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Bristol School students to host open house with music for seniors

The fifth and sixth grade students of Bristol School are holding a Holiday Open House for Senior Citizens, Grandma’s and Grandpa’s on Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. for their Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal. A cookie and coffee reception will immediately follow the rehearsal.

Bowls ‘n Bakers soup contest is Thursday

Meals On Wheels and The Westosha Community Center along with their sponsor PATS Services, Inc.will host the the 2011 Bowls ‘n Bakers event  Thursday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Bristol Oaks Country Club, 16801 75th St. (Highway 50), Bristol. This soup tasting contest will feature soups from these area restaurants: 75th Street Inn, Bacon Cheeseburger. [...]

Senior Center to host chili blast

The Westosha Community Senior Center will host its Chili Blast on Sat., Nov. 12. Chili will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westosha Community Senior Center, 19200 93rd St. in Bristol. It is an “all you can eat” meal of chili and condiments. Dessert will also be served. Donation: Adults: $7 [...]

Bowls ‘n Bakers soup contest will benefit senior services

Meals On Wheels and The Westosha Community Center along with their sponsor PATS Services, Inc. announce the 2011 Bowls ‘n Bakers event. This soup tasting contest will feature soups from area restaurants. Vote for your favorite soup and receive a commemorative soup mug. The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at [...]

Senior Center to benefit from Culver’s fundraiser on Wednesday

The Western Kenosha County Senior Center of Bristol will have a fundraiser at Culver’s of Pleasant Prairie on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Culver’s will donate 10 percent of the sales profit brought in between 4 and 8 p.m. Please inform the staff when ordering that you are dining to support the Senior Center.

Caroline Jacobson of Paddock Lake celebrates 100th birthday

Friends, family and government officials helped Paddock Lake resident Caroline Jacobson celebrate her 100th birthday Sunday at a reception at Village Hall. Jacobson cheerfully accepted well wishes from friends, family and neighbors. She also was honored with honorary resolutions from several government bodies, including the state legislature, the county and the village. “I have been [...]

Free Health & Fitness Fair for older adults is June 25

A Health & Fitness Fair for older adults and caregivers will be held Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westosha Community Center, 19200 93rd St. (Highway C), Bristol. The event is sponsored by the Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services. The Health Fair is being anchored along with the 9th annual Walk for the Health of [...]

Local Older Americans recognized for service

The Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center, together with other businesses and organizations recently hosted  the Annual Older American’s Month Celebration: Now and Then. Awaken a Dream: What’s On Your Bucket List? During the event two Kenosha residents were awarded the 2011 Remarkable Older American Award. This prestigious award is given annually to one [...]

Senior Center to host pancake breakfast

A pancake breakfast will be served at the Westosha Senior Center, located at 19200  93rd St. Bristol, on Sunday, April 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. Adults: $6; Children: $3; under age 6 free. Donation will be accepted for for extra servings.  

Westosha Senior Center to host corned beef dinner

Corned Beef ‘n Cabbage will be served on Thursday, March 17, from 11:30 a.m. to  1:30 p.m. and again from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Westosha Senior Community Center at 19200 93rd St., Bristol. Tickets prices are: Adults: $6; Children: $3. Children under age 6: FREE.  

Westosha SHARE raises money for The Sharing Center

Westosha SHARE Food hosted a fund raiser to help The Sharing Center feed area seniors for the holidays. The craft fair and bake sale ran from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Westosha Senior Center, 19200 93rd St., Bristol.

Bowls ‘n’ Bakers soup-tasting contest coverage

Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services hosted its annual Bowls ‘n’ Bakers fundraiser Tuesday at Bristol Oaks Country Club. The major sponsor for this year’s event was PATS Services Inc., of New Munster. (We’re proud to say PATS also is a westofthei.com sponsor) The centerpiece of the event is a soup tasting contest in which 10 [...]

Westosha SHARE to host fundraiser Nov. 20

Westosha SHARE Food will be hosting a fund raiser to help the Sharing Center feed area seniors for the holidays. This will be held on Nov.20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Westosha Senior Center, 19200 93rd St., Bristol. The group is looking for crafters and vendors to set up and sell goods and also bakers [...]

Violet Miller wins Remarkable Older American Award

Violet Miller of Trevor was one of this year’s Remarkable Older American Award winners this year. Miller is well-known in the Trevor community, even being dubbed the unofficial mayor of Trevor. Before the advent of the 911 emergency system, Miller took calls in her home for the Trevor Fire Department. She also has devoted over 62 years [...]

Daybreak seeking volunteers

Daybreak — a group activity program for people with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia– is seeking volunteers who enjoy spending time with older adults. Enthusiastic, creative volunteers are used to enrich Daybreak’s daily programming. Volunteer hours are flexible. Daybreak Bristol is located in the Westosha Community Center 19200 93rd St. (Highway C), Bristol. Contact the Daybreak Bristol [...]

Soup tasting event to benefit west of the I seniors

Meals on Wheels and the Westosha Community Center along with their sponsor PATS Services Inc. will present Bowls ‘n’ Bakers Nov. 11 at Bristol Oaks Country Club. The event, centered on a soup tasting contest featuring your favorite soups from area restaurants, raises funds for Western Kenosha County senior services. Tickets are $15. You get to vote for [...]

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