Age-Friendly Maple Grove

Check out this great new one-pager that includes three important resources for older Maple Grove residents! Keep it handy for info about:
1) Maple Grove's 55 Forward program and Senior Center - so many activities and options!
2) Age-Friendly Maple Grove's collection of local/area resources on many topics related to aging, and
3) Minnesota Aging Pathways, a free statewide phone-line and website - a one-stop shop for all things aging.
Available on our website at https://bit.ly/3PRWyul

Older Americans Month starts today! This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, encourages taking an active role in your well-being through prevention, healthy habits, and informed decisions. As always, a set of excellent local resources is available at www.agefriendlymaplegrove.org!

After her husband died, Pat Dunn, 75, started a Facebook group for older women wanting to share a living space. There she found two housemates with whom she has lived ever since. Pat now runs a non-profit called SWLT (Senior Women Living Together). This model of shared living holds a great deal of potential in the world of modern aging!

From strangers to housemates: Why some Canadian seniors are turning to the ‘Golden Girls’ model The shared-living arrangement for seniors could become an increasingly significant part of Canada’s housing mix in the years ahead, experts say.

What a great afternoon at our Community and Volunteer Connection event yesterday! Thanks to all who joined us! It was wonderful to see community members and partners in person, celebrate our accomplishments, envision changes for the future, and help connect people with volunteer opportunities they're excited about! Special thanks to Councilmembers Jon McCullough Maple Grove City Council and Kristy Janigo and Park Board member Deb Syhre for coming out. City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government Maple Grove Parks and Recreation CROSS Services Three Rivers Park District Maple Grove Farmers Market AARP MN Senior Community Services North Memorial Health SilverCreek On Main Trellis Maple Grove Fire-Rescue Osseo Area Schools