. During the closure, we will clean the pool, remodel the locker rooms, and assemble a new sauna.

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Inspiring and promoting health and well-being in adults north of age 50 — that is what FiftyNorth is all about. Whether you want to keep fit, explore your artistic side, connect with like-minded peers, learn something new, or get involved in the community...

FiftyNorth Is Your Place!

1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057, 507-664-3700
HOURS: Mon—Fri, 6 am—8 pm; Sat 7 am—4 pm; Sun, Closed

Active!

Come for the Cardio. Stay for the Cards, the Classes, the Conversations... FiftyNorth is a welcoming place where interesting people are on the move, laughing, learning, mastering new skills, in person and online.

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Fitness & Wellness

Classes, lectures, facilities, and instruction that recognize the needs of older bodies. And groups enjoying pedaling and walking, pickleball, softball, table tennis, and water volleyball.

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The Arts: Alive & Lively!

Programming and groups devoted to art, vocal and instrumental music, photography, and more — and ensemble performances, art exhibitions, and trips to theaters and museums.

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Lifelong Learning

Great classes, teachers, and classmates await you! Everything from lectures on current affairs, genealogy, and history to brushing up your language or driving skills, CPR, and cooking.

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Connected!

FiftyNorth Connects Its Members — with new friends, new information, new ideas, new skills, new goals. With 60+ in-person and online classes and events and travel. With nitty gritty information about us and our services.

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Birds of a Feather...

Find your flock(s)! We have groups to play softball with and play eight different kinds of cards with, groups to make music with, swing a paddle with, make art with and discuss books and history with.

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Travel & Events

FiftyNorth members are on the go — from dancing to classic rock and ogling vintage cars here at FiftyNorth to heading out to catch a musical, an art exhibition, a professional women’s hockey game, or a Saints game.

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Nuts & Bolts Information

Everything you might want to know about FiftyNorth — and more! Click below to link up with monthly newsletters, annual reports, financial data, media interviews, and useful resources related to aging.

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Engaged!

The Folks Who Belong to FiftyNorth Are Making a Difference... They are improving their own lives by getting out and about. They are also improving the lives of others, by contributing their time and talents at FiftyNorth and elsewhere. They are helping to sustain and build our organization, which one of our members has called “the reason we moved to Northfield.”

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Volunteer

From volunteering weekly at the center, the Popcorn Wagon, or the Used-a-Bit Shoppe to facilitating community outreach programs, there are many ways you can help make FiftyNorth and the world a better place.

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Join

You don’t just become a member of FiftyNorth. You belong! We’ll help you choose the plan that best fits your interests and your budget. (Scholarships and medical memberships are available as needed.)

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Donate!

Please join our community of supporters by making a donation today to FiftyNorth, a nonprofit organization. Your support sustains FiftyNorth and strengthens our programming for our 2,100+ members.

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Hours

HOURS

Monday – Friday, 6am – 8pm
Saturday, 7am – 4pm 
Sunday, CLOSED
 

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