DARTS Healthy Aging Solutions

05/20/2026

It's a busy time at the DARTS office with spring cleanups up and running this past month! Last week in a beautiful full circle moment, volunteers from Spring Cleanup sponsor Flint Hills Resources tidied up the yard of DARTS first President Dick Graham, bringing together our past and our present. 🌸🌿 Thank you, Flint Hills, for your ongoing support and commitment to our community!

05/07/2026

What an absolutely incredible weekend at Rick's Bike Sale! Thank you to everyone who came out and bought one of the 400+ bikes that were sold and to everyone who donated their time to keep everything running. Thanks to you, over $61,000 was raised to support DARTS and Kids 'n Kinship. Special thank you to the incredible Rick's Bike Sale crew for the time, energy, and unending support you pour back into the community. We can't wait for next year! 🚲🩵

05/07/2026

Next week, Rainbow Seniors is going on tour! The May gathering will take place at the City of Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville Senior Center! Join DARTS and South Saint Paul 4 ALL for snacks, chats, and connection.

05/05/2026

Create change with change! If you find yourself at the Mall of America in this month with some coins in your pocket, everything you toss in the fountain will go to DARTS in the month of May ⛲️🪙 Happy wishing! 🤩

Step into giving mode. Every bit makes a difference!💛✨

Each month, a different nonprofit receives funds from our ponds. The funds add up to about $24,000 each year!

This month’s recipient is…
DARTS Healthy Aging Solutions 🫶

04/30/2026

Are you ready for Saturday's Bike Sale? Rick and his crew sure are! Join us this Saturday in Apple Valley to get a new bike - and give back to DARTS and Kids 'n Kinship.

Rick's Bike Sale crew was up bright and early yesterday to go live on Fox 9 to promote this Saturday's Sale. Big thanks to Media Relations Agency for securing the publicity! Check out Rick's interview and the crew hard at work getting those 500 bikes ready to sell to support DARTS Healthy Aging Solutions and Kids 'n Kinship! https://www.fox9.com/video/fmc-qs3om5ye4u8edjif.amp

04/28/2026

Happy National Volunteer month! From writing letters to students to cleaning up yards and everything in between, the time and energy our volunteers gift us make a difference and spread joy throughout our community. Our volunteers are truly the connections that enrich aging!

04/27/2026

Wow, what a day! Last Thursday's Spring Fundraising Breakfast was one for the books. The room was full, the energy was high, and Joe Atkins, County Commissioner inspired us with stories about community, a little bit about tennis, and a whole lot about human connection. His stories had the whole room laughing and brought us another step closer to improving independence and safety as we age in Dakota County - raising over $63,000. Thank you, supporters, sponsors, and community members, for creating connections that enrich aging with us!

04/22/2026

With the 12th Annual Spring Breakfast coming up tomorrow, we want to take a moment to thank all of our incredible sponsors who make these moments possible! Their support empowers older adults and caregivers and make this Fundraising Breakfast extra special for our community. Thank you, sponsors!

04/07/2026

We can't wait!

FREE Community Bus Loop on Thursdays in Newport & Saint Paul Park!

The service will begin on Thursday, April 9th, running weekly on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

How it works: The bus picks up riders at residential stops in Newport (starting at 9:00 a.m.) and Saint Paul Park (starting at 9:30 a.m.) and brings you to the Cottage Park business area, with fixed stops at Hy-Vee and Walmart. During the on-demand period, you can also ride anywhere within the service zone, just tell your driver where you'd like to go!

The service is wheelchair accessible, and anyone is welcome to ride. Just be at the front of your building 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

If you don’t live at one of the designated residential stops, but still want to catch a ride, call DARTS at 651-234-2290, the day before, to reserve a pickup time.

Newport
• Red Rock Square 1 & 2
• Newport Commons
• Red Rock Manor

Questions? Call DARTS dispatch at 651-234-2290.

Learn more about all your transportation options and resources at GoWashingtonMN.com or call a Transportation Navigator at 651-430-6651.

03/31/2026

Despite what the forecast this week says, spring really IS almost here! And that means Spring Yard Cleanups are ALSO around the corner. Are you or your organization interested in helping an older homeowner prep their yard for summer? If so, this volunteer opportunity is a perfect way to give back and get outside this spring ☔🌸 Just check out last year's volunteers enjoying themselves! Interested? Fill out our interest form to get started! https://dartsconnects.org/volunteering-for-spring-cleanup-2026/