News & Updates
We hope to see you on August 6th at our Superior Farmers Market Cook Out from 11am to 1pm!
Dale Johnson, Executive Director of Senior Connections will be grilling brats & hot dogs along with our agency staff.
$4.00 brats & $3.00 hot dogs with all the fixings.
WELCOME MICHAEL MENCEL our new Family Caregiver & Health Promotions Coordinator, taking over for Ciara Johnson. Michael is a Superior native and lives near Lake Nebagamon in what he calls his "Fortress of Solitude" (A frame house on 30 acres). His two grown children, Marshal and Isabel, live and work in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. His 'fully self-sufficient' 87-year-old parents, Lawrence and Marjo Mencel, live on their own in Superior and love to remind him of that on a daily basis.
Michael has an extensive background in advertising and marketing, and has worked for Maurices, Big Top Chautauqua, Kohl's, Family Dollar and Visionworks. While completing his BS in Education at UW-Superior, Michael worked at an adult group home in Superior. For the past three years, Michael has been a full-time substitute K-12 teacher for the Superior and Maple School Districts. Mr. Mencel, or as the students call him, 'Mr. Pencil' (but don't call him 'Late For Dinner') looks forward to digging into his new role here at Senior Connections and is excited to start helping the senior community!
Email Michael at: caregiver@seniorconnectionswi.org
Call Michael at: (715) 394-3611
*Be a Meals on Wheels HERO & Help the Aging of our Community*
We have one part time opening on the Superior Meals on Wheels route. You would work Monday through Friday from approximately 10am to 12:15pm. $14.70 per hour.
The Nutrition Driver reports to the Nutrition Director and is responsible for the timely delivery of meals to seniors throughout the community Monday-Friday generally from 10am-12:15pm.
Education/Experience
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
Skills
• Ability to drive a vehicle (provided).
• Ability to learn a route and follow directions.
• Ability to minimally interact with seniors in their homes while delivering meals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and coworkers.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain an accurate log.
Duties and Responsibilities
Listed below are examples of duties and areas of responsibilities for this position. The listing below does not include all responsibilities or challenges that present themselves in this position.
• Load and unload meals and coolers at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Ensure the proper delivery of meals to seniors in their homes.
• Collect donations from participants and write receipts.
• Assist in other areas when needed.
Interested candidates are encouraged to fill out an application in person at Senior Connections, 1805 N. 16th Street during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8-4:30). Any questions call 715-394-3611.
Senior Picnic tickets (indoor event) are now available at the Senior Connections office, 1805 N. 16th Street.
We hope you can join us!
Thank you to everyone that stopped by the booth to say hello.
Our JULY-AUGUST newsletter is now available! You may stop by our office for a copy or read it on our website.
Click on Home, then click on Publications to read it online.
**Thank you so much to all of the following businesses & agencies for advertising in our bi-monthly newsletter!!** ~Please support our advertisers
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Please call the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 715-395-1234 to schedule your free memory & brain health screening. Screenings will be held at the Superior YMCA.
Senior Connections has a variety of FREE incontinence products available for residents of Douglas County, Wisconsin. Please call us to see if we have the size & style you need, 715-394-3611.
