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06/03/2026

🏳️‍🌈June is Pride Month! Find an event (or two!) and celebrate:

June is Pride Month, and communities across Minnesota are marking the occasion with festivals, parades, performances, family activities, and opportunities to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ neighbors. Whether you're looking for a large-scale event in Minneapolis or a smaller community gathering closer....

05/25/2026

“That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”
– Brevet Lieut.-Col. Edmund B. Whitman, 1868

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day. Learn more about today's holiday's history here:

Memorial Day honors people who died serving in the U.S. military.

05/12/2026

Check out this excellent article about the fear -- and reality -- of falls.

“We’re finding that falls can be the gateway to needing some kind of care coordination in the home. We can get them up, but without some changes in their lifestyle, we’ll probably be back there sooner or later to do it again.”

When firefighters race across town on emergency calls, the first thought is automatic: Fire! But in a majority of cases, the 911 alert may involve no flames, no heat, no hoses. Instead, it may be about falling.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Here's a shortlist of places to take your favorite mom today to celebrate:

Many Minneapolis restaurants want to help you make this Mother's day special. Celebrate at home with a family-style takeout meal or treat mom to a delicious brunch at her favorite local restaurant.

05/08/2026

Happy Better Sleep Month!

Sleep is essential to our physical, mental, and emotional health. Are you getting the right amount of sleep? 😴

How many hours of sleep you should get varies by person and age, but most people need between seven and nine hours each night.

05/06/2026

Mental health is important every day. During Mental Health Awareness Month, it's good to know where to find help. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, contact the NAMI helpline:

https://www.nami.org/nami-helpline/

04/23/2026

👣 Your feet matter to your health!

In National foot Health Awareness Month, it's a great time to spend some time thinking about your feet and how they impact your overall health and wellbeing, especially for seniors:

https://www.foothealthfacts.org/article/seniors-can-reduce-risk-of-falling-by-fixing-painf 👟

Home » Articles » Seniors Can Help Reduce Risk of Falling by Fixing Painful Feet A A A | Print | Share   Seniors Can Help Reduce Risk of Falling by Fixing Painful Feet It’s just not true that foot pain is a normal consequence of growing older. In addition to healthy feet and ankles contributing...

04/17/2026

April 22 is Earth Day and celebrations are going on all month long!

Join MN350 this weekend in Minneapolis to learn and celebrate:

Transitioning to clean electric buses reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions, improves children’s health, and positively impacts academic performance.

04/13/2026

April is Senior Hunger Awareness Month 🥗

If you or someone you love needs support, visit Second Harvest:

Senior hunger among adults age 60+ is real and prevalent in our community. Our work with food distribution and programs like the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) ensures more Minnesota seniors receive the healthy, nutritious food they need.

04/09/2026

It's a great time to think about your wellbeing and mental health.

Did you know you can use this free tool to find therapists across the state of Minnesota?

https://mentalhealthmatch.com/browse-therapists/minnesota