Meetings & Events 8/1/13

Lonsdale Golden Agers meet Aug. 6 The Lonsdale Golden Agers meeting is 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in the Lonsdale Civic Center. Root beer floats will be served. The Lunch Committee is Elsie Sirek, Irene Horejsi and Lillian and Bernard Tupy. For more information call Mary at 507-744-2608.

MS Support group meeting is Aug. 6 Multiple sclerosis not only affects the person with the disease but their loved ones as well. The MS support group provides a setting for those whose lives are touched by multiple sclerosis to connect with others while engaging in lively discussion and gaining valuable information. The next meeting will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in the Solarium at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague. Preregistration is appreciated. For more information or to register, call 952-688-8068.

Prairie Quilters will meet Aug. 8 The Prairie Quilters of the New Prague area will hold their next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 8, at City Hall. This is the group’s "picnic" meeting so come prepared to eat. The club will provide the main dish so people can bring a dessert or salad if they wish. The club will also need beverages. There will be show and tell and a short meeting. See you there. For more information, call Reidun at 952-758-3596.

Growing Through Grief group meeting set for Aug. 8 Designed to meet the needs of those experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one or those companioning someone experiencing loss, the Growing Through Grief support group can help through education and peer support. Whether your loss has happened recently or several years ago, this support group can help you through a lonely and frightening time. The meeting will be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Solarium at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague. Registration appreciated. To register or receive more information, contact the spiritual care department at 952-758-8176.