MAKE IT. MSP. Welcome Week Kick-off : Authentic Welcome
2018-09-23 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. North, Minneapolis, MN, 55429, United States
Please be with us on Sunday, September 23rd from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for a community feast and conversation! Join us as we authentically connect and discuss ways to create a welcoming Twin Cities community for all!
Feast with us and learn how to welcome people authentically across difference in social environments.
Sunday, September 23rd 2018
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Crystal Community Center
4800 Douglas Dr. N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
About MAKE IT. MSP. Welcome Week
MSP Welcome Week is presented in partnership with the All Are Welcome Here campaign. MSP Welcome Week will take place September 23-29, 2018 in locations throughout the Greater MSP region. For more information, including events and ways to support the week, visit makeitmsp.org/msp-welcome-week.
RSVP for all events via e-mail at https://www.makeitmsp.org/event/welcome-week-partner-kick-off/
Day of Event Contact:
Lauren | 612.750.1267
What to Expect
If you are receiving this invitation you have been identified as someone who will add and receive extraordinary value through your participation. We are specifically seeking a vibrant cross-cultural mix of participants. A delicious feast from vegan to carnivore will be served in abundance using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction. Please dress comfortably. You are our guest for the day!
Yes! Children and teens are welcome!
Yes! This event is open to the public and free to participate!
About Marnita’s Table
Marnita’s Table seeks to measurably increase social capital across race, class, culture, gender and other means of self-identity in order to catalyze transformational change where racial and cultural differences are not viewed as deficits or merely tolerated, but instead viewed as assets. Experts at social capital building, in the past ten years we’ve welcomed over 46,000 people from around the world and the around the way to find common ground while breaking bread. Check out our website www.marnitastable.org for more information.

GenConnect Training
2018-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Avenue South, Minneaposli , MN, 55408, United States
Please join us on Thursday, September 27th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for GenConnect Training! At this feast and training you will learn tips and tricks for throwing a successful GenConnect dinner party. You will also receive materials and more that you’ll need to host an inclusive gathering for all. Youth and elders are welcome! Each training guest will receive their own materials and tools for throwing a fun and engaging dinner party!
Thursday, September 27th 2018
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
3450 Irving Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
About GenConnect
GenConnect is an initiative to connect people across differences, who may not have met before, but share similar interests and concerns, in order to facilitate deeper conversations and build capacity for collaborative undertakings.
Learn more: marnitastable.org/genconnect
RSVP for all events via e-mail at lauren@marnitastable.org
You may also call us at 612.928.7744
Day of Event Contact:
Lauren | 612.750.1267
What to Expect
If you are receiving this invitation you have been identified as someone who will add and receive extraordinary value through your participation. We are specifically seeking a vibrant cross-cultural mix of hosts and cohosts. If you know someone across race, class, culture or age who might be an excellent host or cohost we highly encourage you to invite them to join you!
A delicious feast from vegan to carnivore will be served in abundance using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction. Please dress comfortably. You are our guest for the day! This community supper and dialogue has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the Itasca Project and the Bush Foundation.
Yes! Children and teens are welcome!
Yes! This event is open to the public and free to participate!
About the Itasca Project
The Itasca Project is a virtual organization dedicated to collaborative efforts toward regional economic vitality, quality of life, and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit our website at www.theitascaproject.com.
About Marnita’s Table
Marnita’s Table seeks to measurably increase social capital across race, class, culture, gender and other means of self-identity in order to catalyze transformational change where racial and cultural differences are not viewed as deficits or merely tolerated, but instead viewed as assets. Experts at social capital building, in the past ten years we’ve welcomed over 46,000 people from around the world and the around the way to find common ground while breaking bread. Check out our website www.marnitastable.org for more information.

