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VAN FORUM
Vital Legal Planning
September 9, 2008 - 10 AM to 12 Noon
DARTS [ more ]
ALVA Leadership Development Course Starts October 10
Learn how to turn a lifetime of experiences into leadership that matters. George Latimer will kickoff the class with a discussion about the crucial role older adults can play in a vital society. [ more ]
Don Shelby to Present at October VAN Forum
Join Shelby at Woodbury Central Park for a dialogue about Project Energy. Mark your calendar for October 14 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon [ more ]
VAN is Holding Statewide Regional Forums
The Vital Aging Network has scheduled regional forums in Bloomington, Crookston, and Redwood Falls to introduce community members to VAN and the newly released Vital Communities Toolkit. [ more ]
Voices
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Vital Communities
Growing Senior Population: Problem or Opportunity?
(You know which one to choose.) How will the graying of our communities affect our quality of life? Who is going to address the opportunities and the issues? We all have a role. [ more ]
Living the Vital Life
Learning through the Journey
About seven years ago, I left full-time paid work five years earlier than I'd expected. I had a tougher time than I thought I would figuring out how to live this third chapter of my life. Among the greatest surprises were. . . [ more ]
ALVA: The Inside Story
Planning Ahead for Your Next Life Stage
Learning new skills and connecting with others can make a difference in your next stage of life. [ more ]