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Free Coffee Friday with AARP

Posted on 01/31/25

AARP Minnesota invites you to Free Coffee Friday, held on the first Friday of every month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. We're building community one cup at a time. This casual drop-in event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while connecting with AARP volunteers and your neighbors.

At Free Coffee Friday, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere where you can chat about topics that matter to us as we age. Whether you’re interested in learning about health and wellness, financial security, or community resources, our volunteers are here to share valuable information and answer your questions.

Stop by and join us for a morning of good conversation and great coffee. We look forward to seeing you there!

Free Coffee Friday with AARP MN

First Fridays of the Month
Drop-In: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
AARP Information Center at Mall of America
228 W. Market, Bloomington, MN 55425

Free Coffee Friday Topics for Conversation

February 7 - 6 Pillars of Brain Health
March 7 - AARP Foundation Experience Corps
April 4 - Fraud Prevention
May 2 - Wish of a Lifetime from AARP
June 6 - AARP Driver Safety
July - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!
August 1 - Social Security
September 5 - Downsizing & Decluttering
October 3 - HomeFit
November 7 - Veterans
December 5 - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

LEARN MORE

This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. Visit the AARP Minnesota page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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  AARP MN Free Coffee Friday at the AARP Information Center at MOA

  Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. CT

  AARP Minnesota Information Center at Mall of America

  Bloomington, MN

• AARP Smart Driver™: Creekside Community Center

  Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT

  Creekside Community Center

  Bloomington, MN

• AARP Smart Driver™: Roseville City Hall

  Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. CT

  Roseville City Hall

  Roseville, MN

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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/minnesota/" target="_blank">AARP Minnesota</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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            <div class="FactPromo-description"><b>February 7</b> - 6 Pillars of Brain Health<br><b>March 7</b> - AARP Foundation Experience Corps<br><b>April 4 </b>- Fraud Prevention<br><b>May 2 </b>- Wish of a Lifetime from AARP<br><b>June 6 </b>- AARP Driver Safety<br><b>July</b> - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!<br><b>August 1</b> - Social Security<br><b>September 5 </b>- Downsizing &amp; Decluttering<br><b>October 3</b> - HomeFit<br><b>November 7</b> - Veterans<br><b>December 5</b> - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://local.aarp.org/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?keyword=free+coffee+friday" target="_blank" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">LEARN MORE</a></div></span></span></div>
        
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            <div class="FactPromo-description"><b>February 7</b> - 6 Pillars of Brain Health<br><b>March 7</b> - AARP Foundation Experience Corps<br><b>April 4 </b>- Fraud Prevention<br><b>May 2 </b>- Wish of a Lifetime from AARP<br><b>June 6 </b>- AARP Driver Safety<br><b>July</b> - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!<br><b>August 1</b> - Social Security<br><b>September 5 </b>- Downsizing &amp; Decluttering<br><b>October 3</b> - HomeFit<br><b>November 7</b> - Veterans<br><b>December 5</b> - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://local.aarp.org/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?keyword=free+coffee+friday" target="_blank" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">LEARN MORE</a></div></span></span></div>
        
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/minnesota/" target="_blank">AARP Minnesota</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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            <div class="FactPromo-description"><b>February 7</b> - 6 Pillars of Brain Health<br><b>March 7</b> - AARP Foundation Experience Corps<br><b>April 4 </b>- Fraud Prevention<br><b>May 2 </b>- Wish of a Lifetime from AARP<br><b>June 6 </b>- AARP Driver Safety<br><b>July</b> - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!<br><b>August 1</b> - Social Security<br><b>September 5 </b>- Downsizing &amp; Decluttering<br><b>October 3</b> - HomeFit<br><b>November 7</b> - Veterans<br><b>December 5</b> - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://local.aarp.org/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?keyword=free+coffee+friday" target="_blank" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">LEARN MORE</a></div></span></span></div>
        
