Vital Aging Network

Empowering Minnesotans to be vital, live fully, and contribute to community throughout life

Founded in 2001, the Vital Aging Network (VAN) works to promote self-determination, civic engagement, and personal growth for people as they age. We achieve those goals by providing education, leadership development, and opportunities for connection.  (VAN is based in the Minnesota Twin Cities.)

VAN provides avenues for you to:

Learn. Keep up with what is going on in the world, add to your knowledge about vital aging, or just experience the joy of learning. VAN provides opportunities to share your wisdom and learn from others at in-person and online forums, and in classroom experiences. (Check out VAN's Aging with Gusto series at https://vital-aging-network.org)

Engage. Staying connected is key to vital aging. VAN helps you learn ways to be an active part of your community. The connections you find through VAN will add depth and dimension to your life and add value in your community. (Check out the opportunities for involvement and fellowship through VAN's Wellness 50+ offerings at https://vital-aging-network.org)

Lead. We all share responsibility for fostering environments in which people thrive, promoting harmony with nature, and acting with a sense of accountability. (Check out the opportunities to volunteer and become a VAN leader through VAN's volunteer opportunities at https://vital-aging-network.org)

We need your help: donate today.

These initiatives require a great deal of volunteer time, and they cost money. Please donate today to support VAN as it continues to grow through the coming year.