PGS-MN Networking Groups

PGS-MN members have expressed an interest in meeting with other members who have similar ancestral backgrounds, both in Poland and in Minnesota. 

As a result, we have established five networking groups (for members only), based on the MN areas where members currently live as well as the Missing Branches information (where members ancestors emigrated from in Poland and where they settled in MN). The participants in the five groups have found it to be a great networking opportunity with other members who have similar backgrounds.

The networking groups are held six times each year in the same months that our program meetings are held (we take the summer off). All PGS-MN members are welcome to attend any of the groups. All of the groups determined that their meetings will be held by Zoom to provide the best access for all members, and evening hours were preferred.

One email at the beginning of each of the six months will be sent to all PGS-MN members. The email will include the Zoom links to all five networking groups that will take place in that month – all you have to do is click on the link for the meeting you are interested in on the date/time that is indicated for that group. 

The remaining fall dates for the networking groups are listed below.

SE Minnesota – facilitated by Karen Brill (2nd Monday of the month)
(primarily Winona and the Pine Creek, WI area)
Remaining Fall meetings are Monday, October 13, 2025 and Monday, November 10, 2025 from 7-8:30 PM by Zoom.

Central Minnesota – facilitated by Mike Stodolka (2nd Tuesday of the month)
(primarily Morrison, Benton, and Stearns Counties)
Remaining Fall meetings are Tuesday, October 14, 2025 and Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7-8:30 PM by Zoom.

NE Minneapolis – facilitated by Connie Waldherr (3rd Monday of the month)
(primarily Minneapolis and Anoka County)
Remaining Fall meetings are Monday, October 20, 2025 and Monday, November 17, 2025 from 7-8:30 PM by Zoom.

NE Minnesota – facilitated by Mary Johnson (3rd Tuesday of the month)
Remaining Fall meetings are Tuesday, October 21, 2025 and Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 PM by Zoom (Zoom link will be sent to all PGS-MN members as the date approaches).

St. Paul – facilitated by Marijo McBride (4th Monday of the month)
Remaining Fall meetings are Monday, September 22, 2025, Monday, October 27, 2025 and Monday, November 24, 2025 from 7-8:30 PM by Zoom.

We invite all PGS-MN members to join any groups of interest. No need to register – you can just show up on the Zoom call. Contact us at pgsminnesota@gmail.com for more information.