A Healthy Welcome (Carver County IZI)
2018-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Chaska Community Location, 1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN, 55318, United States
Please join us on Thursday, October 4th from 6-9pm for A Healthy Welcome!
a community feast and conversation about health for all neighbors in Carver County.
Join Carver County Public Health for the first in a series of conversations about community health and wellness.
Yes! This event is free.
Yes! Dinner is provided.
Yes! Children and youth are welcome.
Yes! We will help you find transportation. Call us before the day of the event!
No uniforms! Dress comfortably!
Community Location
Chaska Community Center
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
Let us know you are coming! Call or email about a ride.
Email sammie@marnitastable.org or call us at 612.928.7744
Day-of Contact: 612-875-3215
What to Expect
Dinner is served in abundance to allay any dietary concern from vegan to carnivore using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction. Dress comfortably (no uniforms!). You are our guest for the day.
If you are receiving this invitation you have been identified as someone who will add and receive extraordinary value through your participation in this conversation. We are specifically seeking a vibrant cross-cultural mixing of individuals for this engaged and supportive conversation. If you know someone who will add and receive extraordinary value through their participation feel free to reach out to someone across race, class, culture or age and invite them to join you!
Many community allies and partners are inviting community members to this conversation. As a result, you may receive more than one invitation. We will try to accommodate as many participants as possible, so please let us know if you plan to be with us by sending an RSVP via e-mail to sammie@marnitastable.org.
About Marnita’s Table
Marnita’s Table seeks to measurably increase social capital across race, class, culture, gender and other means of self-identity in order to catalyze transformational change where racial and cultural differences are not viewed as deficits or merely tolerated, but instead viewed as assets. Experts at social capital building, in the past ten years we’ve welcomed over 30,000 people from around the world and the around the way to find common ground while breaking bread.

GenConnect Dinner Party Training for the Holiday Season!
2018-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Avenue South, Minneaposli , MN, 55408, United States
Please join us for a special GenConnect training on Wednesday, October 24th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Make sure that nobody feels left out this holiday season! We’ll share special holiday conversation tools and vegan to carnivore recipes for celebrating throughout the winter season! At this feast and training you will learn tips and tricks for throwing a successful GenConnect dinner party. You will also receive materials and more that will help you to host an inclusive gathering for all. Youth and elders are welcome! Each training guest will receive their own materials and tools for throwing a fun and engaging dinner party!
Wednesday, October 24th 2018
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
3450 Irving Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
About GenConnect
GenConnect is an initiative to connect people across differences, who may not have met before, but share similar interests and concerns, in order to facilitate deeper conversations and build capacity for collaborative undertakings.
Learn more: marnitastable.org/genconnect
RSVP for via e-mail at lauren@marnitastable.org
You may also call us at 612.928.7744
Day of Event Contact:
Lauren | 612.750.1267
What to Expect
If you are receiving this invitation you have been identified as someone who will add and receive extraordinary value through your participation. We are specifically seeking a vibrant cross-cultural mix of hosts and cohosts. If you know someone across race, class, culture or age who might be an excellent host or cohost we highly encourage you to invite them to join you!
A delicious feast from vegan to carnivore will be served in abundance using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction. Please dress comfortably. You are our guest for the day! This community supper and dialogue has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the Itasca Project and the Bush Foundation.
Yes! Children and teens are welcome!
Yes! This event is open to the public and free to participate!
About the Itasca Project
The Itasca Project is a virtual organization dedicated to collaborative efforts toward regional economic vitality, quality of life, and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit our website at www.theitascaproject.com.
About Marnita’s Table
Marnita’s Table seeks to measurably increase social capital across race, class, culture, gender and other means of self-identity in order to catalyze transformational change where racial and cultural differences are not viewed as deficits or merely tolerated, but instead viewed as assets. Experts at social capital building, in the past ten years we’ve welcomed over 46,000 people from around the world and the around the way to find common ground while breaking bread. Check out our website www.marnitastable.org for more information.

Start the Conversation Fundraiser: Greed Justice Generosity
2018-11-03 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Avenue South, Minneaposli , MN, 55408, United States
You are cordially invited to the Marnita’s Table 10th annual Start The Conversation fundraiser: Greed Justice Generosity!
We would be so honored if you joined us Saturday, November 3rd, 7-10 pm, St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church 3450 Irving Avenue, Minneapolis for a tasty, timely and insightful exploration of the intersections between Greed, Justice, and Generosity. We’re excited to share with you how we are spreading our model of Intentional Social Interaction (“IZI”) through Minnesota and beyond to close relationship gaps across difference. As always, you’ll share a tantalizing feast appropriate from vegan to carnivore and across dietary concerns.
To learn more go to: https://marnitastable.org/stc

