507-377-7433 - Senior Resources

Senior Resources of Freeborn County
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Quarterly Newsletter
Senior Scene
Tax Aide
Tax Aide is a partnership with the
AARP Foundation and the IRS.
Senior Resources’ Tech Specialist
Bruce Owens and Area Coordinator
Jan Henschel supervise and work
with volunteers who are trained and
tested before any tax filing is done.
For appointments
You’ll need:
Social Security Card
Photo ID
Copy of 2012 Tax Return
2013 Certificate of Rent Paid
(incl. CRP)
 2014 County Property Tax
Statement
 2013 Income Records (W2’s)
 Records of Interest,
Dividends, Pensions
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2014
When: February 1st through April 12th
Eligible: Anyone of ANY AGE with
income less than $50,000
Where: Senior Resources
Skyline Plaza
(south side, blue canopy)
1659 W. Main
Albert Lea MN
507-377-7433
Hours: (Appointment Needed 377-7433)
Tuesdays 1:00 to 4:00
Fridays 1:00 to 4:00
Saturdays 10:00 to 2:00
Cost: Donations encouraged to Senior Resources
for providing Tax Aide’s office space, utilities,
phone and internet service
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
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Private Rooms
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Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy
available 7 days a week
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OmniVR Therapy Program & Equipment
901 Luther Place Albert Lea 507-373-8226
Senior Resources of Freeborn County
Skyline Plaza
1659 W. Main Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-7433
SeniorResourcesFC.org
From the Executive Director
Happy New Year! I can
remember when we crossed
into 2000! And now it’s 2014.
Senior Resources continues
to be a strong provider of services for
the aging population and others.
Our programs are financially strong
thanks to you, our grantors, and
community support from government
and private organizations.
New staff has great ideas and
talents that will be put to the test.
Our ‘veteran’ staff continues to have
the dedication that is necessary to
serve others.
There will be new challenges in
2014 but this staff and our Board of
Directors are optimistic that we will
continue to provide the services you
need, with great concern and dedication to each and every one of you.
Thank you to all who support
Senior Resources. We couldn’t
be here without you!
Sunday, February 23rd
8AM to 1PM
Denny Brue’s Famous Pancakes
Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home
1415 Highway 13
Albert Lea, MN
Free Will Donation
Sponsored by
Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home
as a fundraiser for
Senior Resources of Freeborn County
Annette Petersen
THANK YOU to Central Freeborn and
Round Prairie Lutheran Churches for their
generous financial support of Senior Resources
in the past year. Also thanks to Thrivent Financial
for Supplemental Funding. These gifts benefit
many people in our area who use our programs!
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Ride Service Users
Be sure your sidewalks and
driveways are shoveled
so drivers can get to you!
Senior Resources
Chore Services
Call Amanda at Chore Services
if you need help with shoveling!
If you or a senior family member
need help with snow removal,
call Amanda at 377-7433.
We’re here to help you have
fewer worries this winter.
Senior Resources
Advocacy provides
Information and Referral services,
assistance with issues related to
insurance, Medicare, healthcare,
housing, nutrition, and other
concerns for elders in our
communities.
Contact Amanda at 377-7433
Farewell from Angela:
377-7433
The Advocacy program thanks
the following community partners
for helping clients during the
recent holiday season:
Albert Lea Police Dept.
Albert Lea Sherriff’s Dept.
Cedar Valley Services
Christian Peterson Law Office
Home Federal Savings Bank
HRA
Prairie Senior Cottages
DHS Adult Protection (Nicole)
REM
SEMCAC
and many, many Volunteers!
“I would like to thank
everyone who works for the betterment of this community. It has
been a life-changing experience
to work with Senior Resources,
one I will cherish. I will be
returning to school to
pursue a law degree.
Thank you for all!”
SENIOR COURT/SENIOR TOWER
Safe, affordable housing for seniors 62 and older.
Promoting independence, dignity & well-being.
915 Maplehill Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-373-5391
 Home Oxygen
 C PAPS & Supplies
 Hospital beds, wheelchairs,
walkers
Locally owned and operated
620 East Main
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-373-6622
Albertleaseniorhousing.com
507-373-7115
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Protect Yourself from FRAUD
Meet the NEW
RSVP Director
My name is Carrie Paulson.
I’ve lived in Freeborn
County the majority of my
life and currently live in the
Glenville area.
I’m excited for this opportunity and
look forward to getting acquainted
with the volunteers and those who
use services through RSVP.
If you need volunteers or are
interested in becoming a volunteer
call me at 507-377-7433.
RSVP
BONE BUILDERS
Improve Balance
 Prevent Falls
 Add strength
377-7433
Call Senior Resources for details.
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If an opportunity sounds too good
to be true, it probably is!
2
Always check a worker’s or company’s
references with the appropriate state or
local government agency, the state
Attorney General’s office or the
Better Business Bureau.
3
Don’t be rushed into making a
decision. If someone tries to pressure
you into acting immediately,
walk away.
4
Don’t invest in anything you don’t
understand.
5
Before you make a large purchase
or investment, talk to family or friends
and seek the advice of a professional
such as a lawyer or accountant.
6
Don’t pay for a prize or send money
to improve your chances of winning.
It’s illegal to make you pay to enter
most contests.
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Don’t give your credit card number
to anyone over the phone unless you
made the call.
8
Report suspicious telemarketing calls
and excessive, unwanted mail
solicitations or ads to your state
Attorney General and to the Federal
Trade Commission. The FTC’s phone
number is (877)382-4357.
