Welcome to The Gillespie Center
The Gillespie Center 2590 Commerce BLVD, Mound MN 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.
July 2009 Newsletter Online
2008-2009 Sweepstakes
Check out the winners in the 2008-2009 Sweepstakes.
Al & Alma's cruises
Once again Al & Alma's is having Monday cruise fundraiser's for The Gillespie Center during June, July and August. Tickets must be purchased in advance at The Gillespie Center.
July 2009 Highlights
July 8 Defensive Driving refresher, July 9 & 10 Defensive driving 8 hour course
Monday July 13 10:30 AM Floral Arrangements for Parties and Entertainment by Beverly Mierzejewski.
Wed. July 15 9:50 AM Trip and Tour to Bachman's on Lyndale (lunch on your own at Patricks Bakery & Cafe). $7 sign up at front desk.
Saturday July 18 5-7:30 PM Spirit of the Lakes Bird-B-Cue Dinner & 7:30-9 entertainment by "The Jars". Cost $15 per person ($5 for kids)..
Wed. July 22 12:45 PM BBC Movie "The Andrews Sisters". Signup for lunch at noon also for $5
Thurs. July 23 10:30 AM Trip to theater for "Funny Money" $34 includes show, lunch & bus. Sign up at front desk.
Wed July 29 11:45 AM Lunch and Bingo
Saturday's
Remember that the center is open on Saturdays from 8:30 to noon for bakery sales, and coffee with your friends, also the Gillespie Hiking Group meets at the center for hikes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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.