Virtual Better Together Aphasia Conversation
2026-02-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-26 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Menominee) | Virtual Via Zoom
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.
Registration is required. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.

Virtual Drama Club
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:15 | Virtual Via Zoom
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.
The Drama Club provides aphasia friendly tools to participants including supports as per the supportive conversation approach to aphasia, and aphasia friendly written materials.
It 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.
Registration in required. If you are interested in learning more, please email contact@mncan.org.

Virtual Book Club for People with Aphasia
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:15 | Virtual Via Zoom
Are you looking to enjoy reading in a supportive environment?
Additional Details:

All sessions are supervised by MnCAN Group Facilitator with additional support of graduate students
You will need to purchase the book on your own or check out through your local library.
Participants 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
with one another.

We have a lot of fun!

Virtual Southeast Minnesota Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-02-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Via Zoom

Virtual Zooom Rooom Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-20 10:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 | Virtual Via Zoom

In-Person PPA Support Group
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:30
The PPA Support group is for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia as well as those caring for someone with PPA. This group provides ongoing support from peers and is facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist. This group is intended for people who have completed the MnCAN 8-week Staying Education Class for Primary Progressive Aphasia.
We would welcome any small donation to help cover operational and group facilitator costs but this is not required. If you would like to make a donation, please visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/minnesotaconnectaphasianow/
If you would like more information about this group, please email us at contact@mncan.org.

Virtual PPA Staying Connected Education and Support Program
2026-02-20 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-02-27 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Via Zoom
The Staying Connected program is designed for people diagnosed with PPA in the first 1-2 years. It will be 8 weeks in duration. Following completion of the Staying Connected program, a monthly PPA support group is offered.

This program is an introductory 8-week session for persons with PPA and their care partners offered twice yearly. A care partner is requested to attend the group with the person with PPA during the program. The overall program goals are to offer support to both the care partner AND person with PPA in order to:

learn about the characteristics and challenges of PPA
help to cope with limitations and language decline
provide an experience of increasing self-confidence
discover and practice different strategies that maximize communication between care partners and individuals with PPA
provide a safe environment to express and discuss concerns among peers

Glencoe Area In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:30

United Hospital In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-23 10:30 - 12:00
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.
This group meets at United Hospital.
Registration is required. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.

Victoria In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:30

Victoria In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Mount Olivet Lutheran Church West Campus, 7150 Rolling Acres Road, minnestrista, MN, 55331, United States

Virtual PPA Conversation Group
2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Via Zoom
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 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!
The Zoom link will be sent be the facilitator after registration.
This group is intended for participants who have already completed the PPA Staying Connected 8-week class.

Virtual Maple Grove Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Via Zoom

Virtual Coffee Club
2026-02-24 08:00 - 08:45 | Virtual Via Zoom
Grab your morning coffee for a casual time of participant-led conversation while supported by a Speech Pathologist.
To read more about the group, click here: https://mncan.org/coffee-club/
There 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/
Participants will receive an email with Zoom each week.
For more information or to join this group, please email contact@mncan.org.

Roseville In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-24 09:15 - 10:45
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.
This group meets at a location near Rosedale Center in Roseville, Minnesota.
Registration is required. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.

Investment In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:30
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.
This group meets near Rosedale Center in Roseville, Minnesota.
Registration is required. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.

Edina Morning Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:30

Edina Afternoon Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:30

Virtual All Over Minnesota Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Via Zoom

Neuroscience Center In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30

Virtual Burnsville Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Via Zoom

West Metro In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-25 12:30 - 14:00

South Metro (formerly Eagan) In-Person Aphasia Conversation Group
2026-02-26 09:30 - 11:00
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.
This group meets at a location in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Registration is required. If you are interested in learning more, please email us at contact@mncan.org or call 612-524-8802.

Coffee and Connections
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | TBD
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! Stop in anytime, purchase your coffee or bakery treat at Mocha Monkey and enjoy conversation with our MnCAN Community!
