May is #OlderAmericansMonth! Our Vital Living program celebrates OAM by encouraging community members to share and connect: Start a gratitude journal and share it with others via social media. Or call a friend or family member to share a happy moment or to say thank you.

Americans can begin applying today for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic. strib.mn/3hpSu0G

Tomorrow is your last chance to ensure your order for food and drinks for Night at the Nic (At Home)! After May 14, orders are subject to availability and substitutes may be made if necessary until 9:00 am on Monday, May 17 when ticket sales close. nic-at-home-2021.eventbrite.com

While Governor Walz announced yesterday an end to the statewide mask requirement, MPS would like to clarify to families and staff that for the remainder of the school year, we will continue to require everyone to wear masks indoors in our schools, buses and other MPS buildings.

When people of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, and talents share experiences we help build strong communities. Share the ways you're inspired by your community of strength by taking our brief survey “Sharing What Matters”: surveymonkey.com/r/QZNQCFM #OlderAmericansMonth

Night at the Nic is tomorrow! We're excited to see you at 7 for our program - and if you're connecting the dots in our scavenger hunt, don't miss the secret word at the end! If you ordered food and drinks, remember to pick them up: 3-6 pm at East Side Neighborhood Services!

We're excited that this grant will help us provide nature-based healing spaces this summer for BIPOC community members! Learn more about our camp respite weekends: esns.org/2020-report-to…

Join us at one of our upcoming vaccination clinics to receive a free COVID vaccine! Walk-ins welcome, no insurance required.

If you ordered food and drinks, remember to pick them up: 3-6 pm at East Side Neighborhood Services! We're excited to see you all tonight at 7 pm for drink demos! Find the link to the program at nic-at-home-2021.eventbrite.com

Another way to celebrate Communities of Strength during #OlderAmericansMonth, is by building new skills and learning with others in your community. Share the ways you're inspired by your community by taking our brief survey “Sharing What Matters”: surveymonkey.com/r/QZNQCFM

ICYMI: As you’re making your summer plans, you can get free tickets AND stay safe by getting a vaccine.   Whether it’s fishing, exploring our state parks, taking the family to a ball game or the State Fair, this is your shot to summer. Learn more: mn.gov/covid19/summer/

East Side Neighborhood Services will be closed tomorrow, May 31, for Memorial Day.

With this last day of #OlderAmericansMonth, so we invite you to share your story & hear how others experience the world. Share the ways you're inspired by your community of strength by taking our brief survey “Sharing What Matters”: surveymonkey.com/r/QZNQCFM

Join East Side and Hy-Vee for free Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine clinics on June 8 and June 12! Schedule an appointment for June 8 here: bit.ly/june8clinic Schedule an appointment for June 12 here: bit.ly/june12clinic Vaccines are available for anyone ages 12 and up.

TODAY: Join East Side and Hy-Vee for a free Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine clinic from 2-6 pm! Schedule an appointment for June 8 here: bit.ly/june8clinic You can also schedule an appointment for June 12 here: bit.ly/june12clinic Vaccines are available for anyone ages 12+.

Tomorrow is Juneteenth Freedom Day in Minnesota. As Governor Tim Walz proclaims, “Juneteenth marks our country’s second Independence Day, celebrating freedom and justice and emphasizing education, achievement, and tolerance.” Learn about #Juneteenth via Smithsonian’s NMAAHC: nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/hist…

East Side Neighborhood Services will be closed tomorrow, July 5, to observe Independence Day.

Join us on Thursday, October 6th at Nicollet Island Pavilion as we celebrate the mission and vision of East Side Neighborhood Services (ESNS). Admission ticket includes live music and unlimited food and beverage samples. Ticket sales support ESNS programs. esns.org/every-voice

Our annual Food and Beverage Experience is coming up fast - get your tickets! Every Voice for East Side October 6, 2022 | 5:30-8:30 pm Nicollet Island Pavilion 40 Power Street, Minneapolis For more information: esns.org/every-voice

This week our High Rise Mobile Food Shelf delivered 14,300+ pounds of food to 446 households living in 15 senior apartment buildings. Food and fuel costs have gone up – your donations are appreciated. Go to esns.org/donate to contribute.