2010 Minnesota NHDD Events
Events are listed alphabetically by city or suburb; all events are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Event postings will continue as further event information becomes available.
ARDEN HILLS
Cottage Villas of Arden Hills
3744 Cleveland Avenue North
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 1:00 p.m.
For residents of Cottage Villas in Arden Hills
No registration necessary; informational talk, forms, and assistance offered
Contact for further information: Jeff Wigren - 952-392-1999 or John Kantke - 651-633-2516
Sponsored by: Jeff Wigren of Senior Helpers and John Kantke of Houk & Kantke, PLLC
BURNSVILLE
Realife Cooperative of Burnsville
12575 Pleasant Avenue
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - informational talk at 1:00 p.m.
Open to all to learn about health care directives, including seniors 55+ and their families
No registration required; free talk, forms, general questions answered, and refreshments
Contact for further information: Sue Brown - 952-894-6524 - or
realifecooperativeburnsville@comcast.net
Sponsored by: Realife Cooperative Burnsville
EDEN PRAIRIE
Summit Place
8505 Flying Cloud Drive - Independent Living Dining Room
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open to all, including seniors & families, health care workers-SW, discharge planners
RSVP to Kris Teigen at: kteigen@agewellhomecare.com
Contact for further information: Kris Teigen - 952-345-8770
Sponsored by: SilverCrest Properties-Summit Place Campus and AgeWell
EDINA
Edina Senior Center
5280 Grandview Square
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Open to everyone; informational talk by Kristine Mullman of Estate Crafters
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to 952-833-9570
Contact for further information: Sue Weigle, Senior Center Director - 952-833-9570
Sponsored by: Edina Senior Center
GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids Public Library
140 Northeast 2nd Street
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Open House; Refreshments served
For anyone 18 or older wishing to find out about or complete a health care directive
No registration necessary; in-home follow-up available to seniors age 60 and older
Contact for further information: Cindy Brummer - 218-245-1699
Sponsored by: St. Mary's Itasca Hospice, Home Visitor Program, ElderCircle, and the Grand Rapids Public Library
HOPKINS
St. Therese Southwest
1011 Feltl Court
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
For seniors from St. Therese SW and community members
No registration necessary; come for presentation, forms, and assistance
Contact for further information: Chrysauna Buan - 952-960-5558
Sponsored by: St. Therese Southwest
MAPLE GROVE
Maple Grove Community Center
12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For all community members who wish to complete a health care directive
Registration required. Call Kris Orluck at 763-494-6514 to register.
Contact for further information: Kris Orluck - 763-494-6514.
Sponsored by: Long, Reher & Hanson, P.A.
MAPLEWOOD
St. John's Hospital
1575 Beam Avenue - Cafeteria Area
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to the public; forms, information, and assistance provided
No registration required - please drop in
Contact for further information: Saira Sidi - 651-232-5061
Sponsored by: HealthEast
MINNEAPOLIS
Medica Skyway Senior Center
950 Nicollet Mall, Suite 290
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Open to senior citizens and residents of assisted living facilities
No registration necessary; presentation and assistance with completion
of a health care directive
Contact for further information: Heidi Hovis at hovi4306@stthomas.edu
or Mary Fenske at onei3311@stthomas.edu
Sponsored by: University of St. Thomas School of Law and Medica Skyway
Senior Center
IDS Center - Crystal Court
80 S. 8th Street
April 16, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome; would like to reach people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s
No registration necessary; informational talk, forms, assistance offered
Contact for further information: Matthew J. Shea - 612-632-3428
Sponsored by: Gray Plant Mooty
MINNETONKA
Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:15 p.m. to Noon
For seniors and anyone in the community; presentation, forms, and assistance provided
Register by calling the Minnetonka Senior Citizen Center at 952-939-8393
Contact for further information: Steve Pieh - 952-939-8366
Sponsored by: Minnetonka Senior Citizen Center
Medica
401 Carlson Parkway
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - Noon to 1:00 p.m.
For all Medica employees; presentation by attorney Laurie Hanson
Registration online through Medical HR
Contact for further information: Ruth Edwards - 952-992-3418
Sponsored by: Medica
RAMSEY
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
14501 Nowthen Blvd, N.W., Ramsey
Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to noon
For seniors and their families; no limits
No registration required - just come!
Contact for further information: Mary Banister - 763-323-6042
Sponsored by: Anoka County Attorney's Office
RICHFIELD
Richfield Community Center
7000 Nicollet Avenue South
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Open to elders and anyone over 18; bring photo ID to complete directive at event
Registration required; call Joyce Konczyk at 952-925-4147, Ext. 128
Contact for further information: Joyce Konczyk - 952-925-4147, Ext. 128
Sponsored by: Maser & Amundson, P.A. and The Pines, Senior and Assisted Living
ROCHESTER
Senior Center
121 N. Broadway, Rochester
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Everyone is welcome; information and health care directives provided.
