Upcoming Events
Nursing
home relocation and mental illness conference
April 11
MCIL and MN State Council on Disability present
a conference for professionals about the role of mental illness
in nursing home relocation. It will include a case study of a successful
relocation from a nursing home into the community by a person with
mental illness, overviews of major mental illnesses and two panels
discussing resources.
Details: Department
of Health, 1645 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul. ![]()
FFI:
Ann Roscoe, 651-603-2026, 651-603-2001 or annr@mcil-mn.org
National
MS Society Women’s Getaway
April 11 - 13
The Women’s Getaway
provides women with multiple sclerosis an opportunity to socialize
with other women affected by MS, have fun, build support relationships
and learn ways to cope with the changes MS brings to life.
Details:
Radisson Plaza Hotel, 35 S. Seventh St., Mpls. ![]()
FFI: Tim Holtz, 612-335-7900,
800-582-5296 or tholtz@ms society.org
Men and Depression speakers
April 14
“Even Tony Soprano Takes Prozac: Men and Depression” will
feature two expert speakers on male depression. Dr. Ron Groat is listed
as one of the Twin Cities’ “Best Psychiatrists” according
to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Pete Feigal is an engaging and
dynamic national speaker. These two speakers have been our guests at
Our Lady of Grace before and they filled the room.
Details: Our Lady
of Grace Church, Center for Spirituality and Wellness, 5071 Eden
Avenue, Edina. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. ![]()
FFI: 952-929-3317 or www.olgparish.org
Special
education in MN
April 17
PACER Center is sponsoring a talk by Dan Stewart, supervising
attorney at the Minnesota Disability Law Center. He will discuss
how Minnesota educates its children with disabilities. He will
address legislative and other issues that parents should know about.
Details: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis,
MN. 7-9 p.m. ![]()
FFI: 952-838-9000, 952-838-0190 (TTY), or www.PACER.org/workshops
Power
of Work Week
April 28 - May 4
Join Goodwill and Easter Seals of Minnesota
in celebrating the success of program participants and their model
of workforce development to strengthen families through the power
of work. The celebration dinner is on April 30 at the International
Market Square in Minneapolis, but other events include a workforce
re-entry forum, a friends and family open house, a fashion show,
and a living green expo. ![]()
RSVP or FFI: Deanna Smiley Gulliford,
651-379-5940 or www.goodwilleasterseals.org
MCIL
Social Night
April 29
You are invited to an evening of fun. MCIL is opening
its doors for anyone who would like a place come socialize, use our
computer, watch a movie, eat, gather information, find an outlet
or just chill. Please feel free to bring a friend, mentor, or mentee—all are
welcome! You can stay the whole time, come for an hour or just stop
in.
Details: 4-6 p.m., last Tuesday
of every month. 1600 University Ave W. #16, St. Paul. ![]()
FFI: Corbett
Laubignat, 651-603-2028 or corbettl@mcil-mn.org
Starry
Night Prom
May 3
DeLaSalle High School invites you to an elegant evening
under the stars! The 2008 Starry Night Prom is a semi-formal prom
for persons with disabilities. DeLaSalle High School Diversity Committee
hosts the event. Entertainment, snacks, and beverages will be available
throughout the evening.
Details: No date required, parents and escorts
are welcome. All ages. Free. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Grand March at
6:30 and dance 7:00–9:30 pm. DeLaSalle’s Gymnasium. Dresses
and tuxedos are not available at the school. RSVP before Thursday,
May 1. ![]()
FFI: Peg Hodapp, peg.hodapp@delasalle.com or 612-676-7611
Walk
MS: Christopher & Banks Walk
May 4
You’ll move. You’ll
be moved. Joining the movement with hundreds of thousands of people
across the country is an experience like no other. Participate in
an event happening in 17 cities throughout Minnesota and western
Wisconsin. Sponsored by the National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter. ![]()
FFI: Voice: 612-335-7900 or 800-582-5296
Interfaith
Network for Mental Health luncheon
May 8
This luncheon will gather individuals interested in
discussing ways to improve and support mental health across faiths.
Sharing strategies among faith communities that can be used to support
the mental health of individuals and families will be the speaker
Hollie Holt-Woehl. ![]()
FFI:
Ron Cottone, INMH Steering Team, 612-230-3264, ron.cottone@disability-awareness.org or www.disability-awareness.org
Allianz Twin Cities Ride
May 10
Dust off your bike and choose a 60- or 30-mile scenic
route along the Gateway Trail. This is one of the best supported
one-day rides the Twin Cities has to offer. Sponsored by the National
MS Society, Minnesota Chapter.
Details: The ride starts and finishes
at Maplewood Community Center in Maplewood, Minnesota.
FFI:
612-335-7900 or 800-582-5296. ![]()
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