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June is Pride Month!

5/31/2024

June brings Pride Month, a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, recognize their contributions, and advocate for equality and acceptance while reflecting on societal progress toward inclusivity.

June is Pride Month

June is almost here and with it comes the celebration of Pride Month! This special time of year is dedicated to honoring the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing their contributions, and advocating for equality and acceptance for all. As we come together to celebrate, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made towards a more inclusive society.

What FREE Pride events are going on in June?

Let’s Do Lunch Café: 50+ LGBTQ Gathering
Tuesday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Danish American Center, 3030 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Made possible by: Rainbow Health, Prime Timers MSP and Friends & Co
Register Here

Let’s Do Lunch Café: 50+ LGBTQ Gathering
Friday, June 28 at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Danish American Center, 3030 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Made possible by: Rainbow Health, Prime Timers MSP and Friends & Co
Register Here

St. Cloud Senior Pride Event 2024
Thursday, June 13 at 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
601 West Saint Germain Street St. Cloud, MN 56301
Organized by Central Minnesota Council on Aging
Register Here


 

Class of the week

Living Well With Chronic Conditions

If you have a chronic condition such as hypertension, arthritis, lung disease, diabetes, depression or anxiety, you’re not alone. Eight out of ten older adults have one or more of these chronic conditions. Managing your chronic condition can improve your health and quality of life.  

Participants in this six-week class make weekly action plans, share experiences and help each other solve problems as they carry out their plans. Topics include nutrition, exercise, medication use, pain management, emotions and communicating with medical providers.

June 4 - July 16
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA
Class Leaders: Lanny Hendrickson and Lisa Smith

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