Medicare Minute presentations are offered monthly by the Kenosha County ADRC. These programs provide information on a wide range of Medicare topics. October’s Medicare Minutes focus is Choosing Between Original Medicare and Advantage Plans. The program will be offered virtually on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 10 – 11 a.m. SHIP-branded Medicare Minutes are developed by […]
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Twin Lakes senior dining site seeking volunteers
The Twin Lakes senior dining site is in dire need of volunteers on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for post-dining clean-up. A volunteer’s commitment can be once a week for one hour or for all three days one hour each day. Interested applicants must complete a Volunteer Enrollment form and pass […]
Kenosha Area Family & Aging Services to host fall prevention workshop
Kenosha Area Family & Aging Services ,Inc. will be offering a free Stepping On Workshop series beginning Tuesday, June 7, from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. for seven consecutive weeks at New Life Bible Church in Twin Lakes. Stepping On is a seven-week workshop program for independent community-dwelling older adults who have fallen, are at risk of […]
Senior Dining at The Sharing Center changes time
The Senior Dining program at The Sharing Center has changed its time to to 11:30 a.m. (Time corrected — DH) Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Senior Dining program offers tasty, nutritious meals to persons age 60+, 3 days a week. Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services (KAFASI), in partnership with The Sharing Center, offer this Senior Dining location […]
Senior Fellowship on March 2 to feature champion fiddle player
Westosha Community Senior Fellowship on Wednesday, March 2, at 10 a.m. will feature Georgia Rae Mussard, State Champion Fiddle Player. Fellowship will take place at Wilmot United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 11425 Fox River Road, Wilmot . Georgia Rae is a teenager from Richmond, Illinois who lives with her musical family. She has been interested in the fiddle since she was […]
Westosha Senior Center hosting fundraiser breakfast Feb. 20
The Westosha Senior Center will be hosting a fundraiser pancake, sausage and egg breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. to Noon. Meal includes two pancakes, two sausage, two eggs, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee. Adults are $7, ages 6-12 $3 and under 6 free. The Westosha Senior Center is located at 19200 93rd Street (Highway C), Bristol. Carry outs […]
Senior Dining in Twin Lakes changing location
Senior Dining service in Twin Lakes will be changing its location. From an announcement from Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services: Effective Monday, June 29, 2015 Twin Lakes will be offering Senior Dining at New Life Bible Church, located at 112 W Main Street, Twin Lakes, WI. The new phone number for Twin Lakes senior dining […]
Senior Fellowship on June 3 to feature champion fiddle player
Westosha Community Senior Fellowship will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 10 a.m. at Wilmot United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 11425 Fox River Road, Wilmot. Program will be provided by Georgia Rae Mussard, state champion fiddle player. Mussard is a teenager from Richmond, Ill. who lives with her musical family. She has been interested in the fiddle since she was kindergarten age. Georgia […]
Westosha Senior Center hosting fundraiser breakfast Feb. 21
The Westosha Senior Center will be hosting a fundraiser pancake, sausage and egg breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8 a.m. to Noon. On the menu will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee. Adults are $7, ages 6-12 $3 and under 6 free. The Westosha Senior Center is located at 19200 93rd Street (Highway C), Bristol. Call 262-891-3436 […]
Twin Lakes Senior Club meeting cancelled
The Twin Lakes Seniors Club Meeting for scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2 has been canceled due to the inclement weather. ShareTweet0 Shares
Old Fashion Christmas theme for Senior Fellowship Time on Dec. 3
Westosha Community Senior Fellowship Time will take place Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at Wilmot United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 11425 Fox River Road, Wilmot. Program for the day will be Old Fashion Christmas Party. Bring your memories or pictures of how you spent Christmas. There will be free bingo with prizes and refreshments. Call 862-6366 for more info. Co-sponsored with Living Waters […]
Pancake breakfast to benefit Westosha Senior Center
Westosha Senior Center will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the center, 19200 93rd St. (Highway C) Bristol. Pancake, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee will be served. Admission is: Adults $7, ages 6-12: $3 and under 6 free. For more information call 891-3436 […]
Control Line Airplane Show at senior center Sunday
The Westosha Senior Community Center will host a Control Line Airplane Show on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair. There will be free hot dogs and beverages for sale. The center is located at 19200 93rd Street (Highway C) in Bristol. For more information call 262-891-3436 or visit our website www.westoshaseniorcenter.com Share1Tweet1 Shares
Senior Fellowship Time to include storyteller on Aug. 6
Westosha Community Senior Fellowship Time on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. will feature a program by storyteller Jim May. Jim May is an Emmy award-winning storyteller, teacher, and author of the critically acclaimed Farm On Nippersink Creek and a children’s picture book, The Boo Baby Meets The Ghost of Mable’s Gable. A professional storyteller for over twenty-five […]
Alzheimer’s overview to be offered at Wilmot UHS on March 13
Alzheimer’s Association Overview is a free program (registration is required) offered from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 at Wilmot Union High School through the Wilmot Community Outreach Program. The Alzheimer’s Association will provide information you need about memory loss and dementia. An overview of the education services and caregiver services available from […]
Twin Lakes senior meeting canceled
The Twin Lakes Area Seniors meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6 at Calvary Church in Twin Lakes has been canceled. The cancellation was prompted by the extremely cold weather forecast for Monday. ShareTweet0 Shares
Caregiver Support Group to meet Dec. 16
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Bristol Caregiver Support Group will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, to discuss support and help for the Family Caregiver. This meeting is for family/ friend caregivers who are caring for a loved one with a memory loss. During this meeting, participants will talk about asking for and utilizing others to help […]
Workshop to discuss legal issues and dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Bristol Caregiver Support Group along with Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Right At Home are hosting a free and informative workshop titled, “Legal Issues & Dementia” on Sept. 16. This workshop is for family/friend caregivers who are caring for a loved one with a memory loss. The purpose […]
Senior Dining to provide noon meals at The Sharing Center
Senior Dining, administered by Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services, is now providing noon-time meals to those 60 and over and their spouse at The Sharing Center in Trevor (25700 Wilmot Road). The meal site is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for service. Reservations are required by 10:30 the day before by calling 262-948-9890. There […]
Senior Coffee Hour at Community Library in Twin Lakes to celebrate Valentine’s Day
A Senior Coffee Hour-Valentine’s Day Celebration will take place Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Community Library, 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes from 10 to 11:30 am. There will be some Valentine fun including refreshments, a few games and making some Valentine bookmarks. No registration required. ShareTweet0 Shares
Workshop on giving care for loved ones with dementia is Nov. 19
A Family Caregiver Workshop titled, “Your Loved-one has Dementia: What to do?â€will take place Nov. 19 at the Westosha Community Center in Bristol. The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia is life-changing and leads to many questions. Lynda Markut, MS, LCSW from the SE WI Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss: what […]
Caregiving resources subject of workshop in Bristol
A caregiving resources in our community workshop will be held Monday, Sept., 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will be hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association-Bristol Caregiver Support Group, Daybreak-Group Activity and Respite Program of the Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services, Inc. (KAFASI) and Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Special Guest Speakers […]
Silver Lake Citizens for Growth launch senior dinner and bingo nights
The Silver Lake Citizens for Growth would like to invite any senior (50+) to the first Seniors Night Out “Leaping into Spring” event. The night will include dinner and bingo at Scully’s Silver Lake Grill on Wednesday, Feb. 29, with dinner starting at 4 p.m. and bingo at 5 p.m. The cost for the evening is $9.99 per […]
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. ShareTweet0 Shares
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. ShareTweet0 Shares
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 […]