Trellis

Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
2025-04-08 10:30 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom, MN, United States
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.
If you are interested in participating in the group, please contact us at: (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org to sign up.

The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
2025-04-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Coon Rapids United Methodist Church, 10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, 55433
The Gathering is a daytime, out-of-home group respite program for caregivers and care receivers. The Gathering is a safe, enjoyable place for seniors living with long-term illness to socialize and receive care. The program provides family caregivers the opportunity to receive several hours of respite. Dedicated and trained volunteers, supervised by a social worker or nurse, operate the program. Participants can enjoy fellowship, lunch, and activities while caregivers can enjoy support group meetings, education, and time away from caregiving. This is an opportunity offered in collaboration with Coon Rapids United Methodist Church on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.
*An assessment must be completed prior to attending group respite. To schedule a needs assessment, please contact the Coordinator of the Family Caregiver Connection, Jill Thomas, at 763-324-1608.

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-04-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Rogers Senior Center, 12913 Main Street, Rogers, MN, 55374, United States
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Becky Allard, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment.
Groups are open to caregivers who live in (or are caring for someone who lives in) Carver, Hennepin, Scott, or Wright Counties and caring for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis.
There is no fee and caregivers may join any time.
Contact Becky to register: 612-804-0968 or b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-04-03 13:30 - 15:00
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Lee Ann Eiden, MSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment.
Groups are open to caregivers who live in (or are caring for someone who lives in) Carver, Hennepin, Scott, or Wright Counties and caring for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis.
There is no fee and caregivers may join any time.
Contact Lee Ann to register: 952-934-3370 or l.eiden@seniorcommunity.org.

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-04-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN, 55436, United States
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Krystal Wiebusch, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment.
Groups are open to caregivers who live in (or are caring for someone who lives in) Carver, Hennepin, Scott, or Wright Counties and caring for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis.
There is no fee and caregivers may join any time.
Contact Krystal to register: 952-767-7899 or k.wiebusch@seniorcommunity.org

Shaping Your Tomorrow: Dementia & MCI
2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | FamilyMeans, 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Shaping Your Tomorrow is designed to meet the needs of both the person with memory loss and a family member or friend. Each week introduces specific topic for education, planning for the future, and learning from others on a similar journey. Rich discussions with the full group are followed by separate peer conversations: one for people with memory loss and one for their partners. This is a 10 week session hosted at FamilyMeans in Stillwater. Funded under award with Trellis as part of Older Americans Act.
Interview and pre-registration required.
Shaping Your Tomorrow provides:
• An understanding place to gather and know you are not alone
• A supportive learning environment to gain knowledge and ask questions
• A chance to talk with others about the dementia experience
• Detailed information to help plan and build confidence
• An opportunity to shape your tomorrow

For more information please contact FamilyMeans Caregiving & Aging at 651-489-4840 or by emailing familymeans@familymeans.org.

The Art of Belonging: Caregiver Workshop
2025-04-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-26 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | FamilyMeans, 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
What does “Belonging” mean to you as a caregiver? Join art therapist Corilyn Wagner as we build connections and explore—through a variety of art materials—the shared experience of belonging. No art experience necessary.
March 12, 19, & 26 & April 2, 2025
3-4 pm
FamilyMeans
1875 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater
*FREE TO ATTEND*
Please contact our staff to register at 651-439-4840 or
familymeans@familymeans.org
Funded by the Metro Regional Arts Council

SCS Memory Cafe
2025-04-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, 55305, United States
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our caregiver support group. Light refreshments are provided.
This café is geared toward those in the beginning stages of dementia who still enjoy learning, are engaged, and have “fun in the moment”.
Immediate caregiver & loved one with dementia may register for one Memory Café per month. Registration is required for both people. The Minnetonka Memory Café is part of the City of Minnetonka’s continuing efforts to make Minnetonka a more dementia friendly community.
Contact Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Lee Ann Eiden, MSW to register: 952-934-3370 or l.eiden@seniorcommunity.org.

