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SUMMARY:Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Caring for someone with dementia can be a long and exhausting journey—but you don’t have to walk it alone. \nJoin a Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group offered by Lyngblomsten Community Services. This group provide a safe\, supportive space to share your caregiving experiences with others while receiving encouragement\, understanding\, and helpful resources. \nRegistration is preferred\, but walk-ins are welcome.For questions or to register\, contact: Lisa Brown\, MSW\, LISW Caregiver Services Coordinator at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/memory-loss-caregiver-support-group/2027-01-26/
LOCATION:Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes\, 6070 Blanchard Blvd.\, Lino Lakes\, 55014
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyngblomsten Community Services":MAILTO:communityservices@lyngblomsten.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2027-01-25/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230808T134410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T134411Z
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SUMMARY:Hugo Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together\, socialize\, and connect with each month. \nCafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. \nJoin us each month to share\, support and connect with others in your community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/hugo-memory-cafe/2027-01-20/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Grill\, 14725 Victor Hugo Blvd N\, Hugo\, MN\, 55038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2027-01-18/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230804T133939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T133941Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Cafe: Woodbury
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together each month. \nCafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. \nJoin us each month to share\, support and connect with others in your community. \nLemonade and pastries hosted by Kowalski’s. \nSign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/memory-cafe-woodbury-2/2027-01-12/
LOCATION:R.H. Stafford Library\, 8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, 55125
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270112T233000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20240701T214141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T214143Z
UID:10002647-1799749800-1799796600@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family and friends who are caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome to participate. Groups are facilitated by Lisa Brown\, MSW\, LISW\, Caregiver Services Program Coordinator. This virtual group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month\, and lasts about one hour. \nIf you are interested in participating in the group\, please contact us at: (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org to sign up.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/virtual-memory-loss-caregiver-support-group/2027-01-12/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyngblomsten Community Services":MAILTO:communityservices@lyngblomsten.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003703-1799661600-1799667000@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2027-01-11/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230118T184150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T154633Z
UID:10001534-1799485200-1799496000@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness for their free Second Saturday program each month which includes a 90 minute education session beginning at 9:00 am and a support group meeting directly afterwards at 10:30 am. The morning education session provides powerful tools and coping skills for you the caregiver. \nRespite is available for your loved one from 9 am – 12pm with advanced registration.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/second-saturday-for-caregivers/2027-01-09/
LOCATION:Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness\, 6100 Normandale Road\, 2nd Floor\, Edina\, Minnesota\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003702-1799056800-1799062200@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2027-01-04/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003701-1798452000-1798457400@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-12-28/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20251010T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T163136Z
UID:10003528-1797935400-1797939000@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Caring for someone with dementia can be a long and exhausting journey—but you don’t have to walk it alone. \nJoin a Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group offered by Lyngblomsten Community Services. This group provide a safe\, supportive space to share your caregiving experiences with others while receiving encouragement\, understanding\, and helpful resources. \nRegistration is preferred\, but walk-ins are welcome.For questions or to register\, contact: Lisa Brown\, MSW\, LISW Caregiver Services Coordinator at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/memory-loss-caregiver-support-group/2026-12-22/
LOCATION:Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes\, 6070 Blanchard Blvd.\, Lino Lakes\, 55014
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyngblomsten Community Services":MAILTO:communityservices@lyngblomsten.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003700-1797847200-1797852600@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-12-21/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230808T134410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T134411Z
UID:10001743-1797418800-1797422400@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Hugo Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together\, socialize\, and connect with each month. \nCafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. \nJoin us each month to share\, support and connect with others in your community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/hugo-memory-cafe/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Grill\, 14725 Victor Hugo Blvd N\, Hugo\, MN\, 55038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003699-1797242400-1797247800@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230118T184150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T154633Z
UID:10001533-1797066000-1797076800@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness for their free Second Saturday program each month which includes a 90 minute education session beginning at 9:00 am and a support group meeting directly afterwards at 10:30 am. The morning education session provides powerful tools and coping skills for you the caregiver. \nRespite is available for your loved one from 9 am – 12pm with advanced registration.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/second-saturday-for-caregivers/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness\, 6100 Normandale Road\, 2nd Floor\, Edina\, Minnesota\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230804T133939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T133941Z
UID:10001682-1796734800-1796738400@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Memory Cafe: Woodbury
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together each month. \nCafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. \nJoin us each month to share\, support and connect with others in your community. \nLemonade and pastries hosted by Kowalski’s. \nSign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/memory-cafe-woodbury-2/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:R.H. Stafford Library\, 8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, 55125
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T233000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20240701T214141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T214143Z
UID:10002646-1796725800-1796772600@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family and friends who are caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome to participate. Groups are facilitated by Lisa Brown\, MSW\, LISW\, Caregiver Services Program Coordinator. This virtual group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month\, and lasts about one hour. \nIf you are interested in participating in the group\, please contact us at: (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org to sign up.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/virtual-memory-loss-caregiver-support-group/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyngblomsten Community Services":MAILTO:communityservices@lyngblomsten.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003698-1796637600-1796643000@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260514T154658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T154700Z
