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Vol. 17 No. 1 Jan. - Feb. 2018

Helping Hands Outreach • 101 Plymouth St • PO Box 293 • Holdingford MN 56340

2018 brings changes to Helping Hands

We start this year with great expectations.

Our Community and Adult Day Center is open, we are offering more than 20 different support programs, the number of people benefiting from our pro-grams is at an all time high, and our local, state and regional support is solid.

We are especially excited about the talented new staff members who are join-ing Helping Hands. I will be stepping down as Executive Director of Helping Hands effective February 1, 2018. We are thrilled to share that Carol Lunquist has been hired as our new Executive Director (see Carol’s thoughts below.)

Carol brings knowledge, experience and passion in supporting senior adults through her work managing the Catholic Charities congregate dining programs. Carol is a long-time resi-dent of Holdingford. Other staff additions include:

Tiffany Grnik: our new Service and Volunteer Coordinator. Tiffany will be matching our volunteers with those who need services, recruiting and training volunteers and planning our monthly programs and outings.

Lorene DeFord: our new Health and Wellness Coordinator. Lorene has been a dedicated volunteer leading our exercise and Tai Ji Quan pro-

gram in St. Stephen. Now she will be coordinating our healthy visits, exercise and health education classes and our health fairs.

As for me my future plans include spending more time as a volunteer, which in-cludes with Helping Hands Outreach. The friendships I have made in Holdingford and St. Stephen during my time here are something I wish to continue. I an anxious to learn how to play the card game of 500.

Frank Haynes Executive Director

Meet new executive director Carol Lundquist

I'm very excited to be joining Helping Hands Outreach. Having raised

my family here and lived in the area for 25 years I am familiar with

the work of the agency and look forward to getting to know everyone and continuing the valuable services and good works Helping Hands has

provided.

Helping Hands Outreach

Our Office Phone 320-746-9960 Our Office Fax 320-746-8132

Why drive? Have your groceries delivered free Working through Helping Hands and Cobornsdelivers.com

you can order groceries and pick them up at our office in

Holdingford. All weekly specials and coupons are accepted. This service is available to everyone. Ordering deadlines for

January and February: (starts week of January 1) Deadline

to order is noon on the Friday of the week. Pick up is the

following Monday at the Helping Hands office between 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to

drive, we can arrange to deliver your order to you.

New exercise program

We are starting a new

low-impact exercise pro-

gram in Holdingford. The program will include low-

impact exercise and Tai Ji Quan.

Certified Tai Ji Quan instructor Shirley

Willoughby is leading the program

which will meet every Friday from 9:00

- 10:00 a.m. at the Legion Club.

Everyone is welcome to attend. You

should consult your doctor before be-

ginning any new exercise activity. Call

Helping Hands Outreach at 746-9960

for more information.

Free walking and activity passes

Here are two ideas for staying active this winter.

We have three walking passes you can borrow

that will allow you to take a walk within Holding-ford School during designated times.

Also, Holdingford residents who are 60 years or

over can receive a free Senior Citizen Pass to

attend all District #738 athletic events and con-

certs and half-price for qualifying community

education classes. Call the community education

office at 746-4465 for details.

Equipment rental program

Helping Hands Outreach has a free medical

equipment loan program including wheelchairs,

walkers, bathing chairs, raised seats and more.

When you, or someone you know, needs some-

thing call us first before making a purchase be-

cause we might have one you can borrow.

The program is supported by user donations.

Call us at 320-746-9960 for more information.

I CAN Lifestyle Classes

starting in January

A healthier life starts with the decision

to attend our I CAN Lifestyle Coaching

Workshops. This life-changing program

starts Thursday January 18 and meets

for 16 weekly sessions followed by 10

sessions from May to December.

Choose either Thursday mornings (new

day) from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Com-

munity Country Church, Holdingford or

Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30

p.m. at Helping Hands Community and

Adult Day Center, Holdingford. For

more information or to sign up, call, Deb

Thomalla Certified Lifestyle Coach, 320-

241-1198.

Regular Activities

Feet First Clinic: Holdingford City Center 1st Tuesday of month in the morning. Contact Lenore Dawson, 320-249-7240 for a foot check-up. See page 7 for St. Stephen info.

