Gala “Halftime Entertainment” – Arne Fogel
Arne Fogel is familiar to many people as an on-air personality in the upper Midwest. For 12 years he produced and hosted his own series of special “Arne Fogel Presents” programs on the stations of the Minnesota Public Radio network. [...]
Cory Hepola – Gala “Commentator”
Meet Cory Hepola - our emcee and "sports commentator" for the evening of our upcoming Risks of the Game gala, returning from hosting last year's event. He has personal family experience with Alzheimer's type dementia. He is happy to join [...]
Play Ball! Welcome to the U.S. Bank Stadium – host to the 2016 Gianna Gala
This week, Gianna Homes friends and families should have received the invitation to our 2016 Risks of the Game Gala in the mail. We are so excited to host this years' event, focused on the care needs for those who [...]
Raindrops keep falling…
Raindrops keep falling on my head!!!... and we need Gutters and Downspouts for our residence here in Minnetonka. If you look at the attached photos you can see that we really need to raise some moneys to help with the [...]
Activity and Programming Wish List
At Gianna Homes, we use activities and engagement opportunities to enrich the lives of the residents we care for. From music therapy to massage to volunteers to outings in the community, our residents stay busy! Through our fundraising event - [...]
Unmasking Event a Success!
On Wednesday, July 27, the residents of Gianna Homes and Gladys' Place came together with Jordan Leopold and Cory Hepola to create masks with the help of the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance. Each resident started by telling a bit about [...]
Unmasking Brain Injury event THIS WEEK!
In just two days, Jordan Leopold (former MN Wild player), Cory Hepola (Kare11), our residents, and their families will come together to create masks telling the story of their dementia journey. Their masks will then be displayed at our upcoming Risks [...]
The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
Our Risks of the Game Gala is just around the corner! Monies from the event will go to the Steve and Mary Mattson Fund. Last week, Anne Marie shared the story of her friends. This week, you can hear it [...]
A beautiful gift from an inspiring couple: The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
By Anne Marie Hansen, President & Founder I am honored to introduce to you a couple I met 16 years ago. When I first opened the home in Minnetonka, Steve and Mary Mattson listened to the dream and vision I [...]
Unmasking Brain Injury – coming July 27!
We are excited to announce that our Unmasking Brain Injury event will take place on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00pm in the Gianna Homes - Sursum Corda garden. Our residents, along with their families, will have the opportunity to share [...]
Caring for those with CTE
When a loved one begins to show signs of Alzhiemer’s disease and other types dementia, families can find it difficult to know where to turn. Amid doctor appointments and exams, living with the daily truth of this disease, and the heartache [...]
Unmasking Brain Injury
This year, Gianna Homes will be tackling the issue of brain injury, especially those related to concussions, at our upcoming fundraising even - The Risks of the Game Gala on Friday, November 4 at the U.S. Bank Vikings stadium. We [...]