by Dr. Radut
Announcements

Next year FiftyNorth will celebrate its 50th anniversary! 

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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.

Zumba class
Fitness & Wellness

Classes, facilities (including a warm water pool!), and instruction that recognize the needs of older bodies. Groups enjoying bowling, pedaling, walking, softball, table tennis, and water volleyball.

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Woman painting
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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People listening to a lecture
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.

Cribbage play
Birds of a Feather...

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

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People on a bus
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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Furniture with fall decorations
The Used-a-Bit Shoppe

Our thrift shops at River Park Mall are great for area pocketbooks, for the planet, and for FiftyNorth! They offer good quality items for homes and dorm rooms, and keep usable, useful items out of the landfill AND sales support the center.

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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.”

Popcorn Wagon volunteers 2025
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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Aquacize class celebrates Donna Rock's birthday
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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Someone making a donation to FiftyNorth
Donate!

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

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HOURS

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

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