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SUMMARY:United Hospital 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. \nCURRENT PARTICIPANTS: Please call or email if you are uncertain about meeting location within United Hospital. The group facilitator will send the location to your email address each week. \n 
URL:https://mncan.org/event/united-hospital-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2025-11-10/
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 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! \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-ppa-conversation-group-6/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="MnCAN":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251110T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
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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/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Mount Olivet Lutheran Church West Campus\, 7150 Rolling Acres Road\, minnestrista\, MN\, 55331\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251110T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251110T174500
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250812T005209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T005209Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Maple Grove 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. Registration 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-maple-grove-aphasia-conversation-group-4/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leah Snow":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250813T024753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T200701Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual PPA CARE PARTNERS Support Group
DESCRIPTION:New in October 2025\, the Virtual PPA Support Group is for CARE PARTNERS of persons with Primary Progressive Aphasia. \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.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-ppa-care-partners-support-group/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Krista Petersen":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251111T084500
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250406T172824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T172824Z
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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/virtual-coffee-club/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Strom":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251111T123000
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CREATED:20250812T014933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T010522Z
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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/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Chapel Hills United Church of Christ\, 6512 Vernon Ave South\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Davis%2C SLP":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251111T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250812T014401Z
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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/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Chapel Hills United Church of Christ\, 6512 Vernon Ave South\, Edina\, MN\, 55436\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Davis%2C SLP":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251112T120000
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CREATED:20250812T005011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T020435Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Burnsville 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-burnsville-aphasia-conversation-group-2/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251112T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250812T010637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T010852Z
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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-aphasia-conversation-group-2/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Senior Helpers of Lake Minnetonka\, 2415 Annapolis Lane N\, Suite 100\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55441\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Davis%2C SLP":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250812T005311Z
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SUMMARY:Eagan Aphasia 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. Registration 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/eagan-aphasia-in-person-aphasia-conversation-group/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Vendella Coffee\, 1440 Duckwood Drive\, Unit 600\, Eagan\, MN\, 55122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T110000
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CREATED:20250812T010430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T160620Z
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SUMMARY:Better Together 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. Registration 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-waconia-aphasia-conversation/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angie Maier":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T141500
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250812T010222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T013836Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to enjoy reading in a supportive environment? \nAll sessions are supervised by MnCAN Group Facilitator with additional support of graduate students and/or volunteers.  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. \nRegistration is required. If you are interested in learning more\, please email us at contact@mncan.org.
URL:https://mncan.org/event/book-club-2/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Davis%2C SLP":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250812T005446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T013632Z
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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.  \nIf 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/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Beyer":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20250113T185525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T185525Z
UID:10004478-1763058600-1763062200@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Care Partner Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who cares for someone with aphasia is welcome. This could be a spouse\, child\, friend\, sibling\, etc. Your partner does not have to participate in a MnCAN group. \nTo read more about the group\, click here: https://mncan.org/care-partner-support-group/ \nThere is no fee to participant 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. Care partners will receive an email with Zoom each month. \nThe Care Partner Support Group Facilitator looks forward to meeting you\, hearing your stories\, and sharing tips for self-care and education about aphasia. Come and gain the support of others going through the same journey. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://mncan.org/event/virtual-care-partner-support-group-4/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20251023T133106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T220212Z
UID:10005205-1763112600-1763118000@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Connections
DESCRIPTION:Angie Maier and Jessica Wald\, MnCAN Directors\, would love to invite you to join us for coffee. \n\n\nWhether you are new to MnCAN or have been involvedfor 10 years or more\, you are invited! Stop in anytime\, purchase your coffee or bakery treat at Caribou Coffee and enjoy conversation with our MnCAN Community! \n\nOctober Coffee and Connections: \nLunds and Byerlys \n3455 Vicksburg Lane \nPlymouth\, MN 55447 \nReach out to Angie or Jessica with questions: contact@mncan.org or 612-524-8802
URL:https://mncan.org/event/coffee-and-connections-4/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20251114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T172806
CREATED:20251110T005818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T005925Z
UID:10005221-1763114400-1763119800@mncan.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Zooom Rooom 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-zooom-rooom-aphasia/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="H Sheen Chiou":MAILTO:contact@mncan.org
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