Exercise and line dancing every Wednesday: Holdingford City Center, 9:15-10:45 a.m. Leader: Loretta Fischer

Exercise and line dancing every Wednesday: St. Stephen Church Hall, 1-2:30 p.m. 1-2 is Exercise, 2-2:30 is line dancing, Leader: Lorene DeFord.

NEW! Exercise and Tai Ji every Friday: Holdingford Legion Club, 9:00-10:00 a.m. Leader: Shirley Willoughby

Holdingford Lunch and Learn: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 11:00 a.m. so-cial,, lunch 12:15 p.m., card playing until 3:00 p.m.

St. Stephen Lunch and Learn: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., St. Stephen Church Hall; 12:00 lunch.

Holdingford Lunch and Learn: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m., social 11:00, en-tertainment 11:30, lunch 12:00, card playing 1:00, Holdingford Legion. All are welcome to join us for lunch!

St. Stephen Lunch and Learn: No lunch or program in February

Holdingford senior lunch program: Tuesdays, noon, Holdingford City Center, $4 for a hot meal. We play cards after lunch! New faces welcome.

St. Stephen senior lunch program: Mondays, noon, The Rusty Nail, free will donation, hot meal, card party until 3:00. New faces welcome (see story on page 7).

Details on special events can be found throughout this newsletter.



Drop off your Teals Market receipts

We continue to accept and benefit from your Teals Mar-

ket receipts. Last year we received more than $300. Just

drop them off at our office.

Thanks to volunteer and board member Joyce Ebnet for

coordinating this program for us.

Foundation and agency support We appreciate the support we are receiving from the following foundations and agencies:

Central Minnesota Council on Aging The Initiative Foundation

Minnesota Department of Human Services Medica Foundation

United Way of Central Minnesota Stearns Electric Operation Round Up™

Otto Bremer Trust U.S. Bank Foundation

Stearns Bank/Norman C. Skalicky Foundation Midco Communications

Benton Telecommunications Foundation

Women’s Fund of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation

Central Minnesota Arts Board and the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund


Five tips for preventing

common winter dangers

1) Be aware of ice

Make sure to wear shoes with good traction and non-skid soles,

and stay inside until the roads are clear. Use a walking stick or

cane and make sure it has a solid tip on the bottom. Take off

shoes as soon as you return indoors because often snow and

ice attach to the soles and, once melted, can lead to slippery

conditions inside.

2) Dress for Warmth

Don't let your indoor temperatures go too low and dress in layers. Wear warm socks, a

heavy coat, a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. In very cold temperatures, cover exposed skin

and use a scarf to cover your mouth and protect your lungs.

3) Fight Wintertime Depression

To help avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness stay connected with family members;

even a short, daily phone call can make a big difference. Arrange a check-in system with

neighbors and friends, where each person looks in on one or two others daily.

4) Check the Car

Get your car serviced, ask a family member to bring it to a garage for you. Checking things

like the tires, battery and wipers can make a big difference on winter roads. 5) Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Using a fireplace or gas heater can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Check the batteries

on your carbon monoxide detector and buy an updated one if you need to.

Be willing to ask for help. If you need help with snow or a ride somewhere, ask a family

member, neighbor, or call Helping Hands Outreach, 320-746-9960. On Wednesdays any-

one can take the city bus from Holdingford to Albany - for grocery shopping, medical ap-

pointments or anything. The bus goes to St. Cloud on Friday mornings. Call 251-1612 for

details and to arrange for pick up at your front door.

Website: www.holdingfordhelpinghands.org Facebook: Holdingford Helping Hands.

Silver and Fit Programs

If you have Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield or Health Partners health insurance, check if

you have the Silver and Fit Program. If you do, you have several opportunities.

1. You can qualify for free exercise sessions at Heart

& Sol Wellness in Holdingford. Contact Heart & Sol

Wellness 746-3300.

2. You can support Helping Hands Outreach by help-

ing us track your participation in our activities. The

Silver and Fit program will donate to Helping

Hands for each of our programs you participate in

each month. Call us to get started, 320-746-9960.