Tea at the Table
2018-11-13 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Marnita’s Table Office, 2136 Penn Avenue South , Minneapolis, MN, 55419, United States
Have you been to a Marnita’s Table event and left wanting to know more about Marnita’s Table? Is your community, organization, church, or school in need of Intentional Social Interaction? We invite you to join us for Tea at the Table on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. – a fun and informative session to get your questions answered!Location:Marnita’s Table Office2136 Penn Avenue SouthMinneapolis, Minnesota 55405
Yes! This event is free to participants.Yes! This session is open to the public.
Yes! There will be delicious food.
Please RSVP via email to Lauren@marnitastable.org or give us a call at 612.928.7744

A Healthy Welcome! Eastern Carver County IZI
2018-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Waconia Middle School, 1400 Community Dr, Waconia, MN, 55387, United States
Please join us on Thursday, November 29th from 6-9pm for A Healthy Welcome! in Eastern Carver County.
Join Carver County Public Health for the second in a series of conversations about community health and wellness.
Yes! This event is free.
Yes! Dinner is provided.
Yes! Children and youth are welcome.
Yes! We will help you find transportation. Call us before the day of the event!
No uniforms! Dress comfortably!

Tea at the Table
2019-01-29 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | MN
Have you been to a Marnita’s Table event and left wanting to know more about Marnita’s Table? Is your community, organization, church, or school in need of Intentional Social Interaction? We invite you to join us for Tea at the Table on Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. – a fun and informative session to get your questions answered!Location:Marnita’s Table Office2136 Penn Avenue SouthMinneapolis, Minnesota 55405
Yes! This event is free to participants.Yes! This session is open to the public.
Yes! There will be delicious food.
Please RSVP via email to Lauren@marnitastable.org or give us a call at 612.928.7744

Marnita's Table Dinner Host Training - GenConnect
2019-02-02 11:30 - 14:30 UTC | Neighborhood House, 179 Robie Street E, St. Paul, MN, 55107, United States
Please join us for a GenConnect training on Saturday, February 2nd from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Let’s make everyone feel welcome in our community this year! We’ll share conversation tools and recipes from vegan to carnivore for connecting with others across generational and other differences! At this feast and training you will learn tips and tricks for throwing an inclusive party. Each participant will receive their own materials and tools for hosting a fun and engaging event.

Yes! All ages are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Yes! This event is open to the public and free to participate!
Yes! Children are welcome!

Saturday, February 2, 2019
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Neighborhood House
179 Robie Street E
St. Paul, MN 55107

About GenConnect
GenConnect is an initiative to connect people across differences, who may not have met before, but share similar interests and concerns, in order to facilitate deeper conversations and build capacity for collaborative undertakings.

Learn more: marnitastable.org/genconnect

RSVP via e-mail at lauren@marnitastable.org
You may also call us at 612.928.7744

Day of Event Contact:
Lauren | 612.750.1267

What to Expect
If you are receiving this invitation you have been identified as someone who will add and receive extraordinary value through your participation. We are specifically seeking a vibrant cross-cultural mix of hosts and co-hosts. If you know someone across race, class, culture or age who might be an excellent host or co-host we highly encourage you to invite them to join you!

A delicious feast from vegan to carnivore will be served in abundance using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction. Please dress comfortably. You are our guest for the day! This community supper and dialogue has been made possible thanks to the generosity of the Itasca Project and the Bush Foundation.

About the Itasca Project
The Itasca Project is a virtual organization dedicated to collaborative efforts toward regional economic vitality, quality of life, and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit our website at www.theitascaproject.com.

About Marnita’s Table
Marnita’s Table seeks to measurably increase social capital across race, class, culture, gender and other means of self-identity in order to catalyze transformational change where racial and cultural differences are not viewed as deficits or merely tolerated, but instead viewed as assets. Experts at social capital building, in the past thirteen years we’ve welcomed over 50,000 people from around the world and the around the way to find common ground while breaking bread. Check out our website www.marnitastable.org for more information.

