Age-friendly Freeborn County hosts forum for all community members to understand services, support, and solutions to help seniors thrive
What: Age-Friendly Freeborn County is a public–private collaboration to convene partners who share the mission to enhance the lives of seniors by leveraging the depth of resources to create an effective network that meets the needs of aging individuals.
Why: Everyone in Freeborn County is touched by aging—this forum is an opportunity to understand resources, partnerships, and solutions that can help you, your loved ones, friends, and neighbors age with dignity, support, and connection.
Who: The following partners of Age-Friendly Freeborn County will present at the forum to discuss offerings. They include:

City of Albert Lea

Albert Lea Fire Rescue Reassurance Program and Care Resource Connections
Albert Lea Public Library Program

Freeborn County Public Health

SMART Transit

Senior Resources of Freeborn County

Connected Community Advocate

Albert Lea Family YMC

Albert Lea Senior Center

Memory Care Café

Salvation Army

Lake Song Chorus

All-Inclusive Playground Project

Connected Community of Freeborn County

St. John’s Lutheran Community | Lead grant recipient and program coordinator

Healthcare and Housing Options

When: Offering three event times on Thursday, August 28, 2025: 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
Where: Albert Lea Fire Station | 417 S. Newton | Albert Lea, MN 56007
About Age-friendly Freeborn County:
This community-driven initiative focuses on making the area more age-friendly through partnerships, education, and resource building, helping ageing individuals maintain independence and well-being. LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation provided funding to enhance the lives of seniors through technology-enabled care, coordination, and community support.

Contact: Jean Eaton
Email: granicretemn@gmail.com
Phone: 507-383-7880

Location:

Albert Lea Fire Station
417 S Newton Avenue
Albert Lea MN 56007 US