The Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) offers numerous in-person classes and activities at our building in downtown St. Paul. These are free to the public and offered on an ongoing basis.
Our monthly class schedule is posted on the MCIL home page along with registration information, if necessary. Please call MCIL at 651-646-8342 with any questions. MCIL is located at 530 Robert Street North, St. Paul, 55101. Our current class offerings are listed below:
Cooking Class
Come in and make a meal with one of our advocates. Participants will shop for ingredients, assist with preparation, and enjoy the meal when it is complete.
Exploring Recreation
Nick Wilkie, Independent Living Coordinator will facilitate this conversation regarding Adaptive Recreation options and connecting in the community. If you are looking for ideas, or have ideas to share, come join! Light snacks will be available.
Advocacy Walk in Hours with MCIL Advocates
Advocates will be available to assist with paperwork, looking for resources, and answering any questions. No appointment is necessary, please refer to the calendar for the specific dates and times.
Mears Park Music in the Park with Nick and Fran
Meet at MCIL for this social outing. We will walk to Mears Park to enjoy the Music in the Park. Bring a bag lunch or buy lunch at one of the food trucks. We will enjoy lunch together.
Arts and Crafts Class with Fran
Time for conversation and relaxation while you create a project. Light snacks will be available.
Driver’s Ed Prep for Permit Test
If you are interested in having assistance with learning what you need to know to secure your driver’s permit and get ready for the test, this is the class for you. You will receive help with learning the information in the driver's manual and getting prepared to take the test. This class will meet every two weeks. You will need to do some work outside of class times.
