JANUARY
DATE
January 14, 2025
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
MN Leadership Council on Aging
SUMMARY
In this session, featuring Bao L. Thao, we will explore how to practice racial healing through the lens of socialization and liberation. We'll talk about how racial biases are formed through societal norms and systems as well as provide strategies for breaking these patterns through self-awareness, collective action, and accountability.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
AGE-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES
DATE
January 15, 2025
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
We are living longer, healthier lives! Businesses and communities can establish innovative ways and creative solutions to harness the potential of older customers as well as an aging workforce. Join us for an informational webinar that will highlight how businesses and organizations can participate in upcoming Age-Friendly Business training, aimed at promoting inclusivity and harnessing the potential of older adults as consumers and workers in our communities.
AUDIENCE
Businesses, chambers of commerce, elected officials, public entities, libraries, aging service providers, and the general public.
CONTACT
BRIDGING VISION AND ACTION: PRACTICAL STEPS FOR EMBEDDING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN PROJECTS AND PROPOSALS
DATE
January 22, 2025
TIME
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Ziag Management Consulting LLC
SUMMARY
This training is designed to equip the aging sector with tools and strategies to effectively connect with and involve communities in planning and development. Participants will learn how to define clear engagement objectives, identify and understand key stakeholders, and select the right methods for gathering input and communicating results. Understand the appropriate level of engagement for different stages of projects, ensuring that community voices are heard and valued. Learn to evaluate the success of efforts, measure community satisfaction, and use feedback to drive future improvements. This training is an resource for those looking to build stronger relationships, improve decision-making, and foster long-term community impact.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
ADVANCE PLANNING IN MN:
POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES
DATE
January 28, 2025
TIME
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging invites you to learn about Power of Attorney and Advance Care Planning as tools to help you plan ahead as you age. Featured speaker is Joy Mickels with Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
FEBRUARY
DATE
February 6, 2025
TIME
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Age-Friendly Minnesota Council
SUMMARY
Join the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council for an informational meeting about Action Teams Conveners. Learn about the role of the Action Team conveners, the support provided by Age-Friendly Minnesota and next steps. Conveners will serve as a main point of contact for Action Teams and may be subject matter experts from a variety of sectors, or representatives from state agencies, nonprofit service or advocacy organizations, healthcare, or others. Come learn more about opportunities to lead!
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
DATE
February 11, 2025
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
MN Leadership Council on Aging
SUMMARY
In this session, we'll explore the fundamental elements of trust and its role in building and sustaining meaningful relationships, starting with how trust is shaped individually and how it becomes defined. Participants will learn how to apply these principles to establish trust within their teams and with external community, fostering stronger collaboration and organizational impact using Brene Brown's Anatomy of Trust framework to explore trust between racial and ethnic groups.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
LIFE AFTER A STROKE
DATE
February 18, 2025
TIME
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging invites you to learn more about basic brain anatomy, stroke risk factors and signs and symptoms, types of strokes, and care considerations after a stroke. Featured speaker is Molly Murch, Essentia Health Stroke Program Educator.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
BRIDGING GENERATIONS: CONNECTING THROUGH NATURE
DATE
March 6, 2025
TIME
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Joelle Hoeft Consulting
SUMMARY
Nature enriches lives at every age, offering benefits to our health and well-being. This webinar features four inspiring programs in Minnesota that bring young people and older people together. Learn how nature-based intergenerational programming provides a range of physical, mental, social, and educational benefits as well as how interactions promote environmental stewardship and strengthen community ties. Intergenerational resources and the new
Nature Resource Center
will also be reviewed. Register now to see how nature can bridge generations and build thriving, connected communities.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
DATE
March 11, 2025
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
MN Leadership Council on Aging
SUMMARY
In this session, we'll explore how to repair and re-establish trust after it is broken. The session will delve into practical strategies for maintaining trust over time, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, ethical decision-making, and reliable actions.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
DATE
March 13, 2025
TIME
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Central
LOCATIONS
Wilder Center and Minnesota State Capitol
COST
FREE + limited community stipends
HOST
Age-Friendly Minnesota Council
SUMMARY
Join us for a powerful day of age-friendly advocacy, including a free breakfast briefing at the Wilder Center followed by a group trip over to the State Capitol to meet with legislators, sharing our age-friendly stories and the importance of keeping the work of the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council a commitment to our state's future.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
RURAL HOUSING AS WE AGE
IN MINNESOTA:
SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES AND INNOVATIONS
DATE
March 24, 2025
TIME
10:00 a.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging, 100 Rural Women, Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation
SUMMARY
Explore challenges, opportunities and innovative solutions for addressing housing needs as we age in rural communities. Fostering collaboration, among stakeholders to promote safe, affordable, and accessible living environments. This is a partnership with AAAA, 100 Rural Women, and The U of M Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation. We have convened a panel with AARP, Commissioner of Housing Jennifer Ho, Nate Door with Greater MN Housing Foundation, and Carrie Henning-Smith with U of M Rural Health Research Center.