Al & Betty Hartung

Alfred & Mary Lou Sobieck

Allen & Donna Johannes

Ambrose & Kathleen Gertken

Anton & Angeline Kostreba

Art Durene

Art Terwey

Bernard & Margaret Jean

Ronyak

Bernard & Marjory

Wunderlich

Betty Warga

Bill & Joann Hedeen Bob Pilarski

Bradley Wasner

Brian & Tamela Butler

Bueckers Recycling

Carol Hlebain

Caroline Sadlowsky

Chet & Rose Blascziek

Cornerstone Ag. Services

Cornerstone Ins. Agency

Dale & Kathy Bruns

Dale & Leann Sachs

Dan & Marie Bullert

Daniel Kobylinski

Dana O’Brien

David Herzog

David & Sharlene Walberg

Delores Stang

Delores Voss

Dennis & Cynthia Meyer

Dolores Huls

Donald Herzog

Doug Legatt

Doug Schindler

Dwain & Barb Nelson

Ed Hartung

Eugene & Genevieve Sura

Everett & Beverly Nathe

Everett & Sandy Olson

Frank & Marcella Warzecha

Howie’s Corner Bar

James & Mary Beth Jarnot

James & Rosie Fedor

Jason & Patti Kubat

Jeanette Woidyla

Jesse Scepaniak

Jeff & Sue Burg Jerry & Elaine Omann

Joe & Elaine Schumer

Joe & Jane Traut

John & Amy Pilarski

John & Mary Lou Udermann

Julie Schrader

Karen Larsen

Karen Struzyk

Kenneth & Danita Traut

Kevin Lange

Kevin & Pam Johannes

Lance & Sara Bukowski

Lenny & Judy Heitzman

Leo Bieniek

Leroy & Joan Dobis

Lois Solinger

Lorrayne Traut

Louis & Eleanor Wentland

Louise Adolph

Lucy Maus

Mark & Debra Hall

Marlene Scepaniak

Marvel Brown

Mary Ann Hartung

Mary Anne Westbrock

Maury & Linda Meyer

Melvin & Elaine (Rudolph)

Majerus

Michael Gillen

Michael & Kathryn Ruprecht

Mike Anderson

Norbert & Josephine Roering

Norma Streit

Patrick & Ann Maciej

Patrick & Anne Kuklok

Patty Becker Pelican Lake Ballroom

Pete & Jodi Gerads

Ralph & Mary Stich

Ripplinger Plumbing

Rita Solarz

Robert Knettel, Sr.

Robert & Mary Stangler

Robert & Sharon Thell

Rollie & Tillie Gilk

Ron & Brenda Zierden

Ronald & Joan Frie

Sandy Kraemer

Shirley Schwalbe

Stephen & Lola Blattner

Steve Gerads

Steve & Karen Wood

Steve & Lorrie Hellmann

Steve & Robin Maciej

Thomas & Diane Jesh

Tom & Teresa Weber

Tony & Melissa Ebnet

Vera Warzecha

William Schmidt

Thank You For Your Donation!

Thank you to those who responded to our Annual Giving Campaign

Home food opportunities

Interested in receiving Meals on Wheels delivered to your home? We can help you get

signed up or you can contact Meals on Wheels in Albany directly at 320-845-4070.

If social security is your primary source of income you might qualify for the Senior Nutri-

tion Program for Seniors (SNAPS). Call Helping Hands Outreach for help signing up.

Thank You For Your Donation!

Helping Hands Outreach is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization; your donations are fully deductible.


Our Office Phone 320-746-9960 Our Office Fax 320-746-8132

Monthly supporters:

Dorann Abraham

Frank Haynes

Rose Kapsner

Joe & Sue Katzner

Dora Kollodge

George & Cheryl Kuklok

Kathy Schueler

Ron & Irene Schmidt

John & Lisa Schmidt

Recent supporters:

Bonnie Meier

Carol Tembreull

George & Doreen Platz

Jean Knese

Leo Wentland

Mark Suek

Ramona Fedor

Steve & Lorri Vouk

Donation made in honor of loved ones

Schmidt Family in memory of Roger Schmidt

Rose Kapsner in memory of Edmund Kapsner

Arlie & Marcy Lawrenz in memory of Wally Jacobson

Arnold & Florence Voss in memory of Wally Jacobson

Steve & Patricia Schiller in memory of Melvin Nentl, John Nentl, & Harlin Schiller

