February 9, 2012
Brenda, My Darling: The Love Letters of Fridtjof Nansen to Brenda Ueland
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Linden Hills Park and Recreation Center
3100 43rd St. W., Minneapolis

Nansen, Norway’s greatest explorer, humanitarian and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, wrote some of the most passionate, candid and eloquent love letters in the English language. Eric Utne, founder of Utne Reader and step-grandson of Linden Hills writer Brenda Ueland, shares his personal insights into this epic love. Registration required; begins Jan. 12; limit 50. For additional information call Hennepin County Library, Linden Hills, 612-543-6825.

February 10, 2012
Nonfiction Book Discussions for Elder Learners
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Hennepin County Library – Franklin
1314 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis

Join us for a stimulating discussion of nonfiction books. Presented in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. For additional information, call the library, 612-543-6925. For a complete list of Hennepin County Library events, visit www.hclib.org/pub/events.

February 11, 2012
Aging in Place Seminar
8:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403

This one-day seminar is offered to adult children who are contemplating keeping or moving their elderly folks into their own home for long or short-term living as an alternative to placing them into a specialized age-care facility. The session runs from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm and costs $85 (includes one free guest). [Download a flyer]. For more information or to register, contact MCTC at 612-659-6500. Register online at www.minneapolis.edu/continuinged (click on Course Schedule).

February 14, 2012
VAN FORUM - Aging in Place: Services That Pave the Way
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Walker Methodist

Do you want to live in your current home as you age? As life changes around you, the barriers to continuing to live in your home may seem insurmountable. This forum will help older adults, family members, and caregivers learn about the services available to make it possible to age at home. [Download a flyer]

February 15, 2012
VAN FORUM - Aging in Place: Services That Pave the Way - Feb 15
10:30 PM to 12:30 PM
Shaller Sholom East Campus, Saint Paul

Do you want to live in your current home as you age? As life changes around you, the barriers to continuing to live in your home may seem insurmountable. This forum will help older adults, family members, and caregivers learn about the services available to make it possible to age at home.  [Download a flyer]

February 25, 2012
Social Networking Basics
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
North Regional Library
1315 Lowry Ave. N.
Minneapolis, 55411

Learn how to navigate the new generation of social media websites including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Registration required, begins Jan 28. To register call 612-543-8450 or visit the North Regional Library website.

March 29, 2012
Senior Surf Day
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Brooklyn Park Library
8600 Zane Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, 55443

Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®. Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Board on Aging and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Registration required, begins Mar 1. Register online or call 612-543-6225. For information about similar events at other locations and times, visit www.hclib.org/pub/events/.