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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T113000
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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:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T152839
CREATED:20260610T140100Z
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SUMMARY:Zooom Rooom Virtual Aphasia Conversation
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/zooom-rooom-virtual-aphasia-conversation/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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CREATED:20260512T030034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060143Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Southeast Minnesota 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/virtual-southeast-minnesota-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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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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SUMMARY:Virtual Drama Club
DESCRIPTION:This club is an arts and drama outlet developed by and for people with aphasia. It provides diverse theater experiences for its participants. This includes theater-inspired activities\, improvisation\, gesture work\, and script reading as able and performance opportunities. \nThe Drama Club provides aphasia friendly tools to participants including supports as per the supportive conversation approach to aphasia\, and aphasia friendly written materials. \nIt is meant to be a fun experience\, sharing laughter and time for communication and supportive fellowship as well as an acting experience. This group believes that each participant in the group can contribute and participate regardless of their experience or verbal ability. Adaptations to the activities will allow for any level of participation. \nRegistration in required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email contact@mncan.org.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-drama-club/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Club,Social Activities
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SUMMARY:Virtual Better Together Aphasia Conversation
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/virtual-better-together-aphasia-conversation/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T060158Z
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SUMMARY:South 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. \nThis group meets at a location in Apple Valley\, 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/south-metro-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Apple Valley
CATEGORIES:Conversation Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T152839
CREATED:20260529T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T195245Z
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T131757Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T195656Z
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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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