The Adult Day Center (Vets Club) is a Veteran-based community that allows participants to connect with other Veterans in a safe, comfortable environment and achieve the highest attainable level of physical, mental and social well-being – with the independence of living at home. Our program is one of only two State Veterans Homes Adult Day Centers in the nation!

Throughout the last 10 years, the Vets Club has offered activities and caregiving services five days a week and served over 250 Veterans and their caregivers. Currently, we are honored to have 39 Veteran participants, ages 61 to 100, including five WW II Veterans. The program is located on the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis campus in a historic building that served Civil War Veterans.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Adult Day Center quickly and creatively transitioned to drive-up activities and on-the-road Vet’s Club home visits. This is just one example of the staff’s expertise, commitment to service and creative programming that has been frequently recognized throughout its 10 years. Recognitions include three LeadingAge Minnesota awards for Excellence in Practice, Innovation and fall reduction initiative along with a Minnesota State Government award for Innovation.

None of the success could have been possible without the Vets Club staff, who are tenacious, creative, amazing and dedicated to the Veterans who served this country. We look forward to another wonderful 10 years!