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1992 Six-Months Review <br />TAMARACK SENIOR CENTER <br />A Program of Senior Community Services Serving Long Lake, Medina and Orono <br />Coordinator's Notes <br />The current older adult peer group is living longer and retiring earlier than previous cohorts. They <br />are paving the way for future generations in lifestyles and services geared toward fulfilled retirement <br />years including: housing, medical care, living arrangements, and transportation. <br />This group of individuals are excellent role models for future generations. They have a desire to <br />serve the community. They form caring and giving friendships. They know themselves. They are a <br />vital source of wisdom and experience. They are our living cultural and historical roots. <br />CHALLENGES <br />Nonprofit organizations continually face the <br />number one challenge of fundraising. The <br />Tamarack Senior Center benefits from a <br />generous and caring community. <br />Contributors to Tamarack’s general operating <br />budget include: City of Long Lake, City of <br />Medina, City of Orono, Long Lake Fire <br />Department, Hamel VFW Women's Auxiliary, <br />Orono Lions, Long Lake Staie Bank, St. <br />George Catholic Church, Trinity Lutheran <br />Church, Calvin Presbyterian Church, and <br />private individuals. The participants of the <br />center have raised money through craft <br />sales, bake sales, raffles and dinners. <br />JUST THE FACTS <br />1st Half of 1992 <br />Average daily attendance • 30 people <br />2106 Lunches served. <br />729 Rides provided on center van. <br />39 Educational events have been held. <br />47 Pocreational enents have been held. <br />62 Health-related events have been held <br />(health talks, health screenings and <br />exercise classes) <br />Over 50 retired people are involved as <br />volunteers for the center ’s program and <br />projects. <br />TAMARACK LUNCH REVIEW <br />Lunch at Tamarack <br />Senior Center is a <br />great place to meet <br />new people, see <br />friends, or become <br />reacquainted with <br />** Ambience <br />**** Value <br />*** Quality <br />**** Service <br />neighbors. The atmosphere is amiable, <br />informal, and relaxing. You can ’t beat the <br />price. The center asks for donations from <br />$1.75 to $2.90 <br />Volunteers o' America pluns a monthly menu <br />of well-balanced meals. The chicken dinners <br />are the favorite with the lunch-time crowd. The <br />three types of chicken are equally well liked- <br />barbecue, baked and country style. <br />The meatballs, eitner Swedish of sweet and <br />sour, are always flavorful. Some lunch guests <br />always come when fish is the main entree. <br />The fish is ilaky and delicious. All meals are <br />served with coffee, milk and bread. <br />Service is maintained by friendly volunteers <br />from the community, always making sure your <br />coffee cup is full. Regular guests say they <br />come for the food, but stay for the fun. Lunch <br />is served at noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays ar.j <br />Fridays. To make luncheon reservations, call <br />476-2554 two working days in advance. <br />October, 1992