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Thrivent Member Network events are open and complimentary to everyone, including non-clients. Check back often, as new events are always being added. We offer financial education workshops, keynote speaker events, socials, generosity projects and more.

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September 15, 2025 | 12:00 AM - October 31, 2025 | 11:59 PM CT

2025 Fall Food Shelf Challenge

Virtual
With Thanksgiving approaching, your Thrivent Member Network challenges you to make a difference by collecting food for your local food shelf.
Partner with your church members, Sunday school, youth group, coworkers, neighbors, civic group, school, or any like-hearted people, and your efforts will be doubled by a Generosity Multiplier Gift from the South Dakota Plains Thrivent Member Network. This challenge is open to the first 50 approved Thrivent clients only.

Here's how it works:
Be one of the first 50 clients to be approved for the challenge. Collect at least 500 items from October 1 to October 31, 2025, complete the steps below, and your local food shelf will receive $500 from the Thrivent Member Network South Dakota Plains Region!

To become eligible for the Generosity Multiplier Gift:
- Collect the food and creatively display it.
- Create a poster featuring the date, your group name, city, number of food items, and name/address of your selected food shelf.
- Take a photo of the food and the poster featuring the information above (extra credit if you wear Action Team shirts)!
- Complete and submit a report by 11/7/2025 and email your photo(s) to us.
Additional details can be found on the registration link below.
No products will be sold. One submission per church/group/food shelf and one Generosity Multiplier Gift per submission, up to a maximum of $500. The challenge will provide gifts up to the total of $25,000. Registration will close once 50 different Thrivent members host 50 separate food drives benefiting 50 different food shelves in the South Dakota Plains Region.

Register for the Fall Food Shelf Challenge
October 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM CT

Couple's Comedy Date Night with Mark Gungor

Augustana University Hamre Recital Hall, 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57197
Are you ready to Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage^®?
With his engaging personality and ability to blend wisdom with laughter, Mark believes that a healthy marriage requires continuous effort, a willingness to learn, and a sense of humor. By addressing serious topics in a lighthearted manner, he strives to help couples break down barriers and connect on a deeper level. Mark will provide two presentations in this one free event.

Part 1: TALE OF TWO BRAINS - Exploring the differences in how men and women think.
Part 2: BECOMING COMPATIBLE - Hear unforgettable analogies and learn how to better understand each other.

Augustana University | Hamre Recital Hall
- 6:00pm - Doors open
- 6:15pm - Dessert reception
- 7:00pm - Welcome / Presentation
Registration is required and seating is limited. Please register by October 10th.
No products will be sold. For additional disclosures see thrivent.com/social.

Register for Mark Gungor - Sioux Falls
November 04, 2025 - November 05, 2025

Navigating Decisions for Retirement Success with Dr. Wade Pfau

Virtual
Start exploring your retirement options today, so you can feel confident about the years ahead. Join us for Navigating Decisions for Retirement Success, an exclusive conversation with Dr. Wade Pfau, where you'll learn how mastering retirement income management is key to making informed decisions that help you navigate the important challenges retirees face.

This discussion will help you feel more equipped to make smarter choices for the years ahead.
- Plan ahead to manage the potential need for care as you age.
- Discover simple tax strategies you can use now to help reduce or avoid future tax surprises.
- Find out how setting up a trust can help you protect and fulfill your wishes, both now and in the future.
Don't just plan for retirement—prepare to live it with confidence. Join us and explore strategies that are as unique as you are.

There are three opportunities to watch this presentation live:
- November 4th at 12pm and 7:30pm
- November 5th at 8:30pm
This event will be recorded and available November 5 - December 5.
No products will be sold. Speaker is not affiliated with Thrivent. Views are their own. See thrivent.com/social for additional disclosures. 7289030.1

Register for Dr. Wade Pfau
November 05, 2025 - November 06, 2025

Savvy Tax Strategies with Scott Wilmes
Join the Thrivent Member Network - South Dakota Plains Region to learn how to avoid common mistakes when it comes to your investment portfolio, health care and estate strategies. The Savvy Tax Strategies workshop provides answers to critical tax questions you must answer before retirement. Explore how to help dodge the Social Security “tax trap” and more.

There are three opportunities to attend this presentation. Click on the location and time to view the registration page:
Chamberlain - Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. - Cedar Shore Resort
Webster - Thursday, November 6, 12:00 p.m. - Roots Kitchen and Taphouse
Aberdeen- Thursday, November 6, 6:00 p.m. - Mavericks Steak and Cocktails

Registration is required and seating is limited at each presentation. Please register by October 29th.
No products will be sold. Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional. 27764-11 R1-24

Register for Savvy Tax
December 01, 2025 - December 31, 2026

Have you used your Thrivent Action Team?
We all want to give back, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin.

We’re here to help you make a difference. Simply gather a team of friends, family or neighbors to put on a fundraiser, educational event or service activity. We’ll provide the resources you need to get started – including up to $250 in seed money. Once your application is approved, we’ll send you a package of customized resources and digital tools to kick-start your project.

The Thrivent Action Kit is also available en español. If you live or work in a Spanish-speaking community, this customized kit will inspire you and your team throughout your project.

Your kit may include:
- Live Generously® T-shirts
- Thank you cards, name tags and stickers
- A Community Impact Card with up to $250 in seed money
We’ll also provide these digital tools:
- A personalized project webpage to share with your community
- An RSVP feature to invite friends and family to collect RSVPs online
- Photo upload tool to collect and share photos
- Thank you notes to email after your project
No products will be sold.

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