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VAN FORUM
VAN to co-sponsor Aging Policy Summit Tuesday, January 13
Featured speakers include Hubert H. "Skip" Humphrey III, Jean Wood, Paul Anton, and legislative leaders. The Summit will give us a chance to help shape legislative proposals for 2009. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. [more]
ALVA Participants are working to match their lifework with community needs
The ALVA Leadership Development class welcomed 47 participants in three locations: Century College, Inver Hills Community College, and Northwest Technical College in Bemidji. George Latimer and Jan Hively helped to kick-off the 8 month course. [more]
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Vital Communities
Growing Senior Population: Problem or Opportunity?
(You know which one to choose.) How will the graying of our communities affect our quality of life? Who is going to address the opportunities and the issues? We all have a role. [ more ]
Living the Vital Life
Brain Food!
How about doing something you've never done before? Take a poetry-writing class; wire a lamp; bowl with your eyes closed. Experiment, play, and feed your brain at the same time. Build those new nerve connections while you're having fun! [ more ]
ALVA: The Inside Story
Dimensions of Leadership Require Reflection and Insight
Taking time to reflect on your leadership attitude and practices is an important step in learning new skills. [ more ]