We connect caring volunteers in our community with older adults who need additional supports to remain
in their homes
in their homes
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.
Unlock Your Inner Chef! Cooking Class
Tuesdays, April 8 & May 20 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Community Center
In this hands-on class, you will receive a recipe & instructions for a entree for 1-2 people from nutritionist Amber Silva and then prepare the meal with a small group in the senior dining kitchen at the Atwater Community Center. Enjoy the results as you share a meal and conversation; you will also receive a container to take home.
The next class is scheduled for April 8 with a menu of taco salad with homemade ranch dressing. The May 20 class will feature garlic butter baked tilapia with roasted baby potatoes and steamed broccoli. Registration is free, but space is limited so call our office at 320-974-8737 to make your reservation.
Amber Silva, MS, has expertise in nutrition and exercise, having served eight years as health coach and wellness coordinator for the ReYou wellness program at the Willmar hospital. She currently operates her own consulting business and provides healthy living and wellness services to the City of Willmar and AIM of West Center Minnesota, among others. Amber has a master’s degree in Health, Education and Recreation.
Book Buddies
Thursdays, April 10 & May 8 | 9:30 AM | Atwater Public Library
Atwater Area Help for Seniors and the Atwater Public Library invite you to join us for a fun intergenerational event! Toddlers & their parents and all interested seniors will together enjoy a morning of stories, games, crafts, and snacks. Call our office at 320-974-8737 for more information.
Speaking of books, don't forget that AAHFS has a lending library of fiction and non-fiction books in a variety of genres, as well as an inventory of puzzles from 300 to 3,000 pieces. Stop by our office and check out our bookshelves, or give us a call and we can have someone bring a selection of books and/or puzzles to you.
Lunch & Learn: Parkinson's Disease
Tuesday, April 22 | 11 AM | Atwater Community Center
Join us to learn more about the symptoms and complications of Parkinson’s disease at this free luncheon session led by Jenny Parker, RN, facilitator of the Parkinson’s Support Group at Bethesda Living in Willmar. Jenny has 35 years of senior healthcare experience and currently serves as Bethesda’s assistant director of nursing and leads their quality performance & education initiatives.
Pre-registration is requested by calling the AAHFS office at 320-974-8737.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Volunteer drivers provide rides to medical appointments, shopping, and social events locally and to surrounding towns such as Litchfield, Willmar, and St. Cloud, as well as the Twin Cities, when needed.
For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Lori Hutchinson at 320-974-8737; click here to download the volunteer application. To learn more about AAHFS volunteer opportunities, visit our Volunteer page.
Senior Fitness
Was exercising more one of your New Year's resolutions? Don't give up! 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.
Medication Disposal
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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