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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T140000
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SUMMARY:Walk In Wednesdays | Every Wednesday from 2pm-4pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”193194″]When: EVERY Wednesday from 2:00pm – 4:00pm\nWhere: Abiitan Mill City \nAddress: 428 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55401 \nWalk In Wednesdays\nJoin us any Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. for a tour of Abiitan Mill City. Whether you want a personal tour\, a group tour\, a high level overview\, or an in depth review\, we’re ready to greet you. Come on by!\nNo RSVP required. \nFor more information: brandynliebe@ecumen.org | 612-378-0020[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/walk-in-wednesdays-04-2026/
LOCATION:Abiitan Mill City\, 428 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401
CATEGORIES:Abiitan Mill City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brandyn Liebe":MAILTO:brandynliebe@abiitan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Donuts With Ecumen Hospice | May 6th at 3pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”198757″]When: May 6\, 2026 at 3:00pm\nWhere: Birchwood Cottages Owatonna (North Building\, Coastal Sunroom)\nAddress: 1845 Austin Rd\, Owatonna\, MN 55060 \nCoffee & Donuts With Ecumen Hospice — Presented by Ecumen Hospice\nLearn more about hospice care and services from the experts at Ecumen Hospice. Over coffee and donuts\, participants can ask questions and debunk the common myths that exist. \nRSVP by May 4th to Quinn Meyer: quinnm@birchwoodcottagesmn.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/coffee-donuts-with-ecumen-hospice-may-6th-at-3pm/
LOCATION:Birchwood Cottages Owatonna\, 1845 Austin Rd\, Owatonna\, MN\, 55060\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quinn Meyer":MAILTO:quinnm@birchwoodcottagesmn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260903T214653Z
CREATED:20260429T225226Z
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SUMMARY:Free Family Portraits | May 9th from 10am - 1pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”130493″]When: Saturday\, May 9th\, 2026 from 10:00am – 1:00pm\nWhere: Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood \nAddress: 1670 Legacy Pkwy E\, Maplewood\, MN 55109 \nFREE FAMILY PORTRAITS \nJoin us for Family Portrait Day\, a special community event where everyone is welcome—residents\, families\, friends\, and members of the public—to stop by and enjoy a FREE family portrait. \nThis is a perfect chance to celebrate loved ones\, create lasting memories\, and capture a meaningful photo just in time for Mother’s Day. Light refreshments will be served\, and a professional photographer will be on-site. \nPhotographer: Meet Madeline Mainwood\, the photographer behind Hope Studios Photography. Madeline is a Minnesota-based wedding and lifestyle photographer. Madeline believes photos should feel like you\, which is why she creates a relaxed\, comfortable space for every session\, whether it’s a wedding day\, a family session\, or a special event like today! \nRSVP by May 7th to: christopherlarson@ecumen.org | 612-430-1412[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/free-family-portraits-05-09-2026/
LOCATION:Seasons at Maplewood\, 1670 Legacy Parkway E\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seasons Maplewood
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Larson":MAILTO:ChristopherLarson@ecumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
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SUMMARY:May 13 at 6pm | Effective & Encouraging Communication With Dementia — Learning & Living Well With Dementia Series: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”596018″]When: May 13th\, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm\nWhere: Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\nAddress: 1670 Legacy Pkwy E\, Maplewood\, MN 55109 \nEffective & Encouraging Communication With Dementia (session 2 of the Learning & Living Well With Dementia event series)*\nExplore communication challenges and learn practical tips to improve interactions\, reduce stress\, and minimize negative responses. \nAbout the Speaker — Valerie J. Richards\, MBA\, Alzheimer’s Educator & Family Coach:\nValerie J. Richards\, MBA\, empowers caregivers and families to live well through dementia\, aging\, and end-of-life transitions. Learn more about Valerie at familieswithdementia.com \nRSVP appreciated as space is limited: christopherlarson@ecumen.org | 612-430-1412[/vc_column_text][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”162528″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”174813″]*Learning & Living Well With Dementia is an event series brought to you by Ecumen Lakeview Commons & Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\, presented by Valerie J. Richards\, Alzheimer’s Educator & Family Coach.  \nView all events in this series here:  \n\nSession 1 (April 16): Caring\, Coping & Community  — at Ecumen Lakeview Commons\nSession 2 (May 13): Effective & Encouraging Communication with Dementia — at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\nSession 3 (June 11): Positive Approaches to Behaviors Related to Dementia — at Ecumen Lakeview Commons\nSession 4 (July 15): Managing Stress\, Making Joy & Finding Meaning — at Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/effective-encouraging-communication-with-dementia-learning-living-well-with-dementia-series-session2-05-13-2026/
LOCATION:Seasons at Maplewood\, 1670 Legacy Parkway E\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Larson":MAILTO:ChristopherLarson@ecumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
