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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/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness\, 6100 Normandale Road\, 2nd Floor\, Edina\, Minnesota\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregiver Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T100000
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SUMMARY:Finding Meaning and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of fellow family caregivers to learn how to regain hope and build resilience when dealingwith the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss\, dementia\, or other cognitive impairment.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/finding-meaning-and-hope/2026-09-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T130000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Estate Planning with Intention
DESCRIPTION:Join Melissa Miroslavich (Attorney) & Molly Darsow (Still Waters Mediation)\, and FamilyMeansCaregiving & Aging staff for an insightful conversation on how to bridge the gap between legal strategyand family relationships. We will move beyond the “what” of estate planning to focus on the “how”\,specifically\, how to communicate your intentions to prevent future discord. FREE TO ATTEND \n\n\n\n Call 651-789-4007 for more information and to register!
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/navigating-estate-planning-with-intention/
LOCATION:Hardwood Creek Library\, 19955 Forest Rd. N\, Forest Lake\, Minnesota\, 55025\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T110000
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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/2026-09-16/
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:20260917T100000
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SUMMARY:Shaping Your Tommorow:  Dementia & MCI
DESCRIPTION:Education\, planning\, and support for those living with dementia and someone important to them.Pre-Screening Interview Required
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/shaping-your-tommorow-dementia-mci/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Family Means\, 1875 Northwestern Ave\, Stillwater\, Minnesota\, 55082\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dementia Education Series By Carolyn-A Four Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Come learn with us from3 pm to 5 pm via ZoomThur.\, September 17 – Dementia: Your Role as (Faith CommunityNurse)\, Community\, Family\, FriendsWed.\, September 30 – How to work with Dementia CareChallengesThur.\, October 29 – Dementia Communication TechniquesThur.\, November 12 – TC Metro Wide Dementia ResourcesAll programs will run on Central Standard time and will be recorded.ASL Interpreters will be present. \n\n\n\nTo Register: https://fcnntc.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F49497.Questions or Assistance: Email contact@fcnntc.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/dementia-education-series-by-carolyn-a-four-part-series/2026-09-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T100000
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SUMMARY:Finding Meaning and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of fellow family caregivers to learn how to regain hope and build resilience when dealingwith the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss\, dementia\, or other cognitive impairment.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/finding-meaning-and-hope/2026-09-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T103000
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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/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes\, 6070 Blanchard Blvd.\, Lino Lakes\, 55014
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
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SUMMARY:Shaping Your Tommorow:  Dementia & MCI
DESCRIPTION:Education\, planning\, and support for those living with dementia and someone important to them.Pre-Screening Interview Required
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/shaping-your-tommorow-dementia-mci/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Family Means\, 1875 Northwestern Ave\, Stillwater\, Minnesota\, 55082\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dementia Education Series By Carolyn-A Four Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Come learn with us from3 pm to 5 pm via ZoomThur.\, September 17 – Dementia: Your Role as (Faith CommunityNurse)\, Community\, Family\, FriendsWed.\, September 30 – How to work with Dementia CareChallengesThur.\, October 29 – Dementia Communication TechniquesThur.\, November 12 – TC Metro Wide Dementia ResourcesAll programs will run on Central Standard time and will be recorded.ASL Interpreters will be present. \n\n\n\nTo Register: https://fcnntc.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F49497.Questions or Assistance: Email contact@fcnntc.org
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/dementia-education-series-by-carolyn-a-four-part-series/2026-09-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T113000
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SUMMARY:Finding Meaning and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of fellow family caregivers to learn how to regain hope and build resilience when dealingwith the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss\, dementia\, or other cognitive impairment.
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/finding-meaning-and-hope/2026-09-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T193537Z
CREATED:20260817T191655Z
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SUMMARY:Being Mortal:  Advance Care Planning and End of Life Choices
DESCRIPTION:What is a good death? These three free presentationsaddress this question several ways and explore options forcare at the end-of-life. Topics include advance careplanning\, palliative care\, hospice\, voluntarily stopping eatingand drinking (VSED)\, and medical aid in dying (MAID).Session 1: It Always Seems TooSoon Until It’s Too Late: AdvanceCare Planning 101Speakers: Mary Carlsen\, MSW\,LISW\, & Edward Holland\, MDivSession 2: Nutrition &Hydration Challenges &Choices at the End of LifeSpeaker: Victor Sandler\, MDSession 3: Who Will Speak forYou? Choosing and PreparingYour Health Care AgentSpeaker: Brenna Galvin\, JD &Death Doulawww.rclreads.org or 651.724.6001
URL:https://metroaging.org/cc-event/being-mortal-advance-care-planning-and-end-of-life-choices/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Ramsey County Library\, 2180 N Hamline Ave\, Roseville\, Minnesota\, 55113\, United States
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