Events

Monthly Events

No RSVP required.

2nd and 4th Wednesday
12:30-4:00 pm

Socialize with other creatives while working on your own project. Individuals come together to share their knowledge, ideas, and techniques. All skill levels welcome! Also offered during this time is cardmaking for the $0.25 card rack.

Breakfast Club

3rd Thursday
Fryn' Pan
2920 Hwy 10 East, Moorhead
Breakfast starting at 8:45 am
Guest Speaker starts at 9:30 am

Each month features a guest speaker with various topics pertaining to the needs and interests of adults 55+. Breakfast will be on your own, ordered off the menu.

2026 Schedule

Jan-Apr: No Program
May 21: Lutheran Social Services of MN

Memory Cafe

2nd Wednesday
1:00-2:30 pm

Memory Cafe is a free social gathering where people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss, and their care partners, come together in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. At Memory Cafe we are committed to reminding our participants they are valued, significant members of our local community by changing the way we think about memory loss.

2026 Schedule

Jan 8: No Program
Feb 11: Valentine's Party with music from Ransom Notes & Sweetheart Bingo
Mar 11: "Let's Talk Memory: Healthy Brain, Healthy Life" with Janet Grove, Speech Therapist
Apr 8: Music Memories with Jerry Barnum

Movement Education with Total Balance

1st Tuesday
10:00-11:00 am

Join Total Balance Physical Therapy and Fitness in learning how to look for and deal with pain in everyday activities. Each month features a different discussion topic while showing movement exercises that are good to use in everyday living.

2026 Schedule

Jan-Mar: No Program
Apr 7: Bridging the Gap between Rehabilitation and Wellness

New! Puzzle & Game Swap

1st Wednesdays
June-December 2026
1:00-4:00 pm

Bring your puzzles and games and be ready to swap and play if you'd like!

Special Events

New Speaker Series! About Moorhead

About Moorhead is a 15-minute Speaker Series designed especially for Seniors who want to learn more about Moorhead, straight from the leaders who help shape our community every day. Each session will be exciting, engaging, and a great way to stay connected with what’s happening across our departments and partner organizations. Join us, stay curious, and discover Moorhead in just 15 minutes.

Sessions start at 12:30 pm and are 15 minutes. All sessions are held in the Pine Room in the Hjemkomst. Free to attend and no RSVP required - however, you may want to join for lunch at 11:45 am beforehand. Visit the Senior Meals page to view the menu and for information on how to register.

March 18: Moorhead Library and The Loop Update with Megan Krueger, Director, Moorhead Public Library

April 22: Activating Moorhead with Sean Brandenburg, Recreation Director, City of Moorhead

May 6: Maintaining Moorhead with Paul Fiechtner, Public Works Director, City of Moorhead

May 20: Safeguarding Moorhead with Chris Helmick, Police Chief, City of Moorhead

June 3: Safeguarding Moorhead with Jeff Wallin, Fire Chief, City of Moorhead

June 17: City Road Repair Plan for Summer 2026 with Jon Atkins, Traffic Engineer, City of Moorhead

July 1: Leading Moorhead with Mayor Shelly Carlson & Dan Mahli, City Manager, City of Moorhead

July 15: Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County with Laura Forde, Executive Director, HCSCC

New! Let's Talk History-Clay County with HCSCC

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County presents "Let's Talk History-Clay County." Events are co-sponsored by the Moorhead Senior Center.

All presentations are in the Oak Room in the Hjemkomst Center at 3 pm unless otherwise noted. Free to attend and no RSVP required.

April 16: Fargo Moorhead's Hardanger Fiddle Renaissance presented by HCSCC Research Historian, Markus Krueger.

See a homemade Hardanger Fiddle and learn why there are more people making this Norwegian folk violin in Fargo-Moorhead than in the rest of the USA combined.

May 21: Flying Fearless: Stella Fernandez Watson, Stunt Flying and First Female "Aerial Cop" presented by HCSCC Clay County Archivist, Petra Gunderson-Leith.

In August of 1922, Moorhead gave Stella Fernandez Watson a unique title: the first female "aerial cop" in the world.

June 18: Tour of the Bergquist Log Cabin at 1008 7th St N, Moorhead.

This is your chance to peek inside the Swedish Homestead Cabin that was here before Moorhead was founded. Historical Society Board Member Dr. Vijay Gaba will also show his harmonium, an instrument be brought from India.

July 16: Shang Stanton's Revolver presented by HCSCC Clay County Collections Manager, Lisa Vedaa.

This beautiful revolver was involved in a wild west gunfight in Moorhead on April 25, 1872, that left two people dead and led directly to the formation of Clay County's government.

AARP Free Income Tax Assistance

Updated 03.20.2026 - All appointments FULL at AARP Tax Sites in Moorhead

MN Department of Revenue: Find a Free Tax Prep Site - https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-tax-preparation-sites

Call or text 701.335.6509

Thursdays at the Hjemkomst
February 5-April 9, 2026
9:00 am-3:00 pm

2026 AARP Free Income Tax Assistance Poster

AARP and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are once again sponsoring free income tax services to the elderly, low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages with special attention to those 60 and older. Certified IRS volunteers have been trained to prepare and electronically file your income tax returns. Every taxpayer's return is quality reviewed and all information is kept confidential.

Bring all tax documents on paper to your appointment. Plan to spend 2.5 to 3 hours.
Bring all documents needed to file before coming to the tax sites.
Bring Social Security cards, photo IDs and a copy of last year's tax returns.

Additional locations:

Moorhead Public Library, 118 5th St S | Mon & Wed, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Fargo Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave S | Tues, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Volunteer tax preparers will not take phone calls. Rent rebates will be done up until April 14.

Please do not call the Hjemkomst Center with specific tax inquiries. They are only a host site and cannot answer questions.

Spring Party: Sunny Spring Social

2026 Date TBA
12:00-1:30 pm
Register by calling 218.299.5514

Price is $8/person and includes lunch from Concordia Catering.

Spring into fun at the Moorhead Senior Center with food, live music, an ice cream bar and more! Stay tuned for more information.

Meal is not a part of NSI Senior Meals. Punch cards not accepted.

Senior Safety Academy

Thursday, September 10, 2026
9:00 am-1:30 pm
Registration required by calling 218.299.5514

Location: Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

Stay tuned for more information on speakers and presentations.

Door prizes from vendors announced and given out after!

Fall Party: Sweater Weather Soiree

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12:00-1:30 pm
Register by calling 218.299.5514

Price is $8/person and includes lunch from Concordia Catering.

Join us for an autumn celebration at the Sweater Weather Soiree, hosted by the Moorhead Senior Center! This delightful event invites attendees to embrace the vibrant spirit of fall while enjoying an afternoon filled with fun, creativity, and community connection. Mark your calendar and experience the joy of the season with us! Special attractions include lunch from Concordia Catering, fall-themed crafts, games and more!

Meal is not a part of NSI Senior Meals. Punch cards not accepted.

Connecting the Caregiver Conference

October 2026 TBA
12:30-3:00 pm
Free to attend
Register by calling 218.299.5514

Join us at this year's Fargo-Moorhead collaborative caregiver conference centered around Connecting the Caregiver. Who takes care of the caregiver? This half-day conference provides advice for managing the stress and fears of caregiving, with information and services relevant to the needs of both the caregiver and the individual being cared for.

Event features guest speakers and vendor booths. Stay tuned for more information!

Holiday Party: Merry Magic Mingle