Re-Opening Day!  June 1st!

We will begin by operating under our Phase 2 protocols, much as we did last summer.  Here’s a summary of what to expect.

• Mask required to enter the building
• Health Screenings with temperature checks
• Reservations required for all activities
• Hand washing required before being seated at your table or entering the fitness room
• No non-essential visitors or guests will be allowed such as grandchildren or out of town visitors
• Meals on Wheels, curbside pickup and caregiving services will continue as they are with current protocols in place

Lunch in the Dining Room

• Lunch will be served Monday—Friday from 11:30 am —1:00 pm
• Check in is from 11:30—Noon. If you cannot make it by noon, you may pick up a lunch to go.
• Reservations are required—Please call 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot
• Meals will be served to your table by our fabulous volunteers!

Fitness Classes

• Reservations required
• Classes will be limited to 5 participants. This means that you may not be able to take the class every time it is offered so that everyone can participate at least once a week
• Class time will be 30 minutes
• Classes will resume with the same schedule as before
• Fit and Fall Proof Class—Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11 am
• Casey’s Circuit—Tuesday at 11:15 and Thursday at 1:15

Don’t forget to call for reservations! We are soooo excited to see everyone!

Thank you to Colla Voce, Enchantones, Viola Duo from Sun Valley Music Festival Music Institute and Footlight Dance for sharing their holiday joy with us again this year!

Share the Love with Vulnerable Seniors This Year

Exciting news! For the 13th year running, the Meals on Wheels network is participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event. Over the past twelve years, Subaru and its retailers have helped Meals on Wheels to deliver more than 2.3 million meals nationwide to seniors in need.

Why does Subaru support Meals on Wheels? Too many seniors are struggling to stay independent and healthy. One in four seniors lives alone in isolation and one in seven seniors might not know from where their next meal is coming. This is simply unacceptable, which is why the Senior Connection provides the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks to the seniors of Blaine County. This vital support keeps seniors in their own homes, where they want to be.

We’re incredibly grateful to Subaru and its Retailers for supporting our organization and the seniors we serve. With that in mind, we thought you might want to learn a little bit more about the Subaru Share the Love Event.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

This November 19, 2020, through January 4, 2021, for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to the customer’s choice of participating charities.* Meals on Wheels is one of four national participating charities and has been since the inception of the event. Through this event, as a member of Meals on Wheels America, Organization Name will receive a share of the donation from Subaru vehicles sold at participating Subaru Retailers.

You might not be in the market to purchase a new car, but if you are, please look into the Subaru Share the Love Event to learn more. If you’re not shopping for a new vehicle, you can still help by spreading the word to your family and friends. A few quick and easy ways to do that:

• Share this blog post/article!
• Share our posts about the Share the Love Event on Facebook: PROVIDE LINK. You can also do this on Twitter (@HANDLE) or Instagram (@HANDLE).

And remember: this holiday season you can ensure our senior neighbors are not forgotten, when you purchase or lease a new Subaru and select Meals on Wheels as your charity of choice.

*Disclaimer: Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 19, 2020, through January 4, 2021, to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. Pre-approved Hometown Charities may be selected for donation depending on retailer participation. For every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased during the campaign period, participating retailers will donate a minimum of $50 in total to their registered Hometown Charities. Purchasers/lessees must make their charity designations by January 15, 2021. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share. All donations made by Subaru of America, Inc.

It is with a heavy heart that The Senior Connection COVID Task Force announces a temporary closure of the Center beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

The task force feels strongly that the Center needs to take the measure of closing for a minimum of two weeks. The current uptick in COVID-19 cases and the county’s critical risk level are concerning factors. Amongst certain populations, the risk is greater and that includes the population we serve and who we must protect. This decision was not made lightly as we certainly recognize the collateral affects this decision will have on our seniors social, emotional, and physical wellness.

The situation is fluid, and we will re-evaluate the facts after the two-week temporary closure. Like with our closure before, our service model will be modified, but our mission will not. We have a five-month proven track record of operating during a pandemic and we are hopeful we can get through this closure too. We need to put safety first, stay cautious and help to prevent the community spread of COVID-19.

If you are in need of a meal, please call the Senior Connection at 208-788-3468.  Meals will be available Monday through Friday via home delivery or curbside pickup.  Reservations are required.  Meals are $5 and financial assistance is available. Our Senior Connection Friends Line (208-788-3468) will also be available Monday through Friday from 2-3pm for questions or if you just need someone friendly to talk to.