FREE community event at the Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Avenue on April 16th from 10am to 2pm.
>Complimentary gift for the first 100 people that attend.
>Event will be in the Community Room & Classroom.
~See you there~
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
Campus Cafe Premium Night is coming up on Tuesday, April 23rd.
Requested contribution is $10.00 per meal for 60+ and spouse.
Those under 60 years of age can dine at the full price of $14.00.
The Spring Caregiver Conference will be at Northwood Technical College in Superior on Thursday, May 9, 2024. You may pick up a registration form at the Senior Connections office (1805 N. 16th Street) If you'd like financial assistance to pay for your registration fee and you're over 60 years of age, please call Ciara at Senior Connections, 715-394-3611.
You may have heard that Senior Connections has formed a team called TEAM SUPERIOR for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ on Saturday, September 7th. The walk is FREE and for all ages & abilities and even better yet, it’s along the beautiful Lake Superior Lakewalk in Duluth! More than 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our agency fundraises as part of the Walk to support the many past, present, and future consumers of ours which are and will be affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.
*Tracy at 715-394-3611 can get you signed up if you & any of your friends, relatives, or neighbors would like to join TEAM SUPERIOR. Please join us!*
September 7th, 2024
Registration 1:00 PM
Ceremony 2:00 PM
Walk to immediately follow Ceremony
Registration & Race Start Location:
DECC - Pioneer Hall (Use Entrance A)
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
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.
Pictured L to R are Molly Andrews, Senior Connections Nutrition Director & Kim Lear, Bird's Bar.
Beware of this nursing home practice. You are not financially responsible for a family member's/friend's/loved one's cost to admit them to a nursing home. DO NOT sign any payment responsibility documents! Please call Senior Connections if you have any questions about this, 715-394-3611.
This website can help you with tools and resources to help you stay safe and independent in your home.
Check out this handy phone from CapTel that captions your calls for you!
**Free phone and free installation to anyone with hearing loss**
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*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