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SUMMARY:Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Oakdale Discovery Center at 9 am during the non-winter months (Apr – Nov) to walk the paved trails of the Oakdale Preserve.  \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nNo registration required\, just show up \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\noakdalewellness50new@gmail.com
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/oakdale-wednesday-walks-spring-summer-fall/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Oakdale Discovery Center\, 4444 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, Minnesota\, 55128
CATEGORIES:Oakdale,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T173000
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SUMMARY:1st Tue July Lawn Game Social
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nWe will have a variety of lawn games available- corn hole\, bocce ball\, croquet and ladder golf.  The church will provide the corn hole boards. \n\n\n\nLocation: Hope Church 7910 15th St N Oakdale\, MN \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/PacBCydoQjzJWYk57 \n\n\n\nAttendance Limit\n\n\n\n20 \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSign up for Wellness 50+ events are handled through our Meetup group (Wellness 50+ Twin Cities). Click on the link below to join the group. You will receive a Meetup email when events are announced and available https://www.meetup.com/Wellness50-TwinCities
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/1st-tue-july-lawn-game-social/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Twin Cities,Wellness 50+
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SUMMARY:Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Oakdale Discovery Center at 9 am during the non-winter months (Apr – Nov) to walk the paved trails of the Oakdale Preserve.  \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nNo registration required\, just show up \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\noakdalewellness50new@gmail.com
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/oakdale-wednesday-walks-spring-summer-fall/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Oakdale Discovery Center\, 4444 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, Minnesota\, 55128
CATEGORIES:Oakdale,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T132716Z
CREATED:20260104T173409Z
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SUMMARY:Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Oakdale Discovery Center at 9 am during the non-winter months (Apr – Nov) to walk the paved trails of the Oakdale Preserve.  \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nNo registration required\, just show up \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\noakdalewellness50new@gmail.com
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/oakdale-wednesday-walks-spring-summer-fall/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Oakdale Discovery Center\, 4444 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, Minnesota\, 55128
CATEGORIES:Oakdale,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260103T175401Z
CREATED:20260103T175400Z
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nGive blood at the Oakdale Wellness sponsored blood drive. \n\n\n\nLocation: Oakdale Discovery Center 4444 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, MN 55128 \n\n\n\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/JoDPkfDPqr58iDJG8 \n\n\n\nAttendance Limit\n\n\n\nSet by the Red Cross \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSign up at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Oakdale,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T195006Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Mon Big Marine Lake Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Our kayak events runs on the 3rd Monday of the month from May to September. Kayak rentals are available or you may bring your own for a small guiding fee. \n\n\n\nWe will paddle Big Marine Lake in northern Washington County. Beginning kayakers welcome on this lake paddle. \n\n\n\nAttendance Limit\n\n\n\n11 kayak rentals \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSign up for Wellness 50+ events are handled through our Meetup group (Wellness 50+ Twin Cities). Click on the link below to join the group. You will receive a Meetup email when events are announced and available. Link for option to rent kayak.
