NHDD Events
(Events are listed alphabetically by city or suburb; all events are free of charge unless otherwise noted)
BROOKLYN CENTER
Earle Brown Terrace
6100 Summitt Drive North, Brooklyn Center
April 16, 2009 - 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For seniors, but open to the public
RSVP preferred but not required
To RSVP, or for more information, contact Shelly Ehrler at 763-367-6724 or ebmarketing@lanel.com
Sponsored by: Earle Brown Terrace/Lang Nelson & Estate Crafters
DULUTH
Rainbow Senior Center
211 North 3rd Avenue East, Duluth
April 16, 2009 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Targeted to seniors, but open to the public - No registration required
Informational talk, health care forms distributed, assistance in completion at event
For more information, contact Kristin Parendo at kparendo@lasnem.org or 281-726-4800; or Margaret France at 218-529-6365
Sponsored by: Legal Aid Services of Northeastern Minnesota-Senior Citizens' Law Project and St. Luke's Hospital
GRAND RAPIDS
River Grand
355 River Road, Grand Rapids
April 16, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open House in the community room; refreshments will be served - No registration necessary - Information about health care directives, opportunity to complete and notarize a directive - May also make an appointment for a visit by a Home Visitor to complete a directive at a later date.
Contact for further information: Cindy Brummer at 218-245-1699 or cindybrummer@localnet.com
Sponsored by: St. Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care, Itasca Team; the Home Visitor Program; ElderCircle; and River Grand
HUDSON, WISCONSIN
Eagle Valley Bank
2501 Hanley Road - Conference Room, Lower Level, Hudson, WI
April 16, 2009 - 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Open to the public; no registration necessary
Presentations at 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30 p.m., health care directives distributed, assistance in completion - Contact for further information: Laura Domagala at LauraD@DomagalaLaw.com
Sponsored by: Domagala Law LLC; HomeShare St. Croix; St. Croix Law P.S.C.; Eagle Valley Bank; Lakeview Hospital; Your Personal Advocate LLC
MAPLE GROVE
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove
April 16, 2009 - during business hours
Open to the public - Information distributed, questions answered, assistance offered at event. To set up an appointment, or for further information, call: Kris Orluck:763-494-6514
Sponsored by: Long, Reher & Hanson, P.A.
Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center
14500 99th Avenue North, Maple Grove
April 16, 2009 - 11:30 a.m. light lunch; Noon-1:00 p.m. panel discussion; 1:00-1:30 p.m., Q & A - Open to the public; Reservation required
Individual assistance offered after the event, for a fee
To make a reservation, or for further information, call: 763-560-5700
Sponsored by: Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center and Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.
MAPLEWOOD
St. John's Hospital
1575 Beam Avenue, Maplewood - Cafeteria
April 16, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open to the public; registration not required - come anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - Health care directives and instructions will be distributed, and questions answered
For further information, call 651-232-0064
Sponsored by: HealthEast Social Work Services
MINNEAPOLIS
Sabathani Community Center
310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis
Friday, April 3, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For low income seniors, as part of the Senior Legal Fair
Registration required; Call Sabathani Senior Center at 612-821-2306 to make an appointment - Assistance offered at event with execution of wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives - Attendees should bring information about assets and beneficiary designations.
Sponsored by: Dorsey & Whitney LLP; UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis
April 16, 2009 - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In-house event for Allianz employees; not open to the public
Presentation and distribution of health care directives
Contact for further information: Mary E. Stolee at mary.stolee@allianzlife.com or 763-765-7764
Sponsored by: Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Gislason & Hunter Law Office
701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 500, Minneapolis
May 8, 2009 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
In-house event for attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, and support staff; not open to the public - Contact for further information: Meghan Goldammer at 763-225-6000 or MGoldammer@gislason.com
Sponsored by: Gislason & Hunter
MINNETONKA
Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka
April 16, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
For Senior Citizens, but open to all.