AUDIENCE
Community developers, economic development agencies, city planners, local elected officials, HRAs, housing developers, community organizations, Housing advocates, aging advocates, community members.
CONTACT
APRIL
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: WHOLE COMMUNITY PLANNING
DATE
April 7, 2025
TIME
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
SUMMARY
Explore ways for community leaders to plan for the whole community:
- Identify basic emergency preparedness principles
- Discuss the roles of government, community organizations, and businesses
- Provide framework for organizations to develop emergency plans
- Explain how communities can plan collectively
Presenters will share how coordination of planning across multiple sectors can eliminate duplication in efforts. Discussion will include ways to incorporate vulnerable members of the community in planning.
AUDIENCE
Community, business, or agency leaders, and age-friendly communities interested in learning about emergency preparedness planning
CONTACT
DATE
April 8, 2025
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
MN Leadership Council on Aging
SUMMARY
In this session, we'll explore practical communication strategies to address and combat bias in both personal and professional settings. Guest Foua-Choua Khang will also discuss the power of language in minimizing stereotypes and promoting inclusivity. By the end of the session, attendees will gain actionable tools to communicate more consciously, challenge bias, and contribute to a more equitable space for all voices.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
INTRODUCTION TO THE
NON-PROFIT HEALTH CHECK
DATE
April 9, 2025
TIME
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Trellis
SUMMARY
Trellis recognizes the critical challenges facing organizations serving older Minnesotans. In response to mounting difficulties, we're introducing the Non-Profit Health Check, a comprehensive workshop series launching in Spring 2025. Designed for organizational leadership, this program provides practical tools to evaluate and enhance non-profit health through hands-on exercises and targeted assessments. Participants will develop customized frameworks to identify organizational strengths and areas for improvement, creating actionable plans to ensure sustainability.
AUDIENCE
Open to all Minnesota-based organizations serving older adults, the workshop series is limited to top-level decision-makers, including CEOs, Executive Directors, Board Chairs, and Senior Program Managers.
CONTACT
DISASTERS DON'T WAIT:
BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE
DATE
April 10, 2025
TIME
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging invites you to learn about disaster types and impacts, response and recovery, safety measures, and the various roles and responsibilities during a disaster.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
NATURE ACCESS FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
DATE
April 17, 2025
TIME
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Joelle Hoeft Consulting
SUMMARY
Nature enriches lives at every stage, offering benefits to our health, well-being, and sense of connection. For older adults with specific needs, such as those living with dementia, Parkinson’s, and vision
impairment, the challenges of ensuring access to nature can seem daunting. This webinar offers practical tips and considerations for adapting outdoor experiences to ensure that nature remains accessible and enriching for all. Hear from Minnesota program leaders pioneering inclusive nature engagement, and gain inspiration and practical ideas to create meaningful, safe, and enjoyable outdoor experiences for yourself, loved ones, or those you serve.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
Do you have an Age-Friendly event to add to the calendar? Share the details in our event submission form and we'll post it!
Do you have questions about Age-Friendly technical assistance events? Contact Lydia Morken.
To learn more about the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council's work, including our grants and priorities, visit our full website.