Engage! Pathways to Racial Equity in Medicaid Duluth
2024-05-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Duluth Public Schools District Services Center, 709 Portia Johnson Drive, Duluth, Minnesota, 55811
This event is part of a series of conversations to inform the Minnesota Department of Human Services on priorities to improve the health and opportunity of American Indian communities.

Engage! Pathways to Racial Equity in Medicaid MPLS
2024-06-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 East Franklin, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States

Engage! Pathways to Racial Equity in Medicaid Bemidji
2024-06-11 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, 56601, United States

Tea at the Table
2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Audience: Open to all!
Join Us on Zoom for Tea at the Table!
TeamTable would love for you to join us at one of our upcoming digital “Tea at the Table” briefings! If you or anyone with whom you work, learn, or play would value receiving a great overview of Marnita’s Table’s proven model of Intentional Social Interaction (IZI) grounded in embodied practices of Reciprocal Connection and Inclusive Belonging.
Come for a minute or stay the entire time.
Potential session dates (depending on interest):
Tuesday 9/16/2025 2pm – 3:30pm Central Time
Thursday 9/25/2025 7pm – 8:30pm Central Time
Reserve Your Spot!
Reserve your spot by emailing Jules@marnitastable.org We will send the Zoom link a few days before each event.

Conversations on Race: Our Voices, Our Stories
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Audience: St. Cloud Community
Welcome to Conversations on Race: Our Voices, Our Stories! Join us at St. Cloud Technical & Community College for an engaging event where we discuss race, share our experiences, and listen to each other’s stories. This in-person gathering aims to foster understanding, empathy, and unity within our community. Let’s come together to learn from one another and create a more inclusive society. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation!
Join us for the annual Conversation on Race event on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at St. Cloud Technical and Community College. This year’s event features a transformational meal and conversation brought to us by Marnita’s Table. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an important community dialogue and contribute to building a more inclusive St. Cloud.
Click Here to Register now to secure your spot!

Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum
2025-10-27 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum. A gathering to promote the growth of dementia-friendly communities in our state.
Monday, October 27, 2025
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave S. Tukwila, WA
• Connect with others who share your commitment
• Be inspired by innovative models
• Discover steps to make your community more dementia-friendly!
Organized by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, on behalf of the Washington State Dementia Action Collaborative, with primary funding provided by the Aging and Long Term Support Administration, and with a planning committee made up of advisors from across the state.
A dementia-friendly community is a town, city or region committed to the full inclusion of people with dementia and their families in community life.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This conference is for anyone who wants to take action to make their community more dementia-friendly, including people with dementia, caregivers, and people who work in a variety of public settings:
• Aging and senior services
• Arts and culture
• Chambers of commerce
• City, state, tribal government
• Community centers
• Cultural associations
• Faith communities
• Libraries
• Neighborhood groups
• Parks and recreation
• Service clubs
• Social or health care services
Learn more and register beginning August 27: tinyurl.com/DementiaFriendlyWA2025
Questions: Marigrace Becker mbecker1@uw.edu 206-543-2440
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover key steps you can take to make your community dementia-friendly, with a keynote from Casey Venturini, the lead for Dementia Friendly Nevada
Be empowered by in-depth breakout sessions on topics such as:

How a new national initiative to expand Memory Cafes can build social connection among people with dementia
Strategies for engaging diverse communities in dementia awareness and support
Hands-on demonstrations of dementia-friendly arts programs like the Frye Art Museum’s Creative Aging program

Be inspired by “Lightening Talks” showcasing dementia-friendly innovations – such as Amy’s Place, a new dementia-friendly community center in a Bellingham Mall

REGISTRATION (includes lunch):
Community Rate – $30
Professional Rate – $50
Scholarship Rate – FREE
Learn more and register beginning August 27: tinyurl.com/DementiaFriendlyWA2025
A Meaningful Meal…
During the event, enjoy a delicious catered lunch together while exploring what it means to have a dementia-friendly community. In this facilitated experience, Marnita Schroedl of Marnita’s Table will guide us through a time of sharing, learning and peer-to-peer connection. Based in Minnesota, Marnita’s Table specializes in building bridges of understanding across difference.