Call ahead to sign up for the presentation you wish to attend - 952-939-8393
For further information, contact Steve Pieh at 952-939-8393
Sponsored by: Minnetonka Senior Citizen Center
Minnetonka Lutheran Church
16023 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Open to all; part of congregation's Senior Seminar Series
Please call the church office to indicate which time you'd like to attend, at 952-935-3419
Informational presentation, health care directives provided for completion
For further information, contact attorney Stuart Deuring at 952-401-8022 or stuart@deuringlaw.com
Sponsored by: Stuart R. Deuring, Attorney
Medica
401 Carlson Boulevard, Minnetonka
April 7, 2009 - for internal staff
July 12, 2009 - for contract partners
Medica is sponsoring internal training about health care directives for Care System Coordinators - These events are not open to the public
Further information is available from Regina Kiser at 952-992-2548 or regina.kiser@medica.com
Sponsored by: Medica
United Health Group
9701 Data Park Drive, Minnetonka
April 16, 2009 and ongoing
UHG is offering its employees a free download of the "Five Wishes" health care directive form and is encouraging all employees to complete a health care directive
Contact for further information: Kris Hall at 952-931-5780 or kristine_hall@unc.com
Sponsored by: United Health Group
MORA
Kanabec County Hospital
301 Highway S. 65, Mora
April 16, 2009 - 6:00 p.m.
For residents and community members of Kanabec County; no registration necessary
Informational presentation, assistance in completing a health care directive
Further information: Molly O'Reilly at 320-679-6314 or molly.oreilly@co.kanabec.mn.us
Sponsored by: Kanabec County Palliative Care Initiative
RAMSEY
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
14501 Nowthen Blvd, Ramsey
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. to noon, as part of the Senior Expo
For seniors/vulnerable adults and their families, but open to the public
No registration necessary; come anytime between 9:00 a.m. and noon
Presentations will be given multiple times throughout the morning
Contact: Mary Banister, Anoka County Adult Protection: 763-323-6042
Sponsored by: Anoka County Attorney's Office
ROCHESTER
Rochester Unitarian Universalist Church
1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester
Monday, April 21, 2009 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Open to members of the GLBT community; no registration required
Informational talk, health care directives distributed, questions answered, assistance offered - More information available at: www.glcsmn.org
Sponsored by: Gay & Lesbian Community Services of SE Minnesota; OutFront Minnesota
Rochester Senior Center
121 North Broadway, Rochester
Monday, May 11, 2009 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Open to the public; no registration required
Informational presentation, health care directives provided for completion
Contact: Julie Gran at recreationdirector@rochesterseniorcenter.org or 507-424-6407
Sponsored by: Mayo Clinic and Rochester Senior Center
ROSEVILLE
Heritage Place of Roseville
563 County Road B West, Roseville
April 16, 2009 - 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Open to the public; no registration required
Informational talk, distribution of health care directives, questions answered, assistance provided - Contact for further information: Claudia Sajevic at 651-604-3269 or csajevic@good-sam.com
Sponsored by: Heritage Place of Roseville; Jon Lips, Attorney at Law; John Kantke, Attorney at Law
ST. CLOUD
St. Cloud Public Library
1300 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud - Bremer Room
April 16, 2009 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Open to the public; no registration required
Presentation, distribution of health care directives, questions answered, assistance provided - Contact for further information: Chad Roggeman at 320-229-7466 or chad@roggemanlaw.com
Sponsored by: Stearns-Benton Bar Association; St. Cloud Hospital
ST. LOUIS PARK
Lenox Community Center
6715 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park
April 14, 2009
Private event for members of the St. Louis Park Retired Men's Group; closed to the public
Informational presentation by attorney Jon Lips; questions answered
For more information, members of the group may call 952-928-6444
Sponsored by: St. Louis Park Retired Men's Group
Westwood Lutheran Church
9001 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park
April 16, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
April 22, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.
Both events are open to the public; no registration required
Information will be provided on advanced planning, healthcare choices, family conversation starters, documentation, and theological perspectives. Handouts and health care documents provided.
