ComoConnects

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth. Today is a day rooted in history, established as a U.S. national holiday in 2021 and celebrated across the country. Join us in celebrating African American history, traditions, and futures.

Why do we celebrate today? The National Museum of African American History & Culture says it well:
"On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. With the principles of self-determination, citizenship, and democracy magnifying their hopes and dreams, those Texans held fast to the promise of true liberty for all."

Read more about why we celebrate this day at

Juneteenth is a time to gather as a family, reflect on the past and look to the future. Discover ways to celebrate this African American cultural tradition of music, food and freedom.

06/16/2026

Big news - the intersection of Hoyt and Victoria Avenues now has a four-way stop! The new stop signs are looking shiny and new, but unfortunately that doesn't mean everyone sees them.

As drivers acclimate to the new intersection rules, please be extra aware. Neighbors who walk, bike, or drive near that intersection should use extra caution as everyone adapts to the change.

06/15/2026

Did you know ComoConnects runs six blood pressure clinics a month?

Come by and meet our wonderful blood pressure nurse, JoAnn, at any of our three convenient locations. You don't need to sign up ahead of time, and there is no cost. All are welcome!

Additionally, this month our wonderful tech support volunteer Sue Majerus will be stopping in to each event to answer any questions about technology. Come and say hi!

*Please note there will be no blood pressure clinic at Arbor Pointe on Monday, July 6*

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our volunteer appreciation event last Tuesday! It was wonderful to hear everyone’s stories. Since ComoConnects volunteers typically don’t get to meet each other on the job, this was a great chance to connect folks and to celebrate all the time and effort put in by our community here in Como Park and Falcon Heights.

This year we gave out three awards to some of our impactful volunteers. Congratulations to Sue, Tech Support Rockstar; JoAnn, Blood Pressure Nurse Extraordinaire; and Tom, Most Reliable Driver.

Every one of our volunteers makes a difference to our clients and our organization. Thank you!

06/01/2026

Check out the June ComoConnects newsletter here!
https://mailchi.mp/ec8966f8f4cc/june-news-comoconnects

05/18/2026

Our friends over at Lyngblomsten Community Services are holding an event on Assistive Technology Support for Caregivers on June 3rd, 11 am - 12:30 pm. If you are a caregiver or know someone who would benefit from this presentation, go to Lyngblomsten.org/ATCaregiving to register for free.

05/14/2026

We are so proud to have been selected to join the District 10 Como Community Council Honor Roll!

In December and January, we accepted nominations for the 2025 Como Neighborhood Honor Roll, our board members voted to select honorees from the nominations at our February meeting. https://district10comopark.org/2025-como-park-honor-roll-recipients-named/

Congratulations to 2025 Honorees:
ComoConnects
Lauren Erchul McCabe
Matt Anderson
Cindy Mitsch

The Honor Roll is an annual tribute that recognizes everyday residents and organizations who make a sustained and lasting impact in their neighborhood. The honoree names are be added to our website honor roll page as well as the permanent plaque in our office.

05/07/2026

ComoConnects May Newsletter is out now! Check it out: https://mailchi.mp/afc96b6eabd4/may-news-comoconnects

05/06/2026

Let's all drum! Come to St Timothy Lutheran Church, ELCA, Saint Paul MN on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm to check out Health Rhythms Drumming. No experience needed!

04/30/2026

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, so we at ComoConnects want to take a moment to appreciate our wonderful volunteer community. We wouldn’t be able to provide the same care and services to our clients without our dedicated volunteers stepping up to provide rides, help with tech support, or swing by for a friendly visit.

This winter has shown how strong our Minnesota community is. It is deeply meaningful to see folks stepping up to help out neighbors, whether that is by volunteering with ComoConnects or other paths within your communities.

Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking for a new way to get involved in St. Paul community, we’d love to have you join us here at ComoConnects!

Check out our website www.comoconnects.org for more information, or message our volunteer coordinator at [email protected]

We appreciate you volunteers, this month and every month!