Welcome to The Gillespie Center
The Gillespie Center 2590 Commerce BLVD, Mound MN 952-472-6501 is the pride and joy of the Westonka area. It has a beautiful building that was built and is maintained by donations and efforts of the citizens of the community. It has beautiful surroundings and it is located next to a wetland overlooking Lake Minnetonka. Seniors and other community members can gather, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and participate in the many fine programs and activities that are available.
December 2013 Newsletter Online
Holiday Boutique
December 1 thru December 8; over 80 crafters. jewelry, household gifts, clothing, books, cards, art work, mittens and more.
"The Attack on Pearl Harbor"
Wednesday 11 Dec 10:45 presented by Dan Hartman, military historian.
Trip to the History Theatre
Thursday 12 December at 8:30 AM. "Christmas of Swing" The Andrews Sisters. $30 for show and bus, lunch on your own. Sign up at front desk.
Santa's Hidden Treasures
Saturday 14 December 10 AM - 1:30 PM. Kids secretly buy holiday gifts for family and friends while adults enjoy the holiday atmosphere. Gifts from 50 cents to $3. Photos with santa.
Defensive Driving class
Monday 16 December 8:30-12:30. 4 hour refresher. Call 1-888-234-1294 to register.
Country Jam
Wednesday December 18 noon to 2 PM. Signup for lunch ($5) and listen to the music.
Free Movie
Thursday 19 December at 12:40.
Other regular items
Try some of the following regular items: Book club, Bridge, excersise groups, Art group, Photo group, Cribbage, Quilters, Farkle, craft group, 500.
Hidden Treasures Store
Stop in and shop Wednesdays 10-noon and Thursdays 10-3.
Lunches
Scrip
Buy gift cards at The Gillespie Center and the center receives a portion of the money. A full list of the available cards is at the front desk.
2012-2013 & 2013-2014 Sweepstakes
Checkout current and past winners. Check out the current winners 2012-2013 Sweepstakes Also prior year winners at 2011-2012 Sweepstakes the 2010-2011 Sweepstakes.
Join your friends for coffee, conversation and treats 8-10 Monday thru Friday.
Other items of interest
Seniors on the Go
LMCC (Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission) produces a program "Seniors on the Go" that often includes a number of items related to the Gillespie Center. The program is shown on cable channel 12 Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 AM and also Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM.
Rent the Center
Planning a Wedding, Anniversary, Reunion, Party or anything else that needs a venue, call Wendie our Rental Event Coordinator at the Center (952) 472-7563.