Creating Dementia Friendly Communities
Sponsored by CLASS (Consortium of Lakes Area Senior Services)
A CLASS initiative striving to create more dementia friendly communities in the Northeast Metro by changing the
way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Attend one of these engaging, educational FREE events and join a
growing global movement of people helping fellow community members live with dementia!
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NEW Community Conversation
Join members from all parts of our
community to understand how
well we are serving people with
dementia and their family and
friend caregivers. We’ll explore how
we can act together to become a
dementia-friendly community. You
are welcome to share your ideas and
knowledge on how we can create a
supportive environment for people
living with dementia.
Date: Wed, Feb 7
Time: 4:00–5:30 pm
Cost: FREE, please preregister at
651-407-2024
Location: White Bear Lake District
Center
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Date: Tue, Feb 27
Time: 2:00–3:00 pm
Cost: FREE, please preregister at
651-407-2024
Location: Vadnais Heights City
Hall
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Date: Tue, Mar 6
Time: 1:00–2:00 pm
Cost: FREE, please preregister at
651-407-2024
Location: Hugo City Hall
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Date: Tue, Mar 13
Time: 5:30–6:30 pm
Cost: FREE, please preregister
Class #: SRW7A
Location: Skyview, Media
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Date: Wed, Mar 28
Time: 10:00–11:00 am
Cost: FREE, please preregister
Class #: SRW7B
Location: Gladstone, 105
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support
Group with Respite Care
Receive education and support in
this free support group facilitated
by a licensed social worker. Respite
care is available for your loved one
with Alzheimer’s by the staff at
ComForCare Home Care .
2nd Thurs at Gladstone
1:00–2:30 pm
Note: Call 651-748-7250 to
reserve respite care.
Dementia Friends
A one-hour informational session to
learn the five key messages about
dementia, what it’s like to live with
the disease, and how to turn your
understanding into action that
supports living with dementia.
Led by local Dementia Friends
Champions.
Date: Thu, Jan 25
Time: 10:30–11:30 am
Cost: FREE, please preregister at
651-407-2024
Location: Church of St. Pius X
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Date: Wed, Feb 28
Time: 10:00–11:00 am
Cost: FREE, please preregister at
651-407-2024
Location: White Bear Area Senior
Center
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NEW Healthy Brain
Can your brain span match your
lifespan? Discover strategies to
help ensure a healthier brain based
on four things you can do now for
mental fitness. Carolyn Klaver
Date: Wed, Apr 4
Time: 6:30–8:00 pm
Cost: FREE, please preregister
Class #: SRW5
Location: Gladstone, 105
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Date: Wed, Apr 18
Time: 10:00–11:30 am
Cost: FREE, please preregister at
651-407-2024
Location: Mahtomedi District
Education Center, 103
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NEW In Depth with Dementia
Overview of the disease with
information pertaining to
rummaging, how to live with
loved ones with dementia,
getting a diagnosis, abilities that
are preserved the longest, and
important tools to help care for
loved ones with dementia. Bob
Reynnells and Paula Anderson
Date: Wed, Mar 21
Time: 6:30–7:30 pm
Cost: FREE, please preregister
Class #: SRW2A
Location: Gladstone, 105
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Date: Wed, May 16
Time: 1:00–2:00 pm
Cost: FREE, please preregister
Class #: SRW2B
Location: Gladstone, 105
FACT: More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's which is the most common form of dementia.
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Gladstone 55+ Center • 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, 55109 • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250