UID:10003663-1796374800-1796380200@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee\, treats\, and conversations with fellow caregivers for an opportunity to connect and share experiences about caring for someone with a chronic health condition.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/first-friday-caregiver-support-group/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Wilder Center\, 451 Lexington Parkway\, St Paul\, Minnesota\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilder CSA":MAILTO:andrew.thompson@wilder.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003697-1796032800-1796038200@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20251010T163122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T163136Z
UID:10003527-1795516200-1795519800@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Caring for someone with dementia can be a long and exhausting journey—but you don’t have to walk it alone. \nJoin a Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group offered by Lyngblomsten Community Services. This group provide a safe\, supportive space to share your caregiving experiences with others while receiving encouragement\, understanding\, and helpful resources. \nRegistration is preferred\, but walk-ins are welcome.For questions or to register\, contact: Lisa Brown\, MSW\, LISW Caregiver Services Coordinator at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/memory-loss-caregiver-support-group/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes\, 6070 Blanchard Blvd.\, Lino Lakes\, 55014
CATEGORIES:Support Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metroaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Community-Services-Logo-22-002.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lyngblomsten Community Services":MAILTO:communityservices@lyngblomsten.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003696-1795428000-1795433400@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230808T134410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T134411Z
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SUMMARY:Hugo Memory Cafe
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together\, socialize\, and connect with each month. \nCafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. \nJoin us each month to share\, support and connect with others in your community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/hugo-memory-cafe/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Grill\, 14725 Victor Hugo Blvd N\, Hugo\, MN\, 55038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003695-1794823200-1794828600@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230118T184150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T154633Z
UID:10001532-1794646800-1794657600@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness for their free Second Saturday program each month which includes a 90 minute education session beginning at 9:00 am and a support group meeting directly afterwards at 10:30 am. The morning education session provides powerful tools and coping skills for you the caregiver. \nRespite is available for your loved one from 9 am – 12pm with advanced registration.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/second-saturday-for-caregivers/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness\, 6100 Normandale Road\, 2nd Floor\, Edina\, Minnesota\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20230804T133939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T133941Z
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SUMMARY:Memory Cafe: Woodbury
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together each month. \nCafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. \nJoin us each month to share\, support and connect with others in your community. \nLemonade and pastries hosted by Kowalski’s. \nSign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/memory-cafe-woodbury-2/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:R.H. Stafford Library\, 8595 Central Park Place\, Woodbury\, 55125
CATEGORIES:Memory Cafe
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20240701T214141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T214143Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family and friends who are caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome to participate. Groups are facilitated by Lisa Brown\, MSW\, LISW\, Caregiver Services Program Coordinator. This virtual group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month\, and lasts about one hour. \nIf you are interested in participating in the group\, please contact us at: (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org to sign up.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/virtual-memory-loss-caregiver-support-group/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyngblomsten Community Services":MAILTO:communityservices@lyngblomsten.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202657Z
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SUMMARY:Spirituality & Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Faith Community Nurse Network and Lyngblomsten\nCommunity Services collaborated to bring you this\nsession where attendees will learn from experts in\nspiritualty and dementia regarding their work and\nresearch (theological practice and lived experience)\nwith people living with dementia in a neuropalliative\nsetting and their caregivers. Presenters:\nRev. Kelly Spahr\, M.Div.\, AC-Clinical Bioethics\, BCC\nChaplain\, Neurology Supportive & Palliative Care Service\nJudy Long\, Palliative Care Chaplain\nUniversity of California – San Franciso’s Symptom Management Service and UCSF’s Parkinson’s Disease Supportive Care Clinic. \nRev. Judy Long is an ordained minister and Board-Certified Chaplain. She served as outpatient chaplain in grant-funded neuropalliative care clinics for people living with advanced Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders (PDRD) as well as with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). She developed and teaches a course in sustainable caregiving (emotional resilience) for caregivers of those living with neurologic illnesses and other serious illnesses. She also adapted it and taught it as resilience for patients including for those with neurologic illnesses and dementias. MERI Center for Education in Palliative Care\, UCSF Division of Palliative Medicine. On a personal note\, she is also the caregiver for her husband who lives with Alzheimer’s disease. \nRev. Kelly Spahr is an ordained minister and a Board-Certified Chaplain\, serving in the Rochester\, N.Y. Area since 2012. She is an outpatient chaplain at the University of Rochester Medical Center Neuropalliative and ALS Clinics\, and a co-facilitator in the Palliative Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy clinic. She also serves on the Crossroads of Caring Clinical Pastoral Education Professional Advisory Board\, and on the URMC Ethics Committee. \nBoth have worked with Dr. Benzi Kluger\,  Professor of Neurology and Medicine\, founding director of the Palliative Care Research center and Neuropalliative Care Service at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/spirituality-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Collaborative,Caregiver Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyngblomsten Community Services":MAILTO:communityservices@lyngblomsten.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260716T202825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T202827Z
UID:10003694-1794218400-1794223800@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:JFCS\, will host a six-week class\, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”\nIf you have picked up a prescription\, brought over dinner\, given a ride\nto the doctor\, taken care of an errand or made decisions big or small on\nbehalf of a senior\, you are a caregiver. The class is designed to provide\nyou with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself\nwhile taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress\, improve your\nself-confidence\, bring more balance to your life\, better communicate your feelings\, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.\, Saint Louis Park\, 55426
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis":MAILTO:jkoontz@jfcsmpls.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260728T050928
CREATED:20260514T154658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T154700Z
UID:10003662-1793955600-1793961000@metroaging.org
SUMMARY:First Friday Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee\, treats\, and conversations with fellow caregivers for an opportunity to connect and share experiences about caring for someone with a chronic health condition.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/first-friday-caregiver-support-group/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Wilder Center\, 451 Lexington Parkway\, St Paul\, Minnesota\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilder CSA":MAILTO:andrew.thompson@wilder.org
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