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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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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-2/2024-12-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Strom":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20241203T123000
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T140022Z
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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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Cauley":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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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-6/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20241204T133000
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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-2/2024-12-04/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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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-5/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Dimitri":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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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-3/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Beyer":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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