Olmsted Medical Center will hold its eleventh annual Honor Planting Service at its “Still Missed” Garden site, located at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital, 1650 Fourth St. SE, at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. The Garden is located to the right of the OMC Hospital’s main entrance.

OMC’s “Still Missed” Garden provides community and support for families who have experienced loss at Olmsted Medical Center. According to OMC social worker and event co-chair Erica Hansen, "This annual event continues to give all of us who have experienced the loss of a loved one a time and place to honor their memories." The garden is truly a living tribute to those memories, and those who attend the service are encouraged to bring an annual blooming plant to be added to the garden to honor and remember their loved ones.

The annual "Bikes for Everybody" event in Rochester is set for Monday, May 7th from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. at the Graham Arena located at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. It will be an open house style event and those interested are invited to ride demonstration bikes, get fitted properly to a bike, and speak to representatives about specialized equipment needs. The event is for anyone with either has a mobility and/or cognitive impairment who would like to ride a bike, but requires special fittings, equipment, or specially designed bikes to be able to do so. There's a bike for everybody! If you have any questions, contact Karen Meyer with the Parks and Recreation Department of Rochester at 507-328-2539.

AARP Minnesota will hold a Rochester community conversation about strengthening health and retirement security on Wednesday, April 25th. The forum will be part of AARP’s “You’ve Earned a Say” initiative, which is focused on talking to citizens across Minnesota about what they want to happen to Medicare and Social Security. The event is at the Ramada Inn from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. For more information contact Seth Boffeli with AARP Minnesota at 651-726-5658.