Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

CHOICES Chapter Speaker: Jenelle Peterson, MA, LPCC

Monday, August 17, 2026
CHOICES Chapter Meeting:
6:00 – 6:45PM
Speaker: 6:45 – 7:55pm

Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
RSVP to [email protected]

Strengths and challenges often mask one another in our kids, and high intelligence does not eliminate the need for support. Join MCGT’s CHOICES Chapter for an evening with licensed therapist Jenelle Peterson on showing up for our intense and deep feeling kids as we head into a new season.

Come for the meeting, the talk, or both. The board meeting starts at 6:00 and you can drop in any time; the talk begins at 6:45, so come by then if the speaker is what you are here for. Free, refreshments provided, and open to ALL families.

Jenelle Peterson, MA, LPCC, owns Elevated Therapy Solutions and works with highly sensitive, neurodiverse, and anxious individuals and the parents supporting them.

CHOICES/STAR 2026 Summer Park Days

STAR Academy families have planned a series of casual summer park meetups across the Twin Cities metro area — and MCGT families are warmly invited to join!

All hangouts start at 1:00 PM and typically last a couple of hours. Bring your own refreshments and activities and just show up — look for a group of friendly faces!

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Join MCGT’s Gifted Adult Community Group!

FREE* and Open to All
BUT registration is required

All are welcome! 

*Participants will be responsible for the cost of their own food, drink, and activities at event venues.

Chess & Cheers:
Where Good Games Meet Good Company

Monday, August 17, 2026
7:30 – 9:30pm CT
Minneapolis, MN

MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Join the MCGT Gifted Adult Community for an evening of chess, conversation, and – if you’d like – a drink at a local brewery. Whether you’re an experienced player, just learning the game, or simply looking to connect with other gifted adults in a relaxed setting, you’ll fit right in.

Never played before? No problem! Beginners are welcome, and we’re happy to teach you the basics. Enjoy casual games, engaging conversation, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you have a chess set, feel free to bring it along, though we’ll have boards available.

Day Trip To New Ulm, Minnesota!

Saturday, Sept 19, 2026
11:00am – 3:00pm CT**

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**Carpool options available at 9:30am and return at 4:30pm.

Exploring Community Connection and some Minnesota History. We’ll visit Turner Halle/Rathskeller for lunch with a German flair, and the history of the Turners. Then head to Hermann the German/German Park to walk and explore outside. Finally, we’ll head to Schell’s Brewery walk and explore the grounds with QR self-guided tour.

Check out the full schedule!