VOANS

February 19 Educational Series
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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>>
