The 34th Annual Convention of MnSF-Metro Region, with its theme "The Best is yet to Come," will be held May 1 at Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center.

A congressional forum will be the first event of the day. Eight House members representing the region and the state's two senators have been invited to participate. The forum, moderated by Susan Foote of the University of Minnesota, will focus on the question: What do you plan to do in the areas of pensions, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security between today and election day?

After a short break, attendees can choose from among five workshops: Future of Transit in the Twin Cities; Medicare Part D; Eminent Domain; Property Taxes; and Dr. Dale Anderson' program, "Health, Aging and Laughter."

More than 50 exhibits will be set up from 8 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. At that time a luncheon of pot roast entre with potatoes and green beans; salad, rolls and dessert and coffee will be served. A vegetarian alternative is available. During lunch, the seven-member Banjo Bandits Band will provide entertainment. Following lunch, Arvonne and Don Fraser will be keynote speakers. The afternoon's business meeting will offer an opportunity for members to discuss and determine key issues to address in the coming year and to elect officers.

Cost for the full day is $27, which includes free bus transportation if desired. Those registering for the morning programs only may do so for $5. Buses will pick up and return members to: the Goodwill parking lot adjacent to the Federation office, Rosedale shopping center, Redeemer Lutheran Church in Robbinsdale, Minnetonka Community Center, House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Richfield, Sabathani Center and Fridley Commons Park.

Registrants will receive mailed confirmation that includes additional convention details including bus pick-up time for each location and the day's agenda. For information, call the office at 651/645-0261.

Download a convention registration form

The $5.00 registration for the morning workshops only will be available at the door.

A limited number of $27.00 registrations for the entire expo and canvention, including lunch, will be available at the door, if lunches are available.