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Vol. 15 No. 3 Mary-June 2016

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

Active Adult Activities Abound!

When asked what they consider to be major factors in maintaining a good

quality of life as they grow older, people rank living independently and remain-

ing active right at the top of the list.

Research has shown that social interaction offers older adults many benefits.

Staying socially active and maintaining interpersonal relationships can help

maintain good physical and emotional health and cognitive function. Relation-

ships and social interactions even help protect against illness by boosting your

immune system

We love helping make Holdingford and St. Stephen socially active, and in turn,

enjoyable communities for living. And we invite everyone to join us at our events.

Holdingford Lunch: every Tuesday, noon, enjoy a hot lunch at the Holdingford City Cen-

ter. Our cook Kathy Gerads is a great cook— dessert is always something special. Join us

for just a $4 suggested donation. Immediately following are rousing games of 500 Rummy.

Lunch & Learn Program: This program includes entertainment, education and a hot meal.

All are welcome.

Holdingford: first Wednesday of month from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion Club.

St. Stephen: third Tuesday of month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the St. Stephen Church.

St. Stephen Card Party: every Monday 1 - 3:30 p.m. at the St. Stephen City Center join

the group for an afternoon of cards.

Exercise Programs:

Exercise and line dancing: every Wednesday from 9:15—10:45 a.m. at the Holdingford City

Center. Loretta Fischer leads the exercise and Irene Schmidt leads the dancing.

Exercise class: every Wednesday from 1—2:30 p.m. at the St. Stephen Church Hall, pro-

gram leader Lorene Deford knows how to make exercise fun.

Outings: throughout the year we offer opportunities to travel together and enjoy a concert

or other event. These events are available at a low cost and sometimes free when grants

are received. Our bicycle surreys are available free to older adults throughout the season

and for rent at very low cost to everyone (see related stories inside this issue).

Frank Haynes Executive Director

Helping Hands Outreach

Check us out online at: www.holdingfordhelpinghands.org and our Facebook page, Holdingford Helping Hands.

Foundation

in

focus

Helping Hands

thanks the Cen-

tral Minnesota Community Foundation

Women’s Fund for their grant supporting

our direct services, health education and

caregiver programming in support of elder

women.

The Women's Fund was established to sup-

port programs that enhance the lives of all women and children, involving women as

leaders and donors in the process.

Thank you for your support!

Enjoy the

trail with us!

Helping Hands is of-

fering several oppor-

tunities to get out

and enjoy the Lake

Wobegon Trail this

summer. All ages

are welcome.

Walking Club: starting Monday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm we will meet at the Wobegon

Trailhead. Join, Donna Nentl, Joan Wenning

and Shirley Willoughby most Mondays for

some chatter and fun. We will meet the

first, third, fourth, and fifth Monday of eve-

ry month, not the second week.

Biking Club: starting Tuesday, May 10th at

6:00 pm. Join Norb Kollodge and Shirley

Willoughby at the Wobegon Trailhead. This

club will meet the second Tuesday of each

month.

Let’s go fishing

Helping Hands has access to a pontoon

boat through Midwest Outdoors of Melrose.

We are wondering if there is enough inter-est to reserve the boat for an afternoon

outing.

Call us if you are interested. The date and

time will be determined based on those

who are interested. Call 746-9960.


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

Outing Opportunities: On the road again!

Contact us now to reserve your seats on our next two outings:

Ole & Lena’s 50th wedding anniversary show: Tuesday May 10,

Paramount Theatre, St. Cloud. $25 which includes a ticket and trans-portation.

Sisters of Swing (A tribute to the Andrews Sisters): Tuesday June 28th, Paramount Theatre, St. Cloud. Free to the first 20 people to contact us, funded by a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board and a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Her-itage Fund.

All trips depart at 11:45 from Helping Hands, 12:15 from St. Stephen Catholic Church and return around 4:00. Please pay fees (if applicable) when signing up because we have to order the tickets early. Call 746-9960 to get on board.

Koll a kind,

caring volunteer

Lisa Koll has been a volun-

teer with Helping Hands in

St. Stephen since Feb, 2014.

Lisa is a kind compassionate person.

She provides transportation to medical

appointments, errands and even helps

with shopping. She also waits at doctor

appointments and provides support to

those who need it. Our clients love her

and we do too. God’s Blessings to you!

Central Minnesota Arts Board

funds summer programming!

Helping Hands was chosen to receive funding

that will bring several arts opportunities to

residents of Holdingford and St. Stephen. This

programming includes:

Bus outings to the Paramount Theater in St.

Cloud in June and July (see June event

above, July event to be announced later).

Holdingford Daze: afternoon concert featuring

Kristofer Keltgen and the Riverbend Dutch-

men, Saturday July 9th on Main Street.

Community Concert: Paul Imholte folk singer,

date and time to be determined.

These events are supported by the Central

Minnesota Arts Board and a legislative appro-

priating from the Arts and Cultural Heritage

Fund.

Headly Hardware delivers

In support of our older adults and adults with

disabilities Headly Hardware will deliver pur-

chases made at their store free within a 10 mile radius of Holdingford. Simply let them

know you would like your purchase delivered.