No registration required.
Contact for further information: Julie Gran - 507-287-1404
Sponsored by: Mayo Clinic
ROSEVILLE
Fairview Community Center
1910 W. County Road B
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Presentation at 1:30 p.m.
Open to the public, in conjunction with Senior Health Fair
No registration necessary; forms, information, and assistance provided
Contact for further information: Jeff Wigren - 952-392-1999 or John Kantke - 651-633-2516
Sponsored by: Jeff Wigren of Senior Helpers; John Kankte of Houk & Kantke, PLLC
ST. LOUIS PARK
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Heart and Vascular Center - 6500 Excelsior Blvd
Friday, April 16, 2010 - Two Sessions: 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Open to all adults; informational talk, assistance with completion of health care directives.
Registration: RSVP appreciated but not required at 952-993-0190
Contact for further information: Call 952-993-0190
Sponsored by: Park Nicollet
Westwood Lutheran Church
9001 Cedar Lake Road
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to noon (during morning services)
Open to the public; table display with materials; questions answered, & assistance offered
No registration required
Contact for further information: Dawne Sipe - 952-767-5576
Sponsored by: Westwood Lutheran Church
SAINT PAUL
William Mitchell College of Law
875 Summit Avenue
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open to everyone - first come, first served
No registration required; assistance provided with completion of a
health care directive
Contact for further information: Prof. Kim Dayton at 651-290-6410
Sponsored by: The Center for Elder Justice & Policy and The Elder Law &
Estate Planning Society
William Mitchell College of Law
875 Summit Avenue - Room 225
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Training session for NHDD Volunteers, provided by Prof. Kimberly Dayton
Registration not required; training is free
Contact for further information: Mark Schulz - mark.schulz@wmitchell.edu
Sponsored by: Elder Law and Estate Planning Society
St. Joseph's Hospital
45 W. 10th Street - Cafeteria Area
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to the public
No registration required; forms, information, and assistance provided
Contact for further information: Saira Sidi - 651-232-5061
Sponsored by: HealthEast
Bethesda Hospital
559 Capitol Boulevard - Cafeteria Area
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to the public
No registration required; forms, information, and assistance provided
Contact for further information: Saira Sidi - 651-232-5061
Sponsored by: HealthEast
STILLWATER
Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center
2800 Curve Crest Boulevard
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; presentations - 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Open to everyone interested in health directives, wills, trusts, hospice, funeral preplanning
No registration required
Contact for further information: Stephanie Anderson - 651-439-5511
Sponsored by: Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services; Justin Bonestroo, Attorney at
Law - Eckberg Lammers; Lakeview Hospice
WEST SAINT PAUL
Walker at Westwood Ridge
1 Thompson Avenue West
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
For seniors and their families
RSVP requested to 651-552-7228 for informational talk, forms, and assistance
Contact for further information: Dawn Vaillancourt - 651-455-3999, ext. 308
Sponsored by: Walker at Westwood Ridge
WHITE BEAR LAKE
St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church
4741 Bald Eagle Avenue
Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Open to the public - informational talk; form distribution; assistance offered
Walk-ins welcome
Contact for further information: Sheila Kelly - 651-481-1313; sheilakellylaw.com
Sponsored by: St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church
WOODBURY
Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Drive - Cafeteria Area
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to hospital staff and general public - everyone is welcome
No registration required; forms, information, and assistance provided
Contact for further information: Saira Sidi - 651-232-5061
Sponsored by: HealthEast
Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Drive - Auditorium
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Free Seminar: Balancing Caregiving with Self-Care
Speakers: Sr. Marian Louwagie, Chaplin; Tanya Rand and Lyn Erkkila, MSW/LICSW
Registration Required
To register, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651-326-2273
Woodwinds Health Campus
1925 Woodwinds Drive - Auditorium
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Free Seminar: Important Conversations Regarding Medical Wishes
Speakers: Amanda Thooft, MSW/LICSW; Christy Larson, RN/MS/CNS-BC
Registration required
To register, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651-326-2273
WORTHINGTON
YMCA of Worthington
1501 Collegeway - Community Room
Friday, April 16, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. to noon; 8:30 a.m. presentation (Snacks/coffee provided)
For seniors 65+ and their families; open to everyone
RSVP (not required) to 507-372-7003; free help provided to create an Advanced Directive
Contact for further information: Compassionate Care Hospice - 507-372-7003
Sponsored by: Compassionate Care Hospice
2009 Minnesota NHDD Events
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