Hopkins Health Fair, October 10
2025-10-10 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
Join us the Hopkins Health Fair
The community, residents, families and staff are welcome to come to this FREE Event. No RSVP needed.
Date: Friday, October 10
Time: 10 am – Noon
Location: Hopkins Activity Center
33 14th Ave N, Hopkins, MN

This event has local companies exhibiting with great health information
Our RN, Shirley, will be providing free blood pressure screenings.
For more info, click here>>

Stay Happy. Stay Healthy.
2025-10-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
The community, family and friends are invited to our Flu & Covid Shot Clinic
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 21
Time: 8 am – Noon
Location: Elder Homestead, Gathering Room
11400 Fourth St. N., Minnetonka, MN
Our senior living community has teamed up with Cub Pharmacy to
provide this no-cost service to you and your family. It’s easy—just call to
reserve your spot and bring your insurance card along with you.
RSVP Needed! Call by Friday, Oct. 18th!
Contact Yvonne at
ycariveau@voa.org or
952.283.2626
For more info, click here>>

Memory Cafe!
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | MN
The Homestead of Anoka welcome residents, families and caregivers with loved ones who have dementia to our ongoing monthly “Memory Café.” Our community provides a loving and warm environment where attendees can share experiences and access support and information from various specialists in the area.
FREE EVENT
NO RSVP NEEDED
Date: Thursday, Nov 20th from 6-7 pm
Location: Assisted Living Community Room
3000 4th Ave., Anoka, MN 55303
Join us for our November event with speaker: Ruth Lupa from Home Instead

Topic: The importance of recording life stories + tips on how to do this
Questions: Contact Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406
For more details, see link here>>

December Educational Series - Brain Injury
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
The community, family and friends are invited to our December Educational Series Event
Date: Thursday, Dec. 18
Time: 2 pm
Location: Elder Homestead, Gathering Room
11400 Fourth St. N., Minnetonka, MN
Our senior living community has teamed up with MN Brain Injury Alliance. The speaker, Alec Wendelboe, will discuss brain injury facts, interpret brain injury resources, and gain understanding of brain injury prevalence.
No RSVP needed
For more info, Contact Yvonne at
ycariveau@voa.org or
952.283.2626
For more info, click here>>

Meet Your Ombudsman, January Event
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
The community, family and friends are invited to our January event.
Date: Monday, January 15
Time: 1 pm
Location: Elder Homestead, Gathering Room
11400 Fourth St. N., Minnetonka, MN
We are excited to offer residents, families, staff and the community the opportunity to join us for a free learning session.
This general information session will discuss:

The definition of an “Ombudsman” is: an official appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints against maladministration, especially that of public authorities
Who is our Ombudsman?
What does this role does an Ombudsman serve for seniors?

No RSVP needed
For more info, Contact Yvonne at
ycariveau@voa.org or
952.283.2626
For more info, click here>>

Memory Cafe!
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Homestead at Anoka
The Homestead of Anoka welcome residents, families and caregivers with loved ones who have dementia to our ongoing monthly “Memory Café.” Our community provides a loving and warm environment where attendees can share experiences and access support and information from various specialists in the area.
FREE EVENT
NO RSVP NEEDED
Date: Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6-7 pm
Location: Assisted Living Community Room
3000 4th Ave., Anoka, MN 55303
January Speaker: Patty Zenz from St. Croix Hospice
Topic: Dementia 201 on behaviors & interventions
Questions: Contact Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406
For more details, see link here>>

Virtual January Event: Challenging Behaviors
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
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 we will be talking about best practices regarding responses to challenging behaviors.
Date: Tuesday, Jan 20
Time: 11 am
VIRTUAL EVENT:
https://voa.zoom.us/j/86742535375
(copy this link into your browser to join the free event; no RSVP needed)
No RSVP needed
For more info, Contact Yvonne at
ycariveau@voa.org or
952.283.2626
For more info, click here>>

February 19 Educational Series
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
The community, residents and family are invited to attend this event.
Speaker is: Alec Wendelboe from Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance

Free event
Open to the public
Learn brain and brain injury facts
Interpret brain injury resources
Gain understanding of brain injury prevalence

Date: Thursday, Feb. 19
Time: 2 pm
Lower Gathering Room
No RSVP needed
For more info, Contact Yvonne at
ycariveau@voa.org or
952.283.2626
For more info, click here>>

Virtual February Event - Hospice 101
2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Elder Homestead, 11400 4th Street N, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
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 from BrightOn Hospice. They will discuss what to expect when a loved one needs hospice care and details about this necessary care option.
Date: Monday, Feb 23
Time: 11 am
VIRTUAL EVENT
ZOOM LINK:
https://voa.zoom.us/j/87236037108
(copy this link into your browser to join the free event; no RSVP needed)
No RSVP needed
For more info, Contact Yvonne at
ycariveau@voa.org or
952.283.2626
For more info, click here>>

Memory Cafe!
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Homestead at Anoka
The Homestead of Anoka welcome residents, families and caregivers with loved ones who have dementia to our ongoing monthly “Memory Café.” Our community provides a loving and warm environment where attendees can share experiences and access support and information from various specialists in the area. This month, our featured speaker is from St. Croix Hospice discussing sleep changes and sundowning.
FREE EVENT
NO RSVP NEEDED
Date: Thursday, April 16 from 6-7 pm
Location: Assisted Living Community Room
3000 4th Ave., Anoka, MN 55303
April speaker:
Speaker:
Tracy Kaminski, Hospice Transition Nurse from St. Croix Hospice
Topic: Sleep changes and sundowning
Questions: Contact Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406
For more details, see link here>>

Memory Cafe! May 21!
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Homestead at Anoka
The Homestead of Anoka welcome residents, families and caregivers with loved ones who have dementia to our ongoing monthly “Memory Café.” Our community provides a loving and warm environment where attendees can share experiences and access support and information from various specialists in the area. This month, our featured speaker is from St. Croix Hospice discussing sleep changes and sundowning.
FREE EVENT
NO RSVP NEEDED
Date: Thursday, May 21 from 6-7 pm
Location: Assisted Living Community Room
3000 4th Ave., Anoka, MN 55303
Speaker: Patty Zenz from St. Croix Hospice
Topic: Caregiving Stress
Questions: Contact Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406

Memory Cafe! June 18!
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Homestead at Anoka
The Homestead of Anoka welcome residents, families and caregivers with loved ones who have dementia to our ongoing monthly “Memory Café.” Our community provides a loving and warm environment where attendees can share experiences and access support and information from various specialists in the area. This month, our featured speaker is from St. Croix Hospice discussing sleep changes and sundowning.
FREE EVENT
NO RSVP NEEDED
Date: Thursday, June 18 from 6-7 pm
Location: Assisted Living Community Room
3000 4th Ave., Anoka, MN 55303
Patty Zenz from St. Croix Hospice
Topic: Meaningful Visits
Questions: Contact Sue at sekman@voa.org or 763.528.6406
For more details, see link here>>
