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M A Y V A N F O R U M
Hartland to Capitol Hill: The Journey of a Wounded Healer
Sunday, May 20, at Walker Church in Minneapolis
Ernie Gunderson, his singer-songwriter sister Eunice and his partner Becky, present the inspiring story of Mary Gunderson’s life and her response to a family tragedy. The presentation, narrated by Ernie, includes photos and excerpts from Hartland to Capitol Hill: The Journey of a Wounded Healer interspersed with songs written and performed by Eunice. [Read more] [Register now]
J U N E V A N F O R U M
Good for Business: Models for Making the Most of the Maturing Workforce
Monday, June 25, 3:00 to 5:00 at the Southdale Library
As the boomer generation ages and quickly approaches retirement age, employers are at risk of losing a valuable resource and facing talent shortages. Employers who look at it differently and try new approaches can turn this to their advantage; it’s good for business. [Download a flyer] [Learn more or register].
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From the Chair 2012
Dignity and Being Older
The observation that "Haiti is choking on receiving" caught my attention when I heard Ruth Anne Olson speak recently. I thought of a comparable paradox that may occur as we get older. [ more ]
A Voice for Seniors
Seniors Have to Be Their Own Fraud Squad
We hear a lot today about seniors becoming victims of fraud. It's not that seniors are bigger suckers than others. It's just that older folks are targeted because they often have savings set aside, they are a large, growing “market” an [ more ]
From the Chair 2010
Thoughts on Aging in Place
Aging in place—the subject of VAN's February forum—is a widespread aspiration for older adults. The idea of aging in place has grown over the past decade because it allows individuals to stay in environments in which they are familiar and fe [ more ]
Leadership Group
Talking about VAN
At the November 2009 Leadership Group meeting, members answered the question: How do you describe VAN? [ more ]
