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Conference & Events

 

Conference Highlight

Conference Details:

  • Check in at the Main Lodge
  • Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00 pm- Optional pre-conference MASS meet-up with MASS board members at Zorbaz on Gull Lake
    • Address: 8105 Lost Lake Rd, Nisswa (Lake Shore), MN
    • No RSVP needed
    • Late arrivals- feel free to text MASS Vice President Sue Bohnsack to see if we're still there 612-396-6236
  • Breakfast on Thursday morning is on your own
    • Optional: hearty Grand Breakfast at the Grand View Lodge Heritage Room, $20; breakfast opens at 7 am, click here for details
    • Or, pack your own light breakfast
  • Snacks and meals for the remainder of the conference, Thursday morning through Friday lunch, are included in your registration
  • Conference kicks off at 8:30 am on Thursday
    • This is your time to learn and grow. If you can, set your phone and email to out of office so you can fully immerse yourself in the conference. Feel free to step out if something urgent comes up—otherwise, we hope you take this time to reconnect, recharge, and learn alongside others in our field.

 

Conference Reminders:

  • Dress for the unpredictable Minnesota weather. Bring a coat for a short outdoor walk on Thursday afternoon
  • Bring a water bottle
  • Optional: bring your community center's newsletters to discuss, hard copy or e-formats
  • Conference attire: Northwoods Casual ☺️????????
    • This is a casual group, dress comfortably, and what works best for you

The MASS conference experience will blend inspiration, learning, reflection, relaxation, and fun! We can't wait to see you there!!!

MASS Conference Planning Team

Sue Bohnsack, City of Eden Prairie

Claire Hoffman, City of Duluth

Beth Kivett, City of Hopkins

Meghan Constantini, City of Plymouth 

Join MASS to engage with other staff from Senior Centers across Minnesota at our Annual Conference.

Here are some of our fun pictures and speakers from our 2024 conference.

2024 MASS Conference Group Photo