IN THE NEWS
First Campaign Kickoffs a Big Success
Creativity clearly matters for older Minnesota in and around Alexandria, Virginia, Mankato, Marshall, and Willmar. Dozens of professionals and community members showed up at each of these locations to say so during MnCAAN campaign kickoffs this fall.
Northern Clay Center Gets $500,000 Grant
The Wallace Foundation has announced a grant of $500,000 to Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis to help them attract participants over age 55.
Best of Times Features MnCAAN
The fall issue of a Twin Cities publication discusses creativity and aging in two articles, both of which highlight the work of MnCAAN.
Challenge Negative Stereotypes About Aging
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) program in the Twin Cities has organized The Pretty Good Players, a performing group that gives honest, upbeat presentations about aging. They want to lessen the public's fear of aging and dispel negative stereotypes about older adults.
Poetry — Golden Age Expression
Mary Lawson, former director of the Minneapolis Public Library, is now a certified poetry therapist with her own business, 'Golden Age Expressions.' Recently, she spoke about her work and MnCAAN at the University of Minnesota class on older adult education
Got Yarn To Share?
What happens when a young child comes to school without a hat or mittens on a freezing day? If they're lucky, the teacher will hand them a gift from the Marvelous Mitten Makers. Creativity and kindness are the mix that make this happen.