Norbert & Virginia Fiedler in memory of Jerome Lodermeir

Robert & Johnita Dombrovski in memory of Viola Dombrovski

Larry Klimmek in memory of Clara & Reuben Klimmek

Jerome & Kathleen Ebnet in memory of Leonard & Josephine Johannes

Jerome & Kathleen Ebnet in memory of Alfred, Regina, & Wallie Ebnet

Cathy Adolph in memory of Rodney

Dave & Lori Mensinger in memory of Betty Mensinger

Dewey & Mona Hanauer in memory of Debbie Hanauer & Joyce Reitschmann

Kathy Wohletz in memory of Roger Wohletz

Terry and Christy Morgel in memory of Violet Pintok

Free rides to lunch and bingo in Albany

You’re invited to join us on a fun-filled bus ride to Albany for lunch and Bingo at Pondview

Estates. Here are the dates:

Wednesday January 10, 11:15 a.m. depart from Helping Hands, return at 1:30 Wednesday January 24, 11:15 a.m. depart from Helping Hands, return at 1:30

Wednesday February 14, 11:15 a.m. depart from Helping Hands, return at 1:30

Wednesday February 28, 11:15 a.m. depart from Helping Hands, return at 1:30

The bus ride is free. You need to register with Helping Hands for your lunch, which is paid

on site. If you live in Holdingford we can arrange for pick up and return to your home.

St. Stephen/Brockway Update



Your

St. Stephen

contact

Call St. Stephen

Service Coordinator,

Karen Skaj, at

320-252-5772

for services or information in the St.

Stephen area. You can also call the

Holdingford office at 320-746-9960

and leave a message for Karen.

Monday lunch at Rusty Nail

The Monday lunch program in St. Stephen continues to grow. Join us for noon lunch fol-

lowed by 500 cards every Monday. Come for lunch or join us a little later just to play

cards. This meal is supported by funding from the United Way of Central Minnesota and a $4 suggested donation for the meal.

Feet First Clinic

The Feet First Foot Clinic in St. Stephen will be February 7 from 1:00-2:30

p.m. at the St. Stephen Parish Hall. Lenore Dawson will examine your feet and

discuss foot health. The next clinic is April 4 and follows every other month in 2018. Reservations are not necessary, but you are welcome to call Lenore at

320-249-7240 to schedule a time.

St. Stephen Lunch and Learn

Our next Lunch & Learn program is Tuesday January 16 starting at noon at the St. Ste-

phen Parish Hall. Bingo or other entertainment follows lunch every month.

There will be no Lunch and Learn program in February so call a friend and plan lunch to-gether. As with all of our programs, everyone is welcome!

Our services are funded in

part under a contract with

the Central MN Council On Aging as

part of the Older American’s Act Pro-

gram.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

Paid Permit No. 884 Waite Park, MN

Helping Hands Outreach PO Box 293 Holdingford, MN 56340-0293

ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED


“Our mission is to help create

a healthy community where

older adults and adults with

disabilities want to live and be a vital part of the community.”

Adult day center volunteer opportunities

Playing cards, reminiscing, friendly competition in bean bag toss, basketball, or mini golf or

just coffee and visiting; these are a few of the activities volunteers can participate in to en-

rich the atmosphere and programming at our new adult day center.

Do you or someone you know have a musical talent that could be shared? We would love to

place you on our list of potential volunteers.

Call Denise at 228-0115 or the Helping Hands office at 320-746-9960 for more information.

2018 volunteer opportunities

Looking for a fun start to the new year, consider volunteering with Helping Hands Outreach.

Current opportunities include:

Data entry: we need someone to enter data on a computer at the end of each month. This could be accomplished from your home computer (1-2 hours).

Snow shoveling: do you have a few minutes to help clear the walk of a senior adult? Call

us and get on our snow shoveling list.

Drivers: we are always in need of more drivers to take senior adults to medical appoint-

ments or shopping. Most requests are during the timetime of workweeks.

Housekeeping: volunteers willing to vacuum, clean refrigerators, wash a load of clothes

and tidy up the home of a senior adult.

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