Forest Lake Community Connection
2025-04-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
Introducing a NEW weekly group for people who are living with early-stage
dementia. Come join us!
An opportunity for people with early memory loss to explore new places, engage with others, connect with the community, and learn more about exercise and nutrition.
Tuesdays from 12pm-4pm at Forest Lake YMCA
Connect with our Caregiving & Aging staff by email at
familymeans@familymeans.org or call 651-439-4840 for more information
and how to get registered.
Funded under the Brookdale Foundation

SCS Memory Cafe
2025-03-31 15:00 - 16:30 | Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE #101, Prior Lake, MN, 55372, United States
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our caregiver support group.
Immediate caregiver & loved one with dementia may register for one Memory Café per month. Registration is required for both people.
Contact Licensed Social Worker Lisa Engdahl, LSW to register: 952-767-7890 or l.engdahl@seniorcommunity.org

SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
2025-03-24 13:30 - 15:00
Memory Loss Focus
This virtual caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Sara Roberts, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment.
Groups are open to caregivers who live in (or are caring for someone who lives in) Carver, Hennepin, Scott, or Wright Counties and caring for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis.
There is no fee and caregivers may join any time.
Contact Sara to register: 612-868-6720 or s.roberts@seniorcommunity.org.
A Zoom link will be provided.

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Eden Prairie Senior Center, 10201 Wayzata BLVD, Minnetonka, MN, 55305, United States

SCS Memory Cafe
2025-03-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, 55305, United States
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our caregiver support group. Light refreshments are provided.
This café is geared toward those in the middle stages of dementia who can still participate in daily activities, but may need more assistance.
Immediate caregiver & loved one with dementia may register for one Memory Café per month. Registration is required for both people. The Minnetonka Memory Café is part of the City of Minnetonka’s continuing efforts to make Minnetonka a more dementia friendly community.
Contact the Minnetonka Community Center to learn more and register:
952-939-8393 | minnetonkamn.gov/register

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Crow River Senior Center, 11800 Town Center Dr. NE #200, St. Michael, MN, 55376, United States

Wilder Foundation: Adult Children Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:30
A peer support group for adult children caring for a parent, grandparent or any older adult in their lives.
This group meets virtually and is facilitated by a Licensed Social Worker. Please get in touch with us for more information about how to access the group.

SCS Memory Cafe
2025-03-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Crow River Senior Center, 11800 Town Center Dr. NE #200, St. Michael, MN, 55376, United States
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our caregiver support group.
Immediate caregiver & loved one with dementia may register for one Memory Café per month. Registration is required for both people.
Contact Licensed Social Worker Becky Allard, LSW to register: 612-804-0968 or b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Hugo Memory Cafe
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Blue Heron Grill, 14725 Victor Hugo Blvd N, Hugo, MN, 55038, United States
A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together, socialize, and connect with each month.
Cafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources.
Join us each month to share, support and connect with others in your community.

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave. N, Plymouth, MN, 55447-5290, United States

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Monticello Senior Center, 505 Walnut Street, Suite 3, Monticello, MN, 55362, United States

Wilder Foundation: Memory Loss Discussion Group
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Wilder Center, 451 Lexington Parkway, St Paul, Minnesota, 55104, United States
A peer support group for family and friends caring for someone with Memory Loss. The group is facilitated by a Licensed Social Worker. Coffee and light refreshments are provided.

SCS Caregiver Support Group
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, 55305, United States
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Adele Mehta, LGSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment.
Groups are open to caregivers who live in (or are caring for someone who lives in) Carver, Hennepin, Scott, or Wright Counties and caring for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis.
There is no fee and caregivers may join any time.
Contact Adele to register: 952-767-7888 or a.mehta@seniorcommunity.org

Let's Do Coffee
2025-03-12 09:30 - 11:00 | FamilyMeans, 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Let’s Do Coffee & Conversation brings together older LGBTQ+
community members for coffee, snacks, and social connection
“on the house.”
