Upcoming Events
Artful Lives Exhibit
September 7 – November
24, 2006
“Artful Lives,” an exhibit of artwork created by
individuals with developmental disabilities, will be on display
through November 24, 2006 at the Humphrey Forum, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. Hours: 10 a.m. – 4
p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays. FFI: contact
Julie Lund, 612-624-1190, or Norm Munk, 952-746-6207
Hennepin County
District 4
Candidate Forum
September 15, 2006
Residents of Hennepin
County District 4 are invited to meet candidates Farheen Hakeem,
Peter McLaughlin and Jan Nye on Friday, September 15, from 6:00– 7:30
p.m. at the Brian Coyle Center, 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis.
District 4 includes most of downtown Minneapolis, the University
of Minnesota, Fort Snelling and the airport. It
also contains some or all of nearly 40 Minneapolis neighborhoods.
There will also be an opportunity
for voter registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. Free event; no registration
required. FFI: call Arc Greater Twin Cities at 952-920-0855.
Building Bridges, Breaking
Barriers
September 18, 2006
Sixth District congressional
candidates, John Binkowski, Michele Bachmann and Patty Wetterling
will discuss issues that are important to you. Please join these
candidates on Monday, Sept. 18th from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Whitney
Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303. This event
is FREE and open to the public! Refreshments provided. All are welcome.
For more
information, contact Deanna Smiley Gulliford - Goodwill/Easter Seals
Minnesota, 651-379-5940 or Christian Knights - Courage Center,
763-520-0725. Community Partners: Independent Lifestyles, Inc., CIL
Minnesota Senior Federation.
Interfaith
Inclusion Network
September 19, 2006
Many people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities would like to be more active in their
faith community, but physical and social barriers get in the way.
Come to share ideas with others and learn how to expand your congregation’s
outreach. Jody Hofer Van Ness, of Eye Box Tools, will present “Tools
for Involving Visual Learners.” Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Merriam Park Library, 1831 Marshall Ave., St. Paul. Cost:
$5 for an optional dinner. FFI: call Arc at 952-920-0855.
Lifetime Assistance Planning
Workshop
September 20, 2006
Arc’s new Lifetime
Assistance Program helps families combine long-term legal and financial
planning with personalized support to achieve lifelong quality of
life for their loved one. Workshop topics include: Special Needs
Trusts, maintaining government benefits and developing personal plans
for your family member’s future.
Speakers: Lori Sedlezky of Arc and Arnie Gruetzmacher, disability
planning specialist. Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Maple
Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove. Cost:
Arc members free, nonmembers $20. FFI and registration: Arc - 952-920-0855.
Walk
for Wheels
September 23, 2006
Join Kaposia on Saturday,
September 23rd at Como Park for its first annual “Walk for
Wheels” and help raise money for the
purchase of a wheelchair-accessible van. Kaposia is a nonprofit whose
mission is to advance the inclusion of people with disabilities and
other challenges in working and participating in their communities.
FFI, registration and/or donations; www.kaposia.com
Deaf Awareness Pledge Walk
September 24, 2006
Help support Minnesota
DeafBlind Association (MBDA) and Global Deaf Connection (GDC) by
joining the pledge walk or sponsoring a walker. MDBA provides educational
workshops to empower DeafBlind people as a diverse cultural community.
GDC sets up schools for Deaf children in developing countries.
Both are nonprofits.
Details: Walk from 1-5
p.m., beginning at Lake Phalen Park Shelter. Map is available at
www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/depts/parks/user
guide/images/phalen.pdf If
DeafBlind, please try to find an SSP yourself. If you can’t,
send request before September 8th and we’ll try to help. FFI,
registration and pledge forms: Julie Devich, mdba@visi.com.
Rep. Keith Ellison to Host
'Rx for Health Care' Forum
October 5, 2006
Rep. Keith Ellison will host
a community town hall forum Thursday, Oct. 5, in Crystal to discuss
America's ailing health care system. The forum is slated for 6:30
to 8 p.m. in the Community Room of Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas
Dr. N. The Fifth District DFL-endorsed candidate for Congress invites
citizens to bring questions, concerns and ideas. Contact Dave Colling
for more information: 612-501-6489.
Artability
2006
October 5 - 7, 2006
Put on your glad rags,
grab a friend or two, and head out to People Incorporated’s
Art-ability at APOLLO—our annual event
celebrating the use of creativity in the daily struggles of mental
illness. Paintings, drawing, sculpture, photography and writing—some
350 entries from over 90 artists. Opening reception: 7 p.m. Thursday,
October 5.
Viewing hours: Oct. 5 - 6
- 8 p.m., Oct. 6 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Oct 7 - 12 - 5 p.m.
Location:
APOLLO Resource Center, 313 North Dale Street, St. Paul. FFI: 651-227-6321.
Parents, Spouses as Paid Caregivers
- Info Sessions
October 16, November 8,
December 4, 2006
These
free information sessions for parents or spouses of a person with
a disability explain Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS),
which allow parent and spouses to be paid to provide care. The
two-hour sessions are sponsored by Hennepin County Human Services
and Public Health Department.
Oct. 16: 10:30 a.m. Golden
Valley Library GV, 952-847-5475 for directions.
Nov. 8: 1 p.m. Ridgedale Library,
Mtka, call 952-847-8800 for directions.
Dec. 4: 6:30 p.m. Folwell
Rec Center, Mpls, 612-370-4917 for directions.
FFI: 612-596-6631
The ABCs
of Guardianship
October 3, 10, 17, 2006
This three-part
workshop is for families who want to make an informed decision
about appointing a guardian for a loved one who has an intellectual
or developmental disability.
Oct. 3: Assessing the Need. Selecting the most appropriate alternative
Oct. 10: Navigating the Process. An attorney discusses the entire
process
Oct. 17: Assuming the Responsibilities. Several guardians share
their stories
All sessions 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
at Chanhassen Rec Ctr, 2310 Coulter Blvd. Arc members free; nonmembers
$20 per session. FFI: 952-920-0855 or visit www.arcgreatertwincities.org
Spinal
Cord Injury Workshop
October 21, 2006
North Memorial Rehabilitation
Services is sponsoring a one-day workshop for persons with spinal
cord injuries, their families and interested professionals. Topics
include: Living and Aging With a Spinal Cord Injury; Wheelchair
and Cushion Selection; Common Upper Extremity Injuries and Care.
Darcy Pohland, Channel 4 reporter and consumer, will discuss her
life before, during and following her injury.
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. Place: Terrace Mall, 3500 France, Robbinsdale. Cost: $25 for
consumers and family members; $50 for professionals. Registration
deadline is October 6th. FFI: Twyla Misselhorn, 763-520-1449, or
twyla.misselhorn@northmemorial.com