You can reach Headly Hardware at 746-2973.

Board member opportunity

We are looking for a few dedicated people

willing to submit their name for nomina-

tion to our Board of Directors. The Board meets on the last Wednesday of the

month (10 months) to review Helping

Hands activities and guide the future of

the organization. If you would like more

information or to submit

your name call us at 746-

9960. Elections are in June

with the new year begin-

ning in July.

Upcoming Events Feet First Clinic: Holdingford City Center 1st Tuesday of the month. Con-tact Lenore Dawson, 320-249-7240 to arrange for a foot check-up.

Exercise and Line Dancing every Wednesday: Holdingford City Center, 9:15-10:45 am You will love how Loretta Fischer makes this a fun class!

Water aerobics/ Lap Swimming: Wednesdays 7:00—8:00 pm, Holdingford High School, fee is reduced for seniors.

Holdingford May Lunch: Wednesday May 4th, 2-4 pm, Holdingford Legion; program, 3:30 lunch. Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, Special music

St. Stephen May Lunch: Tuesday 17th, 1—3 pm, St. Stephen Church; program, lunch, Bingo

Holdingford June Luncheon: Wednesday June 1, 2-4 pm, Holdingford Legion; program, lunch at 3:30, we will announce the 2016 City Mother & Father.

St. Stephen June Lunch: Tuesday 21st, 1—3 pm, St. Stephen Church; program, lunch, Bingo. Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.

Senior Lunch Program: Every Tuesday, Holdingford City Center, noon, $4 for a hot meal

and great conversation.

Water aerobics: This is held in the pool’s shallow end, No swimming ability is necessary. Life guard is on duty. May– Wednesdays: 5/4,11,18,25—7:00-8:00pm June-August:

8:00—9:00pm Sr Citizen Discount is half price, Call Community Ed: 746-4465.

Walking Club: Starts Monday, May 2nd @ 6:00 pm@ the Wobegon Trailhead (see re-

lated story in this issue).

Biking Club: Starts Tuesday, May 10th @ 6:00 pm at Wobegon Trailhead (see related

story in this issue).



It’s Surrey Season!

Helping Hands has three bicycle surreys available for rental during the

bike riding season. These surreys make it easy to take an enjoyable

ride along the Lake Wobegon Trail and they are great entertainment for out-of-town company.

Surreys are available every day of the week. Simply call our office at 320-746-9960 dur-

ing regular business hours to make your reservation.

We have surreys capable of carrying from two to six people. Rental rates are just $20 per

hour. We also have our surreys available at area community celebrations. If you have an

organization or community interested in having the surreys at your event give us a call.

Special thanks to Ralph Harlander and Jon Westman for donating their time to repair and

prepare our surreys for the upcoming season.

Donations of Love

Helping Hands Outreach is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, so your donations


Dorann Abraham

Rebecca Hlebain-Aaker

Douglas Aaker

Kevin Behrend

Dale & Kathy Bruns

Donald & Bernadine

Bartkowicz

Joe & JoAne Christensen

Blattner Family Council

Lenore & Myles Dawson

Robert & Johnita Dombrovski

Daniel Ebnet

John Ebnet Tony & Melissa EbnetClem &

Esther Ertl

Geraldine Fenlason

Robert Fiedler

Ron & Joan Frie

Geraldine Fenlason

Roger & Janet Gerads

Doug Legatt

Mathew & Karen Legatt

Willard & JoAnn Hedeen

Earl&Carol Hoffman

Joseph Katzner

Rose Kapsner

Dale & Karen Korneck

Evelyn Locnikar

Patrick & Anne Kuklok

Cheryl George Kuklok

Lee & Bernie Larkey

Karen Larsen

My Salon ,Roseann Vos

Raymond & Cindy Pilarski

Martin & Delores Pilarski

Philomene Stegura

Kathy Schueler

Jeanette Scepaniak

Marlene Scepaniak

Everette & Beverly Scherping

Roger & Marcia Schmidt

Jim & Julia Schrader

Jerome & Rosalie Schindler

Arnold Stueve

Alice Skwira

The Toro Company

Ralph & Mary Stich

Mark Suek

Michael Trettel

St. Wendel Sportsman Club

Teal’s Market

Stephen Woidylla

Marge & Bernard Wunderlich

Betty Mensinger

Ruth Vouk

Brad & Laura Wasner

Jeanette Woidyla

Donations Made to Celebrate Loved Ones

Dolores & Ed Kantor & girls in memory of Rita Kantor Stangler

Dennis & Violet Meagher in memory of Kathy Meagher

Art Jr. & Renee Harlander in memory of Theresa Bieniek

Alice Wiechmann in memory of Rich Wiechmann & Rosie Ostendorf

Florentine & Marlene Scepaniak In memory of Rita Kantor Stanglar

Delores Voss in memory of Vern, Kevin & Ruby Voss

Millie May in memory of Donnie May & Diane Scott

Duane & Ramona Hanauer in memory of Debbie Hanauer & Joyce Hanauer Deitschmann

Ralph Vos in memory of Agnes Vos

Debbie Bins Feld in memory of John Bins Feld

Carol & Butch Voss in memory of Eleanor Jacobson

Norman Streit in memory of deceased Streits & Kornecks Families

Madonna Nentl in memory of Melvin & John Nentl

Cathy Adolph in memory of Rodney

Kevin & Pam Johannes in memory of Leonard & Josephine Johannes



Ways to Make your Backyard More Secure!

