Frequently Asked Questions
What is Age-Friendly Maple Grove?
AF MG is community-driven, City-sponsored initiative to make Maple Grove a better place to grow older and where residents can thrive at all stages of life. Maple Grove is a member of the World Health Organization/AARP Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. Learn more by clicking here, or view our three-year action plan. This plan details the history of Age-Friendly Maple Grove and the work to be completed through 2021.
How can I participate in Age-Friendly Maple Grove?
Community members and other interested stakeholders are encouraged to get involved. Attend monthly Leadership Team meetings, join a sub-committee (such as Housing, Transportation, Social Participation, etc.), or volunteer in another way that fits your interest and availability. Use the Contact Us form (or send an email to info@agefriendlymaplegrove.org) to be added to the email list or learn more about how you can help shape the future of Maple Grove.
How can I share a concern or provide input about what would make Maple Grove an age-friendlier community?
Age-Friendly Maple Grove encourages ongoing feedback and ideas about how to make the community a better place for older residents. Use the Contact Us form or call us at 763-494-6524 to share your thoughts.
How can I become a sponsor or make a donation?
Age-Friendly Maple Grove is grateful for its generous sponsors and community supporters. Financial contributions from businesses and other organizations, community groups, and individuals are welcomed. We are a lean operation that accomplishes a lot with a modest budget. For information about sponsorship or donation opportunities, please contact info@agefriendlymaplegrove.org, call 763-494-6524, or request more information at Contact Us.
How can I add information to the Age-Friendly Maple Grove website?
News or Events
If you would like to add an event or community news to our News & Events section, please send details to Contact Us.
Other information
If you would like to request that your business or service be listed on the Age-Friendly Maple Grove website, please send information about your business/service, its relevance to AF MG, a link to your website, any other important information, and your contact information using the Contact Us form.
How can I become an age-friendly business?
Age-friendly businesses are an important aspect of age-friendly communities. Businesses can attract and retain more older customers by making simple, thoughtful changes to their physical spaces and customer service. Age-Friendly Maple Grove is developing an Age-Friendly Business initiative. View our Age-Friendly Business audit by clicking here. Businesses can do a self-audit to identify opportunities for age-friendly improvements.To be considered for a formal audit conducted by Age-Friendly Maple Grove, please Contact Us. This initiative is in progress and will continue to develop over time.