@SCS_MN

Senior Community Services ensures that all of us can age successfully in the homes and communities we love!

 Minnetonka, MN 952-541-1019
seniorcommunity.org/
Joined April 2012
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Let's make Minnesota a great state to grow up AND to grow old! #mnleg @KariDziedzic @melissahortman @GovTimWalz @LtGovFlanagan @mnhouseDFL @SenateDFL @mnsrc @mnhousegop #ageism #AgeFriendlyMN #OneMinnesota
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We received a SECOND $5,000 match! Your donation will capitalize this match! - mailchi.mp/seniorcommunity/f…
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GIVING TUESDAY IS HERE! - mailchi.mp/seniorcommunity/f…
There's still time to GIVE TO THE MAX - mailchi.mp/seniorcommunity/f…
GIVE TO THE MAX Day is Here! - mailchi.mp/seniorcommunity/f…
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End-of-Year Fundraising is Here! - mailchi.mp/seniorcommunity/f…
Reporter @joemazankstp from @KSTP visited The Gillespie Center in Mound yesterday to talk with a senior center member and our licensed social worker, Sara Roberts, about how rising costs are impacting older adults. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/…

Inflation takes a toll on seniors

Price hikes on housing, food, and gas have taken a toll for those on a fixed income.

kstp.com
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We'll be out and about at several events the next two weeks. If you're attending, stop by and say hello!
We're hiring! Visit our employment page to learn more about this opening and others. lnkd.in/gczvdyMS #hiring #opportunity #employment #nonprofitjobs #reimagineaging
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Gary Spears, our @hennepincounty Technology Coordinator, hosted an iPad class at the Gillespie Center in Mound yesterday. These hands-on classes help older adults learn more about their iPad's capabilities and how to use them safely and efficiently. mnseniorcenters.org
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DARTS@DARTS_MN14 Oct 2022
Missed Party It Forward last night? You can watch the program and continuing bidding on items at dartsconnects.org/event/part… The auction closes 11:59pm tonight Oct 14.
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Tomorrow is the official start of this year's Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7). Medicare and related health plans can be confusing. For unbiased help, turn to @trellisconnects and the Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line.
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The dedication and kindness of our volunteers is always going strong! Some projects tackled in September... A group of Individual volunteers helped participants Doris and Robin organize a storage unit and an AYLUS Twin Cities group helped participant Annette with fall raking.
SCS Fall 2022 Newsletter - mailchi.mp/seniorcommunity/f…
Leaves are falling which has many of us already thinking about the upcoming holiday season. Join us for one of three sessions designed to help caregivers navigate this time of year. Registration is required. Full details for each session at mnseniorcenters.org.
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Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudices (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age (World Health Organization). @ASAging #Ageism
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MinnPost@MinnPost5 Oct 2022
Opinion piece by Senior Community Services CEO Deb Taylor: When aging begins to take a toll, rather than falling prey to feelings of irritation or impatience toward older adults, let’s respond with our better nature & do as they did when we were children. minnpost.com/community-voice…

Ageism: The persistent ‘ism’

We need to work harder to engender more positive views of older adults.

minnpost.com
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We're recruiting fall volunteers now! Families, youth groups, neighborhoods, faith communities...opportunities for all! Does your company provide you with volunteer paid time off? Don't let it expire! Schedule a group or team building event today! seniorcommunity.org/voluntee…
Registration extended to Friday, September 23! The 7th Annual Reimagine Aging Conference - mailchi.mp/seniorcommunity/2…
Registration for the Reimagine Aging Conference has been extended through Friday, September 23! Visit the event webpage and click "Register today!".
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