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The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
2026-03-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

My parents are getting older: What do I need to know?
2026-02-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Oakdale Library, 1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale, 55128
As parents age, adult children provide more support for their aging parents. What do you know about their health history, financial assets, and long-term wishes? It is important to gather the right information, initiate those difficult conversations, understand your changing roles, and learn more about the resources that can help as your parent ages.

Presented by Jenny West of FamilyMeans at Oakdale Library. Registration is recommended, but not required.

https://washcolib.libcal.com/event/15930810

Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes, 6070 Blanchard Blvd., Lino Lakes, 55014
Caring for someone with dementia can be a long and exhausting journey—but you don’t have to walk it alone.
Join 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.
Registration 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

Mind Matters: Navigating Delirium Together
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Learn how to identify the key differences between delirium and dementia. Explore how to support a person experiencing delirium, prevention strategies, and treatment.

Presenter Information: Presenter Information: Carolyn Klaver, R.N, Faith Community Nurse, is the Dementia Specialist for the Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities. She has over 41 years of nursing experience from hospital, faith community, community, school, long term- care and home settings. Carolyn has two decades of concentrated work in the dementia field, working with people living with dementia along with their caregivers.

RSVP by February 18th to receive the meeting link by calling or emailing Jocelyn at 651-789-4051 or jhayden@familymeans.org

Hugo Memory Cafe
2026-02-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 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.

Forest Lake Community Connection
2026-02-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-27 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-30 12:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | 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

Second Saturday for Caregivers
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, 6100 Normandale Road, 2nd Floor, Edina, Minnesota, 55436, United States
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.
Respite is available for your loved one from 9 am – 12pm with advanced registration.

Memory Cafe: Woodbury
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | R.H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury, 55125
A welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together each month.
Cafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources.
Join us each month to share, support and connect with others in your community.
Lemonade and pastries hosted by Kowalski’s.
Sign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org

Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
2026-02-10 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-01-13 10:30 - 23:30 | 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.

Memory Cafe
2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422, United States
JFCS Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss and
their caregivers. Café members meet twice per month for activities
and socialization in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Guest facilitators from the community, along with JFCS staff,
will lead the group in activities including music, art, movement,
reminiscence and conversation.
The Café is open to people with memory loss and their
caregivers. Anyone needing personal assistance must attend
with a caregiver. Café is open to people from the Jewish and
broader community.
>Group is limited to 12 pairs of people with memory loss and
caregivers. If we receive more registrations than space
available, we will place people on a waitlist.
Please contact Lindsay Kant at:
952.417.2116 • lkant@jfcsmn.org
for program dates and to register

The Dynamics of Dementia
2026-01-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Oakdale Library, 1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale, 55128
In this informative session, you’ll gain deeper understanding of dementia, suggestions for improving communication to empower everyone in your life, and strategies to be your very best. Click below to register for this free session.

https://washcolib.libcal.com/event/15930755

Dementia Caregiver Connect
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422, United States
JFCS Senior Services is excited to announce the launch of Dementia Caregiver Connect–a twice monthly “drop in” program for caregivers living with dementia or experiencing memory loss. Program participants will have an opportunity to share experiences and receive guidance and education about topics relevant to caregiving while connecting with other caregivers. For more information, contact Jeanne Schuller at 952-542-4836.

Let's Do Coffee
2026-01-14 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.”