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/3rd-mon-big-marine-lake-kayak/
LOCATION:Big Marine Lake North Public Access\, 11759 Mayberry Trail N\, Marine on St Croix\, Minnesota\, 55047
CATEGORIES:Twin Cities,Wellness 50+
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T132716Z
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SUMMARY:Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Oakdale Discovery Center at 9 am during the non-winter months (Apr – Nov) to walk the paved trails of the Oakdale Preserve.  \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nNo registration required\, just show up \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\noakdalewellness50new@gmail.com
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/oakdale-wednesday-walks-spring-summer-fall/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Oakdale Discovery Center\, 4444 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, Minnesota\, 55128
CATEGORIES:Oakdale,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T094500
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SUMMARY:Cannon Valley Trail Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nWellness bike rides will be on the 4th Monday of the month with exceptions in May and October. \n\n\n\nWe will ride the Cannon Valley Trail from the Welch Station Access to Cannon Falls.  A daily or annual trail pass will need to be purchased. \n\n\n\nLocation: 26674 144th Ave Way\, Welch\, MN 55089 \n\n\n\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/J3dSaPCrZyCbwCBU9 \n\n\n\nAttendance Limit\n\n\n\n20 \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nSign up for Wellness 50+ events are handled through our Meetup group (Wellness 50+ Twin Cities). Click on the link below to join the group. You will receive a Meetup email when events are announced and available https://www.meetup.com/Wellness50-TwinCities
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/cannon-valley-trail-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Twin Cities,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260727T130000
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CREATED:20260430T180316Z
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SUMMARY:Vital Voices St. Paul
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about the turmoil in our economic\, political and social environments?Do you want to do your part to make a difference?Do you want to stay motivated and continue moving forward? \n\n\n\nVAN will facilitate the sessions to ensure meaningful and respectful discussions. We’ll get us started with topics such as what do we mean by “civic\,” what’s the role of free speech in a free society\, what should government do or not do\, and how to discuss important topics with someone who disagrees with you.Each session will conclude with examining: “What can I do?” and “What support do I need to make a difference?”We meet on the 4th Monday of every month (join us every month or when you can).Refreshments included! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email the Vital Aging Network.
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/vital-voices-st-paul/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:HealthPartners Neuroscience Center\, 295 Phalen Blvd\, Conference Center B-1320﻿\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, 55130
CATEGORIES:Vital Voices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260102T205743Z
CREATED:20260102T205742Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nWellness Book Club meets every other month\, January through November\, on the 4th Tuesday of the month. \n\n\n\nJuly book: Waking: a memoir of trauma and transcendence by Matthew Sanford. \n\n\n\nLocation: Oakdale Library 1010 Heron Ave N\, Oakdale\, MN 55128 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/Yh4bn2YoYk5cUxuo7 \n\n\n\nAttendance Limit\n\n\n\n20 \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nEmail oakdalewellness50new@gmail.com to be added to the Book Club email group.  A calendar invite is sent early in the month of a meeting to announce availability of the book at the Oakdale library.
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/wellness-book-club-4/
LOCATION:Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Oakdale,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T100000
DTSTAMP:20260708T132716Z
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SUMMARY:Oakdale Wednesday Walks (Spring Summer Fall)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nMeet at the Oakdale Discovery Center at 9 am during the non-winter months (Apr – Nov) to walk the paved trails of the Oakdale Preserve.  \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nNo registration required\, just show up \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\noakdalewellness50new@gmail.com
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/oakdale-wednesday-walks-spring-summer-fall/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Oakdale Discovery Center\, 4444 Hadley Ave N\, Oakdale\, Minnesota\, 55128
CATEGORIES:Oakdale,Wellness 50+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260805T133009Z
CREATED:20260619T154631Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation on Elections and Voting with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon
DESCRIPTION:Download a flyer \n\n\n\nJoin the Vital Aging Network for nonpartisan remarks from Minnesota’s Secretary of State Steve Simon. Simon will address Minnesota’s election system\, including voting rights\, why Minnesota leads the nation in voter turnout almost every election cycle\, and more. Q&A session and discussion time to follow remarks. \n\n\n\nAbout Steve Simon\n\n\n\nSteve Simon is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State. He was sworn into office on January 5\, 2015\, and as Minnesota’s chief elections administrator pledged in his inaugural address to “work with anyone\, of any political affiliation\, from any part of our state” to protect\, defend\, and strengthen the right to vote in Minnesota. \n\n\n\nBefore being elected Minnesota’s Secretary of State\, Simon served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for ten years representing the communities of St. Louis Park and Hopkins.Simon grew up in St. Louis Park and Hopkins. He graduated with a B.A in Political Science from Tufts University in Massachusetts in 1992 and earned a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1996.  \n\n\n\n** Free parking with validation in ramp next to the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub.**
URL:https://vital-aging-network.org/event/a-conversation-elections-and-voting-with-minnesota-secretary-of-state-steve-simon/
LOCATION:Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub\, 45 W Tenth St\, Saint Paul\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:VAN Forum
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