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SUMMARY:In-Person Neuroscience Center (St Paul) Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-neuroscience-center-st-paul-conversation-group-6/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T134343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T134343Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Burnsville Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-burnsville-conversation-group-7/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T220217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194713Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Border Battle Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-border-battle-aphasia-conversation-group-2/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241120T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20230816T033042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T174549Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual PPA Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The VIRTUAL PPA Support group is for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia as well as those caring for someone with PPA. We highly encouraged all participants to have completed the 8-week MnCAN Staying Connected PPA Education program. \nThis group provides ongoing support from peers and is facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. \nThere is currently no fee for this group but we would invite you to make a donation to MnCAN\, please visit our website at http://www.mncan.org \nIf you would like more information about this group please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org. We kindly ask all participants to complete our new registration consent forms prior to attending a meeting. \nIf you are interested in an in-person PPA Support Group\, please see our calendar.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-ppa-support-group-6/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Krista Petersen":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T133858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T133858Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Waconia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-waconia-conversation-group-8/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Maier":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T141500
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T220859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T192347Z
UID:10003919-1732194000-1732198500@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-2/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T134616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194256Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk to Me Aphasia 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. \nParticipants will be sent a Zoom link to attend the group.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-talk-to-me-aphasia-drama-club-5/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T221021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T200027Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Southeast Minnesota Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or 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. \nIf you are interested in joining this group\, please email us at contact@mncan.org. \n(Formerly called the Rochester Aphasia Conversation Group)
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-southeast-minnesota-conversation-group-3/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Beyer":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T215838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T215838Z
UID:10003837-1732269600-1732275000@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Zooom Rooom Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802. \nThis group will remain virtual permanently.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-zooom-rooom-conversation-group-6/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="H Sheen Chiou":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T220359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T220359Z
UID:10003899-1732530600-1732536000@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person United Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802. \nPARTICIPANTS: Please call or email if you are uncertain about meeting location within United Hospital. The group leader will send the location to your email address each week. \nThank you!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-united-aphasia-conversation-group-3/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:United Hospital (Allina Health)\, 333 Smith Ave. N\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
GEO:44.9433017;-93.107201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240903T171351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T190537Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual PPA Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a conversation groups 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 who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or 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! \nThis is a virtual group. The Zoom link will be sent be the facilitator after registration. \nThis group is intended for participants who have already completed the PPA Staying Connected 8-week class. \nThank you!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-ppa-conversation-group-4/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Virtual-Meeting.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241125T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241125T174500
DTSTAMP:20260516T092330
CREATED:20240812T134455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T190744Z
UID:10003698-1732551300-1732556700@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Maple Grove Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-maple-grove-conversation-group-6/2024-11-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Virtual-Meeting.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Snow":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T084500
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20221219T153631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T191237Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Grab your morning coffee for a casual time of participant-led conversation while supported by a Speech Pathologist. \nTo read more about the group\, click here: https://mncan.org/coffee-club/ \nThere is no fee to participate in this group but we would invite you to make a donation to MnCAN: https://mncan.org/donate-to-mncan/ \nFor more information or to join this group\, please email contact@mncan.org. Participants will receive an email with Zoom each week. \n 
URL:https://mncan.org/event/mncan-coffee-club-2/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Coffee-Club.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Strom":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T135130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T135130Z
UID:10003798-1732612500-1732618800@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Roseville Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802. \nTHE CHURCH BUILDING DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL 9:00 SO IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY\, PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE. THANK YOU!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-roseville-conversation-group-5/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Minnesota
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T144856Z
UID:10003656-1732618800-1732624200@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Edina Morning Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-edina-morning-conversation-group-6/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Chapel Hills United Church of Christ\, 6512 Vernon Ave South\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194355Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Edina Afternoon Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-edina-afternoon-conversation-group-6/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Chapel Hills United Church of Christ\, 6512 Vernon Ave South\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aphasia.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T220007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194452Z
UID:10003857-1732626000-1732631400@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person West Metro Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-west-metro-aphasia-conversation-group/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Senior Helpers of Lake Minnetonka\, 2415 Annapolis Lane N\, Suite 100\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55441\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aphasia.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T220359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T220359Z
