Upcoming Events
Disability Viewpoints Television
Taping
January
14
Disability
Viewpoints is an award winning cable TV show that airs on CTV 15
in the NE Metro area. Mark Hughes hosts the interview format show.
A new show is taped the 2nd Mon. of each month. All nonprofit disability-related
organizations are provided the opportunity to promote their services/events.
A studio audience is encouraged.
Details:
Mon. at 7:30 – 8:00
p.m. CTV Studio, 950 Woodhill Dr, Roseville, MN 55113.
FFI:
Jo Ann Erbes, 651-646-7588, or www.ctv15.org for
schedules/topics. ![]()
Iron Range Learn-to-Ski Event
January 15 - 16
This two-day, learn-to-ski event is growing every year
with the help of the Cleveland Cliffs Foundation and Courage Center
Duluth. Receive a private ski lesson with expert instruction. Reg.
is limited to Iron Range residents.
Details: Sat.-Sun., $10/session.
FFI:
Jamie Tupper, 218-726-4834, jamie.tupper@courage.org ![]()
Newly Diagnosed
Counseling Group
January 16
The MN chapter of the National
MS Society is sponsoring the newly diagnosed counseling group, which
helps people recently diagnosed w/MS navigate the new, sometimes
frightening surroundings after a MS diagnosis.
Details: Jan. 16 through March 5 in Burnville.
FFI: Jeff Fisher, 612-335-7951
or TTY/TDD 800-582-5296, and online at jfisher@mssociety.org or www.MSsociety.org ![]()
Connect with Courage
Tour
January 17
An hour with Courage
Center could give you a lifetime of opportunity—a
connection you won’t want to miss! Special group tours are
available by appointment. Learn what Courage Center is all about,
gain information that can help a family member or friend, or just
be in the know about one of MN’s great institutions. 9:30-10:30
a.m.
FFI: Jamie
Tupper, 218-726-4834, jamie.tupper@courage.org ![]()
Wellness Conference
January 19
The National MS Society of MN, along with
the College of St. Catherines, invites you to learn new ways to achieve
physical, emotional, spiritual and social
well-being in spite of a chronic illness or disability at this day-long
event.
Details: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holiday
Inn Select, 3 Appletree Sq, Bloomington MN 55425.
FFI: Timothy Holtz, 612-335-7930
or TTY/TDD 800-582-5296, and online at tholtz@mssociety.org or www.MSsociety.org ![]()
Care
Partner Getaway
January 25 - 27
This getaway, sponsored by
the National MS Society MN chapter, is for people who care for a
loved one with multiple sclerosis and includes
two nights lodging, meals and activities, which include self-care
workshops, discussion groups, entertainment and more.
Details: Radisson
Hotel and Conference Center, 3131 Campus Dr, Plymouth MN 55441.
FFI: Timothy Holtz, 612-335-7930
or tholtz@mssociety.org ![]()
Courage
Cup Benefit Ski Race
January 27
Help raise money for Courage Alpine Skiers,
a ski/snowboard teaching school for people with physical disabilities
or visual impairments. The
Courage Cup Benefit Ski Race is a day of skiing, competition and
fun, and is
part of Courage Center’s adaptive ski/snowboard program. Teams
of three will be matched with a Courage Alpine Skier. Individuals
may register and will be assigned to a team at registration.
Details:
Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls. Registration for teams of three is
$75+ lift tic; $25 individual reg. On-site registration: 9:30 a.m.
- noon. Race at 1 p.m.
FFI: Jenny Walsh at 763-520-0495
or jennifer.walsh@courage.org ![]()
ADAPT
Twin Cities Community Meeting
January 28
Organizers of the recently-formed
ADAPT Twin Cities chapter invite you to be a part of the newest chapter
of ADAPT, the 25-year-old disability rights activism group! Come learn
more about ADAPT and why
we need a chapter here. Tell us about the changes YOU want to see.
Be a part of making those changes happen!
Details: 5:30 - 7:00
p.m., Griggs Midway Building, Room S-127, St. Paul.
FFI: Galen Smith,
651-792-6395 or adapttc@gmail.com ![]()
Moving Forward MS Society Group
Meeting
February 2
This meeting will give you
a chance to ask questions, meet others affected by multiple sclerosis
and learn everything you need to know after an MS diagnosis.
Details: 8:30
a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ramada Inn and Conference Center, 1517 - 16th St SW,
Rochester, MN 55902.
FFI: Timothy Holtz, 612-335-7930
or tholtz@mssociety.org ![]()
Spinal
Cord Support Group
February 6
North Memorial Medical Center
sponsors this support group, designed to help find support, encouragement, and educational
and community resources. It is open to anyone who has a spinal cord
injury, their family, caregivers and interested professionals.
Details: No fee to attend.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 1st Wed. of Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct.,
and Dec. Ed. Center #1, Courage Center, 3915 Golden Valley Rd, Golden
Valley MN 55422.
FFI: Twyla Misselhorn, 763-520-1449
or twyla.misselhorn@northmemorial.com ![]()
MS Men’s Getaway
February 8 - 10
The Men’s Getaway offers
men living w/MS an opportunity to meet other men with MS and learn
ways to cope with the disease. The getaway includes two nights lodging,
meals and activities, workshops, discussion groups, ice fishing and
more. Sponsored by the National MS Society’s MN chapter.
Details: Arrowwood Resort,
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN 56308.
FFI: Timothy Holtz,
612-335-7930 or tholtz@mssociety.org ![]()
Anxiety Support Group
Ongoing
The National Alliance on Mental
Illness of MN (NAMI-MN) sponsors free support groups for persons
with anxiety disorders. The groups help individuals develop better
coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences.
An Open Door Anxiety and Panic support group meets twice monthly.
Details: two groups; 6:30
p.m., second and fourth Monday each month at Lenox Community Center,
6715 Minnetonka Blvd, Fire Place Room 2 (lower level), St. Louis
Park; and 6:30 p.m., first and third Thursday each month, Gloria
Del Church, 700 Snelling Ave. S., St Paul.
FFI: Judy at 612-377-2467
or www.namimn.org ![]()
Open House for Elevator
Town Homes
Saturdays and Sundays
Ongoing
Come visit a unique housing
offering. Open houses are scheduled to showcase 3500 sq. ft. town
homes with elevators selling from $355,000 up to $500,000 and renting
at $1,650 and up per month from JJohnson Builders, Inc. So large
two families could live in one unit, this is a unique offering. 5733
Brent Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076; 10 minutes to downtown
St. Paul, 15 minutes to Crocus Hill or Highland Park. 5733 Brent
Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076.
FFI: Georgia Platte, 651-645-5242,
georgiamp@comcast.net or
www.jjohnsonbuilders.com ![]()
Art Workshops for Youth
January - February
Upstream Arts is leading a
series of art workshops for youth with disabilities with Edina Parks
and Recreation. Use your imagination, express yourself and have fun
interacting with your peers in this three-part program. Participants
will deliberately use the arts in a unique social environment to
build their social and communication skills.
Details: Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 24, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.,
ages 16-22.
FFI: Upstream Arts,
612-331-4584, www.upstreamarts.org ![]()
