Justice North Workshops

Join us for a free community workshop on advance care planning led by Kristin Parendo, lead elder law attorney with Justice North. Learn everything you need to know about securing your future through proper legal and medical planning in this comprehensive session. You’ll understand the essentials of advance directives, receive all necessary forms, and get guidance on completing your documents. This interactive workshop provides a supportive environment where you can ask questions, work on your documents, and leave with completed documents. Space is limited – reserve your spot today.

Two Harbors

Tuesday, July 14
2:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Aspirus Lakeview Hospital
325 11th Ave
Two Harbors

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Cloquet

Thursday, August 13
2:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Cloquet Public Library
320 14th St
Cloquet

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Grand Rapids

Tuesday, September 15
2:30 PM- 4:30 PM

ElderCircle
400 River Rd #1
Grand Rapids

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Grand Marais

Tuesday, September 29
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The Hub
10 Broadway
Grand Marais

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Hibbing

Thursday, October 8
2:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Hibbing Public Library
2020 5th Ave E
Hibbing

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International Falls

Thursday, October 27
2:30 PM- 4:30 PM

International Falls Public Library
750 4th Street
International Falls

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Duluth

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Ecolibrium3
2014 W 3rd Street
Duluth

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Aitkin

Location TBA

Date TBA

Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging Health Care Directive Workshops

A free community workshop hosted by the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging focused specifically on healthcare directives — the document that puts your healthcare wishes in writing and names someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. Learn what a healthcare directive is, why it matters, and how to complete one. Forms and a step-by-step guide provided. A trained facilitator will be on hand to answer questions as you get started. This interactive session offers a supportive space to reflect on your wishes and take a meaningful first step toward putting them in writing.

Ely

Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Northwoods Partners (at Ely Area Community Hub)
760 Miners Drive E, Ely

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Virginia

Thursday, October 1, 2026
10:30 AM – Noon

Virginia Public Library
215 S 5th Ave, Virginia

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OTHER AREA ADVANCE PLANNING WORKSHOPS
Hosted by Partner Organizations (See details and registration information for each)

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is hosting a series of virtual free advance care planning (ACP) classes in the coming months. ACP is a process that helps you think and talk about your choices for health care in the future. It’s important for every adult to have and advance directive, also known as a living will or health care directive.

Everyone is invited to join in thought-provoking conversation to discover the value of ACP, reflect on your values, choose a health care agent, explore goals for treatment and take steps toward completing a health care directive for yourself. By having these conversations proactively, you can ensure that your preferences are understood if you become unable to make medical decisions for yourself due to an accident, injury or sudden illness.

The classes will be offered on the following days:

• Noon to 1 p.m. – July 16, 2026
• Noon to 1 p.m. – August 11, 2026

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Fairview Range

Writing and Updating a Health Care Directive: Have you ever wondered who will communicate your preferences for healthcare when you are not able to yourself? We provide straight-forward information on how to complete or update a legal document called a health care directive. In this session we will walk you through the basics  – what to do and what not to do when your doctor, your lawyer or your family member gives you a blank document to fill out.

Grand Rapids, MN
06/23/2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Hibbing, MN
06/24/2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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