A Little Bit of What We Do!

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Check out the great stuff we are doing for June, Pride Month!
www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-sunrise/saint-paul-to-host-first-ever-pride-event-for-seniors-tezekia-gabriel/89-e747dcc4-9f46-45cd-beb4-fa1afac79c14?fbclid=IwAR3Aly3MJsEzb2VQi0_R9cV5fmNy4uPYaDTjOvkB1NyMkYI6zVboi93nXQM

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Elder Pride Brunch June 25 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm FREE

Celebrate Pride with your 50+ LGBTQ Community over brunch with live entertainment and conversation.
Sponsored by PFund, Rainbow Health, Friends & Co., the Alzheimer’s Association, Trellis, East Side Neighborhood Services, and NE Seniors for Better Living

​It’s been a long two years, and we are excited to come back together as a community during Twin Cities Pride! Start the weekend off with food and music – and air conditioning and free parking. After brunch, the Loring Park festivities are just a half mile away for those wishing to continue the celebration with the larger community. This event is free to LGBTQ folks 50+. Limited tickets available.
East Side Neighborhood Services can provide assisted transportation to and from the Elder Brunch to people living in NE and SE Minneapolis or from their facility at 1700 2nd St NE. Cost based on sliding fee scale. Call 612-787-4012 to learn more.

Our Mission

The Block Nurse Program links older adults in the Como Park/Falcon Heights area with community resources, using staff and volunteers. Our services support independence, increase opportunities for socialization and promote safety for adults as they age.

• Check our Services page to see a list of our services and learn a little more about them.
• Check our Resources page to learn about a variety of community resources - from Food Delivery to Technology & Learning.

Click to go to our Service Area page

​Transportation to and from doctor visits, dental visits, pharmacies and grocery stores/food shelves is currently available.

Click on images below to enlarge!

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MINNESOTA ELDER JUSTICE ​CENTER

Check out the video library on the Minnesota Elder Justice Center site. There you can find videos on topics ranging from 'Understanding Hoarding,' to 'Power of Attorney Frequently Asked Questions.'

Get FREE at-home COVID-19 tests!

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.

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Order Free At-Home Test

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Phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated, so take the time to watch Deputy Burrell, https://ninenorth.org/videos/north-oaks-phishing-scam-psa/, as he shares how to avoid such scams.

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Loving Kindness, Self Compassion Meditation Video

This 12 minute meditation video was made by two volunteers of our program-Jenny Bouderant & Kris Eisles.  This video is for Caregivers and anyone concerned with relieving the stress and anxiety of Covid-19.  Our program believes each and everyone of us is a caregiver of self.

Celebrating Birthdays with Friends

Bingo Time

More Bingo Time

Leaf Raking Team, Spring Clean-up

• Rolfe A. Leary 
• Audrey Ann Thomas 
• Muriel Deneen 
• Jack O'Connell 
• Charles "Charlie" M. Norman ​ "If we listen carefully, we can hear Charlie playing his trombone..."
  "Charlie, that picture on your obituary is the smile that got many of us through college. Rest in peace."