Engage! Sharing our Voices for Community Education
2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Gladstone Education Center, 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Please join us on Thursday, November 13 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm for Engage! Sharing our Voices for Community Education, a special opportunity to share a community meal and discuss what our students, elders, neighbors and families need to thrive as we celebrate National Community Education Day! You’ll learn more about educational offerings, extra-curricular activities and resources available through ISD 622 Community Education. Meet the team and share your voice for how to improve Community Education!
Please join us if you have ideas or would like to learn more about the following: GED classes, English classes for adults, programs for adults with disabilities, senior programming, driver’s education, swim lessons, water safety instructor & lifeguard training, water aerobics, enrichment opportunities for all ages from preschool through adult, parent programming, before – and after – school care, non-school day and summer child care, and youth enrichment and leadership opportunities.
There are two options to join us! You’re welcome to attend one or both conversations!
Join us in-person:
Thursday, November 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Gladstone Community Education Center
1945 Manton St, Maplewood, MN 55109
612-750-1267 (day of/questions)
-or-
Join us on Zoom:
Tuesday, December 9 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
We will send you the Zoom link a few days before the conversation.
RSVP Here! Click this link to join us! If you plan to attend, please use the QR code on the attached flyer
Questions? Email Lauren@marnitastable.org or leave a message at (612) 928-7744
Yes! This event is free.
Yes! Dinner is provided.
Yes! Transportation can be arranged in advance, if needed.
Yes! You can invite anyone you think would add or receive value from joining us!
Yes! Interpreters and ASL available (please request on the RSVP form at least a week in advance).
Yes! We’ll help you get connecting on Zoom.
What to expect?
Expect to be enlivened and engaged as we come together in community to share our experiences, catalyze connections across differences, and support one another using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction. If you know someone who would add and receive value through their participation, feel free to invite them to join you. Many community allies and partners are inviting community members to this conversation. As a result, you may receive more than one invitation. We will try to accommodate as many participants as possible, so please let us know if you plan to be with us. Come for 5 minutes or stay for the whole time.
About ISD 622 Community Education
District 622’s mission is to inspire lifelong learners who thrive in diverse communities. Community Education provides lifelong learning experiences for people of all ages, abilities and culture through community-based programs and services. Learn more at: https://communityeducation.isd622.org/
❖ Free educational programs and services (GED, English, and basic skills classes)
❖ Programs for adults with disabilities with support and accommodations for participation
❖ Senior Programs for older adults (educational, recreational, social and health/wellness)
❖ Driver’s Education offered at both North and Tartan High Schools
❖ Swim lessons, water safety instructor & lifeguard training, and water aerobics.
❖ Rent district spaces for a variety of activities by groups and organizations
❖ Programming for families with children from birth to kindergarten age with classes that include parent discussions and parent-child activities.
❖ Adult learning opportunities (explore new skills and interests)
❖ Before and after-school, non-school day, and summer child care
❖ Leadership youth programming
❖ Fun enrichment activities offered to children and youth after school, during the evening hours, Saturdays, non-school days and summers.
About Marnita’s Table
Marnita’s Table seeks to close gaps across difference through making Intentional Social Interaction (“IZI”) / Digital Intentional Social Interaction (“dIZI”) the new pattern for society. Our model ensures those who are traditionally unheard and excluded are actively and intentionally welcomed and valued at the policy-making and resource-sharing table including IBPOC; women and gender expansive people; the disenfranchised; the poor; those who are LGBTQIA2s+; those who live with disabilities or other abilities; and those from communities historically and currently pushed to the margins. Experts at social capital building, we’ve welcomed over 200,000 guests to thousands of different tables across the U.S. and internationally to find common ground while breaking bread – we bring people together to create meaningful change and more equitable systems. Find out more at marnitastable.org.

Connect! Imagine! Ignite! 2026
2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN, 55126, United States
Get ready to Connect! Imagine! Ignite!

Register Here!

Registration:
Early bird special ends March 21st 2026 Register before then for 15% off!
Professional Rate: $88
Community Rate: $45
Student / Youth Rate: $29
Scholarship: Send an email with one paragraph to jules@marnitastable.org to request a complimentary registration.
Registration includes all meals, summit materials, and processing fees. Space is limited and demand is high! Take advantage of the early registration discount of 15%! Secure your place today!
