MEMORY CAFÉ
• Tuesday May 17
• 11 am -12 pm
• VINE Adult Community Center
• Call 507-386-5577 to register
Memory Café is a welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, or other brain disorders. It is designed to include the care partner for a shared experience. Please join us for informal visiting and an enjoyable spring activity. Registration required.

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VINE AUTHOR SERIES: RACHAEL HANEL
• Tuesday May 17
• 11 am – 12 pm
• Rachael Hanel, Ph.D Associate Professor & Department Chair MSU, Mankato
• Free for VINE members, $5 for the public
• Register at vinevolunteers.com or (507)387-1666
The difference between published writers and non-published writers is not the degree of talent: it's perseverance. Even the most talented writer must put in the hard work of sitting down and writing consistently. A writer also must be able to weather the many rejections that are sure to come. Not giving up in the face of adversity is the most valuable quality a writer can possess.

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WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE
• Tuesday May 17
• 1-2 pm
• Scott Kudelka MN DNR
• Free for VINE members, $5 for the public
• Register at vinevolunteers.com or (507)387-1666
What are some of the cool animals that can be found throughout Minnesota? Lean how these mammals have adapted to survive in their natural environment and some of the more interesting characteristics. Using fur from 15 different mammals gives a different perspective on how these animals survive. You will have a chance to test your knowledge by participating in a number of hands-on activities.

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