VOANS

Free event--hospice 101
2025-03-26 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | MN
We are pleased to host this event for all residents and their families, as well as the Anoka community. Refreshments will be served. No RSVP needed.
Topic: Hospice 101
Presentation given by: Brighton Hospice
Date: Wed, March 26 at 2 pm
Location: Assisted Living Community Room, 3002 4th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
Questions: Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406

January Education Series
2025-01-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
Free Education Series!
Thursday, Jan. 23 at 1:30 pm in the Lower Level Gathering Room of Elder Homestead. January event focused on diabetes management.
We are excited to offer residents, families, staff and the community the opportunity to join us for a free ongoing monthly speaker series focused on seniors. This month you will receive useful tips on how you can make better choices regarding food selection, exercise, medication management and more.
January Speaker: Deb Ramirez, Director of Nursing at Senior Helpers
Deb is a dedicated nursing professional whose career aspirations focus on empowering seniors to maintain independence through holistic health practices, emphasizing the importance of overall health in successful aging.

Purple Gala
2024-09-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
Join us for our Purple Gala to honor those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
September 20th at 2:00 pm in the lower lever Gathering Room of Elder Homestead. We will have live music, food, drinks and fundraising for our Memory Care Unit. Elder Homestead’s family and friends of current residents and members of the community are invited to this free event.

Alzheimer's Walk Sept 14
2024-09-14 09:30 - 12:00 | The Homestead at Rochester, 1900 Ballington Blvd NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
Join our team or donate to our event as we “Walk To End Alzheimer’s”

WHO
Homestead residents, family, friends, employees, and those in the community who want to join us at this walk to end Alzheimer’s.
WHAT
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
WHEN
Saturday, Sept 14
Opening Ceremony at 10 am
WHERE
This is off site at: St. Mary’s University, Rochester Campus
Meet at the Homestead at Rochester for a shuttle bus to the event.

For more information, contact:
Alex at aschepp@voa.org

For all the details, click here!

Summer Family BBQ
2024-07-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
Family & friends of Elder Homestead, as well as the community of Minnetonka & Hopkins, are invited for a fun-filled BBQ!
Join us for delicious food, live music and good times! We hope to see you there!

Honor Wall Unveiling
2023-11-10 15:00 - 15:30 | Homestead at Anoka
Free Event!
Join us for the unveiling of our Honor Wall.
We are honoring all resident veterans with the American Legion & local news media in attendance.
3111 5th Avenue,
Independent Living, Bistro Lobby
Questions or info: Contact Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406.
Or Contact Jesse at jmartens@voa.org or 763.528.6774

Fall Open House
2023-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Homestead at Anoka
Free Event!
Join us for our Fall Open House at 3111 5th Avenue, Anoka.
Meet & Greet our new Executive Director, Sydney Weller.
Enjoy complimentary hot apple cider and fall treats!
Includes tours of our beautiful community!
Questions or info: Contact Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406

Fish Fry August 18th
2023-08-18 16:00 - 18:00 | The Homestead at Rochester, 1900 Ballington Blvd NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
The Homestead at Rochester is
Fishin’ for a cure….
WHO
Homestead residents, family, friends, employees, and those in the community who want to join us for a great night of fun, greatfood, and silent auction. all for a great cause!
Bring your friends, family, neighbors and church membersfor a great meal and to raise money for a great cause!!
Your support is very much appreciated.
WHAT
Fish fry dinner and silent auction fundraiser for the
Alzheimer’s Association.
WHEN
Friday August 18th 2023 from 4:00pm-6:00pm
WHERE
1900 Ballington Blvd NW Rochester, MN 55901
in LegacyMain Dining Room
JOIN US FOR A FISH FRY
Tickets are non-refundable.
Your Ticket Is Required forthe Fish Fry Dinner.
*For those on a meal plan, you cannotuse your meal plan for this event as it is a fundraiser. You must purchase a ticket* If you want to use your meal plan you may pick up your meal in the Market.
Questions: Vanessa Sherer 507-810-0447 or vsherer@voa.org
TICKET PRICES
$15.00 per person until 8/14/2023 OR $20.00 per person from 8/15/2023-8/18/2023
Tickets can be purchased at the concierge desks or marketing department
Cash (exact amount) or Check payable to “Alzheimer’s Association”
MENU
Guiness Battered Fish
Bunnies Coconut Cake
Cheesy Hashbrowns
Coleslaw
Dinner Roll
Mini Bundtinis
Beverages: Water,Lemonade, Coffee
MENU:
Silent Auction & Quilt Raffle will be in The GatheringPlace. Pens down at 6:30 pm on 8/18/2023

Monthly Caregiver Support Group
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-15 18:00 - 19:00 | The Homestead at Maplewood
Free Support Group! The Homestead at Maplewood is here to support those caring for their loved ones. We are offering a monthly caregiver support group. This is a peer driven support group with opendiscussion that will also have a focused conversation each month based on support group member requests. Be in the know and sign up now!
Contact: JoAnn at 952.353.6798
Location: 1890 Sherren Ave. E, Meeting in Activity Room

Open House
2023-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
The Homestead at Boulder City invites you to an Open House
Saturday, May 13 from 10 am – 2 pm
Location: 1401 Medical Park Drive, Boulder City, NV
Complimentary coffee & sweet treats!
While you’re here, take a tour of our beautiful independent living apartment home community!
For more information, contact: Ernest Carmona, Property Manager
702.294.8720 or Ecarmona@voa.org

Secure Your Financial and Physical Future
2023-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | MN
Free Event!
The Homestead at Rochester is excited to offer monthly complimentary events. This series is geared to address a variety of issues about your financial stability, safety and topics seniors want to know more about.
RSVP: Vanessa at vsherer@voa.org or 507.810.0447
April 19 event, 1900 Ballington Blvd. NW in The Gathering Place
“Planning big life events to ensure a positive impact on the participants and others involved. Planning in advance so your family knows your exact wishes and provide peace of mind for you and your family.”
Speaker: Brenda Schultz, The Funeral Lady

Secure Your Financial and Physical Future
2023-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | MN
Free Event!
The Homestead at Rochester is excited to offer monthly complimentary events. This series is geared to address a variety of issues about your financial stability, safety and topics seniors want to know more about.
RSVP: Vanessa at vsherer@voa.org or 507.810.0447
March 21 event, 1900 Ballington Blvd. NW in The Gathering Place
“Come learn the warning signs of abusers, the recent scams, and how to protect yourself.”
Speaker: Julianne Kocer
The Only Attorney in MN with a Master of Law in Elder Law, Kocer Elder Law Attorney

Dementia Education Series
2023-03-16 15:00 - 16:30 | MN
Complimentary Event!
Our dementia series, “Get the Facts,” is presented by The Homestead at Anoka, ProMedica and Heartland Hospice. We will provide useful information to family and loved ones concerned about dementia. In addition, we will discuss understanding the healthcare system, and how you can make quality healthcare decisions prior to a sudden change in condition or before an emergency situation occurs. We will educate you on general health concerns, as well as disease and symptoms management, and more! Speaker: Tracy Kaminski, Care Transition Nurse, Heartland Hospice
RSVP: Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406
3/16: Dementia Myths
4/20: Sun Downing
