Open Arms of Minnesota

Memorial for Open Arms founder Bill Rowe

Bill RoweJoin us to celebrate the life of Open Arms founder Bill Rowe.

Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 4–6 p.m.

Open Arms of Minnesota
2500 Bloomington Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

All are welcome. There will be a program at 5 p.m. featuring reflections from Leah Hébert Welles, Kevin Winge, Phil Willkie, and Pam Noone, with a guitar performance by Larry Long.

Appetizers inspired by Bill’s favorite recipes will be served, and there will be a chance to contribute to the Bill Rowe Memorial Fund, which will support meals for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Please RSVP to [email protected].

Service hosted by Julie Rowe, Phil Willkie and Open Arms of Minnesota.
If you cannot attend but would like to honor Bill’s work, please consider supporting the Bill Rowe Memorial Fund, an ongoing fund to provide meals for clients living with HIV/AIDS.

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