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SUMMARY:West Metro In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia.  \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/west-metro-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Senior Helpers of Lake Minnetonka
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Center In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/neuroscience-center-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:St. Paul
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060220Z
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SUMMARY:Edina Afternoon Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/edina-afternoon-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Edina
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260512T035332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060226Z
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SUMMARY:Edina Morning Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/edina-morning-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Edina
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260512T024357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060128Z
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SUMMARY:Investment In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nThis group meets near Rosedale Center in Roseville\, Minnesota. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/investment-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Roseville
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T104500
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260512T025012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060135Z
UID:10000096-1781601300-1781606700@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Roseville In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nThis group meets at a location near Rosedale Center in Roseville\, Minnesota. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/roseville-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Roseville
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Grab your morning coffee for a casual\, participant-led conversation\, supported by a Speech Pathologist.\nTo read more about the Coffee Club \nThere is no fee to participate in this group\, but we would invite you to make a donation to MnCAN.\nParticipants will receive an email with the Zoom link each week.\nFor more information or to join this group\, please email contact@mncan.org.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-coffee-club/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260512T012556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T055921Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual PPA Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a conversation group for persons with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Conversation groups are a safe place for people to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers. This is a small group of 5-7 people\, supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to live more successfully with aphasia! \nRegistration is required. Please email contact@mncan.org if you are interested in learning more about this group.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-ppa-conversation-group/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260512T041707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060240Z
UID:10000177-1781528400-1781533800@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Victoria In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/victoria-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Chaska
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260512T042616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060247Z
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SUMMARY:United In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nThis group meets at United Hospital. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/united-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:United Hospital (Allina Health)
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260610T135610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T135610Z
UID:10000518-1781517600-1781523000@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Glencoe Area In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are 6-7 people with aphasia who gather to practice conversation techniques and find connection. The groups are facilitated by a speech language pathologist and focus on both the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) and Supportive Conversation for Aphasia (SCA). Conversation groups are a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships to continue to participate in life with aphasia. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/glencoe-area-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Glencoe Regional Health
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T141500
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260512T030942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060255Z
UID:10000112-1781182800-1781187300@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club for People with Aphasia
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to enjoy reading in a supportive environment?\nAdditional Details:\n\nAll sessions are supervised by MnCAN Group Facilitator with additional support of graduate students\nYou will need to purchase the book on your own or check out through your local library.\nParticipants are assigned a few chapters a week (30-60 minutes) to listen to and/or read outside of our book club discussion meetings. During book club\, we re-cap the chapters\, hear your thoughts and opinions and do an activity related to the chapters to provide more opportunities to connect and communicate\nwith one another.\n\nWe have a lot of fun!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-book-club-for-people-with-aphasia/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260529T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T195245Z
UID:10000472-1780941600-1780945200@mncan.org
SUMMARY:PPA Care Partner Virtual Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The MnCAN Care Partner support group will provide opportunities for emotional support and peer sharing. This group is open to anyone who supports someone with Primary Progressive Aphasia. A typical meeting includes: introductions\, sharing of topics and time for comments/questions. Topics include both speech-language aphasia-related and self-care/emotional support-related issues.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-ppa-support-group/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260527T131757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T131757Z
UID:10000454-1780050600-1780057800@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Coffee and Connections
DESCRIPTION:Angie Maier and Jessica Wald\, MnCAN Directors\, would love to invite you to join us for coffee. Whether you are new to MnCAN or have been involved for 10 years or more\, you are invited. This event is a special kick-off for June Aphasia Awareness Month!  We will have a professional photographer present to capture our community in action\, and coffee and treats are on us!  Please help us plan by RSVPi Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8T3l–5VbDi6_g9u2ZEUQ2fsnzzSBiyG1rKH-lIdCir5I2w/viewform?usp=header 
URL:https://mncan.org/event/monthly-coffee-and-connections-2/
LOCATION:Augsburg Park Library\, Richfield\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Social Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140946
CREATED:20260529T195656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T195656Z
UID:10000500-1778839200-1778844600@mncan.org
SUMMARY:PPA In-Person Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The PPA Support Group is an ongoing support group for persons with PPA and their care partners who have completed the Staying Connected Class. The purpose of this group is to provide ongoing support throughout the PPA journey. Both care partners and persons with PPA are invited to attend. \nThe support group meets monthly in-person in the Roseville area or via a virtual option. The group is facilitated by a speech-language pathologist. No tuition or registration is required.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/ppa-in-person-support-group/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Centennial United Methodist Church – Roseville
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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