With spring here, the risk of falls with outdoor activity increases. Below are

some tips to help prevent outdoor fall hazards.

Be a Detective-Check your deck, porches, railings to see if there are any loose or buckled boards, rusty or missing nails. Look to see if there are any

cracks or spaces that could create a fall.

Say Good-bye to Slick Surfaces- Add abrasive strips or rubber stair

treads and use deck paint that has a rough texture. After a rain fall, be at-

tentive to slick surfaces.

Wear Sturdy Footwear-Wear shoes or boots with good treads.

Give your Yard a Check-Over-Ask a family member or friend to walk around your yard

with you to look for hazards such as roots, fallen branches, rocks or bumpy ground. When

strolling through your yard, be prepared and use a walking stick or cane. Keep it handy

and visible.

Follow this Step-Climb a ladder only when someone strong can be there to spot you. If

you’re at all wary about climbing, don’t do it.

Organize your Tools-Keep your yard & garden tools in a handy location.

If you need to search the garden, shed, or reach to high shelves or an

awkward corner, accidents are more likely to happen. Place items at

waist level for easy access.

Shirley Willoughby Health & Wellness

Coordinator


Living Well Class can help you live a healthier life

When faced with a chronic disease such as diabetes, heart condition or high blood pressure

the most important things to do are to understand your condition and become your own

self-manager. Living Well with Chronic Conditions will provide you with tips, suggestions

and useful strategies to deal with your illness and live a productive life.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions: Tuesdays: June 14—July 19, 1:00-3:30 pm -

Location: Holdingford Legion, Instructors: Shirley Willoughby, Lenore Dawson

This 6 week workshop will empower you to live a productive, healthier & more

active life. Topics covered include: goal setting, relaxation, nutrition, medication

management, exercise, communication & problem solving

A suggested donation of $16.00 per person for the book is encouraged.

To register call Helping Hands Outreach at 746-9960.

The services of Helping Hands Outreach are funded in part under contract with

the Central MN Council On Aging as part of the Older Americans Act Program.

St. Stephen/Brockway


St Stephen Community Luncheon

Third Tuesday 1:00 pm.

At the St. Stephen Church Hall

Upcoming dates May 17th

June 21st

Join us and bring a friend!

Upcoming Events

Afternoon Cards Playing 500: Mon-

days 1:00– 3:30 at the City Hall

Exercise Class: Wednesdays 1:00—

2:30 at the Church Hall

Luncheon: Third Tuesday of the Month

1:00 at the Church Hall

Need assistance: call Karen

Interested in Volunteering: call Karen

Caregiver Support: call Denise

St. Stephen Contacts:

Denise Leahy: Caregiver Support 320-333-6442

Karen Skaj: Site Coordinator 320-252-5772

The St Stephen/East Brockway Expansion Project is funded in part by Benton Telecommunications Founda-tion. Thank you for your support in helping provide the services of Helping Hands Outreach in St Stephen and the surrounding area.

The St. Stephen/East Brockway Expansion Project is supported in part by a CS/SD grant from the Department of Human Services (DHS). Points of view or opinions do not necessarily represent official DHS policy.


Help for Caregivers

Caring for an aging parent or someone with

a chronic illness can be stressful physically,

emotionally and financially.

To support our caregivers Helping Hands is

offering the program Powerful Tools for

Caregivers in St. Stephen.

Power Tools for Caregivers can help:

• Reduce stress.

• Improve self-confidence.

• Help you communicate your feelings.

• Balance your life.

• Help you make tough decisions.

Class meets once a week for 6 weeks at St. Stephen City Hall. Dates: Thursdays May 5th – June 2nd

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

*Respite available on an individual basis.

Ongoing Registration:

Denise Leahy320-333-6442 or Helping Hands office 320-746-9960 ($25.00 fee covers cost of textbook.)

Free Bus to Holdingford Daze

Saturday July 9 Helping Hands is offering a

free bus ride from St. Stephen to Holding-

ford Daze. Afternoon activities include a polka band, Bingo and a shaded tent just

for Helping Hands guests. Departure times

and details will be shared in the future.

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

Paid Permit No. 884 Waite Park, MN

Helping Hands Outreach—Our Mission

“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.”

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

In memory of John Binsfeld

It is with sadness and thanks we reflect on the life of John Binsfeld who died on De-

cember 8, 2015. John was an Americorp VISTA volunteer who was instrumental in

setting up the Rural Stearns Faith in Action Programs and Helping Hands Outreach. John served on Helping Hands Outreach Board of Directors for many years. We offer

condolences to John’s wife Deborah, his children Gregory and Michelle, grandchildren

and family. John was a blessing to everyone he touched.

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Inside:

♦ Outing Opportunities

♦ Volunteer Appreciation

♦ It’s surrey season

♦ Summer Concerts

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