Upcoming Events
Waivers Explained
March 14
The elderly and people who are disabled may be eligible
for waiver programs, which fund community-based services for people
who would otherwise receive care in hospitals or nursing facilities.
Four waiver programs will be explained at a free event hosted by
Hennepin County called “Long-Term Care Waiver Overview.” Details:
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Linden Hills Library, 2900 W. 43rd Street,
Minneapolis.
To register: www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ or 612-596-6631 ![]()
Guardianship Info
March 14
When disabled children become adults, their parents
or legal representatives may want to consider filing a petition for
guardianship or limited guardianship. Guardianship is a legal process
used when a person can not make or communicate safe or sound decisions
about his or her person or property. Details: Free. 1-3 p.m., Linden
Hills Library, 2900 W. 43rd St, Minneapolis. ![]()
To register: www.co.hennepin.mn.us/ or
612-596-6631.
Game Day
March 24
Be social, have
fun, meet new people. Host MCIL provides games such as Cribbage,
Trivial Pursuit, Uno, social skills games and more. Bring your
favorites! Details: Last Monday of the month, 1 to 3 p.m. at MCIL,
1600 University Ave W, Suite 16, St. Paul. ![]()
FFI: Julie at 651.603.2002
or juliew@mcil-mn.org
“Growing up in a
Home with Mental Illness”
March 26
NAMI-MN will hold
an educational program featuring author Laura Flynn reading from
her book Swallow the Ocean, a true story of what it’s
like to experience a parent’s schizophrenia through the lens
of a child who has no language for mental illness. Panel discussion
to follow. Details: 5:30 p.m., Sheraton Four Points, 1330 Industrial
Blvd., Minneapolis. ![]()
Registration required: 651-645-2948
or 1-888-NAMI-HELPS.
Disability Day at the Capitol
March
12
People with disabilities,
their families, advocates, and allies will gather in St Paul to learn
about policies and legislation affecting them in 2008 and to meet
with their state legislators. Presentations in the morning; legislative
visits in the afternoon. Attendees pay a fee for lunch and event
expenses. Details: 9:00 a.m.-3:30
p.m., MN History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul. ![]()
FFI: Mike
Gude, 800-582-5256113 or mikeg@arcmn.org
Estate Planning Workshop
March
15
Come learn the basics of
estate planning and its advantages for people with MS. Topics will
include: powers of attorney, health care directives, wills, special
needs/pooled trusts. Featured speakers Frances Long & Laurie
Hanson of Long, Reher and Hanson, P.A. Details: 9:30 a.m.-2:30
p.m., Four Points by Sheraton, 1330 Industrial Blvd, Minneapolis. ![]()
FFI: Steve Korngable, 612-335-7900,
800-582-5296 or skorngable@mssociety.org
Home and Garden
Show
March 29
The 17th Annual
Greater Midway Home & Garden Show features workshops
on eco-friendly gardens, reducing your carbon footprint, container
gardening, and more. Exhibits on local home improvement, garden/landscaping
experts, senior resources, and “green” re-modeling. Free
children’s bird feeder building project. Sponsored by Sparc,
a nonprofit community development corporation. Details: Crossroads
Elementary, 543 Front Ave. (Front and Dale), St. Paul. Workshops:
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. ![]()
FFI:
651-488-1039.
“Living Creatively” Art
Show
Through March 30
Art St.
Croix announces the third annual “Living Creatively” show,
featuring creative work by visual artists, writers, music composers
and performers. Open Wednesday through Sunday— fully wheelchair-accessible.
Details: Free. Lake Elmo Regional Art Center, 3585 Laverne Ave. N.,
Lake Elmo, MN ![]()
FFI: Judy, 651-251-5109
or ArtStCroix@usfamily.net
Miracle League Registration
Through
April 1
The Miracle League of Blaine,
Minnesota provides opportunities for children between the ages of
3-19 with disabilities to play baseball, regardless of ability.
Opening ceremonies are May 3rd with the games to begin on May 5th. ![]()
To register for summer 2008
baseball, go to www.miracleleaguemn.com and select the Blaine site.
Newly-diagnosed MS group
Wednesdays
in March
This group helps people
recently diagnosed with MS navigate their new, sometimes frightening
surroundings. Details: 6:30-8
p.m., National MS Society, MN Chapter, Woodbury, MN ![]()
FFI: Jeff Fisher,
612-335-7951, 800-582-5296, or jfisher@mssocietyorg
Spinal Cord
Support Group
April 2
North Memorial Medical
Center invites you to find support, encouragement, educational and
community resources at this group. Open to anyone who has a spinal
cord injury, their family, caregivers, and interested professionals.
No fee. Details: 7-8:30 p.m., Courage Center-Education
Center #1, 3915 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN ![]()
Great Minnesota
Stationary Bike Race
April 5
United Cerebral Palsy
of Minnesota invites you to raise money by exercising with friends.
Teams of ten people each ride a bike mounted on a trainer for 25
minutes. Each person is encouraged to raise a minimum of $100. In
addition, people who use wheelchairs or adapted bikes are encouraged
to ride around a track created for them. Each rider receives a t-shirt.
Details: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., Saint
Paul RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul. ![]()
FFI: Jo Ann
Erbes, 651-646-7588 or ucpmn@cpinternet.com
Celebrate Rise
April 6
All are welcome to
join in on this special evening dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments
of Rise program participants and honor community supporters. Rise,
Inc. is committed to inclusion, employment, housing, and self-sufficiency
for people who have significant disabilities and other barriers
to employment. The event includes a social hour, a terrific dinner
and an awards program. Visit www.rise.org/celebrateRise.php to
register. Details: 4-7 p.m., Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle
Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN ![]()
FFI: Beth DePoint, 763-783-2822
or badepoint@rise.org
Arc’s
Rose Sale
Ongoing
Arc of Minnesota’s
Annual Rose Sale is back! From February 25 through April 11, you
can buy beautiful long-stemmed roses for just $17 a dozen and support
the work of Arc, serving people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families. Check out locations throughout the
Twin Cities at www.rosesale.org ![]()
FFI: 651-523-0823 x109 or
monicas@arcmn.org
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