News & Updates

Senior Connections will be closed on TUESDAY, January 21st, 2025 due to extreme weather warnings. We will not be providing any meals, transportation, or other services on TUESDAY, January 21st, 2025. We are very sorry for this inconvenience.

WE ARE HIRING!

Nutrition Site Operator at the Lew Martin Senior Center in Superior, WI (Part Time / Day Shift / No Weekends)

Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm (20 hours per week)

$14.36 per hour

Description

The Nutrition Site Operator reports to the Nutrition Director and is responsible for the preparation and serving/delivering of nutritious meals to seniors throughout the community. Can be up to 4 hours per day (Mornings, usually around 8am-Noon) Mon-Fri.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED
Previous volunteer experience is preferred
Experience coordinating tasks utilizing the efforts of others
Must complete yearly training.

Skills

Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to walk for periods of time.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to clients and coworkers.
Ability to give and receive direction.
Ability to be flexible within a day to day basis.
Ability to manage a schedule in order to ensure all clients receives their meals.
Ability to work out in the community.

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.

Help to prepare meals for older members of the community.
Prepare eating areas prior to meal service.
Serve/deliver meals to participants and ensure their well being.
Assist in cleaning up after meals.
Complete required daily paperwork.
Count/handle money.
Attend yearly training.

To apply, please call our office at 715-394-3611.

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Hot off the press! Don Johnson (photo) our Meals on Wheels delivery driver, has penned a new book based on his grandfather. Don will be doing a book signing on January 18th, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers, 1401 Tower Avenue in Superior.

Also, you may purchase on Amazon.

Join us Tuesday, February 18^th for a coffee hour here at the Senior Center for a little appreciation and recognition of National Senior Independence Month.

A time to recognize the contributions of senior centers and retirement organizations, and to support the independence of older adults in our communities. Independence gives seniors a sense of purpose. This allows them to contribute to the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors, and enjoy activities that they’ve always done.

We will have coffee and donuts available and just a time for you to connect with others.

Birds Bar and their loyal customers & employees raised $266 for Senior Connections Meals on Wheels program. Every Wednesday Bird's Bar at 5801 Tower Ave in Superior has a fun meat raffle which starts at 6pm. All proceeds go to a different local charity/cause each week. THANK YOU!!

Our staff along with 78 guests, and the Two Harbors Ukulele Group celebrated the holiday season together at our annual Christmas Tea. Thank you to Super One Foods East End/Harbor View location for the delicious cake with everyone's favorite whipped frosting on top. Many thanks to Leah from ADRC of Douglas County, WI, Kathy Schulties, Luann Teige, and Kay Johnson for generously volunteering their time at the event!

PLEASE VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS! https://www.facebook.com/SeniorConnectionsWI/

Senior Connections has a variety of FREE incontinence products available for residents of Douglas County, Wisconsin.

Thank you so much to the following supportive businesses, residents of Superior & wonderful volunteers for helping to make the 2024 Senior Picnic a fun afternoon!

Kurtz Catering ADRC of Douglas County, WI Len and Lois

Bill's Distributing Super One, Carlson Refrigeration & Lakeshore Ice, Mike's Place Chippewa Valley Bank Superior Savings Bank Indianhead Credit Union Douglas County, Wisconsin (Board of Supervisors) City of Superior Kathy Schulties, Kay Johnson, Ron Leino, Cody Bailen from MOMENTS HOSPICE, Denise Kovaleski, and Randy & Jane Martinson.

From the entire staff at Senior Connections we'd like to give a big thank you to everyone that visited us at our Superior Farmers Market Cook-Out yesterday. Whether you made a purchase, donation, or simply stopped by to say hello--- with your help, we raised $521.00 for the Walk to End Alzheimer's - Twin Ports Area! Many thanks to Luann Teige, Denise Kovaleski, Kay Johnson, and Kathy Schulties for volunteering at our cook-out and providing the delicious homemade desserts.

Thank you to the Superior Downtown Farmers Market and Super One Foods for your support!

Fond-du-Luth Casino donates to Senior Connections:

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!