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Men Talk - Aug/Sep edition now online
Read the official newsletter of the Twin Cities Men's Center online edition. Men Talk, a regional, bi-monthly newsletter features a comprehensive Events Calendar of programs and schedule of support groups, informative articles, poetry, an occasional resource directory, book reviews and other information about special events and news covering men's groups in the Twin Cities. Men Talk has appeared in one form or another since 1977.
TCMC 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday Oct 3rd, 2026
10am- 4pm
Save the Date! The Men’s Center turns 50 this October. We are planning a series of celebrations for this anniversary, including an Organizational Picnic on Saturday October 3rd, a Legacy Gathering and Brunch on Sunday October 18th, and a series of Workshops throughout the month that showcase and articulate TCMC’s mission and essence.
If you are interested in getting involved, contact the 50th Anniversary coordinating group. We will need help with the venue, food, presentations, and volunteers. Send an email to ofcmgr@tcmc.org to get more details.
Mental Health Awareness Day at the Fair 2026!
Monday, August 31
9:00 am - 9pm
VOLUNTEERS Needed for the TCMC State Fair Booth!
TCMC is excited to be part of the NAMI Minnesota State Fair booth again this year. We are looking for volunteers to staff the NAMI, (National Alliance on Mental Illness) booth to Support Mental Health Day, on Aug. 31st, 2026. Four more volunteers are needed to work the booth. We have 2 hour shifts starting at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 4pm available. Please contact Tom M at tomm@tcmc.org or 612-822-5892 to volunteer to work a 2 hour shift at the Fair. You will receive free admission to the Fair that day.
Relationship Strong:
Practical Skills for Better Communication at Homes
Tuesday, September 15
7:00–9:00 PM
Every relationship has room to grow. The strongest couples aren’t those who never struggle—they’re the ones who continue learning, practicing, and growing together. Join Certified Social Worker and Parenting Skills Coach Terri Rahman for an engaging two-hour interactive workshop designed to help couples build practical relationship skills that strengthen communication, deepen emotional connection, and create a healthier, more connected home.
Together, you’ll learn simple yet powerful tools to: • Communicate with greater respect and understanding • Reduce conflict without avoiding difficult conversations • Strengthen emotional connection and trust • Work together more effectively as parenting partners • Practice guided exercises you can immediately begin using at home
Whether you’ve been together for two years or twenty, you’ll leave with practical relationship skills that can help create calmer conversations, stronger teamwork, and lasting connection.
Attend in person at TCMC or on Zoom
Investment: $30 per couple
To Sign Up, call or email Terri Rahman
Phone: 920-430-0717
Email: terri@territotalhealth.com
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Twin Cities Men’s Center.
Anger Management program has two new classes
Allies & Anger is a short 4-week course, which started on May 28th. This class has been designed in response to all the times we facilitators have heard about the struggles and disappointments of the partners of the men in our classes. The class is for wives, partners, children, other family members, plus co-workers and friends. The class will explore support and Self-Care, dispel some myths, cover the basics of AM, discuss what to realistically expect, and talk through what the end-goal of “managing” truly is.
We are very excited to now offer a Women’s Anger Management class, which will be led by LaSonja Ware, an instructor certified by the National Anger Management Association. LaSonja led Anger Management classes for both genders in Arizona, and she has recently returned to Minneapolis, where she grew up. WAM will focus on identifying triggers, building self-awareness, and learning to express ones wants and needs in ways that are assertive (as opposed to aggressive and/or passive).
Men Talk Podcast
Derek Gegner has begun creating a Men Talk Podcast. He’s looking for volunteers for interviews, and please do not disqualify yourself. If you have a gender and a pulse, you’ve got something to say! He wants to keep this project as open and inviting as possible, so if you are interested in being part of the live portion, just let him know at Please send an email to dgegner01@gmail.com with “TCMC Podcast” in the subject line.
Proposed format: Derek will pre-record at least six interviews which will be scheduled to debut on the YouTube channel below. These premieres will be followed by livestreams further discussing topics related to TCMC, MenTalk, and/or men’s issues in general. He will also do his best to organize each podcast around a theme.
The YouTube channel is
<https://www.youtube.com/@TwinCitiesMensCenter> Thanks everyone!
Volunteer Opportunities
TCMC is looking for volunteers to present to the Transitions Classes and the Co-Occurring Disorders program at MCF-Lino Lakes prison. TCMC currently does these presentations about 6-8 times per year. Volunteers do not need to commit to every presentation. Presentations run anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. Interested parties can reach out to Tom Maher at 612-822-5892 or via email at tomm@tcmc.org for more details.
Fundraising and Contributions Help Needed
Attention TCMC members and supporters, the TCMC Fundraising and Contributions Committee can use your help. If you have an interest or experience in Fundraising and are willing to volunteer some of your time; please contact Benjamin Alfaro, our Fundraising chair.
