ALL ARE WELCOME
Join the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council - along with key regional partners - for another round of free statewide community conversations.
Alongside other community members, hear important updates about Minnesota's Multisector Blueprint for Aging, enjoy a showcase of innovative work underway in your region, and shape the age-friendly work in your community and beyond through a panel discussion featuring elected officials and regional leaders.
Your voice matters in helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota for each of us as we age!
Keep scrolling to learn about other important age-friendly events coming soon!
OCTOBER
AGING WITH INTENTION: AN EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP FOR DEFINING WHAT MATTERS MOST
DATE
October 9, 2025
TIME
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION
CentraCare Southpoint
3001 Clearwater Road
St. Cloud 55303
Virtual Option Available
COST
FREE
HOST
Age-Flourishing St. Cloud
SUMMARY
This workshop will help individuals recognizing core values and learn communication strategies to navigate aging with confidence and intention. In this workshop, you'll:
- Begin to uncover what matters most in your aging journey
- Learn practical strategies for confident conversations in healthcare
- Discover how to advocate for yourself and share your needs effectively
- Connect with community resources and support networks
- Hear inspiring real stories from people aging with intention
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
CYBERSECURITY: HOW CAN YOU STAY SAFE FROM SCAMS?
DATE
October 14, 2025
TIME
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
This session is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the digital works safely.
We’ll explore:
- The top types of cyber scams.
- Tactics scammers use.
- How to stay safe online and when using social media.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS -
DIVERSIFYING YOUR DONOR BASE: WHY IT MATTERS AND HOW TO START
DATE
October 14, 2025
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
MN Leadership Council on Aging
SUMMARY
Nonprofit organizations in the aging sector are facing shifting demographics, evolving community needs, and changing donor expectations. To remain relevant and sustainable, it’s essential to broaden and diversify your donor base. In this interactive Catalyst Conversation, Mala Thao will guide participants through why donor diversification is critical, how to approach it with intentionality and equity, and provide practical tools to begin building inclusive donor strategies. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with concrete next steps they can adapt to their own organizations—ensuring stronger relationships, increased resiliency, and deeper community impact.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
CENTRAL REGION
EXCHANGE SESSION
DATE
October 21, 2025
TIME
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Resource Training & Solutions Center
137 23rd St. S, #201
Sartell, MN 56377
COST
FREE
HOST
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
SUMMARY
This fall, the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council and regional partners are hosting free community conversations across the state. If you are in the central part of Minnesota, we encourage you to join the discussion in Sartell. Connect with local leaders, hear the latest updates on Minnesota's Multisector Blueprint for Aging, and learn how you can help shape the work in your community to advance age-friendly efforts. Your voice matters in helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota for each of us as we age.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
SOUTHEAST REGION
EXCHANGE SESSION
DATE
October 29, 2025
TIME
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Steele County Historical Society
1700 Austin Rd
Owatonna, MN 55060
COST
FREE
HOST
AARP Minnesota
SUMMARY
This fall, the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council and regional partners are hosting free community conversations across the state. If you are in the southeast part of Minnesota, we encourage you to join the discussion in Owatonna. Connect with local leaders, hear the latest updates on Minnesota's Multisector Blueprint for Aging, and learn how you can help shape the work in your community to advance age-friendly efforts. Your voice matters in helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota for each of us as we age.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
NOVEMBER
NORTHEAST REGIONAL EXCHANGE SESSION
DATE
November 3, 2025
TIME
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Minnesota Discovery Center
1005 Discovery Dr.
Chisholm, MN 55719
COST
FREE
HOST
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
This fall, the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council and regional partners are hosting free community conversations across the state. If you are in the Northeast part of Minnesota, we encourage you to join the discussion in Chisholm. Connect with local leaders, hear the latest updates on Minnesota's Multisector Blueprint for Aging, and learn how you can help shape the work in your community to advance age-friendly efforts. Your voice matters in helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota for each of us as we age.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
METRO REGIONAL
EXCHANGE SESSION
DATE
November 5, 2025
TIME
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION
University of St. Thomas
McNeeley Hall (Room #100)
2060 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
COST
FREE
HOST
University of St. Thomas
SUMMARY
This fall, the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council and regional partners are hosting free community conversations across the state. If you are in the metro area, we encourage you to join the discussion in St. Paul. Connect with local leaders, hear the latest updates on Minnesota's Multisector Blueprint for Aging, and learn how you can help shape the work in your community to advance age-friendly efforts. Your voice matters in helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota for each of us as we age.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL EXCHANGE SESSION
DATE
November 12, 2025
TIME
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Bethesda
901 Willmar Ave SE
Willmar, MN 56201
COST
FREE
HOST
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, AARP Minnesota, the City of Willmar, and Bethesda.
SUMMARY
This fall, the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council and regional partners are hosting free community conversations across the state. If you are in the Southwest part of Minnesota, we encourage you to join the discussion in Willmar. Connect with local leaders, hear the latest updates on Minnesota's Multisector Blueprint for Aging, and learn how you can help shape the work in your community to advance age-friendly efforts. Your voice matters in helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota for each of us as we age.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
NORTHWEST REGIONAL EXCHANGE SESSION
DATE
November 13, 2025
TIME
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Living at Home Park Rapids
218 Industrial Park Road
Park Rapids, MN 56470
COST
FREE
HOST
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
This fall, the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council and regional partners are hosting free community conversations across the state. If you are in the Northwest part of Minnesota, we encourage you to join the discussion in Park Rapids. Connect with local leaders, hear the latest updates on Minnesota's Multisector Blueprint for Aging, and learn how you can help shape the work in your community to advance age-friendly efforts. Your voice matters in helping to build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota for each of us as we age.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome
CONTACT
CATALYST CONVERSATIONS - BEYOND BELONGING: HOW EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS CAN DRIVE EQUITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
DATE
November 18, 2025
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
MN Leadership Council on Aging
SUMMARY
This workshop with Der Yang recognizes that Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are often seen as spaces for community and connection, but their potential goes far beyond that. In this Catalyst Conversation, we’ll explore how ERGs can be powerful drivers of equity, inclusion, and structural change within aging organizations. Through real-world examples and candid dialogue, we’ll examine strategies for aligning ERG efforts with broader organizational goals, including securing leadership support, and measuring impact. Whether you're a senior leader, ERG member, or ally, join us for this conversation about how the aging sector can transform ERGs from affinity spaces into engines of equity.
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.