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SUMMARY:May 14 at 3pm | Caring\, Coping & Community — Learning & Living Well With Dementia Series: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”101829″]When: May 14th\, 2026 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm\nWhere: Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley (in the Theater Room)\nAddress: 15359 Founders Ln\, Apple Valley\, MN 55124 \nCaring\, Coping & Community (session 1 of the Learning & Living Well With Dementia event series)*\nExplore how progressive dementia impacts individuals\, caregivers\, and families. Learn about common symptoms\, communication challenges\, and positive ways to support and strengthen your community. \nAbout the Speaker — Valerie J. Richards\, MBA\, Alzheimer’s Educator & Family Coach:\nValerie J. Richards\, MBA\, empowers caregivers and families to live well through dementia\, aging\, and end-of-life transitions. Learn more about Valerie at familieswithdementia.com \nRSVP appreciated as space is limited: jillcarson@ecumen.org | 952-698-5300[/vc_column_text][vc_separator sep_color=”” uncode_shortcode_id=”728332″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”376717″]*Learning & Living Well With Dementia is an event series brought to you by Ecumen Centennial House & Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley\, presented by Valerie J. Richards\, Alzheimer’s Educator & Family Coach. View all events in this series here:  \n\nSession 1 (May 14): Caring\, Coping & Community  — at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley\nSession 2 (June 10): Positive Approaches to Behaviors Related to Dementia — at Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/caring-coping-community-learning-living-well-with-dementia-series-session1-05-14-2026/
LOCATION:Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley\, 15359 Founders Ln\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Carson":MAILTO:JillCarson@ecumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T160000
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SUMMARY:Teatime With Toni | May 26th at 3pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”207310″]When: May 26th\, 2026 at 3:00pm\nWhere: Abiitan Mill City (in the Activity Room)\nAddress: 428 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55401 \nTeatime With Toni\nLearn from Toni Swanson\, Ecumen’s Corporate Registered Dietitian\, about different herbal teas and their nutritional benefits. Participants will get to smell and taste a variety of herbs and will even get to create their own tea blend to take home! \nTours will be offered after the class. \nFor more information or to RSVP: liahamilton@ecumen.org | 612-378-0020[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/teatime-with-toni-05-26-2026/
LOCATION:Abiitan Mill City\, 428 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401
CATEGORIES:Abiitan Mill City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lia Hamilton":MAILTO:liahamilton@ecumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20250806T202622Z
CREATED:20250806T202622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T202622Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group | The 4th Wednesday of Every Month from 10am-11am
DESCRIPTION:Where: Ecumen St. Benedict’s Community St. Cloud\nAddress: 1810 Minnesota Blvd. SE\, St. Cloud\, MN \nMonthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group — The 4th Wednesday of Every Month from 10am-11am.\nEcumen – St. Benedict’s Community is pleased to announce a new caregivers support group for those who are caring for loved ones with dementia. The group will discuss struggles along with success stories. There will also be an opportunity for presentations from agencies that may be of interest to the group. \nThis Dementia Caregiver Support Group is open to the public. \nRegister by contacting Melinda at: MelindaFast@ecumen.org | 320-203-2747\nSchedule a tour at your convenience by calling Melinda.
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/st-benedicts-community-st-cloud-monthly-dementia-caregiver-support-group-2025/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:St. Benedict’s Community — St. Cloud\, 1810 Minnesota Blvd.\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56304\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda Fast | Ecumen St. Benedict's Community St. Cloud":MAILTO:MelindaFast@ecumen.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000
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CREATED:20260415T134637Z
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SUMMARY:Sips & Sweets Soirée | May 28th from 3pm-5pm
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”442606″]When: May 28th\, 2026 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nWhere: Abiitan Mill City (in the Lobby)\nAddress: 428 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55401 \nSips & Sweets Soirée\nJoin us for a Sips & Sweets Soirée. If you have been thinking about checking us out\, now is definitely the time. Enjoy wine\, sweet treats\, and great company. Even sweeter\, ask us about our limited-time move-in special.* \nFor more information or to RSVP: liahamilton@ecumen.org | 612-378-0020 \n*Click here to see offer details. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://ecumen.org/event/sips-sweets-soiree-05-28-2026/
LOCATION:Abiitan Mill City\, 428 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401
CATEGORIES:Abiitan Mill City
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lia Hamilton":MAILTO:liahamilton@ecumen.org
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