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/minnesota/" target="_blank">AARP Minnesota</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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            <div class="PromoImageOnSide-description">First Fridays of the Month<br>Drop-In: 9:30 - 11 a.m.<br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/minnesota/aarp-information-center-at-mall-of-america">AARP Information Center at Mall of America</a></span></span><br>228 W. Market, Bloomington, MN 55425</div>
        
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            <div class="FactPromo-description"><b>February 7</b> - 6 Pillars of Brain Health<br><b>March 7</b> - AARP Foundation Experience Corps<br><b>April 4 </b>- Fraud Prevention<br><b>May 2 </b>- Wish of a Lifetime from AARP<br><b>June 6 </b>- AARP Driver Safety<br><b>July</b> - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!<br><b>August 1</b> - Social Security<br><b>September 5 </b>- Downsizing &amp; Decluttering<br><b>October 3</b> - HomeFit<br><b>November 7</b> - Veterans<br><b>December 5</b> - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://local.aarp.org/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?keyword=free+coffee+friday" target="_blank" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">LEARN MORE</a></div></span></span></div>
        
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            <div class="FactPromo-description"><b>February 7</b> - 6 Pillars of Brain Health<br><b>March 7</b> - AARP Foundation Experience Corps<br><b>April 4 </b>- Fraud Prevention<br><b>May 2 </b>- Wish of a Lifetime from AARP<br><b>June 6 </b>- AARP Driver Safety<br><b>July</b> - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!<br><b>August 1</b> - Social Security<br><b>September 5 </b>- Downsizing &amp; Decluttering<br><b>October 3</b> - HomeFit<br><b>November 7</b> - Veterans<br><b>December 5</b> - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://local.aarp.org/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?keyword=free+coffee+friday" target="_blank" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">LEARN MORE</a></div></span></span></div>
        
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Minnesota. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/minnesota/" target="_blank">AARP Minnesota</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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            <div class="FactPromo-description"><b>February 7</b> - 6 Pillars of Brain Health<br><b>March 7</b> - AARP Foundation Experience Corps<br><b>April 4 </b>- Fraud Prevention<br><b>May 2 </b>- Wish of a Lifetime from AARP<br><b>June 6 </b>- AARP Driver Safety<br><b>July</b> - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!<br><b>August 1</b> - Social Security<br><b>September 5 </b>- Downsizing &amp; Decluttering<br><b>October 3</b> - HomeFit<br><b>November 7</b> - Veterans<br><b>December 5</b> - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://local.aarp.org/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?keyword=free+coffee+friday" target="_blank" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">LEARN MORE</a></div></span></span></div>
        
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">Free Coffee Friday with AARP</h1></header>	
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        <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p>AARP Minnesota invites you to <b>Free Coffee Friday</b>, held on the first Friday of every month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. We're building community one cup at a time. This casual drop-in event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee while connecting with AARP volunteers and your neighbors.<br><br>At Free Coffee Friday, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere where you can chat about topics that matter to us as we age. Whether you’re interested in learning about health and wellness, financial security, or community resources, our volunteers are here to share valuable information and answer your questions.<br><br>Stop by and join us for a morning of good conversation and great coffee. We look forward to seeing you there!<br></p><div class="Enhancement"   >
            
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            <div class="FactPromo-description"><b>February 7</b> - 6 Pillars of Brain Health<br><b>March 7</b> - AARP Foundation Experience Corps<br><b>April 4 </b>- Fraud Prevention<br><b>May 2 </b>- Wish of a Lifetime from AARP<br><b>June 6 </b>- AARP Driver Safety<br><b>July</b> - No Free Coffee Friday - Happy Independence Day!<br><b>August 1</b> - Social Security<br><b>September 5 </b>- Downsizing &amp; Decluttering<br><b>October 3</b> - HomeFit<br><b>November 7</b> - Veterans<br><b>December 5</b> - AARP Foundation Tax-Aide<br><br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><div class="SolidButton"><a href="https://local.aarp.org/minneapolis-mn/aarp-events/?keyword=free+coffee+friday" target="_blank" data-google-link-analytics="cta" data-ga-category="cta buttons" data-ga-action="click">LEARN MORE</a></div></span></span></div>
        
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