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Redeemer is a member of Lyngblomsten, a Christian nonprofit organization providing healthcare, housing, and community-based services for older adults since 1906.

  • No matter the size of your estate, you need a plan.  The Lyngblomsten Foundation can help, with a free seminar on estate planning held from 3:30–5 PM on Tuesday, October 6 at Lyngblomsten at Como Park (1415 Almond Avenue, St. Paul, MN).  Learn from Attorney David Joyslin of Best & Flanagan as he explains the basics of estate planning, disability and incapacity planning, and tax planning and charitable giving.  Free to attend; registration required by October 2.  Visit //www.Lyngblomsten.org/Estate to learn more and register or contact Carrie Godfrey at (651) 632-5358 or cgodfrey@lyngblomsten.org. 

  • Learn about The Many Deaths of Laila Starr with MN Opera Connections.  Join residents of Lyngblomsten at Como Park for a four-week series that takes a deep dive into the upcoming MN Opera world premiere of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, based on the graphic novel by Ram V and Filipe Andrade.  Attendees will explore the graphic novel and get a sneak peek into the opera.  Classes are held in the Dining Room of the Lyngblomsten Apartments (1455 Almond Ave, St. Paul) from 3–4 PM on Tuesdays, October 6, 13, and 27 and November 3.  Participants are also invited to attend the student dress rehearsal of the opera at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, October 29.  MN Opera Connections workshops are free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Nicole Buchholz, Director of Lifelong Learning & the Arts, at (651) 632-5459 or nbuchholz@lyngblomsten.org.  [flyer attached]

  • Learn how spirituality can help those with dementia.  Lyngblomsten is co-sponsoring a virtual presentation on Monday, November 9, from 1–3 PM in which attendees will learn from experts in spirituality and dementia.  Rev. Kelly Spahr, M.Div., and Rev. Judy Long, a palliative care chaplain, will speak about their work and research (theological practice and lived experience) with people living with dementia in a neuropalliative setting and their caregivers. The first hour is a presentation specifically for family caregivers; the second hour focuses on education for faith community nurses.  To learn more and register, visit //www.Lyngblomsten.org/SpiritualityandDementia. 

  • Hear from a panel of caregiving experts at the Roseville library.   Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, from Lyngblomsten Community Services and other caregiving experts will discuss programs and services that support people living with dementia and their family caregivers on Thursday, November 12, from 1–3 PM. Learn about care navigation, caregiver resources, and community-based programs and supports that are designed to help individuals and families throughout the dementia journey.  This free event will be held at Ramsey County Library – Roseville Branch (2180 North Hamline Ave, Roseville, MN 55113).  No registration required; contact the Roseville branch for more information at (651) 724-6001.  [flyer attached]