It’s good for you!
Reminder for VOLUNTEERS: Please turn in hours at your volunteer stations.
THANK YOU for your work in our communities!
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Caregivers
Support Group
Powerful Tools
Nancy
3rd Thursday
each month
1:30 & 3:00 PM
ThorneCrest Apts. Rec Rm
for Caregivers
A series of six sessions
Tuesdays, February 18th to March 25
2 to 3:30 PM
Health Reach Meeting Room
For more information
call Nancy at
507-377-7433
Sponsored by Senior Resources’
Family Caregivers Network
with the support of funds provided by
Mayo Health Systems Albert Lea
Being a caregiver can be both
gratifying—and exhausting.
You don’t need to do it alone.
Family Caregivers Network is
here specifically to support,
educate, and encourage those
who provide care for others.
Registration is required
Class size is limited
For more information or to register
call 377-7433
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational
program designed to help family caregivers take care of
themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will
benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent,
spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing
home, or across the country.
Senior Living Designed
by You!
Independent Living, Assisted Living,
Rehabilitation, Health Care
507-373-2311
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Ride Service Users
IMPORTANT INFO
Introducing
New Ride Services Manager
NO Ride Services on:
Carol Marth
Monday, February 17
Presidents Day
THANKS to the Anonymous donor who
so generously gave cash for the Volunteer
Drivers Safety Meeting & Potluck in October.
Call by noon on Thursday, February 14
for a ride on Tuesday, February 18
To schedule rides call 377-7433
This gift demonstrates the appreciation felt
by many for the Volunteers providing rides
to our clients. Family and friends of riders
also are grateful for the independence and
confidence Ride Services gives to users.
CHANGES Beginning on
February 1st, 2014
1) You will now need to call by noon
2 days prior to your ride
2) New contribution rate: $8 for in-city
round trip rides
If you would like to join our excellent team of
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
call Carol at 507-377-7433.
Mileage Reimbursement is available!
To schedule a ride call 377-7433
Ride Services
Ride Services
507-377-7433
Severe Weather Policy
When Albert Lea Schools (District 241) are
closed due to bad weather, Ride Services will
not be available.
If weather causes a 2 Hour delay in Albert Lea
Schools schedule, your driver may choose
whether to drive or not that day.
You will be notified if your ride is cancelled
due to a 2 Hour delay.
Taxi Vouchers
for Albert Lea Taxi rides
You can use Taxi Vouchers on the days that
Ride Services is not available—or anytime.
 $8.00 each (one-way) after Feb 1st—
purchase in our office or by mail
 For use anytime & when Ride Services
is not available
 For those age 60 or better
For Taxi Vouchers call 377-7433
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STAFF
Executive Director
Annette Petersen
annettep@srofc.org
Advocacy/Chore
Manager
Amanda Evans
amandae@srofc.org
RSVP Director
Carrie Paulson
carriep@srofc.org
Family Caregivers Network
Manager
Nancy Halvorsen
nancyh@srofc.org
Ride Services
Manager
Carol Marth
carolm@srofc.org
Office Manager/Reception
Marilyn Borland
marilynl@srofc.org
Bookkeeper
Diane Schewe
Additional Services
Tax Aide
Bruce Owens, Coordinator
Experience Works
Bette Fulton
Board of Directors
Jenny Edwin
Kay Goodmanson, Pres.
Polly Hillman
Wayne Indrelie
Stephan Lund
Sharol Vincent, Vice Pres.
George Wichmann, Treas.
CONTACT US
Senior Resources
Skyline Plaza
1659 W. Main St.
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-7433
SeniorResourcesFC.org
Thank You
Donations
To Senior Scene & Senior Resources’ programs
Bill Bales, Pauline Matson, the Sosebee family,
Moya Thorson
In Honor of my 90th Birthday
by Helen Allen
In Memory
of Merrill F. Lee by Alice Lee
of Ray G. McMullin by Beverly McMullin
of Newman Riskedahl by Marian Stoneback
of Delores Sherburn by Virginia (Peg) Shelton
of Marvin E. Wangen by Harriet Wangen
of Vi Zrelak by Diane Landaas
Volunteers helping collate and address the
previous issue of the Senior Scene:
Joleen Domes, Shirley Enderson, Bev Folie,
Veda Harris, Arlyss Haug, Diane Kaiser,Susan Lee,
Edith Miller, Rose Olson, Dorothy E. Petersen,
Virginia Stenseth
To view the Senior Scene online, visit our website
at SeniorResourcesFC.org
Donate to Senior Resources:
___General Donation—or specify a Senior Resources’ program
____In Memory Of_________________________________
____In Honor Of___________________________________
Your Name _________________________________
Address ___________________________________
____________________________________________
Amount
$________________
Mail to: Senior Resources
1659 West Main
Albert Lea MN 56007
The services & benefits of Senior Resources’
programs are for all people, regardless of ethnic
background, national origin, gender,
religion or disability.
A UNITED WAY AGENCY
Senior Resources is a 501c3 nonprofit organization
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SENIOR SCENE
Senior Resources of Freeborn County
1659 West Main, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Quarterly Newsletter
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Albert Lea, MN 56007
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
CURT’S PHARMACY
Locally Owned
Phone: 507-373-MEDS (6337)
www.curtspharmacy.com
Open 7 days/week
GRACELAND CEMETERY
The first of its kind in the area!
Our granite columbarium is a
dignified and beautiful final
resting place.
373-4980