Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging

10/07/2026

Register now for Day 2 in-person Local Age-Friendly Exchange!
When - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Where - Northwest Technical College, 905 Grant Ave SE, Bemidji, MN
Time - 9am - 3pm

Connect. Learn. Shape what’s next. Explore what an age-inclusive
future means for you, your community or your organization. Discover
innovative approaches, and collaborate on what comes next in Minnesota.

Register by Monday, October 19, 2026 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nw-minnesota-age-friendly-exchange-wdancing-sky-area-agency-on-aging-tickets-1997909506115

Hope to see you there!

Connect and learn through Age Friendly Minnesota updates, regional success stories, networking opportunities, and emergency preparedness.

10/06/2026

Mark your calendar for Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 9. Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities.

Each year on October 9, we join together to address ageism and promote age-inclusion on Ageism Awareness Day. The American Society on Aging provides toolkits and resources to help individuals and organizations participate in this day of advocacy.
://asaging.org/ageism-awareness/

10/06/2026

Regional Exchanges 2026: Registration now open!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Age-Friendly Regional Exchanges! This year’s events feature a virtual conference on Day 1, followed by a Local Exchange in-person event on Day 2.

Regional Exchanges are free to attend. Register by Oct. 19, 2026

Tuesday, October 27: Day 1 – Virtual Statewide Age-Friendly Exchange
Start statewide. Register at - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/statewide-age-friendly-exchange-virtual-tickets-1999073539771?aff=oddtdtcreator

Watch for more information about the Local Exchange on Day 2 coming soon!

10/04/2026

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

This SAIL class in Laporte is funded through the federal Older Americans Act, through a contract between MAHUBE-OTWA and Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, under an area plan approved by the MN Board on Aging.

10/03/2026

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

This SAIL class in Cormorant is funded through the federal Older Americans Act, through a contract between MAHUBE-OTWA and Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, under an area plan approved by the MN Board on Aging.

10/02/2026

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

This SAIL class in Lake Park is funded through the federal Older Americans Act, through a contract between MAHUBE-OTWA and Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, under an area plan approved by the MN Board on Aging.

10/01/2026

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

This SAIL class in Mahnomen is funded through the federal Older Americans Act, through a contract between MAHUBE-OTWA and Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, under an area plan approved by the MN Board on Aging.

10/01/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every year from October 1 to October 31, highlighting the critical need for education, support, and early detection across all age groups.

Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women.

Ask your doctor when you should get a mammogram.

09/30/2026

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

This SAIL class in Akeley is funded through the federal Older Americans Act, through a contract between MAHUBE-OTWA and Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, under an area plan approved by the MN Board on Aging.

09/29/2026

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

This SAIL class in Park Rapids is funded through the federal Older Americans Act, through a contract between MAHUBE-OTWA and Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, under an area plan approved by the MN Board on Aging.