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AD INISTRATION <br />CortirnuHtations <br />March 30, 2023 <br />Contact: Erik Thorson, Communications Director, 763-324-4612, or e-mail: <br />Erik.Thorson@co.anoka.rnn.us <br />FOR EVEVIEDIATE RELEASE <br />The Gathering Offers Respite for Seniors and Their Caregivers <br />The Gathering is a daytime, out -of -home group respite program for caregivers and care <br />receivers. Trained volunteers, supervised by a social worker or nurse, operate the program. <br />Participants can enjoy fellowship, lunch, and activities while caregivers enjoy time away <br />from caregiving. The Gathering meets at sites throughout Anoka County. All participants must <br />have a needs assessment completed by Family Caregiver Connection staff prior to participating. <br />To schedule a needs assessment, contact Jill Thomas, coordinator of the Family Caregiver <br />Connection, at 763-324-1608 or jill.thomas(&,co.anoka.mn.us. <br />-30- <br />DK:bv <br />espectiu0, IllenovatOveo,0"""'Osca00y RossponsOb.0e <br />Government Center ao„ 21100 Ave.rue., Su Ote 700 ao„ Anoka., Mr\O 55303-50E4 ao„ www ar okac (aunty ..L.45 <br />()office o 763-324-4700 ao„ F/axo 763-324-5490 <br />AtiO lomat Ova! ActOon Equa0 Opportu n EmpOoyeor <br />