Upcoming Events
Jacobson Memorial
Award Luncheon
Oct 16
Named for the late MN business
leader Judd Jacobson, who became quadriplegic after a diving accident,
the award is given each year to a person with a physical disability
or sensory impairment who is pursuing and achieving a business endeavor.
Please join Courage Center in honoring this year’s recipient,
with a lunch and award presentation.
Details: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Golden Valley Country Club.
FFI: Kristin Hansen at 763-520-0439
or kristin.hansen@courage.org ![]()
Exploring Possibilities-2007
Oct
20
A workshop for persons with spinal cord injuries,
their families and rehab professionals, this event features four
learning sessions and a keynote address by Jennifer Peterson entitled “Patience
+ Perspective + Persistence = Success.” Session topics include
par-enting following a spinal cord injury and “Ask the Experts,” featuring
a panel of specialists.
Details: 9:30 a.m. - 4:15
p.m. Terrance Mall, 3500 France Ave. N, Robbinsdale, MN.
FFI: call
Twyla Misselhorn at 763-520-1449 ![]()
MCIL
Annual Meeting and Celebration Dinner
Oct 24
MSCOD’s Annual
Awards Luncheon
Oct 25
Link to MSCOD Luncheon
Information
Reason for Hope Retreat
Oct 26 - 27
This is a weekend retreat for parents and
caregivers of loved ones living with a long-term health care need,
or suspected or diagnosed disability. Workshops offered include “Marriage,
Parenting and Communication” and “Support for Non-Disabled
Siblings.” Participants
will learn new skills for coping with particular needs, develop enhanced
communication skills, and discover ways to reduce stress.
Details:
Reg. by 10/22, online at www.ReasonForHopeRetreat.org, or call
320-393-4906. Ameri-canna Inn Hotel, St Cloud, MN. ![]()
Ghostly Gala Halloween Bash
Oct 27
Get those Halloween
costumes ready and join REACH for Resources for a fun evening
of dancing, costume contests and more! Guests
of all ages and abilities welcome. Proceeds will support our
Ticket to Ride transportation program for people with dis-abilities.
Details:
6:30-9:00 p.m., Brooklyn Park Community Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.
in Brooklyn Park. Cost: $8 individuals or $6 each for groups
of four or more. Refreshments sold all evening.
FFI:
952-988-4177 or e-mail cbade@reachforresources ![]()
‘Realize Your Power’ Workshops
Oct
29, Nov 5 and 12
If you or someone you care
about has an intellectual or developmental disability, you know that
public policy at all levels of government can create opportunities—or challenges—for
people with disabilities. Learn how to create opportunities at this
three-part workshop. Topics include: “What Is Civic Engagement/
Voting Your Values,” “Telling Your Story to Policy-makers,” and “Engaging
Your Neighbors and Friends,” respectively.
Details: Arc Greater
Twin Cities, New Brighton Family Services Center, 803 Old Highway
8 NW, New Brighton. 6:30-8:30 p.m. There is no charge, but participants
are encouraged to register in advance.
FFI: call Arc at 952-920-0855.![]()
2007
Charlie Smith Awards Banquet
Nov 2
Join us for the Access
Press Annual Awards Banquet, featuring a reception, buffet dinner
and jazz musician Larry McDonough. This year’s
awards ceremony will honor Community Award recipients Jim and Claudia
Carlisle. Details: Please RSVP by Wed., Oct 24, although registrations
will be accepted at the door. 5 p.m. at Como Lake Pavillion, Black
Bear Crossings, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy, St Paul.
FFI: www.accesspress.org ![]()
Literary Reading
Nov 3
Art St. Croix, a community
group whose purpose is to increase opportunities in the arts for
adults with disabilities in the St. Croix Valley, announces a call
for writers and readers for the next “In Your
Words or Theirs” literary reading event. Participants are invited
to submit original poetry or short prose pieces, or original self-accompanied
songs, related to the autumn or holiday theme.
Details: Boutwells
Landing in Oak Park Heights, MN, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Deadline for submissions
is Oct 23. All work must be submitted in advance. Send hand-written,
typed, or photocopied work to Ken at PO Box 623, Stillwater, MN
55082; or e-mail to Art St. Croix, 102225.141@compuserve.com
FFI: Judy
at 651-251-5109 or Nancy at 651-351-3125 ![]()
Self-Advocacy Singers
Nov
6
New choir for adults with
developmental disabilities and allies who love to sing. Social change
songs, pop songs, folk songs, all kinds. All welcome. Join us at
the next rehearsal.
Details, Location, Time:
Call Advocating Change Together, 651-641-0297 ![]()
2007 MS Annual
Convention
Nov 16 - 18
The National MS
Society MN Chapter is holding their annual convention, which will
feature guest speakers Jona-thon Katz, Dr. Ian Duncan and Joyce
Nelson, as well as product exhibits and various learning sessions.
Goals include motivating people to join the movement to end MS, educating
people about current research and resources, and providing hope
to people who care for a person with MS.
Details: Hyatt Regency Hotel,
Minneapolis.
FFI: visit http://mnm.natioalmssociety.org to register ![]()
Santa Run to Benefit Legal
Aid
Dec 1
Run, walk, or stroll
a mile and a quarter to support free civil legal services for poor
and disadvantaged Minnesotans. On run day you’ll
get your red Santa suit and white beard. Kids under 12 get a Santa
hat. There’s music and hot chocolate and more fun than anyone
has ever had in a Santa suit! You can pick up your Santa suit beginning
at 2 p.m., and don’t forget to bring a toy for the Toys for
Tots collection.
Details: 4 p.m., run begins
and ends at downtown YWCA, 1130 Nicollet Mall.
FFI: www.active.com/ ![]()
Adaptive Ski Clinic
Dec
9 - 15
Two Colorado organizations
will offer a week-long program of adaptive ski instruction for people
with disabilities or impairments that have left them unable to continue
to pursue their favorite sport (Over the Hill Gang International
and Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center). One BOEC instructor and
one BOEC volunteer will work with each student, using the latest
adaptive techniques and equipment. OTHGI guests will stay six nights
in Breckenridge and enjoy features such as a daily buffet breakfast
and five days of lift tickets.
Details: Membership to OTHGI
is open to anyone over 50. Breck-enridge, Colorado.
FFI: http://othgi.com ![]()
