Please join us

Tuesday, May 14th.,

from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

for

Let's Do Lunch and a presentation at the

The Danish American Center

3030 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406 

(Dining Room)

Invite a friend, and let's enjoy connecting!

Questions, contact Dennis @ 612-746-0753

"Learn more about what

East Side Neighborhood Services

is doing with their Vital Living programs and the upcoming free Community Health Fair that will be held on Wed. June 26"

Bio: Syneva Barrett is new to East Side Neighborhood Services. She joined their Vital Living team as the Outreach Coordinator in December. Syneva is an extrovert who is passionate about human growth and development. Syneva has a background in Montessori Education and higher education and is a trained death doula.

-- UPDATES --

Totally Fabulous, All Generations Queer Prom

Join us for a Totally Fabulous, All Generations Queer Prom event on Friday, May 31st, from 7-10 p.m. at the SpringHouse Ministry Center in Minneapolis, MN. Please register. It is free, but your answer will help us with planning:

This is a free, intergenerational, and sober event celebrating queer and trans lives and experiences. Whether you are young or young at heart, this is an event for all generations to come together and dance the night away. We welcome everyone from all walks of life to celebrate who they are and who they love.

This is a night to dress up, let loose, and have fun with your queer and trans family. We will also have family-friendly drag performers. There will be a DJ and a photo booth. We are looking for volunteers, co-sponsors, and participants to make this event a success.

We will provide childcare for young children, and we ask that if there is at least one adult for each congregation with a youth group participating. We believe that this event will provide a safe space for all to come together and create community. So come join us for a night of music, dancing, and fabulousness! Let's celebrate our diversity and show the world how totally fabulous we are. We can't wait to see you there!

We are grateful to our co-hosts:

First Universalist Church

Salem English Lutheran Church

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

First Congregational Church of Minnesota UCC

Lyndale UCC

Mayflower UCC

Minnesota Conference of the UCC

Queermunity

University Lutheran Church of Hope

Researchers from Indiana University recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to learn more about the physical activity habits of LGBTQIA+ people who provide care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia.

Further understanding these habits and social networks will aid the development of programs to help caregivers and improve patient outcomes. The research team is currently looking for SGM (sexual and gender minority) / LGBTQ+ family caregivers to participate in this research study. 

Participation in this research includes an online survey and a Zoom interview with a member of the research team. The Zoom interview will take approximately one hour. For this study, we will talk to you about your role as a caregiver of someone with dementia and the needs you may have related to physical activity. You may also complete a short survey related to your current activity and future programming. If you agree to participate, you will be compensated up to $75. 

To be eligible, participants must:  

·  Be a self-identified primary caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia 

·  Self-identify as a sexual and/or gender minority [i.e., LGBTQ+] 

·  Be over the age of 18 

If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact our study team, led by Dr. Drew Pickett, at heblab@indiana.edu. Your email will not obligate you to take part in the research study. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you can change your mind at any time.

Brendan Bowns, MPH  he/him/they/them

Research Assistant, Sexual Health Research Lab

Department of Public Health

-- RESOURCES --

GET TECH HELP @ LUNCH!

Our friends at Senior Community Services will be available to assist you with your tech questions/problems at our lunches. Please click the link below to ask for your one-to-one tech session and fill out the form. Thanks!

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

Technology Partners Program

Making connections to help you get connected.

Contact Jon @

952-888-5530

or

tech@seniorcommunity.org

SOVRAN HELP DESK LINE

If you joined us for the Tech Tuesday Lunch, you know that SOVRAN has opened up its tech line to our group for FREE! Below is the information should you need further tech support. Please reference "Let's Do Lunch" or "Friends & Co" when you call or e-mail them for help.

Help Desk Phone In: 651-905-5509

Delp Desk E-Mail: totalcare@sovran.com

Rainbow Health Aging Resources:

WE MOVED TO: 701 S 4th Ave Ste 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55415 

The move begins on August 28. Look for more communications from Rainbow Health as we move to our new offices in downtown Minneapolis. Also, keep an eye on our webpage and social media

for updates.

Rainbow Health responds to the health needs of Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected communities. Learn more about us at www.rainbowhealth.org

Friends & Co Resources:

Join the LDLC Private Facebook Group!