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August 2025

August 2025

Free Medicare 101 Seminars Throughout Minnesota

Join us for a series of free Medicare 101 seminars around Minnesota, presented by our partner advisors with TruLync.

These events will cover important Medicare topics, including the Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B enrollment process, when and how to enroll, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicare Part D, and cost and coverage.

All presentations begin at 6 p.m. and will have a maximum capacity of 30 to 50 people, so be sure to register ahead of time for your spot! To register, send your name and the date of the event you’d like to attend to kprosper@affinityplus.org.

Upcoming Medicare 101 Seminars

Fargo/Moorhead: August 27 | 6 p.m. Courtyard Fargo Moorhead (1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead MN 56560, 218-284-1000).
Fergus Falls: August 28 | 6 p.m. Americann Inn Fergus Room (526 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, (218) 739-3900). Max 50 people.
Brainerd Lake: September 11 | 6 p.m. The lodge at Brainerd Lake (6967 Lake Forest Road Baxter, MN 56425). Max 30 people.
Lakeville: September 17 | 6 p.m. Lakeville Liquors Keokok (20880 Keokuk Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044, 952-985-4906). Max 30 people.
City of Mountain Iron: September 17 | 6 p.m. City of Mt. Iron (8586 Enterprise Drive South Mountain Iron, MN 55768). Max 50 people.
Bemidji: September 23 | 6 p.m. SouthShore Hotel on Lake Bemidji (1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Bemidji MN 56601). Max 30 people.

*This is an educational event. No plans will be reviewed, and no sales will be conducted. A licensed insurance agent will be present to answer questions. We are not connected with, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Federal Medicare Program. For accommodations of persons with special needs at meetings, call 952-299-0231 TTY 711

Donate to Defeat Hunger in Minnesota this September

You know how hard it is to focus on much else when you’re hungry?

That’s the daily reality for many Minnesotans, including many children, as they experience hunger. This September is Hunger Action Month, and we’re bringing back the Donate to Defeat Hunger program for the second year to help do our part for our neighbors and community members.

When you participate in Donate to Defeat Hunger from September 3 - 13, the Affinity Plus Foundation will match your donation, and keep your money local to ensure it feeds folks in your community. With the Foundation’s match, each $1 you donate provides 6 meals.

As a thank you for donating to defeat hunger, on Friday, Sept. 12, the first 30 donors to donate more than $5 at each branch will receive a $5 gift card for Caribou Coffee! Don’t miss out!

The Affinity Plus Foundation will match donations across the state up to $15,000. If we can collect $15,000 in donations and add the $15,000 match, that means 90,000 meals for people in need.

That will make a real difference in your communities and in your fellow Minnesotans’ lives!

Visit your local branch to donate, or watch for ways to donate online this September.

Need Help Paying for School?

Did you know that Affinity Plus can help your family with private student loans to help fill the gap in your college financing?

You Have Options

We partner with Credit Union Student Choice to offer these 3 options:

Undergraduate Line of Credit
Graduate Line of Credit
Student Loan Refinance

There’s also the Affinity Plus Technology Loan for currently enrolled students.

Helpful Webinars

Want to know more about how financial aid works, and the current state of federal school loans? Check out on-demand webinars about student lending from our partner Credit Union Student Choice.

To Learn More & Apply

See how much you can potentially borrow, learn about eligibility, find helpful calculators, and apply on our website’s Student Loans page.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Giving: Join the $25K Donation Match Campaign

This year marks a milestone for the Affinity Plus Foundation as we celebrate 25 years of community impact. In honor of this anniversary, we launched an exciting $25,000 Donation Match Campaign powered by Visa® – and there’s still time to donate! Every contribution made through August 31 will be doubled up to a grand total of $25,000, thanks to Visa!

This is your chance to double your donation and double your difference by supporting the Foundation. Every contribution helps us support local communities through:

Access to Education: Providing scholarships for students to help them pursue a meaningful career.
Housing Stability: Working with partners to ensure families have access to safe and affordable housing.
Financial Well-being: Promoting financial education helps families better their financial futures.
Food Security: Ensuring people are not going hungry and struggling with basic essentials so they can focus on their goals.

Whether it’s a one-time gift or a monthly contribution as a Friend of the Foundation, every dollar you donate will go twice as far. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact.

To learn more and donate, visit affinityplus.org/25years. Double your donation and double your difference today!

A+ You Podcast Episode 9: Building Stronger Local Communities

We’re building toward a better future for all, and you can check our work on that in our recent A+ You Podcast episode! Hear from Jacquie Twedt, the Board Chair of the Affinity Plus Foundation, on how to make impacts in a community and the importance of giving back.

Jacquie breaks down how the Foundation is driving change across Minnesota via housing support, education access, food security, and more. Plus, you’ll learn about the $1 million in community grants, and how you can be part of the movement during the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Donation Match Campaign.

Tune in to see how you can support the Foundation’s mission across Minnesota!

Listen to the Podcast

Join the Affinity Plus Board of Directors

We're now seeking candidates to fill an important role representing the voice of Affinity Plus members. Deadline to apply is August 22, 2025.

Apply to serve on the Board

Learn about Board Elections

Expect the Best Out of Life But Be Prepared

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Member Focus Newsletter

August 2025

Free Medicare 101 Seminars Throughout Minnesota

Donate to Defeat Hunger in Minnesota this September

Need Help Paying for School?

Celebrating 25 Years of Giving: Join the $25K Donation Match Campaign

A+ You Podcast Episode 9: Building Stronger Local Communities

Join the Affinity Plus Board of Directors

Expect the Best Out of Life But Be Prepared

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