News & Updates
It's voucher time! *$45.00 worth of vouchers in each booklet*
Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be distributed at the Senior Connections office (1805 N. 16th Street) on June 4th starting at 8:30am. Please see the flyer below for eligibility requirements.
Fond-du-Luth Casino holds a monthly program called "Make it a Point to Give" where Casino Player's Club members can donate their player's club points, which are then matched by the Casino, to a local charity. These types of funds support additional programs that Senior Connections holds such as the Spring into Fun Party, Senior Picnic, and Christmas Tea Party. ~THANK YOU, Fond-du-Luth Casino!~
#PackersGiveBack Our Executive Director Dale Johnson & his fabulous wife Amy were so proud and thankful to accept a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. The grant will go towards Senior Connections, Inc. shelf stable meals for all Meals on Wheels recipients.
Photo: Left to right: Bill Schroeder (Packer Alumni), Dale, Amy, and Mark Murphy (Packer’s President/CEO).
GO PACK GO!
Senior Connections, Inc. is hiring Senior Dining Meal Site Operators in Superior, WI (part time day shift) and also Meals on Wheels delivery drivers (part time day shift) NO WEEKENDS! Please call us at 715-394-3611 to inquire about our job opportunities.
FREE Caregiver Training and Resources at: https://wisconsincaregiver.trualta.com
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
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.