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Brooklyn Park Recreation & Parks invites community members to the annual Living Well Resource Fair. A FREE open house featuring information, services, and resources to support our Age-Friendly community and enhance quality of life at all ages, stages, and abilities! This event is open to everyone, with exhibitors and speakers especially tailored for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.60+ Exhibitors offering resources and services to support you as you age. Enter to win door prizes at many exhibitor tables!
Free Vaccinations provided by Cub Pharmacy (with health insurance card): Flu, Covd-19, RSV, Pneumonia, Shingles – vaccines available as supplies last
Light Refreshments provided
Free blood pressure and glucose checks by the Al-Shifa Clinic
Hot Topic Mini-Speaker Sessions in the Senior Lounge. Sessions run every 30 minutes starting at 10:30.
Speaker Lineup
10:30 – 11 am – Movement is Medicine – Dr Ethan Capers, PT, DPT | The Momentum Project
Rediscover joy and strength in your body and how movement is medicine! Evidence-based gentle, effective daily movement can help you to maintain your mobility and independence as you age. Learn about the Momentum Project, a new 4-week workshop coming in 2027, delivering accessible, community-centered health and wellness education designed to help people move better, feel stronger, and build sustainable habits.
https://momentum-project.net/
11:15 – 11:30 am – Caregiver Support Group – Rachel Howard, MSW, LGSW | Senior Community Services
Learn about Senior Community Services’ Caregiver Support Groups and how they provide a welcoming space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and receive encouragement from others who understand the caregiving journey. Rachel will share information about available caregiver resources and support services designed to help caregivers feel less alone and better supported.
https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/seniors/
11:45 am – 12 pm – Neighbor to Neighbor – Nancee Magistad | Lutheran Social Services
Looking to give back in the community by sharing your time and talents with other older adults about two hours/week? Learn about the Neighbor to Neighbor companion volunteer program. Volunteers are paid a monthly stipend and mileage to provide assistance to those who want support with daily activities such as socializing, sharing a hobby, shopping, taking a walk, or driving to an appointment.
https://www.lssmn.org/
12:15 – 12:45 pm – Scam Tracking – Erica Thompson | Better Business Bureau of MN & ND
Learn how to recognize the latest scam tactics and protect yourself, your family, and your finances. This engaging presentation covers common red flags, emerging threats such as phishing and AI-driven scams, and simple steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim. Attendees will leave with practical tools and resources to stay informed, stay protected, and confidently spot scams before they happen.
https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-minnesota-and-north-dakota
Shred Right
We are again excited to offer a FREE Shred Right 4 Good truck this year.
Got old paperwork piling up? Bring your confidential documents for secure, eco-friendly shredding with Shred Right! Shred Right will have a shred truck on site from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to help you get rid of documents. You’ll protect your privacy and the planet by keeping waste out of landfills. Just pack your papers in a brown bag or box, and we’ll take care of the rest.
What can you shred?
Financial statements, bank records, canceled checks, credit card statements, medical records, payroll info, Social Security numbers, investment data, school records, addressed mail, and more!
Please remove large binder clips. Paper clips and staples? Totally fine!
Enter off Edinbrook Pkwy, follow the signs in the Community Activity Center parking lot.
Learn more about Shred Right at https://www.shredrightnow.com/
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5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, United States, Minnesota 55443
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