We have a few seats remaining on the FREE Halloween Lights Charter Bus Tour on **THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th**
Please call Senior Connections to reserve your seat, 715-394-3611.
Please call Senior Connections to reserve your seat, 715-394-3611.
CAMPUS CAFE is OPEN!
No reservations needed! Suggested donation of $10.00 for those 60 years of age & older (spouse included) Suggested donation of $14.00 for those under 60 years of age.
Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 6pm at the University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjacket Union, 1605 Catlin Avenue.
The annual SENIOR PICNIC was a full house of 200 guests--thank you to all who attended! Many thanks to the following supportive businesses, residents of Superior/Douglas County & volunteers for helping to make the 2025 Senior Picnic a fun afternoon!
Bill's Distributing National Bank of Commerce, Carlson Refrigeration & Lakeshore Ice, Mike's Place, Superior Savings Bank Indianhead Credit Union @Douglas County, Wisconsin (Board of Supervisors) Chippewa Valley Bank City of Superior
Randy & Jane Martinson for donating the ice cream cups!!
Our wonderful volunteers--Kim, Stacey, and Emily from Dove Healthcare, Kerstyn Hendricks, and Cindy West from National Bank of Commerce, Stacie Buchanan from ADRC of Douglas County, WI Kathy Schulties, Denise Kovaleski, Ron Leino, and Kay Johnson.
50/50 raffle raised $362.00 for our Companion Pet Program.
From the entire staff at Senior Connections, we'd like to give a big thank you to everyone that visited us at our annual Superior Farmers Market Cook-Out yesterday. Whether you made a purchase, donation, or simply stopped by to say hello--- thanks to you we raised $648.00 for our Companion Pet Program which helps Douglas County, WI Meals on Wheels recipients! Many thanks to Luann Teige, and our board members Denise Kovaleski, Cindy West of National Bank of Commerce, Ron Leino, Kay Johnson, Kathy Schulties for volunteering at the cook-out. Luann, Denise, and Kay provided the desserts, thank you! ~Our Executive Director Dale Johnson was at the helm grilling for you...excellent!~
Many thanks to the Superior Downtown Farmers Market, Super One Foods, and Pam VanKampen for your support!
To register for this FREE class, please call 715-395-1363.
Learn how to navigate aging well--workshop, coffee, and refreshments provided.
Learn how to navigate aging well--workshop, coffee, and refreshments provided.
*Be a Meals on Wheels HERO & Help the Aging of our Community*
We have one part time opening on the Superior Meals on Wheels route. You would work Monday through Friday from approximately 10am to 12:15pm. $14.70 per hour.
The Nutrition Driver reports to the Nutrition Director and is responsible for the timely delivery of meals to seniors throughout the community Monday-Friday generally from 10am-12:15pm.
Education/Experience
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
Skills
• Ability to drive a vehicle (provided).
• Ability to learn a route and follow directions.
• Ability to minimally interact with seniors in their homes while delivering meals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and coworkers.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain an accurate log.
Duties and Responsibilities
Listed below are examples of duties and areas of responsibilities for this position. The listing below does not include all responsibilities or challenges that present themselves in this position.
• Load and unload meals and coolers at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Ensure the proper delivery of meals to seniors in their homes.
• Collect donations from participants and write receipts.
• Assist in other areas when needed.
Interested candidates are encouraged to fill out an application in person at Senior Connections, 1805 N. 16th Street during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8-4:30). Any questions call 715-394-3611.
Our SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER Newsletter will be available in paper copy soon--you may read it on our website.
Click on Home, then click on Publications to read it online.
**Thank you so much to all of the following businesses & agencies for advertising in our bi-monthly newsletter!!** ~Please support our advertisers
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~Superior Helping Hands Ledin, Olson & Cockerham, S.C. Powerback Essentia Health ADRC of Douglas County, WI Greenwood Cemetery Association Villa Marina Health and Rehab Avanti Health Systems Downs Life Celebration Center Village Caregiving: Duluth, MN A1 Movers Energy Services for Douglas County ADT Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol My Choice Wisconsin
Please call the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 715-395-1234 to schedule your free memory & brain health screening. Screenings will be held at the Superior YMCA.
Senior Connections has a variety of FREE incontinence products available for residents of Douglas County, Wisconsin.
FREE Caregiver Training and Resources at: https://wisconsincaregiver.trualta.com
