Events

Bryan Piatt is a mental health therapist, specializing in supporting people living with OCD and anxiety. He is a former news anchor and reporter at KARE 11, and the host of the “Take What Serves. Leave the Rest” podcast—which creates a safe space to talk about mental health. For the last five years Bryan has been speaking publicly about his own journey with OCD and anxiety. He is also a Breathwork facilitator, meditation guide, and yoga teacher. Woven throughout all of his work is the message that—no matter what you're experiencing—you aren’t alone.

Heather Edelson is a County Commissioner on the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and was elected in May of 2024.  She represents District 6 of Hennepin County, which encompasses 16 cities, including Hopkins, Edina, Minnetonka, Orono, Excelsior and Wayzata.

Edelson received her undergraduate degree from Hamline University where she majored in Legal Studies and received her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota. Edelson worked as a Clinical Therapist at outpatient clinics and served on many boards and commissions that advocated to improve education outcomes and human rights including serving as a Guardian ad Litem.  

Edelson served 3 terms as a State Representative in the Minnesota House of Representatives.  At the Minnesota Capitol, she served as Vice Chair on the Ways and Means and Public Safety Committees and was a member of the Education Finance, Human Service Policy and Environment Policy and Finance committees.  For three years Edelson ran the Civility Caucus that worked to improve and strengthen bipartisan work at the legislature. Much of her policy work at the Capitol focused on literacy, the intersection of mental health, public safety, and health and human service policy. 

Edelson resides in Edina with her husband and three sons.

Bridging empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability.

When and where?

Date: Monday, April 14th

Time: 3PM-6PM

Volunteers: 5-25

Location: Bridging- Bloomington 201 W. 87th St. Bloomington, MN 55420

What will we be doing?

• We’ll kick it off with a quick welcome.

• Then we will tour the warehouse and tasks for the afternoon.

What to bring:

• You should dress comfortably and in clothing that can get dusty.

• Comfortable, close-toed shoes (required).

• Donations: Bring a bag, box, or a carload (optional)! Look here for items we accept.

Additional information about Bridging is available on our https://www.bridging.org/.

Thank you for supporting this mission with your incredible gift of time and talents! Please let us know if you have any questions or requests for accommodation.

Please share with friends and family and RSVP by April 4th!

The International grants committee evaluates and funds grants that address our 7 areas of focus. We meet bi-monthly to discuss and review grants that are presented to our club. Please talk with Jennifer Hendrickson if you are interested in joining this committee. 

Join your fellow Rotary Club of Edina members and guests for an evening of great conversation, stronger friendships and connections at our Fireside Chat hosted by Erica Allenburg. Fireside chats are a casual and smaller gathering of like-minded Rotarians who get to spend an evening getting to know each other better outside of our weekly meetings. Space is limited to 25 people, so register early. Thank you to Erica and Tom for hosting!

Are YOU interested in being a Fireside Chat Host? We are still looking for hosts for Spring or Fall 2025! If you are interested, please reach out to Julie Westbrock at jwestbrock@trustpointinc.com

Join your fellow Rotary Club of Edina members and guests for an evening of great conversation, stronger friendships and connections at our Fireside Chat hosted by Lisa Walker. Fireside chats are a casual and smaller gathering of like-minded Rotarians who get to spend an evening getting to know each other better outside of our weekly meetings. Space is limited to 25 people, so register early. Thank you to Lisa and Gage for hosting!

Are YOU interested in being a Fireside Chat Host? We are still looking for hosts for Spring or Fall 2025! If you are interested, please reach out to Julie Westbrock at jwestbrock@trustpointinc.com

Imagine kids sleeping on a hard, cold floor each night. Unfortunately, that is the reality for far too many children in our community. For a kid, a bed is more than a piece of furniture. It’s a
place to bounce, to launch superhero flights, and ultimately a comfortable place to snuggle under the covers for a good night’s rest. Adequate sleep directly impacts kids’ physical and mental health and enhances their focus and learning at school. Kids also benefit from having a place to call their own; it increases their responsibility and independence.

You can be a part of providing a comfortable bed to kids who need them! We are partnering with My Very Own Bed, a local non-profit that provides new beds and linens to children in families who have recently moved out of homelessness into more stable housing in the Twin Cities.

With each new bed, My Very Own Bed provides a Dream Kit, which includes NEW, twin-size:

• Mattress pads
• Sheets
• Blankets or comforters
• Pillows
• Small stuffed animals

You may drop these items into the donation box that will be available throughout the month of May during the Edina Noon Rotary Meetings.  The Final day to drop off donations will be the beginning of the May 29th meeting where a team member from My Very Own Bed will be coming to collect the items.

If you prefer to shop online, you may purchase Dream Kit items from any store of your choice and ship to My Very Own Bed at 34 13th Ave. NE, Suite 106, Minneapolis, MN 55413. For ideas or to purchase and ship directly, see My Very Own Bed’s registries:
● Bare Home
● Target
● Amazon
● Walmart

The Community Service Committee will also be contributing some of their remaining budget to purchase additional items.

Thank you for contributing to this wonderful organization!

-The Community Service Committee

Join your fellow Rotary Club of Edina members and guests for an evening of great conversation, stronger friendships and connections at our Fireside Chat hosted by Jen Hendrickson. Fireside chats are a casual and smaller gathering of like-minded Rotarians who get to spend an evening getting to know each other better outside of our weekly meetings. Space is limited to 12 people, so register early. Thank you to Jen for hosting!

Are YOU interested in being a Fireside Chat Host? We are still looking for hosts for Spring 2025! If you are interested, please reach out to Julie Westbrock at jwestbrock@trustpointinc.com

The International grants committee evaluates and funds grants that address our 7 areas of focus. We meet bi-monthly to discuss and review grants that are presented to our club. Please talk with Jennifer Hendrickson if you are interested in joining this committee.