senior citizens

Senior meals available curb-side

Feb 24, 2021

The Semcac senior dining service that operates out of Lake Pepin Plaza in Lake City has announced that to-go lunches are now available curb-side. People who are or know someone who is over 60 years old and could use a nutritious meal can call 507-864-8231 or contact Lyle at 651-345-5977. More...

Wabasha County outstanding senior citizens honored at luncheon

Aug 1, 2018

Paul Garry (second from left) and Dori Schmauss, both of Lake City, were chosen as this year’s Wabasha County Fair Outstanding Senior Citizens. They were honored at the annual Senior Citizens Day Program and Luncheon at the fair July 19. Garry has been a member of the Lake City Kiwanis Club and...

Talk to cover brain health for seniors

Mar 21, 2018

MJ Moravec will deliver a presentation on brain health Friday, March 30, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plainview Area Community and Youth Center in Plainview. “Your brain ages, that’s true, however, there are some things you can do to improve the health of brain,” a flier for the event reads. “This...

Elder Network coffee schedule changes

Nov 29, 2017

The schedule has changed for “Coffee and Cookies with Kori,” a monthly chance to meet Kori Iverson, Elder Network Program Coordinator for Wabasha and Winona Counties. People are invited to learn what Elder Network can do for seniors or what people can do for Seniors in their community. The updated...

Letter: Sidewalk sale thefts are heartbreaking and cruel

Sep 14, 2017

To the editor: On Saturday, Sept. 2, I had a sidewalk sale on my corner at Lakewood Avenue and 7th Street South. Everything was going great until I noticed someone had stolen a box of fishing lures, some of which I’ve had for over 40 years. Someone else stole a small pewter box jewelry set I’ve...

Letter: Save senior dining by using senior dining

Apr 20, 2017

To the editor: This letter is about SEMCAC senior dining. Our government has decided to shut down senior dining if we don’t get enough people to come and eat. We just can’t let that happen. There are seniors out there that count on these meals. You get a balanced meal. It’s cooked and served to...

Vision loss meeting is April 6

Mar 22, 2017

A presentation offering tips for maintaining independence despite vision loss will be Thursday, April 6, at 3 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library. The approximately one-hour presentation is geared toward people who have vision loss or people who know someone who does. There will be...