We connect caring volunteers in our community with older adults who need additional supports to remain
in their homes
We connect caring volunteers in our community with older adults who need additional supports to remain
in their homes
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Why We're Here
Why We're Here
Atwater Area Help for Seniors is honored to serve our seniors in and around Atwater, Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Living at Home Network and offer a wide variety of services geared towards seniors living in our area. Our team members understand the joy of living at home, which is why we take such great care of each and every senior we serve.
Read all about it! View and download the latest AAHFS newsletter by clicking here. You can find past issues by visiting our Newsletter page.
Welcome to Angel Hall, Program Director
Welcome to Angel Hall, Program Director
Atwater Area Help for Seniors is pleased to introduce Angel Hall as our new program director/service coordinator. Angel brings 35 years of healthcare experience, most recently as foodservice director at Cura Care Center (previously CentraCare Rice Care Center).
Angel has lived in the Willmar area most of her life; she and her husband Steve have two young adult sons and enjoy family time fishing and camping. Angel’s other interests include cooking, baking, canning jams, and “thrifting”.
Angel shares, “I am so excited to start this new adventure with AAHFS and get to know the people of this community, and am in awe of the number of volunteers and community members that help keep the program going. I look forward to continuing to make the program successful and serve the seniors of this area.”
Book Buddies
Book Buddies
Thursday, September 11 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Atwater Public Library
Thursday, September 11 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Atwater Public Library
Atwater Area Help for Seniors and the Atwater Public Library invite you to join us for a fun intergenerational activity! Toddlers & their parents and all interested seniors will together enjoy a time of stories, crafts, and snacks.
Additional Book Buddies hours will be held on Thursday, October 9 and Thursday, November 6.
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Visit (Vets only)
Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Visit (Vets only)
Thursday, September 11 | 9 AM Depart Atwater Wellness Center
Thursday, September 11 | 9 AM Depart Atwater Wellness Center
Military veterans are invited to visit the Fagen Fighters WWI Museum in Granite Falls, Minnesota. Ron and Diane Fagen established the museum to honor and preserve the legacy of the men and women who served in World War II. You will see aircraft, ground equipment, uniforms and gear, as well as short films to hear first-hand accounts from WWII veterans.
AAHFS will provide transportation; the $10 museum admission fee will be paid by each attendee. Call our office at 320-974-8737 to reserve your seat on the van.
Wellness Expo & Flu Shot Clinic
Wellness Expo & Flu Shot Clinic
Tuesday, September 16 | 9-11:30 AM | Community Center
Tuesday, September 16 | 9-11:30 AM | Community Center
You won't want to miss this year's AAHFS free health & wellness expo! Valuable information and resources will be available from a variety of vendors focused on seniors, along with free blood pressure checks, door prizes, and complimentary snacks.
Also, take advantage of the convenient seasonal flu shot clinic from 9 to 11 AM; pre-registration is required for vaccinations by calling our office at 320-974-8737. Click here to view/print an event flyer.
Talent Show - Shine Like a Star!
Talent Show - Shine Like a Star!
Sunday, September 21 | 2:30 PM | ACGC Theater
Sunday, September 21 | 2:30 PM | ACGC Theater
Do you have a talent to share for a good cause? The AAHFS talent show spotlight
is waiting for you - now's your chance to shine like a star! To register, call or text Connie Halvorson at 320-894-5278.
Everyone is invited to enjoy entertainment by community members in
this one-time only performance. A freewill donation will be collected at the event to support AAHFS in providing care and resources for area seniors. To view/download the event flyer, click here.
55+ Driver Discount Program
55+ Driver Discount Program
Monday, September 22 | 1-5 PM OR Monday, October 20 | 5-9 PM Atwater Community Center
Monday, September 22 | 1-5 PM OR Monday, October 20 | 5-9 PM Atwater Community Center
AAHFS is collaborating with Precision Driving Center to offer Driver Discount Program (DDP) courses that can qualify 55+ drivers for a 10% discount on auto insurance premiums for three years. DDP is a driver safety education program designed for those age 55 and older. Participants receive the latest information on driver and traffic safety, new vehicle technology, and traffic laws. A four-hour refresher class is required every three years to maintain the 10% discount.
Pre-registration is required through Precision Driving Center; register online at www.driverdiscountprogram.com or by calling 320-308-1400 weekdays 9 AM–3 PM.
Unlock Your Inner Chef! Cooking Class
Unlock Your Inner Chef! Cooking Class
Tuesday, September 23 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Senior Dining Kitchen, Atwater Community Center
Tuesday, September 23 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Senior Dining Kitchen, Atwater Community Center
In this hands-on class led by AAHFS Program Director Angel Hall, you will receive a recipe & instructions for a nutritious entree and then prepare the meal with a small group. Enjoy the results as you share the meal together; you will also pack an additional portion to take home.
The September 23 class will feature chicken stir-fry. Registration is free and available to those 65 and older, but space is limited to 12 participants so call our office at 320-974-8737 to make your reservation. Click here to view/download the event flyer.
Angel Hall has 35 years of dietary experience for seniors, including 29 years in the dietary department at Cura Care Center. As foodservice director, she managed overall operations and ensured nutritious and appetizing meals for residents.
Hayride
Hayride
Friday, September 26 | 2-4 PM | Depart Wellness Center at 1 PM
Friday, September 26 | 2-4 PM | Depart Wellness Center at 1 PM
Has it been awhile since you've been on a hayride? Here's another chance to enjoy that favorite fall activity! We'll meet at the Wellness Center (AAHFS office) to drive to the Dave & Joan Gatzmeyer home and depart from there for a ride to enjoy the rural scenery and view fall colors. Refreshments served following the ride.
The hayrack will have a staircase and benches for your safety and comfort. Contact Stephanie at our office at 320-974-8737 for more information.
Senior Fitness
Senior Fitness
Get your exercise in the year-round comfortable environment of the Atwater Community Center. We offer daily options, each 60 minutes long, including an exercise class, walking club, and SAIL program (Stay Active & Independent for Life). All programs are geared towards those 60 years of age and older. Find a fitness friend while trying new activities and staying healthy. For more information, visit our Health and Wellness page, or call our office at 320-974-8737.
Group Senior Dining
Group Senior Dining
Thursdays | 11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
Thursdays | 11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
AAHFS offers group dining every Thursday, featuring that day's meal from the Lutheran Social Service senior dining menu. Please join us for lunch and conversation; orders must be placed by noon the day prior (Wednesday) by calling our office at 320-974-8737.
Medication Disposal
Medication Disposal
Sponsored in part with a Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust grant
Sponsored in part with a Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust grant
You can help prevent misuse of unneeded and expired medications by proper disposal to keep these drugs out of the wrong hands and out of the environment. AAHFS has available at no charge Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches to safely destroy prescription and over-the-counter medications. These pouches are easy and safe to use at home and can be disposed of in regular household trash. Deterra medication disposal pouches received a Silver Stevie Award for products in the area of sustainability & climate protection.
Stop by our office to pick up the Deterra pouches you need; office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Thursday; 8:30-noon Friday.
Senior Dining Menu
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"Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
"Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
-Betty Friedan, Activist & Author
-Betty Friedan, Activist & Author
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