UID:10003900-1733135400-1733140800@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person United Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802. \nPARTICIPANTS: Please call or email if you are uncertain about meeting location within United Hospital. The group leader will send the location to your email address each week. \nThank you!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-united-aphasia-conversation-group-3/2024-12-02/
LOCATION:United Hospital (Allina Health)\, 333 Smith Ave. N\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
GEO:44.9433017;-93.107201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240903T171351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T190537Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual PPA Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a conversation groups 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 who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or 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! \nThis is a virtual group. The Zoom link will be sent be the facilitator after registration. \nThis group is intended for participants who have already completed the PPA Staying Connected 8-week class. \nThank you!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-ppa-conversation-group-4/2024-12-02/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Virtual-Meeting.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T084500
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20221219T153631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T191237Z
UID:10004095-1733212800-1733215500@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Grab your morning coffee for a casual time of participant-led conversation while supported by a Speech Pathologist. \nTo read more about the group\, click here: https://mncan.org/coffee-club/ \nThere is no fee to participate in this group but we would invite you to make a donation to MnCAN: https://mncan.org/donate-to-mncan/ \nFor more information or to join this group\, please email contact@mncan.org. Participants will receive an email with Zoom each week. \n 
URL:https://mncan.org/event/mncan-coffee-club-2/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Coffee-Club.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Strom":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T135130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T135130Z
UID:10003799-1733217300-1733223600@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Roseville Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802. \nTHE CHURCH BUILDING DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL 9:00 SO IF YOU ARRIVE EARLY\, PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE. THANK YOU!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-roseville-conversation-group-5/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Minnesota
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T144856Z
UID:10003657-1733223600-1733229000@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Edina Morning Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-edina-morning-conversation-group-6/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Chapel Hills United Church of Christ\, 6512 Vernon Ave South\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T140022Z
UID:10003777-1733223600-1733229000@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Investment Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802. \nPLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE THE MEETING ROOM UNTIL 10:55.  \nTHANK YOU!
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-investment-aphasia-conversation-group-3/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Centennial United Methodist Church – Roseville\, 1524 W Country Road C2\, Roseville\, MN\, 55113\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194355Z
UID:10003637-1733230800-1733236200@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Edina Afternoon Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-edina-afternoon-conversation-group-6/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Chapel Hills United Church of Christ\, 6512 Vernon Ave South\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aphasia.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194541Z
UID:10003757-1733234400-1733239800@mncan.org
SUMMARY:All Over Minnesota Virtual Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/all-over-minnesota-virtual-conversation-group-6/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Virtual-Meeting.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194627Z
UID:10003737-1733306400-1733311800@mncan.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Neuroscience Center (St Paul) Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/in-person-neuroscience-center-st-paul-conversation-group-6/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:Minnesota
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aphasia.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20230617T150519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T155113Z
UID:10003153-1733317200-1733322600@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up! Young Adult Aphasia Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Speak Up! is a support group for young adults under age 50 who could benefit from connection and support during the aphasia recovery journey. Group participants will have the opportunity to develop friendships\, gain confidence\, feel accepted and understood. The group is facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. \nThere is no fee for this monthly support group. The group will decide each month if the group is virtual or in-person. You will receive an email with meeting details each month. \nClick here to learn more: https://mncan.org/speak-up-young-adult-aphasia-support-group/ \n  \n 
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-speak-up-young-adult-support-group-2-2/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241204T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T220217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194713Z
UID:10003880-1733319000-1733324400@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Border Battle Aphasia Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Aphasia conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. The groups focus on the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia and Supportive Conversation. \nThis is a small group of 6-7 people who are supported by a Speech-Language Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or trained volunteers. It is a great opportunity to gain confidence and build friendships with others who are on the same journey to living more successfully with aphasia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about this group\, please email MnCAN at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-border-battle-aphasia-conversation-group-2/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Virtual-Meeting.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T134616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194256Z
UID:10003717-1733403600-1733409000@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Talk to Me Aphasia 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. \nParticipants will be sent a Zoom link to attend the group.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-talk-to-me-aphasia-drama-club-5/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Red-and-Yellow-Illustration-Theatre-Day-Celebration-Facebook-Post-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260516T092331
CREATED:20240812T221021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T200027Z
UID:10003938-1733410800-1733416200@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Southeast Minnesota Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Conversation groups are a safe place for people with aphasia to practice conversation techniques and strategies with peers who have aphasia. This is a small group of 5-7 people who are supported by a Speech Pathologist group facilitator and Speech Pathology graduate students and/or 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. \nIf you are interested in joining this group\, please email us at contact@mncan.org. \n(Formerly called the Rochester Aphasia Conversation Group)
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-southeast-minnesota-conversation-group-3/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://mncan.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Virtual-Meeting.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Beyer":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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