Contact for further information: Dawne Sipe at 952-767-5576 or d.sipe@westwoodlutheran.org
Sponsored by: Westwood Lutheran Church
ST. PAUL
William Mitchell College of Law
875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul
Morning CLE Series: Healthcare Directives
April 16, 2009 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation by Professor Kim Dayton, Director of the Center for Elder Justice and Policy
For alumni, but open to the public; CLE credit has been applied for
Registration fee is $10; free for 2007-09 alums
Online registration is available at: Register Here
For more information, contact events@wmitchell.edu
Sponsored by: William Mitchell College of Law
William Mitchell College of Law
875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul
April 16, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open to the public, no appointment necessary - come anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - Trained students and volunteer attorneys will be available to assist in completing a health care directive - For further information, contact Matthew Brown at matthew.brown@wmitchell.edu, or call 651-246-4757
Sponsored by: The Center for Elder Justice and Policy
St. Joseph's Hospital
45 W. 10th Street, St. Paul - Cafeteria
April 16, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open to the public; no registration required - come anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - Health care directives and instructions will be distributed, and quesions answered
For more information, call 651-232-0064
Sponsored by: HealthEast Social Work Services
Bethesda Hospital
559 Capitol Blvd, St. Paul - Cafeteria
April 16, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open to the public; no registration required - come anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - Health care directives and instructions will be distributed, and questions answered
For more information, cal 651-232-0064
Sponsored by: HealthEast Social Work Services
Alliance Bank Center Skyway
55 East 5th Street, St. Paul
Friday, April 17, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to the public; no registration required
Health care directive materials will be distributed and questions answered
Contact: Tara Mattessich at 651-602-2689, or Nancy Berry at 651-602-2625
Sponsored by: Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P. and Hamline University School of Law
State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Room 500 (Across from State Capitol)
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Part of OutFront Minnesota's justFair Lobby Day; no registration required
Informational talk, distribution of health care directives, questions answered
For more information, contact Phil Duran at phil@outfront.org
Sponsored by: OutFront Minnesota
SHOREWOOD
Southshore Senior Center
5735 Country Club Road, Shorewood
April 16, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
For seniors, but open to all - Reservations to attend are preferred but not required; call Grathwol Law Office - 952-474-2955
For further information, call Pook Grathwol at 952-474-2955
Sponsored by: Grathwol Law Office
SPRING PARK
The Court Apartments
4501 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park
April 16, 2009 - 1:00 p.m.
Presentation at 1:00 p.m. - no registration necessary
For residents of Presbyterian Homes and community members
For more information, contact Rob Lahammer or Rhonda Sharpe at 952-471-4001
Sponsored by: Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka
STILLWATER
Lakeview Hospital
927 Churchill Street West, Conference Room Hulings 2
April 16, 2009 - 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Open to the public; no registration necessary
Presentations at 8:30, 9:30, & 10:30 a.m., health care directives distributed, assistance in completion provided.
Contact for further information: Laura Domagala at LauraD@DomagalaLaw.com
Sponsored by: Domagala Law LLC; HomeShare St. Croix; St. Croix Law P.S.C.; Eagle Valley bank; Lakeview Hospital; Your Personal Advocate LLC
WOODBURY
Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury - Town Center
April 16, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Open to hospital staff and general public; no registration required
Health Care Directives will be distributed, questions answered, and assistance offered in completion of directives
For further information, contact Marian Louwagie at mlouwagie@healtheast.org
Sponsored by: HealthEast
Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury - Auditorium
April 13, 2009 - 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Free Seminar: Challenges of Aging Gracefully
Speakers: Terry barclay, HealthEast Care System; Jean Grech, BrainGym
Registration required; seating limited to first 110 registrants
To register, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651-326-2273.
Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury - Auditorium
April 20, 2009 - 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Free Seminar: Determining Your Care: Managing the End
Speakers: C. Richard Guiton, MD; Carol Entwistle, MD, Medical Director, HealthEast Hospice
Registration required; seating limited to first 110 registrants
To register, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651-326-2273
Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury - Auditorium
April 27, 2009 - 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Free Seminar: Reality Check: Long-term Care Financial Concerns and Caregiver Resources
Speakers: Tara Mattessich, Attorney; Tanya Rand, MSW, Bethesda Hospital; Therese Buckley, MSW, St. John's Hospital
Registration required; seating limited to first 110 registrants
To register, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651-326-2273
