Senior Connections - Serving Seniors in Douglas County, Wisconsin


 

What We Do
As the County Aging Unit, Senior Connections provides services and programs to individuals aged 60 and over, as mandated by the Older Americans Act. Read more...

 

 

News & Updates

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Many special thanks to the following businesses for advertising in our bi-monthly newsletter. Thank you for supporting our agency and the services we provide!
 
 
 
 
We had a full house of about 90 guests at our Christmas Tea Party! Len and Lois performed for everyone which always makes for a special day. Many thanks to Lexi and Jacklyn from the ADRC of Douglas County, WI, and Luann, Kay, Jim, and Kathy Schulties for volunteering and providing excellent service to all guests! Also, many thanks to all Senior Connections staff.
Congratulations to Rose--winner of the best ladies Christmas bonnet, and to Randy--winner of the best men's Christmas tie.
 
 

 

  

 

This webinar is available to anyone that is interested.  To register, please call Karen at 608-741-3615.

 
Here is the 2023-2024 class schedule for age 55 and over UW-Superior Center for Continuing Education
 
 

FREE Caregiver Training and Resources at: https://wisconsincaregiver.trualta.com

Our community rocks! Birds Bar weekly meat raffle along with their fabulous employees, customers & many other local small businesses raised $1,486 for Senior Connections, Inc. MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM! *Thank you for supporting the aging members of our community* Central Pub Superior Tan Salon Superior Thatcher's Tire Pros & Auto Center A-1 Asphalt Company of the Duluth and Superior Area Superior Automotive LLC
Pictured L to R are Molly Andrews, Senior Connections Nutrition Director & Kim Lear, Bird's Bar.
 
      

  

 
Check out this handy phone from CapTel that captions your calls for you!
**Free phone and free installation to anyone with hearing loss**
To apply or with any questions, please call: 218-398-8259
 
 
*A big THANK YOU to Laura Killian our Elder Benefit Specialist*
June 11-17 is Elder Benefit Specialist Appreciation Week!
We would like to thank Laura Killian, our Elder Benefit Specialist for the incredible work she does.
Laura is a skilled advocate who helps older adults in Douglas County get, understand, and keep benefits, including health care, disability income, and programs that could save them money.
Benefit specialists help adults get services worth an average of over $2,000—but the peace of mind and support they provide is invaluable.
Average state-wide monetary impact:
Per case: $2,428
Per benefit specialist: $1,250,081
In total for 2022: $224,764,524
Peace of mind of working with an unbiased, expert advocate: Priceless
Thank your local benefit specialist for the incredible work they do today! https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/benefit.../counties.htm
For more information go to our website www.seniorconnectionswi.org
 
 

 

Congratulations to Tracy Martinson of Senior Connections, Inc. and all Superior Chamber of Commerce Business Award recipients! Tracy very proudly received the Chamber Ambassador of the Year award at the 69th Chamber Annual Meeting & Business Awards on May 24th, 2023.

 
The new 2023 Douglas County, WI Senior & Disabilities Guides are now available at our office.
 
You are welcome to stop by our office to pick up a free copy or click HERE to view the guide online. 

Senior Connections, 1805 N. 16th Street in Superior.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Publications

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Aging Mastery Online Program

 

Strong Bodies Online Class

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Dementia Learning

 

 

 

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