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
Embedded Files
in their homes
Why We're Here
Why We're Here
Atwater Area Help for Seniors (AAHFS) 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.
Announcing New Senior Dining Option!
Announcing New Senior Dining Option!
Atwater Area Help for Seniors now offers daily delivery of senior meals prepared by Samantha (Sam) Schultz. The Daily Dish meal provides a protein, starch, vegetable, bread, dessert or fruit, and milk for $8; a frozen meal option is available as needed for the same cost. We continue to offer Lutheran Social Service meals to those who want them.
Call Angel or Stephanie at the AAHFS office at 320-974-8737 for more information or to request meals. Click here to view/download the August Daily Dish menu; orders due by noon each Wednesday for the next week’s order.
Sam Schultz is an Atwater resident and experienced caterer. She formerly managed the Handle Bar in Atwater and worked at Spicer American Legion for more than 20 years and is a graduate of the Elevate Community Business Academy program in Willmar.
Disaster Preparedness Community Survey
Disaster Preparedness Community Survey
In cooperation with the City of Atwater and Atwater Fire & Ambulance, Atwater Area Help for Seniors seeks to gain information about the needs of our community members in the event of an area disaster. All 56209 residents received a community survey to complete and return. We are still accepting surveys beyond the stated due date; if you have not yet returned your survey, you may mail it to our office at PO Box 64, Atwater, MN 56209 or drop it off at the Atwater Wellness Center (126 N. 4th Street). To download & print the survey, click here.
Men's Coffee & Tractors Event
Men's Coffee & Tractors Event
Friday, August 28 | 9:30 AM | Hosted by Dave & Joan Gatzmeyer, 18580 90th Ave NE, Atwater
Friday, August 28 | 9:30 AM | Hosted by Dave & Joan Gatzmeyer, 18580 90th Ave NE, Atwater
All senior men are invited to the home of Dave & Joan Gatzmeyer to view and reminisce about tractors of vintages from the 1940s to present day owned by the Gatzmeyers and their neighbors. Enjoy coffee and home-baked treats and enter for a chance to win door prizes, including homemade sauerkraut and maple syrup.
Kindly call our office at 320-974-8737 to let us know that you plan to attend.
Redhead Creamery Tour & Lunch
Redhead Creamery Tour & Lunch
Friday, September 11, 2026 | 11 AM Departure; Noon Tour | Redhead Creamery, Brooten, MN
Friday, September 11, 2026 | 11 AM Departure; Noon Tour | Redhead Creamery, Brooten, MN
Join us for a fun & educational afternoon at award-winning Redhead Creamery!
During a one-hour guided walking tour of Jer-Lindy dairy farm, you'll learn about the
farm's homesteading to current technology, including robotic cow milking.
At tour's end, experience a sampling of three Redhead Creamery cheeses.
Enjoy lunch at the Creamery's restaurant that features locally sourced meats and
vegetables, as well as unique cocktails from the Redhead Creamery Distillery;
click here to view the menu. Visit the Cheese Shop for cheese, locally made foods, spirits,
and unique merchandise.
AAHFS will provide tour tickets and transportation; lunch cost is on your own. Reserve
your seat on the 15-passenger van by calling our office at 320-974-8737; carpooling will be
available as needed. Meet at the Wellness Center at 11 AM; tour begins at noon. Dress
appropriately for the weather. Click here to view/download the event flyer.
Grandparents & Kids Walk
Grandparents & Kids Walk
Monday, September 14, 2026 | 10 AM | Centennial Park, Atwater
Monday, September 14, 2026 | 10 AM | Centennial Park, Atwater
Celebrate Grandparents Day by taking a walk with your own grandchild or be adopted as a grandparent by the Kids Are Great Daycare! We'll stroll the walking trail around Centennial Park along the golf course; snacks and beverages provided after the walk.
Wellness Expo & Flu Shot Clinic
Wellness Expo & Flu Shot Clinic
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 9-11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 9-11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
You won't want to miss our annual AAHFS free health & wellness expo with valuable information and resources for seniors available from more vendors than ever! Free blood pressure checks available and complimentary snacks and goodie bags provided.
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/download the event flyer.
Minnesota Triad Annual Conference: Aging Well Together
Minnesota Triad Annual Conference: Aging Well Together
Tuesday, September 15, 1–5 PM; Wednesday, September 16, 8 AM–4 PM
Willmar Conference Center, 240 23rd Street SE, Willmar, MN
Tuesday, September 15, 1–5 PM; Wednesday, September 16, 8 AM–4 PM
Willmar Conference Center, 240 23rd Street SE, Willmar, MN
Everyone is invited to the Minnesota Triad Annual Conference to meet state Triad officers, learn about benefits Triad provides to older adults in our communities, and hear presentations from a variety of senior services providers. Keynote speaker Krisie Barron, LSW and caregiver specialist, will share information for families living with Alzheimer’s; Krisie provides caregiver education and support through her company Embrace. For more information about the conference, click here; please note that times are subject to change.
No cost to attend and meals are included; however, registration is required; click here to download the registration form, which also provides hotel information.
Triad is not an acronym; it represents a group of three, formed in 1988 by AARP, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and National Sheriffs' Association to help keep seniors safe from crime. Triad now is a partnership of law enforcement, senior citizens, and community groups/senior providers working to promote safety for seniors. Minnesota has Triad programs in 39 counties, including Kandiyohi County; read more at https://www.mnsheriffs.org/triad.
We Have Venmo!
We Have Venmo!
AAHFS now has a Venmo account to receive funds from donations and other sources. Venmo, owned by PayPal, allows users to send and receive money digitally; to learn more, click here to visit the Venmo website.
Find a QR code and link on our Donate page; your support is greatly appreciated.
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, now featuring hot lunch made by a local caterer! Meal price is $8, including milk and fruit; click here for the August menu. Orders must be placed by noon the day prior (Wednesday) by calling our office at 320-974-8737.
Please join us for lunch and conversation; everyone is invited to stay for whist following lunch, whether to play or to cheer on the teams!
Fruit & Vegetable Deliveries
Fruit & Vegetable Deliveries
Fresh fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet, but lack of local resources or transportation can make it difficult for seniors to access these items. Atwater Area Help for Seniors offers a fresh fruit & vegetable program to seniors at no cost. Choose from a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables twice each month, and our volunteers will deliver your order to your home, all at no charge. For more information or to sign up, call our office at 320-974-8737.
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.
Loan Equipment
Loan Equipment
Drop by the AAHFS office and take a look at our loan cabinet displaying a wide variety of the items that can aid your daily living. We also have two storage sheds filled with equipment that can be loaned on a short- or long-term basis at no charge, such as walkers, shower chairs, canes, and many other items; click here to view a list and call Stephanie at 320-974-8737 for more information.
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
August 2026 LSS Menu: click to view/download menu
August 2026 Daily Dish Menu: click to view/download menu
"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
Page updated
Report abuse